City of Guntersville

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Apr 23, 2025

Library Director

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

**Internal/External**

Announcement Date:  April 22, 2025

Closing Date:  Open Until Filled

Announcement Type:  Internal/External

Announcement Number:  25-09

Job Title:  Director    

Department:  Public Library

Hours:  Varies

FLSA Classification: Salary, Exempt

Application Process

Applications may be obtained from the City of Guntersville Human Resources (Personnel) Office located at 341 Gunter Avenue, Guntersville, AL or by visiting our website at www.guntersvilleal.org.  Completed applications for qualified applicants should be returned to the City of Guntersville Human Resources (Personnel) Department at 341 Gunter Avenue, Guntersville, AL 35976 or be emailed to humanresources@guntersvilleal.gov.    Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Job Description

Nature of Work

This position consist of administrative and professional work in directing, planning, and managing all activities of the Guntersville Public Library.  Work also involves supervision of personnel and working closely with the Guntersville Library Board.  Work is performed and reviewed under the general supervision of the Mayor.

Essential Functions

  • Plans, directs, manages, and coordinates all the activities of the Library; promulgates and supervises adherence to rules and regulations of the Library.
  • Supervises, directs, provides instruction, and evaluates work of Library staff; ensures adherence to city policy and procedures and departmental guidelines; completes job performance evaluations on subordinate employees.  
  • Instructs personnel in general policies and procedures; conducts staff meetings; conducts informal training in library techniques and procedures.
  • Conducts a variety of public relations activities in interpreting the library to the public and in stimulating its use by the public including hosting special events, programs, workshops, and other activities to promote use of the library; meets with clubs, groups, community organizations, and others in explaining library system objectives and policies and in extending library services.
  • Meets with the Library Board on a regular bases in the interest of planning, library services, physical and program additions to the Library, and other matters.  Prepares reports and present to Library Board regarding policy matters, budget expenditures, and statistical reports.
  • Prepares grant applications; plans and administers acquisitions for collection development; supervises purchases; assist as needed in cataloging, weeding, and repairing of collection.
  • Assist as needed with collections, serving patrons, answering phone, answering questions or assisting with research request, and shelving library needs.
  • Prepares budget and oversees the financial operations of the Library. Ensures all funds are received and disbursed in accordance with the established accounting principles.
  • Establish long range goals for the growth and development of the Library’s services.
  • Maintains a safe and engaging environment of staff and visitors.
  • These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive duties.  Other duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at any given time at the discretion of the Mayor.  It may be done formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities     

  • Extensive knowledge of principles, methods, and materials of library administration.
  • Thorough knowledge of reader interest levels, and of books and authors.
  • Considerable knowledge of the basic operations and practices of the publishing trade.
  • Advanced skills to operate a computer and applicable software (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, etc.), including internet, and specialized library databases and software applications.
  • Ability to effectively plan, organize, and administer the overall operations of the municipal library system.
  • Ability to explain the operations and services of the library system to the public and to conduct effective public relations.
  • Ability to analyze the library needs and to evaluate library services and equipment.
  • Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
  • Ability to effectively supervise assigned personnel.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with supervisors, co-workers, subordinates, elected officials, patrons, general public, and those contacted in the course of work.
  • Ability to perform all essential job functions.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • A Master’s Degree in Library/Information Science from an American Library Association accredited program is preferred for this position. Candidates that are currently enrolled in a qualifying degree program will be considered.  A candidate should also have ten (10) years of any combination of relevant education, training or experience sufficient to perform essential functions, five years of which shall have been in a supervisory position.  Examples of relevant experience include public library experience and/or experience working directly with children, teens, and adults providing direct customer service.

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Apr 23, 2025

Driver/Part-Time 

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

**External**

Announcement Date:  April 22, 2025

Closing Date:  Open Until Filled

Announcement Type:  External

Announcement Number:  25-08

Job Title:  Driver/Part-Time        

Department:  Transportation

FLSA Classification: Hourly, Non-Exempt

Application Process

Applications may be obtained from the City of Guntersville Human Resources (Personnel) Office located at 341 Gunter Avenue, Guntersville, AL or by visiting our website at www.guntersvilleal.org.  Completed applications for qualified applicants should be returned to the City of Guntersville Human Resources (Personnel) Department at 341 Gunter Avenue, Guntersville, AL 35976 or be emailed to humanresources@guntersvilleal.gov.    Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Job Description

Nature of Work:

This is a part-time (29 hours or less) position that is responsible for transporting passengers throughout the county as needed and assisting with boarding or de-boarding when necessary.  Also requires accurate record keeping by completing daily trip logs.  This position receives supervision from the Director of Transportation.

