Appendix_B_-_Job_Descriptions_.pdf

Job Descriptions

1. LABORER

a. Nature of Work

This is unskilled work, at the beginning level, of a general laboring nature, in construction, maintenance and service activities.

Work of this class includes manual tasks which do not require any particular degree of manipulative skill or previous experience in order to do an effective job. Work is usually performed under immediate supervision, although the type of work assigned, which is repetitive in nature, once learned, can be carried on without difficulty under general supervision. Assignments will become progressively more difficult and less routine as incumbent’s proficiency improves through training and experience. Duties often include the use of standard hand and power tools and the intermittent operation of small power equipment, such as lawn mowers.

b. Illustrative Examples of Work

1. Performs routine unskilled labor tasks assisting in the cleaning and unclogging of sewer pipe lines, manholes and catch basins.

2. Performs unskilled tasks, such as raking and weeding, in the maintenance and care of parks and other City owned grounds area; the loading of brush, tree limbs and similar material.

3. Works on street construction and maintenance doing general laboring tasks, such as breaking pavement by hand; pouring and shoveling asphalt and concrete; digs out holes with manual digging tools; and directs traffic.

4. Cleans street gutters; picks up fallen tree limbs.

5. Performs unskilled tasks in the cleaning of machinery, clarifiers and drying beds at sewage treatment plant.

6. Performs related work as assigned.

c. Desirable Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

1. Ability to acquire manipulative skills in the use of standard equipment and hand tools used in the area of assignment.

2. Ability to perform more difficult tasks with increased training and experience.

3. Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods and sometimes under unfavorable weather conditions.

4. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

5. Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

6. Ability to lift up to 50lbs, Push and Pull containers on wheels exceeding that weight limit, Run/Walk as needed to maintain visual contact with vehicle, repetitive action of stepping on and off vehicle.

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d. Desirable Training and Experience

1. Ability to read and write.

2. STOREKEEPER I

a. Nature of Work

This is entry level manual and clerical logistical support stores work in the operation of a storeroom, municipal warehouse, storage area or specialty commodities area.

Work involves responsibility for the prompt and efficient receipt, storage, issuing, recording and maintenance of materials and equipment located in a storeroom, warehouse, supply yard or specialty commodities area. Work includes maintenance and control of a perpetual inventory, checking records, researching item source and availability and preparing periodic reports related to logistic activities. Work may also involve the limited operation of certain automotive type equipment utilized for unloading, relocating and loading inventory and construction supplies.

b. Illustrative Examples of Work

1. Receives, inspects, places in appropriate bin or storage area and issues a variety of materials, parts, supplies, pipe, chemicals, tools, property and evidence; maintains perpetual inventory records.

2. Checks packing slips, quantity and quality of items received against purchase orders, waybills and specifications; issues items from stock in accordance with prescribed procedures; researches parts catalogues;

releases property and evidence items upon proper approval.

3. Rotates inventory to move short shelf life material.

4. May prepare or assist in the preparation of requisitions for materials, parts and supplies.

5. Notifies supervisor of discrepancies in shipments received and low stock levels.

6. Enters charges for parts and materials on shop job orders and other forms and reports in accordance with established procedures.

7. May operate various automotive type equipment such as forklifts, boom trucks, backhoes, front end loaders or pallet jacks to unload, relocate and load inventory and supplies.

8. Assists in conducting inventory, maintaining files and informing user personnel on correct procedures for filling out forms to draw supplies.

9. Prepares extensions and computes totals on individual shop work orders.

10. May utilize a computer terminal to determine stock balances, bin locations, input data or retrieve data for routine operational needs, preparation of specialized reports and perpetual inventory maintenance.

11. Performs clerical tasks as assigned.

12. Performs related work as assigned.

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c. Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Some knowledge of warehousing methods and practices and the occupational hazards and safety precautions required of work.

2. Some knowledge of tools, equipment and materials utilized in stores work.

3. Skill in the operation and use of computer terminal equipment utilized for inventory control, stock location and other related logistics data.

4. Ability to acquire knowledge of the use, location and nomenclature of a large number of parts, materials, equipment and supplies maintained in storage, or material peculiar to a special departmental operation and to detect defects or errors in shipment received.

5. Ability to learn the limited operation of automotive equipment such as a forklift, boom truck, backhoe, front end loader and small bulldozer for the purpose of unloading, relocating and loading inventory, heavy pipe, rock and gravel.

6. Ability to perform heavy manual labor.

7. Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.

