THE CITY OF PORT ANGELES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - We Seek the Best!
The Human Resources Office is responsible for the recruitment and retention of a professional, productive and diverse work force. The City encourages applications from all persons without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, age, marital status, disability, genetic information or other non-merit factor.
Our concern is that the process is fair and that each applicant be given equal opportunity for employment.
JOURNEY LEVEL LINEMAN Job Summary : Under supervision of a Line Foreman, the journey level Lineman performs skilled electrical work in the construction, maintenance, and operation of the City's electrical transmission and distribution system, both overhead and underground. All work is performed in a manner that ensures compliance with established work practices and safety procedures as well as economical use and security of vehicles, materials, and equipment.
Examples of duties include install, maintain, and operate the electrical system facilities, including transmission and distribution systems, substations, streetlights, and traffic signals; operate all utility vehicles and specialized equipment used in the electric industry; install and maintain wood and fiberglass poles and steel towers; install and remove transformers, capacitors, switches and similar equipment; install and maintain underground conductors, conduits, vaults, transformers, high voltage elbows, etc; as well as perform electric utility connections, disconnections, and the more hazardous electrical work concerning customer service activity.
Salary & Benefits : $38.005/hr (5% increase in 2014 to $39.905/hr)
Excellent benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance coverage for employee and dependents, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, PERS retirement and access to deferred compensation plans. Employee shares 12.5% of the medical premium. This position is included in the IBEW Local #997 Union.
Experience and Training Requirements:
• Must have completed a state approved apprenticeship performing all classes of overhead and underground transmission and distribution work.
• Must hold IBEW certification as a Journey Level Lineman.
• Must have a good driving record and possess or be able to obtain a valid Washington State driver's license within 30 days of employment, as well as a current Class A CDL.
• Must have current flagging and First Aid/CPR cards and have completed related OSHA training.
• Must live within a 30-minute report time of Light Operations facility.
To Apply : Go to www.cityofpa.us to download the City of Port Angeles application. Applicants must submit the City of Port Angeles application. Applicants may attach a cover letter and/or resume.
Selection Process : Applicants will be evaluated on the experience and training requirements. Only those selected to receive an interview will be contacted. First Review of applications will be July 8, 2013.
OPEN UNTIL FILLED / FIRST REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS IS JULY 8, 2013
ASSISTANT PLANNER / COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Job Summary: Under general direction, performs professional planning work including land use and environmental reviews: comprehensive land use planning and staff assistance at public hearings and meetings.
Salary : $3,958 - $4,725 per month (2% wage increase in 2014).
Excellent benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage for employee and dependents, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, vacation/sick leave accrual, PERS retirement and deferred compensation plans. Employee shares 12.5% of the medical premium. Position is included in the AFSCME Union.
Qualifications :
Bachelor of Arts degree in planning, urban studies or closely related field is required.
One year of professional planning experience.
A Master of Arts degree is desirable and may be substituted for the one year of professional planning experience.
Must demonstrate proficiency with computer software including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and ESRI Arcview or related GIS software.
Possession of or ability to obtain a Washington State Drivers License within thirty (30) days, and a good driving record.
To Apply : Applicants must submit a City of Port Angeles application to the Human Resources Office by June 28, 2013, to be considered in the first review, and may attach a cover letter and resume. Applications can be downloaded from the City website or picked up at City Hall.
Selection Process: Applicants will be evaluated on the qualifications and related experience. Only those selected to receive an interview will be contacted.
CLOSES JUNE 28, 2013
FLEET MECHANIC - EQUIPMENT SERVICES Job Summary: Under general supervision of the Fleet Maintenance Manager, performs heavy and automotive mechanical work at the journey level on light to heavy duty and automotive equipment and machinery. Positions also perform skilled welding and equipment fabrication.
Salary : $28.447/hr (Corrected: 2% wage increase in 2014 to $29.016/hr.)
Excellent benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage for employee and dependents, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, vacation/sick leave accrual, PERS retirement and deferred compensation matching. Employee shares (Corrected to 12.5%) of the medical premium. Position is included in the IBEW Union.
Qualifications :
• Education or specialized training in automatic and diesel mechanics.
• Four (4) years experience as an equipment mechanic, including heavy diesel and automotive work, welding, equipment fabrication and hydraulic repair and maintenance. Body and painting experience plus structural welding certificate is desirable.
• Requires Washington State driver's license and good driving record. A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Class A or B is preferred.
