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NOTE: TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY, ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE AT: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/alachua SALARY: $54,246.40 Annually Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, public works engineering, or a closely related engineering field.  A valid State of Florida Driver's License is required and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy # 6-7; Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed prior to employment.  If in the past 24-month period, the record shows more than 3 moving traffic violations, and/or a conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position.  Requires successful completion of a criminal history background investigation prior to employment. Applicants within six months of meeting the minimum education/experience may be considered for trainee status.  Position Summary: This is entry level professional work in the review and preparation of plans, designs and specifications for public works projects. This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work. An employee in this classification assists engineers of higher rank in the design and review of various public works projects. Independent judgment is exercised in planning and technical decisions. Work is performed under the direction of a higher level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports, and observation of results obtained.  Examples of Duties: ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Exudes  a positive customer service focus.  Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with core values including:  integrity, honesty, respect, diversity, innovation, accountability and communication. Analyzes reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, tests, and aerial photographs on soil composition, terrain, hydrological characteristics, and other topographical and geologic data to plan and design projects. Calculates cost and determines feasibility of projects based on analysis of collected data.  Prepares or directs preparation and modification of reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, environmental impact studies, and designs for project. Drives a County vehicle and/or personal vehicle to work sites for planning, analysis, project progress, and to perform inspections of construction sites and advises construction inspectors. Inspects construction sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to engineering plans, specifications, and construction and safety standards. Directs construction and maintenance activities at project site. Uses computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents. Assists in the design of highways, intersections, drainage systems and other public works projects in accordance with established specifications and standards. Develops preliminary layouts of proposed highways and other public works projects with the aid of topographic surveys and aerial photography. Establishes preliminary vertical grades for projects and computes vertical curves. Computes project plan quantities. Performs preliminary cost estimates. Reviews plans and reports, zoning requests, and board of Adjustment applications. Ensures plans are prepared in compliance with County development codes. Drafts proposed regulations. Responds to citizen requests for flood zone information and assistance with drainage problems. Performs  the duties listed, as well  as those  assigned, with professionalism and  a sense of urgency. NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering. Knowledge of design, construction and operation of public works facilities. Considerable knowledge of computer drafting techniques. Skill in the use of engineering instruments and calculators. Skill in microcomputer applications. Ability to perform engineering and related mathematical computations. Ability to read and review plans for public works type projects. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

NOTE: TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY, ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE AT: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/alachua SALARY: $77,875.20 - $124,779.20 Annually Associates degree in fire science, emergency medical services, or a directly related field and four years experience as a Paramedic and four years as a Florida Minimum Standards Firefighter, of which three years must have been at the District Chief level; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience.  Successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination and criminal history background check are required prior to employment. Applicants within six months of meeting the minimum education/experience requirement may be considered for trainee status. Upon submission of application, proof of the following must be provided: 1. Current Fire Officer I (NFPA-1021) dated before November 18, 2013 or State of Florida Fire Officer II dated on or after November 18, 2013. 2. Current State of Florida Firefighter Certificate of Compliance. 3. Current State of Florida Paramedic certificate. 4. Current designation as an Advanced Cardiac Life Support provider.  5. A valid Florida Driver License is required and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy # 6-7; Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed prior to employment. If in the past 24-month period, the record shows more than 3 moving traffic violations, and/or a conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position.  6. Successful applicants must meet all requirements for Drivers as listed in Florida Statutes 401.281. Upon appointment to position, the following must be completed and maintained as a condition of employment:   Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support, International Trauma or Basic Trauma Life Support certification must be obtained within the first twelve months of employment. Certification by the Alachua County Medical Director within 30 days of employment. Must possess or complete a certified minimum 16-hour driving course within 30 days of employment.   NOTE: EXTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST ADDITIONALLY PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING: 1)  A sworn affidavit attesting to the non-use of tobacco products. Click this link to retrieve the document. THIS MUST BE SUBMITTED AS WELL AS ALL OTHER DOCUMENTATION LISTED ABOVE.       Position Summary: This is responsible supervisory, technical and administrative work in planning and directing the Operations Division of the County's Fire Rescue Department. This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work.   An employee assigned to this classification directs the administrative and operational functions of the department including formulating and implementing policies and procedures, allocating and monitoring resources, responding to fire and medical emergencies, and supervising and evaluating staff. Work is performed under the direction of a higher level supervisor and reviewed through conferences, reports, and observation of the results obtained.  Examples of Duties: ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS  Exudes a positive customer service focus.   Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with core values including: integrity, honesty, respect, diversity, innovation, accountability and communication. Responsible for the short and long range planning for the efficient delivery of emergency medical and fire services of the Department. Supervises and coordinates the activities of subordinate supervisors and employees including determining work procedures and schedules; issuing instructions and assigning duties; reviewing work; recommending personnel actions; conducting performance reviews; and conducting departmental training and orientation. Responds to medical and fire related incidents. Initiates command procedures in compliance with the Department's Incident Command System.  Maintains a close working relationship with other Fire/Rescue/EMS professionals to ensure a coordinated and efficient delivery of services is provided. Develops, maintains, and monitors a training and quality assurance system that includes Medical Director supervision and complies with state requirements. Evaluates effectiveness of patient care delivered and compares patient outcomes with national standards. Makes recommendations and formulates departmental standard operating procedures. Makes recommendations for the specifications and selection of equipment and vehicles. Maintains accurate records, logs and files, and prepares reports as required. Makes recommendations involving the Operations budget; monitors and makes recommendations for expenditures. Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency.  NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES  Considerable knowledge of laws, rules and regulations relating to operations of community emergency agencies. Considerable knowledge of current emergency medical and fire services principles and practices. Considerable knowledge of emergency scene management and basic fire ground activities. Considerable knowledge of modern principles and practices of administration and organization including general budgeting, accounting, and personnel techniques and management principles and practices. Ability to supervise and organize the work of staff, develop capable staff, enforce disciplinary procedures, coach and counsel staff, and effectively appraise employees' work performance. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, including public speaking and preparing written reports and memoranda. Ability to develop efficient policies and procedures. Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with assisting agencies, civic groups, fire and medical professionals, and the general public. Ability to analyze and evaluate program activities and procedures. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk, and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet, humid conditions (non-weather); work near moving mechanical parts; work in high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme heat (non-weather); work with explosives; risk of radiation, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

