32 jobs found in grand prairie

Job Summary The Detention Officer position is responsible for the care and control/security of the jail facility and its inmates. Essential Functions include performing all administrative, clerical and manual duties associated with the detention of prisoners. Applicants should be aware that detention officers routinely come into contact with resisting, uncooperative prisoners and there is a possibility of being physically assaulted. All detention officers must attend defensive tactics training which is physically demanding. Essential Job Functions Candidate must be able to visually and through the use of remote video surveillance equipment. Monitor prisoner status and behavior. Ability to escort prisoners from one area to another. Take physical action to prevent escapes and/or assaults and subdue combative/violent prisoners is required. Ability to properly process prisoners using established book-in/release procedures is necessary. The ability to read, comprehend and write in English is a must. Candidate must be able to fingerprint, photograph, handcuff and physically search prisoners. Ability to accurately count money and inventory property is important. Candidate must be able to read, interpret and apply laws, regulations and departmental policies and procedures. Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma/GED, plus one year experience working with the public is required. Or have successfully completed an internship program with the GPPD jail. EMT/paramedic experience HIGHLY preferred but not required. Must have a valid Texas class C driver's license. Typing (25 wpm) and computer skills are required. 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 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 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 direction: 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. 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 Very Frequent: More than 51% of work time. Additional Information This position requires access to Criminal Justice Information & due to CJIS/FBI policy, applicants applying for this position must be US Citizens. Must be able to obtain state certification as a Detention Officer and an Intoxilyzer Operator within the first year of employment. Detailed Criminal Background Processing, Psychological Examination, Polygraph Examination, Drug/Alcohol Testing, and Pre-employment Physical. Candidate must possess the ability to lift or exert forces up to 100 lbs and push/pull up to 50 lbs. A general capacity to perform tasks required of detention officers. Such tasks shall be capable of being performed with reasonable accommodation, if necessary, that does not impose a business hardship and without presenting a direct threat to the safety of the applicant or others. Ability to establish, complete, and maintain prisoner's paperwork arrest report, medical history, narrative report, etc. utilizing knowledge of the various laws and departmental policies and procedures is required. May work irregular hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays. **Candidates who do not meet these requirements or qualifications should refrain from applying for this position**

Job Summary The purpose of this position is to perform manual and unskilled maintenance work on behalf of Solid Waste and Recycling Division at the landfill and other facilities. This is accomplished by operating heavy equipment; providing assistance in the citizen's convenience area, maintaining the exterior and interior of facilities, mowing, weed-eating, and picking up litter. Other duties include but are not limited to removing debris caused from extreme weather conditions; and interacting with other City employees and citizens. This is a part-time position working 10-19 hours per week. Essential Job Functions Operating heavy equipment; shoveling and raking waste material, compost, mulch and dirt; cleaning and maintaining tools and equipment; controlling traffic; and cleaning work site. Operates heavy equipment by performing maintenance activities; using equipment such as a loader, trucks, riding mower, tractor, and mobile sweeper. Removes debris caused from extreme weather conditions by clearing debris such as fallen trees; cleaning inlets, curbs, and gutters of debris. Minimum Qualifications A high school diploma or GED and experience in manual and unskilled maintenance work in a landfill environment experience preferred. 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. 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 Occasional: 20% or less of work time. Additional Information This is a part-time position working 10-19 hours per week.

Job Summary The purpose of this position is to perform manual and unskilled maintenance work at the GP Memorial Gardens by providing grounds maintenance and maintaining the exterior and interior of facilities. Other duties include removing debris caused from extreme weather conditions and interacting with other City employees and citizens. Essential Job Functions Provides grounds maintenance by operating riding mower and tractor; maintaining common areas, large fields, and acreage; removing debris out of the mower's path; trimming trees; using a weed eater around trees; and cleaning along the edge of the fence with a mobile weed eater. Maintains the exterior of facilities by removing trash and other debris; cleaning sidewalks and walkways; mowing grounds around the facility; using a weed eater around trees; checking trash cans and emptying them as needed; ensuring that facilities are neat and presentable. Maintains the interior of facilities by assisting other employees and departments where needed; performing and assisting with remodel work. Removes debris caused from extreme weather conditions by clearing debris such as fallen trees; cleaning inlets, curbs, and gutters of debris; clearing concrete channels of tree limbs and other debris. Minimum Qualifications A high school diploma or GED and experience providing cemetery care and maintenance preferred. Valid Texas Class C Driver's License This position is part-time working 10-19 hours per week. Candidate must have a flexible schedule and work weekends if necessary 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. Basic - 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 Occasional: 20% or less of work time.