8. Ability to maintain neat and accurate inventory and clerical records.

9. Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

10. Ability to perform duties accurately, safely and with dispatch.

11. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and vendors as necessitated by the work.

d. Minimum Training and Experience

1. High school graduate or GED equivalency.

2. One year experience in a stockroom or warehouse.

e. Necessary Special Requirements

1. Possession and maintenance of a valid state of Florida Driver’s License.

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3. MAINTENANCE WORKER I

This is unskilled and limited semi-skilled manual work in construction, maintenance and service activities.

Work includes performing tasks of a manual nature which generally do not require a high degree of manipulative skill or previous experience in order to perform the work efficiently. Work is usually performed under immediate supervision, although assignments, which are repetitive and routine in nature, once learned, can be carried on without difficulty and under general supervision. Assignments often include the use of standard hand tools on a relief or fill-in basis.

1. Performs unskilled tasks in and around municipal facilities and buildings, such as mowing grass, raking, weeding, cultivating, cleaning, mopping, waxing floors, moving furniture, replenishing rest room supplies and other similar tasks of a manual nature.

2. Assists in cleaning and unclogging irrigation heads and sets and checks irrigation timers; picks up tree limbs, shrub trimmings, litter, trash and debris.

3. Performs general unskilled laboring tasks on street construction and maintenance and public works projects.

4. Assists in the installation and maintenance of traffic control devices such as signs, posts, pavement markings and reflectors.

5. May operate light duty automotive type equipment in picking up and delivering materials, debris and supplies where such operation is not considered the primary purpose of employment.

6. Loads and unloads materials from trucks, moves or aids in moving heavy boxes or equipment; sets up chairs.

7. Assists other crew members in varied work assignments.

8. Performs related work as assigned.

1. Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time, sometimes under unfavorable weather conditions.

2. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions

3. Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

d. Necessary Special Requirements

1. May be required to possess and maintain a valid State of Florida driver’s license or commercial drivers license (“CDL”) at the discretion of management, depending on area of assignment.

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4. MAINTENANCE WORKER II

This is semi-skilled manual work requiring the application of skills and knowledge above the basic laboring level.

Work is characterized by advanced manual tasks, to include the operation of light trucks and less complex automotive type equipment and the use of specialized machines, such as hand and power tools, which can be learned on the job without great delay or difficulty. The performance of such tasks and greater degree of skill and dexterity required of the work differentiates this class from that of less skilled work. An employee in this class may also act as lead worker for intermittent periods over one or two assistants, but does not exercise formal supervision over other employees.

1. May operate dump, flatbed, small tractors, front end loaders, backhoes or other light-duty trucks in picking up and delivering material, debris and supplies from place to place where actual equipment operation is not considered the primary purpose of employment; loads and unloads materials from trucks and moves or assists in moving boxes or equipment.

2. Operates small rollers, mechanical loaders, forklifts, wood chippers and other less complex light-duty automotive type equipment.

3. Performs various services on irrigation systems such as timer setting and sprinkler head adjustment.

4. Performs semi-skilled and limited skilled work in assisting on concrete, brick, carpentry and painting work and in the minor repair of motors, meters, pumps and other mechanical equipment.

5. Performs semi-skilled and minor skilled tasks in the maintenance, repair and construction of concrete and asphalt streets, alleys, sidewalks, driveways and curbings, including the raking of asphalt to grade and the forming and rough finishing of concrete curbs, gutters or sidewalks.

6. Performs a variety of gardening tasks such as planting, spraying and trimming flowers, bulbs, shrubs and trees, prepares seed beds, fertilizes and cares for grass areas.

7. Prepares athletic playing fields and other playground areas according to specifications.

8. Operates small self-propelled or riding mowers in cutting grass.

9. Installs and maintains traffic control signs and posts, operates a small pavement marking paint machine and assists in the operation of a street striping machine.

10. Performs semi-skilled tasks involving building maintenance and repair and moving of staging and arena equipment.

11. Occasionally acts as lead man on maintenance and minor construction operations in the absence of a lead supervisor.

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1. Some knowledge of the operation and daily maintenance requirements and checks of trucks and other light-duty equipment utilized in the work.

2. Some knowledge of the general tools and techniques applicable to the area of assignment.

3. Some knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions required of construction and maintenance work.

4. Ability to acquire knowledge of the operating details, procedures, spe-cialized equipment and other characteristics of the specific assignment.

5. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

6. Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time,

7. Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

2. Some experience in laboring work within the area of assignment.

1. May be required to possess and maintain a valid State of Florida driver's or commercial drivers license (“CDL”) at the discretion of management, depending upon area of assignment.

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5. CLERK

This is routine office work of a clerical nature which follows well establish clerical procedures.

Work includes performing standardized duties which involve well defined procedures and techniques. An employee in this class receives detailed instructions, although regular, routine assignments may be performed independently and some initiative and judgment may be utilized as work experience is gained.

