Careers @ City of San Marcos

Graduate Engineer I or II or Project Engineer I or II
(depending on applicant qualifications)

jobs@sanmarcostx.gov (City of San Marcos) — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 14:18:45 GMT

The City of San Marcos is seeking candidates to fill an Engineering position in the Capital Improvements Department. Four levels are currently posted including Graduate Engineer Level I & II and Project Engineer Level I and II. The position will be filled based on applicant qualifications and the needs of the city. Graduate Engineer I: Under the general supervision of a licensed Professional Engineer, serves as Project Manager on minor public works projects (primarily water, wastewater, streets, and drainage) and performs development review activities of the division.
Graduate Engineer II: In addition to the duties of the Graduate Engineer I, this position is involved in more complex and independent projects.
Project Engineer I: : Coordinates and conducts a variety of professional engineering functions on behalf of the City's Engineering Department; plans, designs, and manages high profile and complex Capital Improvement projects; collaborates with other City departments in the identification and design of public works, private development, and/or other municipal projects; performs plan reviews; prepares various types of engineering/project records and documentation; and performs other duties relative to area of assignment.
Project Engineer II:: In addition to the duties of the Project Engineer I, manages more complex and high profile projects and has staffing responsibilities.

Line Person Apprentice

jobs@sanmarcostx.gov (City of San Marcos) — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 21:58:10 GMT

The Lineperson Apprentice participates in installing, repairing, and maintaining the City's electric utility system.

Frames, sets, and replaces utility poles; climbs and frames pole off-hooks; installs pad mounts; hangs overhead transformers; installs primary/ secondary wires and underground circuits; performs underground primary and secondary terminations.

Repairs, replaces, maintains, and clears right-of-way; trims trees; removes underbrush.

Provides assistance in troubleshooting power outages and restoring electrical services; communicates with utility customers regarding the interruption of electrical power.

Operates various types of equipment including line trucks, bucket trucks, digger trucks, and chipper trucks; loads poles on line trucks; restocks trucks with necessary materials; cleans and maintains assigned equipment; identifies vehicle maintenance issues and coordinates related repairs.

Removes old hardware from poles/services; restocks store room with reusable materials; assists in switching feeders from various substations within the power system; changes out high/low voltage gloves; sends hot gloves to LCRA for quarterly testing.

Provides on-call assistance as scheduled.

Streets and Drainage Equipment Operator I

jobs@sanmarcostx.gov (City of San Marcos) — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 15:24:16 GMT

The Streets and Drainage Equipment Operator I operates various types of heavy equipment used in the maintenance, repair, and/or sweeping of City streets.

Operates various types of street maintenance equipment including but not limited to dump trucks, water trucks, loaders, rollers, lay down machines, power brooms, milling machines, and street sweepers; utilizes jack hammers, chain saws, chippers, and other power tools.

Prepares streets and roadways for paving; hauls, processes, and compacts road materials.

Performs milling and paving of streets.

Repairs damaged sidewalks and curbs; patches pot holes in roadways.

Cleans and sweeps City streets and/or Airport roads.

Network Administrator

jobs@sanmarcostx.gov (City of San Marcos) — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 21:25:12 GMT

The Network Administrator supports and administers the City network infrastructure by providing assistance to departments with network/software configuration and providing support to City Computer Network, Storage Area Network, server farm and various applications.

Install and administer server, storage, virtual, telecommunication, and network infrastructures. Create appropriate documents, policies and procedures to support infrastructures.

Investigate and resolve technical issues with the various infrastructures.

Set baselines to allow for monitoring and maintaining infrastructures performance and capacity after modifications and upgrades.

Maintain network security through securing the network infrastructure from physical and electronic threats. Continuously monitor, analyze and identify security alerts information from all approved security devices, collection techniques and designated system logs.

As part of a project management team, participates in planning, evaluation, analysis and implementation of city's network infrastructure and software.

Perform all other duties as assigned.

POLICE OFFICER NOTICE OF CIVIL SERVICE EXAM
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jobs@sanmarcostx.gov (City of San Marcos) — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 23:07:17 GMT

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FIREFIGHTER NOTICE OF CIVIL SERVICE EXAM
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jobs@sanmarcostx.gov (City of San Marcos) — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:27:51 GMT

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Street and Drainage Manager

jobs@sanmarcostx.gov (City of San Marcos) — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 22:04:35 GMT

The Street and Drainage Manager plans, coordinates, and manages the operations and activities of the City's Streets and Drainage divisions.

Supervise, prioritize, and schedule City's street maintenance and drainage crews and workloads.

Develop, budget, and implement City's infrastructure management programs including street, pavement, sidewalk, bridge, and other associated roadway infrastructure.

Develop, budget, and implement City's drainage management programs including MS4 activities, maintenance, and storm water improvement programs.

Review, document, and address citizens complaints and requests related to roadways and drainage infrastructure.

