Office Manager - Land Code

Department:    Urban Development

Division:          Building – Land Development

Rate of Pay:    $12.50/hr + DOE

Nature of Work:  Oversee and manage busy office staff and office operations related to the Building-Land Development Division, which is responsible for regulating Building Construction, Contractor Licensing, Land Development, Zoning and Property Maintenance.  Manage and train staff to perform detailed and skilled clerical work in preparing and maintaining all files pertaining to the Building-Land Development Division; including, but not limited to supervising detailed data-base entry, obtaining tax map parcel numbers, zoning, flood and historical district information, as to Zoning and Flood ordinances.  Manager should be able to work independently on daily duties, with initiative, independent judgment and discretion.  Great Customer Service and Public Relations skills are a must.

Examples of Work:

Oversee processing of building permit applications, maintain files utilizing tax, zoning, historic and flood maps; the ability to utilize tax maps and the portions of the City Ordinance, and state law which apply to the areas of work assigned;

Oversee staff and inspector schedules, dispatches (utilizing two-way radio system), building inspections, multiple phone lines, and a steady flow of walk-in customers;

Oversee up-to-date databases/information concerning contractor roster, scheduling contractor board meeting and archiving meeting minutes;

Oversee weekly and monthly building permit reports, and monthly billing of contractors;

Oversee inventory of office supplies and equipment;

Oversee division budget and generate purchase orders;

Oversee any other duties, as designated by the Land Code Administrator or the Director of Urban Development.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience:

Minimum 3 years of experience in personnel management and training.  Prefer minimum Two-Year Associates Degree in related field.  Excellent Public Relations skills. Be proficient in and capable of training personnel in numerous advanced computer and technological applications (such as Microsoft Work, Excel, Powerpoint, Wordperfect, Municipal Software – Legistar, Energov, AS400); effective communicator, both in writing and orally.  Positive and professional attitude.

Posting Date:  June 3, 2013

Crew Supervisor/Traffic Signal Tech

Department:                Traffic Control and Operations

Division:                      Public Services

Rate of Pay:                $14.00/hr + DOE

Nature of Work:  This is a skilled position in which the candidate will learn the additional skills necessary to install, repair, and maintain traffic signals.  Work involves extensive pole, aerial, and electrical knowledge.  Must possess computer knowledge and supervisory skills.

Essential Duties: 

 Install poles, span wire, signal heads, loop detectors, electrical cable, conduit, and controller cabinets.  

Change bulbs in traffic signal heads.  

 Repair damaged heads, wires, cables, cabinets, and all other devices necessary for traffic signal operation. 

Respond to trouble calls at night and on weekends (after training period is complete). 

Supervisor capabilities over signal and sign crews.  

The candidate will learn the street marking section and the traffic sign section of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).  

Supervise and assist in the signage and stripping of City streets. 

Performs other work as directed.

Physical Demands of Position:   Standing, Manual Dexterity, Walking, Climbing, Lifting, Reaching, use of hand tools after proper training.  Must be able to tolerate heights working in a bucket truck.

Working Conditions:  Will work both inside and outside in varying and extreme weather conditions.

Certificates/License: Must have and maintain a valid Mississippi Driver’s License.  Once employed, candidate must complete at least one I.M.A. certification training per year until he/she obtains a Level 2 certification in both Signs/Markings and Traffic Signals. 

Education:  Education:  High School diploma or G.E.D. Must have completed a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and/or Electronics Technology.

Work Experience:  Four (4) years work experience in Electrical/Electronics field.

Alternative to Minimum Qualifications:  Applicant may substitute four (4) years work experience in related field, along with a two (2) year Junior College degree if he/she demonstrates extensive knowledge in Electrical/Electronics field.

Posting Date:  April 19, 2013

Operating Engineer - Water Plant

DEPARTMENT/DIVISION:                                    WATER & SEWER / WATER PLANT

BEGINNING PAY:                                                   $9.50/HOUR

NATURE OF WORK:           This is manual labor of a semi-skilled nature to operate water treatment plants or related work as required.  The position requires an initial on the job training period for operating the two major potable water treatment plants.  After successful completion of the training period, the employee will be assigned as Relief Operator.  The plants require personnel onsite at all times.  The Relief Operator must be available to work all shifts.  The Relief Operator is on-call to take any shift necessary when the Shift Operator in unavailable.  The Relief Operator is required to perform plant maintenance, grounds maintenance, remote water distribution sites and other duties as required.

The Operator is responsible for performing chemical tests, monitoring water distribution, maintenance records and public interaction.  The chemicals involved may be of a physically and environmentally hazardous nature.  Maintenance includes but is not limited to mowing, weed-eating, gathering and disposing of trash, water sampling and hydrant flushing.  Public involvement includes but is not limited to answering telephones, dispatching work crews and recording customer concerns.

The physical demands of the position may require walking, standing, lifting or reaching.  The working conditions require outside labor in all weather conditions.  Assignments may frequently include the use of standard or specialized hand tools, power operated equipment or other devices.  Assignments may include the occasional operation of trucks and other automotive equipment incidental to regular duties.  A valid Mississippi Driver’s license is required to be maintained. 

EDUCATION:                                                      HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR G.E.D.

EXPERIENCE (CERTIFICATES/LICENSE):        EXPERIENCE PREFERRED

Posting Date: 05/30/13

Equipment Operator - Sewer

Department/Division:                                    Water & Sewer/Sewer

Beginning Pay:                                              $9.50/hr

Nature of Work:           This is a semi-skilled position for the operation of light to medium automotive equipment.  The work involves responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of pickup trucks, medium sized dump trucks, light tractors and/or similar automotive equipment.  Manual labor with sewer repair crews is required to install and maintain sewer lines or related work as required.  Work involves the performance of manual task requiring limited skills or special knowledge acquired through work experience. 

The physical demands of the position may require walking, standing, lifting or reaching.  The working conditions require outside labor in all weather conditions.  Assignments may frequently include the use of standard or specialized hand tools, power operated equipment or other devices.  A valid Mississippi Commercial Driver’s license of Class B or greater is required to be maintained.  The position requires after hours and on-call availability as needed.  The position requires Hepatitis B vaccination.

Education:  High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Experience/Certificates/Licensure:  Experience preferred.

Posting Date:  June 11, 2013

Equipment Operator - Public Svcs

Department:  Public Services
 
Division:  Public Works
 
Rate of Pay:  $9.50/hr
 
Nature of Work:
• Skilled work in the operation of light and heavy-duty construction maintenance equipment.
• Operator is responsible for daily preventive maintenance of equipment.
• Assignments are usually received in the form of orders to accomplish a specific task. 
• Supervision may be exercised over a small group of laborers.

Examples of Work:
• Operation of equipment such as dump trucks, back-hoes, dozers, etc. for repairs and construction.
• Operates a front-end loader in loading asphalt, gravel, sand, rock slag slurry and similar materials onto trucks. 
• Performs related work as required. 

Desirable Qualifications:
• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Two (2) years work related experience in concrete finishing, culvert installation and asphalt lay-down and repair of sidewalk, curbs, and gutters.
• Must have a valid commercial driver’s license.
 
Posting Date: January 7, 2013