CITY OF BELLE GLADE
EMPLOYMENT AND PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
$25,156.06 – $30, 534 annually
Closing: Open Until Filled
The purpose of this class is to provide highly responsible, diversified office administration for an assigned department. The class is responsible for serving customers, answering phones, maintaining files, preparing correspondence, data entry, overseeing/performing special office functions or projects and other office tasks. The class works within a general outline of work to be performed, develops work methods and sequences under general supervision.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Greets customers, clients, vendors or general public; provides or gathers information; provides services or refers to appropriate person or activity; collects fees or other charges and processes in accordance with procedures.
Answers phones and routes calls, answers questions, and takes messages.
Prepares forms, letters, booklets, brochures, reports, purchase orders, board meeting agendas, and other forms or records and correspondence as required.
Gathers information for entry into computer system; extracts information or reports as necessary.
Oversees office functions such as financial and business processes, budgets, contracts, and others.
Maintains files; extracts and summarizes information; provides information to internal or external agencies as required; coordinates with other staff, departments, or outside agencies.
Maintains schedules and calendars for staff; makes travel arrangements; schedules and/or attends training seminars or classes.
Attends board and committee meetings; prepares minutes as needed.
Performs research and conducts special projects as directed.
Processes incoming and outgoing mail; routes to appropriate person or office.
Maintains supply inventories; orders supplies as needed; prepares purchase orders; pays invoices; operates and performs minor maintenance on office equipment.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENT:
Requires High School Diploma or GED, specialized training equivalent to satisfactory completion of one year of college education with emphasis in business, public service, computer information systems, or a closely related field. Must pass a typing examination at a rate of 50 correct words per minute, excellent computer skills. (Typing test administered prior to progressing to an interview.)
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Requires over two years.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:
Notary Public, state Driver’s License and other certifications may be required by assigned department.
LIFEGUARD
$12.00 hourly
PART-TIME TEMPORARY/SUMMER EMPLOYMENT
Closing: Open Until Filled
The purpose of the class is to prevent accidents and enforce safety regulations at City operated swimming pool. An employee occupying a position allocated to this class is responsible for the safety of bathers and enforcement of established standards of conduct. Work is performed in accordance with department rules and regulations and supervision is received from a superior who makes work assignments and reviews work by observation.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Enforce policies and regulations governing the conduct of persons at the swimming pool.
- Warns patrons against such unsafe practices as running around the edge of the pool, playing on diving boards, or bringing bottles or glass objects to the pool.
- Rescues distressed bathers and in emergencies, applies artificial respiration and first aid.
- May teach swimming skills to beginners.
- Maintains records and reports of activities.
- Performs related work as required.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENT:
Considerable knowledge of lifesaving, including modern methods of approaching, breaking holds, and carrying apparently drowned persons. Considerable knowledge of the hazards involved in swimming pool bathing. Considerable knowledge of the standard techniques of resuscitation and other first aid measures. Knowledge of the principles and methods used in teaching people to swim. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with swimming pool patrons and to give and enforce orders firmly but tactfully. Skill in the administration of first aid and artificial respiration; skill and speed in swimming. Possession of a Senior Lifesaving Certificate as issued by the American Red Cross and a Standard First Aid Certificate.
Requires High School Diploma or GED, specialized training equivalent to satisfactory completion of one year of college education with emphasis in business, leisure service, or a closely related field; and formal training in water safety; CPR and Life Guard Certified.
Must clear criminal background screening.
RECREATION SUPERVISOR
$12.00 hourly
PART-TIME TEMPORARY/SUMMER EMPLOYMENT
Closing:Open Until Filled
The purpose of the class is to assist with recreational activities and/or facilities. An employee occupying a position allocated to this class works under the close supervision of the Director of Recreation or his/her designee; responsible for providing recreational activities for the proper use of leisure time and activities to youth of our community.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop knowledge and teach skills in various sports activities, and arts and crafts.
