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- Animal Control Officer
- Audiovisual Production Assistant
- Computer Aided Dispatch Analyst
- Construction Supervisor
- Land Acquisition Supervisor
- Police Officer
- Requisition Supervisor
- Water Maintenance Mechanic Senior
- WQC Operator Principal
- WQC Plant Supervisor
Animal Control Officer
Reference Number: 3835
Date Posted: March 30, 2009
Evaluation Will Consist Of: Education; Driver's License; Polygraph/Background Investigation/Fingerprints; Drug Screening (Incumbent of this classification are subject to random drug and alcohol testing)
Minimum Requirements: High school diploma or GED; some relevant work experience in animal control or a related field is preferred. Must successfully complete Animal Control Academy and obtain certificate to euthanize within one year of employment. Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license. A combination of training and experience above the minimum requirements will be considered.
Completes and processes a variety of forms, logs, reports and other required documents; places, baits, sets, re-sets, and monitors animal traps, and removes captured animals from traps; patrols the County for stray, injured, and/or sick animals; transports animals to the Animal Control Center or as otherwise directed; investigates complaints and reports of bites, cruelty, abuse, strays/nuisances, wildlife, livestock, exotic pets, and neglect or abandonment of animals by citizens and other providers of animal care; impounds animals in violation of County ordinances and issues citations for violations of animal control laws and subpoenas for court appearances; utilizes and maintains equipment and tools associated with animal control activities; feeds/cleans all domestic and exotic animals received into the Animal Control Center; examines animals for signs of illness and treats them accordingly; arranges quarantines with owners of animals for rabies observations and monitors animals in quarantine; conducts investigations by interviewing witnesses, questioning owners, recording statements and photographing animals and their environment; performs euthanasia; enters daily activities into computer and maintains files and records; attends classes, meetings and workshops related to assignments; obtains evidentiary information to appear in court to testify as expert witness; educates the public on responsibility of pet ownership, animal care techniques and pet adoption.
Audiovisual Production Assistant
Reference Number: 3475
$27,264 - $44,316
Date Posted: March 30, 2009
04/10/09
Minimum Requirements: High school diploma or GED; vocational/technical training in broadcasting, video production or a related field; one year of experience in audio/visual production or a related field. A combination of training and experience above the minimum requirements will be considered. (Current vacancy located in the Police Department.)
Videotapes regular meetings of the Board of Commissioners for live and tape cablecast, including equipment setup, taping and editing; keeps an archive of tapings of the Board of Commissioners meetings; produces video projects which includes planning, video shooting and editing/narration; updates cable channel reader board which includes job listings, bids, County announcements, and public service announcements; provides audio/visual assistance to County departments; records cable complaints; updates cable programs logs and programs automated cable casting equipment; performs routine equipment maintenance and troubleshoots technical problems; prepares activity reports; records and provides DVD copy of news coverage concerning the department; shoots and edits DCTV public service announcements and news stories about assigned department; maintains and updates department website.
Computer Aided Dispatch Analyst
Reference Number: 3525
Annual Salary Range: $36,852 - $59,304
Date Posted: March 30, 2009
04/10/09
Minimum Requirements: Associate’s degree in Computer Science, Programming, Telecommunications, Systems Analysis, or related field; three years of relevant work experience in computer systems management, CAD server administration or a related field. Must become certified as a GCIC Basic Terminal Operator within 6 months of employment. A combination of training and experience above the minimum requirements may be considered.
Oversees the installation, operation, evaluation, and problem identification for all CAD system components; performs preventive and corrective systems maintenance, including table maintenance, data validation and quality control; provides technical support to all system users; provides on-call technical support for system problems; oversees database development, application and maintenance of hardware and software; installs new computer hardware and software as needed; acts as liaison to Police, Fire & Rescue, other departments, and user agencies regarding the CAD system; maintains service and equipment records; recommends functionality improvements, upgrades and acquisitions to the CAD system; attends meetings, classes, seminars and lectures; prepares technical documents and generates reports for use with the department; may be required to work on various shifts.
Construction Supervisor
Reference Number: 4825
Annual Salary Range: $32,472 - $52,776
Date Posted: March 30, 2009
Closing Date: 04/10/09
Evaluation Will Consist Of: Education; Training; Experience; Driver's License; MVR Review; Drug Screening (Incumbent of this classification are subject to random drug and alcohol testing)
Minimum Requirements: High school diploma or GED with additional vocational training in a construction-related trade; four years experience in construction, maintenance, or a related field, which must have included one year as a lead worker or supervisor. Must possess and maintain a commercial driver's license (CDL). A combination of training and experience above the minimum requirements will be considered. (Current vacancy located in Watershed Management.)
