Posting: May 16, 2025
Closing: Open Until Filled

Applications may be completed online at www.cityofbryant.com or picked up at the Human Resource Department at 210 S.W. 3rd Street, Bryant, AR 72022. A city application must be completed and submitted to be considered for this position.

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Salary

$24,787-$30,984

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

The purpose of the Animal Care Technician is to provide daily care to animals in the animal shelter, assist the animal control officers with the enforcement of animal control ordinances and investigations, ensuring the humane treatment of animals, the highest level of customer service to shelter visitors and the community.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assists in the daily functions of the animal shelter and enforcement of animal control laws and ordinances.

2. Occasionally operates city vehicle in the course of daily duties.

3. Maintains the shelter to ensure conditions are sanitary.

4. Performs general cleaning of office, restrooms, and other areas of the facilities; performs minor maintenance of facility and equipment

5. Feeds and waters animals according to schedule; cleans kennels and cages using appropriate cleaning agents and equipment.

6. Enters data in computer.

7. Maintains supplies for shelter, such as drugs, food, maintenance items; verifies that all items are received and forward all invoices to the Animal Shelter Manager for payment.

8. Answers incoming phone calls and emails, dispatches animal control officers as needed.

9. Performs outside maintenance such as mowing grass, trimming shrubs, and general cleanup around the facility.

10. Notifies owners per ordinance that their animal has been located. Assists customers in selecting animals for adoption.

11. Assists with the preparation of specimens for rabies testing, completes necessary paperwork, and delivers specimens to state lab.

12. Processes public impounds, owner relinquishments and adoptions, collect monies for fees, issues receipts and completes necessary forms.

13. Coordinates, manages and communicates with fosterers and foster applicants.

14. Coordinates medical needs of both pets in the shelter and in foster homes.

15. Coordinates, manages and communicates with the public regarding the intake of animals into the shelter.

16. Coordinates, and performs the tasks for fundraising for the shelter.

17. Coordinates, manages and attends off-site adoption events.

18. Prepares specimens for rabies testing, completes necessary paperwork and delivers specimens to the state laboratory.

19. Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of work crew.

20. Interacts with team members and members of the public.

21. Ability to work rotating shifts.

22. Maintains certification in animal euthanasia. Selects animals for euthanasia, and performs the procedure.

23. Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds occasionally, and up to 30 pounds regularly.

24. Maintains a certification in chemical capture.

25. Assists in the maintenance of the chemical capture equipment, supplies and records.

26. Assists in the performance of chemical capture and sedation in the field and within the shelter.

27. Regular and punctual attendance.

28. Occasionally purchases supplies for shelter restocking, attends department hosted events, may drive long-distance transports.

29. Occasionally assists with or performs out of area transports.

30. Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION 

Mental alertness and adaptability to office and field area work routines. Equivalent to four years high school, with particular emphasis during high school in office skills, shop skills, or others.

EXPERIENCE GENERAL

0 to 6 months related experience or training.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Ability to effectively communicate information and respond to questions in person-to-person and small group situations with customers, clients, general public and other employees of the organization.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

MODERATE DIVERSITY, MODERATELY PHYSICAL: Work activities which allow for a MODERATE AMOUNT OF DIVERSITY in the performance of tasks which requires SOMEWHAT DIVERSIFIED PHYSICAL DEMANDS of the employee.

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Special Requirements

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Arkansas Driver's License. Animal Euthanasia Certification to be obtained within one year of employment. Chemical Capture Certification, to be obtained within two years of employment.

​PREFERRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

​Fear Free, Animal Control Dispatch, FEMA Animals in Disasters: Awareness and Preparedness (IS-10.a;)  FEMA Animals in Disasters: Community Planning (IS-11.a;) FEMA Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS 100) & FEMA Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response (ICS 200.)

Miscellaneous Information

​ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Subject to handling cleaning chemicals, and working in a loud kennel environment.

Posting: May 09, 2025
Closing: Open Until Filled

Applications may be completed online at www.cityofbryant.com or picked up at the Human Resource Department at 210 S.W. 3rd Street, Bryant, AR 72022. A city application must be completed and submitted to be considered for this position.

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Salary

$33,668-$42,085

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

The purpose of the Animal Control Officer position is the response and investigation of laws and ordinances pertaining to the keeping of animals within the jurisdiction.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assists in the daily functions of the animal shelter.

2. Responds to, investigates and enforces all animal control related laws and ordinances within the jurisdiction.

3. Operates city vehicle in the course of daily duties.

4. Maintains the shelter to ensure conditions are sanitary.

5. Performs general cleaning of office, restrooms, and other areas of the facilities; performs minor maintenance of facility and equipment.

6. Feeds and waters animals according to schedule; cleans kennels and cages using appropriate cleaning agents and equipment.

7. Creates and maintains records for each complaint, incident, and investigation.

8. Issue citations and warnings to violators and testifies in court.

9. Creates and maintains records of each animal impounded.

10. Enters data in computer software. Maintains supplies for shelter, such as drugs, food, and maintenance items; reporting needed supplies to the Senior Animal Control Officer.

11. Selects animals to be euthanized and performs euthanasia.

12. Performs outside maintenance such as mowing grass, trimming shrubs, and general cleanup around the facility.

13. Notifies owners per ordinance that their animal has been located.

14. Assists customers in selecting animals for adoption.

15. Prepares specimens for rabies testing, completes necessary paperwork, and delivers specimens to state lab.

16. Processes public impounds, owner relinquishments and adoptions, collect monies for fees, issues receipts and completes necessary forms.

17. Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of the department.

18. Responds to after hours and weekends emergency calls as needed.

19. Ensures the highest level of customer service to shelter visitors and citizens, maintains professional working relationships with employees of other departments and vendors.

20. Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

High school, plus specialized schooling and/or on the job education in a specific skill area; e.g. data processing, clerical/administrative, equipment operation, etc.

EXPERIENCE - GENERAL

0 to 6 months related experience or training.

​PHYSICAL DEMAND

HIGHLY REPETITIVE, HIGHLY PHYSICAL. HIGHLY REPETITIVE type work which requires the CONCENTRATED AND NON-DIVERSIFIED physical demands of the employee.

