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Performs multiple tasks simultaneously; examples of these tasks may include, but are not limited to: • Answers emergency and non-emergency calls on a multi-line telephone system, quickly evaluating the response and priority needed utilizing the computer aided dispatch system (CAD) while dispatching the appropriate agency on a multi-channel radio console. Before the end of the first 12 months of employment: • Must obtain and maintain certification as a Telecommunicator by the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council (KLEC) by successfully completing the Public Safety Dispatch Academy (PSDA) at the Department of Criminal Justice Training Center (DOCJT) in Richmond Kentucky, consisting of four (4) weeks.

City of Henderson, KentuckyJob Title: Communications OfficerLocation: Henderson, KY 42420Job Type: Full-TimeJob Number: 26-00001Department: Emergency Communications DepartmentDivision: 911 Emergency CommunicationsOpening Date: January 15, 2026Job Description:The purpose of this classification is to communicate effectively while both receiving and disseminating information and instruction to, from, and between multiple agencies and the public by different means of radio, phone, and 9-1-1 technology for both emergency and non-emergency assistance.Essential Functions:The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.• Performs multiple tasks simultaneously; examples of these tasks may include, but are not limited to:
• Answers emergency and non-emergency calls on a multi-line telephone system, quickly evaluating the response and priority needed utilizing the computer aided dispatch system (CAD) while dispatching the appropriate agency on a multi-channel radio console.
• Monitors a multi-channel radio console to maintain the status of all emergency personnel, logging radio traffic, and performing other requests as needed or requested by the emergency personnel.
• Provides pre-arrival instruction and emergency medical dispatch.
• Ensures proper location and validation of addressing within database, or transfers to appropriate agencies for out of jurisdiction emergency.
• Communicates effectively over all phones and radio channels.
• Makes notifications for various resources as requested during business hours and after hours utilizing on-call information.
• Notifies appropriate personnel for specific events according to policy/procedure.
• Maintains the ability to stay calm in a stressful working environment, which may include calming hysterical callers while working with multiple emergency situations at one time.
• Utilizes the language line as needed for language barriers with non-English speaking callers to determine the nature and type of problem.
• Enters/retrieves data into/from LINK/NCIC; modifies, locates, maintains, saves, and/or clears files and records within database.
• Performs NCIC criminal history checks as needed/requested from other agencies we serve; utilizes NCIC for inquiries on driver's licenses, vehicle tags, stolen articles and property, guns, wanted and missing persons.
• Utilizes several computer-based programs as resources to assist emergency personnel.
• Maintains assorted logs as required.
• Performs ongoing administrative support for the Communications Center such as replenishing various forms, replenishing computer paper, replacing ink cartridges and paper, and shredding confidential material.
• Performs open records requests, as needed, or assigned.
• Maintains a clean work area with duties that include sweeping, wiping down console, and disposing of any unnecessary papers and other housekeeping items as assigned.
• Attends training as offered by the department or as required by law to maintain applicable certifications.
• Remains informed of departmental operations to promote improved job performance.
• Upon two years of service, the Communications Officer will assist with training new Communications Officers.
• Cooperates and maintains confidentiality with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies and its officers or representatives when their activities or investigations are related to on-going investigations within the jurisdiction. This may include being subject to court subpoena for 9-1-1 call or CAD verification.
• Maintains regular and predictable in-person attendance during regular operation hours of the City of Henderson Emergency Communications Center is required.
