Title:

Secretary II

Full Time

Division/Department:

Civic Center/Community Services Department

Salary:

$1973.59 per month       ($910.89 bi-weekly)*

Qualifications:

Work involves responsibility for providing advanced and complex secretarial services to division manager and to division staff. Work includes providing support to major boards; preparation of board packets and board agendas; taking and transcribing minutes; follow-thru on meetings and preparing legal notices. Excellent external and internal customer service and filing skills required. Must be able to organize and systematize records, serves as lead to other clerical staff, file documents as needed. Work also requires good communication skills, the exercise of initiative, independent judgment and discretion in screening calls, visitors, mail and various types of public relation activities. Must have the ability to perform mathematical computations and tabulations accurately and compile statistical reports. Must have a variety of computer skills and program knowledge of Quick Books, Excel, Access and Word. Must be able to type 45WPM. Ability to use Power Point preferred. Three (3) years experience in responsible secretarial work preferred. Requires high school diploma or equivalent supplemented by course work in secretarial sciences and/or business management. Any combination of training and experience may be qualifying. 

Closing Date:

11-27-09

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Firefighter

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Police Officer

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Title:

City Marshal

Full Time

Division/Department:

Municipal Court/Finance Department

Salary:

$2,818.94 per month ($1,301.05 bi-weekly)*

Qualifications:

Under direction from Court Administrator or Municipal Court Judge will perform a variety of duties involved in performing law enforcement-related work in executing citations, summonses and subpoenas. Knowledge of court procedures and terminology in order to understand and follow legal, oral, and written instructions. Ability to read and interpret data in the computer and on other documents. Knowledge of computer programs, including Microsoft Office 2000 for communication and obtaining information. Provide information, assistance, and related court services to defendants and public. Ability to work inside and outside office environment, interact with members of the Abilene Police Department, Taylor County Sheriff Office, and other law enforcement agencies or related entities and courts. Excellent interpersonal skills regarding matters of the court, with the ability to communicate, both orally and in writing. Ability to use tact and diplomacy under stressful, combative situations associated with arrest of defendants. Perform clerical work related to duties in a prompt, correct and legible manner. Ability to operate standard office equipment including telephone, fax machine, and copier. Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned by Court Administrator or Municipal Court Judge. Must be Texas Peace Officer certified and have a valid Texas Drivers License. Driving record will be checked.

 

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

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Title:

Lake Patrol Officer

Full Time

Division/Department:Water Production/Water Department

Salary: 

$2,023.09 per month     ($933.73 bi-weekly)*

Qualifications:

Position involves responsibility for enforcing laws and ordinances, preventing, investigating and detecting crimes, and in the apprehension of persons accused of a crime. Work involves an element of personal danger. Must be able to act without direct supervision and to exercise considerable independent judgment in meeting emergencies. Responsibility for monitoring lake levels and general maintenance on and/or adjacent to the lake. Three (3) bedroom home will be provided by the City. Experience in lake safety operations preferred. Requires high school diploma or equivalent. Must have certification as a Law Enforcement Officer in the State of Texas. Must have valid Texas Driver’s License and good driving record, driving record check will be required.

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

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Title:

Public Health Nurse I

Temporary

Division/Department:

Health/Community Services Department

Salary:

$18.03 per hour

 

 

Qualifications:

Under general supervision, this position will provide professional public health nursing services at clinics and off-site locations for the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus. Duration of the position(s) will be between 3 and 4 months. Work hours will vary and may include evening and weekend hours. Requires RN registration in the State of Texas and good driving record.

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

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Title:

Traffic Engineer

Full Time

Division/Department:

Traffic & Transportation/Public Works Department

Salary:

$60,000+DOE/Q

Qualifications:

This a professional and administrative position to plan, organize, coordinate, and direct the engineering, operations, and maintenance work of the Traffic Engineering and Operations division of the City. The position includes technical supervision of investigations, engineering design, preparation of plans and contract documents, and inspections of traffic control projects; direction of subordinate supervisors engaged in the installation, operation and maintenance of traffic control devices; provides traffic engineering advice and assistance to other City units; and interaction with management and the public on traffic engineering issues. Work is performed with considerable professional independence and judgment under the general direction of the Traffic and Transportation Administrator.

Prefer five years of engineering experience primarily in municipal traffic engineering work including some supervisory experience; but will consider one year of relevant experience, requires a Bachelors degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering or closely related field; possession of, or ability to obtain, a Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer in Texas; and a valid driver's license.

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

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Title:

Director of Public Works

Full Time

Anticipate Filling Position After January 1, 2010

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Title:

Airport Operations Officer Trainee

Full TIme

Division/Department:Airport Operations/Aviation Department

Salary:  $2,178.23 per month     ($1,005.34  bi-weekly)*

Qualifications:

Involves initiative and awareness of both emergency and non-emergency procedures including in-service training, simulated crash conditions, and studying aircraft firefighting techniques. Requires HS diploma or equivalent must have completed a Basic Structural Fire suppression training program equivalent to the TX Commission of Fire Protection Standards; the City of Abilene does not provide this training. Visit www.tcfp.state.tx.us for more information. Individual must pass security background check. AOO Trainee: Must have the ability to obtain the following certifications: Emergency Care Attendant by the TX Dept. of Health, and both basic structural firefighting and Aircraft Rescue Firefighting (ARFF) by the TX Commission of Fire Protection. AOOI: Requires all of the above certifications.

