PIMA COUNTY

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HOW TO APPLY:

Applications determined qualified for the classification(s) for which applied, will remain in the active file for potential referral for six months unless otherwise notified. Applicants are requested to furnish, at their own expense, documentary proof of formal education e.g. course work or degree(s), certification, registration, license, membership in association or any other proof of competency, only if required in the official classification description or announcement.

Last updated 7/2/09

OPPORTUNITIES IN COMMUNITY RESOURCES

 EDUCATION SERVICE COORDINATOR – 7115

(TEACHER)

 

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Grade: U2     Minimum Annual Starting Salary: $39,392

 

Desired Qualifications: (This is a teaching position)

  1. A four year college degree in education or other related subject area.
  2. Experience in teaching in a formal educational setting.
  3. Ability to relate well to youth ages 17 to 21.
  4. Experience in working with at-risk youth.
  5. Meets the requirements for Highly Qualified Teacher in their subject area as listed in No Child Left Behind rubric.

Licenses and Certificates: Possession of a valid, current Arizona Classroom Teacher Certification.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  1. Classroom teaching experience in math, reading, English, Science, or Social Studies.
  2. Certification for teaching at the secondary level.
  3. Experience in a school-to-work program.
  4. Bilingual: English-Spanish.

This unclassified positions is in the Pima Vocational High Schoo, a Division of the Community Resources Department.

OPPORTUNITIES IN PUBLIC WORKS

NATURAL RESOURCES / PARKS & RECREATION

RECREATION AIDE - 6214

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Grade: 09    Starting Salary: $9.76

 

Minimum Qualifications: Any combination of training and experience which demonstrates the minimum knowledge and skills.

 

Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with groups of children in a recreational or academic setting.

 

Duties/Responsibilities: Assists in overseeing any one of a number of recreation activities, such as sports, dance, twirling, crafts and table games; Assists in operation of leagues, tournaments, meets, and the daily programmed activities; Interprets and explains game rules and referees and umpires ball games; Keeps recreation facility in a clean and orderly condition; Issues receipts; Prepares cash reports; Gives information to the public regarding recreation facilities and programs; Shows movies; Maintains projection equipment; Tells or reads stories to children; Maintains attendance and other records and prepares reports.

These Intermittent positions are in the Parks and Recreation Department for after school and summer programs.  These positions may require flexible work hours to include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

HOW TO APPLY:

Parks and Recreation 3500 West River Road, Tucson, AZ

RECREATION LEADER - 6245

 

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Grade: 19    Starting Salary: $11.60

 

Minimum Qualifications: 520 hours of experience involving interaction with varying age groups, individually or in groups, within the recreational field or a related professional area.

 

Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with groups of children in a recreational or academic setting.

 

Duties/Responsibilities: Leads and coordinates recreational and sports activities; Maintains close liaison with community and provides information about recreation activities; Coordinates recreation activities and special events with social activities of other agencies; Interprets and explains game rules and organizes teams in sports; Supervises the issuance, use and care of recreation supplies and equipment; Officiates informal sports and team activities; Coordinates work of assigned recreation personnel; Ensures safety and cleanliness of recreation facilities; Maintains records and prepares reports; Collects and verifies accuracy of employee time sheets; Guides youth and maintains discipline; Attends meetings and training sessions; Arranges for volunteer transportation.  

These Intermittent positions are in the Parks and Recreation Department for after school and summer programs.  These positions may require flexible work hours to include evenings, weekends, and holidays. 

HOW TO APPLY:

Parks and Recreation 3500 West River Road, Tucson, AZ

REGIONAL WASTEWATER RECLAMATION

 

CIVIL ENGINEER – 2314

 

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Grade:  E3    Minimum Annual Starting Salary:  $56,091 DOQ

 

Minimum Qualifications:  Current registration or license in any state as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Professional Engineer (RPE).

 

Licenses and Certificates:  Registration in the State of Arizona as a Professional Engineer is required within six months from date of appointment.  Failure to obtain/maintain the required licensure/certification/registration shall be grounds for termination.  A valid Class D Arizona Driver's License required at time of appointment.

 

Preferred Qualifications: 

  1. Experience in the engineering field of planning, design, construction, operation or project management.
  2. Experience or exposure to wastewater planning, design, construction, operation or project management.

 

There are multiple positions in the Engineering Division of the Pima County Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department.

