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SALARY RANGE: $26.86 – $35.37/Hourly (2023 Wages)
CLOSING DATE: Open until filled. First review February 21, 2023
INTERVIEW DATE: Selected candidates will interview on February 27, 2023
POSITIONS DESCRIPTION:
This position performs a variety of technical, routine, and non-routine administrative services for the Public Works (PW) Department. The PW Coordinator:
Serves as a primary point of contact for departmental employees and the general public.
Prepares and processes work orders received from the public and other City departments.
Serves as the clerk to the Parks Board and provides support before, during, and after meetings including preparing minutes of the meetings and coordinating any follow-up items. Meetings are held once a month in the evening.
Coordinates compliance and reporting responsibilities for cross-connection control backflow program, water facilities, water quality and water use efficiency.
Oversees transactions for the Ridgefield Historic Cemetery and manages the City’s cemetery database and map.
Updates and maintains departmental records, filing systems, databases, and/or policy manuals.
Public Works Coordinator is a regular, full-time, non-exempt position. The position is covered under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement between Teamsters Local 58 and the City of Ridgefield.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Any combination of experience and education which provides the applicant with the level of required knowledge and abilities may be considered.
The City is seeking an experienced and professional Administrative Specialist with:
High school diploma or equivalent;
Two years experience involving significant interaction with the general public; experience with a local government entity and/or Public Works is preferred;
Knowledge of modern office procedures and systems and experience working with a cross connection backflow program and water quality;
Ability to learn, manage projects, work independently and effectively on multiple tasks with interruptions, be self-motivated and have strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Energy, creativity, sound judgment and the ability to work at times with minimal direction.
All employees are expected to work in a manner consistent with the City of Ridgefield’s Team Philosophy: work and act as a team player in all interactions with other City employees; provide a high level of customer service at all times; project and maintain a positive image with those contacted in the course of work; develop and maintain collaborative and respectful working relationships; and consistently provide quality service.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT:
The City of Ridgefield’s Public Works Department supports the community’s quality of life and economic vitality by managing the planning, design, construction, and operation of all City-owned public infrastructure to meet the needs of the community. As the city of Ridgefield continues to rapidly grow, the Ridgefield Public Works Department has and will be responsible for designing, managing construction of, and maintaining, a variety of key assets including streets, sidewalks, water rights/wells, stormwater facilities, community parks, and even a City cemetery.
Department employees work closely with the Community Development Department to provide design guidelines, requirements, and oversight for the development and installation of all capital and development projects associated with the new and existing infrastructure, which are vital to the community.
BENEFIT PACKAGE:
The City of Ridgefield currently provides medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents. Employees contribute 10% of the medical premium which is now $143.85 per month. The City also provides life insurance at two times your annual salary, long-term disability insurance, flexible spending account options and an Employee Assistance Program.
Leave benefits currently include vacation accrual up to 80 hours during your first year of employment, 11 paid holidays per year, 3 additional paid floating holidays and 8 hours accrued sick leave each month.
The City encourages and supports continued professional development for all employees. Such as career-based tuition reimbursement, degree and certification incentives, and membership fees for professional organizations. Enrollment in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and the Western Conference of Teamsters Pension Trust Fund is automatic.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates must submit the following materials:
A completed Application for Employment.
A resume and cover letter explaining why the candidate is interested in the job position, strengths and weaknesses in the job, and a short summary of why the candidate is qualified for the position.
The on-line employment application can be found at: https://ridgefieldwa.us/government/job-opportunities
More information about the Public Works Department is available on the City’s website at www.ridgefieldwa.us or by calling Human Resources 360-887-3557.
The City of Ridgefield is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining a diverse mix of talented people who want to come, grow, and do their best work here. Together, we strive to create and maintain a working environment that is inclusive, equitable, welcoming and that provides the best possible services for our community.
This announcement is meant only as a general descriptive recruitment guide. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract and is not a complete description of the job.
