City of McKinney, TX
McKinney, Texas, United States
Summary WORKING FOR THE CITY OF MCKINNEY Working for the City of McKinney is more than a job. It is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. It is also an opportunity to have a hand in the development of one of the fastest growing communities in the nation. In 2014, our community was named “The #1 Best Place to Live in America.” Although proud of that honor, everyone on our team is committed to making McKinney an even better place to live, work and raise a family. That’s why we exist. OUR CORE VALUES City of McKinney employees work hard and at a very fast pace. However, we also look after and support one another. All of us are guided by four employee-generated values - Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (RISE). We are also supported by servant-based leaders who foster and support a healthy, family-oriented culture. All new employees are expected to embrace and live by our core values and commit to helping us sustain our exceptional work environment as a high performance organization. SUMMARY OF POSITION Under general supervision, this position will perform a variety of duties to provide support to the users of the facility. Responsible for general building security, maintenance, and cleanliness of building, including the restrooms, collection areas, staff areas, meeting rooms, hallways, doors, and water fountains. This position is also responsible for performing minor repairs, light grounds keeping, moving furniture and shelving as needed, and daily room set-up and break-down. Performs related work as required. Essential Functions/Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Uses computer for tracking daily logs, work orders, and inventory supplies and usage. Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in city and department attendance policies and procedures. Cleans and vacuums all carpeted areas throughout the facility, including offices, hallways, meeting rooms, and all other carpeted areas. Sweeps, mops, cleans and buffs all non-carpeted areas, including restrooms, locker rooms, common areas throughout the facility and recreational areas. Takes out garbage and recycling daily. Picks up debris on facility grounds. Cleans and sanitizes garbage containers and recycle bins once per month or often as needed. Performs deep cleaning projects as needed: light fixtures, furniture, return air vents, restrooms, etc. Performs minor maintenance and repairs, i.e., replacing lights, vacuum ventilations, paint touch up, equipment, and light machinery. Responds to emergency situations, i.e., spills, incontinence, broken windows, weather elements. Orders, retrieves, and delivers cleaning supplies using the city’s established purchasing systems. Uses the city’s work order entry system to report minor and major maintenance and/or repair needs. Uses hand tools, dolly, blower, genie lift, ladders, and other types of tools and equipment. Reports equipment malfunctions and facility maintenance needs to immediate supervisor, or utilizing the work order entry system. Assists with special event preparations and daily activities that could involve building, assembling, or transporting. Operate the buffing machine effectively to strip, wax, and buff floorings as needed. OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS: Serves as liaison between the library and contract cleaning and maintenance providers Performs other duties as assigned or directed. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND BEHAVIORS Ability to embrace and embody the City’s core values of Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (R.I.S.E.). Good knowledge of routine maintenance and custodial tasks and duties. Knowledge of occupational hazards and effective/proper safety standards, practices, and procedures related to cleaning equipment. Skill in the use of personal computer, standard office equipment, janitorial equipment. Strong time management, organization, and prioritization skills. Good knowledge of the materials / equipment needed to perform routine maintenance activities. Skill in operating a floor buffer, carpet cleaner, power washer, and commercial vacuum cleaner. Ability to establish and maintain an effective and professional working relationship with city employees and the general public. Ability to be detailed and accurate with work Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both orally and in writing, with individuals and groups. Ability to maintain logs, records, work orders, and inventory. Ability to work independently with minimum amount of direction. Required Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma or GED and two (2) years of previous full time experience and/or training; OR an equivalent combination of training, experience or education. Must have current CPR/First Aid and AED certificate or must obtain upon employment. Any work related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above Minimum Qualifications is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience or training in the care and maintenance of a large public facility, special flooring, and entry level maintenance. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Must pass a drug screen and background check. Must have Class C Texas Driver’s License Physical Demands/Supplemental PHYSICAL DEMANDS Tasks involve the ability to exert heavy physical effort in heavy work, with greater emphasis on climbing and balancing, but typically also involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds); may occasionally involve heavier objects and materials (up to 100 pounds). Some tasks require visual and odor perception and discrimination. WORK ENVIRONMENT There is limited exposure to environmental conditions. Task may require exposure to strong odors and/or smoke, traffic hazards, extreme heat/cold or extreme weather conditions. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed as of the date of preparation and approval. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and all requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. The City of McKinney is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) committed to an alcohol / drug free workplace and to providing equal opportunities regardless of age, race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. The City offers a full complement of benefits: Health Insurance Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Medical and Childcare Account (FSA) Mental Health Care and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) City-paid and VoluntaryLifeInsurance City-paid and VoluntaryLong Term Disability Insurance Supplemental Insurance through Aflac Additional Benefits Legal Services through Legal Shield Tuition Reimbursement (up to $10,000 per year) Wellness Program (earn up to $600 per year) Retirement Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) Mandatory 7% employee contribution City match 2:1 5 year vesting Retire after 20 years of service, or age 60 with 5 years of service 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Vacation (80 hours per year for new hires; tieredincreases after 2 yrs) Sick Leave (135 hours per year for yourself and immediate family) Paid Parental Leave (80 hours for birth, adoption, or placement of a child in foser care) Ten Paid Holidays Personal Day Optional compensatory time for hourly employees Compensatory time for salaried employees For more detailed information, please see the City of McKinney's summary of benefits . Closing Date/Time: 5/6/2024 5:00 PM Central
Apr 23, 2024
Full Time
Summary WORKING FOR THE CITY OF MCKINNEY Working for the City of McKinney is more than a job. It is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. It is also an opportunity to have a hand in the development of one of the fastest growing communities in the nation. In 2014, our community was named “The #1 Best Place to Live in America.” Although proud of that honor, everyone on our team is committed to making McKinney an even better place to live, work and raise a family. That’s why we exist. OUR CORE VALUES City of McKinney employees work hard and at a very fast pace. However, we also look after and support one another. All of us are guided by four employee-generated values - Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (RISE). We are also supported by servant-based leaders who foster and support a healthy, family-oriented culture. All new employees are expected to embrace and live by our core values and commit to helping us sustain our exceptional work environment as a high performance organization. SUMMARY OF POSITION Under general supervision, this position will perform a variety of duties to provide support to the users of the facility. Responsible for general building security, maintenance, and cleanliness of building, including the restrooms, collection areas, staff areas, meeting rooms, hallways, doors, and water fountains. This position is also responsible for performing minor repairs, light grounds keeping, moving furniture and shelving as needed, and daily room set-up and break-down. Performs related work as required. Essential Functions/Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Uses computer for tracking daily logs, work orders, and inventory supplies and usage. Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in city and department attendance policies and procedures. Cleans and vacuums all carpeted areas throughout the facility, including offices, hallways, meeting rooms, and all other carpeted areas. Sweeps, mops, cleans and buffs all non-carpeted areas, including restrooms, locker rooms, common areas throughout the facility and recreational areas. Takes out garbage and recycling daily. Picks up debris on facility grounds. Cleans and sanitizes garbage containers and recycle bins once per month or often as needed. Performs deep cleaning projects as needed: light fixtures, furniture, return air vents, restrooms, etc. Performs minor maintenance and repairs, i.e., replacing lights, vacuum ventilations, paint touch up, equipment, and light machinery. Responds to emergency situations, i.e., spills, incontinence, broken windows, weather elements. Orders, retrieves, and delivers cleaning supplies using the city’s established purchasing systems. Uses the city’s work order entry system to report minor and major maintenance and/or repair needs. Uses hand tools, dolly, blower, genie lift, ladders, and other types of tools and equipment. Reports equipment malfunctions and facility maintenance needs to immediate supervisor, or utilizing the work order entry system. Assists with special event preparations and daily activities that could involve building, assembling, or transporting. Operate the buffing machine effectively to strip, wax, and buff floorings as needed. OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS: Serves as liaison between the library and contract cleaning and maintenance providers Performs other duties as assigned or directed. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND BEHAVIORS Ability to embrace and embody the City’s core values of Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (R.I.S.E.). Good knowledge of routine maintenance and custodial tasks and duties. Knowledge of occupational hazards and effective/proper safety standards, practices, and procedures related to cleaning equipment. Skill in the use of personal computer, standard office equipment, janitorial equipment. Strong time management, organization, and prioritization skills. Good knowledge of the materials / equipment needed to perform routine maintenance activities. Skill in operating a floor buffer, carpet cleaner, power washer, and commercial vacuum cleaner. Ability to establish and maintain an effective and professional working relationship with city employees and the general public. Ability to be detailed and accurate with work Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both orally and in writing, with individuals and groups. Ability to maintain logs, records, work orders, and inventory. Ability to work independently with minimum amount of direction. Required Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma or GED and two (2) years of previous full time experience and/or training; OR an equivalent combination of training, experience or education. Must have current CPR/First Aid and AED certificate or must obtain upon employment. Any work related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above Minimum Qualifications is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience or training in the care and maintenance of a large public facility, special flooring, and entry level maintenance. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Must pass a drug screen and background check. Must have Class C Texas Driver’s License Physical Demands/Supplemental PHYSICAL DEMANDS Tasks involve the ability to exert heavy physical effort in heavy work, with greater emphasis on climbing and balancing, but typically also involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds); may occasionally involve heavier objects and materials (up to 100 pounds). Some tasks require visual and odor perception and discrimination. WORK ENVIRONMENT There is limited exposure to environmental conditions. Task may require exposure to strong odors and/or smoke, traffic hazards, extreme heat/cold or extreme weather conditions. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed as of the date of preparation and approval. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and all requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. The City of McKinney is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) committed to an alcohol / drug free workplace and to providing equal opportunities regardless of age, race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. The City offers a full complement of benefits: Health Insurance Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Medical and Childcare Account (FSA) Mental Health Care and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) City-paid and VoluntaryLifeInsurance City-paid and VoluntaryLong Term Disability Insurance Supplemental Insurance through Aflac Additional Benefits Legal Services through Legal Shield Tuition Reimbursement (up to $10,000 per year) Wellness Program (earn up to $600 per year) Retirement Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) Mandatory 7% employee contribution City match 2:1 5 year vesting Retire after 20 years of service, or age 60 with 5 years of service 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Vacation (80 hours per year for new hires; tieredincreases after 2 yrs) Sick Leave (135 hours per year for yourself and immediate family) Paid Parental Leave (80 hours for birth, adoption, or placement of a child in foser care) Ten Paid Holidays Personal Day Optional compensatory time for hourly employees Compensatory time for salaried employees For more detailed information, please see the City of McKinney's summary of benefits . Closing Date/Time: 5/6/2024 5:00 PM Central
MANHATTAN BEACH, CA
Manhattan Beach, California, United States
JOB SUMMARY Do you enjoy a pier-walk or a stroll along a beautiful beach with fresh oceanic air? Are you passionate about changing the world and want to create a "cleaner" planet? Come and join our team! The City of Manhattan Beach is actively looking for a professional, experienced, and highly self-motivated Environmental Programs Administrator to join our Community Development Department and be part of the Environmental Sustainability Program. THE DEPARTMENT The Manhattan Beach Community Development Department services a beach community in the South Bay area roughly 35,000 residents. The Department is responsible for reviewing all private development proposals, issuing permits, preparing ordinances related to land use and building regulations, code enforcement services as well as parking and transportation review/analysis. The Department’s five divisions that include Administration, Building, Planning, Traffic Engineering, and Environmental Sustainability are aligned and committed to providing exemplary municipal services. In addition, excellent customer service is a trademark of the Community Development Department and the City. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE The Environmental Programs Administrator would be someone who is interested in climate change mitigation and adaptation, including coastal resiliency, renewable energy, water conservation, and plastic pollution. The ideal candidate will possess knowledge and skills in environmental programs with background and experience in developing, managing, coordinating, administering environmental sustainability programs, policies, studies, initiatives, in support of City initiatives and work plans. The Administrator will coordinate projects involving staff, project teams, consultants, and other parties, prepare program budgets and manages contracts, make presentations and work with a variety of external representatives. The Environmental Programs Administrator must be a strong leader, detail oriented, strong customer service orientation and have a positive attitude. The ideal candidate possesses strong interpersonal skills, the ability to demonstrate exceptional written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to effectively work with staff, management, vendors, consultants, officials, and the general public. ESSENTIAL DUTIES The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the class. Develops, evaluates the feasibility of, and implements sustainability programs, studies or initiatives related to climate change planning and development, such as energy efficiency measures, low water usage, or low impact development. and implementation of sustainability programs. Develops and administers strategic plan development for environmental sustainability programs and initiatives; researches environmental issues and policies having regional and broader impacts and develops work plans. Participates in developing and administering program and project budgets, including researching assumptions, practices, specifications, and requirements, and determining appropriate funding and expenditure levels for environmental programs. Researches, writes, and presents staff reports for City Council and prepares letters and resolutions in support of regional, Statewide, and federal environmental policies. Researches and evaluates significance of factors, trends, and data provided as part of staff reports, agreements, and correspondence. Conducts extensive data analyses to report upon project status and the overall direction of the City’s environmental programs. Researches and analyzes new sustainable best practices, pending legislation and recent regulations for the City to enhance environmental participation. Develops and facilitates community-wide events to raise awareness of climate change, pollution prevention, energy efficiency, water conservation, sustainable landscapes, healthy living, and other initiatives. Develops training workshops and makes presentations on environmental programs to outside organizations such as City associations, civic groups, regional agencies, partnership agencies, and other parties. Leads or participates in environmental sustainability-related public information and outreach functions with residents, school representatives, business representatives, and other parties; writes technical reports, press releases, correspondence, and posts resources on City’s website. Serves as departmental or City representative in interdepartmental, community, regional, and professional meetings; coordinates information requests and provides status updates to the City Council and community; interacts with businesses and vendors regarding City’s environmental policies and goals. Leads a volunteer-based Sustainability Task Force approved by the City Council; recruits and interviews potential members; develops project tasks and goals; monitors and provides feedback on project proposals and assists with the development of presentations for public monthly meetings; and prepares staff reports and recommendations for year-end report. Creates content and maintains the City’s Sustainability Programs website; adds information, resources, and tools to the website and posts news items, events, notices, and links to relevant municipal programs. Reviews California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) documentation to assess environmental impacts from new policies or new development. Ensures the City’s compliance with local, state and federal regulatory agencies as relates to environmental sustainability government codes and practices. Seeks, obtains, and administers grant funding for environmental projects and programs; prepares grant applications and performance reports. Analyzes, calculates, and monitors the City’s green house gas (GHG) emissions with the Sustainability Task Force to set emissions reductions target in collaboration with regional and business partners. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES Education/Training/Experience : Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in Environmental Affairs, Public Policy, Governmental Affairs, or a related field is required. A Master’s degree in Public Administration or a related field is desirable. Five (5) years of responsible analytical and professional experience involving analysis, supervisory duties, report preparation, and administrative studies, is required, including two (2) years specific to environmental programs. Licenses/Certificates/Special Requirements : A valid Class C California driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and proof of auto insurance in compliance with the City’s Vehicle Insurance Policy standards. Ability to work extended hours in order to complete projects, attend meetings, and accommodate City needs. In accordance with California Government Code Section 3100, City of Manhattan Beach employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to protect the health, safety, lives, and property of the people of the State. Knowledge of : Environmental strategic planning; climate change policy and greenhouse gas emissions inventory standards; energy efficiency measures; sustainable building standards; water conservation behaviors; solid waste reduction measures; solar power and renewable energy resources; storm water regulations and low impact development measures; State, Federal and local laws and regulations concerning environmental programs, solid waste management, storm water; principles of sustainability and community environmental protection strategies; General Plan; project management practices and leadership techniques; public administration policies and procedures; intergovernmental relations; budgeting practices; policy development and program evaluation methods; contract administration practices; grant administration practices; effective business communications and proper English usage, including spelling, grammar and punctuation; report presentation techniques and principles of employee supervision and evaluation. Ability to : Lead, organize, and coordinate projects, plans, studies, and contracts; conduct complex research and analyze laws, regulations, agreements, policies, and standards related to the City’s environmental programs, services, and initiatives; organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines; draft and present study findings and conclusions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, management, vendors, consultants, officials, general public, and others encountered in the course of the work; participate in selecting, training, supervision and evaluation of professional, technical and support staff; operate modern office equipment and computer hardware and use word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, and other applications software. APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS Interviews will be held continuously until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply early. This position may close at any time without notice. All applicants will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in this job announcement. Candidates will be reviewed and only those candidates determined to be most qualified on the basis of experience, training and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Meeting the minimum requirements listed in this job announcement does not guarantee advancement in subsequent phases of the selection process. The selection process may be changed as deemed necessary by the City Human Resources Department. The selection process will consist of the following component and weight: Oral Interview (100%) If you need special assistance in the recruitment process please contact the Human Resources Department at (310) 802-5258. NOTE: The provisions of this brochure do not constitute a contract, express or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. The City of Manhattan Beach offers a generous benefits package to full-time and eligible employees including PERS medical plans, dental, vision, long-term and short-term disability, tuition reimbursement, and many more. _______________________________________________________________________ To see detailed information about Mid-Management Employees Association ( MBMEA) bargaining unit benefits, please visit our benefit page on City's official website. _______________________________________________________________________ Part-time employees are enrolled in PARS (Public Alternate Retirement System). All part-time and seasonal employees contribute 7.5% each pay period on a pre-tax basis. If an employee reaches 1,000 hours within a fiscal year (July 1st to June 30th) or is already a CalPERS member, then they are enrolled in CalPERS (Public Employees Retirement System). The City complies with California Labor Code 245-249 by providing paid sick leave for part-time hourly employees accordingly. The City of Manhattan Beach does not provide medical/dental/vision benefits to part-time employees. Eligible employees enrolled in CalPERS may opt into a CalPERS medical plan. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Apr 19, 2024
Full Time
JOB SUMMARY Do you enjoy a pier-walk or a stroll along a beautiful beach with fresh oceanic air? Are you passionate about changing the world and want to create a "cleaner" planet? Come and join our team! The City of Manhattan Beach is actively looking for a professional, experienced, and highly self-motivated Environmental Programs Administrator to join our Community Development Department and be part of the Environmental Sustainability Program. THE DEPARTMENT The Manhattan Beach Community Development Department services a beach community in the South Bay area roughly 35,000 residents. The Department is responsible for reviewing all private development proposals, issuing permits, preparing ordinances related to land use and building regulations, code enforcement services as well as parking and transportation review/analysis. The Department’s five divisions that include Administration, Building, Planning, Traffic Engineering, and Environmental Sustainability are aligned and committed to providing exemplary municipal services. In addition, excellent customer service is a trademark of the Community Development Department and the City. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE The Environmental Programs Administrator would be someone who is interested in climate change mitigation and adaptation, including coastal resiliency, renewable energy, water conservation, and plastic pollution. The ideal candidate will possess knowledge and skills in environmental programs with background and experience in developing, managing, coordinating, administering environmental sustainability programs, policies, studies, initiatives, in support of City initiatives and work plans. The Administrator will coordinate projects involving staff, project teams, consultants, and other parties, prepare program budgets and manages contracts, make presentations and work with a variety of external representatives. The Environmental Programs Administrator must be a strong leader, detail oriented, strong customer service orientation and have a positive attitude. The ideal candidate possesses strong interpersonal skills, the ability to demonstrate exceptional written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to effectively work with staff, management, vendors, consultants, officials, and the general public. ESSENTIAL DUTIES The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the class. Develops, evaluates the feasibility of, and implements sustainability programs, studies or initiatives related to climate change planning and development, such as energy efficiency measures, low water usage, or low impact development. and implementation of sustainability programs. Develops and administers strategic plan development for environmental sustainability programs and initiatives; researches environmental issues and policies having regional and broader impacts and develops work plans. Participates in developing and administering program and project budgets, including researching assumptions, practices, specifications, and requirements, and determining appropriate funding and expenditure levels for environmental programs. Researches, writes, and presents staff reports for City Council and prepares letters and resolutions in support of regional, Statewide, and federal environmental policies. Researches and evaluates significance of factors, trends, and data provided as part of staff reports, agreements, and correspondence. Conducts extensive data analyses to report upon project status and the overall direction of the City’s environmental programs. Researches and analyzes new sustainable best practices, pending legislation and recent regulations for the City to enhance environmental participation. Develops and facilitates community-wide events to raise awareness