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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.  Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

DEPARTMENT:  Emergency Medical Services

JOB SUMMARY:  This position provides advanced emergency care to victims of sudden illness or injury and transport to appropriate facilities.

MAJOR DUTIES: 

• • • Performs advanced emergency medical care following the scope of practice identified by the service medical director or the receiving physician at the hospital.

    • Performs rapid and thorough medical examinations utilizing advanced techniques and equipment to aid in the identification of the acutely ill or injured person.

    • Formulates field impressions or diagnoses of a variety of medical conditions so that a treatment regimen can be performed.

    • Completes medical and legal documentation to be reviewed by local and state authorities.

    • Identifies unsafe conditions to determine nature of incident; contacts additional resources as necessary.

    • Locates, identifies, and triages potential patients.

    • Maintains ethical and professional behavior in all interactions with patients, bystanders, citizens, hospital personnel, co-workers, and agents of other county departments.

    • Serves as team leader for all persons at accident and illness scenes; coordinates and facilitates efficient and appropriate emergency procedures.

    • Communicates with hospital staff to ensure continuity of care.

    • Maintains inventory of medical supplies on truck; maintains security of controlled substances.

    • Completes various forms and forms, including hazardous materials reports, response reports, supply and drug inventory reports, and incident reports.

    • Operates emergency vehicles; operates radio equipment; utilizes map books and GPS navigational devices to locate the scene of accidents; inspects equipment and supplies.

    • Maintains and cleans equipment, vehicles, and facilities.

    • Reports deficiencies to obtain necessary replacement or repair of supplies and equipment.

    • Attends regularly schedules training sessions; follows state and natural guidelines regarding licensure and registration of required credentials.

    • Provides public education programs; participates in public relations events such as tours, presentations, and coverage of special events.

    • Maintains an appropriate relationships with co-workers and volunteers to facilitate an efficient team approach to the provision of advanced medical care.

    • Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION:

• • • Knowledge of basic and advanced patient care equipment and supplies.

    • Knowledge of emergency vehicle operation and safety.

    • Knowledge of county streets, roads, landmarks, and addresses.

    • Knowledge of the rules and regulations governing the use and storage of pharmaceuticals.

    • Skill in compiling, organizing, preparing, and maintaining detailed records, reports, and information.

    • Skill in the operation of emergency medical equipment and vehicles.

    • Skill in the provision of emergency medical services.

    • Skill in planning, organizing, and prioritizing work activities.

    • Skill in performing mathematical calculations.

    • Skill in the use of modern office equipment.

    • Skill in interpersonal and public relations.

    • Skill in oral and written communication. 

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS:  The Emergency Medical Services Director or Assistant Director assigns work in terms of general instructions.  The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.

GUIDELINES:  Guidelines include the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, Georgia Department of Human Resources rules and regulations, the Georgia Health Code, US Department of Human Resources guidelines, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s 1999 National Standard Curriculum, county policies and procedures, county emergency service policy manual, and standing medical orders.  These guidelines are generally clear and specific, but may require some interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY:  The work consists of related emergency medical services duties.  The need to provide medical services in critical life or death situations contributes to the complexity of the position.

SCOPE AND EFFECT:  The purpose of this position is to provide emergency care to victims of sudden illness or injury and transport to appropriate facilities.  Successful performance ensures the provision of emergency medical services to county citizens and visitors.

PERSONAL CONTACTS:  Contacts are typically with co-workers, other county personnel, hospital personnel, medical doctors, nurses, educators, vendors, and the general public.

PURPOSE OF CONTACTS:  Contacts are typically to exchange information, resolve problems, and provide services.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, bending, crouching, or stooping.  The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and must be able to distinguish between shades of color.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  The work is performed in an EMS station and in the field.  The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, contagious or infectious diseases and irritating chemicals.  Work may be performed outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather.  The work requires the use of protective devices such as masks and gloves.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY:  This position has functional supervision over EMT – Intermediate (25).

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Madison County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants for positions and employees of the county shall be assured of fair and equitable treatment in all aspects of personnel administration, including training, promotion, and disciplinary action, without regard to political affiliation, race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or religious creed, or genetics and with proper regard for their privacy and constitutional rights as citizens.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.  Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

Department:       Property Valuation

JOB SUMMARY

Interprets and applies state and local laws pertaining to Real property appraisal and assessment. Oversee the function of the front office and supervise the Administrative Assistant.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs valuation of marine and airplane personal property accounts for tax assessment purposes

• Maintains uniformity between taxpayers by comparing like items, researching appropriate pricing guides, applying depreciation and inflation factors, and establishing fair market values on personal property.

