Updated:05/10/06

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Unless otherwise note, benefits are: Eligible for health and dental coverage, retirement plan, life insurance, long term disability insurance, deferred compensation, ten paid holidays per year, ten days annual leave per year after twelve months, and thirteen days sick leave per year.  
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TAG & TITLE TECHNICIAN
COBB COUNTY TAG OFFICE
Position #: 1014-0532006

Salary: $12.40 per hour                        Salary Grade: 30

Status: Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
• Processes tag and title applications
• Responds to requests for information from the public in person and on the telephone; Interacts with the general public on a daily basis
• Determines the type of tag or decal to be sold and calculates the tax and fees to be charged
• Inputs required information into the online tag/title computer system
• Handles cash and accountable items
• Resolves, or attempts to resolve, problems regarding tag, title, or ad valorem taxes
• Obtains required information from customers to accurately register and title all types of vehicles
• Performs other related duties as assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• Must pass background investigation and credit check
• High School Diploma or GED
• Familiarity with standard computer keyboard.
• Ability to perform mathematical computations and tabulations
• Two years of experience as a front line customer service representative in an automated environment.
• Experience cannot be substituted for minimum education requirements

Closing Date: May 17th (employees)                             May 24th (public)

TEMPORARY FOR UP TO FIVE MONTHS

TAG & TITLE TECHNICIAN
COBB COUNTY TAG OFFICE
Position #: 1014-04220061

Salary: $12.40 per hour                        Salary Grade: 30

Benefits: Not Available

Status: Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime pay)

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
• Processes tag and title applications
• Responds to requests for information from the public in person and on the telephone; Interacts with the general public on a daily basis
• Determines the type of tag or decal to be sold and calculates the tax and fees to be charged
• Inputs required information into the online tag/title computer system
• Handles cash and accountable items
• Resolves, or attempts to resolve, problems regarding tag, title, or ad valorem taxes
• Obtains required information from customers to accurately register and title all types of vehicles
• Performs other related duties as assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• Must pass background investigation and credit check
• High School Diploma or GED
• Familiarity with standard computer keyboard.
• Ability to perform mathematical computations and tabulations
• Two years of experience as a front line customer service representative in an automated environment.
• Experience cannot be substituted for minimum education requirements

Closing Dates: May 11th (Employee)                                   May 18th (Public)

SECURITY AND CONTROL TECHNICIAN
SHERIFF’S OFFICE/OPERATIONS
POSITION#: 1190-0442006

Salary Rate: $13.14 per hour                       Salary Grade: 31

Status: Non-Exempt (N) – Employees are eligible for overtime pay

Schedule: 40 hours per week (rotating shift work; some overtime required)

Essential Functions:
• Maintain intake control and inmate holding areas to include keeping watch on intake area for any confrontations, maintaining watch on holding cells, and opening and closing gates for appropriate personnel only
• Ask questions of arrestees to elicit information needed to complete forms, such as personal identification and medical information
• Prepare for and testify effectively in court proceedings
• Enter and update data into computer in order to maintain accurate records
• Receive and take inventory of inmate personal property; make notations of damaged items, count and give receipts for money collected; package, secure and store property according to standard procedure; return clothing and property to inmate upon release from custody
• Uses NCIC and GCIC computer system to check outstanding charges on inmates; send teletypes to law enforcement agencies with outstanding warrants; contact local agencies to check for outstanding warrants
• Use computer systems and software programs to perform job duties; perform other clerical duties as assigned
• Greet the public in courteous manner while providing instructions on being screened to entered secured building
• Operate X-ray machine and metal detectors to screen public for weapons and contraband
• Assist the public, other county employees and co-workers courteously by telephone
• Monitor security areas by closed-circuit television

Minimum Qualifications:
• Data Entry skills (6,000 keystrokes per hour minimum)
• High School diploma or GED
• Two years of related experience

Physical Requirements: Moderate Demands

Closing Dates: May 4th (employee)                           May 11th (public)

ADMINISTRATIVE TECHNICIAN III
FINANCE
TREASURY DIVISION
POSITION #: 1002-02320062

Salary Range : $12.40 – $17.99 per hour Salary Grade: 30

Status: Non-Exempt (N): Employees are eligible for overtime pay.

Schedule: Monday-Friday (40 hours per week)

Essential Functions:
• Answers phones, interacts with public and other employees
• Accepts sealed money deposits, safeguards, maintains logs in preparation of courier pickup
• Assists Travel technician by inputting data to Advantage Financial System
• Monitors quantities and orders office supplies
• Annually wordprocesses Cobb TANs Official Statement
• Acts as employee contact for checks picked up by County departments
• Verifies daily cash deposits to validated amounts credited to bank accounts
• Distributes important payroll information to departments on a bi-weekly basis
• Distributes daily cash reports to designated fund accountants and via FAX to various departments
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or GED
• Typing: 40-45 Words Per Minute
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products (including Word and Excel)
• Adobe PDF experience preferred
• Three years of customer service and clerical experience which include keyboarding, filing, and interacting with the public to disseminate information
• Experience cannot be substituted for minimum educational requirement.

Physical Requirements: Sedentary work

Closing Date: May 3rd (employees)                                 May 10th (public)

PUBLIC SERVICE TECHNICIAN II
TAX COMMISSIONER’S OFFICE
Position #: 1016-0172006

Salary: $11.71 per hour                Salary Grade: 29

Status: Non-Exempt (N): Employees are eligible for overtime pay.

Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Essential Duties:
• Answer questions and assist citizens and other county employees on the telephone and in person
• Prepare homestead and other exemptions and determine eligibility of exemptions
• Process property tax payments
• Perform tax research
• Responsible for handling mortgage company payments and resolving related problems
• Interface with Tax Assessor’s Office to correct computer prepared error lists
• Handle cash and accountable items
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:
• Must pass background investigation and credit check
• Must have cash handling experience
• High School Diploma or GED
• Two years of clerical experience which involved providing assistance to the general public
• Knowledge of related laws and regulations desirable
• Must have computer experience
• Experience cannot be substituted for minimum education requirement.