MENTAL DEMAND

CLOSE MENTAL DEMAND. Operations requiring CLOSE AND CONTINUOUS ATTENTION for control of operations. OPERATIONS REQUIRING INTERMITTENT DIRECT THINKING to determine or select the most applicable way of HANDLING SITUATIONS regarding the organization's administration and operations; also to determine or select material and equipment where highly variable sequences are involved.

​COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and policy/procedure manuals; Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

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Special Requirements

​REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid Arkansas Driver's License, must possess or be able to obtain euthanasia and chemical capture or equivalent certification within one (1) year of employment.  Must possess or be able to obtain Certification via the National Animal Control and Care Association Levels I, II & III within 3 years of employment.  

​PREFERRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Fear Free, Animal Cruelty Investigator, FEMA Animals in Disasters: Awareness and Preparedness (IS-10.a;)  FEMA Animals in Disasters: Community Planning (IS-11.a;) FEMA Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS 100) & FEMA Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response (ICS 200.)

Miscellaneous Information

CORE COMPETENCIES / ADDITONAL INFO 

Ability to work overtime. Ability to interact with team members productively. Ability to work rotating shifts. Regular and punctual attendance. Ability to follow both verbal and written directions. Ability to interpret laws and ordinances, policies and procedures and apply appropriately. Regular and punctual attendance.

Posting: May 14, 2025
Closing: Open Until Filled

Applications may be completed online at www.cityofbryant.com or picked up at the Human Resource Department at 210 S.W. 3rd Street, Bryant, AR 72022. A city application must be completed and submitted to be considered for this position.

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Salary

$56,611-$70,763

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

Responsible for construction inspections, water sampling, wastewater collection system grease trap program, safety, processes documentation, inventory and warehousing. Provide for and maintain all certified documentation for the City's Certified Floodplain Management.  Review all proposed development plans for verification on accuracy to current floodplain requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Maintains as-built plans of work completed and existing systems

2. Investigates any illegal use of services 

3. Attends committee meetings and may have to attend council meetings and make presentations as needed 

4. Develops and maintains a working relationship with all construction managers and/or professional engineers working for or installing utilities that will be owned by the City 

5. Responsible for locates from On-call 

6. Assists with developing annual budget 

7. Provides assistance to Public Works Director and Public Works Engineer with managing special projects related to water distribution (new businesses, subdivisions, schools, and apartment complexes), upgrades to transmission lines and new city water/wastewater facilities 

8. Provides assistance to Water and Wastewater Superintendents on special projects as needed and assumes Water and/or Wastewater Superintendent's duties in his/her absence 

9. Performs operations of heavy equipment such as backhoes, track hoes, dump trucks, etc. as needed 

10. Assists with planning methods and sequences of operations to facilitate addition, deletions, and modifications to the system 

11. Maintains accurate records of sewer system overflows and ADEQ records 

12. Obtains additional equipment and materials needed to complete a substantial water distribution/wastewater collections or meter reading operations project and during emergency situations 

13. Reviews plans and inspects field projects to ensure conformance to specifications 

14. Provides technical assistance with other City departments (Fire, Parks, Street) on matters pertaining to water/wastewater standards and maintenance and ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local water quality standards 

15. Confers with administrative and technical personnel to coordinate departmental activities 

16. Co-chairs safety committee for water and wastewater departments 

17. Reviews FEMA provided Floodplain data to verify accuracy 

18. Accumulates records and reviews developments within classified Floodplains Provides any needed City documents to FEMA/AFMA in regards to Floodplain Management

19. Performs any other related duties as required or assigned 

Qualifications

EDUCATION 

Knowledge of a specialized field (however acquired), such as basic accounting, computer, etc. Equivalent of four years in high school, plus night, trade extension, or correspondence school specialized training, equal to two years of college.

EXPERIENCE GENERAL 

6 years related experience and/or training.

EXPERIENCE MANAGEMENT 

6 years related management experience.

PLANNING

CONSIDERABLE RESPONSIBILITY with regard to GENERAL ASSIGNMENTS in planning time, method, manner, and/or sequence of performance of own work, in addition, the organization and delegation of work operations for a GROUP OF EMPLOYEES engaged in WIDELY DIVERSIFIED ACTIVITIES.

DECISION MAKING

Performs work operations which permit FREQUENT opportunity for decision-making of MINOR IMPORTANCE and also frequent opportunity for decision-making of MAJOR IMPORTANCE, either of which would affect the work operations of MEDIUM ORGANIZATIONAL COMPONENT and the ORGANIZATION'S CLIENTELE.

Special Requirements

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Required to maintain a Class 3 Wastewater Collection certification as directed by Department Head. Valid Arkansas driver's license or a license recognized by the state of Arkansas. Maintain a Certified Floodplain Manager license as required by AFMA and FEMA.

PREFERRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS 

Class B CDL

Miscellaneous Information

MENTAL DEMAND 

VERY CLOSE MENTAL DEMAND. Operations requiring VERY CLOSE AND CONTINUOUS ATTENTION for control of operations which require a HIGH DEGREE OF COORDINATION OR IMMEDIATE RESPONSE. Operations requiring intermittent direct thinking to determine or select the most applicable way of handling situations regarding the organization's administration and operations; also to determine or select material and equipment where highly variable sequences are involved.

Posting: January 23, 2025
Closing: Open Until Filled

Applications may be completed online at www.cityofbryant.com or picked up at the Human Resource Department at 210 S.W. 3rd Street, Bryant, AR 72022. A city application must be completed and submitted to be considered for this position.

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Salary

$71,412-$107,118

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

Plans, directs and coordinates activities of the Stormwater and Streets Departments by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate managers.  Other duties may be assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Plans, manages, coordinates, supervises, and performs oversight of staff personnel assigned to Street Department and Stormwater. Departments subject to ordinances and policies approved by the City Council, Mayor and/or the Public Works Director

2. Responsible for and provides oversight to all budget activities, including the development of proposed budgets and ensuring compliance with budgets approved by the City Council, related to the Department of Public Works, including those budgets for the Street Department and Storm water Department.

3. Performs Street Department activities, to include the construction and maintenance of streets, curbs, gutters, and other improvements.

4. Leads selection committee for professional consulting firms relative to projects undertaken, specifically including those firms assisting with Street Department and Storm water Department.

