Town of Framingham, MA - Jobs

Reference Librarian - L-10

Tue, 14 May 2013 14:54 -0500

Works under the direction of the Supervisor of Reference Services. Frequent contact with the public and other Library and Town employees requires the exercise of tact, diplomacy and flexibility.

Major Responsibilities:
Provides excellent public service. Provides expert guidance using print, databases and online sources, to patrons requesting information. Provides reference support to Library administration and town officials when requested. Maintains the Framingham Public Library website, including updating information, improvements, managing content and dealing with problems and errors. Promotes increased use of library resources through all means possible including but not limited to: the website, social media (Facebook, twitter, tumblr, etc.), press releases, displays within the reference department, outreach when appropriate, programming, book talks and discussions, leading classes and workshops introducing new technologies or resources. Responsible for collection development in assigned areas. Works closely with staff in all departments to improve services and meet patron needs. Participates on committees related to reference services within the library and in our Minuteman network. Troubleshoots library automated equipment as needed. Stays current with online resources and emerging technology related to reference services and applies them to our reference needs. Develops book lists and bibliographic aids. May provide tours. May be in charge of the Main Library evening and weekends. Performs other tasks as required.

Job Qualifications:
Masters Degree in Library Science. 1 year public service experience required, library experience preferred. Strong organizational skills; strong public service orientation and skills. Ability to work under pressure. Computer skills required. Familiarity with collection development, specialized reference subject areas, and/or automated sources preferred. Tact, diplomacy, flexibility a must. Familiarity with Spanish or Portuguese desirable.

Physical Requirements:
Employee must be capable of operating miscellaneous tools and office equipment relative to this position which shall include, but may not be limited to: computers, copiers, fax machines, and calculators. Time spent standing, walking, and sitting for long periods of time. Lifting, pushing/pulling, or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds with occasionally a maximum of 40 pounds. Climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, twisting, and bending. Repetitive movements of the hands. Communicate effectively with others, orally and in writing.

Work Environment:
Work is performed primarily in an office environment with normal office noise and traffic.

Temporary Engineering Intern (Capital)

Fri, 3 May 2013 16:00 -0500

The Engineering and Transportation Division within the Public Works Department is responsible for the planning, design and construction of capital roadway and utility infrastructure projects, maintaining compliance with various State & Federal programs such as NPDES Phase II stormwater permit, managing the Town’s Street Opening Permit program, reviewing development and redevelopment plans to ensure roadway and utility changes conform to the Town’s construction standards, and inspecting modifications and expansions to the roadway, water, sewer and stormwater networks. The Division also provides technical expertise to the operational divisions of the Public Works Department, other Town Departments, and various Boards and Commissions, maintains an extensive Geographical Information System (GIS) and is the custodian of a large collection of irreplaceable paper plans and documents.

Job Purpose:
To assist department staff and consultants with a variety of engineering tasks including collecting and verifying field information using GPS or other methods, traffic counts, surveying, drafting and design using AutoCAD, legal research, assisting with public education and participation such as a drain marking program, developing maps using GIS software, records management and filing, and preparing schedules, work plans, and cost estimates.

Organizational Scope:
Works under the general supervision of the Chief Engineer or his designee.

Major Responsibilities:
Assist with transportation, water, sewer, stormwater, environmental, permitting, and/or GIS projects. Specific assignments might include:

• Collecting or verifying field information, including but not limited to GPS work
• Conducting traffic counts
• Assisting with public education projects
• Developing a catch basin drain marking program
• Surveying
• Legal research, including research at the Registry of Deeds
• Developing maps and conducting research using GIS software
• Drafting and design using AutoCAD
• Preparing schedules, work plans and cost estimates

Job Qualifications:
Knowledge of principles and practices of engineering, research methods and report presentation. Interns must have completed at least one year towards a bachelor degree in engineering, environmental science, natural resources, or related field. Strong communication skills are required, both verbal and written. Must be able to deal with the public in a tactful and diplomatic manner. Proficiency with computers and in Microsoft Office is required. Must possess a driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Custodian

Thu, 2 May 2013 14:24 -0500

Position is responsible for the general maintenance, safety, and cleanliness of town-owned buildings and grounds. Employee is required to perform all similar or related duties. Position is strongly emphasized on a maintenance background and requires general knowledge of small-scale repairs involving various trades, such as plumbing, electrical, carpentry.

This is a part-time benefited position. Normal working hours will be from 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Monday thru Friday with no lunch break. Additional hours may be required during evening and weekend hours to meet the Town of Framingham’s requirements. Employee is required to report to work during snow storms to ensure buildings are cleared free of snow and salted, even if outside normal working hours. Employees schedule and working hours are subject to change with notice to meet the needs of the Town of Framingham.

Supervision Required: Employee works under the general supervision of the Working Foreman of Facilities Management. Employee is familiar with the work routine and carries out recurring assignments independently. The supervisor provides additional, specific instruction for new, difficult or unusual assignments, including suggested work methods. The employee is expected to recognize instances which are out of the ordinary and which do not fall within existing instructions; the employee is then expected to seek advice and further instructions. Reviews and checks of the employee’s work are applied to an extent sufficient to keep the supervisor aware of progress, and to insure that completed work and methods used are technically accurate and that instructions are being followed.

Supervisory Responsibility: Employee is not responsible for regular supervision of employees.

Confidentiality: In accordance with public records law, employee does not have access to confidential information of the department.

Accountability: Consequences of errors or poor judgment may include labor/material costs, personal injury, adverse public relations, and endanger public health/safety.

Judgment: Well defined or detailed rules, instructions and procedures cover all aspects of work. Judgment involves choosing the appropriate practices, procedures, regulations or guidelines to apply in each case.

Complexity: The work consists of simple, routine or repetitive tasks and/or operations with few variations in well known or established procedures.

Work Environment: Working conditions involve occasional exposure to intermittent machine or related noise or a combination of unpleasant elements such as odors, chemical fumes, dust, smoke, heat, cold, oil, dirt or grease. Includes work under typical shop conditions or outdoor work which is suspended when weather conditions are poor. Work may involve general cleaning, occasional work at heights or in confined or cramped quarters, or work around machinery and its moving parts. Work may also involve completing several unrelated tasks within a relatively short period of time.

Nature and Purpose of Relationships: Relationships are primarily with co-workers incidental to the purpose of the work involving giving and receiving factual information about the work. Ordinary courtesy and tact are required. Contacts with the public may be required on a daily basis.

Occupational Risk: Essential functions regularly present potential risk of injuries from improper exposure which could result in loss of time from work. Examples of injury include burns from chemicals, fire, severe muscular strains from working with heavy materials and/or cleaning equipment, falls from heights in excess of three feet and illness from exposure to communicable diseases. Special safety precautions, training, or protective clothing such as gowns, coats, gloves, glasses, hard hats or safety boots is required.

Essential Functions:
The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various type of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

1. Prepares for meetings and events as assigned, coordinates with supervisor to determine proper furniture arrangement, technical equipment required, or other needs required.

2. Sets up seasonal or holiday decorations.

3. Prepares voting areas for elections.

4. Opens and closes buildings, ensures for the security of buildings, closes and locks windows and doors, sets security alarms, and turns off lights.

5. Removes snow, ice, leaves, dirt and debris from walkways and stairs to maintain safe entry into town buildings for visitors.

6. Performs landscaping work on town grounds.

7. Informs supervisor of the need for supplies.

8. Provides courier services to town officials as required.

9. Attends training as required to perform duties.

10. Changes light bulbs as required.

11. Paints throughout town owned buildings and properties.

12. Stocks and delivers paper supplies to offices located within Memorial Building.

13. Strips, seals, buffs, and waxes floors within town buildings.

14. Raises and lowers flags at town buildings for half-mast notifications.

15. Assists departments with moving files and boxes.

16. Provides cleaning assistance for the work beyond scope of the contracted cleaning service’s responsibilities.

17. Cleans town owned parking lots and garages and collects daily revenues from collection boxes.

Recommended Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience: Must have a High School diploma or equivalent, and one to three (1-3) years of experience in cleaning and custodial work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Preference will be given to employees who have knowledge and experience in snow plowing and general maintenance. (Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC)

Special Requirements: A candidate for this position is required to have a valid Class D Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skill

Knowledge: Knowledge of the use of tools, techniques, equipment, and procedures required in the repair and maintenance of municipal buildings and grounds.

Abilities: Ability to plan and prioritize work, be self-motivated, and perform multiple tasks within a timely manner. Ability to access the internet to obtain information in support of department operations. Able to lift up to 50 pounds while performing duties, as required. Position may require employee to stand for long periods of time.

Skills: Skill in operating security systems, snow removal and landscaping, and the use of tools and equipment used to perform tasks.

Physical and Mental Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the position’s essential functions.

Physical Skills: Work requires some agility and physical strength, such as moving in or about construction sites or over rough terrain, or standing or walking most of the work period. Occasionally, work may require lifting heavy objects and carrying them. There may be need to stretch and reach to retrieve materials.

Motor Skills: Duties may involve assignments requiring application of hand and eye coordination with finger dexterity and motor coordination. Examples may include operating a personal computer, driving a car, using power tools or climbing a ladder.

Visual Skills: Position requires routine reading of documents and reports for understanding.

1- Wastewater Laborer

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 08:03 -0500

Basic Purpose:
The position is generally responsible for assisting in various necessary functions for the Wastewater division under the general supervision of the department supervisors.

