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Lead Animal Care Specialist

Are you passionate about animal care and looking for a hands-on role where you can truly make an impact? The City of Midland is seeking a compassionate, detail-oriented Lead Animal Care Specialist to support our Animal Services team.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for overseeing daily animal care operations, including supervision of a team of Animal Care Specialist, coordination of shelter cleaning and enrichment activities, and ensuring safe, humane handling of animals. The position provides leadership opportunity under the guidance of the Animal Shelter Supervisor by providing support to staff training and accountability and helps maintain efficient workflow across animal care functions. It also serves as a key link between frontline care staff and shelter management to support operational consistency and public-facing service standards.

If you have a strong work ethic, a love for animals, and a desire to grow your skills in a meaningful environment, we want you on our team. Build your career while helping those who can’t speak for themselves — apply today to be a Lead Animal Care Specialist with the City of Midland!

Essential Job Duties

  • Provides compassionate care to animals.
  • Supervise, train, and support a team of Animal Care Specialist; provide daily direction, coaching, and performance feedback.
  • Completes performance tracking within Pet Point.
  • Assists with or oversee intake exams, vaccination protocols, and documentation of medical treatments.
  • Recognize and respond to zoonotic disease risks and ensure proper sanitation and PPE usage.
  • Gives injections and administers oral medications in accordance with policy.
  • Helps maintain staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage for all animal care, cleaning, and public interaction.
  • Assists in restraining animals when necessary.
  • Model professional conduct, safety practices, and compassionate animal handling at all times.
  • Admits and discharges patients on the vet’s orders, ensuring that animals are well groomed and in a medically appropriate state. Counsels’ customers on various aspects of animal care; reinforces the proper care and procedures that should be followed at home.
  • Address staff concerns, resolve conflicts, and maintain a productive and accountable team environment.
  • Oversee daily care of all sheltered animals, including feeding, cleaning, sanitation, and monitoring for signs of illness or distress.
  • Assists other staff members as required.
  • Understands and carries out oral and written directions.
  • Monitor and enforce cleaning, and safety protocols to maintain a healthy shelter environment.
  • Perform or oversee humane euthanasia in accordance with established protocols, ensuring compliance with state law and AVMA guidelines.
  • Assist in maintaining and operation of the animal cremation system for mass disposal cremations.
  • Engage with the public in a professional and educational manner to promote adoptions, responsible pet ownership, and community trust.
  • Assist in resolving public concerns or complaints related to animal care or shelter operations
  • Assists in deceased and live animals drop offs from the public, veterinarians, and the Animal Services Facility.
  • Assist in inventory management of food, supplies, and equipment.
  • Operates a vehicle for various duties as assigned
  • Assist in identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, animal outcomes, and staff performance.
  • Support departmental goals
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Director of Parks, Recreation & Public Property

The City of Omaha is partnering with Potrero Group to recruit an exceptional leader to serve as our next Director of Parks, Recreation & Public Property. This executive leadership role offers the opportunity to shape the future of one of the Midwest’s largest park systems while advancing Omaha’s vision of becoming a Top 10 Parks City in the United States.

The Director provides strategic leadership for the planning, development, operation, and maintenance of Omaha’s parks, recreation programs, public properties, golf courses, aquatic facilities, urban forestry, and capital improvement projects. This position oversees a$66 million operating budget and leads a diverse workforce dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for Omaha residents.

Why Come to Omaha

Omaha is a vibrant, growing city that offers an exceptional quality of life, a strong sense of community, and a dynamic environment for innovation in public service. With a metropolitan population of nearly one million, Omaha combines the amenities of a major city with the accessibility and affordability of a mid-sized community.

The city is nationally recognized for its thriving arts and culture scene, award-winning zoo and aquarium, expanding riverfront development, and diverse neighborhoods. Omaha is also home to a robust philanthropic community and strong public-private partnerships that support ambitious civic projects, including significant investments in parks, trails, and public spaces.

Residents enjoy a low cost of living, excellent schools, and easy access to outdoor recreation, making Omaha an ideal place to live, work, and lead. For a parks and recreation professional, Omaha offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact in a city that is deeply committed to enhancing its public spaces and community well-being.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead the strategic vision and daily operations of the Parks, Recreation & Public Property Department.
  • Oversee the planning, development, and maintenance of parks, recreation facilities, public properties, natural areas, and citywide recreational programs.
  • Direct major capital improvement projects, including the development of a new state-of-the-art sports complex.
  • Manage a $66 million operating budget and lead a multidisciplinary workforce.
  • Build and strengthen partnerships with community organizations, elected officials, philanthropic partners, and regional agencies.
  • Champion equitable access to parks, recreation, and public spaces throughout Omaha.
  • Represent the City before the Mayor, City Council, advisory boards, and the public.