5. Assumes direct responsibility for Street and Stormwater bid documents, is the custodian of said documents, and oversees all bid processes (i.e., including pre-bid and post-bid activities) as they pertain to projects undertaken by Streets and Stormwater. Assumes responsibility for budgeting, scheduling, estimating, cost control and inspection of all capital projects undertaken by Public Works. Also will assist the Finance Purchasing Manager.

6. Assists the Human Resource Department in achieving compliance within Street and Storm water with the City's policies and applicable laws. Assumes responsibility for employees training in Streets and Storm water. Refers department management problems and personnel actions, issues, and concerns promptly to the Public Works Director

7. Reviews status reports prepared by personnel and modify schedules or plans as required and provide said reports to the Public Works Director

8. Responsible for building and maintaining a successful crew through actions including but not limited to interviewing, hiring recommendations, training, counseling/discipline and recommendations for termination.

9. Coordinates project activities with activities of government regulatory or other governmental agencies i.e. permits, licensing ect.

10. Ensures for the public well-being, health, morale, and safety of personnel.

11. Demonstrates flexibility, creativity, and adaptability in the performance of job functions.

12. Functions effectively in a fast paced, complex environment and manages multiple priorities.

13. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Knowledge of a specialized field (however acquired), such as basic accounting, computer, etc. Equivalent of four years in high school, plus night, trade extension, or correspondence school specialized training, equal to two years of college.

​EXPERIENCE GENERAL

8 years related experience and/or training.

EXPERIENCE MANAGEMENT

5 years related management experience.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and understand common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents; Ability to respond to complex or difficult inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.

DECISION MAKING

Performs work operations which permit FREQUENT opportunity for decision-making of MAJOR IMPORTANCE which would have considerable effect on the final attainment of MULTIPLE MAJOR ACTIVITIES AND THE ORGANIZATION'S PROJECTS of a LARGE ORGANIZATION COMPONENT and ORGANIZATION'S CLIENTELE.

PLANNING

CONSIDERABLE RESPONSIBILITY with regard to GENERAL ASSIGNMENTS in planning time, method, manner, and/or sequence of performance of own work, in addition, the organization and delegation of work operations for a GROUP OF EMPLOYEES engaged in WIDELY DIVERSIFIED ACTIVITIES.

Special Requirements

REQUIRED

Valid Arkansas Driver’s License or a valid driver’s license recognized by the State of Arkansas. Certified Stormwater Inspection or a certificate equal to the training.

PREFERRED 

Certified Flood Plain Manager, CISED. Familiar with MUTCD and ASSHTO

SOFTWARE SKILLS REQUIRED

Intermediate: 10-Key, Accounting, Alphanumeric, Contact Management, Database, Enterprise Resource Planning, HR Systems, Payroll Systems, Presentation/PowerPoint, Programming Languages, Spreadsheet, and Word Processing/Typing  

Miscellaneous Information

RESPONSIBILITY FOR WORK OF OTHERS

Supervises an EXTRA LARGE GROUP (25+) of employees who are engaged in diversified activities in one or more departments.

RESPONSIBILITY FOR FUNDS, EQUIPMENT, PROPERTY, ETC.

REGULARLY responsible for funds, building premises, inventory, or other property owned or leased by the organization and, in addition, may have temporary custody and responsibility of patron property, which through carelessness, error, loss, theft, misappropriation, or similar action would result in VERY important monetary losses to the organization. The total value for the above would range from $25,000,000 to $50,000,000.

​CONTACT WITH EMPLOYEES 

Contacts with other departments or offices and also frequently with individuals in middle level positions; consulting on problems that necessitate judgment and tact in presentation to obtain cooperation or approval of action to be taken. Also, important contacts with associates as required in advanced supervisory jobs, plus frequent contact with senior level internal officials.

CONTACT WITH PUBLIC

Regular contacts with patrons where the contacts are initiated by the employee. Involves both furnishing and obtaining information and, also, attempting to influence the decisions of those persons contacted. Contacts of considerable importance and of such nature, that failure to exercise proper judgment may result in important tangible or intangible losses to the organization.

​USE OF MACHINES, EQUIPMENT, AND/OR COMPUTERS

Regular use of highly complex machines and equipment; specialized or advanced software programs.

MENTAL DEMAND

INTENSE MENTAL DEMAND. Operations requiring sustained directed thinking to analyze, solve, or plan highly variable, administrative, professional, or technical tasks involving complex problems or mechanisms.

Posting: April 30, 2025
Closing: Open Until Filled

Applications may be completed online at www.cityofbryant.com or picked up at the Human Resource Department at 210 S.W. 3rd Street, Bryant, AR 72022. A city application must be completed and submitted to be considered for this position.

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Salary

$29,228 - $36,535

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

Park Laborers keep up the appearance, health, and safety of landscapes and facilities in Bryant Parks. They maintain jogging and biking paths, hiking trails, athletic fields, playgrounds, picnic tables, benches, lawns, flowerbeds, and gardens. They take the initiative to ensure the parks meet the standard of excellence and vision of the Department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Cleans and maintains public restrooms.
2. Maintains park appearances by removing trash, debris, etc.
3. Performs manual construction and maintenance work as directed by supervisor.
4. Operates equipment such as weed eaters, walk mowers, and other small engine machinery.
5. Regularly uses hand tools, such as rakes, shovels, etc.
6. Operates larger equipment, such as riding mowers, tractors, groomers, etc.
7. Regularly prepares athletic fields for events.
8. Prepares service reports of materials used and work performed.
9. Completes daily logs and reports as assigned.
10. Ability to follow directions and complete assigned work in a timely manner.
11. Regular and punctual attendance with the ability to work overtime and weekends.
12. Ability to interact with team members.
13. May be required to work weekends.
14. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
15. Reports maintenance needs and abnormalities found in the parks.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum requirement; general educational background without high school completion, plus 0 to 6 months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirements

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid Arkansas driver’s license or a valid driver’s license recognized by the state of Arkansas.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

The following physical activities 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 and expectations.

Highly repetitive, moderately physical. Highly repetitive type of work which requires somewhat diversified physical demands of the employee.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear, taste or smell; occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds; frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; and ability to adjust focus.

