We are seeking a dedicated Utility Maintenance Specialist to join our team. In this vital role, you will be responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining essential utility systems, including plumbing, electrical, and HVAC. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in utility maintenance, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team. If you are passionate about ensuring the reliability and efficiency of critical infrastructure, we encourage you to apply.
Provides maintenance and repair of water distribution systems. Ensures the unobstructed flow of sewage through the collection system to a treatment plant.
Duties
Repairs water leaks on mains, service lines, meters, valves, and fire hydrants. Installs or replaces meters, water taps, water lines, valves, fire hydrants, and service lines. Performs back filling and leveling of job sites. Washes and flushes main sewer lines using a wash truck or Vactor truck.
Repairs and replaces old sanitary sewer lines with new pipe and replaces sewer taps. Backfills and levels job sites. Installs, raises and cleans out manholes.
Inspects and maintains trucks, tractors, water pumps, and tools on a daily basis. Turns in records daily.
Drives dump trucks and 2 1/2 ton utility trucks, hauling backhoe and materials to job sites. After one year, training on operation of a backhoe.
Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Required:
High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record (must obtain TX driver’s license within 90 days).
Possess valid Class "A" Texas Commercial Driver's License with the endorsements of air brakes, cargo, and combination within six months of date in position.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Entry Level
Ability to pass all pre-employment qualifications.
Little or no experience.
Level I
Six months experience.
Pass entry-level test and or qualifications (refer to the Manual of Verification Standards).
Complete one of the required TEEX courses (20 hours) needed for TCEQ Licenses.
Level II
One year experience.
Pass all previous levels tests and or qualifications (refer to the Manual of Verification Standards).
Complete one of the additional required TEEX courses (20 hours) needed for TCEQ Licenses.
Level III
Eighteen months experience.
Pass all previous levels tests and or qualifications (refer to the Manual of Verification Standards).
Complete two of the additional required TEEX courses (40 hours) needed for TCEQ Licenses.
Level IV
Two plus year’s experience.
Pass all previous levels tests and or qualifications (refer to the Manual of Verification Standards).
Complete two of the additional required TEEX courses (40 hours) needed for TCEQ Licenses.
Join our team and help keep our parks safe, beautiful, and welcoming for the entire community. As a Parks Maintenance Technician, you’ll play a hands-on role in caring for the spaces where people gather, play, and relax every day. This position is perfect for someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in craftsmanship, and likes seeing the tangible results of their work. If you’re ready to make a visible impact while building valuable skills, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to do just that.
The Parks Maintenance Technician repairs, constructs and maintains park facilities; including playgrounds, pavilions, restrooms, concrete trails, crushed granite trails, signage, arbors, sidewalks, picnic slabs, pipe railing, etc. Sand and paint interiors and exteriors of facilities and park equipment. Repair and construct utilities – water lines, drainage lines and electricity.
Attendance is an essential function of this position. The City reserves the right to require an employee in this position to work overtime. This position provides services or performs duties for the benefit of the general public during emergency situations. These may include services or duties different from those performed in the usual course and scope of your job. In the event of an evacuation, the incumbent in this position may be required to remain to perform needed services.
Duties
Loads generator, air compressor, power tools, lumber, playground equipment and other construction materials on trucks and trailers for the job to be completed, and may drive to locations.
Paints and repairs park equipment, fences, buildings, and picnic tables around City parks. Performs basic carpentry, plumbing and electrical repairs. Paints over graffiti and performs all other related repairs as assigned.
Performs new facility construction and repairs of playground equipment, assemble bleachers, picnic tables, picnic shelters, dugouts, and fencing. Performs minor welding and cutting and does concrete work.
Prepares for special events, including hanging lights and other ornaments for Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving, and July 4th.
Performs preventative maintenance on all tools and equipment assigned including checking and changing oil and minor repair of vehicle.
Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Required:
High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record (must obtain TX driver’s license within 90 days).
Preferred:
Previous lawn maintenance or construction experience.
Texas Commercial Driver’s License (Class B or higher)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to evaluate and perform minor repairs in parks and facilities, follow written and oral instructions and operate tools and machinery necessary for maintenance and repairs. Understand and follow procurement guidelines when purchasing tools and materials.
Join our team and make a meaningful impact in the lives of animals and our community every day. In the role of Animal Care and Placement Specialist, you will help create positive outcomes for animals by supporting innovative foster, rescue, and adoption initiatives while engaging compassionately with the public. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, excel at problem-solving, and are passionate about lifesaving work, we invite you to apply and be part of a mission-driven team committed to care, collaboration, and community service.
