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POSITION: Laborer I - Parks

DEPARTMENT: Parks

WORK SCHEDULE: 7:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Hours may vary to include weekends and holidays.

SALARY: $7.5000 per hour

STATUS: Temporary Full-Time

OPENING DATE: July 19, 2010

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT REQUIRED APPLICATION: December 30, 2010

This is routine work in a variety of manual labor and semi-skilled work assignments. Work involves the performance of routine tasks and assisting a full-functioning employee in work areas as assigned.

Work is normally performed on a temporary or seasonal basis. Work involves no decision-making responsibilities and is usually performed under close supervision, with employee receiving specific instructions as to what is expected.

May participate in mowing grass, trimming shrubs and trees, cutting weeds, digging and refilling ditches and holes and other grounds maintenance tasks.

Loads and unloads materials and equipment. Assists in setting up job sites and cleans up job sites when job is completed.

May perform maintenance and custodial tasks, such as washing vehicles, washing windows, sweeping and mopping floors, etc.

Cleans grounds areas of paper, trash and other debris.

Uses a variety of hand tools, such as pick and shovel and may use some power equipment and tools, such as powered lawn mowers, string weed trimmers, tampers and similar tools and equipment.

May drive City vehicles.

Performs other related work as required.

Some knowledge of the use of simple hand tools and ability to learn the use of small power tools and related equipment.

Ability to work reliably without constant supervision.

Ability to understand and follow simple instructions.

Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods of time, sometimes under unfavorable weather conditions.

Ability to understand and follow basic safety precautions, rules and regulations.

Ability to drive City vehicles safely and efficiently.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and the general public.

None required. However, some work experience suggesting ability to perform manual labor in a reliable manner is desirable.

Must possess and maintain a valid Class D Driver's License issued by the State of New Mexico and have a satisfactory driving record.

Must be able to pass a rigid background investigation including work history, criminal records, driving records and other records deemed necessary.

IF YOU REQUIRE SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS, PLEASE CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT CITY HALL, 425 N. RICHARDSON, (505) 624-6700, EXT. 268

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POSITION: Water & Sewer Maintainer I - WS

DEPARTMENT: Airport - Water and Water - Maintenance & Transmission

WORK SCHEDULE: 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Hours will vary to include evenings, weekends and holidays.

UNION GROUP: Blue Collar

SALARY RANGE: $10.0339 to $13.7976 per hour

STATUS: Regular Full-Time

OPENING DATE: July 19, 2010

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT REQUIRED APPLICATION: July 30, 2010

This is semi-skilled work in the maintenance and construction of water lines and sanitary sewers. Work involves performing semi-skilled manual tasks, locating and repairing leaks in water lines and sewers, making taps into the lines, and constructing new extensions.

Work is performed in accordance with established routines and procedures with some very limited judgments being made by the employees based on experience. Major maintenance decisions or construction decisions are referred to a supervisor. The work requires knowledges that can be readily learned on the job. Employees do not exercise full supervisory responsibility, although they may direct Laborer I and II positions on certain projects. Work is reviewed primarily through on-site observation.

Excavates with shovels, picks and other hand tools around water lines and sewer lines in order to expose problem area.

Repairs water lines by using leak clamps or standard techniques and repairs broken sewers by replacing sections or patching.

Makes water taps using tapping machines of various sizes, sets corporations, sets meters and hooks up to property owner's service line.

Makes sewer taps using hammer and chisel to open hole in sewer pipe, sets new pipe into hole and recements hookup.

Builds manholes, unstops sewer lines, repairs leaks in fire hydrants, cleans out drain plugs of fire hydrants and extends or raises hydrants.

May operate dump trucks and small backhoe and front-end loading equipment as required.

Operates high pressure sewer cleaning equipment, operates sewer rodding machines, may manually dig out manholes to unstop sewers.

May be required to wear and use a respirator.

May drive City vehicles.

Performs related work as required.

Knowledge of the methods, materials, equipment and techniques used in water line and sewer line extensions.

Knowledge of the various repair methods for water lines and sanitary sewers.

Working knowledge of occupational hazards involved in below-ground utility construction and maintenance.

Skill in the use of various types of tapping machines used in making taps in water lines under pressure.

Skill in the use of hand tools involved in water line and sewer maintenance and construction.

Ability to wear and use a respirator.

Ability to do hard manual labor, sometimes under unfavorable weather conditions.

Ability to follow instructions.

Ability to drive City vehicles safely and efficiently.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and the general public.

Graduation from a standard senior or vocational high school or equivalent.

