4 jobs found in sanibel

Description Under the general supervision of a Sergeant, performs a wide variety of police, law enforcement, and investigative duties including the protection of life and property, crime detection, traffic enforcement, emergency management, and other public safety responsibilities. Duties may also include special assignments in areas such as the detective bureau, information and records processing, and supervision of support staff as designated by the Police Chief. Performs other work as requested. Duties Responds to calls regarding public disturbances, criminal, civil, or emergency situations. Responds as requested to provide back-up for Sheriff's office. Detects and prevents criminal activities by surveillance of assigned business and residential areas. Notes possible criminal occurrences and takes steps to prevent criminal actions. Promotes crime prevention by initiating contact with businesses and residents including explaining applicable laws, soliciting cooperation in crime reporting, and otherwise creating a good rapport with area citizens. Investigates crime scenes or accidents. Protects evidence, takes testimony, contacts witnesses, and assists in the investigation. Inspects alcoholic beverage businesses and enforces laws and ordinance relating to consumption of alcoholic beverages. Enforces traffic laws and vehicle codes and promotes traffic safety. Notes illegal or unsafe driving practices and advises or makes arrests as appropriate. Directs traffic, reports unsafe road conditions, and otherwise promotes vehicular and pedestrian safety. Patrols back roads and beach areas to detect smuggling activities. Prepares a variety of daily and other reports related to crimes, accidents, and other duties. Maintains logs, completes forms, and prepares disposition and speed reports as requested. Provides a variety of related services. Transports and fingerprints prisoners, provides assistance to motorists, resolves domestic disturbances, and gives talks before civic groups. Attends depositions and court and testifies as required. Responds to calls from citizens regarding nuisance or wild animals. Assists Coast Guard in responding to distress calls from boater in the Sanibel area. Supervises support staff in records management, information processing, and traffic control. Supervises shift in Sergeant's absence as designated by operations Commander. Operates computer and supervises information processing section. Operates special equipment such as police boat and motorcycle. Provides backup to dispatchers and assumes dispatch responsibilities in dispatcher's absence. Functions as D.A.R.E. (Drug, Abuse, Resistance, Education) Officer and School Resource Officer when qualified and assigned. Trains new officer when qualified and assigned as field training officer. NOTE: The examples of essential functions as listed in this class specification are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position. Required Education, Experience, License, Registration, and Certification Qualifications High school diploma, GED, or equivalent certificate of competency required. **MUST HAVE** Current certification as a law enforcement officer in the State of Florida by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE). Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License. Requires shift, holiday and weekend work. Supplemental or Additional Information Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of modern law enforcement. Knowledge of applicable state, local, and federal laws and ordinances. Knowledge of emergency medical and first aid practices. Ability to observe and detect potential criminal activities. Ability to coordinate activities in emergency situations. Ability to investigate situations and to prepare written reports. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other City departments, public agencies, and the general public. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing. Skill in operating motor vehicles in hazardous situations. Skill in the use of firearms and other police equipment.