of climate change, pollution prevention, energy efficiency, water conservation, sustainable landscapes, healthy living, and other initiatives. Develops training workshops and makes presentations on environmental programs to outside organizations such as City associations, civic groups, regional agencies, partnership agencies, and other parties. Leads or participates in environmental sustainability-related public information and outreach functions with residents, school representatives, business representatives, and other parties; writes technical reports, press releases, correspondence, and posts resources on City’s website. Serves as departmental or City representative in interdepartmental, community, regional, and professional meetings; coordinates information requests and provides status updates to the City Council and community; interacts with businesses and vendors regarding City’s environmental policies and goals. Leads a volunteer-based Sustainability Task Force approved by the City Council; recruits and interviews potential members; develops project tasks and goals; monitors and provides feedback on project proposals and assists with the development of presentations for public monthly meetings; and prepares staff reports and recommendations for year-end report. Creates content and maintains the City’s Sustainability Programs website; adds information, resources, and tools to the website and posts news items, events, notices, and links to relevant municipal programs. Reviews California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) documentation to assess environmental impacts from new policies or new development. Ensures the City’s compliance with local, state and federal regulatory agencies as relates to environmental sustainability government codes and practices. Seeks, obtains, and administers grant funding for environmental projects and programs; prepares grant applications and performance reports. Analyzes, calculates, and monitors the City’s green house gas (GHG) emissions with the Sustainability Task Force to set emissions reductions target in collaboration with regional and business partners. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES Education/Training/Experience : Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in Environmental Affairs, Public Policy, Governmental Affairs, or a related field is required. A Master’s degree in Public Administration or a related field is desirable. Five (5) years of responsible analytical and professional experience involving analysis, supervisory duties, report preparation, and administrative studies, is required, including two (2) years specific to environmental programs. Licenses/Certificates/Special Requirements : A valid Class C California driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and proof of auto insurance in compliance with the City’s Vehicle Insurance Policy standards. Ability to work extended hours in order to complete projects, attend meetings, and accommodate City needs. In accordance with California Government Code Section 3100, City of Manhattan Beach employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to protect the health, safety, lives, and property of the people of the State. Knowledge of : Environmental strategic planning; climate change policy and greenhouse gas emissions inventory standards; energy efficiency measures; sustainable building standards; water conservation behaviors; solid waste reduction measures; solar power and renewable energy resources; storm water regulations and low impact development measures; State, Federal and local laws and regulations concerning environmental programs, solid waste management, storm water; principles of sustainability and community environmental protection strategies; General Plan; project management practices and leadership techniques; public administration policies and procedures; intergovernmental relations; budgeting practices; policy development and program evaluation methods; contract administration practices; grant administration practices; effective business communications and proper English usage, including spelling, grammar and punctuation; report presentation techniques and principles of employee supervision and evaluation. Ability to : Lead, organize, and coordinate projects, plans, studies, and contracts; conduct complex research and analyze laws, regulations, agreements, policies, and standards related to the City’s environmental programs, services, and initiatives; organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines; draft and present study findings and conclusions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, management, vendors, consultants, officials, general public, and others encountered in the course of the work; participate in selecting, training, supervision and evaluation of professional, technical and support staff; operate modern office equipment and computer hardware and use word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, and other applications software. APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS Interviews will be held continuously until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply early. This position may close at any time without notice. All applicants will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in this job announcement. Candidates will be reviewed and only those candidates determined to be most qualified on the basis of experience, training and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Meeting the minimum requirements listed in this job announcement does not guarantee advancement in subsequent phases of the selection process. The selection process may be changed as deemed necessary by the City Human Resources Department. The selection process will consist of the following component and weight: Oral Interview (100%) If you need special assistance in the recruitment process please contact the Human Resources Department at (310) 802-5258. NOTE: The provisions of this brochure do not constitute a contract, express or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. The City of Manhattan Beach offers a generous benefits package to full-time and eligible employees including PERS medical plans, dental, vision, long-term and short-term disability, tuition reimbursement, and many more. _______________________________________________________________________ To see detailed information about Mid-Management Employees Association ( MBMEA) bargaining unit benefits, please visit our benefit page on City's official website. _______________________________________________________________________ Part-time employees are enrolled in PARS (Public Alternate Retirement System). All part-time and seasonal employees contribute 7.5% each pay period on a pre-tax basis. If an employee reaches 1,000 hours within a fiscal year (July 1st to June 30th) or is already a CalPERS member, then they are enrolled in CalPERS (Public Employees Retirement System). The City complies with California Labor Code 245-249 by providing paid sick leave for part-time hourly employees accordingly. The City of Manhattan Beach does not provide medical/dental/vision benefits to part-time employees. Eligible employees enrolled in CalPERS may opt into a CalPERS medical plan. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
City of Fort Lauderdale, FL
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
POSITION SUMMARY The City of Fort Lauderdale employees possess a passion for public service demonstrated by a high degree of enthusiasm, self-reliance, and job proficiency. They effectively convey the vision and mission of the organization and provide excellent service and satisfaction to our internal and external customers. This is manual and semi-skilled work of average difficulty in the maintenance of City-operated swimming pools. An employee in this class is responsible for the performance of a wide variety of manual and semi-skilled tasks requiring some acquired ability in the use of hand tools, power tools, SCUBA and mechanical equipment. Work may include manual labor in the off-loading of supply trucks, moving of pool deck equipment, including diving boards, lifeguard chairs, pool covers and lane lines. An employee in this class may be responsible for building and grounds maintenance in an assigned area. Work is normally performed under the general supervision of a higher classified employee who issues written and oral instructions. Work is reviewed by the immediate supervisor; constant supervision is not necessary for routine and repetitive tasks. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position. Conducts chemical tests for pool water quality and monitors pool water temperatures Maintains daily maintenance and pool chemical usage logs Maintains and cleans pool deck areas, brushes pool surface areas and cleans tiles, pool equipment and components such as skimmers, gutters, ladders and railings Assists with pool equipment and operational set up/break down for recreational programs and/or special events Assists with placement and removal of pool blankets May operate and clean pool filtration equipment May operate gas powered pressure cleaner and various handheld power tools in conjunction with job assignments May water, weed and maintain landscaped areas May supervise and participate in the setting up and taking down of benches, seats, chairs and other equipment May perform minor repairs on equipment and municipal buildings including lubrication of equipment May work staggered hours which may include evening hours May work weekends, nights and holidays May assign and issue tools, maintain shop area and equipment Performs related work as required. JOB REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT Have one (1) year paid experience in the maintenance or operation of a commercial aquatic facilityHave a current Certified Pool Operator's Certification (CPO)Must obtain an American Red Cross CPR & First Aid certification within six (6) months from date of employmentMust obtain basic SCUBA certification within six (6) months from date of employment PHYSICAL STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The position involves light physical demands, such as exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. The noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderately loud. The work entails sedentary work in an office setting. While performing duties, employee is frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, talk, hear, reach above and below shoulders, and use hand and fingers dexterity keyboarding. Sometimes work is stressful when working under stringent time constraints. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word, and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly. Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels, and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; visual acuity is required for depth perception, color perception. May work in adverse weather conditions such as heat and humidity The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This is a part time temporary non-benefited position. Closing Date/Time: 11/30/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Mar 08, 2024
