| Human Resources |
Pat Blanton
Human Resources Director
(704) 734-4601 |
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Application for Employment (pdf)
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ONLY APPLICATIONS FOR POSTED POSITIONS ARE ACCEPTED.
THE FOLLOWING JOBS ARE CURRENTLY POSTED:
Volunteer Fire Fighter, Asst. Finance Director,
Police Officer, Gas Technician, Custodian
SCADA/AUTOCAD/Service Tech
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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ASSISTANT FINANCE DIRECTOR |
General
Statement of Duties
Performs
responsible professional and administrative work maintaining a variety of
accounting records and preparing various reports.
Distinguishing
Features of the Class
An
employee in this class performs general ledger, accounts payable or other
fiscally related functions in the finance office. Work involves applying established accounting
procedures, principles of bookkeeping and basic fund accounting to the review
and processing of accounting and fiscal documents. Work is characterized by the use of
accounting ledgers, registers, statements and other fiscal documents. Independent judgement and initiative are
required in the performance of duties.
Work is performed under the supervision of the Finance Director and is
evaluated through conferences, accuracy and completeness of records and books
and by independent audit of financial records.
Duties and
Responsibilities
Maintains
and processes documents for the City’s general ledger and accounts payable
systems;
Inputs
entries for the general ledger and accounts payable systems;
Prepares
miscellaneous reports from financial and payroll data requiring the selection
and compilation of figures;
Maintains
files of checks and other fiscal records and documents;
Files
required payroll and fringe benefits reports including quarterly and year end
reports;
Prepares
accounting data for entry into the computer; keys data to include processing of
edit list; checks edit list;
Prepares
special reports such as gas, excise tax, sales tax and others as requested;
Balances
and closes payroll on a monthly basis;
Reconciles
and prints W-2 forms on an annual basis;
Supervises
maintenance of financial records;
Assists
Finance Director with various accounting, reporting, research and posting
activities;
Assists
as backup to other accounting and finance functions.
Knowledge,
Skills & Abilities
General knowledge
of governmental bookkeeping practices and procedures; general knowledge of
laws, rules, regulations, policies and practices to follow in an accounting
function; ability to understand and apply policies to the maintenance of
financial records and reports; ability to use posting, calculating and adding
machines for the maintenance of accounting records; ability to make arithmetic
computations accurately and with reasonable speed; ability to maintain accurate
records and prepare moderately complex
records and reports; ability to verify accounting
documents and forms for accuracy and completeness; ability to establish and
maintain effective working relationships with department heads, employees and
the general public; ability to communicate effectively in oral and written
form.
Physical
Requirements
Must
be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of reaching,
fingering, hearing, talking and repetitive motions; must be able to perform
sedentary work exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a
negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull
or otherwise move objects; must possess the visual acuity to prepare data and
statistics, work with accounting processes, operate a computer terminal and do
extensive reading.
Desirable
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s
degree in Business or Accounting and experience in an accounting environment; or an equivalent combination of
education and experience.
Grade
Level – 19 Salary
Range: 35,108 – 52,118
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CUSTODIAN - Senior Center |
General Statement of Duties
Performs routine unskilled
and semi-skilled manual janitorial, custodial and/or security tasks in
support of an organizational unit of the city.
Distinguishing Features of the Class
Employees
in this class perform manual labor involving a variety of janitorial, custodial
and/or security tasks. Work involves the
use of light equipment, such as vacuum cleaners, mops, and brooms. Work includes cleaning floors, windows,
bathrooms, surfaces, appliances, and furniture.
The employees are subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
and moving mechanical parts, electrical current, and chemicals. Work is performed under supervision of a
higher-level supervisor and is evaluated through observation and inspection to
determine the thoroughness in carrying out assigned duties. Work is coordinated with Title V Senior Aide
Staff when employed.
Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Tasks
Cleans
buildings; vacuums, mops, sweeps, dusts, cleans restrooms and restroom
fixtures, cleans windows, and woodwork, and shampoos carpets.
Keeps
appliances, surfaces, tables, and chairs clean.
Empties
trash.
Stocks
restrooms with paper products such as towels and tissue; stocks soap.
Operates
equipment such as vacuum cleaners, etc.; maintains necessary inventory of
cleaning supplies and labels chemicals with MSDS labels that are provided.
Secures
building after work is completed.
Additional Job Duties
Sets up rooms for various meetings and
activities.
Performs
related duties as required and as directed by the Aging Director.
Runs
errands in city vehicle as needed.
Recruitment and Selection Guidelines
Knowledges, Skills, and Abilities
Working
knowledge of the methods and techniques applied in unskilled manual labor and
custodial work.
Working
knowledge of the standard practices, material, tools, and equipment utilized in
the cleaning and maintenance of buildings.
Working
knowledge of standard hand tools, operation of light equipment, and materials
used in assigned work.
Working
knowledge of the occupational hazards and applicable safety precautions
associated with assigned work.
Ability
to work cooperatively as a team member, works productively without close
supervision, and respond courteously to citizens and employees.
Ability
to understand and follow specific oral and written instructions.
Physical Requirements
Must be
able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of stooping,
kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling,
lifting, fingering, feeling, grasping, talking, hearing and repetitive motions.
Must be
able to perform medium work exerting up to 50 pound of force occasionally; 20
pounds of force frequently; and 10 pounds constantly.
Must possess the visual acuity to operate
light equipment such as the vacuum cleaner, and steam cleaner, and to review
work for cleanliness and thoroughness.
Desirable Education and Experience
It is
imperative that employee be able to read and write proficiently. Any combination of education and experience
that produces the required knowledge, skills, and abilities listed above.
