Posting: November 20, 2024
Closing: Open Until Filled

Applications may be completed online at www.cityofbryant.com or picked up at the Human Resource Department at 210 S.W. 3rd Street, Bryant, AR 72022. A city application must be completed and submitted to be considered for this position.

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Salary

$24,787-$30,984

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

Works under the supervision of the Animal Control Director by performing the following duties:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assists in the daily functions of the animal shelter and enforcement of animal control regulations.
2. Occasionally operates city vehicle in the course of daily duties.
3. Maintains the shelter to ensure conditions are sanitary.
4. Performs general cleaning of office, restrooms, and other areas of the facilities; performs minor maintenance of facility and equipment.
5. Feeds and waters animals according to schedule; cleans kennels and cages using appropriate cleaning agents and equipment.
6. Enters data in computer.
7. Maintains supplies for shelter, such as drugs, food, maintenance items; verifies that all items are received and forwards all invoices to the Animal Control Director for payment.
8. Assists in the performance of euthanasia.
9. Performs outside maintenance such as mowing grass, trimming shrubs, and general cleanup around the facility.
10. Notifies owners per ordinance that their animal has been located. Assists customers in selecting animals for adoption.
11. Assists in the preparation of specimens for rabies testing, completes necessary paperwork, and delivers specimens to state lab.
12. Processes public impounds, owner relinquishments and adoptions, collects monies for fees, issues receipts and completes necessary forms.
13. Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of work crew.
14. Interacts with team members.
15. Works rotating shifts and overtime as assigned.
16. Regular and punctual attendance.
17. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Special Requirements

​EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum requirement; general educational background without high school completion, plus 0 to 6 months related experience or training. Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid Arkansas driver’s license or valid driver’s license recognized by the State of Arkansas.

Miscellaneous Information

USE OF MACHINES, EQUIPMENT AND/OR COMPUTERS

Occasional use of complex machines and equipment (desktop/laptop computer and software, road and production machines and equipment, etc.)

PHYSICAL ACTIVITES  

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations. While performing the functions of this job, the employee is continuously required to talk or hear; regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, taste or smell; and frequently required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds; regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; and distance vision.

EMPLOYEE CONTACT

Contacts of little importance and usually with immediate associates only. Requires only ordinary courtesy to avoid friction in relationship incidental to working with others. 

Posting: October 11, 2024
Closing: Open Until Filled

Applications may be completed online at www.cityofbryant.com or picked up at the Human Resource Department at 210 S.W. 3rd Street, Bryant, AR 72022. A city application must be completed and submitted to be considered for this position.

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Salary

$26,267 - $32,834

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

Manual labor (semi-skilled and unskilled) performing general, road, sidewalk, and ground maintenance. Work is performed under direct supervision of a Field Supervisor or lead worker.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Performs road and street maintenance (i.e. asphalt patching, concrete patching, sidewalk installation).

2. Performs ground and lawn maintenance, including, but not limited to, landscaping, weed-eating, roadside mowing, ditch and swale clearing, drainage facilities cleaning.

3. Operates simple tools, electrical tools, and light-medium heavy equipment in order to perform duties.

4. Performs tree trimming.

5. Makes minor adjustments to equipment.

6. Performs duties of a flagman.

7. Paints traffic control lines.

8. Installs pavement markers.

9. Recognizes and reports safety issues to direct supervisor.

10. Ability to work overtime.

11. Ability to arrive on time and work 10 hour days.

12. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

Mental alertness and adaptability to office and field area work routines. Equivalent to four years high school or GED, with particular emphasis during high school in office skills, shop skills, or others, plus 0 to 6 months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirements

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS 

Must possess a valid State of Arkansas Commercial Driver's License Class B by date of hire or the ability to obtain minimum of Class B Commercial Driver's License within 6 months of hire date. 

PREFERRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS 

Class B Commercial Drivers License

Miscellaneous Information

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

Moderate diversity, moderately physical. Work activities which allow for a moderate amount of diversity in the performance of tasks which requires somewhat diversified physical demands of the employee.

USE OF MACHINES, EQUIPMENT AND/OR COMPUTERS

Regular use of complex machines and equipment (desktop/laptop computer and software, road and production machines and equipment, driver's license/cdl, etc.)

WORKING CONDITIONS

Outside working environment, wherein there are extremely disagreeable working conditions most of the time (e.g. Hot mix paving in constant sun).

