Description/Duties & Responsibilities
This position is responsible for performing a variety of duties relating to the City’s Graffiti Removal Program within the Community Preservation division. This position may be required to work a full weekend (Saturday and Sunday) schedule and occasional evenings.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Locates and removes graffiti in various areas throughout Santa Clarita on both a proactive and reactive basis
• Collaborates with other departments and agencies for efficient graffiti eradication
• Assists in the follow-up on private property graffiti removal notices
• Conducts graffiti removal related projects with volunteers, youth, and court-ordered community service workers
• Stocks, cleans, and maintains graffiti removal vehicles, supplies, and equipment
• Operates vehicles, including trucks, trailers, gators, and other equipment in a safe manner
• Inputs graffiti data in tracking system, checks and maintains case accuracy, and prepares reports
• Leads and supervises part-time, seasonal graffiti removal staff in the field
• Implements program goals and follows up on projects, as directed by supervisor
• Attends City trainings, staff meetings, and Graffiti Removal Committee meetings
Education and Experience
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid Class C California driver license and a safe driving record
• Graffiti removal experience is highly desirable
• Experience with painting and safe chemical handling is desirable
• Experience driving and operating large vehicles, trucks, trailers, gators, and equipment is desirable
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is <desirable
Knowledge and Abilities
• Knowledge of graffiti removal procedures and techniques
• Strong computer skills and the ability to use Microsoft Word and Excel and input data in various computer software tracking programs
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective and professional working relationships with City staff, local businesses, the Sheriff’s Department, and the public, as well as the ability to resolve difficult situations with professionalism and tact
• Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of a cohesive work team
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to demonstrate professional judgment and learn quickly
• Ability to observe safety principles and work in a safe manner
• Ability to work a full weekend schedule, including Saturday and Sunday and occasional evenings, if necessary
• This position requires physical labor, including the ability to lift, drag, and push equipment that may weigh up to 75 pounds or more and ability to perform manual labor outside in inclement weather
Additional Information
An online completed City application form is required to apply for this position. All employment information must be provided on the application. Providing a resume is not a substitute for completing this section of the application. Applications left incomplete, or with a reference to attachments may be rejected. The selection process will include one or more of the following: written exam, technical knowledge assessment, writing skill assessment, and/or oral interviews that may be conducted in person and/or via video conferencing. Applicants that meet minimum qualifications and are selected for interviews will be required to disclose information regarding criminal convictions. If you require special accommodations to participate in the application/selection process, please notify Human Resources for assistance.
All offers of regular employment with the City of Santa Clarita are made contingent upon receipt of proof of legal right to work in the United States, successful completion of a post-offer pre-employment physical, which may include a drug screen and Department of Justice fingerprinting. Criminal offender information will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. The City uses the E-Verify program to electronically confirm work authorization of newly hired employees. All new employees are required to participate in the DMV Employer Pull-Notice Program. This program authorizes the City to receive a driver record report upon enrollment and during employment. Only degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation will be accepted.
As a City of Santa Clarita public employee, you may be called upon to work as a Disaster Service Worker (DSW) in the event of an emergency (in accordance with Government Code §§ 3100-3109). Before entering upon the duties of employment, all public employees, except those excluded by law, take and subscribe to an oath or affirmation set forth in the California Constitution, declaring them to be Disaster Service Workers in time of need.
Compensation includes enrollment in California Public Employees’ Retirement System as a replacement for Social Security plus a competitive benefits package. All appointments are made at step 1 of the salary range unless otherwise authorized by the City Manager.
The City of Santa Clarita is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