Review and approve all roadway and drainage construction plans and pavement designs in the public rights-of-way for conformance to City standards.

Identify, prioritize, budget, and coordinate roadway and drainage capital improvement projects with other City departments.

Responsible for the development, monitoring, reporting and assessment of division's budget, goals, and performance measures.

Assists with hiring; conducts evaluation of division employees; conducts incident investigations; and prepares disciplinary notices as required.

Administrative Assistant

jobs@sanmarcostx.gov (City of San Marcos) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:37:36 GMT

The Administrative Assistant coordinates clerical activities and provides administrative support; provides customer service to the public; and performs other related duties.

Answers and directs incoming calls to appropriate department and/or individual; documents and distributes phone messages.

Responds to various types of inquiries regarding departmental operations, services, policies, and procedures.

Maintains assigned calendars; schedules meetings and appointments; registers staff for conferences and seminars.

Creates and/or prepares correspondence, forms, files, labels, and/or other types of documentation; performs data entry.

Updates and maintains departmental records, files, databases, spreadsheets, and/or website pages.

Provides customer service and assistance to the public.

Coordinates the purchase of departmental supplies; monitors and maintains supply inventories.

Processes and submits timesheets to Finance Department; picks up and distributes staff paychecks.

Monitors and maintains office equipment (cameras, computers, cell phones, software, printers, scanners, etc.); stocks paper and toner.

Performs other routine and/or specialized duties relative to area of assignment as required.

GIS Analyst

jobs@sanmarcostx.gov (City of San Marcos) — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:10:39 GMT

The GIS Analyst provides Geographic Information System (GIS) support for the Development Services, CIP and other City Departments.

Responsible for the acquisition and maintenance of geographic information to create, maintain, display, update and produce accurate maps and other representation products.

Uses electronic graphics designs system components such as plotters, scanners, cameras, and GPS equipment.

Creates and maintains map templates for uniform City wide cartographic products.

Maintains current projects involving bicycle transportation routes, CIP information booklets, zoning atlas, and park trails.

Troubleshoots problems, provides technical support, and conducts individual training in cooperation and coordination with the Technology Services group as directed.

Assists in answering customer queries and providing customer support.

Conducts, analysis, writes reports, and updates tabular and spatial data.

Reports to the Development Services-GIS Administrator.

WWW Maintenance Equipment Operator I

jobs@sanmarcostx.gov (City of San Marcos) — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:46:08 GMT

The WWW Maintenance Operator participates in maintaining the City's water/wastewater systems and related equipment; operates various types of maintenance equipment and tools; prepares maintenance records; and assists other City departments.

Repairs water leaks involving main water lines, service lines, fire hydrants, water meters, and water valves.

Installs new water/sewer service lines and taps; installs and maintains water meters.

Assists in maintaining chemical sites used to manage grease control.

Performs valve exercising, dead-end main flushing, and fire hydrant maintenance.

Performs video inspections of sewer mains and service connections; utilizes Global Positioning Equipment (GPS) to provides updates water and sewer information.

Operates and maintains assigned departmental vehicles, equipment, and tools.

Performs data entry; prepare, updates, and maintains maintenance records.

Required to perform after hours stand by duties.

Director of Information Technology

jobs@sanmarcostx.gov (City of San Marcos) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:04:30 GMT

The Director of Information Technology directs and manages the Information Technology Department of the City of San Marcos.

Lifeguard (15-19 hrs/week)

jobs@sanmarcostx.gov (City of San Marcos) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:13:42 GMT

Performs lifeguard duties at the City's Activity Center Natatorium; provides customer service and assistance to patrons; participates in maintaining pool facilities; prepares departmental records and logs; and performs other related duties.

Enforces safety policies and procedures and observes for signs of distressed swimmers.

Accommodates swimmers and pool activities to include operation of chair lift.

Cleans pool and deck area, performs janitorial duties, backwashes pool systems, and monitors water quality.

Assists with swimming lessons as required.

Children's Instructor
Nature Center

jobs@sanmarcostx.gov (City of San Marcos) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:08:45 GMT

The City of San Marcos is looking for energetic individuals to lead our Nature Center Outdoor Kids Camps throughout the year. Each year there are several camps that are either one day or one week long structured around breaks in the Parks and Recreation Summer Fun Program and school holidays. The camp provides area children ages 5 thru 10 years of age with environmental education and recreational experiences. Activities will be at the Nature Center, the Rio Vista Pool, and city parks. This is temporary employment to staff the Nature Center Outdoor Kids Camps. Currently scheduled camps are listed below (contingent upon meeting minimum enrollment requirements). To be considered for employment, applicants MUST be able to work all days of camps and mandatory orientation.

Provides direct supervision of children.

Encourages participation in activities, ensures children are accounted for at all times, and adheres to safety policies and procedures including pickup and drop off of children.

Adapts classes, programs and workshops to student age, physical ability and interests.