Closing Dates: May 3rd (Employee)                   May 10th (Public)

Updated: 04/04/06

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Unless otherwise noted, benefits are: Eligible for health and dental coverage, retirement plan, life insurance, long term disability insurance, deferred compensation, ten paid holidays per year, ten days annual leave per year after twelve months, and thirteen days sick leave per year.  
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PROGRAMMER ANALYST II (ORACLE AND .NET DEVELOPERS)
INFORMATION SERVICES
POSITION # 3007-0132006
(3 positions available)

Salary Range: $53,913 to $83,553 per year                         Salary Grade: 42

Status: Key Managerial (Exempt from some timekeeping requirements and may not accrue compensatory time)

Essential Functions:
• Test, document, develop, and implement software systems
• Analyze, troubleshoot, test, and resolve application support issues
• Assist user departments throughout the county in identifying, analyzing and implementing technology solutions and business process improvements/solutions
• Develop written guidelines and Support Plans to handle application issues and ongoing support tasks
• Perform feasibility analysis, determine scope and time estimates required to test and implement new applications, upgrades, or modifications to existing systems
• Assist lower level programmers in incorporating approved changes/enhancements into existing applications
• Provide support, problem analysis/resolution, business workflows & support plans, business during and after business hours when required
• Strong technical understanding of n-tier, distributed, client server, and web-based information technology, batch application components, application security and relational databases
• Ability to troubleshoot user problems as they relate to these environments/technologies both in the office and from remote locations
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university in computer science/math or closely related field
• Five years of related experience in application support or application implementation in a fast paced, deadline driven environment; lead developer experience a plus
• Exposure to business applications such as Finance/HR/Payroll or government applications such as Judicial, Property Tax Assessment/Billing/Collections, etc. a plus
• Must be strong in: Oracle & related technologies, SQL Server, .NET and associated technologies, Versata, Websphere, analytical skills, and reporting tools such as Crystal Reports, Business Objects, and/or Oracle Discoverer
• Experience cannot be substituted for minimum educational requirements

Physical Requirements: Sedentary work

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Updated: 05/05/2006

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Unless otherwise noted, benefits are: Eligible for health and dental coverage, retirement plan, life insurance, long term disability insurance, deferred compensation, ten paid holidays per year, ten days annual leave per year after twelve months, and thirteen days sick leave per year.  
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DEPUTY SHERIFF
SHERIFF’S OFFICE

Salary: $34,673.60       Salary Grade: 35

Status: Non-Exempt (Eligible for Overtime Pay)

Schedule: Varies, including nights, weekends and holidays

Essential Functions:
• Under general supervision, perform responsible duties and functions related to law enforcement, which vary substantially based upon assignment
• Provide for the safety of the County’s population through a wide variety of duties and responsibilities, using knowledge, skills and abilities
Detention Assignment
• Manage all aspects of safety and security housing a large inmate population, including direct contact with inmates
Operations Assignment
• Perform duties in all aspects of traditional law enforcement including service of process, traffic, investigations, security for courts and serving of arrest warrants

Minimum Qualifications:
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must pass a written examination
• Must pass a background investigation
• Must have no felony convictions
• Must pass a polygraph examination
• Must pass a physical examination
• Must pass a psychological examination
• Must pass an oral interview board

Please contact the Cobb County Human Resources Department, Recruitment Office to request an application and test schedule.
An application and test schedule are available at Cobb County Human Resources, 100 Cherokee St., 2nd floor lobby, Marietta, GA (770)528-2535.

Updated: 05/05/2006

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Unless otherwise noted, benefits are: Eligible for health and dental coverage, retirement plan, life insurance, long term disability insurance, deferred compensation, ten paid holidays per year, ten days annual leave per year after twelve months, and thirteen days sick leave per year.  
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ROAD MAINTENANCE SUPERINTENDENT
D. O. T. / OPERATIONS DIVISION
POSITION #: 6292- 0012006

Salary Range: $53,913 - $83,553 per year                         Salary Grade: 42

Status: Exempt (E): Not eligible for overtime pay, but may accrue comp time

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Essential Functions:
• Carries out supervisory responsibility in accordance with County policies, procedures and applicable laws including: training in job skills; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems
• Answers citizens inquiries, verifies complaints and problems received, returns phone calls to citizens
• Coordinates daily work schedules for employees; reviews project schedules and adjusts as necessary
• Patrols roadway looking for problems, finds ways in which to prevent potential road hazards; checks drainage, curbs, sidewalks, sight distance and pavement conditions
• Assists management in performing walking estimates on various projects; measures roads for resurfacing estimates, measures drainage jobs, sidewalks and curbs for estimates
• Inspects the work performed by County crews and inmate crews; monitors work methods to insure safety at all times; reinspects completed job sites to assure that they are operating properly; inspects and reports on work performed by outside contractors
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
• High school diploma or GED supplemented by ten years progressively skilled experience in transportation maintenance operations, at least five of which shall be at the supervisory level; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree is preferred and may substitute on a year for year basis for the required experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience
• State of Georgia Driver’s License

Physical Demands: Frequently required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Closing Dates: May 12th (employees)                              May 19th (public)

CREW CHIEF
D.O.T. / OPERATIONS DIVISION
Position #: 4037-0232006

Salary Rate: $14.77 per hour                           Salary Grade: 33

Status: Non-Exempt (Eligible for Overtime Pay)

Schedule: Monday through Friday 7:00 A.M. – 3:30 P.M. with overtime as required

Essential Functions:
• Direct and supervise a crew of equipment operators and/or inmate workers in the performance of roads and grounds construction and maintenance
• Responsible for pipe, shoulder, asphalt and concrete work
• Perform right-of-way work
• Completes safety checks and reports needed repairs to appropriate persons
• Ensure all safety measures are followed by crew members
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:
• High school diploma or GED
• Commercial Driver’s License - CDL B
• A minimum of two years progressively responsible related experience
• Knowledge of cement construction and landscaping
• Experience operating a dump truck, grass tractor, weed eater, blower, and chain saw
• Experience cannot be substituted for minimum education requirements

Physical Requirements: Heavy demands

Closing Dates: May 12th (Employees) May 19th (Public)

