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Job Summary The purpose of this position is to provide clerical support to the Prairie Paws Adoption Center and provide customer service to the public.This is accomplished by completing clerical duties; completing routine office duties; and assisting customers.Other duties include completed special duties as assigned. This is a part-time position working 19 hours per week. Schedule is Tuesday, Thursday & Friday, 2pm to 6pm AND Saturday Noon - 6pm. The schedule may vary depending on the needs of the City. The individual selected must be able to work a flexible schedule that may include, but is not limited to, evenings, weekends, and holidays. PURPOSE OF POSITION: Provide welcoming, attentive customer service to our citizens through utilization of knowledge and proficiency in all aspects of reception duties, thorough communication and education, and dedication to the success of the shelter. Position will be responsible for record keeping duties, performing clerical duties related to animal care and treatment, and provide miscellaneous support to the Animal Services Manager and Supervisors, Executive Assistant, and animal care team. These service functions include but are not limited to reception (visitor and telephone), maintenance of records, accounts maintenance, cash processing, data entry, word processing and mail service. This position requires an outstanding customer service attitude with excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills. The individual must be able to prioritize multiple projects and work well under pressure. Supports the organizational mission and goals of Grand Prairie Animal Services and Prairie Paws Adoption Center By: Promoting exceptional customer service for our citizens during all stages of their visit Functioning as a team member at all times by communicating effectively and diplomatically, being approachable and willing to assist coworkers, maintaining a positive and proactive attitude, and promoting interdepartmental communication and cooperation Creating a positive and memorable citizen experience Expanding knowledge through continuing education and the willingness to learn new tasks Interact with all animals with compassion and concern for their well-being. Essential Job Functions Provide front counter customer service to patrons; acknowledge each citizen promptly with a courteous, pleasant, helpful, polite and professional demeanor occasionally show animals upon request; respond to public inquiries regarding animals and the shelter; conduct each citizen interaction in a manner consistent with quality customer service at all times; anticipate citizen's needs and offer assistance before it is requested; address concerns regarding pet; handle emotional/controversial situations with professionalism and compassion, assist emotional or grieving citizens as necessary; handle routine customer complaints and problems to the best of your ability; provide staff support to Prairie Paws staff in all other duties as needed and as time allows; refer difficult or unfamiliar situations to Supervisor or Animal Services Manager as appropriate. Telephone and dispatching duties typically involve: education on shelter operations, intake and adoption; answering pet-related questions, receiving requests for service; dispatching both routine and emergency calls to Animal Services Offices in the field, educating citizens effectively on local animal regulatory laws as applicable, and understanding enforcement rules pertaining to animal services; handle customer calls from the public regarding complaints and lost animals; answer all incoming calls in a timely manner, maintain courtesy and professionalism at all times; communicate holding periods to citizens as necessary; screen and transfer calls to the appropriate staff member or voicemail; educate clients about Grand Prairie Animal Services; respond to routine questions; direct questions to appropriate staff person. Approve applications for animal adoptions. Discuss with adopters common animal diseases and illnesses that go along with pet ownership as well as preventative care and behavior problems and solutions. Serve as cashier; handle customer transactions including redemptions and miscellaneous sales transactions; make count of cash drawer, run end of day transactions. Maintain cleanliness of work area keeping counters free of clutter, and spot cleaning areas as necessary; ensure lobby and rooms are clean and organized to portray an efficient and welcoming atmosphere; maintain Prairie Paws' professional appearance through attention to detail; restock products, citizen education materials and brochures as necessary; notify appropriate personnel for clean-ups as necessary if you are unable to handle; keep equipment and supplies well organized; help prevent the spread of contagions by sanitizing counter, tables and equipment and washing hands frequently. Occasionally feed and water domestic and exotic animals Occasionally clean and disinfect kennels, cages, and equipment in a sanitary manner according to protocol; perform on-going and preventive maintenance of shelter facilities; desk area and equipment Occasionally inventory or order animal food, medical and kennel supplies Maintain a variety of records including animal health records and records on the neutering, surgery, vaccinations, and other medical procedures; input such information into the animal shelter's computer record keeping system Take, review and keep any necessary medical notes, behavioral notes and animal owner notes regarding animals Work with volunteer staff; provide supervision, information and instructions Occasionally order and pick up supplies needed at the shelter Occasionally transport animals to events as needed Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or GED required. Customer service and cash handling experience is required. Candidate must be able to work Tuesday, Thursday & Friday, 2pm to 6pm AND Saturday Noon - 6pm. Bilingual in English/Spanish is HIGHLY preferred Valid Texas Class C Driver's License Ability to read papers, periodicals, journals, manuals, dictionaries, thesauruses, and encyclopedias. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in high school up to college. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study. Ability to deal with system of real numbers; practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions and measurement. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in high school up to college. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study. Ability to deal with system of real numbers; practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions and measurement. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in high school up to college. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study. Ability to write reports, prepare business letters, expositions, and summaries with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar, using all parts of speech.Ordinarily, such education is obtained in high school up to college. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study. Receives general direction: The employee normally performs the job by following established standard operating procedures and/or policies. The employee may choose the appropriate procedure or policy. Performance is reviewed periodically Work requires functioning as a lead worker performing essentially the same work as those directed, and includes overseeing work quality, training, instructing, and scheduling work. Work involves choices of action within limits set by standard practices and procedures. Professional judgment is required to apply the proper course of action Discussion Occasional:20% or less of work time. Additional Information This is a part-time position working 19 hours per week. Schedule is Tuesday, Thursday & Friday, 2pm to 6pm AND Saturday Noon - 6pm. Closing Date/Time: 4/30/2018 5:00 PM Central

Job Summary The purpose of this position is to ensure the safety of the City's streets and roadways.This is accomplished by installing and maintaining traffic signs, pavement markings and other traffic control devices and assisting the supervisor in planning daily tasks. Other duties include inspecting signs and markings; filing work orders; training employees on the installation and maintenance of signs and markings; scheduling work and interacting with other City employees and the general public. Essential Job Functions Maintains and installs traffic signs by obtaining work orders; ordering materials to make signs; digging holes for the signs; installing overhead street markers; using necessary equipment and placing posts and signs throughout the City. Maintains and installs pavement markings by using thermoplastic tape, paint and other supplies; inputting markings for railroad crossings; re-striping roadways and installing crosswalks and stop bars. Creates traffic signs by operating a computer used to cut out legends to make signs and using a roller applicator machine to apply letters and numbers on signs. Monitors the sign fabrication process by inspecting all signs and markings for maintenance or replacement; creating work orders and supervising the installation of street signs and markings of other employees. Maintains inventory levels by contacting vendors to order materials. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or GED with six months/one year of advanced study or training past the high school equivalency. Junior college, vocational, business, technical or correspondence schools are likely sources. Appropriate certification may be awarded upon satisfactory completion of advanced study or training. Over four years up to and including six years of related experience. Class A Driver's License within six months, IMSA Level III Certification within one year of employment. Ability to read papers, periodicals, journals, manuals, dictionaries, thesauruses, and encyclopedias. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in high school up to college. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study. Ability to deal with system of real numbers; practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions and measurement. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in high school up to college. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study. Ability to write reports, prepare business letters, expositions, and summaries with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar, using all parts of speech.Ordinarily, such education is obtained in high school up to college. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study. The employee normally performs the duty assignment after receiving general instructions as to methods, procedures, and desired end results with some discretion when making selections among a few, easily identifiable choices. Assignment is reviewed upon completion. Work requires functioning as a lead worker performing essentially the same work as those directed, and includes overseeing work quality, training, instructing, and scheduling work. Work involves choices of action within limits set by standard practices and procedures.Professional judgment is required to apply the proper course of action. Closing Date/Time: 6/29/2018 5:00 PM Central

Job Summary The two-time NRPA Gold Medal Winner Grand Prairie Parks, Arts and Recreation Department is looking for innovative and passionate recreation professionals to be valued cast members in "The Epic".The Epic re-envisions leisure services in America. The incredible project, designed by Dallas-based HKS, Inc. provides 120,000 sf. of some of the most unique leisure experiences in all of America. For more information, please visit: JoinTheEpic.com. This position is responsible for the planning, administration, supervision and coordination of athletic programs offered by the Grand Prairie Parks, Arts and Recreation Department including; adult softball, basketball and volleyball leagues and tournaments; youth sports leagues and tournaments; sports camps and other athletic related programs. This position will serve as the city liaison with all youth sports associations that utilize city athletic facilities Essential Job Functions Management and coordination of leagues, tournaments, & programs by working with league commissioners and other sport organizations to plan, organize and schedule activities; overseeing logistics; communicating information to interested parties; setting up meetings and agendas. Checking facilities and reporting maintenance and repair requests. Working with Park Maintenance to maintain the different venues for athletic use. Assists with departmental special events and programs in any capacity necessary for event. Administrative duties like answering calls, dealing with user groups, scheduling staff Minimum Qualifications Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field.Knowledge is normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a Bachelor's degree in Parks and Recreation, Administration or equivalent . Over one year up to and including two years years supervising, planning, administrating and coordinating athletic fitnessevents, recreational programs and leagues. Valid Texas Class C Driver's License. CPR Certification andFirst Aid Certification highly preferred. Ability to read papers, periodicals, journals, manuals, dictionaries, thesauruses, and encyclopedias. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in high school up to college. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study. Ability to deal with system of real numbers; practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions and measurement. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in high school up to college. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study. Ability to write reports, prepare business letters, expositions, and summaries with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar, using all parts of speech.Ordinarily, such education is obtained in high school up to college. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study. The employee normally performs the job by following established standard operating procedures and/or policies. The employee may choose the appropriate procedure or policy. Performance is reviewed periodically. Does research for documents, compiles data for computer entry, and/or enters or oversees data entry.Has responsibility for monitoring budget expenditures (typically non-discretionary expenditures) for a work unit of less than department size (programs, activities, projects or small organizational units). Work requires the occasional direction of helpers, assistants, seasonal employees, interns, volunteers or temporary employees. Work involves choices of action within limits set by standard practices and procedures.Professional judgment is required to apply the proper course of action. Work may require providing advice to others outside direct reporting relationships on specific problems or general policies.Contacts may require the consideration of different points of view to reach agreement.Elements of persuasion may be necessary to gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas. Closing Date/Time: 5/14/2018 5:00 PM Central

