CITY OF NEDERLAND JOB POSTING

In accordance with the City of Nederland Personnel Policy, notice is hereby given that the City of Nederland is now accepting applications for the position of:

Job Title:

Street and Drainage Supervisor

Department:

Public Works / Street Division

City Classification:

Regular Full Time

FLSA Classification:

Exempt (Salary)

Pay Range Eff 10/1/23):

$64,313.60 to $87,713.50/year

Benefits:

Yes

Applications Open:

February 7, 2024

Application Deadline:

First review of applications will be on Friday, February 23, 2024 and if necessary, reviewed weekly on Friday thereafter

Open To:

The Public and Current Employees

This position is open to each person who makes proper application and meets all eligibility requirements prescribed by the City of Nederland. A completed application must be received by the Personnel Office no later than the closing date/time listed above. Applications may be picked up in the Personnel Office located at: City of Nederland Office Building

207 N. 12th Street, P. O. Box 967

Nederland, TX 77627

409-***-**** Telephone, 409-***-**** Facsimile In accordance with the City of Nederland Substance Abuse Policy, all applicants are hereby advised:

“Any applicant tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to testing to screen for illegal drug use prior to employment. Employment in the position will be contingent upon a negative drug test result.”

If this position requires a commercial drivers license as described in the City of Nederland Wage and Position Classification Plan, the applicant must comply with the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991. The City of Nederland strives to provide employment and promotional opportunities based solely on qualifications, skills, and performance, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran’s status, or any other unlawful basis. The City of Nederland is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you have an established disability as defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request a reasonable accommodation when applying, testing, or interviewing for a City of Nederland position, please contact:

Holly Guidry, Human Resources Director

City of Nederland

207 N. 12th Street, P. O. Box 967, Nederland, TX 77627

409-***-**** Telephone, 409-***-**** Facsimile CITY OF NEDERLAND EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS (02-2024) Welcome

Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Nederland. We would like to take this opportunity to explain our application and hiring process. We encourage you to apply for positions that match your qualifications.

Job Postings

The City of Nederland Personnel Office posts all job openings. Applications are accepted only for positions that are currently open as posted and are accepted up to the posted closing date and time. It is necessary to submit a separate City of Nederland Employment Application for each position for which you want to be considered for employment. Your education and experience must match the minimum eligibility requirements identified on the posting. All applications are screened for minimum eligibility requirements and other qualification criteria by management. All applicants will receive a letter from the Personnel Office regarding either the qualification or disqualification of their application. Applicants whose applications are qualified will receive a letter containing further instructions regarding the next phase of the process. How to Apply

An application may be obtained through the City of Nederland Personnel Office which is located in the City of Nederland Office Building at 207 N. 12th Street, Nederland, Texas 77627 or by visiting the Job Openings page on the City’s website at www.ci.nederland.tx.us. To apply for a job, you must complete an application and deliver it by the posted deadline to the City of Nederland Personnel Office, 207 N. 12th Street (or by mail to P. O. Box 967), Nederland, Texas 77627. Applications sent by mail must be received by the posted deadline, regardless of post mark. The City will not accept applications by e-mail or facsimile since the last page of the application, "Authorization and Release Form," requires an original signature for our files. Employment Application Instructions

A City of Nederland Employment Application must be completed as instructed and received by the Personnel Office by the posted deadline for consideration. Résumés will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application, but may be attached. Supporting documentation, such as photocopies of transcripts or certificates, may be included with the application. You may attach additional pages to record additional job histories and other information, if necessary. Please do not bind your application. Print all information in your own handwriting. Neatness and legibility are important! Applicants must complete all blanks accurately and completely, or enter a notation as to why the blanks are incomplete. Grounds for disqualification include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. Failure to submit application by posted deadline. 2. Failure to follow application instructions.

3. Incomplete applications.

4. Failure to print all information in your own handwriting. (Résumés may be typed.) 5. Sloppy handwriting, poor spelling, poor grammar. 6. Non-specific educational information.

7. Vague reasons for leaving past jobs.

8 Overly vague/general job duties or job titles.

9 Lack of salary progression.

10. Lack of progression in job duties/responsibilities. 11. Gaps in employment history.

12. Failure to provide complete information on previous employers (or to state why this information is not available).

13. Failure to explain in detail where requested, such as the employment discipline and termination and criminal history sections.

14. Failure to sign the last page of the application packet, "Authorization and Release Form."

Selection Process

Typically, the selection process takes four to six weeks from the closing date, and includes, but is not limited to, the following:

1. Employment Application

Submit a completed City of Nederland Employment Application to the City of Nederland Personnel Department, 207 N. 12th Street (or by mail to P. O. Box 967), Nederland, Texas 77627 by the posted deadline.

