Professional/Technical

Caseworker - Full Time - Health District - HIV Services

Hiring Salary:     $1,209.94   -   $1,566.83 / Bi-wkly

REQ #   6731 (1 Position)

Supervisor:    Willis

Posted Date:  9/21/07   Reposted Date: 04/02/08    

Hours:  Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm occasionally may need to work

other hours. 

Determines needs of clients and develops a care plan by identifying health and social needs, interviewing clients and families, observing progression of medical condition, visiting clients at home or hospital sites, making follow-up contacts, and referring clients to the proper agency.  Documents client records by entering data into personal computer database, typing information onto forms, documenting client's medical condition, maintaining a log of action taken with each client, and organizing files for easy access.  Attend trainings to enhance skills and update knowledge and participate on the Preparedness Team.  Preserves and enhances the quality of life for the Citizens of Waco, Texas, by observing the City's guiding principles.  Provides services that will assist eligible individuals to access and utilize needed medical, educational, developmental, and other health services.  Performs other duties as assigned.  Works in a climate controlled office environment.  May be exposed to communicable diseases on a daily basis.  May be exposed to seasonal variations in the weather while traveling to client sites. 

REQUIRED:

Drivers License:  Valid Class C Texas DL is required.

Education:  Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field is required.

Experience:  Two years of related work experience is required. 

Certifications:  Licensed Social Worker or related certification is required.  

Testing:  No testing required.

Physical Demands:  Light

 

Community Relations Specialist - Full Time - Convention & Visitor Services

Hiring Salary: $1,050.27 - $1,278.40 / Bi-wkly

REQ #   7043 (1 Position)

Supervisor:    Pendergraft

Posted Date: 04/23/08     Reposted Date:

Hours:   Generally Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm, with occasional weekends and overnight travel is required.

Responsible for tourism sales program including attending tourism trade shows, some consumer shows, and fulfillment. Work with the State of Texas on sales missions (state TICs, state domestic, contiguous state markets). Manage our participation in American Bus Association, Texas Travel Counselors, Brazos Trail, South Central Motorcoach Association, and other tourism related organizations. Work with Waco attractions, hotels and other partners; attend various meetings to keep in contact with these partners including Museum Association of Waco, Music Association Central Texas, DOS, Waco Hotel/Motel Association, and others. Help put on events such as Showcase Waco and National Tourism Week activities. Conduct Wild About Waco training. Provide step-on guides, schedule welcome receptions, create hotel RFP's, plan tour itineraries. Work with marketing team on print ad placement recommendations and Tour Planner Guide, help create new brochures of walking tours for tourists. Supervise the Tourist Information Center with 2 full-time and 2 part-time staff. Manage retail gift shop operation and grow revenues. Perform daily posting of gift shop receipts; maintain inventory. Requires travel. Works in a combination of a climate controlled office and outdoor environments. May be exposed to seasonal weather changes while at event site.

REQUIRED:

Drivers License:  Valid Class C Texas DL

Education:  Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Communications, Marketing or in a related field is required. (two years of related experience may be substituted for each year of required education)

Experience:  Two years experience in a related field is required.

Certifications:  No certifications required.

Testing:  No testing required.

Physical Demands:  Light

Computer Analyst - Full Time - Information Technology Services

Hiring Salary:     $1,374.71 - $1,422.83 / Bi-wkly

REQ #   6851 (1 Position)

Supervisor:    Holland

Posted Date:     1/25/08    

Hours:   Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm.

Computer Analyst (Database Manager) -- Responsible for management of all City of Waco databases, including:  developing system-wide solutions, developing programs and/or queries for departments to analyze data in the various databases, develops programs to facilitate sharing of data among the various computer platforms used by the City of Waco, analyzing and troubleshooting problems, maintaining logs and creating reports for users, all under the broad definitions of the City of Waco Technology Plan.  Job duties may be cross-platform, working with Microsoft SQL and Access and/or iSeries databases.  Job duties may include researching and managing special projects.  Works in climate controlled office environment and is exposed to various electrical hazards.  In addition, some individuals may be exposed

to dusty conditions and seasonal variations in temperature while working on telecommunications equipment. 

