San Diego Association of Governments - SANDAG
Annual Salary Range: $95,035.00 - $179,130.00 First Review of Applications: November 13, 2025 Expected Start Date: December 2025
Overview of the Data Science Department
As a premier multi-modal planning and project implementation agency, SANDAG relies on the quality and capacity of our Data Science Department to deliver multi-disciplinary analytics and forecasting. The Data Science Department is tasked with formulating actionable insights and implementing valuable initiatives related to big data, open data, data analytics, and economic research.
The Data Science Department delivers data services that enhance the San Diego regional economy using descriptive and predictive data to help make informed policy decisions, while using an open data platform to improve transparency and share information with others.
Role
We are seeking a skilled Economist to analyze financial, transportation, and socioeconomic data to identify trends and build predictive models that provide strategic insight and guide decision-making.
This role combines economic theory, statistical analysis, and real-world data to forecast economic conditions and evaluate how policy and transportation infrastructure can impact the San Diego region. This position will perform research, analysis, and modeling on regional economic and fiscal issues that support activities and programs across the Agency, including Planning, Grants, Capital Projects, Finance and Transportation Modeling.
The Economist will play a critical role in developing and maintaining tailored data-driven models that (1) support strategic and operational decision-making across the organization, and (2) pragmatically align with data availability and resource constraints. The methods will be grounded in established literature and focused on improving methodology and replicability through systematic enhancements and improved documentation.
Expectations of this role include ability to: perform analysis with limited supervision; deliver high quality output in a timely manner; participate in the development, dissemination, and presentation of research findings; work in team environment; and approach projects with pragmatic curiosity and a “customer” focus.
Typical Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in economics, mathematics, statistics, or a related field. Advanced degree in economics, econometrics or public policy is desirable.
Minimum of three years of recent experience (for Associate Level) or five years of recent experience (for Senior Level) in applied economics or a related field.
Demonstrated knowledge of economic principles, modeling, and forecasting.
Demonstrated experience performing analytical work, grounded in mathematical and statistical calculations. Descriptive and inferential statistics and econometric modeling (choice modeling, panel data regressions) is highly desirable.
Strong programming skills (R, SQL, Python), and familiarity with GIS desirable.
Benefits
SANDAG offers comprehensive benefits, to include health, dental, and vision insurance as well as employee assistance, wellness, and work/life balance programs. Additionally, SANDAG offers the following:
Hybrid work options
9/80 flexible work schedule
Pay-for-performance merit increases
Retirement - Defined Benefit Plan with the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS)
Retirement - 457 Defined Contribution Plan with Voya
Excellent health insurance options for employees and their eligible dependents
Free dental and vision insurance for employees and their eligible dependents
Education Assistance of up to $5,250 a year for regular employees
Free transit pass for use throughout the San Diego region, bus, Rapid Express, Trolley, and COASTER
Paid time off including 12 paid holidays, 2 floating holiday days, generous paid time off (PTO) per year, depending on length of service
Visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sandag ? for more information. First review November 13, 2025. EOE.
Full-time
Annual Salary Range: $95,035.00 - $179,130.00 First Review of Applications: November 13, 2025 Expected Start Date: December 2025
Overview of the Data Science Department
As a premier multi-modal planning and project implementation agency, SANDAG relies on the quality and capacity of our Data Science Department to deliver multi-disciplinary analytics and forecasting. The Data Science Department is tasked with formulating actionable insights and implementing valuable initiatives related to big data, open data, data analytics, and economic research.
The Data Science Department delivers data services that enhance the San Diego regional economy using descriptive and predictive data to help make informed policy decisions, while using an open data platform to improve transparency and share information with others.
Role
We are seeking a skilled Economist to analyze financial, transportation, and socioeconomic data to identify trends and build predictive models that provide strategic insight and guide decision-making.
This role combines economic theory, statistical analysis, and real-world data to forecast economic conditions and evaluate how policy and transportation infrastructure can impact the San Diego region. This position will perform research, analysis, and modeling on regional economic and fiscal issues that support activities and programs across the Agency, including Planning, Grants, Capital Projects, Finance and Transportation Modeling.
The Economist will play a critical role in developing and maintaining tailored data-driven models that (1) support strategic and operational decision-making across the organization, and (2) pragmatically align with data availability and resource constraints. The methods will be grounded in established literature and focused on improving methodology and replicability through systematic enhancements and improved documentation.