Part Time
POSITION SUMMARY The City of Fort Lauderdale employees possess a passion for public service demonstrated by a high degree of enthusiasm, self-reliance, and job proficiency. They effectively convey the vision and mission of the organization and provide excellent service and satisfaction to our internal and external customers. This is manual and semi-skilled work of average difficulty in the maintenance of City-operated swimming pools. An employee in this class is responsible for the performance of a wide variety of manual and semi-skilled tasks requiring some acquired ability in the use of hand tools, power tools, SCUBA and mechanical equipment. Work may include manual labor in the off-loading of supply trucks, moving of pool deck equipment, including diving boards, lifeguard chairs, pool covers and lane lines. An employee in this class may be responsible for building and grounds maintenance in an assigned area. Work is normally performed under the general supervision of a higher classified employee who issues written and oral instructions. Work is reviewed by the immediate supervisor; constant supervision is not necessary for routine and repetitive tasks. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position. Conducts chemical tests for pool water quality and monitors pool water temperatures Maintains daily maintenance and pool chemical usage logs Maintains and cleans pool deck areas, brushes pool surface areas and cleans tiles, pool equipment and components such as skimmers, gutters, ladders and railings Assists with pool equipment and operational set up/break down for recreational programs and/or special events Assists with placement and removal of pool blankets May operate and clean pool filtration equipment May operate gas powered pressure cleaner and various handheld power tools in conjunction with job assignments May water, weed and maintain landscaped areas May supervise and participate in the setting up and taking down of benches, seats, chairs and other equipment May perform minor repairs on equipment and municipal buildings including lubrication of equipment May work staggered hours which may include evening hours May work weekends, nights and holidays May assign and issue tools, maintain shop area and equipment Performs related work as required. JOB REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT Have one (1) year paid experience in the maintenance or operation of a commercial aquatic facilityHave a current Certified Pool Operator's Certification (CPO)Must obtain an American Red Cross CPR & First Aid certification within six (6) months from date of employmentMust obtain basic SCUBA certification within six (6) months from date of employment PHYSICAL STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The position involves light physical demands, such as exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. The noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderately loud. The work entails sedentary work in an office setting. While performing duties, employee is frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, talk, hear, reach above and below shoulders, and use hand and fingers dexterity keyboarding. Sometimes work is stressful when working under stringent time constraints. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word, and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly. Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels, and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; visual acuity is required for depth perception, color perception. May work in adverse weather conditions such as heat and humidity The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This is a part time temporary non-benefited position. Closing Date/Time: 11/30/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Cal State University (CSU) San Jose
1 Washington Street, San Jose, CA 95192, USA
Job Summary Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Director for Custodial Operations and the general supervision of the Associate Director for Facilities Operations, the Lead Custodian works independently to mentor, provide guidance, train and instruct a group of custodians in proper use of equipment, supply materials, chemicals, and accepted custodial techniques. The incumbent performs all duties in specifically assigned work area and is responsible for performing duties in other work areas as needed. Work areas are located within residential facilities and/or administrative offices and include the Classics residence halls, the Campus Village residential facilities and/or the trash/recycling rooms. Incumbent is responsible for maintaining the appearance and cleanliness of the work areas assigned and assisting Custodians in the performance of their duties. The Lead Custodian is required to use safe, approved methods and frequencies, which have been approved by University Housing Services. This position will be assigned to work weekends. Key Responsibilities Coordinate Residential Facilities Trash and Recycling Needs Provides daily custodial service during summer season to ensure quick turnaround of facilities as needed Maintain Appearance and Cleanliness of Residential Facilities Motorized Equipment Usage Perform Housekeeping Duties Clean Common Area Bathrooms Provides training in use of equipment, supplies and accepted custodial practices and techniques, and the safe use of equipment and materials Responsible for coordinating the major aspects of the University Housing recycling/trash program Assigns, review and inspect the work of assigned staff, including completing inspections forms Assists in maintaining employee time records and reporting absences and providing input to employee evaluations Plans, schedules and coordinates personnel and work assignments using computer or manual methods Uses computer for communications, research of tools and supplies, documentation of job-specific details and creation of reports Mentors and provides guidance to custodians for coordination of responsibilities, proper techniques and proper completion of work Serves on-call emergencies when needed Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Ability to lead the work of others including the ability to provide on-the-job training, and feedback on work performance Demonstrated working knowledge of the methods, materials, chemicals, and equipment used in custodial work Prior knowledge of custodial safety and sanitation Ability to measure methods appropriate to custodial operations Ability to use different types of custodial equipment including vacuum, high speed floor buffing machine, regular floor buffer, and standard carpet extractor, portable upholstery cleaner and wet/dry vacuum Excellent oral and written communication skills Ability to work in 3 story low-rise double corridor residence halls without elevators, a 12-story high-rise tower residence hall with elevators, a 7-story mid-rise residential suite building with elevator, a 15-story high- rise residential apartment complex with elevator and a 8-story high-rise staff and faculty residential apartment complex with elevators located on campus Ability to lift and carry heavy equipment, trash and recycle up to 45 pounds for up to 4 hours; move objects up to 50 pounds if necessary ; walk and stand up to 7 hours; work both inside and outside of buildings Ability to work at a computer terminal and desk for long periods of time on projects; understand, interpret and apply policies and regulations in specific situations; observe rules, regulations and expectations to ensure a safe working environment Ability to work alternative work schedule including weekends and some holidays Required Qualifications Equivalent to one to two years of related custodial experience and providing on-the-job training and leadership to others. Requires the possession of a valid California Driver's License for the operation of any vehicle or equipment required for position and in any emergency situation. License A valid driver's license is required for this position. Out of state candidates selected for the position must obtain a State of California driver's license within 10 days of hire in accordance with the California Department of Motor Vehicles regulations. Once hired the employee must successfully complete the Defensive Driver Training Program provided by the State of California for California State University campuses. Preferred Qualifications 3 years of experience as a custodian or lead custodian Training experience Experience working in a residential or university environment Experience working with custodial cleaning equipment Basic computer skills and knowledge Compensation Classification: Lead Custodian Anticipated Hiring Range: $3,500/month - $4,072/month Salary Range: $3,347/month - $5,498/month San José