Job Summary The purpose of this position is to assist with the repairs and maintenance of water distribution, wastewater collection, and water production systems components for the City.This is accomplished by performing repairs to water lines; performing repairs to sewer lines; completing work for customer service calls; performing preventative maintenance; and completing installation of sewer and water taps.Other duties include conducting repairs to hydrants and valves; and interacting with other City employees and citizens. Scheduled for on-call pager rotation in response to emergencies. Essential Job Functions Performs repairs to water lines by responding to water leaks; identifying the source of leak; isolating line segment; exposing and making repairs; flushing system; placing line back into service; operating all the required valves; ensuring job site safety at all times. Performs repairs to sewer lines by exposing the sewer line; identifying the source of the problem; avoiding the creation of damage to other utilities; conducting repairs; and ensuring a safe job site at all times. Completes work for customer service calls by responding to service call requests for water to be turned on, leaks at mains, sewer stoppages, and for service to lines; deploying with adequate equipment; and expediting the return to service of sewer or water to customers. Performs preventative maintenance by performing pull down maintenance utilizing the flush truck or mounted trailer; removing obstructions in sewer lines by derooting, cleaning, or introducing chemicals; and performing CCTV inspections to identify line problems as required. Completes installation of sewer and water taps by assisting with installation service of taps by exposing mains in asphalt, soils, or concrete; installing tap penetrating mains; isolating line as required; inspecting and testing for leaks at new connections. Conducts repairs to hydrants and valves by isolating fire hydrant lead; exposing piping and assessing damages for repair; replacing or reinstalling parts; performing inspections prior to placing hydrant in service; exposing valve; isolating line segment; identifying problem; repairing valve back to operational level; and placing valve into the open position. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or GED under and including one year related to conducting repairs and maintenance of water distribution lines and wastewater lines, operating various gas/hydraulic equipment/tool, and knowledge of safe work zones preferred. Class C Drivers license required. Must be able to obtain a Class A CDL with tanker endorsement within 30 days of employment as a condition of continued employment. Must posses a valid Class I Collections License within 6 months of employment and obtain Class C Distribution or Class II Collections License within 30 months of employment. While performing the functions of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed wet/and or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions confined space risk of electrical shock and risk of vibration. Ability to work under routine and emergency situations, sometimes in severe weather. Shall carry a pager for scheduled on-call duty. Schedules and shifts shall vary based on necessities in sustaining daily 24 hour operations. Must be able to work weekends and holidays if necessary. Additional Information Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Job Summary This position is for the Waggin Wagon Off-siteintern. Looking for a college student to work 19 hours per week -working every Saturday and Sunday is required (off-site events are scheduled on those days). Other hours will be scheduled throughout the week Tuesday through Friday. Essential Job Functions Design marketing materials for Animal Services including brochures, fliers, posters, direct mail publications, social media updates, newsletters, signage and website updates in coordination with the City's Marketing Department to create or coordinate a marketing campaign for adoption events. Attend weekly events with the Prairie Paws Waggin' Wagon. Events: May plan and implement event details for campaigns, adoption events, public outreach for donations or education, etc. May involve scheduling locations for events, coordinating volunteers, creating materials, coordinating with staff, preparing animals and pictures, making reservations, preparing invitations as well as thank you cards, and all arrangements to ensure a smooth, productive, purposeful, error free event. Perform departmental specific functions by attending to the animals in the shelter and on the Adoption Waggin' Wagon. Cleaning and disinfecting kennels and cages, litter boxes, feeding utensils, etc. Launder animal bedding and towels, sweeping and mopping floors, removing trash and any animal waste as needed. Assists with public with adoptions and performs adoption procedures; i.e.: helping and talking with adopters to complete paperwork; recording animal and adopter information in computer system, etc. Preparing reports, handling money, filing, and typing various correspondences as requested and approved by management at Prairie Paws Adoption Center Minimum Qualifications Must have High School Diploma or GED and currently enrolled in an accredited university. Preferred fields of study are communications, marketing, advertising, public relations, event planningor animal science. Waggin Wagon Essential Duties: Help with Waggin Wagon mobile adoption trailer EVERY Saturday and Sunday. Manage the Waggin Wagon Adoption Trailer appearances. Provide humane treatment to all animals. Assists with other off-site events such as spay/neuter clinics, adoption fairs, etc. Ensures adoption area and Waggin Wagon adoption trailer are cleaned and maintained at all times. Maintains and updates supplies for Waggin Wagon. This job will require working indoors and outdoors. Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work hours is essential. Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for standing for prolonged periods of time; ability to lift 50 pounds (heavy, moderate or light lifting) or more and ability to walk for prolonged periods of time. Other duties as assigned Closing Date/Time: 4/20/2018 5:00 PM Central

Job Summary The purpose of this position is to supervise recreational facilities within the City.This is accomplished by maintaining the interior facilities; overseeing the operations of the facility; developing and implementing recreational programs; and maintaining communication for the facility.Other duties include handling cash and closing the cash register; and interacting with other City employees and citizens. Essential Job Functions Maintains the interior of facilities by removing trash from floors by sweeping and mopping; organizing office and equipment area; submitting reports for repairs or needed equipment as needed; cleaning and organizing storage area; cleaning the restroom and game room. Oversees the operations of the facility by supervising hallway; handing out equipment; directing customers to the proper location; promotes programs to patrons; performing record keeping; updating class records daily; and overseeing distribution of paperwork such as disclaimer sheets, receipts books, logs, and other documentation. Develops and implements recreational programs by overseeing gym programs; assisting in the schedule of classes; coordinating classes and rentals; teaching classes; and playing games with children. Maintains communication for the facility by communicating with customers about questions, suggestions, activities, and complaints; assisting with computerized publications; answering phones; making reservations for parties; greeting customers; reporting any suggestions and complaints to the supervisor; and interacting with public participants and school official. Handles cash and closes cash register by accepting payments; making receipts; recording money that was received; ensuring that customers were charged properly by having knowledge of all program times and prices; counting money for the day; separating petty cash; and placing money in the safe. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or GED preferred. An Associate's degree or two years of college with major course work in leisure services, park administration, or a related field preferred . Recreationexperience highly preferred. Valid Texas Class C Driver's License and CPR/First Aide Certification Ability to recognize meaning of common two- or three-syllable words.Ordinarily, such education is obtained in elementary school up to high school. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study. Ability to perform the four basic arithmetic operations.Ordinarily, such education is obtained in elementary school up to high school. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study. Ability to write simple sentences containing subject, verb, and object, and/or series of numbers, names, and addresses.Ordinarily, such education is obtained in elementary school up to high school. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study. The employee normally performs the duty assignment after receiving detailed instructions as to methods, procedures, and desired end results with little room for deviation. Close and constant review is given. No responsibility for the direction or supervision of others. Normal tasks require use of definite procedures, with little deviation.Work requires little or no analysis or judgment. Discussion Frequent:From 21% to 50% of work time. Closing Date/Time: 4/26/2018 5:00 PM Central

Job Summary This position is responsible for greeting customers, shuttling customers andinteracting with other City employees and citizens for The Epic. Essential Job Functions Provides customer service by greeting each customer upon arrival. Provides assistance toManager and all assistant managers as necessary. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or GED preferred, no experience required. Ability to recognize meaning of common two- or three-syllable words.Ordinarily, such education is obtained in elementary school up to high school. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study. Ability to perform the four basic arithmetic operations.Ordinarily, such education is obtained in elementary school up to high school. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study. Ability to write simple sentences containing subject, verb, and object, and/or series of numbers, names, and addresses.Ordinarily, such education is obtained in elementary school up to high school. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study. The employee normally performs the duty assignment after receiving detailed instructions as to methods, procedures, and desired end results with little room for deviation. Close and constant review is given. No responsibility for the direction or supervision of others. Normal tasks require use of definite procedures, with little deviation.Work requires little or no analysis or judgment. Discussion Frequent:From 21% to 50% of work time Closing Date/Time: 4/24/2018 5:00 PM Central

