Careers @ City of San Marcos

Park Ranger I

jobs@sanmarcostx.gov (City of San Marcos) — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:46:50 GMT

The Park Ranger I patrols city parks and surrounding areas to ensure the safety of park patron, habitat, and facilities.

Works in close coordination with local law enforcement agencies to enforce city ordinances and park regulations.

Regulates parking issues in all city parks.

Identifies issues that affect the operational aspect of parks.

Coordinates usage of parks for special events.

Provides basic first aid and/or CPR if needed.

On-call 24 hours for any problems that may arise with park safety.

Lifeguard/Swimming Instructor

jobs@sanmarcostx.gov (City of San Marcos) — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 14:19:13 GMT

The City of San Marcos is looking for energetic individuals to staff our Summer Aquatics Program. The program provides children of all ages and their families with a safe and fun-filled aquatics facility at our Rio Vista Pool location.

Summer Aquatics: May 28th ? September 5th
(Mandatory Orientation: To be scheduled) Perform lifeguard duties; teach swimming lessons; maintain pool and pool area.

Lifeguard

jobs@sanmarcostx.gov (City of San Marcos) — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 22:56:25 GMT

Summer Aquatics: May 28th ? September 5th
(Mandatory Orientation: To be scheduled) Perform lifeguard duties; maintain pool and pool area.

Director of Human Resources

jobs@sanmarcostx.gov (City of San Marcos) — Thu, 06 May 2010 21:54:16 GMT

The Director of Human Resources plans, coordinates, manages, and directs the operations and activities of the City's Human Resources Department.

Directs, implements, administers, and evaluates the Department's day-to-day operations including recruitment, hiring, employee training, compensation, benefits administration, appraisal processes, job description maintenance, and risk management programming.

Administers and directs the preparation of the Department's annual budget; monitors and authorizes expenditures; ensures the efficient and economical use of funds and other resources.

Develops, reviews, and updates municipal human resources policies/procedures and Civil Service rules and regulations.

Monitors and ensures the City's compliance with all State and Federal employment laws.

Provides human resources advice and recommendations to departmental directors; works in conjunction with the City Attorney in resolving complex and/or sensitive personnel issues.

Provides staff support and to the Civil Service Commission; oversees testing function and disciplinary action of Public Safety departments; serves as the Civil Service Director.

Serves as a member of the City Director's Team and performs related duties.

Develops and manages training, integrity and leadership development programs.

Chief Planner

jobs@sanmarcostx.gov (City of San Marcos) — Tue, 18 May 2010 14:47:41 GMT

The Chief Planner plans, coordinates and manages various long-range municipal planning projects; performs community development administration and current planning work; updates and maintain the City 's master and special area/sector plans; coordinates annexations and land use map amendments.

Provides recommendations to City Council, trains commissions, and coordinates public outreach regarding long-range planning activities.

Prepares bid specification documents and monitors consultants for compliance with specifications and quality standards.

Coordinates and processes municipal annexation activities such as plan and map preparation, and requests with applicants, developers, owners, and consultants.

Coordinates and processes land use map amendments.

Processes general zoning and/or Zoning Board of Adjustment cases.

Serves as a liaison with commissions and attends nightly meetings 1 to 3 times a week.

WIC Supervisor/Nutritionist

jobs@sanmarcostx.gov (City of San Marcos) — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 21:28:53 GMT

The WIC Supervisor/Nutritionist plans, coordinates, and supervises assigned clinic operations for the WIC Department. The position is currently located at our San Marcos location but is subject to travel to other clinic locations.

Oversees clinic operations and facilitates the delivery of quality program services to participants.

Monitors and ensures clinic compliance with regulatory requirements

Supervises, trains, and evaluates the performance of assigned personnel

Provides nutritional counseling and nutrition services to program participants.

Performs clinical testing and analysis.

Coordinates with community leaders and other service providers to increase awareness of WIC Program services.

Animal Control Officer

jobs@sanmarcostx.gov (City of San Marcos) — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 15:50:41 GMT

The Animal Control Officer provides for the enforcement of the City's animal control ordinances; patrols the City and performs a variety of animal control duties.

Picks up and transports stray animals, livestock, and/or other wildlife.

Enforces animal control laws and ordinances.

Investigates animal bite cases and reports of animal cruelty/neglect.

Issues citations accordingly and appears and testifies in court proceedings as required.

Cleans and maintains assigned animal control vehicles and equipment. Assists in cleaning and maintaining shelter facilities.

Euthanizes animals in accordance with established procedures; updates euthanasia log books and computer records.

Responds to after-hours fire and police emergencies.

Electric Equipment Operator
OPEN TO CITY EMPLOYEES ONLY

jobs@sanmarcostx.gov (City of San Marcos) — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:28:18 GMT

The Electric Equipment Operator operates, inspects, and maintains various types of electric utility equipment; participates in the construction, maintenance, and repair of the City's electric distribution system; assists in restoring power to utility customers; trims trees; clears and maintains rights-of-way.

Operates various types of equipment including line trucks, digger trucks, chipper trucks, cranes, backhoes, shredders, forklifts, rope machines, and haulers; utilizes chain saws, pole saws, stick saws, and extendo sticks; inspects and maintains work equipment and vehicles; stocks work trucks.

Assists in warehouse operations; loads and unloads equipment and materials; prepares materials required for work assignments.

Sets and/or removes utility poles; installs transformers; refuses lines and transformers; installs and terminates underground wiring; splices primary/secondary wires and residential service wires.

Provides on-call assistance; responds to power outages, downed power lines, broken utility poles, and service disconnection requests; communicates with utility customers regarding planned and/or unplanned power outages.

Assists other City departments with tree trimming, building of bridges, and neighborhood clean up projects.

Purchasing Specialist, Sr. (Construction)

jobs@sanmarcostx.gov (City of San Marcos) — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:40:05 GMT

The Construction Contract Specialist will schedule, manage, and administer the bidding of complex construction projects. Requires multi tasking and the ability to work in a dynamic and fast paced work environment.

Coordinates the bidding of complex construction projects, determine the best procurement method for the project and coordinate with user departments, project managers, architects and Engineers.

Work with the Legal Department, Engineers and Project Manager to complete the bid package.

Prepare agenda requests and award documentation.

Review bid documents for completion and check bid bonds to assure issuance.

Manage and maintain the Contract Management System (Spitfire).

Assist Purchasing Manager with writing request for proposal.

Serve as backup to the Purchasing Manager in the proposal process.