Major Responsibilities:
Responsible for painting fire hydrants, assisting in hydrant repair, performing general labor duties, locating and operating water system gates, and assisting with customer service calls, and performing other duties as necessary for public works.

Job Qualifications:
Duties require the ability to follow oral and written instructions, to visually locate and identify objects, and manual hand dexterity. The ability to sit, stand, bend, stoop, and lift up to 40 pounds. A valid Class D Massachusetts Driver’s License is required.

3 - Highway Laborer's

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:49 -0500

Basic Purpose:
The position is generally responsible for assisting in various functions for the Highway Division under the general supervision of the department supervisors.

Major Responsibilities:
Responsible for general landscaping duties (grass cutting, weed whacking, raking, etc.), trash and other debris removal from Town properties, and performing other duties as necessary for public works.

Job Qualifications:
Duties require the ability to follow oral and written instructions, to visually locate and identify objects, and manual hand dexterity. The ability to sit, stand, bend, stoop, and lift up to 40 pounds. Candidate must be able to work alone without close supervision, must be willing to work in all type of weather conditions, demonstrate the ability to exercise sound judgment consistently, and comply with Town and Department policies & procedures. A valid Class D Massachusetts Driver’s License is required.

2- Sanitation Laborer's

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:54 -0500

Basic Purpose:
The position is generally responsible for assisting in various necessary functions for the Sanitation Division under the general supervision of the department supervisors.

Major Responsibilities:
Temporary Laborers will assist in the Town’s trash collection effort. Also responsible for maintenance and daily upkeep at the Recycling Center; painting, cleaning, landscaping, periodic maintenance and working with residents performing customer service at the Recycling Center as needed.

Job Qualifications:
Duties require the ability to follow oral and written instructions, to visually locate and identify objects, and manual hand dexterity. The ability to sit, stand, bend, stoop, and lift up to 40 pounds. A valid Class D Massachusetts Driver’s License is required.

Director of Public Health

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:23 -0500

The Director of Public Health is responsible for administrative, supervisory, and inspection work in directing the interpretation and enforcement of all applicable federal, state, and local public health and environmental laws, regulations, and codes. Employee is required to perform all similar or related duties.

Supervision Required: Employee works under the administrative direction of the Town Manager. Work is performed according to Board of Health and municipal policies and objectives; individual establishes short and long-range plans and objectives, own performance standards and assumes direct accountability for department results. Consults with supervisor where clarification, interpretation, or exception to municipal policy may be required. The employee is responsible for the development and implementation of departmental policies, goals, objectives, and operating budgets. The employee is also expected to attempt to resolve conflicts which arise and coordinate with others such as other Town departments, or State and/or Federal agencies as necessary.

Supervisory Responsibility: The Director is accountable for the direction and success of programs accomplished through others. The Director is responsible for analyzing program objectives, determining the various work operations needed to achieve them, estimating the financial and staff resources required, allocating the available funds and staff, reporting periodically on the achievement and status of the program objective; and recommending new goals. The Director typically formulates or recommends program goals and develops plans for achieving short and long-range objectives; determines organizational structure operating guidelines and work operations; formulates, prepares and defends budget and manpower requests and accounts for effective use of funds and staff provided; coordinates program efforts within the unit and with other departments; delegates authority to subordinate supervisors and holds them responsible for the performance of their unit's work; reviews work in terms of accomplishment of program objectives and progress reports, approves standards establishing quality and quantity of work; and assists or oversees the personnel function, including or effectively recommending hiring, training, and disciplining of employees.

Director is responsible for the supervision of up to eight (8) full time employees as well as volunteers and interns (up to four (4) at any time). Employees work the same work schedule and the number of employees supervised does not vary substantially during the course of the year.

Confidentiality: Director has access on a department-wide basis to confidential information such as communicable disease records, law suits, official personnel files, criminal records/investigations, and client records in accordance with the State Public Records Law.

Accountability: Consequences of errors, missed deadlines or poor judgment could result in adverse public relations, danger to public safety, personal injury, monetary loss, and missed deadlines.

Judgment: Work is performed based on administrative or organizational policies, general principles, legislation, or directives that pertain to a specific department or functional area. Extensive judgment and ingenuity are required to develop new or adapt existing methods and approaches for accomplishing objectives or to deal with new or unusual requirements within the limits of the guidelines or policies. The Director is recognized as the department or functional area’s authority in interpreting the guidelines, in determining how they should be applied, and in developing operating policies.

Complexity: The work consists of employing many different concepts, theories, principles, techniques and practices relating to an administrative or professional field. Assignments typically concern such matters as studying trends in the field for application to the work; assessing services and recommending improvements; planning short and long range projects; devising new techniques for application to the work, recommending policies, standards or criteria.

Work Environment: Working conditions involve occasional exposure to intermittent machine or related noise or a combination of dangerous hazards that could result in personal injury from falls, or communicable diseases, biohazards, radiation, odors, chemical fumes, lead, mold, dust, smoke, heat, cold, oil, dirt or grease when conducting field inspections of food establishments or at a hazardous waste transfer station. Employee may occasionally be required to work at heights or in confined or cramped quarters, or work around machinery and its moving parts.

Nature and Purpose of Public Contact: Relationships are constantly with co-workers, the public and with groups and/or individuals who have conflicting opinions or objectives, diverse points of view or differences where skillful negotiating and achieving compromise is required to secure support, concurrence and acceptance or compliance; OR one-on-one relationships with a person who may be under severe stress, where gaining a high degree of persuasion may be required to obtain the desired effect. The Director may represent to the public a functional area of the municipality on matters of procedures or policy where perceptiveness is required to analyze circumstances in order to act appropriately.

Occupational Risk: Personal injury could occur when employee is exposed to toxins or fumes, loud noises, communicable diseases, or traffic when conducting field inspections and through the employee’s failure to follow required safety precautions such as wearing protective clothing, safety boots, gloves, and hard hats etc.

Essential Functions:
The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various type of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

1. Oversees and participates in the supervision and training of employees engaged in the enforcement of State, Federal, and local public health laws and regulations; investigates and reports cases of diseases dangerous to the public heath; prepares and files court documents in order to bring enforcement cases to conclusion.
2. Conducts public health inspections of all eating and drinking establishments including but not limited to restaurants, retail food stores, motels, schools, public pools, body art establishments, day camps, body art or tanning parlors etc.
3. Advises the Board of Health and other town departments including drafting proposed Board of Health regulations.
4. Enforces the State Title V regulations relating to sewerage disposal.
5. Coordinates public health programs in the community and acts as a public health educator.
6. Responds to and investigates complaints, and potential public health infractions such as food borne illnesses; prepares reports of investigations and prepares materials for possible court action.
7. Attends training and seminars to maintain knowledge and awareness of public health rules and regulations and to maintain required certifications.
8. Conducts housing inspections to ensure compliance with State sanitary code, housing space and use by-law.
9. Represents the Board of Health at interdepartmental town, regional, state and other forums/meetings.
10. Prepares and administers the department’s operating budget as well as department grants.
11. Required to attend training seminars and workshops in order to maintain current knowledge of public health service practices and regulations as well as to maintain required certifications/licenses.

Recommended Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience: Master’s degree in Public Health or a related field with seven to ten (7-10) years of related work experience with at least three (3) to five (5) years in a progressively responsible supervisory capacity; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Special Requirements:
Valid Class D Driver’s License
State Licensed Registered Sanitarian or equivalent.
State approved Soil Evaluator, Lead Determination, Systems Inspector, food safety inspector as well as Registered Sanitarian

Knowledge, Abilities and Skill

Knowledge of local and state laws and regulations relating to environmental and public health. Working knowledge of department operations and organizational structure; thorough knowledge of technology such as office software applications including word processing and spread sheet programs as well as GIS in support of department operations.

Ability: Ability to work cooperatively with town staff, developers, contractors, state and federal agency representatives, and disgruntled members of the public; ability to handle problems and emergencies effectively; ability to supervise others and to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to operate a computer; ability to maintain confidential information; ability to maintain, manage, and organize records; ability to enforce regulations in an impartial manner. Ability to manage multiple tasks in a detailed and organized manner. Ability to enforce laws and regulations in a consistent, impartial manner.

Skill: Effective organizational skills; proficient data processing skill in the use of personal computers and office software including word processing, data base and spreadsheet applications; proficient oral and written communication skills.

Physical and Mental Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the position’s essential functions.

Physical Demands
Little or no physical demands are required to carry out the essential functions of the position. Work requires some agility and physical strength such as moving in and about construction work sites or over rough terrain. Employee may be required to, lift, push or pull objects such as department equipment.

Motor Skills
Duties are largely mental rather than physical, but the job may require motor skills with finger dexterity to perform tasks such as moving objects, operating a telephone system, computer and/or most other office equipment, keyboarding, filing of papers.

Visual Demands
Employee is constantly required to read documents for general understanding and analytical purpose and to be able to determine colors.

Community Development Coordinator

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:23 -0500

The Community Development (CD) Coordinator is responsible for directing Framingham’s Community Development (CD) Department within the Division of Community and Economic Development (CED). The CD Department administers the Town’s federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) programs. This position, under the direction of the Community and Economic Development Director, develops, implements and monitors policies and procedures to ensure on-going receipt of entitlement grants and compliance with all statutory and programmatic regulations and requirements.

