Watch Person PT

At The City of Frederick, we value diversity and the respect, engagement, and productivity an inclusive environment produces. We seek to consistently improve internal and external customer satisfaction, innovate, and expand capability of services, and be a government that practices equality, equity, and fairness. We invite you to bring your skills, abilities, and knowledge to The City of Frederick and be a valued addition to a workforce that we know is our greatest asset.

Frederick is a progressive, richly diverse, and authentically charming city. Recognized as one of the best places to live in Maryland, Frederick is surrounded by mountain views and centrally located about 45 miles north of Washington D.C. and 45 miles west of Baltimore, MD.

JOB SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for providing a wide variety of support to City operations, departments, and special events which occur after normal business hours. The individual in this position will be required to drive a city vehicle as well as provide walking foot patrol to provide drive-by and close up visual checks of City facilities and assets. This requires the individual to be able to monitor, observe, confirm problems, provide corrective measures, and relay all findings to Communications Clerks so the proper department can be notified. This position is considered "essential personnel" and will be required to be able to respond to emergencies as needed.

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• Provides visual inspection of City assets (e.g., streetlights, water storage tanks, etc.) and report malfunctions.
• Inspects and maintains the temporary security and safety measures at City job sites (e.g., places barricades/cones to temporarily secure unsafe areas).
• Places temporary signs and other temporary traffic control devices as deemed necessary to prevent accidents and property damage.
• Assists other departments and agencies as needed (e.g., in handling accident clean up including spillage of vehicle fluids, etc.).
• Places "No Parking" signs and barricades throughout the City as required.
• Removes and properly disposes of small dead animals from City property and streets when reported or detected.
• Detects and reports foul weather conditions (e.g., street icing, wind damage, downed trees, etc.).
• Performs small-scale deicing when problems are detected or reported.
• Assists as appropriate with tree branch and limb removal resulting from storm damage; secures site for public safety purposes.
• Coordinates with the police and fire departments in support of their off-hour's operations.
• Supports the needs of select after-hour special events.
• Opens/closes park facilities as directed.
• Occasionally cleans park restroom facility.
• Relays data such as property damage, unusual occurrences, and malfunctioning of machinery or equipment, for use of supervisory staff.
• Provides customer service as needed and appropriate.
• Assists with facility cleaning and monthly inspections per a designated list using standard operating procedure guidelines.
• Communicates and works effectively with the public, department, and other staff.
• Operates a vehicle on a regular basis, observing legal and defensive driving practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which demonstrates an ability to perform the required functions of this position.

• Vehicle Operator's license with satisfactory driving record that meets insurability standards of the City's insurance carrier is required. The employee must maintain the license for the duration of their employment.

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to react quickly and calmly under emergency conditions.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, customers, and vendors.
• Attention to detail and ability to adapt to changes in needs and processes.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision and capable of exercising good judgment.
• Entry level computer skills (to read email directives and respond appropriately).
• Able to assist in the training of new team members.
• Employee is required to wear safety toe boots, and will be required to successfully complete trainings that may include but not be limited to Confined Space, CPR & First Aid, electrical safety, etc.