Job Summary The purpose of this position is to supervise the operations, programs, and staff of Animal Services assuring that humane standards and care are met for all animals. This position oversees and participates in the development and administration of the division's goals, policies, procedures, contracts, and budget of Animal Services. Other duties include coordinating and directing field operations of the animal services division including investigations and enforcing animal control ordinances, responding to citizen inquiries or complaints, completing departmentally specific functions and performing other duties as required. Essential Job Functions Manages the day-to-day operations of Animal Services to ensure work is accomplished, animals are cared for and facility is sanitary. Conducts a daily walk through of shelter to assess animal safety and well-being.Regularly inspect shelter property for needed repairs and maintenance.Monitor the sanitation of animal transport carriers and vehicles used by Animal Services Officers to minimize the spread of disease.Monitors the general health of shelter animals and insures proper medical care. Helps make final decision regarding adoption or euthanasia. Supervises euthanasia to insure proper techniques are used.In partnership with the staff veterinarian and Animal Services Manager, enforces all policies and protocols to protect the health and well-being of the animal in our care.Relates staff concerns to future veterinarian regarding specific animals and insures veterinary instructions are carried out. Recommends placement for wild and exotic animals.Performs all duties of subordinate animal services employees when necessary. Oversees departmentally specific functions such as euthanasia or vet care determinations, dangerous animal declaration, animal bites, animal abandonment, animal cruelty complaints, investigates and enforces animal control ordinances.Enforces applicable state laws and public health codes related to rabies, including the rabies specimen collections, preparation, and quarantine.Works collaboratively with staff to achieve Animal Services goals. Completes administrative duties by preparing all worker assignments and schedules.Establishes and coordinates work schedules to expedite accomplishment of essential and emergency tasks, issues instructions to workers, examines work results, and provides training to improve performance.Reviews shelter practices and procedures to ensure efficient and economical use of resources.Meets with Animal Shelter Manager to develop long-range programs and regularly review policies and procedures.Oversees all inventories and ordering of shelter supplies and equipment and assures that appropriate quantities of all supplies are on hand at all times.Maintains numerous files, records and statistics that include but are not limited to: animal population, adoption, euthanasia, spay and neuter, field services metrics, incident and personnel data.Ensure that appropriate fees are collected from patrons, pet owners and municipalities.Maintains controlled substance records and yearly license renewals. Responsible for the recruiting, hiring, supervision, promotion, training, discipline, and termination of shelter employees, providing regular, on-going feedback and timely evaluations. Addresses employee problems and grievances. Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.Strives to remain current on animal care and control issues.Conducts and participates in meetings with staff to review procedures, discuss workplace issues and share ideas to improve animal care.Monitors safety compliance of staff and volunteers. Supervises incoming animals and adoptions and ensures that the public receives accurate information and friendly service. Takes control of tense situations with distraught or angry customers and responds to citizen inquiries or complaints. Is responsible for final adoption approval. Develop and maintain a comprehensive public relations program to ensure all web and printed information reflects a consistent message. Develop and maintain a complete and comprehensive volunteer program to increase, sustain and recognize volunteer participation.Develop and implement training modules for the volunteers to increase their knowledge of the Shelter. Develop and maintain a complete and comprehensive community service program. Identify clear work functions and daily assignments for volunteers and community service participants/inmates that increase accountability and ensure a high level of professional customer service to the community. Minimum Qualifications Work requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature which may be obtained with six months/one year of advanced study or training past the high school equivalency.Junior college, vocational, business, technical or correspondence schools are likely sources.Appropriate certification may be awarded upon satisfactory completion of advanced study or training. Bachelor's degree in natural sciences (biology, chemistry, zoology, animal science, etc.) preferred. Over five years of progressively responsible experience this includes management/supervisory experience (i.e. effective supervisory practices,) and extensive public contact work experience, for instance, in accepted methods and procedures for collecting fees, issuing citations, investigating animal bites, animal abandonment, and cruelty complaints.Experience in Animal Services, veterinarian clinics or animal rescue is preferred this includes, but not limited to care, handling, and breed identification of animals.Experience in local government or municipal shelter administration is preferred, this includes, but not limited to knowledge of state laws, local ordinances regarding animal regulations, and department policies and procedures. Valid Texas Class C Driver's License Must have or obtain Texas Department of State Health Services Basic and Advanced Animal Control Officer Certification within one year of appointment to position.Must have or obtain Texas Department of State Health Services Administrative Animal Control Officer Certification within two years of appointment to position.Must have or obtain Texas Department of State Health Services Certified Euthanasia Technician certification within six months of appointment to position. Ability to read papers, periodicals, journals, manuals, dictionaries, thesauruses, and encyclopedias. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in high school up to college. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study. Ability to deal with system of real numbers; practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions and measurement. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in high school up to college. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study. Ability to write reports, prepare business letters, expositions, and summaries with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar, using all parts of speech.Ordinarily, such education is obtained in high school up to college. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study. The employee normally performs the job by following established standard operating procedures and/or policies. The employee may choose the appropriate procedure or policy. Performance is reviewed periodically. Prepares budget documents; and does research to justify language used in documents for a unit or division of a department. May recommend budget allocations. Does research for documents, compiles data for computer entry, and/or enters or oversees data entry.(Secretary, clerks, admin. Some level of budget responsibility but only in data input.) Work requires supervising and monitoring performance for a regular group of employees or a work unit including providing input on hiring/disciplinary actions and work objectives/effectiveness, performance evaluations, and realigning work as needed.A first line supervisor typically performs these functions. Work is governed by broad instructions, objectives and policies.Requires the exercise of considerable initiative and independent analytical and evaluative judgment. Work may require providing advice to others outside direct reporting relationships on specific problems or general policies.Contacts may require the consideration of different points of view to reach agreement.Elements of persuasion may be necessary to gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas. Closing Date/Time: 4/25/2018 5:00 PM Central

Job Summary The purpose of this position is to operate heavy equipment for a variety of construction and maintenance operations within the City. This is accomplished by using equipment such as: backhoes, rollers, graders, and front-end loaders to complete construction projects; monitoring landfill gases; recovering refrigerant; and assisting with landfill operations. Other duties include performing preventative maintenance; providing traffic control; and interacting with other City employees and citizens. Essential Job Functions Performs heavy equipment operation in order to maintain landfill by using equipment to push trash; maintaining the appropriate grade and compaction levels; hauling dirt; loading truck with excavator; driving truck to work site; combining trash and dirt in order to grade; and managing site. Assists with landfill operations by screening waste that may be hazardous; providing facility maintenance; excavating loads of metal for recycling; moving wood chips, recycled dirt, and concrete; maintaining stock piles; pushing brush, wood, concrete, and dirt with bull dozer. Provides traffic control by directing traffic at work site; and communicating safety rules to customers. Performs preventative maintenance by greasing equipment; cleaning filters; checking all fluids; inspecting undercarriage; tracking inspections; and cleaning tracks Minimum Qualifications High School diploma or GED with six months/one year of advanced study or training. Over two years of heavy equipment experience. Experience working in a Landfill preferred. Valid Class B CDL Driver's License or must be able to obtain within six months of employment. Ability to read papers, periodicals, journals, manuals, dictionaries, thesauruses, and encyclopedias. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in high school up to college. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study. Ability to deal with system of real numbers; practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions and measurement. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in high school up to college. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study. Ability to write simple sentences containing subject, verb, and object, and/or series of numbers, names, and addresses. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in elementary school up to high school. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study. The employee normally performs the duty assignment after receiving general instructions as to methods, procedures, and desired end results with some discretion when making selections among a few, easily identifiable choices. Assignment is reviewed upon completion. Work involves choices of action within limits set by standard practices and procedures. Professional judgment is required to apply the proper course of action. Work requires the occasional direction of helpers, assistants, seasonal employees, interns, volunteers or temporary employees. Discussion Occasional: 20% or less of work time Closing Date/Time: 4/23/2018 5:00 PM Central

Job Summary The purpose of this position is to ensure the safety of the City's streets and roadways.This is accomplished by installing and maintaining traffic signs, pavement markings and other traffic control devices.Other duties include completing on call duty for emergencies and interacting with other City employees and the general public. Essential Job Functions Maintains and installs traffic signs by obtaining work orders; installing overhead street markers using necessary equipment and placing posts and signs throughout the City. Maintains and installs pavement markings by using thermoplastic tape, paint and other supplies; inputting markings for railroad crossings; re-stripping roadways and installing crosswalks and stop bars. Monitors inventory levels to ensure that the stock inventory for markings are updated and full. Ensures the cleanliness of vehicles by maintaining vehicles and keeping the vehicle adequately fueled and stocked for each day of use. Monitors phone calls by receiving calls and responding to emergency situations such as sign knockdown or replacement as needed. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or GED with six months/one year of advanced study or training past the high school equivalencyWork requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature which may be obtained with six months/one year of advanced study or training past the high school equivalency.Junior college, vocational, business, technical or correspondence schools are likely sources.Appropriate certification may be awarded upon satisfactory completion of advanced study or training. Under and including one year related experience. Must be able to obtain an IMSA Work Zone Certification as well as IMSA Signs and Markings Level I Certification within one year of employment. Class C driver's license required. After hire date, a class BCDL must be obtained within one year of employment. Ability to recognize meaning of common two- or three-syllable words.Ordinarily, such education is obtained in elementary school up to high school. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study. Ability to deal with system of real numbers; practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions and measurement. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in high school up to college. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study. Ability to write simple sentences containing subject, verb, and object, and/or series of numbers, names, and addresses.Ordinarily, such education is obtained in elementary school up to high school. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study. The employee normally performs the duty assignment after receiving general instructions as to methods, procedures, and desired end results with some discretion when making selections among a few, easily identifiable choices. Assignment is reviewed upon completion. No responsibility for the direction or supervision of others. Normal tasks require use of definite procedures, with little deviation.Work requires little or no analysis or judgment. Discussion Occasional:20% or less of work time. Closing Date/Time: 4/25/2018 5:00 PM Central

