(A) Chief of Police. Responsible for supervising, planning, organizing, directing and evaluating operation of the Police Department. Schedules duty shifts of police officer, develops annual budget proposal and controls budgeted expenses, supervises maintenance of all records and materials associated with law enforcement activities or administration, makes recommendations to City Administrator and City Council on issuance of various licenses, permits and items concerning Police Department matters, attends meetings and serves on committees, boards and agencies related to promoting crime prevention and improving law enforcement. Also, participates in patrolling and other police functions for the protection of life and property in the city. Is responsible for the enforcement of all federal, state and local statutes and ordinances where applicable. Is hired on a full-time basis working between 40 and 48 hours per week. Is a salaried position considered to be supervisory/administrative.
(B) Police officers. Officer is responsible for the public safety and law enforcement in the city. Patrols as assigned, checks buildings for break-ins, enforces traffic ordinances, investigates reported law violations, answers complaints, interviews witnesses and preserves crime scenes and accident scenes and evidence for the investigating officers; makes arrests, conducts searches and surveillance; serves warrants, subpoenas and other court orders; books prisoners, escorts prisoners; give testimony in court; directs traffic, investigates traffic accidents, aids injured persons; investigates crimes, prepares criminal investigation reports; provides crime prevention and juvenile delinquency assistance and information to school children, merchants and the general public; writes accurate and complete reports concerning law enforcement and traffic accident reports, secures property related to crime and prisoners; operates police vehicles, weapons, radios and related equipment; assists the general public, provides information and directions. Officers will be hired either on a part-time or full-time basis by the City Council.
(C) Street/Maintenance/Public Works Superintendent. Responsible for supervising and directing general maintenance/public works activities including the maintenance, repair and cleaning of buildings, streets, parks and other public works related activities. Other duties include operating equipment such as trucks, tractors, plow, grader, sweeper, mower and other equipment needed to complete job assignments. Determines work priorities and resolves work problems. Supervises city garage, plans and directs snow and ice removal, prepares and justifies budget requests and controls budget expenditures. Also, is the Assistant City Weed Inspector and Parks/Forestry Superintendent. Is full-time salary position working between 40 to 48 hours per week.
(D) Parks/Forestry Superintendent. Prepares a proposed budget for the Park and Forestry Department; directs the maintenance of existing parks and grounds, including mowing and cleanup of parks, weed control enforcement, structure and facilities maintenance, and garbage pickup; supervises the maintenance and development of recreational facilities such as softball and baseball fields, tennis courts and skating rinks; supervises the development and maintenance of flower gardens; supervises the control of Dutch Elm Disease and the enforcement of the Tree Ordinance, involving inspection and analysis of tree diseases, tree removal and disposal and tree trimming, pruning and planting; evaluates and updates plans for parks, recreation area, open spaces and natural resources presentations for the city; assists engineering personnel with landscaping details on road construction projects, including specifications for plant materials and landscape construction details; interprets and promotes city park plans and programs. Assigns work to, supervises and trains park maintenance men, tree trimmers and equipment operators; supervises and participates in grounds maintenance tasks such as mowing grass, trimming, edging and fertilizing lawns; supervises the seeding and reseeding of parks and parkways; supervises the setting of shrubbery and trees, spreading fertilizer, mulching trees and shrubbery, and in weeding and cleaning lots and grounds; supervises rough carpentry, cement work and fence building; may operated trucks, tractors, mowing or other grounds equipment; supervises the cleaning of walks, fields, courts and facilities; supervises the installation and maintenance of athletic field equipment; inspects work of crew during and upon completion of work; enforces safety precautions at job sites; keeps records of equipment and material used, assist in Dutch Elm Disease and weed control programs.
(E) Maintenance/public works worker. Duties include maintenance of building streets, water systems, sewer systems, parks and other public works related activities. Other duties include operating equipment such as tractors, trucks, plow, grader, sweeper, mower and other equipment needed to complete job assignments. May be required to assist in reading water meters. Is responsible to Streets/ Maintenance/Public Works Supervisor and Water/Wastewater Plant Superintendent/Operator. Will typically be a part-time or temporary position hired when needed, or when other governmental funds are available to fund position. Paid on an hourly basis.
(F) Water/Wastewater Plant Superintendent/Operator. Operates and monitors sewage treatment plant controls and equipment, and plant water system; checks sludge level intakes; monitors plant controls; takes daily readings of control panels and meters; changes pumps and does regular pump repair and maintenance; does building maintenance and cleaning; operates and monitors water treatment plant equipment and reducing stations; adjusts controls on treatment plant equipment and machinery, such as valves, pumps, motors, chlorinators, filters, chemical feeders and the like; regulates pressures and flow rates; reads and records information taken from gauges, dials and other instruments; takes chemical test samples, checking water at different stages of treatment for chlorine residuals, hydrogen ion concentration (pH) and color; washes filters and makes maintenance adjustments to filters as required; dumps bag chemicals and inventories build chemicals; maintains daily treatment plant log; does minor maintenance and repair work on plant and equipment. Performs the work of repairing water mains, hydrants and valves, when appropriate, and either installs or supervises installation of water mains, and installs or supervises installment of sewer lines and services; checks, cleans and maintains sewer lines and lift stations; checks excavation and back-filling of ditches for water and sewer related construction; assists in instruction and training persons in the methods of work and use of equipment; may do manual work in construction, maintenance and cleaning of sewer and water lines. Repairs and cleans mains and valve boxes when needed. Flushes and cleans mains and hydrants; repairs main breaks; installs or supervises installation of laying new sewer lines and services; cleans and replaces manhole covers and casting; assists in sewer television inspection; checks and maintains lift stations including painting, cleaning and lubricating motors and equipment. Removes and resets, changes or repairs meters in place in the field; repairs valves, meter vaults; tests meters for flow rates; disassembles meters, cleans, repairs or replaces defective parts and reassembles meters; tests and calibrates meters for accuracy after rebuilding them; reads meters and may turn on or out off service; maintains records of part used and of specific meter numbers. Prepares and justifies budget requests and controls budget expenditures. State water and sewer license required. Position full- or part-time as determined by the City Council and paid on hourly basis.
(G) Building Inspector. Skilled in the inspection work and the enforcement of regulations governing structural building construction. Makes inspections during the progress of building construction, alteration or repair to insure compliance with building codes and zoning regulations; reviews plans and specifications; checks quality of materials and methods of construction; performs inspections of existing buildings for hazardous conditions, structural failures or improper use; approves final inspections; certificates; issues demolition, building, sidewalk, sign and curb cut permits; testifies on total dollar amount of inspections per year. State certification required. Part-time position working when needed.
(H) Typist/file clerk. Performs wide variety of responsible secretarial and clerical tasks such as typing, mailing and filing; processes administrative details not requiring immediate attention of supervisors, collects and compiles information; prepares correspondence independently in assigned areas, answers questions of public in person, by phone or in writing as accurately and courteously as possible, exercises discretion in arranging appointments and handling public contacts and plans and organizes a variety of clerical activities. Position temporary or part-time when needed.
(I) City Clerk/Treasurer. Defined.
(J) City Administrator. Defined.