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Office of the Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias
Job Title: Public Service Representative
Division: Field Services - CDL North
Union: SEIU
Location: 2001 5th St., Silvis, IL - Rock Island County
Salary: Salary Range: $3,903 to $5,902 monthly
Benefits: Employees performing these duties must be 21 years of age by the start date of employment

Overview:
Performs paraprofessional work to administer road examinations to applicants for all classes of driver's licenses; administers and grades written drivers examinations; performs cashier functions for driver's license and/or motor vehicle fees, balances cash or checks with validation tape totals and prepares deposit records; reviews and completes motor vehicle title and registration applications.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Administers road examinations to applicants for all classes of driver's licenses; serves as information clerk to the public; explains improper actions to applicants during the examination; reviews and completes driver's license applications for processing; checks appropriateness and validity of applicant identification documents.
• Administers and grades written drivers examinations; explains incorrect test responses, codes applications according to results; administers vision tests and operates photographic equipment to prepare photo identification (ID) or driver's license for applicants.
• Performs cashier functions for driver license and/or motor vehicle fees; balances cash or checks with validation tape totals to assure that all fees are accurately accounted for; prepares deposit records or other routine financial documents necessary to process collected fees; may be required to take deposit to bank; prepares reports for supervisor on applications processed as required; performs facility opening and/or closing responsibilities as required.
• Reviews and completes motor vehicle title and registration applications, reviews fee checks and assures necessary attachments are present; accepts cash or checks for fees and prepares for final processing; performs manual or automated sticker sales as required.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Education and Experience:

Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of eight years elementary school and two years of general office experience preferably including one year in a driver or motor vehicle facility and operation of keyboard equipment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Requires working knowledge of business English, spelling and commercial arithmetic.
• Requires working knowledge of office methods, practices and procedures.
• Requires elementary knowledge of the Illinois Vehicle Code as it applies to office tasks pertaining to obtaining or retaining a valid Illinois driver's license and the processing of various motor vehicle forms.
• Requires elementary knowledge of basic bookkeeping procedures and techniques.
• Requires ability to maintain records of some complexity.
• Requires ability to deal tactfully with the general public and to maintain satisfactory working relationships with other employees.
• Requires ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Requires ability to operate in an independent manner within defined procedures.
• Requires possession of a valid Illinois driver's license.
• Requires ability to lift/carry 0-25 lbs. and travel to other facilities and/or mobile locations to perform assigned duties.

Application Process:

• Please visit to apply by completing the online application; you may also upload a resume or other attachments as needed.
• Preference will be given to Illinois residents in the hiring and selection process, in accordance with the Illinois Secretary of State Merit Employment Code.
• Questions regarding this posting or Illinois Secretary of State employment practices may be directed to Job Counselors at our Personnel offices in Chicago ) or Springfield ).

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the United States.
Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital or veteran status, or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or disability.

Office of the Illinois Secretary of State

Alexi Giannoulias

          
Job Title:    Public Service Representative
Division:      Field Services - North
Union:          SEIU
Location:     2012 Round Barn Rd., Champaign, IL - Champaign County
Salary:        Salary Range: $3,903 to $5,902 monthly
Benefits:      
Attn:             Employees performing these duties must be 21 years of age by the start date of employment

Overview:
Performs paraprofessional work to administer road examinations to applicants for all classes of driver’s licenses; administers and grades written drivers examinations; performs cashier functions for driver’s license and/or motor vehicle fees, balances cash or checks with validation tape totals and prepares deposit records; reviews and completes motor vehicle title and registration applications.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Administers road examinations to applicants for all classes of driver’s licenses; serves as information clerk to the public; explains improper actions to applicants during the examination; reviews and completes driver’s license applications for processing; checks appropriateness and validity of applicant identification documents.
• Administers and grades written drivers examinations; explains incorrect test responses, codes applications according to results; administers vision tests and operates photographic equipment to prepare photo identification (ID) or driver’s license for applicants.
• Performs cashier functions for driver license and/or motor vehicle fees; balances cash or checks with validation tape totals to assure that all fees are accurately accounted for; prepares deposit records or other routine financial documents necessary to process collected fees; may be required to take deposit to bank; prepares reports for supervisor on applications processed as required; performs facility opening and/or closing responsibilities as required.
• Reviews and completes motor vehicle title and registration applications, reviews fee checks and assures necessary attachments are present; accepts cash or checks for fees and prepares for final processing; performs manual or automated sticker sales as required.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Education and Experience:

Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of eight years elementary school and two years of general office experience preferably including one year in a driver or motor vehicle facility and operation of keyboard equipment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Requires working knowledge of business English, spelling and commercial arithmetic.
• Requires working knowledge of office methods, practices and procedures.
• Requires elementary knowledge of the Illinois Vehicle Code as it applies to office tasks pertaining to obtaining or retaining a valid Illinois driver’s license and the processing of various motor vehicle forms.
• Requires elementary knowledge of basic bookkeeping procedures and techniques.
• Requires ability to maintain records of some complexity.
• Requires ability to deal tactfully with the general public and to maintain satisfactory working relationships with other employees.
• Requires ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Requires ability to operate in an independent manner within defined procedures.
• Requires possession of a valid Illinois driver’s license.
• Requires ability to lift/carry 0-25 lbs. and travel to other facilities and/or mobile locations to perform assigned duties.

Application Process:

• Please visit   to apply by completing the online application; you may also upload a resume or other attachments as needed.
• Preference will be given to Illinois residents in the hiring and selection process, in accordance with the Illinois Secretary of State Merit Employment Code.
• Questions regarding this posting or Illinois Secretary of State employment practices may be directed to Job Counselors at our Personnel offices in Chicago ) or Springfield ).  

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the United States.
Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital or veteran status, or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or disability.

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Office of the Illinois Secretary of State

Alexi Giannoulias

          
Job Title:    Public Service Representative
Division:      Field Services - CDL North
Union:          SEIU
Location:     2001 5th St., Silvis, IL - Rock Island County
Salary:        Salary Range: $3,903 to $5,902 monthly
Benefits:      
Attn:             Employees performing these duties must be 21 years of age by the start date of employment

Overview:
Performs paraprofessional work to administer road examinations to applicants for all classes of driver’s licenses; administers and grades written drivers examinations; performs cashier functions for driver’s license and/or motor vehicle fees, balances cash or checks with validation tape totals and prepares deposit records; reviews and completes motor vehicle title and registration applications.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Administers road examinations to applicants for all classes of driver’s licenses; serves as information clerk to the public; explains improper actions to applicants during the examination; reviews and completes driver’s license applications for processing; checks appropriateness and validity of applicant identification documents.
• Administers and grades written drivers examinations; explains incorrect test responses, codes applications according to results; administers vision tests and operates photographic equipment to prepare photo identification (ID) or driver’s license for applicants.
• Performs cashier functions for driver license and/or motor vehicle fees; balances cash or checks with validation tape totals to assure that all fees are accurately accounted for; prepares deposit records or other routine financial documents necessary to process collected fees; may be required to take deposit to bank; prepares reports for supervisor on applications processed as required; performs facility opening and/or closing responsibilities as required.
• Reviews and completes motor vehicle title and registration applications, reviews fee checks and assures necessary attachments are present; accepts cash or checks for fees and prepares for final processing; performs manual or automated sticker sales as required.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Education and Experience:

Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of eight years elementary school and two years of general office experience preferably including one year in a driver or motor vehicle facility and operation of keyboard equipment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Requires working knowledge of business English, spelling and commercial arithmetic.
• Requires working knowledge of office methods, practices and procedures.
• Requires elementary knowledge of the Illinois Vehicle Code as it applies to office tasks pertaining to obtaining or retaining a valid Illinois driver’s license and the processing of various motor vehicle forms.
• Requires elementary knowledge of basic bookkeeping procedures and techniques.
• Requires ability to maintain records of some complexity.
• Requires ability to deal tactfully with the general public and to maintain satisfactory working relationships with other employees.
• Requires ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Requires ability to operate in an independent manner within defined procedures.
• Requires possession of a valid Illinois driver’s license.
• Requires ability to lift/carry 0-25 lbs. and travel to other facilities and/or mobile locations to perform assigned duties.

