Under close supervision, the Animal Services Officer completes a designated training period to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to enforce State laws and City of Plano ordinances regarding animal regulations. Provides excellence in customer service to citizens, and provides appropriate and humane care to Shelter animals Distinguishing Characteristics: This is the entry-level classification in the Animal Control Officer series. The incumbent follows routine procedures and guidelines in the application of prescribed duties and works under close supervision with work frequently reviewed by a superior. This classification is distinguished from the Animal Services Officer II in that the latter performs more complex technical duties requiring a higher level of knowledge and skill.
Are you passionate about animal welfare and ready to embark on a dynamic career where you make a real difference every day? The City of Plano is excited to announce an exciting opportunity for individuals eager to join our team as an Animal Services Officer.
As a trainee Animal Services Officer, you will be at the forefront of ensuring the well-being of our community’s animals. Here’s what you’ll be learning:
- Cutting-Edge Technology: Dive into the world of animal control by mastering the operation of computer-aided dispatch (CAD) and shelter software system. You’ll be dispatching field calls, processing daily reports, and embracing the latest technology to enhance your efficiency.
- Safe Operations: Learn to operate City animal services vehicles with precision, always adhering to State laws and City policies. Acquire the skills to utilize CAD and operate two-way radio systems using correct codes and signals.
- Animal Control Expertise: Respond to animal complaints, remove wild animals from residences, and enforce City of Plano ordinances and regulations. Operate patrol vehicles within City limits to impound animals, utilizing proper equipment and techniques for safe capture and containment.
- Compassionate Care: Develop the skills to euthanize animals with care and compassion, especially those that are trapped, high-risk, rabid, critically injured, or sick. Learn to remove deceased animals from various locations and maintain meticulous records of all procedures.
- Community Engagement: Educate citizens on compliance with animal laws, responsible pet ownership, and quarantine requirements. Represent the Local Rabies Control Authority, issue citations or warnings, and handle citizen complaints, ensuring the City’s regulations are up held.
- Administrative Proficiency: Maintain daily paperwork, utilize shelter software for various transactions, and respond to high-volume phone calls and walk-in customers. Develop the ability to enter and track data efficiently, file citations and warrants, and prepare necessary reports.
- Event Participation: Assist with off-site events such adoption fairs, providing valuable adoption counseling to prospective pet owners.
- Animal Health and Welfare: Learn and apply proper disinfection techniques, ensure proper identification of adoptable animals, and provide necessary medical care, including implanting microchips, performing heartworm tests, and administering vaccinations.
The Planning & Development Department is seeking an experienced leader to oversee the Inspections Division. As Deputy Director, you will be responsible for directing and coordinating all inspection activities to ensure compliance with city building, safety, and construction regulations. This role involves overseeing teams of inspectors and supervisors who conduct building and civil inspections, review construction plans, and issue necessary permits. You will ensure that all inspections are conducted according to city codes and ordinances, working closely with internal and external stakeholders to support safe and compliant development projects across the city.
This position operates with significant independence and reports directly to the Assistant Development Services Director. Strong leadership, a thorough understanding of inspection procedures, and technical expertise are essential to success in this role.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage inspection teams ensuring that all building and safety inspections comply with applicable City codes and regulations.
- Supervise and train inspection staff, developing standards and procedures to ensure consistency and quality across all inspections.
- Coordinate inspections for a variety of construction projects, including residential, commercial, and public buildings.
- Guide inspectors in resolving complex construction compliance issues and interpreting city regulations.
- Review inspection reports and construction documents to verify adherence to city codes.
- Collaborate with engineers, contractors, developers, and city staff to resolve inspection-related challenges and ensure projects meet safety standards.
- Participate in the development of inspection policies, procedures, and codes to improve overall service delivery.
- Conduct hearings and make decisions on requests for variances, interpretations, and use permits.
- Represent the Inspections Division in public meetings, negotiations, and communications with the City Manager, Mayor, City Council, and the general public.
- Participate in the formulation of department-wide policies and contribute to achieving department goals and objectives.
Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate for this position will hold, or be able to obtain during probation, the International Code Council certification of a Certified Building Official (CBO) and extensive knowledge of building inspection processes, construction regulations, and safety codes. They will possess a strong background in public administration and personnel management, with proven ability to lead and supervise a diverse team of inspectors and supervisors. Familiarity with City Construction Codes, Zoning Ordinances, and safety standards across a variety of building projects is essential.
