| Human Resources |
Pat Blanton
Human Resources Director
(704) 734-4601 |
Welcome to the Kings Mountain Human Resources site. By serving the needs of the public, City employees have a great impact on the community. Offering more than basic services, they help maintain the City of Kings Mountains’ high quality of life.
We are committed to providing excellent customer service to the public. If you know of a City employee who deserves special recognition, please fill out the web form on our "I Caught You" page.
Application for Employment (pdf)
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ONLY APPLICATIONS FOR POSTED POSITIONS ARE ACCEPTED.
THE FOLLOWING JOBS ARE CURRENTLY POSTED:
Police Officer, Volunteer Firefighter, Part-time Telecommunicator, Gas System Technician,
Sanitation Laborer, Utility Maint. Worker
Fax application to 704-730-2107; mail to City of Kings Mountain, Attn: HR, PO Box 429, Kings Mountain, NC 28086.
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GAS SYSTEM TECH -Apprentice, I, II, III |
General Statement of Duties
Performs responsible semi-skilled and skilled work in the installation, replacement, repair and maintenance of natural gas lines and appurtenances.
Distinguishing Features of the Class
An employee in this class performs a variety of work servicing gas distribution system needs and responding to customer requests. Work involves direct customer service in the re-lighting pilot lights for furnaces or other appliances; valve maintenance, meter installation, line locations, and cathodic protection inspections. Work also includes considerable construction and maintenance work in installing and repairing gas main and service lines, meters, excavating to proper depth, fusing pipes and related tasks. Employees are subject working in both inside and outside environments, in extreme hot and cold weather, and exposure to various hazards such as loud noises, vibration, moving mechanical parts, electrical current, chemicals, fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation, and oils. Employees are also subject to on-call and call-back work. Work is performed under general supervision and is evaluated through observation and review of records for adherence to standard trade and safety practices and customer satisfaction.
Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Tasks
Participates as part of a crew to construct, repair and maintain gas main and service lines; fuses gas pipes, installs cathodic protection, odorizes lines, inspects valves, locates underground lines, paints meters, and wraps above ground lines for protection from rust.
Operates back hoes, trenchers, boring equipment, tapping machines, electro-fusion equipment, cathodic protection meters, and various meters and gauges.
Installs, services and tests gas meters; responds to customer requests regarding odors or high consumption; connects and disconnects customer service; locates and repairs small leaks; completes work orders.
Connects gas service; re-lights pilot lights or re-starts furnaces.
Conducts surveys to determine cathodic protection readings.
Locates City gas lines for contractors, utility crews and property owners.
Exercises, greases, and inspects gas valves; makes drawings of valve and other system appurtenance locations.
Reads and records charts at meter stations; sets regulator pressures and relief valves on regulator stations.
Inspects contractor installations of gas pipes and fusion joints for adherence to trade standards; completes records of work and inspection activities.
Sets up safe work zones.
Additional Job Duties
Performs other tasks as required.
Knowledges, Skills, and Abilities
Working knowledge of the tools, materials and equipment used in the installation, replacement, maintenance and repair of natural gas utility lines.
Working knowledge of the hazards associated with working around heavy equipment, in trenches, natural gas and other associated work hazards and the associated safety precautions.
Working knowledge of a variety of maintenance and manual methods and tasks involved in the installation, maintenance, repair, location, and replacement of gas lines and appurtenances.
Some knowledge of city engineering standards and specifications related to gas system installation methods and materials.
Working knowledge of the safe use and operation and preventive maintenance of common automotive and mechanical equipment.
Working knowledge of the municipal gas service policies and procedures.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers and the public.
Ability to recognize abnormal operating conditions and mitigate the related hazards.
Ability to read utility maps and operation and service manuals and to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
Must be able to perform medium work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally; and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently; and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Must possess the visual acuity to inspect fusions joints, read utility maps and diagrams, read measurement devices, and prepare records and calculations.
Desirable Education and Experience
Graduation from high school and experience in related construction or maintenance, including some experience in heavy equipment operation; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Requirements
Possession of valid North Carolina commercial driver's license.
Certification to perform polyurethane gas line fusion.
STARTING RATE SALARY RANGE GRADE
Apprentice $12.59 $26,198 - $38,891 13
Tech I $13.22 $27,508 - $40,836 14
Tech II $13.88 $28,884 - $42,878 15
Tech III $14.58 $30,327 - $45,021 16
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POLICE OFFICER |
General Statement of Duties
Performs general duty law enforcement work to protect life and property in the City.