1. Sorts and files material by predetermined procedures and categories;

retrieves information and materials in files; records information and notes final disposition.

2. Performs messenger duties on established schedule or on special assignments.

3. Answers telephone calls; receives the public and answers inquiries and provides routine information as necessary.

4. May sort and distribute incoming mail.

5. Operates standard office equipment involving the application of standard procedures.

6. Maintains elementary personnel and fiscal records; posts data to central records; maintains accuracy and completeness of forms; proofreads copy.

7. Performs related work as assigned.

1. Some knowledge of business English, spelling and arithmetic.

2. Some knowledge of modern office practices, procedures and equipment.

3. Ability to learn routine clerical tasks in a reasonable time and perform satisfactory volume of work.

4. Ability to make simple arithmetical computations rapidly and accurately.

5. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public as necessitated by the work.

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6. ACCOUNT CLERK I

This is accounting, budgetary and personnel/payroll support work of a clerical nature of average difficulty in the preparation and maintenance of specialized accounting and other fiscal records, reports and related personnel/payroll activities.

Work involves performing varied fiscal record maintenance and personnel/ payroll related duties, requiring a working acquaintance with some basic accounting, personnel and payroll principles and practices. An employee in this class works within clearly established systems and procedures and may be responsible for the maintenance of a complete set of minor accounts, a major segment of a larger system, or related reports and records. Work also includes the input and limited programming for the retrieval of data from visual display and/or PC terminals.

Supervision may be exercised over employees engaged in clerical support activities of a similar nature.

1. Maintains and balances ledgers and reconciles bank or daily revenue accounts; prepares special and regular reports; combines and forwards monies for deposit.

2. Prepares, reviews, and codes invoices; prepares vouchers for payment and maintains a voucher register; compiles figures for use in preparation of budgets.

3. Enters data for individual accounts, general ledgers on a computer;

prepares bank deposits; writes receipts for payment.

4. Prepares initial account set up and maintains internal bookkeeping systems.

5. May perform data processing related duties including using available statistical packages or programs, encoding data, data entry and retrieval and routine computer terminal operations.

6. Verifies, calculates and enters payroll or other code data on a computer.

7. May exercise supervisory responsibilities over assigned clerical personnel providing clerical and financial support.

8. May maintain, disburse, reconcile and replenish petty cash funds.

9. Maintains and orders necessary office supplies and equipment.

10. Performs related work as assigned.

1. Some knowledge of bookkeeping and personnel/payroll principles and

2. Some knowledge of modern office practices, procedures and equipment.

3. Some knowledge of standard clerical techniques.

4. Skill in the operation of adding machines, calculators, computer and related office equipment.

5. Ability to apply bookkeeping principles to the maintenance of routine fiscal and accounting records.

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6. Ability to make complex and varied mathematical computations and tabulations rapidly and accurately.

7. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees as necessitated by the work.

1. High school graduate or GED equivalency, supplemented with some course work in bookkeeping and general commercial subjects.

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7. OFFICE SYSTEMS SPECIALIST

This is responsible secretarial and office support work of moderate difficulty requiring the skilled operation of a computer for data and word processing and related automated office equipment.

Work involves responsibility for providing a variety of secretarial and office support services to include the preparation of drafts and final copies of business correspondence, reports, documents and memoranda utilizing a typewriter or word processing equipment. Work also involves the maintenance of moderately complex fiscal, operating, personnel, payroll and activity records, the scheduling and coordination of committee meetings and the maintenance of minutes. Work also involves the receipt and disposition of office calls, visitors and mail and may include the accurate recording and transcription of oral dictation utilizing stenography and/or tape recording equipment. Work of this class may involve responsibility for providing lead supervision and direction to other employees and the monitoring of quantity and quality of work output. Instructions regarding work assignments, priorities and the application of office policies and procedures are generally provided by a supervisor; however, an employee in this class is expected to perform routine work assignments with a minimum of supervision, requiring initiative and judgment based upon experience.

1. Produces drafts and accurate final copies of business correspondence, reports, documents and memoranda utilizing word processing computer equipment and software.

2. Researches, compiles, sorts, tabulates and summarizes data from files and other sources in composing and preparing routine memoranda, correspondence and reports; performs related administrative support activities.

3. May record and transcribe oral dictation utilizing stenography or tape recording equipment.

4. Maintains moderately complex activity records and office files; periodically purges files; schedules and coordinates routine and special committee meetings; records, transcribes, distributes and maintains committee meeting minutes; receives and screens telephone calls and office visitors and provides information concerning operational policies and procedures.