• Physical demands consist of bending, stooping, lifting heavy objects in excess of fifty (50) pounds, and working in confined spaces.
To Apply : Applicants must submit a City of Port Angeles application to the Human Resources Office by the closing date Friday June 28, 2013 and may attach a cover letter and resume. Applications can be downloaded from the City website at or picked up at City Hall.
Selection Process : Applicants will be evaluated on the qualifications and related experience. Only those selected to receive an interview will be contacted.
CLOSES AT 5:00 P.M. ON FRIDAY, JUNE 28, 2013.
UTILITY WORKER I / II - WASTEWATER DIVISION Job Summary: Under supervision of the Leadworker, performs a variety of semi-skilled maintenance and construction work in the Wastewater Division of the Public Works Department.
Duties include maintenance of the Wastewater Treatment Plant and collection systems, including the repair and maintenance of pumps; maintains and lubricates various equipment; performs land application of biosolids; performs source control inspections, sample collection and analysis as assigned; and assist in the installation, repair and maintenance of sewer mains and storm systems. Employees may be required to augment the wastewater treatment plant crew and work some weekends, on-call and alternative shifts as assigned.
A Utility Worker I may be promoted to Utility Worker II after meeting the experience necessary for the classification, plus supervisory approval, and satisfactory performance evaluations. Position may be filled at the Utility Worker II level depending upon qualifications of applicant. There is potential for an additional Utility Worker position to be filled later this year.
Salary : Utility Worker I $3,315 - $3,958 per month / Utility Worker II $3,622 - $4,324 per month. Plus benefits.
Qualifications : • One year of construction and maintenance experience.
• Requires Washington State driver's license and good driving record.
A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Class A or B is preferred.
• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid first aid card and flagging card.
To Apply: Applicants must submit a City of Port Angeles application to the Human Resources Office by the closing date Wednesday June 12, 2013 and may attach a cover letter and resume. Applications can be downloaded from the City website or picked up at City Hall.
Selection Process: Applicants will be evaluated on the qualifications and related experience. Only those selected to receive an interview will be contacted.
CLOSES JUNE 12, 2013
ENGINEERING INTERN - STORMWATER PROGRAM Revised on May 23, 2013 Job Summary : Assists in the preparation of working drawings, plans, and estimates for sanitary sewers, storm sewers, water lines, street improvements, solid waste facilities, buildings and other similar projects.
The following duties are not inclusive of all duties and the incumbent performs other related duties as required:
• Prepares and organizes engineering and environmental documents and permit applications for projects, archives, or libraries.
• Computes and compiles survey data from field survey notes; corrects, updates and extends city mapping.
• Performs engineering data collection, compilation, interpretation, and entry into engineering and computer modeling systems.
• Performs fundamental engineering drawing using Autocad or the ESRI Geographical Information System.
• Inspects Public Works projects for conformance with project plans and specifications.
• Assists in pavement condition index surveys and data recording and entry.
• Prepares and maintains various files, data, drawings, and other records for the engineering office.
Salary : $15.18/hour. No Benefits
Qualifications:
• Education: Currently enrolled in college in a pre-engineering or engineering curriculum.
• Experience: Entry Level
To Apply : Go to www.cityofpa.us to download the City of Port Angeles application. Applicants must submit the City of Port Angeles application and attach a cover letter and resume.
Selection Process : Applicants will be evaluated on their qualifications and only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This position will be open until filled.
COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER (911 Dispatcher) Job Summary: The City of Port Angeles is recruiting for Communications Officer--911 Dispatcher in the Police Department. Candidates.
Dispatchers answer 9-1-1 and other emergency and non-emergency telephone calls in a multi-jurisdictional dispatch center, and perform radio dispatch, both non-emergency and emergency police, fire and medical calls for assistance. This involves performing a wide variety of computer transactions and records functions.
Note: Requires shift work and a 30-minute response time for emergency situations. Shifts are 12 hours long as follows: 2 days on, 3 days off, 2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, 2 days off with every other Friday, Saturday & Sunday off.
Shifts are currently dayshift (6:00 AM to 6:00 PM) and night shift (6:00 PM to 6:00 AM). Dispatchers rotate between day and night shifts every 3 months.
PAPD Special Employment Requirements
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Excellent benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance coverage for employee and dependents, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, PERS retirement and access to deferred compensation plans. Employee shares 11.5% of the medical premium.
