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Aug 09, 2024

Communications Officer (Dispatcher)

Job Announcement

(INTERNAL)

 Announcement Date:  August 9, 2024

Announcement Closing:  Open Until Filled

Announcement Number:  24-19

 Job Title: Communications Officer (Dispatcher)

Department:  Police Dept.

Shift:  Rotating

Pay Grade: PS Grade 3

 Nature of Work

This is a semi-skilled position responsible for receiving and transmitting varied calls for Guntersville Police Department and dispatching emergency personnel and equipment as needed or directed.   Employees in this position work with CAD (Computer Aided Dispatch) systems, telephones, two-way radios, and recording equipment.  Work is performed under the general supervision of the shift Lieutenant/Sergeant.

Essential Functions:

  • Responsible for receiving, processing, and documenting all calls for service for the Police Department by telephone or radio from the public and/or 911; relays information to the appropriate source for assistance; determines location and provides description of emergency to personnel responding.
  • Works with CAD (Computer Aided Dispatch), telephones, radios, recording equipment, etc.
  • Maintains outstanding warrant file.
  • Maintains file of missing personnel, stolen vehicles, stolen weapons, and other stolen property.
  • Monitors surveillance cameras throughout Police Department and City Hall.
  • Assist Detention Officer 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 Chief of Police or designee.  It may be done formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Considerable knowledge of the geography and the highway and street systems of the City.
  • Some knowledge of local ordinances and laws.
  • Some knowledge of police terminology.
  • Skilled in the operation of computers, multi-line phones, and electronic data processing.
  • Skilled in handling emergency calls calmly, detecting the scope and magnitude of an emergency; dealing sympathetically with callers and ability to make rapid decisions under emergency conditions.
  • Ability to be helpful, courteous, and deal tactfully with the citizens of Guntersville.
  • Ability to prioritize incoming messages and determine most urgent need.
  • Ability to handle multi-tasks.
  • Ability to handle stressful situations.
  • Ability to achieve and maintain National Crime Information Center (NCIC) certification.
  • Ability to attend off-site training when necessary.
  • Ability to communicated clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, general public, and those in contact in course of work.
  • Ability to perform all essential job functions.
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Possess a valid Alabama driver’s license with driving record suitable for insurability.
  • Any combination of experience and training equivalent to some experience in office work and/or radio communications.
  • Personal background record free of criminal convictions.
  • Must be able to pass physical and drug screening.

 Desirable Qualifications:

  • One year of dispatching experience preferred.

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.

 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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Jul 12, 2024

Library Assistant (Part-Time)

 ***JOB ANNOUNCEMENT***

Internal/External

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

Department:  Library

Classification:  Hourly

Announcement Number: 24-17

Announcement Date:  July 12, 2024

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; 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.

Application Process:

Applications may be obtained from the City of Guntersville Human Resource (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 Human Resource Department.  Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

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Apr 10, 2024

Laborer Street Maintenance

Job Announcement

Internal/External

Announcement Date:  April 10, 2024

Closing Date:  When Position is Filled

Announcement Number:  24-12

Title:  Laborer

Department:  Street/Maintenance

Hours:  6 AM – 4:30 PM, M-T

FLSA Classification:  Hourly, Non-Exempt

Nature of Work

This position involves manual laborer associated with the mowing, cleaning, maintenance and care of city streets and properties.  Work involves mowing, weed eating, raking, and cleaning of city streets and right-of-ways, city cemetery, city facilities, and other city maintained properties.  Work is performed under the direction of a crew leader.  Work is performed and reviewed under the direct supervision of the Street/Maintenance Assistant Supervisor, and general supervision under the Street/Maintenance Supervisor.

Essential Functions

  • Mows grass, weed eats, rakes leaves and debris, trim shrubs, and polices outside areas and keeps clean of trash and debris; removes refuse, limbs and leaves from streets, right-of ways, and drainage.
  • Operates light powered equipment such as lawn mowers, weed eaters, trimmers, pole saws, chain saws, and other similar powered equipment used in support of department.
  • Uses shovels, rakes, brooms, and other similar manual hand tools used in support of department.
  • Applies herbicides and pesticides as needed.
  • Performs foot detail for manual cleaning and litter pickup.
  • Performs limited custodial work in support of cleaning and maintenance of Public Works facilities and grounds.
  • Maintains mowers and tools (powered and manual) and other equipment: makes simple field adjustments and repairs as needed.
  • Assist in storm clean up as needed resulting from inclement weather.
  • Assist in special events set-up as needed or required.
  • 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 Street Maintenance Supervisor.  It may be done formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Knowledge of grounds maintenance and detail work.
  • Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of a variety of powered and hand tools.
  • Skilled in the proper use of manual cleaning and maintenance equipment such as, but not limited to, rakes, shovels, trimmers, and brooms.
  • Skilled in the proper us of a variety of light powered equipment such as, but not limited to, mowers, weed eaters, trimmers, pole saws, and chain saws.
  • Ability to make simple field repairs and adjustments to assigned equipment.
  • Ability to follow simple oral or written instructions.
  • Ability to work overtime when needed to include weekends, holidays, and weather related emergencies.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, general public, and those in contact in the course of work.
  • Ability to perform all essential job functions.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Physical Requirements

  • Sufficient physical to lift and carry at least 80 pounds; ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time; ability to sit, 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.
  • Stamina to work in very cold and hot temperatures and 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.  Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Application Process

Applications may be obtained from the City of Guntersville Human Resources (Personal) 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 Human Resources Department.  Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

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Mar 27, 2024

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE
City of Guntersville hereby announces its proposed Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal of 6.6% for FAA-funded contracts/agreements. The proposed goal pertains to federal fiscal years 2024 through 2026 (10/1/2023 – 9/30/2026). A teleconference (via Microsoft Teams) will be held on April 9, 2024 at 2:00 pm CST for the purpose of consulting with stakeholders to obtain information relevant to the goal-setting process.  Those wishing to participate can phone into the meeting by dialing (833) 566-2349 and prompted use conference ID:  683 638 48#.

Feb 23, 2024

Police Officer

***JOB ANNOUCEMENT***
(Internal/External)

Job Title: Police Officer
Department: Police Dept.
Shift: Rotating
Classification: Hourly, Non-Exempt
Pay Grade: PS Grade 6
Announcement Number: 24-04

Announcement Date:
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.
• 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 Chief of Police and/or immediate supervisor. It may be done formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.
•

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.

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.

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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