REQUIRED:

Drivers License:  Valid Class C Texas DL

Education:  An Associate’s degree or equivalent  in Computer Technology or related field is required ( two years relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education).  Certified transcripts required at time of interview.  

Experience:  Three years experience in a computer related field is required.

Certifications:  No certifications required.

Testing:  No testing required.

Physical Demands:  Light

DESIRED:                     

A Bachelor's degree in a computer related field is desired. 

Computer Analyst (Webmaster) - Full Time - Municipal Information

Hiring Salary: $1,374.71 - $1,863.46 / Bi-wkly

REQ #   7070 (1 Position)

Supervisor:    Holze

Posted Date: 05/06/08    

Hours:   Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional after hours and weekends as needed.

Coordinate, develop and design the City websites by integrating the latest technologies and web functions to the sites to provide an attractive, functional, easy to navigate website that meets the needs of all city departments. Act as a city resource person for internet and web based communication. Applicants must be able to provide examples of websites created and designed by themselves. They must be proficient in database design and programming for web-based applications and be able to create and implement into websites the latest web features current at the time, that now include: RSS feeds, ASP or PHP, CSS, Blogs, E-commerce and newsletters (on-line payments, polls, questionnaire, registration and response forms), video streaming, Flash videos, PDF files, wireless and other portable downloadable devices. Applicants must be proficient in and able to work with content management systems, web, graphic, animation and photo software (like Dreamweaver, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat Professional, Contribute, and Flash) and be a part of a creative team who together will create the look of web pages. Applicants must be able to design webpages without "frames" to allow expanded options in creative layout while maintaining the fastest access download times. Applicants must be willing and able to monitor and incorporate new skills as they relate to changes in the internet and to effectively manage overall web functions including ISP bandwidth. Applicants should be capable of being the "champion" for the city's websites as a member of a highly productive team of professional communicators. Works in a climate controlled office environment and is exposed to various electrical hazards. In addition, some individuals may be exposed to dusty conditions and seasonal variations in temperature while working on telecommunications equipment.

REQUIRED:

Drivers License:  Valid Class C Texas DL

Education:  An Associate’s degree in web design or computer related field is required.

Experience:  Three years of relative experience is required.

Certifications:  No certifications required.

Testing:  No testing required.

Physical Demands:  Light

Crime Technician - Vehicle Impound Lot - Part Time - Police - Support Services

Hiring Salary: $10.20 - $11.61 / Hr

REQ #   6724 (1 Position)

Supervisor:    Holt

Posted Date:  9/12/07      Reposted Date: 04/04/08

Hours:   Monday and Wednesday, 8:00am-5:00pm.

Assist in inventory of assigned property, including evidence, property held for safekeeping, property waiting disposal, and unclaimed or abandoned vehicles.  Assist in disposal of property whether by sale, destruction, release, conversion for city use, or forfeiture.  Maintain integrity of property through proper security and maintenance of records establishing chain of custody.  Assist in maintaining and cleaning property room or storage area in on-site facility and offsite facility.  Perform duties involving the moving and lifting of inventory of significant weight, climbing, stooping and kneeling.  Perform other duties as assigned.  Use of general office equipment, computer, inventory tracking system, and any other item inherent to the job.  Ability to follow written and oral instructions.  Climate controlled office environment.  Exposed to fumes and odors from processing chemicals.  May be exposed to extreme heat, cold, humidity and precipitation when at crime scenes.  May be exposed to communicable diseases daily.

REQUIRED:

Drivers License:  Valid Class C Texas DL

Education:  High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Experience:  No experience required.  Previous warehouse and inventory control experience; and ability to work and create Excel spreadsheets is desired.

Certifications:  National Crime Index Computer (NCIC) / Texas Crime Computer Index Computer(TCIC) certification within 6 months of hire, provided in house. 

