(S)

Sedentary

(L)

Light

(M)

Medium

(H)

Heavy

(V)

Very Heavy

Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time.

Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally; 10 lbs. frequently; or negligible amounts constantly; OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10 lbs. constantly.

Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly.

Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally; 50-100 lbs. frequently; or up to 20-50 lbs. constantly.

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Code

 Essential Functions

1

S

Plans, organizes, coordinates and implements quality community support and outreach services for the City and efficient volunteer programs for various departments within the City of Peoria.

2

S

Act as City representative and liaison to internal/external customers, special interest groups, and the general public; respond to questions, concerns and complaints of varying sensitivity and complexity in a timely, tactful and effective manner.

3

L

Develops partnerships with community agencies and businesses to encourage program participation and sponsorships; plans events for volunteers and community groups, works with citizen groups, private entities, promoters and/or City personnel.

4

L

Attends, facilitates and speaks at conferences, neighborhood meetings, workshops; prepares and delivers presentations; attends meetings of City Council and other commissions or committees as requested.

5

S

Supervises Mayor and Council support and professional staff; plans and supervises daily tasks and activities, participates in the hiring process, coordinates training activities, establishes procedures and guidelines, evaluates assigned services, coaches for performance improvement and recommends personnel actions.

6

S

Responsible for division budget and expenditures; participates in annual update of department and division strategic and operational planning efforts. Engages in future planning by setting goals, estimating costs, and time and resources needs associated with goals.

7

S

Coordinates City Council agendas by reviewing submitted items, analyzing materials, recommending changes, ensuring departments submit necessary materials, and review final product.

8

S

Completes administrative tasks by preparing correspondence, preparing elected official communications and reviewing reports.

-Description of Minimum Job Requirements-

Formal Education

Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. Knowledge is normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

Experience

Over three years up to and including five years experience in Human Resources, Communications, Public Affairs, or Public Administration.

Supervision

Work requires supervising and monitoring performance for a regular group of employees or department including providing input on hiring/disciplinary actions and work objectives/effectiveness, performance evaluations, and realigning work as a needed. A first line supervisor typically performs these functions.

Human Collaboration Skills

Final decisions regarding policy development and implementation are made and/or recommended.  Interaction with others outside the organization requires exercising participative management skills that support team efforts and quality processes.

Freedom to Act

The employee normally performs the duty assignments within broad parameters defined by general organizational requirements and accepted practices. End results determine effectiveness of job performance.

Technical Skills

Skilled: Work requires a comprehensive, practical knowledge of a technical field with use of analytical judgment and decision-making abilities appropriate to the work environment of the organization.

Budget Responsibility

Position has moderate fiscal responsibility.  Makes recommendations toward fiscal decisions within the department.

Reading

Advanced - Ability to read literature, books, reviews, scientific or technical journals, abstracts, financial reports, and/or legal documents.  Ordinarily, such education is obtained in at the college level or above. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.

Math

Intermediate - Ability to deal with system of real numbers; practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions and measurement. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in high school up to college. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.

Writing

Advanced - Ability to write editorials, journals, speeches, manuals, or critiques.  Ordinarily, such education is obtained in at the college level or above. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.

Certification &
Other Requirements

Valid driver's license required.  The ability to speak, read and write Spanish fluently is desired.

-Physical strength for this position is indicated below with “X”-

Sedentary

X

Light

Medium

Heavy

Very Heavy

Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time.

Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly.

Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly.

Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally, 50-100 lbs. frequently, or up to 20-50 lbs. constantly.

C

Continuously

2/3 or more of the time.

F

Frequently

From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

O

Occasionally

Up to 1/3 of the time.

R

Rarely

Less than 1 hour per week.

N

Never

Never occurs.

-Physical Demand-

-Frequency-

-Brief Description-

Standing

O

Making presentations, observing work site, observing work duties, communicating with co-workers

Sitting

F

Desk work, meetings, driving

Walking

F

To other departments/offices, around work site

Lifting

O

Supplies, files

Carrying

O

Supplies, files

Pushing/Pulling

O

File drawers, tables and chairs

Reaching

O

For supplies, for files

Handling

F

Paperwork

Fine Dexterity

F

Computer keyboard, telephone keypad, calculator

Kneeling

R

Filing in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower shelves/ground

Crouching

O

Filing in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower shelves/ground

Crawling

N

Under equipment

Bending

O

Filing in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower shelves/ground

Twisting

F

From computer to telephone, getting inside vehicle

Climbing

R

Stairs, step stools

Balancing

R

On step stools

Vision

C

Reading, computer screen, driving

Hearing

C

Communicating via telephone/radio, to co-workers/public

Talking

C

Communicating via telephone/radio, to co-workers/public

Foot Controls

R

Driving

Other
(specified if applicable)

C
Continuously

F
Frequently

O
Occasionally

R
Rarely

N
Never

D

Daily

W

Several Times Per Week

M

Several Times Per Month

S

Seasonally

N

Never

-Health and Safety Factors-

-Environmental Factors-

Mechanical Hazards

N

Respiratory Hazards

N

Chemical Hazards

N

Extreme Temperatures

S

Electrical Hazards

N

Noise and Vibration

N

Fire Hazards

N

Wetness/Humidity

N

Explosives

N

Physical Hazards

N

Communicable Diseases

N

Physical Danger or Abuse

N

Other (see 1 below)

N

F

Frequently

From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time

O

Occasionally

Up to 1/3 of the time

R

Rarely

Less than 1 hour per week

N

Never

Never occurs

-Description of Non-Physical Demands-

-Frequency-

Time Pressure

F

Emergency Situation

O

Frequent Change of Tasks

F

Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime

F

Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously

F

Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team

O

Tedious or Exacting Work

O

Noisy/Distracting Environment

R

Other (see 2 below)

N

Office Environment

X

     Vehicle

Warehouse

     Outdoors

Shop

     Other (see 3 below)

Recreation/Neighborhood Center