UTILITY WORKER I
WATER SYSTEM
SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
POSITION #: 4030-00420061

Salary Rate: $10.11 per hour                    Salary Grade: 26

Status: Non-Exempt (Eligible for Overtime)

Schedule: 40 hours per week, plus overtime and standby as required

Essential Functions:
• Repair and maintain water mains, water service lines and sewer lines
• Locate water and sewer lines, and manholes
• Clear access to manholes and water or sewer lines
• Locate leaks or blockages in water or sewer lines
• Dig out and raise water and sewer lines
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:
• Eighth grade education
• Must pass background check, physical and drug screen
• Some work related experience

Physical Requirements: Heavy Work

Closing Dates: May 11th (employees)                     May 18th (public)

MAINTENANCE WORKER II
PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS
(VARIOUS DISTRICTS)

Position #: 4036-9912006

Salary Rate: $10.11 Per Hour                         Salary Grade: 26

Status: Non-Exempt (Eligible for Overtime)

Schedule: 40 Hours Per Week (Primarily days, some evenings and weekends)

Essential Functions:
• Performs work in the internal and external maintenance, grounds upkeep and cleaning of county facilities and grounds
• Prepares softball, baseball and football fields and tennis courts
• Mows and trims grass throughout the park
• Applies pesticides, fertilizers and insecticides
• Performs minor plumbing repairs
• Paints restrooms, offices, maintenance rooms and buildings
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:
• Valid Georgia Drivers License (CDL A or B preferred)
• Eighth grade education
• Some experience in facility and grounds maintenance
• Skill in the use of hand tools and the operation of grounds maintenance equipment

Physical Requirements: Heavy Work Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Closing Date: Wednesday, May 31, 2006

TEMPORARY POSITION FOR UP TO ONE YEAR

WASTEWATER MAINTENANCE SUPERINTENDENT
WATER SYSTEM
WATER PROTECTION DIVISION
POSITION #: 6120-0012006

Salary Range: $47,548.80 - $60,611 per year                     Salary Grade: 39

Status: Exempt (E) – Employees are eligible for compensatory time

Schedule: 40 hours per week

Essential Functions:
• Supervise assigned staff either directly or indirectly through maintenance supervisors, including establishing work loads, evaluating work performance and other personnel administrative requirements
• Oversee and audit quality control and work performance of maintenance activities associated with treatment plants, pumping stations, water system vehicle fleet, building and grounds
• Plan and implement short and long term goals, objectives and strategies for the advancement of the maintenance program
• Develop, monitor and administer annual budget
• Attend regular expansion meetings to assist in coordination efforts required to maintain plant operation while construction activities are accomplished
• Perform other related duties as required

Minimum Qualifications
• High school diploma or GED; Vocational school coursework in welding, heating and air, automotive repair, etc. preferred
• Four years experience in maintenance of water and wastewater to including two years in supervisory capacity
• Valid Georgia Driver’s License
• Completion of an International Maintenance Institute course preferred
• Knowledge and utilization of a computerized maintenance system such as Hansen, Maximo, etc.
• Must possess and maintain Waste Water Operator or Maintenance Tech Certification

Closing Dates: May 8th (employee)                          May 15th (public)

EQUIPMENT OPERATOR III
SOLID WASTE
POSITION #: 4027-0202006

Salary Rate: $13.14 per hour                         Salary Grade: 31

Status: Non-Exempt (N) – Employees are eligible for overtime pay

Schedule: 40 Hours Per Week (Rotates, Days, Six-day weeks)

Essential Functions:
• Operates complex construction equipment in order to maneuver and load materials such as solid waste, recyclable materials, soils, vegetation and construction materials
• Operates processing equipment such as grinders, shredders, compost digesters, balers, pumps and conveying systems
• Provides information, directions and on-site traffic management
• Performs minor routine maintenance such as maintaining roads, parking or staging lots and right-of-ways on Solid Waste Division property
• Performs minor routine maintenance on equipment, vehicles, and facility structures, recycling areas and landscape as required
• Carries out lead worker responsibilities on interim basis such as training, assigning and directing work, and reporting problems to supervisor, supervision of inmate labor
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:
• Eighth grade education; High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Valid Georgia Commercial Driver’s License – CDL A
• Two year experience operating heavy, complex equipment including tracked equipment
• Supervisory experience to include supervising 4-6 subordinates preferred

Physical Requirements: Regularly required to exert 10 to 50 pounds of force; navigate ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, etc.; work in outdoor weather conditions; work with both hands and feet; bending, stooping, squatting, lifting

Closing Dates: May 8th (employee)                           May 15 (public)

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN III
(ELECTRICAL AND LIFE SAFETY)
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT
POSITION #: 4012-10120061

Salary: $15.66 Per Hour                        Salary Grade: 34

Status: Non- Exempt (Eligible for overtime pay)

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday (40 hours per week)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
• Performs major electrical renovations, repairs and maintenance
• Installs electrical distribution circuits from panel to receptacles, conduit, light and related fixtures
• Lays out electrical circuits to meet requirements specified on plans
• Trouble shoots electrical problems in all county facilities
• Supervises inmate crews
• Performs other duties as assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• Eighth Grade Education (High School Diploma and Vocational training preferred)
• Minimum four years commercial electrical experience (five to seven years preferred)
• Knowledge of applicable electrical and building codes and level of relevant experience/knowledge typically associated with journeyman electrical position preferred
• Must be able to prioritize, assign and schedule work
• Valid Class C Driver’s License

Closing Date: May 15th

UTILITY WORKER I
WATER SYSTEM
ENGINEERING / NOONDAY WRF
POSITION #: 4030-0252006
Salary Rate: $10.11 per hour                          Salary Grade: 26

Status: Non-Exempt (Eligible for Overtime)

Schedule: 6:30am – 5:00pm (4 ten hours days per week; flexed as needed for certain work assignments to equal 40hrs work week; anytime day or night)