Miscellaneous Information

WORKING CONDITIONS

Outside working environment, wherein there are disagreeable working conditions part of the time.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is continuously exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, outdoor weather conditions; frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, wet or humid conditions, risk of electrical shock; and occasionally exposed to work in high, precarious places, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Posting: January 02, 2025
Closing: Open Until Filled

Applications may be completed online at www.cityofbryant.com or picked up at the Human Resource Department at 210 S.W. 3rd Street, Bryant, AR 72022. A city application must be completed and submitted to be considered for this position.

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Salary

$45,615.48 for non-certified & $47,440.10 for certified

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

Works under the general direction of the Sergeant. State and Federal laws and department policy governs this position. Other duties may be assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Patrols assigned area on foot, by bicycle or in patrol car to enforce laws, attempt to prevent and discover crimes, investigate crimes, maintain order, and answer calls and complaints.
2. Answer radio-dispatched or citizens' request for police services at the scene of accidents, domestic disputes, law violations and peace disturbances.
3. Familiarizes self with scheduled route and with persons living in area.
4. Investigates illegal or suspicious activities, persons and establishments, and quells disturbances.
5. Locates, searches, detains, and arrests law violators following recognized police procedures.
6. Interviews and questions victims, witnesses, and suspects.
7. Directs and controls traffic.
8. Issues written citations for traffic and other minor violations.
9. Inspects public establishments requiring licenses to ensure compliance with rules and regulations.
10. Operate police communication and equipment to obtain, disseminate, and report information.
11. Attends community meetings to discuss crime prevention activities and crime problems.
12. Writes detailed incident, investigation, activity, and other reports.
13. Testifies in court to present evidence by describing conditions, situations, and actions.
14. Attends and participates in department training. Assists and supports other members of the department in accomplishing their assigned objectives.
15. Works overtime as assigned. Interacts with team members. Works rotating shifts as assigned. Regular and punctual attendance.
16. Performs any other related duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school, plus specialized schooling and/or on the job education in a specific skill area; e.g. data processing, clerical/administrative, equipment operation, etc, plus 0 to 6 months related experience or training. Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirements

A valid Arkansas driver’s license or a valid driver’s license recognized by the State of Arkansas. Certified law enforcement officer.

Software Skills Required

Intermediate: 10-Key, Alphanumeric Data Entry, Contact Management, Database, Presentation/PowerPoint, Spreadsheet, Word Processing/Typing Basic: Accounting

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Must be a citizen of the United States. Must be able to become and remain certified as a law enforcement officer by the Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training as established by Arkansas Code 12-9-204. Knowledge of principles, practices and techniques of law enforcement. Knowledge of the criminal justice system. Knowledge of the principles of self-defense and the use of firearms. Ability to handle weapons and exercise self-defense. Ability to present expert testimony in court and other proceedings. Ability to interpret and apply the provisions of the laws, rules and regulations to specific situations. Ability to patrol assigned areas, conduct investigations and enforce laws.

Miscellaneous Information

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

The following physical activities 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 and expectations.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is continuously required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms; and regularly required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk or hear, taste or smell; frequently required to climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; and ability to adjust focus.

 

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is continuously exposed to outdoor weather conditions; frequently exposed to work with explosives; occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, work in high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, wet or humid conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, risk of radiation, vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Posting: January 27, 2025
Closing: Open Until Filled

Applications may be completed online at www.cityofbryant.com or picked up at the Human Resource Department at 210 S.W. 3rd Street, Bryant, AR 72022. A city application must be completed and submitted to be considered for this position.

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Salary

$29,228 - $36,535

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

Works in a variety of conditions and situations, indoors and outdoors, in various types of weather to maintain the city water/wastewater system. Other duties may be assigned. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. May be required to work in any activity in all the Public Works Departments. 

2. Performs operations of equipment such as jackhammers, chop saws, small tractors, etc. 

3. Assists in repairing broken water lines, and replacing worn and damaged parts. 

4. Assists in repairing breaks in sewer lines, and replacing worn and damaged parts. 

5. Uses basic and specialized hand tools. 

6. Regular and punctual attendance. 

7. Works overtime as assigned. 

8. Ability to interact with team members. 

9. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned. 

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

Special Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school or GED, plus specialized schooling and/or on the job education in a specific skill area; e.g. data processing, clerical/administrative, equipment operation, etc, plus 12 to 18 months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid Arkansas driver’s license or a valid driver’s license recognized by the state of Arkansas.

 PREFERRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Current Arkansas Water Distribution License Grade 1, Class A CDL Driver's License, and Class 1 Wastewater License.

Miscellaneous Information

PHYSICAL DEMAND

HIGHLY REPETITIVE, MODERATELY PHYSICAL. HIGHLY REPETITIVE type of work which requires SOMEWHAT DIVERSIFIED physical demands of the employee.

WORKING CONDITIONS 

Outside or inside working environment, wherein there are potential hazardous working conditions and life-threatening situations exists (fire, chemicals, electrical sources, heights, dangerous people, etc.) part of the time.

USE OF MACHINES, EQUIPMENT & COMPUTERS 

Regular use of complex machines and equipment (desktop/laptop computer and software, road and production machines and equipment, etc.)

Posting: January 27, 2025
Closing: Open Until Filled

Applications may be completed online at www.cityofbryant.com or picked up at the Human Resource Department at 210 S.W. 3rd Street, Bryant, AR 72022. A city application must be completed and submitted to be considered for this position.

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Salary

$35,148-$43,935

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

Works in a variety of conditions and situations, indoors and outdoors, in various types of weather to maintain the city water/wastewater system. Other duties may be assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. May be required to work in any activity in all the Public Works Departments

2. Performs operations of equipment such as jackhammers, chop saws, large tractors, etc

3. Assists and coordinates installing, maintaining and repairing water lines, and replacing worn and damaged parts

4. Assists and coordinates installing, maintaining and repairing sewer lines, and replacing worn and damaged parts

5. Use of basic and specialized hand tools

6. Performs daily logs and reports as assigned

7. Regular and punctual attendance Works overtime as assigned

8. Assists with data entry

9. Assists with answering phones

10. Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

EDUCATION 

High school, plus specialized schooling and/or on the job education in a specific skill area; e.g. data processing, clerical/administrative, equipment operation, etc.

EXPERIENCE

4 years related experience and/or training.