NOTE: TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY, ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE AT: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/alachua SALARY: $69,665.86 - $110,807.42 Annually Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, public administration or a related field, and five years of progressively responsible Human Resources experience plus one year of Equal Opportunity and Risk Management experience or any equivalent combination of related training and experience.  Must provide own means of transportation.  Successful completion of a criminal history background investigation is required prior to employment.     Position Summary: This is highly responsible professional administrative work directing Human Resources activities for the Alachua  County Library District.  An  employee assigned to  this classification is responsible for all activities, operations and functions of the administrative section which oversees the Human Resources, Equal Opportunity and Risk Management Services for the District, including the supervision of staff, establishment of procedures, recommendation of policies, and development of short and long range plans for this section of the Division. The employee may assist with District-wide planning. The Human Resources Department oversees the selection, appointment and onboarding of new talent; education and management of existing talent; organization-wide policy and procedure development and recommendation; classification; compensation; and Collective Bargaining negotiations.   Work is performed independently under the direction of a higher level  supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports, performance reviews and observation of results obtained.  Examples of Duties: Provides  guidance  and   direction to  all  employees  in  the  areas of  Human Resources (Recruitment, Personnel Policies, Regulatory compliance etc.) Equal Opportunity (including ADA enforcement) and  Risk Management (benefits and Workers Compensation).   Assists    department   managers  and    supervisors   in    dealing  with   employee issues, including  drafting  and   conducting   performance  reviews;   counseling techniques   an documentation:   disciplinary  actions;   and   the  handling  of   Family Medical   Leave   Act (FMLA) and  Workers' Compensation incidents.   Develops and implements short and long-range plans for the human resources programs; develops and recommends to the Library Director integrated personnel policies and procedures; monitors the effectiveness of the program and recommends modifications to the personnel policies and procedures as well as management practices. Ensures that personnel policies and procedures help align the workforce to meet the strategic goals of the Library.   Assists with union negotiations by conducting research, drafting bargaining proposal language and  taking an active role at the bargaining table.   Provides direction on the recruitment, training and  supervision of all Library District volunteers.   Supervises  and  coordinates  the  activities  of  subordinate  employees  including determining work procedures and schedules; issuing instructions and assigning duties; reviewing  work;   recommending  personnel  actions;   conducting   performance reviews; and  conducting departmental training and  orientation.   Keeps abreast of new developments in Human Resources, Equal Opportunity and Risk Management,  including those  of  a  technological  nature.  Analyzes needs, recommends and  implements appropriate measures for improving service;  disseminates  such information to Section, Administrative Services Division, and  other library staff.   Ensures the  Library  District  employees are  aware  of  and   trained  on  new   laws  and regulations in  the Human Resources area and  that existing policies and procedures are revised to reflect any  new  or revised laws  and  regulations.   Plans,  organizes,   coordinates   and   conducts   in-service  training  on  Human Resources issues.   Manages the department's budget and resources with an emphasis on responsible stewardship and maximizing benefits to County talent and partners.  Coordinates District-wide projects and studies at the direction of the Administrative Services  Division   Director;  develops,  implements,  analyzes and  reports statistical measures of library service.  Assists  Administration with compilation of  the Long  Range  Accomplishments  Report and other reports as assigned. Works with managers to ensure employees are familiar with and  in  compliance with the District's policies and  procedures, including those governing patron conduct.   Provides  Board of  Trustees  and  Governing Board with information  as  requested  by the Administrative Services Division Director.   Works effectively and collaboratively with the Alachua County attorney and HR and EO representatives as needed.   Attends conferences and  participates in related professional organizations. Performs related work as required. NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed  in  positions  allocated  to  this  class. The  omission  of  specific statements of duties does  not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.   KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Comprehensive   knowledge    of    Human    Resources,   Equal    Opportunity,   and   Risk Management policies district-wide.   Comprehensive knowledge of  management and  supervisory techniques  and  the ability to apply  them to create effective and  efficient service.   Thorough knowledge of the principles and  practices of public administration.   Thorough knowledge of administrative techniques and procedures, particularly those pertaining to Human Resources Management, Equal  Opportunity, and  Risk Management.   Ability to supervise and  organize the work of  subordinate staff, enforce disciplinary procedures, coach  and  counsel staff and  effectively appraise employee's performance. Ability to remain current on all  laws, regulations, trends and  practices in  the areas of Human Resources, Equal  Opportunity, Risk Management and  Volunteer services.   Ability  to  analyze  administrative  problems  and  make  sound  improvement recommendations.   Ability to effectively plan for and manage administrative records and controls; prepare periodic and  special  reports.   Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.   Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with library staff and the public.  Ability to maintain complex records, perform research and in-depth analysis, and prepare reports.  Ability to contribute to the overall growth and  development of the Library District.  Ability to understand the reasoning and rationale behind Library policies and procedures.  PHYSICAL  DEMANDS:  The  physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by  an employee to successfully perform the essential  functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations  may  be made  to enable  individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach and  be mobile.  The  employee must  occasionally lift  and/or   move   up   to 10   pounds.  Specific  vision abilities required by  this job  include close  vision, color vision, and  the ability to adjust focus  associated with the constant use of printed matter and  computer monitors.  WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative   of   those    an   employee   encounters    while    performing   the  essential functions of  this job.  Reasonable accommodations  may  be  made   to enable   individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The noise  level  in the work environment is usually moderate.

