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Distinguishing Features of the Class Under general supervision, to do varied and responsible work in the protection and maintenance of City facilities. Work Assignment: Will work (8) eight hour shifts including evenings, nights and weekends; provided work is available. There are no guaranteed hours, shifts will only be available when full-time personnel are on scheduled leave. Acceptable Experience and Training Education and Experience: Any combination equivalent to completion of the tenth grade and some responsible work experience. License or Other Requirements: Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license issued by the State of Iowa. Required Special Qualifications The City of Des Moines' Residency Requirement is in effect for this position.Applicant must be a resident of the City of Des Moines within thirteen (13) months of appointment date and maintain residency within the City of Des Moines while employed in this position. Requires satisfactory criminal, sex offender and if applicable, driving record background checks.Passing of a pre-employment physical and drug screen is required prior to hire. Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only) Patrols buildings and grounds to check on safety hazards or trespassers. Places barricades and blinkers at traffic hazards. Drives a truck transporting material or employees. Picks up trash in street. Answers telephone and gives information or contacts appropriate departments to pass on information or complaints. May sweep and clean offices and other areas. Receives and dispatches emergency calls on radio. Closing Date/Time: 7/29/2019 5:00 PM Central

Distinguishing Features of the Class The principal function of an employee in this class is to perform tasks of moderate difficulty requisite to and necessary for the application for and admission to dwelling units owned by or administered to by the Housing Authority in accordance with U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development regulations and Housing Authority policies and procedures. Acceptable Experience and Training High school graduate with courses in office practices, social interrelationships; and Two years practical experience or, an equivalent combination of education and experience, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work. Required Special Qualifications Candidates for positions in this class must pass a post-employment offer physical examination and drug screen. Possession of a valid Iowa driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility. A minimum typing speed of 40 net words per minute (NWPM). All new hires after 4/1/2014 must have the ability to obtain Rent Calculation Certification within one-year of appointment. COMPLETION OF PERFORMANCE EXAMINATION: Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) Iowa will administer the required performance examination consisting of a keyboarding exam (passing score of 40 NWPM). Contact IWD Test Administration Department at (515) 725-3699 or (515) 725-3629 to schedule the examination PRIOR to the closing date, Friday, July 19, 2019. The exam must be completed no later than Friday, July 26, 2019. IWD will submit exam results to the City of Des Moines Human Resources Department. When contacting IWD to schedule your exam, if your call is not answered, leave a voicemail with your name and contact phone number and you will receive a return call. Tests mustbe scheduled in advance. Please arrive at least 5 minutes prior to your scheduled examwith your photo identification in order to test. IN LIEU OF THE PERFORMANCE EXAM: Applicants must currently hold a City of Des Moines Civil Service position requiring a typing speed of 40 NWPM or higher OR have previously taken the IWD Keyboarding Exam resulting in a score of 40 NWPM or higher within 12 months of the application deadline. The applicant is required tocontact the City's Human Resources Department at (515) 283-4213 to attach a previously submitted score to their current applicationno later than 5 pm CTonFriday, July 19, 2019. Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only) Performs the tasks and activities associated with the taking of applications from persons or families interested in assisted housing accommodations. Interviews applicants and from responses received completes appropriate application form. Initiates the method or methods necessary to verify information received applicable to family composition, sources and amounts of income and assets, and present living circumstances. Explains program requirements to applicants. Establishes applicant files. Establishes and maintains waiting lists. Responsible for the purging and updating of waiting lists. Monitors lists and files for status of actions required. Performs other duties related to applications as assigned. Assists with the showing and leasing up of units to prospective tenants. Prepares and conducts briefings with prospective tenants. Prepares and conducts informal reviews for denial of assistance. Assists with managing and data entry into the work-order system within Public Housing. Assists with marketing public housing units. Screen applications for program eligibility. Answers telephone and web inquires. Receives and replies to routine correspondence. Closing Date/Time: 7/19/2019 5:00 PM Central

Distinguishing Features of the Class Under general supervision, assists patrons, assists staff with the facilitation of scheduled programs and events including set-ups, tear downs, monitoring patron activity and general maintenance duties; and performs related work as required. Salary Range: $9.00 - $10.71, or minimum wage, if more. PLEASE NOTE: Location of work assignment and scheduled work hours will vary by position and season. Accepting applications until the application deadline or until all vacancies are filled, whichever occurs first. Acceptable Experience and Training Must be at least 18 years of age.Previous experience working with the general public is preferred. Required Special Qualifications Possession of an applicable valid driver's license is required where assigned duties require driving responsibilities. The City of Des Moines' Residency Requirement is in effect for this position.Applicant must be a resident of the City of Des Moines within thirteen (13) months of appointment date and maintain residency within the City of Des Moines while employed in this position. Requires satisfactory criminal, sex offender and if applicable, driving record background checks.Passing of a pre-employment physical and drug screen is required prior to hire. Only U.S. Citizens and Legal Aliens are eligible for hire. Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only) Collects various fees from patrons and makes change; Provides assistance to patrons; Directs parking and pedestrian traffic; May need to place signage providing directional information; Assists in monitoring events, scheduled programming and overseeing patron activity; and alerts supervisor of any problems that arise; Picks-up loose trash and/or debris and disposes in waste receptacles; Prepares and maintains various park and recreational facilities and venues hosting scheduled programming, events and patron participation. Event related preparedness may include but not limited to opening and closing facilities; set-ups; tear downs; shoveling and blowing snow; supplying restrooms; decorating; pulling weeds and mopping and/or sweeping floors; Assists with concessions including operating cash register and serving food as needed; May need to guard vendor property as needed in preparation of a scheduled event or program; May oversee the activities of a group of participants within a scheduled program to ensure completeness of assigned tasks. Closing Date/Time: 8/20/2019 5:00 PM Central

Distinguishing Features of the Class Oversees activities and participants at the City wading pools. May work upto 40 hours per week; between 9 AM and 8 PM, Monday-Sunday, May-August. Acceptable Experience and Training Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school. Must be 16 years of age. Required Special Qualifications DRIVING RESTRICTIONS FOR 16 AND 17 YEAR OLDS. American Red Cross Community CPR and First Aid required by first day of employment.Free CPR/First Aid certification courses are available throughtheCity of DesMoinesPark and Recreation Department. Formore information, please contact Tim Smith at (515) 248-6314. Application deadline isaccepteduntil such time a sufficient number of qualified applications is received to fill the positions, whichever occurs first. Hiring preference given to those applicants who held the position with the City of Des Moines during last summer employment season. Requires satisfactory criminal, sex offender and if applicable driving record background checks. Passing a pre-employment physical and drug screen is required prior to employment. Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only) Organizes, plans and leads a wide variety of recreation activities such as day camps, youth programs, summer playground programs, arts and crafts, sports, games and special events supervising participants in these activities; Maintains discipline and observes necessary precautions to ensure safety of activity and program participants; Warns community center patrons against hazardous practices and instructs them on facility rules; Issues and monitors use of recreation supplies and equipment; Maintains attendance and activity records and creates and updates regular reports; Collects admission and class registration fees and writes receipts; May drive a vehicle for transportation of program/activity participants and performs related work as required. Closing Date/Time: 7/29/2019 5:00 PM Central