The CD Coordinator manages the expenditure of approximately $700,000 in annual federal CDBG and HOME grants to meet established federal objectives, achieve Town community development goals and priorities, establish short and long-range plans and objectives, and develop implementation strategies. The Coordinator assumes direct accountability for departmental results. The CD Coordinator consults with the CED Director as required for clarification and interpretation of municipal policies and procedures. The Coordinator develops, implements and oversees departmental policies, goals, objectives, budgets and personnel, coordinating with other CED and Town departments and staff as necessary. Given that the position is partially funded from the municipal budget, the Coordinator also engages in a wide range of planning functions including housing, open space, economic development, historic preservation, open space and recreation, transportation, grant reconnaissance, policy analysis and land use. The exact mix of responsibilities is flexible and depends on CED requirements at any given time and the Coordinator’s specific expertise.

Supervision Required: The employee works under the general direction of the Community and Economic Development Director, working from municipal policies and objectives. The individual establishes short and long-range plans and objectives and assumes direct accountability for department results. Employee consults with the supervisor only where clarification, interpretation, or exception to municipal policy may be required. The employee is responsible for the development and implementation of departmental policies, goals, objectives and budgets. The employee is also expected to attempt to resolve conflicts which arise and coordinate with others as necessary.

Supervisory Responsibility: The employee is required to provide direction or guidance to one to two (1-2) employees. Work operations may be subject to substantial cyclic or seasonal fluctuations which can usually be planned for in advance. Employees work at the same location and the same work shift.

Confidentiality: Employee has access to confidential information in accordance with the State public records law including law suits, client records, and department records.

Accountability: Consequences of errors or poor judgment may include missed deadlines, and adverse public relations, monetary loss, legal repercussions, labor/material costs, and jeopardize programs.

Judgment: The work requires examining, analyzing and evaluating facts and circumstances surrounding individual problems, situations, or transactions, and determining actions to be taken within the limits of standard or accepted practices. Guidelines include a large body of policies, practices, and precedents, which may be complex or conflicting, at times. Judgment is used in analyzing specific situations to determine appropriate actions. Employee is expected to weigh efficiency and relative priorities in conjunction with procedural concerns in decision making. Requires understanding, interpreting and applying complex federal, state and local regulations..

Complexity: The work consists of employing many different concepts, theories, principles, techniques and practices relating to a professional field. Assignments typically concern such matters as studying trends in the field for application to the work; assessing services and recommending improvements; planning long range projects; devising new techniques for application to the work, recommending policies, standards or criteria.
Work Environment: The work environment involves everyday discomforts typical of an office setting, with occasional exposure to outside elements when conducting site or field visits. Noise or physical surroundings may be distracting, but conditions are generally not unpleasant. Employee may be required to work beyond normal business hours in order to attend evening meetings, programs, and/or town sponsored events.

Nature and Purpose of Contacts: Relationships with co-workers and the public involving frequent explanation, discussion or interpretation of practices, procedures, regulations or guidelines in order to render service, plan or coordinate work efforts, or resolve operating problems. Other regular contacts are with service recipients and employees of outside organizations such as vendors, community agencies, developers and contractors. More than ordinary courtesy, tact, and diplomacy may be required to resolve complaints or deal with hostile, uncooperative or uninformed persons. Employee may furnish news media with routine information such as meeting agendas or departmental procedures.

Occupational Risk: Duties of the job present little potential for personal injury to the employee.

Essential Functions:
The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various type of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

1.Prepares proposed budgets for the allocation of CDBG and HOME funds in consultation with the CED Director, and based on a Needs Assessment, public comment and the policies of the Board of Selectmen.
2. Develops an Annual Action Plan as well as a Consolidated Action Plan every five years.
3. Prepares required documentation for receipt and management of HOME funds through the West Metro HOME Consortium.
4. Administers the CDBG and HOME Programs, directly supervising all departmental staff and reporting on grant programs, activities and expenditures. Understands the requirements of each Program and is able to maximize the use of each Program by funding programs and projects with the appropriate funding source.
5. Oversees the work of sub-recipients, which typically provide social or public services, to insure compliance with agreements entered into with the Town for the use of CDBG and/or HOME funds.
6. Works with municipal departments and quasi-public agencies, including recipients of CDBG funds for public facilities or infrastructure projects.
7. Responds to requests from the Director, Town Manager and Board of Selectmen for information relative to the CDBG and HOME Programs.
8. Coordinates warrant articles for Town Meeting including preparation of articles, meeting with standing committees as necessary, and submitting the proposed CDBG budget for approval of Annual Town Meeting.
9. Represents the Town with the West Metro HOME Consortium.
10. Prepares the annual CAPER that reflects program performance during the prior fiscal year and success in meeting HUD national goals and priorities.
11. Advises the Director, Town Manager and Board of Selectmen on housing and community development programs and policies as necessary.
12. Constantly interfaces with other CED staff to insure consistency in all CED initiatives.
13. Provides staff support to CED on non-CDBG-eligible activities including but not necessarily limited to economic development, housing, historic preservation, open space and recreation, land use, transportation, policy analysis, and grant reconnaissance and management. (This may account for approximately 40% of the Coordinator’s time.)

Recommended Minimum Qualifications:
Requires a Master’s Degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration or related field plus a minimum of five years of experience with both the Community Development Block Grant Program for an entitlement community and the HOME Program. A candidate with a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field may be considered if the candidate has a record of exceptional accomplishment and experience and an additional two years of experience in planning preferred. Supervisory experience is preferred. Computer literacy with a proficiency in word processing and Excel is required; proficiency in IDIS is highly desirable as are proven skills in GIS mapping. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, as well as the ability to exercise tact, and maintain confidentiality are essential. Proven ability to work well with citizens, local officials and federal and state agencies is mandatory.

Education and Experience:
Must have a Master’s Degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration or a related field and a minimum of five years of experience with Community Development Block Grant and HOME Programs for an entitlement community. A candidate with a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field may be considered with a record of exceptional accomplishment and experience plus an additional two years of relevant planning experience is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Supervisory experience is preferred.

Special Requirements: Class D Motor Vehicle Driver’s License.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skill
Knowledge: Thorough knowledge of federal and state community development grant programs including other funding sources. Extensive knowledge of state and federal community development program regulations. Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, planning and land use control regulations and requirements which affect community and economic development and housing rehabilitation initiatives. Knowledge of computers and GIS mapping systems in support of department operations. Working knowledge of sociological and environmental aspects of urban planning, housing and community development as well as familiarity with applicable grant programs.

Abilities: Must be capable of working under time constraints and in stressful circumstances, and to develop effective working relationships with subordinates and with other town departments. Ability to prepare and administer operating budgets; organize and plan comprehensive research studies, analyze problems, prepare reports and formulate recommendations concerning planning and community development; ability to speak and write effectively and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and local, state and federal agencies.

Skills: Excellent written and oral communication, public relations and presentation skills; ability to represent the town before various organizations. Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage a large number of projects and tasks at any given time.

Physical and Mental Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the position’s essential functions.

Physical Skills: Little or no physical demands are required to perform the work. Work effort principally involves sitting to perform work tasks, with intermittent periods of stooping, walking, and standing. There may also be some occasional lifting of objects such as office equipment and photocopy paper.

Motor Skills: Position requires the application of basic motor skills for activities such as: operating a personal computer and/or most other office equipment.

Visual Skills: Position requires the employee to routinely read documents and reports for understanding.

Conservation Administrator

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:25 -0500

Manage the Conservation Office for the purpose of providing staff support to the Conservation Commission in performing their responsibilities, implementing the Wetlands By-Laws and any other statutes whether Federal, State or Local that are applicable to controlling the use of land involved in wetland resources. Enforce Wetland Environmental Laws and act as liaison with applicable Town departments to promote coordinated and efficient project processing.

Organizational Scope:
The position reports to the Conservation Commission under the administrative guidance of the Executive Director of Public Works.

Major Responsibilities:
Oversee and direct administrative and technical work related to the interpretation and enforcement of the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act and Framingham Wetlands bylaw.

Assist with Conservation Commission land acquisition and administration programs.

Review all applications as to technical, administrative or procedural content filed with the Conservation Commission.

Conducts pre-hearing site inspections and meetings to communicate with applicants.

Manage Conservation Land owned by the Town under the jurisdiction of the Commissioners.

Manage the day-to-day activities of the Conservation Commission and supervise Conservation Office staff.

Schedule, administer and participate in Public Hearings and Public and general meetings.

Required to be available for night meetings and occasional early morning or weekend inspections.

Job Qualifications:
Qualifications and Entrance Requirements:
Requires a Bachelor’s degree or theoretical knowledge normally learned through this level of education and a minimum of 5 years previous job-related experience is required.
Communication skills and problem solving skills are essential.

Senior Project Manager/Transportation (Capital Engineering)

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:43 -0500

The Sr. Project Manager-Transportation is responsible for managing, coordinating, and directing traffic, roadway, drainage and bridge capital improvement projects. This position coordinates and directs all activities and personnel involved in the implementation and completion of projects and contracts including but not limited to design, scheduling, construction, legal procedures, budget and construction compliance. Employee is required to perform all similar or related duties.