2. Written Examination

Selected applicants may be invited to a skills/knowledge (written) examination. Each applicant's grade on the examination will be based on a maximum grade of 100 percent, determined entirely by the correctness of the answers to the questions. A minimum passing grade is 70 percent, and each applicant must pass the examination in order to be placed on the eligibility list. If the examination given contains more than one section, applicants must score a minimum passing grade of 70 percent, based on an average of all sections, to be placed on the eligibility list. This numeric score will be weighted at 40 percent of the total points earned during the hiring process.

3. Oral Interview

Applicants remaining on the eligibility list will be invited to oral interview before an interview panel and given a numeric score based on selected interview questions and criteria set forth by the City. Applicants must meet the minimum passing grade of 70 percent to be placed on the eligibility list. It a written examination is administered this numeric interview score is weighted at 60 percent of the total points earned during the selection process, otherwise the interview score will be weighted at 100 percent.

4. Eligibility List

Once the interview scores have been calculated, a ranking order will be derived. Applicants must meet an overall minimum passing grade of 70 percent to be placed on the eligibility list. The City Manager will determine the life of the eligibility list on a case-by-case basis.

5. Job Offer

A conditional offer of employment will be extended to the top ranking applicant at the Department Head's recommendation and subject to the City Manager's approval. The City Manager or his/her designee will ensure that the applicant's qualifications match those set forth by the City. The job offer is conditioned upon successful background investigation and successful completion of the remaining phases of the selection process, which includes, but is not limited to, drug and/or alcohol screen, WorkSTEPS physical assessment and medical evaluation. Official job offers are extended only by the Personnel Office.

6. Entitlement to Work

The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires that all new employees verify identity and entitlement to work in the United States by providing required documentation.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Nederland is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran’s status or any other unlawful basis. The City of Nederland is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will attempt to reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request. If you need any special accommodations during the employment process, please contact the Personnel Office for assistance at 409-***-****.

Contact

Thank you again for your interest in employment with the City of Nederland. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Personnel Office at: Holly Guidry, Human Resources Director

207 N. 12th Street - P. O. Box 967

Nederland, TX 77627

Telephone: 409-***-**** - Facsimile: 409-***-**** E-mail: ad4foa@r.postjobfree.com

Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, AND ANY PROVISION CONTAINED IN THIS BULLETIN MAY BE MODIFIED OR REVOKED WITHOUT NOTICE.

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Street and Drainage Supervisor City of Nederland, TX 1 of 2 Street and Drainage Supervisor

DEPARTMENT: Public Works DATE: February 2024

SUMMARY: Under general supervision, plans, coordinates, and manages the operations of the Nederland Public Works Department (PWD) street and drainage maintenance work group; responds to service requests and complaints and prioritizes work crews to address City needs; verifies work is performed in compliance with state and federal laws, and City policies, procedures, and quality guidelines. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Plans, coordinates, and manages the staff and functions of the street and drainage work group of the Public Works Department (PWD); work groups include street and drainage management, traffic signals and infrastructure maintenance.

• Inspects City streets, roadway, surfaces, facilities, and infrastructure, and verifies compliance to state and Federal safety regulations and City quality standards; evaluates conditions and develops recommendations for repair and maintenance projects.

• Inspects construction work sites to assure project compliance with plans, specifications, contracts, safety regulations, and City standards; performs field inspections to evaluate the work performed, and verifies quality of workmanship and compliance with specifications.

• Investigates complaints and provides assistance to the public within scope of authority; interprets and explains technical specifications, City codes, federal and state regulations, and related policies and procedures to developers, contractors, property owners, and the general public; assists with materials procurement; monitors budgets and expenditures.

• Supervises the activities of work crews; assigns duties, responsibilities, and resources; reviews projects and workload, assigns work, and monitors operations; analyzes workload trends, and implements staffing and assignment adjustments; works with employees to correct performance deficiencies.

• Meets regularly with staff to discuss and resolve priorities, schedule, and workload issues; provides assistance and training in technical issues and responsibilities.

• Coordinates PWD projects with City departments and regional agencies.

• Supports the relationship between the City of Nederland and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Knowledge:

• City policies and procedures.

• Federal and state codes and regulations governing public works projects.

• Principles of design, construction, and maintenance of public works projects.

• Methods, materials, and equipment used in public works construction, maintenance, and repair.

• Facility, vehicle, and equipment maintenance procedures and practices.