Job Summary 9-1-1 Emergency Communications Specialist - Make a Difference - Save Lives The purpose of this position is to prioritize emergency and non-emergency requests for Police & Fire Department assistance received on 9-1-1 and administrative telephone lines; coordinate and dispatch appropriate response to requests for assistance; provide radio and telephone communication support to Police, Fire and other city departmental personnel; perform clerical duties related to Emergency Communications. Application Process: Step 1: The following pre- employment questionnaire must be completed in order for your application to be reviewed. Click here to download the questionnaire . Step 2: After completing the questionnaire, please apply for the job and while completing your application, you will have the ability to attach your questionnaire to your application. If you experience difficulty attaching to your application, you can email it to: ainsco@gptx.org Benefits of working for the City of Grand Prairie Emergency Communications Center: Great Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance 2 to 1 match into Texas Municipal Retirement System Paid time off 3 to 4 days off per week Stable work environment Exciting, Fast paced Tuition Reimbursement Starting at $34,455.00 annually Lateral pay opportunities We are looking for committed individuals who want to make a serious difference with their lives by serving the public as a 9-1-1 Communications Specialist (Emergency Operator). You will fit if you have a positive, upbeat attitude; you are calm under pressure, are coachable, dependable and work well as part of a team. This is a fantastic organization to work for and we want you to join our team. Essential Job Functions Utilize telephone and two-way radio equipment to communicate with citizens and departmental personnel. Utilize computers and computer aided dispatch systems to perform necessary call processing and dispatch functions. Prioritize emergency and non-emergency requests from citizens and departmental members; using established procedures and guidelines. Make quick decisions in emergency situations in the interest of citizens and department members. Coordinate Police, Fire & other city department resources to emergency and Non-emergency requests for assistance. Perform general clerical and support duties relative to Emergency Communications.Provide customer service to the public by providing information regarding departmental contact numbers, directing callers to the proper department and/or agency and providing general procedural guidance. Perform all other necessary job functions in the role of Call Taker, Fire Dispatch, NCIC/INFO Operations and Police Dispatch. Minimum Qualifications Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes. Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency. Must be a great active listener and able to retain facts in your memory One year of customer service experience required. Successful completion and proficiency of all required Communications Specialist I (CS I), Communications Specialist II (CS II) and departmental training is required to retain position as a Communication Specialist. Lateral Program available for those applicants in current 9-1-1 professions - Applicants with experience can be placed in the Communication Specialist I level of the skill based pay plan. Salary is based on current TCOLE or other equivalent certifications. Ability to type a minimum of 35 words per minute on a computer keyboard & Valid Texas Class C Driver's License at time of application. TCOLE Telecommunicator License, CPR & Emergency Medical Dispatch Certifications and other mandatory training is required within the first year of employment. Ability to read maps, papers, periodicals, journals, manuals, dictionaries. 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 update logs, CAD calls for service and other documentation, often under pressure with proper format, 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 after receiving extensive training and by following established standard operating procedures and/or policies. Performance is reviewed periodically while in this role to ensure retention of training and proficiency of skill sets.No responsibility for the direction or supervision of others. Work involves emergent choices of action within limits set by standard practices and procedures.Professional judgment is required to apply the proper course of action. Candidate will be required to pass pre-employment screening which includes drug screen, polygraph, psychological, and background investigation. This position requires access to Criminal Justice Information & due to CJIS/FBI policy, applicants applying for this position must be US Citizens. May work irregular hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Job Summary The purpose of this position is to provide transportation assistance to the City's employees and the general public. This is accomplished by providing door-to-door service to senior citizens and persons with physical or mental disabilities for work, school, medical, and other essential services. Other duties include operating the city transit; providing for the safe, efficient timely transportation of persons and interacting with other City employees and the general public. Essential Job Functions Provides transportation assistance to the City by driving a city/transit vehicle to necessary locations; operating a two-way radio; assisting persons in wheel chairs and ambulatory aids and completing necessary paperwork. Provides customer service to the public by assisting with the elderly and disabled citizens; and providing information and directions as needed. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or GED equivalent and 1+ years of experience, preferably in a similar driving position. Five (5) or more years of experience in Para-transit driving preferred . Valid Class B Driver's License with a minimum CDL with passenger endorsement is required . This position will be working Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm. 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 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 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 Very Frequent: More than 51% of work time.

