POSITION AVAILABLE ANNOUNCEMENT

CITY OF PARKERSBURG

Personnel/Legal Specialist

DEPARTMENT: Personnel/Legal                                                                          GRADE: H-8 Non-Exempt $14.61/hr

Reports directly to the Personnel Director and the City Attorney.

JOB SUMMARY: Performs responsible, specialized and confidential administrative tasks under the general direction of Personnel Director and the City Attorney.

RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Prepares legal documents for the City Attorney and Assistant City Attorney.
• Prepares pleadings and maintains files on all court proceedings.
• Prepares and maintains all documents for foreclosure, eminent domain proceedings, demolition liens and extensions, annexations, and all other court related matters.
• Maintains attorney files.
• Maintains calendar for attorney court hearings, meetings, etc.
• Payroll Processing / Leave Tracking:
• Reviews bi-weekly payroll for accuracy against pay policies, makes corrections when needed, and approves for payment.
• Enters all pay increases into the payroll system.
• Monitors and maintains records for sick leave hours.
• Maintains sick/vacation/compensatory/holiday time leave records for all employees.
• Tracks and enters annual vacation accruals for Police & Fire.
• Processes shift changes in the system.
• Processes employment/income verification requests.
• Maintains all employment applications.
• Assists in the orientation / on boarding of new employees.
• Assists in the maintenance of employee files.
• Serves as Secretary for Building Commission meetings.
• Police & Fire Pension Fund administration:
• Attends meetings, prepares minutes and maintains files for the Board of Trustees of the Policeman and Fireman Pension Fund.
• Provides initial disability pension applications.
• Serves as first contact with the public and utilizes independent judgement in dealing with sensitive matters.
• Answers and responds to inquiries on a multi-line telephone.
• Assists in the preparation of annual benefit forms.
• Prepares inactive personnel files and archives by scanning.
• Performs administrative duties for the Mayor’s Office in the absence of the Mayor’s Executive Assistant.
• Prepares routing correspondence and internal memos.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or GED with experience in paralegal and/or administrative activities; or two (2) years’ combination of experience and training. Above average computer skills.  Excellent oral and written communication skills.  Must be able to maintain confidentiality. Must be able to work with only general direction. Must be able to establish and maintain effective work relationships with other employees, officials, and the general public.

THE CITY OF PARKERSBURG IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, MILITARY VETERAN STATUS, RELIGION, AGE OR DISABILITY IN EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES.

POSITION AVAILABLE ANNOUNCEMENT

CITY OF PARKERSBURG

Medium Equipment Operator

DEPARTMENT: Public Works                     DIVISION: Sanitation      GRADE: H-7 Non-Exempt $13.55/hr

Reports directly to the Foreman or Supervisor.

JOB SUMMARY: Operates a solid waste collection vehicle, in a safe and efficient manner, to collect refuse and recycling throughout the City.  Sorts and packages recycling.

RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Operates solid waste collection truck with recyclable materials on assigned routes, in a safe and effective manner, collecting refuse and recycling.
• Picks up, carries and empties trash cans; carries and tosses waste bags; picks up debris and litter.
• Operates mechanisms for loading and dumping refuse.
• Collects and empties recycle bins.
• Sorts and packages recycled materials for sale.
• Performs routine inspection and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Maintains equipment in a clean and orderly manner.
• Performs minor maintenance and repair work on equipment as an aid to operations.
• Performs general laborer duties as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Basic experience operating medium to heavy equipment, or equivalent combination of experience and training.

Possession of a valid Commercial Driver’s License (Class B).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This position requires extensive walking, lifting, reaching, carrying, stooping, bending, squatting, climbing, balancing, and physical coordination, While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes, dust, odors and extreme weather conditions.

THE CITY OF PARKERSBURG IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, MILITARY VETERAN STATUS, RELIGION, AGE OR DISABILITY IN EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES.

Web Posting – Temporary Laborers

Construction on new ADA sidewalks along Market Street, from 9th street to 10th Street, is slated to begin on Friday, June 11, 2021.  Improvements include the installation of new sidewalks, curb cuts, street trees and landscaping elements within the new curb extension (bump-out) features.  Bump-outs are designed to encourage slower vehicular speeds, offer increased safety to pedestrians crossing the street while adding stormwater retention properties and street beautification.  Work will start each day no earlier than 7:00AM and finish by 7:00PM in accordance with City Ordinance 0-621.

Funding for this project is made possible by a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG).

For questions regarding the construction schedule, please contact the Engineering Division at 304.424.8568.   We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate the public’s cooperation during the construction project.

Medium Equipment Operator – Streets

With the Annual Parkersburg Fishing Derby scheduled for this Saturday April 17^th , the City of Parkersburg will restrict all fishing beginning Thursday April 15^th until the conclusion of the derby on Saturday at 1PM.

Beginning at 1PM Saturday both Southwood & City Park ponds will be open to fishing, subject to all State of WV Fishing regulations and subsequent bag and possession limits.

Trash pick up will be one day behind this week, due to this morning’s hazardous road conditions. Sanitation routes will operate one day behind normal schedule, with Tuesday-Saturday pickups. Any additional changes will be communicated through the City Facebook Page and website.

In accordance with WV Code §2-2-1; The City of Parkersburg will observe Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 26, 2020 and Friday, November 27, 2020. The City Building will close at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 and will open for normal business at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, November 30, 2020.   The Sanitation Department will be one day behind schedule and will run on Friday, November 27^th and Saturday, November 28^th.