Supervision Required: Under general direction of the Town Engineer, the employee plans and carries out the regular work in accordance with standard practices and previous training, with substantial responsibility for determining the sequence and timing of action and substantial independence in planning and organizing the work activities, including determining the work methods. The employee is expected to solve through experienced judgment most problems of detail or unusual situations by adapting methods or interpreting instructions to resolve the particular problem. Instructions for new assignments or special projects usually consist of statements of desired objectives, deadlines and priorities. Technical and policy problems or changes in procedures are discussed with supervisor, but ordinarily the employee plans the work, lays it out and carries it through to completion independently. Work is generally reviewed only for technical adequacy, appropriateness of actions or decisions, and conformance with policy or other requirements; the methods used in arriving at the end result are not usually reviewed in detail.

Supervisory Responsibility: Employee as a regular part of the job is required to provide direction and guidance to other staff or subordinates assisting them in completing their assigned work. Employee also performs non-supervisory work that is of the same kind and level as is done by the employee(s) being supervised. The employee is not responsible for taking any disciplinary action and at the request of the Department Head may be involved in the hiring process. Work operations may be subject to substantial seasonal or cyclical fluctuations that can be reasonably planned for in advance. Employees supervised work at the same location and the same work shift.

Confidentiality: The employee has access to confidential information obtained during performance of regular position responsibilities.

Accountability: The nature of the professional or technical work means that errors in analysis, techniques or recommendations would probably be difficult to detect. Consequences of errors, missed deadlines or poor judgment could result in excessive costs, delay of service delivery, or legal repercussions to the Town.

Judgment: The work requires examining, analyzing and evaluating facts and circumstances surrounding individual problems, situations, or transactions, and determining actions to be taken within the limits of standard or accepted practices. Guidelines include a large body of policies, practices, and precedents, which may be complex or conflicting, at times. Judgment is used in analyzing specific situations to determine appropriate actions. Employee is expected to weigh efficiency and relative priorities in conjunction with procedural concerns in decision making. Requires understanding, interpreting and applying complex federal, state and local regulations.

Complexity: The work consists of employing many different concepts, theories, principles, techniques and practices relating to an administrative field. Assignments typically concern such matters as studying trends in the field for application to the work; assessing services and recommending improvements; planning long range projects; devising new techniques for application to the work, recommending policies, standards or criteria.

Work Environment: Working conditions may involve exposure to intermittent machine or related noise or a combination of unpleasant elements such as odors, chemical fumes, dust, smoke, heat, cold, oil, dirt or grease. Work may involve working around heavy equipment. Work may also involve occasional mental stress, such as completing several unrelated tasks within a relatively short period of time. Employee is required to work beyond normal business hours in order to attend evening meetings.

Nature and Purpose of Public Contact: Relationships with co-workers and the public involving frequent explanation, discussion or interpretation of practices, procedures, regulations or guidelines in order to render service, plan or coordinate work efforts, or resolve operating problems. Other regular contacts are with service recipients and employees of outside organizations such as vendors, banks and/or developers/ contractors. More than ordinary courtesy, tact, and diplomacy may be required to resolve complaints or deal with uncooperative or uninformed persons.

Occupational Risk: Duties generally do not present occupational risks to the employee. An injury could occur, however, through employee failure to properly follow safety precautions or procedures. Examples of injury include bruises from falls, cuts, or muscular strains from lifting or carrying department equipment or materials.

Essential Functions:
The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various type of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

1. Oversee the design and construction of the roadway construction projects in coordination with the construction of the underground utilities. Projects may include roadway pavement rehabilitation, sidewalks, curbing, street signs, pavement markings, traffic signal systems, , ADA improvements, bike lanes where applicable, stormwater system modifications, geometric improvements, permanent and temporary rights-of-way, and environmental permitting.
2. Insures that capital construction projects are designed, conducted and completed in accordance with goals established by the Department of Public Works with respect to quality of work, schedule and budget
3. Plan and execute the design and construction of roadways in conformance with State and local design standards ensuring that the work is completed within the appropriation and time allotments provided.
4. Creates project design standards and - recommends critical design elements in the planning and oversight of the Town’s transportation system infrastructure.
5. Manage, organize, coordinate and monitor activities and functions of projects in cooperation with other departments and outside agencies, contractors and design professionals.
6. Coordinate and manage private consultants in the study, design and construction oversight of capital improvement projects. Manage projects through the public procurement process including bidding and construction.
7. Determines need for, reviews and approves Change Orders on design and/or construction projects.
8. Reviews and approves Contractors’ Certificates for Payment and/or consultant invoices.
9. Reviews, approves or details changes needed on consultant work products.
10. Analyze and prepare written reports on program and project performance using qualitative analyses and other project management techniques.
11. Develop program and project budgets, schedules, work plans, labor utilization and cost estimates/projections.
12. Work cooperatively with other town employees and private organizations to facilitate project implementation and completion.
13. Interact with utility companies and other governmental agencies to obtain necessary permits and clearances and to ensure regulatory compliance.
14. Meet with community representatives and developers to review proposed projects and activities.
15. Work with community representatives, neighborhood groups to acquire input before the final design is completed.
16. Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.
17. May make presentations to Town Boards and Committees as well as to resident advocacy groups.
18. Provides counter service for residents and contractors seeking plan, plot, utility and infrastructure information.

Recommended Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with five to seven (5-7) years of related work experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Special Requirements: Registration as a Professional Engineer in Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Class D Motor Vehicle Driver’s License.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skill
nowledge: Knowledge of principles and practices of engineering, research methods and report presentation, principles of budgeting, accounting and finance methods; knowledge of environmental laws and regulations as they pertain roadway design, construction and operation; knowledge of industry standards and best practices ; knowledge of applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations related to engineering, environment, infrastructure and procurement; knowledge and expertise with various local, state and federal funding mechanisms for infrastructure.

Abilities: Ability to produce written documents with clearly organized thoughts using proper sentence construction, punctuation and grammar; use and interpret graphical information such as construction plans, schematic drawings, wiring drawings, flow charts, layouts and other visual aides, and electronic project management applications; interpret information accurately and make decisions according to existing laws, regulations and policies; ability to manage multiple projects of various complexities with competing interest and multiple funding sources

Skill: Proficient communication skills, both verbal and written as well as the ability to deal with the public in tense situations; proficiency with computers in all office software along with various engineering software applications like GIS or Arc View.

Physical and Mental Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the position’s essential functions.

Physical Demands: Little or no physical demands are required to perform the work. Work effort principally involves sitting to perform work tasks, with intermittent periods of stooping, walking, and standing. There may also be some occasional lifting of objects such as books, office equipment, and computer paper.

Motor Skills: Duties may involve assignments requiring application of hand and eye coordination with finger dexterity and motor coordination. Examples include operating a motor vehicle, using a personal computer, or climbing a ladder.

Visual Demands: Visual demands include constantly reading documents for general understanding and for analytical purposes, routinely reviewing non-written materials such as maps and blueprints for analytical purposes; the employee is required to determine color differences.

Senior Project Manager/Utilities (Capital Engineering)

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:47 -0500

The Senior Project Manager-Utilities is responsible for managing, coordinating and directing water, wastewater, and storm water capital improvement projects. This position coordinates and directs all activities and personnel involved in the implementation and completion of projects and contracts including but not limited to design, scheduling, construction, legal procedures, budget and construction compliance. Employee is required to perform all similar or related duties.

Supervision Required: Under general direction of the Director of Planning & Design, the employee plans and carries out the regular work in accordance with standard practices and previous training, with substantial responsibility for determining the sequence and timing of action and substantial independence in planning and organizing the work activities, including determining the work methods. The employee is expected to solve through experienced judgment most problems of detail or unusual situations by adapting methods or interpreting instructions to resolve the particular problem. Instructions for new assignments or special projects usually consist of statements of desired objectives, deadlines and priorities. Technical and policy problems or changes in procedures are discussed with supervisor, but ordinarily the employee plans the work, lays it out and carries it through to completion independently. Work is generally reviewed only for technical adequacy, appropriateness of actions or decisions, and conformance with policy or other requirements; the methods used in arriving at the end result are not usually reviewed in detail.

Supervisory Responsibility: Employee as a regular part of the job is required to provide direction and guidance to other staff or subordinates assisting them in completing their assigned work. Employee also performs non-supervisory work that is of the same kind and level as is done by the employee(s) being supervised. The employee is not responsible for taking any disciplinary action and at the request of the Department Head may be involved in the hiring process. Work operations may be subject to substantial seasonal or cyclical fluctuations that can be reasonably planned for in advance. Employees supervised work at the same location and the same work shift.

Confidentiality: The employee has access to confidential information obtained during performance of regular position responsibilities.

Accountability: The nature of the professional or technical work means that errors in analysis, techniques or recommendations would probably be difficult to detect. Consequences of errors, missed deadlines or poor judgment could result in excessive costs, delay of service delivery, or legal repercussions to the Town.

Judgment: The work requires examining, analyzing and evaluating facts and circumstances surrounding individual problems, situations, or transactions, and determining actions to be taken within the limits of standard or accepted practices. Guidelines include a large body of policies, practices, and precedents, which may be complex or conflicting, at times. Judgment is used in analyzing specific situations to determine appropriate actions. Employee is expected to weigh efficiency and relative priorities in conjunction with procedural concerns in decision making. Requires understanding, interpreting and applying complex federal, state and local regulations.

Complexity: The work consists of employing many different concepts, theories, principles, techniques and practices relating to an administrative field. Assignments typically concern such matters as studying trends in the field for application to the work; assessing services and recommending improvements; planning long range projects; devising new techniques for application to the work, recommending policies, standards or criteria.

