City of Chesterfield Career Opportunities

The City of Chesterfield is accepting applications for the position of Parks Maintenance Worker. 

• Physically participates in the construction and maintenance of park, recreation, beautification areas, rights-of-ways, and public grounds;
• Maintenance and repair of all park equipment, tools, and supplies;
• Assists in turf maintenance programs for a high quality sports complex, parks, beautification areas, rights-of-ways, and public grounds;
• Assists in the planning, organization, implementation and maintenance of various types of landscapes within the City. Areas include but are not limited to traditional perennial and annual plantings, large native grass lands, trees, wildflower areas and wetland locations;
• Operates moderately heavy landscape equipment including mowers, tractors, earth tillers, landscape rakes and blades, augers and skid loaders, backhoes, dump trucks, and loaders;
• Performs a wide range of duties associated with the maintenance and operation of an athletic facility;
• Assists in maintenance of tools, equipment and facilities. Knowledgeable in care and use of equipment;
• Sets up, cleans up and prepares for various civic or recreational programs or activities;
• Safely operate heavy trucks and pull equipment floats, trailers and haul materials to work sites;
• Operates snowplow-equipped truck to spread salt, and participates in other snow removal activities as assigned;
• Assists other divisions and departments during emergencies and is on-call to respond;
• Assists in the supervision, maintenance and implementation of programs; and
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge

Knowledge of principles and practices associated with the general maintenance and operations of parks and recreation facilities, working knowledge of work hazards and safety precautions. Considerable knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and equipment used in developing and maintaining athletic fields and park facilities. Working knowledge of irrigation systems. Knowledge of standard hand and power equipment employed in the propagation and cultivation of athletic turf and grass areas.

Skills

Must be able to adeptly handle multiple priorities, problems, and demanding situations; possess strong written and oral communication skills; be able to look toward the future, while dealing with the demands of the present; possess strong planning and organizational skills; possess a strong customer service orientation; and be a team player.

Abilities

Minimum Education, Certification and Experience

Minimum of one year experience in maintenance operations. High school diploma or equivalent required. Meet all DOT physical requirements. Valid Class B Commercial Driver's license within sixty (60) days of employment. Must maintain a valid and safe driving record. State of Missouri Pesticide Applicators License, National Playground Safety Inspectors Certification, International Society of Arborist Certification, CPR and AED certifications are desired.

This is a full-time, non-exempt, position with a minimum hourly rate of $19.64 ($40,862 annually).  

A City Employment Application must be submitted for consideration.

Individuals may email their resume to hr@chesterfield.mo.us

Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Chesterfield Valley Athletic Complex(CVAC); hiring and training of facility staff, dealing with daily facility operations of the CVAC, working with partner organizations and user groups, Sports and Wellness programs and assisting with other programs/events throughout the department. Reporting to this position are the Recreation Specialists, Recreation Aides, Concession Staff, Interns, and Program Staff. 

Principal Duties and Responsibilities 

• Oversee, supervise, and coordinate the seasonal and daily activities of the Chesterfield  Valley  Athletic  Complex  related  staff,  including  hiring,  training,  scheduling,  and  routinely evaluating employee performance. 
• Manage facility staff, concessions staff, daily schedules, and programs.   
• Prepare and submit proposals, including fee recommendations, for programs and field usage to Sports and Wellness Superintendent as required. 
• Work  with  the  Sports  and  Wellness  Superintendent  to  ensure  that  the  financial performance  of  the  Sports  and  Wellness  division  meets  budget  expectations  and  performance goals. 
• Maintain inventory of all facility and program related equipment, order supplies, and requisition items. Evaluate the condition of facilities and equipment. 
• Ensure proper preparation and maintenance of all financial records and reports pertaining to assigned facilities and programs. 
• Perform annual review of Sports and Wellness related activities and programs, prepare annual budget and reports, and make policy and operational changes, as needed. 
• Prepare special reports, analyses, and presentations for the Superintendent of Sports and Wellness.   
• Prepare specifications for bid and contract documents.
• Manage the supervision and day to day operation of facilities and programs.
• Assists other divisions and departments during emergencies and be on-call to respond.
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

A City Employment Application must be submitted for consideration.

