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Police Chief

The City of Rich Hill is now accepting applications for a full time Police Chief. The starting pay is $25 per hour.

**Job Overview**
We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Chief of Police to join our law enforcement team. As the Chief of Police, you will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and direction to the department, ensuring the safety and well-being of the community. This role requires a strong understanding of law enforcement practices, experience in leadership, and the ability to effectively manage and lead a team. If you have a passion for serving and protecting the community, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.

**Duties**
– Provide strategic leadership and direction to the department, ensuring the effective and efficient delivery of law enforcement services.
– Develop and implement policies and procedures to maintain public safety and prevent crime.
– Supervise and manage a team of law enforcement officers, providing guidance and support to ensure their success.
– Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
– Develop and maintain relationships with community stakeholders, including local government, business owners, and residents.
– Provide crisis management and emergency response services, including crisis negotiation and hostage situations.
– Develop and manage budgets and resources to ensure the effective operation of the department.
– Conduct investigations into crimes and incidents, ensuring that all evidence is collected and preserved.
– Ensure that all department personnel are trained in the latest law enforcement techniques and practices.
– Oversee and coordinate with other law enforcement agencies and departments to ensure a unified and effective approach to law enforcement.

**Experience**
– A minimum of 10 years of experience in law enforcement, including experience in leadership roles.
– A Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice or a related field is preferred.
– Possess a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
– Be certified in CPR and first aid.
– Have experience with animal handling and care.
– Possess a Certificate in Law Enforcement or a related field.
– Have experience with surveillance and loss prevention.
– Possess knowledge of immigration law and procedures.
– Have a strong understanding of law enforcement practices and procedures.
– Be able to effectively communicate with the public and other stakeholders.
– Possess excellent leadership and management skills.
– Be able to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
– Be able to lift and carry equipment and supplies.

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Night shift
  • On call
  • Overnight shift
  • Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

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Compost Delivery Driver

We are seeking a reliable and experienced Delivery Driver to join our team. As a Delivery Driver, you will be responsible for picking up, weighing, recording and replacing residential compost buckets and yard debris for residents of Rich Hill in a safe and timely manner. The loads will be delivered and unloaded at the compost site as part of the CFWR cooperative agreement.

Duties:
– Pickup and delivery of compost buckets
– Weigh and record compost buckets and yard debris
– Operate and maintain organization of the city vehicle during pickups
– Operate a wood chipper
– Operate a chainsaw

Requirements:
– Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
– Excellent organizational and time management skills
– Knowledge of local roads and routes (recommended)
– Strong communication skills
– Ability to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $14.00 – $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 8 per week

Day shift

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Police Officer

The City of Rich Hill is now accepting applications for part time Police Officers. The starting pay is $20 per hour.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

  • Protects citizens by preventing crime, enforcing laws, apprehending suspects, and monitoring traffic.
  • Prevents crime by explaining and enforcing applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances; teaching preventive, protective, and defensive tactics; mediating disputes; patrolling assigned area; responding to notices of disturbances; conducting searches; observing suspicious activities; and detaining suspects.
  • Apprehends suspects by responding to complaints and calls for help, observing violations, and making arrests.
  • Conducts criminal investigations by gathering evidence, interviewing victims and witnesses, and interrogating suspects.
  • Documents observations and actions by radioing information and completing reports.
  • Reports observations and actions by testifying in court.
  • Fulfills court orders by serving warrants and commitments.
  • Maintains safe traffic conditions by monitoring and directing traffic, enforcing laws and ordinances, investigating accidents, providing escort, and reporting unsafe streets and facilities.
  • Minimizes personal injury by rescuing and reviving victims and radioing for medical assistance.
  • Maintains operations by following department policies and procedures and recommending changes.
  • Ensures operation of equipment by practicing responsible use, completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer’s instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, notifying supervisor of needed repairs, and evaluating new equipment and techniques.
  • Maintains professional and technical knowledge by studying applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances; attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; practicing skills; and participating in professional societies.
  • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Qualifications/Skills:

  • Ability to use good judgment and to problem solve
  • Capacity for empathy and compassion
  • Capacity for multi-tasking
  • Ability to demonstrate courage and to take responsibility
  • Ability to be resourceful and show initiative
  • Demonstrating assertiveness
  • Possess and demonstrate integrity
  • Capacity for engaging in teamwork and ability to collaborate