Essential Functions:
• Works and trains on a crew that inspects and documents existing sanitary sewer infrastructure conditions. This includes video inspections, smoke testing, physical inspections, dye/flood testing, GPS mapping and related activities
• Works with flow monitoring equipment including various portable flow metering devices, isolation weirs, rain gauges, and related equipment
• Works with maps, as built drawings, field forms and sketches, GPS mapping equipment, and field data loggers
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:
• Eighth Grade Education; HS Diploma or GED preferred
• Knowledge and ability to operate hand tools and equipment preferred
• Must possess a valid Georgia’s Drivers License

Physical Requirements: VERY HEAVY DEMANDS: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects and/or equipment. WORKING CONDITIONS: Regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions, shaking objects or surfaces; conditions such as fumes, noxious odors, dusts, mists, gases and poor ventilation that affect the respiratory system eyes or skin; bodily injury from electrical shock, explosions and moving mechanical parts of equipment, tools or machinery; outside work on the streets in or around traffic and on easements in or around woods and creeks; exposure to domestic and wild animals including dogs, cats, livestock, insects, snakes, rodents, etc.

Closing Dates: May 3rd (employee)                              May 10th (public)

FIELD CUSTOMER SERVICE TECHNICIAN II
WATER SYSTEM
CUSTOMER SERVICE
POSITION #: 4016-0152006

Salary Rate: $11.71 per hour                     Salary Grade: 29

Status: Non-Exempt (Eligible for Overtime)

Schedule: 40 Hours Per Week (Monday – Friday, 12:00noon – 8:30pm, overtime as
needed)

Essential Functions:
• Carry out lead worker responsibilities
• Turn on water meters to establish water service for new customers; ensure that meter is free of leaks; takes initial meter reading
• Turn off and secures water meters to discontinue service in cases of closed accounts, unauthorized consumption, broken pipes or non-payment for services
• Interact with customers regarding establishment or discontinuance of water service
• Verify status of accounts prior to performing water service
• Collect payments for water service from customers of delinquent accounts
• Check meters for water leakages, proper operation, and illegal water taps
• Pump water from meters, if necessary, and determine source of leaks
• Replace broken meter lids
• Investigate and resolve customer complaints, and respond to customer inquiries about water services
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:
• High school diploma or GED
• Two years of related work experience
• Must possess a valid Georgia Driver’s License
• Experience cannot be substituted for the minimum educational requirement

Physical Requirements: While performing the essential functions of this job, the incumbent is frequently required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

Closing Dates: May 1st (employee)                            May 8th (public)

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN III
(CARPENTER)
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT – CABINET SHOP
POSITION #: 4012-0062006

Salary: $15.66 Per Hour                                Salary Grade: 34

Status: Non- Exempt (Eligible for overtime pay)

Work Cycle: Monday – Friday (40 hrs per week); hours may vary, determined by Supervisor; normally first shift

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
• Knowledge of various finish materials and techniques typically associated with cabinetry and millwork production
• Perform finish carpentry to construct and install cabinets, millwork and countertops
• Reads blueprints or other design drawings to determine work to be performed
• Performs maintenance on shop equipment
• Supervises inmate work crew in completion of assigned tasks
• Performs other duties as assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• Eighth Grade Education
• Minimum four years construction and carpentry experience
• Must pass background check
• Knowledge of various phases of commercial construction
• Must be able to prioritize, assign and schedule work


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to bend, lift and maneuver in tight areas to install cabinets; Perform related work while kneeling or laying down; Often times performing repetitive movements; must be able to lift up to 60 pounds

Closing Date: May 2nd (employee)                               May 9th (public)

PROJECT MANAGER II
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
POSITION #: 6070-0042006

SALARY RANGE: $47,548 - $73,673 per year                    SALARY GRADE: 40

STATUS: Exempt (E): Employees are not eligible for overtime pay, but may accrue compensatory time.

SCHEDULE: 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
• Oversees the detailed planning for construction and/or renovation of Cobb County Fire Department buildings, ensuring that projects are designed and constructed in a manner that will meet the client’s requirements, be cost effective, require low maintenance, complete within budget, and exhibit high material and workmanship quality
• Makes frequent jobsite visits to monitor progress and performance of employees and contractors
• Coordinates and manages all funding for projects and ensures reports, documents, and pay applications are managed in accordance with policies and procedures
• Develops and monitors detailed schedule for projects; maintains records by computer and paper files of all activities and equipment including monitoring and approving all material purchases and payment to vendors
• Produces and distributes monthly reports to Property Management Department, Fire Department, County Manager, and Commissioners, keeping them informed of the status of all projects
• Conducts bi-weekly meetings or more frequent as necessary with project team
• Prepares and submits BOC agenda items on projects for construction
• Performs other related duties as assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum four years (five years preferred) construction management experience, preferably including experience acting as owner’s representative on large construction projects and estimating
• Knowledge of practices, means and methods of major/large commercial construction
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications which apply to all phases of project construction, renovation, and maintenance
• Must be able to keep detailed records and reports, prioritize, assign and schedule projects
• Must possess word processing skills, knowledge of budgetary principles, and standard business arithmetic
• Experience cannot be substituted for minimum education requirement.

Closing Dates: April 28th (employees)                      May 5th (public)

EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I
D. O. T. / OPERATIONS DIVISION
Position #: 4025-0012006
(multiple positions available)

Salary Rate: $10.62 per hour                      Salary Grade: 27

Status: Non-Exempt (N): Employees are eligible for overtime pay.