CIVIL ENGINEERING MANAGER - 2315

 

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Grade: E4    Minimum Annual Starting Salary: $65,276 - $104,270 DOQ

 

Minimum Qualifications:  A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Civil Engineering and six years of professional civil engineering experience, including two years at the supervisory level or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

  

Licenses and Certificates: Registration as a Professional Engineer or the ability to obtain registration in the State of Arizona within the probationary period of employment.  A valid Class D Arizona Driver's License required at time of appointment. Failure to obtain/maintain the required licensure/certification/registration shall be grounds for termination.

 

Special Notice Items:  A 39 month, non-certified Motor Vehicle Report is required from all states where licensed, at the time of interview. 

 

Preferred Qualifications: 

  1. Wastewater Treatment Design experience.
  2. Experience managing multiple staff and multiple projects.
  3. Wastewater Conveyance System Rehabilitation and Construction experience. 
  4. Experience managing multiple field construction activities and contracts.

 

This position is in the Engineering Division of the Pima County Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department.

OPPORTUNITIES IN HEALTHCARE

 

PIMA HEALTH SYSTEM

 

CASE MANAGER - 5224

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Grade:  M2     Minimum Annual Starting Salary:  DOE

Minimum Qualifications:  Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and two years of professional nursing experience. Additional relevant experience and/or education may be substituted  OR  A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in social or behavioral science, or a closely related field and two years of experience providing social services.  Additional relevant experience and/or education may be substituted.

Licenses and Certificates:  A valid Class D Arizona Driver's License required at time of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications:

  1. Either a current AZ nursing license (RN or LPN) or Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or other closely related field.

  2. Two years Case Management experience in a home health program, community based program, nursing home, long term care program or behavioral health program.

  3. Knowledge of managed care concepts.

This intermittent position is in the Case Management Division of Pima Health System.

SOCIAL WORKER/THERAPIST – 5286

(PHS)

 

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Grade: M2    Minimum Annual Starting Salary: DOE

 

Minimum Qualifications:   A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in social work (MSW) or a closely related field and Arizona licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).

 

Licenses and Certificates:  Failure to maintain required certifications shall  be grounds for termination.

 

This position is in the Behavioral Health Division of Pima Health System. 

 POSADA DEL SOL

 

CUSTODIAL HELPER – 2173

 

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Grade: 03     Minimum Hourly Starting Salary: $8.86

Minimum Qualifications: Any combination of training and experience which demonstrates: (1) The minimum knowledge of the practices and methods of cleaning equipment, rooms, and furnishings; (2) the appropriate use of cleaning equipment and materials, including toxic chemicals; (3) Skills using cleaning tools and materials to perform manual cleaning tasks; (4) understanding and following oral and written instructions; communicating effectively with supervisors, co-workers, staff, patients and visitors.

Other Requirements: All positions require the ability to speak English, due to the need to communicate with facility staff and the public. Some positions may require the ability to communicate in English and a second language. May cross train for other departments.

Special Notice Items: This classification has a moderate risk of exposure to blood borne pathogens; personal protective clothing, equipment and training will be provided as required.

An AZ DPS Clearance Card is required.  Fingerprinting and background check are provided. 

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  1. Experience working in a health care or hotel environment.
  2. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., work in extreme outdoor temperatures, stand, walk, bend, stoop, push, pull, lift, reach and carry for up to 8 hours a day.
  3. Able to work weekends, holidays, day and evening shifts.

This position is INTERMITTENT as needed, with rotating shifts and rotating days. (Maximum: half time --some weeks may have ZERO hours). Weekend, holiday and evening work is required.  This position is in the Posada del Sol Health Care Center.  

HOW TO APPLY:

2250 N. Craycroft Road, Tucson, AZ

UNIT CARE ASSISTANT - 4108

 

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Grade: MS     Hourly Salary: $7.25

 

Minimum Qualifications: Any combination of training and/or experience, as determined by the Appointing Authority at the time of recruitment, which demonstrates the minimum knowledge and skills.

This intermittent position has rotating days with day or evening shifts (hours 8:30 am to 5:00 p.m. or 12:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.), and is in the Nursing Division of Posada Del Sol.

NURSING ASSISTANT - CERTIFIED – 4111

 

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Grade:  M1     Minimum Hourly Starting Salary:  $12.12 DOE

 

Minimum Qualifications:  Current certification as a Nursing Assistant by the Arizona Board of Nursing.

