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Project Coordinator II

This position assists in planning, organizing, and administering the implementation of capital improvement projects (CIPs). CIPs include water and wastewater infrastructure, drainage, roadway, and pedestrian improvement projects. Evaluates and provides recommendations to the Services & Facilities Director and City Engineer for changes that substantially impact the scope of work, change order, budget, or schedule of a project. Provides data for technical components of grant preparation and administration. Evaluates proposals and provides recommendations for selection. Manages consultants’ performance and budgets. Develops guidelines, policies, ordinances, and procedures pertaining to project management, infrastructure, and facilities. Monitors project schedules and budgets to ensure timely and cost-effective completion. Develops Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for engineering projects and services. Prepares staff reports and presents findings at public meetings.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The examples of work performed are neither restricted to nor all-encompassing of the duties to be performed under this job title.

• Develops plans, specifications, and cost estimates for capital improvement projects.

• Participates in all phases, as required, of assigned projects, including project initiation, consultant selection, design, bidding, construction, and post construction.

• Plans and assists with the various phases of capital improvement projects.

• Works and assists Services and Facilities Director and City Engineer on assigned construction and building tasks as needed.

• Reviews and approves Encroachment Permits for construction and utility work.

• Coordinates and prepares bid management and contract award.

• Creates and modifies maps and engineering drawings for streets, utility placement, right of ways and other infrastructure using an AutoCAD and ArcGIS systems.

• Provides assistance to the public by providing information related to capital improvement projects. Including project updates on social media.

• Communicates technical and analytical information in a manner that is understandable and useful to major stakeholders, decision makers and members of the public.

• Evaluates policy questions from City decision makers, complying with necessary timelines, levels of effort, and approaches to analysis that are sensitive to the context of the policy question.

• Coordinates with department Superintendents to develop scope of work for projects and identify budgetary resources to ensure they can effectively complete their assignments within budgetary thresholds and project deadlines.

• Recognizes the need of consultants, vendors, contractors, and City staff and communicates among them in a direct, specific, and effective manner.

• Prepares requests for proposals, competitive sealed bids, requests for qualifications, or other solicitation packages and related documents, negotiates and coordinates with the Contract Administrative Specialist with contracts and project participants and service providers.

• Advises the Services & Facilities Director of measures to resolve conflicts in a timely manner satisfying project needs, and in keeping with budgetary constraints and established schedules.

• Negotiates change orders in conjunction with the Services & Facilities Director and City Engineer.

• Participates in Departmental budget preparation and administration.

• Coordinates activities with other City Departments and the City Attorney.

• Prepares, reviews, and presents staff reports and resolutions for City Council as needed.

• Performs duties as assigned.

Division Director – Aging and Independence

The Frederick County Aging and Independence Division provides services and programs to older adults, individuals with disabilities, caregivers, veterans, and their families.  Our mission is to enrich the lives of those we serve through community connections to services, programs, and resources, with a goal of ensuring that Frederick County residents are empowered, engaged, and equipped to live their best life.

The Division seeks a dynamic and dedicated visionary director to manage the program areas and departments in the Division of Aging and Independence.  This position develops the division-wide strategic plan and is responsible for developing and executing the Division’s budget.  This position will perform complex administrative and analytical tasks to develop, plan and implement projects, programs, and special assignments.   This individual will oversee the following programs and departments: Area Agency on Aging/Operations, Home and Community Connections, Resource and Service Navigation Service Coordination for Seniors and Scott Key Center.  Supervision is given to professional and administrative staff; supervision is received from the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer. This position serves at the pleasure of the County Executive.

