Beaverhead County is an equal opportunity employer.  The County shall, upon request, provide reasonable accommodations to otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities.

This job description is intended to reflect core areas of responsibility and an incumbent employees’ knowledge and skill set needed to complete those functions.  This document is not intended to catalog each individual duty; employees are routinely called upon to address emerging employer requirements in alignment with individual work units and assignments of jobs.  The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer change.

Job Title: Equipment Operator II
FSLA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Road Supervisor

Work Unit Overview: The County Road Department manages and preserves the County Road infrastructure and provides a safe and efficient transportation system that supports economic and community vitality.

Job Summary: Maintains, repairs, and constructs County roads and roadside features using a variety of specialized heavy equipment, tools, and manual labor; monitors the safety of project sites and work activities; inspects and maintains/repairs roads within a designated area; and provides routine and emergency winter maintenance services.

Essential Functions (Major Duties or Responsibilities): These duties are the essential functions and are not all-inclusive of all duties that the incumbent performs.

• Receive and review work assignments and coordinate with other equipment operators and the supervisor to determine the time, equipment, and personnel necessary to complete road maintenance, repair, and construction projects.
• Maintain, repair, and construct roads according to project specifications, engineering standards, and County requirements.  Exam road surfaces, sub-grade, drainage, right-of-way, and other components; and determine appropriate methods, tools, and equipment to complete projects.
• Operate specialized heavy equipment including graders, backhoes, loaders, dump trucks, and/or others.  Calibrates, operates, and monitors the use of heavy equipment and tools to ensure safety and effectiveness.
• Provide manual labor support in transporting equipment and materials; clearing roadsides and drainage features; preparing, applying, and finishing asphalt surfaces; digging holes and ditches; trimming and cutting trees and shrubs; traffic control; and related activities.
• Monitor project sites and work activities to ensure compliance with safety protocols related to the public, project crews, heavy equipment and tools, traffic control, materials, and other considerations.  Resolve minor safety issues or deficiencies and refer major problems to supervisor.
• Conduct road inspections within a designated area/route to identify ongoing maintenance needs, perform minor repairs, clear debris or obstructions, install/modify signs or markers, etc.
• Provide routine and emergency winter maintenance services to remove snow, ice, and debris from roadways.  Ensures safe and effective use of plows, chemical de-icer, grit material, and power tools during maintenance activities.  The job requires you to be on-call during storm cycles.
• Inspect tools and equipment to ensure the safe and effective operation of mechanical and electronic components.  Check fluids, lights, tires, and other parts/materials; complete routine maintenance and repairs; and refer major problems to mechanics.

Non-Essential Functions:

• Compile and submit activity reports, equipment logs, inspection reports, and other records to provide accurate, complete, and timely information.
• Perform other duties as assigned including managing special projects, attending meetings and conferences, providing backup for other staff, participating in training, etc.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions: The demands and conditions described here are representative of those the employee must meet to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Essential functions involve significant physical demands related to repeated lifting of up to 50 pounds; carrying tools, materials, and equipment over rough terrain; climbing, reaching and bending; and operating gas, diesel, and electrically powered equipment.
• Work is on active construction sites involving pervasive hazards associated with heavy equipment and tool operations; speeding traffic; loud and constant noise; and regular exposure to chemicals, dust, fumes, and combustible materials.
• The job is required to work outdoors on varied and often unstable terrain in all weather conditions. Predominant working conditions require special precautions and the use of protective gear (e.g., hard hats, respirator masks, gloves, etc.).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:  This job requires knowledge and skills in specialized heavy equipment and tool operations, road/bridge maintenance and construction standards and procedures, material specifications, and basic mechanical diagnosis and repair.  The job also requires the ability to monitor and maintain safety protocols, work effectively under adverse site conditions, and coordinate tasks and procedures with others.  This job may require the use of metal cutting and welding equipment.

Education and Experience:  Requires education and experience equivalent to three (3) years experience in heavy equipment operations, road/bridge construction, or a related trade/technical field. Equivalencies include completion of a heavy equipment operator certification or apprenticeship, and two (2) years road/bridge construction experience.