Special Requirements

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS 

Valid Arkansas drivers license or a valid drivers license recognized by the state of Arkansas.

 PREFERRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS 

Current Arkansas Water Distribution License Grade 2 and Wastewater Operator 2 License, Class A CDL Driver's License

Miscellaneous Information

​PHYSICAL DEMAND

HIGHLY REPETITIVE, MODERATELY PHYSICAL. HIGHLY REPETITIVE type of work which requires SOMEWHAT DIVERSIFIED physical demands of the employee.

ANALYTICAL ABILITY / PROBLEM SOLVING

MODERATELY REPETITIVE. Activities with slight variation using a definite set of processes or directions with some degree of supervision. Choice of learned things in situations which conform to clearly established patterns and modes.

​WORKING CONDITIONS 

Outside or inside working environment, wherein there are potential hazardous working conditions and life-threatening situations exists (fire, chemicals, electrical sources, heights, dangerous people, etc.) part of the time.

USE OF MACHINES, EQUIPMENT, AND/OR COMPUTERS

Regular use of highly complex machines and equipment; specialized or advanced software programs.

Posting: April 07, 2025
Closing: Open Until Filled

Applications may be completed online at www.cityofbryant.com or picked up at the Human Resource Department at 210 S.W. 3rd Street, Bryant, AR 72022. A city application must be completed and submitted to be considered for this position.

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Salary

$41,069-$51,336

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

The Senior Animal Control Officer manages and coordinates the work of the animal control officers, as well as perform all the duties of an animal control officer, ensuring the humane treatment of animals, the highest level of customer service to shelter visitors and the community, maintaining professional relationships with other departments, vendors and  as well as ensuring the efficient running of the field operations of the department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Works under the supervision of Animal Control Director.

2. Provides scheduling, planning and organizational assistance to the Animal Control Director and Animal Shelter Manager for Animal Control Officers and enforcement activities.

3. Assists the Director and Animal Shelter Manager in the operations of the department and the animal shelter.

4. Enforces the laws and ordinances of the care and keeping of animals within the City of Bryant.

5. Responsible for the training and supervision of animal control officers, and maintains records of such.

6. Performs investigative and enforcement of animal control ordinances and regulations, assists in the functions of the animal shelter.

7. Operates city vehicle and is responsible for fleet maintenance for the department.

8. Assists, as needed, with maintaining the shelter to ensure conditions are sanitary.

9. As needed, performs general cleaning of office areas, restrooms, and other areas of the facilities; performs minor maintenance of facility and equipment, reporting major repair needs to the Animal Shelter Manager.

10. As needed, feeds and waters animals according to schedule; cleans kennels and cages using appropriate cleaning agents and equipment. Conducts investigations and creates reports of findings and actions taken.

11. Maintains files of investigations and animals, maintains records, issues citations and warnings to violators and testifies in court proceedings.

12. Submits requests to the Animal Shelter Manager of needed supplies. Selects animals to be euthanized and performs euthanasia.

13. Performs outside maintenance such as mowing grass, trimming shrubs, and general cleanup around the facility.

14. Notifies owners per ordinance that their animal has been located.

15. Assists customers in selecting animals for adoption. Prepares specimens for rabies testing, completes necessary paperwork, and delivers specimens to state lab.

16. Processes public impounds, owner relinquishments and adoptions, collects monies for fees, issues receipts and completes necessary forms.

17. Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of the department.

18. Responds to after hours and weekends emergency calls as needed.

19. Performs data entry of records into computer software.

20. Provides performance reviews during training and annually to subordinates, and gives feedback to trainees and employees on a regular basis.

21. Creates, implements and maintains an award system for animal control officers.

22. Attends department events. Acts as the department supervisor in the absence of the Animal Control Director and Animal Shelter Manager.

23. Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds occasionally, and up to 30 pounds regularly.

24. Ensures the highest level of customer service to shelter visitors and citizens, maintains professional working relationships with employees of other departments and vendors.

25. Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

​​​​​Knowledge of a specialized field (however acquired), such as basic accounting, computer, etc. Equivalent of four years in high school, plus night, trade extension, or correspondence school specialized training, equal to two years of college.

​EXPERIENCE - GENERAL 

2 years related experience and/or training.

EXPERIENCE - MANAGEMENT

 12 to 18 months related management experience.

​SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

​Supervises a SMALL GROUP (3-7) of employees, usually of LOWER CLASSIFICATIONS. Assigns and checks work; assists and instructs as required and performs same work as those supervised, or closely related work, a portion of the time. Content of the work supervised is of a non-technical nature, but presents numerous situations to which policies and precedents must be interpreted and applied.

PHYSICAL DEMAND 

HIGHLY REPETITIVE, MODERATELY PHYSICAL. HIGHLY REPETITIVE type of work which requires SOMEWHAT DIVERSIFIED physical demands of the employee.

​MENTAL DEMAND

VERY CLOSE MENTAL DEMAND. Operations requiring VERY CLOSE AND CONTINUOUS ATTENTION for control of operations which require a HIGH DEGREE OF COORDINATION OR IMMEDIATE RESPONSE. Operations requiring intermittent direct thinking to determine or select the most applicable way of handling situations regarding the organization's administration and operations; also to determine or select material and equipment where highly variable sequences are involved.

Special Requirements

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS 

Valid Arkansas Driver's License, must possess or be able to obtain euthanasia and chemical capture or equivalent certification within one (1) year of employment.  Must possess or be able to obtain Certification via the National Animal Control and Care Association Levels I, II & III within 3 years of employment.  

PREFERRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Fear Free, Animal Cruelty Investigator, FEMA Animals in Disasters: Awareness and Preparedness (IS-10.a;)  FEMA Animals in Disasters: Community Planning (IS-11.a;) FEMA Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS 100) & FEMA Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response (ICS 200.)

Miscellaneous Information

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Ability to work overtime.     Ability to follow both verbal and written directions.   Ability to interpret laws and ordinances, policies and procedures and teach these to team members.   Ability to make reasonable and prudent judgement calls.   Ability to accurately determine if team members are following proper protocols.   Ability to write accurate, descriptive and objective employee performance reviews.   Ability to work rotating shifts.     Regular and punctual attendance.