Essential Duties and Job Responsibilities

  • Develop, execute, and modify the Division’s Strategic Plan and set the overall direction for Aging and Independence through prioritizing projects; provide long and short-range goals and plans for program departments
  • Oversee all facets of staff hiring, evaluation process, supervision, and management; evaluate and monitor staffing requirements and personnel needs; oversee professional development and training for staff
  • Evaluate Division operations to identify opportunities for process improvements such as quality assurance and innovations
  • Develop and review Division-wide dashboard to aid in making informative data-driven decisions; build and maintain operational infrastructure to support Division growth
  • Oversee the development and monitoring of the Operating and Capital Budgets for the division and present the budget to the County Executive and County Council
  • Engage in strategic performance planning and other county-wide planning efforts such as Livable Frederick and future comprehensive planning initiatives
  • Coordinate Division programs to facilitate cost efficiency and technological compatibility and to maintain compatibility of services available to Frederick County senior residents and residents with disabilities
  • Evaluate programs and services to ensure continuous improvement in meeting needs of seniors
  • Monitor Division programs for compliance with applicable federal, state, local laws, regulations and policies
  • Research and maintain information on funding sources; advise the Office of the County Executive staff regarding grant programs available to Frederick County Government; serve as a liaison between Frederick County Government and funding sources
  • Serve as liaison between the Frederick County Senior Services Advisory Board, Commission on Disabilities and the Division, and ensure administrative support for the Board
  • Assure that program departments of the Division are coordinated in their work with each other and with other County departments and community partner organizations
  • Direct the implementation of analyses, identification of senior and disabilities needs, development of plans to fill gaps in service and promote an efficient and effective service delivery
  • Design, create and implement new services, methods of delivery or modify existing programs or services
  • Develop and render decisions to improve Division’s policies, procedures or practices; analyze Division and system-wide service delivery and implement decisions that improve service
  • Speak to community groups and at Division functions
  • Communicate with the media on behalf of the Division and in collaboration with the Office of the County Executive’s Director of Communications
  • Respond to emergency situations that require activation of an Emergency Operations Center, Shelter and Mass Care and/or Family Assistance Center,  coordinate with the Family Services Division, Health Services Division, Division of Emergency Management and others
  • Work collaboratively with Human Resources and other divisions to support a diverse and inclusive team and FCG workforce
  • Promote diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging practices within the Division of Aging and Independence; identify and execute strategies to ensure that all programs are designed and delivered using equitable practices; communicate values and expectations to management staff through policy creation, practice, and guidance; identify mechanism to monitor and evaluate efforts
  • Represent the Division at meetings with federal, state and local governments and with non-profit agencies and boards in the state, region or county
  • As needed drive a County vehicle to meetings, senior centers, etc.
  • Perform other related duties as required

Assistant Director of the Adult Protective Services Branch

The Aging and Disabilities Department is searching for its new Assistant Director, Adult Protective Services. The Assistant Director of the Adult Protective Services Branch reports directly to the Chief Deputy Director, with the responsibility for implementing the vision of the Department and achieving organizational outcomes by developing and leading programs, initiatives, and systems related to services that meet the growing needs of an aging population. This position is also responsible for facilitating critical, mission-driven outcomes.

The Assistant Director develops and maintains a culture where employees are enthusiastically engaged and there is trust at all levels of the organization. This person provides organizational leadership, identifies, and resolves barriers to the success of initiatives/programs, and collaborates with other members of the executive team. The Assistant Director also provides effective and inspiring change management leadership for innovative, inclusive, accessible, and age-friendly initiatives and practices that drastically improve outcomes for the various populations we serve. The Assistant Director leads subordinate managers in data management and analysis to drive performance and data-driven decision-making across the Department.

The Assistant Director and team also spearhead a wide range of relationships and partnerships with State/federal agencies, County departments, community-based organizations, and a variety of external stakeholders that are critical to the success of programs and initiatives. Among the critical partnerships is the support of Adult Protective Services, Aging Network, Community Services, and the initiatives mentioned above.

This is an unclassified/at-will position. Interested individuals must apply as directed in the brochure.

Chief Building Official

Under general supervision, ensures compliance with safety codes and standards. This is accomplished by enforcing codes and ordinances, researching new legislation, developing ordinances and programs and supervising the development of department budgets. Other duties include defending code and ordinance interpretations to the zoning board of adjustment, conducting field inspections, conducing commercial and residential plan review, informing citizens and clients of codes and ordinances and interfacing with other City employees and citizens. This position provides direction to other employees and/or contractors. Performs related duties as required.