Candidates may email their resume to hr@chesterfield.mo.us

This is a highly responsible position with professional, supervision and administrative responsibilities that assists in managing the Department of Planning and coordinates activities with the Department of Public Works. Work involves professional planning, organizing, budgeting, assisting in the supervision of the Department and attending numerous meetings before and after normal work hours.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares and presents complex reports by developing work plans, researching and analyzing data, conducting public meetings, making needs assessments and reporting findings or recommendations to the Architectural Review Board, Board of Adjustment, Planning Commission, and Planning and Public Works Committee.
• Assists in preparation for and the conduct of public meetings, hearings and presentations. Coordinates citizen, interdepartmental, interagency and intergovernmental participation in planning studies and reports.
• Assists in the review and development of Departmental policies and procedures to ensure that the approved policies and procedures are complied with by Departmental personnel.
• This position is responsible for the supervision of Planning Interns and Planning Technicians. This includes project assignment and oversight.  
• Assists with long range planning and special projects.
• Assists with the management, control and reporting on the financial status of the Department. Assists in the development of the annual budget for the Department, control of actual expenditures against the budget and periodic reporting of the Department’s financial position.
• Serves as principal planner for the City, in the absence of the Director of Planning, as assigned.
• Serves as representative to assigned Boards, Commissions and Committees and represents the Department, as assigned.
• Interprets the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances and Code of the City of Chesterfield.
• Serves as a Project Head on principal Departmental projects and assignments, coordinating the activities of staff in completion of the projects.
• Meets with the public, developers, and consultants to review and discuss development proposals and regulations of the City of Chesterfield.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Education, Certification, and Experience Requirements

Master’s Degree in Urban and Regional Planning, or related field and seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in Urban Planning; or, combination of education and additional years of experience. American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification may be substituted for a Master’s degree. Experience in supervisory and project management preferred. 

This is a full-time, exempt position with a rate of pay starting at $78,657 annually.

A City employment application must be submitted for consideration.

Interested candidates may email their resume to hr@chesterfield.mo.us.

The City of Chesterfield is accepting applications for the position of Police Officer.

The position provides police patrols, protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances and apprehension of criminal violators.  This position will be assigned to the Patrol Division.   

High school diploma or GED required, two years of college credit preferred.   P.O.S.T certification preferred or must successfully complete the State mandated 600 hours of basic police academy training. 

This is a full-time, non-exempt, position with a starting salary of $58,500 with P.O.S.T. Certification.

A City Employment Application must be submitted for consideration.
You may email your resume to hr@chesterfield.mo.us

The Chesterfield Police Department is accepting applications for a Police Records Clerk. This opening is for a relief shift that provides coverage for open shifts. The primary work schedule will consist of working the 7am-3pm shift on Tuesdays and Wednesdays; 3pm – 11pm shift Thursdays through Saturdays, including holidays. May also require working 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. when the needs dictate. The days off are Sundays and Mondays each week. This schedule may also include filling vacancies as other shifts as needed, including weekends and holidays. 

Position Summary

This is clerical work of a complex nature in the maintenance of police records and communication with the public, law enforcement agencies and police officers by telephone, computer entry, and personal contact.  Involves evaluation of citizens needs, response to citizens and officers, control of confidential record and filing systems, as well as assisting in a variety of other departmental activities.  Work is performed under general supervision.  Requires the exercise of initiative and discretion and is reviewed by observation of results obtained. Normally requires shift work.

May be assigned to other clerical positions within units of the department.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Receives calls and general inquiries from the public and routes any emergency calls to the dispatch function of the police agency.
• Receives and dispenses information by telephone, computer, or by direct contact with the public.
• Monitors prisoners by closed circuit television.        
• Enters police records and inquiries into computer. 
• Cross-indexes and files correspondence, records, and other materials. 
• Searches files and revises or adds new information.
• Catalogs crimes and assigns codes to crimes in conformance with the Uniform Crime Reporting system.
• Operates a variety of office equipment.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Must possess strong oral communication skills.