Testing:  No testing required.

Physical Demands:  Heavy

Crisis Team Counselor - Full Time - Police Department - Victim Services Unit

Hiring Salary: $12.73 - $15.08 / Hr

REQ #   6987 (1 Position)

Supervisor:    Penland

Posted Date: 02/29/08     Reposted Date: 05/02/08

Hours:   Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm, with mandatory overtime as needed.  Mandatory on call status is required at different intervals rotating with other staff members, including nights and weekends.

Works closely with clients who are victims of crime.  Contacts victims by following up through phone contacts and provides resource information as needed.  Occasional court accompaniment to assist victims.  Read offense reports daily and mail crime victim compensation applications to victims who are eligible for assistance.  Maintains statistical data monthly to create monthly reports for Chain of Command.  Works primarily in a climate controlled office environment.  The nature of the work may require the incumbent to travel to various crime scenes where there is the hazard of communicable diseases from blood and open wounds. 

REQUIRED:

Drivers License:  Valid Class C Texas DL

Education:  Bachelor’s Degree in social work, counseling, human services, or a related field is required. 

Experience:  Three years of experience in social work, counseling, crisis intervention,

human services, or a related field is required.

Certifications:  No certifications required.

Testing:  No testing required

Physical Demands:  Light

DESIRED:

Master's Degree in social work, counseling, or other related field is desired.

Curatorial Tech Collections Assistant - Full Time - Texas Ranger Hall of Fame

Hiring Salary: $8.82 - $11.70 / Hr

REQ #   7060 (1 Position)

Supervisor:    Evans

Posted Date: 04/29/08    

Hours:   Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm. 

Assists the Collection Manager with the management of artifacts, the preparation of exhibits and related materials, with record keeping, and the completion of exhibit or object research.  Helps compile the annual collection inventory and maintain the computerized catalog database.  Performs regular collections maintenance tasks as cleaning exhibit cases, preserving artifacts and preparing items for display.  Works in a climate controlled museum environment.  Exposed to dirt, dust and noxious fumes and odors.

REQUIRED:

Drivers License:  Valid Class C Texas DL

Education:  High school diploma or equivalent required.  Bachelor's degree in Museum studies, History, Public History, American Studies, Art History or Anthropology is preferred. 

Experience:  One year of previous experience in a related position is required. Three years collections management experience is preferred. 

Certifications:  No certifications required.

Testing:  No testing required.

Physical Demands:  Medium

DESIRED:

Knowledge of Texas and Texas Ranger History or History of the American West is desirable.  Coursework, seminars or workshops relating to Collections management, computer database and word processing skills also desired.

Electronic Systems Tech DOT - Full Time - Traffic - Signal Shop

Hiring Salary: $10.97 - $12.95 / Hr

REQ #   6996 (1 Position)

Supervisor:    Dokupil

Posted Date: 03/11/08    

Hours:   Monday-Friday, 7:00am-4:00pm with mandatory overtime.

Main job duties consist of installation, construction, maintenance, and repair of Traffic Signal and Street Lighting systems and equipment for the Traffic Services section.  Prepare records and reports by: tracking work completed, recording daily work activities, inventory control, filling out damage reports, and updating computer databases.  Ability to read and understand policies and procedures, specifications, schematics, drawings, design plans, and other technical items related to the job. Ability to communicate effectively with other government agencies, contractors, Police and Fire dispatchers, co-workers, supervisors, and the public. Knowledge of and ability to repair and install different kinds of electronic equipment; operate hydraulic/pneumatic/

electrical tools, equipment and construction machinery. Ability to work at heights of up to 60 feet from a aerial lift truck. Performs any other duties as assigned. Exposure to all central Texas weather conditions (including, but not limited to heat, cold, rain, snow, electrical storms, hail, tornadoes, and humidity) and residual affects. Exposure to loud noises, substantial vibrations, noxious fumes, odors and dust. Required 24 hour on-call rotation causes exposure to nighttime working conditions, in all parts of the city, with poor visibility. Working close to and within high volume and fast moving traffic of all kinds. Working with and around 120, 240 and 480 volt AC single phase and three phase electrical power. Working around all types of above and/or below ground utilities (which may include, but not limited to water, sewer, phone, electric, petroleum and cable.) Exposure to insects, arachnids and the like; unleashed or wild animals; lead acid batteries; insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, and other similar pest and plant control items. Other items as may be inherent to the job. 