Work Environment: Working conditions may involve exposure to intermittent machine or related noise or a combination of unpleasant elements such as odors, chemical fumes, dust, smoke, heat, cold, oil, dirt or grease. Work may involve working around heavy equipment. Work may also involve occasional mental stress, such as completing several unrelated tasks within a relatively short period of time. Employee is required to work beyond normal business hours in order to attend evening meetings.

Nature and Purpose of Public Contact: Relationships with co-workers and the public involving frequent explanation, discussion or interpretation of practices, procedures, regulations or guidelines in order to render service, plan or coordinate work efforts, or resolve operating problems. Other regular contacts are with service recipients and employees of outside organizations such as vendors, banks and/or developers/ contractors. More than ordinary courtesy, tact, and diplomacy may be required to resolve complaints or deal with uncooperative or uninformed persons.

Occupational Risk: Duties generally do not present occupational risks to the employee. An injury could occur, however, through employee failure to properly follow safety precautions or procedures. Examples of injury include bruises from falls, cuts, or muscular strains from lifting or carrying department equipment or materials.

Essential Functions:
The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various type of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

1. Oversee the design and construction of utility improvement projects including water, wastewater, and storm water infrastructure.
2. Insures that capital construction projects are designed, conducted and completed in accordance with goals established by the Department of Public Works with respect to quality of work, schedule and budget
3. Participates in the development and construction of the utility infrastructure system in support of industrial sites.
4. Plan and execute the design and construction of municipal utilities in conformance with State and local design standards ensuring that the work is completed within the appropriation and time allotments provided.
5. Creates project design standards and - recommends critical design elements in the planning and oversight of the Town’s transportation system infrastructure.
6. Manage, organize, coordinate and monitor activities and functions of projects in cooperation with other departments and outside agencies, contractors and design professionals.
7. Coordinate and manage private consultants in the study, design and construction oversight of capital improvement projects. Manage projects through the public procurement process including bidding and construction.
8. Determines need for, reviews and approves Change Orders on design and/or construction projects.
9. Reviews and approves Contractors’ Certificates for Payment and/or consultant invoices.
10. Reviews, approves or details changes needed on consultant work products.
11. Analyze and prepare written reports on program and project performance using qualitative analyses and other project management techniques.
12. Develop program and project budgets, schedules, work plans, labor utilization and cost estimates/projections.
13. Work cooperatively with other town employees and private organizations to facilitate project implementation and completion.
14. Interact with utility companies and other governmental agencies to obtain necessary permits and clearances and to ensure regulatory compliance.
15. Meet with community representatives and developers to review proposed projects and activities.
16. Work with community representatives, neighborhood groups to acquire input before the final design is completed.
17. Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.
18. May make presentations to Town Boards and Committees as well as to resident advocacy groups.
19. Provides counter service for residents and contractors seeking plan, plot, utility and infrastructure information.

Recommended Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with five to seven (5-7) years of related work experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Special Requirements: Professional Engineer’s License in Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Class D Motor Vehicle Driver’s License.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skill

Knowledge: Knowledge of principles and practices of engineering, research methods and report presentation, principles of budgeting, accounting and finance methods; knowledge of environmental laws and regulations as they pertain to municipal water and sewer system design, construction and operation; knowledge of industry standards and best practices (e.g. AWWA); knowledge of applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations related to engineering, environment, infrastructure and procurement; knowledge and expertise with various local, state and federal funding mechanisms for infrastructure.

Abilities: Ability to produce written documents with clearly organized thoughts using proper sentence construction, punctuation and grammar; use and interpret graphical information such as construction plans, schematic drawings, wiring drawings, flow charts, layouts and other visual aides, and electronic project management applications; interpret information accurately and make decisions according to existing laws, regulations and policies; ability to manage multiple projects of various complexities with competing interest and multiple funding sources

Skill: Proficient communication skills, both verbal and written as well as the ability to deal with the public in tense situations; proficiency with computers in all office software along with various engineering software applications like GIS or Arc View.

Physical and Mental Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the position’s essential functions.

Physical Demands: Little or no physical demands are required to perform the work. Work effort principally involves sitting to perform work tasks, with intermittent periods of stooping, walking, and standing. There may also be some occasional lifting of objects such as books, office equipment, and computer paper.

Motor Skills: Duties may involve assignments requiring application of hand and eye coordination with finger dexterity and motor coordination. Examples include operating a motor vehicle, using a personal computer, or climbing a ladder.

Visual Demands: Visual demands include constantly reading documents for general understanding and for analytical purposes, routinely reviewing non-written materials such as maps and blueprints for analytical purposes; the employee is required to determine color differences.

Media and Programs Specialist

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:22 -0500

Works under the direction of the Community Services Librarian, Library Director and/or Assistant Director. Frequent contact with the public requires the exercise of tact, diplomacy and flexibility.

Major Responsibilities:
We seek a dynamic person for program support and electronic graphic design.
Must possess a warm, outgoing, diplomatic personality, comfortable interacting with the public and detail oriented. Must be able to speak in front of a crowd and manage large groups of people in a positive manner during programs. Must be willing to participate in all activities related to programs.
Ability to effectively use social media, including but not limited to Facebook, tweets, blogs, Constant Contact, electronic displays, etc, in a work setting to advance the Framingham Public Library brand and programs required. Proven ability to work under deadlines and as a team player. Excellent editing and proofreading skills essential. Proficiency in creative graphic design using both bitmap and vector based graphic programs for PCs. Ability to seek out and apply new marketing strategies to further the Library’s goals for marketing and programs. Willingness to learn and apply new technologies and new computer programs or social media to market the Library. Proven ability to develop a concept from start to finish and convert new or existing designs from one format to another. Experience with: web publishing, flash animation, and video editing and production.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Windows PCs and Microsoft Office. Comfortable talking “tech” with vendors and Town IT staff. Technical capacity to access remote computers from home via the Internet preferred. Come prepared to share your graphics portfolio. 20 hours per week. Flexible schedule includes evening and Saturday rotation. Public Service Desk hours as needed. Town of Framingham benefits

Job Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree preferred
• 1 year public service experience
• Organizational skills, public service orientation and skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Experience and comfort with computers
• Library experience preferred

Knowledge, Ability & Physical Requirements:
Employee must be capable of operating miscellaneous tools and office equipment relative to this position which shall include, but may not be limited to: computers, copiers, fax machines, and calculators. Time spent standing, walking, and sitting. Lifting, pushing/pulling, or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds with occasionally a maximum of 30 pounds. Climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, twisting, bending, and squatting. Repetitive movements of the hands.

Medium Equipment Operator (Highway)

Mon, 1 Apr 2013 10:04 -0500

Drives and Operates assigned motor equipment in accordance with all applicable regulations and safety practices; Performs laboring and related work incidental to assigned task; performs laborers duties when not performing operator duties.

Be responsible to make sure that all safety practices and measures, including but not limited to, work zone safety and that personal protective clothing is worn.

Operates motor equipment in a professional and competent manner with care taken to perform safely and with efficiency.

Performs highly and semi skilled tasks involving, but not limited to; construction, repair and alteration of cement concrete sidewalks, granite curbing and edging and various other masonry structures, bituminous concrete sidewalks, aprons, parking areas, stormdrains and stormdrain structures, etc. The incumbent is responsible for carrying out various other assignments essential to the highway division and shall have a thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of highway related maintenance such as the forming and finishing of concrete and experience working with, installing and repairing bituminous concrete and the fabrication and maintenance of stormdrain structures.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Works under the general direction of the Highway Supervisor, or his designee.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

May be intermittently responsible for the conduct of helpers as necessary.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operate equipment including, but not limited to, snow-fighters, mechanical street sweepers and cleaners, front end loaders, backhoes, catchbasin cleaning equipment, sidewalk tractors, flail mowers, brush chippers, skyworkers, skid steer loaders, street flushers, sewer cleaners, or any other similar equipment.

Performs vehicle condition inspections and reports as required by law or by Department policy.

Performs minor maintenance functions on assigned equipment such as checking and maintaining air pressures, fluid levels; lubrication of mechanical joints by installing necessary greases; etc.
Prepares trip logs, equipment inspection records, and other related records as directed.

Maintains work area(s) in clean and orderly manner.

Ensures that any passengers comply with established safety procedures.

Performs laboring duties incidental to assigned duties. May be assigned as a laborer when not assigned to equipment operation; performs related work as assigned.

Constructs, fabricates, erects, alters, maintains and repairs asphalt sidewalks, streets and roadways, driveway aprons, stormdrains and related structures, and parking lots.

Constructs, fabricates, erects, alters, and maintains highway structures and/or sidewalks of cement, tile, block, brick, using whatever methods, tools and procedures are necessary to complete the task in proper, safe and acceptable manner.

Construct and rehabilitate sidewalks, footpaths, wheelchair ramps, stairs, entryways, landings and other pedestrian infrastructure(s) in conformity with all local, state and federal standards as may be mandated or applicable. This is to include measurements and standards of slope, width, size, transition, materials and other specifications as part of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Architectural Access Board standards.

Performs miscellaneous maintenance and repair tasks on municipal buildings and on town owned properties.

Any other related duties that may be required

Performs required Department of Public Works tasks such as snow plowing, snow removal, standby and emergency duties, and other essential functions as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS AND ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF THE FOLLOWING:

Considerable knowledge of principles and practices pertaining to correct and safe operation of equipment and assigned vehicles.
Applicable State, Municipal, and Department rules and regulations pertaining to safe operation of assigned motor equipment.
Rules and regulations relative to proper safety codes.

