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About the Company: Alden Group Renewable Energy provides sustainable solutions for edible oil wastes with a focused approach on waste to energy opportunities and a circular economy. Reducing client costs, ensuring business continuity, eliminating waste, and providing a sustainable feedstock to the rapidly growing biofuel industry are Alden's core objectives. Alden provides customized environmental and economical solutions for commercial food preparation companies, grease trap disposal, and municipal wastewater treatment plants by recovering and processing the fats, oils, and greases (”brown grease”) disposed in wastewater. Position Summary: Alden Group Renewable Energy is seeking Plant Operators to join our Plant operations team. The essential duties and responsibilities of the Plant Operator will include, but are not limited to, the following: Wear proper PPE and gain familiarity with chemicals used throughout the process, their hazards, and the appropriate response protocol in the event of an emergency Responsible for timely offloading grease and grease trap incoming tanker trucks. Verify and complete truck/tanker shipping documents Operating pumps, valves, mixers, and other process equipment while processing grease Perform basic plumbing repairs and changes in PVC, Steel and Stainless Steel Oversee and perform basic mechanical repairs on pumps, mixers, chemical feed systems, pH controllers process equipment Replace process components i.e., mixers, pumps, valves, etc. Perform laboratory testing on a variety of POTW permit parameters such as pH as needed as a back-up to the Lab Techs Troubleshoot grease processing equipment changes and provide chemical or process responses accordingly Maintain awareness of process settings and quality to assist production throughout grease plant Complete process checks and record as required to maintain grease processing operation, solids output and grease production Manage solids output from 3-phase separator including assisting roll-off box shipping by third party Add product for blending into chemical tanks for wastewater treatment processes Adjust pumps and wastewater process in response to required outputs Perform routine process checks on steam generator, maintenance on soft water feed system Complete all day housekeeping requirements, quality and process checks Maintain logbooks with production issues and corrective actions Operate fork truck and/or bobcat as required Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED is required. Bachelor's degree is preferred. Minimum of One (1) year experience in a process manufacturing plant environment is required. Experience within a brown grease processing facility is preferred. Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Excel, Word, Outlook, Access, etc.). Must be available to work various shifts if needed and be able to work nights, weekends, and overtime to cover absences or provide additional support. Must have exceptional attention to detail and driven to succeed. Excellent communication skills. Strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving and analytical abilities through an individual and/or collaborative approach; Must be able to look at new solutions and “think outside the box”. Ability to work independently or with a team. Reading and writing English for verification and completion of truck/tanker shipping documents. Excellent organizational, time-management, and prioritizing skills as well as the ability to multi-task. Successful completion of background check and drug screening. Working Conditions and Physical Requirements: Climbing Stairs/Sit/Stand/Walk/Reach/Pull/Bend/Move around plant on feet 80-100% of shift. Works in plant environment but will be required to perform some job duties inside a typical office setting. May be exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicular traffic; Work near large, hot, high-speed machines. May be exposed to a wide range of temperatures; Work with products that are under high pressure and heat. Work around chemicals, including acids and bases. Environmental condition will include possible foul odors. Work involves indoor/outdoor extreme heat and cold environmental conditions. Lift up to 50lbs repeatedly throughout the day. Ability to hear audible safety alarms. Ability to communicate via hand-held radio. **Alden Group Renewable Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer**

Department: Urban Development FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Annual Salary: $43,596.83 The Planner I performs planning functions; review of planning and zoning applications, administration of the City's Comprehensive Plan, land use and development regulations and zoning ordinances. Assist in identification of issues/problems, research and data gathering, and implementation of plans. Position requires considerable communication with developers, engineers, design professionals, regulatory agencies and the public. Essential Job Functions Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, May include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. • Assists in developing of elements of the city's comprehensive planning program and updating of plans necessary for the formulation of elements of the Master Comprehensive Plan, the implementation tools of those plans and other basic and applied planning studies concerning the physical development of urban areas. • Assists in developing and preparing reports and projects for other departments, commissions or boards and private developers as requested by the Administrator. • Assists in population, socio-economic, housing, land use, and transportation data collection and analysis and helps prepare estimates and projections. • Provides information on land use application, ordinances, codes, plans and related planning programs, services or regulations to architects, engineers, developers, contractors, owner, community groups and interested persons over the phone and in person. • Administers zoning ordinances, subdivision regulations, sign ordinances and various other ordinances and codes. • Assists in the preparation of state and federal grants as directed. • Conducts field inspections. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Must posses required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. • Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, techniques and design of urban planning including the understanding of the fundamentals of construction. • Knowledge of the general principles and practices of transportation as applied to urban planning and development. • Ability to make recommendations recognizing established precedents and practices and to use resourcefulness and tact in meeting new problems for which there has been no precedent established. • Ability to reach, analyze, and interpret planning periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. • Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. • Is able to demonstrate consistent tact and courtesy in frequent public contact. • Ability to work mathematical concepts such as statistical inference, and fundamentals of data collection organization and analysis to interpret significant aspects and precedents inherent in planning and development problems. Ability to apply these concepts to practical situations. • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. • Ability to maintain harmonious and effective working relationships with other employees, supervisor and other departments. Education and Experience Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; one or two year's related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Experience in professional planning and/or design work is preferred. Basic knowledge of Geographic Information Systems software, database management, PC Operating systems, and networking systems is preferred. Other combinations of experience and education which meets the minimum requirements may be substituted. Required Licenses or Certificates Must possess a valid Mississippi driver's license. Physical Demands and Working Conditions 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. Physical requirements include occasional lifting/carrying of 10+ pounds; visual acuity, speech and hearing; hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer keyboard and basic office equipment. Subject to sitting, standing, reaching, walking, twisting and kneeling to perform the essential functions. Working conditions are both indoors and outdoors.

Duties: Receive complaints and requests for service record information; evaluate work orders and determine proper routing: update complete word orders; perform dispatching duties for work crews; dispatch calls in a timely manner; confer with supervisor, managers and lead workers as necessary regarding the status of work order request. Maintain contact with work crews on assignment; maintain status and location of work crews; maintain daily log of field calls and work crews dispatched. Perform a variety of clerical and typing work; screen telephone calls; take messages for assignment department personnel. Maintain a variety of automated and manual logs, records and files related to dispatching and customer service activities. Data entry and good customer service skill a plus, Shift may rotate. Qualifications: Two years of responsible secretarial and clerical experience, preferably involving some dispatching experience. PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT, APPLICANT RECOMMENDED FOR EMPLOYMENT SHALL BE REQUIRED TO SUCCESSFULLY PASS A URINALYSIS AND/OR BLOOD TEST TO SCREEN FOR ALCOHOL AND/OR DRUG ABUSE. "EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER" Duties: This classification is equivalent to a Telecommunicator working in a Police 911 call center. This is shift work. Receiving emergency service calls from the public; requesting police or other emergency services; determining nature, location and priority of emergency; entering appropriate information in computer and forwarding calls to be dispatched. Answering non-emergency calls for assistance and referring to appropriate department or agency; using telecommunications system to coordinate emergency calls and relaying information and assistance involving other law enforcement agencies; updating and retrieving information from NCIC relating to wanted persons, stolen property, vehicle registration, stolen vehicles and other information; Receiving, processing, and transmitting information by teletype to federal, state and local government agencies, as well as, dispatching information to law enforcement personnel. High School Diploma or Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade. Some experience in dealing with and communicating with the public is required. Position : 10040483 Code : 373-2 Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL Location : PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS Grade : RANGE 19 Group : POLICE Job Class : PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER Posting Start : 04/01/2025 Posting End : 12/31/9999 Details : CITY WEBSITE MAXIMUM HOURLY RATE: $16.25