This individual will demonstrate exceptional leadership skills and the ability to resolve complex construction compliance issues. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities are crucial, allowing the candidate to effectively engage with stakeholders such as engineers, contractors, city officials, and the public.
The Executive Director of Community Wellness and Recovery will lead Mayor Parker’s initiative to address the twin problems of homelessness and opioid crisis and provide leadership in developing, planning, and organizing programs focused on wellness and recovery. The initiative involves a $100M capital funding infusion (FY25 capital budget year) to spur development of a wellness campus to provide continued housing and supports for individuals working on recovery and sobriety. Phase II of the campus development has commenced. The Executive Director will be the main point of contact between the Capital Programs Office and the City agencies with subject matter expertise during all phases of development.
The Executive Director will oversee the operations at 1) Philly Home at Girard, opened in May 2024, which provides safe haven and recovery-oriented housing to approximately 180 individuals as well as 2) Riverview Wellness Village, opened in January 2025.
The Director will be responsible for identifying additional opportunities for residential programming as well as push-in and outpatient services for existing and new sites.
The OCWR Director reports directly to the Deputy Managing Director for Health and Human Services.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Coordinate among City departments (including but not limited to Office of Homeless Services, Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services, MDO-Health and Human Services, Public Property, Licenses and Inspections, Law Department, Capital Program Office) to establish strategy around existing and expanded wellness activities (with a specific focus on homelessness and opioid use disorder.
- Lead and oversee the operations at Philly House at Girard and Riverview Wellness Village.
- Collaborate with MDO Administration Team to prepare and manage operating + capital budgets that will facilitate success of programs.
- Manage team members across the growing portfolio of the Office of Community Wellness and Recovery
- Oversee and manage various service providers, sometimes through collegial staff, ensuring contracts are established; responsible for facilitating dispute resolutions; responsible for payment cycle; work with and collaborate on revenue opportunities.
- Lead responses to City Council, in conjunction with the Mayor’s Office of Legislative Affairs, inquiries and concerns; manage community communications and receive/respond to community concerns.
- Oversee – sometimes through collegial staff – facilities management and capital improvements; be an on-site presence at both facilities; ensure that residential programming function safely, effectively, and within contract, zoning, and licensing guidelines
- Collaborate with the Mayor’s Office of Strategy and Partnerships to establish, nurture, and grow public-private partnerships that will augment government funding and services
- Work to address zoning and permitting issues, including but not limited to collaborating with Law Department, Department Licenses and Inspections, commonwealth agencies, community groups, and City Council, to achieve proper zoning and permitting to facilitate programming success.
- Work with service providers to seek state or local licensing require to operate programming.
- Work with DBHIDS and OHS homeless outreach teams to identify incoming clientele.
- Collaborate and lead iterative planning processes to ensure wellness activities and programming meet and respond to rapidly changing environment.
- Liaise with public safety partners to ensure strong connections and relationships, especially as it related to future encampment resolutions.
- Additional duties or scope may be added.
To assist the Director of Parks & Recreation in planning, coordinating, directing and evaluating a comprehensive program of park and recreation services, with particular responsibility for leading and overseeing management of the Department’s major recreation facilities.
Essential Functions
- Leads the development of departmental priorities objectives, goals, and actively seeks out new processes and technologies to help improve departmental efficiency and effectiveness;
- Fosters and promotes a workplace culture based on professionalism, collaboration, respect, and accountability;
- Develops and implements projects and programs for the department and establishes broad priorities and work sequences
- Develops and provides monthly reports on the activities of the department;
- Exercises sound judgment and takes responsible actions as a City representative during contact with the public, elected and appointed officials, developers, contractors, and other City employees
- Manages projects and programs as assigned by the Director
- Assists in the hiring, training, supervision, and evaluation of management staff and provides counseling and coaching to staff as needed; ensures compliance with all City policies and procedures
- Provides oversight in the development, management and monitoring of the departments operating budget;
- Manages a variety of facilities and the maintenance of parks and municipal properties;
- Recruits, interviews, hires and evaluates staff;
- Promotes, organizes and stimulates good public relations within the community and special interest groups;
- Tracks operating costs and performance data and provides level-of-service information for Director reports;
- Manages and administers grant funds, as applicable;
- Monitors and assures compliance with federal, state and local statutes and requirements pertaining to the operation and maintenance of the department’s facilities and properties;Monitors and evaluates the efficiency of service delivery methods/procedures and manages the implementation of operational improvements;
- Manages applicable service contract specifications, bids, contractor performance and associated payments and represents the Director in such matters;
- Represents the City and department at public meetings and staff conferences;
- Responds to inquiries and complaints from officials and citizens;
- Oversees professional staff in the general administration of parks operations and aquatics operations;
- Provides input on new park construction and existing park rehabilitation and repair projects;
- Assumes responsibilities of other supervisors in their absence or during emergencies;
- Assumes the duties of the Director when requested;
- Performs related work as assigned.