5. Receives and routes incoming mail to proper individuals; prepares letters, packages, printed matter and other materials for distribution.

6. Performs moderately complex data entry and retrieval duties using a computer and other automated office equipment utilizing a standard alpha numeric keyboard; may assist in programming associated multi-function software.

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1. Considerable knowledge of office practices and procedures, including the efficient operation of word processing and other assigned automated office equipment in a modern office environment.

2. Considerable knowledge of arithmetic and business English, including correct punctuation, spelling and grammar and appropriate formats for business correspondence, reports, documents and memoranda processed by the organizational unit.

3. Some knowledge of regulations, policies, procedures and services of the department to which assigned.

4. Skill in the operation of a computer and data and word processing software utilizing a standard alpha numeric keyboard.

5. Skill in the operation of a variety of multi-function automated office equipment including facsimile and copier machines.

6. Skill in recording and accurately transcribing oral dictation using stenography or tape recording equipment.

7. Ability to maintain moderately complex office files and related records and to prepare accurate reports from records and other source data.

8. Ability to compose and prepare routine letters and memoranda and to input and retrieve data from a computer.

9. Ability to learn the proper and efficient operation of a variety of assigned automated office equipment.

10. Ability to make arithmetical computations with speed and accuracy.

11. Ability to type diversified information rapidly and accurately from stenographic notes, dictating machine recordings and handwritten copy and to produce accurate drafts and final copies of required work.

12. Ability to understand and follow moderately complex oral and written instructions.

13. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public as necessitated by the work.

d. Desirable Training and Experience

1. High school graduation or GED equivalency.

2. Considerable progressive secretarial and typing experience, including some practical experience in the use of word processing and related automated office equipment in a modern office environment.

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8. SECURITY OFFICER

This is routine work in the safeguarding of major city buildings, equipment, facilities, marina, port or other property against unauthorized entry, damage or loss.

An employee in this class is responsible for safeguarding assigned city property against unauthorized entry, loss or damage from theft, fire, adverse weather conditions, vandalism, or other causes. Responsibilities also include enforcing city rules or regulations at a building or area where people congregate. Duties are performed independently under general supervision and work instructions are of a general nature.

1. Patrols the inside and outside of buildings, or designated areas and observes for prowlers, fires, or any other danger of loss or damage to property.

2. Enforces rules or regulations pertaining to the safeguarding of assigned facilities.

3. Assesses disturbances or suspicious activities and take appropriate action up to and including prompt reporting to the proper authority generally the city Police Department.

4. Ensures that lights are off or on as required and that gates and doors are properly locked; notes and reports any faulty lights and equipment which may need replacing or repair.

5. Questions prowlers and unauthorized persons discovered in restricted areas and calls Police Department, via radio or telephone, when circumstances require such action.

6. Prevents unauthorized persons from entering assigned closed parts of buildings, facilities or grounds; maintains records of people and vehicles entering and leaving the property.

7. Secures facilities, equipment and property against adverse weather conditions to prevent loss or damage.

8. May be required to work shifts and weekends.

9. Performs related work as assigned.

1. Considerable knowledge of police and fire operations and when and how to secure assistance.

2. Ability to prepare and maintain routine records and reports.

3. Ability to detect possible improper conduct and analyze the situation and take appropriate action to correct or report the condition.

4. Ability to acquire detailed knowledge of the buildings and grounds patrolled and of applicable rules and regulations.

5. Ability to walk long hours alone, both indoors and out, under varying work and climatic conditions.

6. Ability to remain alert on evening and night shifts if assigned.

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7. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

8. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the general public as necessitated by the work.

9. Ability to maintain composure under stressful situations.

10. Ability to operate a two-way radio.

1. Completion of the eighth grade of school.

2. Some experience in security work.

e. Necessary Special Requirement

1. Possess and maintain a valid state of Florida Class D Security Guard license at all times during assignment.

2. As required for area of assignment and at the city’s request, be required to possess and maintain a valid state of Florida driver’s license.

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9. AIDE I

This is important entry level work involves significant contact with the public attending events held at city facilities including but not limited to the Progress Energy Center for the Arts, Sunken Gardens, or Coliseum.

Work involves providing event -related services to assist in the conducting of an event by acting as an usher, ticket taker, door guard, crowd monitor, parking attendant, parking cashier and/or performing light security duties. This position may also be used to provide event-related custodial and conversion services.

Aides working as an usher, ticket taker, door guard or crowd monitor report directly to the Usher Supervisor and the Event Coordinator on duty. Aides working in a custodial capacity report to the Usher Supervisor and Event Coordinator on duty for custodial services during an event and report to the Custodial Foreman or Operations Supervisor for conversion (set-up and take down) services. Aides working in the parking function report to the Parking Supervisor. Depending on area of assignment work is performed according to established and well defined procedures under close supervision.