Network Engineer

This position designs, installs, configures, and maintains network infrastructure to ensure reliable connectivity of the city’s technology and communications systems. Builds, tests, implements, and supports network infrastructure and supports the creation and maintenance of network disaster recovery plans. Monitors network performance and makes recommendations for improvement.

Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Creates standards and technical specifications; and designs, architects, configures and documents complex solutions for voice, data, and wireless networks.
  • Configures and troubleshoots network hardware and software such as routers, switches, firewalls, cameras, and card access.
  • Monitors network performance and security to ensure optimal operation and protection against cyber threats.
  • Collaborates with other IT professionals to integrate network systems with other technologies, such as servers, storage, and cloud services.
  • Plans and executes network upgrades and expansions to accommodate business growth or technological advancements.
  • Documents network configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps for future reference and knowledge sharing.
  • Provides guidance to Network Technicians.
  • Participates in on-call rotations and responds promptly to network emergencies or outages to minimize downtime and ensure business continuity.
  • This is a Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) regulated position and requires the ability to meet and maintain compliance with the Security Policy.
  • May perform responsibilities of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Executive Director of Utilities Systems

To direct and manage the activities and operations of the County’s Water Utilities Department, which include the operation, maintenance, and repair of the water and wastewater systems and water quality activities that ensure public health, safety, and welfare.

Major Duties

  • Ensures compliance with relevant federal and state regulations; gathers data and prepares reports to demonstrate compliance.
  • Coordinates the renewal of state discharge permits; gathers data and prepares discharge monitoring reports as required.
  • Represents the department before the Commissioner’s Court through presentations on relevant topics and preparation and explanation of agenda items.
  • Evaluates annual revenues and expenditures and recommends required water and sewer rates to the Commissioner’s Court.
  • Prepares department budget and oversees implementation and administration of approved budget.
  • Directs and manages all the staff assigned to the Utilities Department, including hiring, selection, performance appraisals, discipline, and termination.
  • Reviews and approves the time, material, and equipment used in department activities.
  • Recommends goals, objectives, policies, and procedures for the Utilities Department.
  • Develops and implements maintenance procedures.
  • Responds to and assists with after-hours emergencies.
  • Ensures safe work practices by department personnel.
  • Directs the emergency operations of the Utilities Department.
  • Maintains, evaluates, and analyzes plant records and reports for accuracy and completeness.
  • Schedules and conducts staff meetings/training sessions.
  • Directs, oversees, and participates in the development of the department work plan.
  • Develops the Utilities Department strategic plan, tracks progress, and provides results for review by the Commissioner’s Court.
  • Budgets and plans capital improvement projects to provide water and wastewater services.
  • Monitors work activities, implements policies, and evaluates work procedures.
  • Participates with water associations and regional water agencies to address issues of regional, state, and national concern.
  • Responds to complaints, questions, and concerns about the Utilities Department activities.
  • Performs any other duties as assigned.

City Attorney

ATTENTION: Applications will be accepted electronically by Raftelis at raftelis.com. View the full recruitment brochure here.  Applicants complete a brief online form and are prompted to provide a cover letter and resume.

The City Attorney is the chief legal counsel for the City of Bothell and serves as the primary legal advisor to the City. Reporting to the City Manager, the City Attorney provides leadership, direction, and guidance for legal issues and provides counsel to the City Manager, City Council, staff, committees, and commissions. Furthermore, the City Attorney provides legal advice to guide City policies, decisions, and activities, and ensures that the City receives the highest-quality legal representation.

As the City transitions from outside counsel representation to in-house, the City Attorney will be an integral part of the City’s executive leadership team, wearing an organization-wide hat and providing a citywide lens on complex policy matters. The City Attorney collaborates with key staff across all departments to provide legal advice and ensure projects are completed promptly and responsibly. This position analyzes legal trends, interprets concerns, and presents alternatives to the City Manager, City Council, and various City departments regarding major issues facing the City. The City Attorney develops solutions and identifies legal strategies to meet City goals and objectives and collaborates to resolve legal questions that arise during the development and implementation of City projects and programs.