JOIN DISMAS and work for one of the nation's largest not-for-profit providers specializing in community-based adult re-entry programs. Dismas Charities provides quality, cost-effective, community-based residential and non-residential supervision and treatment services. ENJOY meaningful work, indoor work environment, competitive pay, and benefits. Do work that POSITIVELY IMPACTS your community, assisting individuals to heal so they can once again be productive and responsible citizens. This entry-level residential re-entry position in social services earns a competitive wage of $22.84. We also offer dental and vision benefits for all part-time and relief employees. If this sounds like the right opportunity in human services for you, apply today! Summary: Monitors the custody, security, control, and maintenance of the facility and residents. Due to contractual obligations, applicants must identify as a MALE for this position. Shift Schedule: This is a Relief Position. 16-20 hours per week. This position will shifts as needed for facility coverage. Shifts are Defined as: * 1st Shift= 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM * 2nd Shift= 3:30 PM - 12:00 AM * 3rd Shift= 11:30 PM - 8:00 AM Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Monitors Residents - Observes, documents, and ensures the accountability of all residents while within the facility and in the community by enforcing all rules, responsibilities, and restrictions assigned to residents. A Resident Monitor also provides control and documentation of transactions regarding all money, subsistence, medications, first-aid supplies, mail, visitors, accountability checks, and telephone calls. * Assists with managing program services - Assists and supports Counselors with resident programming that may include but not be limited to installing electronic monitoring equipment, visiting residents in their homes and places of employment, and providing alcohol and urine surveillance testing. * Monitors Facility - Conducts and documents scheduled internal and external inspections of the premises to maintain the residents' health, safety, and accountability. Ensures physical plant safety/sanitation standards are maintained. * Maintains Working Knowledge and follows all Procedures and Policies - Outlined in the Statement of Work, Physical Plant, and Operations Manuals. Proficiency in knowledge and operations of emergency drills, life safety, facility sanitation, escapes, and unusual occurrence procedures. * Work Schedule - In the event of a work stoppage, work the hours necessary to staff the center. Will accept reassigned shifts without advanced notice. Attend and participate in all required appointments/meetings. Some meetings/appointments may be scheduled off-site. * Sanitation - Responsible for general housekeeping of the center, including dusting, polishing, vacuuming, and emptying trash. * Other - Additional duties may be assigned by the Director. These Programs operate with the understanding that the Federal or State Contracting Authority and/or Executive Management has the right to modify their operating standards, to include staffing requirements and qualifications, as needed, to ensure the quality and continuation of services. These changes may affect your qualifications for continued employment in this specific job category or classification. Education and/or Experience - Possess a High School diploma or equivalent and demonstrated ability to work with individuals and groups in both routine and emergencies. Must have one year of paid work experience.

Title: Head Women's Flag Football Coach Serving as the inaugural Head Women's Flag Football Coach at Jackson State Community College, this position will prepare students to compete in the NJCAA and Tennessee Community College Athletic Association, manage and plan yearly budgets and fundraising within the Athletic Department, maintain athletic facility, and oversee all day-to-day operations of the Flag Football Program. Job Duties Recruiting, evaluating and identifying potential student-athletes Advise student-athletes academic plan Monitoring academic needs and eligibility for student-athletes Develop student-athletes' skills and knowledge of the game Completing and reporting in a timely fashion, all department, college, and conference administrative information Management of a team budget Hiring and supervising assistant coaches Assisting with scheduling of games and practices, equipment purchases, and travel arrangements Responsible for maintaining game/practice fields Oversee game day operations This position may require overnight or weekend travel Performs additional duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications • A bachelor's degree in a related field, from an accredited college/university • Prior related coaching experience • Candidates must have knowledge of NJCAA and TCCAA rules in relation to flag football, and good communication skills, both verbal and written • Candidates must have a valid driver's license and be insurable by the university's insurance carrier Preferred Qualifications • A master's degree in a related field, from an accredited college/university Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Knowledge of the sport, the recruiting process, rules, and regulations of the NJCAA and TCCAA, and the JSCC bylaws • Must be able to organize and handle all aspects of administration and adhere to the rules and regulations of Jackson State Community College, the Tennessee Community College Athletic Association and the NJCAA Physical Demands / Working Conditions • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer • Prolonged periods of standing at times • Prolonged screen time • Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times Pay Rate: $41,984 - $52,480 (Annual salary depending on eligible experience, which is defined by the current compensation plan.) Position Close Date: Open until filled. For best consideration, please apply by, 02/08/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants: To be considered for this position, you must submit an application. Prior applications will not be used to fill this vacancy. A completed satisfactory background check will be required before hire.

City of Gulfport, Mississippi Department: 290 - Fire FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Salary Range: $39,590.20 - $49,657.32 Per Mississippi State Statute 21-31-63: Any applicant for a position of any kind under civil service must be a citizen of the United States and an elector of the county in which he resides and must meet only such bona fide occupational residency requirements as may be determined by the civil service commission or the governing authority of the municipality. Position Overview: The Firefighter Recruit position is an entry-level, probationary role with the Gulfport Fire Department. Individuals selected for this position must meet all requirements and be accepted for employment in accordance with the City of Gulfport Civil Service Rules and Regulations. Applicants for the Firefighter Recruit position are required to successfully complete a multi-step selection process, which includes passing a Civil Service Test, a Physical Agility Test, and in-person interviews. Applicants will be notified of testing dates after submitting an application. Candidates are selected for hire based on departmental vacancies. This position is classified as a Critical personnel classification for Emergency Response. This means that during an emergency response, this position is part of a subset of essential personnel who must be physically present due to the nature of their role. Critical status is defined as employees whose duties are vital to maintain basic municipal functions during an emergency. Responsibilities: This position involves skilled firefighting work in combating, extinguishing, and preventing fires; responding to emergency calls; and operating and maintaining fire department equipment, apparatus, and facilities. • Performs skilled firefighting duties in combating, extinguishing, and preventing fires • Responds on assigned apparatus to fire alarms and other emergency call • Performs forced entries and rescues individuals, or assists with rescue operations during fires or other emergencies, as directed • Maintains fire department apparatus, quarters, buildings, equipment, grounds, and hydrants • Operates departmental vehicles under non-emergency conditions, as assigned • Uses manual, gas-powered, and mechanical cutting tools • Ventilates buildings or aircraft, as directed, to remove heat, smoke, and hazardous gases • Responds to multi-story fires or rescue incidents, utilizing ground ladders and aerial apparatus • Performs other related duties as assigned that are consistent with the nature and scope of the position • All other duties as assigned by your direct supervisor, director or mayor. Essential Job Functions: Essential job duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following: • Responds to emergencies as a member of a fire company or rescue unit • Makes forced entries and rescues individuals, or assists with rescue operations during fires or other emergencies, as directed • Maintains fire department apparatus, equipment, quarters, buildings, grounds, and hydrants in a clean and operable conditio • Administers emergency first aid, as required, and operates departmental vehicles under non-emergency conditions • Uses manual, gas-powered, and mechanical cutting tools • Responds to multi-story fires or rescue incidents, utilizing ground ladders and aerial apparatus • Ventilates buildings or aircraft, as directed, to release heat, smoke, and hazardous gases • Participates in fire prevention, public education, and inspection activities, as assigned • All other duties as assigned by your direct supervisor, director or mayor. Knowledge Skills and Abilities: Must possess the required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. • Possesses basic knowledge of firefighting methods and modern fire prevention practices • Demonstrates skill in the operation and care of fire apparatus and equipment • Exhibits the ability to learn the operation of heavy motorized equipment and a variety of firefighting, fire prevention, and related tasks • Requires the ability to engage in moderate to strenuous physical activity and to work extended hours during emergency situations • Demonstrates the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and the general public • Exhibits the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions • Possesses the ability to read and interpret a variety of maps, plans, and diagrams • Demonstrates the ability to perform detailed report writing and record-keeping duties Education and Experience High school diploma or equivalent is required. Previous firefighting experience is preferred but not required. Licenses of Certifications Must possess a valid Mississippi Driver's License Physical Demands and Working Conditions 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. This position requires frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, twisting, and kneeling while performing essential job functions, as well as the use of arms and back for climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and occasional crawling. The employee must be able to routinely lift and/or move a minimum of 50 pounds. The role requires sufficient visual acuity to see close objects, distinguish colors, adjust focus, and perceive depth, along with hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity to safely operate equipment. Good hearing ability is critical to adequately perform job-related functions. Physical agility, strength, and endurance are required to perform duties involving significant exertion, such as moving victims and climbing ladders, and to handle objects over prolonged periods of time in hazardous weather, atmospheric, and environmental conditions.