Schedule: 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (Monday through Friday)

Essential Functions:
• Operate dump truck and other right of way maintenance equipment
• Perform minor routine maintenance on equipment
• May supervise inmate labor
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:
• Valid Georgia Driver’s License – CDL B
• Eighth grade education
• Some experience in the operation of semi-complex equipment

Physical Requirements: Exerts up to 100 pounds occasionally, 50 pounds frequently, and 20 pounds constantly

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

MECHANIC I
FLEET MANAGEMENT/PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
Truck Shop
POSITION # 4020-00420061

Salary: $13.14 per hour                Salary Grade: 31

Status: Non-Exempt (N): Employees are eligible for overtime pay

Schedule: 40 hours per week

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
• Preventive maintenance inspections on vehicles and equipment
• Basic diagnostics and minor repairs to medium/heavy duty trucks and engines
• Replace and/or adjust vehicle tires, parts, and/or components
• Enter maintenance actions in computerized maintenance system
• Operationally test vehicles or parts upon completion of repairs
• Ability to successfully complete advanced technical training or factory courses
• Perform other related duties as assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• Valid Georgia Drivers License - Commercial Drivers License (Preferred)
• Must own and provide basic hand tools
• 8th grade education - High School or GED equivalent (preferred)
• ASE or Equivalent certification in Air Brakes and/or Diesel Engines (preferred)
• Two years experience in medium/heavy duty trucks and/or heavy off-road equipment maintenance and repair
• Experience may not be substituted for educational requirement

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Heavy Work: Regularly required to exert 25 to 50 pounds of force and up to 100 pounds occasionally; Exposed to conditions such as fumes, noxious odors, dusts, mists, gases, and poor ventilation that affect the respiratory system eyes, or the skin.

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

MECHANIC III
FLEET MANAGEMENT / PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
Medium/Heavy Duty Truck Shop
POSITION #: 4022-00620061

Salary: $14.77 per hour                            Salary Grade: 33

Status: Non-Exempt (N): Employees are eligible for overtime pay.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
• Serve as technical specialist in assisting and training other technicians to perform inspections and repairs on medium/heavy duty trucks mechanical and electronic systems
• Provide technical training on new vehicles, test equipment, shop practices, and safety
• Perform advanced maintenance on medium/heavy duty trucks, diesel/gasoline engines, and shop equipment
• Using advanced diagnostic equipment, troubleshoot electronic, electrical, and mechanical components and systems, then apply established standard procedures to make repairs
• Work with management to aggressively pursue recommendations for innovative processes that improve efficiencies, reduce costs, and/or expand services to meet Fleet customer needs
• Initiate and process mobile and base computerized work orders, including parts and labor
• Attend advanced training courses in support of shop vehicles/equipment and facilitate incorporating new procedures and processes into shop operations
• Perform other related duties as assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• Must have or be able to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (within 5 months)
• Must own and provide hand tools capable of supporting advanced diagnostics and repairs
• ASE Certification in air brakes, diesel engines, and three additional areas (Preferred)
• High School diploma or GED
• Four to six years of related experience in heavy truck or off road equipment maintenance

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

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Updated:   05/05/2006

An Equal Opportunity Employer

SUMMER POSITIONS –JUNE 3rd to AUGUST 1st

CAMP COUNSELORS
CAMP HORIZON
(THERAPEUTIC RECREATION SERVICES)
PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS

Salary Rate: $8.32 per hour

Schedule: Monday to Friday, during the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Essential Functions:
• Assists coordinator in selecting supplies and equipment
• Assists in planning and implementing camp activities
• Responsible for supervision and safety of assigned campers
• Reports problems or concerns to director
• Maintains safe camp environment
• Attends staff meetings and provides input / feedback
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:
• High school graduate or GED
• Age 18 or older
• Must attend initial orientation and training program; attend other training as scheduled
• Previous experience working with children desirable
• Must be responsible, dependable, and able to work with limited supervision
• Some experience working with special needs population helpful


Closing Date: Open Until Filled


Please return completed application to:

Ms. Tiffani Ephrom
Therapeutic Recreation Services
555 Nickajack Road
Mableton
(770) 819-3257

PART-TIME FISCAL TECHNICIAN
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
(multiple positions available)

Salary rate: $10.00 per hour

Schedule: 29 hours per week (Mon – Thurs, 8am –2pm; Friday, 8am –1pm)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
• Reconciles accounts to appropriate reports and balances accounts
• Enters and retrieves technical information into a computer
• Tracks purchase requisitions, purchase orders and invoices
• Answers questions and assists citizens and other county employees on the telephone and in person
• Processes invoices for goods and services purchased
• Performs other related duties as assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• Must be able to satisfactorily pass a background and credit check
• High school diploma or GED
• Two years of related accounting clerical experience
• Must be able to type a minimum of 8,000 keystrokes per hour with at least 90% accuracy
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

This position is Open Until Filled. Submit applications to:

Cobb County Finance Department
Accounts Payable Division
100 Cherokee Street, Suite 410
Marietta, GA 30090-9679

NOW HIRING FOR SUMMER CAMP POSITIONS

SUMMER TEEN CAMP DIRECTOR &
SUMMER CAMP COUNSELORS

PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURAL AFFAIRS

Salary Rate: Director: $12.00 per hour

                    Counselors: $8.32 per hour

Must be at least 18 years of age & pass a criminal background check

CAMP LOCATION
Fuller’s Recreation Center (East Cobb)
3499 Robinson Road
Marietta, 30067
(770) 509-2737
Email: wendy.collins@cobbcounty.org

Duties will include:
• Working a few days prior to camp planning camp activities with the camp team including any all day training session
• Working 8 weeks full time during the summer between the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
• Supervising and instructing daily activities of campers to include arts and crafts, gym games, swimming, science projects, field trips, games, etc.
• Responsible for safety and supervision of children
• Must be a positive role-model with a good attitude and willing to have lots of fun with the children
• Must be physically fit, able to walk distances on field trips and swim on pool days
• Camp Director has additional responsibilities

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

PART-TIME: 29 HOURS PER WEEK

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
SENIOR SERVICES DEPARTMENT
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES

Salary Rate: $9.35 Per Hour

Schedule: 29 hours per week
Monday through Friday, during the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Essential Functions:
• Perform preventive maintenance on building
• Clean facilities, including restrooms and take out trash
• Keep building parking lots and grounds clean and free of litter
• Perform minor electrical work; replace light covers, bulbs, etc.
• Paint and clean inside walls
• Perform minor maintenance on equipment
• Deliver supplies to other centers
• Set up facility for functions; move tables and chairs
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:
• Valid Georgia Drivers License
• Eighth Grade Education
• Some experience in facility maintenance preferred
• Skill in the use of hand tools and the operation of maintenance equipment
• Good customer service skills essential

Physical Requirements: Moderate to Heavy Demands
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds of force

