Working with all the operating departments, Purchasing manages the procurement of all goods and services the city uses, such as engineering services, construction work, fuel, heavy equipment, fleet vehicles, consulting services and other contracts – all through competitive public contracting processes mandated by state law. Services include developing and managing invitations for bids and requests for proposals, providing guidance and assistance to other city staff in helping to define needs, evaluating and understanding supplier contracting terms and conditions, conducting price and terms negotiations, ensuring compliance with applicable procurement laws, and providing for fair and equitable treatment of city suppliers. Under general supervision of the Purchasing & Public Contracts Manager, the Senior Purchasing Analyst plans and leads procurement processes for a wide range of complex procurements and serves as a subject matter expert with advanced knowledge and technical skills.
Jul 24, 2017
Full Time
Working with all the operating departments, Purchasing manages the procurement of all goods and services the city uses, such as engineering services, construction work, fuel, heavy equipment, fleet vehicles, consulting services and other contracts – all through competitive public contracting processes mandated by state law. Services include developing and managing invitations for bids and requests for proposals, providing guidance and assistance to other city staff in helping to define needs, evaluating and understanding supplier contracting terms and conditions, conducting price and terms negotiations, ensuring compliance with applicable procurement laws, and providing for fair and equitable treatment of city suppliers. Under general supervision of the Purchasing & Public Contracts Manager, the Senior Purchasing Analyst plans and leads procurement processes for a wide range of complex procurements and serves as a subject matter expert with advanced knowledge and technical skills.
Hood River County
601 State Street, Hood River, OR, United States
Hood River County
Job Description
JOB TITLE: Dispatcher
SUMMARY: Performs a variety of routine clerical, administrative and technical work in receiving and dispatching routine and emergency information; keeping official records; and assisting in the standard operating policies and procedures of the dispatch center.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned:
Monitors telephones and radio in the dispatch center, answers all incoming calls and ascertains nature of call, gathers all necessary information to transmit or relay.
Dispatches police and other response vehicles for emergency responses; broadcasts nature, location and time of incident; contacts all required personnel and other local concerns such as the fire department in the event of an emergency situation; insures the presence of reserve units by contacting personnel designated for call-back; relays information as required.
Maintains log on radio and telephone communications, location of personnel and equipment; in the event of an emergency situation, maintains on-going contact with the responding personnel and keeps them informed of all incoming pertinent information; keeps track of various information such as malfunctioning traffic lights and street closures and keeps emergency personnel informed.
Maintains dispatch center work area and equipment in clean and working condition.
Operates radios as needed and assists in radio communications; operates base radio as required.
Operates listed office machines as required.
Composes, types, and edits correspondence, reports, memoranda, and other material requiring judgment as to content, accuracy, and completeness.
Works rotational shifts (Day, Swing, Grave) with varied days off as is deemed necessary or advantageous for operational purposes.
Sit for long periods of time with irregular break and meal periods.
Wear a headset with an earpiece that fits inside the ear or one that covers one or both ears.
Works some Holidays, overtime, short notice call in, as is necessary for operational needs.
Maintains dispatch documents and records.
Assists in training new employees.
Monitors flood warning system.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from high school or equivalency with specialized course work in general office practices such as typing, filing and two (2) years of increasingly responsible related experience, or any equivalent combination of related education and experience. Ability to perform basic functions on computer-aided systems; personal computer including word processing software; copy machine; fax machine; radio.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/LICENSES: Must possess and keep current LEDS certification, CPR/first Aid Card, Emergency Medical Certification and DPSST Basic Telecommunicator Certification.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to deal firmly and tactfully with the public; analyze situations quickly and objectively and determine a proper course of action to be taken during stressful and life threatening situations. Thorough working knowledge of all divisions with the Sheriff’s Office. Considerable knowledge of the laws, rules and regulations pertaining to the Sheriff’s Office and 911 dispatch; Knowledge of modern police methods and procedures; and strong working knowledge of Hood River County geography.
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures and governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and accurately detailed documentation. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from clients, customers and the general public. Spanish bilingual preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. Employee must continually meet the DPSST Standard for hearing. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Jul 13, 2017
Full Time
Hood River County
Job Description
JOB TITLE: Dispatcher
SUMMARY: Performs a variety of routine clerical, administrative and technical work in receiving and dispatching routine and emergency information; keeping official records; and assisting in the standard operating policies and procedures of the dispatch center.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned:
Monitors telephones and radio in the dispatch center, answers all incoming calls and ascertains nature of call, gathers all necessary information to transmit or relay.
