City of Guntersville

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Nov 30, 2022

Library Assistant (Part-Time)

***JOB ANNOUNCEMENT***

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

Department:  Library

Classification:  Hourly

Announcement Number: 22-17

Announcement Date:  November 28, 2022

Closing Date:  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.  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 of the Guntersville Public Library.  Registers patrons for new library cards and updates patron information as needed.  Assists patrons in locating materials.  Checks books in and out; places holds and renews books.  Assists patrons with use of computers and digital devices.  Empties depository.  Checks condition of books and materials returned.  Checks on overdue books, collects payment for late, damaged, or lost books or materials.  Sorts, organizes, and shelves library material.  Answers phone and directs patrons to appropriate staff.  Responsible for maintaining an orderly appearance of the Guntersville Public Library.  Set-up and break down meeting rooms for Library programs (tables, chairs, etc.).  Assist library staff as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

Knowledge of business English, spelling, and arithmetic.  Knowledge of modern office

practices,  procedures, and equipment.  Knowledge of common computer applications and basic tech troubleshooting.   Knowledge of library material categorization within areas such as fiction, non-fiction, and reference as needed to locate materials for patrons and correct simple errors in cataloging. Ability to understand and follow simple written and oral instructions.  Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with supervisors, co-works, Library patrons, and those contacted in the course of work. .  Ability to work as a team member to fulfill the Library’s Mission Statement.  Ability to explain rules, policies and procedures of the Guntersville Public Library. 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.   Public service experience 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.

Application Process:

Applications may be obtained from the City of Guntersville Personnel Office at 341 Gunter Avenue, Guntersville, AL or visit our website at www.guntersvilleal.org.  Completed applications for qualified applicants should be returned to the Personnel Department.  Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

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Apr 01, 2022

Police Officer

Job Title:  Police Officer

Department:  Police Dept.

Shift:  Rotating

Classification:  Hourly, Non-Exempt

Pay Grade:  PS Grade 6

Announcement Number:  22-10

Announcement Date:  March 31, 2022

Closing Date:  When Position is Filled

Nature of Work

The incumbent of this position is responsible for the protection of life and property through the enforcement of Federal, State, and City laws and ordinances.  Following proper police protocol, this position is responsible for, but not limited to, patrolling, surveillance, traffic control, apprehension of law violators, public relations, preservation of peace and public order, repress and prevent crime, and preparing related paperwork and reports.  Every Police Officer, regardless of assignment such as Ordinance Enforcement, School Resource Officer, Park Ranger, or K-9 Officer shall abide by the job description set in place for each titled position, as this will ultimately remain the primary function of the aforementioned titles. Work is performed under the supervision of the shift Lieutenant/Sergeant.

Essential Functions

  • Protects lives and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances; patrols a designated area of City on foot or in a radio equipped car to preserve law and order and provide routine preventive patrol in residential and business areas; provides security at school events and civic functions.
  • Responds to a wide variety of calls and complaints relayed by dispatcher, both routine and emergency including domestic disputes, burglaries, traffic accidents, assaults, shootings, murders, and other misdemeanors and felonies; responds to emergency alarms; responds to fire calls and assist rescue personal; directs traffic during civic functions, funeral processions, roadway hazards, etc.; assist stranded motorist and administers first aid when needed.
  • Conducts preliminary investigations, gathers evidence, obtains witnesses; makes arrest, transport prisoners to jail, and process offenders; performs investigation to help determine cause of accident.
  • Issues civil or legal documents such as traffic citations; serves legal documents such as subpoenas and warrants; prepares detailed Incident/Accident investigation reports, wreck reports, and arrest reports; maintain required records of activities and events while on duty.
  • Give recommendations, as well as general information, to public on laws and ordinances relating to home or business security, child safety, neighborhood watches, etc.
  • Required to testify and present evidence in court proceedings when necessary.
  • Operates a variety of equipment used in police work including Breathalyzer machine, mobile or base two-way radio, traffic radar unit, Taser, computers and other related or assigned equipment.
  • Must keep shift Sergeant/Lieutenant and other supervisors informed of work conditions, needs, and critical situations related to daily work, objective, and goals of the department.
  • Attends in-service training, and technical or professional classes or seminars to maintain required certification or improve technical or professional skills.
  • Performs other related work as assigned or required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Working knowledge of modern police operations, principles, practices, and procedures with the ability to apply this knowledge to specific situations.
  • Working knowledge of federal, state, and local laws as they pertain to law enforcement; knowledge of department SOG’s, rules, and regulations.
  • Knowledge of geography of the City or ability to acquire this knowledge.
  • Proficient skill in the use and care of firearms, Taser, Draeger, NCIC, self- defense, PBT, chemical sprays, vehicles, and other related police equipment.
  • Skill in the operation of computer and applicable software applications.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with supervisors, co-workers, subordinates, outside agencies, general public, and those in contact in course of work.
  • Ability to enforce law fairly and impartially with tact and courtesy, or firmness if necessary.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to prepare clear and concise reports.
  • Ability to perform duties requiring physical endurance and agility frequently under adverse and dangerous conditions; ability to perform all essential job functions.
  • Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations; ability to analyze situations and to adopt quick, effective, and reasonable courses of action with regard to surrounding hazards and conditions.
  • Ability to work flexible hours.
  • Ability to maintain physical requirements as specified by department policy.
  • Ability to exhibit professionalism at all times

