Empleo y vacantes

El puesto de Obras Públicas de Temporada implica colaborar en diversas tareas relacionadas con el mantenimiento, la reparación y la conservación de las calles, aceras, parques, instalaciones, edificios y terrenos del municipio. Este puesto requiere tanto trabajo manual como especializado, el manejo de maquinaria ligera y pesada, y la atención a consultas y solicitudes de servicio del público. Los solicitantes deben ser flexibles, tener iniciativa y la capacidad de identificar y realizar tareas con supervisión limitada. Trabaja bajo la dirección del Jefe de Obras Públicas.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Requires physical ability sufficient to perform essential job duties.
• Knowledge of proper maintenance and repair practices for streets, sidewalks, parks, and facilities.
• Ability to operate and maintain various tools and machinery safely and efficiently.
• Basic computer proficiency for entering data, generating reports, and using work order systems.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to respond to after-hours emergencies and work in varying weather conditions.
• Familiarity with safety regulations and practices.
• Willingness to learn new skills and comply with training and certification requirements.
• Basic mathematical skills add, subtract, multiply and divide.

Qualifications: High school diploma or GED required; Valid Washington State Driver’s License with a good driving record. Previous experience in public works, including operating handheld and power tools, pumps, valves, and motor maintenance, basic plumbing, electrical, and construction skills are preferred. Knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for satisfactory job performance are required.

Working Conditions: Work is performed both indoors and outdoors, in all weather conditions. Regularly required to stand, walk, bend, kneel, lift, and carry heavy objects (up to 80 lbs or more). May be exposed to loud noise, chemicals, fumes, and other hazardous conditions. Must be available for on-call and emergency response duties, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Salary Range: $23.05 to $27.40 DOE

Benefits: Paid sick leave at the rate of 1 hour for every 40 hours worked; no other benefits are offered in this position.

Schedule: Flexible. Typical seasonal work may consist of up to 20 hours per week from May through August, or fewer hours per week over a longer portion of the year such as 27 hours per month. Additional hours may be available to provide coverage during the Lead's scheduled paid time off or other absences. Limited to 345 hours per year.

Deberes y responsabilidades:

• Mantener las calles, aceras y zonas de derecho de paso, lo que incluye reparar baches, retirar escombros, despejar la nieve y el hielo, y mantener los desagües pluviales, las alcantarillas y las zanjas.
• Mantener parques, espacios públicos y áreas ajardinadas mediante el corte del césped, la poda, la eliminación de malas hierbas, la recogida de basura y el cuidado de los parterres, arbustos y árboles.
• Limpiar y mantener la señalización de calles y parques para garantizar su visibilidad y buen aspecto.
• Realizar tareas generales de mantenimiento y limpieza en edificios e instalaciones propiedad del municipio, incluyendo limpieza, pintura, lavado a presión, cuidado de pisos y eliminación de residuos.
• Realizar tareas generales de mantenimiento de las instalaciones y reparaciones menores, incluyendo carpintería, fontanería, trabajos eléctricos menores, mantenimiento de sistemas de climatización, reparación de cerraduras y ventanas, y pequeñas tareas de construcción.
• Operar, inspeccionar y realizar el mantenimiento rutinario y preventivo de vehículos y equipos como cortadoras de césped, retroexcavadoras y excavadoras.
• Responder a las emergencias de obras públicas (por ejemplo, tormentas, inundaciones, nevadas) y a las solicitudes de servicio público de manera profesional.
• Mantener registros precisos y utilizar sistemas informáticos para órdenes de trabajo, informes, hojas de horas y seguimiento de inventario.
• Siga todas las políticas y procedimientos de seguridad y fomente prácticas de trabajo seguras.
• Colaborar en proyectos especiales y desempeñar otras funciones que se le asignen.

Eligibility: Applicants must be a registered voter of the Town of Cathlamet and a reside within town-limits.

Training: Every member of the governing body of a public agency must complete training on the requirements of the OPMA & PRA no later than ninety days after the date the member assumes public office and such training must be repeated every 4-years while in office. (RCW 42.30.205; 42.56.150)

Availability: Attendance at regular Town Council meetings is required. Meetings occur on the third Monday of each month beginning at 6:00 p.m. If the scheduled meeting falls on a holiday, the meeting will take place the following day at the same time. Special meetings may also be called periodically, and Councilmembers may serve on committees and boards as a liaison for the Town.

El salario es de $100 al mes. Es obligatoria la asistencia a las reuniones periódicas, que se celebran cada mes el tercer lunes a las 18:00.

Comprised of five elected at-large members, the town council is the legislative authority of the town and has the power to enact laws and policies, consistent with state law, needed or desired to regulate local and municipal affairs within the jurisdiction of the town or its service areas.

Specific duties include:

• Enacting laws and policies, consistent with state law, needed or desired to regulate local and municipal affairs within the jurisdiction of the town or its service areas
• Enacting a town budget
• Defining the powers, functions and duties of town officers and employees
• Fixing the compensation and working conditions of officers and employees
• Maintaining retirement and pension systems
• Imposing fines and penalties for the violation of town ordinances
• Entering into contracts
• Regulating the acquisition, sale, ownership and other disposition of real property
• Providing governmental, recreational, educational, cultural and social services
• Imposing taxes and fees not otherwise prohibited by state law
• Causing the town to own and operate utilities
• Approving claims against the town
• Granting franchises for the use of public ways
• Granting business licenses for the purpose of revenue and regulation
• Establishing rules governing its own procedures, including for public meetings and hearings
• Exercising all other authorities and perform all other duties and functions for councils as provided by state statute

Eligibility: One member may be an out-of-town resident living anywhere in Wahkiakum County while the other two members must be in-town residents. In selecting the planning commission, the town council shall seek to ensure representation that includes members with an understanding of architecture and urban planning, economic development, community involvement, and the specific concerns of Cathlamet residents and business operators.

Training: Every member of the governing body of a public agency must complete training on the requirements of the OPMA & PRA no later than ninety days after the date the member assumes public office and such training must be repeated every 4-years while in office. (RCW 42.30.205; 42.56.150)

Availability: A commissioner shall attend no less than 80 percent of regular meetings during any 12-month period. Members should have a general understanding of architecture, urban planning, economic development, community involvement, and the specific concerns of Cathlamet residents and business operators.

Application: A completed Town Planning Commission Application must be upload to your website application submission or returned to the Clerk-Treasurer at Town Hall, 375 2nd Street, Cathlamet, WA 98612.

Los comisionados de planificación servirán sin compensación.

The planning commission consists of three members appointed by the mayor who shall serve as the principal advisory board to the town council with responsibility for providing guidance and direction for land use policy.

Specific duties include:

• Providing recommendations to the town council for development and review of the comprehensive plan in compliance with Chapter 36.70A RCW. This includes establishing procedures providing for early and continuous public participation in the development and amendment of the comprehensive land use plan and development regulations implementing the plan. 
• Periodically reviewing and recommending amendments to the zoning map and table of permitted uses.
• Periodically reviewing and recommending amendments to the development regulations.
• Other duties as assigned by the town council relating to subjects referred to in Chapter 35.63 RCW.

The term of office of the three commissioners shall be for four years and staggered in such a way that the terms of two commissioners shall expire in even-numbered years and the terms of one commissioner shall expire in odd-numbered years.