• Must undergo and successfully complete drug test and alcohol screening prior to employment and undergo and successfully complete future drug test and/or alcohol screening pursuant to the City's Drug and Alcohol policy.Additional Functions:Communication Officers are expected to maintain a positive attitude and teamwork effort in the Communications Center. Communication Officers shall exhibit strong customer service skills not only with the public, but with our internal customers as well (i.e., other City employees and other agencies we serve). As a City of Henderson emergency service employee, Communication Officers are held to a high standard of conduct both on and off the job. Communication Officers must be willing to work additional overtime as needed for emergency call-in or minimum staffing.Minimum Qualifications:High school diploma or GED required; experience in telecommunications preferred. Must be able to type 30 w.p.m. at time of application.Pre-Employment Requirements:Before the end of the first 12 months of employment:• Must obtain and maintain certification as a Telecommunicator by the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council (KLEC) by successfully completing the Public Safety Dispatch Academy (PSDA) at the Department of Criminal Justice Training Center (DOCJT) in Richmond Kentucky, consisting of four (4) weeks. Thereafter, this certification must be maintained annually with a minimum of eight (8) hours of training that may require travel.
• Must obtain and maintain CPR Certification and Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) certification.
• Must obtain and maintain LINK/NCIC certification immediately upon employment.
• Other certifications consist of: NIMS 100, NIMS 200, NIMS 700.
• Must complete the Henderson Emergency Communications Center departmental program which will begin upon employment. This training is designed to include all basic knowledge to become a successful Communications Officer. This training is expected to be completed within fifteen (15) weeks. However, an acceptable score, demonstrating competence in all categories of daily observation review must be obtained before being released from training. The Communications Training Officer will work closely with the new Communications Officer and will recommend remedial training, if necessary.
• Must be able to pass a background investigation and shall not have been convicted of a felony or other crimes pursuant to KRS 15.540.Performance Aptitudes:Data Utilization: Requires the ability to calculate and/or tabulate data. Includes performing subsequent actions in relation to these computational operations.Human Interaction: Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations.Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and/or advisory data and information.Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of influence systems, such as motivation, incentive, and leadership, and to exercise independent judgment to apply facts and principles for developing approaches and techniques to resolve problems.Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective criteria, as opposed to that which is clearly measurable or verifiable.ADA Compliance:Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a computer workstation.Sensory Requirements: Tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds and visual cues or signals. Tasks require the ability to communicate effectively orally and in an organized format.Environmental Factors: Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.Job Description Disclaimer:This job description does not constitute a contract of employment. Any oral or written statements or promises to the contrary are hereby expressly disavowed and should not be relied upon by any prospective or existing employees. This job description is subject to change by the employer (the City of Henderson) at the discretion of the employer, or as the needs of the employer and/or requirements of the job change. The City of Henderson explicitly reserves the right to modify any of the provisions of this job description at any time and without notice. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties or essential functions does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.Benefits:Benefits include but are not limited to:<ul><li>Health Insurance</li><li>Group Life Insurance</li><li>Dental Insurance</li><li>Vision Insurance</li><li>Cancer Insurance</li><li>Disability Insurance</li><li>Accident Insurance</li><li>Critical Illness Insurance</li><li>Retirement</li><li>Paid time off includes, but is not limited to:
• Vacation
• Sick time
• Personal time (full time employees only)
• Holidays (for eligible employees)</li></ul>Benefits are subject to changeEmployer Information:City of Henderson, Kentucky
Address: 222 First St.
Henderson, Kentucky 42420
Phone: 270-831-4903
Website: <a href="https://hendersonky.gov/" rel="nofollow">https://hendersonky.gov/</a>

