EMPLOYMENT CITY OF KALAMAZOO Job Title: Pool Manager (Recreation Instructor II) Closing Date/Time: Tue. 01/27/15 11:59 PM Eastern Time Salary: $10.00 - $14.00 Hourly Job Type: Temporary Location: Parks and Recreation, 251 Mills St, Kalamazoo, Michigan Department: Parks and Recreation Print Job Information | Apply Description/Distinguishing Features Benefits Supplemental Questions Performs a variety of work coordinating and supervising Public Swimming Pool; aquatic programs; and staff. This position requires evening and weekend work. This position reports to the Parks and Recreation Program Manager. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: (Illustrative only) The Pool Manager will be expected to provide excellent customer service for clients, safe & clean conditions and an organized experience for staff. The individual in this capacity has specific duties relative to their job, in addition to, the general rules, policies, procedures, and expectations of the Department. Although every detail of the day-to-day job may not be included in this job description, the Pool Manager will be expected to perform the duties required to administer a successful program & provide a clean & presentable pool that provides a positive experience for the participants. Examples of Duties: • Orders supplies and equipment; • Hires, trains, and supervise seasonal employees; • Coordinates and implements summer and aquatics programs at Kik Pool; • Accounts for monies; • Keeps daily State required records of pool operations; • Performs and schedules pool maintenance; • Maintains and monitors leasing contracts for Kik Pool rentals. Responsibilities: • Preseason set-up of Kik Pool, including interviews, in-services and pre-season training for lifeguards; • Daily site checks at pool; • Acts as the liaison with Parks and Recreation Program Manager and main office staff; • Daily operational checks, inventory, records and maintenance of: o O2 Cylinders and AED at pool o Rescue equipment and first aid supplies o Weekly water sample test o Forms, reports, office supplies o Weekly reports and lifeguards reports o Incident reports o Mechanical room, boiler, pump and balance tank o Chemical room • Maintain proper signage; • Keep the Aquatics office clean and organized; • Maintain professionalism among staff at Pool, during their breaks and during lap swim, open swim and swim lessons; • Provide the best customer service possible to our pool patrons and staff; • End of the season pool cleanup and equipment storage; • Treat everyone equally. Staff: • Secure proper paperwork for each lifeguard prior to first scheduled date of work; • Coordinate uniform orders, including uniform distribution, equipment/uniform exchange, equipment return and end of season equipment inventory; • Generate and communicate weekly work schedules for pool staff in a timely fashion. Copies should be posted in pool office; • Responsible for all staff discipline & parent situations, when required; • Lead weekly staff meetings, in-services and trainings throughout the summer, and having an agenda prepared, including emergency response and severe weather procedures; • Document all trainings; • Responsible for attending staff meetings as requested; • Collection and approval of timesheets, prior to submitting to the Parks and Recreation Office; • Responsible for evaluating staff throughout the season, final evaluations and submitting report to Parks and Recreation Program Manager; • Responsible for coordinating the Lifeguard Training submitting all paperwork to Jeff Ellis and Associates. Communication & Reports: • Communicate with Parks and Recreation Program Manager on a daily basis; • Be visible and active on site; • Develop working relationship with office and Camp staff; • Be approachable; • Turn in any incident reports within 24 hours; • Responsible for turning in a monthly report to the Parks and Recreation Program Manager; • Responsible for submitting a final program evaluation to Jeff Ellis & Associates. Essential Qualifications: • Must have a High School diploma including course work in Parks and Recreation or related field; • Two years experience in pool management; • Jeff Ellis & Associates Life Certification is required; • Cash handling experience; • Experience in supervising and managing staff; • Must have a good knowledge of aquatics programs coordination, implementation, and staff management; • Good knowledge of State regulations governing pool operations and pool maintenance; • Lifting (up to 50 lbs), stooping, some walking, standing, being outdoors and some desk work. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: • Possession of a valid vehicle operators license issued by the State of Michigan; • Works a flex schedule with evening and weekend work required. Job Title: Public Safety Officer (PSO) Closing Date/Time: Sun. 01/11/15 11:59 PM Eastern Time Salary: $18.76 - $31.24 Hourly Job Type: Full-time Location: Public Safety, 150 E Crosstown Pkwy, Kalamazoo, MI 49001, Michigan Department: Public Safety Print Job Information | Apply Description/Distinguishing Features Benefits Supplemental Questions • TO ALL CANDIDATES: • TESTING BY INVITATION ONLY AFTER REVIEW OF APPLICATION • (TEST SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, 1/17/2015) • PAID POLICE, FIRE & EMS TRAINING PROVIDED (No prior police/fire certification required) • NEW HIRES START AT $18.76/HR TRAINING RATE (UNLESS ALREADY FF I&II, THEN START AT $20.62/HR); AFTER TRAINING COMPLETED, $20.62/HR; AFTER 1 YR, $23.08/HR; TOP OF SCALE $31.24/HR • KDPS TRAINING APPROVED FOR VETERAN GI BILL OJT EDUCATION BENEFITS • TENTATIVE HIRE DATE IS JUNE 1, 2015 The Public Safety Officer II – 42 Hour responds to emergency calls for police, fire, and rescue. This position performs duties that deter crime through patrol, respond to citizen calls for police, respond to fire, responds to basic emergency medical calls, protect property, mediate and provide conflict resolution, and assist with fire prevention. Public Safety Officer II interacts with the public on a daily basis. Examples of Duties: Maintains law and order and protects lives and property Enforces applicable laws and ordinances Responds to law enforcement related calls for service including high risk, emergency, crimes in progress, alarms, disturbances, civil issues, and other types of incidents Conducts criminal investigations including taking control of a crime scene; identifying, protecting and impounding evidence; interviewing victims, witnesses and suspects; and developing leads to solve crimes Operates as a State