The City of Healdsburg is seeking to fill 2 vacancies at either the Assistant Engineer or Associate Civil Engineer level to join the Public Works Department. One vacancy will focus on work associated with public works Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects, and one will focus on stormwater program coordination and development review.
Either vacancies may be filled at either the Assistant Engineer level or the Associate Civil Engineer level. Placement of the individual at a particular level will be based on a combination of factors including education, experience, certifications, and overall qualifications
The ideal candidate will be a collaborative and solution-oriented professional who is passionate about public infrastructure and serving the community.
Distinguishing Characteristics
Assistant Engineer – This is the entry level class in the professional Engineer series. Positions in this class typically have limited related work experience and work under general supervision while completing job tasks. The Assistant Engineer class is distinguished from the Associate Civil Engineer level by the performance of less than the full range of duties assigned to the Associate level. Incumbents work under general supervision while completing job tasks, progressing to direction as procedures and processes of assigned area of responsibility are refined.
Associate Civil Engineer – This is the journey-level class in the professional Engineer series and is distinguished from the Assistant Engineer level by the assignment of the full range of duties. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new, unusual or unique situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies within the work unit. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the Assistant level.
This class is distinguished from the Senior Civil Engineer in that the latter performs complex duties requiring specialized knowledge and provides technical and functional supervision over assigned staff.
Examples of Duties
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Assist with the planning and performance of engineering work in support of Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) projects, as assigned.
- Assist with and provide review of private development projects for compliance with required standards.
- Coordinate project activities with City staff, the Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) and other committees for compliance with storm water permits; coordinate with PG&E on utility projects; research and document utility conditions and locations in the field.
- Perform standard engineering tasks including surveying, plan check activities and inspections of project work; participate in construction tasks; make mathematical engineering calculations; review and interpret construction and utility maps, diagrams and plans, assist with researching and preparing cost estimates; conduct special studies including traffic studies; complete accurate detailed reports.
- Oversee consultant procurement, project development, approvals, environmental review, design, construction and construction administration in accordance with funding requirements as administered by Caltrans and Caltrans Local Assistance.
- Assist staff, property owners or other members of the public in answering questions or resolving concerns related to public and private property.
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
- Foster an environment that embraces diversity, integrity, trust, and respect.
- Be an integral team player, which involves flexibility, cooperation, and communication.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
The Web Services Supervisor, under the direction of the IT Portfolio Manager, will supervise the Web Applications team to support the specialized needs of municipal business units through the management & support of reliable, cost-effective software solutions. This entails the oversight of team effort reporting; allocation of resources; and the implementation, enhancement, maintenance, operation, and support of application software for business units across all of MOA. This position provides input and advises IT Management on the status and needs of the Web Applications team and its customers, ensuring proper managerial cohesion and planning. Duties include ensuring systems are operational and meet evolving customer needs; as well as reviewing system changes to ensure conformance with contract requirements, MOA policy, and industry best practices. Perform other duties as assigned.
The responsibilities for this position encompass various essential duties, including patrolling for suspicious activities, conducting traffic enforcement, investigating crimes, and maintaining community visibility. Officers are tasked with protecting life and property, collecting evidence, and fostering connections within the community through education and referrals to appropriate services. They also engage in clerical tasks, assist colleagues as needed, and fulfill other related duties as required. Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, with preference given to those with an associate or bachelor’s degree, alongside specific age, citizenship, and residency criteria, while physical and mental abilities must align with the demands of police work in various environments.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties are normal for this position. They are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.
- Patrolling for suspicious activities or situations and serving as a deterrent to criminal behavior. Responding to calls for service, assessing situations, determining the need for assistance, and taking appropriate action.