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

  • Must possess a valid state driver’s license
  • Must have POST certification
  • Any other minimum standards set by state Department of Justice of Training and Standards as applicable

Candidates will be required to pass a drug test and a criminal background check will be performed. For more information, please call City Hall at (417)395-2223. Applications can be picked up at City Hall or printed from the City of Rich Hill’s website at http://www.richhillmo.com/employment-opportunities/ EOE

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Night shift
  • On call
  • Overnight shift
  • Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

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Public Works Laborer

The City of Rich Hill is currently accepting applications for a full-time Public Works Laborer for the maintenance of the parks, cemetery and streets.

The applicants must be able to operate light and heavy equipment, perform administrative and managerial duties, manual labor associated with the job requirements and other job functions as required. Job duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Operate backhoe, skid steer, bucket truck, chipper truck, dump truck and other equipment as required
  • Push snow with blade on streets in inclement weather
  • Minor maintenance at City Hall
  • Preparation and duties at the 4th of July Celebration
  • Must be able to bend, squat, twist, kneel and reach both to ground level and overhead; lift and carry up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to work effectively with supervisors, employees and the public
  • Subject to call out on emergencies as needed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year

Qualifications include US Citizen, High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalency, ability to pass a background check, drug screening test and have a valid Missouri Driver’s License. A CDL drivers license is preferred but not required. Pay will depend on qualifications and experience.

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Public Works Supervisor

The City of Rich Hill is currently accepting applications for a full-time Public Works Supervisor for the maintenance of the parks, cemetery, and streets.

The applicants must be able to operate light and heavy equipment, perform administrative and managerial duties, manual labor associated with the job requirements and other job functions as required.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Operate and maintain backhoe, skid steer, bucket truck, chipper truck, dump truck and other equipment as required
  • Push snow with blade on streets in inclement weather
  • Perform duties as sexton of the Greenlawn Cemetery
  • Minor maintenance at City Hall
  • Preparation and duties at the 4th of July Celebration
  • Must be able to bend, squat, twist, kneel and reach both to ground level and overhead; lift and carry up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to work effectively with supervisors, employees and the public
  • Subject to call out on emergencies as needed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
  • Required to attend the monthly Board of Aldermen Meeting and Special Meetings as requested
  • Direct purchasing and inventory of materials and equipment

Qualifications include US Citizen, High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalency, ability to pass a background check, drug screening test and have a valid Missouri Driver’s License. A CDL drivers license is preferred but not required. Pay will depend on qualifications and experience.

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Office Clerk

The City of Rich Hill is seeking a part time Office Clerk to perform various administrative and clerical tasks to support City offices. This position will undertake a variety of activities in the office ranging from filing to answering the phone to basic bookkeeping.

An effective office clerk must work diligently to help maintain smooth office operations. This person must be reliable and hardworking with great communication skills. Being able to multitask in a fast-paced environment with interruptions is a must. The ideal candidate will also be familiar with office equipment and basic office procedures.

Business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00am to 5:00 pm. This position will be 15-25 hours per week. Pay will depend on qualifications.

Responsibilities:

  • Promptly answer the phone and take messages or redirect calls to the appropriate department
  • Greet customers and take utility bill payments in person and on the phone
  • Maintain files and records so they remain updated and easily accessible
  • Work with the City Sexton and area funeral home staff to organize burials at the Greenlawn Cemetery as well as keeping records of all burials
  • Utilize office equipment such as photocopier, fax, printer, etc.
  • Basic bookkeeping tasks including accounts payable and accounts receivable
  • Monitor office supplies and report when they are low
  • Daily backup of the computers
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

  • Previous experience in customer service, preferably in an office setting
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Word and Excel
  • Very good organizational and multitasking abilities
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Must pass a background check
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City Clerk

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Under the supervision of the Mayor, this position performs responsible administrative duties. The City Clerk is the official custodian of municipal documents and is responsible for various City records. The employee has a substantial amount of public contact regarding the furnishing of information concerning City Ordinances and policies. Work assignments are prescribed in Missouri State Statutes and City of Rich Hill Ordinances, and received from the Mayor, the Governing Body, and citizen requests. The City Clerk handles confidential documents. The position provides support and/or oversee the areas of policy review, hiring/recruiting, and benefits management. The City Clerk maintains all personnel records according to the City, State and Federal guidelines. The City Clerk oversees retirement and insurance benefits. The City Clerk is expected to exercise considerable independence and personal discretion in conforming with City ordinances and policies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: Other duties may be assigned.