The City Attorney leads the Legal Department and is responsible for hiring, directing, managing, and evaluating the Department’s staff and assessing potential additional resource needs. The City Attorney provides policy direction and technical advice to ensure the proper and effective handling of legal issues and works to resolve and mediate sensitive, significant, and controversial issues. The City Attorney is a strategic systems thinker who will quickly understand and embody the values of Bothell and easily see the big picture and long-term vision for the City. They maintain an understanding of the issues affecting the Bothell community and leverage that knowledge to provide sound legal advice. With unquestioned integrity and ethics, the City Attorney is considered a thought partner and works in the best interest of the City at all times.

With a City first mentality, the City Attorney embraces collaboration and effortlessly partners with City leadership to identify solutions and provide legal advice and guidance in support of organizational goals. The successful candidate effectively engages in processes that enhance organizational productivity and creatively solves problems that align with Bothell’s vision and values. The City Attorney demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and is committed to contributing to a culture that fosters belonging. Considered an active listener, the City Attorney is an effective communicator who promotes clear and concise communication to reduce ambiguity.

Police Officer

Newly hired police officer will perform basic law enforcement duties that include responding to calls for service, assisting citizens, and performing assigned tasks as directed by supervisory personnel.

Candidates must be MCOLES certified or certifiable in Michigan as a police officer at the time of a conditional job offer. For further information please visit https://www.michigan.gov/mcoles.

Valid Michigan driver’s license with no more than two hazardous violations in five years and no more than four current points from date of application. Driving record, criminal history and prior police contacts will also be considered.  Applicants must be a U.S. citizen and a Michigan resident.  Applicants must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to work with current law enforcement technologies including Law Enforcement Information Network (LEIN), Secretary of State (SOS), and all Court Law Enforcement Management Information System (CLEMIS) software/hardware.

Schedules will be assigned.

Assistant City Solicitor – Child Welfare Unit

A best-in-class city that attracts best-in-class talent, Philadelphia is an incredible place to build a career. From our thriving arts scene and rich history to our culture of passion and grit, there are countless reasons to love living and working here. With a workforce of over 30,000 people, and more than 1,000 different job categories, the City of Philadelphia offers boundless opportunities to make an impact.

As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you’re interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here.

What we offer

  • Impact – The work you do here matters to millions.
  • Growth – Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it?
  • Diversity & Inclusion – Find a career in a place where everyone belongs.
  • Benefits – We care about your well-being.

Agency Description

The City of Philadelphia Law Department serves as general counsel to the entire City government. We provide legal advice to all City officials, employees, departments, agencies, boards, and commissions concerning any matters related to the exercise of their official powers.

The Law Department’s civil practice includes unique issues involving public interest in business, health, safety, commerce, civil rights, taxation, and community development. We employ more than 290 attorneys and 130 professional staff to support seamless operations, reduce the City’s legal liability, and address threats to the quality of life impacting the taxpayers of Philadelphia.

We are an ever-evolving Department where all are empowered to reach their full potential, to collaborate with clients as true partners, and to see their work have a tangible impact on the city of Philadelphia. We celebrate the diversity of our staff, the City’s workforce, and the residents we serve, and we promote an environment of camaraderie, accountability, and inclusiveness.

The Law Department’s Child Welfare Unit (CWU) represents the City of Philadelphia Department of Human Services (DHS) in all aspects of its work in investigating reports of child abuse and child neglect and providing services to children and families in need. The CWU is a collegial, fast-paced, and challenging unit in which, with appropriate training and supervision, attorneys are expected to manage their case files from start to finish independently.

Professional Responsibility & Public Service 

We serve the residents of Philadelphia by providing excellent legal counsel as trustworthy partners to our clients, no matter the challenges we face. Our work frequently involves sensitive matters, confidential information, and communication with City officials and client agencies. All staff are expected to work collectively to demonstrate professionalism, sound judgment, discretion, and a strong commitment to public service.

Position Summary

The ideal candidate has good academic credentials and strong communication, analytical, and writing skills.  Assistants in the CWU will have the opportunity to handle a substantial case load within a short period of their arrival in the CWU and will be charged with court room duties after a one-month training interval.  This position is ideal for candidates looking to improve and develop their court room skills while at the same time assisting the City in protecting some of its most vulnerable citizens.

Essential Functions 

The functions listed below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed in this role. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or essential functions. Duties may be modified, assigned, or reassigned as operational needs evolve, consistent with applicable law.