State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary. For more information on programs available, please see the Employee Benefits Summary . Application Procedure Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents: Resume Letter of Interest All applicants must apply within the specified application period: February 6, 2023 through February 21, 2023 . This position is open until filled; however, applications received after screening has begun will be considered at the discretion of the university. Contact Information University Personnel jobs@sjsu.edu 408-924-2252 CSU Vaccination Policy The CSU requires faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare a medical or religious exemption from doing so. Any candidates advanced in a currently open search process should be prepared to comply with this requirement as a condition of employment. The system wide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/ and questions may be sent to jobs@sjsu.edu . Additional Information Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. SJSU will issue a contingent offer of employment to the selected candidate, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was offered the position on a contingent basis. The standard background check includes: criminal check, employment and education verification. Depending on the position, a motor vehicle and/or credit check may be required. All background checks are conducted through the university's third party vendor, Accurate Background. Some positions may also require fingerprinting. SJSU will pay all costs associated with this procedure. Evidence of required degree(s) or certification(s) will be required at time of hire. SJSU IS NOT A SPONSORING AGENCY FOR STAFF OR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS. (e.g. H1-B VISAS) All San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Equal Employment Statement San José State University (SJSU) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, race, religion or lack thereof, sex, sexual orientation, transgender, or protected veteran status consistent with applicable federal and state laws. This policy applies to all SJSU students, faculty and staff programs and activities. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and certain other federal and state laws, prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in all education programs and activities operated by the university (both on and off campus). Advertised: Feb 06 2023 Pacific Standard Time Applications close: Closing Date/Time:
Mar 07, 2024
Job Summary Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Director for Custodial Operations and the general supervision of the Associate Director for Facilities Operations, the Lead Custodian works independently to mentor, provide guidance, train and instruct a group of custodians in proper use of equipment, supply materials, chemicals, and accepted custodial techniques. The incumbent performs all duties in specifically assigned work area and is responsible for performing duties in other work areas as needed. Work areas are located within residential facilities and/or administrative offices and include the Classics residence halls, the Campus Village residential facilities and/or the trash/recycling rooms. Incumbent is responsible for maintaining the appearance and cleanliness of the work areas assigned and assisting Custodians in the performance of their duties. The Lead Custodian is required to use safe, approved methods and frequencies, which have been approved by University Housing Services. This position will be assigned to work weekends. Key Responsibilities Coordinate Residential Facilities Trash and Recycling Needs Provides daily custodial service during summer season to ensure quick turnaround of facilities as needed Maintain Appearance and Cleanliness of Residential Facilities Motorized Equipment Usage Perform Housekeeping Duties Clean Common Area Bathrooms Provides training in use of equipment, supplies and accepted custodial practices and techniques, and the safe use of equipment and materials Responsible for coordinating the major aspects of the University Housing recycling/trash program Assigns, review and inspect the work of assigned staff, including completing inspections forms Assists in maintaining employee time records and reporting absences and providing input to employee evaluations Plans, schedules and coordinates personnel and work assignments using computer or manual methods Uses computer for communications, research of tools and supplies, documentation of job-specific details and creation of reports Mentors and provides guidance to custodians for coordination of responsibilities, proper techniques and proper completion of work Serves on-call emergencies when needed Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Ability to lead the work of others including the ability to provide on-the-job training, and feedback on work performance Demonstrated working knowledge of the methods, materials, chemicals, and equipment used in custodial work Prior knowledge of custodial safety and sanitation Ability to measure methods appropriate to custodial operations Ability to use different types of custodial equipment including vacuum, high speed floor buffing machine, regular floor buffer, and standard carpet extractor, portable upholstery cleaner and wet/dry vacuum Excellent oral and written communication skills Ability to work in 3 story low-rise double corridor residence halls without elevators, a 12-story high-rise tower residence hall with elevators, a 7-story mid-rise residential suite building with elevator, a 15-story high- rise residential apartment complex with elevator and a 8-story high-rise staff and faculty residential apartment complex with elevators located on campus Ability to lift and carry heavy equipment, trash and recycle up to 45 pounds for up to 4 hours; move objects up to 50 pounds if necessary ; walk and stand up to 7 hours; work both inside and outside of buildings Ability to work at a computer terminal and desk for long periods of time on projects; understand, interpret and apply policies and regulations in specific situations; observe rules, regulations and expectations to ensure a safe working environment Ability to work alternative work schedule including weekends and some holidays Required Qualifications Equivalent to one to two years of related custodial experience and providing on-the-job training and leadership to others. Requires the possession of a valid California Driver's License for the operation of any vehicle or equipment required for position and in any emergency situation. License A valid driver's license is required for this position. Out of state candidates selected for the position must obtain a State of California driver's license within 10 days of hire in accordance with the California Department of Motor Vehicles regulations. Once hired the employee must successfully complete the Defensive Driver Training Program provided by the State of California for California State University campuses. Preferred Qualifications 3 years of experience as a custodian or lead custodian Training experience Experience working in a residential or university environment Experience working with custodial cleaning equipment Basic computer skills and knowledge Compensation Classification: Lead Custodian Anticipated Hiring Range: $3,500/month - $4,072/month Salary Range: $3,347/month - $5,498/month San José State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary. For more information on programs available, please see the Employee Benefits Summary . Application Procedure Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents: Resume Letter of Interest All applicants must apply within the specified application period: February 6, 2023 through February 21, 2023 . This position is open until filled; however, applications received after screening has begun will be considered at the discretion of the university. Contact Information University Personnel jobs@sjsu.edu 408-924-2252 CSU Vaccination Policy The CSU requires faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare a medical or religious exemption from doing so. Any candidates advanced in a currently open search process should be prepared to comply with this requirement as a condition of employment. The system wide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/ and questions may be sent to jobs@sjsu.edu . Additional Information Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. SJSU will issue a contingent offer of employment to the selected candidate, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was offered the position on a contingent basis. The standard background check includes: criminal check, employment and education verification. Depending on the position, a motor vehicle and/or credit check may be required. All background checks are conducted through the university's third party vendor, Accurate Background. Some positions may also require fingerprinting. SJSU will pay all costs associated with this procedure. Evidence of required degree(s) or certification(s) will be required at time of hire. SJSU IS NOT A SPONSORING AGENCY FOR STAFF OR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS. (e.g. H1-B VISAS) All San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Equal Employment Statement San José State University (SJSU) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, race, religion or lack thereof, sex, sexual orientation, transgender, or protected veteran status consistent with applicable federal and state laws. This policy applies to all SJSU students, faculty and staff programs and activities. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and certain other federal and state laws, prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in all education programs and activities operated by the university (both on and off campus). Advertised: Feb 06 2023 Pacific Standard Time Applications close: Closing Date/Time:
KING COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF WATER & LAND RESOURCES
Seattle, Washington, United States
Summary Are you ready to amplify cutting-edge science to improve the lives of people, salmon, and orca? We have an opportunity for a standout candidate to join the innovative and dynamic Science and Technical Support Section in King County’s Water and Land Resources Division. In this role, you will play a critical role in achieving clean water and healthy habitat within a generation. About the Role: As the Science Communications Specialist (Communications Specialist III), your mission will be to amplify the impact of our science. You will curate and create web content and social media to reach priority audiences, ensuring key messages resonate across multiple platforms. You will develop and implement communication strategies and communications for our team. You'll craft compelling narratives that explain scientific findings in ways that everyone can understand. With a focus on engaging communities, you'll collaborate with scientists, manage contracts, and serve as the point of contact for external audiences. If you're passionate about maximizing the reach and impact of scientific discoveries and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we invite you to join us in fostering a culture where useful science is not just communicated but celebrated. This position performs work remotely and onsite. About the Team: This is a great opportunity for you to join an organization that ‘walks the talk’ by making things better for people and our environment. Too many people in King County face communication barriers that limit access to critical information about their environment. This impacts their ability to make safer life choices and participate in policy decisions. In this position, you’ll remove communication barriers to advance environmental justice, improve access to scientific evidence, and engage priority audiences. Your work will advance our Clean Water Healthy Habitat Plan, which aims to achieve six goals within a generation: healthy forests and more green spaces; cleaner, controlled stormwater runoff; reduced toxics and fecal pathogens; functional river floodplains; better fish habitat; and resilient marine systems. Each goal has three parts, braided together for strength: environmental outcomes, benefits to people, and racial equity. Join our team and help us achieve these goals! Commitment To Equity and Social Justice: King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As a Science Communications Specialist, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity . Apply now for a rewarding career at the Water and Land Resource Division of King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP). Join our talented workforce in protecting and restoring the natural environment and promoting more resilient, sustainable, and equitable communities. Enjoy training, comprehensive benefit s , and growth opportunities. Job Duties What You Will Be Doing: Work with Science Section staff, community groups, agencies, partners, and clients to identify key audiences and understand their science-related issues of concern; develop responsive communication strategies, objectives, techniques, plans, and contracts. Create, curate, and coordinate targeted science communications materials such as websites, storyboards, blogs, podcasts, social media, news releases, publications, fact sheets, posters, presentations, videos, and seminars. Cultivate and promote the public image and brand for the section and develop analytics to evaluate effectiveness at reaching priority audiences and increasing engagement. Serve as liaison with King County Public Affairs, Web Managers, Engagement Team, occasional media spokesperson, and point of contact for community members. Lead, coordinate, and promote special events, services, and/or projects to boost the impact of our scientific findings and cultivate and promote our team’s visibility and reputation for producing useful and credible science. Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills Qualifications You Bring: Skills in synthesizing and communicating technical information in ways that everyone can understand. Skills in identifying and assessing the communication needs of targeted or segmented audiences. Relevant work experience or education in marketing, journalism, science communications or related field. Proficiency with digital and social media platforms and curating web content. Experience developing and implementing plans with colleagues and/or collaborators. Competencies You Bring: Cultivates Innovation: Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful. Builds Networks: Effectively building formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organization. Strategic Mindset: Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies. Tech Savvy: Anticipating and adopting innovations in business-building digital and technology applications. Customer Focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions. Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. It Would Be Great if You Also Bring: BA/BS degree and two years of experience in marketing, journalism, science communications, or related field or equivalent experience. Demonstrated experience developing and implementing communication strategies and plans for a STEM field. Creativity, self-motivation, and a passion for compelling stories that matter to people and environmental science. Experience designing communications for people with limited English proficiency, or impaired vision/hearing. Skills and experience working on behalf of people often marginalized or underrepresented because of their race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability. Working proficiency with Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Microsoft Office and tools for managing web-based content. Supplemental Information Working Conditions: Remote and Onsite Work Details: Employees in this role work remotely from a home location, with onsite reporting requirements typically 2 days per month. This is expected to increase in the future. The frequency of onsite work is determined by business needs and may be adjusted accordingly. Onsite reporting locations may be at various King County worksites including the collaboration space at King Street Center (201 S. Jackson St, Seattle, WA 98104). This work arrangement promotes work-life-balance and reduces carbon footprint under the department’s vision of Green Where We Work . Remote Work Location Requirement: Employees must reside in Washington State and be within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to meet workplace reporting requirements. Work Schedule: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week. This position is exempt from the overtime provision of the Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA) and is not overtime eligible. The typical work schedule is 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday- Friday. Union Representation: This position is represented by King County Teamsters Local 117-P&T bargaining unit. Application and Selection Process: We welcome applications from all qualified applicants. We value divers ity , diverse perspectives and life experience and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. This posting may be used to create an eligibility list for future vacancies in similar positions over the next six months. Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness and alignment with the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills essential for this role to determine which candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews. To apply, submit a: Complete online application. Note: Additional documents won't be considered during minimum qualification screening. Who to Contact: For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Isaac Good at (206) 848-0576 or igood@kingcounty.gov . Discover More About the Water Land & Resources Division: Visit our website . Discover More About DNRP: Visit our website , explore an interactive map of our recent accomplishments and check us out at Facebook , X (formerly Twitter) , LinkedIn , TikTok , Instagram , YouTube and Keeping King County Green News . Sign up for Job Alerts to be notified of additional career opportunities with King County. Select the Natural Resources category for DNRP opportunities and explore other categories of interest. Forbes recently named King County as one of Washington State's best employers. Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play. Guided by our " True North " , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles--we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans. King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer: No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation. To Apply: If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions related to this recruitment process, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement. King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs: Medical, dental, and vision coverage: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents Retirement: King County employees are eligible to participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan Transportation program and ORCA transit pass 12paid holidays each year plus twopersonal holidays Generous vacation and paid sick leave Paid parental,family and medical, and volunteer leaves Flexible Spending Account Wellness programs Onsite activity centers Employee Giving Program Employee assistance programs Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position Training and career development programs For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page . This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails. NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position.Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass. For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting. Closing Date/Time: 5/12/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Apr 20, 2024