1. May collect ticket stubs from guests as they enter the facility or assists guests with the correct location of seating, as assigned.

2. May monitor the ingress and egress of guests from the facility, as assigned.

3. May serve as the main contact for guests experiencing problems while in the facility.

4. Custodial services provided include monitor of supplies and cleanliness of restrooms and lobby area, clean up spills and provide related custodial services as assigned.

5. May be utilized to set-up and take down facility equipment utilized for an event, depending upon area of assignment.

6. May direct traffic into assigned parking lots, sell parking tickets, verify credentials and perform light security services, depending upon area of assignment.

7. Reports problems or potential problems to designated supervisor.

1. Ability to report to duty at time and place scheduled.

2. Ability to take direction from assigned supervisor and follow-through with duties assigned.

3. Ability to present oneself in a professional manner, including appropriate uniform, and personal hygiene.

4. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with patrons and fellow employees.

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5. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, the public, and outside service personnel as necessitated by the work.

6. Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, both indoors and outdoors and in varying work and climatic conditions.

7. Ability to maintain composure and professionalism during stressful situations.

1. If school age, must be attending an accredited high school and be at least sixteen years of age.

2. Must have experience in dealing with the public on some level.

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10. TRUCK DRIVER

This is skilled work in which an employee spends the majority of time in the operation of light capacity trucks used in construction, maintenance, repair and alteration of public works and parks activities.

Work includes the operation of a light capacity truck in the hauling of materials, supplies, equipment and personnel and may include occasional operation of light tractors and related automotive equipment. An employee in this class is responsible for the efficient and safe operation of assigned trucks and may be required to clean and service an assigned truck and to perform minor repairs.

Assignments usually are received in the form of specific orders. Work also includes loading and unloading of material and supplies. Equipment operation is considered the primary purpose of the employee's work however, employees may intermittently perform unskilled and semi-skilled manual labor type duties on various project assignments. After instructions are given, work is usually performed without supervision.

1. Operates pickup or other trucks in the pickup, loading, delivery and unloading of personnel, materials, equipment and supplies.

2. Operates dump or other trucks involved in street maintenance and construction work, hauling blacktop mix, gravel, rocks, dirt and shell.

3. Intermittently operates mechanical loaders to load truck.

4. Occasionally may operate wheel tractors and similar light-duty automotive equipment.

5. Intermittently performs unskilled and semi-skilled duties of a laborer in the construction and maintenance of streets or other similar projects.

6. May perform minor maintenance and service assigned vehicles with gas, oil and water.

7. Completes required maintenance and mileage reports.

1. Considerable knowledge of the operation and maintenance requirements of various types of light capacity trucks or other related automotive equipment, with the ability to make minor adjustments and to do the necessary servicing work.

2. Considerable knowledge of traffic laws, ordinances and rules involved in truck operation.

3. Skill in the operation of various types of light capacity trucks and other related automotive equipment.

4. Ability to operate trucks and equipment safely in accordance with traffic laws and ordinances.

5. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

6. Ability to learn the general geographic layout of the City and to learn the routes to work locations.

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7. Ability to perform heavy manual tasks.

1. Completion of the eighth grade.

2. Six months experience in the operation of a pickup or small panel (delivery) truck for a commercial operation.

1. Possession and maintenance of a valid State of Florida commercial drivers license (“CDL”), specific class and endorsements to be determined by the department.

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11. ACCOUNT CLERK II

This is important accounting, budgetary and personnel/payroll support work of moderate difficulty and may involve lead supervisory responsibility in the maintenance and review of fiscal records and reports or related personnel/payroll activities.

Work involves responsibility for maintaining detailed departmental accounting, budgetary and personnel/payroll records and may include supervising and participating in the work of a small unit of employees engaged in collecting and recording financial or similar data. An employee in this class may assist a professional or administrative supervisor with the more complex clerical fiscal functions and problems. Work also includes the input of documents and data via visual display terminals and the application of limited programming necessary to retrieve required data. Work is performed with considerable independence and initiative in accordance with established policies and practices.

1. Maintains the principal control accounts of a departmental accounting system, including the general ledger and budgetary accounts and their subsidiary ledgers; balances accounts and prepares various periodic and special financial reports.

2. Computes, codes and prepares billings to various agencies for services provided and prepares supporting schedules of personnel, material and equipment expenses.

3. May perform data processing related duties on a computer, including using available statistical packages or programs, encoding data, data entry and retrieval and limited programming.