Job Summary This position performs legal administrative assistance to City attorneys as well as the City Attorney's office in all legal matters affecting the City. Creates and maintains complex filing systems for the Department. Essential Job Functions Organizes, maintains, tracks and controls digital case files. Receives and reviews initial file assignments. Assembles, creates and organizes electronic files of all records; updating databases. Provides administrative and procedural support to attorneys. Prepares legal documents and correspondence, which includes drafting motions, discovery, City Council agenda items, orders, briefs, notices, and agreements under the direction of an attorney. Receives and reviews invoices for payment. Arranges, schedules and confirms appointments, meetings, court settings and deposition settings and notifies parties involved. Performs clerical functions by answering telephones; taking messages; forwarding calls to the appropriate person; filing; typing letters, contracts and memos; greeting customers; providing directions and information as requested; sorting mail; and maintaining office supplies. Researches, obtains and responds to internal and external requests for information. Occasionally deals with distraught or difficult individuals. Manages attorney calendar and schedules. Calculates and monitors deadlines and reminds attorneys of impending events. Electronically files pleadings. Performs secretarial functions by coordinating meetings; handling petty cash; monitoring expenditures; maintaining records and files; processing invoices; maintaining accounts receivables and invoices; assisting with budget preparations; entering data into the computer; and generating various reports; travel arrangements for staff; preparing expense reports Completes departmentally specific duties by completing bid books; creating street name files; preparing payroll; processing paperwork from Council meetings; maintaining a database of city contracts; preparing Proclamations and Certificates of Appreciation; processing departmental deposits; acting as court liaison; and making reservations. Completes special projects as assigned by assisting supervisor as needed; consulting with vendors or solicitors; maintaining inventory of equipment; assisting at special events; and assisting other departments. Minimum Qualifications Education: HS/GED required; but Associates degree in similar field of work preferred. Experience: Two (2) years minimum experience required in supporting a legal office. Licenses : Valid Class C Driver's License required Certifications: None, but Legal Assistant certification highly preferred. Additional Information Reading : Ability to read and understand papers, periodicals, journals, manuals, written directions, policies, etc. Typically, this level is obtained in high school up to college. Math : Intermediate level dealing with system of real numbers; practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions and measurement; typically this level is obtained in high school up to college. Writing : 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. Managerial : 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. Budget Responsibility : 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 division size. Supervisory / Organizational Control : Work requires the occasional direction of helpers, assistants, seasonal employees, interns, or temporary employees. Complexity : Work requires analysis and judgment in accomplishing diversified duties. Requires the exercise of independent thinking within the limits of policies, standards, and precedents. Interpersonal / Human Relations Skills : Work requires regular interaction involving exchange and receipt of information. Discussion Frequent: 51% or more of work time.

Job Summary This position is for the Waggin Wagon Off-site intern. 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, public relations or 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

Job Summary The City of Grand Prairie is looking for a highly motivated professional to be part of its Environmental Services Department as an Environmental Specialist for Public Health. The City of Grand Prairie offers great retirement and healthcare benefits. This is a GRAND opportunity to work for a secure employer. The Environmental Specialist will protect public health and the environment by ensuring compliance with federal, state and local health and environmental regulations by conducting various health/environmental inspections, including but not limited to restaurant and daycare inspections, conducting public education activities, responding to citizen complaints, conducting disease prevention activities, and conducting environmental investigations. Other duties include assisting with the administration of various programs and completing administrative duties. Working some weekends, after hours and rotating emergency response are job requirements. Minimum Qualifications Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Health Science, Science Education or a closely related field and at least one year of experience working in an environmental health related position. A valid Texas Class C Driver's License and a Professional Registered Sanitarian License is preferred. Requires ability to obtain the following certifications within 12 months of hire date: Hazardous Materials Management Certification Pest Control Applicator's License or mosquito seasonal training hours Certified Pool Operator's Certification Work experience may be substituted with a Masters in Public Health or a Master of Science and a Professional Registered Sanitarian Certificate or eligibility for a Sanitarian in Training Certificate.

Job Summary The purpose of this position is to provide clerical support to the department and provide customer service to the public. This is accomplished by completing clerical duties; assisting customers with building permits inspections, registration and licenses; working with customers at the counter, on the telephone with permit application review. Execute multiple cash receipts services including management of data entry, receipt posting, permit billing and cash receipt reconciliation and deposits. Review and approval of permits. Other duties include completed special duties as assigned. Essential Job Functions Provides customer service with counter and telephone assistance for permit application review, data entry, fee calculation and insurance of permits. Inspection scheduling and routing. Provides clerical support to field inspectors. Review and approval of permits. Execute multiple cash receipts services including management of data entry. Receipt posting. Permit billing; resolution of delinquent payments. Lawson cash receipt reconciliation and deposits. License and registration administration for general, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, sign and irrigation contractors for compliance with local and state requirements and compliance. Daily maintenance of permit files to include filing and retention. Daily imaging services; Permit indexing and retention. Minimum Qualifications Work requires knowledge six months to one year experience necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes. Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency. Bilingual Preferred .Under and including one year of Cash handling and customer service. Valid Texas Class C Driver's License. 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. Intermediate - 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. Intermediate - 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. This position does not involve preparing, monitoring or administering the annual budget.Work does not involve providing direction to other 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.