Responsibilities:

  1. Operates public transportation bus within county district transporting passengers to and from destinations.
  2. Collects fares.
  3. Maintain accurate records pertaining to mileage, time, etc.
  4. Provide assistance to elderly/handicap passengers when needed.
  5. Complete pre-trip vehicle inspection and report any needed repairs to Transportation Director.
  6. Answers phone and schedules patron pick-ups as needed.
  7. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive duties.  Other duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at any given time at the discretion of the Director of Transportation.   It may be done formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  1. Knowledge of traffic rules and regulation and ability to demonstrate such knowledge.
  2. Skilled in the safe driving and operation of bus on public streets and highways.
  3. Ability to keep accurate records within department.
  4. Ability to communicate written and orally.
  5. Ability to work basic math computations.
  6. Ability to work flexible hours
  7. Ability to understand and follow simple oral & written instructions.
  8. Ability to operate handicap lift and manual door of bus.
  9. Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with supervisors, co-workers, bus patrons, general public and those contacted in the course of work.
  10. Ability to be helpful, courteous and deal tactfully with bus patrons and general public.

Minimum Qualification:

  1. Must possess valid Driver’s License with driving record suitable for insurability.

This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions (as covered under the ADA) expected of an incumbent.  It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of an incumbent.  An incumbent may be ask to perform other duties required.  This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions and position responsibilities.  Nothing in the job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.  Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

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Apr 03, 2025

Library Assistant (Part-Time)

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Announcement Type:  External

Job Title:  Library Assistant (Part-Time/Approximately 29 hrs./week)

Department:  Library

Hours of Work:  Varies

Classification:  Hourly, Non-Exempt

Announcement Date:  April 2, 2025

Closing Date:  Open Until Filled

Announcement Number:  25-07

Application Process

Applications may be obtained from the City of Guntersville Human Resources (Personnel) Office located at 341 Gunter Avenue, Guntersville, AL or by visiting our website at www.guntersvilleal.org.  Completed applications for qualified applicants should be returned to the City of Guntersville Human Resources (Personnel) Department at 341 Gunter Avenue, Guntersville, AL 35976 or be emailed to humanresources@guntersvilleal.gov.    Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Nature of Work:

This position consist of administrative task and semi-professional work associated with providing library services to the general public for the Guntersville Public Library.  This position requires considerable contact with the public and requires interpersonal skills.  Work is reviewed primarily by the Circulation Manager and takes general supervision from the Assistant Director or Director.

Essential Functions:

  • Provides assistance and information to library users; registers new patrons for library cards and updates patron information as needed; assist patrons in locating materials.
  • Checks books in and out; places holds and renews books; checks condition of books and materials when returned.
  • Checks on overdue books; collects payment for late, damaged, lost books, or lost material.
  • Sorts, organizes, and shelves library material.
  • Answers phone and directs patrons to appropriate staff.
  • Set-up and break down meeting rooms for library programs.
  • Maintains an orderly appearance of the Guntersville Public Library.
  • Assist library staff as needed.
  • These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive duties.  Other duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at any given time at the discretion of the Director of Library Services or immediate supervisor.  It may be done formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

  • Knowledge of business English, spelling, and math.
  • Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.
  • Knowledge of library material categorization within areas such as fiction, non-fiction, and reference.
  • Skill in the operation of modern office equipment, personal computer, and applicable software.
  • Ability to understand and follow simple written and oral instructions.
  • Ability to explain rules, polices, and procedures of the Guntersville Pubic Library to patrons and general public in a polite and helpful manner.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, co-workers, patrons, general public, and those in the course of work.
  • Ability to work as a team member to fulfill the Library’s Mission Statement.
  • Ability to work evenings and Saturdays.

Minimum Qualification:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent with ability to demonstrate the above listed

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.

Desired Qualifications:

Experience in public service preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift on an occasional basis a maximum of 50 pounds with frequent or constant lifting of 25 pounds.   Ability to stand for at least an hour at a time.   Ability to reach heights of 72 inches on a frequent basis.  Ability to bend, kneel, squat, twist, push, and pull on a frequent basis.