• Process documentation pertaining to personal property appraisal or assessment; sets up new accounts by assigning account numbers, creating new files, and entering data into computer; organizes tax returns for processing; retrieves account records to compare current year with prior years; retrieves account records to compare current year with prior year; identifies changes from previous year; investigates inconsistencies in reporting.

• Performs desk audits and/or field visits to review marina listings or verify accuracy of information; analyzes/examines various reports and other records to verify taxable property with tax return and to determine conformance with established guidelines; update records.

• Conducts discovery of taxpayers not filing personal property returns or not reporting assets.

• Calculates fair market values and assessment values of personal property; determines estimated values on un-returned accounts.

• Determines taxability or removal from digest based on all information gathered; adds/deletes marine and airplane personal property to/from tax rolls.

• Research activities of delinquent accounts.

• Provides information and assistance to taxpayers, property owners, local businesses, or other individuals regarding assessments, appeals, deadline, penalties, and other information.

• Responds to questions, complaints, and correspondence from the public.

• Defends appraised values during Board of Equalization hearings as needed; maintains appropriate documentation and information to defend assessments.

• Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the front office, as well as supervise the Administrative Assistant, and responsible for the acquisition and distribution of office supplies.

• Attend various meetings as needed.

• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent, two (2) years of experience in  or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Special Qualifications:

Valid Georgia Driver's License and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) as required by department. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of and awareness of applicable laws and regulations.

• Knowledge of modern office practices, methods, organization and equipment.

• Skill in public relations

• Skill in operating computer, including the operation of various software programs.

• Skill in interpersonal relations.

• Skill in oral and written communication.

• Ability to multi task and prioritize.

• Ability to attend workshops and training sessions as appropriate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is sedentary work which requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Requires standing or sitting for sustained periods of time; walking or moving from one work site to another; manual dexterity to pick, pinch, type, or otherwise work primarily with fingers; mental acuity including the ability to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes; hearing to receive detailed information and to make the discrimination in sound; and the ability to express ideas by means of the spoken word and have close visual acuity. Additionally, the following physical abilities may be required:

• Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. Occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles.

• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

• Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. Occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles.

• Repetitive Motion: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in an office.

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Madison County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants for positions and employees of the county shall be assured of fair and equitable treatment in all aspects of personnel administration, including training, promotion, and disciplinary action, without regard to political affiliation, race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or religious creed, or genetics and with proper regard for their privacy and constitutional rights as citizens.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.  Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

Department:       Senior Center

Reports to:          Program Manager

JOB SUMMARY

This person is responsible for a variety of responsibilities required to ensure the programs, services, and activities offered at the Madison County Senior Center are provided in a safe, clean, respectful, and efficient manner.  This position is an essential part of daily operations for home delivered and congregate meals, activities, and facilities at the Center.  Based on interests and skills/abilities, this person may have specific responsibilities determined in concert with the Director and duties altered to meet current needs at the Center.  

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The following duties are not a comprehensive list of all duties performed by Center Program Aide, but rather represents a summary of duties and responsibilities that may occur on any given day.  The Director will establish expectations for a specific period of time based on abilities, interests, and Center needs.  From time-to-time, Center Program Aide will be expected to perform additional tasks, assume responsibilities of an absent team member, or adjust work schedules to accommodate planned activities. 

• Ensure duties are completed in adherence with established safe work practices

• Interact with members and the public in a kind, courteous, professional manner

•  Attend and participate in training to ensure the environment is maintained in a safe manner and is compliant with a variety of rules and regulations

• Assist with congregate meal program

  • Prepare dining area for meal service

  • Handle food in accordance with safe practices

  • Assist participates who require minimal help with meals (i.e., carrying tray, etc.)

