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228 <br /> <br />TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, 1990 <br /> <br />Parks & Recreation (cont'd) <br /> <br />Umpire clinics are announced seasonally in the newspaper and are open to <br />all who wish to officiate in the recreation program. Those who attend the <br />clinics are employed by the Parks & Recreation Department. <br /> <br />Public Works <br /> <br />Except for the Administrative office, Inspections and Engineering, the <br />Public Works Department consists of two separate and distinct operations. <br />One category of operations includes those functions traditionally found <br />under Public Works such as street maintenance, street cleaning, refuse <br />collection and disposal, buildings and grounds, and the garage. The <br />majority of these operations are labor intensive with a high percentage of <br />the positions consisting of Laborer I, Laborer II, Equipment Operator, or <br />equivalent positions. Whenever a vacancy occurs in these divisions, the <br />current personnel is reviewed with the intent of using the vacancy to <br />promote qualified employees to positions of higher responsibility since <br />they have undergone a period of on-the-job training at a lower <br />classification of employment. When this happens, a ripple effect occurs <br />in that a number of employees are usually moved up at the same time which <br />generally leaves a vacancy at the low end of our pay scale. An attempt is <br />made to fill these vacancies from the pool of applications which the City <br />continually receives, and in addition to seeking individuals with a <br />stable, clean background, skills are sought such as those related to <br />construction, equipment operation and maintenance, concrete finishing, and <br />automotive repair. Classes in automotive repair/maintenance, welding, and <br />metal work are offered through the high schools and at the Community <br />College, and anyone possessing skills and training in these areas would <br />certainly be an asset to our operation and would enhance their chances for <br />employment. Skills in construction and equipment operation are usually <br />obtained through experience acquired through job training. This is <br />available for those who wish to improv~ their skills. <br /> <br />The second category of operations consists of the Prison Farm. This is a <br />unique operation in that all officers must successfully complete a basic <br />training program similar to police training as a condition of continued <br />employment with the City. A potential officer is hired as a Correctional <br />Officer Trainee; and, after the probationary period ends (contingent upon <br />a satisfactory evaluation) an attempt is made to schedule the officer <br />trainee for the next available training school. When a vacancy occurs at <br />the Prison Farm, the vacancy is advertised and a selection is made from <br />all interested applicants. Applicants with previous corrections <br />experience are preferred, either as an officer or in some other capacity <br />related to corrections. Individuals with experience in security work, <br />general police work, or with a background and training in criminal justice <br />has the advantage for employment. The local community college offers <br />courses leading to a degree in criminal justice; and, while a degree is <br />not required, anyone having successfully completed basic courses in <br />criminal justice would certainly enhance their chances for employment. In <br />addition, any training in security or police work which is also offered at <br />local colleges would be helpful in seeking employment at the Prison Farm. <br /> <br /> <br />