Experience and Training Requirements:
~ Two years of experience working with the public in a high-volume, customer-service environment where you provided detailed information and assisted with solving problems such as working in the public sector, social services or military experience. ( 911 dispatch experience is not required .)
~ Proficient and accurate keyboard skills of 45 wpm is preferred.
~ Basic familiarity with personal computer and Windows based applications.
~ Successful applicants must pass background investigation, polygraph and psychological exams, as well as pre-employment drug screen prior to hire.
Other necessary requirements :
~ Work requires a normal range of hearing, speaking ability and vision, including the ability to distinguish between colors.
~ Employee must be able to report to the Police Dept Communications Center within a 30-minute response time.
Application Process: Download application from City website or pick up an application at City Hall.
NOTE: An applicant must have completed preliminary testing with www.publicsafetytesting.com and requested their testing results to be sent to the City of Port Angeles.
Also complete and submit the supplemental questionnaire. Applicants will be screened on the requirements above and scheduled to take the CritiCall computer-based skills test for dispatcher/call taker.
Those who successfully pass these steps will be scheduled for an interview.
LATERAL POLICE OFFICER The Port Angeles Police Department is a progressive, State-accredited, community policing oriented, professional agency currently consisting of 33 commissioned employees, and a civilian contingent of 27 who are primarily responsible for police records and the PENCOM 911 Communications Center.
The Department has an assigned school resource officer in addition to other staffing including a downtown officer, Drug Task Force officer, two K-9 officers and a detective division. All officers and detectives are assigned a police vehicle. Home storage of police vehicles is authorized for officers living within a prescribed distance and response time. The Department anticipates filling one vacancy.
CAREER OPPORTUNITY - LATERAL POLICE OFFICER
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Salary : $4,726 - $5,628 per month, or $56,712 - $67,533 annually, plus education pay. Depending on training and length of experience, lateral police officers may start above the first step of the salary range.
Benefits : Commissioned officers are represented by Teamsters Local #589 and contractual benefits include a competitive salary, paid vacation, sick leave and holidays; overtime pay, quartermaster uniform system, standby pay, education incentive pay, longevity pay, and 3.1% deferred compensation.
Requirements :
• Must be a minimum of 21-years of age at time of hire and a United States citizen.
• Associates degree or the equivalent 90-quarter credits is required.
• Bachelor's degree with coursework in criminal justice and public service experience is preferred.
• Must have graduated from a municipal or regional Basic Law Enforcement Training Academy or equivalent, as accepted by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission.
• Out of state applicants must successfully complete the Washington State Academy two-week equivalency course within the first 12 months of employment.
• Other necessary skills: excellent communication skills and good physical experience.
• Must pass a background investigation, polygraph and psychological examination, and pre-employment physical examination prior to hire.
• Must have a good driving record and valid Washington State driver's license at the time.
• Must have no felony criminal convictions or any other conviction that would disqualify a successful applicant. See special employment requirements on the back.
• Must be willing to work any shift assigned, weekends and holidays in a 24-hour, 7-day a week operation.
LATERAL POLICE OFFICER - APPLICATION PACKAGE
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TO APPLY: An applicant must have completed preliminary testing with www.publicsafetytesting.com and requested their testing results to be sent to the City of Port Angeles.
Applicants must meet the qualifications above and return the application, qualifications checklist and DD-214 (if applicable) to Human Resources, 321 E 5th St. Port Angeles, WA 98362 . Please email Abbi Gates at agates@cityofpa.us or call 360-417-4510 for more information.
EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION
This application form is required for all City job openings. You can print a copy from on-line, pick one up at City Hall or request one be mailed. At this time the on-line form is not set up to send back electronically. Please download the form and print neatly or type on it. Feel free to attach a resume, cover letter, references or any other job-relevant information. Do not fax in applications.
Employment Application form
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The employment application form is not accepted via email as your signature is required.
DO NOT FAX IN APPLICATIONS
Please mail back to: City of Port Angeles
Attention Human Resources
P.O. Box 1150
Port Angeles, WA 98362
Addressing a cover letter to the Human Resources Manager Robert Coons is appropriate. The City accepts applications that are postmarked on the closing date. We do not accept applications by fax without prior approval.
We do not accept resumes only or an application for which there is no current posted job opening. We do not accept incomplete or late applications.
CAREER OPPORTUNITY - LATERAL POLICE OFFICER