4. Compiles data for annual reports of income and expense and prepares analysis of current financial status in relation to prior year's or month's fiscal experience.

5. Trains new personnel in fiscal procedures and may provide lead supervision of employees engaged in similar activities; checks in and codes invoices and work orders, prepares vouchers for payment and maintains various registers and other accounting related activities.

6. Audits, calculates and prepares vouchers for regular and special disbursements; prepares and mails invoices; receives and deposits funds.

7. Maintains comprehensive personnel/payroll records for a large municipal department; audits returns and payrolls to ensure accuracy.

8. Maintains records relating to rental and co-promotion activities.

9. Maintains and orders necessary office supplies and equipment.

10. Monitors expenditures and revenue for general fund accounts with the assigned department.

11. Monitors and reimburses petty cash fund, prepares and codes petty cash vouchers and spot audits petty cash and change funds periodically.

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c. Desirable Knowledge Skills and Abilities

1. Some knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles, and of purchasing, tax and related systems and procedures.

2. Some knowledge of budgetary principles and procedures as applied to city and utility operations.

3. Some knowledge of personnel/payroll policies and procedures.

4. Skill in the operation and care of calculators, adding machines, computers, and other office equipment used in connection with accounting, budgetary and personnel/payroll work.

5. Ability to apply accounting principles to the maintenance of fiscal, budgetary and accounting records.

6. Ability to perform detail work involving written or numeric data and to make mathematical calculations rapidly and accurately.

7. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public as necessitated by the work.

1. High school graduate or GED equivalency, supplemented by the successful completion of some college or business college courses in bookkeeping or accounting.

2. One year responsible experience in bookkeeping and related clerical work.

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12. ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN

This is nonprofessional accounting work in the preparation and maintenance of varied municipal fiscal records and reports, and requires independent judgment on technical accounting and budgetary problems of a limited variety.

Work involves the application of general accounting procedures in the maintenance of central municipal financial accounts, including responsibility for reviewing and recording financial transactions within established systems and procedures. May act as a primary liaison coordinating various accounting activities with other municipal departments. Work may involve supervision of other clerical personnel. Work is assigned in terms of continued responsibilities and is reviewed through annual and other periodic audits, evaluation of reports, and conferences with an administrative or professional supervisor.

1. Participates in making journal entries and adjustments to various municipal accounting ledgers and controls.

2. Responsible for the computation and preparation of involved accounting entries for input into the accounting system.

3. Prepares and maintains comprehensive centralized municipal cost accounts for predetermined activities, equipment, and materials.

4. Participates in preparing, coding, and reviewing of labor time charges, purchase orders, requests for payment, equipment uses, and other cost data on a citywide basis; monitors municipal expenditures and revenue in relation to the budget.

5. Prepares special and regular periodic financial reports as requested;

assists supervisory personnel in the analysis of financial data and in the preparation of regular and special fiscal reports.

6. Assists City accountants in establishing and auditing municipal fiscal records.

1. Considerable knowledge of office procedures, practices, systems, and equipment as applied to financial operations.

2. Considerable knowledge of the city's ordinances, policies, systems, and procedures governing its financial administration.

3. Considerable knowledge of accounting principles and procedures, and their application of a variety of accounting transactions and problems.

4. Some knowledge of the principles and practices of data processing and the operation of computer terminals relative to entering and retrieving accounting data.

5. Skill in the operation of equipment used in connection with accounting and budgetary work, including computers.

6. Ability to apply accounting principles to the maintenance of financial and accounting transactions.

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7. Ability to analyze and evaluate moderately complex accounting problems and to discern those requiring policy determinations by superiors.

8. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.

9. Ability to prepare financial reports and statements in accordance with predetermined requirements.

10. An ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by the work.

1. High school graduate or GED equivalency, supplemented by successful completion of some college courses in accounting.

2. Some progressive experience in the preparation and maintenance of accounting records.

1. Possession and maintenance of a valid State of Florida driver's license.

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13. CUSTODIAN I

This is routine work in cleaning and performing related tasks in and around city buildings and facilities.

Work involves the performance of a variety of custodial tasks and may be carried on during the day as well as at night. Work is generally performed in accordance with established procedures, but specific instructions may be given on unusual problems. Supervision received is general and work is subject to inspection for maintenance of established standards of cleanliness and compliance with instructions.

1. Sweeps, mops, waxes, polishes floors, washes walls, woodwork, Venetian blinds and dusts books.

2. Picks up litter, empties bottles, sweeps walks around city buildings and facilities and may pick up trees and shrub trimmings.