Department: Building Maintenance FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Annual Salary: $42,690.14 This position operates under the direct supervision of the Facilities Maintenance Manager within the Building Maintenance Department and may also receive direction from the Maintenance Technician III as needed. The position is responsible for performing a variety of construction and maintenance tasks and providing general support in the upkeep and repair of City of Gulfport facilities. This position is classified as a Essential personnel classification for Emergency Response. This means that during an emergency response this position is required to report directly after an emergency. Essential status is defined as employees whose duties are vital to maintain basic municipal functions during an emergency. Essential Job Functions: Essential job duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following: Executes inspections of City buildings and facilities. Performs maintenance and repair work on City properties. Conducts preventive maintenance inspections of buildings and related systems. Performs electrical repairs, including wiring and fixture maintenance. Repairs and maintains plumbing systems and fixtures. Completes general construction and structural repair projects. Performs skilled maintenance tasks, including plumbing, lighting, HVAC, painting, and carpentry work. Operates and maintains a variety of tools and equipment related to building maintenance. Responds to after-hours service calls, including participation in on-call weekend rotations. All other duties as assigned by your direct supervisor, manager, director or mayor. Knowledge Skills and Abilities: Must possess the required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. Possesses considerable knowledge of standard maintenance methods, materials, tools, and equipment. Demonstrates considerable knowledge in reading and interpreting blueprints and technical drawings. Exhibits strong ability to calculate and interpret measurements accurately. Possesses knowledge of basic building and mechanical preventive maintenance practices. Demonstrates understanding of workplace hazards and safety precaution methods. Exhibits the ability to identify safety and work hazards associated with assigned tasks. Demonstrates the ability to follow oral and written instructions effectively. Possesses the ability to prepare routine work reports, including daily logs and activity summaries. Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills and the ability to apply basic troubleshooting techniques in the field independently. Exhibits willingness and capability to actively participate in building construction and maintenance activities. Possesses proven skills in electrical, plumbing, painting, and carpentry work. Demonstrates proficiency in safely operating construction equipment, including trailer operations and hauling. Education and Experience High school diploma or equivalent required. Three to four years of experience in one or more building trades preferred. Licenses of Certifications A valid Mississippi Driver's License. Physical Demands and Working Conditions 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. Work involves frequent walking, standing, bending, and stooping, as well as some unassisted lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects weighing 50 pounds or more, and occasionally objects up to 100 pounds with the assistance of other employees and/or appropriate equipment. Requires the ability to communicate effectively to convey or exchange information and to use hand signals when necessary. Must be able to coordinate hand and eye movements accurately to manipulate small items and possess the manual dexterity needed to operate tools and equipment. Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor environments and may involve exposure to varying weather conditions.

The purpose of this position is to provide fire protection, fire safety and emergency medical care to the citizens of the City of Brandon, MS through on-the-scene fire suppression and extinguishment, rescue, emergency medical services, salvage and overhaul, exposure protection, ventilation, and general property conservation. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Responds to calls for fire suppression, protection, and safety; secures fire hydrant for use in extinguishing fires; uses forcible entry to into structures; creates horizontal and vertical ventilation of heat and smoke from structures; enters dangerous areas; pulls down ceilings and walls; extinguishes fire with water from charged hose lines; always ensures the safety of the firefighter team. Conducts searches for victims in structures and at accident scenes; rescues victims and provides emergency medical assistance as necessary; administers first aid and CPR to sick/injured persons; assesses nature and extent of illness/injury; takes, records, and monitors patient's vital signs. Performs salvage and overhaul of buildings and structures after fire has been extinguished; protects property and contents as much as possible; preserves fire scene and relating evidence for investigators and officers to use in determining fire cause. Responds to vehicular accidents; uses hydraulic tools to extract and rescue victims from vehicle entrapments; provides emergency medical assistance when needed; maintains accident scene evidence for investigators and officers conducting analysis and investigation of accident scene; maintains confidentiality of all evidence. Maintains fire engines/trucks and other emergency vehicles; performs regular tests and maintenance checks of vehicles at the beginning of each shift; performs safety checks and ensures engines are functioning properly; conducts inventory of supplies and equipment such as hoses, emergency medical and rescue equipment and other tools and equipment to ensure vehicle is fully prepared for emergency responses; washes trucks; refills water tanks regularly. Communicates with supervisors, employees, dispatchers, other departments, law enforcement officials, hospital personnel, ambulance personnel, property owners/occupants, patients, family members, utility companies, civic organizations, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems. Mitigates spills and releases of hazardous materials; implements site safety and control plan; controls, contains and/or confines hazardous substances to prevent or alleviate public exposure to contaminants; maintains current knowledge of hazardous materials. Operates, tests, and inspects hoses, aerial ladders, hydrants, hand tools, emergency tools, equipment, and personal protection gear; ensures all apparatus and tools are functioning properly; tests self-contained breathing apparatus regularly to ensure proper functioning; refills air bottles; tests hoses and nozzles for leakage; tests and maintains fire hydrants to ensure proper water pressure and control; cleans hydrants and paints as necessary. Maintains physical fitness to properly respond to rescue calls; performs regular practice runs and trains to increase call response time; adheres to standard operating procedures and policies; always maintains a pre-fire plan of operation. Maintains fire department inventory of supplies and tools; stocks station with cleaning supplies and other necessities; delivers supplies to stations as needed; orders new supplies to replenish inventory. Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, logs, fire/medical incident reports, maintenance records, pre-fire plan drawings, supply orders, or other documents; receives forms, reports, correspondence, orders, logs, schedules, medical records, pre-incident plans, maintenance records, drawings, maps, manuals, policies, procedures, reference materials, training materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate. Performs routine building and grounds maintenance; cuts grass and maintains grounds; washes sidewalks and driveways; sweeps, mops and waxes engine bay and fire department sleeping and eating quarters. Conducts informational fire safety training classes at schools, organizations, clubs, and other events as requested; educates the public regarding fire prevention and safety procedures. Uses two-way radio to communicate with communications division, firefighters, medical personnel, supervisors, and law enforcement. Performs other related duties as required. The above essential duties and responsibilities are representative of the major obligations of the position. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job. Not all the duties may be assigned to a position. The City of Brandon, MS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the city will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Requirements MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Minimum Education Education: High school diploma or GED Vocational training in Fire Science, Fire Prevention, Suppression, administration, or closely related field Experience (yrs.) Meet all requirements, rules, and regulations of the City of Brandon Fire Department. Substitutions Allowed for Education None Substitutions Allowed for Experience Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Certificates and Licenses Possession of valid state Firefighter Certificate within one (1) year of employment. Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Principles, practices and procedures of modem fire suppression and prevention. Proper utilization and maintenance requirements of fire apparatus equipment, tools, devices, and facilities. Rules, regulations, and operational procedures of the City of Brandon Fire Department. Principles, practices, and procedures of emergency medical services. The geography of the city and surrounding area, and the location of water mains and hydrants. Emergency communication system procedures and operations. International Fire Code. Applicable Federal, State, and local building codes. Analyze emergency situations quickly and correctly; adopt effective courses of action. Operate various apparatus and equipment used in modem firefighting activities and operations. PERFORMANCE APTITUDES Human Interaction: Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations. Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and/or advisory data and information. Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; the ability to calculate decimals and percentages; the ability to utilize principles of fractions; and the ability to interpret graphs. Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise dependent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives. Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria. ADA COMPLIANCE Physical Ability Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include participating in fire suppression activities; running, walking, crouching or crawling during emergency operations; moving equipment and injured/deceased persons; climbing stairs and ladders; walking, standing or sitting for extended periods of time; performing lifesaving and rescue procedures; operating assigned equipment. Sensory Requirements Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations; reading and writing; operating assigned equipment; assessing the situation at an incident scene; communicating with others. Environmental Factors Effectively deal with personal danger which may include exposure to hazardous chemicals and materials; fumes and smoke; intense heat; electrical hazards; confined or high workplaces; dangerous persons and/or animals; extremely loud noises; hazards of emergency driving; hazards associated with traffic control and working in and near traffic; natural and man-made disaster.

Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) NEW RECRUITMENT INCENTIVES! U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) offers those interested in a career in law enforcement an exceptional opportunity to work with an elite team of highly trained professionals whose camaraderie, pride, and purpose are hallmarks of their daily mission of protecting America. You will be part of the Department of Homeland Security workforce, protecting American interests and securing our nation. If you are looking for a rewarding career with great pay, benefits, and job stability, now is the time to make your move. DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE INCENTIVES - SEE SALARY SECTION BELOW As a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO), you will be part of our 60,000+ workforce that strives to protect the American people by safeguarding our borders, deterring illicit activity, and enhancing the nation's economic prosperity. Being a CBPO makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) profession. Typical assignments include: Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations. Facilitating the flow of legitimate trade and travel. Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances. Determining the admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States. Preventing the illegal entry of individuals and prohibited goods and the smuggling of illegal drugs and other contraband. Duty Locations - Incentives available for some locations You will be asked to provide your preference for one of the following mission-critical locations: Anchorage, AK; Douglas, Lukeville, Nogales and San Luis, AZ; Calexico, Otay Mesa, San Francisco, San Ysidro, and Tecate, CA; Washington, D.C.; Key West, Miami, and Orlando, FL; Honolulu, HI; Chicago, IL; Calais, Eastport, Houlton, Jackman, Madawaska, Van Buren, and Vanceboro, ME; Detroit, Port Huron, and Sault Ste Marie, MI; Grand Portage and International Falls, MN; Raymond, Roosville, Sweetgrass, and Wild Horse, MT; Columbus and Santa Teresa, NM; Alexandria Bay, Champlain, Massena, Trout River, and Buffalo, NY; Dunseith, Pembina, and Portal, ND; Brownsville, Dallas, Del Rio, El Paso, Hidalgo, Laredo, Presidio, Progreso, and Houston, TX; Beecher Falls, Derby Line, Highgate Springs, Norton, and Richford, VT; Blaine, Oroville, and Sumas, WA. The preference locations listed above are expected to have vacancies available in the future, however, if the duty locations do not have vacancies at the time of your final offer, you may be offered a duty location in another geographic location within the United States. Locations offered are based on operational and mission requirements and critical agency hiring needs for entry-level CBPOs as determined by the CBP Office of Field Operations (OFO). Salary - and Duty Location Recruitment Incentives - and Benefits **Recruitment Incentive** Newly appointed Customs and Border Protection Officers (as defined in 5 CFR 575.102 ) will be offered up to a $15,000 incentive per year, for a three-year service contract, in the following locations: Arizona: Douglas, Lukeville, Nogales, San Luis California: Calexico Hawaii: Honolulu Maine: Calais, Eastport, Houlton, Jackman, Madawaska, Van Buren, Vanceboro Michigan: Detroit, Port Huron, Sault Sainte Marie Minnesota: Grand Portage, International Falls Montana: Raymond, Sweetgrass New York: Alexandria Bay, Champlain, Massena, Trout River North Dakota: Dunseith, Portal Vermont: Beecher Falls, Derby Line, Highgate Springs, Norton, Richford Washington: Blaine, Oroville **Recruitment Incentive** Newly appointed Customs and Border Protection Officers (as defined in 5 CFR 575.102 will be offered up to a $15,000 incentive per year, for a four-year service contract, in the following locations: California: Otay Mesa, San Francisco, San Ysidro, Tecate Florida: Key West North Dakota: Pembina Annual Base Salary for newly appointed CBPOs varies as follows: GS-5 and GS-7 $40,332 - $109,952 per year Locality pay varies by duty location.Note: A fully trained CBPO is eligible for up to $45,000 in overtime pay in addition to the starting salary. Grade level eligibility and salaries vary depending upon background, including experience and education, and duty location of the opportunity. This is a career ladder position with a grade level progression of GS-5, GS-7, GS-9, GS-11, and GS-12. You will be eligible for a promotion to the next higher grade level (without re-applying) once you successfully complete 52 weeks in each grade level. Promotions are at the discretion of the agency. Officers are eligible to select from an array of federal employment benefits that include health, dental and other insurance plans, a generous annual and sick leave program, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, a retirement plan akin to a traditional and ROTH 401(k) offering. Qualifications: You qualify for the GS-5 grade level if you possess one of the following: Experience:A minimum of three (3) years full-time general work experience that demonstrates the ability to meet and deal with people and the ability to learn and be able to apply a body of facts; OR Education Substitution:A bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four (4)-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; OR Combination of Experience and Education:A combination of successfully completed college education AND general work experience. This will be calculated using your resume and official or unofficial college transcripts submitted with your application. You qualify for the GS-7 grade level if you possess one of the following: Experience: A minimum of one (1) year of specialized full-time work experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level that includes: Performing physical inspections of people, documents or goods for criminal activity, fraud, and/or illegal operations. Utilizing observational techniques, evaluating facts, and reviewing documentation while applying Federal, State, or local laws and regulations. Making determinations in compliance with laws and regulations that may lead to arrests, seizure of property, fines, and/or penalties based on findings. OR for the GS-7 grade level: Education Substitution:A bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average (3.0 or higher), or (3) honor society membership; OR one (1) full year of graduate-level education. This education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work: OR Combination of Experience and Education:A combination of specialized work experience equivalent to the next lower grade level AND graduate level education from an accredited college or university. This will be calculated using your resume and official or unofficial transcripts submitted with your application. If you have previous or current law enforcement or military law enforcement experience, you may qualify at the GS-9 grade level. See the GS-9 Job Opportunity Announcement (JOAs) at USAJOBS, the federal government's official employment site to determine if you qualify. Other Requirements: Citizenship: You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position. Residency: You must have had primary U.S. residency (includes protectorates as declared under international law) for at least three (3) of the last five (5) years. Age Restriction: In accordance with Public Law 100-238, this position is covered under law enforcement retirement provisions. Candidates must be referred for selection to the Customs and Border Protection Officer position before reaching their 40th birthday in accordance with Department of Homeland Security Directive 251-03. The age restriction may not apply if you are currently serving or have previously served in a federal civilian law enforcement (non-military) position covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) or Title 5 U.S.C. 8412(d). Veterans' Preference: You may also be eligible for an excepted service Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA). The age restriction does not apply if you are Veterans' Preference eligible. Formal Training:You will be required to complete a paid pre-academy orientation for approximately two (2) weeks at your home port. You will then attend a 101-day training program - CBP Field Operations Academy - conducted at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) located in Glynco, GA. This training consists of basic law enforcement skills, immigration laws, firearms training, examination of cargo/bags/merchandise, physical fitness, etc. Candidates assigned to the southern border, Miami, or Puerto Rico duty locations must attend and pass an online Spanish training program, which will be completed at their home port. Successful completion of the Academy is required for this position. How to Apply: Click the Apply button on this site. You will be linked to the CBP Talent Network page. For Position of Interest, select Customs and Border Protection Officer. You'll then receive a link(s) to the CBPO JOA(s) on USAJOBS to complete your application. Be certain to review ALL details of the job opportunity announcement and follow all instructions in the application process, including items (resume, transcripts, etc.) to submit. You will be evaluated based on your resume, supporting documents, and the CBPO Entrance Exam. As a subscriber to the CBP Talent Network, you'll receive monthly emails with information about webinars, career expos, and future opportunities with OFO and CBP.

