Farmers' Market Site Attendant

About the Department

Assists in all aspects of operations for the City of Pittsburgh Farmers’ Markets. Establishes positive relationships with vendors and farms to ensure quality products for the Farmers’ Markets. Represents the Department of Parks and Recreation on-site at various market locations to ensure efficient vendor load-in and load-out, market operation, and a positive experience for patrons.

Department: Parks and Recreation

Posting Type: Announcement

Salary:  $21.86 per hour.

Union: None, this is a non-union position.

Civil Service Classification: Exempt

Position Duties

General Application Requirements:

You must submit or show proof of all the following at the time of application (unless otherwise indicated below) or your application will be disqualified. Disqualifications based on any of these General Application Requirements are not subject to a Civil Service appeal.

• Applicants must submit a complete application, including education, work experience, a resume (if applicable), and completed supplemental questions. 
• Applicants must become residents of the City of Pittsburgh prior to employment and must remain a resident throughout employment.
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• A current, valid Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License (or out-of-state equivalent) is required prior to appointment and must be maintained throughout employment. The Department of Human Resources & Civil Service will consider individual written requests for accommodation based on the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act. 
• PA Child Abuse History Certification Clearances are required prior to appointment.  
• Must obtain CPR Certification within one (1) year of the date of hire and maintain the certification throughout employment.

NOTE: The City of Pittsburgh, as a matter of policy, conducts pre-employment and promotional background investigations on all candidates being considered for positions. The background investigation includes, but is not limited to, criminal background, driver's license, and City of Pittsburgh real estate tax payments. Candidates may be disqualified from consideration based on the results of their background investigation, as it relates to the job for which the applicant is being considered. 

Your work experience and education/training will be evaluated to determine if you meet the qualifying eligibility requirements listed below for this position.  You will receive notice of your eligibility status.

• WORK EXPERIENCE: The application must clearly show one (1) year of full-time experience in customer service, hospitality, retail, retail management, or related experience. Experience managing or operating Farmers' Markets is preferred. (Less than full-time experience will be calculated on a pro-rated basis.)
• EDUCATION/TRAINING: High school diploma or GED. 
• EQUIVALENCY: None permitted.

Minimum Qualifications

If you meet the qualifying requirements listed above, you will be sent a letter of admission (when applicable) for the following examination(s).  You must pass the written and/or performance examination(s) in order to have your name placed on the official Civil Service eligibility list for this position.  Candidates who receive job offers must pass a medical examination (when applicable) prior to start date.

• Written:  None required for this position.
• Performance:  None required for this position.
• Medical:  Required.

Other Qualifications

Position Duties:

• Arrives at each required location at least one hour prior to opening, prepares the market site, and provides set-up guidance and assistance to vendors.

• Sets up and maintains the market information table with appropriate marketing supplies.

• Ensures the markets open and close on time and remains on site until all vendors vacate the site.

• Enforces the market rules and food safety standards.

• Resolves any vendor/customer conflicts, issues, etc. in a professional manner.

• Completes daily market information sheets, including estimated customer count, open and close time, market notes, weather factors, farmers/vendors no shows, any identified issues or conflicts, etc.

• Develops and maintains a positive relationship with vendors/customers.

• Develops an understanding of the community in which markets reside, such as how the community functions, and how markets can be tailored to better serve a specific community.

• Organizes records and complies with all federal, state, and local regulations.

• Commits to the market and believes in the value of local and fresh food.

• Performs other duties as requested or required. 

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