REQUIRED:

Drivers License:  Valid Class A Texas CDL  must be obtained within six months from date of hire.

Education:  High school diploma or equivalent is required. Six months additional coursework beyond high school in Electronics, Electrical or a related field is preferred.

Experience:  No experience required.

Two years of related experience is preferred.

Certifications:  No certifications required.

Testing:  No testing required.

Physical Demands:  Very heavy

Librarian (300) - Full Time - Texas Ranger Hall of Fame

Hiring Salary: $1,247.93 - $1,448.60 / Bi-wkly

REQ #   7063 (1 Position)

Supervisor:    Stopka

Posted Date: 04/29/08    

Hours:   Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm. May be required to work weekend and holiday hours.

Serves as the reference librarian for the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame & Museum. Provides extensive reference and research assistance to patrons, often genealogists. Assists in the management of book and serials collections and subject files. Performs original and copy cataloguing of book collection and in-depth research on assigned topics creating bibliographies, articles, and finding guides. Processes assigned collections according to standard archival and departmental procedures. Works in a climate controlled indoor environment. May be exposed to dust and book mold.

REQUIRED:

Drivers License:  Valid Class C Texas DL

Education:  Master's Degree in library science, history, museum studies or related discipline is required (two years of related experience may be substituted for each year of required education).

Experience:  One year of experience in a special or research library/archive is preferred. Familiarity with Texas and Texas Ranger history and the history of the American West is desirable.

Certifications:  No Certifications required.

Testing:  No testing required.

Physical Demands:  Light

Nutrition Specialist (Health) - Full Time - Health Services - WIC Program 

Hiring Salary: $1,208.38 - $1,396.56 / Bi-wkly

REQ #   7051 (1 Position)

Supervisor:    Scott

Posted Date: 04/23/08    

Hours:   Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm. Will work one Saturday per month.

Certify applicants for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) eligibility by obtaining and evaluating medical history, evaluating nutritional data, performing routine patient measurements and conducting other nutrition assessment activities.  Provides nutrition counseling and education; coordinates and teaches nutrition classes.  Conducts surveys to determine educational needs; develops and coordinates nutritional care plans; completes reports related to educational and special service referrals.   Perform breastfeeding promotion and outreach activities.  Performs supervisory and clerical duties as needed; knowledge of Public Health Nutrition with an emphasis on maternal and child nutrition.  Plan and write or assist with the development of the annual local nutrition education and breastfeeding education plan.  Primarily works in a climate control office or clinical environment.  Exposed to communicable diseases on a daily basis.

REQUIRED:

Drivers License:  Valid Class C Texas DL

Education:  Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Nutrition Sciences, Human Nutrition, Dietetics, Community Nutrition, Public Health Nutrition or Clinical Nutrition.  If degree is in Home Economics, must have 24 semester hour credit in food and nutrition. 

Experience:  Two years of relative work experience is required. 

Certifications:  No certifications required.

Testing:  No testing required.

Physical Demands:  Light

DESIRED:

Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) is desired.

Nutrition Specialist-Health - Part Time - Health Services - WIC Program

Hiring Salary: $14.18 - $16.07 / Hr

REQ #   7052 (1 Position)

Supervisor:    Scott

Posted Date: 04/23/08    

Hours:   Monday-Saturday between the hours of 8:00am-5:00pm.