Expectations of this role include ability to: perform analysis with limited supervision; deliver high quality output in a timely manner; participate in the development, dissemination, and presentation of research findings; work in team environment; and approach projects with pragmatic curiosity and a “customer” focus.
Typical Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in economics, mathematics, statistics, or a related field. Advanced degree in economics, econometrics or public policy is desirable.
Minimum of three years of recent experience (for Associate Level) or five years of recent experience (for Senior Level) in applied economics or a related field.
Demonstrated knowledge of economic principles, modeling, and forecasting.
Demonstrated experience performing analytical work, grounded in mathematical and statistical calculations. Descriptive and inferential statistics and econometric modeling (choice modeling, panel data regressions) is highly desirable.
Strong programming skills (R, SQL, Python), and familiarity with GIS desirable.
Benefits
SANDAG offers comprehensive benefits, to include health, dental, and vision insurance as well as employee assistance, wellness, and work/life balance programs. Additionally, SANDAG offers the following:
Hybrid work options
9/80 flexible work schedule
Pay-for-performance merit increases
Retirement - Defined Benefit Plan with the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS)
Retirement - 457 Defined Contribution Plan with Voya
Excellent health insurance options for employees and their eligible dependents
Free dental and vision insurance for employees and their eligible dependents
Education Assistance of up to $5,250 a year for regular employees
Free transit pass for use throughout the San Diego region, bus, Rapid Express, Trolley, and COASTER
Paid time off including 12 paid holidays, 2 floating holiday days, generous paid time off (PTO) per year, depending on length of service
Visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sandag ? for more information. First review November 13, 2025. EOE.
Spokane Colleges
Spokane, WA, USA
Assistant Dean of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
Spokane Colleges
Location: Spokane Falls Main Campus Spokane
Department: SFCC Humanities & Social Sciences
Salary Range: $100,707 - $113,645
Starting salary for this position is: $100,707 (Annually)
The salary range represents the earning potential for this position, through training, evaluations and years spent working in this position with Spokane Colleges. About Us
Spokane Falls Community College, part of Spokane Colleges, serves 6,000 students with liberal arts/transfer and professional technical programs across a 12,302 square mile region in Eastern Washington.
Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. PST on 05/13/2026. The application process will not be available after this time. To ensure consideration make sure your application is completed and submitted as soon as possible. Applications will only be accepted prior to 4:00 p.m. on the closing date. About the Assistant Dean of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
JOB SUMMARY
Reporting directly to the Dean of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, the Assistant Dean provides operational leadership and day‑to‑day oversight for a large and diverse academic division that includes: Anthropology, Communication Studies, Digital Filmmaking, Digital Media, Drama, English, Film Studies, Fine Arts, Geography, Graphic Design, History, Interior Design, Journalism, Modern Languages, Music & Recording Arts, Philosophy, Photography, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology.
Working in close partnership with the Dean, this position supports instructional continuity, supports faculty and staff success, and helps remove barriers that impact student learning, enrollment, and completion through effective coordination and supervision in alignment with Spokane Falls Community College's mission "to provide all students an excellent education that transforms their lives and expands their opportunities."
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Operational Leadership
• Serve as the primary liaison on daily operational matters for full‑time faculty, adjunct faculty, and staff to ensure smooth instructional and administrative processes. * • Attend division and institutional meetings to provide operational insight and support implementation. * • Manage division schedule development in collaboration with the Dean. Monitor class schedules, room assignments, and instructional coverage. Recommend adjustments to the Dean regarding section offerings, modalities, and staffing in response to enrollment and operational needs. * • Track operational metrics such as enrollment trends, fill rates, and student engagement data, and provide regular updates to the Dean. * • Ensure accurate and timely operational data collection for planning, accreditation, and reporting. * • Maintain accurate records related to staffing, scheduling, and division communications. * • Coordinate space usage across lecture, lab, studio, and performance environments. * • Oversee logistics for venue rentals, performances, gallery showings, and other external engagements. *
Faculty Supervision
• Directly supervise adjunct faculty, including onboarding, scheduling, orientation, professional development, and performance evaluation. * • Ensure faculty assignments, evaluations, and workloads align with applicable collective bargaining agreements and college policy. * • Serve as the first point of contact for faculty questions or concerns related to operational matters. * • Provide consistent communication and support to ensure instructional quality and alignment. *
Staff Supervision
• Supervise designated division staff, including workload management, performance oversight, and professional growth support. * • Ensure staff resources are used effectively to support instructional delivery and student services. * • Maintain clear expectations and a respectful, inclusive work environment. *
