CITY OF FLINT
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"

PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT

The Department of Human Resources Announces a Promotional Examination for the position of:

GARAGE FOREMAN (Level 24 - Local 1799)

Note: Residency within 20 miles of City of Flint limits required for this position.

SALARY: 1st 6 Months 2nd 6 Months 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year ANNUAL: 43948.32 45441.76 46928.96 49890.88 53006.72 HOURLY: 21.129 21.847 22.562 23.986 25.484

ELIGIBLES:

Permanent, Seasonal or Interim employees of the City of Flint (excluding Casual Skilled Laborers, Golf Course Clubhouse Aides & School Crossing Guards) who have at least six (6) months seniority. (All eligibles must possess the minimum acceptable employment requirements as listed below)

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Supervises and participates in the maintenance, repair and overhaul of automotive and/or construction equipment and accessories; performs related work as required.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:

1. Three (3) years of full-time paid work experience as a Truck and Heavy Equipment Mechanic , performing motor vehicle servicing and repair work; 2. Preferably including experience with diesel power and construction equipment. Prescribed experience as journeyman automotive mechanic preferred. 3. Considerable familiarity with tools and equipment used in servicing and repair of motor vehicles. 4. Considerable knowledge of and skill in using standard tools and equipment used in motor vehicle repair. 5. Considerable knowledge of operating principles of internal combustion engines and other mechanical components of motor vehicles. 6. Ability to plan, assign, and supervise the work of employees. 7. Ability to estimate the man-hours, technique, tools, materials, and equipment required to complete or repair a maintenance project. 8. Ability to follow oral and written instructions. 9. Ability to maintain records and make reports.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Applications will be accepted now through 4:00 p.m. Friday, November 13, 2009 at the Department of Human Resources & Labor Relations, City of Flint Municipal Center, 1101 S. Saginaw St., Room 9, Flint, Michigan 48502. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of application. NOTE: Effective October 30, 2009, The City will return to the paper application process. Applications may be printed from the City of Flint website, or obtained from the Human Resources and Labor Relations Office.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Possession of a valid State of Michigan driver's license.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE:

Qualified applicants will be notified of the date, time and location of the examination as soon as practical following the application deadline.

EXAMINATION WEIGHTS:

To be announced.

DATED:   11/6/2009

Muma,Susan KCY

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GENERAL

Flint is a dynamic city of over 120,000 population with unsurpassed educational facilities. A junior college and a branch of the University of Michigan are centrally located in the city. The city is undergoing dramatic physical change, with downtown development projects, and urban renewal projects. Flint is nationally known for its college and cultural center and internationally known for its Mott program of community education and recreation. Graduate work may be attained at the University of Michigan, Michigan State University, Wayne State University, Eastern Michigan University, or Central Michigan University, each within an hour’s driving time from Flint. Michigan’s outstanding expressway system also places Flint within easy driving distance of the state’s many fine summer and winter recreation areas. Flint also has an international airport with scheduled passenger service.

The City of Flint employs approximately 1000 full and part-time employees under the civil service system. The many different departments provide such community services as police and fire protection, parks, golf and recreational facilities, street and sewer construction and maintenance, sanitation water supply, water pollution control, community development and many others.

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

The City of Flint provides a full range of fringe benefits based on bargaining units and exempt status. Among the benefits are vacations and sick days, generous health and dental plans for employees and eligible dependents, holidays, life insurance and a defined contribution or defined benefit retirement system.

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

APPLICATIONS
Applications must be filled out completely and must clearly show that the minimum qualifications are met. All statements made on the application are subject to investigation and verification.

RESUMES
Applicants are encouraged to attach resumes to their completed application forms if they so desire, but a resume will not be accepted in lieu of an official application form.

CHANGE OF ADDRESS
Applicants are responsible for promptly notifying the Department of Human Resources of any change of address and/or phone number.

MEDICAL STANDARDS
Employment with the City of Flint is contingent on meeting the medical standards of the position. A pre-employment physical examination administered by the City is required. Any serious medical condition may be cause for disqualification.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION
All employees, citizens and non-citizens, hired after November 6, 1986 must provide evidence of employment eligibility within 3 business days of the date employment begins.





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