Note to Applicants:
Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Athens.
In accordance with city policy, first consideration for job vacancies is given to qualified city employees. With the exception of police officer and firefighter positions, applications from the public are only accepted for specific vacancies that have been advertised in the Athens Courier and posted in Human Resources or on the City's web site. A properly completed original City of Athens application is required. Faxed copies are not accepted. If you wish to apply, please come by the Human Resources Department between the hours of 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Monday through Friday. The HR Department is located in the Athens Municipal Building , 200 W. Hobbs Street , Athens , Alabama . For information, you may contact the HR department at 256-233-8737.
Our employment process for each position generally takes from four to seven weeks 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.
CITY OF ATHENS
WATER SERVICES DEPARTMENT
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL POSTING
Posting Date: 2/2/2012 Closing Date: 2/16/2012
Position: Water or Wastewater Plant Operator or Trainee (Will train to operate both plants and become dual-certified. )
Classification: Grade 7- Grade 10, dependent on qualifications.
Salary Range: Trainee: 13.92-18.75 Certified Operator: 18.03-24.41 (additional compensation is available after dual certification.)
Job Summary: Under general direction of the Chief Operator and other operators, the employee trains to operate an advanced wastewater treatment plant and water treatment plant. Work involves continual monitoring and testing of conditions throughout the plant and making adjustments to insure that treatment standards are maintained as the influent sewage characteristics and flow rate vary over time. Operator monitors conditions in the collection system and alerts Chief operator and co-workers of possible problems. Maintains detailed records of shift activities. Collects samples and performs analytical tests in the laboratory.
CITY OF ATHENS
JOB POSTING--- INTERNAL/EXTERNAL
FINANCE DEPARTMENT--UTILITIES
Posting Date: 1/27/2012 Closing Date for Applications: 2/10/2012
Position: Warehouse Clerk Department: Finance/Utilities
Classification: Grade 6, Classified, Non-exempt Salary Range: $12.54--$16.77/hr
CITY OF ATHENS
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL POSTING—PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Posting Date: 1/13/12 Closing Date: Open till filled
Position: Technical Coordinator Department: Public Works/ES&CD
Classification: Classified, Grade 8, non-exempt Salary Range: $15.27—20.58/hr
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL JOB
POSTING
Posting Date:
Perpetual
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
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.
City Application Required. Apply at Human
Resources, City of
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL JOB
POSTING
Posting Date:
Perpetual
Position: Police
Officer I
Closing Date for Internal and External Applications: Last
day of each month
Job Requirements include, but are not limited to the
following:
Educational Requirements, Licenses, and Certifications
- High School diploma or GED
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
CITY OF ATHENS
TEMPORARY SEASONAL POSITIONS
POSTING DATE: Perpetual
CLOSING DATE: End of each month
The City of Athens is accepting applications for temporary part-time seasonal positions. The following positions require that you be at least 16 years of age with a valid driver's license. Work permit can be obtained after selected for employment. Positions do not include benefits.
Ground workers (Laborers) for Public Works Department and Cemetery, Parks, and Recreation Departments- Responsibilities include mowing grass, weed eating, landscaping, grounds maintenance and clean up, lining ball fields, painting, waxing floors, general park maintenance, cleaning restrooms, and other maintenance and clean-up duties. Salary: $8.00/hour.
Scorekeepers- Requires basic math skills, ability to keep score, knowledge of softball, baseball, and basketball rules and regulations. Salary: $7.25 per hour.
Concession Stand Workers – Requires basic math skills, ability to handle and count money, good communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, ability to handle customers professionally and courteously. Salary: $7.25 per hour.
School Crossing Guards- HS Diploma or GED required. Must be at least 18 years of age. Valid Alabama Driver’s License. Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills. Ability to see and hear well enough to safely direct traffic in intersections. Ability to perform all essential functions of the position. Positions are temporary part-time without benefits. Salary: $400/month.
City Application Required. Apply at Human Resources, City of Athens, 200 W. Hobbs St., Athens, AL 35611. Phone: 256-233-8737. The City of Athens is a Drug-Free workplace. Pre-employment drug screen required. 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.The City of Athens is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all facets of the Americans with Disabilities Act. All reasonable accommodations will be considered for qualified applicants and employees.