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Please return application to:

Senior Services Department
32 North Fairground St.
Marietta, GA 30060

PART-TIME

WEB TECHNICIAN
ELECTIONS AND VOTER REGISTRATION

Salary Rate: $9.09 Per Hour                         Benefits: Not Available

Schedule: Up to 20 Hours Per Week

Essential Functions:
• Design and build new web pages for existing web site
• Add data to existing web pages
• Create graphics for existing web site
• Upload time-sensitive information to existing website
• Provide statistics on web usage to Manager
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or GED
• Excellent skills in using Microsoft Word and Excel
• Major college course work in Web design
• Experience designing and updating web pages
• Experience with Macromedia Dreamweaver MX
• General knowledge of graphics and other web development software packages
• Experience cannot be substituted for minimum education requirements

Physical Requirements: Light Work

Please return completed application by Friday, May 26, 2006 directly to:

Beth Kish
Cobb County Board of Elections & Registration
736 Whitlock Ave., P. O. Box 649
Marietta, GA 30061-0649

PART-TIME POSITION

MAIL ROOM COURIER

COBB COUNTY MAIL SERVICES
Position #: 8100-14320061

Salary Rate: $9.50 Per Hour                 Benefits: Not Available

Schedule: Up to 29 hours per Week
Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. or as needed

Essential Functions:
• Drives county vehicle in picking up and making deliveries
• Picks up, sorts, and delivers mail (U.S. & Interdepartmental)
• Transports bulk mail and accountable items to post office
• Assists mail room staff as needed
• Daily, lifts, loads and unloads from one location to another, a large number of boxes containing reams of paper
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:
• Valid Georgia Drivers License & acceptable driving record
• Must pass a criminal & credit background check
• High School diploma or GED
• Ability to drive truck, car or van
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Must be able to work effectively with mail center staff, people in other
departments, outside vendors, etc.

Physical Requirements: Physical and drug screen required
Heavy Demands - must be able to lift 50 to 100 pounds; Strenuous and continuous lifting on a daily basis

Closing Date: Friday, May 19, 2006

PART-TIME

TEMPORARY POSITIONS MAY 15 - DECEMBER 10, 2006
REGISTRATION CLERKS
Elections and Voter Registration

Salary Rate: $8.74 Per Hour                               Benefits: NOT AVAILABLE

Scheduled: 20 – 40 Hours Per Week As Needed

Essential Functions:
• Enter and retrieve information from a computer in order to sort and process records
• Sort through alphabetic files to determine which can be archived
• Alphabetize small batches of records, then co-mingle the various batches to create one alphabetical set of records
• Use a scanner and a computer to scan and index records or updates to records
• Perform general office/clerical and secretarial duties
• Prepare mailings including placing labels on envelopes, collating contents and stuffing envelopes
• Compare documents to lists for accuracy
• May format and type letters, memos, forms, reports, or charts on a word processor
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or GED
• Good interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal communications skills
• Professional appearance
• Good typing and computer skills
• Ability to use Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to work accurately and pleasantly in high stress environment

Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift and carry up to 25


Please return completed application by Friday, May 26, 2006 directly to:

Melissa Miller or Harley Hall
Cobb County Elections & Registration
P. O. Box 649
Marietta, GA 30061-0649
(West Park Government Center, 736 Whitlock Ave., Ste 400
(770) 528-2581

PART-TIME POSITION

MAINTENANCE WORKER
THOMPSON COMMUNITY CENTER
THERAPEUTIC RECREATION SERVICES UNIT
PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURAL AFFAIRS

Salary Rate: $8.25 Per Hour                Benefits: Not Available

Schedule: Up to 29 hours per week, mostly evenings and weekends

Essential Functions:
• Cleans offices, restrooms, rental facility and grounds as needed
• Performs basic facility maintenance and repairs
• May operate floor buffer, carpet cleaner and other janitorial type equipment
• Assists with the set-up/break down preparations for our Special Populations programs in the facility
• Assists with the Special Populations and Special Olympics GA-Cobb programs as needed; i.e. driving or chaperoning during events
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:
• High School diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license
• Some experience in building maintenance preferred

Physical Requirements: Heavy work – exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 25 pounds of force frequently to move objects

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Submit applications to:
Cara Lynn
Thompson Park Community Center
555 Nickajack Rd., Mableton, GA 30126
770-819-3215 office / 770-819-3218 fax

PART - TIME POSITION

SERVICE ASSISTANT
GOVERNMENT SERVICE CENTERS
SUPPORT SERVICES AGENCY
POSITION #: 8105-0102006

Salary: $10.00 Per Hour                            Work Cycle: 29 Hours Per Week

Primary Work Location: East Cobb Government Service Center
Must be available to work at either Center

Essential Functions:
• Provides front line customer service to the public in person and on the telephone
• Utilizes computer applications to research information such as bill amounts, customer account histories, etc.
• Determines type of business license to be sold; calculates & collects fees
• Collects property tax payments and calculates late fees
• Processes vehicle tag renewals, sells CCT tickets and postage stamps
• Schedules use of public meeting rooms
• Collects water bill payments and answers general inquiries
• Assists customers with requests for help or information
• Handles cash and accountable items to include balancing transaction logs & cash drawer
• Prepares homestead exemptions and other property tax applications
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:
• Must pass background investigation and credit check
• Flexibility in duties. Must be willing to work at either service center
• High School Diploma or GED
• Bilingual skills preferred
• Three years related clerical and customer service experience
• Basic computer skills and ability to use Microsoft Word and Excel
• Good communication skills and ability to deal effectively with the public;
• Must have strong attention to detail and be able to work independently
• Previous cash handling experience; ability to accurately perform mathematical computations
• Knowledge of county services and functions preferred

Closing Date Extended To: Friday, May 12th

PART-TIME

EXTENSION SERVICE AIDE
EXTENSION SERVICE

Salary Rate: $9.18 per hour                     Benefits: Not Available

Schedule: 29 Hours per week; (Monday – Wednesday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
& Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.)