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions, wet or humid conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat; frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; and occasionally exposed to work in high, precarious places, risk of electrical shock, vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Emergency Response Statement: Every City employee has emergency response responsibilities, though not every position will require routine assignments during an emergency event. All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official job description. Assignments in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature, with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically and operationally challenging conditions

Posting: September 16, 2024
Closing: Open Until Filled

Applications may be completed online at www.cityofbryant.com or picked up at the Human Resource Department at 210 S.W. 3rd Street, Bryant, AR 72022. A city application must be completed and submitted to be considered for this position.

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Salary

$32,188-$40,235

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

Skilled in the operation of intermediate and complex construction equipment.  Duties also include the performance of manual laboring tasks.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Serves as primary operator of simple to moderately complex machinery and equipment, in all phases of road, street, sidewalk, drainage structures and swale construction and maintenance.

2. Operates lawn mowers (40 horsepower and above), tractor-bush hogs, clam trucks, small dump trucks, and other equipment as assigned.

3. Loads and off-loads materials, supplies, and equipment.

4. Performs routine maintenance, adjustments, and minor repairs on equipment.

5. Operates a variety of manual and power tools.

6. Assists traffic control duties (road closing and detour) by setting up work zones.

7. May be assigned manual laboring, repair or construction tasks when not operating equipment.

8. Keeps records and submits reports on work performed, as required.

9. Ability to work 10 hour days.

10. Ability to work overtime.

11. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school or GED, plus specialized schooling and/or on the job education in a specific skill area; e.g. data processing, clerical/administrative, equipment operation, etc, plus 2 years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must possess a valid State of Arkansas Commercial Driver's License Class B license

Special Requirements

WORKING CONDITIONS

Outside working environment, wherein there are extremely disagreeable working conditions most of the time (e.G. Hot mix paving in constant sun).

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions, wet or humid conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat; occasionally exposed to work in high, precarious places, risk of electrical shock, vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

Moderate diversity, moderately physical. Work activities which allow for a moderate amount of diversity in the performance of tasks which requires somewhat diversified physical demands of the employee.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk or hear; occasionally required to taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds; regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; and ability to adjust focus.

Miscellaneous Information

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Every City employee has emergency response responsibilities, though not every position will require routine assignments during an emergency event.  All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official job description. Assignments in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature, with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically and operationally challenging conditions.

Posting: November 18, 2024
Closing: January 07, 2025

Applications may be completed online at www.cityofbryant.com or picked up at the Human Resource Department at 210 S.W. 3rd Street, Bryant, AR 72022. A city application must be completed and submitted to be considered for this position.

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Salary

non-certified $41,496.12 and certified $43,138.28

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

IMPORTANT TEST INFORMATION BELOW! 

If an applicant does not show up for the test or fails the test, their application will be removed from the list and they will not move forward to the physical agility test.

The written exam for this position is scheduled for Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 6:00 PM. The test will be administered at the Bryant’s Central Fire Station (312 Roya Lane). You must have completed and turned in an application to be eligible to test. This test is mandatory for the opportunity to move forward in the hiring process. 

The physical agility exam will be held Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 8:00am at the Bryant Fire Department Training Facility (Fire Station 2) located at 1601 South Reynolds, Bryant, AR 72022.  Applicants should arrive for the physical agility test in athletic wear and tennis/sports shoes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Responds to emergency medical and rescue alarms; provides emergency medical treatment; participates in search and rescue and extrication procedures; operates equipment; reloads equipment on apparatus.

2. Responds to fire alarms; couples, rolls, folds, reels, and unreels hose; lays and connects hose lines and connects nozzles, valves, and fittings; operates hydrants; directs water/fog streams; carries, places, climbs, raises, and lowers ladders; makes forcible entries; ventilates; participates in search and rescue and evacuation operations; provides emergency medical treatment; participates in salvage and overhaul tasks; participates in investigation to determine cause and origin of fire; reloads hose and/or equipment on apparatus.

3. Inspects and maintains: inspects, cleans, and maintains in proper working condition all assigned equipment; inspects, cleans, and assists in maintaining apparatus; loads hose and/or equipment on apparatus; test hose and couplings; cleans fire station and grounds; displays and handles flags; makes repairs to tools, equipment, and/or station.

