Housing Authority Assistant

Reports to: Housing Authority Executive Director

Summary: Performs a variety of responsible administrative and/or operational assignments including but not limited to general office work and in some instances helping maintenance with mowing or cleaning duties. This position is responsible for providing service to the public and other individuals with business consistent with policies on confidentiality. Must possess a positive and growth mindset.

Essential Job Functions:  Answers complex questions from customers and the public that require a broad knowledge base of rental assistance program policies and procedures and a high level of problem-solving skills. Ensures participants and landlords are being assisted professionally, courteously, tactfully, and in a timely fashion. Interviews clients to verify eligibility and continued occupancy information in accordance with HUD policy; prepares Housing Assistance Payment contracts. Processes requests for inspection, assures inspections are completed in a timely manner and that landlord information is current and accurate. Promotes the Executive Director’s priorities for the operations of Garnett Housing Authority, and performs other duties as assigned, including answering phones, greeting tenants and visitors, posting checks, keeping records, filing, organizing and maintaining client files.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

· Knowledge of HUD housing program regulations and eligibility requirements a plus.

· Knowledge of the principles and practices of legal, ethical and professional rules of conduct.

· Knowledge of principles of record keeping, case files and records management.

· Skill in working independently and as part of a team; reliable and strong interpersonal skills.

· Skill in planning, organizing, executing, and managing administrative tasks.

· Skill in assessing, reviewing, updating and maintaining files, reports and documentation.

· Skill in performing math calculations and data entry accurately and quickly.

· Skill in interacting with people of different social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds.

· Skill in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Outlook, Excel, SharePoint as well as Internet Explorer.

· Ability to work under pressure and adjust to a diverse working environment.

· Ability to be flexible in changes in priorities, assignments, and other interruptions which

may impact pre-established timelines and courses of action for completing projects and assignments.

Education, Experience, Certifications and Licenses:

· High School diploma or GED and minimum three (3) years of professional administrative experience in an office environment.

Pay range $18.00 - $20.00 based on qualifications

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Health insurance

• Health savings account

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Retirement plan

• Vision insurance

Apply in person at the Garnett Housing Authority Office, or online by clicking the button below.

Water Plant Operator

Reports To: Water Plant Superintendent

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Water Plant Superintendent, the Water Plant Operator performs duties involved in the city’s water production plant. The employee in this position is responsible for maintaining continuous operation in the water treatment facility, monitoring the city’s connections with other water systems and delivering quality, potable water to the City of Garnett and other customers. The Water Plant Operator performs skilled and semi-skilled work. This employee participates in the operation and maintenance of plant facilities, machinery and equipment.

When necessary the Water Plant Operator assists in the operation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment and electric production facilities.

Experience

One to three years of water treatment experience is preferred. Employee is expected to have acquired the necessary information and skills to perform the job reasonably well after six months in the position.

Education

High School Diploma or GED required;

Class III or Class IV Kansas Water License is preferred or must have obtained within 3 years.

Skills

General knowledge of water treatment processes and operations, safety procedures, equipment operation and maintenance, and chemical usage. Mathematical aptitude to calculate chemical addition for water treatment procedures. The ability to operate chemical feeders, pumping equipment, water testing equipment and other departmental equipment.

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 regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and use hands to utilize objects, tools, equipment or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Must maintain a physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include working closely with others, high levels of public contact, and irregular working hours.

Residency

The employee working in this position is required to reside within a 30-minute response time from Garnett.

Working Conditions

Manual labor is required in this position. Adverse weather conditions and working with electricity and chemicals are factors in this position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Flexible spending account

• Health insurance

• Health savings account

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Retirement plan

• Vision insurance

Apply in person at City Hall, or click the button below to apply online.

Public Works Laborer (Street Department)

Reports To: Director of Public Works

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Director of Public Works, the public works laborer performs work installing or constructing, maintaining, and upgrading, gas lines, water lines, wastewater lines, streets, alleys, sidewalks, and stormwater lines/basins. This position will also perform work maintaining City facilities, landscaping, utilizing equipment such as an excavator, skidsteer, dump truck, snow plow, and street sweeper among others. The initial assignment for this position will be with the streets division, with future assignments within other divisions in public works.

Examples of Work

· Installs and repairs gas, water, and wastewater mains;

· Installs metering on gas and water lines;

· Repairs streets, alleys, sidewalks, and curbing by asphalt and concrete finishing means;

· Operates heavy equipment, such as backhoe, trencher, tractor, and dump truck;

· Paints crosswalks and traffic lines;

· Removes snow and ice from roadway;

· Sweeps streets, lays concrete and performs general construction work;

· Spreads gravel on gravel roads;

· Cleans ditches and trims trees on roadway;

· Assists in the preparation of reports for gas regulation requirements;

· Maintains gas regulations regulators, pressure relief systems and corrosion control;

· Prepares survey work and maps;

· Prepares over the line surveys;

· Reads utility meters;

· Other duties as deemed necessary or as required, including helping other city departments with projects and tasks.