- Conducting traffic enforcement by discouraging behaviors known to be dangerous to the motoring public. Acting as a deterrent to traffic offenses and enforcing traffic laws.
- Investigate crimes or suspected crimes which occur in the community.
- Maintaining visibility and connecting with community members. Educating community members on safe practices and how to prevent crime. Referring individuals to the appropriate social or public services agencies to address their needs.
- Taking necessary action to protect life and property.
- Preserving, protecting and collecting evidence while investigating criminal acts. Apprehending suspects involved in criminal acts.
- Investigating traffic crashes.
- Writing reports and completing forms as required.
- Investigate and develop intelligence on suspected drug activity and/or abuse.
- Establish contacts with service providers, Department of Child Services, CAPS, etc.
- Facilitate information gathering, data collection and conduct an ongoing assessment of juvenile crime trends and develop strategies.
- Become familiar with other duties at the Goshen Police Department.
- Testifying in court proceedings.
- Performs various clerical duties including typing, filing, answering/directing telephone calls, scheduling, etc.; takes incoming radio calls.
- Helps coworkers, as necessary.
- Performs other related essential duties as required.
The Town of West Point is seeking qualified applicants to fill the position of Finance Director/Town Treasurer. West Point, VA is a community of 3400+ in east-central Virginia on the Middle Peninsula and is situated at the confluence of the Mattaponi and Pamunkey Rivers that forms the York River. The Town offers a top-ranking public school system and is named one of the safest towns in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
The Finance Director/Treasurer position involves complex professional and difficult administrative work in planning, organizing and directing the financial activities of the Town while maintaining the financial integrity of the department and the Town.
Essential Functions
- Analyzes, interprets, and communicates financial information to provide guidance to Town officials and departments, and provides technical support to Town department heads
- Oversees the operation of Treasurer’s finance/data processing system, and analyzes and recommends data processing alternatives
- In consultation with the Town Manager, coordinates the preparation of the annual budget and monitors the revenue and expenditure throughout the year to ensure conformance ofthe annual budget
- Coordinates the annual audit and preparation of the Town’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
- Balances and maintains all Town bank accounts
- Processes taxes, abatements, supplemental tax bills, and quarterly reports
- Prepares cash reports for Town Council and Economic Development Authority
- Negotiates bank investments and makes appropriate wire transfers
- Recommends and monitors the Town’s investments
- Tracks and ensurestimely payment of the Town’s Debt
- Supervises the billing of the Town’s Utilities and maintenance of customer accounts
- Supervises the processing of the Town’s Accounts Payable invoices and purchases
- Manages the daily operations of the Town’s DMV Select
- Interviews, selects, supervises, evaluates, and disciplines subordinate employees
- Ensures business continuity by delegating or transitioning responsibilities during absences
- Assists in applying for grants and monitors financial progress and compliance with grants awarded to the Town
- Monitors School accounts and takes actions accordingly to ensurecompliance with the Town’s annual budget
- Assists the Town’s Human Resources Director as needed with the Town’s payroll operations to ensure the efficient handling of employees’ pay, deductions, and benefit payments
Essential Functions:
80% Administration of Senior Services
- Manage the day-to-day operations of the Derby Senior Center to ensure reliable, highquality service delivery.
- Serve as the point of contact for day-to-day issues, coordinating with the Director to resolve member and patron issues.
- Coordinate, schedule, and ensure coverage for front desk and program operations.
- Supervise, train, and develop direct reports. Ensure cross training for continuity of service.
- Monitor and manage Senior Center safety in coordination with Director; participate in City Safety Committee meetings and Senior Center safety inspections.
- Set individual performance expectations, monitor and evaluate employee performance through informal and formal performance reviews.
- Assess needs of the Senior Center to determine budgetary impact, assess compatibility with current programs and services, and monitor effectiveness.
- Prepare and maintain proper records and reports to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal requirements.
- Prepare purchasing requests and order supplies and equipment within budgetary and purchasing guidelines.
- Assist Director with grant writing and funding requests.
- Monitor compliance with funding requirements, regulations, and contractual obligations.
- Support Advisory Board through attendance at meetings and implementing initiatives.
- Provide recommendations for goals, objectives, and action plans for the division.
- Collect fees, reconcile daily cash, prepare for and make deposits. Support budget tracking and cost-saving initiatives.
- Provide input for division budget estimates and monitor expenditures; identify opportunities for efficiency.