City of Henderson Kentucky

Communications Officer

Administrative Skills

Background Investigation

CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing)

CPR Certification

Communication Skills

Computer Workstations

Criminal Justice

Customer Support/Service

Data Entry

Develop Methodologies

Driver's License

Emergency Services

English Language

Federal Laws and Regulations

Health Insurance

Housekeeping/Cleaning

Illustrating Ability

Insurance

Law Enforcement

Leadership

Legal

Machine Tool

Material Moving

Mathematics

Multitasking

Operational Improvement

Organizational Skills

Performance Management

Presentation/Verbal Skills

Problem Solving Skills

Public Safety

State Laws and Regulations

Systems Analysis

Team Player

Telephone Skills

Willing to Travel

Primary Purpose: This position is part of the Morning Pointe Management Team responsible for the creation of resident-focused, high performance, high-commitment work teams that support the Morning Pointe purpose of “partnering with families in meeting the challenges of life”. · Submit 1-2 times weekly, appropriate photos of activities including details, names and media releases, to the Corporate Communications Director for regular press and publicity for special events.

Primary Purpose: This position is part of the Morning Pointe Management Team responsible for the creation of resident-focused, high performance, high-commitment work teams that support the Morning Pointe purpose of “partnering with families in meeting the challenges of life”. This position is responsible for many activities in the residence and in the surrounding community, while encouraging and maintaining high level customer satisfaction through interaction with residents and resident families.Working Conditions: Works in an office environment with frequent movement throughout the community. Will be involved with residents, families, associates, volunteers, visitors, vendors, and other individuals or agencies involved with community operations.Educational/Professional Requirements: Must hold a high school diploma or GED. Must have at least one year experience in senior resident services or Life Enrichment of senior recreation. Prior experience in healthcare or adult living is required.Physical Conditions: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Certificates/Licenses/Registrations: Certifications or licenses in a related area is preferred.Essential Duties and Responsibilities· Plans, develops, organizes, implements, and evaluates quality recreational and activity programs.· Gains market recognition and awareness through the promotional and public relations aspects by sending photos, event highlights and human interest stories to the corporate communications department.· Meets with residents to understand their needs and expectations and to ensure the current programs are effective in meeting the diverse needs of all residents.· Organizes and communicates activity calendar to residents and associates.· Works closely with the Community Relations Director to facilitate Life Enrichment events that appeal to prospective residents and create goodwill with the greater community.· Complies with budgetary guidelines.· Involved in public relation contacts in order to secure volunteers from the greater community.Duties include, but are not limited to:· Immediate and appropriate response to “customer” comments and requests for action.· Ensure community awareness of residence through design and maintenance of volunteer/outreach plans involving general consumers, appropriate area agencies and other professionals.· Design, development and oversight of creative and exciting activity programming, scheduling at least 6 activities, a day including most evenings and weekends.· Full understanding of the Morning Pointe Life Enrichment Standards with each activity focused on key aspects of healthy aging and individual preferences.· Establish a database of community outreach contacts to assist in implementing the Morning Pointe Life Enrichment Standards during daily activities. Make sure contacts are added to the community’s master mailing list.· Produce monthly activities calendar and appropriate printed support material using approved flyer template.· Produce a monthly newsletter following the Morning Pointe approved format, including photos and details.· Basic photographic and computer skills needed for production of newsletter and press submissions.· Successfully complete the various obligations of the Life Enrichment activities programs within allotted budget.· Leverage and train resident assistants (RA’s) and volunteers in support skills pertaining to leading activities.· Meet each new resident within 48 hours and complete an activity assessment, socialization pattern form and resident questionnaire to understand their interests for activity planning.· Coordinate quarterly special events and other monthly special events with the Executive Director or Community Relations Director, (i.e. Family Night), as specified in the quarterly marketing plan.· Assist in the development of Personal Service Care Plans for each resident as related to activities of interest.· Coordinate and implement a vital volunteer program to assist in Morning Pointe life enrichment activities.· Work with Resident Assistants (RA’s) to communicate with all residents regarding the start of each activity to ensure maximum participation.· Conduct associate in-service training programs related to activities and volunteerism.· Respond to requests for mailed marketing materials, i.e., newsletters, as directed by supervisor.· Ensure family and community awareness of programming through monthly phone calls, mailings and special events mailings as required using approved flyer templates.· Submit 1-2 times weekly, appropriate photos of activities including details, names and media releases, to the Corporate Communications Director for regular press and publicity for special events.· Share photos, details of events, birthdays, etc., with Executive Director to update the lobby flat screen production.· Maintain records of resident participation in daily activities program.· Weekly one-on-one contact with each resident personally or through the use of volunteers.· Discovering and utilizing available sources of education, entertainment and activities for residents.· Offer individual and small group activities for those who choose not to attend regularly scheduled events.· Post a large, seasonally decorated calendar in the designated common area.· Assist with the driving functions to external activities/events with residents.· Attend and assist in coordination of external community events.· Participate in Manager on Duty program as directed by supervisor.· Participate as back-up for tours and inquiry calls.· Other duties as assigned. #OWEN

Morning Pointe Senior Living

Life Enrichment Director

Budgeting

Calendar Management

Community Programs

Community Relations

Computer Skills

Corporate Communications

Customer Satisfaction

Event Management

Flyers

Health Plan

Healthcare

High School Diploma

Marketing

Marketing Plan

Needs Assessment

Newsletter

Personal Care

Photo/Video Sharing

Photography

Physical Demands

Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations

Record Keeping

Recreation

Training Program

Volunteer Experience

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Your main duties will include:Strategic Portfolio Management: Manage a curated portfolio of 150 to 200 major donor prospects with a philanthropic capacity of $50,000 or more. Your work will directly provide the resources necessary for our students to think critically, act bravely, and make a meaningful impact on the world.

