Employment Opportunities

Public Safety Telecommunicator

J 0 B N O T I C E

The City of Ashland is accepting applications for the position of

PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATOR

for the Regional Public Safety Communication Center (RPSCC)

Duties and Responsibilities: Receive, prioritize, and relay requests for assistance from the public to emergency responders facilitating a safe and efficient response to prevent the loss of life, minimize injury or loss and/or damage to property. Responsible for entry of data in the RPSCC computer aided dispatch (CAD) system. Monitors committed unit status for responder safety. Maintains and operates LINK/NCIC teletype system. Must be able to work shifts, weekends, and holidays, and must carry pager and/or have telephone access for 24-hour availability.

Qualifications: Graduation from high school or equivalent (GED). Must possess and maintain valid driver license. Prior experience in two-way radio communications is preferred. Must be able to speak clearly and understand all incoming telephone and radio calls, and type at an average speed with good spelling and grammar skills. Must possess Basic Telecommunications Certificate through Dept. of Criminal Justice Training within six months of employment, and become state certified LINK/NCIC teletype system within one year of employment. Must not have been convicted of a felony or other crimes involving moral turpitude. Must complete a psychological suitability screener, submit to a polygraph examination, be finger-printed for a criminal history check, extensive background check, and pass a drug screen, as required by KRS 15.530.

Beginning salary: $9.75/hour, $10.50/hr upon completion of telecommunications academy.

Apply: Room 501, City Building, 1700 Greenup Avenue, Ashland, Kentucky, (606) 327-2024. Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., or application available online at www.ashlandky.gov in Document Center under Business. Applicants must provide verification of education with application. NO FAXED APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED.

Closing Date and Time for accepting applications: Friday, September 17, 2010, at 4:00 p.m.

City Building closed Monday, September 6, 2010, for Holiday.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Building Custodian

The City of Ashland is accepting applications for the position of:

BUILDING CUSTODIAN
Public Works Department, Administration Division

Supervisor:        Administrative Assistant
Supervises:        None
Grade:          21

Class Characteristics:   Under general administrative direction, performs a variety of semi-skilled and unskilled tasks in the custodial care and basic maintenance services at the Ashland City Building, Ashland Police station including surrounding grounds and other city properties as may be required; performs related work as required.

General Duties and Responsibilities:    Generally cleans and maintains buildings per “cleaning schedule” and instructions from supervisor. Sweeps, vacuums, mops and sanitizes where needed, empty wastebaskets, recyclable containers, dusts and polishes work areas and surfaces as appropriate; utilizing cleaning procedures as necessary to complete tasks. Strip and wax floors as instructed. Cleans/sanitizes restrooms, shower rooms; restocks paper products, soap dispensers, etc. Keeps litter and debris cleaned up from grounds around exterior of buildings including stairways/ramps; snow removal on sidewalks, outside entranceways as necessary. Inspects and maintains assigned custodial equipment and small tools for proper operating condition. Changes light bulbs as needed, moves furniture, boxes, and pictures, etc., as needed and assigned; completes minor repairs as needed and assigned. Turns off lights, secures and locks individual offices and buildings, as instructed. Maintain inventory of supplies and orders as needed. Participates in safety programs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Training and Experience:   No education or previous work experience requirements. Must obtain diploma/GED in order to be considered for another position in the city service.

Certification/Licensing Requirements:   Must possess and maintain a valid drivers’ license as a condition of continued employment in the class.

Availability:   May be required to work afternoon or evening schedule.

Overtime Provision: Non-exempt.

Apply:   Room 501, City Bldg., 1700 Greenup Ave., Ashland, Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Application downloadable at www.ashlandky.gov. NO FAXED APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED.

Closing Date and Time:   Friday, September 10, 2010, at 4:00 p.m.   City building closed Monday, September 6

Equal Opportunity Employer