Job Summary Design/Project Manager role : perform, manage and coordinate professional civil engineering work including project design, construction management and contract administration of capital improvement projects. Perform other duties include providing design input to consultants and in-house staff; review of plans and specifications; preparation of City Council communications for awarding related contracts; visiting the site during construction; investigation of complaints and floodplain ordinance enforcement; conducting surveys; project management; making presentations and assisting with all citizen questions and concerns; providing suggestions on how to improve operations; and interacting with other City employees and citizens. Essential Job Functions Design and Project Management Essential Functions: Prepare In-house engineering documents of capital improvement projects including design drawings, contract proposals, materials list and technical specifications. This work includes but not limited to water, wastewater, paving and storm drainage plans. Prepare engineering plans, contracts and specifications, project quantities of work and cost estimates in connection with a variety of capital improvement construction projects. Delineate drainage area boundaries and wastewater discharge area maps, prepares hydraulic calculations, drainage tables and metes and bounds for legal descriptions for property acquisition; performs complex engineering calculations including roadway calculations of grades and quantities.. Review, check and approve progress pay estimates; prepare change orders for assigned projects and makes on-site visits to monitor own construction projects. Coordinate and review in-house and consultant engineering plans for constructability and conformance to City standard specifications. Conduct pre-bid and pre-construction meetings of assigned projects. Ability to supervise lower level engineering staff. Minimum Qualifications Requires: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree with major course work in an engineering discipline related to the area of assignment and over two years up to and including three years of experience. Possession of a valid State driver's license and registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Texas 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 mathmatical 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 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 according to his or her own judgment, requesting supervisory assistance only when necessary. The assignment may be reviewed upon completion. 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 functioning as a lead worker performing essentially the same work as those directed, and includes overseeing work quality, training, instructing, and scheduling work. 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. Decisions regarding establishment of policies may be made. Contact may involve support of controversial positions or the negotiation of sensitive issues or important presentations.

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. This position requires you to work outdoors, working in a confined sewer hole, expose to foul odors & waste water. 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.

Job Summary 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.

Job Summary 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.

Job Summary The purpose of the School Crossing Guard is to provide assistance to children crossing streets, walking to and from school. Duties include holding a sign and blowing a whistle to control traffic and escorting elementary school children safely across various streets and intersections. Duties will require working outdoors under a variety of weather conditions. Schedule and assignment locations may vary and will work split shifts. Employees would only be working a maximum of 3 hours daily. Schedules will occasionally vary to accommodate early dismissal days and school holidays. The duty hours are one and one half hours (1 hour 30 minutes) for each shift, morning and afternoon. The Guard must remain on their post for the full shift to receive payment for a shift worked. General supervision is provided by a Lead School Crossing Guard. Essential Job Functions Assists elementary school children in crossing the street at designated intersections in a safe and orderly manner. The school crossing guard must position themself in a highly visible and safe location. Stand on the side of the street where the children approach if possible. Lawn chairs are permitted during periods when the peak flow of pedestrian traffic has slowed. However, the Guard must remain in a position where they are easily observed by pedestrians seeking to cross the street and, where they are able to observe anyone approaching the cross walk. Crossing Guards may, during extremely inclement weather, use their vehicle for shelter if absolutely necessary. Places traffic cones in the street before school begins and removes at end of school as needed. The school crossing guard is frequently required to recognize gaps in traffic and step safely into and out of traffic. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to hold stop sign above head until children are across the intersection. The school crossing guard is frequently required to use hands and reach with hands and arms. Must be able to blow whistle to alert traffic to presence of children. While performing the duties of this position, the school crossing guard is regularly required to stand, walk quickly, hear, speak clearly, occasionally speak/hear over the sound of traffic and work in inclement weather. The school crossing guard is required to work outside with exposure to the elements, fumes and/or outdoor particles. The school crossing guard must be able to get to and from designated assignments. If driving a motor vehicle, must possess a valid driver's license and insurance as required by law. Notifies police headquarters of real or potential hazards and pedestrian accidents in the vicinity. Assignment location may vary. Regular and punctual attendance. Minimum Qualifications Requirements: Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older Must have access to reliable transportation Must have the ability to communicate in English Must have a valid Texas Class C driver's license or Identification Card and valid automobile insurance. Applicant must pass a drug test, criminal history background check and social security number verification check.