of Michigan Fire Fighter 2 classification responding to fire and emergency medical calls for service including structure fires, alarms, traffic crash events, hazardous material and injured/sick persons Operates in various capacities on fire calls for service including incident evaluation/size-up, incident command, fire suppression, life rescue, apparatus set-up and operation, rapid intervention, salvage, and incident safety officer Operates assigned rescue, extrication, and fireground operations equipment Assists private ambulance service Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics on emergency medical calls for service Completes fire inspections as required Essential Qualifications: Must be available for all shifts (days, nights, weekends and holidays) Must pass/have passed MCOLES (police academy) and firefighter fitness tests, drug and psychological testing (including normal/corrected eye sight, no color blindness) Must pass thorough background investigation (no felonies, including if expunged) Must be at least 21 at time of appointment Must possess and maintain: - MCOLES certification (or attend & pass police academy) - Valid State of Michigan driver’s license (or obtain) Must have/be able to obtain and maintain: - Police Officer certification (pass academy) - Fire Fighter I & II certifications (pass state exams) - Medical First Responder certification (pass state exams) Acceptable Training and Experience: Minimum of High School Diploma; Associate or higher desirable, OR, any combination of education, training, and experience which provides the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the functions of the job The City of Kalamazoo is an Equal Opportunity Employer Job Title: Sr. Civil Engineer Closing Date/Time: Tue. 01/27/15 11:59 PM Eastern Time Salary: $46,386.00 - $64,485.00 Annually Job Type: Full-time Location: Water, 415 Stockbridge Ave, Kalamazoo, Michigan Department: Public Services Stockbridge Print Job Information | Apply Description/Distinguishing Features Benefits Supplemental Questions To be posted until filled, resume screening begins January 28, 2015. The Engineer is the second level of a five-level Engineering series. The Engineer is distinguished from the Engineering Support Specialist by its responsibility for performing a variety of professional engineering support activities. The Engineer is distinguished from the Engineering Supervisor which is responsible for organizing and overseeing specialized projects, supervising technical staff, and providing professional-level engineering work activities. Incumbents are responsible for performing a variety of professional engineering support activities. Duties include: monitoring the work of technical employees and work crews; organizing capital improvement projects; supervising environmental projects for the City; preparing professional engineering drawings and specifications for various assignments and projects; investigating, answering, and addressing customer questions, comments, concerns, and complaints; serving as a liaison to engineering personnel, administrative officials, and committees; performing inspections and contract administration; and performing right-of-way and easement acquisitions according to federal requirements. Examples of Duties: • Monitors technical employees and work crews to include: assigning and prioritizing duties and tasks; making hiring recommendations; providing direction and disciplinary action; and, conducting training; • Organizes sanitary and sewer capital improvement projects to include: identifying needed additions and modifications; developing budgets; preparing bid specifications; selecting contractors and equipment; establishing, reviewing, and approving design criteria; providing guidance; reviewing construction plans; performing inspection and contract administration; and, recommending safety or capacity improvements; • Supervises environmental projects for the City to include: participating in the development of action plans; arranging sampling; reviewing technical materials; overseeing outside contractors; and, communicating with City and environmental employees and consultants; • Serves as a liaison to engineering personnel, administrative officials, and committees by: attending meetings; taking and preparing minutes; providing analyses, recommendations, and design for projects in area of assignment; advising and coordinating activities; facilitating resolution of concerns; and, informing City Manager’s Office of issues; • Performs right-of-way and easement acquisitions according to federal requirements which includes determining fair market values, reviewing evaluation criteria, preparing legal documents, negotiating purchase and acquisition, and recording documents; • Investigates and addresses customer questions, concerns, and complaints in areas of sanitary and storm sewer, gathering data, identifying possible solutions, and making appropriate recommendations. • Prepares professional engineering drawings and specifications for various assignments and projects by reviewing data, performing surveys, and determining method of cost estimate and • Performs other duties of a similar nature. Essential Qualifications: Knowledge of: • Engineering practices, methods, and fundamentals; • Hydraulic and hydrology principles; • Sanitary and Storm sewer systems; • Public administration; • Management supervision; • Architectural design; • Physics; • Water gradient system; • Safety precautions; • Wastewater treatment and maintenance; • City of Kalamazoo ordinances and specifications; • Construction practices and principles; • Project management techniques; • Testing methods. Skill in: • Using computers and related software applications; • Using required equipment; • Speaking publicly; • Estimating and budgeting for project costs; • Supervising employees and contractors; • Preparing and analyzing construction projects; • Evaluating employees; • Designing projects; • Writing specifications; • Preparing and interpreting technical engineering drawings; • Writing reports; • Managing projects; • Surveying data; • Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction. Acceptable Training and Experience: • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or field related to area of assignment and two years of engineering or related experience; • Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. Licensing Requirements (position requirements at entry): Some positions may require: • Valid Michigan Driver’s License
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