- Under general direction of the Animal Services Supervisor or his/her designee, the Animal Services Officer will uphold the ordinances and laws regarding animal violations. Patrols within the City limits or assigned area; responds to complaints, impounds animals, provides assistance to the general public, verifies animal vaccinations, sets traps to capture wild or domestic animals, administers euthanasia drugs; May be responsible for the caring of animals at the shelter and maintaining the animal shelter.
The intent of this position description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this position. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description and incumbent(s) may be required to perform position-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description.
- Essential Job Functions & Other Important Duties
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- Primarily enforces animal ordinances by receiving and responding to animal complaints, patrolling within City limits for animals roaming at-large, apprehending diseased or injured animals, determining animal ownership, and offering suggestions to animal owners regarding complying with laws and ordinances.
- Enforces State and Federal animal regulations, rabies control and licensing requirements and issues citations or files complaints on violations.
- Removes wild animals from residences on request by building and maintaining traps, delivering and demonstrating the proper use of traps, setting traps, picking up trapped animals and relocating the animal or administering euthanasia drugs.
- Performs euthanasia on trapped (high risk) wildlife and any critically injured animals in the field; assists the veterinarian in determining the euthanasia process of animals.
- Prepares and forwards specimen to State laboratory for examination.
- Works collaboratively with the Humane Society and other agencies investigating instances of animal cruelty and animal attacks and maintaining records on violations.
- Provides humane treatment to animals while in the Animal Services Officer’s custody.
- Coordinates with local veterinarian for animal impoundment, quarantine and arranging rabies clinics as needed.
- Provides assistance to the general public by assisting customers with adoptions and redemptions, sterilization programs, licensing programs, and trap issuance; helping customers complete paperwork; recording animal information in the computer system; and maintaining and replenishing supplies
- Enters data necessary for tracking complaints, animals, etc. into computer database. Bills veterinarian clinics as needed.
- Ensures that licensing requirements for pet shop and animal breeders are met.
- Operates City animal services truck in the performance of duties, and utilizes specialized equipment in the snare of animals, i.e., catch poles, animal traps, nets and other standard animal services equipment.
- Testifies and presents evidence in court proceedings.
Other Important Duties:
- May be subject to be on-call during non-working hours; with the ability to respond to emergency calls within one (1) hour.
- May be subject to working evenings, weekends and holidays.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
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Human Resources Director
The Town of Dartmouth is seeking a highly responsible, experienced applicant to fill the Human Resources Director position. The Human Resources Director is responsible for performing professional and administrative work in administering the Town’s personnel policies and programs, recruiting, overseeing the administration of the Town’s benefits program, participating in the collective bargaining process, managing the professional development of Town employees, ensuring compliance with state, federal, and local personnel laws and regulations, and counseling employees on a variety of human resource matters.
Human Resources Specialist IV (Equal Opportunity Office)
The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Human Resources is looking for a Human Resources Specialist IV (Equal Opportunity Office) to independently perform a full range of assignments pertinent to ensuring the City and County of Honolulu is within compliance with equal opportunity, civil rights, public accommodation, and other applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
As a Human Resources Specialist IV, your duties will include, but are not limited to:
- Planning, developing, coordinating, monitoring, implementing, and evaluating activities ensuring non-discrimination and equal opportunity.
- Conducting investigations in response to complaints of discrimination, civil rights violations, or other misconduct.
- Performing research, conducting fact-finding interviews, reviewing evidence relevant to issues being investigated, compiling and analyzing statistical and other data, preparing reports of investigations, makes recommendations based on investigative findings.
- Providing advice and assistance to management in interpreting laws, rules, regulations, and policies.
- Developing, evaluating, and conducting and/or coordinating briefings and training programs regarding laws, rules, and policies addressing civil rights.
- Reviewing new or modified federal laws, rules and regulations, and State statutes to determine their impact on City programs, policies, procedures, practices, etc.
- Assisting in developing policy and procedures in accordance with applicable federal and State laws, rules, and regulations.
- Performing other related duties as required.
If you qualify for the position, your name will be placed on an eligible list for further consideration. This list may be used to fill current and future vacancies in this department.
Human Resources Director
This position is responsible for performing Human Resource functions by planning, organizing, developing, implementing, coordinating, and directing related policies, procedures, and programs, and ensuring the uniform implementation in all City departments. This position reports directly to the City Administrator.
Essential Job Functions
- Administers and supervises the activities and personnel of the Human Resources Department.