Supervises, directs and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining and completing employee performance appraisals; plans, assigns, supervises, and participates in the work of skilled and semi-skilled construction crews; organizes and prioritizes daily assignments as a result of work orders, complaints, inspections or general improvement programs; coordinates with other county departments/public utilities that affect construction or excavation and coordinates notification of customers when service interruptions are necessary; reviews plans, specifications, special provisions, and sequences of operation to determine construction methods, procedures, material, labor, and equipment necessary for assignments; prepares studies and provides information on safety and liability of special projects; notifies citizens who will be affected by construction and ensures area is restored as close to original condition as possible at the completion of the project; prepares and maintains necessary reports,records, log books, records of equipment and supplies, and prepares and maintains employee attendance reports, accident reports, and incident reports; uses engineering plans and drawings to lay out projects on site, check grades and alignments, and ensure construction items are built to specifications and conform to standards; ensures the safety and well being of subordinates by conducting safety meetings and training.
Essential Functions: The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
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Land Acquisition Supervisor
Reference Number: 4880
Annual Salary Range: $34,428 - $55,944
Date Posted: March 30, 2009
Closing Date: 04/10/09
Evaluation Will Consist Of: Education (Copies of transcripts required at time of employment); Experience; Driver's License
Minimum Requirements: Associate's degree in Real Estate, Civil Engineering or related field; four years of experience in real estate, property appraisal, land acquisition or related field. Supervisory experience preferred. Must have a valid Georgia driver’s license. A combination of training and experience above the minimum requirements will be considered.
Essential Functions: The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Supervises, directs and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining and completing employee performance appraisals; serves as liaison to property owners, attorneys, agents and others to explain the County policies and procedures on acquiring property; assists the general public, utility companies, surveyors and others in identifying existing boundaries for right-of-way and easement parcels; plans, supervises and participates in the acquisition of property for County use including: researching property titles and liens, interpreting property appraisals, determining damages and negotiating or supervising claim settlements and closings; assists County Attorney in closing transactions and providing relocation assistance; conducts inspections of construction projects to ensure land acquisition procedures are followed; references legal records, engineering drawings, tax maps, topographical and land surveys, technical reports and manuals and other materials in performing assigned duties; prepares correspondence, legal descriptions, land acquisition and condemnation documents, governmental records, and routine administrative forms; interprets plans for highway, street, sewer, water and drainage construction; coordinates land acquisition activities with governmental agencies such as the Georgia Department of Transportation, U.S. Highway Administration, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, MARTA, various County departments, attorneys, appraisers, agents and others; coordinates the removal of existing buildings and improvements from acquired properties; attends public hearings, pre-trial conferences and other meetings.
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Police Officer
Reference Number: 3080
Annual Salary Range: $36,852 - $59,304
Date Posted: March 30, 2009
Closing Date: Indefinite
Evaluation Will Consist Of: Education; Driver's License;Drug Screening (Incumbent of this classification are subject to random drug and alcohol testing); Physical Agility; Polygraph/Background Investigation/Fingerprints; Written Test; Oral Interview; Psychological Testing
Minimum Requirements: High school diploma or GED. Must be 20 years of age, a citizen of the United States and possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license.
Essential Functions: The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Attends classroom, field and on-the-job training sessions including weapons use, high speed/defensive driving, the study of criminal/traffic laws, codes and ordinances, traffic control, the use of communications and speed monitoring equipment, self defense, booking procedures, evidence collections, first aid, report preparation, etc.; responds to calls for assistance and/or help; patrols all assigned areas for enforcement of laws and prevention of crime; issues warnings, citations and/or arrests violators; investigates suspicious conditions, activities or persons and takes appropriate action; watches for and makes investigations of wanted/missing persons or stolen property; investigates and prepares a detailed report of traffic accidents.
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Requisition Supervisor
Reference Number: 0930
Annual Salary Range: $30,636 - $49,788
Date Posted: March 30, 2009
Closing Date: 04/10/09
Evaluation Will Consist Of: Education; Experience
Minimum Requirements: High school diploma or GED with additional college courses in Business or Contracting; four years of experience in general purchasing, contracting, inventory control, or a related field. A combination of training and experience above the minimum requirements will be considered. (Current vacancy located in Watershed Management.)
Essential Functions: The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Supervises, directs and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining and completing employee performance appraisals; coordinates with department management, vendors and Purchasing and Contracting to assess needs and specifications of equipment and supplies; interacts with Purchasing and Contracting Department and vendors, researching quantity, quality, and accuracy problems or payment of invoices for goods or services received; oversees and accurately prepares and processes requisitions and receiving transactions in the automated system for an assigned department; handles problems related to delayed payment or inaccurate specifications in conjunction with Purchasing and Contracting; monitors status of orders for timely delivery; oversees, reviews and matches packing slips with purchase orders and processes receiving transactions; contacts department users with changes in procedures concerning the automated system; acts as liaison between Purchasing and Contracting and Finance departments regarding problems related to order numbers and payments; assists with compiling data for preparation of budget and related financial reports.