Distinguishing Features of the Class
An employee in this class performs a full range of general law enforcement duties. Work includes patrolling the City during an assigned shift in a police car or on foot; preventing, detecting and investigating disturbances and crime; performing traffic control work; apprehending suspects; and executing related assignments. Employees must exercise judgment, initiative and calm control when performing duties; more difficult problems are normally carried out under the direction of or in conjunction with a Police Sergeant assigned to the same shift. Work involves frequent public contact which requires tact, firmness and decisiveness. Work is performed in accordance with departmental policy and state and federal law, supplemented with specific directions from superior officers. Employees are subject to hazards associated with law enforcement work including working in both inside and outside environments, in extreme hot and cold weather, and exposure to various hazards such as dangerous persons, loud noises, and hazardous spills with fumes, oils, gases, or flammable liquids. Work is subject to the final OSHA standards on blood borne pathogens. Work is performed under regular supervision and is evaluated through observation, monitoring radio traffic, discussion, and review of reports for adherence to laws, department procedures, and proper judgement.
Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Tasks
Patrols streets in a police car, on bicycle or on foot; checks doors and windows; examines premises of unoccupied residences or buildings; detects unusual conditions, may maintain surveillance and observation for stolen cars, missing persons, or suspects; report dangerous or defective streets, sidewalks, traffic lights, or other hazardous conditions.
Responds to calls for assistance, complaints, suspicious activity, domestic disputes, loud and disruptive behavior; completes calls by determining true nature of the situation and taking whatever legal or persuasive action is warranted.
Investigates traffic accidents; issues traffic citation; directs traffic and participates in other emergency operation activities; conducts special traffic checkpoints to enforce seatbelt, alcohol, speed, or other laws; operates radar and intoxilyzer equipment.
Performs investigations of accidents or possible crimes through observation, questioning witnesses, and gathering physical evidence; performs investigative tasks, arrests and processes criminal suspects; presents findings in court.
Issues citations for violation of traffic regulations, serves warrants; apprehends and processes criminal suspects and transports to magistrate and/or County detention facilities.
Regulates and directs vehicular traffic at busy times at local schools and when traffic signal malfunctions or accidents require.
Operates a two-way radio to receive instructions and information from or to report information to police headquarters; maintains vehicle, weapons and other equipment in standards working order.
Prepares records and reports of activities.
Advises the public on laws and local ordinances; serves papers as needed.
Assists stranded motorists; gives information and directions to visitors and the general public.
May serve on special traffic squad.
Additional Job Duties
Performs other related duties as required.
Recruitment and Selection Guidelines
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Considerable knowledge of state and federal laws, local ordinances and policies of the police department, especially relating to search and seizure, traffic control, pursuit, and arrest.
Working knowledge of law enforcement principles, practices, methods and equipment.
Some knowledge of scientific crime detection and criminal identification methods and procedures.
Some knowledge of the application of information technology to law enforcement work.
Skill in the use of firearms and other police equipment and in the application of self-defense tactics.
Skill in collaborative conflict resolution.
Ability to act with sound judgment in routine and emergency situations.
Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms.
Ability to present effective court testimony.
Ability to prepare clear and concise activity reports.
Ability to build and maintain cooperative and effective public relations with the citizens.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, and other public officials.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of standing, walking, hearing, kneeling, reaching, feeling, grasping, pushing, pulling, bending, climbing, crawling, fingering, and performing repetitive motions.
Must be able to perform medium work exerting up to 50 pound of force occasionally; 20 pounds frequently; and 10 pounds constantly.
Must possess the visual acuity to operate a police vehicle and distinguish details and differences when observing people, places, or things on patrol.
Desirable Experience and Education
Graduation from high school and completion of basic law enforcement training; possession of a Basic Law Enforcement Certificate; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Requirements
Before assignment to sworn duties, employees must possess a valid North Carolina driver's license and have completed at least the minimum requirements established by the North Carolina Justice Training and Standards Commission for certified law enforcement officers.
Kings Mountain
2006
Salary Range: $26,853 - 38,891
(2009/2010)
Special Note: This generic class description gives an overview of the job class, its essential job functions, and recommended job requirements. However, for each individual position assigned to this class, there is available a completed job questionnaire with a physical abilities checklist which can give further details about that one specific position. Those documents should be reviewed before initiating a selection process. They can provide additional detailed information on which to base various personnel actions and can assist management in making legal and defensible personnel decisions.
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SANITATION LABORER |
General Statement of Duties
Performs unskilled manual work in the collection and disposal of garbage and refuse.