Full Time
Summary Are you ready to amplify cutting-edge science to improve the lives of people, salmon, and orca? We have an opportunity for a standout candidate to join the innovative and dynamic Science and Technical Support Section in King County’s Water and Land Resources Division. In this role, you will play a critical role in achieving clean water and healthy habitat within a generation. About the Role: As the Science Communications Specialist (Communications Specialist III), your mission will be to amplify the impact of our science. You will curate and create web content and social media to reach priority audiences, ensuring key messages resonate across multiple platforms. You will develop and implement communication strategies and communications for our team. You'll craft compelling narratives that explain scientific findings in ways that everyone can understand. With a focus on engaging communities, you'll collaborate with scientists, manage contracts, and serve as the point of contact for external audiences. If you're passionate about maximizing the reach and impact of scientific discoveries and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we invite you to join us in fostering a culture where useful science is not just communicated but celebrated. This position performs work remotely and onsite. About the Team: This is a great opportunity for you to join an organization that ‘walks the talk’ by making things better for people and our environment. Too many people in King County face communication barriers that limit access to critical information about their environment. This impacts their ability to make safer life choices and participate in policy decisions. In this position, you’ll remove communication barriers to advance environmental justice, improve access to scientific evidence, and engage priority audiences. Your work will advance our Clean Water Healthy Habitat Plan, which aims to achieve six goals within a generation: healthy forests and more green spaces; cleaner, controlled stormwater runoff; reduced toxics and fecal pathogens; functional river floodplains; better fish habitat; and resilient marine systems. Each goal has three parts, braided together for strength: environmental outcomes, benefits to people, and racial equity. Join our team and help us achieve these goals! Commitment To Equity and Social Justice: King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As a Science Communications Specialist, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity . Apply now for a rewarding career at the Water and Land Resource Division of King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP). Join our talented workforce in protecting and restoring the natural environment and promoting more resilient, sustainable, and equitable communities. Enjoy training, comprehensive benefit s , and growth opportunities. Job Duties What You Will Be Doing: Work with Science Section staff, community groups, agencies, partners, and clients to identify key audiences and understand their science-related issues of concern; develop responsive communication strategies, objectives, techniques, plans, and contracts. Create, curate, and coordinate targeted science communications materials such as websites, storyboards, blogs, podcasts, social media, news releases, publications, fact sheets, posters, presentations, videos, and seminars. Cultivate and promote the public image and brand for the section and develop analytics to evaluate effectiveness at reaching priority audiences and increasing engagement. Serve as liaison with King County Public Affairs, Web Managers, Engagement Team, occasional media spokesperson, and point of contact for community members. Lead, coordinate, and promote special events, services, and/or projects to boost the impact of our scientific findings and cultivate and promote our team’s visibility and reputation for producing useful and credible science. Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills Qualifications You Bring: Skills in synthesizing and communicating technical information in ways that everyone can understand. Skills in identifying and assessing the communication needs of targeted or segmented audiences. Relevant work experience or education in marketing, journalism, science communications or related field. Proficiency with digital and social media platforms and curating web content. Experience developing and implementing plans with colleagues and/or collaborators. Competencies You Bring: Cultivates Innovation: Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful. Builds Networks: Effectively building formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organization. Strategic Mindset: Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies. Tech Savvy: Anticipating and adopting innovations in business-building digital and technology applications. Customer Focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions. Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. It Would Be Great if You Also Bring: BA/BS degree and two years of experience in marketing, journalism, science communications, or related field or equivalent experience. Demonstrated experience developing and implementing communication strategies and plans for a STEM field. Creativity, self-motivation, and a passion for compelling stories that matter to people and environmental science. Experience designing communications for people with limited English proficiency, or impaired vision/hearing. Skills and experience working on behalf of people often marginalized or underrepresented because of their race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability. Working proficiency with Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Microsoft Office and tools for managing web-based content. Supplemental Information Working Conditions: Remote and Onsite Work Details: Employees in this role work remotely from a home location, with onsite reporting requirements typically 2 days per month. This is expected to increase in the future. The frequency of onsite work is determined by business needs and may be adjusted accordingly. Onsite reporting locations may be at various King County worksites including the collaboration space at King Street Center (201 S. Jackson St, Seattle, WA 98104). This work arrangement promotes work-life-balance and reduces carbon footprint under the department’s vision of Green Where We Work . Remote Work Location Requirement: Employees must reside in Washington State and be within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to meet workplace reporting requirements. Work Schedule: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week. This position is exempt from the overtime provision of the Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA) and is not overtime eligible. The typical work schedule is 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday- Friday. Union Representation: This position is represented by King County Teamsters Local 117-P&T bargaining unit. Application and Selection Process: We welcome applications from all qualified applicants. We value divers ity , diverse perspectives and life experience and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. This posting may be used to create an eligibility list for future vacancies in similar positions over the next six months. Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness and alignment with the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills essential for this role to determine which candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews. To apply, submit a: Complete online application. Note: Additional documents won't be considered during minimum qualification screening. Who to Contact: For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Isaac Good at (206) 848-0576 or igood@kingcounty.gov . Discover More About the Water Land & Resources Division: Visit our website . Discover More About DNRP: Visit our website , explore an interactive map of our recent accomplishments and check us out at Facebook , X (formerly Twitter) , LinkedIn , TikTok , Instagram , YouTube and Keeping King County Green News . Sign up for Job Alerts to be notified of additional career opportunities with King County. Select the Natural Resources category for DNRP opportunities and explore other categories of interest. Forbes recently named King County as one of Washington State's best employers. Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play. Guided by our " True North " , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles--we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans. King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer: No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation. To Apply: If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions related to this recruitment process, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement. King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs: Medical, dental, and vision coverage: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents Retirement: King County employees are eligible to participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan Transportation program and ORCA transit pass 12paid holidays each year plus twopersonal holidays Generous vacation and paid sick leave Paid parental,family and medical, and volunteer leaves Flexible Spending Account Wellness programs Onsite activity centers Employee Giving Program Employee assistance programs Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position Training and career development programs For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page . This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails. NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position.Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass. For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting. Closing Date/Time: 5/12/2024 11:59 PM Pacific