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Public Works Specialist - Communications(Job Id 2384)
City of Omaha | |
United States, Nebraska, Omaha | |
1819 Farnam Street (Show on map) | |
May 08, 2024 | |
Posting Type: Open Competitive Work Type: Full Time Nature of Work: This is para-professional work in a specialized area of the Public Works Department. Work includes performing specialized duties relating to street and sewer construction projects, vacating City rights-of-way, solid waste collection, graffiti abatement, and the City's recycling program. Incumbents work with considerable independence; however, general supervision is received from an assigned supervisor. Education and Experience: The knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acquired through, but are not limited to, the following combination of education and/or experience. Bachelors degree in Public Administration or Business AND One (1) year of experience in Public Works Administration procedures and techniques OR Associates degree in Public Administration or Business AND Five (5) of experience in Public Works Administration procedures and techniques OR Eight (8) years of experience in Public Works Administration procedures and techniques and/or in an office supervisory/management capacity. Special Qualifications: Must be able to provide ones own transportation unless a vehicle is provided. Pay Range: $49,857.60 with step increases to $64,854.40 Annually Benefits: Forty-hour work week. Paid leave per year: twelve days vacation; five days management; fifteen days sick; and fourteen holidays. Employee's group health insurance, including major medical, vision, and dental, for individual or family. Defined benefit pension plan, plus Social Security, and more. See hr.cityofomaha.org for detailed information. Who Can Apply: Any person who meets the qualifications and other requirements described in this posting. How to Apply: Completed City of Omaha employment applications must be submitted using the online application from the City website. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to check and ensure that any and all required application materials and supplemental forms are received by the City of Omaha Human Resources Department by the stated deadline. You may confirm receipt of any materials and forms by contacting the Human Resources Department. If the materials are not received in the Human Resources Department by the stated deadline, they will not be considered. There will be no exceptions to this rule. If you do not meet the requirements at the time of this posting, once you do meet the requirements you may apply when it is posted again. Examination Information: The examination will consist of a training and experience form designed to assess job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position. The training and experience form will be given to candidates once their application has been received, reviewed by a recruiter, and accepted to test for the position. The form must be completed and returned to the Human Resources Department by June 7, 2024 (passing score 60%). Final eligibility list will be the training and experience form weighted 100%. Veteran Points: To claim five (5) points for veteran's preference, you must submit proof of service (such as a DD-214) that includes the date of induction, date of honorable separation, and Social Security number. (You must have completed more than 180 consecutive days of active duty.) To receive an additional five (5) points credit for disability, you must submit proof of eligibility from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs dated within the last 12 months. This information must be submitted to the Human Resources Department by June 7, 2024. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: * Knowledge of business English, spelling, and arithmetic * Knowledge of general office procedures, standard clerical techniques, and office equipment Essential Functions: Any one position may not perform all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all of the duties that may be performed in positions allocated to this class. * Answers questions from the public regarding department and division operations and prepares responses to written requests; explains procedures and existing programs Conditions of Employment: Candidates must provide proof of U.S. citizenship or proof of permanent residence or authorization to work. The City of Omaha reserves the right to conduct criminal history, driving record, reference and credit checks and a background investigation on applicants for employment. Successfully passing a criminal background review, reference check, and if applicable, a credit check, is required as a condition of employment. If applicable, the City will require that you successfully pass a review of the driver's license, driving abstract, a pre-employment drug test, a hearing test and a back screening examination as a condition of employment. Failure to provide the information requested in the application process in a truthful, accurate and complete manner may result in disqualification, revocation of conditional employment or termination. Reasonable Accommodation: The City of Omaha does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you need a disability-related accommodation during the job application or selection process, advise the Human Resources Department at least 48 hours prior to the need by emailing peremploy@cityofomaha.org. For a complete description of this job classification, visit hr.cityofomaha.org Contact Points: City of Omaha Human Resources Department Phone: (402) 444-5300 Website: hr.cityofomaha.org |