- Performs duties involving instructing, assigning, reviewing and planning work of others; acting on employee problems; processing Worker’s Compensation information; recommending new hires, transfers, promotions, demotions and terminations; issuing corrective actions and completing employee performance appraisals.
- Works with department managers on strategic management goals related to staffing and organizational structures.
- Provides guidance, advice and procedural clarification for department management staff and employees.
- Develops and administers the recruitment program, to include vacancy notifications, advertising, applicant screening and creating recruitment strategies. Participates in interviewing and screening.
- Coordinates, administers and processes benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, disability, spending accounts and other optional insurance products.
- Provides training and education to employees on human resources topics, insurance programs, SC State Retirement, ICMA retirement program, FMLA, COBRA, EEO and City policies.
- Handles issues for employees regarding benefits.
- Ensures compliance with federal regulations and laws to include but not limited to the Family and Medical Leave Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, USERRA LLR, EEOC reporting, OSHA reporting and COBRA processing.
- Administers leave administration programs in compliance with FMLA and ADA regulations.
- Implements onboarding and new orientation program and processes for new hires.
- Oversees the contracts for vendors that provide benefit services, drug screening and other occupational medical services.
- Develops and implements a wellness program for City employees, including wellness screening, health education and other services.
- Writes job descriptions and approves job changes in compliance with the City’s classification/compensation program.
- Develops, implements and coordinates the performance evaluation system for the City.
- Responds to EEOC claims and unemployment claims.
- Approves Personnel Action forms for employee actions, promotions, job changes, terminations, etc.
- Reports, processes and monitors Worker’s Compensation claims for all departments; attends hearings and represents the City. Works with SCMIT on risk management programs.
- Remains current on federal, state and case law changes and monitors labor law updates and changes that affect HR issues.
- Conducts exit interviews, maintains retention statistics and recommends solutions to retention problems.
- Maintains personnel records.
- Coordinates special projects.
- Must be able to respond to after-hours employee injuries and accidents as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
To apply send your cover letter and resume/CV to apply@swiftwaterstrategies.com
Director of Human Resources
Key Elements Of The Role:
- Manages the County’s services and programs, and assures compliance with regulatory concerns, for all Suffolk County Departments.
- Lead the Human Resources team that is responsible for developing and administering human resources policies in the areas of:
- Recruitment
- Orientation and training
- Compensation
- Benefits Administration
- Employee Relations
- Regulatory Compliance
- Oversee Workday administration to ensure utilization and compliance in all areas.
**NOTE: Experience with the utilization and administration of Workday is sought after.
Benefits For You Now And Your Future
- Health Insurance: Suffolk offers a comprehensive health insurance plan, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Pension
- Paid Time Off: Vacation (2 weeks to start) is accrued based on length of service; sick leave allows employees to take time off for illness without sacrificing pay; personal days can be used for a variety of reasons; and thirteen (13) paid holidays.
- Work-Life Balance: County jobs offer regular working hours, reducing the need for overtime or irregular shifts. This helps employees maintain a good work-life balance.
Overall, county government jobs offer a combination of competitive benefits and job security, making them an attractive option for many job seekers.
*This position does not offer relocation assistance at this time
**Sponsorship is not available for this role
**Remote work is not available for this role
IMPORTANT: Must be a Suffolk County resident within five years of commencing your employment
FURTHER POSITION DETAILS:
- Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of human resources administration including employee relations, employment law, employee compensation, benefits administration, and organizational planning and development;
- Knowledge and experience with the legal, administrative and procedural regulations applicable to the administration and operations of County government;
- Comprehensive computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment including Excel and database management;
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with officials at all levels;
- Ensure all human resources activities comply with federal, state and local laws and directs the preparation of required information and government reporting.
This Role Is A Provisional Appointment
A provisional appointment, which occurs only in the competitive class, is a temporary appointment to a position for which no eligible list exists or for which an eligible list exists with fewer than three candidates who are willing to accept the position. In order to become permanent, the employee who is provisionally appointed must take the next examination for the position in question. The appointment to the position is then made from among the three highest scoring passing candidates who indicate their willingness to accept the position. Civil Service law does not compel the appointing authority to choose the provisional employee should he or she be one of the three candidates
Additional details regarding a Provisional Appointment can be reviewed at:
https://www.suffolkcountyny.gov/Departments/Civil-Service/faqs
Suffolk County’s Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Equity:
- Our focus is to promote, support, and implement the County-wide diversity and inclusion strategic plan.
- We achieve results in all our responsibilities through the use of diversity and inclusion best practices.
