APPRAISER I (Real Property) **Replaces Previous Advertisement of Appraiser II Position.**
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Until Filled
Salary:
$35,181 - $55,588
Department:
Tax Assessor
Details:
Job Summary: Under general supervision, performs residential, commercial or industrial property reviews and inspections of new and/or existing property to ensure accurate estimates of fair market value, including valuation, taxability and uniformity of assessments. Confers with and provides information to the public, regarding Georgia codes specific to the appraisal and assessment process. Maintains complete and accurate records of all data collections and assignments, including building permits and new subdivision splits and plats, as well as annual reviews required by the Appraisal Procedures Manual. Assists in the preparation of cases and defenses of values before the Board of Equalization and/or Superior Court. Performs directly related work as required.
Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited university or college with a Bachelor’s Degree; or graduation from a standard high school and four (4) years experience in public or private construction, real estate, or related field; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Possess effective oral and written communication skills; ability to utilize computer/hand held terminals desirable. Possess a Georgia Department of Revenue certification as an Appraiser I or the ability to obtain an Appraiser I designation within one (1) year of employment. Must be able to work well with the public. Possess ability to walk long distances while carrying 15 lbs. of equipment; possess ability to step high and move quickly away from dangerous animals and sites; ability to draw and write concise, detailed building drawings and dimensions; ability to lift and move 30 lbs; ability to perform data entry, research and other clerical duties. Valid driver’s license and good driving record a must. APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT COPY OF CERTIFICATION AND DRIVER’S LICENSE.
Special Requirement: Upon voluntary termination of employment of less than 36 months of service, employee must reimburse the Board of Assessors for training and testing expenses. Reimbursement levels depend on months of service and expenses incurred.
Position Title:
Chief of Police
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Open Continuous
Salary:
Negotiable
Department:
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department
Details:
Background: The City of Savannah and Chatham County, Georgia are seeking a candidate for the position of Police Chief for Savannah Chatham Metropolitan Police Department (SCMPD). Savannah is the Chatham County seat and the northernmost coastal county in Georgia. The area has experienced strong economic growth as one of the largest industrial counties in the state and is supported by a diversified employment base with the growing Port of Savannah. In addition, tourism and the service industry account for almost half of the County’s employment. The National Landmark Historic District in downtown Savannah is the number one visitor attraction in Georgia with over 6 million visitors a year.
The City and County merged police departments in 2003, and now the Savannah Chatham Metropolitan Police Department serves a diverse population of approximately 202,000 citizens. SCMPD is responsible for all areas within the City as well as unincorporated Chatham County. There are 606 sworn officers and 240 civilian positions within the department operating on a budget of over $68.4 million. The Chief of SCMPD reports directly to the City and County Managers.
Job Summary: The ideal candidate will be a highly capable police leader with strong interpersonal and communication skills, and someone who can quickly engage and develop effective community partnerships. Organizationally, the Chief must set objectives, implement innovative crime reduction and prevention strategies, and achieve improvements in public confidence by being a forward thinking individual who can leverage technology and information to maximize crime fighting resources within the community. The City of Savannah and Chatham County are looking for someone with the proven ability to direct aggressive, analytically driven neighborhood-oriented patrol. Management experience should include the development and implementation of effective strategies for prosecution and interdiction of repeat offenders and a reduction in juvenile crime. The Chief of SCMPD should be of strong character and integrity with a willingness to sustain the improved capacity of the department and help create a safe and secure community through partnerships, leadership and an unwavering commitment to excellence.
Minimum Qualifications: Qualifications for this position include a Master’s Degree in Police Administration, Law Enforcement, or related field; with five to seven years of experience in upper level police management. The candidate must be P.O.S.T. certified in the state of Georgia or obtain certification within six months of employment.
The salary range is commensurate with experience and an excellent benefit package is included.
Additional information can be found at www.savannahga.gov and www.chathamcounty.org. Interested and qualified candidates can submit their resumes to www.savannahga.gov by clicking on the City Employment link found on the left side of the page.
Or, resumes can be sent directly to:
City of Savannah Human Resources Department
Attn: Heather Hilderbrand
P.O. Box 1027
Savannah GA, 31402
The City of Savannah and Chatham County are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers.