One year's experience in water or sewer maintenance at the level of a Laborer II or above.

Must pass a post-offer pre-employment drug screen administered by a City-designated facility.

Must pass a post-offer pre-employment limited physical and respirator physical given by a City-designated physician.

Must provide proof of, or obtain within 30 days, immunization against tetanus and diphtheria. If immunized for these over 10 years ago, must have proof of, or obtain, a booster.

Possess and maintain a Level IV Water System Operator’s certificate issued by the State of New Mexico.

POSITION OPENING #10-074

EOE

POSITION: WWTP Operator II

DEPARTMENT: Water - WWTP

WORK SCHEDULE: 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Hours may vary to include weekends and holidays.

SALARY RANGE: $11.0623 to $15.2121 per hour

UNION GROUP: Blue Collar

STATUS: Regular Full-Time

OPENING DATE: July 19, 2010

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT REQUIRED APPLICATION: July 30, 2010

This is specialized lead and intermediate supervisory work in the operation of the Wastewater Treatment Plant on an assigned shift. Work involves responsibility for monitoring plant equipment for proper operation and for making operating adjustments by regulating valves, engaging and disengaging pumps, etc. Work extends to performing preventive maintenance on plant equipment, for assuming responsibility of equipment in an assigned area and for major overhaul and repair tasks.

Work is performed in accordance with plant operating schedules and maintenance routines. Employees are expected to be able to recognize malfunctions and other operating problems and to take corrective action based upon experience. Work of this class involves some actions, the consequence of which improperly performed would cause problems of a safety and economic nature. The work requires knowledges and skills that can be learned on-the-job with considerable supervisory participation, supplemented by formal and on-the-job training courses. Employees in this class exercise lead and supervisory responsibility over subordinate shift workers. Employees receive general supervision and operating instructions from a supervisor. However, an important aspect of the work of this class is the ability to operate a plant on an assigned shift independent of immediate supervision. Work is reviewed primarily through a review of logs and other maintenance records and by direct observation of a superior. Work involves some element of person risk and unpleasant working conditions.

Directs the work of shift subordinates and participates in the cleaning and general maintenance of plant facilities.

Monitors and regulates the flow rate of raw sewage into the plant and between each of the separate treatment operations as required.

Reads and records a variety of meters and flow charts; keeps log sheets and maintenance charts.

Operates barscreen apparatus, grit chambers, comminutors and other related equipment at the head of the plant and insures these operations remain unclogged.

Operates primary sludge pumps as required.

Takes scheduled laboratory samples at various locations throughout the plant and, in absence of laboratory technician, runs all laboratory tests as required under NPDES permit.

Performs preventive maintenance tasks, repacks pumps, oils pumps and motors and disassembles these in need of major repairs within their area of responsibility. Reassembles these pieces of equipment when repairs have been completed.

Assists electricians and maintenance mechanics in the major overhaul and repair of plant equipment as required.

Prepares and maintains shift scheduling to insure all jobs are completed on schedule.

Insures that preventive maintenance and cleaning of all equipment and vehicles is accomplished as required on the assigned shift.

May be required to perform all duties of a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I.

May be required to weld aluminum, iron, steel, etc.

May be required to wear and use a respirator.

May drive City vehicles.

Performs related work as required.

Thorough knowledge of all the operating principles and practices of a modern wastewater treatment plant.

Thorough knowledge of the operation, types of defects and maintenance procedures for applicable pumps, motors and related plant equipment.

Working knowledge of elementary chemistry and bacteriology as applied to the operating principles of a wastewater treatment plant.

Thorough knowledge of the safety precautions and procedures applicable to plant operations and maintenance.

Some knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision.

Ability to perform all laboratory procedures applicable to a wastewater treatment plant operation and relate the results to the operation of the plant.

Ability to operate computers, both personal computers and mainframe systems, involving extensive use of word processing, spreadsheet or other applications.

Ability to train subordinate personnel in the operation of a wastewater treatment plant and assist them in advancement within the field.

Ability to assume responsibility and to make sound operational decisions free of direct supervision.

Ability to read and understand operating instructions, equipment manuals and related written materials.

Ability to lead and direct the work of subordinate personnel.

Ability to establish shift procedures and priorities and the accomplishment of work required on an assigned shift.

Ability to train subordinate personnel regarding such safety precautions and practices and the proper use of all safety equipment and to insure that all work is accomplished in compliance with sound safety practices.

Ability to wear and use a respirator.

Ability to drive City vehicles safely and efficiently.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and the general public.

