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	<title>City of Pharr</title>
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		<title>Pro-Shop Clerk</title>
		<link>http://www.pharr-tx.gov/pro-shop-clerk</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:40:09 +0000</pubDate>
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<td align="left"><span style="font-size: small;">Open</span></td>
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<td width="200" align="left" valign="top"><strong><span style="font-size: small;">Additional Status Information:</span></strong></td>
<td><span style="font-size: small;">Full Time</span></td>
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<p><strong><span style="font-size: small;">JOB SUMMARY:</span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Under the supervision of the Golf Course Manager, the Pro Shop Clerk will primarily be responsible for cashier duties and responsibilities. The position requires the capacity to provide precise equipment and merchandise information, assist with tournament organization, and the overall facilitation of play along the course. Must effectively communicate clearly, courteously, and tactfully with the public. Must manage purchasing and payroll for the department. Must be able to compose correspondence, memorandums, weekly and monthly reports, and schedules. Pro Shop Clerk must effectively operate standard office equipment which include computers, fax machines, copiers etc. Knowledge of appropriate filing principles. Must accurately type a minimum of 45 wpm. Must possess excellent  knowledge of appropriate English usage, spelling and grammar. Applicant must possess exceptional public relation skills and may be subject to other duties and responsibilities.</span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></p>
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<p><strong><span style="font-size: small;">EDUCATION/ OTHER REQUIREMENTS:</span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">High school diploma or GED is required. Requires a minimum of three years Pro Shop Clerk experience and a valid Texas Driver License with satisfactory driving record.</span></p>
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<p><strong><span style="font-size: small;">Please submit all applications &amp; certifications to the City of Pharr, Human Resources Office, 118 S. Cage Blvd., 4th floor, Pharr, Texas.</span></strong></p>
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		<title>Municipal Court Clerk</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Aug 2010 20:28:28 +0000</pubDate>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES</span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The Municipal Court Clerk is responsible for the clerical work of the Pharr Municipal Court. Incumbent&#8217;s primary duties are as follows:</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">-Manage and maintain executive&#8217;s schedule;</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">-Prepares invoices, reports, memos, letters, financial statements and other documents, using word processing, spreadsheet, databases, and/or presentation software;</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">-Reads and analyze incoming memos, submissions, and reports, in order to determine their significance and plan their distribution;</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">-Maintain budget and update expenditures;</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">-Prepare and submit payroll;</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">-Issue and maintain purchase order number file;</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">-Operates office equipment such as fax machines, copiers, and phones, and use computers for spreadsheet, word processing, database management, and other applications;</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">-Open, sort, and distribute incoming correspondence, including faxes and e-mail; </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">-Files and retrieve corporate documents, records, and reports;</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">-Greets visitors and determine whether they should be given access to specific individuals;</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">-Answers telephones and give information to callers, take messages, or transfer calls to appropriate individuals;</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">-Prepares responses to correspondence containing routine inquiries;</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">-Performs general office duties such as ordering supplies, maintaining records management systems, and performing basic bookkeeping work; and</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">-Make travel arrangements for executives.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">CHARACTERISTICS </span></strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">OF TAF CLASS</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The secretary performs varied responsible clerical or secretarial work, which includes administrative responsibility. This employee is under the direct supervision of the department head. General and specific assignments are received and are usually under little direct supervision allowing latitude for use of independent judgment.</span></p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: small;">EXAMPLES OF WORKED PERFORMED (NOT ALL-INCLUSIVE)</span></span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> -Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork;</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">-Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write, set up functions, enter  data, or process information;</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">-Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources;</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">-Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person;</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">-Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work;</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">-Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them overtime;</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">-Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form;</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">-Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events; and</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">-Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.</span></p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: small;">MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS</span></span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Required high school diploma or equivalent GED. Three years of secretarial/clerical and typing experience or related work; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Bilingual preferred.</span></p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: small;">KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE</span></span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Knowledge</strong> &#8211; Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology. Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. Knowledge in the use of the following computer software: Microsoft Office, Microsoft Works, Excel, Word Perfect, and Power Point.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Skills</strong> &#8211; Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. Using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches. Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem solving and decision-making. Talking to others to convey information effectively.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Abilities </strong>- The ability to listen and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing and in speaking so others will understand. The ability to understand the speech of another person. The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem. The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules.</span></p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: small;">PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS</span></span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle, or feel objects and controls. Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to a, personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax. No significant standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, reaching, crawling, and handling, sitting, standing, pushing, and pulling. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</span></p>
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		<title>Gang Unit Case Worker (Civilian)</title>
		<link>http://www.pharr-tx.gov/gang-unit-case-worker-civilian</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Aug 2010 21:39:18 +0000</pubDate>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">The primary focus of this grant-funded, non-sworn position is to create a collaborative effort between the existing community resources that are able to provide resources and/or links to services and opportunities for high risk and gang involved youth, as well as their families. This position is part of the Gang Unit and is housed at the Pharr Police Department and will report to the Gang Unit Coordinator. This position will include assisting the Gang unit supervisor and coordinator in implementations of the day to day operations to effectively reduce and prevent gangs and crime related violence using a comprehensive gang model program. This position will exist during the duration of the grant, unless extended by the City of Pharr Police Department.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">1.Facilitate the implementation of multi-agency anti-gang violence reduction programs.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">2.Facilitate joint and multi-user agreements between agencies relative to delivery of programs and services.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">3.Present recommended modifications to the Gang Coordinator to present to the Gang Steering Committee based on program goals.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">4.Identify and address barriers to service and work with individual organizations and agencies to improve service delivery to at risk or gang involved individuals.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">5..Develop and maintain working relationships between public agencies (including law enforcement), non-profit organizations and the community.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">8.Plan and facilitate meetings.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">9.Collection of information required for the evaluation to be conducted by the funding agency.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">10.Monitor and ensure the completion of the evaluation data collection instruments by participating agencies.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">11. Maintain appropriate records and prepare reports.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">12.Manage assigned programs and special projects and effect improvements in operations.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">13.Report progress of assigned programs and special projects.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">14.Collaborate with various departments, agencies and organizations in order to implement assigned programs.</span></p>
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<div><span style="font-size: small;">Minimum Education: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology, Human Relations or other closely related fields, or closely related fields or any equivalent combination of training and education, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Experience in community organizations and task force development and maintenance is highly desirable. Special Requirements: •  Knowledge of common computer applications and operating systems programs including Windows based software such as: Power Point, Word and Excel. •Possession of a valid class “C” Texas Motor Vehicle Operator’s License. •The ability to work effectively with others. •Above average oral and written communication skills. •Ability to effectively coordinate resources.</span></div>
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		<title>Gang Unit Coordinator (Civilian)</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Aug 2010 21:21:02 +0000</pubDate>
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<p><strong><span style="font-size: small;">Job description: </span></strong><strong><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></strong></p>
<p><strong></strong><span style="font-size: small;">The primary focus of this grant-funded, non-sworn position is to create a collaborative effort between the existing community resources that are able to provide resources and/or links to services and opportunities for high risk and gang involved youth, as well as their families. This position is part of the Gang Unit and is housed at the Pharr Police Department and will report to the Gang Unit supervisor. This position will liaison with the educational community, other public agencies; work closely with community organizations and other community-based outreach efforts. Responsibilities include program analysis, evaluation, and preparation of recommendations when appropriate. This position will also assist in the collection, organization, interpretation, and completion of periodic reports and special assignments deemed relevant. This position will identify all new and existing resources for anti-gang violence programs; promote and strengthen existing programs; work with law enforcement, service providers and various community groups to implement the concepts and goals of the grant and the Gang Steering Committee; and to perform related work as required. This position will exist during the duration of the grant, unless extended by the City of Pharr Police Department.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">1.Coordinate and facilitate the implementation of multi-agency anti-gang violence reduction programs.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">2.Facilitate joint and multi-user agreements between agencies relative to delivery of programs and services.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">3.Develop and monitor the initiative’s budget.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">4.Present recommended modifications to the Gang Steering Committee based on program goals.