Employment Opportunities

CITY OF CHARLESTON JOB POSTINGS

To apply, visit the Personnel Office of City Hall, at the corner of Court and Virginia streets on the 3rd Floor. Please direct any questions to the Personnel Office at 304-348-8015.

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Parking System - Head Cashier                          
FROM: March 17, 2010 TO: March 31, 2010
 
CLASSIFICATION: PG-5
 
WAGE/SALARY: $27,552.45 TO $31,994.69
 
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: To oversee daily operations at an assigned location including the staff, equipment, cleanliness and security. Complete daily deposits and monitor parkers and payments. To complete reports and keep records on daily and monthly parking revenue. To deliver efficient and friendly customer service to all patrons.
  
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma/GED. 
  
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Must have a Valid WV Drivers License. Experience working with the public. Experience with basic math computation. Must have computer experience. Cashiering experience helpful.  
  
OTHER COMMENTS: Ability to communicate, cooperate and work well with others. Ability to greet and serve the public with a positive and friendly attitude. 
 
 
Street department - laborer  
FROM: March 15, 2010 TO: March 29, 2010
 
CLASSIFICATION: PG-2
 
WAGE/SALARY: $25,465.96 TO $26,990.36 
 
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: Street sweeping, cleaning ditch lines, shoveling asphalt, snow, concrete etc. Laying pipe, installing guardrail, cleaning up leaves, collecting trash and any other duties assigned by supervisor.
 
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Minimum High School Diploma or GED.
  
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:    Some construction experience Preferred.   Ability to follow instructions.  Must have valid WV Drivers license.
   
OTHER COMMENTS: Cleaning snow and ice from city streets at irregular hours.  Labor tasks related to special events. Able to work irregular hours
and overtime when needed.

 

Refuse and Recycling  - Driver 
FROM: March 16, 2010 TO: March 30, 2010
 
CLASSIFICATION:   PG-3
 
WAGE SALARY: $25,931.90 TO 27,962.62
 
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: Pick up designated waste or recycling material in designated route(s) as directed by Route Foreman. Pick up route
efficiently, effectively and safely. Truck must be gassed and oiled in the evenings and ready for the next shift. Daily reports and maintenance
reports. Responsible for the safety of helpers. Maintain schedule for Refuse and Recycling collection. Follow all departmental and DOT
regulations. Drive any vehicle within the department.    
 
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:   High school diploma or GED. Valid CDL Class A or B driver’s license. 
 
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to read a route map and street signs. Good driving record. Must be punctual and able to
work overtime as needed. In case of emergency may be required to work mandatory overtime. Must have the ability to communicate effectively
with the public and observe all safety rules. Will use packers, trash trucks, and recycling trucks. Must observe all safety rules.
 
OTHER COMMENTS: Must be punctual and able to work overtime as needed. In case of emergency may be required to work mandatory
overtime. Must have the ability to communicate effectively with the public and observe all safety rules. Will use packers, trash trucks, and
recycling trucks. Must observe all safety rules.
 
 
Civic Center - Ticket Taker

CLASSIFICATION: IPT (Irregular part time) called only when needed as event schedule dictates.
WAGE: $7.25 per hour

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: Must be organized and have good communication skills. Primary responsibilities is to collect or scan admission tickets and passes from patrons at events, greet patrons attending events, examine tickets or passes to verify authenticity, refuse admittance to persons without tickets or passes. Must be dependable, well groomed, have telephone or cell phone (no long distance telephone numbers) and transportation to and from facility. Able to stand for long period of time and able to walk up and down stairs. Ability to follow instructions and communicate well with the public and fellow employees.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Minimum High School Diploma or GED.

OTHER COMMENTS:

  • Can not pick and choose which event you will work
  • Does include days, nights and weekends
  • Work 3 plus hours per event when called
  • Must be on time for shift

Once you have completed the application to be a ticket taker, bring it to the Administrative Office at the Charleston Civic Center. (Do not mail or take the application to the City of Charleston Personnel Office). If you are going to be close to the Civic Center, you may stop by and pick up an application in the Administrative Office on the second floor from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Monday thru Friday.

Civic Center - Box Office Ticket Seller

CLASSIFICATION: IPT (Irregular part time) called only when needed as event schedule dictates.
WAGE: $7.25 per hour

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: Primary responsibilities are to sale admission tickets to patrons at events.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Minimum High School Diploma or GED.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Experience working with the public. Experience requiring basic math computation. Must be computer literate.

OTHER COMMENTS:

  • Ability to communicate, cooperate and work well with fellow employees and the public.
  • Ability to follow directions as given and ability to execute basic math skills.
  • Must have valid driver’s license.
  • Ability to work unsupervised after receiving assignment.
  • Does include days, nights and weekends
  • Must have telephone or cell phone and transportation to and from facility.

Once you have completed the application to be a Box Office Ticket Seller bring it to the Administrative Office at the Charleston Civic Center. (Do not mail or take the application to the City of Charleston Personnel Office). If you are going to be close to the Civic Center, you may stop by and pick up an application in the Administrative Office on the second floor from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Monday thru Friday.

Civic Center - Usher

CLASSIFICATION: IPT (Irregular part time) called only when needed as event schedule dictates.
WAGE: $7.25 per hour

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: Must be organized and have good communication skills. Primary responsibilities is to assist patrons, check tickets to make sure patrons are in the correct location and assist them to their seats, guide patrons to exits or provide other instructions or assistance in case of emergency, provide assistance with patrons' special needs, such as helping those with wheelchairs, direct patrons to restrooms, concession stands and telephones, settle seating disputes and help solve other customer concerns, Must be dependable, well groomed, have telephone or cell phone (no long distance telephone numbers) and transportation to and from facility. Able to stand for long period of time and able to walk up and down stairs. Ability to follow instructions and communicate well with the public and fellow employees.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Minimum High School Diploma or GED.

OTHER COMMENTS:

  • Can not pick and choose which event you will work
  • Does include days, nights and weekends
  • Work 3 plus hours per event when called
  • Must be on time for shift

Once you have completed the application to be an usher, bring it to the Administrative Office at the Charleston Civic Center. (Do not mail or take the application to the City of Charleston Personnel Office). If you are going to be close to the Civic Center, you may stop by and pick up an application in the Administrative Office on the second floor from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Monday thru Friday.

Civic Center - Event Services Staff

CLASSIFICATION: IPT (Irregular part time) called only when needed as event schedule dictates.
WAGE: $8.50 per hour

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: Must be organized and have good communication skills. Will observe and report activities and incidents at job task location, provide public relations, information, and engage in preventing illegal entry. Assists with preserving order and health and safety of patrons and may act to enforce directives for the job task location site pertaining to personnel, patrons, and premises. Provide assistance with patrons' special needs, such as helping those with wheelchairs. Must be dependable, well groomed, have telephone or cell phone (no long distance telephone numbers) and transportation to and from facility. Able to stand for long period of time. Ability to follow instructions and communicate well with the public and fellow employees. Will receive and sign for full employment requirements upon employment. Background check and drug screening required.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Minimum High School Diploma or GED.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Experience working with the public.

OTHER COMMENTS:

  • Can not pick and choose which event you will work
  • Does include days, nights and weekends
  • Work a minimum of 3 plus hours per event when called
  • Must be on time for shift

Once you have completed the application bring it to the Administrative Office at the Charleston Civic Center. (Do not mail or take the application to the City of Charleston Personnel Office). If you are going to be close to the Civic Center, you may stop by and pick up an application in the Administrative Office on the second floor from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Monday thru Friday.