Essential Functions:
• Provides customer service in person, on the telephone and via email on a wide variety of horticulture related topics
• Prepares and submits soil, water, insect and plant materials to various laboratories; clarifies results
• Creates educational literature, brochures and charts for the public and in-house use
• Administers pesticide certification and recertification training as needed
• Assists others in Horticulture Division and other Extension Service programs as needed
• Prepares material for Cobb County Extension Service web page
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:
• High school diploma or GED
• Three years of progressively responsible related experience
• Working knowledge of horticulture
• Must have valid Georgia Driver’s License
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and related software
• Master Gardner Certification desired, not required

Physical Requirements: Frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions while performing the essential functions of this job

PLEASE RETURN APPLICATIONS BY MAY 5, 2006 DIRECTLY TO:

HOPE WARREN
COBB COUNTY EXTENSION OFFICE
678 SOUTH COBB DRIVE, SUITE 200
MARIETTA, GA 30060
770/528-2464

PART-TIME
TEMPORARY POSITIONS MAY 15 - DECEMBER 10, 2006
ABSENTEE CLERKS
Elections and Voter Registration

Salary Rate: $8.74 Per Hour                       BENEFITS: NOT AVAILABLE

Scheduled: 20 – 40 Hours Per Week As Needed, Overtime required at election times, especially in November

Essential Functions:
• Answer telephones; use the computer to retrieve information to give to callers
• Serve customers in person by retrieving their information from the computer and entering their current request
• Sort, stamp and open incoming mail; enter returned ballots into the computer
• Prepare ballots and ballot packets for mailing out
• Perform data entry
• Perform general office/clerical and secretarial duties, including filling
• Scan and index documents so the information may be retrieved by computer
• Compare documents to lists for accuracy

Minimum Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or GED
• Good interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal communications skills
• Professional appearance
• Speed and accuracy in computer data entry
• Ability to use Microsoft Word a plus
• Ability to work accurately and pleasantly in high stress environment

Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds


Please return completed application by Friday, May 26, 2006 directly to:

Alyce Braxton
Cobb County Board of Elections & Registration
P.O. Box 649
Marietta, GA 30061-0649
(West Park Government Center, 736 Whitlock Ave., Ste 400)
(770) 528-2581

Updated: 03/03/2006

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Unless otherwise noted, benefits are: Eligible for health and dental coverage, retirement plan, life insurance, long term disability insurance, deferred compensation, ten paid holidays per year, ten days annual leave per year after twelve months, and thirteen days sick leave per year.  
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MAINTENANCE DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT
D. O. T. / OPERATIONS DIVISION
Position #: 4909-0012006

Salary Range: $47,548 - $73,673 per year                             Salary Grade: 40

Status: Exempt (E) - Not eligible for overtime pay

Schedule: 6:30 A.M. – 3:30 P.M., Monday - Friday

Essential Functions:
• Plan, organize and direct the activities and assign equipment and personnel in the performance of road maintenance and construction throughout the County
• Plan, assign, direct and exercise general supervisor over technical, skilled trades and unskilled trades employees engaged in public works maintenance and new construction. Staff includes approximately 10 to 15 employees and inmate labor.
• Act on requests or complaints from Department Manager, citizens and associates; meet with property owners to resolve problems and complaints
• Maintain daily records of all activities on all projects and equipment
• Train and instruct new employees
• Assist in the preparation of departmental budget
• Monitor equipment needs; make recommendations for purchase or replace of equipment
• Attend meetings and conferences to discuss current work problems, policy changes, safety issues and related matters
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:
• High School diploma or GED
• Valid Georgia Driver’s License --- CDL B
• Four to six years of progressively responsible related experience
• Demonstrated supervisory experience
• Experience cannot be substituted for minimum educational requirements

Physical Demands: Frequently required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Closing Dates: March 10th (employees)                          March 17th (public)

TRANSPORTATION DIVISION MANAGER
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (D.O.T.)
OPERATIONS DIVISION
Position #: 6105-0022006

Salary Range: $61,152 - $94,785 per year                          Salary Grade: 44

Status: Key Managerial, Unclassified (K, U): Employees are exempt from some time keeping requirements and may not accrue compensatory time. Employee serves at the discretion of the Director.

Essential Functions:
• Oversee the daily operations of the Operations Division within the Department of Transportation
• Monitor, review and communicate the implementation
• Provide technical and administrative assistance to other project management and operating divisions
• Assist department management in developing division’s strategic plans and projects, establishing cost estimates and seeking approval and funding from Board of Commissioners
• Prepare agenda items for Board of Commissioners
• Carry out supervisory responsibility in accordance with County policies, procedures and applicable laws including: training in job skills; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems
• Coordinate transportation & road projects with appropriate Federal, State & local authorities
• Attend public meetings regarding transportation plans
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field
• Four years experience managing transportation operations
• Professional Engineering License preferred
• Completion of a supplemental questionnaire – available at the employment center or by contacting ahawks@cobbcounty.org
• Experience cannot be substituted for minimum education requirements

Physical Requirements: Sedentary work

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

ELECTIONS AND REGISTRATION MANAGER
ELECTIONS AND REGISTRATION
POSITION #: 6291- 0012006

Salary Range: $41,912 - $53,414 per year                          Salary Grade: 38

Status: Key Managerial, Unclassified

Schedule: 40 Hours per week (in addition to regularly scheduled hours, will be required to work extensive hours during periods prior to election and on election day)

Essential Functions:
• Secures polling places for elections by interacting with property owners and facilitating contractual arrangements; ensures that polling places meet federal, state, county, and ADA compliance standards; changes precinct boundaries as needed and carries out legal requirements
• Schedules, arranges, coordinates and organizes details of activities for each election to run smoothly
• Interviews and hires part time employees as needed for each election
• Supervises the securing of appropriate locations for training classes; supervises the conduct of poll worker training classes and activities
• Supervises and directs the work of staff and volunteers; hires, trains and evaluates performance of employees
• Interacts with voters, elected officials, other county election personnel, candidates, and the media to exchange information and to resolve problems and complaints
• Assists in supervision of auditing of precincts and vote tabulation for each election
• Prepares and schedules tasks to be completed in preparation for an election
• Plans and organizes the required Logic and Accuracy testing prior to each election
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:
• Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school in a related field preferred, and four years of related management experience,
Or
• High school diploma or GED, and six years of related management experience
• Elections experience preferred

Physical Requirements: Moderate: regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, and to reach with hands and arms, squat and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, very stressful.