Distinguishing Features of the Class
Employees in this class perform manual labor involving the collection and disposal of refuse and garbage. Employees work as a member of a crew led by a Sanitation Equipment Operator in loading and unloading refuse over an established route. Employees are subject to the hazards of sanitation work including working in outside environments, in extreme hot and cold weather, and exposure to noise, vibration, moving mechanical parts, atmospheric conditions, oils, skin irritants, and narrow passageways. Work is also subject to the final standards of OSHA on bloodborne pathogens. Work is performed under the direct supervision of a Sanitation Equipment Operator who reviews work by observation to determine the effectiveness of collection duties. Work is also supervised by the supervisor for overall effectiveness and efficiency of the division.
Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Tasks
Works as a member of a garbage and refuse collection crew in an assigned area of the City.
Walks along a designated commercial or residential route to collect garbage and refuse from curb sides or rear yards; empties refuse containers into a loader packer truck; operates packer mechanism; assists in emptying load at appropriate location.
Works on a crew to collect and dispose of yard waste; feeds limbs into chipper; cleans up street area.
Works on a crew to collect furniture, appliances and other items from the curbside; lifts heavy materials into bed of truck.
Informs supervisor of substandard refuse containers.
Assists in greasing, washing and cleaning of sanitation trucks.
Maintains good relationship with the public through respect to individual property.
Assists with sorting various solid waste items for proper disposal.
Assists with other sanitation or public works crews as needed.
Additional Job Duties
Performs related duties as required.
Recruitment and Selection Guidelines
Knowledges Skills and Abilities
Working knowledge of the methods and techniques applied in the loading and unloading of garbage and refuse along an assigned route.
Some knowledge of City solid waste collection regulations.
Some knowledge of the occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions of refuse collection work.
Ability to perform heavy manual labor in varying weather conditions.
Ability to understand and follow instructions.
Ability to cooperate and work as a team member in carrying out assignments.
Assists in the removal of ice and snow and dead animals.
Sanitation Worker
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Physical Requirements
Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and perform repetitive motions.
Must be able to perform heavy work exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally; 50 pounds of force frequently; and 20 pounds constantly.
Must possess the visual acuity to operate equipment and distinguish safety hazards of the work which may affect self and others.
Desirable Education and Experience
Ability to read and write and any combination of experience and education which provides the required knowledges, skills, and abilities.
Kings Mountain
2006
STARTING SALARY: $9.869 per hour
SALARY RANGE: $20,257 - 30,472
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TELECOMMUNICATOR |
TELECOMMUNICATOR
General Statement of Duties
Performs responsible clerical and public safety work dispatching emergency calls and assisting the public.
Distinguishing Features of the Class
An employee in this class receives incoming routine and emergency public safety calls, dispatches proper personnel for assistance, and maintains contact with public safety units. Employees also utilize computer-aided dispatch to receive and dispatch calls, and enter disposition of calls, maintain a variety of manual logs, and assist the public with various information. Work involves frequent public contact which requires tact, firmness and decisiveness in obtaining necessary information from people who are under extreme stress. Work is performed in accordance with departmental policy and state and federal law, supplemented with specific directions from sworn personnel. Work is performed under general supervision and is evaluated through observation, discussion and feedback from officers in the field.
Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Tasks
Receives routine and emergency telephone calls and personal requests for assistance on multiple lines concerning crimes, fires, public utilities, or general information; obtains needed information concerning nature of problem; dispatches police calls; pages after hours utilities staff; transfers other emergency and non-emergency calls to proper location.
Performs customer service work for the Police Department assisting visitors with information, procedures, obtaining accident reports and other needs.
Operates emergency equipment to maintain contact with public safety personnel; dispatches staff to answer requests for assistance and emergency incidents; receives and transmits information and messages; tracks police and fire staff for safety and location.
Operates Division of Criminal Information (DCI) terminal to send and receive messages and research information regarding criminal histories, vehicle identification, and crimes.
Maintains an in-house computer database and communications logs and reports including the nature of calls, actions taken and the times involved; maintains a variety of manual logs of information regarding fuel, vehicle usage, community service, citation books, animal control activities, lost and found, etc..
Provides information to the public over the telephone and in person concerning a variety of city services; provide copies of accident and other appropriate reports to the public.
Updates CAD records with new addresses, businesses, and other information.
Type records, reports and otherwise assist other departmental staff; maintain a variety of records, logs, data, etc.; perform data entry to update data files.
Additional Job Duties
Performs related duties as required.
Recruitment And Selection Guidelines
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Considerable knowledge of the operation of a police communications system and related Federal Communications Commission regulations.
Considerable knowledge of the geographic layout of the city, and the location of streets, important buildings, and other landmarks.
Considerable knowledge of proper incident and related report completion and data entry.
