Service/Safety Coordinator

Service/Safety Coordinator

Department: Public Service

Employment Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Director of Public Service

Civil Service Status: Classified

About the Position

The City of Wilmington is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Service/Safety Coordinator in the Department of Public Service. This position plays a vital role in coordinating essential city services, including construction and maintenance projects, cemetery operations, indigent burials, animal welfare, and related administrative programs.

The coordinator supports the Director of Public Service by ensuring compliance with safety regulations, managing grants and permits, and serving as a key liaison between city departments, contractors, and the public.

This is a classified position, and candidates must successfully complete a Civil Service Examination to be considered for hire.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate a variety of public service operations, including construction, maintenance, cemetery, and transportation activities

Serve as the City’s Grant Manager, preparing applications, tracking budgets, and managing compliance and reporting requirements

Review permit applications, coordinate right-of-way and street closures, and oversee planning and zoning support functions

Serve as Planning Commission Clerk, preparing public notices, agendas, minutes, and reports

Coordinate cemetery operations, including indigent burials, recordkeeping, and family coordination

Oversee payment of departmental bills and manage data tracking, statistical analysis, and efficiency processes

Conduct BCI and FBI fingerprint background checks and collect associated fees

Act as Building and Zoning Official in the official’s absence

Provide basic IT and website analytics support for department programs

Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance and comply with all applicable OSHA and PERRP safety standards

Perform other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or at least four (4) years of experience in administration or public service, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

At least four (4) years of experience in a combination of zoning, planning, records management, and code enforcement

At least two (2) years of clerking experience in a public sector or non-profit organization

Licenses and Certifications

Must obtain an Ohio Notary Commission within six (6) months of appointment

Must obtain LEADS Level One Certification within one (1) month of appointment

Preferred Skills and Abilities

Strong administrative, analytical, and organizational skills

Knowledge of local government operations, grant management, and public records procedures

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general office equipment

Ability to manage multiple priorities and communicate effectively with citizens, officials, and contractors

Professional written and verbal communication skills

Work Environment

Primarily office-based with occasional site visits to field locations and meetings

Exposure to standard office chemicals (e.g., toner, correction fluid)

May have contact with emotionally distraught individuals or potentially hazardous situations

Regularly exerts up to 20 pounds of force and occasionally up to 75 pounds

Classified as light work under U.S. Department of Labor standards

Compensation and Benefits

Starting Pay: $26.86 per hour

Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, paid leave, and participation in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS)

Application Information

Applications will be accepted until 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 4, 2025.

A Civil Service Examination will be held on Friday, December 5, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in the Community Room, Wilmington Municipal Building, 69 N. South Street, Wilmington, Ohio 45177.

All applicants must present a valid photo ID at the time of the exam.

The City of Wilmington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact the City of Wilmington Department of Human Resources at or call . Please be prepared to provide information in support of your reasonable accommodation request.