Posting: March 06, 2025
Closing: Open Until Filled

Applications may be completed online at www.cityofbryant.com or picked up at the Human Resource Department at 210 S.W. 3rd Street, Bryant, AR 72022. A city application must be completed and submitted to be considered for this position.

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Salary

$26,267-$32,834

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

Manual labor (semi-skilled and unskilled) performing general, road, sidewalk, and ground maintenance. Work is performed under direct supervision of a Field Supervisor or Equipment Operator III.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Performs road and street maintenance (i.e. asphalt patching, concrete patching, sidewalk installation).

2. Operates machinery and equipment, in all phases of road, street, sidewalk, drainage structures and swale construction and maintenance.

3. Maintain all aspects of Right-of-Way.

4. Mowing, weed eating, blowing, racking, shoveling, trimming trees, trimming of bushes and landscaping.

5. Duties also include operating mini-full size excavators, mixers, rollers, tractor-bush hog, boom mowers, bucket trucks, grapple trucks, snow removal equipment, backhoe, skids steers, vac trailers, bulldozer, dump trailer, tandem and tri-axle dump trucks, and tractor-trailer with lowboy, and various other equipment as assigned.

6. Performs routine maintenance and service work on equipment operated.

7. Load and unload equipment on lowboy and haul with tractor-trailer safely to any location needed.

8. Load and unload trailer with different materials, including bank run shell, dirt, debris, and/or metal and haul with tractor-trailer safely to any location needed.

9. Survey drainage problems, streets and Right-of-Way issues.

10. Assists and coordinate traffic control duties (road closures and detours) by setting up work zones.

11. Assist in maintaining traffic signals.

12. Ability to work 10-hour days

13. Ability to read tractor diagrams.

14. Ability to work overtime and inclement weather.

15. Confident and responsible excavation around utilities.

16. Common understanding of concrete and asphalt

17. Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

EDUCATION 

High school, plus specialized schooling and/or on the job education in a specific skill area; e.g. data processing, clerical/administrative, equipment operation, ect.

EXPERIENCE

0 to 6 months related experience or training. 

WORKING CONDITIONS

Outside working environment, wherein there are extremely disagreeable working conditions most of the time. (e.g. hot mix paving in constant sun)

PHYSICAL DEMAND 

MODERATE DIVERSITY, MODERATELY PHYSICAL: Work activities which allow for a MODERATE AMOUNT OF DIVERSITY in the performance of tasks which requires SOMEWHAT DIVERSIFIED PHYSICAL DEMANDS of the employee.

USE OF MACHINES, EQUIPMENT AND/OR COMPUTERS

Regular use of complex machines and equipment (desktop/laptop computer and software, road and production machines and equipment, etc.)

Special Requirements

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must possess a valid State of Arkansas Commercial Driver's License Class B by date of hire or the ability to obtain minimum of Class B Commercial Driver's License within 6 months of hire date.  

PREFERRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Class B Commercial Driver’s License

Miscellaneous Information

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Emergency Response Statement:

Every City employee has emergency response responsibilities, though not every position will require routine assignments during an emergency event.  All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official job description. Assignments in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature, with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically and operationally challenging conditions

Posting: March 06, 2025
Closing: Open Until Filled

Applications may be completed online at www.cityofbryant.com or picked up at the Human Resource Department at 210 S.W. 3rd Street, Bryant, AR 72022. A city application must be completed and submitted to be considered for this position.

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Salary

$32,188-$40,235

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

Skilled in the operation of intermediate and complex construction equipment.  Duties also include the performance of manual laboring tasks.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Operates machinery and equipment, in all phases of road, street, sidewalk, drainage structures and swale construction and maintenance.

2. Duties also include operating wheeled excavator, mini-full size excavators, rollers, tractor-bush hog, boom mowers, bucket trucks, grapple trucks, snow removal equipment, backhoe, skids steers, vac trailers, bulldozer, dump trailer, tandem and tri-axle dump trucks, and tractor-trailer with lowboy, and various other equipment as assigned.

3. Performs routine maintenance and service work on equipment operated.

4. Load and unload equipment on lowboy and haul with tractor-trailer safely to any location needed.

5. Load and unload trailer with different materials, including bank run shell, dirt, debris, and/or metal and haul with tractor-trailer safely to any location needed.

6. Accurate operation of laser and transit to shoot grade, pipe elevation and job layouts.

7. Ability to properly excavate, compact and install drainage systems.

8. Survey drainage problems, streets and Right-of-Way issues.

9. Assists and coordinate traffic control duties (road closures and detours) by setting up work zones.

10. Provides verbal daily reports to supervisor.

11. Assist in maintaining traffic signals.

12. Ability to work 10-hour days

13. Ability to read and demonstrate knowledge of understanding Comprehensive Civil Construction Plans

14. Ability to work overtime and inclement weather.

15. Act as crew leader and maintain a positive and productive work environment.

16. Confident and responsible excavation around utilities.

17. Common understanding of concrete and asphalt

18. Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

EDUCATION 

High school, plus specialized schooling and/or on the job education in a specific skill area; e.g. data processing, clerical/administrative, equipment operation, etc.

EXPERIENCE

12 to 18 months related experience and/or training.

WORKING CONDITIONS

​​​​​Outside working environment, wherein there are extremely disagreeable working conditions most of the time. (e.g. hot mix paving in constant sun).

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions, wet or humid conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat; occasionally exposed to work in high, precarious places, risk of electrical shock, vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

MODERATE DIVERSITY, MODERATELY PHYSICAL: Work activities which allow for a MODERATE AMOUNT OF DIVERSITY in the performance of tasks which requires SOMEWHAT DIVERSIFIED PHYSICAL DEMANDS of the employee.

USE OF MACHINES, EQUIPMENT, AND/OR COMPUTERS

Occasional use of highly complex machines and equipment; specialized or advanced software programs.

Special Requirements

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

 Must possess a valid State of Arkansas Commercial Driver's License Class B license

PREFERRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

​Valid State of Arkansas Commercial Driver's License Class A without restrictions.

Miscellaneous Information

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Every City employee has emergency response responsibilities, though not every position will require routine assignments during an emergency event.  All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official job description. Assignments in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature, with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically and operationally challenging conditions.