Dispatches police and other response vehicles for emergency responses; broadcasts nature, location and time of incident; contacts all required personnel and other local concerns such as the fire department in the event of an emergency situation; insures the presence of reserve units by contacting personnel designated for call-back; relays information as required.
Maintains log on radio and telephone communications, location of personnel and equipment; in the event of an emergency situation, maintains on-going contact with the responding personnel and keeps them informed of all incoming pertinent information; keeps track of various information such as malfunctioning traffic lights and street closures and keeps emergency personnel informed.
Maintains dispatch center work area and equipment in clean and working condition.
Operates radios as needed and assists in radio communications; operates base radio as required.
Operates listed office machines as required.
Composes, types, and edits correspondence, reports, memoranda, and other material requiring judgment as to content, accuracy, and completeness.
Works rotational shifts (Day, Swing, Grave) with varied days off as is deemed necessary or advantageous for operational purposes.
Sit for long periods of time with irregular break and meal periods.
Wear a headset with an earpiece that fits inside the ear or one that covers one or both ears.
Works some Holidays, overtime, short notice call in, as is necessary for operational needs.
Maintains dispatch documents and records.
Assists in training new employees.
Monitors flood warning system.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from high school or equivalency with specialized course work in general office practices such as typing, filing and two (2) years of increasingly responsible related experience, or any equivalent combination of related education and experience. Ability to perform basic functions on computer-aided systems; personal computer including word processing software; copy machine; fax machine; radio.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/LICENSES: Must possess and keep current LEDS certification, CPR/first Aid Card, Emergency Medical Certification and DPSST Basic Telecommunicator Certification.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to deal firmly and tactfully with the public; analyze situations quickly and objectively and determine a proper course of action to be taken during stressful and life threatening situations. Thorough working knowledge of all divisions with the Sheriff’s Office. Considerable knowledge of the laws, rules and regulations pertaining to the Sheriff’s Office and 911 dispatch; Knowledge of modern police methods and procedures; and strong working knowledge of Hood River County geography.
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures and governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and accurately detailed documentation. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from clients, customers and the general public. Spanish bilingual preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. Employee must continually meet the DPSST Standard for hearing. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Working under the general direction of the Public Works Director, the Public Works Supervisor plans, develops, manages, directs, and implements the yearly maintenance and operations of the city’s water system, parks, streets, stormwater, vehicle/equipment maintenance, and city facilities. The Supervisor directs and supervises all of the Public Works staff, including the Lead Worker, Specialists, Technicians, Laborers, temporary staff, and at times contractors.
Jun 16, 2017
Full Time
Working under the general direction of the Public Works Director, the Public Works Supervisor plans, develops, manages, directs, and implements the yearly maintenance and operations of the city’s water system, parks, streets, stormwater, vehicle/equipment maintenance, and city facilities. The Supervisor directs and supervises all of the Public Works staff, including the Lead Worker, Specialists, Technicians, Laborers, temporary staff, and at times contractors.
City of Yachats, Oregon
Yachats, OR, United States
The City Administrator was a newly-created position for the City of Yachats last year, but was later changed to City Manager, when the full list of duties was realized. Appointed by the City Council, the City Manager serves at the pleasure of the Mayor and City Council. The City Manager is responsible for working with community leaders, City employees, contract service providers and the general public, general supervision over City officers, and recruiting, interviewing, hiring, supervising, delegating assignments, disciplining, rewarding and evaluating all City employees.
Jun 02, 2017
Full Time
The City Administrator was a newly-created position for the City of Yachats last year, but was later changed to City Manager, when the full list of duties was realized. Appointed by the City Council, the City Manager serves at the pleasure of the Mayor and City Council. The City Manager is responsible for working with community leaders, City employees, contract service providers and the general public, general supervision over City officers, and recruiting, interviewing, hiring, supervising, delegating assignments, disciplining, rewarding and evaluating all City employees.
The City Administrator is hired by, and serves at the pleasure of the City Council. The City Administrator assists the City Council in developing policies through ordinances, resolutions and directives, and is responsible for policy implementation. The City Administrator is the chief executive officer of the city and exercises supervision over its operations and all department heads and employees, with the exception of the Municipal Judge.
May 03, 2017
Full Time
The City Administrator is hired by, and serves at the pleasure of the City Council. The City Administrator assists the City Council in developing policies through ordinances, resolutions and directives, and is responsible for policy implementation. The City Administrator is the chief executive officer of the city and exercises supervision over its operations and all department heads and employees, with the exception of the Municipal Judge.
