VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER

*Minimum age requirement 17.

*Must have NO FELONY on record.

*Must hold a current and valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

*Must be able to attend weekly Fire trainings.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

·      Provide assistance to the citizens of Minden.

·      React responsibly to dangerous hazards.

·      Prevent, combat, and extinguish fires with the goal of protecting lives, the environment and property.

·      Maintains all department equipment which include, but are not limited to fire station, trucks, hoses, pumps, and extinguishers.

·      Keep a clean environment in the department facilities.

·      Drive fire trucks and other emergency vehicles.

·      Conduct fire drills for fire dept.

·      Ensure teamwork and accountability.

·      Performs other duties as required.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

·      None

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

·      Works under an officer, a captain.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

·      High School diploma or GED required.

·      Required to have passed the Civil Service Exam.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

·      Ability to deal with employees and/or the public in a courteous, tactful and patient manner. 

·      Ability to communicate effectively verbally and/or in writing and to understand and follow oral or written instructions.

·      Skill in operation of listed tools and equipment.

·      Ability to recognize unsafe or hazardous equipment and repair it or notify supervisor to have it repaired.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

·      Pass a physical agility test.

·      Must have no felony convictions.

·      Must be 18 years of age.

·      Must have a current and valid driver’s license.

·      Prompt and regular attendance.

·      Subject to work on a call-in basis, 24 hours per day, in cases of emergency.

·      Neat, clean, and appropriate attire suited to the work related environment.

·      Adhere to all NFPA regulations.

·      Ability to work weekends and holidays when required.

EQUIPMENT OPERATED:

Hand tools, mowers, weed eaters, edgers, small power tools, vehicles, hoses and rescue equipment. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

·      While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.

·      The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds. 

·      Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

·      The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

·      The employee will work outside in extreme temperatures and be exposed to adverse weather conditions throughout the year.

·      The employee will be exposed to driving in inclement weather.

*Minimum age requirement 17.

*Must have NO FELONY on record.

*Must hold a current and valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

*Must be able to attend weekly Fire trainings.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

·      Provide assistance to the citizens of Minden.

·      React responsibly to dangerous hazards.

·      Prevent, combat, and extinguish fires with the goal of protecting lives, the environment and property.

·      Maintains all department equipment which include, but are not limited to fire station, trucks, hoses, pumps, and extinguishers.

·      Keep a clean environment in the department facilities.

·      Drive fire trucks and other emergency vehicles.

·      Conduct fire drills for fire dept.

·      Ensure teamwork and accountability.

·      Performs other duties as required.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

·      None

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

·      Works under an officer, a captain.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

·      High School diploma or GED required.

·      Required to have passed the Civil Service Exam.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

·      Ability to deal with employees and/or the public in a courteous, tactful and patient manner. 

·      Ability to communicate effectively verbally and/or in writing and to understand and follow oral or written instructions.

·      Skill in operation of listed tools and equipment.

·      Ability to recognize unsafe or hazardous equipment and repair it or notify supervisor to have it repaired.

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SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

·      Pass a physical agility test.

·      Must have no felony convictions.

·      Must be 18 years of age.

·      Must have a current and valid driver’s license.

·      Prompt and regular attendance.

·      Subject to work on a call-in basis, 24 hours per day, in cases of emergency.

·      Neat, clean, and appropriate attire suited to the work related environment.

·      Adhere to all NFPA regulations.

·      Ability to work weekends and holidays when required.

EQUIPMENT OPERATED:

Hand tools, mowers, weed eaters, edgers, small power tools, vehicles, hoses and rescue equipment. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

·      While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.

·      The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds. 

·      Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

·      The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

·      The employee will work outside in extreme temperatures and be exposed to adverse weather conditions throughout the year.

·      The employee will be exposed to driving in inclement weather.

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

·      Maintains all department equipment.

·      Maintains all equipment in parks, playgrounds, and fields.

·      Picks up litter from all areas in department.

·      Cleans restrooms

·      Performs maintenance and general upkeep of all fields and grounds, i.e. mowing, edging, planting, fertilizing, etc.

·      Logs all equipment failures and reports to supervisor.

·      Inspects parks and playgrounds for hazards and makes needed repairs.

·      Performs other duties as required.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

·      None

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

·      Works under the general supervision of the Crew Leader, Crew Chief, Parks/Maintenance Coordinator

 

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

·      High School diploma or GED preferred.

·      No experience required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

·      Ability to deal with employees and/or the public in a courteous, tactful and patient manner. 

·      Ability to communicate effectively verbally and/or in writing and to understand and follow oral or written instructions.

·      Skill in operation of listed tools and equipment.

·      Ability to recognize unsafe or hazardous equipment and repair it or notify supervisor to have it repaired.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

·      Prompt and regular attendance.

·      Subject to work on a call-in basis in cases of emergency.

·      Neat, clean, and appropriate attire suited to the work related environment.

·      Ability to work weekends when required.

·      Current and valid Louisiana driver’s license.

EQUIPMENT OPERATED:

Hand tools, tractors, mowers, weed eaters, edger, small power tools, front-end loader, vehicles, and pool vacuum cleaner.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

·      While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk and hear. 

·      The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.

·      The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds. 

·      Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

·      The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

·      The employee will work outside in extreme temperatures and be exposed to adverse weather conditions throughout the year.

·      The employee will be exposed to driving in inclement weather.

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

·       Receives payments for utility service at a cashier counter, drive-up window, and by mail; issues receipts; totals cash and balances with machines at regular intervals; prepares bank deposits.

·      Receives deposits for utility services; issues orders to connect or transfer services.

·      Provides information and handles complaints about utility service or bills.

·      Answers telephones and responds appropriately to disgruntled customers.