Director, Travel Industry Sales & Marketing – Latin America & Caribbean  Destination marketing organization seeking an experienced Travel Industry Sales & Marketing Director with a proven track record.  This person is responsible for developing, managing and executing the tourism activities and strategic marketing plans/programs to support sales, market share expansion, goals and objectives for the GMCVB.  These programs are designed to sell and promote Greater Miami as a destination to the Latin American & Caribbean travel trade. Responsibilities include managing the GMCVB’s Latin America & Caribbean Representation offices; expanding Greater Miami’s products/programs across all travel industry segments; generating group leads for Miami hotels and the destination’s large meeting facilities; and collaborating on sales awareness initiatives alongside the GMCVB’s Multicultural Tourism & Development team.   Requires: Bachelors degree in Marketing, Hospitality Management, Business Administration or related field, minimum of 5 years hotel sales, destination sales or related work experience and group sales experience. Excellent command of English. Spanish and Portuguese is a plus.   Candidate must possess good management skills including, management of projects and relationships, as well as an aptitude for marketing, advertising & media.   The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau is a sales and marketing company.  Our mission is to market Greater Miami & the Beaches across the globe as a premier convention & vacation destination. Visit our website at www.MiamiandBeaches.com .   We offer an excellent compensation & benefits package.  For consideration, qualified candidates SEND resume & salary requirements by January 11, 2019 to: Employment@GMCVB.com or fax: 305 530-5859. EOE    NO PHONE CALLS        

The City of Gainesville and GRU are seeking innovative and forward thinking Professionals that are career oriented for Infrastructure Server Administrator & Network Administrator opportunities.  If you are a resourceful professional with creative and innovative ideas, visit our website to apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ AA/DFWP/EOE

As the Wild Spaces & Public Places Logistics Coordinator you will be assisting the Wild Spaces & Public Places Director with the management of $6-7M worth of capital improvements of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Facilities annually.  The Wild Spaces & Public Places referendum was approved by the voters of Alachua County on November 8, 2016 and will generate a one-half cent sales tax for eight years, raising approximately $50 million for the City of Gainesville. The Wild Spaces & Public Places (WSPP) team is responsible for facilitating capital projects associated with the tax. Visit our website to apply A A/DFWP/EOE/VP