- We maintain a familiarity with Diversity & Inclusion trends and best practices.
Suffolk County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
Human Resources Director
The Human Resources Director originates and coordinates Human Resources practices and objectives that will provide an employee-oriented, high-performance culture that emphasizes empowerment, quality, productivity and standards, goal attainment, and the recruitment and ongoing development of a superior workforce. The Human Resources Director coordinates implementation of services, policies, and programs and assists and advises elected officials/department heads about Human Resources issues.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
• Conducts a continuing study of all Human Resources policies, programs, and practices to keep management Informed of new developments, procedures, and laws.
• Protects the Interests of employees and the county in accordance with county policies and governmental laws and regulations.
• Counsels with employees and supervisors regarding personnel policies, practices, including advising about consistent disciplinary documentation and procedures.
• Conducts Investigations when employee complaints or concerns are brought forth.
• Reviews employee appeals through the county complaint procedure.
• Assist Department Heads and Elected officials by conducting interviews In instances of grievances, new hires, separations or any other necessary time.
• Reviews and guides management recommendations for employment terminations.
• Determines and recommends employee relations practices necessary to establish a positive employer-employee relationship emphasizing quality, continuous improvement, high performance and promote a high level of employee morale and motivation.
• Manages employee communication and feedback through such avenues as county meetings, suggestion programs, employee satisfaction surveys, newsletters, employee focus groups, one-on-one meetings, and Intranet use.
• Develops and/or recommends revisions to County employment policies at the Commissioners Court direction.
• Assist in a process of organizational planning that evaluates job design, and personnel forecasting for the county. Makes recommendations to the Commissioner’s Court.
• Coach elected officials/department heads on effective methods and objectives with regard to employee retention and to create and maintain a work environment with high morale and productivity.
• Assist with developing job descriptions for approved budgeted positions. Develops and updates organizational charts for departments.
• Assists In developing county departmental goals and objectives as requested.
• Establishes the standard recruiting and hiring practices and procedures necessary to recruit and hire a superior workforce.
• Provides necessary education and materials to managers and employees by establishing an In-house employee training system and addressing county needs including training needs assessment, new employee orientation, management development, production cross-training and the measurement of training Impact. Also, select and contract external training programs and consultants.
• Oversees the performance management system, which includes performance development plans and employee development programs of non-performing employees.
• Supervises Human Resources consultants, attorneys, investigators and training specialists.
• Develops and monitors an annual budget that Includes Human Resources, employee recognition, and wellness.
Real Estate Development Officer
Scope of Work
- Spearhead initiatives to enhance the development potential of City-owned properties, ensuring they are market-ready by addressing necessary infrastructure, regulatory approvals, and site preparation.
- Develop and implement strategic plans for land use that optimize the value of Airport and other City-owned properties, ensuring alignment with long-term growth objectives.
- Lead master planning efforts to ensure properties are positioned for successful development, integrating infrastructure improvements, zoning adjustments, and market conditions.
- Act as the lead in negotiating high-value leases, sales, and development agreements, ensuring they contribute to the City’s economic development strategy.
- Collaborate with various City departments and external partners, including developers and investors, to identify opportunities for land development and execute strategic projects.
Essential Job Duties
- Prepare City-owned properties for future sale or lease by addressing site readiness, including zoning, infrastructure, and other pre-development activities.
- Develop forward-looking strategies for land use and redevelopment that position City-owned land, especially Airport-owned properties, for optimal use and maximum financial return.
- Lead high-level negotiations for leases, sales, and real estate development agreements, ensuring they align with the City’s long-term economic growth strategy.
- Oversee master planning efforts to prepare land for development by coordinating the necessary improvements to make properties attractive and ready for development.
- Act as a strategic advisor to City leadership on land development opportunities, providing expertise to inform decisions that support sustainable growth.
- Engage with private sector stakeholders to secure investments and advance key development projects that benefit the City’s economic goals.
- Stay informed on market trends and development tools to support the preparation and optimization of City-owned properties for sale or lease.