Job Summary The purpose of this position is to ensure the proper installation and maintenance of the City's traffic control devices.This is accomplished by performing traffic signal and roadway lighting maintenance and repair; installing and maintaining fiber optic equipment; performing signal installations and programming; and ensuring proper traffic signal operation.Other duties include maintaining knowledge of current advances within the field; training employees; and interacting with other City employees and citizens. Essential Job Functions Performs traffic signal and roadway lighting maintenance and repair by completing scheduled maintenance and repair; and completing emergency repairs as needed. Installs and maintains fiber optic equipment by installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing fiber optic equipment, video equipment, and systems utilizing sophisticated electronic test equipment. Performs signal installations and programming by installing traffic signals, school flashers, and flood warning devices; replacing major components; and programming controllers. Ensures proper traffic signal operation by manually controlling signals for special functions like: unusual circumstances such as vehicle damage and emergency traffic control during natural disasters. Updates technical knowledge of current advances within the field by receiving training on all aspects of work areas including: fiber optics, new products, and how to troubleshoot and perform repairs correctly. Trains employees by ensuring that all new Level I employees can properly maintain and repair small problems in cabinets and change bulbs in field signals. Minimum Qualifications High School diploma/GED required. Work requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature which may be obtained with six months/one year of advanced study or training past the high school equivalency. Junior college, vocational, business, technical or correspondence schools are likely sources. Appropriate certification may be awarded upon satisfactory completion of advanced study or training Over one year up to and including two years of installation, maintenance, and repair of traffic control devices, traffic signal or electrical construction or related field. Class A Driver's License required or must be able to obtain within six months of employment. International Municipal Signal Association Workzone Safety and International Municipal Signal Association Traffic Signal Technician Level I are required or must be able to obtain within one year of employment Ability to read papers, periodicals, journals, manuals, dictionaries, thesauruses, and encyclopedias. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in high school up to college. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study. Ability to deal with system of real numbers; practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions and measurement. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in high school up to college. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study. Ability to write reports, prepare business letters, expositions, and summaries with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar, using all parts of speech.Ordinarily, such education is obtained in high school up to college. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study. The employee normally performs the duty assignment after receiving general instructions as to methods, procedures, and desired end results with some discretion when making selections among a few, easily identifiable choices. Assignment is reviewed upon completion. Work requires the occasional direction of helpers, assistants, seasonal employees, interns, volunteers or temporary employees. Work requires analysis and judgment in accomplishing diversified duties. Requires the exercise of independent thinking within the limits of policies, standards, and precedents. Discussion Occasional:20% or less of work time. Closing Date/Time: 4/25/2018 5:00 PM Central

Job Summary The purpose of this position is to supervise crews that are engaged in street, utility, and parks and recreation maintenance. This is accomplished by supervising personnel; monitoring project work; and completing administrative duties. Other duties include maintaining equipment. Essential Job Functions Supervises personnel by assigning work duties; observing and monitoring work tasks; providing feedback to employees; evaluating work performance; and assisting employees to correct deficiencies. Monitors project work by ensuring a safe working environment for crews; planning for and securing needed materials and equipment; ensuring project is completed in a timely manner; inspecting work; and provided problem solutions as needed. Completes administrative duties by preparing daily work orders; preparing various reports; processing overtime and leave requests; completing accident forms; and monitoring equipment inventories. Maintains equipment by inspecting equipment for damage; and performing routine maintenance. Minimum Qualifications High School diploma or GED and over four years' experience leading crews in the conduct of water and wastewater utilities repairs including experience in the operations of excavation equipment. Ability to respond to emergency on-call pager schedule. Must have TCEQ Class C Water or Unit II Wastewater Collections license, Class A CDL with Tanker endorsement. Valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver's License; or the ability to obtain one within six months of employment. Intermediate - Ability to read papers, periodicals, journals, manuals, dictionaries, thesauruses, and encyclopedias. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in high school up to college. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study. Ability to deal with system of real numbers; practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions and measurement. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in high school up to college. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study. Ability to write reports, prepare business letters, expositions, and summaries with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar, using all parts of speech.Ordinarily, such education is obtained in high school up to college. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study. Receives limited direction: The employee normally performs the duty assignment according to his or her own judgment, requesting supervisory assistance only when necessary. The assignment may be reviewed upon completion. Performance is reviewed periodically. Work requires functioning as a lead worker performing essentially the same work as those directed, and includes overseeing work quality, training, instructing, and scheduling work. Work requires analysis and judgment in accomplishing diversified duties. Requires the exercise of independent thinking within the limits of policies, standards, and precedents. Discussion Frequent:From 21% to 50% of work time. Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Job Summary Charley Taylor Rec Teen Camp Counselors Off Sitelocation forSummer of 2018 Supervises children and organizes structured inside and outside events. Knowledge of arts, crafts, games, and different sports, implementing recommendations by coordinating persons and/or other resources, directing activities of others, developing plans, procedures and goals, based on experience and ability to create methods for accomplishing the goals. Essential Job Functions May handle cash and close cash register by accepting payments; making receipts; recording money that was received; ensuring that customers were charged properly by having knowledge of all program times and prices; counting money for the day; separating petty cash; and placing money in the safe. Maintains the interior of facilities by removing trash from floors by sweeping and mopping; organizing office and equipment area; submitting reports for repairs or needed equipment as needed; cleaning and organizing storage area; cleaning the restroom and game room. Minimum Qualifications A High School diploma or GED and a valid Texas Class C drivers license preferred. Experience working and supervising children in a recreation or camp environments preferred. Closing Date/Time: 8/31/2018 5:00 PM Central

Job Summary Charley Taylor Rec TeenCamp Supervisors Off Sitelocation forSummer of 2018 Determines program content and methods used in providing service, coordinates, promotes, implements and evaluates summer camp activities and events assigned. Plans and supervises a program of arts and crafts, youth sports, and other summer camp specialties. Individual should have experience working with children in recreation programs and activities. Essential Job Functions Knowledge of recreation, cultural and social needs of the community Procedures for planning, implementing, and maintaining a variety of recreation leisure time activities and programs through community participation, hazards and accepted safety precautions associated with the task, principles and techniques used in supervision and training. Standard program evaluation methods and report writing procedures. Handles cash and closes cash register by accepting payments; making receipts; recording money that was received; ensuring that customers were charged properly by having knowledge of all program times and prices; counting money for the day; separating petty cash; and placing money in the safe. Minimum Qualifications Requires a High School diploma or GED and one year of recreation experience. An Associates degree or two years of college with major course work in leisure services, park administration or a related field preferred. A valid Texas Class C drivers license required. Experience working and supervising children in a recreation or camp environments preferred and cash handling a plus. Additional Information Must be able to work flexible schedule to include some nights and weekends. Closing Date/Time: 8/31/2018 5:00 PM Central

Job Summary Tony Shotwell Seasonal Camp Supervisors for Spring and Summer 2018 Determines program content and methods used in providing service, coordinates, promotes, implements and evaluates summer camp activities and events assigned. Plans and supervises a program of arts and crafts, youth sports, and other summer camp specialties. Individual should have experience working with children in recreation programs and activities. Essential Job Functions Knowledge of recreation, cultural and social needs of the community Procedures for planning, implementing, and maintaining a variety of recreation leisure time activities and programs through community participation, hazards and accepted safety precautions associated with the task, principles and techniques used in supervision and training. Standard program evaluation methods and report writing procedures. Handles cash and closes cash register by accepting payments; making receipts; recording money that was received; ensuring that customers were charged properly by having knowledge of all program times and prices; counting money for the day; separating petty cash; and placing money in the safe. Minimum Qualifications Requires a High School diploma or GED and one year of recreation experience. An Associates degree or two years of college with major course work in leisure services, park administration or a related field preferred. A valid Texas Class C drivers license required. Experience working and supervising children in a recreation or camp environments preferred and cash handling a plus. Additional Information Must be able to work flexible schedule to include some nights and weekends. Closing Date/Time: 8/31/2018 5:00 PM Central

Job Summary The purpose of this position is to protect the lives of the City's patrons. The role of the Head Lifeguard is to assist the Pool Manager with any pool or facility operations.Head Lifeguards assist in many aspects of aquatic operations and have the same authority as managers when a manager is not on duty. This is accomplished by sitting on the stand; scanning the water; observing patrons' activities and enforcing pool rules and regulations.Other duties include ensuring the sanitation of water conditions; providing customer service and answering customers' questions; setting up facilities for special events and interacting with City employees and the general public. Essential Job Functions Provides service to the general public by coaching swimming lessons; scanning the water to monitor activities; informing customers' of upcoming events and answering inquiries. Ensures the safety of the general public by enforcing pool rules and regulations; monitoring activities and providing assistance when necessary. Prepares facilities for special events by setting up tables and chairs and decorating. Overseas operations in the absence of a Pool Manager. Minimum Qualifications High School or GED preferred but not required. Work requires the ability to read and understand written instructions, to understand simple processes and the routine operation of machines. No experience required. Requires American Red Cross -Lifeguarding, CPR/AED, First Aid certification. Assists the Pool Manger with tasks. Normal tasks require use of definite procedures, with little deviation.Work requires some judgment and decision. Closing Date/Time: 8/31/2018 5:00 PM Central

