Job Summary: Under general direction, performs complex and/or sensitive professional administrative work in the form of difficult and varied duties assisting the director of a large or complex County department. Work includes coordinating multiple activities involving several work units or departments, assimilating information from various sources, researching and preparing special reports, and supervising or managing work flow in a given area. May serve as an executive secretary. Work requires initiative, independent judgement, and discretion in various clerical/administrative duties.
Minimum Qualifications: High School diploma, supplemented by courses in business education, and five (5) years progressively responsible experience as an Executive Secretary or Administrative Assistant; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Possess ability to supervise a subordinate clerical staff on a permanent basis. 40 wpm typing required. Clerical Testing Required. ALL TESTING MUST BE SCHEDULED AND COMPLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF APPLICATION.
Position Title:
ASSISTANT TO CLERK OF COMMISSION
Apply Until:
September 15, 2010
Salary:
$30,397 - $48,025
Department:
County Commissioners
Details:
Job Summary: Under general direction of the Clerk of Commission, provides a wide variety of complex, highly responsible and confidential general, legal, administrative and clerical support to the Clerk of Commission, County Manager, Commissioners, staff and general public, including typing, editing and formatting documents such as Commission minutes, ordinances, resolutions, contracts, etc. Attends assigned Commission meetings recording items presented to the commission and actions taken. Prepares agendas for Commission meetings and reviews for compliance with legal requirements. Provides required public notices for meetings and public hearings as assigned. Prepares responses to written correspondence. Assists with budget preparation for Clerk of Commission. Provides copies of resolutions, ordinances, agendas and minutes. Conducts administrative research. Maintains and provides public access to all County public records. Responds to inquiries from the general public and other departments. Performs related duties as required or requested.
Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma, (Associates or Bachelor’s Degree preferred), supplemented by five (5) years experience in services provided by the Clerk of Commission office as a senior Clerical or Administrative Assistant, including two (2) years experience in legal assistance or transcription; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Possess knowledge of County government and structure. Possess knowledge of State statutes, County ordinances, departmental rules and regulations applicable to Clerk of Commission. Must be able to maintain high level of confidentiality and exercise good judgement in stressful situations. Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills. Must be able to work flexible hours. Possess ability to effectively utilize a variety of computer applications. Must be able to take dictation from verbal or recorded information with speed and accuracy. Must possess valid Notary Public or ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment. Valid Driver's License required. 50 words per minute typing required. Clerical Testing Required. ALL TESTING MUST BE SCHEDULED AND COMPLETED PRIOR TO SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION.
Position Title:
COMPUTER PROGRAMMER - JIMS
Apply Until:
Until Filled
Salary:
$42,767 - $67,561
Department:
ICS # 24
Details:
Job Summary: Under general supervision, provides Coding support to the computer system by planning, writing, testing, and deploying computer code and reports using ASP.Net, C#, Visual Basic, and SQL Server technologies. Trains and provides on-site support to users. Incumbent will work in a team environment, as well as individually, with end users. Performs other work as requested.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Sciences, supplemented by one (1) year of programming experience utilizing .Net Client/Server and Web Based Programing techniques; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Must submit to and pass criminal history records check.
Position Title:
CUSTODIAN II
Apply Until:
September 15, 2010
Salary:
$21,609 - $34,145
Department:
Facilities Maintenance & Operations
Details:
Job Summary: Under general supervision, serves as working leader of a cleaning and maintenance crew in assigned buildings and properties. Provides oral and written directions to crew members; trains crew members in proper and safe work procedures; performs other work as required.
Minimum Qualifications: Education and experience sufficient to understand and carry out oral and written directions and write simple notations, supplemented by two (2) years work experience as a custodian, including ability to perform simple repairs on buildings and equipment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. Ability to lift approx. 75 lbs, bend and stoop; ability to perform physical labor. Valid driver's license and background security check required.
Job Summary: Under general supervision, performs law enforcement and public safety work in the custody and security of jail inmates. Position requires close physical contact with inmates and direct contact with the public. Position is one of possible high stress and verbal and/or physical confrontations. Position requires that the candidate should be able to respond to any location within the jail by running. Position requires that the candidate should be able to successfully rescue an unconscious/injured officer by moving them to a safe location. Position also requires lifting (at times heavy). Written reports and mathematical calculations are required. Communication skills are critical to performance of duties. Candidates must be able to follow written and verbal directions, and work different shifts as assigned. Candidates must be able to perform multiple tasks successfully under different degrees of circumstances. The Chatham County Sheriff's Department supervises inmates under the "Direct Supervision" concept. This requires candidates to work under conditions requiring direct contact and supervision of inmates for an entire shift. *Notice: A conditional written agreement is required for this position.
Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED (no online high school diplomas), supplemented by three (3) years work experience involving public contact; or equivalent combination of training and experience; ability to complete Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Certification for Jail and Peace Officer. Valid driver's license; must be at least 20 years of age. Physical ability to defend against inmate attack, ability to lift approx 20 lbs.; ability to push loaded carts; ability to climb stairs. Vision requirement must be 20/20 or 20/40 corrected. Effective January 1, 2007, there is a physical agility test that is required by candidates for the position. The agility test requires candidates to run 900 feet and to successfully drag a 160 pound dummy approx. 40 feet. This is a one time entry level test.
