Welder

Job Title:  Welder

 

Employment Opportunity:  Open opportunity for all qualified applicants

 

Hours Per Week:  Full-time

 

Current Salary Range:  $41,256 to $48,528 Per Year

 

Anticipated Number of Openings:  1

 

Probation Period:  Six Months

 

Duration of Eligible List:  Seven  Months

 

Own it, Solve it, Take Pride!

 

Your career here offers the opportunity for challenging work, providing innovative solutions, and enhancing the services for more than 87,000 citizens.  We know that you are driven to challenge the status quo and would like the opportunity to talk more with you about the career opportunities that we currently have available.

 

Job Summary: Fabricate, cut, join, and repair metal items.

 

Minimum Qualifications: Must have proof of a past welding certification either through an employer or educational institution plus three years of full-time welding experience.  Must have a valid driver’s license.

 

 

Education/Experience Review: All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be rated based on the type (relatedness) and extent of their education and experience as they document on the expanded application provided. 

 

Performance Exam: The top ten scoring applicants from the Education & Experience Review will be invited to participate in the performance exam.  In addition, applicants eligible for veteran’s preference that pass the Education & Experience Review will move forward to the performance exam.  If selected, you will be notified by letter regarding the date, time, and location of the performance exam.  Applicants who pass this Exam will have their names placed on an eligible list for this position.

 

Alternative Exam Process: For persons who qualify under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) alternative examination processes are available on an individual basis upon prior arrangement.  Contact the Human Resources Division, 313 City Hall, (218) 730-5203, as soon as possible prior to the scheduled date of the exam.  TDD services are available through 730-5630.

 

Veterans: For applicants claiming veterans’ preference, a legible discharge certificate (DD214) verifying 181 days of consecutive service and separation under honorable conditions MUST be filed WITH the application for veterans’ preference.  Failure to provide the required documentation may eliminate the candidate from subsequent steps in the selection process.  Veterans’ points will be added only if the applicant successfully completes all phases of the exam process and has submitted all required documentation to the Human Resources Division.  For applicants claiming disabled veterans= preference a letter dated within one year from the Veterans= Administration documenting entitlement to compensation for a permanent service-connected disability MUST be filed WITH the application for veterans' preference.

 

Failure to provide the required documentation may eliminate the candidate from subsequent steps in the selection process.  Veterans' points will be added only if the applicant completes all phases of the exam process and has submitted all necessary documentation to the Human Resources Division.

 

Work Eligibility: In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the City of Duluth requires verification of identity and work eligibility at the point of hire.

 

Obtaining Applications: Application packets and veterans' preference forms are available at the Human Resources Division, 411 West First Street Room 313, Duluth, MN 55802 from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM weekdays except holidays.  The fillable PDF version of this application can be found by clicking on the link below.   

 

Filing Applications: APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 4:30 PM LOCAL TIME ON THE CLOSING DATE OF NOVEMBER 9, 2012.  Job applicants must meet all minimum qualifications listed above by the closing date of the application period.  The complete job description is included in the application packet or can be found on the Human Resources website in the Job Description Database. Applications can be submitted to the Human Resources Office in person, by mail, or as an email attachment to hrinformation@duluthmn.gov.  It is the responsibility of the applicant to verify that the application is on file on or before the closing date. 

 

 

October 29, 2012

Job Number C1254