Job Summary The purpose of this position is to monitor the City's parks fees and security. This is accomplished by serving as a gate attendant; collecting fees from campers and general park picnic fees and monitoring park entrance security. Other duties include interacting with other City employees and the general public. Essential Job Functions Collects entrance fees by informing customers of park rules; charging customers the proper entrance or activity fee; ensuring that proper receipt and forms are given to the customer and maintaining accurate records of transactions. Provides customer service by having frequent interaction with citizens and park patrons; answering questions; and providing directions. Provides security by monitoring and observing activities for the safety and security of citizens and patrons Minimum Qualifications Work requires the ability to read and understand written instructions, to understand simple processes and the routine operation of machines.Level of knowledge equivalent to less than high school or equivalency. No experience required. Ability to recognize meaning of common two- or three-syllable words.Ordinarily, such education is obtained in elementary school up to high school. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study. Ability to perform the four basic arithmetic operations.Ordinarily, such education is obtained in elementary school up to high school. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study. Ability to write simple sentences containing subject, verb, and object, and/or series of numbers, names, and addresses.Ordinarily, such education is obtained in elementary school up to high school. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study. The employee normally performs the duty assignment after receiving detailed instructions as to methods, procedures, and desired end results with little room for deviation. Close and constant review is given. No responsibility for the direction or supervision of others. Normal tasks require use of definite procedures, with little deviation.Work requires little or no analysis or judgment. Discussion Very Frequent: More than 51% of work time. Closing Date/Time: 8/31/2018 5:00 PM Central

Job Summary Performs manual and unskilled maintenance work at the City's parks. Ability to operate lawn power equipment, mowers, weed eaters, and blowers; drive small trucks and pick-up trucks; and use shovels, rakes, and hoes. Essential Job Functions Must be able to lift and carry 50 lb. bags of fertilizer. Seed and be able to lift, push and/or pull 50 lb. and 100 lb. pieces of tractor drawn equipment. Minimum Qualifications A high school diploma or GED and a valid Texas Class C drivers license preferred. Additional Information Must be able to work flexible schedule, some nights and weekends & be willing to work outside in variable weather conditions. Closing Date/Time: 8/31/2018 5:00 PM Central

Job Summary Performs manual and unskilled maintenance work at the City's parks. Ability to operate lawn power equipment, mowers, weed eaters, and blowers; drive small trucks and pick-up trucks; and use shovels, rakes, and hoes. Essential Job Functions Must be able to lift and carry 50 lb. bags of fertilizer. Seed and be able to lift, push and/or pull 50 lb. and 100 lb. pieces of tractor drawn equipment. Minimum Qualifications A high school diploma or GED and a valid Texas Class C drivers license preferred. Additional Information Must be able to work flexible schedule, some nights and weekends & be willing to work outside in variable weather conditions. Closing Date/Time: 8/31/2018 5:00 PM Central

Job Summary Performs manual and unskilled maintenance work at the City's parks. Ability to operate lawn power equipment, mowers, weed eaters, and blowers; drive small trucks and pick-up trucks; and use shovels, rakes, and hoes. Essential Job Functions Must be able to lift and carry 50 lb. bags of fertilizer. Seed and be able to lift, push and/or pull 50 lb. and 100 lb. pieces of tractor drawn equipment. Minimum Qualifications A high school diploma or GED and a valid Texas Class C drivers license preferred. Additional Information Must be able to work flexible schedule, some nights and weekends & be willing to work outside in variable weather conditions. Closing Date/Time: 8/31/2018 5:00 PM Central

Job Summary Performs manual and unskilled maintenance work at the City's parks. Ability to operate lawn power equipment, mowers, weed eaters, and blowers; drive small trucks and pick-up trucks; and use shovels, rakes, and hoes. Essential Job Functions Must be able to lift and carry 50 lb. bags of fertilizer. Seed and be able to lift, push and/or pull 50 lb. and 100 lb. pieces of tractor drawn equipment. Minimum Qualifications A high school diploma or GED and a valid Texas Class C drivers license preferred. Additional Information Must be able to work flexible schedule, some nights and weekends & be willing to work outside in variable weather conditions. Closing Date/Time: 8/31/2018 5:00 PM Central

Job Summary Performs manual and unskilled maintenance work at the City's parks. Ability to operate lawn power equipment, mowers, weed eaters, and blowers; drive small trucks and pick-up trucks; and use shovels, rakes, and hoes. Essential Job Functions Must be able to lift and carry 50 lb. bags of fertilizer. Seed and be able to lift, push and/or pull 50 lb. and 100 lb. pieces of tractor drawn equipment. Minimum Qualifications A high school diploma or GED and a valid Texas Class C drivers license preferred. Additional Information Must be able to work flexible schedule, some nights and weekends & be willing to work outside in variable weather conditions. Closing Date/Time: 8/31/2018 5:00 PM Central

Job Summary The purpose of this position is to operate various types of equipment in order to maintain the City's sidewalks and streets.An equipment operator in streets may work in any one of these key areas: Asphalt Crew, Drainage Crew or with the Concrete Crew based on experience and ability. This position will be working in the Brush/DrainageCrew. This is accomplished by operating various equipment; maintaining streets and sidewalks throughout the City; laying drainage pipes; cleaning storm drains and drainage channels; performing code work; installing new guardrails; and completing roadwork for new construction.Other duties include performing preventative maintenance on equipment; and interacting with other City employees and citizens. Essential Job Functions Loads materials by running equipment such as: track loaders, rubber tire loaders, and dump trucks. Lays drainage pipes by assisting to set grades and level ditch lines; and assembling new drainage pipes. Cleans storm drains and drainage channels by ensuring the area is clear of debris. Performs code work by removing limbs and other debris from roadways; placing road signs and barricades in the appropriate locations; cutting down trees; and removing debris from illegal dump sites. Installs new guardrails by removing damaged guardrails; digging new post holes for replacement rails; and installing new guardrail. Completes roadwork for new construction by assisting in setting grade elevations; compacting sub base; water sub base; shoveling and picking to assist in making grades. Performs preventative maintenance by inspecting and performing required maintenance and repairs of all equipment used. Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or GED required to be considered. 1 year ofexperience required to be considered . Experience may be direct experience inDrainage OR related experience whichmay includework typically outdoors including use oftools and/ormachinery,construction work, warehouse work using forklifts or other similar type experience. Valid Class A CDL Driver's License preferred or ability to obtain within 180 days . Ability to read basic papers, instructions, directions etc. Ability to deal with numbers; practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions and measurement. Ability to write simple sentences containing subject, verb, and object, and/or series of numbers, names, and addresses. The employee normally performs the duty assignment after receiving general instructions as to methods, procedures, and desired end results with some discretion when making selections among a few, easily identifiable choices. Assignment is reviewed upon completion. Work requires the occasional direction of helpers, assistants, seasonal employees, interns, volunteers or temporary employees. Work involves choices of action within limits set by standard practices and procedures.Professional judgment is required to apply the proper course of action. Discussion Occasional:20% or less of work time. Closing Date/Time: 4/30/2018 5:00 PM Central

Job Summary The two-time NRPA Gold Medal Finalist Grand Prairie Parks, Arts and Recreation Department is looking for innovative and passionate recreation professionals to be valued cast members in "The Epic".The Epic re-envisions leisure services in America. The incredible project, designed by Dallas-based HKS, Inc. provides 120,000 sf. of some of the most unique leisure experiences in all of America. For more information, please visit: JoinTheEpic.com. The purpose of this position is to coordinate and supervise recreational activities for the City of Grand Prairie.This is accomplished by supervising employees; planning and organizing activities; and completing administrative duties.Other duties include interacting with the public and outside organizations. Essential Job Functions Supervises employees by assigning work duties; observing and monitoring activities; coordinating training for employees; communicating and implementing policies and procedures; providing feedback to employees; evaluating work performance; and assisting employees to correct deficiencies. Plans and organizes activities by publicizing recreational center information and activities; creating a monthly calendar of events; scheduling activities and trips; gathering information to determine the public's needs; preparing schedules for adult league games and tournaments; coordinating efforts with officials; ensuring activity locations are available and booked; and planning activities. Completes administrative duties by registering teams for leagues and tournaments; providing a variety of brochures, calendars, letters, flyers and memos; and providing information as requested. Interacts with the public and outside organizations by attending various meetings; providing information to organizations regarding activities; holding quarterly meetings; attending board meetings and issuing certificates. Minimum Qualifications Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. Knowledge is normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a Bachelor's degree or equivalent. Over one year up to and including two years supervising, planning, administrating and coordinating youth fitnessevents, recreational programs and leagues in the area of youth programming and/or education. CPR Certification, First Aid Certification highly preferred.Valid Texas Class C required or CDL Driver's License. Ability to read papers, periodicals, journals, manuals, dictionaries, thesauruses, and encyclopedias. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in high school up to college. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study. Ability to deal with system of real numbers; practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions and measurement. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in high school up to college. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study. Ability to write reports, prepare business letters, expositions, and summaries with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar, using all parts of speech.Ordinarily, such education is obtained in high school up to college. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study. The employee normally performs the job by following established standard operating procedures and/or policies. The employee may choose the appropriate procedure or policy. Performance is reviewed periodically. Work requires functioning as a lead worker performing essentially the same work as those directed, and includes overseeing work quality, training, instructing, and scheduling work. Work requires analysis and judgement in accomplisinhg diversified duties. Requires the exercise of independent thinking within the limits of policies, standards, and precedents. Discussion Very Frequent:More than 51% of work time Closing Date/Time: 5/14/2018 5:00 PM Central

Job Summary The City of Grand Prairie Environmental Quality Division seeks an intern to assist with communication duties and event planning. Position will be working a minimum of20 hours per week. Monday hours are required as well as some evenings and weekends. Essential Job Functions Assist in the creation of signage, mock-ups, email campaigns, and digital content Work with Word, Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and website editing software on a PC Develop new social media campaigns, considering current and planned promotional activities Assist in the planning and hosting of community events Other marketing related projects as assigned Minimum Qualifications College student or recent graduatewith a major or intent to major in Communications,Marketing or similar field . Prefer some college classes in Public Relations, Event Management, Graphic Design, Marketing or Advertising. Position will be working a minimum of20 hours per week. Monday hours are required as well as some evenings and weekends. Closing Date/Time: 5/8/2018 5:00 PM Central