Implementation of Strategic Initiatives
• Translate assigned strategic goals into actionable operational plans. * • Coordinate implementation of initiatives across programs and disciplines. * • Track progress, meet deadlines, and report outcomes to the Dean. * • Support program updates and instructional improvements as directed. *
Academic and Student Support
• Respond to and resolve routine student concerns within the scope defined by the collective bargaining agreement and college policy, including certain grade, instructional, or procedural questions. * • Collaborate with student services to ensure timely, equitable, and policy‑compliant support for students. *
Budget Support
• Maintain working knowledge of the division's budget to support effective operational planning and decision‑making. * • Implement budgetary decisions and priorities established by the Dean. * • Approve routine operational purchases within established parameters and institutional procedures. * • Assist in identifying and communicating resource needs related to instruction, facilities, and scheduling. *
Compliance and Reporting
• Ensure adherence to college and district policies, accreditation standards, and required reporting obligations. * • Coordinate program-level documentation and timelines related to curriculum processes, grade submission, and student learning outcome assessment. * • Support assessment, program review, and documentation processes as assigned. *
Professional Development and Collaboration
• Support professional development for faculty and staff through mentoring, training, and feedback. * • Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive divisional culture. * • Participate in planning efforts, committees, and cross‑divisional initiatives as assigned by the Dean. * • Model professional decorum and mutual respect in all personal interactions. * • Comply with district policies, procedures and directives, state and federal regulations, orders and statutes and collective bargaining agreements. * • Support and advance Spokane Colleges' strategic plan and perform other duties as assigned. *
* Indicates this is an essential duty.
COMPETENCIES
• Manages Complexity • Drives Results • Resourcefulness • Communicates Effectively • Collaborates • Instills Trust
Learn more about https://ccs.spokane.edu/Working-for-Us/Competencies.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Master's degree in an Arts, Humanities, or Social Sciences discipline or a closely related field. • Teaching experience at the post‑secondary level. • At least one year of experience leading or coordinating faculty or staff and managing operational responsibilities such as scheduling, budgeting or resource allocation, and academic operations. • Demonstrated ability to analyze data related to enrollment, scheduling, and instructional effectiveness. • Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Doctorate (Ph.D., Ed.D.) in a relevant discipline. • Administrative experience in community college education. • Experience with innovative instructional practices, including:
• eLearning and Open Educational Resources • Guided Pathways and program review • Accelerated learning and learning communities • BAS program development
• Proven project management expertise. • Experience collaborating across divisions and institutions. • Experience working effectively in a unionized or collectively bargained higher education environment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Work is performed in an office environment with frequent interruptions and background noise. • Work is sedentary. • Occasional to frequent change in position from sitting, standing, and walking. • Work directly with students, faculty and staff.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
• 12-month position. • Position is exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). • Criminal background check is required.
Person hired must be able to provide acceptable documentation of U.S. Citizenship or lawful authorization to work in the United States. This is an absolute condition of employment. An offer of employment will not carry with it any responsibility or obligation on the part of the district to sponsor an H1-B visa. In addition, the Spokane Colleges maintain a drug-free work environment and prohibits all smoking in the college buildings and state-owned vehicles. Must be able to successfully work in and promote a multicultural work and education environment.
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position. Once an applicant is chosen for a position, they are required to complete and submit a declaration regarding sexual misconduct and investigation per state law. Benefits Information
This is a contracted, exempt management position. Medical, dental life and long term disability insurance benefits are provided as currently administered under the Public Employees Benefits Board; TIAA-Cref retirement plan or WA State Retirement Plan. Vacation leave accrues at the rate of 14.67 hours per month (22 days per year) and sick leave accrues at the rate of 8 hours per month, effective upon employment. (For positions that are less than full time, leave accruals will be prorated to the percentage of the position.)
https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/public-employees
https://ccs.spokane.edu/Working-for-Us/CCS-Employee-Benefits Required Application Materials
To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet required competencies and submit a complete application packet, which includes the following:
• Cover letter - addressing your qualifications relevant to the responsibilities of this position.
• Resume.
• References - the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three professional references.
• College transcript(s) if applicable - unofficial/copies of transcripts are acceptable; official transcripts are required upon hire.
For questions regarding a job application or the hiring process, or if you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact HR at mailto:CCS.Recruiter@ccs.spokane.edu.