Graduation from a standard senior or vocational high school or the equivalent and two years' paid work experience preferably involving the operation or maintenance of mechanical equipment.

Must possess and maintain a valid Class D driver's license issued by the State of New Mexico and have a satisfactory driving record.

Must possess and maintain a Level III Wastewater Facility Operator's certificate issued by the State of New Mexico.

Must pass a post-offer pre-employment limited physical and respirator physical given by a City-designated physician.

Must provide proof of, or obtain within 30 days, immunization against tetanus and diphtheria. If immunized for these over 10 years ago, must have proof of, or obtain a booster.

Possess and maintain a Level IV Wastewater Facility Operator's certificate issued by the State of New Mexico.

POSITION OPENING #10-075

EOE

POSITION: Water & Sewer Maintainer II - SM

DEPARTMENT: Water - Sewer Maintenance

WORK SCHEDULE: 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Hours may vary to include evenings, weekends & holidays

SALARY RANGE: $11.0623 to $15.2121 per hour

UNION GROUP: Blue Collar

STATUS: Regular Full-Time

OPENING DATE: July 22, 2010

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT REQUIRED APPLICATION: August 4, 2010

This is semi-skilled lead work in the maintenance and construction of water lines and sanitary sewers. Work involves directing and performing semi-skilled manual tasks in location and repairing leaks in water lines and sewers, making taps into the lines and constructing new extensions under supervision.

Work is performed in accordance with established routines, with employees expected to make field operating decisions based upon those routines and referring unusual occurrences to a higher-level superior for decisions. The major responsibility of the work of this class is for the ongoing safety of the job site and being responsible for safe working conditions of subordinates. The work requires knowledges that can be learned on-the-job but only with supervisory input. Employees do not exercise full supervisory responsibility but do exercise lead worker responsibility at the job site. The work originates from specific work assignments and is reviewed by periodic observation by a superior. Work involves some element of personal risk and unpleasant working conditions.

Directs subordinates in the class Water and Sewer Maintainer I in specific tasks required by job assignment; responsible to see that job progresses efficiently.

Makes sure that all safety equipment and safety procedures are followed at the job site.

Provides on-site training and guidance to new employees in the performance of work tasks.

May perform all of the tasks outlined for the class Water and Sewer Maintainer I as required and usually directly guides or performs the more difficult tasks.

Insures that all crews have necessary materials and equipment to do job assigned; continually spot checks work for quality, quantity and compliance with safety regulations.

Locations water and sewer lines for other utilities and construction companies doing work in City right-of-ways.

May be required to enter a hazardous environment using appropriate safety equipment.

May be required to wear and use a respirator.

May drive City vehicles.

Performs related work as required.

Knowledge of the method, materials and techniques use in water line and sanitary sewer extensions.

Considerable knowledge of the various repair methods for water lines and sanitary sewers.

Working knowledge of the safety procedures and occupational hazards involved in utility construction and maintenance.

Considerable knowledge in the proper use of safety equipment with trenching and shoring, confined space entry, lockout tags and traffic control.

Skill in the use of various types of jack clamps and tapping machines used in making taps and repairing water lines under pressure.

Skill in the use of hand tools involved in water line and sanitary sewer maintenance and construction.

Skill in the use of sanitary sewer cleaning and rodding equipment.

Ability to operate computers, both personal computers and mainframe systems, involving extensive use of word processing, spreadsheet or other applications.

Ability to direct the work of subordinates, give orders, and require compliance with standard operating and safety procedures.

Ability to do hard manual labor, sometimes under unfavorable weather conditions.

Ability to wear and use a respirator.

Ability to drive City vehicles safely and efficiently.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and the general public.

Graduation from a standard senior or vocational high school or the equivalent.

One year's experience in water line or sanitary sewer maintenance at the level of Water and Sewer Maintainer I, Equipment Operator I or above.

Must possess and maintain a valid Class B driver's license issued by the State of New Mexico and have a satisfactory driving record.

Must possess and maintain a Level II Wastewater Facilities Operator’s certificate and/or Collections System II certificate issued by the State of New Mexico.

Must pass a post-offer pre-employment drug screen administered by a City-designated facility.

Must pass a post-offer pre-employment limited physical and respirator physical given by a City-designated physician.

Must provide proof of, or obtain within 30 days, immunization against tetanus and diphtheria. If immunized for these over 10 years ago, must have proof of, or obtain, a booster.

Possess and maintain a Level IV Wastewater Facilities Operator’s certificate issued by the State of New Mexico.