  • Attends, prepares minutes, and maintains records and proceedings of all meetings of the Board of Aldermen.
  • Oversee compliance and ensure compliance of all City boards and commissions regarding the Sunshine Laws of the State of Missouri.
  • Records and files all City bid documents, contracts, and agreements.
  • Files, distributes, maintains, indexes, and authenticates original copies of all city ordinances, resolutions, and laws.
  • Index and record, if necessary, City records, such as, deeds, easements, contracts, and all actions taken by the Board of Aldermen.
  • Administer the City’s record management program to ensure that records retention and destruction programs are following established federal, state, and local policies, procedures, and regulations. Support the development and implementation of new and improved record retention systems and procedures. Provide consultation and assistance to department heads in developing short and long-range record management goals.
  • Serve as the City’s Custodian and central point of contact for all records and adhere to all requirements established in Missouri RSMo Chapter 610, the Missouri Sunshine Law.
  • Track, update, and maintain the City’s contract, grant, easements, and other city agreements.
  • Update and maintain the City’s website.
  • Maintain appropriate confidentiality of work-related issues, including but not limited to customer, employee, and City information and records.
  • Assists in the development of benefit packages, policies, and procedures, and coordinates with department heads on new employee orientation.
  • Works with Board of Aldermen in compiling legal advertisements with reference to City bids, rezoning ordinances, and other council directed actions making sure all legal requirements are met. City Clerk opens all bids.
  • Assists in procuring, maintaining, and administration of City’s insurance, including general liability and worker’s compensation.
  • May prepare or assist in the drafting of proclamations, resolutions, and ordinances as instructed.
  • Maintains ordinance books, resolutions, proclamations, and municipal code book.
  • Maintains records of membership on municipal boards and commissions and term expiration dates.
  • Drafts and prepares letters for special occasion Liquor/Picnic license request.
  • Serves as the City’s designated election official.
  • Maintains records on file for property and casualty insurance claims.
  • Provides administrative support to Planning Commission, Planning Department, Legal Department, Mayor, and other City officials as needed.
  • Administers official oaths as needed.
  • Backup to Utility Billing duties.
  • Pays accounts payable invoices and bills accounts receivable to customers.
  • Pays and maintains some monthly payroll deduction statements.
  • Maintains custody of the common seal of the city and shall affix the common seal of the city to all public instruments and official acts of the mayor which by law or ordinance are required to be so attested, and countersign the same, and affix the common seal to and certify any record, document, copies of papers or ordinances that may be required for evidence in any court of this state or of the United States by any individual, or that may be required for the use of any officer of the city, and shall furnish to the city attorney any record or document in his/her office necessary to be used in any proceeding in court to which the city is a party.
  • Records the official bonds of all City officers and the bonds of all other persons executed to the City and placed in his/her custody.
  • Executes various licenses.
  • Possesses strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a variety of people.
  • May be required to cross-train in other City functions for purposes of organizational redundancy.
  • Performs other duties as needed or assigned by the Board or Mayor.
  • This is not an exhaustive list of tasks.   Some tasks may be transferred to others and additional tasks may be assigned to this position.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Experience in a managerial/administrative setting such as office manager. A relevant degree from a 2- or 4-year college can substitute for some experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, correspondence, and memos. Ability to write correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

  • Ability/experience in all Microsoft Office products and Adobe Acrobat products.
  • Previous experience with website maintenance.
  • Demonstrated secretarial and clerical skills.
  • Excellent overall command of the English language, both orally and in writing.
  • Thorough working knowledge of city laws, ordinances, regulations, and operations preferred.
  • Knowledge of Board-Mayor form of  government and history/general characteristics of Rich Hill preferred.
  • Demonstrated reliability, thoroughness, punctuality, and excellent attendance record.
  • Demonstrated ability to work under pressure.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands and fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear.

