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RESERVE POLICE OFFICER (VOLUNTEER POSITION ONLY)

Position: 10040755

Code: 60-2

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: PATROL OPERATIONS

Group: POLICE

Job Class: POLICE RESERVE OFFICER

Posting Start: 05/16/2022

Posting End: 12/31/9999

Details: CITY WEBSITE


This a volunteer position. There is no salary.

Duties:
A Reserve Police Officer, keeps the public safe by investigating and preventing crimes. Their main duties include processing and making criminal arrests, writing detailed reports about various cases and taking witness statements after crimes are committed. Maintain a constant presence in the community through regular patrols to deter crime and provide quick help when needed. Secure crime scenes and protect evidence from tampering or loss. Attend public events as security to help ensure peaceful attendance. Help identify potent....

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FIREFIGHTER II (CERTIFIED APPLICANTS ONLY)

Position: 10100220

Code: 124-1

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: EMERGENCY SERVICES DIVISION

Group: FIRE

Job Class: FIREFIGHTER II

Posting Start: 02/01/2022

Posting End: 12/31/9999

Details: City Website

SALARY RANGE: $22.00-$22.00


Job Description:

Perform a wide variety of technical tasks in support of the fire prevention and suppression, medical emergency and hazardous materials handling functions.

Operate and maintain a variety of fire and rescue apparatus and equipment.

Perform investigative work and other special assignment.

Participate in fire prevention and station and equipment maintenance activities.

Essential Responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

Perform a variety of duties relating to fire prevention and suppressi....

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SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER

Position: 10050037

Code: 157-1

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: PUBLIC WORKS ENGINEERING

Group: PUBLIC WOR

Job Class: SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER

Posting Start: 02/14/2022

Posting End: 12/31/9999

Details: CITY WEBSITE

SALARY RANGE: $52,620.00-$63,632.82


Description: Job Description


SPECIFIC & GENERAL DUTIES: Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise and review the work of staff responsible for storm water drainage systems maintenance, contract administration and engineering survey activities within the Engineering Division. Participate in the selection of engineering staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures. Prepare various reports and correspondence on operations and activities; review information compiled with subordinate staff; prepare and present information regarding programs, operations an....

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SIGN SHOP SUPERVISOR

Position: 10050017

Code: 158-3

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: TRAFFIC SIGN MFG SECTION

Group: PUBLIC WOR

Job Class: SIGN SHOP SUPERVISOR

Posting Start: 10/19/2022

Posting End: 12/31/9999

Details: CITY WEBSITE

SALARY RANGE: $3,802.92-$45,857.40


Description: Job Description


Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise and review the work of staff responsible for traffic sig fabrication, maintenance and design.

Participate in the selection of assigned staff; provide or coordinate staff training,; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedure as requested.

Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; establish schedules and methods for providing traffic sign services; implement policies and procedures.

Operate a variety of sign shop equipment including letter cutting and scotchlite machines, ....

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EMERGENCY VEHICLE TECHNICIAN I

Position: 10105017

Code: 219-1

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: FIRE VEHICLE REPAIR

Grade: RANGE 22

Group: FIRE

Job Class: EMERGENCY VEHICLE TECHNICIAN I

Posting Start: 03/17/2023

Posting End: 12/31/9999

Details: CITY WEBSITE

HOURLY RATE RANGE: $16.68-$20.10


DEFINITION Performs repair and preventative maintenance duties on a wide variety of fire apparatus, vehicles, and equipment. Assists Firefighters and Paramedics in instruction and usage of various fire and emergency medical services (EMS) equipment and instructs various types of equipment repairs and maintenance. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives general supervision from an Emergency Vehicle Technician Manager. Exercises no supervision.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES—Essential responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Keep....

