Employment Opportunities
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Current Job Postings:
Job Description: BUILDING OFFICIAL
CLASS NO. NE EEOC CATEGORY: Officials & Administrators PAY GROUP: 8 FLSA: Exempt
SUMMARY OF POSITION
Provides customer service and technical support for construction activities in the development services department. Performs plan reviews and inspects residential and commercial construction, ensuring structural, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical compliance with adopted International building codes as well as city zoning, building, fire, and other applicable city, state and federal codes and standards. Attends meetings of the Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustment as required.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
- Reports to: Development Services Director
- Directs: This is a non-supervisory position.
- Other: Works closely with Planning and Public Works departments; County Health District; state and local government agencies; contractors; and the general public.
EXAMPLES OF WORK
Essential Duties
Makes onsite inspections during all phases of construction to ensure building compliance with various codes, including International Code Council, National Electric Code, and standard building, gas, plumbing, mechanical, and fire codes, and verifies compliance with zoning and other ordinances.
Reviews residential and commercial plans and specifications for compliance with codes and city ordinances.
Issues, approves, and assesses fees for general, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and gas permits and licenses prior to construction.
Evaluate and analyze building issues, and recommend alternative solutions for construction problems; interpret, apply and explain codes and regulations; resolve problems that arise due to code or structural design; resolve permit issues between stakeholders; investigate and resolve complaints.
Consults with engineers, architects, builders, and contractors to discuss construction plans and compliance with various codes.
Maintains computer records and reports concerning inspections, licenses, permits, certificates, etc.
Prepares and writes departmental reports and correspondence.
Provides customer service to other departments and the public as needed; Answers questions in person and on telephone regarding zoning, building ordinance compliance, and citizens’ complaints; Coordinate site visits and inspections as necessary.
Surveys construction sites to check permits and licensing, and issues stop work orders until permits are obtained; performs follow up to ensure enforcement. Performs onsite license checks of plumbers, electricians and others that are required to be licensed under city ordinance or State Plumbing License Law. May issue citations as authorized.
Performs Safety Checks of residences licensed for short-term rental and for new occupant move-ins as requested. Distributes literature and/or answers questions regarding available public services in the area.
Assists the Fire Marshal in the investigation of fire related incidents and the evaluation of structures and their condition/safety.
Conducts required inspections during building condemnation procedures.
Investigates complaints of unsafe, uninhabited, and unsanitary structures, and enforces codes when necessary.
Administers the City’s floodplain management program.
Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of: technical and administrative aspects of building inspections, building codes, and city ordinances; construction, plumbing, electrical systems, framing, foundation, and heating and air conditioning systems; contractor licenses; and regulations and guidelines prepared by state and federal agencies relative to the city’s building inspection requirements.
Knowledge of the following computer programs preferred: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and MyGovernmentOnline.
Skill/Ability to: Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, city officials, contractors, and the general public; be self-motivated, team oriented and communicate effectively verbally and in writing; prepare and analyze legal documents; and carry out assigned projects to their completion.
Skill/Ability to: Work in adverse weather conditions and extreme temperatures performing field inspections at building sites under extensive construction; maneuver through unfamiliar buildings and across steep/rough terrain.
Ability to attend night meetings on occasion as required.
ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING High school diploma or its equivalent and five years of building inspection and code enforcement experience; or
Equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the knowledge, skill and ability to perform the duties of this position.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Licensed as a Plumbing Inspector by the State Board of Plumbing Examiners; Building Inspector certification issued by International Code Council or International Conference of Building Officials; a valid Texas Class C drivers license and acceptable driving record.
Certified Floodplain Manager preferred or to be obtained within one (1) year of hire.
Backflow Certification or to be obtained within six (6) months of hire.
Public Works Tech II
SUMMARY OF POSITION: Performs a variety of manual labor tasks related to the maintenance and repair of city streets, drainage systems, rights-of-ways, parks, buildings, and other facilities and must be able to operate a wide variety of hand and power tools and other light to heavy equipment. Performs general labor using hand and power tools; performs minor construction work to maintain City buildings and grounds including scraping, painting, picking up brush and trash, cleaning, changing A/C filters, and general other duties as become necessary.
Essential Duties: Operates light equipment associated with the maintenance and repair of the roadway system including shoulders and sidewalks; clears drainage systems, maintains right-of-ways by mowing and vegetation control, assists with sign installation and maintenance of park areas.
Performs routine maintenance and minor mechanical adjustments and repairs of equipment; maintains and cleans vehicles and shop area.
Must be able to work overtime as required to complete assigned tasks; may periodically move furniture in City Hall or other City facilities; assist with Code enforcement of garbage, brush, trees, etc.
Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of: methods, practices, materials, and equipment used in street and building maintenance; and use and care of tools and specialized equipment.
Skill/Ability to: understand and follow instructions; use power or hand operated tools; operate equipment involved in street repair; tolerate outside working conditions, including exposure to adverse weather conditions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers.
ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
High school graduation, or its equivalent plus 2 years related experience; Ability to operate power tools and light to heavy equipment or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Appropriate Texas driver’s license with good driving record. Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screening and background check.
SALARY: Job Type: Full-time Pay: $16-18 per hour (Depending on Experience) Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
- Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holiday Leave
- Retirement plan
email contact: jmccrory@jonestowntx.gov
Police Officer
SUMMARY OF POSITION
Under general supervision, performs tasks related to ensuring the public safety and law enforcement of criminal activities.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
- Patrols assigned area by vehicle or other means. Responds to emergency situations. Administers emergency medical care. Directs and reroutes traffic around fire or other disruptions. Investigates unusual or suspicious conditions, traffic accidents or complaints. Issues traffic citations.
- Writes reports on investigations, offenses, arrests and activities. Prepares probable cause affidavits, books and guards prisoners. Questions suspects.
- Contacts and assists the public. Transports prisoners. Collects and preserves evidence.
- Testifies in court.
- Disperses unruly crowds.
- Participates in training conferences and programs. Performs surveillance of businesses or citizens. Meets with informants. Works undercover.
- Trains cadets in the use and care of firearms.
- Conducts On-the-Job-Training for cadets and new officers.
- Sets up tactical positions and emergency response for special missions.
- Operates data terminal. Communicates by radio and monitor transmissions. Effects arrests.
- Reports problem areas and facilitate solutions.
- Enforces federal, state and local laws.
Responsibilities - Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised: None
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
- Knowledge of criminal law, investigation, statutes, ordinances, and crime prevention methods.
- Knowledge of departmental policies, procedures, rules and regulations and FCC rules and regulations regarding radio communication.
- Knowledge of safety practices in the use of firearms.
- Knowledge of geography and locations in the city.
- Knowledge of rules of evidence and laws governing custody of persons.
- Knowledge of capabilities and limitations of operating units in the department.
- Knowledge of police record keeping procedures.
- Knowledge of criminal identification methods.
- Knowledge of modern management principles and practices.
- Knowledge of methods of deploying officers in actual or anticipated emergencies.
- Knowledge of causes and prevention methods of crime committed by juveniles.
- Knowledge of community policing practices.
- Knowledge of data entry and retrieval procedures.
- Knowledge of developing and implementing long or short term plans.
- Knowledge of legal procedure in filing and presenting charges in court.
- Knowledge of and skill in supervisory, managerial techniques, and principles.
- Knowledge of purchasing, personnel, financial, payroll and other administrative procedures and practices.
- Knowledge of vehicle and equipment use and principles.
- Knowledge of principles of supervision and the methods associated with operations management.
- Knowledge of federal grants administration including applications and monitoring requirements.
- Knowledge of program evaluation techniques including cost impact.
- Knowledge of fiscal planning and budget preparation.
- Skill in the care and use of firearms.
- Skill in analyzing and interpreting criminal evidence.
- Skill in oral and written communications.
- Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
- Skill in using computers and related software applications.
- Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
- Skill in operating motorized vehicles.
- Skill in operation of two-way radio equipment.
- Ability to apply knowledge of criminal law, investigation, and crime prevention techniques.
- Ability to quickly recognize and analyze irregular events.
- Ability to administer first aide and CPR.
- Ability to operate vehicle under emergency conditions.
- Ability to write legibly and to read.
- Ability to communicate by hand signal.
- Ability to maintain physical endurance and agility standards.
- Ability to train others.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with city employees and the public
Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:
- Completion of police academy training including six weeks of on-the-job-training.
Licenses or Certifications Required:
- Texas Class C Drivers License.
- Police Officer Certification from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education.
Starting salary range: $58,444 yearly
Part-time Code Enforcement Officer
SUMMARY OF POSITION
Perform assigned duties in relation to the Building Department; investigate complaints regarding all city code violations; address and enforce City ordinances to protect the health and safety of the City’s citizens.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
- Reports to: Development Services Director.
- Directs: This is a non-supervisory position.
- Other: Works closely with Police, Planning and Public Works departments; federal, state and local government agencies; contractors; and the general public.
EXAMPLES OF WORK
Essential Duties
Protect the integrity of neighborhoods through proactive and reactive inspections and enforce zoning, building, and property maintenance codes. Investigate complaints of unsafe, uninhabited, and unsanitary structures and of property maintenance violations. Investigate any illegal short-term rental activity and enforce City ordinances pertaining to short-term rental use.