Job Summary Under the direction of the City Attorney, assist in providing a variety of legal services for the City of Grand Prairie, its departments and employees. This role is mainly responsible for counseling and advising the Police Department and other City departments that have a criminal enforcement component, and is responsible for drafting or reviewing contracts, PIA letters, and ordinanances, attending boards and commission meetings, and occasionally representing the City in litigation. This role will be required to also assist in other aspects of municipal law; the City's legal department is small, so versatility, flexibility, and adaptability is essential. Essential Job Functions This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The following examples do not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent. This position has responsibilities that require lifting up to 10 pounds on occasion. Prepares or reviews city contracts, ordinances, agenda items, and Public Information Act documents. Advises the Police Chief and other City personnel on legal matters, including but not limited to, criminal law, criminal procedure, policies and procedures, and Open Meetings Act. Prepares text for new ordinances or amendments to current ordinances upon approval of the City Attorney. Attends all Building Advisory and Appeal Board meetings. Researches, analyzes, and prepares legal opinions and training bulletins on criminal or civil law, criminal procedure, department policy, case law, and legislative updates as necessitated by law or as requested by the Police Chief or other Department Managers. Maintains current information on all pertinent federal, state and municipal laws and case rulings; monitors and advises on legislation that could impact the operations of the police department and the City. Represents the City in some litigation, such as nuisance abatement litigation. Provides legal counsel to elected and appointed officials, boards, commissions, committees, and City departments based on interpretation of federal, state, county, and city constitutions, charters, statutes, ordinances, resolutions, rules, regulations, court decisions, administrative law decisions, and other legal authority. Maintains a general understanding of all aspects of municipal law and functions; answers questions from all City departments on a range of topics. Performs other duties as assigned by a supervisor/manager within department/division. Minimum Qualifications Education : Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school Experience : Five years minimum practicing law Licenses : Valid Class C Driver's License required; Licensed with the State Bar of Texas Certifications Required: None Reading : Ability to read and understand advanced literature, books, reviews, legal or technical journals, abstracts, financial reports. Ordinarily, such education is obtained at the college level or above. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study. Math : Knowledge of intermediate math to deal with system of real numbers; practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions and measurement. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in high school up to college. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study. Writing : Ability to write at an advanced level to write editorials, journals, speeches, manuals, or critiques. Ordinarily, such education is obtained at the college level or above. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study. Managerial : Within this job, the employee normally performs the duty assignment within broad parameters defined by general organizational requirements and accepted practices. Total end results determine effectiveness of job performance. Budget Responsibility : Has little to no budgetary responsibility. Supervisory / Organizational Control : Work requires the occasional direction of helpers, assistants, seasonal employees, interns, or temporary employees. Complexity : Work is of the broadest scope dealing with highly complex concepts or issues of great importance to the City. Highly important policies, procedures or precedents may be approved, rejected or recommended to a Department Head or CMO by individuals in this classification. Interpersonal / Human Relations Skills : Final decisions regarding policy development and implementation are made and/or recommended. Interaction with others outside the City requires exercising participative management skills that support team efforts and quality processes. Closing Date/Time: 4/27/2018 5:00 PM Central

Job Summary The purpose of this position is to enforce codes for the City of Grand Prairie. This is accomplished by patrolling the City for violations, conducting inspections of properties; issuing citations and violations notices; supervising personnel; and completing administrative duties. Other duties include providing customer service to the public and other departments. Essential Job Functions Conducts inspections by patrolling the City for violations; investigating neglect or other complaints; responding to citizen complaints; scheduling regular inspections; touring the building or property; noting violations of code; researching to locate owners, if necessary; notifying owners of results of inspections; and re-inspecting noncompliant locations. Issues citations and violations by compiling inspection reports; preparing cases for the BAAB Board or court; executing warrants; and ensuring clean up is completed or animals are cared for. Completes administrative duties by answering calls; providing information to the public and other departments as requested; compiling various reports; completing documents and forms; and maintaining records. Provides customer service to the public by developing and implementing community and school education programs; assisting other departments with community functions; and developing and implementing neighborhood incentives. Supervises personnel by observing and monitoring work tasks; functioning as a lead worker; and providing guidance, instruction and feedback. Minimum Qualifications Work requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature which may be obtained with six months/one year of advanced study or training past the high school equivalency.Junior college, vocational, business, technical or correspondence schools are likely sources.Appropriate certification may be awarded upon satisfactory completion of advanced study or training. Bilingual preferred. Over two years up to and including four years. Valid Texas Class C Driver's License & be able to obtain a Code Enforcement Officer License. Ability to read papers, periodicals, journals, manuals, dictionaries, thesauruses, and encyclopedias. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in high school up to college. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study. Ability to deal with system of real numbers; practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions and measurement. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in high school up to college. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study. Ability to write reports, prepare business letters, expositions, and summaries with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar, using all parts of speech.Ordinarily, such education is obtained in high school up to college. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study. The employee normally performs the job by following established standard operating procedures and/or policies. The employee may choose the appropriate procedure or policy. Performance is reviewed periodically. No responsibility for the direction or supervision of others. Work requires analysis and judgment in accomplishing diversified duties. Requires the exercise of independent thinking within the limits of policies, standards, and precedents. Persuasion Very Frequent:More than 51% of work time. Closing Date/Time: 4/20/2018 5:00 PM Central

Job Summary The purpose of this position is to assist in cart storage, cart cleaning and staging golf carts for daily tournament play.It also is responsible for greeting customers, shuttling customers and helping clean the golf shop and other related areas; and interacting with other City employees. Essential Job Functions Verifies that carts are clean, charge and in-proper working order for the golf customer. Cleans the cars after each usage by the public. Provides customer service by greeting each customer upon arrival and assist customers by cleaning clubs and helping with equipment. Maintains a clean appearance in the cart staging area as well as the cart barn, golf shop, pavilion, and other common space by golf shop. Provides assistance to Club Manager and all assistant managers as necessary. Minimum Qualifications Work requires the ability to read and understand written instructions, to understand simple processes and the routine operation of the golf course. Level of knowledge equivalent to less than high school or equivalency. No experience necessary. Valid Texas Class C Driver's License. Ability to recognize meaning of common two- or three-syllable words.Ordinarily, such education is obtained in elementary school up to high school. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study. Ability to perform the four basic arithmetic operations.Ordinarily, such education is obtained in elementary school up to high school. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study. Ability to write simple sentences containing subject, verb, and object, and/or series of numbers, names, and addresses.Ordinarily, such education is obtained in elementary school up to high school. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study. Receives immediate direction: The employee normally performs the duty assignment after receiving detailed instructions as to methods, procedures, and desired end results with little room for deviation. Close and constant review is given. No responsibility for the direction or supervision of others. Normal tasks require use of definite procedures, with little deviation.Work requires little or no analysis or judgment. Closing Date/Time: 4/20/2018 5:00 PM Central

Job Summary The purpose of this position is to supervise recreational facilities within the City.This is accomplished by maintaining the interior facilities; overseeing the operations of the facility; developing and implementing recreational programs; and maintaining communication for the facility.Other duties include handling cash and closing the cash register; and interacting with other City employees and citizens. Essential Job Functions Maintains the interior of facilities by removing trash from floors by sweeping and mopping; organizing office and equipment area; submitting reports for repairs or needed equipment as needed; cleaning and organizing storage area; cleaning the restroom and game room. Oversees the operations of the facility by supervising hallway; handing out equipment; directing customers to the proper location; promotes programs to patrons; performing record keeping; updating class records daily; and overseeing distribution of paperwork such as disclaimer sheets, receipts books, logs, and other documentation. Develops and implements recreational programs by overseeing gym programs; assisting in the schedule of classes; coordinating classes and rentals; teaching classes; and playing games with children. Maintains communication for the facility by communicating with customers about questions, suggestions, activities, and complaints; assisting with computerized publications; answering phones; making reservations for parties; greeting customers; reporting any suggestions and complaints to the supervisor; and interacting with public participants and school official. Handles cash and closes cash register by accepting payments; making receipts; recording money that was received; ensuring that customers were charged properly by having knowledge of all program times and prices; counting money for the day; separating petty cash; and placing money in the safe. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or GED preferred. This position works 29 hours per week for Prairie Lakes GC. Recreationexperience highly preferred. Valid Texas Class C Driver's License and CPR/First Aide Certification Ability to recognize meaning of common two- or three-syllable words.Ordinarily, such education is obtained in elementary school up to high school. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study. Ability to perform the four basic arithmetic operations.Ordinarily, such education is obtained in elementary school up to high school. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study. Ability to write simple sentences containing subject, verb, and object, and/or series of numbers, names, and addresses.Ordinarily, such education is obtained in elementary school up to high school. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study. The employee normally performs the duty assignment after receiving detailed instructions as to methods, procedures, and desired end results with little room for deviation. Close and constant review is given. No responsibility for the direction or supervision of others. Normal tasks require use of definite procedures, with little deviation.Work requires little or no analysis or judgment. Discussion Frequent:From 21% to 50% of work time. Closing Date/Time: 4/20/2018 5:00 PM Central