Description Under general supervision, performs a wide range of skilled and semi-skilled work in the maintenance and repair of the City's municipal wastewater facilities, equipment, grounds, wastewater collection system and other City properties. Skill work assigned includes carpentry, painting, plumbing, concrete laying and minor electrical. Vehicle and light equipment operation is required. Duties Performs various custodial and ground maintenance duties in and around wastewater facilities, e.g., litter collecting, mowing, tree trimming, fertilizing, placing sod, raking, planting and painting. Performs grease trap inspections. Reads and records reclaimed and irrigation water meters in accordance with an assigned schedule and route and ensures accuracy of readings. Performs grounds maintenance at public lift stations right-of-way and easements. Perform other related duties such as load and unload material, tools and parts from utility truck; inventory and stock utility truck with proper parts and equipment when necessary, and drive utility truck to and from various locations and worksites. Assists both the Utility Operations and Maintenance Division staff with various tasks and projects. Performs a variety of jobs in carpentry work including installation of window air conditioning units, hanging doors, building storage shelves, installing book shelves, replacing windows, installing and repairing locks, and building divider walls. Builds decks, walkways, railings and other structures for public access areas. Prepares buildings for painting and paints offices, equipment and furniture such as filling cabinets, shelves, display cases, tables and chairs. Maintains and repairs plumbing facilities and fixtures such as drinking fountains, rest rooms, irrigation systems, and drainages on reserve water tanks. Assists other personnel in the maintenance of the wastewater collection system. Completes minor electrical work such as installing and relocating ceiling fans, light fixtures and electrical switches. Maintains grounds by mowing lawns, pruning shrubs and collecting trash. Works with concrete, builds forms, mixes, pours and finishes. Makes minor repairs to equipment. NOTE: This position is considered to be emergency essential. Required Education, Experience, License, Registration, and Certification Qualifications High school diploma or GED; Vocational training/certification with major course work in the skilled trades, supplemented by one (1) year responsible experience in carpentry, plumbing, painting and minor electrical; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Supplemental or Additional Information Knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, and minor electrical methods and techniques. Knowledge in use of paints and chemicals used in construction and lawn maintenance. Knowledge of occupational safety rules and practices. Ability to use power tools, manual tools, and light equipment such as lawn mowers, weed eater, saws, drills, augers, tillers, compactors and emergency generators. Ability to perform electrical, welding and other repair and maintenance of assigned facilities and equipment. Ability to work effectively with other employees. Skill in the use of power and manual tools and equipment required for repairs, maintenance and testing. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Description Under general supervision, the purpose of the position is to perform installation, repair and maintenance work in the construction and maintenance of the City's wastewater treatment, collection, and reuse facilities. Employees in this classification function at the entry level, and are accountable for ensuring the efficient and effective operation of wastewater facilities and equipment and gain abilities and skill primarily through on-the-job training. Employee works and confers with the Utility Maintenance Supervisor or higher level Technician on unusual or highly complex operational repairs or construction projects. Duties Other duties may be assigned. Assists work crews in installation, repair and maintenance of distribution and/or collection lines to include the operation of various pieces of mechanical equipment. Performs inspection of facilities and equipment to identify and repair existing or potential problems; informs supervisor and Chief Wastewater System Operator of breakdown or obstruction. Performs preventive maintenance as directed by the Utilities Maintenance Supervisor. Performs routine repairs, replacement tasks and construction projects to wastewater treatment, collection, and reuse facilities and equipment. Performs trades work, e.g., masonry, carpentry, electrical, welding; threads, cuts, fits and replaces pipes and plumbing infrastructure. Performs various custodial and maintenance duties in and around wastewater facilities, e.g., litter collecting, mowing, tree trimming, fertilizing, placing sod, raking, planting and painting. Operates a variety of hand and power tools for both electrical and mechanical repairs, e.g., air wrenches, air hammer, chisel, shovel, rodder. Assists in the development and integration of Utility Division policies and procedures for operational enhancement. Cleans, inspects and maintains lift stations and wastewater facilities and equipment, e.g., removes grease; lubricates motors and equipment, replaces packing in pumps and valves, replaces wiring and bearings in motors and pumps. Develops lists of materials required, identifies suppliers, orders and receives materials under the direction of the supervisor. Employee is subject to 24-hour on-call emergency availability and complies with Departmental on-call policies and procedures. Assists with emergency preparedness and evacuation activities as directed. Required Education, Experience, License, Registration, and Certification Qualifications High school diploma or GED; Vocational training/certification with major coursework in electrical, mechanical and/or pluming; supplemented by one (1) year responsible experience in the skilled labor of Utilities maintenance and repair; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Must possess a valid Class "B" Florida Commercial Driver's License or the ability to acquire the license within six (6) months from the date of hire. Must possess a Class "C" Wastewater Collections System Certificate issued by the Florida Water and Pollution Control Operators Association or a wastewater collections system certificate issued by California State University, Sacramento within eighteen months of appointment. Supplemental or Additional Information To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Knowledge of maintenance and repair techniques for assigned facilities, vehicles and equipment. Knowledge and practice of occupational safety rules and practices. Ability to perform strenuous work in all weather conditions. Ability to perform electrical, welding and other repair and maintenance of assigned facilities and equipment. Ability to work effectively with other employees and the public. Skill in the use of power and manual tools and equipment required for repairs, maintenance and testing. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to work in confined spaces.

Description AS NEEDED STRUCTURAL SAFETY INSPECTORS ARE TRAINED TO SERVE ON STRUCTURAL SAFETY TEAMS FOR THE CITY'S DAMAGE ASSESSMENT PROCESS IN THE EVENT OF A DISASTER OR HURRICANE INCIDENT.The purpose of the structural safety teams is to initially assess the overall property damage to the assigned area of responsibility on the island following a severe weather event or other disasterfollowed by a complete written external damage report for each single or multi-family structure within the assigned area as to its condition for occupancy. Duties Assess physical damage for single and multi-family dwellings immediately following a severe weather event or similar emergency situation. Determine and documentthe condition of damaged property and tag as appropriate forimmediate occupancy. Required Education, Experience, License, Registration, and Certification Qualifications Selected personnel will be required to successfully complete approximately 12 hours of paid field training to include first aid, CPR and FEMA emergency management. A physical examination, drug test and background checkare also required and paid at the City's expense. Supplemental or Additional Information Knowledge of building construction is essential.Must be able to respond immediately upon call following a severe weather event or other emergency situation, use hand-held computerand write reports of damage assessed. Must be in excellent physical condition with the abilityto walk for long periods in theheat and under other difficult conditions in the event of a disaster or hurricane incident. Pay rate is $25 per hour for training and $50 per hour upon activation.