  • Litigating Dependency Cases in Family Court in Bench Trials;
  • Litigating Permanency Hearings for Children adjudicated dependent in Family Court;
  • Litigating Termination of Parental Rights/Adoption Cases in Family Court;
  • Representing DHS at the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Bureau of Hearings and Appeals in Expungement matters;
  • Preparing DHS files for review by parents, counsel, and other parties requesting these files;
  • Litigating motions to quash subpoenas for DHS records;
  • Drafting pleadings, motions, and briefs; and
  • Researching and analyzing complex legal issues.

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

  • Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules and process.
  • Ability to analyze large amounts of information, determine relevant facts, and propose viable solutions.
  • Ability to find what applicable laws and regulations apply to a specific matter.
  • Ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand. Must be able to clearly present and explain their case to arbitrators, mediators, opposing parties, judges, or juries and listen, answer questions, present to large groups and high-level officials and employ diplomacy in challenging situations.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work on teams and collaborate with colleagues and clients.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to diversity in the office that values all individuals and respects difference.
  • Excellent research and writing skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a demonstrated ability to identify and analyze legal issues within complex fact patterns.
  • Ability to organize and maintain a relatively high-volume caseload.
  • Ability to work independently.

Police Officer (Certified)

This position is responsible for the enforcement of federal, state, and local laws and the protection of life and property.

Major Duties

  • Patrols the city to detect and deter criminal activity and traffic violations.
  • Responds to calls for service, including domestic disputes, assaults, burglaries, traffic accidents, lost or missing persons searches, public service duties, stranded motorists, and others.
  • Conducts preliminary investigations into traffic accidents and criminal incidents, including interviewing victims, complainants, and witnesses, gathering information and evidence, and securing crime scenes.
  • Prepares and transports evidence for laboratory analysis.
  • Apprehends, arrests, and processes offenders, including fugitives.  Subpoenas witnesses.
  • Provides assistance and backup support to other officers and emergency service providers as necessary.
  • Assists motorists.
  • Provides traffic direction as needed for events such as parades, funerals, events, and school crossings.
  • Testifies in judicial proceedings, as necessary.
  • Serves court orders.
  • Transports prisoners.
  • Completes all required reports and forms, including accident and incident reports.
  • Inspects and maintains assigned patrol car, uniform, and equipment.
  • Performs the duties of an Investigator as assigned; analyzes crime scenes and collects evidence; interviews or interrogates complainants, witnesses, victims, suspects and informants; obtains and receives signed statements; analyzes criminal activity and evidence to develops leads, identify witnesses and develop informant sources; prepares case files and assists in preparing cases for prosecution; testifies in court.
  • Performs the duties of a School Resource Officer as assigned; monitors school facilities and activities to provide security and to detect and deter crime; communicates and assists students, parents, faculty, and staff.
  • Performs the duties of a Court Bailiff as assigned; provides courtroom security; serves subpoenas, summons, bond forfeiture notices, and other legal paperwork for Municipal Court.
  • Performs related duties.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required for the Position

  • Knowledge of relevant federal and state laws, criminal and traffic codes, search and seizure laws, city ordinances, and department policies and procedures.
  • Knowledge of criminal investigation principles and practices.
  • Knowledge of traffic accident investigation techniques and procedures.
  • Knowledge of law enforcement principles and practices.
  • Knowledge of the geography and streets of the city.
  • Knowledge of the court system and judicial procedures.
  • Skill in the use of a computer.
  • Skill in operating police vehicles, firearms, and emergency equipment.
  • Skill in operating radios and communications equipment.
  • Skill in operating radar equipment.
  • Skill in restraining persons without causing physical harm.
  • Skill in oral and written communication.

City Engineer

Performs difficult managerial, technical and professional engineering design, permitting, construction, plan review and project management work for the City.

Distinguishing Features of the Class

An employee in this class supervises the Engineering Department and directs plan review, site inspection, project design, project management and construction-industry relations functions to assure quality construction projects for City projects including streets, stormwater management, water and wastewater systems.   Work involves managing the day to day and long term activities of the department; assigning and tracking projects; reviewing water/sewer and stormwater management plans; designing and overseeing the design of new and replacement  utility projects, sidewalks, greenways and other design projects in support of other City departments; ensuring all necessary permitting is obtained for projects; managing permit and legal compliance; and overseeing the technical work of contracted engineers and assuring preparation of reports and engineering records. Work also includes department administration functions such as budget planning and administration, and coordination with the construction industry and other City departments and divisions.  Work may subject the employee to environmental conditions including working in both inside and outside environments, extreme temperatures, and construction noise and hazards.  Work is performed under the general supervision and is evaluated through conferences and review of records for quality of overall construction in the City, relationship with development community, and for acceptance of the general community.