Department - Leisure Services FLSA Status - Non-Exempt Hourly Salary - $22.26 The Beautification Coordinator will assist the Landscape Manager in overseeing the beautification program of the City, overseeing inmate labor, operating the greenhouse, supervising personnel, assisting with designing, installing landscaping, and maintaining irrigation systems. Essential Job Functions Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, May include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. • Assist Landscape Manager in designing healthy and well-maintained gardens, and grounds to create a positive first impression. • Responsible for providing supervision to the beautification crew. • Responsible for organizing and planning daily maintenance operations. • Assist with installation and maintenance of landscaped areas such as grade property; install lighting or irrigation systems, and build walkways, terraces and fountains. • Assist in the supervision of transporting and planting new vegetation. • Oversee the transplant of mulch, providing fertilization, and water to flowering plants, trees, and shrubs. • Responsible for following- up on work orders, citizen complaints/requests and determining a solution to correct any problems that may arise. • Assist and conducting and preparing quarterly and annual employee performance evaluation. • Responsible for city equipment and inventory of equipment. • Schedule work for crew according to weather conditions, availability of equipment, and seasonal limitations. • Monitor and inspect work of beautification crew to determine quality of work. • Review and inspect completed work order for quality of work performed. • Responsible for overseeing mixing of pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, or insecticides and apply them through sprays, dusts, vapors into the soil, or onto trees, shrubs, turf or botanical crops. • Prepares fields, garden beds or lawn areas by cultivating soil and adding fertilizers and compost. • Evaluate effectiveness of applied chemicals. Follow all federal laws and train employees on proper spraying techniques and applications. • Ensure that employees are not wasteful or careless with chemical applications. • Act as the coordinator between the Landscape Manager for projects as assigned. • Maintain detailed reports regarding all work scheduled and completed. • Prepares fields, garden beds or lawn areas by cultivating soil and adding fertilizers and compost. • Conduct meetings with citizens, business owners, or other community originations to convey project design and solicit information for design development. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Must posses required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. • Ability to apply basic professional knowledge to design of simple or complex landscaping construction management. • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. • Ability to review project work performed by beautification crew. • Ability to assist other personnel in reviewing quantities, costs, accuracy of specifications s, completeness, constructability, and coordinate with other professions. • Ability to effectively present information one-on-one or in a small group setting to other city employees. • Ability to communicate effectively with all City employees, public officials, and citizens. • Ability to technically supervise crew(s) performing contracted work assigned, along with providing special services-testing, inspections, beautification staff, as well as temporary personnel. Education and Experience Bachelor's degree preferred, with six to eight years related experience and/or training in horticulture or landscape architecture. Five to seven years supervisory experience. Required Licenses or Certificates Must possess a valid Mississippi driver's license. Physical Demands and Working Conditions 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. Physical requirements include occasional lifting/carrying of 50+ pounds; visual acuity, speech and hearing; hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer keyboard and basic office equipment. Subject to sitting, standing, reaching, walking, twisting and kneeling to perform the essential functions. Working conditions are both indoors and outdoors. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment may be loud.

Department: Police FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Salary: $35,146.68 - $40,341.22 Per Mississippi State Statute 21-31-63: Any applicant for a position of any kind under civil service must be a citizen of the United States and an elector of the county in which he resides and must meet only such bona fide occupational residency requirements as may be determined by the civil service commission or the governing authority of the municipality. Position Overview The Police Dispatcher operates communications equipment to receive and transmit messages and information including police and fire emergencies. Information is transmitted upon request or according to established procedures. The Police Dispatcher is expected to exercise judgment in performing routine work under the general direction of a supervisor who is available for immediate consultation on non-routine matters. Essential Job Functions Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, May include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. Operates telephones, radios, and all other essential communications equipment. Receives calls which must be properly processed: obtain address and nature of call; dispatches appropriate personnel and equipment to the scene. Maintains radio contact with all fire units in the field. Maintains status and current information on all units in and out of service. Receives routine calls and gives information as requested by the public and officers. Receives and transmits messages between field units and with other Public Safety Agencies. Assists in testing radio frequencies, make routine announcements. and relays messages via radio. Maintains wrecker log in CAD. Is familiar with the General Orders used by the department. Knows signal and 10 dash codes used by the department. Uses the NCIC computer and obtain a working knowledge of the system and laws that govern its use. Monitors alarms and the R.U.O.K. program. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. 2+ years experience in the operation of two-way radio and/or telephone switchboard equipment, including some experience in general typing and clerical work. Must demonstrate a typing skill of 30 words per minute. Must have the ability to work shift work as well as nights, weekends, & holidays. Education and Experience High School graduate of equivalent. Required Licenses or Certificates Must meet requirements to become a State Certified Telecommunicator. Physical Demands and Working Conditions 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. Physical requirements include occasional lifting/carrying of 10+ pounds; visual acuity, speech and hearing; hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer keyboard and basic office equipment. Subject to sitting, standing, reaching, walking, twisting and kneeling to perform the essential functions. Working conditions are indoors with a moderate to high noise level and a consistent, high stress level.

About the Company: Alden Group Renewable Energy provides sustainable solutions for edible oil wastes with a focused approach on waste to energy opportunities and a circular economy. Reducing client costs, ensuring business continuity, eliminating waste, and providing a sustainable feedstock to the rapidly growing biofuel industry are Alden's core objectives. Alden provides customized environmental and economical solutions for commercial food preparation companies, grease trap disposal, and municipal wastewater treatment plants by recovering and processing the fats, oils, and greases (”brown grease”) disposed in wastewater. Position Summary: Alden Group Renewable Energy is seeking Plant Operators to join our Plant operations team. The essential duties and responsibilities of the Plant Operator will include, but are not limited to, the following: Wear proper PPE and gain familiarity with chemicals used throughout the process, their hazards, and the appropriate response protocol in the event of an emergency Responsible for timely offloading grease and grease trap incoming tanker trucks. Verify and complete truck/tanker shipping documents Operating pumps, valves, mixers, and other process equipment while processing grease Perform basic plumbing repairs and changes in PVC, Steel and Stainless Steel Oversee and perform basic mechanical repairs on pumps, mixers, chemical feed systems, pH controllers process equipment Replace process components i.e., mixers, pumps, valves, etc. Perform laboratory testing on a variety of POTW permit parameters such as pH as needed as a back-up to the Lab Techs Troubleshoot grease processing equipment changes and provide chemical or process responses accordingly Maintain awareness of process settings and quality to assist production throughout grease plant Complete process checks and record as required to maintain grease processing operation, solids output and grease production Manage solids output from 3-phase separator including assisting roll-off box shipping by third party Add product for blending into chemical tanks for wastewater treatment processes Adjust pumps and wastewater process in response to required outputs Perform routine process checks on steam generator, maintenance on soft water feed system Complete all day housekeeping requirements, quality and process checks Maintain logbooks with production issues and corrective actions Operate fork truck and/or bobcat as required Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED is required. Bachelor's degree is preferred. Minimum of One (1) year experience in a process manufacturing plant environment is required. Experience within a brown grease processing facility is preferred. Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Excel, Word, Outlook, Access, etc.). Must be available to work various shifts if needed and be able to work nights, weekends, and overtime to cover absences or provide additional support. Must have exceptional attention to detail and driven to succeed. Excellent communication skills. Strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving and analytical abilities through an individual and/or collaborative approach; Must be able to look at new solutions and “think outside the box”. Ability to work independently or with a team. Reading and writing English for verification and completion of truck/tanker shipping documents. Excellent organizational, time-management, and prioritizing skills as well as the ability to multi-task. Successful completion of background check and drug screening. Working Conditions and Physical Requirements: Climbing Stairs/Sit/Stand/Walk/Reach/Pull/Bend/Move around plant on feet 80-100% of shift. Works in plant environment but will be required to perform some job duties inside a typical office setting. May be exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicular traffic; Work near large, hot, high-speed machines. May be exposed to a wide range of temperatures; Work with products that are under high pressure and heat. Work around chemicals, including acids and bases. Environmental condition will include possible foul odors. Work involves indoor/outdoor extreme heat and cold environmental conditions. Lift up to 50lbs repeatedly throughout the day. Ability to hear audible safety alarms. Ability to communicate via hand-held radio. ** Alden Group Renewable Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer**