Certify applicants for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) eligibility by obtaining and evaluating medical history, evaluating nutritional data and performing routine patient measurements or conducting other nutrition assessment activities.  Provide nutrition counseling and education by coordinating and teaching nutrition classes.  Conduct surveys to determine educational needs, develop and coordinate nutritional care plans and complete reports that evaluate effectives of care plans.  Perform breastfeeding promotion and outreach activities.  Perform supervisory and clerical duties as needed such as performing program screening, data entry and supervisory daily operations of clinics.  Driving to various WIC locations, various meetings and conferences.  Primarily works in a climate controlled office or clinical environment.  Exposed to communicable diseases on a daily basis. 

REQUIRED:

Drivers License:  Valid Class C Texas DL

Education:  A Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or a related field is required.  Related fields includes Nutrition Sciences, Human Nutrition, Dietetics, Community Nutrition, Public Health Nutrition or Clinical Nutrition.

Experience:  Two years of related experience is required.

Certifications:  No certifications required.

Testing:  No testing required.

Physical Demands:  Light

DESIRED:

Ability to read and speak Spanish.

Sanitarian - Full Time - Health Services - Environmental

Hiring Salary: $1,141.62 - $1,321.97 / Bi-wkly

REQ #   7019 (1 Position)

Supervisor:    Litke

Posted Date: 03/25/08    

Hours:   Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm, with occasional hours on nights and weekends for emergency response.  

Inspect food establishments for compliance with city ordinances and state laws.  Perform a variety of environmental and consumer health inspections including but not limited to swimming pools, health nuisances, childcare facilities, general sanitation, vector control, and complaints.  Enforce public health regulations by investigating complaints and issuing citations.  Organize, prepare and present food safety courses.  Have the ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and maintain effective working relationships.  Primarily works in climate controlled environments.  Exposed to communicable diseases, seasonal weather variations, noxious fumes and odors, and dirt and dust while at investigation sites.  

REQUIRED:

Drivers License:  Valid Class C Texas DL

Education:  Bachelor’s degree is required with 30 hours in the science field to satisfy Sanitarian registration (a copy of the transcript required at time of application).

Experience: Six months to one year of inspection related experience is required.

Certifications:  No certifications required.Must have the ability to

successfully complete all requirements for Sanitarian registration within two years from date of  hire. 

Testing:  No testing required.

Physical Demands:  Light

 

DESIRED:

Sanitarian registration desired.

Sanitarian - Full Time - Health Services - Environmental

Hiring Salary: $1,141.62 - $1,321.97 / Bi-wkly

REQ #   7020 (1 Position)

Supervisor:    Litke

Posted Date: 03/25/08    

Hours:   Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm, with occasional hours on nights and weekends for emergency response.  

Inspect food establishments for compliance with city ordinances and state laws.  Perform a variety of environmental and consumer health inspections including but not limited to swimming pools, health nuisances, childcare facilities, general sanitation, vector control, and complaints.  Enforce public health regulations by investigating complaints and issuing citations.  Organize, prepare and present food safety courses.  Have the ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and maintain effective working relationships.  Primarily works in climate controlled environments.  Exposed to communicable diseases, seasonal weather variations, noxious fumes and odors, and dirt and dust while at investigation sites.  

REQUIRED:

Drivers License:  Valid Class C Texas DL

Education:  Bachelor’s degree is required with 30 hours in the science field to satisfy Sanitarian registration (a copy of the transcript required at time of application).

Experience:  Six months to one year of inspection related experience is required.

Certifications:  No certifications required. Must have the ability to successfully complete all requirements for Sanitarian registration within two years from date of hire. 

Testing:  No testing required.

Physical Demands:  Light

DESIRED:

Sanitarian registration desired.

Traffic Analyst (300) - Full Time - Traffic Services

Hiring Salary: $11.81 - $13.98 / Hr

REQ #   7067 (1 Position)

Supervisor:    Charlton

Posted Date: 04/29/08    

Hours:   Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with mandatory overtime.

