Port Aransas

Applications can be picked up at City Hall or downloaded, and should be returned to the Personnel/City Secretary Office. The applicant tentatively selected will be required to participate in screening for illegal drug use prior to employment. The City of Port Aransas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.

City provides all full-time employees a benefit package of paid sick leave, vacation leave, life insurance, health, dental, and vision insurance. Applications should be submitted to Personnel Office, City Hall, 710 W. Avenue A, Port Aransas, TX 78373-4128 (361) 749-4111. E.O.E.

Employment Application

THE CITY OF PORT ARANSAS is currently accepting applications for:

TCLEOSE CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICERS (experienced and inexperienced.) Starting salary for a basic police officer is $14.48/hr. to increase to $15.25 at end of probation, as well as uniform allowance and certification incentive pay. All applicants must pass background investigation, written exam, physical, psychological, drug screening. Benefit package includes life, health, vision, dental insurance, 10 paid holidays, paid vacation and sick leave, longevity pay, and TMRS retirement package. Applications should be submitted to Personnel Office, City Hall, 710 W. Avenue A, Port Aransas, TX 78373-4128, 361-749-4111 or Police Department 361-749-6241 or download from www.cityofportaransas.org. web page and faxed to 361-749-4101. E.O.E.

Application Requirements

PART TIME CONTRACT PARAMEDIC. $11.55/hr. Position requires high school diploma/GED, valid Texas Drivers License in good standing, state certification, as per DOT standards. Skills required are a knowledge of territory within service area, normal good health to carry, lift, climb; have good eyesight with correction, good motor coordination, good judgment under stress, and the ability to receive verbal and written directions and instructions and work with public.

PART TIME CONTRACT EMT-B. $10.50/hr. Position requires high school diploma/GED, valid Texas Drivers License in good standing, state certification, as per DOT standards. Skills required are a knowledge of territory within service area, normal good health to carry, lift, climb; have good eyesight with correction, good motor coordination, good judgment under stress, and the ability to receive verbal and written directions and instructions and work with public.

SENIOR LIFEGUARD $9.00/hour. Part-time position. Serves as operations manager in absence of the Pool Manager or Assistant Manager. Monitors pool activities, performs lifeguard duties and in-service training for lifeguard staff, provides pool facility maintenance and other duties as assigned. Must be at least 18 years of age and have two seasons of lifeguarding experience. Licensing required: Current nationally recognized lifeguard certification, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid Basics. Applicants tentatively selected will be required to pass physical, drug screening test, and a skills test that is held at the facility.

POOL LIFEGUARD. $8.00/hr. Part-time position. Must have current Lifeguard Certificate from a nationally recognized organization, First Aid Basics Certificate, and CPR for the Professional Rescuer Certification. Duties include: monitor activities in swimming areas to prevent accidents and provide assistance to swimmers; clean and refill swimming pool area and determine chlorine content and pH value of pool water with testing kit; give swimming instructions and conduct or officiate swimming meets. Applicants tentatively selected will be required to pass a physical, drug screening test, and a skills test that is held at the facility.

GAS UTILITY WORKER. $10.00/hr. High School diploma/GED, valid Texas drivers license with good driving record and willing to train for RRC certification. Plumbing and/or gas distribution experience helpful. Main duties consist of preventive maintenance, customer service, meter reading, upgrading distribution lines, and related work as required. Applicant will walk, kneel, stoop, bend, and squat repeatedly, lift 50+ lbs., work outdoors in extreme heat, cold and rain. Responsible for assigned vehicle and equipment. Applicant tentatively selected will be required to pass DOT drug screening and physical prior to employment. The City of Port Aransas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services. E.O.E.

PART-TIME TROLLEY OPERATOR

Part-time Trolley Driver, job includes driving Sundays and relief driver when needed. Training will be provided, starting salary $10.00/hr. Applicant must be a minimum 21 years of age; high school diploma or GED; must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License; capable of speaking, writing, and understanding the English language fluently. Applications available at City Hall or downloaded from the city’s website, www.cityofportaransas.org, under City Departments, Employment and returned to Pat Garrett, City of Port Aransas, 710 W. Avenue A, Port Aransas, TX 78373-4128. Phone 361/749-4111. Applicant tentatively selected for this position must pass a Department of Transportation or equivalent physical exam and a pre-employment drug test. EOE