4. Maintains records and prepares reports; reports to Captain and /or Lieutenant any repairs, needed and made, to facilities, apparatus, and equipment; reports any recognized violations of fire codes and ordinances by citizens of the City.

5. Makes company fire surveys: identifies common, special, structural, and panic hazards; inspects building construction for fire control characteristics; inspects refrigeration, ventilation, and heating systems; inspects storage, handling, and transportation of flammable liquids and gases and other hazardous materials; inspects and test hydrants and/or other water sources.

6. Performs miscellaneous administrative duties: provides relief duty for Lieutenant; participates in fire Prevention programs; testifies in court. 

7. The employee uses initiative in selecting appropriate guidelines and carrying out recurring assignments.

8. Regular and punctual attendance.   Works overtime as assigned. 

9. Interacts with team member.

10. Performs any other related duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Mental alertness and adaptability to office and field area work routines. Equivalent to four years high school, with particular emphasis during high school in office skills, shop skills, or others, plus 0 to 6 months related experience or training. Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirements

 

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid Arkansas Driver’s License or a valid driver’s license recognized by the State of Arkansas.  Must obtain within two (2) years of hire date, to remain eligible for employment, the following certifications and license:  Arkansas Firefighter I & II or equivalent, Arkansas EMT-B Certification, HAZMAT Operations Certification, National Fire Academy Emergency Vehicle Driving, National Fire Academy Driver Operator Certification, National Fire Academy Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) Certification and National Weather Storm Spotters Class.

Miscellaneous Information

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is continuously required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk or hear, taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move more than 100 pounds; continuously lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; and ability to adjust focus.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, work in high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions, wet or humid conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, risk of radiation, vibration; frequently exposed to work with explosives. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Posting: November 21, 2024
Closing: Open Until Filled

Applications may be completed online at www.cityofbryant.com or picked up at the Human Resource Department at 210 S.W. 3rd Street, Bryant, AR 72022. A city application must be completed and submitted to be considered for this position.

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Salary

$29,228 - $36,535

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

Park Laborers keep up the appearance, health, and safety of landscapes and facilities in Bryant Parks. They maintain jogging and biking paths, hiking trails, athletic fields, playgrounds, picnic tables, benches, lawns, flowerbeds, and gardens. They take the initiative to ensure the parks meet the standard of excellence and vision of the Department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Cleans and maintains public restrooms.
2. Maintains park appearances by removing trash, debris, etc.
3. Performs manual construction and maintenance work as directed by supervisor.
4. Operates equipment such as weed eaters, walk mowers, and other small engine machinery.
5. Regularly uses hand tools, such as rakes, shovels, etc.
6. Operates larger equipment, such as riding mowers, tractors, groomers, etc.
7. Regularly prepares athletic fields for events.
8. Prepares service reports of materials used and work performed.
9. Completes daily logs and reports as assigned.
10. Ability to follow directions and complete assigned work in a timely manner.
11. Regular and punctual attendance with the ability to work overtime and weekends.
12. Ability to interact with team members.
13. May be required to work weekends.
14. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
15. Reports maintenance needs and abnormalities found in the parks.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Minimum requirement; general educational background without high school completion, plus 0 to 6 months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirements

Valid Arkansas driver’s license or a valid driver’s license recognized by the state of Arkansas.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

Highly repetitive, moderately physical. Highly repetitive type of work which requires somewhat diversified physical demands of the employee.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear, taste or smell; occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds; frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; and ability to adjust focus.

Miscellaneous Information

WORKING CONDITIONS

Outside working environment, wherein there are disagreeable working conditions part of the time.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is continuously exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, outdoor weather conditions; frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, wet or humid conditions, risk of electrical shock; and occasionally exposed to work in high, precarious places, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Posting: October 30, 2024
Closing: Open Until Filled

Applications may be completed online at www.cityofbryant.com or picked up at the Human Resource Department at 210 S.W. 3rd Street, Bryant, AR 72022. A city application must be completed and submitted to be considered for this position.