The University of Evansville (UE) is seeking an accomplished, responsive, and results-oriented Senior Major Gift Officer to join our Advancement team. This is a critical role designed for a strategic fundraiser who excels at building deep, lasting relationships with alumni, friends, and stakeholders. Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Development, you will be responsible for identifying, cultivating, and soliciting philanthropic support that fuels the University's mission. If you are a collaborative professional with a proven track record in "moves management" and a passion for higher education, we invite you to help shape the future of UE. Why Join University Advancement at UE? The Office of University Advancement is a high-impact team where every "move" counts. In this role, you will have the autonomy to manage a high-level portfolio while receiving the support of a collaborative and forward-thinking leadership team. Your work will directly provide the resources necessary for our students to think critically, act bravely, and make a meaningful impact on the world. The University of Evansville offers a generous benefits package to eligible employees, including: <ul><li>Comprehensive Health, Vision, Dental, Group Life, Voluntary Life, and ancillary benefits.</li><li>Access to our exclusive on-site medical clinic for those enrolled in our Health plan</li><li>Excellent 403(b) retirement match and a Roth, up to 5%</li><li>100% Tuition Remission and Tuition Exchange programs for you, your spouse, and dependents</li><li>Comprehensive paid holidays and vacation time with the option to purchase additional days</li><li>Generous sick policy for peace of mind</li></ul>Key Responsibilities The Senior Major Gift Officer manages a significant portfolio and serves as a primary ambassador for the University's philanthropic vision. Your main duties will include:<ul><li>Strategic Portfolio Management: Manage a curated portfolio of 150 to 200 major donor prospects with a philanthropic capacity of $50,000 or more.</li><li>Direct Solicitations: Lead the solicitation process for both cash and planned gifts. You will be expected to average 15 to 20 face-to-face strategic visits and 2 to 4 major commitment solicitations per month.</li><li>Relationship Stewardship: Effectively "move" prospects through the development cycle, from identification to stewardship, ensuring that "asks" are maximized based on donor interest and University needs.</li><li>Collaborative Fundraising: Work closely with the campus community and oversee fundraising volunteers to ensure institutional goals are met across corporate and foundation relations.</li><li>Data-Driven Evaluation: Utilize development reporting processes to monitor and objectively evaluate fundraising appeals, providing standard activity and progress reports to leadership.</li><li>Institutional Advocacy: Articulate the vision, mission, and core values of the University to internal and external stakeholders, ensuring a professional and consistent message.</li></ul>Required Qualifications<ul><li>Education: Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Business, Liberal Arts, or a related field.</li><li>Experience: Proven success in major gift fundraising, ideally within a higher education or complex non-profit environment.</li><li>Communication: Superior ability to articulate institutional goals and a demonstrated professional demeanor.</li><li>Confidentiality: Must maintain strict confidentiality regarding constituent information in accordance with University policy.</li><li>Travel: A willingness and ability to travel extensively to meet with prospects and donors is required.</li></ul>Professional Competencies<ul><li>Strategic Thinking: Ability to identify donor capacity and align philanthropic interests with the University's most pressing needs.</li><li>Results-Oriented: A drive to meet and exceed monthly visit and solicitation metrics.</li><li>Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with the AVP and the broader campus community on diverse fundraising initiatives.</li><li>Working knowledge of Planned Giving (PG) </li></ul> How to Apply Interested candidates should complete the online application via the University of Evansville's employment portal: The University of Evansville expects all members of its community to treat each other with respect and civility. Harassing behaviors directed towards any member of our community will not be tolerated. As part of its commitment to non-discrimination, the University specifically prohibits harassment based on any other characteristics set forth in its nondiscrimination statement as follows: including race, color, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, creed or religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and all federally protected groups/classes.

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