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">5.Identify and address barriers to service and work with individual organizations and agencies to improve service delivery to at risk or gang involved individuals.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">6.Evaluate programs and services to determine if goals and objectives are being met.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">7.Develop and maintain working relationships between public agencies (including law enforcement), non-profit organizations and the community.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">8.Plan and facilitate meetings.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">9.Develop and implement public information tools.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">10.Initiate and maintain the collection of information required for the evaluation to be conducted by the funding agency.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">11.Monitor and ensure the completion of the evaluation data collection instruments by participating agencies.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">12.Negotiate appropriate solutions to barriers encountered in collection of the evaluation data.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">13.Report progress of goals to the City Council, law enforcement agencies, and the Gang Steering Committee on a regular basis and as requested.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">14.Implement a vision and advocate for the institutionalizing of those strategies found to be successful in meeting program goals as adopted by the Gang Steering Committee. 15.Oversee and maintain appropriate records and prepare reports.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">16.Manage assigned programs and special projects and effect improvements in operations.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">17.Make presentations about the progress of assigned programs and special projects.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">18.Collaborate with various departments, agencies and organizations in order to implement assigned programs.</span></p>
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<div><span style="font-size: small;">Minimum Education: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology, Human Relations or other closely related fields. Minimum Experience: 2-4 years of management experience involving project or program administration in Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology, Human Relations, or closely related fields or any equivalent combination of training and education, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Experience in community organizations and task force development and maintenance is highly desirable. Special Requirements: •Advanced knowledge of common computer applications and operating systems programs including Windows based software such as: Power Point, Word and Excel. •Possession of a valid class “C” Texas Motor Vehicle Operator’s License. •The ability to work effectively with others. •Above average oral and written communication skills. •Ability to effectively coordinate resources.</span></div>
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		<title>Domestic Violence Unit Coordinator (Civilian)</title>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">The primary focus of this grant-funded, non-sworn position of Domestic Violence Unit Coordinator will to provide direct services to the victims of domestic violence by partnering up with volunteers’ who work as advocates with victims of domestic violence to provide on-scene response to victims of domestic violence.  Refers victims to community agencies and support institutions. Provide victims information on legal services available for their protection, safety and support.  The Domestic Violence Coordinator will be knowledgeable about the legal system and will compile statistics and information for reports and audits.   This position will exist during the duration of the grant, unless extended by the City of Pharr Police Department.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">1.Reviews all domestic violence referral sand contact reports, including protection order violations and verbal domestic incidents; conducts assessment of prior history of abuse and reviews all contacts and/or documented notes.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">2.Provides crisis intervention and assistance to victims and/or families, including telephone counseling; assesses the victim’s immediate safety needs and helps victims and witnesses develop a safety plan when appropriate.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">3.Provides victims and witnesses with information about the legal process and what options are available to them through the legal system, including assistance with obtaining Protective Orders. Provides information to access appropriate resources including refuge; legal assistance; family and relationship counseling, health and mental health services; child care; and other victim assistance resources. Provides assistance to involved persons with the completion of applications and forms as necessary.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">4.Develops and maintains relationships with community agencies, such as Child Protective Services, Adult Protective Services, District Attorney’s Office, Rape Crisis Center, Probation, Hospitals and faith based organizations, etc. in an effort to collaboratively respond to domestic violence and child abuse cases; attends regularly scheduled meetings; conducts community outreach and educations programs relating to domestic violence on a time available basis.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">5.Maintains monthly and yearly statistics on cases of domestic violence, including documentation of sentencing dispositions on domestic violence cases submitted to the Hidalgo County District Attorney’s Office.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">6.Completes performance report s and audit information, which may be required for grant monies. Maintains records of activities associated with the program and prepares grant reports.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">7.Provides public education through public speaking and other means of safety planning related to domestic assault and related issues.  </span></p>
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<div><span style="font-size: small;"> </span> <span style="font-size: small;">M</span><span style="font-size: small;">inimum Education: Two or Three years of college-level coursework in criminal justice or a human service related area. Bachelor’s Degree is preferred. One or more years experience related to domestic violence prosecution and victim advocacy is desirable. One or more years of working with victims of domestic violence preferred. Experience in grant reporting desirable. Special Requirements: •Advanced knowledge of common computer applications and operating systems programs including Windows based software such as: Power Point, Word and Excel. •Possession of a valid class “C” Texas Motor Vehicle Operator’s License. •The ability to work effectively with others. •Above average oral and written communication skills. •Ability to effectively coordinate resources.</span></div>
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