Special
Requirement
Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license.
Special Note
This
generic class description gives an overview of the job class, the 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
that 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.
City of Kings Mountain Starting Rate of Pay: $8.32/hour
Aging Department 20
hours per week/days yet to be determined
July, 2011 No
benefits
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GAS TECHNICIAN |
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
Considerable knowledge of
the tools, materials and equipment used in the installation, replacement,
maintenance and repair of natural gas utility lines.
Considerable knowledge of
the hazards associated with working around heavy equipment, in trenches,
natural gas and other associated work hazards and the associated safety
precautions.
Considerable 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.
Working 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.
POSITION: (1) Apprentice
Gas
System Technician I
Gas
System Technician II
Gas
System Technician III
Gas
System Technician IV
STARTING
RATE
SALARY RANGE GRADE
Apprentice
$12.59 $25,685 - $38,129 13
Tech
I $13.22
$26,969 - $40.036 14
Tech
II $13.88 $28,318 - $42,038 15
Tech III
$14.58 $29,733 - $44,140 16
Tech IV $16.07 $33,436 - $49,636 18
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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 judgment.
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
(2011/2012)
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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SCADA/AUTOCAD/SERVICE TECH |
General Statement of Duties
Performs general and technical duties associated
with the operation and maintenance of the peak generation facilities,
electrical system, AutoCAD, substations and SCADA systems for the City.
Distinguishing Features of the Class
An employee in this class is responsible for checking
and maintaining the SCADA system, peak generation facilities, system maps, service
repairs and related tasks. The employee assists other employees engaged in assisting
with the work of the division.
Considerable technical knowledge is required in the operation of
multiple software applications and the maintenance and repair of technical
equipment. Employee is subject to
hazards associated with electrical systems including working in both inside and
outside environments, in extreme temperatures, and exposure to various hazards
such as loud noises, vibration, moving mechanical parts, electrical current,
chemicals, fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation and may be
required to work in close quarters and in small crawl spaces. Work is performed
under regular supervision and is evaluated through conferences, review of work
orders and records, and feedback on savings programs within the system.
Employee reports directly to Electrical System Services Supervisor.
Duties and Responsibilities
Typical Duties and Tasks
- Checks and logs data reports for substations, peak generations
facilities and certain reclosures daily; takes readings.
- Assists contractors and others with maintenance and repair tasks.
- Checks and maintains SCADA system daily; maintains SCADA records
regarding cost evaluations, hours of operation of generators, amount of fuels
used, cost savings, etc.
- Responds to power disruptions to trouble-shoot all circuits and
isolate problem areas for needed repairs.
- Participates in maintenance and repair of SCADA system including
changing out circuit boards and resistors; trouble-shoots problems;
reports all maintenance and repair needs to Electric System Services
Supervisor.
- Checks and maintains peak generation facilities daily; monitors gas
pressures; operates generators remotely using computerized controls; makes
daily on-site inspections.
- Participates in the preparation of construction maps on computer
aided drafting software; maintains as-builts up to date.
- Participates in a variety of electrical system maintenance and
repair needs; assist in service work maintenance, construction and
repairs.
- Maintains records of warehouse parts; lets supervisor know when to
order additional parts and supplies.
- Prepares a variety of spreadsheet to track electrical system costs
and performance issues as directed by supervision.
- Programs poly-phase meters.
- Participates in the maintenance, construction and repairs of the
electrical system as needed.
Additional Job Duties
- Performs related duties as required.
Recruitment
and Selection Guidelines
Knowledge’s, Skills, and Abilities
- Considerable knowledge of the electrical system and its
relationship to peak load management operation and methods.
- Considerable knowledge of related information technology and
electrical and electronic equipment, computers, tools, and materials.
- Thorough knowledge of electric distribution system principles and
installation, maintenance and repair practices.
- Basic knowledge of principles and practices and of the
organization’s personnel and purchasing policies and procedures.
- Considerable knowledge of the hazards and associated safety
precautions involved in electrical distribution system construction,
maintenance and repair.
- Ability to analyze trends in load management and peak demand and
make effective load management decisions based on the analysis.
- Ability to respond effectively in an emergency situation.
- Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms and to
prepare and maintain accurate records.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships
with customers, contractors, other departmental personnel, and the general
public.
- Ability to work on high voltage systems safely.
- Ability to operate required equipment associated with distributing
electricity.
- Ability to climb poles efficiently.
- Ability to maintain a satisfactory level of service and
professionalism through long continuous working hours.
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational
functions of climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching,
walking, pushing, pulling, grasping, talking, hearing, feeling, and repetitive
motions.
- Must be able to perform heavy work exerting up to 100 pounds of force
occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20
pounds constantly to move objects.
- Must present the stamina to perform electrical related tasks for
long periods of time in all conditions.
- Must possess the visual acuity to perform installation and trade
related tasks, operate a motor vehicle and computer terminal.
Desirable Education and Experience
- Graduation from a community college or University with an associate’s
degree in electronic/electrical technology and considerable experience
applying electrical or electronic skills; or an equivalent combination of
education and experience.
Special Requirement
- Possession of a valid North
Carolina commercial driver's license (CDL). All
other State certified drivers’ license must be approved by the City.
- Participates in ElectriCities sponsored schools.
- Participates in all City sponsored training procedures and
requirements.
- Meets all physical weight requirements provided by the City.
- Possession of First Class electric line technician certification.
- Completion of ElectriCities sponsored Lineman Career Development
Program.
- Ability to obtain other certificates as determined by the City.
Kings Mountain
August 2009 (revised) Salary Range: $35,108 - $52,118
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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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