Make an impact:
Be a part of keeping the City of Salem free from graffiti by becoming a part of the Salem Police Department’s Graffiti Abatement Team. You will work alongside officers to help make the city safer and graffiti free for our residents to enjoy.
Learn and grow:
This is a great job for someone who is looking to get their foot in the door with the City of Salem or with the Salem Police Department.
What you will do:
Daily duties involve light office work and work out in the field. Most of your time will be spent driving to different locations within the city of Salem, responding to reports of graffiti and interacting with property and business owners. You will also be proactive in looking for graffiti and removing it in a timely manner to prevent it from growing. One of the key components of this job is customer service as you will be interacting with the community daily.
Additional information on job responsibilities:

• Drive a city owned vehicle to respond to calls.
• Work a four ten-hour shift week to include the weekend.
• Use paint and other cleaning materials to remove or paint over graffiti.
• Use a computer to complete reports and track graffiti calls
• Work with other city departments such as Parks and Public Works to ensure that graffiti throughout the city is removed promptly.

What can we offer you for all your hard work?

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Paid vacation and sick time in accordance with City policies.
• Competitive pay.
• Employer-paid PERS contribution of 6%.
• Opportunity for voluntary pre-tax contributions to a 457b account.
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Voluntary long-term care.
• Employee wellness program.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee health clinic.
• Position schedule is four 10-hour shifts.
• All holidays off.
• Free, secure parking.
• Department gym available for employee use.

What are the minimum qualifications?

• Must pass the pre-employment background check and physical exam.
• Must pass a pre-employment police background check and drug test (including marijuana).
• Must possess an Oregon Driver license and meet the City of Salem's driving standards.
• One year general maintenance, repair, or construction experience in street right-of- way, public works facilities, utility systems, and public improvements (preference will be given to experience in specific area of assignment), or any combination of experience and training that demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities as listed, and ability to perform the essential job functions.
• High school graduate or G.E.D. preferred.

What you will bring along:

• Ability to work well with a team
• Excellent customer service skills
• Good driving record
• Basic knowledge of computer programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel.

Where can I find out more about the position?
About us:
The Development Services Section is charged with processing development and construction permit applications for the Community Planning and Development Department. Application types include but are not limited to pre-application conferences, land use actions, building permits, franchise utility permits, and public infrastructure permits. Our section coordinated programs within the Community Planning and Development Department by collaborating with numerous subject matter experts and stakeholders throughout the community.
The City of Salem is the second largest City in the State of Oregon, located in the heart Willamette Valley, and is the capital city of Oregon with a population over 180,000. Centrally located, Salem is 47 miles south of Portland and an hour from the Cascade Mountains to the east and an hour from the ocean beaches to the west. Salem is an exceptional community for living and working with exciting new and comfortable well-established neighborhoods and carefully preserved historic buildings.
A full-service City, Salem has eight primary departments:
Community Services, Finance, Fire, Enterprise Services, Legal, Police, Public Works, and Community Planning and Development. Several departments also have functional divisions within their department. The City has five labor unions and employs roughly 1,350 talented and dedicated staff members. The Urban Renewal Agency and the Salem Housing Authority are separate municipal corporations. The Agency contracts with the City for services and the Authority is led by the Housing Administrator within the Community Planning and Development department.
How can I apply?
The City of Salem invites individuals of all diverse communities and backgrounds to apply for our available job opportunities as we strive to provide the best service to everyone. The City of Salem is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all and has a culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that by welcoming differences, encouraging new ideas and views, listening to and learning from each other, we are better able to serve the community.
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