18 jobs found in galveston

Job Description Under the supervision of the Director of Communications/PIO, the incumbent will be responsible for various audiovisual projects, specifically aimed at creating, editing, and enhancing digital material for the City of Galveston’s municipal TV Channel 16. Ongoing duties will also include the development of social media platforms, monitoring various webpages and public comments, and issuing media releases pertaining to City business. Advanced writing and communication skills will be essential to carrying out such requests and in fostering citizen awareness, employee engagement and maintaining professional relationships.The ideal candidate will aide in the development and maintenance of programs designed to increase citizen and employee awareness of city projects, services and other pertinent information; assist in the coordination of all public information for the City of Galveston including news releases, press conference, public announcements, newsletters, fact sheets and presentations; and work closely with department heads and/or appointees to create audiovisual presentations for board, committee and/or council meetings.Ability to communicate effectively with media, supervisor, City personnel, City officials and community partners.Must be able to serve as the backup to the Director of Communications/PIO.Requires a bachelor’s degree and experience in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism or related discipline or combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must possess a valid Texas Driveru0027s License. Closing Date/Time: February 28, 2020 at 11:59 PM CST

Job Description Assist full and part time supervisory staff, and monitors participants in recreation program for adults, or youth. Assist in setting up facilities for programs and helps maintain a clean, sanitary facility. Must have necessary knowledge and skills to interact and supervise the participation of patrons, and students. Must have a valid Texas Driver’s License. Closing Date/Time: July 31, 2020 at 11:59 PM CST

Job Description The Telecommunicator position coordinates Police, Fire, and Emergency Medical Services for emergency and non-emergency calls for service. The ideal candidate must be able to efficiently and accurately operate computer-aided dispatch software in conjunction with the radio system to dispatch information to public safety personnel while constantly monitoring and maintaining contact with field units and relay instructions to the closest and most suitable unit available. Telecommunicators are required to work a variety of schedules in a 24-hour, 7 days per week Communications Center which includes nights, weekends, and holidays. Primary duties include answering incoming, multi-line Emergency 911, and non-emergency telephone calls and delivering lifesaving medical instructions when needed. Telecommunicators are considered essential personnel that must work through emergency situations including hurricanes and other natural and man-made disasters. The selected candidate must have a High School diploma or equivalent; possess a valid Texas Driver’s License; and be able to pass a pre-employment physical, drug, and alcohol screening, a criminal background check, and a CritiCall 911 Public Safety Call-Taker computerized test. Closing Date/Time: February 28, 2020 at 11:59 PM CST

Job Description Under general supervision, the IT Support Intern provides a first line of support, answer phones, replace backup tapes, clerical work, and answer email. Provide first level help desk support to multiple offices and locations on software and applications. Assist in workstation installations. Assist in call support for issues related to operating systems, configuration, hardware, peripheral or networking components. Determine nature of the call request and provide information and/or refer to appropriate person for response. Provide assistance with several software applications, various MS Windows operating Systems, Microsoft Office, Access, Excel, Word, Exchange, Antivirus, Adobe. Provide technical training to end-users. Provide support for viruses, spyware, and malware. Provide professional, customer-focused Help Desk Support for end-users. Documents all stages of Help Desk requests and projects. Minimum Qualifications: Working towards a Two-year or Four-year college diploma or degree in technology related field. Must have excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills and the ability to provide strong attention to details with the ability to proof work for accuracy. A valid Texas Driver’s License is required. To be considered for this internship you must be enrolled in a post-secondary higher education institution and be considered full-time by that institution for the duration of the internship. Closing Date/Time: February 28, 2020 at 11:59 PM CST

Job Description Under close supervision, a Parks Maintenance Worker performs various maintenance and repair activities of the City’s parks and recreation center facilities. Duties of this position include operation of light motorized vehicles and equipment, performance of basic landscaping, interior building cleaning, and minor maintenance on equipment. Must have knowledge of and be skillful in parks building maintenance and repair operations, basic irrigation system maintenance, repair methods/procedures, and traffic control methods and procedures. A High School Diploma or equivalent AND one year of experience in parks facilities maintenance and repair operations is required. Must possess a valid Texas Driver License. Closing Date/Time: February 28, 2020 at 11:59 PM CST

