ServiceSafety Coordinator

Wilmington, DE - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 06-11-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Service/Safety Coordinator

Department: Public Service
Employment Status: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Director of Public Service

Civil Service Status: Classified

About the Position

The City of Wilmington is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Service/Safety Coordinator in the Department of Public Service. This position plays a vital role in coordinating essential city services including construction and maintenance projects cemetery operations indigent burials animal welfare and related administrative programs.

The coordinator supports the Director of Public Service by ensuring compliance with safety regulations managing grants and permits and serving as a key liaison between city departments contractors and the public.

This is a classified position and candidates must successfully complete a Civil Service Examination to be considered for hire.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate a variety of public service operations including construction maintenance cemetery and transportation activities
Serve as the Citys Grant Manager preparing applications tracking budgets and managing compliance and reporting requirements
Review permit applications coordinate right-of-way and street closures and oversee planning and zoning support functions
Serve as Planning Commission Clerk preparing public notices agendas minutes and reports
Coordinate cemetery operations including indigent burials recordkeeping and family coordination
Oversee payment of departmental bills and manage data tracking statistical analysis and efficiency processes
Conduct BCI and FBI fingerprint background checks and collect associated fees
Act as Building and Zoning Official in the officials absence
Provide basic IT and website analytics support for department programs
Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance and comply with all applicable OSHA and PERRP safety standards
Perform other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree from an accredited institution or at least four (4) years of experience in administration or public service or an equivalent combination of education and experience
At least four (4) years of experience in a combination of zoning planning records management and code enforcement
At least two (2) years of clerking experience in a public sector or non-profit organization

Licenses and Certifications

Must obtain an Ohio Notary Commission within six (6) months of appointment
Must obtain LEADS Level One Certification within one (1) month of appointment

Preferred Skills and Abilities

Strong administrative analytical and organizational skills
Knowledge of local government operations grant management and public records procedures
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general office equipment
Ability to manage multiple priorities and communicate effectively with citizens officials and contractors
Professional written and verbal communication skills

Work Environment

Primarily office-based with occasional site visits to field locations and meetings
Exposure to standard office chemicals (e.g. toner correction fluid)
May have contact with emotionally distraught individuals or potentially hazardous situations
Regularly exerts up to 20 pounds of force and occasionally up to 75 pounds
Classified as light work under U.S. Department of Labor standards

Compensation and Benefits

Starting Pay: $26.86 per hour
Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance paid leave and participation in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS)

Application Information

Applications will be accepted until 12:00 p.m. on Thursday December 4 2025.

A Civil Service Examination will be held on Friday December 5 2025 at 10:00 a.m. in the Community Room Wilmington Municipal Building 69 N. South Street Wilmington Ohio 45177.

All applicants must present a valid photo ID at the time of the exam.

The City of Wilmington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.To request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process please contact the City of Wilmington Department of Human Resources at or call . Please be prepared to provide information in support of your reasonable accommodation request.

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Service/Safety CoordinatorDepartment: Public ServiceEmployment Status: Full-TimeFLSA Status: Non-ExemptReports To: Director of Public ServiceCivil Service Status: ClassifiedAbout the PositionThe City of Wilmington is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Service/Safety Coordinator in the ...