City Engineer
Under limited supervision, directs engineering personnel, contractors, develops and outside consultants engaged in studies, drafting, design, document preparation, inspections and permitting of utility and public works projects. Develops and implements related policies, procedures, and standards; prepares and presents to Commission resolutions and ordinances regarding public works and City utilities. Addresses any city-wide development issues as assigned. Performs related work as required. Reports to the Director of Public Works / Utilities.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
- Minimum of seven (7) years related experience as a Civil Engineer with responsibility for managing construction projects related to underground infrastructures, road construction, traffic and roadway lighting
- Four (4) years supervisory experience or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Four (4) years with a Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) by the State of Florida
- A valid State of Florida driver’s license
- Must be eligible for certification by the Miami-Dade County Board of Rules and Appeals
- Must meet all other licensure requirements set forth by the Miami-Dade County Chapter 8 and the Board of Rules and Appeals
Human Resources Director
Highly responsible administrative, supervisory, managerial and professional human resources work under the limited direction of the Town Manager. Supports and manages all Human Resources functions, specifically state, federal, and local personnel policies and regulations, recruitment, employee relations, policy development, labor relations and any other tasks
Examples of Duties
Essential Functions: The essential functions or 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, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Directs and administers all human resource functions for Town personnel, including, but not limited to recruitment, benefits administration, state and federal regulation compliance, wage and salary administration, job classifications and position revisions, collective bargaining negotiation and administration, policy administration, grievance procedure administration, and training programs. Works collaboratively with the town manager staff; and supervisors, managers and department heads throughout the Town, provides effective and thoughtful resolutions to organizational issues that impact employees. Assesses the climate for effective performance, training, and development needs; promotes a culture of employee engagement; attends to employee relations and organizational structure as it affects employee motivation and interdepartmental relations; makes recommendations for optimizing human resources.
Provides labor relations support to Town leadership team; performs in-depth research for collective bargaining proposals; researches practices in other communities and helps draft bargaining proposals; assists with cost analysis during the collective bargaining process; serves as a member of the bargaining team and attends sessions; produces new agreements at conclusion of bargaining; assists with preparation for grievance hearings, arbitrations, negotiation sessions, etc.
Oversees the administration of the Town’s recruitment and hiring efforts, including creating, reviewing, and posting job announcements, placing ads, processing applications, scheduling interviews, drafting interview questions, arranging, and tracking background and CORI checks, medical exams, and other pre- employment requirements; communicates with candidates; and follows up with supervisors to keep them informed of the process(es). Develops and recommends policies and procedures (including a comprehensive Personnel Plan); maintains the Personnel & Policy Guide. Develops and manages the HR operating budget within budgetary constraints. Exercises responsibility for the maintenance of important files and personnel records. Prepares periodic reports and analysis of personnel data, such as salary, benefits, budgetary costs related to personnel and training, collective bargaining research and cost analysis, compliance, and auditing, etc.
Establishes and maintains appropriate records and reports in compliance with all local, state, and federal law. Addresses personnel issues for the Town and serves as the subject matter expert on personnel matters including progressive discipline and performance improvement plans when necessary. Coordinates closely with payroll staff to ensure the processing of payroll actions, deductions, and any other payroll matters. Audits payroll and personnel actions, which are received by the Department to ensure accuracy, and proper and equitable implementation of actions town wide ensuring that proper substantiating data and materials are available. Works closely with the Finance Department on budget matters, reconciliation of personnel actions and matters, and the maintenance of records using the Town’s financial system.
Implements and manages the Towns training and development program; assists in determining types of training to include in program; reviews and recommends staff development opportunities and needs; consults with the Town Manager on program development and needs. Will also function as sexual harassment officer for the town employees. Serves as Affirmative Action Officer, monitors and modifies, as necessary, affirmative action goals and programs. Serves as key member of the liability Loss Control Committee, Foxborough Employee Recognition Committee, and Insurance Advisory Committee. Serves as staff liaison to the Personnel Board and attends all meetings as needed. Responsible for all federal and state compliance and reporting including but not limited to (EEO, FLSA, ADA, FMLA, WC) and employee assistance. Works with the HR Specialist on workers compensation and MGL C.41 §111F management.
Responsible for administering the Town’s wellness program. Assists with the Town’s employee onboarding process; updates and makes recommendations on the process as appropriate. Manages the administration of the Town’s drug and alcohol testing program including maintaining database, scheduling appointments with testing agency and supervisors, and preparing related reports.
Suggests and implements creative ways to recruit new employees and achieve increased employee engagement. Consults with the Town Manager for advice or clarification of Town policy or procedure on unusual requests, employee issues or other situations that may have legal, union, or precedent setting ramifications. Conducts research relating to human resources topics; works on special projects, both short and long term as required. Performs similar or related work as required, directed or as situation dictates.
City Engineer
Responsible for directing, supervising, planning and coordinating the activities and operations of the Public Works and Engineering Departments, including: streets, fleet, landfill, facilities, and engineering. Coordinates assigned activities with other departments, divisions, consultants, contractors, engineers and outside agencies. Provides responsible and complex support to the City Manager, elected officials and staff.