Maintain written records and photo documentation of all enforcement activities to track compliance and to meet legal and departmental timelines. Meet with property owner(s) to assist with code interpretation and negotiate solutions for compliance. Issue citations, file complaints, and testify in Municipal court on uncorrected violations.
Conduct required inspections during building condemnation procedures. Determine substandard structures and follow established procedures and ordinances to have buildings brought up to code or demolished; trace property ownership through tax and other records and send notices of violations to the correct owner.
Visually inspect properties, fences, sign installations, outdoor lighting, and illegal tree removal. Locate weed lots, junk vehicles, garbage, and other nuisances in violation of city ordinances. Track progress of each violation up to compliance and update records.
Assist with developing and implementing outreach strategies to educate, promote initiatives and build relationships with the community.
Performs other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of the following computer programs preferred: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) and MyGovernmentOnline/MGO Connect.
Knowledge of applicable local, State and Federal laws, codes, regulations, and ordinances.
Knowledge of conflict negotiation methods.
Knowledge of records maintenance practices and procedures.
Ability to enforce city codes and ordinances with firmness, tact, and impartiality, and to deal courteously with the public.
Ability to provide a high level of customer service and establish and maintain relations with fellow employees, city officials, residents, property owners and outside contractors.
ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
High school diploma and at least 2 years of experience in the construction trade and/or code enforcement.
Or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED
Appropriate Texas driver’s license with good driving record.
Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screening and background check.
Code Enforcement Officer Certification.
Pay Group 6: $44,990.40 to $62,986.56; or $21.63/hr to $30.28/hr; depending on qualifications
DEPUTY COURT CLERK
CLASS NO. NE EEOC CATEGORY: Office and Clerical
PAY GROUP: 6 FLSA: Nonexempt
Wage: $44,990.40 to $62,986.56; or $21.63/hr to $30.28/hr; depending on qualifications
SUMMARY OF POSITION
Responsible to assist the court administrator in all daily functions of the Municipal Court. General administrative duties; greets walk-in customers/citizens; answer telephones and direct inquiries to correct departments. This position is highly visible involving constant contact with the public., Requires ability to deal with sensitive and confidential issues; requires considerable tact and judgment.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to: Court Administrator
Directs: This is a non-supervisory position.
Other: Has contact with the general public and other city employees.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Communicates with the public in person and answering phones, responding to email inquiries, providing information as requested and sending notifications, summons, and subpoenas to defendants, prosecutors, and attorneys. Complete data entry by entering citations into computer, posting payments, updating records. Complete court ordered actions for defendants by setting up payment plans, deferred dispositions, 30-day extensions, completing driver safety requests, and resetting court dates. Preparing the courtroom for hearings, creating jury pools, summoning prospective jurors, preparing final judgement documents and warrants.
Performs any and all of the responsibilities of the Court Administrator in his/her absence.
Other duties may be assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of: Modern office practices, procedures and equipment including personal computers and related software such as word processing, spreadsheet programs and web-based management systems.
Skill/Ability: Effectively assist the public; prepare records, and correspondence neatly and professionally; operate a variety of office machines; accurately type 40 words per minute; establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, city officials and the general public; demonstrate proficiency in both oral and written communication; maintain records and files with precision and accuracy. Maintain regular, predictable, and reliable attendance during scheduled hours. Maintain confidentiality and communicate with tact and diplomacy. Demonstrate positive and effective interaction and communication with individuals of diverse social and economic backgrounds. Proper use of telephone etiquette, techniques, and ability to assist in answering diverse inquiries. Demonstrating effective people skills using tact, patience, and courtesy. Understanding and following oral and written directions. Communicate effectively with strong written and verbal skills.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) A good knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Fluency in Spanish is not required but desired.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk; and hear. The incumbent frequently is required to sit for extended periods of time and type on a keyboard for extended periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.
Work is performed in a typical office environment. While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is subject to multiple interruptions by telephones and walk-ins by employees and citizens; may be exposed to individuals who are irate or hostile. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
This position description has been prepared to assist in defining job responsibilities, physical demands, and skills needed. It is not intended as a complete list of job duties, responsibilities, and/or essential functions. This description is not intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under supervision. The City of Jonestown retains and reserves any or all rights to change, modify, amend, add to or delete, form any section of this document as it deems, in its judgment, to be proper.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED
Must have a valid TX Driver’s License with good driving record. Must be able to pass criminal history background check and pre-employment drug screening. Certification as Notary Public or eligible to obtain. May be required to attend annual certification of the Texas Municipal Courts Education Center.
Email contact: rsmith@jonestowntx.gov
Volunteer
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- Drop it off at City Hall - 18649 FM 1431, Jonestown, Texas 78645
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