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.

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. Requires American Red Cross -Lifeguarding, CPR/AED, First Aid certification preferred.

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.

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.

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. Additional Information This is for the 2017 Summer season.

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 preferred. Water Safety Instructor's (WSI) Certificate preferred. Additional Information This is for the 2017 Summer season.

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.

Job Summary 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.

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.

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 Asphalt Crew . 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. Maintains streets throughout the City by sawing, breaking, digging and placing signs and barricades in roadways. 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. 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 of experience required to be considered . Experience may be direct experience in Asphalt OR related experience which may include work typically outdoors including use of tools and/or machinery, 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.

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.

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.

Job Summary The part-time 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 required or must be able to obtain certifications by attending training after hire date. Water Safety Instructor's (WSI) Certificate preferred.

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.

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.

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.

Job Summary The purpose of this position is to supervise the installation and maintenance of traffic signals, school zone flashers and the fiber optic network within the City. This is accomplished by prioritizing work for all signal technicians; ensuring proper repairs are made; performing routine maintenance; preparing reports; attending meetings; and supervising personnel. Other duties include inspecting work and installation completed by contractors on all of the City's traffic signals; responding to emergency trouble calls; and interacting with other City employees and citizens. Essential Job Functions Installs and maintains traffic signal and school flashers by scheduling and prioritizing work for all signal technicians; ensuring proper repairs are made; and performing routine maintenance. Performs general office work by preparing reports and other paperwork as requested by upper management; and attending weekly meetings with upper management and staff. Supervises personnel by observing and monitoring work tasks; providing feedback to employees; evaluating work performance; and assisting employees to correct deficiencies. Prepares the repair punch list by inspecting work and installation completed by contractors on all of the City's traffic signals. Responds to emergency trouble calls by acting as a Signal Technicians in their absence. Minimum Qualifications Work requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature which may be obtained with a two year associate's degree, diploma or equivalent from a college, technical, business, vocational, or correspondence school. Appropriate certification may be awarded upon satisfactory completion of advanced study or training. Over five years experience and knowledge in Traffic Signal and Fiber Optic Networks including supervisory/management experience. Valid Class A Drivers License. IMSA Levels I and II are required at time of application. IMSA Level III Certification must be obtained 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 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, complies 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 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.

Job Summary The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of professional civil engineering work including drafting and design support activities for assigned projects; prepares computer aided design drawings of municipal and civil engineering projects, researches as-built plans, utility plans and property ownership; conducts investigation of existing infrastructure, performs a variety of difficult and complex duties involved in municipal engineering activities and provides assistance to the general public, other City departments and professional level engineering staff. Essential Job Functions Prepares design drafting of capital improvement and other related projects by using computer software, primarily AutoCAD Civil 3D. This work includes but not limited to paving, water, wastewater, and storm drainage plans; provides lines and grades; delineates drainage area boundaries and prepares exhibits and metes and bounds for legal descriptions; performs engineering calculations for obtaining elevations, slopes, drainage areas; drafting and writing legal descriptions to obtain right-of-way and easements for construction projects. Prepares geometry of project area from surveyed points; places symbols, lines, arcs, and text; researches existing plans to obtain utility information; performs onsite verifications of field surveys; and researches property ownership. Assists in the design and preparation of engineering plans, maps, contracts, specifications, project quantities of work and cost estimates in connection with a variety of capital improvement construction projects. Assists the public in obtaining information on streets, water, wastewater, storm drainage, right-of-way, easements, aerial photos, and contours; and furnishes digital copies of photographs and topography maps. Performs miscellaneous drafting of City Standards detail drawings, water and sewer layouts; prepares illustrative graphics such as exhibits, charts graphs and location maps. Ability to supervise lower level engineering staff. Assists in renewing maintenance contracts and placing service calls for engineering equipment. Minimum Qualifications Requires a High school diploma or GED supplemented by two years of college course work in engineering, drafting or a related field and five years of responsible technical engineering experience. Valid Texas Class C Driver's License Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and Microsoft Office latest revisions. ArcGIS is a plus. 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. 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 the occasional direction of helpers, assistants, seasonal employees, interns, volunteers or temporary employees. Work is governed by broad instructions, objectives and policies. Requires the exercise of considerable initiative and independent analytical and evaluative judgment.