20% Plan, Organize, and Direct Activities of Senior Services
- Promote division activities at community events.
- Create content for use on City sponsored social media and monthly newsletter.
- Fill in as a group leader for Senior Services programs and activities, as needed.
- Maintain high levels of member and patron satisfaction; gather feedback and implement improvements.
- Research and recommend new programs, services and opportunities to expand services to the community.
- Support special events, holiday parties and large gatherings in collaboration with Activity and Volunteer Coordinator and Director.
- Collaborate with Activity and Volunteer Coordinator on materials and communication to increase awareness and attendance at Senior Center activities.
- Manage, coordinate, and oversee the rental of the Senior Center multipurpose room.
Continually, look for new and improved ways of completing the above functions. Other tasks as assigned will be performed to address business needs.
Position Requirements
Latitude: Most duties are self-determined with flexibility in scheduling and accomplishing tasks. Problem solving is accomplished by employee independently most of the time. Decisions are made based on City policies and procedures, and when needed in consultation with the director or appropriate stakeholder. Involves appropriate City staff when making employment-related decisions and recommendations. Regular and reliable attendance at work is expected.
Interaction: Daily interaction with members, patrons, employees and division team members. Frequent interaction with other outside agencies and the public.
The purpose of this position is to perform general law enforcement duties in order to preserve public peace, to protect lives, property and rights of the public, by way of, enforcing statutory law and municipal ordinances, to deter crime and to respond to calls for assistance, under general supervision of the Chief of Police or designee. Employees in this classification perform skilled, protective, and investigative work. Performs other duties as assigned.
Essential Functions
The following knowledge, skills, and abilities, as outlined herein, are intended to be representative of the type of tasks performed within this position. They are not listed in any order of importance. The omission of specific statements of the duties or functions does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this description. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- In accordance with the agency’s mission, directives, and training standards – and in the spirit of the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics – enforces all City and State codes, ordinances, laws, and regulations in order to protect life and property and to prevent crime and promote security; apprehends and/or arrests persons who violate federal, state, or City codes.
- Maintains visibility by patrolling assigned area, City streets, parks, neighborhoods, and businesses; initiates contacts with business operators and residents to establish communication within the community; helps develop trends and/or patterns pertaining to specific locations.
- Monitors radio and responds to emergency calls or calls for assistance; communicates with radio dispatcher and responds to complaints, reports of criminal events, requests for law enforcement, and domestic or public disputes; assesses situation and takes appropriate actions to bring situation to resolution; follows department policies and procedures when responding to calls; provides backup assistance to fellow officers as requested/necessary.
- Secures crime scenes until relieved by a supervisor; gathers preliminary information in criminal investigations by obtaining statements from victims, witnesses and suspects; performs and documents searches of people, vehicles and buildings when appropriate; prepares investigative reports of findings, facts, and related information; detects and collects evidence and substances that provide the basis for probable cause for criminal acts; testifies in court.
- Completes and/or reviews paperwork documenting shift and incident activities; completes state reports to accurately record criminal offenses; completes and prepares a variety of forms, logs, requests, records, reports, correspondence, and various other documents associated with daily responsibilities of this position; maintains administrative records and files.
- Engages in public relations and community service activities and events to promote a positive image for the department and to build cooperative and collaborative relationships with the community; responds to questions, complaints, and requests for information by telephone or in person from merchants, community/civic organizations, the general public, employees, superiors, and other individuals.
- Maintains the peace and safety of the community by quelling public disturbances.
- Provides for the safe and convenient flow of traffic and pedestrians within the community; investigates traffic accidents, enforces traffic violations, promotes vehicular and pedestrian safety, reports unsafe road conditions, and conducts DUI investigations; directs vehicle and pedestrian traffic around accidents, disabled traffic control devices, or heavily congested areas; establishes road blocks; administers field sobriety tests; identifies wanted persons/vehicles; impounds vehicles; assists disabled motorists, or any other traffic duties as directed.
- Conducts initial investigation into crimes such as robbery, burglary, or assaults; conducts follow-up investigations of crimes and other incidents; conducts surveillance of areas for suspected criminal activity.
- Responds to civil matters such as land-lord/tenant disputes, etc.
- Testifies in civil and criminal court proceedings and gives depositions.
- Performs routine office functions such as filing, faxing, answering phones, and copying.
- Performs related duties as directed.