PIMA COUNTY NURSES APPLICATION REQUIRED.

 

Licenses and Certificates: Current certification as a Nursing Assistant by the Arizona Board of Nursing and CPR certification (healthcare provider level) from an accredited certifying body is required at the time of appointment.  Maintaining current certification as both a Nursing Assistant and in CPR is required as a condition of employment.  Failure to maintain such certification may be grounds for termination.

 

Physical/Sensory Requirements:  All positions within this classification are required to move and manipulate patients and/or equipment of various weights and sizes, or stand for extended periods of time.  Specific physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position.

 

There are multiple intermittent positions in the Nursing Pool Division of Posada del Sol.

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE – 4131

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Grade: M1 Starting Salary: DOE

Minimum Qualifications: Licensed to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Arizona.

PIMA COUNTY NURSES APPLICATION REQUIRED.

Physical / Sensory Requirements: The ability to independently and routinely lift and maneuver patients and equipment of various weights and sizes for distances or periods of time according to prescribed procedures. Other physical and sensory requirements will be determined by position.

Special Notice Items: Department of Labor regulation CFR Part 1910.1030 requires notification that this category may have a high risk of exposure to communicable diseases. Hepatitis B vaccine will be provided.

Duties: Provides licensed practical nursing services to patients under the direction of a health care professional; provides prescribed medical treatments and personal care services to patients; administers specified medications (excluding IV medication), immunization and treatments as directed by a health care professional ensuring to note time and amount in medical charts; assists Registered Nurses and physicians in performing physical examinations and other assignments; takes, monitors and records vital signs; dresses and changes dressings on wounds and administers standard medical tests; monitors patients on ventilation equipment, and performs routine tracheotomy care of patients off ventilation equipment; observes patient behavior and progress and reports adverse reactions to medication or treatments to health care professional; and maintains records such as medication, patient history, treatment and accountable drug records, and writes reports.

There are multiple permanent and intermittent positions in the Nursing Division of Posada del Sol.

PATIENT CARE SERVICES – LEVEL II – 4146

(RN)

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Grade:  M2     Minimum Annual Starting Salary:  DOE

Minimum Qualifications:  Graduation from an approved school of nursing.

PIMA COUNTY NURSES APPLICATION REQUIRED.

Special Requirements:  Certain positions or functional assignments within this category require a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Nursing and/or varying levels and degree of directly related experience consistent with the duties and responsibilities of the positions.

Licenses and Certificates:  Possession of a current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Arizona. 

Special Notice:  Department of Labor regulation CFR Part 1910.1030 requires notification that this category may have a high risk of exposure to blood borne pathogens.  Hepatitis B vaccine will be provided. 

There are multiple permanent and intermittent positions in the Nursing Division of Posada del Sol.

PATIENT CARE SERVICES – LEVEL II – 4146

(RN)

 

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Grade: M2    Minimum Annual Starting Salary: DOE

 

Minimum Qualifications:  Graduation from an approved school of nursing.

PIMA COUNTY NURSES APPLICATION REQUIRED.

 

Licenses and Certificates:  Possession of a current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Arizona.  Failure to maintain the required licensure shall be grounds for termination.

 

Special Notice: Department of Labor regulation CFR Part 1910.1030 requires notification that this category may have a high risk of exposure to blood borne pathogens.  Hepatitis B vaccine will be provided.

 

This variable time position, (2 days per week, Saturday and Sunday, 12-hour shifts, 7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.) is in the Nursing Unit of Posada del Sol.

RESPIRATORY THERAPIST – 4173

 

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Grade: M1   Minimum Hourly Starting Salary: $16.07- $26.44

 

Minimum Qualifications: An Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited college or technical school. OR Certification by the National Board for Respiratory Therapy as a Certified Respiratory Technician and three years of full-time clinical experience in respiratory therapy care under licensed medical supervision.

 

Licenses and Certificates: Possession of an Arizona state license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner and certification as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the National Board of Respiratory Care.

There is one temporary, variable-time, midnight or night shift position and some intermittent, variable-time, rotating day, midnight or night shift positions in the Respiratory Division of Posada del Sol.

FOOD SERVICE WORKER I – 4331

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Grade:  09   Minimum Hourly Starting Salary:  $9.76

Minimum Qualifications:  Six months of commercial (includes fast food establishments) or institutional (large scale) food service experience.