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Salary

$38,109 - $47,636

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

Provide supervision to crews of Park Laborers to keep up the appearance, health, and safety of landscapes and facilities in Bryant Parks. They maintain jogging and biking paths, hiking trails, athletic fields, playgrounds, picnic tables, benches, lawns, flower beds, and gardens. They take the initiative to ensure parks meet the standard of excellence and vision of the Department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Supervises and assigns a crew of 8-15 laborers

2. Oversees a weekend tournament crew and acts as point of contact for tournament directors.

3. Regularly prepares athletic fields for events.

4. Completes daily logs and reports as assigned.

5. Keeps inventory of janitorial and field supplies and reports to superintendent

6. Interacts with the public in a respectful and informative manner.

7. Performs manual construction and maintenance work as directed by supervisor.

8. Operates larger equipment, such as riding mowers, tractors, bunker rakes, backhoes etc.

9. Operates equipment such as weed eaters, sod cutters, and other small engine machinery.

10. Regularly uses hand tools, such as rakes, shovels, etc.

11. Maintains park appearances by removing trash, debris, etc.

12. Cleans and maintains public restrooms.

13. Ability to follow directions and complete assigned work in a timely manner. Regular and punctual attendance.

14. Ability to work seasonal overtime and weekends.

15. Reports maintenance needs and abnormalities found in the parks.

16. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

​High school or GED, plus specialized schooling and/or on the job education in a specific skill area; e.g. data processing, clerical/administrative, equipment operation, etc.

USE OF MACHINES, EQUIPMENT AND/OR COMPUTERS

OCCASIONAL USE OF COMPLEX machines and equipment (desktop/laptop computer and software, road and production machines and equipment, etc.)

PHYSICAL DEMAND

HIGHLY REPETITIVE, MODERATELY PHYSICAL. HIGHLY REPETITIVE type of work which requires SOMEWHAT DIVERSIFIED physical demands of the employee.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Outside working environment, wherein there are disagreeable working conditions part of the time.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

​​​​​Prefer one year experience of supervising a crew of 3-7.

Special Requirements

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATOINS REQUIRED

Valid Arkansas drivers license or a drivers license recognized by state of Arkansas.

EXPERIENCE GENERAL

2 years related experience and/or training.

EXPERIENCE MANAGEMENT

1 to 6 months related management experience.

Miscellaneous Information

RESPONSIBILITIES FOR WORK OF OTHERS

Supervises a MODERATE SIZE GROUP (8-15) of employees, but possibly smaller if difficult, SEMI-TECHNICAL work, requiring considerable direction and assistance, is involved. Plan, direct and coordinate work, make decisions, and perform personally the more difficult aspects of the same broad assignment.

RESPONSIBILITY FOR FUNDS, EQUIPMENT, PROPERTY, ETC.

REGULARLY responsible for funds, building premises, inventory, or other property owned, controlled, or leased by the organization and, in addition, may have temporary custody and responsibility of patron property, which through carelessness, error, loss, theft, misappropriation, or similar action would result in VERY important monetary losses to the organization. The total value for the above would range form $1,000,000 to $10,000,000.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Under direction where a definite objective is set up and the employee PLANS AND ARRANGES OWN WORK, referring only UNUSUAL CASES TO SUPERVISOR.

CONTACTS WITH PUBLIC

REGULAR CONTACTS with patrons, either within the office or in the field. May also involve occasional self-initiated contacts to patrons. Lack of tact and judgment may result in a LIMITED type of problem for the organization.

CONTACTS WITH EMPLOYEES

Contacts with other departments or offices AND ALSO frequently with individuals in middle level positions; consulting on problems that necessitate judgment and tact in presentation to obtain cooperation or approval of action to be taken. Also, important contacts with associates as required in advanced supervisory jobs.

DECISION MAKING

Performs work operations which permit FREQUENT opportunity for decision-making of MINOR IMPORTANCE and also frequent opportunity for decision-making of MAJOR IMPORTANCE, either of which would affect the work operations of SMALL ORGANIZATIONAL COMPONENT and the ORGANIZATION'S CLIENTELE.

PLANNING

CONSIDERABLE RESPONSIBILITY with regard to GENERAL ASSIGNMENTS in planning time, method, manner, and/or sequence of performance of own work, in addition, the work operations of a group of employees, all performing BASICALLY THE SAME TYPE OF WORK.

Posting: September 19, 2024
Closing: Open Until Filled

Applications may be completed online at www.cityofbryant.com or picked up at the Human Resource Department at 210 S.W. 3rd Street, Bryant, AR 72022. A city application must be completed and submitted to be considered for this position.

