JOB OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT POSITION: Ditch Maintenance Supervisor LOCATION: Huron Soil and Water Conservation District Office in Norwalk, Ohio APPLICATION PERIOD: January 23, 2012 to February 13, 2012 at 4:30 p.m. EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full Time Permanent (40 hours/week) Ditch Maintenance Supervisor subject to a 6 month probationary period. POSITION: The position for Ditch Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for performing management, coordination, and administrative functions of the Huron County Ditch Maintenance Program for the Huron Soil and Water Conservation District. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 2. Attend monthly Board meetings when necessary. 3. Provide maintenance as needed on all projects of the program utilizing District equipment and performing the work "in house" when practical and efficient. 4. Oversees contract work, inspects and certifies completion of each contract. 5. Provides information to landowners of maintenance activities and costs to be performed on their property. 6. Prepares bid and specifications of all contract work. 7. Performs a 6-year review of maintenance ditches and hold hearings as needed to update maintenance bases by September 1. 8. Updates and maintains all records pertaining to all phases of the maintenance program. 10. Prepares a proposed budget for Board review. 11. Prepares all necessary reports concerning the ditch maintenance program. 12. Initiates and directs a public information program regarding ditch maintenance in the county. 14. All duties and actions taken by the incumbent of this position while on official duty will be performed in a safe and healthful manner and will be of a nature to reflect on the Huron Soil and Water Conservation District. 15. Must be able physically to perform all job duties. 16. Must have and maintain, or to train to obtain CDL and Pesticide certification. QUALIFICATONS: An applicant must be a high school graduate with a valid driver's license and safe driving record. An Associate's degree or higher and/or associated experience in the areas of soil and water management, natural resource management, production agricultural, surveying, engineering, computers, drafting, computer aided drafting and environmental education is desired. The ability to proficiently operate and transport the Districts backhoe and equipment in a safe manner is a must. Office personnel management experience is a plus. The applicant must also possess proficient public relations and communications skills. This position is under the daily supervision of the District Manager. Policy and program direction is received from the District Board of Supervisors. Applicant is subject to background check. SALARY AND BENEFITS: This is an entry-level position; however salary will be commensurate with education and experience. District personnel are required to participate in the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS). Full-time permanent employees are eligible to receive vacation leave, sick leave, health and life insurance as stated in the district employment policy. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The Huron Soil and Water Conservation District is an equal opportunity employer. Programs and services are offered on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, marital status and handicap. Send cover letter with resume and job application, including three non-related references and desired wage to: Huron Soil and Water Conservation District, 8 Fair Road, Norwalk, OH 44857 Ohio Job Net Online |