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Graduation from an accredited high school or G.E.D. equivalent.
  • Must be at least 21 years of age at time of appointment.
  • Must possess a valid unrestricted Driver’s License with a driving record suitable for insurability.
  • Must possess a State of AL Peace Officers Law Enforcement Certification or obtain a lateral academy (APOST) certification at the earliest opportunity or must successfully complete police academy minimum certification within a specified time from date of appointment.
  • Must present good evidence of good moral character as attested by background investigation.
  • All job offers are contingent upon successfully completing background check, drug and alcohol screening, medical exam, and psychological evaluation.

Necessary Special Requirements

  • Willing to wear appropriate uniforms and safety equipment.
  •  Must be able to work flexible hours.

Application Process:

Applications may be obtained from the City of Guntersville Personnel Office at 341 Gunter Ave., Guntersville, AL or visit our website at www.guntersvilleal.org.  Completed applications for qualified applicants should be returned to the Personnel Department.  Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

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Sep 16, 2021

Street/Maintenance Laborer

***JOB ANNOUNCEMENT***

Job Title: Laborer

Department: Street/Maintenance

Shift: 1st

Classification: Hourly, Grade 6 ($11.23-16.40)

Announcement Number: 21-01

Announcement Date: January 15, 2021

Closing Date: Until Position is Filled

Essential Functions:

  1. Operate light powered machines used in public works such as power lawn mowers, weed eaters, hand tools, and similar equipment.
  2. Use shovels and similar hand tools and simple power tools to remove refuse from streets; remove limbs and leaves from streets, right-of-ways and drainage.
  3. Perform foot detail for manual sweeping, cleaning, or litter pickup.
  4. Perform limited custodial work, policing areas and grounds, mowing, raking and other manual tasks.
  5. Performs related work as assigned or required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  1. Knowledge of grounds maintenance and detail work.
  2. Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of hand and power tools.
  3. Skilled in the use of manual cleaning equipment, rakes, shovels, and brooms.
  4. Skilled in the operation of light power equipment
  5. Ability to make simple field repairs and adjustments to assigned equipment.
  6. Ability to follow simple oral or written instructions.
  7. Ability to work a flexible schedule and overtime when required.
  8. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, general public, and those in contact in the course of work.
  9. Ability to perform all essential job functions.

Minimum Qualifications:

  1. Must possess a valid Driver’s License and have a driving record suitable for insurability.

Physical Requirements:

  1. Sufficient physical strength to lift and carry at least 80 pounds and to walk for extended periods of time.
  2. Sufficient physical strength and agility to perform manual labor, work in very cold and very hot temperatures, and work in inclement weather.

Application Process:

Applications may be obtained from the City of Guntersville Personnel Office at 341 Gunter Ave., Guntersville, AL or visit our website at www.guntersvilleal.org. Completed applications for qualified applicants should be returned to Ms. Renea Bradley Rowan, Personnel Director.

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

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Jul 07, 2021

Sanitation Laborer

***JOB ANNOUNCEMENT***

(Internal/External)

Job Title:  Laborer

Department:  Sanitation Department

Shift:  1st

Classification:  Hourly, Non-Exempt (Grade 7: $11.97-17.47)

Announcement No.:  21-14                          

Announcement Date:  July 7, 2021

Closing Date:   Until Position is filled

Essential Function:

  1. Collects garbage from residential and commercial containers.
  2. Assist in emptying filled sanitation trucks.
  3. Collects recyclables, sorts, and prepares for shipping
  4. Performs related work as assigned or required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  1. Some knowledge of equipment used in sanitation work.
  2. Ability to understand and follow simple oral & written instructions.
  3. Ability to operate simple machinery.
  4. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with the general public, supervisors, and co-workers while performing tasks with courtesy and tact.
  5. Ability to work overtime hours when necessary.
  6. Ability to perform essential functions of the job.

Minimum Qualifications:

  1. Possess and maintain a valid Alabama driver’s license with driving record suitable for insurability.

 Physical Requirements:

  1. Sufficient physical strength to lift at least 60 pounds and carry to the truck; ability to walk 8 hours a day, step, climb, squat, push, and pull.
  2. Sufficient physical strength and agility to perform manual labor and to work in very cold and hot temperatures and work in inclement weather.

