The City of Fayetteville, AR | Careers

Office Manager

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 03:05:07 CST

Perform supervisory responsibilities which may include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the City’s policies and applicable laws.
Maintain personnel records, including attendance and accrual reports, manage payroll entry.
Perform database management, upkeep and auditing.
Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports and special presentations.
Perform advanced secretarial functions to ensure the smooth operation of the office.
Manage asset inventory and oversee data entry of daily work orders and maintenance of databases and attend applicable system user group meetings.
Responsible for traffic sign inventory and establishing sufficient internal controls to prevent loss.
Compose and post information to the City’s website and attend Website Committee meetings.
Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

Benefits Administrator

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 02:56:32 CST

1. Responsible for all new employee benefits related paperwork and computer input, including ensuring that new employees are signed up for benefits in a timely manner as they become eligible.

2. Responsible for all status change paperwork and input for existing employees (Health insurance, Dental insurance, Life insurance, Vision insurance, 457 and 401a Retirement Savings Plans, Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending accounts, Cancer insurance, AD&D insurance, Accident insurance, Critical Illness insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, etc.).

3. Will conduct new employee benefits orientation and various employee benefits meetings throughout the year regarding new benefits, retirement plan enrollment, etc.

4. Monitor and correct benefits provider errors.

5. Responsible for conducting Retirement Plan New Enrollment Meetings on a monthly basis for employees who become eligible to participate. Responsible for organizing Retirement Plan Informational Meetings as needed. Process any changes that an employee requests (ie: change to contribution amount, beneficiary changes, etc.) Send distribution forms to BOK Financial contact for processing and provide them with information they need to process the distribution. Primary liaison with BOK Financial representative on the day to day functions of the Retirement Plan.

6. COBRA: Primary liaison between the City and its COBRA Administrator. Enter new employee’s information into COBRA Administrator’s online system to notify them of new hires so initial notice information can be sent. Responsible for requesting COBRA election forms for all employee/dependents who incur a qualifying event that requires COBRA to be offered. Responsible for entering information when a former employee/dependent elects COBRA benefits and coordinating with insurance company to ensure coverage is reinstated properly. Respond to employees’ benefits questions, holding meetings with employees as needed.

7. Provide employees who are having benefits problems with contact information of insurance company staff who can assist them.

8. Reconcile employee payroll withholdings with benefit provider statements and Payroll deduction reports.

9. Responsible for filing life insurance claims with providers for the employee’s survivors. Responsible for assisting employees with the filing of Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability claims. Respond to requests for information from the insurance carrier as needed. Monitor and follow up on STD, LTD and life insurance claims status during the processing period.

10. Function as liaison with Benefits Broker and outside benefits vendors on day to day routine matters.

11. Maintain organization and filing of employee benefits related paperwork.

12. Meet with employees who have been called to active military duty to explain the available payroll and benefits options. Complete the Military Leave form to document benefit elections and contact information. Meet with employees following their return from Military Leave to reinstate benefits and update any necessary information.

13. Notify Payroll to set up Military Leave banks for employees who are in the Reserves or National Guard. Notify Payroll to add Military Leave time to an employee’s bank when they are called to active duty during an emergency situation.

14. Function as primary liaison between HR Department and Payroll/Accounting Divisions with regard to benefits. Process payroll on a bi-weekly basis. This includes creating maintenance sheets for any required change to an employee’s payroll deduction. This also includes updating Benefits Connect with pay rate changes, job title changes, etc.

15. Prepare and distribute employee communications regarding benefits.

16. Responsible for primary duties in carrying out annual benefits Open Enrollment.

17. Keep HR Department Manager informed of benefits issues, especially situations for which help is needed or problems are arising.

18. Primarily responsible for handling Family and Medical Leave Act situations, including the issuance of FMLA paperwork.

19. Act as a liaison between City of Fayetteville and Occupational Rehabilitation Clinic utilized by the City for its injured workers.

20. Troubleshoot employees’ workers compensation problems encountered by employees, including but not limited to serving as point of contact for problem resolution between medical providers, Municipal League case workers, and injured employees.

21. Provide excellent, welcoming customer service to both internal customers (employees) and external customers (job applicants).