Employment Requirements:  Requires a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Type II, driver’s license with air brake endorsement (or the ability to attain one within 90 days of hire).  Endorsement needed for tanker, air brakes and Hazardous Materials.  A CDL may be obtained within thirty (30) day of hire.  Must live or have the ability to relocate within 25 road miles of the Lima area headquarters and must have a telephone.  Must submit to pre-employment urine drug test and to random urine tests during employment.

Click here for an application or pick up in the County Finance Office.  Please return application and resume to ssetzer@beaverheadcountymt.gov or drop off in the County Finance Office.  Application deadline is July 15, 2024 at 9:00 am.

Beaverhead County is an equal opportunity employer. The County shall, upon request, provide reasonable accommodations to otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities.

This job description is intended to reflect core areas of responsibility and an incumbent employees’ knowledge and skill set needed to complete those functions. This document is not intended to catalog each individual duty; employees are routinely called upon to address emerging employer requirements in alignment with individual work units and assignments of jobs. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer change.

Job Title: Building Maintenance Personnel
Department: Facilities Services
Reports to: Lead Maintenance/Custodian

Work Unit Overview:
Duties involve all aspects of cleaning and maintenance of the Courthouse area, the Law Enforcement Annex and Public Health, (Treasurer/Assessor Building) area; maintains and checks boiler and heating systems; performs grounds maintenance and helps maintain security of the buildings.

Job Summary:
Driver license required; must be able to lift 50 pounds; will be on call as needed to respond to security alarms; requires working from ladders; snow removal. This position performs physical labor duties of cleaning. Position requires physical strength and stamina. Position requires adherence to standards of safety in cleaning, working with power equipment, working on the boiler and the use of chemical compounds.

Primary Duties:

• Performs daily office cleaning; empties wastebaskets; sweeps floor with treated sweep mop; vacuums all rug areas; removes spots on rugs with spot-remover; dusts surfaces; removes marks and smudges from walls and other surfaces.
• Cleans restrooms; sweeps and wet mops floors; washes and sanitizes bathroom basin and toilet fixtures; cleans and polishes mirrors and shiny surfaces; empties trash; fills dispensers; cleans spots off walls.
• Checks the boiler and heating system daily; keeps building at a comfortable temperature; maintains the boiler by adding water and chemicals as needed; cleans the boiler at the end of the heating season; reassembles and starts boiler at beginning of heating season.
• Helps with security of building by checking windows and doors; sees that appliances and equipment are turned off; stocks supplies for janitor’s closet; winds and maintains courthouse clock. Supervises the work of Community Service workers.
• Seasonally: Removes snow and ice from sidewalks and parking lots; maintains grounds; mows, trims, waters yard; prunes trees and shrubs; rakes and removes trash from grounds.
• Occasionally: Receives visitors and directs them to their proper meeting rooms; delivers supplies to offices; moves furniture; performs minor plumbing and electrical repairs; paints; shampoos carpets; strips and waxes floors; washes windows cleans fixtures; performs other related duties as needed.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge: This position requires knowledge of cleaning equipment and cleaning chemicals.

Skills: This position requires skills in use of basic hand and power tools, cleaning, maintenance of grounds, and boiler operations.

Abilities: This position requires the ability to: be dependable; adhere to standards of safety; complete tasks in a competent and timely manner; work as part of a team; respect the rights of others; have physical stamina and strength; communicate effectively; follow verbal and written instructions; establish effective working relationships with fellow employees and County personnel.

Must be able to pass a background check for site security.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Montana Operators License.
• Must obtain Boiler license within 12 months of employment. The above knowledge, skills, and abilities are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to a High School diploma.
• One year’s custodial experience required. Experience in at least one trade is preferred (i.e. HVAC, electrical, plumbing).

Click here for an applications which can also be picked up in the County Finance Office.

Please return application and resume to ssetzer@beaverheadcountymt.gov or drop off in the County Finance Office.

Application deadline is July 19, 2024 at 5:00 pm.

Beaverhead County is an equal opportunity employer. The County shall, upon request, provide reasonable accommodations to otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities.

This job description is intended to reflect core areas of responsibility and an incumbent employees’ knowledge and skill set needed to complete those functions. This document is not intended to catalog each individual duty; employees are routinely called upon to address emerging employer requirements in alignment with individual work units and assignments of jobs. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer change.

