Current Employment Opportunities
Job Title & Description
Athletic Coordinator (open until filled)
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: Rec. Department
Positions reporting to this position: PT Seasonal Staff
JOB SUMMARY
This person is responsible for planning, organizing and supervising indoor/outdoor youth and adult athletic events and team sports. Work involves oversight of activities so that participants develop skills in a fun and safe environment. This position reports to the Program Operations Manager. Some evenings and weekends are required, depending on the event.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
● Train and discipline part-time personnel (scorekeepers, facility supervisors, etc.)
● Manage athletic programs. Publicize activities, handle registration, recruit and train coaches, assign teams, coordinate facility usage, organize practice and game schedules, insure all games and practices are properly supervised, resolve any conflicts, and book game officials.
● Maintain the sport pages of the recreation department’s website.
● Assist the Program Operations Manager in developing budgets for assigned programs.
● Communicate with department staff, the public, and other individuals and organizations as needed to coordinate facility use, schedules, 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.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Parks and Recreation or related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Special Qualifications:
A valid driver’s license is required. 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
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. 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 youth ages 5 through 18.
● 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.
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.
Code Enforcement Officer (open until filled)
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: Code Enforcement
Position reports to: Department Head
JOB SUMMARY
This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with Madison County regulations, laws, or code of ordinances related to zoning, signage, property maintenance, building code, animal welfare, nuisance animals, public nuisances, as well as litter and soil erosion control. This position requires well-developed program knowledge, sound judgement, and initiative. This position also conducts investigations regarding various codes, ordinances, and policies of Madison County. The incumbent refers complaints and requests to other agencies as appropriate and performs routine filed investigations as assigned. Appearance at Magistrate Court for Code Enforcement-related citations is also required.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Respond to inquiries and complaints from citizens, builders, contractors, and utility company personnel related to codes application and interpretation, as well as Zoning Ordinances.
Issues citations as required for noncompliance with code requirements for Code and P&Z Code.
Prepares cases for and attends Magistrate Court sessions as required when citations are issued.
Prepares for and attend when requested called meetings of the Madison County Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals as required.
Enforce county and state Ordinance and Regulations.
Responds to citizens’ complaints; inspects locations for violations; gathers and investigates evidence; and issues notices of violation and court summonses.
Patrols assigned area in a County vehicle to proactively identify and evaluate problem areas and ordinance violations and determines effective method to resolve violations.
Attends court hearings; performs re-inspection of properties; process photographic evidence; and prepares evidence for testimony.
Conducts regular on-site inspections and maintains detailed reports, as it pertains to code violation, animal cruelty, nuisance property, nuisance animals, soil erosion, illicit discharges and storm water pollution.
Communicates and coordinates open cases and projects between various departments within the county in order to maintain highest level of customer service.
Respond to inquiries, complaints, and requests for service in a fair, tactful, and firm manner.
Investigate complaints and mediate resolutions in a timely and tactful manner.
Prepare accurate and detailed documentation of investigation findings and technical reports. Maintain complex logs, records, and files, make presentations, and testify in court.
Performs other related job duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s Degree in _ or related field; 1 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. Drug Screen and background check required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Skill in in public relations.
Skill in oral and written communication and de-escalation.
Skill in operating a computer including the operations of various software programs.
Skill in the operation of such equipment as a digital camera, circuit tester, pip locator, electronic tape, laser range finder, various tools of measurement and other tools and equipment used in the inspection process.
Skill in the performance of required inspections.
Skill in interpersonal relations.
Knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices of building construction.
Knowledge of county zoning ordinances.
Knowledge of the geography of Madison County, including subdivisions, roads and street names.
Ability to work alone and make necessary decisions.
Ability to read and interpret legal documents and descriptions.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to understand, interprets, enforce and communicate policies, City Code of Ordinances, procedures and protocols.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work is typically performed while sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, or stooping. 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 typically performed in an office and outdoors, where exposure to dust, dirt, fumes and noises is typically encountered during collection duties in all weather conditions. The work may require the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles or gloves.
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.
EMT / Paramedic (open until filled)
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, Madison County
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).
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.
Equipment Operator (open until filled)
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 tough they were actually written out in this job description.
DEPARTMENT: Road Department, Madison County
JOB SUMMARY: This position operates equipment in the repair and maintenance of county roadways.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Drives vehicle to job sites for mowing crew; transports equipment to work sites.
Operates a tractor, traffic roller, weed eater, saw, chipper and clean roadways.
Operates two-way radios
Flags traffic to direct the safe movement of vehicles near road construction crews.
Assists Heavy Equipment Operator with road maintenance projects.
Hauls construction supplies and materials to and from work sites.
Services assigned truck; checks oil, lights, belts, hoses, fluid levels, and air pressure.
Cleans and washes assigned vehicles.
Assists in the maintenance of county road signs.
Mows rights-of-way with tractor.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent; experience with small or heavy equipment operation preferred or an equivalent combination o 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 the operation of assigned equipment and vehicles.
Knowledge o the maintenance of assigned equipment.
Skill in the operation of assigned equipment.
Skill in the operation o a two-way radio.
Skill in the direction of traffic around work sites.
Skill in oral and written communication.
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 o the spoken work and have close visual acuity. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:
Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, pols and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized.
Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
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.
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.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed primarily in outdoors where exposure to dust, dirt, fumes and noises is typically encountered during collection duties in all weather conditions.
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.
Grounds Laborer I (open until filled)
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: Fields & Grounds Operations Manager
JOB SUMMARY
The purpose of this position is to provide general field support to the full-time recreation department staff. This position reports to the Facility and Grounds Manager of the recreation department and must be 19 years old to operate County vehicles.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
General maintenance, prep and upkeep of the grounds and facility structures.
Maintain inventory of cleaning supplies ensuring availability of adequate supplies to complete work activities.
Assist in maintaining ball fields for activities and events.
Schedule Monday-Friday and reoccurring weekends as assigned. Must be willing to work nights, weekends and some holidays.
Repairs and maintains vehicles and equipment; maintains oil, belts, blades, filters, fluid, tires, and brakes; levels mower decks.
Maintains playing fields; lines fields; drags fields and tracks; maintains pitching mounds, and batters boxers; top dresses fields; fertilizes and aerates fields; mows grass; edges ball fields; applies
herbicides and pesticides; lays sod; install top rail guards on fences.
Maintains county parks; mows grass; maintains, repairs, and supplies restrooms; picks up litter; assembles and install soccer and basketball goals; transports equipment; maintains integrity of playgrounds; cleans concession stands; repairs fences; maintains landscaping; repairs scoreboards; collects water samples for testing.
Operates a variety of equipment used in athletic field management, including mowers, weed eaters, edger's, blowers and infield machines.
Cleans restrooms and offices; sweeps, mops, and removes trash. May include supervision of games/practices.
Performs other related job duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
Must be at least 16 years old (19 to operate county vehicles) with a minimum of one-year experience in maintenance, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Experience is not necessary; however, it is strongly preferred.
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).
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Must be able to operate and maintain several tools and equipment needed to perform the job duties assigned.
Skills utilized include but are not limited to mowing, weed eating, raking, landscape preparation, fence repair, inspections, edging, and blowing.
Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.
Must follow safety procedures while using any and all equipment.
Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community; working effectively, compassionately and creatively.
Ability to work well with volunteer-based associations/committees as well as the public and address their questions courteously and tactfully.
Knowledge of buildings and facilities.
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 requires 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 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 bite and must be available to work a flexible schedule to include days, nights and weekends.
SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
This position will supervise assigned personnel when designated; to maintain a positive, team-oriented attitude.
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.