THE ABILITY TO:

Recognize conditions requiring maintenance and repair; perform these repairs as necessary.
Work alone without close supervision.
Perform moderately heavy material handling.
Work in difficult positions when necessary.
Work scheduled and unscheduled overtime as may be required.
Meet physical requirements necessary to perform duties including successful completion of periodic physical examinations.
Comply with Town and Department policies and procedures.
Demonstrate ability to exercise sound judgment consistently.
Frequently lift, push, pull, move and/or carry up to 25 lbs.
Occasionally lift, push, pull, move and/or carry up to 100 lbs.
Perform moderately heavy material handling.
Work in difficult positions when necessary.

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Two years of paid experience in the profession, as a motor equipment operator, or equivalent.
Considerable experience or training in the operation of all types of assigned motor equipment utilized by the Town.
Must posses a valid Commonwealth of Massachusetts Class B license with air brake endorsement and a good driving record.
Possession of a Massachusetts Department of Public Safety Hoisting Engineers License with appropriate endorsements.
Good physical condition as evidenced by a physical examination at the Occupational Health Clinic.

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION PROVISION:

This position is subject to the performance evaluation and step increase provision as established within the 2003 re-organization of the Department.
Performance evaluations shall be performed annually by the Division Director or his/her designee. These evaluations shall be used to establish goals and objectives, measure progress and accountability, and to identify areas where an employees performance may require improvement.
A good performance evaluation shall be the minimum requirement in order to achieve an annual step increase in wage.

Medium Equipment Operator (Water)

Mon, 1 Apr 2013 10:16 -0500

Drives and Operates assigned motor equipment in accordance with all applicable regulations and safety practices; Performs skilled laboring and related work incidental to assigned task; performs laborers duties when not performing operator duties.

Be responsible to make sure that all safety practices and measures, including but not limited to, work zone safety and that personal protective clothing is worn.

Operates motor equipment in a professional, proficient and competent manner with care taken to perform the work safely and with efficiency.

Performs semi skilled tasks involving, but not limited to; installation, maintenance, repair and replacement of pipe, water hydrants, valves, mains services and other appurtenances that are part of the water system. The incumbent is responsible for carrying out various other assignments essential to the Water and Sewer Division and shall have a thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of Water System and/or Sewer system related maintenance and experience working with, installing and repairing bituminous concrete and the fabrication or sewer structures.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Works under the general direction of the Water or Sewer Operations Manager, or his designee.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

May, on occasion, be responsible for the conduct of subordinates as may be asked.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operate motor equipment including, but not limited to, heavy snow-fighters, cleaners, front end loaders, backhoes, tracked excavator, wheeled excavator, catchbasin and sewer cleaning equipment, skid steer loaders, street flushers, sewer cleaners, camera inspection vehicle or any other similar used in the industry for water or sewer related work.

Performs vehicle condition inspections and reports as required by law or by Department policy.

Performs minor maintenance functions on assigned equipment such as cleanliness, inspection and maintaining air pressures, fluid levels; the lubrication of mechanical joints; etc.

Prepares trip logs, equipment inspection records, and other related records as directed.

Maintains work area(s) in clean and orderly manner.

Ensures that any passengers comply with established safety procedures.

Performs general labor duties incidental to assigned duties. May be assigned as a laborer when not assigned to equipment operation; performs related work as assigned.

Assists in the installation and repair of pipe, water mains, services, valves, gates, hydrants and other appurtenances in a skilled manner. Makes emergency repairs and takes necessary steps to restore water service as quickly and efficiently as possible.

Ability to read plans, blueprints, sketches, diagrams of the Public Works Water or Sewer system to locate, operate, repair or maintain underground utilities and controls. Has knowledge and ability to make adequate materials list and estimate the amount of time needed to accomplish repairs. In the case of breaks or failures, has the knowledge to determine cause, locate problem area; shut of water service as needed and make emergency or permanent repairs for the resumption of service using whatever methods, tools and procedures are necessary to complete the task in a safe, proper and proficient manner.

Performs miscellaneous maintenance and repair tasks on municipal buildings and on town owned properties.

Any other related duties that may be required

Performs required Department of Public Works tasks such as snow plowing, snow removal, standby and emergency duties, and other essential functions as may be required.

Participates substantially in the operation of the Department as may be required in both scheduled and unscheduled overtime assignments.

QUALIFICATIONS ,ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF THE FOLLOWING:

Substantial working knowledge of principles and practices pertaining to the correct, proficient, and safe operation of equipment and assigned vehicles.
Applicable State, Municipal, and Department rules and regulations pertaining to safe operation of assigned motor equipment.
Rules and regulations relative to proper safety codes.

THE ABILITY TO:

Recognize conditions requiring maintenance and repair; perform these repairs as necessary.
Operate heavy equipment with a high degree of skill and efficiency.
Work alone without close supervision.
Perform moderately heavy material handling.
Work in difficult positions when necessary.
Work scheduled and unscheduled overtime as may be required.
Meet physical requirements necessary to perform duties including successful completion of periodic physical examinations.
Comply with all Town and Department policies and procedures.
Demonstrate ability to exercise sound judgment consistently.
Frequently lift, push, pull, move and/or carry up to 45 lbs.
Occasionally lift, push, pull, move and/or carry up to 100 lbs.
Sit long periods on equipment while operating equipment.
Climbing, kneeling, balancing, stooping, bend and crouch; reach and handle tools with both hands.
Perform sustained and vigorous activities in a variety of environments, temperatures, and weather conditions.

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Two years of qualified experience in the profession, as a construction equipment operator or Motor Equipment Operator, or equivalent.
Considerable experience and training in the operation of all types of assigned motor equipment utilized by the Town.
Must posses a valid Commonwealth of Massachusetts Class B license with air brake endorsement and a good driving record.
Possession of a Massachusetts Department of Public Safety Hoisting Engineers License with appropriate endorsements.
Good physical condition as evidenced by a physical examination at the Occupational Health Clinic.
Subject to random drug testing in accordance with DOT requirements.

PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS:

This position is subject to the performance evaluation and step increase provision as established within the 2003 re-organization of the Department.
Performance evaluations shall be performed annually by the Division Director or his/her designee. These evaluations shall be used to establish goals and objectives, measure progress and accountability, and to identify areas where an employees performance may require improvement.
A good performance evaluation shall be the minimum requirement in order to achieve an annual step increase in wage.

Director Summer Program

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:18 -0500

The DIRECTOR SUMMER PROGRAM / BEACH works under the general supervision of the Superintendent of Recreation or designee. He/she works on own initiative and must exercise judgment in performing the various duties associated with the operations of the Town beaches.

Must use tact, diplomacy and firmness when required in dealing with Town residents.

THE FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF DUTIES:
• Responsible for supervision of the activities and personnel of the three Town beaches.

• Responsible for the proper operation of the beaches, enforcement of regulations, planning for and insuring that all safety precautions, safety equipment and personnel are available at all times when the beaches are open to the public.

• Providing ongoing training for lifeguard emergency procedures and general policies governing beach procedures and operations.

• Make sure that weekly beach reports & time sheets are submitted.

• Making sure all beaches are supplied adequately with cleaning and first aid supplies, as well as maintenance and emergency equipment.

• Reporting all maintenance problems to the Supt. of Recreation

• Plans and supervises programs providing swimming lessons from elementary to advanced levels given at the beaches. Arranges for refresher courses for Head lifeguards and lifeguards, first aid instructions, periodic inspections, and drills.

• Maintain records and submits reports pertaining to instructional classes or accidents.

• Handles collection of Beach entrance money as needed.

Qualifications

Must have current Lifeguard training and the ability to recertify other lifeguards. CPR., First Aid and WSI. Must be available to work a varied schedule including weekends and evenings.

Municipal Recycling Coordinator

Thu, 2 May 2013 14:53 -0500

The Recycling Program Coordinator will act under the supervision of the Sanitation Operations Manager and the Division Director and will assist in developing, implementing, coordinating and evaluating progressive solid waste and recycling programs; conduct outreach and education to encourage community and employee participation in various recycling programs; coordinate household hazardous waste and source reduction programs; collect/validate recycling data; prepare local and state regulatory reporting requirements and investigate the implementation of incentive-based recycling programs.
The individual will conduct outreach and education campaigns to encourage resident participation as well as participation from municipal employees and employees/students of the Framingham public school system.
The individual will have direct contact with residents both in education and assisting the Operations Supervisor/ Code Enforcement officer as it related program and State Waste Bans compliance.
The individual will collect and analyze data relating to the solid waste management activities of the municipality and prepare reports as required/requested by supervisors or state agencies.

Organizational Scope:

Works under the direction of the Sanitation Operations Manager and the Division Director.

Major Responsibilities:

To assist in developing, implementing, coordinating and evaluating progressive solid waste and recycling programs within the community and workplace.