• Assist with Home Delivered Meal Program

  • Assist with packing and loading meals

  • Deliver MOW routes

  • Reports issues/problems to ensure clients’ needs are met within the limits of the program

• Help facilitate day-to-day operations of the Center

  • Replenish paper goods

  • Assist with moving and arranging furniture and equipment

  • Help set up for special events and activities

  • Participate in activities

  • Assist with preparations for fund raising events and assist when appropriate

• Facility maintenance examples

  • Assist with daily cleaning routines

• Center activities

  • Help with set up, clean up, and assist participants with planned activities

  • Be alert to participant needs and assist individuals who require assistance to be able to participate safely.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience: High School Diploma or GED

Special Qualifications:

• Valid Georgia Driver's License and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) as required by department.

• CPR and First Aid Certification

• Clear Background check and drug screen is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with a variety of individuals who function at different levels

• Comfortable working independently to carry out responsibilities

• Ability to react to situations calmly, and with tact and compassion

• Willing to work occasional evenings or Saturday.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is medium work which requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.   Requires standing or sitting for sustained periods of time; walking or moving from one work site to another; manual dexterity to pick, pinch, type, or otherwise work primarily with fingers; mental acuity including the ability to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes; hearing to receive detailed information and to make the discrimination in sound; and the ability to express ideas by means of the spoken word and have close visual acuity. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:

• Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. The amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.

• Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized.

• Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.

• Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.

• Handling: Picking, holding, or otherwise working, primarily with the whole hand.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed primarily in indoors and outdoor setting where exposure to dust, dirt, fumes and noises is typically encountered during collection duties in all weather conditions.

  Online Application

Madison County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants for positions and employees of the county shall be assured of fair and equitable treatment in all aspects of personnel administration, including training, promotion, and disciplinary action, without regard to political affiliation, race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or religious creed, or genetics and with proper regard for their privacy and constitutional rights as citizens.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.  Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

Department:       Recreation Department

Reports to:          Program Operations Manager

Position reporting to this position: Part-time Seasonal Staff

JOB SUMMARY

The purpose of this position is to work with the Program Operations Manager to coordinate the planning and implementation of recreational programs, special events, attend meetings, assist in certain divisions within the department, and to supervise staff and activities at assigned locations.  This position reports to the Program Operations Manager of the recreation department.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Oversee/assist with the development of program activities, classes, special events; to include reserving/securing facilities, hiring and supervising instructors, staff, and/or volunteers, providing information and direction as needed, and managing programs in accordance with local, state, and federal guidelines.

• Assist with the planning and execution of the Summer Day Camp program.

• Prepare reports and other documents such as operating, activity, and statistical reports, and promotional material.

• Work with department supervisors to assist in the implementation of various adult programming (adult sports, fitness classes, etc.).

• Maintain inventory of program supplies ensuring availability of adequate supplies to complete work activities.

• Communicate with department staff, volunteer associations, the public, and other individuals and organizations as needed to coordinate work activities, exchange information, or resolve problems.

• Maintain current knowledge and awareness of new leisure programs, procedures, trends and advances in the profession; read professional literature; maintain professional affiliations; participate in continuing education activities; attend meetings, workshops and seminars as applicable.

• Confer with the Program Operations Manager to keep him/her informed of key issues and progress toward goals and objectives, and to garner or ensure continued support and approval for strategic initiatives.

• Operate a computer or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions, to include the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, or other system software.

• Accept, receive, and/or collect payments for registrations, facility rentals, etc.

• Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or equivalent.  Previous experience in recreation or similar experience preferred but not required. 

Special Qualifications:

Valid Georgia Driver's License and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) as required by department.  Certification in First Aid and CPR is recommended (or that ability to obtain within 6 months of employment). Drug screen and background check required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• • • Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community; working effectively, compassionately and creatively with youth ages 5 through 18, and adults ages 18 and up.

    • Knowledge and application of county and department policies, procedures, and equipment.

    • Knowledge and application of computer operating systems and other hardware used to complete job duties.

    • Skill in maintaining accurate records and preparing reports.

    • Skill in oral and written communication.

    • Ability to work well with volunteer-based associations/committees as well as the public and address their questions courteously and tactfully.

    • Knowledge of buildings, facilities and the development of leisure programs to maximize usage and participation.

    • Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.

    • Skill in analyzing problems, projecting consequences, identifying solutions, and implementing recommendations.

