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Distinguishing Features of the Class Supervises and manages construction project and special inspections for the City; performs directly related work as required. Acceptable Experience and Training Graduation from an accredited college, university or technical college with an Associate's Degree in building or construction sciences or a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management; and Considerable experience in construction inspection or a related field; or Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work. Transcripts verifying education must be submitted to the HR Dept. by the close of the posting period. Required Special Qualifications Candidates for positions in this class must pass a post-employment offer physical examination and drug screen; Possession of a valid Iowa driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility. Out of State license holders must submit their driving record prior to the close of the posting period. Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only) Supervises and manages the work of inspectors and technicians on City improvement and construction projects; Organizes and plans assignment of inspectors on daily and weekly basis; Oversees work to ensure completion of duties in alignment with prescribed objectives and guidelines involving inspection and testing processes; Provides technical guidance in inspection and testing activities; Investigates complaints from the public and performs conflict resolutions as necessary; Ensures adherence to all safety principles and guidelines; Performs record keeping including time sheets and work schedules; Supervises the materials and soils testing laboratory; Performs final inspections of projects with project engineer; Plans and organizes work during winter non-construction season; Investigates and responds to citizen complaints; Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of positions; Identifies, investigates and implements programs and procedures to increase and maximize staff capability and efficiency Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems; Attends meetings, conferences, workshops and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on the principles, practices and new developments in assigned work areas; Responds to citizens' questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner; Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities; Performs other directly related duties consistent with the role and function of the classification. Closing Date/Time: 12/13/2019 5:00 PM Central

Distinguishing Features of the Class Facilitates public information, data collection and marketing/promotion programs to increase public knowledge and awareness of services and development efforts for the City of Des Moines Park and Recreation Department's various facilities, programs and special events as necessary. Acceptable Experience and Training Graduation from high school; and Two to four years of experience in communications, marketing, public relations, advertising, or related field; A college degree in communications, marketing, advertising or a related field may substituted for two years of required experience. Candidates for positions in this class must pass a post employment offer physical examination and drug screen. Required Special Qualifications The City of Des Moines Residency Requirement is in effect for this position. Must be a resident of the City of Des Moines withinthirteen (13)months of appointment date and maintain residency within the City of Des Moines while employed in this position. Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only) Assists with plans, public relations, and promotional programs to increase attendance at and awareness of departmental sponsored facilities and events. Assists in the development and maintenance of departmental web pages. Develops advertising, marketing, and promotional kits for special events and trade shows. Assists with implementation of an integrated communication plan. Designs, lays out and developsbrochures, fliers, publications and other promotional pieces. Writes and distributes news releases. Writes, edits and proofs articles for articles for the City Source, departmental newsletters and other publications as requested. Assists and conducts photo and video shoots. Provides organizational and logistical support for trade shows conferences, special receptions, open houses or similar promotional events. Assists department staff or contractors who manage related marketing programs including advertising,web page, television spots, and promotional materials in support of stated marketing objectives. Assists in social media marketing including but not limited to, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Performs related work as required. Closing Date/Time: 12/5/2019 5:00 PM Central

