Full Time Open Positions

Position Title: Park Manager

FLSA classification: Salary, Exempt

Department: Parks and Recreation

Starting Pay: $42,500/year

Position Summary

The Park Manger is responsible for maintaining the City Park facilities and other areas that fall under the Park’s Department. The Park Manager oversees the maintenance and use of the municipal pool, the trails, baseball fields, pavilions, concession stands, and bathrooms. The Park Manager must always keep the park system well maintained. Must be able to effectively communicate with Park Board members and City staff, the municipal pool staff, the New Haven School District, organized sports leagues, and the general public. Must be a self-starter and able to work without supervision.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Park Manager is directly responsible for the following:

• Inspect landscaped areas, recreation facilities, pool, park buildings to identify repairs needed, recommend corrective action, resolve work problems, evaluate work progress and identify additional needs

• Manages the Municipal Pool staff, inventory, pool passes, and compliance with MIRMA

• Ability to manage numerous tasks at once, including work crews and schedules, regular grounds keeping and maintenance and improvement projects

• Evaluate work requests and schedule materials and equipment to complete the job assignment; prepare project timelines

• Ability and skill in operating department vehicles, tools and equipment, and ensure that all park equipment and vehicles are kept clean, safe and functional

• Supervise part-time summer staff, instruct staff on work techniques, use of equipment and safety precautions and requirements

• Prepare monthly reports for the Park Board showing work completed, future projects with a timeline for completion and attend monthly Park Board meetings

• Complete annual inventory and submit the New Haven City Clerk

• Complete time sheets and turn in on scheduled dates

• Provide documentation for purchases along with a completed purchase order and account number to New Haven City Clerk on a regular basis

• Monitor budget expenditures and budget balances

• Prepare cost estimates for work to be performed

• Work with various organizations holding functions in the City Park or other areas that fall under the Park’s Department

• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with employees, consultants, other governmental agency representatives, City officials and the general public.

• Ability to use computers and computer software programs, mobile phone and other required technology.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum two-year associate degree in park and recreation management, business administration, public administration, or related field.

• Minimum two years’ experience in park planning, maintenance, or recreation supervision.

Position Title: City Collector / City Treasurer

FLSA classification: Hourly / Non-Exempt

Department: Administration

Starting Pay: $24/hr

Position Summary

The City Collector performs a variety of complex administrative, clerical, supervisory and professional work in managing and processing the billing and revenue collection functions of the City government and its utility systems. The City Collector oversees the billing and collection of all tax, utility, refuse collection, and various other revenues, fees and charges. The City Collector is responsible for the administration of all customer accounts related to same, and for regular financial reporting to the Office of City Clerk and other entities as required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• The City Collector is directly responsible for the following tasks and duties:

• Billing and collections for the City’s water, wastewater and natural gas utilities

• Billing and collections for the City’s residential household waste and recycling collection services contract

• Billing and collections of taxes imposed and assessed by the City

• Billing and collections of permits, fees, charges for services, rents or other charges as may be assessed by the City

• Administration of customer accounts related to the billing and collections functions of the City Collector office

• Clerical and customer service duties related to the day-to-day operation of the City Hall administrative office and Public Works

• Regular financial reporting to the Office of City Clerk, the Board of Aldermen, other government entities and regulatory agencies as may be required

• Responsible for balancing and reconciling all City bank accounts

• Daily monitors bank accounts for any unusual activity

• Maintain records for all City bank accounts

Minimum Qualifications

• Two-year associate degree in business, business administration, finance, accounting, communications or related field.

• Two years’ experience in a fast-paced office setting, preferably in a government or finance-related field.

Status: Full Time

FLSA classification: Non-Exempt

Immediate Supervisor: Public Works Director

Starting Pay: $21/hr

Position Summary

The Administrative Assistant plays a crucial role in supporting the Public Works Director and maintaining accurate records for infrastructure, facilities, and the activities of water, wastewater, gas, and street departments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• The Administrative Assistant is directly responsible for the following tasks and duties:

• Types, formats and posts employee schedules, assuring full staffing each day

• Maintains paper and computer files related to departmental activities

• Prepares weekly, monthly and annual reports as required

• Schedules employees’ training courses and maintains all required records for certifications

• Assists the City Collector to prepare shut off list for disconnections and turn on list for water and gas service

• Assists the City Clerk to process purchase orders and invoices according to City policy when needed

• Assist Communication Specialist with creating public notices, bids, and advertisements for utility bills, social media, and website pertaining to water, wastewater, street projects, and natural gas

• Issues meters, various types of permits to contractors

• Types and distributes bid specifications

• Oversees the department’s participation in the Missouri One-Call program

• Processes departmental payroll according to City policy and maintains public works employees’ paid leave records

• Schedules interviews, reviews credentials for new employees

• Maintains inventory of office supplies

• Maintains inventory for Water, Wastewater, Gas, and Street Department

• Orders materials and supplies when needed

• Schedules required inspections for compliance with various agencies and organizations for wells, lift stations, lagoon

• Keeps track of water samples taken so that City remains in compliance with regulations

• Completes administrative duties related to the City’s backflow prevention program and tracks information

• Assists with preparation of department’s annual budget

• Track expenditure and revenues, track progress payments on projects and grants

• Track account receivables for water meters and other materials

Minimum Qualifications

• A High School diploma, GED or equivalent is required.

• One year experience in a fast-paced office setting, preferably in a government or finance-related field

Status: Full Time

FLSA classification: Non-Exempt

Immediate Supervisor: Public Works Director

Starting Pay: $19.95/hr increase with certifications

Position Summary

The Public Works Laborer performs a variety of technical, construction, and maintenance work related to the operation of City infrastructure systems and other tasks and responsibilities assigned to the Public Works Department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• The Public Works Laborer is responsible for the following tasks and duties:

• Performs regular operation and maintenance tasks for City infrastructure systems and facilities.

• Operates department vehicles and equipment as necessary for performance of work and duties as assigned.

• Provides regular oral and written reports to superiors regarding the functioning of City infrastructure systems.

• Assists with the City’s winter weather response program, to include snow and ice removal, street treatment and other actions as appropriate.

• Assists with department emergency response to damage, failure or other compromise of the City’s infrastructure systems.

• Performs other duties as may be assigned.

• Assists with water and other utility meter reading duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• General knowledge of public works operations and principles

• Must be able to operate department vehicles and heavy equipment, to include backhoes, skid steers, dump trucks, and other equipment

• General understanding of municipal ordinances, policies and procedures

• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, colleagues and the general public

Special Requirements

• This position is frequently “on call” and when on call must be able to respond immediately to an emergency failure of City infrastructure or other emergency requiring a City response.

• Must possess a valid State driver's license or have the ability to obtain one prior to employment.

• Must possess a valid state Commercial Driver's License or have the ability to obtain one within six months of employment

Physical Demands / Work Environment

The Public Works Laborer must be able to stand or sit for extended periods of time; must be able to ascend / descend ladders or other climbing equipment; must be able to crouch or crawl in or out of construction trenches, piping and confined spaces; must be able to operate, steer and control vehicles and heavy equipment; must be able to walk, move and traverse yards and properties to read water and other utility meters; must be able to converse with and exchange information with co-workers and the general public; must be able to observe, assess and detect defects in City vehicles, equipment and infrastructure; must be able to carry and lift equipment and materials weighing up to fifty pounds.

The Public Works Laborer works both in an indoors shop environment and outdoors “in the field” and is regularly exposed to heat / cold, wet / humid, and dry / arid conditions. The Public Works Laborer is occasionally required to use personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to hazardous materials.

Supervision

None