Closing Date:

11-25-09

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Title:

Equipment Operator I

Full Time

Division/Department:

Stormwater/Public Works Department

Salary:

$1,660.48 per month     ($766.38 bi-weekly)*

Qualifications:

This position involves skilled work in the performance of various tasks and projects to improve drainage and flood control within the City of Abilene. This position requires work experience in the safe and efficient operation and minor servicing of light construction and maintenance equipment. On the job training will be provided to assist in operation of specific equipment. Assigned equipment may include tractor mowers, skid steers, dump trucks, street sweepers, and a variety of light and small equipment with future potential to operate heavy equipment with attained experience. Ability to use and care for a variety of tools, materials, and equipment common to maintenance trades; also the ability to learn specialized manual tasks. The Stormwater Maintenance Crew day shift work week consists of a four day, ten hour schedule. However, two of these positions may be assigned to the Stormwater Maintenance Crew evening shift, which is a five day, eight hour schedule. Employee will also perform related work as required by supervisor. Educational background sufficient to understand work assignments. Requires valid Texas Commercial Driver's License or ability to obtain within 45 days. Must have good driving record; driving record check will be required.

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

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Title:

Civic Center Attendant

Full Time

Division/Department:

Civic Center/ Community Service Department

Salary:

$1,540.99  per month      ($711.22 bi-weekly)

Qualifications:

Under general supervision performs a variety of manual tasks involved in maintenance, repair, custodial work and to perform set ups and take downs for events at the Civic Center. Requires one year general maintenance and/or custodial experience. Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions. Must be able to work various hours. Must have valid Texas Drivers License with good driving record, driving record check may be required.

Closing Date:

11-27-09

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Title:

Meter Worker

Full Time

Division/Department:

Water Distribution/Water Department

Salary:

  $1,619.24 per month     ($747.34 bi-weekly)*

Qualifications:

Performs a variety of semi-skilled work involved in the maintenance and repair of water meters and turning water service on and off. Must have knowledge of basic plumbing skills and ability to perform manual labor. Experience in performing minor plumbing work is preferred. Requires the ability to follow oral and written instructions. Must have a valid Texas Commercial Drivers License (CDL) or ability to obtain within 90 days. Must have good driving record, driving record will be required.

Closing Date:

11-27-09

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Title:

Stagehand

Temporary

Division/Department:

Civic Center/Community Services Department

Salary:

$12.57 per hour

Qualifications:

Under the direction of Civic Center Theater Technical Coordinator, performs routine stagehand duties. Ability to unload trucks and trailers. Requires extensive knowledge of stage equipment and the ability to set equipment; lay sound and lighting cables; operate sound and lighting equipment and focus and hang lights. Ability to climb ladders and work on scaffolds. Ability to follow written and oral instructions. Ability to lift up to 75 pounds in order to move equipment. Hours vary. Must have telephone.

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

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Title:

Treatment Plant Operator I/II

Full Time

Division/Department:

Water Treatment/ Water Department

Salary:

(I)  $2,023.09 per month ($933.73 bi-weekly)*
(II) $2,463.10 per month ($1,136.82 bi-weekly)*

Employment Incentive:

g samples, adjusting controls and maintaining records. Work also involves making minor repairs and assisting in general maintenance activities at the plant. Knowledge in the operation and maintenance of machinery similar to that of a water plant. Requires high school diploma or equivalent. Operator II position requires a valid class "B" Surface water license from the State of Texas for the operation of a treatment plant. At least two years experience comparable to a Treatment Plant Operator I in the City of Abilene and knowledge of State and Federal regulations related to Water Treatment Plant operations. Shift work will be required. Must have valid Texas Drivers License with good driving record, driving record check adjusting controls and maintaining records. Work also involves making minor repairs and assisting in general maintenance activities at the plant. Knowledge in the operation and maintenance of machinery similar to that of a water plant. Requires high school diploma or equivalent. Requires a valid "B" license from the State of Texas for the operation of a treatment plant. At least five years experience comparable to a Treatment Plant Operator in the City of Abilene and knowledge of State and Federal regulations related to Wastewater Treatment Plant operations. Shift work will be required. Exercises technical and functional supervision over lower staff. Must have valid Texas Drivers License with good driving record, driving record check may be required.

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

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Title:

Utility Worker

Full TIme

Division/Department:

Water Distribution/Water Department

Salary:

$1,619.24  per month   ($747.34 bi-weekly)*

Qualifications:

This is technical maintenance work in the construction, maintenance and operation of the water and sewer system. Work involves the repair, metering, and tapping of the water and sewer system, maintenance of lift stations, valves, fire hydrants, and other components of the system, and the construction of new water and sewer mains and lift stations. Also involves the operation of equipment used in the construction, maintenance and repair of the water and sewer system. Experience in performing heavy manual work; educational background sufficient to understand work assignments. Must have valid Texas Commercial Drivers License or ability to obtain within 90 days. Must have good driving record, driving record check will be required.

Closing Date:

11-27-09

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