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Subject:  PAWPRINTS/GALENA

2/18/22

The Pawprints on the Heartland’s low-cost spay/neuter van will be operating in GALENA on TUESDAY, MARCH 8^th.

The fee for the spay/neuter surgery for cats and small dogs is $40.00.  Assistance is available for low-income, disabled, and elderly.

All pets must be at least three months old and, on a leash, or in a carrier.  Appointments are necessary and can be made by calling 620-232-0907 on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday between 8:00 am and 1:00 pm.

Only 25 slots are open and will be filled on first call basis. 

To date, over approximately 90,000 pets have been spayed/neutered with this program preventing the birth of millions of homeless animals.

Pawprints is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping control the overpopulation of animals.  Each year thousands of pets in southeast Kansas must be put to death simply because there are not enough homes for them.  Pawprints’ motto is “PREVENTION, NOT DESTRUCTION”.

If you would like to sponsor a spay/neuter for a disadvantaged animal, send your $40.00 donation to PAWPRINTS, P.O. Box 644, Pittsburg, KS 66762

Job details

Pay

$350 per week

Job type

• Part-time
• Temporary for the 2022 Summer Season

Number of openings for this position

• 1

Schedule

• Weekend availability
• Monday to Friday
• Day shift
• Night shift
• Other

Job description

• Manage and supervise pool staff; run weekly in-service trainings.
• Signup lifeguards for first aid, CPR and lifesaving skills classes by a licensed instructor.
• Create and assist in implementation of new procedures to improve daily operations.
• Supervise the pool lifeguards, ensuring and enforcing compliance with all establish safety rules and lifeguard certification requirements.
• Certify in all required fields.
• Interview, hire and train a full staff.

• Provide proper first-aidcare for guests that struggle swimming or other first-aid interventions.
• Maintain, stock, and run day to day concessions.
• Lead first responder for any medical issues that occur.
• Train and certify in basic lifeguarding skills, first-aid, and AR/CPR procedures.
• Complete daily checklist (ensuring pumps, skimmers and drains are operating properly).
• Obtain and maintain required certifications.
• Obtain certifications to maintain position.
• Recruit Lifeguards.
• Be available for daily hours and parties planned.
• Hire an assistant manager to help with the day to day operations when not available.

For more information please call the City Clerks office at 620-783-5265 ext. 1. Applications can be found online at www.galenaks.gov. All applications can be returned to the City Clerks office located at 211 W 7th, Galena, Kansas 66739.

Job details

Pay scale: $10.50 – $19.00 an hour

Job Type Full-time with benefits

Number of hires for this role 1

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)
• Must pass background screen

Benfits

HEALTH INSURANCE, DENTAL INSURANCE, PAID TIME OFF, RETIREMENT PLAN, VACATION TIME AFTER ONE YEAR OF SERVICE

Full Job Description

Summary

The purpose of this position is to provide administrative support for the Municipal Court by providing clerical support to the Municipal Court Judge, data entry, and payment processing.

General Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Enters data into the court software.
2. Prints letters, dockets, warrants, and other records as required.
3. Assists the Judge during court.
4. Combines case dockets, tickets, and other case paperwork that may be included in the packet to be used by the Judge.
5. Processes cases during court.
6. Fills out paperwork for defendants, probation orders, receipts, and prisoner dispositions.
7. Locates files for the Municipal Judge.
8. Provides reports of case dockets, warrants issued, and subpoenas issued.
9. Maintains and destroys court records as required by law. Provides customer assistance; answers the phone and addresses customers questions and complaints.
10. Files forms and attachments that are produced daily with their respective cases in preparation for court.
11. Research ordinances and statutes.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:
1. Legal requirements pertaining to court procedures and the maintenance of official court documents.
2. Office management procedures as they apply to the preparation and care of legislative records including computerized records management and accounting principles and procedures.
3. Computerized systems for indexing and archiving municipal legislative documents/activities.
4. MS Office programs.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have met the following qualifications:
1. General Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must have a valid Driver’s License.
• Will be subject to background investigation.
• Must successfully complete pre-employment substance abuse testing and general physical.
• Will be subject to random substance abuse testing.

2. Education and/or Experience
High School Diploma or equivalent.

3. Ability to:

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, staff, attorney’s and other criminal justice system staff, and the general public.
• Demonstrate excellent work ethic and integrity.
• Maintain confidential information.
• Plan, assign, coordinate, and direct office operations to include monitoring performance and approving the hiring, disciplining, and terminating of subordinates.
• Make decisions in accordance with laws, regulations, and general policies.
• Prepare clear, concise, and organized business correspondence.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

4. Physical Demands

• This is primarily an office classification although standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.
• Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 10 pounds.

5. Work Environment
Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with upset members of the public or their representatives while enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

6. Training:

• Continually participate in additional training related to job as requested by supervisor.
• Ability to apply new techniques of staff training, knowledge of human behavior and behavior modification.

How to Apply:

Visit our website at www.galenaks.gov to download an application and return to City Hall. Address: 211 W 7th St. Galena, Kansas 66739.

Galena Kansas is an equal opportunity employer.

The Public Works Department will be picking up Thursday and Fridays routes today Friday, February 4, 2022. Please be patient with us as we try and catch up under these weather conditions.

Due to Inclement weather the City Clerks Office and the Court Clerks Office will be closed today Thursday, February 3, 2022.

Trash Services have been postponed until futher notice.

For utility emergencies please call 620-783-1991 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. After hours utility emergencies please call 620-783-5065.