Posting: March 06, 2025
Closing: Open Until Filled

Applications may be completed online at www.cityofbryant.com or picked up at the Human Resource Department at 210 S.W. 3rd Street, Bryant, AR 72022. A city application must be completed and submitted to be considered for this position.

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Salary

$32,188-$40,235

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

Skilled in the operation of intermediate and complex construction equipment.  Duties also include the performance of manual laboring tasks. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Operates machinery and equipment, in all phases of road, street, sidewalk, drainage structures and swale construction and maintenance.

2. Maintain all aspects of Right-of-Way.

3. Mowing, weed eating, blowing, racking, shoveling, trimming trees and trimming of bushes.

4. Duties also include operating mini-full size excavators, mixers, rollers, tractor-bush hog, boom mowers, bucket trucks, grapple trucks, snow removal equipment, backhoe, skids steers, vac trailers, bulldozer, dump trailer, tandem and tri-axle dump trucks, and tractor-trailer with lowboy, and various other equipment as assigned.

5. Performs routine maintenance and service work on equipment operated.

6. Load and unload equipment on lowboy and haul with tractor-trailer safely to any location needed.

7. Load and unload trailer with different materials, including bank run shell, dirt, debris, and/or metal and haul with tractor-trailer safely to any location needed.

8. Accurate operation of laser and transit to shoot grade, pipe elevation and job layouts.

9. Ability to properly excavate, compact and install drainage systems.

10. Survey drainage problems, streets and Right-of-Way issues.

11. Assists and coordinate traffic control duties (road closures and detours) by setting up work zones.

12. Provides verbal daily reports to supervisor.

13. Assist in maintaining traffic signals.

14. Ability to work 10-hour days

15. Ability to read and demonstrate knowledge of understanding Comprehensive Civil Construction Plans

16. Ability to read tractor diagrams.

17. Ability to work overtime and inclement weather.

18. Confident and responsible excavation around utilities.

19. Common understanding of concrete and asphalt

20. Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

EDUCATION 

High school, plus specialized schooling and/or on the job education in a specific skill area; e.g. data processing, clerical/administrative, equipment operation, etc.

EXPERIENCE

12 to 18 months related experience and/or training.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Outside working environment, wherein there are extremely disagreeable working conditions most of the time. (e.g. hot mix paving in constant sun).

PHYSICAL DEMAND 

MODERATE DIVERSITY, MODERATELY PHYSICAL: Work activities which allow for a MODERATE AMOUNT OF DIVERSITY in the performance of tasks which requires SOMEWHAT DIVERSIFIED PHYSICAL DEMANDS of the employee.

USE OF MACHINES, EQUIPMENT, AND/OR COMPUTERS

Regular use of highly complex machines and equipment; specialized or advanced software programs.

Special Requirements

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must possess a valid State of Arkansas Commercial Driver's License Class B license.

PREFERRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Possess a valid State of Arkansas Commercial Driver's License Class A without restrictions.

​

Miscellaneous Information

ADDITONAL INFORMATION 

Every City employee has emergency response responsibilities, though not every position will require routine assignments during an emergency event.  All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official job description. Assignments in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature, with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically and operationally challenging conditions.

Posting: September 16, 2024
Closing: Open Until Filled

Applications may be completed online at www.cityofbryant.com or picked up at the Human Resource Department at 210 S.W. 3rd Street, Bryant, AR 72022. A city application must be completed and submitted to be considered for this position.

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Salary

$53,650-$67,063

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

Responsible for installation, maintenance, repair, expansion, replacement and relocation of wastewater distribution facilities in the field. Other duties may be assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assists in planning methods and sequences of operations to facilitate additions, deletions and replacements/modifications to the system. 

2. Directs the activities of a small team of personnel within the Wastewater collection team who oversee installation, maintenance, and repair of wastewater collection facilities. 

3. Works closely with Wastewater Superintendent to schedule work and coordinate projects. 

4. Investigates any illegal use of services. 

5. Regular and punctual attendance. 

6. Provides assistance to Water/Wastewater Superintendent in managing special projects related to wastewater collection (new businesses, subdivisions, schools, and apartment complexes), upgrades to transmission lines including pipe bursting and new city wastewater facilities. Assumes Wastewater/Water Superintendent duties in his/her absence. 

7. Preforms operations of heavy equipment such as backhoes, track hoes, dump trucks, etc. as needed. 

8. Verifies location of various systems in the City's wastewater collection infrastructure for future mapping requirements. 

9. Obtains additional equipment and materials needed to complete wastewater collections service. 

10. Provides technical assistance with other City departments (Fire, Parks, Street) on matters pertaining to wastewater standards and maintenance and ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local standards. 

11. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

Knowledge of a specialized field (however acquired), such as basic accounting, computer, etc. Equivalent of four years in high school, plus night, trade extension, or correspondence school specialized training, equal to two years of college, plus 5 years related experience and/or training, and 5 years related management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

COMMUNICATION SKILLS 

Ability to effectively communicate information and respond to questions in person-to-person and small group situations with customers, clients, general public and other employees of the organization. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. 

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS 

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS 

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of known variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram formats.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED 

Under general supervision where standard practice enables the employee to proceed alone on routine work, referring all questionable cases to supervisor. 

PLANNING

 Considerable responsibility with regard to general assignments in planning time, method, manner, and/or sequence of performance of own work, in addition, the work operations of a group of employees, all performing basically the same type of work. 

DECISION MAKING 

Performs work operations which permit frequent opportunity for decision-making of major importance which would have considerable effect on the final attainment of multiple major activities and the organization's projects of a large organization component and organization's clientele.

Special Requirements

 REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

 Required to obtain Class 3 Wastewater Collection license as directed by the department head. Valid Arkansas CDL Class B drivers license or a Class B CDL drivers license recognized by the State of Arkansas

SOFTWARE SKILLS REQUIRED 

Basic: 10-Key, Accounting, Alphanumeric Data Entry, Contact Management, Database, Human Resources Systems, Payroll Systems, Presentation/PowerPoint, Spreadsheet, Word Processing/Typing

Miscellaneous Information

RESPONSIBILITY FOR WORK OF OTHERS

 Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include but not limited to interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. 