Experience in varied clerical and security work.  Considerable knowledge of business English, spelling, and punctuation. Knowledge of modern office procedures, practices and equipment.    Ability to understand and follow; quickly and accurately, brief oral and written instructions.  Typing skills of 45 wpm preferred.  Must be able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive records.  Must acquire proficiency in the use of CAD, CARE, REJIS, and LETS software packages.

Minimum Education, Certification, and Experience Requirements

High School diploma or GED required.  Specialized training in a related field desired.  REJIS certification preferred.

This is a full-time, non-exempt, position with a starting annual salary of $37,835.

A City Employment Application must be submitted for consideration. 

Interested candidates may email their resume to hr@chesterfield.mo.us

The City of Chesterfield is accepting applications for the position of Street Maintenance Worker. 

Performs work associated with the construction and maintenance of streets, sidewalks, urban forests, and storm sewers.  Operates dump trucks, backhoe, skid steer loader and attachments, sweeper, loader, and other equipment as assigned.  Works with hot mix asphalt:  shovels, rakes, places, and compacts asphalt mix.  Works with Portland cement concrete:  sets and removes forms; places, strikes off, levels, screeds, floats, finishes, and joints concrete.  Spreads and compacts aggregate base and gravel.  Operates vehicles and equipment.   Installs drain pipes and cleans ditches. Assists in other duties as assigned. 

• Operates snowplow-equipped truck to spread deicing chemicals, and participates in other snow removal activities as assigned.
• Rakes and cleans streets, sidewalks, gutters, storm drains shop, and yard
• Welds, paints and performs other maintenance tasks.
• Cares for plants. Removes, prunes and trims trees located within City rights of ways and on public grounds and Performs various landscaping, beautification, and plant care activities. 
• Sets up, cleans up and prepares for various civic or recreational programs or activities.
• Assists in maintenance of tools, equipment and Knowledgeable in care and use of equipment. Maintains facilities and grounds of public parks and property.   
• Assists other divisions during emergencies and is on-call to respond.
• Safely operates heavy trucks and pulls equipment floats (if Class A CDL), trailers, and hauls materials to work sites.
• Available for call-ins outside regular working hours.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities 

Knowledge of methods, materials and tools used in general maintenance of streets.  Knowledge of work hazards and safety precautions.  Skill in operation of tools and equipment used in street maintenance and repair.  Ability to operate Street Division vehicles and heavy equipment. Ability to perform heavy manual labor requiring good physical condition.  Ability to follow oral and written instructions.  Ability to withstand exposure to variable weather conditions and to do work that is generally outdoors.  Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.  Ability to work days, evenings, and weekends.  

Minimum Education, Certification, and Experience Requirements 

Minimum of one-year experience in Public Works operations.  Experience and demonstrated competency in at least one of the City’s public works operational areas. 

High school diploma or equivalent required. Meet all DOT physical requirements. Valid Class B Commercial Driver's license within sixty (60) days of employment. 

Full-time, non-exempt, position with a salary starting at $40,862.

A City Employment Application must be submitted for consideration.

You may email your resume to hr@chesterfield.mo.us

The City of Chesterfield is accepting applications for the position of Building Attendant. Position works independently under the general supervision of the Building Maintenance Supervisor.

Performs general labor, basic maintenance, and janitorial tasks to clean and care for the City facilities in order to maintain a safe, sanitary, and attractive environment. Performs routine cleaning, vacuuming, mopping, dusting, waxing, buffing, washing windows, emptying trash and recycle receptacles, cleaning / disinfecting bathrooms, stocking supplies, and general clean-up of the facility exterior.

Must possess knowledge of methods, materials, and tools used in general building maintenance and cleaning practices/procedures. Must possess a valid Missouri Driver’s License and be able to work days, evenings and weekends. High school diploma or equivalent and two years’ experience in maintenance and janitorial-related work preferred.

This is a non-exempt position with a starting annual rate of $37,835 ($18.18/hour).

A City Employment Application must be submitted for consideration.

You may email your resume to hr@chesterfield.mo.us