Equal Opportunity Institution
Spokane Colleges provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, veteran or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal. This policy is in accordance with state and federal laws including Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Direct all inquiries or grievances regarding access, Title IX, ADA, equal opportunity compliance, and/or grievances to: Frederick Davis, MA Chief Human Resources Officer Spokane Colleges P.O. Box 6000, MS1004 Spokane, WA. 99217-6000 509-434-5040 / mailto:ccs.titleix@ccs.spokane.edu.
To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/7117174
Full Time
Assistant Dean of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
Spokane Colleges
Location: Spokane Falls Main Campus Spokane
Department: SFCC Humanities & Social Sciences
Salary Range: $100,707 - $113,645
Starting salary for this position is: $100,707 (Annually)
The salary range represents the earning potential for this position, through training, evaluations and years spent working in this position with Spokane Colleges. About Us
Spokane Falls Community College, part of Spokane Colleges, serves 6,000 students with liberal arts/transfer and professional technical programs across a 12,302 square mile region in Eastern Washington.
Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. PST on 05/13/2026. The application process will not be available after this time. To ensure consideration make sure your application is completed and submitted as soon as possible. Applications will only be accepted prior to 4:00 p.m. on the closing date. About the Assistant Dean of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
JOB SUMMARY
Reporting directly to the Dean of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, the Assistant Dean provides operational leadership and day‑to‑day oversight for a large and diverse academic division that includes: Anthropology, Communication Studies, Digital Filmmaking, Digital Media, Drama, English, Film Studies, Fine Arts, Geography, Graphic Design, History, Interior Design, Journalism, Modern Languages, Music & Recording Arts, Philosophy, Photography, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology.
Working in close partnership with the Dean, this position supports instructional continuity, supports faculty and staff success, and helps remove barriers that impact student learning, enrollment, and completion through effective coordination and supervision in alignment with Spokane Falls Community College's mission "to provide all students an excellent education that transforms their lives and expands their opportunities."
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Operational Leadership
• Serve as the primary liaison on daily operational matters for full‑time faculty, adjunct faculty, and staff to ensure smooth instructional and administrative processes. * • Attend division and institutional meetings to provide operational insight and support implementation. * • Manage division schedule development in collaboration with the Dean. Monitor class schedules, room assignments, and instructional coverage. Recommend adjustments to the Dean regarding section offerings, modalities, and staffing in response to enrollment and operational needs. * • Track operational metrics such as enrollment trends, fill rates, and student engagement data, and provide regular updates to the Dean. * • Ensure accurate and timely operational data collection for planning, accreditation, and reporting. * • Maintain accurate records related to staffing, scheduling, and division communications. * • Coordinate space usage across lecture, lab, studio, and performance environments. * • Oversee logistics for venue rentals, performances, gallery showings, and other external engagements. *
Faculty Supervision
• Directly supervise adjunct faculty, including onboarding, scheduling, orientation, professional development, and performance evaluation. * • Ensure faculty assignments, evaluations, and workloads align with applicable collective bargaining agreements and college policy. * • Serve as the first point of contact for faculty questions or concerns related to operational matters. * • Provide consistent communication and support to ensure instructional quality and alignment. *
Staff Supervision
• Supervise designated division staff, including workload management, performance oversight, and professional growth support. * • Ensure staff resources are used effectively to support instructional delivery and student services. * • Maintain clear expectations and a respectful, inclusive work environment. *
Implementation of Strategic Initiatives
• Translate assigned strategic goals into actionable operational plans. * • Coordinate implementation of initiatives across programs and disciplines. * • Track progress, meet deadlines, and report outcomes to the Dean. * • Support program updates and instructional improvements as directed. *
Academic and Student Support
• Respond to and resolve routine student concerns within the scope defined by the collective bargaining agreement and college policy, including certain grade, instructional, or procedural questions. * • Collaborate with student services to ensure timely, equitable, and policy‑compliant support for students. *
Budget Support
• Maintain working knowledge of the division's budget to support effective operational planning and decision‑making. * • Implement budgetary decisions and priorities established by the Dean. * • Approve routine operational purchases within established parameters and institutional procedures. * • Assist in identifying and communicating resource needs related to instruction, facilities, and scheduling. *
Compliance and Reporting
• Ensure adherence to college and district policies, accreditation standards, and required reporting obligations. * • Coordinate program-level documentation and timelines related to curriculum processes, grade submission, and student learning outcome assessment. * • Support assessment, program review, and documentation processes as assigned. *
Professional Development and Collaboration
• Support professional development for faculty and staff through mentoring, training, and feedback. * • Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive divisional culture. * • Participate in planning efforts, committees, and cross‑divisional initiatives as assigned by the Dean. * • Model professional decorum and mutual respect in all personal interactions. * • Comply with district policies, procedures and directives, state and federal regulations, orders and statutes and collective bargaining agreements. * • Support and advance Spokane Colleges' strategic plan and perform other duties as assigned. *
* Indicates this is an essential duty.