- Promote sportsmanship and fair play;
- Introduces our youth to a variety of activities affording them the opportunity to become interested in a lifetime leisure pursuit;
- Provides instruction or assistance in conducting recreational activities; referees or umpires different sports; sets up and organizes various sport activities;
- Teach youth in proper and efficient use and maintenance of equipment and supplies;
- Schedules use of facilities upon request; opens and secures facilities;
- Performs related work as required.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENT:
Knowledge of a variety of recreational activities and equipment;
Knowledge of the rules and regulations governing the play of a variety of recreational games;
Ability to responsibly oversee the use of a recreational facility; Ability to establish and maintain effective and courteous relationships with the public;
Ability to fairly and impartially act as referee or umpire at a variety of sporting events;
Ability to maintain records; computer literate;
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions;
Skill in leading and/or instructing one or more recreational activity;
Possession of a Senior Lifesaving Certificate as issued by the American Red Cross and a Standard First Aid Certificate.
Requires High School Diploma or GED, specialized training equivalent to satisfactory completion of one year of college education with emphasis in business, leisure service, or a closely related field; and formal training in water safety; CPR and Life Guard Certified.
Valid State Driver License.
Must clear criminal background screening.
ACCOUNTANT
$33,531 - $40,700 Annual base/Exempt
Closing: Open Until Filled
The purpose of the class is to provide professional accounting services to assigned department. The class is responsible for daily transactions, accounts payable, purchasing, payroll, taxes, budgets, closings, staff training, and routine reports. The class works within broad policy and organizational guidelines; independently plans and implements projects; reports progress of major activities through periodic conferences and meetings.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Reviews daily transactions for revenues, accounts payable, purchasing, payroll, journal entries, or other.
Monitors mortgage receivables, analyzes tax and insurance escrow and recalculates payments.
Reviews bank statements and reconciles with journal entries.
Prepares documents for distribution of costs such as bank charges, pensions, insurance premiums, claims, and disability.
Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual reports such as sales tax, fuel tax, and others.
Assists with budgets and monthly and yearly closings.
Assists internal and external staff by reviewing accounts and providing information; trains new or current employees on new or changed policy or procedures.
Performs special projects by researching issues, developing positions, and preparing reports.
Attends or conducts staff meetings to exchange information; attends in-service training and technical or professional classes, seminars, or conferences to improve technical or professional skills.
Gathers, organizes, analyzes, examines, or evaluates data or information and may prescribe action based on such data or information.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Requires Associate’s degree, vocational technical degree, or specialized training equivalent to satisfactory completion of two years of college education with emphasis in business, accounting or a closely related field; five (5) years experience.
PEOPLE INVOLVEMENT:
Persuades or influences others in favor of a service, point of view, or course of action; may enforce laws, rules, regulations, or ordinances.
INVOLVEMENT WITH THINGS:
Uses equipment that requires moderate instruction and experience such computers, peripherals, and software programs such as word processing, spreadsheets or custom applications.
REASONING REQUIREMENTS:
Performs skilled work involving rules/systems but solves problems almost constantly.
MATHEMATICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Uses basic algebra involving variables and formulas; computes discounts, interest rates, and ratios.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:
Read technical instructions, procedures manuals, and charts to solve practical problems; composes routine and specialized reports, forms, and business letters; speaks compound sentences using normal grammar and word form.
MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
Performs specialized technical and entry level professional work requiring general understanding of operating policies and procedures and their application to problems not previously encountered; applies specialized technical or professional principles and practices in the solution of problems; requires normal attention with short periods of concentration for accurate results and occasional exposure to unusual pressure.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:
None
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Requires over two years and up to and including four years.
PHYSICAL AND DEXTERITY REQUIREMENTS:
Requires sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time, exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a recurring basis, and routine keyboard operations.
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS:
The job risks exposure to no significant environmental hazards.
SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:
The job requires normal visual acuity, and field of vision, hearing, and speaking.
JUDGMENTS AND DECISIONS:
Guides others, making frequent decisions, affecting the individual, coworkers, and others that depend on the service or product.
PURCHASING MANAGER
$44,497 - $64,814 Annual base/Exempt
Closing: Open Until Filled
The purpose of the class is to direct the operations of a centralized purchasing system. The class is responsible for purchasing of services, materials, supplies, and equipment. The class works within broad policy and organizational guidelines; independently plans and implements projects; reports progress of major activities through periodic conferences and meetings.
The tasks listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional tasks related to the type of work of the class as necessary.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepares, recommends, and administers City purchasing ordinance; interprets for staff, vendors. contractors, and others; ensures purchases are made in compliance.