Job Title: Public Health Director
Department: Public Health Department
Location: Health Clinic
Reports to: Board of Commissioners

Work Unit Overview: The Beaverhead County Health Department protects and promotes the health of county citizens and the environment through the efforts of dedicated and skilled employees and application of sound public health principle. The department’s role is to identify community health problems; diagnose and investigate health problems and health hazards in the community; and enforce laws and regulations that protect health and ensure safety.

The mission of the department is to strengthen our community by assessing community needs, promoting physical and mental health, preventing disease, and preparedness planning through community collaboration.

The vision is fostering healthy generations…Healthy you, Healthy me, Healthy us.

Job Summary: The Public Health Director coordinates several health programs and staff to ensure program compliance with applicable public health statutes, laws, and other associated regulations. Duties include planning, organizing, managing, and directing program operations which include professional, fiscal, and personnel management functions and performing in-depth analyses of complex problems affecting program efficiency. Duties also include establishing program goals and objectives and evaluating performance; supervises a staff of professional, technical, and clerical personnel in an assigned program; and performs related duties as required. If applicable, the Director will provide nursing duties as needed. The Director is required to work at the public health office. This is not a “work at home” position.

Occasionally, the Director will be required to work during nontraditional work hours such as during a public health emergency or other situations that demand attention.

Essential Functions (Major Duties or Responsibilities): These duties are the essential functions and are not all-inclusive of all duties that the incumbent performs.

• Plan and administer health service and community outreach programs within assigned area, including establishing priorities, goals and objectives; monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness, and efficiency of programs; and developing and implementing plans to improve services designed to prevent disease and illness, promote healthy choices and deliver quality health care.

• Coordinate designated public health staff, including training, overseeing work, and establishing and evaluating appropriate performance standards in accordance with Health Department and County objectives.

• Supervise and participate in analytical studies of organization, budgetary and administrative problems, and recommend improvement in methods and procedures to maximize efficiency and quality of County health programs and services.

• Evaluate health service programs and services for compliance with existing federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations, and standards. Analyze other public health programs and national health care standards and guidelines to determine appropriate strategies, tools and systems to employ and to evaluate quality and performance of programs in the interest of continuous improvement.

• Supervise and participate in the preparation of program(s) budget(s) by reviewing and analyzing service levels, revenue projections, operating costs and projected improvements for conformity with the overall departmental program. Monitor revenues and expenditures in assigned areas to assure sound fiscal control and prepare annual budget requests. Ensure effective and efficient use of budgeted funds, personnel, facilities, and time.

• Participate in and/or report to a variety of meetings, committees, professional associations, Boards, and/or other related groups. Coordinate ongoing program cooperators, managers, and staff of Environmental and Health departments, and others to ensure effective exchange of information, promote resource sharing, and avoid redundancies in program delivery. Participate in Board of Health meetings through public health reports and provide technical assistance regarding Board of Health discussions and decision-making.

• Coordinate with human resources to ensure qualified staffing for operations in compliance with employment regulations and law. This includes hiring, performance management and appraisal, training, overseeing staff, terminating employment, and conducting disciplinary grievance hearings.

• Draft and negotiate contracts and grant applications and monitor contracts for compliance with financial and performance standards. Approve solutions to contractual problems. Assist with researching, writing, and coordinating grants, including monitoring grant expenditures and preparing grant reports.

• Perform public speaking by discussing and explaining department plans and programs at public and community meetings, legislative and administrative hearings, and appropriate forums. Receive community input and review, evaluate, modify, and propose programs to meet community needs.

• Plan community wide education and information programs and participates in advisory boards to promote public health goals and empower county citizens to make healthy choices. Coordinate outreach, training, and related functions to support ongoing operations, develop and disseminate outreach materials, and respond to programmatic inquiries and informational requests.

• Coordinate the various programs and services related to prevention services to prevent disease and injury in the community. Respond to public health emergencies, investigate disease outbreaks, and provide quality health information. Services and information include but are not limited to Immunizations, Communicable Disease, Family Planning, Women, Infant, and Child (WIC), and Emergency Preparedness, Cancer Control (including Tobacco and Breast and Cervical Health), Health Promotion and Wellness.