COMPETENCIES
• Manages Complexity • Drives Results • Resourcefulness • Communicates Effectively • Collaborates • Instills Trust
Learn more about https://ccs.spokane.edu/Working-for-Us/Competencies.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Master's degree in an Arts, Humanities, or Social Sciences discipline or a closely related field. • Teaching experience at the post‑secondary level. • At least one year of experience leading or coordinating faculty or staff and managing operational responsibilities such as scheduling, budgeting or resource allocation, and academic operations. • Demonstrated ability to analyze data related to enrollment, scheduling, and instructional effectiveness. • Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Doctorate (Ph.D., Ed.D.) in a relevant discipline. • Administrative experience in community college education. • Experience with innovative instructional practices, including:
• eLearning and Open Educational Resources • Guided Pathways and program review • Accelerated learning and learning communities • BAS program development
• Proven project management expertise. • Experience collaborating across divisions and institutions. • Experience working effectively in a unionized or collectively bargained higher education environment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Work is performed in an office environment with frequent interruptions and background noise. • Work is sedentary. • Occasional to frequent change in position from sitting, standing, and walking. • Work directly with students, faculty and staff.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
• 12-month position. • Position is exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). • Criminal background check is required.
Person hired must be able to provide acceptable documentation of U.S. Citizenship or lawful authorization to work in the United States. This is an absolute condition of employment. An offer of employment will not carry with it any responsibility or obligation on the part of the district to sponsor an H1-B visa. In addition, the Spokane Colleges maintain a drug-free work environment and prohibits all smoking in the college buildings and state-owned vehicles. Must be able to successfully work in and promote a multicultural work and education environment.
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position. Once an applicant is chosen for a position, they are required to complete and submit a declaration regarding sexual misconduct and investigation per state law. Benefits Information
This is a contracted, exempt management position. Medical, dental life and long term disability insurance benefits are provided as currently administered under the Public Employees Benefits Board; TIAA-Cref retirement plan or WA State Retirement Plan. Vacation leave accrues at the rate of 14.67 hours per month (22 days per year) and sick leave accrues at the rate of 8 hours per month, effective upon employment. (For positions that are less than full time, leave accruals will be prorated to the percentage of the position.)
https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/public-employees
https://ccs.spokane.edu/Working-for-Us/CCS-Employee-Benefits Required Application Materials
To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet required competencies and submit a complete application packet, which includes the following:
• Cover letter - addressing your qualifications relevant to the responsibilities of this position.
• Resume.
• References - the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three professional references.
• College transcript(s) if applicable - unofficial/copies of transcripts are acceptable; official transcripts are required upon hire.
For questions regarding a job application or the hiring process, or if you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact HR at mailto:CCS.Recruiter@ccs.spokane.edu.
Equal Opportunity Institution
Spokane Colleges provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, veteran or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal. This policy is in accordance with state and federal laws including Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Direct all inquiries or grievances regarding access, Title IX, ADA, equal opportunity compliance, and/or grievances to: Frederick Davis, MA Chief Human Resources Officer Spokane Colleges P.O. Box 6000, MS1004 Spokane, WA. 99217-6000 509-434-5040 / mailto:ccs.titleix@ccs.spokane.edu.