Application Process:

• Please visit   to apply by completing the online application; you may also upload a resume or other attachments as needed.
• Preference will be given to Illinois residents in the hiring and selection process, in accordance with the Illinois Secretary of State Merit Employment Code.
• Questions regarding this posting or Illinois Secretary of State employment practices may be directed to Job Counselors at our Personnel offices in Chicago ) or Springfield ).  

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the United States.
Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital or veteran status, or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or disability.

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Salary : $45,760.00 - $64,188.80 Annually
Location : 33154, FL
Job Type: Full-Time = 1 FTE
Job Number:
Department: Police Department
Opening Date: 07/01/2025
Closing Date: 10/27/2025 3:45 PM Eastern

Description

The Public Service Aide position supplements the sworn officer ranks by assuming portions of the non-enforcement calls for service and administrative tasks to maximize the services of the remaining complement of the Department. Reports to Parking Enforcement Supervisor or a person of a higher position as determined by Police Chief. This is accomplished as follows:
• Utilizing Public Service Aides in situations involving non-enforcement calls for service and station details instead of sworn officers that are related specifically to the Town of Bay Harbor Islands areas to include the Business District and other areas within the Town.
• Promoting police/public relations through exposure of P.S.A. 's through community projects, court time, and special events.
• Enforcement of parking regulations within the Town's Parking Department.
Examples of Duties

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.
• Assists in the maintenance of the parking pay stations, helps with traffic related
issues and transports equipment such as stop signs, barricades and cones to help the flow of traffic.
• Traffic Crash Investigations.
• Administer First Aid/CPR assistance.
• Patrols off-street and on-street controlled areas, effectively enforcing ordinances/violations.
• Issues citations (or warnings) to vehicles in violation of municipal/county parking ordinances, ensuring that all information on the citation is accurate and complete.
• Patrol controlled parking areas.
• Enforce parking ordinances.
• Respond to parking related complaints/issues.
• Provide general assistance/information to the public.
• Disseminate crime prevention/community policing and public safety literature and information.
• Conduct minor property investigation follow-up.
• Testifies in court when necessary and prepares documentation for court.
• Respond to traffic accidents.
• Direct traffic flow.
• Patrol assigned zones, reporting any suspicious activity/vehicles/persons to dispatch, and requesting assistance when necessary. (Does not aid in the apprehension of subjects or in progress calls).
• Investigate non-police action calls.
• Message return/follow-up.
• Interviewing skills.
• Problem solving, the member has the ability to identify and analyze problems, develop effective responses and solutions to resolve such problems.
Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED;
Must maintain a valid Florida state driver's license.
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Must attend and successfully pass a Police Service Aide Academy within 12 months of employment date unless otherwise approved by the Chief of Police.
May be required to work extended hours, holidays, and emergency situations as an essential employee of the Town of Bay Harbor Islands.
May be required to have or obtain additional formal industry certification(s) based on area of assignment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Parking Enforcement Certification preferred. Public Service Aide Certification preferred.
Supplemental Information

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
• Knowledge of Dispatch codes/Radio Communications.
• Knowledge of geographical jurisdiction.
• Inter-personal skills.
• Advanced ability to operate a computer using Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel), Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat and applicable department / organizational software.
• Ability to effectively communicate ideas about improving processes or procedures to attain or maintain compliance with specific standards.
• Ability to handle confidential information with tact and discretion.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal effectively with the public.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to organize work for timely completion.
• Ability to regularly attend work and arrive punctually for designated work schedule.
• Ability to pass the required background check and drug screening.
• Ability to report to work as directed during an emergency as an essential employee of the Town of Bay Harbor Islands.
• Assists with Crossing Guard Program.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, life insurance, long-term & short-time disability, holidays, vacation and sick leave, and personal days.