Application Process:

Applications may be obtained from the City of Guntersville Personnel Office at 341 Gunter Ave, Guntersville, AL or visit our website at www.guntersvilleal.org.  Completed applications for qualified applicants should be returned to the Personnel Office.  Applications will be accepted until position is filled.                                                                       

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Feb 01, 2021

DRIVER/SANITATION

***JOB ANNOUNCEMENT***

Internal/External

Job Title:  Driver

Department:  Sanitation.

Shift:  1st

Classification:  Hourly, Non-Exempt (Grade 8:  $12.75-$18.60)

Announcement No.:  21-03

Announcement Date:  January 29, 2021

Closing Date:  Until Position is Filled

Essential Functions:

  1. Drives and operates refuse collection truck in a safe, efficient, and legal manner on assigned route; ensures route is completed in a safe and timely manner, including assisting on other routes to meet customer needs.
  2. Assist in collecting and loading operations as needed.
  3. Inspects refuse truck daily to ensure vehicle is properly equipment, serviced, and cleaned; reports needed repairs or safety issues to supervisor; performs minor maintenance as needed or required.  
  4. Serves as crew leader over assigned employees engaged in manual laborer.
  5. Courteously interacts with customers ensuring customers are serviced in a professional and timely manner.
  6. Reports any service issues such as blocked alleyways, over-weight containers, safety hazards, or impassible streets to supervisor; reports needed container repairs or replacements to supervisor.
  7. Clears waste from packer blade and truck body on each trip to disposal site.
  8. Performs related work as assigned or required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  1. Considerable knowledge of traffic laws and regulations involved in equipment operations.
  2. Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to the operations of assigned equipment associated with manual labor task.
  3. Knowledge of street and address locations.
  4. Excellent truck driving/maneuvering skills.
  5. Time management skills to ensure duties are completed in a safe and efficient manner.
  6. Ability to read and understand map.
  7. Ability to make simple field repairs and adjustments to assigned equipment.
  8. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, subordinate employees, customers, general public and those contacted in the course of work. relationships with the general public.
  9. Ability to interact with customers in a professional and courteous manner.
  10. Ability to work in all weather conditions.
  11. Ability to work overtime, including weekends and holiday when necessary.
  12. Ability to perform all essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications:

  1. Currently hold a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Class A or B, with driving record suitable for insurability.
  2. Two years of commercial driving experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

  1. Sufficient physical strength to lift and carry 75 pounds; ability to walk, kneel, squat, climb, push, pull, and to sit for prolong periods of time.
  2. Ability to work in very cold and hot temperatures and to work in inclement weather.

Application Process:

Applications may be obtained from the City of Guntersville Personnel Office at 341 Gunter Ave., Guntersville, AL or visit our website at www.guntersvilleal.org. Completed applications for qualified applicants should be returned to Ms. Renea Bradley Rowan, Personnel Director.  Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

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Jul 31, 2020

School Crossing Guard (PT/Seasonal)

***JOB ANNOUNCEMENT***

Job Title:  School Crossing Guard (Part Time/Seasonal)

Department:  Police Dept.

Classification:  Hourly

Announcement No.:  20-02

Announcement Date:  July 23, 2020

Closing Date: Until Position is Filled

The City of Guntersville currently has an opening for School Crossing Guard.  This is a part-time, seasonal position.  The essential functions and knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this position include, but are not limited to the following:

Essential Functions:

  1. Traffic control to ensure safety of students entering and exiting school by using hand signals, signs, or flags.
  2. Ensure students are made award of hazards that may be posed to them when crossing street, without paying attention to the surroundings.
  3. Stops and warns unsafe drivers of traffic laws and safety concerns as needed.
  4. Reports to SRO or school official any unsafe, unusual, or suspicious activity that is noticed around school parking lots or grounds.
  5. Performs other related duties as assigned or required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  1. Knowledge of traffic and pedestrian laws, rules, and regulations and ability to demonstrate such knowledge.
  2. Knowledge of crosswalks, road entrance and exits, and traffic flow patterns at designated school locations.
  3. Ability to communicate effectively, courteously, and tactfully with the general public.
  4. Ability to establish and maintain and effective working relationship with supervisors, co-workers, school officials, teachers, bus drivers, general public and those in contact in the course of work.
  5. Ability to control traffic flow while escorting pedestrians across road.
  6. Ability to react calmly and quickly to emergency situations.
  7. Ability to learn from observation.
  8. Ability to report to work 2 shifts daily (morning and afternoon) and to provide regular and predictable attendance.
  9. Ability to work a flexible schedule and report to early dismissals as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications:

  1. High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
  2. Must have a valid Alabama Driver’s License.

Physical Requirements:

  1. Must be able to stand for long periods of time and to perform crossing guard duties in any weather condition.

Application Process

Applications may be obtained from the City of Guntersville Personnel Office at 341 Gunter Ave., Guntersville, AL or visit our website at www.Guntersvilleal.org.  Completed applications for qualified applicants should be returned to Ms. Renea Bradley Rowan, Personnel Director.  Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

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