Essential Job Functions

Directs and coordinates all activities of the Building Inspection Division; establishes goals and objectives for the division and monitors progress; implements, reviews and evaluates programs and special projects as assigned. Enforces codes and ordinances by conducting and coordinating building inspections, establishing policies and procedures, interpreting policies and codes and supervising employees and/or contractors. Oversees, monitors, and assigns tasks orders to third party contractors, ensures quality control of same, monitors revenues and expenses as applicable.

Conducts filed inspections by observing and inspecting construction projects, comparing existing construction procedures and plans to the approved plans and ensuring all construction is in accordance with codes and ordinances. Reviews, approves, rejects and corrects commercial and residential building plans and specifications in compliance with codes and ordinances; gathers, reviews and prepares information or reports for City Council, advisory boards etc; represents City staff on assigned boards.

Supervises, assigns, evaluates personnel and/or contractors responsible for issuing permits and making inspections, confers with engineers, architects, developers, contractors and homeowners concerning plans, permits, specifications and building code requirements; serves on committees for special projects as assigned; reviews and revises existing ordinances and codes as required; investigates, mediates and resolves conflicts and complaints. Responsible for regular attendance and arriving to work on time.

Police Chief

The Scottsbluff Police Department, a Civil Service Department, is currently accepting applications for Police Chief. We are seeking individuals with integrity who are committed to public service, dedicated and professional, with a willingness and compassion to work together with the citizens of Scottsbluff to maintain a healthy and safe community.

Director of Public Works

The Director of Public Works is an exempt position, responsible for the management and supervision of the Public Works Department, which includes Transportation, Environmental Services, Water, Wastewater, Stormwater and Park Division. This position requires the exercise of discretion and independent judgment in the oversight of the Public Works operations and the Division Supervisors, as well as the City Electrician.

The duties of this position include: supervising the design, improvement projects and maintenance of the City’s streets; overseeing the solid waste collection system, water and wastewater utilities services, installation of water and sewer mains, storm sewer construction projects, and construction bid documents.

The Director oversees and administers the budgets for all these public works divisions.

This Director of Public Works reports directly to the City Manager.

Essential Functions of the Job:

  • Confers with, advises and supervises division heads &/or division supervisors on problems related to the design, construction, maintenance and operation of public works structures, grounds, and facilities;
  • Develops and administers the departmental budgets, which includes the budget of each division of Public Works, develops bid specifications, securing cost estimates for bulk purchases of supplies and for proposed improvement projects which involve repair or construction;
  • Develops capital improvements programming requests and budgets for the public works divisions;
  • Reviews plans, reports, budget estimates, and proposed ordinances and regulations submitted by Division heads;
  • Participates in the design of street improvement districts, sewer extension districts and other municipal public works projects; sets public works priorities;
  • Works with Engineers in the design of street paving, water and sewer main installation and storm sewer construction projects;
  • Provides oversight and direction for all Public Works personnel;
  • Makes field inspections to ensure proper quality and quantity of work and adherence to safety standards;
  • Makes recommendations to the City Council and Planning Commission concerning public works projects;
  • Reviews and keeps informed on personnel evaluations, salary adjustments, and hiring procedures;
  • Receives and resolves complaints and inquiries from the public;
  • Prepares reports for various regulatory agencies as required by law;
  • Provides necessary controls for the maintenance of an appropriate inventory of supplies, equipment, and materials needed to meet the needs of the divisions under Public Works;
  • Establishes paving districts as necessary;
  • Serves on task forces, budget teams, and staffs council committees as requested;
  • Develops the Annual Six Year Street Improvement Plan;
  • Assists other departments with special projects that require operation of heavy equipment and involvement of knowledgeable construction personnel;
  • Assist with related duites in cooperation with any division or department as needed;
  • Regular attendance and punctuality required.

Attorney I (Prosecutor) – City Solicitor

Provides professional legal representation for the City of Manchester; performs directly related work as required.