Department: Urban Development FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Annual Salary: $43,596.83 Position OverviewThe Planner I performs planning functions; review of planning and zoning applications, administration of the City's Comprehensive Plan, land use and development regulations and zoning ordinances. Assist in identification of issues/problems, research and data gathering, and implementation of plans. Position requires considerable communication with developers, engineers, design professionals, regulatory agencies and the public. Essential Job FunctionsEssential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, May include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.• Assists in developing of elements of the city's comprehensive planning program and updating of plans necessary for the formulation of elements of the Master Comprehensive Plan, the implementation tools of those plans and other basic and applied planning studies concerning the physical development of urban areas.• Assists in developing and preparing reports and projects for other departments, commissions or boards and private developers as requested by the Administrator.• Assists in population, socio-economic, housing, land use, and transportation data collection and analysis and helps prepare estimates and projections.• Provides information on land use application, ordinances, codes, plans and related planning programs, services or regulations to architects, engineers, developers, contractors, owner, community groups and interested persons over the phone and in person.• Administers zoning ordinances, subdivision regulations, sign ordinances and various other ordinances and codes.• Assists in the preparation of state and federal grants as directed.• Conducts field inspections.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesMust posses required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.• Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, techniques and design of urban planning including the understanding of the fundamentals of construction.• Knowledge of the general principles and practices of transportation as applied to urban planning and development.• Ability to make recommendations recognizing established precedents and practices and to use resourcefulness and tact in meeting new problems for which there has been no precedent established.• Ability to reach, analyze, and interpret planning periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. • Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.• Is able to demonstrate consistent tact and courtesy in frequent public contact. • Ability to work mathematical concepts such as statistical inference, and fundamentals of data collection organization and analysis to interpret significant aspects and precedents inherent in planning and development problems. Ability to apply these concepts to practical situations.• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.• Ability to maintain harmonious and effective working relationships with other employees, supervisor and other departments.Education and ExperienceBachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; one or two year's related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Experience in professional planning and/or design work is preferred. Basic knowledge of Geographic Information Systems software, database management, PC Operating systems, and networking systems is preferred. Other combinations of experience and education which meets the minimum requirements may be substituted.Required Licenses or CertificatesMust possess a valid Mississippi driver's license.Physical Demands and Working ConditionsThe 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.Physical requirements include occasional lifting/carrying of 10+ pounds; visual acuity, speech and hearing; hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer keyboard and basic office equipment. Subject to sitting, standing, reaching, walking, twisting and kneeling to perform the essential functions. Working conditions are both indoors and outdoors.

Firefighter RecruitCity of Gulfport, Mississippi Department: 290 - Fire FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Salary Range: $39,590.20 - $49,657.32 Per Mississippi State Statute 21-31-63: Any applicant for a position of any kind under civil service must be a citizen of the United States and an elector of the county in which he resides and must meet only such bona fide occupational residency requirements as may be determined by the civil service commission or the governing authority of the municipality. Position Overview: The Firefighter Recruit position is an entry-level, probationary role with the Gulfport Fire Department. Individuals selected for this position must meet all requirements and be accepted for employment in accordance with the City of Gulfport Civil Service Rules and Regulations. Applicants for the Firefighter Recruit position are required to successfully complete a multi-step selection process, which includes passing a Civil Service Test, a Physical Agility Test, and in-person interviews. Applicants will be notified of testing dates after submitting an application. Candidates are selected for hire based on departmental vacancies. This position is classified as a Critical personnel classification for Emergency Response. This means that during an emergency response, this position is part of a subset of essential personnel who must be physically present due to the nature of their role. Critical status is defined as employees whose duties are vital to maintain basic municipal functions during an emergency. Responsibilities:This position involves skilled firefighting work in combating, extinguishing, and preventing fires; responding to emergency calls; and operating and maintaining fire department equipment, apparatus, and facilities.• Performs skilled firefighting duties in combating, extinguishing, and preventing fires• Responds on assigned apparatus to fire alarms and other emergency call• Performs forced entries and rescues individuals, or assists with rescue operations during fires or other emergencies, as directed• Maintains fire department apparatus, quarters, buildings, equipment, grounds, and hydrants• Operates departmental vehicles under non-emergency conditions, as assigned• Uses manual, gas-powered, and mechanical cutting tools• Ventilates buildings or aircraft, as directed, to remove heat, smoke, and hazardous gases• Responds to multi-story fires or rescue incidents, utilizing ground ladders and aerial apparatus• Performs other related duties as assigned that are consistent with the nature and scope of the position• All other duties as assigned by your direct supervisor, director or mayor. Essential Job Functions: Essential job duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following:• Responds to emergencies as a member of a fire company or rescue unit• Makes forced entries and rescues individuals, or assists with rescue operations during fires or other emergencies, as directed• Maintains fire department apparatus, equipment, quarters, buildings, grounds, and hydrants in a clean and operable conditio• Administers emergency first aid, as required, and operates departmental vehicles under non-emergency conditions• Uses manual, gas-powered, and mechanical cutting tools• Responds to multi-story fires or rescue incidents, utilizing ground ladders and aerial apparatus• Ventilates buildings or aircraft, as directed, to release heat, smoke, and hazardous gases• Participates in fire prevention, public education, and inspection activities, as assigned• All other duties as assigned by your direct supervisor, director or mayor. Knowledge Skills and Abilities: Must possess the required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. • Possesses basic knowledge of firefighting methods and modern fire prevention practices• Demonstrates skill in the operation and care of fire apparatus and equipment• Exhibits the ability to learn the operation of heavy motorized equipment and a variety of firefighting, fire prevention, and related tasks• Requires the ability to engage in moderate to strenuous physical activity and to work extended hours during emergency situations• Demonstrates the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and the general public• Exhibits the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions• Possesses the ability to read and interpret a variety of maps, plans, and diagrams• Demonstrates the ability to perform detailed report writing and record-keeping duties Education and ExperienceHigh school diploma or equivalent is required. Previous firefighting experience is preferred but not required.Licenses of Certifications Must possess a valid Mississippi Driver's LicensePhysical Demands and Working ConditionsThe 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. This position requires frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, twisting, and kneeling while performing essential job functions, as well as the use of arms and back for climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and occasional crawling. The employee must be able to routinely lift and/or move a minimum of 50 pounds. The role requires sufficient visual acuity to see close objects, distinguish colors, adjust focus, and perceive depth, along with hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity to safely operate equipment. Good hearing ability is critical to adequately perform job-related functions. Physical agility, strength, and endurance are required to perform duties involving significant exertion, such as moving victims and climbing ladders, and to handle objects over prolonged periods of time in hazardous weather, atmospheric, and environmental conditions.

Building Maintenance Technician IIDepartment: Building MaintenanceFLSA Status: Non-ExemptAnnual Salary: $42,690.14Position Overview: This position operates under the direct supervision of the Facilities Maintenance Manager within the Building Maintenance Department and may also receive direction from the Maintenance Technician III as needed. The position is responsible for performing a variety of construction and maintenance tasks and providing general support in the upkeep and repair of City of Gulfport facilities. This position is classified as a Essential personnel classification for Emergency Response. This means that during an emergency response this position is required to report directly after an emergency. Essential status is defined as employees whose duties are vital to maintain basic municipal functions during an emergency. Essential Job Functions: Essential job duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following: Executes inspections of City buildings and facilities.Performs maintenance and repair work on City properties.Conducts preventive maintenance inspections of buildings and related systems.Performs electrical repairs, including wiring and fixture maintenance.Repairs and maintains plumbing systems and fixtures.Completes general construction and structural repair projects.Performs skilled maintenance tasks, including plumbing, lighting, HVAC, painting, and carpentry work.Operates and maintains a variety of tools and equipment related to building maintenance.Responds to after-hours service calls, including participation in on-call weekend rotations.All other duties as assigned by your direct supervisor, manager, director or mayor. Knowledge Skills and Abilities: Must possess the required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. Possesses considerable knowledge of standard maintenance methods, materials, tools, and equipment.Demonstrates considerable knowledge in reading and interpreting blueprints and technical drawings.Exhibits strong ability to calculate and interpret measurements accurately.Possesses knowledge of basic building and mechanical preventive maintenance practices.Demonstrates understanding of workplace hazards and safety precaution methods.Exhibits the ability to identify safety and work hazards associated with assigned tasks.Demonstrates the ability to follow oral and written instructions effectively.Possesses the ability to prepare routine work reports, including daily logs and activity summaries.Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills and the ability to apply basic troubleshooting techniques in the field independently.Exhibits willingness and capability to actively participate in building construction and maintenance activities.Possesses proven skills in electrical, plumbing, painting, and carpentry work.Demonstrates proficiency in safely operating construction equipment, including trailer operations and hauling. Education and Experience High school diploma or equivalent required. Three to four years of experience in one or more building trades preferred. Licenses of Certifications A valid Mississippi Driver's License. Physical Demands and Working Conditions 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. Work involves frequent walking, standing, bending, and stooping, as well as some unassisted lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects weighing 50 pounds or more, and occasionally objects up to 100 pounds with the assistance of other employees and/or appropriate equipment. Requires the ability to communicate effectively to convey or exchange information and to use hand signals when necessary. Must be able to coordinate hand and eye movements accurately to manipulate small items and possess the manual dexterity needed to operate tools and equipment. Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor environments and may involve exposure to varying weather conditions.

