Graffiti Abatement Manager
SALARY: $8,795 - $10,714/mo.
FILING DEADLINE: March 13, 2025
THE POSITION
Come and join the City of Fresno in achieving our mission of Building a Better Fresno!
Make a lasting impact in the City of Fresno as a Graffiti Abatement Manager! Lead and manage a vital city program that helps maintain the cleanliness and safety of public spaces by coordinating graffiti removal efforts. If you’re an experienced leader with a passion for public service and want to play a key role in enhancing our community, we want you on our team. Apply today to contribute to a cleaner, more vibrant Fresno!
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Plan, organize, and manage graffiti abatement activities.
- Supervise and coordinate the work of assigned personnel.
- Develop and implement goals and policies for the program.
- Monitor and evaluate work performance and resolve issues.
- Prepare and manage program budgets and expenditures.
- Coordinate with other departments and agencies for abatement efforts.
- Maintain accurate records and financial data.
- Oversee safety and training programs for staff.
- Respond to public inquiries and requests for services.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Duties and schedules may vary by assignment, please inquire about specific duties and/or schedules if called upon for an interview.
Full job specification may be viewed at:
https://www.fresno.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Graffiti-Abatement-Manager-1_25.pdf
View “We Work For You” video to get an inside look at how rewarding it is to work for the City of Fresno: https://youtu.be/RjOUf52KPrk?si=NmkwtgYbTxdKcKOz
The current vacancy exists in the Public Works Department. Immediate and future vacancies may be filled from this eligible list at the City's discretion. This is an unclassified position in which the incumbent serves at the will of the Department Director.
THE REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify for further consideration:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field
AND
Four (4) years of lead or supervisory experience with a public utilities, public property maintenance, or graffiti abatement.
Lead experience is defined to include assigning, reviewing and coordinating work of subordinate staff.
Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
APPLICANTS QUALIFYING WITH EDUCATION, MUST ATTACH A COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS (instructions below on how to attach documents). Applications lacking the attachment may be rejected.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
The work experience section MUST be completed with detailed duties, dates and weekly hours worked for each title held. Please SPECIFY relevant duties with which you have experience on your application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application and will not be used to evaluate minimum requirements. Applications lacking a completed work experience section may be rejected.
Depending upon assignment, possession of a valid California Driver's License may be required at time of appointment. Candidates considered for hire may be required to provide proof of a valid driver's license and current copy of their driving record.
The selected eligible candidates certified will be required to successfully pass a department interview and a Department of Justice fingerprint prior to employment with the City of Fresno.
THE SELECTION PROCESS
Interested and qualified applicants must submit an official City of Fresno application online. Applications may be submitted at www.fresno.gov/jobs. For information on how to complete an online application, please view "Instruction Guide" on the City's website, Personnel Services Career Opportunities page, or call (559) 621-6950 for assistance. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.
Verify we have your correct e-mail address before you submit your application. It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email frequently to ensure they receive all pertinent communication from the Personnel Services Department on a timely basis. Applicants will receive an automatically generated confirmation e-mail upon a successful application submittal. The e-mail is the only proof of submittal.
It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email account and to ensure it is set up to accept emails from the City of Fresno. Dependent upon your settings, notices from the City of Fresno may be directed to the "junk mail" or "spam" folders. It is the applicant's responsibility to check these folders.
Applications must be submitted by midnight on the filing deadline or they will not be accepted for any reason. FOR THIS RECRUITMENT, IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT PERMANENT FRESNO CITY EMPLOYEES APPLY THROUGH PEOPLESOFT SELF SERVICE.
A select group of candidates will be invited to interview. Applicants deemed to have the most relevant qualifications will be referred for further consideration.
PAY, BENEFITS & SCHEDULE
BENEFITS: UNIT 14 Classification – City of Management Employee Association (CFMEA)
HEALTH INSURANCE: The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase your retirement savings. City contributes $75 per month.
SUPPLEMENTAL SICK- 40 hours per fiscal year. 80 hours lifetime maximum
MANAGEMENT LEAVE: 60 hours per fiscal year.
BILINGUAL PREMIUM: PAY: $100 per month
ANNUAL LEAVE: Accrue 15.55 hours per month with cash out provisions.
HOLIDAYS: Ten (10) City-observed annual holidays plus birthday and two (2) personal days.
LIFE INSURANCE: Benefit equal to annual salary; premium paid by The City.
LONG-TERM DISABILITY: Benefit equal to 66.66% of monthly salary up to $7,500 per month after 30 days of disability; premium paid by The City.
HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT: Eligible retirees can use remaining Sick Leave balance at 80% of hourly rate and other leave balances, if applicable, to reimburse medical insurance and qualified medical expenses, tax free.
RETIREMENT: City of Fresno Retirement Systems, one of the best funded public systems in the state. Reciprocity with other CA public agencies. Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 years of service. City employees do not participate in Social Security.
DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program): an optional, voluntary program that allows an employee to deposit retirement benefits in a special savings account within the Retirement System while continuing to work for the City of Fresno for up to 10 years. Participation minimum is age 50 and vested. Benefits includes ownership of accumulated funds, compound interest earnings, and alternative distribution options.
Additional information regarding the City of Fresno benefits is available at
https://www.fresno.gov/personnel/human-resources-support/#tab-1
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
HOW TO ATTACH DOCUMENTS TO OUR ONLINE APPLICATION:
1. Your document must first be scanned and saved to a computer or thumb drive (save as the “document name.”)
2. Then go to www.fresno.gov/jobs > City of Fresno Jobs > Apply On-Line.
3. Enter the same Login Information (Username & Password) that is going to be used for the job you are applying to.
4. Under the section “My Career Tools” (located towards the top of the page), Select “Cover Letters & Attachments”, and then “Add Attachments” towards the bottom.
5. For Attachment Type, choose the most appropriate option (i.e. “DIPLOMA/TRANSCRIPTS or DD214.”)
*If you do not see an appropriate choice, you may use “Reference Attachments.” Under Attachment Purpose, you can TYPE a description.
6. Then Select “Add Attachment” and hit the “Browse” button to locate your attachment.
7. Once you have selected your attachment, select “Open”, hit “Upload” and then “Save & Return.”
8. After you confirm your attachment has been uploaded, then proceed to fill out your online application.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Fresno is an equal opportunity employer. Should you need a special accommodation due to a qualifying disability, please contact the Personnel Department at (559) 621-6950 in advance of the examination.