• Assesses and evaluates programs for the collection, transportation and processing of materials including but not limited to leaf, brush and other compost materials, street sweepings, trench excavate, gravel, sand, catch basin cleanings, etc.
• To conduct outreach and education to encourage community and employee participation in various recycling programs.
• To coordinate household hazardous waste and source reduction programs.
• To investigate the implementation of incentive-based and alternative recycling programs.
• The individual will collect and analyze data relating to the solid waste management activities of the municipality and will be required to prepare periodic reports employing the effective use of the written word, the compilation of analytical data and the use of other documentary evidence as required/requested by supervisors or state regulatory agencies.
• Works scheduled and unscheduled overtime as may be required to complete projects on a timely basis.
• Assists the Director of Highways as may be required in the Department’s Winter Maintenance Program.
• Requires the ability to attend night meetings and/or weekend events.
• Attends classes and seminars relating to solid waste and recycling issues and other related topics and strives to remain technically proficient and abreast of current trends in the profession.
• Maintains a neat and clean personal appearance and converses with the public in a respectful, courteous and professional manner at all times.
• Complies with established safety procedures.
• Works scheduled shifts at the Recycling Center as required to meet divisional needs.
• Any other related duties that may be required.

Job Qualifications:

A Bachelors of Science in Environmental Science with five years of experience in the solid waste/recycling field or a Master’s Degree with two years of related experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of or ability to understand municipal waste/recycling programs and the Commonwealth’s solid waste/recycling goals.
Ability to apply for state grants and coordinate municipal, state and federally funded programs.
Possess solid computer experience. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including but not limited to MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access and MS PowerPoint.
Possess strong analytical and communications skills. Ability to speak/write Spanish and Portuguese highly desirable. Commonwealth of Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.

Experience or ability to give presentations to resident and community groups, municipal boards, Operator’s License.

Medium Equipment Operator (Wastewater)

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 09:48 -0500

Drives and Operates assigned motor equipment in accordance with all applicable regulations and safety practices; Performs skilled laboring and related work incidental to assigned task; performs laborers duties when not performing operator duties.

Be responsible to make sure that all safety practices and measures, including but not limited to, work zone safety and that personal protective clothing is worn.

Operates motor equipment in a professional, proficient and competent manner with care taken to perform the work safely and with efficiency.

Performs semi skilled tasks involving, but not limited to; installation, maintenance, repair and replacement of pipe, water hydrants, valves, mains services and other appurtenances that are part of the water system. The incumbent is responsible for carrying out various other assignments essential to the Water and Sewer Division and shall have a thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of Water System and/or Sewer system related maintenance and experience working with, installing and repairing bituminous concrete and the fabrication or sewer structures.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Works under the general direction of the Water or Sewer Operations Manager, or his designee.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

May, on occasion, be responsible for the conduct of subordinates as may be asked.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operate motor equipment including, but not limited to, heavy snow-fighters, cleaners, front end loaders, backhoes, tracked excavator, wheeled excavator, catchbasin and sewer cleaning equipment, skid steer loaders, street flushers, sewer cleaners, camera inspection vehicle or any other similar used in the industry for water or sewer related work.

Performs vehicle condition inspections and reports as required by law or by Department policy.

Performs minor maintenance functions on assigned equipment such as cleanliness, inspection and maintaining air pressures, fluid levels; the lubrication of mechanical joints; etc.

Prepares trip logs, equipment inspection records, and other related records as directed.

Maintains work area(s) in clean and orderly manner.

Ensures that any passengers comply with established safety procedures.

Performs general labor duties incidental to assigned duties. May be assigned as a laborer when not assigned to equipment operation; performs related work as assigned.

Assists in the installation and repair of pipe, water mains, services, valves, gates, hydrants and other appurtenances in a skilled manner. Makes emergency repairs and takes necessary steps to restore water service as quickly and efficiently as possible.

Ability to read plans, blueprints, sketches, diagrams of the Public Works Water or Sewer system to locate, operate, repair or maintain underground utilities and controls. Has knowledge and ability to make adequate materials list and estimate the amount of time needed to accomplish repairs. In the case of breaks or failures, has the knowledge to determine cause, locate problem area; shut of water service as needed and make emergency or permanent repairs for the resumption of service using whatever methods, tools and procedures are necessary to complete the task in a safe, proper and proficient manner.

Performs miscellaneous maintenance and repair tasks on municipal buildings and on town owned properties.

Any other related duties that may be required

Performs required Department of Public Works tasks such as snow plowing, snow removal, standby and emergency duties, and other essential functions as may be required.

Participates substantially in the operation of the Department as may be required in both scheduled and unscheduled overtime assignments.

QUALIFICATIONS ,ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF THE FOLLOWING:

Substantial working knowledge of principles and practices pertaining to the correct, proficient, and safe operation of equipment and assigned vehicles.
Applicable State, Municipal, and Department rules and regulations pertaining to safe operation of assigned motor equipment.
Rules and regulations relative to proper safety codes.

THE ABILITY TO:

Recognize conditions requiring maintenance and repair; perform these repairs as necessary.
Operate heavy equipment with a high degree of skill and efficiency.
Work alone without close supervision.
Perform moderately heavy material handling.
Work in difficult positions when necessary.
Work scheduled and unscheduled overtime as may be required.
Meet physical requirements necessary to perform duties including successful completion of periodic physical examinations.
Comply with all Town and Department policies and procedures.
Demonstrate ability to exercise sound judgment consistently.
Frequently lift, push, pull, move and/or carry up to 25 lbs.
Occasionally lift, push, pull, move and/or carry up to 100 lbs.
Sit long periods on equipment while operating equipment.
Climbing, kneeling, balancing, stooping, bend and crouch; reach and handle tools with both hands.
Perform sustained and vigorous activities in a variety of environments, temperatures, and weather conditions.
Subject to random drug testing in accordance with DOT requirements.

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Two years of qualified experience in the profession, as a construction equipment operator or Motor Equipment Operator, or equivalent.
Considerable experience and training in the operation of all types of assigned motor equipment utilized by the Town.
Must posses a valid Commonwealth of Massachusetts Class B license with air brake endorsement and a good driving record.
Possession of a Massachusetts Department of Public Safety Hoisting Engineers License with appropriate endorsements.
Good physical condition as evidenced by a physical examination at the Occupational Health Clinic.

PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS:

This position is subject to the performance evaluation and step increase provision as established within the 2003 re-organization of the Department.
Performance evaluations shall be performed annually by the Division Director or his/her designee. These evaluations shall be used to establish goals and objectives, measure progress and accountability, and to identify areas where an employees performance may require improvement.
A good performance evaluation shall be the minimum requirement in order to achieve an annual step increase in wage.

Director of Water & Wastewater

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 14:54 -0500

The Director of Water and Wastewater is responsible for the professional oversight and technical management of the Water and Wastewater Departments which provide a drinking water supply, fire suppression service and sewer collection service to 17,500 residential and commercial accounts. The position is responsible for the professional management of the program including the preparation of both operating and capital budgets, the management of professional engineering services, the supervision of division employees engaged in system maintenance and operation, and the effective coordination of relations with the MWRA as well as other federal, state and location regulatory agencies having jurisdictional authority.

Organizational Scope:
Reports to the Deputy Director of the Public Works.

Major Responsibilities:
1. Preparation of Water Department Annual Operating Budget.

2. Preparation of Wastewater Department Annual Operating Budget.

3. Assures that the Water and Wastewater program’s responsibilities are performed within budget; performs cost control activities; ensures effective expenditures of allocated funds; authorizes major purchases of supplies, materials, and equipment.

4. Provides comprehensive input to the Department of Public Works Capital Improvement Program particularly as it relates to the water and wastewater infrastructure.

5. Manages, coordinates, and evaluates the work of the water operations and maintenance program.

6. Manages, coordinates, and evaluates the work of the wastewater operations and maintenance program.

7. Manages, coordinates, and evaluates the work of the pumping stations and regulatory devices program.

8. Responsible for regulatory compliance to ensure the delivery of safe drinking water and the collection and transport of wastewater.

9. Develops, implements and monitors long-term plans, goals, and objectives focused on achieving the department’s mission and priorities.

10. Gathers, interprets, and prepares data for studies, reports, and recommendations.

11. Trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned staff.

12. Reviews performance evaluations written by subordinate supervisors and evaluates their recommendations.

13. Coordinates and balances activities of division’s with other divisions/departments, consultants, contractors, and other governmental agencies.

14. Prepare contracts specifications for the purchase of goods and/ or services.

15. Provides day to day leadership and works with staff to ensure a high performance, customer service-oriented work environment.

16. Provides project management for engineering, construction and other projects relative to the division.

17. Takes disciplinary action up to and including termination with department employees.

18. On-call 24 hours per day and may be called back to work before or after normal work hours and/or on a scheduled day off.

Job Qualifications:
Qualified candidates will possess BSCE Degree. A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience working within water and/or wastewater systems or some other related public utility which required supervisory and budget responsibilities. MA Grade 4D Drinking Water License required. Considerable knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing water and wastewater systems; Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques involved in the operations of a large and complex water distribution system and wastewater collections system. Knowledge of the principles and practices of budgeting, purchasing and maintenance of public records.

Physical Requirements:
Employee must be capable of operating miscellaneous tools and office equipment relative to this position which shall include, but may not be limited to: computers, copiers, fax machines, and calculators. Time spent standing, walking, and sitting. Lifting, pushing/pulling, or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds with occasionally a maximum of 40 pounds. Climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, twisting, and bending and repetitive movements of the hands. Communicate effectively with others, orally and in writing.

Operation Manager – Water Systems

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 16:39 -0500

The Water System Operations Manager is responsible for the administration of the Water and Sewer Division’s programs pertaining to the construction, maintenance, and operation of the Town’s Water Systems. The Manager assures that operations are carried out in accordance with federal, state and town health regulations.