To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/7117174
Alachua County Board of County Commissioners
Gainesville, FL
Minimum Qualifications Graduation from high school or equivalent; six months experience preferred in animal care/control, assisting at a veterinarian facility, kennel, and/or handling shelter animals or any equivalent combination of related training and experience. As a condition of employment incumbents must meet all Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) requirements/prerequisites to handle controlled substances. Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen & physical examination and successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required. Position Summary This is animal shelter work responsible for the safe and humane handling of animals and providing basic care of animals and animal facilities in the Alachua County Animal Resources & Care Department. An employee assigned to this classification is responsible for providing daily care, feeding, cleaning, and monitoring the health and well-being of animals, such as dogs, cats, pocket pets, and other animals in need. Work is performed under the direction of a higher – level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports, and observation of results obtained. Examples of Duties ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work. Exudes a positive customer service focus. Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with the County's core values. Cleans and disinfects kennels, cages, pens, yards, and general grounds. Washes laundry and dishes. Feeds and waters animals according to schedules. Examines animals for signs of illness and treats them according to Veterinarian instructions. Transfers animals between quarters. Adjusts controls to regulate temperature and humidity of animal's quarters. Provides enrichment for the animals such as making treats, walking animals, and playtime and exercise with the animals. Comforts animals when needed. Assists the public with reclaims and adoptions. Interacts with the public including adoption counseling, foster requests, dog to dog interactions, playgroups and assist staff requests for processing. Performs intake of the animals including taking photos, providing core vaccines, flea treatment and dewormer. Updates animal records in computer system. Records information according to instructions such as gender, breed, diet, weight, location, behavior, medications, food intake, and identifiers. Reports signs of illness or unusual behavior in animals to supervisor. May restrain unclaimed and/or unwanted animals for humane euthanasia, including large-breed (50 pounds or greater) dogs. Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency. NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of the care and handling of animals. Ability to treat animals and people with respect. Ability to recognize signs of stress or disease in animals. Ability to restrain and handle hostile or large animals. Ability to assist with humane euthanasia procedures. Ability to deal effectively with the public and co-workers in a professional manner, especially during emotional or stressful situations. Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing. Ability to comprehend and follow oral and written instructions. Skills with Pet Care and Animal Handling and Care. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands 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 stand and walk. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to talk or hear, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. Potential exposure to zoonotic diseases (e.g., ringworm). The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. An organization is only as good as the people it employs. To attract and retain the best team possible, the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support the County, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families, now and as they plan for their future. BoCC-Contributed Benefits Medical/Health Insurance Employee Life Insurance Florida Retirement System Employee Assistance Program Optional Benefits Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance Deferred Retirement Program Flexible Spending Accounts Roth IRA Tuition Assistance Program NOTE: For detailed information regarding available benefits click here. You may also view Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding benefits. FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement. A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee. TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Permanent, full-time employees are eligible for educational assistance funds. Contact the Human Resources Office for program details. HOLIDAYS Holidays are as follows: New Years Day Martin Luther King Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Veterans' Day Thanksgiving Day Friday following Thanksgiving Christmas Eve (IAFF*) Christmas Day Additional Christmas Holiday (All non-IAFF employees) 2 Floating Holidays (All non- IAFF employees) *IAFF – International Association of Firefighters Pay periods are every two weeks, Monday through Sunday. Payday is Friday. International Association of Firefighters follow the General Contract 7k regarding holidays. Vacation Leave – Generous vacation accrual rates with payout of unused accrued leave, with some restrictions. For more detailed information regarding vacation leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-2 . Sick leave is earned at a rate of 4 hours per pay period by all permanent, full-time employees*. At the end of each fiscal year, eligible employees can convert up to 10 days of accrued sick leave to vacation leave on a 2:1 basis. For more detailed information regarding sick leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-3 *Accruals slightly different for IAFF employee.
Full-time
Minimum Qualifications Graduation from high school or equivalent; six months experience preferred in animal care/control, assisting at a veterinarian facility, kennel, and/or handling shelter animals or any equivalent combination of related training and experience. As a condition of employment incumbents must meet all Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) requirements/prerequisites to handle controlled substances. Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen & physical examination and successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required. Position Summary This is animal shelter work responsible for the safe and humane handling of animals and providing basic care of animals and animal facilities in the Alachua County Animal Resources & Care Department. An employee assigned to this classification is responsible for providing daily care, feeding, cleaning, and monitoring the health and well-being of animals, such as dogs, cats, pocket pets, and other animals in need. Work is performed under the direction of a higher – level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports, and observation of results obtained. Examples of Duties ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work. Exudes a positive customer service focus. Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with the County's core values. Cleans and disinfects kennels, cages, pens, yards, and general grounds. Washes laundry and dishes. Feeds and waters animals according to schedules. Examines animals for signs of illness and treats them according to Veterinarian instructions. Transfers animals between quarters. Adjusts controls to regulate temperature and humidity of animal's quarters. Provides enrichment for the animals such as making treats, walking animals, and playtime and exercise with the animals. Comforts animals when needed. Assists the public with reclaims and adoptions. Interacts with the public including adoption counseling, foster requests, dog to dog interactions, playgroups and assist staff requests for processing. Performs intake of the animals including taking photos, providing core vaccines, flea treatment and dewormer. Updates animal records in computer system. Records information according to instructions such as gender, breed, diet, weight, location, behavior, medications, food intake, and identifiers. Reports signs of illness or unusual behavior in animals to supervisor. May restrain unclaimed and/or unwanted animals for humane euthanasia, including large-breed (50 pounds or greater) dogs. Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency. NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of the care and handling of animals. Ability to treat animals and people with respect. Ability to recognize signs of stress or disease in animals. Ability to restrain and handle hostile or large animals. Ability to assist with humane euthanasia procedures. Ability to deal effectively with the public and co-workers in a professional manner, especially during emotional or stressful situations. Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing. Ability to comprehend and follow oral and written instructions. Skills with Pet Care and Animal Handling and Care. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands 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 stand and walk. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to talk or hear, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. Potential exposure to zoonotic diseases (e.g., ringworm). The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. An organization is only as good as the people it employs. To attract and retain the best team possible, the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support the County, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families, now and as they plan for their future. BoCC-Contributed Benefits Medical/Health Insurance Employee Life Insurance Florida Retirement System Employee Assistance Program Optional Benefits Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance Deferred Retirement Program Flexible Spending Accounts Roth IRA Tuition Assistance Program NOTE: For detailed information regarding available benefits click here. You may also view Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding benefits. FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement. A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee. TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Permanent, full-time employees are eligible for educational assistance funds. Contact the Human Resources Office for program details. HOLIDAYS Holidays are as follows: New Years Day Martin Luther King Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Veterans' Day Thanksgiving Day Friday following Thanksgiving Christmas Eve (IAFF*) Christmas Day Additional Christmas Holiday (All non-IAFF employees) 2 Floating Holidays (All non- IAFF employees) *IAFF – International Association of Firefighters Pay periods are every two weeks, Monday through Sunday. Payday is Friday. International Association of Firefighters follow the General Contract 7k regarding holidays. Vacation Leave – Generous vacation accrual rates with payout of unused accrued leave, with some restrictions. For more detailed information regarding vacation leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-2 . Sick leave is earned at a rate of 4 hours per pay period by all permanent, full-time employees*. At the end of each fiscal year, eligible employees can convert up to 10 days of accrued sick leave to vacation leave on a 2:1 basis. For more detailed information regarding sick leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-3 *Accruals slightly different for IAFF employee.
Alachua County Board of County Commissioners
FL (Public Works), FL
Minimum Qualifications Requires completion of the eighth grade; or any equivalent combination of training and experience. Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen & physical examination and successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required. Position Summary This is unskilled and limited semi-skilled work performing a variety of routine, non-machine tasks in maintaining County roads, bridges and right-of-ways throughout the County. Employees assigned to this classification are responsible for the satisfactory performance of manual labor, which may be of a heavy nature, but does not require a high degree of manipulative skill or previous experience to do an effective job. Work is performed under the direction of a higher level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences and observation of results obtained. Examples of Duties ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work. Exudes a positive customer service focus. Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with the County's core values. Performs a variety of maintenance work not requiring specialized knowledge and skill; sprays and trims foliage; cuts grass and weeds with hand tools and mowers; operates various types of small gasoline powered equipment; assists in planting trees and shrubbery ; and trims hedges and rakes leaves. Digs, spreads, and levels dirt and gravel, using pick and shovel. Lifts, carries, and holds building materials, tools, and supplies. Cleans tools, equipment, materials, and work areas. Mixes, pours, and spreads concrete, asphalt, gravel, and other materials using hand tools. Joins, wraps, and seals sections of pipe. Assists skilled workers in a variety of unskilled tasks; mixes concrete with shovel, using prescribed amounts of sand, cement and water; chops walls and makes openings for repair and reconstruction work. Clears ditches; digs ditches with shovels, builds retaining walls, places sandbags; clears brush from roadside; sweeps walks; removes refuse and paper from grounds. Loads and unloads heavy materials from trucks and vans; moves or aids in moving heavy boxes or equipment and large bulky objects. Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency. NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Some knowledge of simple tools used in maintenance and construction. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to operate simple machinery. Sufficient physical strength and agility to do heavy manual labor, occasionally under adverse weather conditions. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands 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 walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move in excess of 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to wet, humid conditions (non-weather), and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; work in high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. An organization is only as good as the people it employs. To attract and retain the best team possible, the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support the County, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families, now and as they plan for their future. BoCC-Contributed Benefits Medical/Health Insurance Employee Life Insurance Florida Retirement System Employee Assistance Program Optional Benefits Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance Deferred Retirement Program Flexible Spending Accounts Roth IRA Tuition Assistance Program NOTE: For detailed information regarding available benefits click here. You may also view Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding benefits. FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement. A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee. TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Permanent, full-time employees are eligible for educational assistance funds. Contact the Human Resources Office for program details. HOLIDAYS Holidays are as follows: New Years Day Martin Luther King Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Veterans' Day Thanksgiving Day Friday following Thanksgiving Christmas Eve (IAFF*) Christmas Day Additional Christmas Holiday (All non-IAFF employees) 2 Floating Holidays (All non- IAFF employees) *IAFF – International Association of Firefighters Pay periods are every two weeks, Monday through Sunday. Payday is Friday. International Association of Firefighters follow the General Contract 7k regarding holidays. Vacation Leave – Generous vacation accrual rates with payout of unused accrued leave, with some restrictions. For more detailed information regarding vacation leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-2 . Sick leave is earned at a rate of 4 hours per pay period by all permanent, full-time employees*. At the end of each fiscal year, eligible employees can convert up to 10 days of accrued sick leave to vacation leave on a 2:1 basis. For more detailed information regarding sick leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-3 *Accruals slightly different for IAFF employee.