• Principles and practices of administrative management, including personnel rules, cost accounting, budgeting, procurement, contract management, and employee supervision. Street and Drainage Supervisor City of Nederland, TX 2 of 2 Skill in:

• Interpreting and applying federal and state safety rules and regulations, and City policies.

• Checking designs, details, estimates, plans, and specifications of public works projects.

• Reading and understanding maps, plans, diagrams, specifications, and schematics.

• Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.

• Supervising and leading staff, and prioritizing tasks.

• Promoting and enforcing safe work practices.

• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with co-workers.

• Using a personal computer with standard and specialized software applications.

• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Associate’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business or Public Administration, or related field; AND four years’ experience in construction and maintenance projects in the public sector; OR a minimum of 6 years of equivalent combination of education, training and construction and maintenance experience.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION:

• Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License.

• Depending on the needs of the City, specific licenses and certifications may be required. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in a standard office environment, and in the field at construction sites. CITY OF NEDERLAND

PROPOSED PAY PLAN

Job Title:

Street and Drainage Supervisor

FLSA Classification:

Exempt (Salary)

City Classification:

Regular Full Time

BASE SALARY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 (effective 10/01/2023 – 09/30/2024) New Hire

6 Months

1 Year

2 Year

3 Year

4 Year

5 Year

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Step 5

Step 6

Step 7

$64,313.60

$66,248.00

$70,262.40

$74,464.00

$78,936.00

$83,699.20

$87,713.60

LONGEVITY PAY

In addition to base pay, $4.00 per month for each year of service to the City of Nederland. CERTIFICATE PAY

Not applicable to this job title.

SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL PAY

Not applicable to this job title.

WORK SCHEDULE

The typical work schedule is 7:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday although additional hours may be required, based on the needs of the City. ESSENTIAL SERVICES POLICY

Employees in this position are classified Essential Services Personnel, and are identified by the City to be part of the emergency response team before, during, or after a hurricane. Essential Services Personnel are required to work before, during, or immediately after a hurricane, and may be unable to evacuate with their family. Employees identified as Essential Services Personnel also meet the definition of Emergency Services Personnel as defined in Chapter 22 of the Texas Labor Code. Failure to comply with this policy may result in discipline up to and including termination.

CITY OF NEDERLAND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS (Updated 02/2024) DISCLAIMER: The statements contained in this summary are highlights intended to serve only as general information concerning various employment matters as they now exist at the City of Nederland. Employment matters, including compensation and employee benefits, are governed by applicable Federal, State, or local laws, regulations or judicial decisions, and any errors or misrepresentations in this summary are subordinated to Federal, State, or local laws, regulations or judicial decisions. An employment-at-will relationship exists between the City of Nederland and its employees, and nothing set forth in this summary is intended to create, or shall be construed as creating, either an express or an implied contract of employment or a definite or indefinite period. 1. Compensation

Base Pay

A major objective of the City's salary administration program is the encouragement, through the opportunity for financial recognition and reward, of higher levels of employee motivation, morale, effort and productivity.

Longevity

In addition to base pay, employees receive $4.00 per month for each year of service to the City of Nederland.

Certificate Pay

Certificate pay is awarded for the highest level of certificate held for some job titles requiring certain state licenses.

Shift Differential

Shift differential is paid for certain job titles requiring evening and night shifts, such as Police Officer and Telecommunications Operator.

Overtime Provisions

For employees in positions which are governed by the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act, overtime begins to accrue with the ninth hour worked during a regular eight hour day. Some employee groups may elect compensatory time in lieu of overtime wages. Work Period

The official work period for the City is a seven day period beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Monday and ending at 12:00 a.m. on the following Sunday. The City pays on a bi-weekly basis.

General Salary Increases

City Council may award general salary increases to employees on an annual basis when fiscally prudent.

Introductory Period

Employees are subject to a twelve month introductory period. Supervisors prepare written performance evaluations at the end of each quarter during the introductory period. Pay Step Increases

Employees are eligible to receive a pay step increase upon successful completion of six months of employment (or twelve months for Police Officers and Firefighters), and then on subsequent hire anniversary dates until reaching the maximum pay step. The step increase will be documented on an "Employee Status and Wage Report", a copy of which will be placed in the employee's payroll envelope during the payroll period in which the step increase is awarded.

