Note to Applicants:
Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Athens.
Our employment process for each position generally takes from four to seven week before a final selection is made. For each vacancy, we receive 30-60 applications; therefore, we are unable to respond to individual applications in writing or to answer numerous phone inquiries concerning the status of a position.
Please be assured that your application will be thoroughly reviewed by Human Resources. However, only the best 5 applicants for each position are selected for interviews. If you do not hear from the City within 2-3 weeks concerning an interview, you can assume that other candidates were a closer skill match for the position.
Sincerely,
Human Resources Department
Current Employment Opportunities
Policy on Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Disability
The City of Athens does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs, activities, or services.
Name: Sharon Seay, Director of Human Resources
Address: City of Athens
PO Box 1089
Athens, Alabama 35612
The person listed above has been designated to coordinate compliance with the non-discrimination requirements contained in section 8.53 of the Department of Housing and Urban Development and/or section 35.107 of the Department of Justice Regulations. Information concerning the provisions of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the rights provided thereunder, are available form the Section 504/ADA Coordinator.
Employment related documents, including printable copies of our job application, can be found on our Human Resources Page.
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL JOB
POSTING
FIREFIGHTER
Posting Date:
Perpetual
Position: Firefighter
I
Closing Date for Internal and External Applications: Last
day of the month
Classification: Grade 6
Hours worked/Year: approximately 2756
Job Requirements include, but are not limited to the
following:
Educational Requirements, Licenses, and Certifications
- High School diploma or GED
Valid
Alabama Driver’s license. Good
driving record. Firefighting academy
training and experience preferred.
Communication Skills - Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Interpersonal Skills - Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to deal with the general public and irate
individuals with courtesy and respect.
Physical Requirements &General Abilities - Ability to perform all essential job functions. Ability to drive. Ability to stand for long periods of time and to walk over rough,
uneven, or rocky surfaces. Ability to perform recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching,
reaching, or similar activities. Ability to perform recurring lifting of heavy items. Ability
to work non-standard hours, overtime, and weekends as needed. Ability to be on-call as required. Ability to
travel overnight and attend training as needed.
Other requirements: At least 18 years old.
City Application Required. Apply at Human
Resources, City of
The City of
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL JOB
POSTING
POLICE OFFICER
Posting Date:
Perpetual
Position: Police
Officer I
Closing Date for Internal and External Applications: Last
day of each month
Classification: Grade 7
Salary Range: 13.51-18.20/hour, depending on training and
experience.
Job Requirements include, but are not limited to the
following:
Educational Requirements, Licenses, and Certifications
- High School diploma or GED
Valid Alabama Driver’s
license. Good driving record. Police academy
training and experience a plus.
Communication Skills - Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Interpersonal Skills - Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to deal with the general public
and irate individuals with courtesy and respect.
Physical Requirements &General Abilities - Ability to perform all essential job functions. Ability
to drive. Ability to stand for long
periods of time and to walk over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces. Ability to perform recurring bending,
crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities. Ability to perform recurring lifting of heavy
items. Ability to work non-standard hours, overtime, and weekends as
needed. Ability to be on-call as
required. Ability to travel overnight and attend training as needed.
Other Requirements: Must be at least 21 years old
or age 21 upon completion of Police Academy.
City Application Required. Apply at Human
Resources, City of
The City of Athens is a drug-free workplace. The
City of Athens does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national
origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of
services, programs, or activities. Pre-Employment drug Screen and physical required.
CITY OF ATHENS
JOB POSTING – INTERNAL (Open to current employees only)
(Vacancy resulting from retirement)
Position: Superintendent of Collections Department: Water Services
Posting Date: 8/13/10 Closing Date: 8/21/10 4:30 PM
Classification: Classified, Grade 12 Pay Range: 21.47/hr -29.03/hr
JOB SUMMARY – Manages the wastewater collection system. Responsible for the development and implementation of maintenance programs. Performs comprehensive performance monitoring of sewage collection system. Responsible for reporting system compliance to ADEM. Identifies system problems and takes corrective actions. Responsible for the inspection/approval of all new sewer construction. Coordinates new service and repair with contractors and builders. Assists Department Manager with the planning of system growth and improvements. Makes work assignments, monitors work, conducts annual performance appraisals.