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:
DUTY MANAGER (Part Time)
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Until Filled
Salary:
$ 9.45 Hourly
Department:
Aquatic Center ***Readvertisement***
Details:
Job Summary: Under supervision of the Recreation Facility Manager, provides customer service, supervises and monitors lifeguard performance and group activities, manages emergency response, monitors/tests quality of pool water and maintains appropriate and accurate daily logs. Monitors weather conditions. Provides training to staff. Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent, supplemented by three (3) years lifeguarding or management experience. Must be certified in First Aid, StarGuard, life safety and CPR training. Must possess knowledge of pool maintenance, including water chemical levels and temperature levels. Must possess valid Georgia Driver’s License.
Position Title:
ENTOMOLOGY TECHNICIAN
Apply Until:
November 25, 2009
Salary:
$28,951 - $45,732
Department:
Mosquito Control #10
Details:
Job Summary: Under direction of the Biologist/Entomologist Crew Leader, identifies, treats and documents mosquito breeding sites in Chatham County. Maintains records, prepares input for reports and evaluates treatment efforts. Performs other duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent. Some mosquito control experience or related work experience required. Ability to lift and carry approx. 50 lbs., walk long distances over rough terrain and climb fences. Must possess basic computer skills and be able to interact with the public. Must be able to read and use maps. Must be able to obtain GA Department of Agriculture Pesticide Applicator’s License in Public Health Pest Control within 6 months. Must be willing to fly in county owned aircraft. Possession of a valid Georgia Driver's License. MVR Performed. **APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT COPY OF DRIVER'S LICENSE**.
Position Title:
GIS TECHNICIAN
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Until Filled
Salary:
$31,918 - $50,418
Department:
Tax Assessors #80
Details:
Job Summary: Under supervision and direction of the division manager, maintains, manages, locates and identifies all County parcels and properties utilizing the GIS automated mapping system. Operates GIS and Engineering programs, including digitizing plat data in Arc/Info, reading engineering designs, drawings and plans, and performing routine drafting to create and correct tax maps. Performs routine cartography and various title abstracting duties. Provides technical clerical support services to departmental personnel, system users and general public as requested. Performs related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications: Preferred Bachelor’s Degree in GIS, Engineering, Drafting, or related field, supplemented by automated mapping, civil engineering and knowledge of appraisal principles and practices and ESRI software courses; or equivalent combination of training and experience. Must possess knowledge of Geographic Information System, local government rules and regulations, and the U.S. Government standards for Drafting. Possess knowledge of surveying terminology, recording and tax procedures. Possess ability to research and retrieve information from maps, plats, deeds, and other public documents. Must be able to prepare and present accurate reports. Possess excellent oral and written communication skills. Valid Georgia Driver’s License required.
Special Requirement: Upon voluntary termination of employment of less than 36 months of service, employee must reimburse the Board of Assessors for training and testing expenses. Reimbursement levels depend on months of service and expenses incurred.
Position Title:
INTERNAL AUDITOR II
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Until Filled
Salary:
$54,552 - $86,183
Department:
Internal Audit #4
Details:
Job Summary: Under general direction, plans and conducts complex internal audits of financial and accounting systems, as well as operational and compliance audits of County departments and external agencies. Performs contract audits. Identifies internal control weaknesses; prepares audit reports. Verifies reliability of accounting records and financial reports. Makes and follows up on recommendations. No overnight travel.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, accounting or a closely related field, supplemented by five (5) years experience in professional internal auditing; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Possess knowledge of principles and practices of financial and operational auditing and application to governmental accounting, County government functions and practices, including governmental financial and budgetary processes. Must possess working knowledge of Information Technology and its use in communications, financial accounting systems and data management. Must possess effective oral and written communication skills. Possess knowledge of personal computer operating systems and applications, including word processors, spreadsheets, databases, data extraction and analysis and use of the internet. Public sector experience desired. CPA, CIA, or CISA preferred.
Position Title:
LIFEGUARD (Part Time)
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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. Must possess valid Georgia Driver’s License.
Position Title:
MAINTENANCE WORKER I (Recreation Division)
Apply Until:
November 25, 2009
Salary:
$21,609 - $34,145
Department:
Public Works and Park Services #74, #75
Details:
Job Summary: Under supervision, performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled maintenance, construction, and/or repair work in parks or other public areas within the County. Maintain records on work activities.
Minimum Qualifications: Completion of eighth grade or equivalent. Demonstrated ability to read and write and to understand and follow oral and written instructions, and to perform physical labor. Ability to use and maintain hand tools. Ability to lift approx. 50 lbs, work in close areas, bend, and walk great distances. Ability to drive a truck with attached trailer. Ability to obtain a commercial driver's license (CDL) within six (6) months. High school diploma or equivalent desired for promotion eligibility.