·      Generates work orders for water and electric departments.

·      Performs other duties as required.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

·      None

 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

·      Works under the general supervision of the Utilities Office Manager and indirectly of Utilities Office Assistant Manager.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

·      High School diploma or GED, preferably including courses in business practices.

·      Three to six months experience in a related field, i.e., cashier, bank teller, etc.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

·      Ability to deal with employees and/or the public in a courteous, tactful and patient manner. 

·      Ability to communicate effectively verbally and/or in writing.

·      Skill in operation of listed office equipment.

·      Ability to make arithmetic calculations rapidly and accurately; accurately count money, make change, write receipts, key punch payments on computer.

·      Knowledge of the City’s utility services and the rates charged for such services, or the ability to acquire such knowledge within a reasonable period of time.

·      Ability to maintain careful attention to details in performing billing collection and posting operations.

·      Ability to operate radio to contact service people in the work field.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

·      Prompt and regular attendance.

·      Subject to work on a call-in basis in cases of emergency.

·      Neat, clean, and appropriate attire suited to a business environment.

·      Ability to meet City bonding requirements.

EQUIPMENT OPERATED:

Computer, typewriter, fax machine, copy machine, switchboard, adding machine, calculator, and other standard office equipment.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

·      While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk and hear. 

·      The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.

·      The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. 

·      Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

·      The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

·      Assists in the preparation of development plans and the scope and time of specific projects.

·      Acts as the point person for all Main Street / downtown-related queries and issues. 

·      Fosters and maintains a cooperative working relationship with existing business owners, prospective developers, residents and governmental agencies, including the Minden/South Webster Chamber of Commerce, Webster Parish Tourism and the South Webster Economic Development and Commerce Foundation, Inc.

·      Serves as the chairperson for the City Christmas Lighting Project.

·      Serves as the city contact person for the film and entertainment industry.

·      Works effectively with volunteers and others involved in Main Street / downtown-related projects. Understands the importance of volunteer involvement and plays an active role in coordinating and utilizing this important resource.

·      Develops strategies for Main Street / downtown economic development through historic preservation.

·      Acts as an advocate for Main Street / downtown. 

·      Develops and conducts on-going public awareness and educational programs defined to enhance appreciation of Main Street downtown’s historic assets, commercial environment and cultural charm and offerings.

·      Articulates the Main Street / Downtown Development Director’s role in an enthusiastic manner, and furthers this appreciation through various communication channels such as public speaking engagements, radio and newspaper interviews, newsletters and other devices.

·      Responsible for all administrative aspects including, but not limited to correspondence, reports, grant reporting, project status reporting, and meeting agendas as needed.

·      Works cooperatively with groups in developing and coordinating promotional events for Main Street / downtown Minden. 

·      Serves as event coordinator and does whatever is required to improve the quality and success of events to attract people downtown; works closely with local media to ensure maximum event coverage; encourages design excellence in all aspects of promotion in order to advance an image of quality for the downtown.

·      Provides advice and information on downtown issues and encourages a cooperative working environment between the City, downtown businesses, and other agencies affecting Main Street / downtown.

·      Aggressively promotes and develops business retention and attraction strategies. 

·      Develop and distribute documentation for business planning. 

·      Work with prospective tenants to assure there is understanding about opening a business and provide guidance with business plans.

·      Assists individual tenants or property owners with physical improvement projects through design guidelines.

·      Identify and secure grant opportunities for downtown development. 

·      Possess strong written skills and use these skills to effectively respond.

·      Serves as an advocate for the Main Street / downtown area in actively promoting a positive image of downtown at all times. 

·      Represent the downtown area at conferences and meetings whenever needed. 

·      Speak effectively on the assets and accomplishments of downtown Minden.

·      Maintains Main Street / downtown Director budget with travel expenses.

·      Travels to Main Street, Historical Community, Downtown Development conferences and meetings.

·      Acts as the administrator for City of Minden Historic Commission and City of Minden Main Street Board.

·      Treats all persons with whom he/she deals with in a respectful and courteous manner.

·      Adheres to and enforces safety policies and rules.

·      Complies with all Personnel Policies and City Regulations.

·      Perform other duties as assigned regarding economic development in Minden.

·      Perform other duties as assigned.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

·      Supervises the part-time helpers and volunteers for Main Street / downtown events

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

·      Works under the direct supervision of the Mayor and is considered a department head.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

·      Bachelor’s Degree preferred in business, marketing, public administration or a field related to Main Street / downtown development or an equivalent background of experience to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

·      High school or GED required.

·      If no Bachelor’s Degree then applicant must have a high school or GED with business, marketing, public administration experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

·      Knowledge of governmental practices and services.

·      Knowledge of historic preservation.

·      Knowledge of word processing, desktop publishing, presentation and other computer software.

·      Knowledge of grant writing and administration.

·      Knowledge of effective marketing and public education strategies.

·      Ability to write clear and concise reports, memoranda, press releases and letters.

·      Ability to make verbal presentations.

·      The energy and commitment to work effectively with a diverse array of individuals and organizations representing all sectors of the community, both public and private.

·      Ability to work independently.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

·      Prompt and regular attendance. Work hours may vary, including evenings and weekends.

·      Subject to work on a call-in basis.

·      Neat, clean, and appropriate attire suited to a business environment.

·      Ability to meet City bonding requirements.

·      Subject to required work related travel.

 

EQUIPMENT OPERATED:

Computer, adding machine, calculator, fax machine, and other standard office equipment.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

·      While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk and hear. 

·      The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.

·      The employee works both inside an office environment and outdoors under varying weather conditions.

·      The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. 

·      The employee must have the ability to remain on feet for long periods of time, both walking and standing.

·      Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

·      The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.