22. Keep all employee and applicant related information confidential.

23. Perform other duties as assigned.

Crew Leader - Concrete & Construction

Fri, 5 Feb 2010 03:44:37 CST

Perform supervisory responsibilities which may include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the City’s policies and applicable laws.
Exercise independent judgment to make on site decisions to overcome unforeseen problems that arise.
Read and comprehend drawings of plans for streets, sidewalks, trails and drainage. Utilize transit to shoot and set grade.
Determine basic grades for construction of sidewalks, street, trails and drainage.
Perform basic carpentry and concrete finishing skills
Utilize safety procedures as needed on all jobs.
Communicate with employees, residents, customers, and the general public in a professional manner.
On call 24/7 for emergency response.
Attend training courses required and classes for hours to keep required licenses.
Supervise all materials, personnel and equipment required to complete assigned projects.
Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

Crew Leader

Fri, 8 Jan 2010 04:58:53 CST

Perform supervisory responsibilities which may include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the City’s policies and applicable laws.
Schedule all ground maintenance crew and equipment to manage current maintenance needs in the most efficient manner.
Administer work order system through each team member in order to provide the most efficient tracking of personnel, vehicle, equipment and supplies.
Work closely with the Parks Maintenance Supervisor to provide coordination of personnel and equipment with other division personnel.
Supervise and work directly with all full and part time grounds maintenance personnel.
Responsible for on the job training and reviewing for quality and quantity of work produced by each employee.
Advise superiors of any operations problems or other maintenance needs encountered, while conducting daily job duties.
Schedule daily maintenance of equipment and safety checks. Repair minor problems with small equipment to minimize down time with both equipment and personnel.
Operate equipment as needed to obtain desired results.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Police Officer

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 10:45:29 CDT

Completed Applications Received by 5pm on September 24, 2009 will be eligible for the October 24, 2009 entry level test.

NOTE: Must Complete a POLICE DEPARTMENT application and attach copies of required documents in order to be considered for this position
Perform preventive patrol in assigned areas, both in vehicle and on foot. Enforce state and federal laws and City ordinances. Operate motor vehicle while on patrol in a safe manner for extended periods of time in all environmental conditions and on occasion operate the vehicle at high speeds and in congested traffic situations.
Continually observes for and responds to criminal activity, safety hazards, traffic violations, persons needing assistance, etc. Conducts interviews and interrogations of victims, witnesses, suspects and offenders. Identifies, collects, processes, packages and logs physical evidence.
Makes arrests on criminal and traffic related offenses including DWI detection and apprehension. Use of radar equipment and proper operation. Defends self and others by engaging in actual physical combat if necessary and to subdue resistive arrestees. Conducts searches of persons, places, vehicles and things.
Becomes familiar with patrol districts, geographical locations, known offenders, neighborhood routines, and potential problem areas. Conducts security inspections and surveys buildings and businesses; handles complaints made by the public; conducts preliminary and follow-up investigations.
Seeks and serves arrest warrants, search warrants and other court documents. Assist various prosecutors and attorneys in preparation of cases for trial; assists judges during court sessions; testify clearly and truthfully in front of a judge and jury in court.
Direct and control vehicular and pedestrian traffic by use of hand signals and the blowing of a whistle. Traffic control for blocked traffic, parades, accidents, special events; provide crowd control, security and information during special events.
Clean and fire a variety of police weapons, including pistols, rifles and shotguns both in the field and to meet department standards of proficiency.
Complete an inventory and operational check list on vehicle/equipment to ensure proper operations.
If assigned to bike patrol, have working knowledge and skills to maintain bicycle.
Type on mobile computer terminal in police vehicle as a means of gathering and exchanging information. Complete traffic/criminal citations issued to violators of city and state laws. Investigate traffic accidents and report on the electronic system.
View crime scenes and identify/preserve physical evidence of a crime.
Write narrative reports as required in the performance of duty.
Respond to and deal with domestic disputes and resolve issues in a way that minimizes harm to the disputing parties.
Deal with children of all ages in a variety of situations, such as delinquents, minors requiring authoritative intervention, neglected, abused, runaways, lost, found, victims of crimes, public relations and instructional functions and informants.
Provide interpersonal and business contacts and stand-by assistance in civil disputes.
Directs civilian employees and the public at the scenes of crimes, accidents, disasters, assemblies, etc.
Determines probable cause in making arrest of individuals; complete paperwork for those arrests.
Determines when and under what circumstances to use less-lethal or deadly force.
Search, arrest, and transport suspects.
Administer first aid when needed and coordinate emergency personnel and resources in crisis situations
Act as public relations officer for the city and foster good relationships with businesses, schools, etc.
Attends training as assigned; develops and maintains required skills and licenses/permits/certifications associated with the area of special investigation, expertise, etc.
Police officer is involved with regular and irregular shift work and shift rotations necessary to provide police services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year (weekends and holidays included).
Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

Secretary

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 09:36:07 CST

1. Provide administrative support to Parks and Recreation Director and Recreation Superintendent, including, but not limited to, corresponding verbally and in writing, taking phone messages, running errands, soliciting donations, and recording meeting minutes and maintaining other notes.

2. Operate front office, welcome and assist park patrons, participants, visitors, sports registrants and participants. This involves managing multiple tasks at the same time.

3. Answer multiple phone lines, direct calls, answer questions, schedule park facility usage and address citizens or participant concerns.

4. Handle registration process for recreation programs involving over 5,000 participants annually. This includes collecting fees for all city-sponsored recreation programs, along with maintaining multiple participant databases for over 2500 participants.