3. Cleans restrooms and replenishes supplies dusts, polishes and moves furniture, empties wastebaskets and ashtrays.

4. Washes windows and showcases, polishes brass and may change light bulbs, starters and fuses.

5. Polices and performs general cleaning and custodial duties on grounds around city buildings and facilities.

6. Performs related work as assigned.

1. Some knowledge of cleaning materials, methods, equipment and procedures.

2. Some knowledge of the application and care of cleaning equipment.

3. Ability to learn repetitive tasks quickly.

4. Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written instructions.

5. Ability to maintain physical strength and agility sufficient to perform routine manual cleaning tasks.

2. Some experience in janitorial or related custodial work.

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14. FACILITIES WORKER I

a. NATURE OF WORK

This is manual janitorial and maintenance work of a routine nature with responsibility for performing services in a city building or facility. Work involves responsibility for the performance of a variety of cleaning tasks and minor repairs.

An employee in this class works independently under general supervision and receives specific instruction on unusual problems and assignments. Direction is received from a supervisor who reviews the work through inspection, conferences and the evaluation of results achieved.

b. ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK

1. Sweeps, dusts, waxes, mops, scrubs, washes windows and walls, polishes furniture and other fixtures in a city building or facility.

2. Cleans restrooms and replenishes supplies.

3. Moves furniture, empties waste baskets and ashtrays.

4. Makes minor repairs to buildings and fixtures such as painting, replacing electrical switches and repairing minor plumbing malfunctions.

5. Picks up litter, empties bottles, rakes, weeds, sweeps walks around buildings and facilities and may pick up tree and shrub trimmings.

6. Notes and reports any observed irregularities or discrepancies to immediate supervisor.

7. Performs related work as assigned.

8. May operate light duty automotive type equipment (forklift) in picking up heavy items, debris and supplies where such operation is not considered the primary purpose of employment.

c. DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. Knowledge of a variety of cleaning and repair materials, methods, equipment and procedures.

2. Knowledge of the use, application and care of a variety of cleaning equipment and hand tools.

3. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

4. Ability to plan and organize routine work details in cleaning and maintenance related activities.

5. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, building occupants and the general public as necessitated by the work.

6. Ability to maintain physical strength and agility sufficient to perform cleaning and simple building maintenance work.

7. Some knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions required of the work.

8. Ability to learn repetitive tasks quickly.

d. DESIRABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

2. Experience in janitorial and maintenance work.

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15. FACILITIES WORKER II

This is semi-skilled manual work requiring the application of skills and knowledge above the basic laboring level.

Work is characterized by advanced manual tasks to include confined space entry/work, above ground work (up to 3 stories ), the operation of light trucks and less complex automotive type equipment and the use of specialized machines, such as hand and power tools, which can be learned on the job without great delay or difficulty. The performance of such tasks and greater degree of skill and dexterity required of the work differentiates this class from that of less skilled work. An employee in this class may also act as lead worker for intermittent periods over one or two assistants, but does not exercise formal supervision over other employees.

Work is performed under close supervision and in accordance with specific instructions, including defined procedures and schedules. Work is reviewed while in progress, upon completion and through conversation.

1. Work up to 3 stories high accessed by ladder or scaffolding.

2. Confined space entry for work within above ground, open top tanks.

3. May operate dump, flatbed, small tractors, front end loaders, backhoes or other light-duty trucks in picking up and delivering material, debris and supplies from place to place where actual equipment operation is not considered the primary purpose of employment; loads and unloads materials from trucks and moves or assists in moving boxes or equipment.

4. Operates small rollers, mechanical loaders, forklifts, and other less complex light-duty automotive type equipment.

5. Performs various services on irrigation systems such as timer setting and sprinkler head adjustment.

6. Performs semi-skilled and limited skilled work in assisting on concrete, brick, carpentry and painting work and in the minor repair of motors, meters, pumps and other mechanical equipment.

7. Performs semi-skilled and minor skilled tasks in the maintenance, repair and construction of concrete and asphalt streets, alleys, sidewalks, driveways and curbings, including the raking of asphalt to grade and the forming and rough finishing of concrete curbs, gutters or sidewalks.

8. Performs a variety of gardening tasks such as planting, spraying and trimming flowers, bulbs, shrubs and trees, prepares seed beds, fertilizes and cares for grass areas.

9. Prepares athletic playing fields and other playground areas according to specifications.

10. Operates small self-propelled or riding mowers in cutting grass.

11. Installs and maintains traffic control signs and posts, operates a small pavement marking paint machine and assists in the operation of a street striping machine.

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12. Performs semi-skilled tasks involving building maintenance and repair and moving of staging and arena equipment.