Job Description Under general supervision, the GIS Intern researches, develops, creates, maintains, analyzes and presents geospatial information for the City of Galveston in a geographic information system.Participates in the entire GIS development process to include data creation, maintenance, and analysis. Edits GIS spatial and attribute data using advanced editing techniques and topology to maintain data integrity. Designs and develops cartographic products and reports to support the business functions of City staff or project requirements. Generates, updates, and maintains metadata for geospatial data within the Enterprise Geodatabase. Participates in developing GIS data standards and operational procedures manuals for departmental GIS applications. Ability to work tactfully and effectively with workgroups and department-based divisions. Minimum Qualifications: Must be currently enrolled or have graduated within the last two-years in an undergraduate or graduate program majoring in Geography, Geographic Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Planning, Remote Sensing or directly related field. Candidates in their junior or senior year or that have recently graduated with a bacheloru0027s degree or higher are preferred. Experience with ArcGIS Desktop 10.3.1+, ArcGIS Enterprise Geodatabase (SDE), ArcGIS Online, and AutoCAD . A valid Texas Driver’s License is required. Closing Date/Time: February 28, 2020 at 11:59 PM CST

Job Description Under general supervision, an Equipment Operator operates various vehicles, heavy equipment and specialized equipment within a City Department. Duties include installing or repairing water and sewer lines, performing various building maintenance and repair activities, performing traffic control for work projects, performing safety inspections of vehicles and equipment, and maintaining activity reports. Must have knowledge of operations of motorized construction/maintenance equipment and vehicles, water and sewer system operations, and construction, maintenance and repair practices and methods. Must be skillful in using various hand and power tools and equipment, utility location, and map reading. A High School Diploma or equivalent AND one year of heavy equipment and vehicle operations experience is required. Must possess a valid Texas Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License. Closing Date/Time: February 28, 2022 at 11:59 PM CST

Job Description Under general supervision, a Laborer performs general manual labor activities within a City department. Performs sign installation and maintenance, cuts and lays underground pipe, repairs water leaks and water main or sewer system breaks, performs street repair and asphalt overlay activities, repairs pot holes and sidewalks, and performs water and sewer service connects to customer locations. Knowledge of street maintenance and repair operations, concrete installation and repair methods and procedures, and water and sewer systems is required. A High School Diploma or equivalent AND one year of experience in public works maintenance and repair operations is required. Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License. Closing Date/Time: January 31, 2023 at 11:59 PM CST

Job Description Under general supervision, the Deputy City Marshal enforces compliance of City, state and federal codes and ordinances; performs housing, environmental and zoning inspections. Duties include conducting daily inspections of nuisances, locating and inspecting unsafe structures and fences in need of repair, researching the current ownership and verification of violations for properties, preparing cases not resulting in criminal charges for abatement, maintaining an awareness of projects needing permits, and submitting liens for recording at the County Clerk’s office. Must have knowledge of building, zoning, and international property maintenance codes, Municipal codes and ordinances, State health and safety codes, FEMA regulations, and Texas Local Government Code. Must be skillful in handling situations requiring diplomacy, fairness, firmness and sound judgment, reading and interpreting codes, organizing and maintaining records and analyzing data. A High School Diploma or equivalent is required, and one year of experience in building inspection and code enforcement is a plus. Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License and TCOLE license, as well as the ability to obtain the Texas Code Enforcement Officer License within one year of employment. Closing Date/Time: January 31, 2020 at 11:59 PM CST

Job Description Under the direction of the City Attorney, assist in providing a variety of legal services. Work is performed with general discretion, working from broad goals and policies. The incumbent will provide legal counsel to elected and appointed officials, boards, commissions, committees, and City departments based on interpretation of federal, state, county, and city constitutions, charters, statutes, ordinances, resolutions, rules, regulations, court decisions, administrative law decisions, and other legal authority.This role drafts policies and provides guidance on economic development programs such as 380 agreements, land banks, TIRZs, and other community development initiatives. The Assistant City Attorney prepares and reviews ordinances, resolutions, and administrative policies. The incumbentalso assists in land, right-of-way, and property acquisition and disposal on behalf of the City. The ideal candidate should be able to give legal counsel and analysis regarding local government corporations and municipal management entities, attend City Council meetings, render legal advice to City Council, and prepare or review various city contracts. Minimum qualifications include a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school; admission to the State Bar of Texas, prior to application, andfive yearsu0027 experience with a state or local governmental entity. A Bacheloru0027s degree in business, finance, or accounting is preferred. A Texas Driveru0027s License is required. Closing Date/Time: January 31, 2020 at 11:59 PM CST

Job Description Under general supervision, performs work to assist the Investigative Services Detectives with conducting criminal investigations; performs related work as required within a framework of established procedures. Makes initial contact with case complainants for notification purposes, answers any immediate questions, and obtains any additional information for the criminal case in an expeditious manner, but more specifically, within the first week after a criminal case is reported to the Galveston Police Department. Compiles case data (documents, DVD copies and other) for Brady subpoena compliance for pending court cases in a timely and time sensitive manner. Minimum Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent; AND 1 year prior law enforcement experience related to criminal case investigation and the rules of evidence is preferred; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Associate’s degree preferred. Closing Date/Time: January 31, 2020 at 11:59 PM CST