Border Patrol Agent (BPA) - Experienced (GL-9 GS-11) NEW RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION INCENTIVES! Check out these higher-salaried federal law enforcement opportunities with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Your current or prior law enforcement experience may qualify you for this career opportunity with the nation's premier federal agency charged with securing our borders and protecting our country. You may qualify for these higher-graded Border Patrol Agent (BPA) employment opportunities if you have current or prior law enforcement experience. This experience could have been gained as part of a military police assignment or as a member of a state or local law enforcement organization. Look at the duties and responsibilities section below to see if you are interested in these federal law enforcement opportunities and review the qualifications section below to see if you are qualified. DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE INCENTIVES - SEE SALARY SECTION BELOW IMPORTANT NOTICE: Duty assignments available at the time of offer may include the Southwest Border, including prioritized locations. U.S. Border Patrol determines duty assignments at the time of offer based on operational needs, which may or may not align with candidates' first-choice preferences. Relocation may be required. The U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) offers those interested in a career in law enforcement an opportunity to work with an elite team of highly trained professionals whose camaraderie, pride, and purpose are hallmarks of their daily mission of protecting America. If you seek an exciting and rewarding job that provides excellent pay and exceptional federal benefits, now is the time to make your move. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring immediately for these full-time, career Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) opportunities. Salary and Benefits: Salary for newly appointed law enforcement Border Patrol Agents varies from: Base Salary: GL-9/GS-11 $63,148 - $120,145 per year Locality Pay: Varies by duty location. Overtime Pay: Up to 25% Duty location impacts pay rates; locality pay for federal law enforcement is higher in some locations than others. A fully trained BPA may be eligible for up to an additional 25% of base pay per the BPA Pay Reform Act of 2014. This is a career ladder position with a grade level progression from GL-9 to GS-11 to GS-12. You will be eligible for a promotion to the next higher grade level (without re-applying) once you successfully complete 52 weeks in the lower grade level. All Border Patrol Agents may select from an array of federal employment benefits that include health and insurance plans, a generous annual and sick leave program, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, a retirement plan that is similar to traditional and ROTH 401(k) offerings. *Recruitment Incentive* Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents (as defined in 5 CFR 575.102) will be offered up to a $20,000 incentive. The first $10,000 will be paid upon successful completion of the Border Patrol Academy, with the remaining $10,000 awarded for accepting a prioritized location. Prioritized locations include Sierra Blanca, TX; Presidio, TX; Sanderson, TX; Comstock, TX; Lordsburg, NM; Freer, TX; Hebbronville, TX; Ajo, AZ. *Retention Incentive* Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents may also qualify for up to $40,000 in additional incentives distributed over their first four years. Duties and Responsibilities: As a BPA, you will be part of our 60,000+ workforce that strives to protect the American people by safeguarding our borders, deterring illicit activity, and enhancing the nation's economic prosperity. Being a BPA makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) profession. Typical assignments include: · Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspecting documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations. · Preventing and apprehending aliens and smugglers of aliens at or near the borders by maintaining surveillance from covert positions to include using infrared scopes during night operations. · Interpreting and following tracks, marks, and other physical evidence of illegal entry of persons or contraband. · Performing farm checks, building checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and transportation checks. · Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways using a variety of government assets such as vehicles, horses, vessels, watercraft, off-road vehicles, ATVs, snowmobiles, and motorcycles for the accomplishment of the USBP Mission. Qualifications: GL-9: You qualify for the GL-9 grade level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: · Performing physical searches of detained individuals, their vehicles, and their immediate surroundings for weapons, contraband, currency, and other evidence. · Apprehending, physically restraining, or working with law enforcement officials to identify or apprehend violators of state, federal, or immigration laws. · Proficient in the use of firearms, preparing investigative reports, serving court orders (e.g., warrants, subpoenas, etc.), and gathering evidence for criminal cases prosecuted through the court system. If you have previous or current law enforcement or military law enforcement experience, you may qualify at the GS-11 grade level. GS-11: You qualify for the GS-11 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, with the authority granted by the state or government to enforce laws, make arrests, and investigate crimes, performing primary duties in an official law enforcement capacity such as: · Utilizing intelligence information to track illegal operations, criminal activity, threats to our nation, and/or contraband while serving as a state, federal, or military law enforcement official. · Leading investigations of fraud, contraband, criminal activity, threats to our nation, and/or illegal operations to determine sources and patterns while serving as a state, federal, or military law enforcement official. · Apprehending violators of state, federal, or immigration laws by utilizing various forms of complex technology that include surveillance, detection, situation awareness systems, and/or communications equipment. The above experience will be applied in connection with the following: Make arrests and exercise sound judgment in the use of firearms; deal effectively with people in a courteous manner in connection with law enforcement matters; analyze information rapidly and make prompt decisions; or develop and maintain contact with a network of informants. There are no education substitutions for the GL-9 or GS-11 grade-level Border Patrol Agent opportunities. Other Requirements: Citizenship: You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position. Residency: You must have had primary U.S. residency (including protectorates as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years. Age Restriction: In accordance with Public Law 100-238, this position is covered under law enforcement retirement provisions. Candidates must be referred for selection to the Border Patrol Agent position before reaching their 40th birthday in accordance with Department of Homeland Security Directive 251-03. The age restriction may not apply if you are currently serving or have previously served in a federal civilian law enforcement (non-military) position covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) or Title 5 U.S.C. 8412(d). Veterans' Preference: You may also be eligible for an excepted service Veterans' Recruitment Appointment (VRA). The age restriction does not apply if you are Veterans' Preference eligible. Formal Training: After you are hired, you will be detailed to the U.S. Border Patrol Academy in Artesia, New Mexico, for approximately six (6) months of intensive instruction in immigration and nationality laws, law enforcement, and USBP-specific operations, driver training, physical techniques, firearms, and other courses. Border Patrol work requires the ability to speak and read Spanish, as well as English. Border Patrol Agents will be provided training to become proficient in the Spanish language at the Academy. How to Apply: Click the Apply button on this site. You will be linked to the CBP Talent Network registration page. For Position of Interest, select Border Patrol Agent, and then complete the pre-screening questions. You'll then receive a link(s) to the BPA Job Opening Announcements (JOAs) on USAJOBS, the federal government's official employment site, to complete your application. Be certain to review ALL details of the job opportunity announcement and follow all instructions in the application process, including items (resume, transcripts, etc.) to submit. You will be evaluated based on your resume, supporting documents, and the BPA Entrance Exam. If you have questions about the application process, contact a recruiter through the U.S. Border Patrol page: careers.cbp.gov/s/usbp. NOTE: As a subscriber to the CBP Talent Network, you'll receive monthly emails with information about webinars, career expos, and future opportunities with CBP.

