Public Specialist

Full job description

Posting Type:

Open Competitive
Work Type:

Full Time
Nature of Work:

This is para-professional work in a specialized area of the Public Works Department. Work includes performing specialized duties relating to street and sewer construction projects, vacating City rights-of-way, solid waste collection, graffiti abatement, and the City's recycling program. Incumbents work with considerable independence; however, general supervision is received from an assigned supervisor.
Education and Experience:

The knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acquired through, but are not limited to, the following combination of education and/or experience. Bachelors degree in Public Administration or Business AND One (1) year of experience in Public Works Administration procedures and techniques OR Associates degree in Public Administration or Business AND Five (5) of experience in Public Works Administration procedures and techniques OR Eight (8) years of experience in Public Works Administration procedures and techniques and/or in an office supervisory/management capacity.
Special Qualifications:

Must be able to provide ones own transportation unless a vehicle is provided.
Pay Range:

$49,857.60 with step increases to $64,854.40 Annually
Benefits:

Forty-hour work week. Paid leave per year: twelve days vacation; five days management; fifteen days sick; and fourteen holidays. Employee's group health insurance, including major medical, vision, and dental, for individual or family. Defined benefit pension plan, plus Social Security, and more. See hr.cityofomaha.org for detailed information.
Who Can Apply:

Any person who meets the qualifications and other requirements described in this posting.
How to Apply:

Completed City of Omaha employment applications must be submitted using the online application from the City website. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to check and ensure that any and all required application materials and supplemental forms are received by the City of Omaha Human Resources Department by the stated deadline. You may confirm receipt of any materials and forms by contacting the Human Resources Department. If the materials are not received in the Human Resources Department by the stated deadline, they will not be considered. There will be no exceptions to this rule. If you do not meet the requirements at the time of this posting, once you do meet the requirements you may apply when it is posted again.
Examination Information:

The examination will consist of a training and experience form designed to assess job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position. The training and experience form will be given to candidates once their application has been received, reviewed by a recruiter, and accepted to test for the position. The form must be completed and returned to the Human Resources Department by June 7, 2024 (passing score 60%). Final eligibility list will be the training and experience form weighted 100%.
Veteran Points:

To claim five (5) points for veteran's preference, you must submit proof of service (such as a DD-214) that includes the date of induction, date of honorable separation, and Social Security number. (You must have completed more than 180 consecutive days of active duty.) To receive an additional five (5) points credit for disability, you must submit proof of eligibility from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs dated within the last 12 months. This information must be submitted to the Human Resources Department by June 7, 2024.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of business English, spelling, and arithmetic
Knowledge of general office procedures, standard clerical techniques, and office equipment
Knowledge of municipal government organization and operations, City laws, and regulations
Knowledge of public improvement ordinances, the interpretation, and implementation procedure
Knowledge of and ability to operate a computer or other technology using standard or customized computer or systems software applications appropriate to the assigned tasks
Ability to learn and adapt to advances in computer and electronics device technology and software
Ability to establish and perform work patterns and priorities with minimal direction
Ability to learn the methodology required to perform the duties of the job assigned
Ability to perform basic mathematical computations to include addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
Ability to communicate to respond to inquiries from the public and to address groups
Ability to understand oral or written instructions
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and members of the general public
Ability to adhere to safety policies, procedures, and guidelines
Ability to sit from 51 to 75% of the time; to stand and walk 26 to 50% of the time; and reach, balance, bend, stoop, squat, crouch, push, and pull up to 25% of the time
Ability to move objects weighing up to twenty (20) pounds up to 33% of the time and weighing up to ten (10) pounds from 67 to 100% of the time

Essential Functions:

Any one position may not perform all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all of the duties that may be performed in positions allocated to this class.
Answers questions from the public regarding department and division operations and prepares responses to written requests; explains procedures and existing programs
Responds to initiatives from property owners or the Public Works Director regarding street or sewer improvement districts; determines ownership of property in the area; contacts owners for reactions and obtains official approval
Responds to initiatives from property owners or the Planning Board regarding vacating City rights-of-way; obtains departmental approval; refers the matter to the Planning Board; coordinates related fees, and prepares ordinances to change a right-of-way from public to private use
Responds to requests from property owners and others regarding graffiti abatement; creates and processes work orders; scouts locations where graffiti appears and coordinates removal efforts
Works with individuals and groups to identify and remove graffiti; coordinates volunteer graffiti removal efforts; works with law enforcement agencies on the prosecution of individuals responsible for or involved in graffiti activities
Prepares ordinances and/or resolutions to process projects and contract awards/purchases through the City Council; obtains approvals from appropriate City Departments and copies materials
Participates in the preparation of educational materials and maintains an inventory of materials
Attends informational meetings with property owners and other City representatives to discuss public improvement issues and projects
Updates and maintains files for all street and right-of-way projects, divisional leave usage, damage complaints regarding solid waste contractor(s), and other records
Researches historical records and council documents to assist staff members in presenting data and information for projects and programs; gathers, compiles and computes data; prepares and types reports from data obtained
Prepares requests for training, travel authorization, and seminar registration
Participates in field investigative work regarding solid waste contracts and recycling programs, e.g. obtaining damage claim information and assessing recycling participation
Facilitates the change of grade process on public improvement projects, prepares and processes contracts, obtains approval signatures, schedules meetings with property owners and real estate appraisers, ensures committee reports are filed, notifies owners of damage awards, and prepares council documents
Maintains regular job attendance in accordance with a schedule established for the position by the supervisor
Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates within the scope of this classification

Conditions of Employment:

Candidates must provide proof of U.S. citizenship or proof of permanent residence or authorization to work. The City of Omaha reserves the right to conduct criminal history, driving record, reference and credit checks and a background investigation on applicants for employment. Successfully passing a criminal background review, reference check, and if applicable, a credit check, is required as a condition of employment. If applicable, the City will require that you successfully pass a review of the driver's license, driving abstract, a pre-employment drug test, a hearing test and a back screening examination as a condition of employment. Failure to provide the information requested in the application process in a truthful, accurate and complete manner may result in disqualification, revocation of conditional employment or termination.
Reasonable Accommodation:

The City of Omaha does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you need a disability-related accommodation during the job application or selection process, advise the Human Resources Department at least 48 hours prior to the need by emailing ******** .

For a complete description of this job classification, visit hr.cityofomaha.org

Contact Points:
City of Omaha Human Resources Department
1819 Farnam St, Suite 506
Omaha, NE 68183
Phone: (402) 444-5300
Fax: (402) 444-5314
Website: hr.cityofomaha.org
Email: ********

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