POSITION OPENING #10-076

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POSITION: Laborer II - WWTP

DEPARTMENT: Water - WWTP

WORK SCHEDULE: 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Hours may vary to include evenings, weekends and holidays.

SALARY RANGE: $7.8618 to $10.8108 per hour

UNION GROUP: Blue Collar

STATUS: Regular Full-Time

OPENING DATE: July 22, 2010

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT REQUIRED APPLICATION: August 4, 2010

This is unskilled work in the performance of tasks involving manual labor. Work involves the performance of tasks of a heavy manual nature which do not require a high degree of manipulative skill or previous experience.

Work is usually performed under the immediate direction of an employee of higher grade. However, constant supervision is not necessary for familiar tasks which can be carried out without difficulty once learned. Employees in this class exercise no supervision. Work is subject to close supervision and instructions are given at the beginning of each new job. Work is reviewed by direct observation of the supervisor or by on-site inspection.

Digs and refills water or sewer ditches, utility cuts, etc.

Cleans and maintains landscaped areas, cuts brush using small, power-operated chain saws, feeds branches into a chipper; may operate tractor mowing equipment on City parks and parkways.

Washes windows and generally cleans up around garage facilities, treatment plant facilities, etc.

Cleans bar screens, weirs, baffles, etc., at treatment plant facilities and pumping stations.

Rakes leaves, sweeps, shovels snow, feeds leaves and brush into chippers, etc.

Loads dirt and other material onto trucks; unloads trucks and places materials in proper storage receptacles.

Lays pipe, assists in the repair of water and sewer lines, loads and unloads material.

May operate other light automotive equipment and small trucks for learning purposes.

May drive City vehicles.

Performs related work as required.

Some knowledge of the use and care of picks, shovels, hand lawn mowers and manual tools.

Ability to understand and follow simple instructions.

Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable weather conditions.

Ability to learn to observe basic safety rules and regulations.

Ability to drive City vehicles safely and efficiently.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and the general public.

Completion of the eighth school grade and one year's work experience involving heavy manual labor.

Must possess and maintain a valid Class D Driver's License issued by the State of New Mexico and have a satisfactory driving record.

Must pass a post-offer pre-employment limited physical given by a City-designated physician.

Must provide proof of, or obtain within 30 days, immunization against tetanus and diphtheria. If immunized for these over 10 years ago, must have proof of, or obtain, a booster.

YOUTH CONSERVATION CORP (YCC) SUPERVISOR – ZOO

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POSITION: Youth Conservation Corp Training Supervisor - Zoo

DEPARTMENT: Zoo NMYCC

WORK SCHEDULE: 7:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Hours may vary to include weekends and holidays.

SALARY: $8.5000 per hour

STATUS: Temporary Full-Time

OPENING DATE: July 22, 2010

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT REQUIRED APPLICATION: July 28, 2010

This is temporary work designed to train an employee interested in specialized Zoo Exhibit Construction and Zoo Animal Husbandry. The Youth Conservation Corp project will provide practical work experience and instruction in specific techniques in designing and building proper animal exhibits. Employees will also be given educational opportunities in leadership training, job skills and an extensive training course for those interested in Zoo Animal Husbandry.

Work is performed in accordance with clearly established routines and procedures. Work involves some supervision of others and is supervised by a higher ranking Zoo employee.

Supervises Youth Conservation Corp Trainee’s.

Participates in physical labor including building fences, shelters, plumbing and cement work.

Uses a variety of hand and power tools.

Participates in zoo animal husbandry care and maintenance.

Performs cleanup and restoration of the job site.

Participates in job skills and leadership classes.

Participates in educational training classes.

May drive City vehicles.

Performs other related work as required.

Some knowledge of the use of simple hand tools.

Skill in or the ability to learn the use of small power tools and related equipment.

Ability to supervise the work of others.

Ability to work reliably without constant supervision.

Ability to understand and follow simple instructions.

Ability to understand and follow basic safety precautions, rules and regulations.

Ability and the desire to work with animals.

Ability to drive City vehicles safely and efficiently.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and the general public.

None required. However, some work experience suggesting ability to perform manual labor in a reliable manner is desirable.

Must possess and maintain a valid Class D Driver's License issued by the State of New Mexico and have a satisfactory driving record.

Must be able to pass a rigid background investigation including work history, criminal records, driving records and other records deemed necessary.