Beautification Coordinator IIDepartment - Leisure ServicesFLSA Status - Non-ExemptHourly Salary - $22. 26Position OverviewThe Beautification Coordinator will assist the Landscape Manager in overseeing the beautification program of the City, overseeing inmate labor, operating the greenhouse, supervising personnel, assisting with designing, installing landscaping, and maintaining irrigation systems. Essential Job FunctionsEssential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, May include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. • Assist Landscape Manager in designing healthy and well-maintained gardens, and grounds to create a positive first impression. • Responsible for providing supervision to the beautification crew. • Responsible for organizing and planning daily maintenance operations. • Assist with installation and maintenance of landscaped areas such as grade property; install lighting or irrigation systems, and build walkways, terraces and fountains. • Assist in the supervision of transporting and planting new vegetation. • Oversee the transplant of mulch, providing fertilization, and water to flowering plants, trees, and shrubs. • Responsible for following- up on work orders, citizen complaints/requests and determining a solution to correct any problems that may arise. • Assist and conducting and preparing quarterly and annual employee performance evaluation. • Responsible for city equipment and inventory of equipment. • Schedule work for crew according to weather conditions, availability of equipment, and seasonal limitations. • Monitor and inspect work of beautification crew to determine quality of work. • Review and inspect completed work order for quality of work performed. • Responsible for overseeing mixing of pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, or insecticides and apply them through sprays, dusts, vapors into the soil, or onto trees, shrubs, turf or botanical crops. • Prepares fields, garden beds or lawn areas by cultivating soil and adding fertilizers and compost. • Evaluate effectiveness of applied chemicals. Follow all federal laws and train employees on proper spraying techniques and applications. • Ensure that employees are not wasteful or careless with chemical applications. • Act as the coordinator between the Landscape Manager for projects as assigned. • Maintain detailed reports regarding all work scheduled and completed. • Prepares fields, garden beds or lawn areas by cultivating soil and adding fertilizers and compost. • Conduct meetings with citizens, business owners, or other community originations to convey project design and solicit information for design development. Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesMust posses required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. • Ability to apply basic professional knowledge to design of simple or complex landscaping construction management. • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. • Ability to review project work performed by beautification crew. • Ability to assist other personnel in reviewing quantities, costs, accuracy of specifications s, completeness, constructability, and coordinate with other professions. • Ability to effectively present information one-on-one or in a small group setting to other city employees. • Ability to communicate effectively with all City employees, public officials, and citizens. • Ability to technically supervise crew(s) performing contracted work assigned, along with providing special services-testing, inspections, beautification staff, as well as temporary personnel. Education and ExperienceBachelor's degree preferred, with six to eight years related experience and/or training in horticulture or landscape architecture. Five to seven years supervisory experience. Required Licenses or CertificatesMust possess a valid Mississippi driver's license. Physical Demands and Working ConditionsThe 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. Physical requirements include occasional lifting/carrying of 50+ pounds; visual acuity, speech and hearing; hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer keyboard and basic office equipment. Subject to sitting, standing, reaching, walking, twisting and kneeling to perform the essential functions. Working conditions are both indoors and outdoors. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment may be loud.

Department: Police FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Annual Salary: $36,552.41 Help protect the safety and health of citizens by ensuring that properties and buildings are in accordance with housing and zoning ordinances. Determines the nature of environmental or health hazards, nuisance violations and unsafe building conditions. Position includes responsibility for performing field and office work. Inspections are conducted independently in accordance with departmental regulations. Essential Job Functions Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, May include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. • Respond to citizen's complaints of code violations. • Inspects and investigates potential violations of city ordinances which have been reported to determine if a violation has occurred. • Proactively patrols and inspects properties for code violations during the course of duties. • Researches land ownership records, permitting records and past or current code violations using computer. • Prepares and issues notices of violation to be sent after inspection; communicates with alleged violators regarding findings, the process they will be involved in, and the resolution of the violation. • Re-inspects violations for compliance. • Post properties in accordance with state laws as required. • Aid property owners in the abatement of nuisance or violation. • Develop, organize and submit paperwork as deemed necessary to support Environmental Court proceedings. • Appears in court or other judicial proceedings to submit testimony, evidence, and case summary for the enforcement/prosecution of criminal infractions of codes, ordinances and/or laws. • Works in compliance with other departments that are engaged in code compliance tasks. (i.e., building inspector, public works, storm water, fire codes, etc.) Maintains communications for establishing coordination with other departments/agencies relevant to code enforcement activities. • Performs data entry in computer as necessary. • Maintain accurate records and documentations of complaints, property inspections, and case violations. • Maintains cleanliness of assigned vehicle and equipment. • Performs other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. • Municipal Code enforcement methods and procedures. • Safe and efficient work practices related to inspections and enforcement duties. • Techniques of negotiations and conflict resolution. • Possess strong customer service skills with the ability to remain calm in stressful situations. • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals and citizen groups, businesses, and other internal and external agencies. • Ability to deal with the public tactfully and courteously. • Ability to enforce regulations with firmness, tact and impartiality. • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from the general public, City Official or other department employees. • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. • Gather and analyze data for the purpose of preparing accurate and concise written and statistical reports. • Ability to extract legal descriptions and ownership information from records as required. • Interpret and implement assigned regulations, policies, and procedures as they are related to the program. • Interpret City codes and determining corrective action. • Apply analytical skills and understand impact and consequences of decisions and actions. • Read and interpret laws, codes, ordinances and policies. • Process information and data in a relevant manner to reach reasonable conclusions and make practical decisions. • Travel to remote sites within the city to conduct inspections. • Work indoors or outdoors in a variety of climatic conditions. • Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely both orally and in writing. • Meet deadlines and work independently. • Ability to write reports and business correspondences. • Operate an office computer and a variety of word processing and software applications. • Maintain harmonious and effective working relationships with other employees, supervisor and other departments. Education and Experience High School Diploma or equivalent. Experience or training dealing with the public in any of the following types of work: Code Enforcement, Planning, Building Inspection, Investigation or other closely related field preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job as listed above. Required Licenses or Certificates Must possess a valid Mississippi driver's license. Must obtain ICC Inspector Certification within 12 months of hire. Physical Demands and Working Conditions 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. Physical requirements include occasional lifting/carrying of 50+ pounds; visual acuity, speech and hearing; hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer keyboard and basic office equipment. Subject to sitting, standing, reaching, walking, twisting and kneeling to perform the essential functions. Working conditions are both indoors and outdoors.

Department: Police FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Salary: $35,146.68 - $40,341.22 Per Mississippi State Statute 21-31-63: Any applicant for a position of any kind under civil service must be a citizen of the United States and an elector of the county in which he resides and must meet only such bona fide occupational residency requirements as may be determined by the civil service commission or the governing authority of the municipality. Position Overview The Police Dispatcher operates communications equipment to receive and transmit messages and information including police and fire emergencies. Information is transmitted upon request or according to established procedures. The Police Dispatcher is expected to exercise judgment in performing routine work under the general direction of a supervisor who is available for immediate consultation on non-routine matters. Essential Job Functions Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, May include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. Operates telephones, radios, and all other essential communications equipment.Receives calls which must be properly processed: obtain address and nature of call; dispatches appropriate personnel and equipment to the scene.Maintains radio contact with all fire units in the field.Maintains status and current information on all units in and out of service.Receives routine calls and gives information as requested by the public and officers.Receives and transmits messages between field units and with other Public Safety Agencies.Assists in testing radio frequencies, make routine announcements. and relays messages via radio.Maintains wrecker log in CAD.Is familiar with the General Orders used by the department.Knows signal and 10 dash codes used by the department.Uses the NCIC computer and obtain a working knowledge of the system and laws that govern its use.Monitors alarms and the R.U.O.K. program. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. 2+ years experience in the operation of two-way radio and/or telephone switchboard equipment, including some experience in general typing and clerical work.Must demonstrate a typing skill of 30 words per minute.Must have the ability to work shift work as well as nights, weekends, & holidays. Education and Experience High School graduate of equivalent. Required Licenses or Certificates Must meet requirements to become a State Certified Telecommunicator. Physical Demands and Working Conditions 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. Physical requirements include occasional lifting/carrying of 10+ pounds; visual acuity, speech and hearing; hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer keyboard and basic office equipment. Subject to sitting, standing, reaching, walking, twisting and kneeling to perform the essential functions. Working conditions are indoors with a moderate to high noise level and a consistent, high stress level.