Working knowledge of the functions, practices and procedures of the Police Department, Fire Department, and other services dispatched.
Working knowledge of office technology and the application of technology to dispatch and records.
Knowledge of grammar, spelling, and vocabulary.
Considerable skill in customer service and public contact.
Skill in collaborative conflict resolution.
Ability to accurately receive and clearly transmit radio communications.
Ability to assess people and situations, to apply sound judgment, to remain calm under stressful conditions and to elicit sufficient and essential information for dispatching and assisting field personnel.
Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with departmental staff and the public.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to perform data entry at the proper speed and accuracy.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of stooping, reaching, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking and hearing.
Must be able to perform sedentary work exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally; and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects.
Must possess the visual acuity to operate computer equipment, and to maintain and review manual written records.
Desirable Education and Experience
Graduation from high school and some related communications, dispatching or reception work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Requirement
Certification or the ability to obtain certification by the State of North Carolina as a DCI Operator within three months of appointment to this classification.
Kings Mountain
2006
RATE OF PAY: $9.869
WORK HOURS: As needed - 12 hour shift - 6:30 am to 6:30 pm; or 6:30 pm to 6:30 am
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UTILITY MAINTENANCE WORKER |
General Statement of Duties
Performs responsible semi-skilled to skilled work in the installation, replacement, repair and maintenance of water and sewer lines.
Distinguishing Features of the Class
An employee in this class performs in a team engaged in the maintenance of sewer lines and/or maintenance and repair of water meters and lines. Work involves significant public contact and knowledge of the water and sewer system and customer service policies in identifying problems, responding successfully to water leaks, meter malfunctions, sewer clogs, and other similar customer service issues. Work also requires skilled construction equipment operation. Employees are subject working in both inside and outside environments, in extreme hot and cold weather, and exposure to various hazards such as working in heavy traffic, loud noises, vibration, moving mechanical parts, chemicals, fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation, and oils. Work with raw sewage is also subject to the final standards of OSHA on bloodborne pathogens. Employees are also subject to on-call and call-back work. Work is performed under regular supervision and is evaluated through observation and inspection for adherence to instructions and standard trade and safety practices.
Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Tasks
Installs, inspects, replaces, locates, reads, tests, disconnects, and changes out residential and commercial water meters.
Meets with customers, plumbers and other to identify and resolve customer problems; discusses problems with customers; notifies when disconnecting water supply; explains customer service policies.
Operates a specialized truck to remove sewer blockages with water pressure jet, automated rodding machine, or vacuum pumping apparatus; enters manholes to clean out obstructions following confined space entry requirements.
Locates City water and sewer lines and marks them for other utilities and various construction projects;; receives location requests through fax machine; locates and marks water and sewer lines.
Operates construction equipment including back hoes, excavators, and loaders around underground utilities, overhead utility lines, in and around traffic and parked cars; participates with crew on major line repairs and replacement projects.
Operates tractor with bush hog attachment to mow and clear sewer easements.
Operates video camera to inspect sewer lines for inflow and infiltration problems.
Stocks and maintains assigned trucks and equipment.
Prepares daily logs or other records.
Additional Job Duties
Performs other tasks as required.
Knowledges, Skills, and Abilities
Considerable knowledge of the tools, materials and equipment used in the installation, replacement, maintenance and repair of water and sewer lines and appurtenances.
Considerable knowledge of the hazards associated with working around raw sewage and other work hazards and the associated safety precautions.
Considerable knowledge of a variety of maintenance and manual methods and tasks involved in assigned tasks.
Working knowledge of the municipal water and sewer service customer service policies and procedures.
Skill in the operation of heavy construction equipment including excavators, back hoes, track hoes, and front end loaders.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers and the public.
Ability to read utility line maps and operation and service manuals and to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to keep accurate detailed records.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
Must be able to perform very heavy work exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally; 50 pounds of force frequently; and 20 pounds constantly.
Must possess the visual acuity to keep records, inspect small parts and assemble them, read gauges, and operate a truck in a safe manner.
Desirable Education and Experience
Graduation from high school and experience in related utility maintenance and repair work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Requirements
Possession of valid North Carolina Commercial driver's license issued.
Prefer possession of collection system operator level I certificate and/or distribution system operator level C certificate.
STARTING RATE $10.362 per hour
SALARY RANGE $21,553 - $31,996
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VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER |
The City of Kings Mountain is currently accepting applications for volunteer firefighters.
Please submit an application by either printing out application and mailing to City of Kings Mountain, Human Resources Department, PO Box 429, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 OR apply through your local ESC Office.
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