    • Ability to maintain confidentiality.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The employee is regularly required to use hands, arms, talk or hear.  Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.  Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.  Tasks require the ability to exert physical effort in light work and also involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of up to 50 pounds.  This position may require the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials to perform assigned tasks.  Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation and field work to ensure compliance with departmental programs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The successful candidate must be available to work a flexible schedule to include days, nights, weekends, and some holidays in support of county programs and events.  Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as heat/cold, dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, hazardous materials, unsafe structures, heights, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, bright/dim lights, animal/wildlife attacks, or animal/human bites.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY:

This position will supervise assigned personnel for participants of all ages.  This person must have the ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments as well as the ability to supervise other employees/contractors in completing a wide range of tasks; to maintain a positive, team-oriented attitude.

 Online Application

Madison County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants for positions and employees of the county shall be assured of fair and equitable treatment in all aspects of personnel administration, including training, promotion, and disciplinary action, without regard to political affiliation, race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or religious creed, or genetics and with proper regard for their privacy and constitutional rights as citizens.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.  Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

Department:       Recreation Department

Reports to:          Program Operations Manager

JOB SUMMARY

This position is to facilitate games scheduled by recreation staff at assigned locations.  This position reports to the Program Operations Manager. Must be available to work nights and weekends.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Maintain a neat and professional appearance.  Exhibit professional conduct when dealing with all park patrons.

• Field/Gym Supervisor:

  • • Be familiar with Madison County’s Code of Conduct and all park policies, and be willing to enforce them in needed.  Report all incidences to full time staff member as soon as possible

    • Check all facilities to insure they are I proper working order, and have adequate supplies.

    • Set out and return any needed equipment for the day’s activities.

    • Ensure that concession workers and scorekeepers are performing their job adequately.  Make sure all closing duties are completed before the concession workers leave.

    • Make sure all lights are off and exterior doors are securely closed at the end of the day.

    • Ability to make decisions regarding delays due to inclement weather.

      • • Concessions:

          • Maintain a safe and sanitary work environment; thoroughly clean all equipment at shift’s end.

          • Prepare, serve, and deliver food to operating window in a timely manner.  Keep ad adequate supply of hot food for the day’s activities.

          • Maintain accurate cash register receipts and corresponding amounts of money in register; receive orders and run a cash register.

        • Scorekeeper:

          • Be at game site at assigned time.  Secure team line-ups before each game.

          • Understand rules of the given sport (Basketball, Baseball and Softball), and record all information in scorebook.

          • Run a clock (when needed) for all games.

          • Ability to communicate with coaches and game officials.

• Work with volunteer-based associations/committees as well as the public and address their questions courteously and tactfully.  Performs other related duties as required or assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS

Special Qualifications:

Be at least 16 years of age.  A valid driver’s license or reliable transportation to and from job site.  Certification in First Aid and CPR is recommended (or that ability to obtain within 6 months of employment).  Drug screen and background check required.

Supervisory and Management Responsibility

For Field and Gym Supervisor:  Will supervise assigned personnel for participants of all ages. This person must have the ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments as well as the ability to supervise other employees/contractors in completing a wide range of tasks; to maintain a positive, team-oriented attitude.  Evenings and weekends are required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community; working effectively, compassionately and creatively with all ages.

• Knowledge and application of county and department policies, procedures, and equipment.

• Knowledge and application of computer operating systems and other hardware used to complete job duties.

• Skill in maintaining accurate records and preparing reports.

• Skill in oral and written communication.

• Ability to work well with volunteer-based associations/committees as well as the public and address their questions courteously and tactfully.

• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.

• Skill in analyzing problems, projecting consequences, identifying solutions, and implementing recommendations.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The employee is regularly required to use hands, arms, talk or hear.  Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.  Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.  Tasks require the ability to exert physical effort in light work and also involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of up to 50 pounds.  This position may require the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials to perform assigned tasks.  Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation and field work to ensure compliance with departmental programs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The successful candidate must be available to work a flexible schedule to include days, nights, weekends, and some holidays in support of county programs and events.  Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as heat/cold, dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, hazardous materials, unsafe structures, heights, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, bright/dim lights, animal/wildlife attacks, or animal/human bites.

Online Application

Madison County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants for positions and employees of the county shall be assured of fair and equitable treatment in all aspects of personnel administration, including training, promotion, and disciplinary action, without regard to political affiliation, race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or religious creed, or genetics and with proper regard for their privacy and constitutional rights as citizens.