Special Notice Items: All positions require that employees be free from blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases.  Hepatitis B vaccine and TB test will be provided.

Physical/Sensory Requirements:  The ability to: lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 pounds; stand for extended periods of time; work in extremes of heat, moisture and humidity; tolerate frequent exposure to cleaning chemicals; properly wear required safety clothing and/or equipment.   

This intermittent, variable time position with rotating days and day and evening shifts is at Posada del Sol.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - 5254

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Grade: M3    Minimum Hourly Starting Salary: DOE

Minimum Qualifications:  Current certification as an Occupational Therapist (O.T.; O.T.R.; O.T.R.-L.) by the Board of Registry of the American Occupational Therapy Association.

This intermittent position, with some weekend work required, is in the Therapeutic Activities Division of Posada Del Sol.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - 5254

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Grade: M3    Minimum Hourly Starting Salary: DOE

Minimum Qualifications:  Current certification as an Occupational Therapist (O.T.; O.T.R.; O.T.R.-L.) by the Board of Registry of the American Occupational Therapy Association.

This regular, variable-time position is in the Therapeutic Activities Division of Posada Del Sol.

HEALTH DEPARTMENT

 

CLINICAL DIETICIAN - SENIOR - 4348

 

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Grade: 46    Minimum Hourly Starting Salary: $20.01

 

Minimum Qualifications:  A Bachelor's degree or advanced degree from an accredited college or university with a major in nutrition, dietetics, food service management or a closely related field and current registration as a Registered Dietitian (RD) by the American Dietetic Association (ADA) plus two years experience as a dietician.

Licenses and Certificates:  Registration as a Dietitian (RD) by the American Dietetic Association (ADA) is required at the time of appointment or prior to completion of initial probation. A valid Arizona Driver’s License is required at the time of appointment.  Failure to maintain required registration/licensure/certification shall be grounds for termination.

 

Special Notice Items: This position requires the successful completion of a pre-employment background check.  Must have own transportation, vehicle registration and insurance. 

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  1. Computer skills.
  2. Previous work experience in a maternal/child medical/clinical setting, which may include WIC or FOOD Plus (CSFP) offices.
  3. Six months of group education/staff training skills.

 

This grant funded, variable time position, Tuesday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:15 p.m., Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., is in the Health Promotion and Education/Community Health and Dietetic Services Division of the Pima County Health Department. 

SANITARIAN SUPERVISOR – 4540

 

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Grade:  47     Minimum Annual Starting Salary:  $42,605

 

Minimum Qualifications: Current registration as a Sanitarian (R.S.) with the State of Arizona at the time of appointment and three years experience working in public or environmental health relating to food and other consumer products and establishments, and one year supervisory/lead experience. (Supervisory/lead experience may be concurrent with public or environmental health experience.)  OR  Two years experience with Pima County as a Sanitarian and current registration as a Sanitarian (R.S.) with the State of Arizona and one year supervisory/lead experience. (Supervisory/lead experience may be concurrent with public or environmental health experience.)

Licenses and Certificates:  Maintenance of current State of Arizona certification as a  Sanitarian is a condition of employment; failure to maintain certification shall result in termination.  A valid Arizona Driver’s License is required at the time of application.

 

Special Notice Items: This position requires the successful completion of a pre-employment background check and motor vehicle record check.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  1. Experience supervising staff in an environmental health regulatory program.
  2. Experience supervising staff in a public health or non-environmental health program.
  3. Experience understanding/reviewing construction plans and doing on site inspections of construction for compliance with environmental health or public health regulations.
  4. Experience with FDA National Voluntary Retail Food Regulatory program standards.
  5. Standardization under FDA or State Health Department using 1999 or later FDA Model Food Code.
  6. Experience supervising staff performing vector control activities.
  7. Experience developing training and educational programs.
  8. Experience using oral and written communication skills.
  9. Licensing by Arizona Structural Pest Control Commission to apply pesticides a plus.
  10. Bilingual English/Spanish, English/Chinese/other Asian languages, English/Arabic/other Middle Eastern languages.

 

This position, requiring some nights and weekends, is in the Consumer Health and Food Safety Division of the Pima County Health Department. 

Pima County provides equal access and equal opportunity in employment and services and does not discriminate.