Distinguishing Characteristics
This job class is an executive level classification that is responsible for all Public Works and Engineering Department functions and activities. This is an appointed official position.
Essential Functions
This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents within this classification. Incumbents are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on specified days and hours. Factors such as regular attendance on the job are not routinely listed in the job descriptions but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but not limited to:
- Develops and directs the implementation of goals, objectives, priorities, policies, procedures and work standards for the Public Works and Engineering Departments; directs the preparation and administration of the department’s budget; forecasts additional resource and financial needs.
- Plans, organizes, administers, reviews and evaluates the activities of assigned staff; trains staff in work processes and procedures; assists in the investigation, review and documentation of incidents and injuries involving staff and equipment.
- Provides technical guidance, plan reviews, private development reviews, and inspections for building permits, residential development, commercial development, and subdivision development.
- Directs and manages all Public Works and Engineering Departments’ services and activities; evaluate departmental safety conditions and direct the implementation of applicable safety programs, policies, and activities.
- Continuously monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods, activities and procedures; assess and monitor workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identify opportunities for improvement; direct the implementation of City codes, policies, and operational changes.
- Represent the Public Works and Engineering Departments to other City departments, elected officials, and outside agencies; explain and interpret Public Works and Engineering Departments relevant code, programs, policies, and activities; negotiate and resolve sensitive, significant, and controversial issues.
- Oversee the pavement management systems.
- Assume responsibility for the day-to-day administration of the Public Works and Engineering Departments’ operational budgets; forecast funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; approved budgeted expenditures; conduct monthly budget reviews of operational and capital improvement program budgets; direct the preparation of annual operational and capital improvement budgets.
- Determine the scope of engineering projects; prepare requests for proposals and contracts for consulting services; develop plans, maps, specifications, plats, diagrams, and other contract documents for a variety of City engineering projects ; make technical engineering decisions and establish technical criteria and standards; calculate the quantity, quality, and cost of materials used for various projects.
- Oversee the review of plans of consulting engineers and private contractors; review plans related to structures such as streets, sidewalks, gutters, underground facilities, and other off-site construction; check plans for conformance with codes and regulations regarding line, grade, size, elevation, and location of structures; review engineering calculations.
- Serve as project manager on assigned major engineering and construction projects ensuring conformance with contract provisions; assist in the construction inspection of assigned projects; ensure conformance with contract plans and specifications; make recommendations on approval of progress payments and change orders; prepare progress reports on projects under construction; maintain project files including plans, contract documents, records of changes, and field notes.
- Provide technical review, approval, and project management of major capital improvement projects. Make recommendations to other departments on various programs including capital improvements, facility maintenance, and operations.
- Provide in-house professional engineering consultation to other divisions and departments of the City; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence. Conduct a variety of organizational studies, investigations, and operational studies; recommend modifications to department programs, policies, and procedures as appropriate.
- Represent the Public Works and Engineering functions with issues that are related to the planning and development functions. Review plans related to development such as subdivision or property. Check maps for accuracy and closure.
- Provide staff assistance to the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, Utilities Director, and other appointed officials; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
- Respond to the public, developers, engineers, builders, and contractors relative to City engineering policies and procedures or specific projects.
- Attend Planning Commission, City Council, and RTC meetings as required. Participate in RTC Technical Advisory meetings.
- Perform inspections of public works and land development projects. Review utility permits, street cut permits, and franchise utility permits.
- Oversee implementation of inspection, testing (Quality Assurance/Quality Control), and construction management practices for City public works projects.
- Investigate field problems affecting property owners, contractors, and maintenance operations; provide information to the public; respond to citizen inquires and complaints.
- Attend and participate in professional and regional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of civil engineering and public works.
- Provide engineering design services using AutoCAD software for City projects such as road rehabilitation, sewer mains, water mains, fiber optics, park improvements, parking lots, and exterior facility improvements.
- Provides construction management services for bidding and construction of City projects.
- Maintains the hydraulic model for the City water system using Water CAD software.
- Reviews and authorizes requests for payment and change orders; tracks and documents project costs.
- Directs the maintenance of accurate records and files and prepares a variety of periodic and special reports and correspondence.
- Conducts feasibility and cost studies; develops engineering solutions as required.
- Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with public and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.
- Conducts a variety of organizational studies, investigations, and operational studies; recommend modifications to department programs, policies, and procedures as appropriate.