Job Summary Performs manual and unskilled maintenance work at the City's parks. Ability to operate lawn power equipment, mowers, weed eaters, and blowers; drive small trucks and pick-up trucks; and use shovels, rakes, and hoes. Essential Job Functions Must be able to lift and carry 50 lb. bags of fertilizer. Seed and be able to lift, push and/or pull 50 lb. and 100 lb. pieces of tractor drawn equipment. Minimum Qualifications A high school diploma or GED and a valid Texas Class C drivers license preferred. Additional Information Must be able to work flexible schedule, some nights and weekends & be willing to work outside in variable weather conditions. Closing Date/Time: 8/31/2018 5:00 PM Central

Job Summary The purpose of this position is to perform duties to assist Environmental Specialists with daily tasks including inspections, field monitoring, quality control, data entry, report writing, and data analysis. Position is for a minimum of 20 hours per week. Essential Job Functions Perform storm water inspections of city outfalls. Conducts stream monitoring. Enter data for water quality programs and create reports. Assisting with educational programs such as Get Fit and Storm Water Education Customer service - interaction with citizens and employees Performing various other tasks as may be assigned from time to time by the Environmental Quality Manager Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or GED; an individual in pursuit of a Bachelor degree in Environmental, Geology, or similar field. Recent graduates will also be considered. Valid Texas Class C Driver's License Must have flexibility to work after hours and weekends Closing Date/Time: 5/8/2018 5:00 PM Central

Job Summary This position plans, organizes, and coordinates the fiscal functions of the Police Department including preparation of the annual operating and capital improvement budget.This is accomplished by preparing the annual budget, auditing bills and payments; submitting payments and keeping account of expenses; preparing, analyzing and reconciling expenditures and revenue data; overseeing periodic review of budgets; and performing budget modifications. Other duties include maintaining records; overseeing procurement of supplies and equipment; overseeing payroll functions; paying bills for department; completing indirect cost studies; and interacting with other City employees and citizens. Essential Job Functions Prepares annual budget by preparing and checking mathematical details on annual budgets; gathering information from appropriate sources; and compiling annual budget for the Police Department. Prepares and analyzes expenditures and revenue data by extracting data and analyzing expenditure and revenue reports; advising supervisory personnel of expenditures and revenue trends; preparing periodic reports of expenditures and revenue to point out relationships of estimates to actual expenditures to supplement City budget reports. Oversees periodic review of budgets by preparing comparative analysis of operating program; analyzing costs in relation to services performed during previous financial year; submitting reports to Supervisor with recommendations for budget revisions. Performs budget modifications by analyzing accounting records and personnel costs data to determine financial resources required to implement programs; and submitting recommendations for budget allocations. Completes other tasks by maintaining records on the budget that include internal and external forms and procedures; overseeing the procurement of supplies and equipment for the department; paying bills for department; overseeing payroll for the department; and completing indirect cost studies. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Accounting, Finance or related field and over (3) years of increasingly responsible accounting experience required. Knowledge is normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a Bachelor's degree. Any combination of education, training and/or experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered as qualifying. A valid Texas Class C driver's license required. Ability to read literature, books, reviews, scientific or technical journals, abstracts, financial reports, and/or legal documents.Ordinarily, such education is obtained at the college level or above. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study. Ability to apply fundamental concepts of theories, work with advanced mathematical operations methods, and functions of real and complex variables.Ordinarily, such education is obtained at the college level or above. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study. Ability to write editorials, journals, speeches, manuals, or critiques.Ordinarily, such education is obtained at the college level or above. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study. The employee normally performs the duty assignment according to his or her own judgment, requesting supervisory assistance only when necessary. The assignment may be reviewed upon completion. Performance is reviewed periodically. Oversees budget preparation of a department budget.Reviews and approves expenditures of significant budgeted funds for the department or does research and prepares recommendations for city-wide budget expenditures (Fiscal Officers, Senior Financial Analyst and Financial Analyst). Work requires functioning as a lead worker performing essentially the same work as those directed, and includes overseeing work quality, training, instructing, and scheduling work. When assigned to the Police Department, the position will supervise the Quartermaster and Sr. Account Clerk positions. Work is widely varied, involving analyzing and evaluating many complex and significant variables. City-wide policies, procedures, or precedents may be developed and/or recommended. Work may require providing advice to others outside direct reporting relationships on specific problems or general policies.Contacts may require the consideration of different points of view to reach agreement.Elements of persuasion may be necessary to gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas. Candidate will be required to pass pre-employment screening which includes drug screen, polygraph, psychological, and background investigation. Closing Date/Time: 4/27/2018 5:00 PM Central

Job Summary The purpose of this position is to perform duties related to Public Health and the Vector Control Program in the City. This is accomplished by setting and collecting mosquito traps at different locations within the city limits, preparation of mosquito samples for shipping, response to citizen's complaints, and treatment of problem areas to eliminate mosquito breeding sites. Other duties include preparing reports, maintaining records, data entry, and interaction with other city employees and the general public. Essential Job Functions Prepares reports and maintains records. Use data entry tools to record daily activities and complaint investigation and resolution. Investigates complaints. Monitors mosquito breeding sites and prepares and maintains equipment for mosquito trapping and collecting. Inspects improperly maintained or abandoned in-ground or above ground residential swimming pools. Performs vector control activities by completing surveillance on mosquitoes with gravid traps, collecting mosquitoes, application of larvicides and adulticides. Minimum Qualifications High school or GED required. Student enrolled for Fall with a major or intent to major in Public Health,Epidemiology, Biology or similar field . Position will be working a minimum of20 hours per week. Monday and Tuesday hours are required. Valid Texas Class C Driver's License and ability to swim. Work requires analysis and judgment in accomplishing diversified duties. Requires the exercise of independent thinking within the limits of policies, standards, and precedents. Ability to read papers, periodicals, journals, manuals, dictionaries, thesauruses, and encyclopedias. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in high school up to college. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study. Ability to deal with system of real numbers; practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions and measurement. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in high school up to college. Ability to write reports, prepare business letters, expositions, and summaries with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar, using all parts of speech.Ordinarily, such education is obtained in high school up to college. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study. The employee normally performs the duty assignment after receiving general instructions as to methods, procedures, and desired end results with some discretion when making selections among a few, easily identifiable choices. Assignment is reviewed upon completion. Closing Date/Time: 4/27/2018 5:00 PM Central

Essential Job Functions The purpose of this position is to monitor the City's parks fees and security. This is accomplished by serving as a gate attendant; collecting fees from campers and general park picnic fees and monitoring park entrance security. Other duties include interacting with other City employees and the general public. Minimum Qualifications Collects entrance fees by informing customers of park rules; charging customers the proper entrance or activity fee; ensuring that proper receipt and forms are given to the customer and maintaining accurate records of transactions. Provides customer service by having frequent interaction with citizens and park patrons; answering questions; and providing directions. Provides security by monitoring and observing activities for the safety and security of citizens and patrons. Additional Information Work requires the ability to read and understand written instructions, to understand simple processes and the routine operation of machines.Level of knowledge equivalent to less than high school or equivalency. No experience required. Ability to recognize meaning of common two- or three-syllable words.Ordinarily, such education is obtained in elementary school up to high school. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study. Ability to perform the four basic arithmetic operations.Ordinarily, such education is obtained in elementary school up to high school. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study. Ability to write simple sentences containing subject, verb, and object, and/or series of numbers, names, and addresses.Ordinarily, such education is obtained in elementary school up to high school. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study. The employee normally performs the duty assignment after receiving detailed instructions as to methods, procedures, and desired end results with little room for deviation. Close and constant review is given. No responsibility for the direction or supervision of others. Normal tasks require use of definite procedures, with little deviation.Work requires little or no analysis or judgment. Discussion Very Frequent: More than 51% of work time. Closing Date/Time: 8/31/2018 5:00 PM Central

Job Summary Under close supervision and mentorship of professional staff; undertakes one or more assigned activities and/or projects of fixed duration requiring an intermediate degree of knowledge and skill within a defined area of administrative or technical specialty.Duties may vary based on assignment and location of work (office, library, outdoors, etc.). Essential Job Functions Assists department staff with daily tasks such as entering data into the computer; ensuring forms and documents are completed and accurate; conducting and completing research; processing various forms and documents; collecting and posting payments; and preparing various reports. Completes routine office duties by answering phones; transferring calls and taking messages; processing mail; filing; typing various correspondences; and maintaining office supplies. Provides customer service by providing information and directions as requested; receiving payments; and assisting customers over the counter. Create marketing, public relations, advertising, web design, social media and/or graphic arts for assigned department using Word, Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, etc. Completes special duties as assigned assisting with special events and special projects. Other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications Must have a High School Diploma or GED and currently enrolled in an accredited university pursuing a Bachelor's degree with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. No experience required Valid Texas Class C Driver's License Closing Date/Time: 8/31/2018 5:00 PM Central

Job Summary The role of a Seasonal Aquatics Instructor is to teach swimming lessons to the community. Instructors must know how to swim and be able to teach basic swimming techniques for all ages. Instructors are expected to attend trainings, have good communication skills, and work well with children. Other duties include enforcing pool rules and regulations; ensuring the sanitation of water conditions; providing customer service and answering customers' questions and interacting with City employees and the general public. Essential Job Functions Provides service to the general public by teaching swimming lessons; scanning the water to monitor activities; informing customers' of upcoming events and answering inquiries. Ensures the safety of the general public by enforcing pool rules and regulations; monitoring activities and providing assistance when necessary. Minimum Qualifications High School or GED preferred but not required. Work requires the ability to read and understand written instructions, to understand simple processes and the routine operation of machines. No experience required. American Red Cross -Lifeguarding, CPR/AED, First Aid certification highly preferred. Closing Date/Time: 8/31/2018 5:00 PM Central