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ASSOCIATE PLANNER

Position: 10082010

Code: 263-1

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: TITLE 3 HOME DEL MEALS

Grade: RANGE 22

Group: PLANNING A

Job Class: ASSOCIATE PLANNER

Posting Start: 04/21/2023

Posting End: 12/31/9999

Details: CITY WEBSITE

HOURLY RATE RANGE: $16.68-$20.10


Description: JOB DESCRIPTION


Duties: Responsible for the relatively independent performance of planning functions and projects requiring various combinations of skill in research, analysis, development, presentation and interpretation of concepts and data pertaining to planning and implementation of plans; required to be proficient in at least two sets of the three methods and principles; statistics, GIS, and design; assist in updating development Ordinances, including Zoning and Subdivision regulations, develop appropriate urban design standards to use in mixed use zoning districts; conduct studies and needs assessments ....

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SIGNAL TECHNICIAN II

Position: 10050007

Code: 301-1

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: TRAFFIC SIGNALS SECTION

Grade: RANGE 19

Group: PUBLIC WOR

Job Class: SIGNAL TECHNICIAN II

Posting Start: 06/08/2023

Posting End: 12/31/9999

Details: CITY WEBSITE

HOURLY RATE RANGE: $14.55-$17.50


Job Brief:
Description:
DUTIES: Analyze and resolve traffic signal system malfunctions; repair electrical, electro-mechanical and electronic traffic signal components. Install and repair traffic signals; program controller functions for effective operation. Perform preventive maintenance on traffic signals; perform field inspections and texting of existing traffic signals. Operate a variety of signal installation and maintenance equipment including aerial lift bucket truck, an oscilloscope, cable locator, digital multimeter, analog multimeter, digital capacitor/leakage meter integ....

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SIGNAL TECHNICIAL II

Position: 10050008

Code: 302-1

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: TRAFFIC SIGNALS SECTION

Grade: RANGE 19

Group: PUBLIC WOR

Job Class: SIGNAL TECHNICIAN II

Posting Start: 06/08/2023

Posting End: 12/31/9999

Details: CITY WEBSITE

HOURLY RATE RANGE: $14.55-$17.50


Duties: Analyze and resolve traffic signal system malfunctions; repair electrical, electro-mechanical and electronic traffic signal components. Install and repair traffic signals; program controller functions for effective operation. Perform preventive maintenance on traffic signals; perform field inspections and texting of existing traffic signals. Operate a variety of signal installation and maintenance equipment including aerial lift bucket truck, an oscilloscope, cable locator, digital multimeter, analog multimeter, digital capacitor/leakage meter integrated circuit computer and other s....

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GRANTS SPECIALIST

Position: 10002016

Code: 310-1

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: MAYOR LUMUMBA

Grade: RANGE 26

Group: MAYORS OFF

Job Class: GRANTS SPECIALIST

Posting Start: 06/24/2023

Posting End: 12/31/9999

Details: CITY WEBSITE

HOURLY RATE RANGE: $20.05-$24.20


Description: JOB DESCRIPTION


Duties
The City of Jackson is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. State of Mississippi. Founded in 1821 as the site for a new state capital, the city is named after General Andrew Jackson, who was honored for his role in the Battle of New Orleans during the War of 1812 and would later serve as U.S. president. It has had numerous musicians prominent in blues, gospel, folk, and jazz. The city is also home to one of the most notable collections of museums any city has to offer. The Mississippi Children’s Museum, Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, Mississippi Civil Rights Museum....

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POLICE TECHNICIAN

Position: 10040310

Code: 319-1

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: POLICE SUPPORT SERVICES

Grade: RANGE 22

Group: POLICE

Job Class: POLICE TECHNICIAN

Posting Start: 04/28/2025

Posting End: 12/31/9999

Details: City Website

MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $16.68


Duties:

Monitoring video cameras to detect criminal or suspicious activity, identify real life threats, and relaying information to police officers. Interview crime victims in person or by telephone and prepare various reports; perform initial cross-correlation of theft and burglary reports with pawned items reports; attempt suspect development and identification.

Assess the nature and urgency of calls; note the circumstances and persons in relation to the content of the call; determine the urgency of the call; receive crime reports over the telephone as needed; gather nec....

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