Essential Functions

  • Plans, organizes, and directs the work of the department to provide timely, thorough and effective response to construction within the City.
  • Oversees and participates in the review of plans and specifications for infrastructure and project soundness and integrity.
  • Supervises and participates in the preparation of design criteria, analysis, specifications, plans, rights of way maps, investigations, cost estimates, tabulation of contract bits; prepares RFQs for consultants, testing firms, etc.; negotiates contracts with awarded firms for projects; authorizes contract payments; establishes schedules for work.
  • Oversees and participates in capital improvements process engineering design of infrastructure for the City; coordinates design needs with other departments, other related staff, and citizen user needs; insures designs meet long term quality and functionality as well as regulatory requirements; updates and applies City engineering standards to achieve desired outcomes.
  • Performs complex engineering calculations, prepares engineering reports, environmental impact statements, permit applications, construction plans, technical specifications, bid documents, contracts, etc. for capital projects.
  • Ensures city utility maps are maintained and up to date; ensures Power Bill requirements for street infrastructure funding is maintained.
  • Makes field visits to observe and collaborate with staff, meet construction industry officials, observe construction quality and community impact.
  • Develops special projects, strategies, designs or other activities to support City and departmental management; researches issues, prepares reports; advises management, construction industry, elected officials and others on related matters.
  • Supervises the provision of effective customer services in the department.
  • Supervises department; hires, trains, develops, provides performance coaching and evaluation to create a skilled and motivated staff; administers budget; authorizes purchases.
  • Keeps up to date with regulatory changes related to city infrastructure and policies.
  • Establishes and maintains data, records and reports to provide for effective management decision making and regulatory compliance.
  • Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Thorough knowledge of engineering principles and practices related to design and construction of infrastructure including water, sewer, stormwater and streets.
  • Thorough knowledge of related laws, ordinances, codes and regulations affecting utility, public works, and building construction by the City or by contractors.
  • Considerable knowledge of effective supervisory practices related to communication, motivation, team building, mentoring, leadership, performance coaching and evaluation.
  • Considerable knowledge of municipal personnel, budgeting, and purchasing policies and practices.
  • Working knowledge of laws and regulations related to employment and safety.
  • Ability to read and interpret laws, codes, ordinances, plans, specifications, and blueprints and to compare and interpret them with various aspects of construction in progress.
  • Ability to resolve conflict in a way that protects working relationships and creates commitment to follow resolution strategy in those affected.
  • Ability to establish effective working relationships with public officials, engineers, contractors, developers, construction workers, the general public, and other employees.
  • Ability to prepare and conduct effective public presentations; and to read and prepare complex records and reports.

Superintendent – Traffic

This is a skilled, full-time exempt position under the direct supervision of the Public Works Director. This position will manage and oversee the daily operations of the Spring Hill Traffic Department. This position is responsible for promoting the safe and efficient movement of vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists throughout the City, supervise traffic signal staff, coordinating traffic signal maintenance activities, ensure compliance with local, state, and federal traffic regulations, and collaborate with City officials on traffic planning and public safety initiatives.

Examples of Duties

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, repeated or a logical assignment to this class.   

  • Supervise daily operations of traffic signals, signage, striping and traffic crews.
  • Plan, schedule, and oversee traffic signal contractors.
  • Repair and maintain traffic signals, signs and pavement markings.
  • Coordinate traffic control plans for jobs related to the repair and maintenance of traffic signals, signs, and pavement markings.
  • Inspect traffic signal work to ensure it is completed safely, fully, and in compliance with local, state and federal standards.
  • Assist with budgeting, cost estimates, purchasing and long-range planning.
  • Monitor equipment and material inventory and coordinate reordering when necessary.
  • Coordinate with engineers, contractors, utilities, and law enforcement on traffic related projects.
  • Ensure compliance with MUTCD, OSHA, and department safety procedures.
  • Maintain records, reports, and documentation related to traffic maintenance and operations.
  • Support after-hours response for traffic signal outages, storm damage, and emergency traffic issues.