The Animal Care and Placement Specialist supports Animal Control Supervisors in implementing and coordinating the shelter’s foster, rescue, and adoption programs. Contributes to increasing animal lifesaving efforts through the use of social media, and by engaging with potential adopters, fosters, and rescue partners. Participates in animal enrichment activities and possesses a strong understanding of animal behavior and temperament. This role involves frequent interaction with the public, resolving conflicts, and applying advanced problem-solving skills.
Duties
Evaluates cats and dogs to determine suitable placement for adoption, foster care, or rescue. Collaborates with supervisors and the animal services team to identify and engage potential adopters, fosters, and rescue partners. Maintains accurate and up-to-date shelter records. Ensures all adoptable and foster animals are properly identified with tags, collars, and correct kennel cards.
Introduces adoptable animals to potential adopters and foster clients. Requires a solid understanding of animal behavior and health. Must effectively communicate relevant information about animals in care to adopters, fosters, and rescue partners.
Inputs relevant information into the shelter database regarding animal behavior and care needs. Manages and updates content for web pages and social media platforms related to animal services.
Coordinates and participates in community outreach activities, including fundraisers, off-site adoption events, and educational booths in collaboration with local businesses, animal organizations, and other external partners.
Assists with transporting animals to rescue organizations, shelters, veterinary hospitals, and adopter or foster clients.
Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Required:
High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
Two years of experience with Animal Care in a Shelter, Adoption Agency, or other related facility.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record (must obtain TX driver’s license within 90 days).
Preferred:
Current Animal Shelter, Veterinarian Clinic, Volunteer or Foster Work as related.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to demonstrate and directly apply public relations and public speaking skills, along with a solid understanding of social media platforms. Ability to handle animals without harm to them, others, or self. Ability to get along appropriately with co-workers, rescue groups, and the public.
We’re looking for a detail-oriented and collaborative Budget Analyst to play a key role in shaping the City’s financial future. This position supports the preparation of the annual budget, long-range forecasting, financial reporting, and core functions like audits and CAFR preparation. You’ll work closely with departments across the organization, contribute to special projects, and help ensure accurate, transparent financial practices. If you’re passionate about public service, financial analysis, and making a meaningful impact in your community, we encourage you to apply.
The Budget Analyst will assist in the preparation and coordination of the City’s annual budget and will participate in the preparation of the long-range forecast. Responsibilities include but are not limited to maintenance of the City’s general ledger in connection with the proper recording of revenues and expenses, analysis and review of financial transactions in preparation of the quarterly and annual financial reports, and reconciliation of various accounts. The Budget Analyst will participate in various department core functions such as annual budget, year-end audit and CAFR preparation as well as assist periodically in reviewing and/or updating financial procedures for accuracy and completeness. Special projects may be assigned on an as needed basis.
Attendance is an essential function of this position. The City reserves the right to require an employee in this position to work more than 40 hours a week. This position provides services or performs duties for the benefit of the general public during emergency situations. These may include services or duties different from those performed in the usual course and scope of your job. In the event of an evacuation, the incumbent in this position may be required to remain to perform needed services.
Duties
Budget: Assists in preparation of the annual operating, capital and component unit budgets as well as quarterly budget amendments. Serves as liaison between department and management to formulate and implement the budget objectives. Assists with departmental training during the budget cycle. Monitors department budgets for compliance throughout the fiscal year. Submits City’s adopted budget to GFOA for review and applies for the annual Distinguished Budget Presentation Award.
Account Review/Analysis: Prepares reports and maintains transaction records for the City. Reviews accounts to determine availability of funds and makes recommendations to resolve finance related problems. Maintains ongoing communication with all departments regarding financial activities and assists them with necessary budget transfers and generating journal entries to reclassify miscoded transactions. Supports with special audits and requests for schedules and reports.
Provides financial reports to include complex statistical forecasting models, trend analysis and financial projections. Compiles financial data and prepares work papers, graphs, charts, etc. for internal and external presentations.
Position Control: Maintains and coordinates position control information between departments, Payroll and Human Resources for accurate data entry into the system.
Audit: Assists in City audits by coordinating the preparation of Prepared by Client schedules (PBC’s) and financial statements and by responding to inquiries made by the auditors. Responsible for determining the necessary adjustments needed to present the financial information on the appropriate basis of accounting.
Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Budget Analyst ($56,009.00 - $70,011.00 DOQ)
Required:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field from an accredited college or university.
OR
An equivalent combination of education, experience, certification and/or licenses sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
Preferred:
Experience in budget, management analysis, accounting, finance or related field.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field from an accredited college or university.
Two years of experience in budget, finance or related field.
OR
An equivalent combination of education, experience, certification and/or licenses sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
Preferred:
Five years of direct experience in budget and management analysis.
Prior municipal experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess strong interpersonal skills and have ability to effectively communicate and maintain effective working relationships with employees, department directors, city management and elected officials. Must be detail oriented and able to accomplish duties in a timely, accurate and efficient manner. Must have positive attitude and be able to learn new tasks quickly. Required to be a team builder/player, work independently without constant supervision, multi-task, troubleshoot and problem solve. Strong working knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing systems is essential. A general knowledge of accounting and financial reporting is expected.
We are currently seeking a 911 Dispatcher/Trainee to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for answering emergency calls and dispatching appropriate resources. Training will be provided to ensure you are equipped with the necessary skills to perform the job effectively. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this position.
Responsible for receiving and answering emergency and non-emergency calls for law enforcement, fire and emergency medical services as well as city animal control and utilities service; identifies and dispatches appropriate public safety units; Because of the confidential and sensitive nature of information handled, you must comply with City and Baytown Police policies and procedures to ensure the safety of all public safety responders and the public.
Duties
Complete and maintain all testing, training and certifications as required by Baytown Public Safety Communications.
Receive and transmit telephone and radio emergency calls, as well as non-emergency calls/complaints/inquiries from the public.
Operate two-way radios, multi-line phone and teletype systems, computers and other complex equipment to quickly and correctly access information and respond to requests from law enforcement, fire and EMS.
Evaluate and prioritize calls based on urgency.
React quickly and correctly to emergency situations.
Operate computer systems including computer aided dispatch (CAD) with mapping.
Apply detailed procedures and policies from both structured situations, such as emergency medical dispatch / emergency fire dispatch (EMD & EFD), and in non-routine situations that require independent judgement, critical thinking and application of varied procedures and policies.
In an extreme emergency the telecommunicator may not be able to leave their position for an extended period of time.
Performs all transactions as needed into local, state, and national Crime Information databases as dictated by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). Transactions include, but are not limited to:
Hit confirmations, locate, entries, clearances, cancellations, administrative messages
Maintains proficiency and complete continuing education requirements mandated including, but not limited to:
TCOLE license
Call-taking protocol certifications
Reviews and maintains knowledge of all policies, procedures, memoranda, or directives that govern and regulate the operations of the Communications Division.
Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
911 Dispatcher Trainee (Starting Salary: $22.36/hr with potential to promote to 911 Dispatcher upon receipt of TCOLE Basic Telecommunicator Certification and one year related experience.)
Required:
High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
Ability to obtain a Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Basic (or higher) Telecommunicator Certification within one (1) year of employment.
One (1) year of related customer service experience.
Preferred:
One (1) year of related experience with extensive public contact or customer service which involving the operation of a multi-line phone system or radio communication system.
Additional Requirements:
Must be able to submit any and all required documentation as applicable, including High School Diploma/Equivalent, College Diploma, Birth Certificate, Completed waivers, etc.
Subject to random drug tests, including pre-employment.
911 Dispatcher (Starting Salary: $23.14/hr depending on experience)
Required:
High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
Possession of a state Basic (or higher) Telecommunicator Certification.
One (1) year of related customer service experience.
Additional Requirements:
Must be able to submit any and all required documentation as applicable, including High School Diploma/Equivalent, College Diploma, Birth Certificate, Completed waivers, etc.
Subject to random drug tests, including pre-employment.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Skill operating all software and hardware related to performance of duties, including typing and keyboarding skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with staff, citizens and other agencies in order to give and receive information in a courteous and professional manner, including the ability to hear and see accurately, listen carefully, speak clearly, write clearly and spell correctly.
Ability to maintain confidentiality on all emergency and police matters.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, superiors, agencies, government entities and the public.
Ability to deal courteously and firmly with the general public.
Ability to think quickly, work under stressful conditions and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work any and all shifts, including dayshift, nightshift and overtime, on both a mandatory and voluntary basis.
Ability to attend training sessions that may occasionally require out of town travel
Ability to remember and follow oral and written instructions
Ability to sit for long periods of time
Ability to remain calm while dealing with frightened, hysterical or angry callers
