https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wichita?page=6
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This is a link to job openings currently available for the City of Wichita, Kansas.
The link should take you to Page 6 of 7 on which there is a listing for Special Projects Engineer.
It is interesting to look at the other openings and the associated pay range for each.?ÿ The top pay for some is substantially higher than the low end of other, far more challenging positions.?ÿ If anyone is a qualified pickleball instructor, feel free to submit an application.
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That shiny strand of water shown on the left side of the pic at the top of the page is the Arkansas River, believe it or not.
If anyone is a qualified pickleball instructor, feel free to submit an application.
Not a pickleball instructor or even a player... but, bit of trivia, it was invented here in the GREAT State of Washington:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pickleball
That job description is shot full of holes. The most glaring of which, besides the "reviews legal descriptions" bit, is that the successful applicant must be able to traverse uneven ground and carry a certain weight, etc., etc.?ÿ If god sent the City of Wichita a paraplegic angel of light who could do all those engineering tasks ("plan, direct, and schedule major street, and freeway/expressway improvements") for entry level wages they had better consider altering that load carrying requirement, or hire that person a Sherpa.?ÿ Turns out it isn't just surveyor job requirement adverts that are stupid.
All the Gov't jobs that I've applied for over my many years have antiquated descriptions of the work, even if someone of "knowledge" submits an updated description, they just seem to get lost in the bureaucracy.
If anyone wants to relocate, I understand that my old job (license not required) with AK DOT in Juneau has yet to be filled and the locations surveyor job that has been vacant for quite some time (at least two years, I think) is still open.
It is interesting to see adverts that demand superman, when the reality is that they would be happy take any breathing applicant.
It is interesting to see adverts that demand superman, when the reality is that they would be happy take any breathing applicant.
Wish for the best, expect the worse. ?????ÿ
@flga-2-2?ÿ
I think this only deters honest applicants that see that they are not qualified for the position.?ÿ Then all the employer gets are BS artists who will claim to be qualified but won't have the skills or desire they claimed to possess.?ÿ
It is interesting to look at the other openings and the associated pay range for each.?ÿ The top pay for some is substantially higher than the low end of other, far more challenging positions.?ÿ If anyone is a qualified pickleball instructor, feel free to submit an application.
I like the volunteer police reserve officer: risk your life for zero pay, and zero respect from the public.?ÿ
Volunteer Police Reserve Officer
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@joe-b?ÿ
Locally, the volunteer reserves are used to give an image of control at events, such as the County Fair, or man a vehicle at a known point where people are aware of potentially being nabbed for speeding.?ÿ Their presence acts as a deterrent.
Several I have known have gone on to join the force fulltime.
I feel the details of the ad are much more extreme than what you describe.?ÿ I guess they want to make sure you are prepared for the worst-case scenario, which is understandable given what's at stake.?ÿ Still, a little compensation may help.?ÿ But if it is an avenue to a full-time paid position, I can see its appeal.?ÿ
Some excerpts from the ad:
"Makes arrests and/or takes prisoners to jail."
"Conducts specialized investigations and raids."
"Ability to accurately and effectively discharge a rifle, shotgun, and handgun with both left and right hands."
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The Civil Engineer job specification is typical, it would take 6 people to do all that.
Dear City of Wichita:
I want to apply for the Civil Engineer job that you advertised on the Cow News. Here is a bit about me.
Strengths:
*Never forget bosses' day or managers' birthdays
*Know the difference between a million and a billion and how to gloss over in presentations
*Can drive; would prefer BMW 540i for city car
*Know that straight lines aren't curves but that they sometimes come out that way
*Always involved in discussions at every level, particularly those involving co-workers' personal lives
*I may be related to the mayor
Weaknesses:
*Haven't worked in 7 years; some say longer
*Sometimes up at 4 AM sometimes sleep til noon, it just depends
*Easily distracted by shiny objects like coordinate systems and UFOs
*Episodic road rage attacks
Some questions:
*Can I work from home? Relocating from NC to KS would be a heavy burden.
*How big is the discretionary expense account?
*What is the budget for the annual planning retreat?
*Can we do the interview on the phone? I don't look good on computer screens.
Thank you for your time and I look forward to becoming a member of the Wichita extended family!
Best regards,
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MathTeacher
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Ding!?ÿ Ding!?ÿ Ding!?ÿ We have a winner!
No need for anyone else to apply.?ÿ The opening has been filled.?ÿ The selection committee commented, "A true team player who will fit in well."
Don't know how accessible this is, but if the New York Times lets you read it, it provides some insight into one of the job openings. Brand new today, what a coincidence.
Pickleball Is Ready for Prime Time - The New York Times (nytimes.com)
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