To learn more details, visit our benefits page at:

Job Description

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American Workforce Group has partnered with a local organization in Longview, WA looking to fill a Public Service Assistant position.

If you're a motivated, qualified individual we want you!

Description for Public Service Assistant:
• Gate duty
• Shower and laundry management
• Resident well checks
• Living unit clean outs
• Groundskeeping
• Assisting with security rounds

Details for Public Service Assistant:
• Pay: $19.06/hour
• Schedule: Monday-Sunday | Shifts vary
• Shift Hours: 730am-8pm | Shifts vary

Requirements for Public Service Assistant:
• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis
• Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead
• Ability to operate telephone
• Ability to operate a desktop or laptop computer
• Ability to lift up to 45 lbs
• Ability to understand written information

Benefits after hire:
• WA State sick pay

Our Mission Statement: "We positively impact people and our community by placing motivated qualified individuals at great places to work."

To apply:

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Office Hours: Monday - Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, age, disability, and any other status protected by law.

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Kim Killian

Description Provides unskilled and semi-skilled laborer work for a variety of departments in connection with a variety of public service projects. Maintains parks and athletic fields; provides unskilled manual labor repairing or installing water and gas pipelines; provides courier service; and removes debris after storm events. Sets up for special events and snow removal and may include providing direction to community service workers.

The essential functions of the job are not limited to those listed in the job description. The City retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

When Assigned to Public Works:

• Loads and unloads gravel, asphalt, dirt, timber, chemicals and other materials, tools and equipment;
• Cuts grass and trees, rakes leaves;
• Digs trenches and ditches;
• Cleans catch basins, manholes and sewer lines;
• Performs various custodial duties; Picks up paper, leaves and debris on public property and streets; Collects leaves, brush, debris and other materials;
• Performs various street maintenance duties such as cleaning gutters and patching holes;
• Assists with the fabrication and installation of traffic signs;
• Assists with painting and measuring traffic lines and markings; Removes and refurbishes damaged or non-legible signs; Removes and replaces damaged poles;
• Places and removes street barricades and other warning devices; picks up and delivers supplies and materials;

When Assigned to Utilities:

• Maintains utilities by preparing the work site; loading and unloading pipe and other materials; stocking the truck with parts/materials based on supervisors direction; digging trenches and ditches; providing work site protection, when necessary; handing tools and materials to other crew members; and cleaning up the work site.
• Provides courier services by delivering and picking up a variety of materials; and running errands.
• Provides emergency response/clean up.
• Provides customer service by answering citizens questions; and referring complaints to supervisors.
• Participates in training by attending monthly division and crew training sessions.

When Assigned to Parks & Recreation:

• Maintains parks by collecting trash and cleaning buildings; directing inmates in trash collection; hauling trash to dumpsters; mowing and removing limbs and leaves; operating mowers and weed cutters; installing landscape beds; and removing debris.
• Provides courier services by delivering and picking up a variety of materials; and running errands.
• Provides emergency response/clean up.
• Provides customer service by answering citizens questions; and referring complaints to supervisors.
• Participates in training by attending monthly division and crew training sessions.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Supports special events.
• Provides emergency response during severe weather (snow, floods, storms, etc.).
• Performs additional duties to support operational requirements as assigned.

Education and Experience
High School Diploma or GED and basic computer skills (when assigned to Utilities). No job experience required.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the specific requirements listed above

Certifications/Licenses

• Valid Drivers License with acceptable driving record according to City Criteria
• Based on assignment, the following may be required:
  • Confined Space Certificate
  • Flagger Certification
  • Registered Technical Pesticide Application

Job Knowledge
No knowledge of specific work. Ability to learn and general knowledge of having a job such as timeliness and receiving directions.