Examples of Essential Work

  • Prosecutes criminal cases as necessary and appropriate;
  • Prosecutes traffic violations, zoning violations and comparable cases in the courts;
  • Prosecutes misdemeanor cases of the highest level of complexity;
  • Represents the City in pre-trial conferences, including research and negotiation with all parties involved;
  • Prepares cases for trial, examining law and evidence subject to review and assistance by a superior;
  • Interviews police officers, inspectors or other parties presenting evidence for the City to ascertain that evidence is complete and adequate for presentation in court;
  • Discusses case results with other City Attorneys to evaluate and improve performance for future work;
  • Interviews complainants to determine whether or not there are sufficient grounds to bring suit under City ordinances or under State law for misdemeanors committed within the City limits;
  • Studies City, State, Federal and general municipal law for information and precedents bearing on City legal problems;
  • Researches legal opinions, memoranda and data for the guidance of the City Departments;
  • Researches, prepares, and compiles proposed ordinances and resolutions and proposed amendments to existing ordinances;
  • Provides legal advice to City officials and departments; and more.

Forensic Pathologist

A Forensic Pathologist performs post-mortem examinations and medicolegal investigations of death, including generation of autopsy reports and findings; testifies as an expert medical witness in court; directs, coordinates and supervises the technical and day-to-day operational activities of the Department of the Medical Examiner; and performs other related duties as required.

There is one (1) vacancy with the Department of the Medical Examiner.  The position requires rotational on-call on weekends and holidays, and involves exposure to x-ray radiation, communicable diseases and occasionally toxic substances.

If you qualify for the position, your name will be placed on an eligible list for consideration. This list may be used to fill current and future vacancies in this department.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK:

The following examples of work are generally stated and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical assignment for the position and consistent with the class concept.

  • Performs autopsies on cases referred to the Department of the Medical Examiner as indicated and authorized by law.
  • Studies the cause, manner and mechanism of death and prepares reports of findings.
  • Performs microscopic examination of tissue specimens to diagnose and determine the extent and kind of diseases present.
  • Conducts toxicological studies.
  • Directs, coordinates and supervises all technical activities relative to the performance of post-mortem examinations.
  • May assist and render advice in the collection of evidence at scenes of alleged crimes.
  • Testifies as an expert medical witness at criminal and court proceedings to provide documented, impartial evidence.
  • Documents and maintains records of all autopsy findings.
  • Keeps abreast of developments, methods and techniques in forensic pathology.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF THE MEDICAL EXAMINER:

  • Low homicide rate
  • Conducting less than 250 autopsies per year when fully staffed
  • Consultants available: neuropathology, pediatric pathology, forensic anthropology and odontology
  • Toxicology testing currently provided by NMS Labs with short turnaround time
  • On site histology
  • Partnership with University of Hawaii, John A. Burns School of Medicine
  • Facility under renovation
  • One fully funded conference annually
  • Paid NAME/AAFS dues and cost for maintenance of board certification
  • Assistance for Continuing Medical Education materials and conference fees

For additional information about the Department of the Medical Examiner, visit: https://www.honolulu.gov/med/
For questions about the position you may email: mkobayashi@honolulu.gov

Deputy Director Planning

To manage, direct and coordinate the activities and operations of assigned divisions within the Planning & Development Department including code services, city planning, or community and economic development; to coordinate assigned activities with other city departments, division and outside agencies; and to provide highly responsible staff support to the Planning & Development Director, Receives general administrative direction for the from the Planning & Development Director; exercises direct supervision over assigned management, supervisory, professional, technical and clerical staff. Manage and participate in the development and administration of the budgets for assigned divisions; forecast funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitor expenditures; recommend adjustments as necessary. Perform other duties as assigned.

PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT, APPLICANT RECOMMENDED FOR EMPLOYMENT SHALL BE REQUIRED TO SUCCESSFULLY PASS A URINALYSIS AND/OR BLOOD TEST TO SCREEN FOR ALCOHOL AND/OR DRUG ABUSE.

“EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER”

Water System Operator

Performs a variety of skilled duties related to the construction, installation, maintenance and repair of the city storm drain collection system. May operate machinery to clean water systems.