Job Description Under general supervision, this position collects refuse on a designated route within the municipality. A High School Diploma or equivalent is required; one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Must possess a valid Texas Driveru0027s License. Closing Date/Time: December 31, 2019 at 11:59 PM CST

Job Description Under the direction of the Construction Project Manager, coordinates and exercises functional authority for monitoring, documenting, inspecting, and supervising construction of Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Projects. Oversees a team of Inspectors within the Construction Division; assists with field inspections and reports. Documents projects for compliance with contract documents, City standards, state and federal regulations and applicable specifications. Coordinates project activities concerned with technical developments, scheduling, engineering design and testing issues; ensures contractor compliance. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a closely related field; AND five years’ experience in construction project management, including three years of managerial or supervisory experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is desirable. A valid Texas Driver’s License is required. Closing Date/Time: December 31, 2019 at 11:59 PM CST

Job Description Under general supervision, supports the Galveston Police Department by performing tactical, administrative and strategic crime analysis to assist law enforcement personnel with criminal investigations and planning the deployment of resources for the prevention and suppression of criminal activity. Studies criminal patterns in an effort to predict the time, place and day that a crime might occur by way of computer databases and other resources. Applies analytical techniques to determine potential risks to law enforcement, public health, critical infrastructure, and key resources. Builds and creates maps incorporating crime data; possesses knowledge of and assists with UCR/NIBRS coding and reporting. MINIMUM QUALIFCATIONS : A bacheloru0027s degree in criminal justice or a related field; AND 2 years’ experience in a relevant capacity; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Relevant experience in the following will be considered: Experience using relational or analytic databases such as: Accurint, TLO, NDEX, Linx, and/or intelligence databases. Experience vetting raw information to determine source reliability and content validity. Experience in producing tactical and strategic assessment. Proficient with current research methods on social media sites and open source tools. A valid Texas Driver’s License is required. Closing Date/Time: January 3, 2020 at 11:59 PM CST

Job Description Under general supervision, the Public Transportation Supervisor supervises field staff as part of the City’s Island Transit operations. Plans, prioritizes, and assigns tasks and projects, monitors work, develops staff skills and evaluates performance, provides technical guidance, assistance and training, meets regularly with staff to discuss and resolve workload and technical issues, and reviews and verifies the accuracy and efficiency of work. Responds to and resolves customer complaints and/or concerns and prepares proper documentation. Fills in for absent staff as necessary. Knowledge of principles and practices of fleet management, system safety, and security operations, TCEQ procedures, and principles and practices of effective employee supervision is required. A High School Diploma or equivalent AND three years’ experience in mass transit operations; or a combination of education and experience;two years of supervisory experience is required. Must possess a valid Texas Class B Commercial Driver’s License with Passenger Endorsement. Closing Date/Time: February 28, 2020 at 11:59 PM CST

Job Description Under general supervision, a Transit Operator operates buses and vans over fixed routes and shuttles. Collects fares, issues transfers, switches routes to meet the needs of passengers, maintains timely routes, inspects vehicles prior to starting routes, may perform dispatch duties, and provides information regarding transit schedules and times. Knowledge of principles and practices of customer service is required. A High School Diploma or equivalent AND one year of experience operating passenger buses and vans is required. Must possess a valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver’s License with Passenger Endorsement. Closing Date/Time: May 29, 2020 at 11:59 PM CST

Job Description Under limited supervision, manages, coordinates and oversees the City’s Island Transit operations. Directs the daily operations of the Island Transportation staff; generates daily directives and troubleshooting situations; reviews work orders. Prepares required state and federal reports; ensures compliance with all state and federal regulations. Develops and administers the operations budget; monitors revenue streams and makes adjustments as necessary. Participates in the preparation of Island Transit transportation projects and staff reports for City Council approval. Minimum Requirements: Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Transportation, Public Administration, Business or related field; AND six years’ experience in mass transit operations, including five years of management or supervisory experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Closing Date/Time: February 28, 2020 at 11:59 PM CST

Job Description Under general supervision, a Crew Leader performs various public works maintenance and repair activities of the City’s infrastructure, provides work direction to other maintenance staff. Distributes materials to work crews, performs inventory of supplies, parts and materials, orders and receives various items from vendors, performs setup for traffic control operations, and replaces and installs water hydrants and valves. Knowledge of water and sewer system operations, traffic control operations, and principles and practices of project management is required. A High School Diploma or equivalent AND three years’ experience in public works maintenance and repair operations, including two years of supervisory experience. May possess a valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver’s License. Closing Date/Time: May 31, 2022 at 11:59 PM CST