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Salary

$42,174 for non-certified & $43,861 for certified

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

Works under the general direction of the Sergeant. State and Federal laws and department policy governs this position. Other duties may be assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Patrols assigned area on foot, by bicycle or in patrol car to enforce laws, attempt to prevent and discover crimes, investigate crimes, maintain order, and answer calls and complaints.
2. Answer radio-dispatched or citizens' request for police services at the scene of accidents, domestic disputes, law violations and peace disturbances.
3. Familiarizes self with scheduled route and with persons living in area.
4. Investigates illegal or suspicious activities, persons and establishments, and quells disturbances.
5. Locates, searches, detains, and arrests law violators following recognized police procedures.
6. Interviews and questions victims, witnesses, and suspects.
7. Directs and controls traffic.
8. Issues written citations for traffic and other minor violations.
9. Inspects public establishments requiring licenses to ensure compliance with rules and regulations.
10. Operate police communication and equipment to obtain, disseminate, and report information.
11. Attends community meetings to discuss crime prevention activities and crime problems.
12. Writes detailed incident, investigation, activity, and other reports.
13. Testifies in court to present evidence by describing conditions, situations, and actions.
14. Attends and participates in department training. Assists and supports other members of the department in accomplishing their assigned objectives.
15. Works overtime as assigned. Interacts with team members. Works rotating shifts as assigned. Regular and punctual attendance.
16. Performs any other related duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school, plus specialized schooling and/or on the job education in a specific skill area; e.g. data processing, clerical/administrative, equipment operation, etc, plus 0 to 6 months related experience or training. Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirements

A valid Arkansas driver’s license or a valid driver’s license recognized by the State of Arkansas. Certified law enforcement officer.

Software Skills Required

Intermediate: 10-Key, Alphanumeric Data Entry, Contact Management, Database, Presentation/PowerPoint, Spreadsheet, Word Processing/Typing Basic: Accounting

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Must be a citizen of the United States. Must be able to become and remain certified as a law enforcement officer by the Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training as established by Arkansas Code 12-9-204. Knowledge of principles, practices and techniques of law enforcement. Knowledge of the criminal justice system. Knowledge of the principles of self-defense and the use of firearms. Ability to handle weapons and exercise self-defense. Ability to present expert testimony in court and other proceedings. Ability to interpret and apply the provisions of the laws, rules and regulations to specific situations. Ability to patrol assigned areas, conduct investigations and enforce laws.

Miscellaneous Information

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is continuously required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms; and regularly required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk or hear, taste or smell; frequently required to climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; and ability to adjust focus.

 

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is continuously exposed to outdoor weather conditions; frequently exposed to work with explosives; occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, work in high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, wet or humid conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, risk of radiation, vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Posting: September 16, 2024
Closing: Open Until Filled

Applications may be completed online at www.cityofbryant.com or picked up at the Human Resource Department at 210 S.W. 3rd Street, Bryant, AR 72022. A city application must be completed and submitted to be considered for this position.

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Salary

$53,650-$67,063

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

Responsible for installation, maintenance, repair, expansion, replacement and relocation of wastewater distribution facilities in the field. Other duties may be assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assists in planning methods and sequences of operations to facilitate additions, deletions and replacements/modifications to the system. 

2. Directs the activities of a small team of personnel within the Wastewater collection team who oversee installation, maintenance, and repair of wastewater collection facilities. 

3. Works closely with Wastewater Superintendent to schedule work and coordinate projects. 

4. Investigates any illegal use of services. 

5. Regular and punctual attendance. 

6. Provides assistance to Water/Wastewater Superintendent in managing special projects related to wastewater collection (new businesses, subdivisions, schools, and apartment complexes), upgrades to transmission lines including pipe bursting and new city wastewater facilities. Assumes Wastewater/Water Superintendent duties in his/her absence. 

7. Preforms operations of heavy equipment such as backhoes, track hoes, dump trucks, etc. as needed. 

8. Verifies location of various systems in the City's wastewater collection infrastructure for future mapping requirements. 

9. Obtains additional equipment and materials needed to complete wastewater collections service. 

10. Provides technical assistance with other City departments (Fire, Parks, Street) on matters pertaining to wastewater standards and maintenance and ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local standards. 

11. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

Knowledge of a specialized field (however acquired), such as basic accounting, computer, etc. Equivalent of four years in high school, plus night, trade extension, or correspondence school specialized training, equal to two years of college, plus 5 years related experience and/or training, and 5 years related management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

COMMUNICATION SKILLS 

Ability to effectively communicate information and respond to questions in person-to-person and small group situations with customers, clients, general public and other employees of the organization. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. 

