Careers

Summary

1. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the City’s policies and applicable laws.

2.         Responsible for program management, customer service and general facility supervision for the Yvonne Richardson Community Center.

3.         Ensure the Richardson Center is opened, staffed and maintained appropriately during normal operating hours. This includes, but is not limited to the daily cleaning of the building and premises.

4.         Assist with the development, planning, promotion and implementation of recreation programs included, but not limited to open recreation, camp programs, tutoring sessions, sports programming and others.

5.         Write funding grant proposals to provide funding and/or additional funding for programs and/or facilities.

6.         Conduct evaluations and surveys of participant needs as requested.

7.         Attend to injured participants and patrons in accordance with the emergency action plan,.

8.         Prepare annual budget submissions for recreation programs on monthly, quarterly and annual basis.

9.         Assist in the administration of the Richardson Center Office, assisting patrons needs with registration, recreation program information and general customer service.

10.       Assist with the supervision of a community volunteer program for the Richardson Center.

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Summary

1.         Survey all commercial, industrial and non-profit business in the system to determine degree of hazard and address any physical cross connections.

2.         See that all backflow prevention assemblies on domestic, fire, commercial and industrial water lines are tested at least annually.

3.         Maintain all records for tests and surveys. Notify customer when tests or surveys are due.

4.         Test and repair all City owned backflow preventers and maintain survey records on all city buildings.

5.         Educate the public to the dangers of cross connections and backflows.

6.         Maintain test kit and tools for backflow testing and repair.

7.         Review fire sprinkler plans and construction plans to ensure proper backflow protection.

8.         Inspect all new backflow assemblies for proper installation and operation.

9.         Perform other duties as assigned.

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Summary

 This position will assist with all duties associated with the Urban Forestry Program.  Duties include routine maintenance of newly planted trees, pruning, mulching and an emphasis on watering.

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Summary

1.         The incumbent is responsible for providing clerical, administrative and secretarial support by assisting the department manager and other personnel by planning and organizing the day to day operations of the office.

2.         Prepare bi-weekly payroll; reporting timesheets and accompanying forms. Responsible for preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports. Responsible for the maintenance of division personnel records, including attendance and accruals reports.

3.         Perform entry of daily work orders and maintenance of databases to track work history and costs.

4.         Respond to city and public calls to the division, perform crew and field service representative dispatching, process all Arkansas One Call requests, evaluate and respond to SCADA alarms.

5.         Write basic correspondence for manager’s signature.

6.         Perform secretarial duties including filing, typing, and proof reading for the division manager and supervisors.

7.         Prepare damage billing costs for contractors and customers.

8.         Download and upload meter readings and data from the AS/400 system to the hand held system.

9.         Fill out appropriate forms for changing and/or updating account status for billing. Fill out and maintain appropriate form to set up and/or change fire hydrant meter accounts.

10.       Check construction reports to update and/or change current information, check field note information for accuracy of information entered from work crews.

11.       Print and file weekly meter route reports and updates.

12.       Organize and maintain departmental files, create and/or compile information on computer system for supervisor or manager.

13.       Type departmental correspondence for supervisor and/or manager.

14.       File meter maintenance inventory cards and maintain/update information on the cards.

15.       Communicate with billing collection office regarding cut offs and any billing information which they might need to obtain.

16.       Update and maintain plat book information for supervisors and all meter personnel.

17.       Perform other duties as assigned.

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Summary

1.         Ability to operate dump truck.

2.         Assist with hand labor for asphalt or other material as needed.

3.         Proper operation and maintenance of equipment.

4.         Operate concrete saws to make necessary cuts in order to continue work flow.

5.         Traffic control – directing and flagging of vehicles.

6.         Operate construction equipment as needed.

7.         Assist with snow and ice removal during winter months.

8.         Assist with laying pipe as needed.     

9.         Operate other tools as needed: compacter and street saws.

10.       Gather supplies and equipment needed for daily assignments.

11.       Install mains for both water and sewer.

12.       Install water and sewer taps as needed.

13.       Repair water and sewer leaks.

14.       Serves 24/7 on call duty as well and monthly call back rotation duty and serves during holiday coverage requirements.

15.       Maintain truck and equipment for service, cleanliness, order and hydration.

16.       Maintain all related tools.

17.       Check oil in truck and fuel level in all equipment.

18.       Drive backhoe and dump truck as required.

19.       Perform manual labor in the use of a shovel as required. Execute all actions to protect the public health and safety in accordance with all applicable water and sewer regulations

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