2. Retirement System

Upon hire, employees are eligible to participate in the Texas Municipal Retirement System

(TMRS) (www.tmrs.org) plan. TMRS was established in 1948 and is administered in accordance with the Texas Municipal Retirement System Act (Texas Government Code, Title 8, Subtitle G). Each TMRS participating city has its own retirement plan provisions within the general framework of the Act. A summary of some of the City’s current provisions are as follows:

BENEFIT

DESCRIPTION

OPTION ADOPTED

City

matching

ratio

The City of Nederland matches your deposits and interest at a rate chose by the City of Nederland. The City's matching funds are held in the City's TMRS account until you retire. The only way to get the City's matching funds is to retire from TMRS and receive a monthly payment.

2 (City) to

1 (Employee)

City

contribution

rate

This rate is set annually by TMRS based on actuarial assumption changes.

7.50% (Effective

01/01/2024)

Employee

contribution

rate

Each month, the City withholds 7% of your gross monthly salary and deposits the money in a TMRS account in your name. These are your member deposits, which are tax-deferred. This means that are not subject to federal income tax until they are paid back to you in the form of a refund or a monthly retirement benefit. 7% of your gross

salary, tax deferred

Vesting

requirement

Vesting means you have worked enough years and established enough service credit to meet the minimum length-of-service requirement for retirement. Once vested, even if you leave City employment, you may leave your deposits with TMRS and retire with a TMRS retirement benefit when you reach age 60. 10 years

Retirement

eligibility

At retirement, your member deposits and the interest earned are combined with the City's matching funds and other credits granted. TMRS then calculates a monthly retirement benefit based on these amounts, the interest they will earn, an estimate of your remaining life expectancy at retirement, and other factors. 10 years service, at

least age 60

or

20 years service, at

any age

Other available options include Updated Service Credit, Military Service Credit, Buy-Back Provision, and Restricted Prior Service Credit.

3. Insurance Benefits

Regular Full Time employees are eligible for insurance benefits. Benefits will become effective on the first day of the calendar month following full-time hire date. Medical Insurance Plan (Plan Year 07/01/23 - 06/30/24) The City provides a Medical Plan through BlueCross BlueShield of Texas

(www.bcbstx.com). The employee premium is paid in full by the City for the “standard” plan and the “HMO” plan. Employees may select from one of the plans below or choose the HSA plan (information on the HSA plan can be requested from the Personnel Department). Employees may also elect spouse only, children only or family coverage which is paid via semi-monthly payroll deduction.

July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024

Standard

PPO Plan

MONTHLY

PREMIUM

EMPLOYEE

MONTHLY COST

CITY PAYS

Employee

$676.36

$0.00

$676.36

Spouse only

$1,595.90

$490.04

$1,105.86

Children only

$1,175.55

$357.58

$817.97

Family

$1,975.23

$610.28

$1,364.95

HMO Plan

MONTHLY

PREMIUM

EMPLOYEE

MONTHLY COST

CITY PAYS

Employee

$612.96

$0.00

$612.96

Spouse only

$1,448.44

$353.58

$1,094.86

Children only

$1,066.93

$259.96

$806.97

Family

$1,792.72

$438.76

$1,353.96

HSA Plan

MONTHLY

PREMIUM

EMPLOYEE

MONTHLY COST

CITY PAYS

Employee

$554.48

$0.00

$554.48

Spouse only

$1,310.26

$204.40

$1,105.86

Children only

$965.15

$147.18

$817.97

Family

$1,621.69

$256.74

$1,364.95

Dependents who are not enrolled when the employee is first eligible for enrollment will be considered a "late entrant." Late entrants will only be accepted for coverage during the City’s annual open enrollment during June of each year, with changes effective July 1. During the plan year, only certain qualifying events will permit a late entrant to be added at a time other than open enrollment, such as marriage, birth of a child, or termination of spouse’s employment - such adds must be reported within thirty-one (31) days of the qualifying event.

Once insurance benefits become effective, it is the employee’s responsibility to notify the Personnel Office of any changes which may affect coverage, such as family status, as well as changes of name, address, and telephone number.

Dental Insurance Plan (Plan Year 07/01/23 - 06/30/24) The City provides a Dental Plan through BlueCross Blue Shield of Texas

(www.bcbstx.com). The employee premium is paid in full by the City. Employees may elect spouse only, children only, or family coverage which is paid via semi-monthly payroll deduction.