Reading
Basic: Ability to recognize meaning of common two- or three-syllable words.

Writing
Basic: Ability to write simple sentences containing subject, verb, and object, and/or series of numbers, names, and addresses.

Math
Basic: Ability to perform the four basic arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).

Communication Skills
Requires regular & routine interaction involving exchange and receipt of information.

Independence and Decision-Making
Normally performs the duty assignment after receiving detailed instructions as to methods, procedures, and desired end results with little room for deviation. The immediate supervisor may, at times, provide close and constant review.

Technical Skills
Work requires the use of standard technical skills appropriate to the work environment of the organization.

Fiscal Responsibilities
No budgetary/fiscal responsibility.

Supervisory Responsibilities
No responsibility for direction or supervision of others.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Work requires heavy physical effort, exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly.
• Adequate vision, hearing and talking to drive, use computer, and communicate effectively with others.
• Constant standing.
• Frequent walking, lifting and carrying
• Occasional sitting, pushing/pulling, reaching, bending, twisting, climbing, and balancing.

NON-PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Responsible for appropriate use and maintenance of City equipment, tools and other resources, including work time.
• Regular and predictable attendance is expected.
• When assigned to Utilities, may experience frequent time pressure, emergency situations, irregular work schedule/overtime, performing multiple tasks simultaneously, working closely with others as part of a team, and noisy/distracting environment.

MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE
Typically requires use of computer and related hardware and software (when assigned to Utilities); and any other equipment as appropriate or required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work is typically performed outdoors, where there is daily exposure to respiratory hazards, frequent exposure to noise and vibration. There is occasional exposure to mechanical, chemical, and physical hazards. There is seasonal exposure to extreme temperature and wetness/humidity.

The employee is expected to use appropriate protective equipment for the assigned task (hard hat, safety vest, steel toe shoes, hearing and eye protection, etc.); and any other equipment as apparent or assigned.

Description Provides unskilled and semi-skilled laborer work for a variety of departments in connection with a variety of public service projects. Maintains parks and athletic fields; provides unskilled manual labor repairing or installing water and gas pipelines; provides courier service; and removes debris after storm events. Sets up for special events and snow removal and may include providing direction to community service workers.

The essential functions of the job are not limited to those listed in the job description. The City retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

When Assigned to Public Works:

• Loads and unloads gravel, asphalt, dirt, timber, chemicals and other materials, tools and equipment;
• Cuts grass and trees, rakes leaves;
• Digs trenches and ditches;
• Cleans catch basins, manholes and sewer lines;
• Performs various custodial duties; Picks up paper, leaves and debris on public property and streets; Collects leaves, brush, debris and other materials;
• Performs various street maintenance duties such as cleaning gutters and patching holes;
• Assists with the fabrication and installation of traffic signs;
• Assists with painting and measuring traffic lines and markings; Removes and refurbishes damaged or non-legible signs; Removes and replaces damaged poles;
• Places and removes street barricades and other warning devices; picks up and delivers supplies and materials;

When Assigned to Utilities:

• Maintains utilities by preparing the work site; loading and unloading pipe and other materials; stocking the truck with parts/materials based on supervisor's direction; digging trenches and ditches; providing work site protection, when necessary; handing tools and materials to other crew members; and cleaning up the work site.
• Provides courier services by delivering and picking up a variety of materials; and running errands.
• Provides emergency response/clean up.
• Provides customer service by answering citizens' questions; and referring complaints to supervisors.
• Participates in training by attending monthly division and crew training sessions.

When Assigned to Parks & Recreation:

• Maintains parks by collecting trash and cleaning buildings; directing inmates in trash collection; hauling trash to dumpsters; mowing and removing limbs and leaves; operating mowers and weed cutters; installing landscape beds; and removing debris.
• Provides courier services by delivering and picking up a variety of materials; and running errands.
• Provides emergency response/clean up.
• Provides customer service by answering citizens' questions; and referring complaints to supervisors.
• Participates in training by attending monthly division and crew training sessions.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Supports special events.
• Provides emergency response during severe weather (snow, floods, storms, etc.).
• Performs additional duties to support operational requirements as assigned.