Supervises a small group (1-3) of employees in the same or lower classification. Assigns and checks work; assists and instructs as required, but performs same work as those supervised, or closely related work, most of the time. Content of the work supervised is of a non-technical nature and does not vary in complexity to any great degree.

USE OF MACHINES, EQUIPMENT AND/OR COMPUTERS 

Regular use of complex machines and equipment (desktop/laptop computer and software, road and production machines and equipment, driver's license/cdl, etc.)

RESPONSIBILITY FOR FUNDS, PROPERTY and EQUIPMENT

 Occasionally responsible for organization's property where carelessness, error, or misappropriation would result in moderate damage or moderate monetary loss to the organization. The total value for the above would range from $150,000 to $1,000,000

PUBLIC CONTACT

 Regular contacts with patrons, either within the office or in the field. May also involve occasional self-initiated contacts to patrons. Lack of tact and judgment may result in a limited type of problem for the organization.

EMPLOYEE CONTACT

 Contacts with other departments or offices and also frequently with individuals in middle level positions; consulting on problems which necessitate judgment and tact in presentation to obtain cooperation or approval of action to be taken. Also, important contacts with associates as required in advanced supervisory jobs, plus frequent contact with senior level internal officials.

Posting: August 27, 2024
Closing: Open Until Filled

Applications may be completed online at www.cityofbryant.com or picked up at the Human Resource Department at 210 S.W. 3rd Street, Bryant, AR 72022. A city application must be completed and submitted to be considered for this position.

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Salary

$32,188 - $40,235

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

Vacant position is currently for the night shift. 

Works in a variety of conditions and situations, indoor and outdoor, in various types of weather in repair and maintenance of sewers. Other duties may be assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Performs maintenance on pumps, motors, and other equipment.
2. Performs chemical, physical, and bacteriological analysis.
3. Assists in efforts to monitor city's pretreatment program.
4. Prepares chemical treatment solutions.
5. Monitors treatment plant to ensure proper operation.
6. Performs operations of various types of test equipment.
7. Prepares and performs various analytical tests.
8. Assist in collection of wastewater for methods in testing and recording for QA & QC.
9. Maintains daily records as required by standards.
10. Performs any other various duties as assigned.
11. Ability to work overtime.
12. Ability to work rotating shifts.
13. Regular and punctual attendance.
14. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

 Mental alertness and adaptability to office and field area work routines. Equivalent to four years high school or GED, with particular emphasis during high school in office skills, shop skills, or others, plus 12 to 18 months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirements

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS 

Valid Arkansas driver's license or valid driver’s license recognized by the state of Arkansas. Must have a Class 1 Arkansas Wastewater license or obtain one within one year.

Miscellaneous Information

WORKING CONDITIONS 

Outside or inside working environment, wherein there are potential hazardous working conditions and life-threatening situations exist (fire, chemicals, electrical sources, heights, dangerous people, etc.) part of the time. 

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS 

The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the functions of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions, wet or humid conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat; and occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, work in high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock.The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Posting: May 20, 2025
Closing: Open Until Filled

Applications may be completed online at www.cityofbryant.com or picked up at the Human Resource Department at 210 S.W. 3rd Street, Bryant, AR 72022. A city application must be completed and submitted to be considered for this position.

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Salary

$62,531-$78,164

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

Responsible for installation, maintenance, repair, expansion and relocation of wastewater distribution facilities in the field.  Other duties may be assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assists in planning methods and sequences of operations to facilitate additions, deletions and modifications to the system

2. Directs activities of subordinate personnel who oversee installation, maintenance, and repair of wastewater collection facilities

3. Confers with administrative and technical personnel and personnel to coordinate departmental activities

4. Investigates any illegal use of services

5. Provides assistance to Water Superintendent in managing special projects related to wastewater collection (new businesses, subdivisions, schools, and apartment complexes), upgrades to transmission lines and new city wastewater facilities

6. Provides assistance to Water Superintendent on special projects as needed and assumes Water Superintendent's duties in his/her absence

7. Performs operations of heavy equipment such as backhoes, track hoes, dump trucks, etc. as needed

8. Verifies location of various systems in the City's wastewater collection infrastructure for future mapping requirements

9. Obtains additional equipment and materials needed to complete wastewater collections service

10. Provides technical assistance with other City departments (Fire, Parks, Street) on matters pertaining to wastewater standards and maintenance and ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local standards

11. Ability to interact with team members

12. Regular and punctual attendance

13. Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Knowledge of a specialized field (however acquired), such as basic accounting, computer, etc. Equivalent of four years in high school, plus night, trade extension, or correspondence school specialized training, equal to two years of college.

EXPERIENCE GENERAL 

5 years related experience and/or training.

EXPERIENCE MANAGEMENT

 5 years related management experience.

​PLANNING

​​​​​CONSIDERABLE RESPONSIBILITY with regard to GENERAL ASSIGNMENTS in planning time, method, manner, and/or sequence of performance of own work, in addition, the organization and delegation of work operations for a GROUP OF EMPLOYEES engaged in WIDELY DIVERSIFIED ACTIVITIES.

DECISION MAKING 

Performs work operations which permit FREQUENT opportunity for decision-making of MINOR IMPORTANCE and also frequent opportunity for decision-making of MAJOR IMPORTANCE, either of which would affect the work operations of MEDIUM ORGANIZATIONAL COMPONENT and the ORGANIZATION'S CLIENTELE.

Special Requirements

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATONS 

Required to obtain Class 3 Wastewater Collection license and Class 3 Water Distribution license as directed by the department head. Valid Arkansas CDL Class B drivers license or a Class B CDL drivers license recognized by the State of Arkansas.

Miscellaneous Information

​RESPONSIBILITES FOR WORK OF OTHERS

Supervises a MODERATE SIZE GROUP (8-15) of employees engaged in important, complex operations, consisting of employees in different classifications who perform a wide variety of duties.

​MENTAL DEMAND 

INTENSE MENTAL DEMAND. Operations requiring sustained directed thinking to analyze, solve, or plan highly variable, administrative, professional, or technical tasks involving complex problems or mechanisms.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

MODERATE DIVERSITY, MODERATELY PHYSICAL: Work activities which allow for a MODERATE AMOUNT OF DIVERSITY in the performance of tasks which requires SOMEWHAT DIVERSIFIED PHYSICAL DEMANDS of the employee.