EOE

POSITION: Court Clerk

DEPARTMENT: Municipal Court

WORK SCHEDULE: 7:30 am to 6:30 pm, Monday through Thursday

SALARY RANGE: $11.1393 to $14.2169 per hour

STATUS: Regular Full-Time

OPENING DATE: July 26, 2010

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT REQUIRED APPLICATION: August 2, 2010

This is supervisory, clerical work of some responsibility at the City of Roswell Municipal Court. Work involves the application of a moderately complex set of clerical procedures to the needs of the citizen-public and extends to the supervision of Municipal Court employees and procedures.

Work is performed in accordance with departmental policies and procedures but limited independent judgement is exercised, particularly in assigning work and requisitioning supplies. Decisions generally are limited by precedent or department policy although some judgement is exercised in establishing work methods and procedures. The work of this class requires the application of a specialized body of knowledge that requires some pre-employment training and education as well as on-the-job training. Assists and acts in a confidential capacity to the department head. Supervision is exercised over several lower-level clerical employees. Work originates based upon the needs of the citizens of the city of Roswell. Work is reviewed primarily through periodic observation and inspection of work in progress and upon completion. Work of this class involves considerable in-person and telephone contact with the general public, often under trying and stressful conditions. An employee in this class is often subjected to verbal abuse. Work involves considerable contact with City employees and the general public.

Maintains confidential information regarding department functions and/or employees.

Maintains office procedures for Municipal Court including payroll, purchasing supplies and filing system.

Supervises the work of the Municipal Court clerical staff.

Trains new employees in appropriate procedures, provides advice and answers to questions on the more difficult or unusual problems confronted by subordinates.

Maintains court records on criminal complaints, traffic citations, etc.; dockets individual cases, administers follow-up procedures for court appearances, fine payments, as well as the fulfillment of other court-imposed obligations.

Maintains Municipal Court documents and prepares necessary reports.

Receives and receipts money for cash bonds and fines.

May be required to perform the duties of Deputy Court Clerk.

May drive City vehicles.

Performs related work as required.

Knowledge of modern supervisory principles and practices.

Knowledge of Municipal Court procedures.

Knowledge of routine office procedures including payroll, purchasing and maintaining files.

Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding department functions and employees.

Ability to train and evaluate new employees.

Ability to maintain court records.

Ability to handle money effectively, to count, compute proper change and to make other basic arithmetical computations quickly and accurately.

Ability to perform the duties of Deputy Court Clerk.

Ability to communicate effectively.

Ability to drive City vehicles safely and efficiently.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and the general public.

Graduation from a standard senior high school, or the equivalent, and six year's increasingly responsible clerical or Deputy Court Clerk experience, two year's of which must have been at the level of Deputy Court Clerk in a Municipal Court.

Must be able to pass a rigid background investigation including work history, criminal records, driving records and other records deemed necessary.

Must possess and maintain a valid Class D driver’s license issued by the State of New Mexico and have a satisfactory driving record.

Ability to communicate effectively both in the English and Spanish languages.

EOE

POSITION: Lifeguard I

DEPARTMENT: Cahoon Pool

WORK SCHEDULE: Hours will vary to include days, evening, weekends and holidays

SALARY: $7.5000 per hour

STATUS: Temporary Part-Time

OPENING DATE: July 26, 2010

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT REQUIRED APPLICATION: July 30, 2010

This is routine responsible work guarding persons using the swimming facility. Work involves guarding patrons, aiding them if they are in difficulty, enforcing compliance with pool rules and assisting in teaching swimming classes.

Work is performed in accordance with clearly established pool regulations, with the employee exercising judgment and employing acquired skills in responding to emergencies. Work involves actions, the consequence of which, improperly performed, could cause serious safety problems. Work involves no supervisory responsibility and is supervised directly by the Swimming Pool Supervisor. Work is reviewed by observation of actual job performance and job preparation.

Supervises and controls pool area while on duty.

Enforces pool rules and regulations, disciplines and may remove from premises individuals who continually violate rules.

Maintains pool area, cleans pool and performs preventative maintenance on pool operating equipment.

Checks on and makes sure that all safety equipment is ready for proper use.

Assists in teaching swimming classes.

Performs related work as required.

Knowledge of first aid, lifesaving and rescue work as applied to accidents in the water.

Considerable dependability and reliability.

Ability to swim well.

Ability to deal with the general public and to obtain voluntary compliance with safety rules and regulations.

Ability to assist in teaching swimming classes.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and the general public.

None required.

Must be at least 16 years of age.

Must possess and maintain current Lifeguard Training certification or equivalent.

Must possess and maintain current certification in first aid and CPR techniques.

Must be able to pass a rigid background investigation including work history, criminal records, driving records and other records deemed necessary.

Possession of current Water Safety Instructor certification.