Education and Experience
High School Diploma or GED and basic computer skills (when assigned to Utilities). No job experience required.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the specific requirements listed above

Certifications/Licenses

• Valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record according to City Criteria
• Based on assignment, the following may be required:
  • Confined Space Certificate
  • Flagger Certification
  • Registered Technical Pesticide Application

Job Knowledge
No knowledge of specific work. Ability to learn and general knowledge of having a job such as timeliness and receiving directions.

Reading
Basic: Ability to recognize meaning of common two- or three-syllable words.

Writing
Basic: Ability to write simple sentences containing subject, verb, and object, and/or series of numbers, names, and addresses.

Math
Basic: Ability to perform the four basic arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).

Communication Skills
Requires regular & routine interaction involving exchange and receipt of information.

Independence and Decision-Making
Normally performs the duty assignment after receiving detailed instructions as to methods, procedures, and desired end results with little room for deviation. The immediate supervisor may, at times, provide close and constant review.

Technical Skills
Work requires the use of standard technical skills appropriate to the work environment of the organization.

Fiscal Responsibilities
No budgetary/fiscal responsibility.

Supervisory Responsibilities
No responsibility for direction or supervision of others.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Work requires heavy physical effort, exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly.
• Adequate vision, hearing and talking to drive, use computer, and communicate effectively with others.
• Constant standing.
• Frequent walking, lifting and carrying
• Occasional sitting, pushing/pulling, reaching, bending, twisting, climbing, and balancing.

NON-PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Responsible for appropriate use and maintenance of City equipment, tools and other resources, including work time.
• Regular and predictable attendance is expected.
• When assigned to Utilities, may experience frequent time pressure, emergency situations, irregular work schedule/overtime, performing multiple tasks simultaneously, working closely with others as part of a team, and noisy/distracting environment.

MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE
Typically requires use of computer and related hardware and software (when assigned to Utilities); and any other equipment as appropriate or required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work is typically performed outdoors, where there is daily exposure to respiratory hazards, frequent exposure to noise and vibration. There is occasional exposure to mechanical, chemical, and physical hazards. There is seasonal exposure to extreme temperature and wetness/humidity.

The employee is expected to use appropriate protective equipment for the assigned task (hard hat, safety vest, steel toe shoes, hearing and eye protection, etc.); and any other equipment as apparent or assigned.

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number F2357P

Working Title Public Service Faculty

Department PSO-Fanning Inst Ldership Devl

About the University of Georgia

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education ( . The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly formed School of Medicine.

About the College/Unit/Department

College/Unit/Department website

Posting Type External

Retirement Plan TRS or ORP

Employment Type Employee

Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible

Underutilization

Advertised Salary

Anticipated Start Date 07/01/2025

Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings)

Job Posting Date 04/18/2025

Job Closing Date

Open until filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Location of Vacancy Athens Area

EEO Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ( ).

USG Core Values Statement

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at .

Position Details

Position Information

Classification Title Public Service Professional AC

FLSA

Faculty Rank Open Rank

Contract Type Fiscal (12 mo.)

Tenure Status Non-Tenure Track

Minimum Qualifications

A master's degree or equivalent in education, public administration, business administration, social work, or a related field is required.

Position Summary

As a member of the Fanning Institute, the faculty member reports to the assigned Associate Director and is responsible for securing, managing, and building a portfolio of client work that aligns with the vision and mission of the Fanning Institute. The faculty member provides consultation, facilitation, training, technical assistance, and applied research to clients on diverse leadership development needs. The faculty member provides services in alignment with Institute's mission and is a link between local communities and UGA expertise. The Fanning Institute is comprised of a range of faculty and staff who work from the Institute's office on the UGA Athens campus.