The Operations Manager coordinates work activities with other Town Divisions and Departments, contractors, consulting agencies, state and federal agencies and the general public. Delegates and assigns work orders to appropriate personnel in accordance with schedules of programs; estimates personnel requirements.

The incumbent shall be able to equitably and fairly instruct, supervise, coach and when necessary discipline subordinate employees to maximize the efficiency or each work unit.

Job Qualifications:

Ten years of paid supervisory/managerial experience in the profession. Demonstrated ability to construct or maintain from engineered design drawings and specifications. Licensed to operate a motor vehicle as provided under Chapter 90, Section 8 of MGL. Must possess a Grade 4 Drinking Water Operators License issued by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Division of Registration. Display of progressive Water Treatment licensing issued by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Division of Registration.

Program Coordinator, Literacy Unlimited M-5

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 16:50 -0500

Responsible for the administration and development of the literacy programs of Literacy Unlimited and for implementation of the policies and objectives of the Advisory Board. Frequent contact with volunteers, students and the public requires the exercise of tact and diplomacy.

Organizational Scope:
Works under the direction of the Director of Libraries.

Major Responsibilities:
Coordinates all activities of Literacy Unlimited and directs the staff in its work. Prepares and manages the program's budget. Selects, trains, supervises and evaluates staff, including the Office Manager, Assistant Office Manager and Tutor Trainers. Serves as liaison between the program, Framingham Public Library, Friends of Literacy Unlimited, the Literacy Unlimited Advisory Board, Literacy Volunteers of Massachusetts and community organizations and agencies. Maintains program records, computerized and non-computerized, and prepares written reports as required. Oversees the acquisition and utilization of resource materials. Directs public relations efforts and serves as primary spokesperson for Literacy Unlimited. Develops program funding sources, including grant writing and grant management. Assesses and evaluates community needs and resources and develops new programs within the scope of the program's mission as needed.

Job Qualifications:
A Bachelor's Degree from a degree-granting institution plus two years relevant experience with adult education, adult literacy , ESOL, or other non-profit groups or an Associate's Degree and four years related experience are required. An advanced degree or certificate in Reading, ESOL, or Adult Basic Education or related discipline may substitute for a year of experience, Ability to use word processing, email, spreadsheet, and database required. Excellent oral and written English skills are required. Conversational skills in a foreign language are desirable, particularly in Spanish or Portuguese.

Knowledge, Ability & Physical Requirements:
Employee must be capable of operating miscellaneous tools and office equipment relative to this position which shall include, but may not be limited to: computers, copiers, fax machines, and calculators. Time spent standing, walking, and sitting. Lifting, pushing/pulling, or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds with occasionally a maximum of 30 pounds. Climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, twisting, bending, and squatting. Repetitive movements of the hands.

Medium Equipment Operator (WasteWater)

Thu, 28 Jun 2012 12:00 -0500

Drives and Operates assigned motor equipment in accordance with all applicable regulations and safety practices; Performs skilled laboring and related work incidental to assigned task; performs laborers duties when not performing operator duties.

Be responsible to make sure that all safety practices and measures, including but not limited to, work zone safety and that personal protective clothing is worn.

Operates motor equipment in a professional, proficient and competent manner with care taken to perform the work safely and with efficiency.

Performs semi skilled tasks involving, but not limited to; installation, maintenance, repair and replacement of pipe, water hydrants, valves, mains services and other appurtenances that are part of the water system. The incumbent is responsible for carrying out various other assignments essential to the Water and Sewer Division and shall have a thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of Water System and/or Sewer system related maintenance and experience working with, installing and repairing bituminous concrete and the fabrication or sewer structures.

Organizational Scope:

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Works under the general direction of the Water or Sewer Operations Manager, or his designee.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

May, on occasion, be responsible for the conduct of subordinates as may be asked.

Major Responsibilities:

Operate motor equipment including, but not limited to, heavy snow-fighters, cleaners, front end loaders, backhoes, tracked excavator, wheeled excavator, catch basin and sewer cleaning equipment, skid steer loaders, street flushers, sewer cleaners, camera inspection vehicle or any other similar used in the industry for water or sewer related work.

Performs vehicle condition inspections and reports as required by law or by Department policy.

Performs minor maintenance functions on assigned equipment such as cleanliness, inspection and maintaining air pressures, fluid levels; the lubrication of mechanical joints; etc.

Prepares trip logs, equipment inspection records, and other related records as directed.

Maintains work area(s) in clean and orderly manner.

Ensures that any passengers comply with established safety procedures.

Performs general labor duties incidental to assigned duties. May be assigned as a laborer when not assigned to equipment operation; performs related work as assigned.

Assists in the installation and repair of pipe, water mains, services, valves, gates, hydrants and other appurtenances in a skilled manner. Makes emergency repairs and takes necessary steps to restore water service as quickly and efficiently as possible.

Ability to read plans, blueprints, sketches, diagrams of the Public Works Water or Sewer system to locate, operate, repair or maintain underground utilities and controls. Has knowledge and ability to make adequate materials list and estimate the amount of time needed to accomplish repairs. In the case of breaks or failures, has the knowledge to determine cause, locate problem area; shut of water service as needed and make emergency or permanent repairs for the resumption of service using whatever methods, tools and procedures are necessary to complete the task in a safe, proper and proficient manner.

Performs miscellaneous maintenance and repair tasks on municipal buildings and on town owned properties.

Any other related duties that may be required

Performs required Department of Public Works tasks such as snow plowing, snow removal, standby and emergency duties, and other essential functions as may be required.

Participates substantially in the operation of the Department as may be required in both scheduled and unscheduled overtime assignments.

Job Qualifications:

WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF THE FOLLOWING:

Substantial working knowledge of principles and practices pertaining to the correct, proficient, and safe operation of equipment and assigned vehicles.
Applicable State, Municipal, and Department rules and regulations pertaining to safe operation of assigned motor equipment.
Rules and regulations relative to proper safety codes.

THE ABILITY TO:

Recognize conditions requiring maintenance and repair; perform these repairs as necessary.
Operate heavy equipment with a high degree of skill and efficiency.
Work alone without close supervision.
Perform moderately heavy material handling.
Work in difficult positions when necessary.
Work scheduled and unscheduled overtime as may be required.
Meet physical requirements necessary to perform duties including successful completion of periodic physical examinations.

Comply with all Town and Department policies and procedures.
Demonstrate ability to exercise sound judgment consistently.
Frequently lift, push, pull, move and/or carry up to 25 lbs.
Occasionally lift, push, pull, move and/or carry up to 100 lbs.
Sit long periods on equipment while operating equipment.
Climbing, kneeling, balancing, stooping, bend and crouch; reach and handle tools with both hands.
Perform sustained and vigorous activities in a variety of environments, temperatures, and weather conditions.
Subject to random drug testing in accordance with DOT requirements.

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Two years of qualified experience in the profession, as a construction equipment operator or Motor Equipment Operator, or equivalent.
Considerable experience and training in the operation of all types of assigned motor equipment utilized by the Town.
Must posses a valid Commonwealth of Massachusetts Class B license with air brake endorsement and a good driving record.
Possession of a Massachusetts Department of Public Safety Hoisting Engineers License with appropriate endorsements.
Good physical condition as evidenced by a physical examination at the Occupational Health Clinic.

Young Adult Librarian, L-11

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 15:33 -0500

Works under the direction of the Director of Libraries and/or Assistant Director. Frequent contact with the public, Library and other Town employees requires the exercise of tact, diplomacy and flexibility. Good rapport with young adults is essential.

Major Responsibilities:
Provides positive public service. Selects and maintains the young adult collection at the Main Library; consults with the Branch Librarian about the branch collection. Plans and conducts system-wide library programs for young adults. Acts as school liaison to insure that young adults use library services and resources successfully. Provides tours and instructional sessions as needed. Provides expert guidance, using print and automated sources, to parents, young adults and other patrons requesting information. Promotes young adult library services in the community in person, through the media, and the web. Manages young adult program and materials budgets. Prepares custom reports to facilitate maintenance of the young adult collection. Works in conjunction with the Branch staff and other library employees as required. Sets up and organizes main library young adult area. Plans, sets up, and maintains materials displays. Troubleshoots and performs routine maintenance on the library's automated equipment as need. Responsible for keeping current with developing technology as related to reference and young adult services. May prepare and lead book discussions.
Assists in selection of library materials for adult users as part of the collection development system. Provides adult reference assistance. As a Department Head, participates in Department Head meetings and assists the Director and the Assistant Director in the formulation of policies and procedures. Updates, retrieves and interprets data in the library's automated systems. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:
Masters Degree in Library Science. One year's experience that demonstrates ability to work
effectively with young adults. 2 years' public service experience. 1 year's library experience, reference skills and experience preferred. Strong public service, organizational, computer, and public speaking skills. Ability to work under pressure. Computer skills. Public speaking ability. Tact, diplomacy, flexibility. Familiarity with Spanish or Portuguese desirable

Knowledge, Ability & Physical Requirements:
Employee must be capable of operating miscellaneous tools and office equipment relative to this position which shall include, but may not be limited to: computers, copiers, fax machines, and calculators. Time spent standing, walking, and sitting. (extended periods). Lifting, pushing/pulling, or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds with occasionally a maximum of 40 pounds. Climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, twisting, bending, and squatting. Repetitive movements of the hands. Communicate effectively with others, orally and in writing. Work is performed primarily in an office environment with normal office noise and traffic.