Full-time
Minimum Qualifications Requires completion of the eighth grade; or any equivalent combination of training and experience. Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen & physical examination and successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required. Position Summary This is unskilled and limited semi-skilled work performing a variety of routine, non-machine tasks in maintaining County roads, bridges and right-of-ways throughout the County. Employees assigned to this classification are responsible for the satisfactory performance of manual labor, which may be of a heavy nature, but does not require a high degree of manipulative skill or previous experience to do an effective job. Work is performed under the direction of a higher level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences and observation of results obtained. Examples of Duties ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work. Exudes a positive customer service focus. Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with the County's core values. Performs a variety of maintenance work not requiring specialized knowledge and skill; sprays and trims foliage; cuts grass and weeds with hand tools and mowers; operates various types of small gasoline powered equipment; assists in planting trees and shrubbery ; and trims hedges and rakes leaves. Digs, spreads, and levels dirt and gravel, using pick and shovel. Lifts, carries, and holds building materials, tools, and supplies. Cleans tools, equipment, materials, and work areas. Mixes, pours, and spreads concrete, asphalt, gravel, and other materials using hand tools. Joins, wraps, and seals sections of pipe. Assists skilled workers in a variety of unskilled tasks; mixes concrete with shovel, using prescribed amounts of sand, cement and water; chops walls and makes openings for repair and reconstruction work. Clears ditches; digs ditches with shovels, builds retaining walls, places sandbags; clears brush from roadside; sweeps walks; removes refuse and paper from grounds. Loads and unloads heavy materials from trucks and vans; moves or aids in moving heavy boxes or equipment and large bulky objects. Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency. NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Some knowledge of simple tools used in maintenance and construction. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to operate simple machinery. Sufficient physical strength and agility to do heavy manual labor, occasionally under adverse weather conditions. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands 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 walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move in excess of 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to wet, humid conditions (non-weather), and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; work in high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. An organization is only as good as the people it employs. To attract and retain the best team possible, the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support the County, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families, now and as they plan for their future. BoCC-Contributed Benefits Medical/Health Insurance Employee Life Insurance Florida Retirement System Employee Assistance Program Optional Benefits Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance Deferred Retirement Program Flexible Spending Accounts Roth IRA Tuition Assistance Program NOTE: For detailed information regarding available benefits click here. You may also view Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding benefits. FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement. A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee. TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Permanent, full-time employees are eligible for educational assistance funds. Contact the Human Resources Office for program details. HOLIDAYS Holidays are as follows: New Years Day Martin Luther King Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Veterans' Day Thanksgiving Day Friday following Thanksgiving Christmas Eve (IAFF*) Christmas Day Additional Christmas Holiday (All non-IAFF employees) 2 Floating Holidays (All non- IAFF employees) *IAFF – International Association of Firefighters Pay periods are every two weeks, Monday through Sunday. Payday is Friday. International Association of Firefighters follow the General Contract 7k regarding holidays. Vacation Leave – Generous vacation accrual rates with payout of unused accrued leave, with some restrictions. For more detailed information regarding vacation leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-2 . Sick leave is earned at a rate of 4 hours per pay period by all permanent, full-time employees*. At the end of each fiscal year, eligible employees can convert up to 10 days of accrued sick leave to vacation leave on a 2:1 basis. For more detailed information regarding sick leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-3 *Accruals slightly different for IAFF employee.