- Develops, recommends, and coordinates purchasing policies and procedures, including technical product specifications and bid conditions.
- Researches and develops specifications and requirements for supplies, equipment, material, and services; consults with staff to ensure various department requirements are satisfied.
- Prepares invitations to bid, requests for proposals, and other solicitations for goods and services.
- Develops bid evaluation processes; evaluates bids in accordance with laws, rules, ordinances, and other applicable requirements; selects and notifies successful bidders.
- Conducts follow up activities to ensure delivery of goods is timely and in accordance with specifications; directs storage and delivery of goods to end-users.
- Resolves problems with vendors and contractors; negotiates and mediates between users, vendors, contractors, or others; exercises direct contact with vendors to ensure performance and follow up on alleged discrepancies, non-performance, and bid protests.
- Maintains vendor files with documentation on bids, purchase orders, and related materials; prepares routine or special reports on purchase activities.
- Attends or conducts meetings with elected or appointed officials, staff, vendors, contractors or others involved in purchasing activities to exchange information; attends in-service training and technical or professional classes, seminars, or conferences to improve technical or professional skills.
VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL PREPARATION:
Requires Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or a closely related field.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:
CPM and CPPM certification
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Requires over four years.
PHYSICAL AND DEXTERITY REQUIREMENTS:
Requires sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time, exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a recurring basis, and routine keyboard operations.
DIRECTOR OF RECREATION
$53,706 - $65,188 Annual base/Exempt
Closing: Open Until Filled
The purpose of the class is to supervise staff and oversee maintenance and operation of City recreational facilities. The class is responsible for staff supervision, planning, policy and procedures, maintenance, recreational activities, assisting the public, budgets, and administration within the Marina, Municipal Golf Course and Recreation Divisions. The class works within broad policy and organizational guidelines; independently plans and implements projects; reports progress of major activities through periodic conferences and meetings.
The tasks listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional tasks related to the type of work of the class as necessary.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supervises staff including selecting or recommending selection, training, assigning and evaluating work, counseling, disciplining, and terminating or recommending termination.
- Researches community recreational programs and models and assesses community needs to make recommendations to elected or appointed officials concerning new or improved recreational programs.
- Assists with or develops policy and procedures for facility operation; inspects and evaluates operation to ensure compliance.
- Conducts public information program to publicize community recreational programs; serves as staff development coordinator; interviews, selects, trains, counsels, and evaluates volunteers and staff; actively recruits program personnel and volunteers.
- Oversees maintenance of recreational facilities, buildings, grounds, and equipment.
- Plans, organizes, coordinates and directs activities within assigned or approved community recreational programs, coordinates with staff agencies, and public or private activities on matters of mutual interest.
- Monitors, enforces, and ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, rules, policies, and procedures.
- Gathers information on program activities; evaluates programs for effectiveness and adequacy; recommends facility or operation improvements as required.
- Directs administrative activities such as correspondence, records, and budgets; authorizes expenditures and generates fiscal forms and reports.
- Attends or conducts staff meetings to exchange information; attends and schedules others to attend in-service training and technical or professional classes, seminars, or conferences to improve technical or professional skills.
VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL PREPARATION:
Requires Liberal Arts Bachelor's degree or education and training equivalent to four years of college education in recreation and leisure activities, business management, or a closely related field.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:
Valid State Driver License
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Requires over four years.
PHYSICAL AND DEXTERITY REQUIREMENTS:
Requires light to medium work that involves walking or standing some of the time, exerting up to 20 pounds of force on a recurring basis, and some skill and adeptness in the use of fingers, hands and limbs in tasks involving close tolerances or limits of accuracy.
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: The job risks exposure to bright/dim light, dusts and pollen, extreme heat and/or cold, wet or humid conditions, extreme noise levels, animals/wildlife, vibration, fumes and/or noxious odors, traffic, moving machinery, disease/pathogens, and toxic/caustic chemicals.
SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: The job requires normal visual acuity, and field of vision, hearing, speaking, color perception, sense of smell, depth perception, and texture perception.
JUDGMENTS AND DECISIONS:
Makes decisions as a significant part of the job, affecting a large segment of the organization and the general public; assists in developing policies and practices.