Designs intersection signals, street markings, and signs using Auto CAD software.  Investigate citizen requests and complaints; respond by recommending solutions to traffic concerns.  Collect and analyze traffic data, set out traffic counters, download to computer and review.  Draws site location map for installation of street lighting.  Recommend locations for crosswalks, school flashing lights, and crosswalk signs.  Must have the ability to read and follow written and oral instructions.  Preserve and enhance the quality of life for the Citizens of Waco by observing the City's guiding principles.  Perform other duties as assigned.  Exposed to extreme heat, cold, humidity, rain, fumes, odors, loud noises, and vibrations from

traffic. 

REQUIRED:

Drivers License:  Valid Class C Texas DL

Education:  High school diploma or equivalent is required.  Must have the ability to read. 

Experience:  Six months to one year computer aided drafting or related experience is required.

Certifications:  No certifications required.

Testing:  No testing required.

Physical Demands:  Light

Veterinarian - Full Time - Cameron Park Zoo

Hiring Salary:   $1,778.00 - $2,774.57/ Bi-wkly

REQ #   6732 (1 Position)

Supervisor:   Fleshman

Posted Date:  9/19/07     

Hours:   Various days and hours required.

Establishes a comprehensive zoo health management program for all species including a diverse exotic animal collection.  Performs daily inspections and treatment of animals as needed depending on their medical needs, including medical operations, births, infections, routine physicals, etc.  Immobilizes and moves animals from one area of the zoo to another.  Conducts physical examinations and immobilizations for animals leaving the zoo.  Maintains inventory of the zoo clinic; oversees purchasing of equipment, drugs and other needed supplies; maintains the clinic in a clean antiseptic and orderly fashion in keeping in accordance with the standards established in Guidelines of Zoo Veterinary Medical Programs and Veterinary Hospitals of the American Association of Zoo Veterinarians.  Performs necropsies on animals to ascertain the cause of death; prepares reports and consults with specialists as needed.  Collect lab samples (i.e. fecal samples, blood, histopathology samples,

etc.) for diagnostic lab analysis.  Trains staff in the awareness of zoonotic diseases, the spread of infectious diseases and their prevention and detection.  Develops and oversees quarantine procedures for animals added to the collection including immobilizations, diagnostic evaluations, physical examinations, and animal preventative medicine program.  Assists in the implementation of an education program by preparing and delivering lectures to interested civic parties, groups and staff on the scope and direction of zoo veterinary medicine; may provide written articles for publication and perform television or newspaper interviews.  Coordinate of assist in designated research/conservation projects.  Manage and maintain complete medical records on animals in the collection consistent with professional standards through the use of accepted record keeping programs.  Respond to animal emergency medical problems as needed.  Supervise and actively work in the care and maintenance of hospitalized and quarantine animals and facility maintenance.  Work in conjunction with curators and keepers to ensure that all veterinary treatments are carried out as directed.  Participate in and assist with special events conducted as the zoo as needed.  Assist in the development and submittal of an annual operating budget and manage that budget within target guidelines.  Provides expertise regarding acquisition, disposition, husbandry, behavioral enrichment, training, reproduction and environment of zoo animals.  Must be mobile within a zoo environment; must handle and restrain zoo animals; enter and access animal areas; work in humid contaminated surroundings; work under all weather conditions.  Incumbent may be exposed to dangerous or venomous animals and the administration of controlled substances.  

REQUIRED:

Drivers License:  Valid Class C Texas DL

Education:  Graduation from an accredited college of veterinary medicine as a D.V.M. or V.M.D.

Experience:  Three years experience in the practice of veterinary medicine, including two years comprehensive and varied experience in exotic animal medicine and surgery. 

Certifications:  License to practice veterinary medicine in Texas or another state & able to obtain TX license within 1 year from date of hire.  Must obtain Texas & DEA Controlled Substances Registrations & USDA Accreditation within 6 months from date of hire. 

Testing:  No testing required.          

Physical Demands:  Very heavy

 

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