Special Requirements: Must undergo physical psychological and psychometric tests, observed urinalysis drug screening and background investigation (charges involving drugs or moral turpitude may disqualify candidates), driver's history (a record of numerous traffic infractions or pattern of disregard for traffic laws may disqualify candidates), and credit check. Must be able to successfully complete First Aid and CPR certification as required. Applicants must submit copies of last seven (7) years driver's history for all states candidates possessed a license, birth certificate, high school diploma or GED certificate, social security card, all applicable documentation of relevant training and DD214 long form if applicable, current marriage license and all divorce decrees, and dispositions of any arrests with application to be eligible for testing. ANY INCOMPLETE APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. APPLICANTS MUST BE A US CITIZEN OR NATURALIZED WITH DOCUMENTATION.
The Chatham County Sheriff's Department is a SMOKE-FREE WORK ENVIRONMENT. Terms of conditional written agreement requires salary reimbursement for voluntary separation within two (2) years of completion of P.O.S.T. Basic Law Enforcement Training Academy.
Position Title:
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I
Apply Until:
September 8, 2010
Salary:
$22,679 - $35,832
Department:
Public Works and Park Services (3 positions)
Details:
Job Summary: Under general supervision, operates light weight trucks or other light weight motorized equipment in maintenance, construction or sanitation work; includes night and weekend work in emergency situations.
Minimum Qualifications: Completion of eighth grade, supplemented by six (6) months work experience in the operation of light weight trucks or related automotive equipment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Ability to work in all weather conditions and to perform heavy manual labor, lifting, pulling, manual transporting, etc. High school diploma or equivalent desired for promotion eligibility. Ability to obtain GA Safety Council Flagger's License within one year of employment. Possession of valid Class B Commercial Driver's License at time of employment. Pre-employment physical and background security check. Employee required to provide and wear approved steel toe protective footwear during normal working hours.
Position Title:
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I (Seasonal)
Apply Until:
September 8, 2010
Salary:
$22,679 - $35,832
Department:
Public Works and Park Services (3 Positions)
Details:
Job Summary: Under general supervision, operates light weight trucks or other light weight motorized equipment in maintenance, such as tractor/mowers, construction or sanitation work; includes night and weekend work in emergency situations.
Minimum Qualifications: Completion of eighth grade, supplemented by six months work experience in the operation of light weight trucks or related automotive equipment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Ability to work in all weather conditions and to perform heavy manual labor, lifting, pulling, manual transporting, etc. High school diploma or equivalent desired for promotion eligibility. Valid GA drivers license required upon hire. Pre-employment physical and background security check. Employee required to provide and wear approved steel toe protective footwear during normal working hours.
Position Title:
LIFEGUARD (Part Time)
Apply Until:
Until Filled
Salary:
$7.88/Hourly (Minimum Starting Pay Rate)
Department:
Aquatic Center
Details:
Job Summary: Under general supervision, monitors the behavior and activity of patrons in the pool; provides a safe environment for swimming, enforces rules and guidelines of the Aquatic Center. Responds to emergency situations in a timely manner. Provides instruction to members. Participates in in-service training. Maintains daily logs. Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications: Minimum of sixteen (16) years of age. No previous lifeguard experience necessary. Lifeguards must take and pass the StarGuard Training Course. Must be willing to learn and adhere to all related guidelines, rules and regulations and required training. Possess ability to provide instruction/training to patrons. Must be able to maintain good customer and employee relations. Swimming test required. Must possess valid Georgia Driver’s License.
Position Title:
PURCHASING AGENT
Apply Until:
Until Filled ****Readvertisement****
Salary:
$51,961 - $82,104
Department:
Human Resources and Services - Purchasing and Contracting Division
Details:
Job Summary: Under administrative direction, performs managerial work of considerable difficulty, administers and supervises all centralized government procurement, manages surplus property program, to include warehousing , disposal of surplus property and oversight of fixed assets program for the County. Supervises, trains, and reviews work of staff. Develops and monitors Purchasing budget. Work involves a high level of inter-departmental cooperation with all County department heads and elected officials. Presents written and oral reports to the County Manager and Board of Commissioners.
Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Public or Business Administration, or related field, supplemented by five (5) years progressively responsible professional experience in governmental purchasing administration; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Possess outstanding analytical skill and ability to present findings in a convincing, diplomatic manner. Possess strong management, leadership, interpersonal and writing skills. Possession of a valid driver’s license. Supervisory experience is required.
Special Requirements: Background check is required. Current professional certification designation as CPPO, CPM, CPPB, or other recognized certification preferred.
Note: Chatham County Purchasing and Contracting is a member of the National Institute of Government Purchasing (NIGP).
Position Title:
SWIM LESSON INSTRUCTOR ( Part Time)
Apply Until:
Until Filled
Salary:
$8.00/hr. Minimum Starting Salary
Department:
Aquatic Center
Details:
Job Summary: Under supervision of the Program Coordinator, prepares lesson plans and provides swimming instruction students according to curriculum for the various courses, levels and ages. Must arrive fifteen minutes prior to class and clean equipment up after class. Monitors and maintains records of student progress. Maintains equipments assuring proper working order. Participates in in-service training. Handles complaints in a timely manner. Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications: Minimum of sixteen (16) years of age. Instructors must take and pass the StarFish Swim School Instructor Course. Position requires certification in First Aid and CPR training. Must be willing to learn and adhere to all related guidelines, rules and regulations and required training. Possess ability to provide instruction/training to patrons. Must be able to maintain good customer and employee relations. Must possess valid Georgia Driver’s License.