This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions (as covered under the ADA) expected of an incumbent.  It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of an incumbent.  An incumbent may be ask to perform other duties required.  This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions and position responsibilities.  Nothing in the job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.  Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

THE CITY OF GUNTERSVILLE IS A DRUG/ALCOHOL FREE WORKPLACE

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Apr 03, 2025

Maintenance Supervisor with Parks & Rec

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Announcement Type: **Internal**

Job Title: Maintenance Supervisor

Department:  Parks & Recreation

Hours: M-F 6:30 AM- 3:00 PM/Weekends & Holidays Occasionally

FLSA Classification:  Salary, Exempt

Announcement Date:  April 1, 2025

Closing Date:  Open Until Filled

Announcement Number:  25-06

Application Process

Applications may be obtained from the City of Guntersville Human Resources (Personnel) Office located at 341 Gunter Avenue, Guntersville, AL or by visiting our website at www.guntersvilleal.org.  Completed applications for qualified applicants should be returned to the City of Guntersville Human Resources (Personnel) Department at 341 Gunter Avenue, Guntersville, AL 35976 or be emailed to humanresources@guntersvilleal.gov.    Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Nature of Work

This position consist of administrative, supervisory, and, manual labor associated with the daily operations of the maintenance of the Guntersville Parks & Recreation Department.  Work involves planning, assigning, supervising, and assisting the various operations associated with maintaining ballfields, various parks, buildings, and facilities within the Guntersville Parks & Recreation Department.  Supervision is used over a number of non-skilled to skilled laborers.  Work is performed and reviewed under the general supervision of the Parks & Recreation Director.

Essential Functions

  • Plan, organize, coordinate, assign, and direct work of maintenance labor staff.
  • Communicate with the Parks & Recreation Director on a regular basis regarding events, facility rentals, equipment needs, or anything that may be considered pertinent to the maintenance requirements or needs of the Parks & Recreation Department.
  • Monitor supplies inventory and usage; receive price quotes on needed material, parts, and supplies; submit price quotes to appropriate personnel for requisition preparation.
  • Review time cards/time sheets for approval and submits to appropriate personnel.
  • Inspect rental facilities before and after events to insure no damage and proper clean-up occurs.
  • In coordination with co-workers and subordinates, assist with set-up and breakdown of events held at various facilities within the Parks & Recreation complex when needed, which may include the Guntersville Senior Center, and provide support personnel when needed.
  • Coordinate with Aquatics & Program Supervisor and maintenance staff to provide guidance and inspections regarding custodial duties within the main building of the Parks & Recreation Center and pool area.
  • Regularly inspect grounds around outside perimeter of ballfield complexes; communicate on any issues found to appropriate staff and coordinate resolution.
  • Inspect weekly all piers covered under the Parks & Recreation Department. 
  • Maintains tools, truck, mower, tractor and other power equipment; makes simple field repairs.
  • Open and closes buildings, park, and other facilities as needed.
  • Mow grass, trim shrubs, rake leaves and disposes of trash and debris; apply herbicides or pesticide as needed.
  • Performs minor painting and limited building maintenance and repair as needed.
  • Drags and lines athletic fields as needed.
  • Cleans restrooms, replaces lavatory supplies and disposes of trash and waste paper as needed.
  • Drives truck, mower, & tractor; operates various mechanized hand and power equipment used in cutting grass, maintaining grounds, custodial work, and limited facility repair work.
  • These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive duties.  Other duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at any given time at the discretion of the Parks & Recreation Director.  It may be done formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

  • Strong knowledge of parks, athletic fields, and grounds maintenance practices, techniques, and methods.
  • Knowledge of cleaning methods, materials & equipment.
  • Knowledge of basic electrical and plumbing.
  • Skilled in the use of a variety of manual hand tools.
  • Skilled in operating trucks, tractors, mowers and other powered maintenance equipment.
  • Skill in basic math computations.
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
  •  Ability to be helpful, courteous and deal tactfully with P & R patrons and general public.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, subordinates, park patrons, general public and those contacted in the course of work.
  • Ability to delegate tasks to subordinate personnel and ensure that the task is completed appropriately and in a timely manner.
  • Ability to work flexible hours including nights and weekends.
  • Ability to perform all essential job functions.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Minimum of five (5) year of any combination of experience and training in cleaning, custodial work, grounds and facility maintenance, or related field in a progressively responsible nature; some supervision experience preferred.
  • Must possess a valid unrestricted Driver’s License with driving record suitable for insurability.

Physical Requirements

  • Sufficient physical strength to lift and carry at least 50 pounds; ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, squat, kneel, crouch, crawl, stoop, stretch, reach, feel, grasp, handle, lift, push, pull, manual dexterity, and visual acuity at a level to operate motor vehicles.
  • Ability to work in very cold and hot temperatures and to work in inclement weather.

This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions (as covered under the ADA) expected of an incumbent.  It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of an incumbent.  An incumbent may be ask to perform other duties required.  This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions and position responsibilities.  Nothing in the job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

THE CITY OF GUNTERSVILLE IS A DRUG/ALCOHOL FREE WORKPLACE

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

WE PARTICIPATE IN E-VERIFY