13. Occasionally acts as lead man on maintenance and minor construction operations in the absence of a lead supervisor.

14. Performs related work as assigned.

1. Some knowledge of the operation and daily maintenance requirements and checks of trucks and other light-duty equipment utilized in the work.

2. Some knowledge of the general tools and techniques applicable to the area of assignment.

3. Some knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions required of construction and maintenance work.

4. Ability to acquire knowledge of the operating details, procedures, spe-cialized equipment and other characteristics of the specific assignment.

5. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

6. Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time,

2. Some experience in laboring work within the area of assignment.

1. May be required to possess and maintain a valid State of Florida driver's or commercial drivers license (“CDL”) at the discretion of management, depending upon area of assignment.

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16. METER READER

This is routine field work involving the reading and recording of water consumption utilizing a portable microprocessor unit. Work involves responsibility for walking an assigned route using a hand-held portable microprocessor unit for the accurate reading and recording of water consumption data. Work is performed with considerable independence under the general direction of an administrative supervisor with responsibilities to include the location and visual inspection of water meters and visible plumbing to ensure proper installation and functioning, the accurate reading and recording of water consumption through step-by-step command of the microprocessor unit and the input of trouble codes for those meters thought to require maintenance. Work may involve some public contact and the resolution of customer complaints in the field and requires the exercise of considerable patience, tact and judgment. Work is reviewed through observation, conversation and the analysis of reports.

1. Operates a portable hand-held microprocessor unit to read and accurately record water consumption along a predetermined route.

2. Locates and inspects water meters and visible plumbing to ensure proper installation and functioning; inputs water consumption data on microprocessor following established procedures.

3. Inputs trouble codes into microprocessor unit to alert maintenance personnel to the need for repair or replacement of damaged or defective meters and boxes.

4. Receives and responds to citizen inquiries and complaints while in the field and resolves complaints or refers citizens to appropriate supervisory personnel.

5. Performs related work as assigned.

c. NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. Some knowledge of the geography and street locations of the city and surrounding vicinity. Skill in the operation of a microprocessor unit.

2. Ability to respond to step-by-step command of the microprocessor unit and to input numerical data accurately.

3. Ability to walk outdoors for long periods of time under varying weather conditions.

4. Ability to deal with people with patience and tact.

5. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

d. MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

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e. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Possession and maintenance of a valid State of Florida driver's license.

2. Must provide a personal motor vehicle for performance of assigned duties

3. Maintain an automobile insurance policy that meets the minimum requirements of liability established by the state of Florida for property damage and personal injury coverage for "business use".

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17. WATER CONSERVATION ACCOUNTING / FIELD TECHNICIAN

This is non-professional work includes accounting task in the preparation and maintenance of varied municipal records, customer data sets, and reports associated with a grant-funded water conservation program. The work requires independent judgment on customer service matters and technical program accounting duties.

Work involves the application of general accounting procedures in the creation and monitoring of customer accounts, including responsibility for reviewing, tracking, and recording the program’s progress and participant financial transactions within established systems and procedures. The person in this position will act as a primary liaison coordinating various field, administrative and accounting activities with program participants and city personnel. Work will involve communication with other accounting and program personnel. Work is assigned in terms of continued responsibilities and is reviewed through annual and other periodic audits, evaluation of reports, and conferences with an administrative or professional supervisor.

1. Participates in preparing and maintaining accounting entries and adjustments to customer database.

2. Responsible for the computation and preparation of detailed entries for into the program’s accounting system.

3. Prepares and maintains comprehensive, centralized municipal customer accounts for predetermined and completed activities, equipment use, and materials expenditures.

4. Participates in preparing, coding, and reviewing of program charges, requests for payment, and other cost data; monitors program expenditures in relation to the budget.

5. Prepares special and regular periodic financial and program status reports as requested; assists supervisory personnel in the analysis of financial data and in the preparation of regular and special status reports.

6. Assists city accountants in generating and dispensing customer disbursements and establishing municipal customer records.

7. Field work may be necessary, including the scheduling of appointments and performing site visits to customer locations in order to verify participant compliance with program policy.

c. DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. Considerable knowledge of customer service and office procedures, practices, systems, and equipment as applied to financial and programmatic operations.

2. Considerable knowledge of the city’s program policies and procedures governing its financial administration.

3. Considerable knowledge of accounting principles and procedures, and

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4. Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of data processing and the operation of computer terminals relative to entering, tracking, and retrieving accounting data.

5. Skill in the operation of equipment used in connection with accounting, database, communication, and research work.

6. Ability to apply customer service and program principles to the maintenance of a database and accounting records and transactions.

7. Ability to analyze and evaluate moderately complex…