July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024

HIGH PLAN

MONTHLY

PREMIUM

EMPLOYEE

MONTHLY COST

CITY PAYS

Employee

$25.31

$0.00

$25.31

Spouse only

$56.51

$31.20

$25.31

Children only

$54.94

$29.63

$25.31

Family

$87.82

$62.51

$25.31

July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024

LOW PLAN

MONTHLY

PREMIUM

EMPLOYEE

MONTHLY COST

CITY PAYS

Employee

$20.18

$0.00

$20.18

Spouse only

$44.66

$24.48

$20.18

Children only

$43.75

$23.57

$20.18

Family

$69.85

$49.67

$20.18

Dependents who are not enrolled when the employee is first eligible for enrollment will be considered a "late entrant." Late entrants will only be accepted for coverage during the City’s annual open enrollment during June of each year, with changes effective July 1. During the plan year, only certain qualifying events will permit a late entrant to be added at a time other than open enrollment, such as marriage, birth of a child or termination of spouse’s employment - such adds must be reported within thirty-one (31) days of the qualifying event. Once insurance benefits become effective, it is the employee’s responsibility to notify the Personnel Office of any changes which may affect coverage, such as family status, as well as changes of name, address, and telephone number.

Long Term Disability Insurance Plan

The City provides a Long Term Disability Policy through Dearborn National. The employee premium is paid in full by the City.

Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance Plan The City provides a Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Policy through Dearborn National. The employee premium is paid in full by the City. The current death benefit is equivalent to twice the employee's base salary rounded to the nearest $1,000.00, to a maximum of $200,000.00. For example, an employee who earns a base salary of $13.43 per hour would receive a death benefit of $56,000.00. ($13.43/hr. x 2,080 hrs./yr.=$27,934.40/yr. x 2=$55,868.80, rounded to nearest $1,000.00=$56,000.00). For active employees attaining the age 70, the death benefit is reduced to 65% of the amount then currently in force and at age 75, the death benefit is reduced to 50%. Retired employees are eligible for a flat

$10,000.00 death benefit upon retirement.

Voluntary Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance Plan Active employees may purchase additional coverage offered under the Voluntary Life Plan at their own expense, for themselves and eligible dependents. Additional information regarding this voluntary benefit may be obtained by contacting the Personnel Department.

` Voluntary Vision Benefits

Active employees may purchase voluntary benefits through United HealthCare

(www.uhc.com) at their own expense, for themselves and eligible dependents. UHC Vision

MONTHLY

PREMIUM

EMPLOYEE

MONTHLY COST

CITY PAYS

Employee

$5.17

$5.17

$0.00

Family

$11.11

$11.11 $0.00

COBRA and HIPAA Compliance Services

The City provides COBRA and HIPAA compliance services through Flores and Associates

(www.flores247.com).

Workers Compensation

The City provides Workers' Compensation insurance through Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool (www.tmlirp.org). This coverage provides medical and salary continuation payments to employees who receive a bona fide, on-the-job, work related injury.

4. Other Benefit Programs

Social Security

The City of Nederland contributes to the Social Security System on behalf of each employee. IRS Section 125 Cafeteria Plan

The City provides an IRS Section 125 Cafeteria Plan. A Cafeteria Plan is a benefit plan established by the City which allows each employee to choose from a menu of qualified benefits with the employee cost of selected benefits paid on a pre-tax basis. Examples of qualified benefits are medical, dental, cancer and accident insurance plans. If an employee does not participate in the Cafeteria Plan, then the employee cost of selected benefits will be taxed.

Mission Square Retirement (formerly) ICMA-RC

Employees may elect to participate in the Mission Square Retirement plan(ICMA-RC)

(www.icmarc.org). Public employees have a unique opportunity to supplement their retirement income. Employees can invest in a 457 retirement plan through automatic payroll deductions. The payroll deductions are pre-tax contributions. Employee contributions and earnings on them are not taxed while the employee lets them grow since they are retirement savings. This plan is not to be confused with the TMRS plan. The City does not match employee contributions to this plan. The plan is administered by the City's Director of Finance.

Tuition Reimbursement

Subject to approval by the City Manager, employees who complete a course at an accredited college or university which is related to his/her work at the City of Nederland may be reimbursed for 50% of out of pocket expenses for tuition and books with a grade of C or better. Attendance must not conflict with work hours. Drivers License Fee Reimbursement

Employees are reimbursed for the difference between a Texas Class C Operators drivers license and any additional drivers license requirements or endorsements related to his/her work at the City of Nederland.

Uniforms and Shoes

Employees holding certain job titles are either furnished or reimbursed for the costs of required uniforms and shoes.

Employee Assistance Program

Employees and their eligible dependents may participate in the Employee Assistance Program, which provides up to five free counseling sessions per eligible individual per problem situation each contract year. The program is confidential and may be accessed by a telephone call to the provider. The EAP deals with problems such as depression, family, alcohol/drugs, marital, behavioral, stress/anxiety, job/school, parent/child, and grief. It also provides limited legal and financial planning services. The

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