Job Summary The Seasonal Lifeguard will protect the lives of the City's patrons by sitting on the stand, scanning the water, observing patron's activities and enforcing pool rules and regulations. Other duties include ensuring the sanitation of water conditions, providing customer service and answering customer's questions, setting up facilities for special events and interacting with City employees and the general public. Essential Job Functions Ensures the safety of the general public by enforcing pool rules and regulations; monitoring activities and providing assistance when necessary. Provides service to the general public by coaching swimming lessons; scanning the water to monitor activities; informing customers' of upcoming events and answering inquiries. Prepares facilities for special events by setting up tables and chairs and decorating. Minimum Qualifications A high school diploma or GED and a valid Texas Class C driver's license preferred. A Lifeguard Certification (Red Cross, YMCA, or Ellis), First Aid and CPR Certification is highly prferred. Water Safety Instructor's (WSI) Certificate preferred. Closing Date/Time: 8/31/2018 5:00 PM Central

Job Summary The seasonal Pool Manager supervises employees and volunteer workers in the Aquatics Division. Essential Job Functions Assists in coordinating and directing aquatic programs. Knowledge of all aspects of pool operations including personnel, water quality, safety, equipment & supplies. Maintenance and programs, and duties required to maintain a safe environment for all patrons. Minimum Qualifications Requires a High School diploma or GED and a valid Texas Class C Driver's License and two years of increasingly responsible experience in the delivery of an aquatics program. A Lifeguard Certification (Red Cross, YMCA, or Ellis),First Aid and CPR Certification is required. Water Safety Instructor's (WSI) Certificate preferred. Closing Date/Time: 8/31/2018 5:00 PM Central

Job Summary Dalworth Rec Center Seasonal Camp Counselors for Spring and Summer 2018 Supervises children and organizes structured inside and outside events. Knowledge of arts, crafts, games, and different sports, implementing recommendations by coordinating persons and/or other resources, directing activities of others, developing plans, procedures and goals, based on experience and ability to create methods for accomplishing the goals. Essential Job Functions May handle cash and close cash register by accepting payments; making receipts; recording money that was received; ensuring that customers were charged properly by having knowledge of all program times and prices; counting money for the day; separating petty cash; and placing money in the safe. Maintains the interior of facilities by removing trash from floors by sweeping and mopping; organizing office and equipment area; submitting reports for repairs or needed equipment as needed; cleaning and organizing storage area; cleaning the restroom and game room. Minimum Qualifications A High School diploma or GED and a valid Texas Class C drivers license preferred. Experience working and supervising children in a recreation or camp environments preferred. Closing Date/Time: 8/31/2018 5:00 PM Central

Job Summary Tony Shotwell Seasonal Camp Counselors for Spring and Summer 2018 Supervises children and organizes structured inside and outside events. Knowledge of arts, crafts, games, and different sports, implementing recommendations by coordinating persons and/or other resources, directing activities of others, developing plans, procedures and goals, based on experience and ability to create methods for accomplishing the goals. Essential Job Functions May handle cash and close cash register by accepting payments; making receipts; recording money that was received; ensuring that customers were charged properly by having knowledge of all program times and prices; counting money for the day; separating petty cash; and placing money in the safe. Maintains the interior of facilities by removing trash from floors by sweeping and mopping; organizing office and equipment area; submitting reports for repairs or needed equipment as needed; cleaning and organizing storage area; cleaning the restroom and game room. Minimum Qualifications A High School diploma or GED and a valid Texas Class C drivers license preferred. Experience working and supervising children in a recreation or camp environments preferred. Closing Date/Time: 8/31/2018 5:00 PM Central

Job Summary Dalworth Rec Center Seasonal Camp Supervisors for Spring and Summer 2018 Determines program content and methods used in providing service, coordinates, promotes, implements and evaluates summer camp activities and events assigned. Plans and supervises a program of arts and crafts, youth sports, and other summer camp specialties. Individual should have experience working with children in recreation programs and activities. Essential Job Functions Knowledge of recreation, cultural and social needs of the community Procedures for planning, implementing, and maintaining a variety of recreation leisure time activities and programs through community participation, hazards and accepted safety precautions associated with the task, principles and techniques used in supervision and training. Standard program evaluation methods and report writing procedures. Handles cash and closes cash register by accepting payments; making receipts; recording money that was received; ensuring that customers were charged properly by having knowledge of all program times and prices; counting money for the day; separating petty cash; and placing money in the safe. Minimum Qualifications Requires a High School diploma or GED and one year of recreation experience. An Associates degree or two years of college with major course work in leisure services, park administration or a related field preferred. A valid Texas Class C drivers license required. Experience working and supervising children in a recreation or camp environments preferred and cash handling a plus. Additional Information Must be able to work flexible schedule to include some nights and weekends. Closing Date/Time: 8/31/2018 5:00 PM Central

Job Summary The Pool Cashier is responsible for handling and accounting for money, filing, communicating by telephone, performing simple arithmetic, typing and analyzing data or report information and dealing effectively with the public. Minimum Qualifications A High School diploma or GED and experience in handling money preferred. Closing Date/Time: 8/31/2018 5:00 PM Central

Job Summary Performs manual and unskilled maintenance work at the City's parks. Ability to operate lawn power equipment, mowers, weed eaters, and blowers; drive small trucks and pick-up trucks; and use shovels, rakes, and hoes. Essential Job Functions Must be able to lift and carry 50 lb. bags of fertilizer. Seed and be able to lift, push and/or pull 50 lb. and 100 lb. pieces of tractor drawn equipment. Minimum Qualifications A high school diploma or GED and a valid Texas Class C drivers license preferred. Additional Information Must be able to work flexible schedule, some nights and weekends & be willing to work outside in variable weather conditions. Closing Date/Time: 8/31/2018 5:00 PM Central

Job Summary Performs manual and unskilled maintenance work at the City's parks. Ability to operate lawn power equipment, mowers, weed eaters, and blowers; drive small trucks and pick-up trucks; and use shovels, rakes, and hoes. Essential Job Functions Must be able to lift and carry 50 lb. bags of fertilizer. Seed and be able to lift, push and/or pull 50 lb. and 100 lb. pieces of tractor drawn equipment. Minimum Qualifications A high school diploma or GED and a valid Texas Class C drivers license preferred. Additional Information Must be able to work flexible schedule, some nights and weekends & be willing to work outside in variable weather conditions. Closing Date/Time: 8/31/2018 5:00 PM Central

Job Summary The purpose of this position is to plan, produce, supervise and evaluate programs and activities at various recreation centers and departments in the City.This is accomplished by planning and producing various activities, supervising staff, and interacting with the public and participants.Other duties include monitoring the budget, designing and preparing center publications and critiquing events. The Grand Prairie Parks, Arts and Recreation Department is a two-time NRPA Gold Medal Winner. Essential Job Functions Plans and produces activities by scheduling activities; overseeing logistics; communicating information to interested parties; setting up meetings and agendas; designing a monthly calendar; assessing the center's or department's needs; developing long and short term goals; and gathering and interpreting various data. Supervises staff and volunteers by scheduling hours and workloads; training, motivating and evaluating staff and volunteers; resolving conflicts; and implementing policies and procedures. Interacts with the public and participants by communicating with participants and the public regarding activities and other information; resolving problems and complaints; conducting presentations; and promoting interest in activities. Monitors the budget by monitoring expenditures; maintaining budget forms and spreadsheets; communicating with vendors to purchase equipment and supplies; obtaining bids and quotes; paying invoices; and making deposits. Designs and prepares center publications by producing a monthly calendar; creating various flyers; and writing memorandums and correspondences related to the center. Manages events by cleaning and organizing files, closets, cabinets and storage areas; assisting groups in set- up of room usage; and decorating the location for special events or holidays. Reviews or critiques special events by gathering information from participants and visitors; and evaluating vendors Minimum Qualifications Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. Knowledge is normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a Bachelor's degree or equivalent. Two (2) yearsminimum experience required ofsupervisoryin the area ofaquatics programming.Knowledge inswim lessons, aquatic fitness, pool mechanical operations and other programming through the medium ofaquatic fitness and education is highly preferred. Valid Texas Class C Driver's License required. Current CPR and First Aid Certification or the ability to complete the training within six (6) months of hire date.WSI, LGI, lifeguard certifications are preferred. Ability to read literature, books, reviews, scientific or technical journals, abstracts, financial reports, and/or legal documents.Ordinarily, such education is obtained at the college level or above. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study. Ability to deal with system of real numbers; practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions and measurement. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in high school up to college. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study. Ability to write reports, prepare business letters, expositions, and summaries with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar, using all parts of speech.Ordinarily, such education is obtained in high school up to college. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study. The employee normally performs the job by following established standard operating procedures and/or policies. The employee may choose the appropriate procedure or policy. Performance is reviewed periodically. Does research for documents, compiles data for computer entry, and/or enters or oversees data entry.Has responsibility for monitoring budget expenditures (typically non-discretionary expenditures) for a work unit of less than department size (programs, activities, projects or small organizational units). (Supervisors) Work requires supervising and monitoring performance for a regular group of employees or a work unit including providing input on hiring/disciplinary actions and work objectives/effectiveness, performance evaluations, and realigning work as needed.A first line supervisor typically performs these functions. Work requires analysis and judgment in accomplishing diversified duties.Requires the exercise of independent thinking within the limits of policies, standards, and precedents. Work may require providing advice to others outside direct reporting relationships on specific problems or general policies.Contacts may require the consideration of different points of view to reach agreement.Elements of persuasion may be necessary to gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas. Closing Date/Time: 5/16/2018 5:00 PM Central