The employee must occasionally lift and /or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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1774 Bill No. 783 Wastewater Bond Election

AN ORDINANCE CALLING A BOND ELECTION IN THE CITY OF RICH HILL, MISSOURI, AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF RICH HILL, MISSOURI, AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1.   The Board of Aldermen of the City of Rich Hill, Missouri (the “City”) finds it necessary and hereby declares its intent to borrow $3,000,000 for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, furnishing, equipping, extending and improving the City’s combined waterworks and sewerage system (the “Project”) and to evidence such borrowing by the issuance of combined waterworks and sewerage system revenue bonds of the City in the amount of $3,000,000.

Section 2.   A special bond election is hereby ordered to be held in the City on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, on the following question:

QUESTION

Shall the City of Rich Hill, Missouri, issue its combined waterworks and sewerage system revenue bonds in the amount of $3,000,000 for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, furnishing, equipping, extending and improving the City’s combined waterworks and sewerage system, the cost of operation and maintenance of said system and the principal of and interest on said revenue bonds to be payable solely from the revenues derived by the City from the operation of its combined waterworks and sewerage system, including all future extensions and improvements thereto?

The authorization of the bonds will authorize the City to fix, establish, maintain and collect rates and charges for the services provided by the City through its combined waterworks and sewerage system, including all extensions and improvements thereto hereafter constructed or acquired by the City, in addition to the other rates and charges for such services provided by law, as will produce income and revenues sufficient to provide funds to pay the costs of operation and maintenance of said combined waterworks and sewerage system and the principal of and interest on the bonds as they become due and to retire the same within thirty-five years from the date thereof, and to provide for the establishment of reasonable reserves therefor.

Section 3.   The form of the Notice of Bond Election for the special election, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof, is hereby approved.

Section 4.   The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to notify the Clerk of the County Commission of Bates County, Missouri, of the passage of this Ordinance no later than 5:00 p.m. on January 23, 2024, and to include in said notification all of the terms and provisions required by Chapter 115 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri.

Section 5.   The City expects to make expenditures on and after the date of passage of this Ordinance in connection with the Project, and the City intends to reimburse itself for such expenditures with the proceeds of the bonds.  The maximum principal amount of bonds expected to be issued for the Project is $3,000,000.

Section 6.   The Mayor, the City Clerk and other officers and representatives of the City are hereby authorized and directed to take such other action as may be necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of this Ordinance.

Section 7.   If any clause, word, paragraph, section or other part or portion of this Ordinance is held to be invalid, illegal or unconstitutional for any reason, the Board of Aldermen hereby declares it would nevertheless have enacted the remaining portions thereof and such remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect.

Section 8.   This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Board of Aldermen and approval by the President of the Board.

            PASSED by the Board of Aldermen and APPROVED by the President of the Board of the City of Rich Hill, Missouri, this 17th day of January, 2024.

                                                                                    Terry Bonham, President of the Board

ATTEST:

Casey Crews, City Clerk

Ayes: Entrikin, Tourtillott, Simon, Bonham

Nayes: None

Absent: None

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1773 Bill No. 782 Budget FY 2024

AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AN ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2024 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THERETO FOR THE CITY OF RICH HILL, MISSOURI

WHEREAS, the Mayor has presented to the Board of Aldermen an annual budget for the fiscal year beginning on January 1, 2024, and required public hearings on the budget have been conducted at which all were given opportunity to be heard.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Alderman of the City of Rich Hill, Missouri as follows:

Section 1:  The annual budget for the City of Rich Hill, Missouri, for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2024 and ending December 31, 2024, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof as is fully set forth herein, having been heretofore submitted by the City Clerk is hereby adopted. 

            Section 2:  Funds are hereby appropriated for the objects and purposes of expenditures set forth in said budget.

            Section 3:  This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage by the Board of Aldermen.

Read 1st time this 21st day of December 2023.

Read 2nd time this 21st day of  December 2023.

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Nathan Kassner, Mayor                                  

Attest:

_________________________________

Casey Crews, City Clerk

Ayes: Bonham, Tourtillott, Simon

Nays: None

Absent: Entrikin

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