PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
City of Camas, Washington

The City of Camas is seeking a skilled and experienced leader to be responsible for the overall management, leadership and administration of the City’s public works activities.

The Director will have an optimistic outlook, a sense of humor, and be committed to the community’s goals. The selected individual will have a reputation of honesty and high ethics. Excellent oral and written communication skills are important. Demonstration of a successful history of creating and maintaining positive working relationships with the public and employees is highly desirable. Knowledge of regional and municipal public works standards, practices and legal/regulatory frameworks is highly valued.

Six years of increasingly responsible public works administration including management and administrative responsibility is required. Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Business Administration or a related field is preferred. Valid registration as a Professional Civil Engineer is highly desirable.

Complete job announcement and position description at www.ci.camas.wa.us/admin/jobs.htm  Deadline 5 pm, March 26, 2010.

Public Works Operations Manager

City of Lake Oswego, Oregon

Application Deadline: 5:00 p.m., March 26, 2010

Responsible for managing a staff of 30 employees in water distribution, wastewater collection system, streets and storm water divisions.  This is an outstanding opportunity for a collaborative manager to lead a key strategic department that provides a high level of customer service to one of Oregon’s premier communities.  Report to the Public Works Director/City Engineer and oversees an operating budget of about $10 million.  Candidates should have a strong service orientation and understanding of municipal public works operations including budgeting and infrastructure management.  Salary $87,443 to $106,288 annually plus outstanding benefits.

For complete announcement and application information, please visit the City of Lake Oswego web site at www.ci.oswego.or.us

MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST APPRENTICE
Multnomah County
Closing Date:  Friday, March 12, 2010
Hand-delivered and mailed application packets must be received in the Human Resources Office by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date, if specified.  On-line application packets must be received by midnight on the closing date.

Description of position:

Multnomah County is seeking applicants for a full-time Road Maintenance Specialist Apprentice.  The Maintenance Specialist Apprentice will learn to perform a variety of manual labor tasks and job duties through a 6-month to one-year training program designed to prepare the employee for a career as a Maintenance Specialist 1. Apprentices are expected to learn and be able to demonstrate a core set of skills in safe hand and power tool operation, equipment operation, and earn a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with air brake, tanker and combination vehicle endorsements within one year of hire.  After successful completion of the training program, including obtaining the CDL with required endorsements, apprentices will be appointed to the Maintenance Specialist 1 classification and will serve a one-year probationary period. The hourly wage increases to $17.73 after successful completion of the training program.

Candidates will learn to perform a variety of road maintenance tasks which include street cleaning; sanding and clearing of roadways; transporting materials; towing equipment; applying pavement treatments; maintaining drainage systems; vegetation management; right-of-way and shoulder maintenance; and a wide range of other diverse activities which includes emergency operations.    

All positions require teamwork and the ability to perform strenuous manual labor outdoors during all kinds of weather extremes such as heat, cold, rain, storms, snow, floods, etc. Work shifts will be 5/8s or seasonal 4/10s & 9/80s with start times as early as 6 AM. While employees will have regular work schedules, they may also be expected to report to work at all hours of the day, night, holiday or week-end in the event of emergencies requiring road, bridge, or traffic maintenance.

New apprentices must gain a CDL permit within three days of hire.  Applicants who do not currently hold a CDL are strongly encouraged to begin the process for obtaining one.  Please visit http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/DMV/driverid/cdlget.shtml for more information.

Multnomah County is actively recruiting persons from diverse backgrounds to enhance service delivery to our diverse community.  Our commitment to exceptional customer service relies upon a team-oriented workplace and a continuous quality improvement environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience:  One-year of experience in maintenance, road construction, or a related area that demonstrates the acquisition of knowledge and skill required by this classification.
Training:  Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
License or Certificate: At the time of appointment or within 3 days of appointment, candidate must obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) permit; must be able to pass the DOT (Dept. of Transportation) physical with an alcohol and drug screen; and must obtain a State of Oregon Commercial Driver’s License (Class A CDL) within one year of appointment
Other:  Must be 18 years or older.

 Required application materials to be submitted for this position are:

1.       A standard Multnomah County Employment Application and

2.       Responses to Supplemental Questions.

To apply, visit Multnomah County’s Job Opportunities website at  www.multcojobs.org. For questions or more information, please contact Monique Coleman-Riley at (503) 988-6928 or monique.coleman-riley@co.multnomah.or.us.