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The City of Jackson only accepts applications and resumes for posted job openings. If you are interested in working for the City of Jackson and would like to submit general information about yourself for future job openings, you may complete a skills card. Skills cards are kept on file for one year and may be updated as needed.
The City of Jackson also has temporary, part-time and summer positions. You may complete an application for these positions by clearly marking the application as temporary.
To apply, please complete and sign the City of Jackson job application packet. Please send the signed documents to the Personnel Department via fax or U.S. mail. Applicants may e-mail their information, but are required to follow-up with a signed paper copy.
CITY OF JACKSON, MICHIGAN
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL AND LABOR RELATIONS
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR: PROPERTY REGISTRATION ASSISTANT
General Summary:
Under the general supervision of the Community Development Accounting Manager, maintains property records and files under the Non-Owner Occupied Residential Property Registration Ordinance and the Foreclosed, Vacant and Abandoned Residential Property Registry. Must be detail-oriented and able to perform research, analyze data, prepare reports and communicate variances. Position involves public contact and requires ability to organize tasks.
Typical Duties:
An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the duties which the employee may be expected to perform. To perform this job satisfactorily, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.
1. Accepts and processes various property registrations. Ensures completeness of registrations and verifies ownership, zoning district and ward. Notifies Code Enforcement Officers of any discrepancies.
2. Initiates scheduling of property inspections for Code Enforcement Officers. Prepares and mails appropriate notices to property owners.
3. Prepares and processes invoice requests to invoice property owners for rental inspections and property monitoring per the respective ordinance.
4. Creates and maintains various databases and comprehensive property records and filing systems, including BS&A Building Inspection database.
5. Receives telephone calls and visitors. Explains departmental procedures and operations and addresses complaints, inquiries and requests for service independently. Follows up on complaints, correspondence and transactions to ensure deadlines, schedules and expiration dates are observed.
6. Researches property ownership records and verifies status of City invoices for registered properties.
7. Monitors the status of unpaid City invoices for registered properties to process and issue Certificates of Compliance.
8. Prepares regular reports from various databases.
9. May create and modify forms and document templates.
10. Operates computer for word processing and database management.
11. May perform work of lower classified employees in related duties.
12. May train lower-classified department staff to perform duties and/or use specialized software.
13. Will complete other duties assigned which are within the scope of responsibility of the position.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Minimum Qualifications:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities and minimum qualifications necessary to perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the 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 communicate in person and by telephone, read regular and small print, sit, use limited mobility in an office setting, use manual dexterity to type and enter data, and use sight to read and prepare documents and reports. The typical work environment of this job is a business office setting where the noise level is moderate.
City employees must establish residency within twenty (20) miles of city limits, within twelve (12) months of hire, and maintain for the duration of employment.
Weighted Selection System:
The following weighing system will be used to determine the final overall score for each applicant. (Minimum of 70% overall required for in-house promotional).
Written Examination (passing = 70% or better) 15%
Skills Testing (Typing, Data Entry, Excel, Word) 25%
Interview 20%
Work Experience 35%
Recent Performance Evaluations/Letters of
Recommendation 5% (applicant responsible for providing)
100%
Salary Schedule: Grade 304
Step 1 Step 1 ½ Step 2 Step 3 Step 4
$31,047/yr $31,575/yr $32,102/yr $33,192/yr $34,318/yr
Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10
$35,484/yr $36,688/yr $37,930/yr $39,219/yr $40,548/yr $41,924/yr
Inquiries, resumes and applications may be directed to City of Jackson, Personnel & Labor Relations Department, 120 W. Michigan Ave., Room 702, Jackson, MI 49201; fax (517) 788-4404; or e-mail: apply@cityofjackson.org. Applications will be received until 5:00 p.m. Friday, May 11, 2012. RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT COMPLETED CITY OF JACKSON APPLICATION.
(The City of Jackson does not discriminate on the basis of religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, handicapped or marital status as to: access, availability, employment, or participation in any of its programs and activities.)
05/12
CITY OF JACKSON, MICHIGAN
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL AND LABOR RELATIONS
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR: Patrol Officer
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Under supervision, during varied hours, to patrol assigned district or beat on foot or bicycle, in a police car or other conveyances; to participate in the enforcement of all laws and ordinances, the preservation of law and order, the prevention of crime, the protection of life and property, and the arrest and prosecution of law violators; to investigate and make detailed reports of accidents, and render all possible aid and assistance; operate a police radar or laser unit and engage in the enforcement of traffic laws. To direct pedestrian and vehicular traffic, to check cars for overtime or illegal parking, to see that streets are unobstructed and lighted at proper times; to make investigation of complaints; to aid other city departments as requested; to guide and direct strangers and children, occasionally to assist with clerical and maintenance work; to keep records of arrests and other important incidents; to make daily reports and to perform related work as required; to make public presentations on behalf of the department. To actively engage the community to form partnerships, consistent with the department's values, mission and vision.Must wear approved uniform attire, meet grooming standards, and use approved equipment. Must have the ability to perform the essential job functions outlined by the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) as listed below:
DUTIES:
1. Affect an arrest, forcibly if necessary, using handcuffs and other restraints.
2. Climb over obstacles; climb through openings; jump down from elevated surfaces; jump over obstacles, ditches and streams; and crawl in confined areas to pursue, search, investigate and/or rescue.