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS 

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS 

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of known variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram formats.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED 

Under general supervision where standard practice enables the employee to proceed alone on routine work, referring all questionable cases to supervisor. 

PLANNING

 Considerable responsibility with regard to general assignments in planning time, method, manner, and/or sequence of performance of own work, in addition, the work operations of a group of employees, all performing basically the same type of work. 

DECISION MAKING 

Performs work operations which permit frequent opportunity for decision-making of major importance which would have considerable effect on the final attainment of multiple major activities and the organization's projects of a large organization component and organization's clientele.

Special Requirements

 REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

 Required to obtain Class 3 Wastewater Collection license as directed by the department head. Valid Arkansas CDL Class B drivers license or a Class B CDL drivers license recognized by the State of Arkansas

SOFTWARE SKILLS REQUIRED 

Basic: 10-Key, Accounting, Alphanumeric Data Entry, Contact Management, Database, Human Resources Systems, Payroll Systems, Presentation/PowerPoint, Spreadsheet, Word Processing/Typing

Miscellaneous Information

RESPONSIBILITY FOR WORK OF OTHERS

 Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include but not limited to interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. 

Supervises a small group (1-3) of employees in the same or lower classification. Assigns and checks work; assists and instructs as required, but performs same work as those supervised, or closely related work, most of the time. Content of the work supervised is of a non-technical nature and does not vary in complexity to any great degree.

USE OF MACHINES, EQUIPMENT AND/OR COMPUTERS 

Regular use of complex machines and equipment (desktop/laptop computer and software, road and production machines and equipment, driver's license/cdl, etc.)

RESPONSIBILITY FOR FUNDS, PROPERTY and EQUIPMENT

 Occasionally responsible for organization's property where carelessness, error, or misappropriation would result in moderate damage or moderate monetary loss to the organization. The total value for the above would range from $150,000 to $1,000,000

PUBLIC CONTACT

 Regular contacts with patrons, either within the office or in the field. May also involve occasional self-initiated contacts to patrons. Lack of tact and judgment may result in a limited type of problem for the organization.

EMPLOYEE CONTACT

 Contacts with other departments or offices and also frequently with individuals in middle level positions; consulting on problems which necessitate judgment and tact in presentation to obtain cooperation or approval of action to be taken. Also, important contacts with associates as required in advanced supervisory jobs, plus frequent contact with senior level internal officials.

Posting: August 27, 2024
Closing: Open Until Filled

Applications may be completed online at www.cityofbryant.com or picked up at the Human Resource Department at 210 S.W. 3rd Street, Bryant, AR 72022. A city application must be completed and submitted to be considered for this position.

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Salary

$32,188 - $40,235

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

Vacant position is currently for the night shift. 

Works in a variety of conditions and situations, indoor and outdoor, in various types of weather in repair and maintenance of sewers. Other duties may be assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Performs maintenance on pumps, motors, and other equipment.
2. Performs chemical, physical, and bacteriological analysis.
3. Assists in efforts to monitor city's pretreatment program.
4. Prepares chemical treatment solutions.
5. Monitors treatment plant to ensure proper operation.
6. Performs operations of various types of test equipment.
7. Prepares and performs various analytical tests.
8. Assist in collection of wastewater for methods in testing and recording for QA & QC.
9. Maintains daily records as required by standards.
10. Performs any other various duties as assigned.
11. Ability to work overtime.
12. Ability to work rotating shifts.
13. Regular and punctual attendance.
14. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

 Mental alertness and adaptability to office and field area work routines. Equivalent to four years high school or GED, with particular emphasis during high school in office skills, shop skills, or others, plus 12 to 18 months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirements

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS 

Valid Arkansas driver's license or valid driver’s license recognized by the state of Arkansas. Must have a Class 1 Arkansas Wastewater license or obtain one within one year.

Miscellaneous Information

WORKING CONDITIONS 

Outside or inside working environment, wherein there are potential hazardous working conditions and life-threatening situations exist (fire, chemicals, electrical sources, heights, dangerous people, etc.) part of the time. 

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS 

The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the functions of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions, wet or humid conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat; and occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, work in high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock.The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.