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Closing Date: 04/03/09
Evaluation Will Consist Of: Education (Copies of transcripts required at time of employment); Experience
Essential Functions: The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
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Water Maintenance Mechanic Senior
Reference Number: 5650
Annual Salary Range: $30,636 - $49,788
Date Posted: March 30, 2009
Closing Date: 04/10/09
Evaluation Will Consist Of: Education; Training; Experience; Driver's License; MVR Review; Drug Screening (Incumbent of this classification are subject to random drug and alcohol testing)
Minimum Requirements: High school diploma or GED; completion of a training program or apprenticeship in the mechanical or electrical trades; three years of experience in the repair of water and wastewater treatment plant machinery, or a related field; or one year as a DeKalb County Water Maintenance Mechanic. Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license appropriate to the level of equipment operated. Must obtain a Georgia Water Distribution System Operator license or Wastewater Collection System Operator license within two (2) years of employment. A combination of training and experience above the minimum requirements will be considered.
Essential Functions: The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Serves as lead worker in the installation, maintenance and repair of water filtration and/or wastewater treatment plant machinery and equipment; assists in the supervision and participates in installation, evaluation, maintenance and repair of a wide variety of equipment; checks grease charts and bearing temperatures; performs pipe work for water, air, or chemicals; prepares drawings, sketches, and explanations of equipment operations and malfunctions; sets up and operates a variety of machine tools; assists in the development of equipment specifications and modifications; performs some electrical work such as running conduit, sizing and pulling control cables, etc.; provides training for Water Maintenance Mechanics and Water Maintenance Mechanic Assistants; keeps records, makes reports, and completes work tickets and other necessary documents; cleans work area and performs general building maintenance and repair work.
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WQC Operator Principal
Reference Number: 5570
Annual Salary Range: $32,472 - $52,776
Date Posted: March 30, 2009
Closing Date: Indefinite
Evaluation Will Consist Of: Education; Experience; Occupational License (Copy required at time of application); Driver's License; Drug Screening (Incumbent of this classification are subject to random drug and alcohol testing)
Minimum Requirements: High school diploma or GED; three years of experience in the operation of water or wastewater treatment plant. Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license appropriate to the level of equipment operated. Must possess a State of Georgia Class II Water Treatment System Operator or a Class II Waste Water Treatment Plant Operator license, and maintain such license for the duration of employment in this classification. A combination of training and experience above the minimum requirements will be considered.
Essential Functions: The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Participates in the operation and maintenance of a water, wastewater treatment plant, other facility and/or distribution system and may assist in the training of entry level operators; inspects plant for proper operation of plant equipment and processes; operates solids processing equipment; collects samples and performs field analysis and other laboratory tests; monitors computer and notifies supervisor of any problems; inspects wastewater and water plant equipment; performs routine maintenance and repairs on plant equipment; prepares work orders on equipment in need of repair; performs housekeeping around plant and building facilities; prepares, completes, processes and maintains necessary documents, correspondence, reports, logs and records; may be required to operate certain motor driven vehicles on-site and on public roads, which may require a Class B Commercial Driver’s License; assists with the procedure for septic tank truck dumping; may be required to supervise in the absence of Shift Foreman.
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WQC Plant Supervisor
Reference Number: 5710
Annual Salary Range: $36,492 - $59,304
Date Posted: March 30, 2009
Closing Date: Indefinite
Evaluation Will Consist Of: Education; Experience; Certification (Copy required at time of application); Driver's License; MVR Review; Drug Screening (Incumbent of this classification are subject to random drug and alcohol testing)
Minimum Requirements: High school diploma or GED; five years of experience in water supply system, wastewater treatment system, or a related field, one year of which must have been at the supervisory level. Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license appropriate to the level of vehicle or equipment operated. Must possess a State of Georgia Class II Public Water Supply System Operator or Wastewater Treatment System Operator license. A combination of training and experience above the minimum requirements will be considered. (Current vacancy is located in Watershed Management.)
Essential Functions: The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Supervises, directs and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining and completing employee performance appraisals; plans, schedules, and coordinates the work of shift operators in the operation and maintenance of treatment and equipment used in the treatment processes conducted at water and/or wastewater treatment plants; ensures that plant operations comply with governmental (EPD/EPA) regulations; trains and instructs water or wastewater treatment plant operators in proper equipment operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment and processes for water/wastewater treatment; performs periodic and routine tests on sewage sludge and effluent at various stages of treatment; prepares and maintains reports, logs, documents, correspondence and records; recommends changes in plant design and operations for production of optimum water/wastewater quality; confers with engineers and others regarding the efficiency of plant and equipment operations; requisitions and maintains materials and supplies for plant operations; may drive commercial classed trucks; may operate off-road motorized equipment; performs on-call duty status, as required.
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Last updated: 03/30/09