Additional Requirements

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification

• A doctorate degree or terminal degree is preferred.
• The faculty member needs to have a strong knowledge of and extensive experience (at least 10 years) in leadership development, organization development, or conflict resolution to build a distinguished record in developing and managing programs that provide services and assistance to individuals and communities.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Knowledge of the Institute's mission, goals, services, and range of expertise.
• Ability to consistently secure external contracts and build capacity to meet contract obligations.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, competing priorities, project resources, and budgets.
• Prior success in and the ability to work with clients of different backgrounds.
• Commitment and ability to interact in a positive and supportive manner with Institute colleagues, agency leaders, elected and appointed officials, and agency staff and service providers.
• Flexibility and willingness to work toward solutions.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of the complexities involved in the Institute's mission and a willingness to work through complexities to deliver solutions.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Physical Demands

Ability to sit at a desk, drive a state vehicle, carry up to 25 pounds, and facilitate in front of large groups.

Is this a Position of Trust? Yes

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No

Does this position require a P-Card? No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No

Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? Yes

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No

Credit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website .

Background Investigation Policy

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website .

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Develop, manage, and expand a portfolio of work funded by grants, client contracts, work agreements, etc., that aligns with the mission and vision of the Fanning Institute by:

• Proactively seek funding for work that aligns with the mission and vision of the Fanning Institute, especially federally funded grant opportunities. Faculty are expected to secure funding to cover salary and related operating expenses.
• Developing and supporting client relationships that result in collaborative efforts from the Fanning Institute and other UGA public service and academic partners.
• Coordinating and collaborating with key Fanning Institute partners to identify and respond appropriately, developing innovative programs and services to meet the needs of clients of different backgrounds. Depending on programmatic needs, faculty typically will have specific areas of concentration and focus but also operate in an interdisciplinary and collaborative manner.
• Developing collaborative linkages within Fanning Institute, Public Service and Outreach, and UGA units that result in increased service to clients by staying abreast of the broad range of Fanning Institute capabilities, expertise, and projects.
• Providing group and individual instruction, facilitation, data gathering sessions, mediation, technical assistance, etc., both on and off campus.
• Conducting effective project management by working collaboratively with other Fanning Institute personnel. This includes following policy, procedures, and processes to develop budgets, agreements, and work products; identifying additional client support needs; and ensuring that workflows are consistent.
• Ensuring all contractual deliverables are met.

Percentage Of Time 75 Duties/Responsibilities

Contribute to a field of knowledge aligned to the mission and vision of the Fanning Institute by creating new processes and programs that are grounded in the concepts and methods of recognized disciplines, professions, and interdisciplinary fields. This work is expected to be shared with colleagues and constituents for discussion, critique, use, and peer recognition by the faculty member publishing in peer-reviewed journals, making conference presentations, presenting research outcomes via webinars, etc.

Percentage Of Time 10 Duties/Responsibilities

Participate in professional development opportunities that align with the mission and vision of the Fanning Institute, particularly opportunities related to leadership development, conflict transformation, nonprofits, scholarship, and grant writing.

Percentage Of Time 10 Duties/Responsibilities

Identify opportunities for private giving and Foundation development. Collaborate with Fanning Institute leadership to cultivate identified opportunities and expand funding development.

Percentage Of Time 5

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Applicant Documents Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. Unofficial Letters of Recommendation

Optional Documents

Description Provides unskilled and semi-skilled laborer work for a variety of departments in connection with a variety of public service projects. Maintains parks and athletic fields; provides unskilled manual labor repairing or installing water and gas pipelines; provides courier service; and removes debris after storm events. Sets up for special events and snow removal and may include providing direction to community service workers.

