Emploi et offres d'emploi

Le poste saisonnier d'agent des travaux publics consiste à participer à diverses tâches liées à l'entretien, à la réparation et à la maintenance des rues, trottoirs, parcs, installations, bâtiments et terrains de la ville. Ce poste implique des travaux manuels et spécialisés, la conduite d'engins légers et lourds, ainsi que la réponse aux demandes de renseignements et de services du public. Les candidats doivent faire preuve de flexibilité, d'initiative et être capables d'identifier et d'exécuter des tâches avec un minimum de supervision. Ils travailleront sous la direction du responsable des travaux publics.

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.

Fonctions et responsabilités :

• Entretenir les rues, les trottoirs et les emprises, y compris le rebouchage des nids-de-poule, l'enlèvement des débris, le déneigement et le dégivrage, ainsi que l'entretien des égouts pluviaux, des ponceaux et des fossés.
• Entretenir les parcs, les espaces publics et les zones paysagées en tondant, taillant, désherbant, ramassant les déchets et en prenant soin des parterres de fleurs, des arbustes et des arbres.
• Nettoyer et entretenir la signalisation des rues et des parcs pour en assurer la visibilité et l'esthétique.
• Effectuer des tâches générales d'entretien et de conciergerie dans les bâtiments et installations appartenant à la ville, y compris le nettoyage, la peinture, le lavage à haute pression, l'entretien des sols et l'enlèvement des déchets.
• Effectuer l'entretien général des installations et les petites réparations, y compris la menuiserie, la plomberie, les petits travaux d'électricité, l'entretien du système CVC, la réparation des serrures et des fenêtres, et les petits travaux de construction.
• Utiliser, inspecter et effectuer l'entretien courant et préventif des véhicules et équipements tels que les tondeuses, les pelles rétrocaveuses et les excavatrices.
• Répondre aux situations d'urgence liées aux travaux publics (par exemple, tempêtes, inondations, chutes de neige) et aux demandes de service public de manière professionnelle.
• Tenir des registres précis et utiliser les systèmes informatiques pour les bons de travail, les rapports, les feuilles de temps et le suivi des stocks.
• Respectez toutes les politiques et procédures de sécurité et soutenez les pratiques de travail sécuritaires.
• Participer à des projets spéciaux et effectuer d'autres tâches assignées.

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.

Le salaire est de 100 $ par mois. La présence aux réunions régulières, qui ont lieu chaque mois le troisième lundi à 18h00, est obligatoire.

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.

Les commissaires à l'urbanisme exercent leurs fonctions sans rémunération.

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.