5. Operate cash register and adding machine, along with balancing money at the end of each day. Handle incoming program money in excess of $250,000 a year.

6. Assist in the preparation of reports for swimming pool, lake usage and fee collections.

7. Skim local publications for articles pertaining to any programs related to Parks and Recreations for history.

8. Create and edit various posters, brochures, publications and grant requests.

9. Perform other duties as assigned.

Deputy Court Clerk -Full Time

Mon, 2 Jun 2008 09:37:57 CDT

1. Criminal Assess fines and costs and enter dispositions from court dates. Forfeit money holding in bond and check payments on the report.

2. Pre-arraignment Settlement Process all tickets settled by clerks before assigned court date, includes; assessing fines, costs, dismissing tickets and entering trial dates, notifying necessary personnel of settlements.

3. Orders to Seal Check to see if defendant qualifies for their record to be sealed and prepare orders. Review attorneys petition and orders, once granted make sure all agencies receive copy.

4. Money Responsible for checks, money orders, cashiers checks and cash. Verify that money has been assessed, attach correct case number and forward to appropriate department.

5. Clerical Maintain all vital information for future reference in accordance with the state law. Type various forms and other miscellaneous orders.

6. Public Information and Services Answer phone have personal contact regarding court operations, status of cases in Criminal matters, Small Claims and Civil Procedures.

7. Small Claims and Civil Process and enter small claims and civil cases, prepare defendant judgments, motions, orders and enter in computer and present to Judge. Enter and process written answers from plaintiffs, defendants, and attorneys. Perform various types of correspondence as needed. Process and return all signed orders, judgments and instructions the Judge may deem needed in certain cases.

8. Schedule court dates as needed and assigned.

9. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Urban Forestry Maintenance Worker I

Tue, 27 May 2008 09:41:33 CDT

1. Assist the Urban Forester and Forestry Services Crew Leader with duties associated with urban forest preservation, management and restoration.

2. Responsible for assisting in the planting, trimming and removal of trees.

3. Responsible to ensure newly installed trees survive through proper care such as watering, mulching, fertilizing etc.

4. Prune trees using pruning shears, loppers, bowsaws, pole saws and chainsaws.

5. Connect to fire hydrants and other watering devices to fill portable water tanks. Use gasoline water pumps to deliver water to newly planted trees.

6. Use blueprints or other documents to locate and inspect tree and landscape plantings.

7. Perform other duties as assigned.

Firefighter

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 10:37:38 CST

Essential duties of this position include the following:

Response to emergency and non emergency calls for service including but not limited to rescue, suppression, back up, ventilation, salvage and overhaul, hazardous material tactics, emergency medical assistance, utilities, air supply, rehabilitation, exposure, water supply, and specialized rescue tactics - daily.
Assist with safety education for the community - daily.
Clean and maintain station and equipment - daily.
Participate in personal, company and department training - daily.
Regularly participate in either group or self-directed physical fitness activities -daily.
Assist with all inspections and testing that include but are not limited to pre-incident planning, building inspections, hydrant inspections, and hose and pump tests - daily, weekly, and annually.
Assist Driver/Operator with truck and equipment checks - daily.
Perform recordkeeping - daily.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Site Supervisor

Mon, 20 Aug 2007 01:38:13 CDT

Approx 20-30 hours per week. This position will supervise athletic and recreation events at city parks, which includes working with participants, umpires, scorekeepers and concessions workers. Hours of work are evenings and weekends.

Summer Positions

Mon, 16 Apr 2007 10:14:41 CDT

Swimming Pool Manager: (40 hrs/wk ) Responsible for supervision and operation of the pool. Life guarding and supervisory experience, CPR & First Aid Certification required. Starting pay dependent on experience and certifications. Base rate $10.00/hr.

Asst Swimming Pool Manager: (40 hrs/wk) Assists the Pool Manager in the supervision and operation of the Pool. Life guarding and supervisory experience, CPR & First Aid Certification preferred. $8.00/hr.

Lifeguards/Swim Instructors: May-August (20-40 hrs/wk) Lifeguard and/or teach swim lessons, & other pool responsibilities. CPR & First Aid Certification preferred. Starting pay dependent on experience and certifications. Base rate $7.25/hr.

Cashiers and Concession Workers: May-August (20-40 hrs/wk) Good customer service skills required. Pay is $7.25/hr.

YRCC Recreation Programs Assistant: May-August (30-35 hrs/wk) Assists with the development, planning and implementation of recreation programs including open recreation, camps, tutoring sessions, sports programming etc. for participants of the Yvonne Richardson Center. Will be responsible for supervising participants, maintaining the facility and assisting in the office. Arkansas Driver’s License, CPR & First Aid Certification required. Base rate is $10-12/hr.

Temporary Maintenance Workers - Parks

Mon, 16 Apr 2007 09:59:47 CDT

Grounds keepers to mow, weedeat, pick up trash, and assist with landscape planting, facility and ballfield maintenance.