• Monitor and maintain appropriate levels of resources, supplies, and materials in support of unit operations and activities.

• Evaluate potential client eligibility for participation in applicable health program(s) and make determinations on program acceptance including performing client assessments to determine specialized needs. Monitor program caseload and client participation to ensure program maintains fiscal soundness; make adjustments as appropriate based on caseload and participation analysis results.

Non-Essential Functions:

• Answer complex inquiries and complaints within area of expertise from the public, community groups, private and public agencies, and others to promote grogram objectives and provide transparency in operations.

• Work with Commissioners, Disaster Emergency Coordinator (DES) Coordinator, Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC,) Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Director, the Sheriff and other county staff, city law enforcement, city government, schools, and community agencies to plan, prepare, and oversee response during disaster or emergency situations and ensures that applicable health and safety procedures are followed including the Montana Safety Culture Act.

• Administer various departmental programs for training purposes with the oversight of the County Commissioners.

• Perform the duties outlined in the Department’s Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) in the event of a disaster or public health emergency, and ensure coordination with the local hospital, county EOP, and others.

• Perform other duties as assigned including but not limited to managing special projects, attending meetings and conferences, providing backup for other staff, participating in on-going training, etc.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Employee must bend, stoop, and kneel for setting up various clinics and providing various program services.

• May be required to lift up to 30 pounds.

• Work is conducted in an office and in many varied settings while inspecting. During all types of weather conditions.

• Position occasionally works in an outdoor environment with exposure to weather-related heat and cold, rain, wind, and related elements.

• May risk exposure to various environmental hazards, and hazardous materials, and communicable diseases during the course of investigations or public health emergencies; occasionally required to utilize protective equipment.

• Requires travel to several facilities throughout the County.

• Occasionally works with hostile individuals during the course of investigative/enforcement functions of the Environmental Health Department.

Supervision Exercised:

Directly supervises four employees (Public Health Nurse, Public Health Assistant, Public Health Interventionist, and Breastfeeding Peer Counselor). Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems; and assuring work is completed within timeframes.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
The job requires knowledge of principles and practices relating to the management of public health which includes methods to conduct analytical studies related to program improvements; the principles and practices of disease and injury prevention; acceptable cost projection methods; acceptable revenue assumptions procedures and accepted customer survey methods; current issues and trends affecting the program(s) under management control and budget and financial administration and management practices and procedures.

Requires knowledge of the principles, methods, and protocols of public health or behavioral health; legislation and laws that regulate the assigned division and that regulate health services departments in general; principles of public policy, planning, and health services administration; health services department operations; principles and practices of providing community health services; community social, economic, and health related issues that call for the use of public and private county services.

The job also requires knowledge of the principles and practices of federal, state public health regulations and enforcement procedures; investigation techniques and the Departmental EOP.

The job requires skill in researching and resolving problems in order to ensure compliance, the operation of databases and standard office software, and public relations. Also requires the skill to produce acceptable revenue assumptions and the skill to develop, conduct and analyze customer surveys; establish program goals and measurable objectives and perform acceptable data collection, interpretation and evaluation to assess program performance.

The job requires the ability to interpret and explain policies, processes, regulations, and applicable laws in layman’s terms; facilitate meetings effectively and efficiently; plan, implement, and evaluate public health programs; accurately and maintain paper documents and electronic; maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries; and use county resources effectively and efficiently. Also required is the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing in occasionally confrontational, adversarial situations; provide guidance to the general public, businesses and other governmental units regarding hazards to the environment and human health;

Other Skills and Abilities:

• organizational

• multitasking

• communications

• teamwork

• critical thinking

• adaptability

• problem solving

• flexibility

• fairness and impartiality

Education and Experience:

The job requires education and experience equivalent to bachelor’s degree in health services or related field and two (2) years of public health management (preferably local public health). A bachelor’s degree in nursing or master’s degree in public health is desirable.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Current Montana Driver’s License

• Current certification with American Heart Association Basic Life Support

• Current nursing registration in the State of Montana (if applicable)

Click here for an application and deliver to:

Beaverhead County Finance
2 S Pacific St
Dillon, MT 59725
406-683-3734
ssetzer@beaverheadcountymt.gov