3. Communicate effectively over law enforcement radio channels while initiating and responding to radio communications, often under adverse conditions such as siren usage and high-speed vehicle operation.
4. Communicate verbally and effectively by listening to people and giving information, directions, and commands. Must be able to effectively read and write in the English language.
5. Operate an emergency vehicle during the day and night; in emergency and pursuit situations involving speeds in excess of posted limits, while exercising due care and caution; and in congested traffic, unsafe road conditions, and environmental conditions such as fog, smoke, rain, ice, and snow.
6. Load, aim, and fire handguns, shotguns, rifles, and other agency-specific firearms from a variety of body positions in situations that justify the use of deadly force while maintaining emotional control under extreme stress.
7. Conduct searches of buildings and large outdoor areas that may involve walking and/or standing for long periods of time.
8. Exercise independent judgment within legal guidelines, to determine when there is reasonable suspicion, to detail when probable cause exists to search and arrest and when force may be used and to what degree.
9. Gather information in criminal investigations by interviewing and obtaining the statements of victims, witnesses, suspects and confidential informants.
10. Identify wanted persons and vehicles; and locate stolen property and identify potential evidence, which requires the ability to distinguish color and perceive shapes.
11. Manage interpersonal conflicts to maintain order.
12. Enter and exit vehicles quickly to perform rescue operations, pursue a suspect or answer emergency call.
13. Perform law enforcement patrol functions while working various shifts, holidays, weekends, and unanticipated overtime.
14. Perform tasks that require lifting, carrying or dragging people and/or heavy objects, while performing arrests, rescues, or general patrol functions.
15. Perform searches of persons that involve touching and feeling to detect potential weapons and contraband.
16. Prepare investigative and other reports, including sketches, using appropriate grammar, symbols and mathematical computations.
17. Pursue fleeing suspects on foot both day and night in unfamiliar terrain.
18. Read and comprehend rules, regulations, policies, procedures and the law for purposes of ensuring appropriate officer behavior/response and performing enforcement activities involving the public.
19. Subdue resisting subjects using hands and feet while employing defensive tactics, maneuvers or approved non-lethal weapons.
20. Use body force to gain entrance through barriers to search, seize, investigate and/or rescue.
21. Ride a bicycle while patrolling.
In addition to these functions, the City of Jackson also requires Patrol Officers to:
1. Use hands and fingers to operate and enter data on in-car handheld and/or personal computers.
2. Use data to analyze and solve problems.
3. Make effective presentations to the public.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen; have completed 60 semester or 90 quarter credits from an accredited college or university; pass the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) reading/writing test and other pre-employment screening instruments; be able to understand and carry out instructions; pass the MCOLES physical agility test; and have keen powers of observation. Additionally, an applicant must have high moral standards, integrity, mental and physical alertness, emotional stability, reliability and good mental and physical health. The successful applicant will also be required to pass a pre-employment drug test, comprehensive background check, medical, psychological and physical examinations provided by employer.
In addition to the above requirements, all city positions require: the ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language as necessary for the position; the ability to follow written and oral instructions; and the ability to get along with other employees and members of the public. City employees are also expected to possess and maintain a record of orderly law-abiding citizenship, sobriety, integrity and loyalty as it pertains to and reflects upon their employment with the City. City employees must be physically and mentally able to perform the essential duties of their position without excessive absences.
Salary Schedule: Grade 82
Minimum
Step 1 Step 1 ½ Step 2 Step 3 Step 4
$43,479/yr $46,142/yr $48,805/yr $51,023/yr $53,472/yr
Step 5 After 7 years After 12 years After 18 years
$56,006/yr $57,403/yr $58,841/yr $60,306/yr
Applicants must complete the following two-step application process:
1. Complete a City of Jackson employment application along with official college/university transcripts or copy of request submitted to the college. Resumes will not be accepted without a completed City of Jackson application form and required documentation. Application packets are available at the City of Jackson Personnel Department, County Tower Building, 120 W. Michigan Ave., 7th Floor, Jackson, 49201, or on our website at www.cityofjackson.org/personnel.
2. After submitting the City of Jackson employment application, interested applicants must go to www.empco.net/testing and follow the directions to schedule and complete an examination. There is a fee for the test, however the results are accepted by all participating agencies in Michigan. Deadline for application submission and successful examination completion is May 18, 2012.
(The City of Jackson does not discriminate on the basis of religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, handicapped or marital status as to: access, availability, employment, or participation in any of its programs and activities.) Qualified minorities and women are encouraged to apply.
Revised 04/12
© City of Jackson, 2012