Experience

One to three years of experience in plumbing, street maintenance, or construction is preferred. Employee is expected to have acquired the necessary knowledge and skills to perform the job reasonably well after six months in the position.

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred. Must be certified in either socket and butt fusion of P.E. pipe or have a CDL with an air brake endorsement; or be able to attain one or the other within six months.

Skills

Knowledge and understanding of all federal, state and local laws and regulations governing the gas and water utilities and their line installation and maintenance. General knowledge of construction techniques. Knowledge of all safety requirements. Mathematical aptitude. The ability to operate a tractor, dump truck, trencher, backhoe, odorometer, CGI gas tester, CG leak tracer, pipe locator, flame ionization gas leak detector and other related equipment preferred, or the ability to acquire such knowledge in a reasonable period of time as determined by the Director of Public Works.

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 regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and use hands to utilize objects, tools, equipment or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Must maintain a physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include working closely with others, high levels of public contact, and irregular working hours.

Problem Solving & Decision-Making

Problem solving is a factor in this position. Problems include repairing and building streets and sidewalks, gas and water lines, and detecting leaks. Decision making is a factor in this position. Decisions include determining the proper material and equipment to use for conditions.

Working Conditions

Extreme weather conditions, manual labor, and working with fuels, chemicals, wastewater, and natural gas are factors in this position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $17.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance

• Health insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Apply at City Hall, or click the button below to apply online.

The City of Garnett is an equal opportunity employer with benefits for full-time employees that include vacation leave, sick leave, paid holidays, health and life insurance, KPERS retirement (KP&F for Law Enforcement positions), training and more.

Human Resources Department

Garnett City Hall

131 West Fifth Avenue Garnett, KS  66032

785.448.5496  Option 9

Equal Employment Opportunity: The City of Garnett is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job. If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter. Verification of identity and employment eligibility to work in the United States is required by federal law. For a list of acceptable documents that establish these criteria, please refer to the federal Form I-9.

Police Officer, Garnett Police Department

The City of Garnett is looking for an intelligent, self-motivated, and community-oriented individual with excellent communication and problem-solving skills and a high level of integrity to join our Police Department as a full-time Patrol Officer. The Garnett Police Department has a strong relationship with the community. Members of the police department are committed to providing quality service to our community through integrity, fairness, and open communication.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties and responsibilities include enforcing all federal, state and local laws and ordinances; taking calls for service; patrolling business districts and residential neighborhoods to deter and detect crime; investigating complaints; citing and/or arresting law violators; following up on pending reports and cases; preparing and/or serving civil law processes; protecting person(s) or property; and securing and protecting prisoners.  When not responding to calls for service, department members are expected to use self-directed work time in an efficient manner by self-initiating work on those tasks identified by supervisory personnel as priorities for this job position. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

 The applicant must be a United States citizen, 21-years of age at time of appointment, must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent, must possess a valid Kansas driver’s license, must be able to legally own, carry and use a firearm in accordance with the Gun Control Act of 1968.

Criminal record: Must not have committed, been convicted of, had a conviction expunged for or have been placed on diversion or deferred judgment by any state or federal agency for a felony crime or a misdemeanor of domestic violence or offense that reflects on the honesty, integrity or competence of the applicant. Must not be currently charged with or under indictment for any criminal activity other than minor traffic violations. Must not be currently on probation.

Must not have any possession, sales, distribution, manufacturing or transporting of any illegal drugs. Must not have any felonious drug(s) use within the last 10 years

 Must not have been convicted, plead guilty, plead no contest or been diverted on a serious traffic violation (DUI, reckless driving, hit and run, vehicular homicide, transporting open container of alcoholic or cereal malt beverage, eluding a police officer or negligent homicide) within the past three years.

The applicant must be able to pass written aptitude test, polygraph, extensive background check, interview board, drug screen, physical fitness test, and psychological testing.

SALARY & BENEFITS

Take home vehicle up to 30 miles once probation is completed.

Patrol officers pay scale is $24.50-36.00.

The starting wage for this position is $24.50-$30.00 depending upon qualifications. With a $.50 raise after the probationary period. The city of Garnett offers an excellent benefit package including vacation, and sick leave, paid holidays, gym membership, medical. Dental, and vision insurance paid 100% by employer for employee and $450.00 a month for family, and KP&F retirement.

A $3,500 housing bonus for living in the City Limits of Garnett. Paid yearly on anniversary of hire date. Must reside in the City Limits for a full year and provide proof of residence.

Patrol officers work 12 hours shifts and have every other Friday through Sunday off regardless of seniority level.  There are opportunities for advancement including supervisory positions, investigative positions and slots on a multi-jurisdictional tactical team that covers six different counties. 

The position is open until filled.

Complete an On-line Application at:  https://www.PoliceApp.com/Entry-Level-Garnett-KS-Police-Officer-Jobs/2807/

Please direct questions regarding this position to Chief Kurt King at  kking@garnettks.net