Distinguishing Features of the Class Under direction, to inspect a variety of public works construction projects and private construction work within the city right-of-way of varying size and complexity; and performs related work as required. To review the complete Job Description click here . Acceptable Experience and Training Graduation from high school AND Four years of responsible experience in public works construction, OR Any equivalent combination in which education and experience are interchangeable at the rate of one year of education for one year of experience. If substituting education for experience, transcripts need to be submittedto the City of Des Moines Human Resources Department; electronically to humanresources@dmgov.org , by fax to 515-237-1680, or by mail to 1551 E MLK Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50317 by the application deadline date. Required Special Qualifications Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license issued by the state of Iowa or ability to acquire the same within a reasonable timeframe. If possess an out-of-state Driver's License, submittal of driving records is required. Please submitto the City of Des Moines Human Resources Department; electronically to humanresources@dmgov.org , by fax to 515-237-1680, or by mail to 1551 E MLK Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50317 by theapplication deadline date. Candidates for positions in this class must pass a post-employment offer physical examination and drug screen. Possession of Level I Portland Cement Concrete, Hot Mixed Asphalt Sampler Certification from the Iowa Department of Transportation and ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I, or ability to acquire the same within twelve months of appointment. Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only) Performs inspection services on a wide range of municipal construction projects and private construction work within the city right-of-way such as streets, sewers, drainage and storm water facilities, bridges, buildings, sidewalks and other improvements to assure that construction details conform to plans and specifications; Notifies design engineer of discovered design-related issues and/or contractor design change requests; Performs various field and laboratory tests such as air entrainment, slump, temperature, depth, and density including nuclear, sieve analyses, and compression strength to assure that workmanship and materials meet contract specifications; Makes field determination and notification to the contractor of non-complying work or materials; Verifies elevation and other measurements necessary to assure that excavations, backfilling, grading, compact­ion, alignments, slopes, grades, and elevations are proper; Inspects and prepares evaluation and condition reports on bridges; Inspects public sidewalks, identifies defects or hazardous conditions, issues notices to repair, and verifies repairs have been made; Maintains records and prepares detailed daily diaries and inspection reports on pertinent construction activities for all necessary documentation requirements; Prepares written reports that document compliance or non?compliance of construction materials; Develops and maintains records of construction quantities installed by contractors on a daily basis and confirm construction quantities with contractors on a weekly basis; Investigates and responds to citizen complaints and responds to questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner. Testifies before the City Hearing Office on appeals and in court when civil infractions are prosecuted; Performs routine clerical and laboratory work; May supervise seasonal inspectors; Performs related duties as required. Closing Date/Time: 12/6/2019 5:00 PM Central

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Distinguishing Features of the Class Implements, manages, and supports the City's portfolio of applications which include: enterprise-wide commercial software applications, assigned departmental line of business applications and custom-developed applications. PLEASE NOTE : The current vacancy is in the ERP Division of IT working with our Financial and Human Resource management software. However, the resulting certified eligibility list of candidates for appointment consideration will be comprised of candidates whose skills will apply for various work assignments within the Enterprise Application Analyst job classification. The Enterprise Applications Analyst works with a team of professionals that manages and maintains citywide enterprise applications such as: Financial Management Human Resources Management Payment & Revenue Management Customer Relationship Management Enterprise Asset Management Enterprise Content & Digital Asset Management City Websites and Online Services Permitting, Licensing & Inspections Property Management The Enterprise Applications Analyst coordinates with business analysts to understand and define City departments' application, workflow, data analysis, and reporting needs and provides appropriate application solutions to support City business functions. This position performs a wide range of technical support functions including implementation, upgrade and maintenance, end user support and training, query and report writing, and application configuration or customization. The work is performed under the direct supervision of the Enterprise Applications Manager but considerable leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative. The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and maintain effective working relationships with other IT personnel, contractors, City Department staff, and technology vendors. The principal duties of this class are performed in a general office environment. Acceptable Experience and Training Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field, OR Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Business, Finance, or Engineering with a concentration or certificate in Information Systems, Computer Science, or Project Management, AND Considerable experience in enterprise application administration, application development, or business systems analysis, OR Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work. Preferred experience with Financial and Human Resources business processes,relational database and operating systems with Microsoft SQL database, integration and reporting solutions to be integrated with other enterprise applications. Required Special Qualifications Candidates for positions in this class must pass a post-employment offer physical examination and drug screen. Possession of a valid Iowa driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility. Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only) Implements, maintains, and makes changes and enhancements to City enterprise software applications, assigned line of business applications and custom-developed applications, including desktop, web, and mobile deployments. Performs application troubleshooting, testing, and data analysis. Works with application vendors and other IT staff to identify and resolve issues related to application data, hardware, operating systems, and software. Performs changes and enhancements to IT systems. Develops and implements end user training, policies, procedure manuals, and knowledge base documentation. Manages application security roles and works with other IT staff to secure and protect City data, servers, and network infrastructure. Collaborates with IT business analysts and other IT staff to document customers' business processes and to gather functional requirements for enterprise application solutions. Reviews requirements, evaluates, and recommends solutions for applications, system integration, and data analysis and reporting. Participates in software vendor selection processes including RFP creation and award, product evaluation, and management of vendor and product performance. Develops project plans and schedules and effectively manages multiple projects including application and database upgrades. Develops and implements high standards for professionalism and communication among IT personnel and City staff. Participates in continuing education opportunities, attends seminars and conferences to remain current on techniques and technology. Implements IT Department policies and protocols including change control, data management, and security. Performs other directly related duties consistent with the role and function of the classification. Closing Date/Time: 11/27/2019 5:00 PM Central