The essential functions of the job are not limited to those listed in the job description. The City retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

When Assigned to Public Works:

• Loads and unloads gravel, asphalt, dirt, timber, chemicals and other materials, tools and equipment;
• Cuts grass and trees, rakes leaves;
• Digs trenches and ditches;
• Cleans catch basins, manholes and sewer lines;
• Performs various custodial duties; Picks up paper, leaves and debris on public property and streets; Collects leaves, brush, debris and other materials;
• Performs various street maintenance duties such as cleaning gutters and patching holes;
• Assists with the fabrication and installation of traffic signs;
• Assists with painting and measuring traffic lines and markings; Removes and refurbishes damaged or non-legible signs; Removes and replaces damaged poles;
• Places and removes street barricades and other warning devices; picks up and delivers supplies and materials;

When Assigned to Utilities:

• Maintains utilities by preparing the work site; loading and unloading pipe and other materials; stocking the truck with parts/materials based on supervisor's direction; digging trenches and ditches; providing work site protection, when necessary; handing tools and materials to other crew members; and cleaning up the work site.
• Provides courier services by delivering and picking up a variety of materials; and running errands.
• Provides emergency response/clean up.
• Provides customer service by answering citizens' questions; and referring complaints to supervisors.
• Participates in training by attending monthly division and crew training sessions.

When Assigned to Parks & Recreation:

• Maintains parks by collecting trash and cleaning buildings; directing inmates in trash collection; hauling trash to dumpsters; mowing and removing limbs and leaves; operating mowers and weed cutters; installing landscape beds; and removing debris.
• Provides courier services by delivering and picking up a variety of materials; and running errands.
• Provides emergency response/clean up.
• Provides customer service by answering citizens' questions; and referring complaints to supervisors.
• Participates in training by attending monthly division and crew training sessions.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Supports special events.
• Provides emergency response during severe weather (snow, floods, storms, etc.).
• Performs additional duties to support operational requirements as assigned.

Education and Experience
High School Diploma or GED and basic computer skills (when assigned to Utilities). No job experience required.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the specific requirements listed above

Certifications/Licenses

• Valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record according to City Criteria
• Based on assignment, the following may be required:
  • Confined Space Certificate
  • Flagger Certification
  • Registered Technical Pesticide Application

Job Knowledge
No knowledge of specific work. Ability to learn and general knowledge of having a job such as timeliness and receiving directions.

Reading
Basic: Ability to recognize meaning of common two- or three-syllable words.

Writing
Basic: Ability to write simple sentences containing subject, verb, and object, and/or series of numbers, names, and addresses.

Math
Basic: Ability to perform the four basic arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).

Communication Skills
Requires regular & routine interaction involving exchange and receipt of information.

Independence and Decision-Making
Normally performs the duty assignment after receiving detailed instructions as to methods, procedures, and desired end results with little room for deviation. The immediate supervisor may, at times, provide close and constant review.

Technical Skills
Work requires the use of standard technical skills appropriate to the work environment of the organization.

Fiscal Responsibilities
No budgetary/fiscal responsibility.

Supervisory Responsibilities
No responsibility for direction or supervision of others.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Work requires heavy physical effort, exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly.
• Adequate vision, hearing and talking to drive, use computer, and communicate effectively with others.
• Constant standing.
• Frequent walking, lifting and carrying
• Occasional sitting, pushing/pulling, reaching, bending, twisting, climbing, and balancing.

NON-PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Responsible for appropriate use and maintenance of City equipment, tools and other resources, including work time.
• Regular and predictable attendance is expected.
• When assigned to Utilities, may experience frequent time pressure, emergency situations, irregular work schedule/overtime, performing multiple tasks simultaneously, working closely with others as part of a team, and noisy/distracting environment.

MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE
Typically requires use of computer and related hardware and software (when assigned to Utilities); and any other equipment as appropriate or required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work is typically performed outdoors, where there is daily exposure to respiratory hazards, frequent exposure to noise and vibration. There is occasional exposure to mechanical, chemical, and physical hazards. There is seasonal exposure to extreme temperature and wetness/humidity.

The employee is expected to use appropriate protective equipment for the assigned task (hard hat, safety vest, steel toe shoes, hearing and eye protection, etc.); and any other equipment as apparent or assigned.