Closing Dates: March 8th (employee)                                 March 15th (public)

GIS CADD TECHNICIAN
(DESIGN TECHNICIAN)
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT
POSITION #: 3133-00820061

Salary Range: $14.77 to $22.18 per hour                           Grade: 33

Status: Non- Exempt: Employees are eligible for overtime pay.

Schedule: Monday through Friday (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
• Design interiors from schematic design through final constructions documents using CADD
• Plan and coordinate office renovations with clients through direct and written communication
• Conduct space usage studies as basis for designing interior office renovations
• Prepare architectural interior and GIS drawings from field notes and dimensions
• Select furnishings and finishes for interior renovation projects; prepare finish plans
• Design and select finishes for custom cabinetry; prepare cabinetry plans
• Prepare graphic presentations using manual, CADD, and GIS skills
• Operate peripheral devices such as plotters, printers, scanners and digital cameras
• Scan documents into Laserfiche System
• Prepare and maintain master facilities plans and as-built documentation using CADD and GIS
• Prepare CADD and GIS documents from surveys, field notes and dimensions
• Perform GIS analysis functions, such as topological overlays, and generate computer maps
• Use CADD and GIS programs to make engineering and architectural computations of distances/area
• Perform other related duties as assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• Associate’s Degree in geography, computer science or a related field (Interior or Architectural Design preferred)
• One year of related experience
• Experience cannot be substituted for educational requirement
• Must obtain GIS Technical Certification within 6 months of hire date

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Grants Development Specialist
Economic Development
Position # 3901-0012006

Salary Range: $44,636 - $69,180 per year                         Salary Grade: 39

Status: Key Managerial

Essential Functions:
• Identifies and pursues financial assistance through grant acquisitions from state, federal, and private organizations
• Researches federal and state regulations to ensure compliance with grant programs.
• Prepares grant applications for submission.
• Uses information received from government agencies, census data, demographic data, and financial reports in the research and formulation of applications for grant projects.
• Develops an overall long-term strategic plan for pursuing and obtaining grants.
• Develops and administers a grants tracking system.
• Meets with and maintains effective relationships with, community groups, local officials, and private organizations to develop and maintain partnerships for grant projects.
• Provides financial information to Finance Department to facilitate management of all grant-funded projects.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university with major course work in public or business administration
• Three to five years of progressively responsible experience in grant-writing and grant procurement
• Excellent writing and organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work closely with others
• Experience cannot be substituted for minimum educational requirements

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Position #: 2075-0012006

Salary Range: $44,636 - $69,180 per year                Salary Grade: 39

Status: Key Managerial

Essential Functions:
• Assists in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of redevelopment and economic development activities
• Assists in soliciting proposals and makes recommendations for contractor selection
• Assists in contract negotiations, then prepares and supervises the contracts
• Assists in the negotiation, acquisition, clearance, site improvement, relocation, condemnation, and disposition of property
• Responds to inquiries and provides information to the public concerning the redevelopment programs and other economic development projects
• Maintains inventory of sites for prospective development
• Analyzes proposed legislation affecting economic development and redevelopment
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university with major coursework in planning, economics, public administration, or a closely related field
• Experience in Economic Development, Redevelopment, and/or Business Development; a basic knowledge of Municipal Public Finance and Budgets; and a basic knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are highly desirable
• Experience cannot be substituted for minimum education requirements

Physical Requirements: Light to sedentary work

Closing date: Open Until Filled

AQUATIC CENTER RECREATION PROGRAMMERS
(Two Positions Available)
PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURAL AFFAIRS
POSITION#: 2092-0002006

Starting Salary: $32,572.00 Per Year                   Salary Rate: 34

Status: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime Pay)

Schedule: 40 Hours Per Week (Variable Hours)

Essential Functions:
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with County policies, procedures and applicable laws
• Coordinates programs and staff in delivering services at the aquatic center
• Trains and certifies staff as lifeguards and swim instructors; provides for on-going in-service training
• Maintains pool chemistry and assures proper filter operations and pool circulation
• Maintains customer relations in delivering aquatic programs; greets and assists public with questions and information in person and on telephone
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in recreation management or related field
• Three years experience in aquatics field including managing public swimming pools and physical plant operations along with supervision of staff, programs and fiscal responsibilities
• Preferred certifications: ARC Instructor Trainer, Aquatic Facility Operator, Certified Pool Operator, ARC LGT or ARC WSI
• Valid Georgia Driver's License
• Experience cannot be substituted for minimum education requirements

Physical Requirements: Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Probation Officer I
Juvenile Court
Position # 2090-0032006

Salary: $15.66 per hour                      Salary Grade: 34

Status: Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime pay)

Schedule: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Some overtime and on-call required)

Essential Functions (May vary based on assigned area)
• Meets with probationers and their families to assess risk factors; Monitors the progress made by probationers in meeting the terms of their probation
• Prepares complaints filed for probationers who violate the terms of their probation
• Prepares dispositional reports for court and appears in court to make recommendations regarding further action on the case
• Attends and participates in various staffings, mediations and group counseling sessions
• Accounts for financial obligations paid by probationers
• Develops and maintains contact with other community service providers; provides information about the department’s mission and the probation process
• Performs drug screenings and assessments for court involved youth and coordinates services when indicated
• Reviews complaints filed by law enforcement and other sources to determine appropriate method of handling by the court
• Provides twenty four on-call service & intake duty officer to the court as assigned
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:
• Four year degree in related area
• Must pass a background check, drug test and psychological evaluation
• Minimum one year related experience in Juvenile Court or related agencies
• Knowledge of court procedures and applicable state, federal and local laws and regulations
• Experience cannot be substituted for minimum education requirement


Closing Dates: March 1st (Employee)                     March 8th (Public)

LIBRARIAN I
(2 Positions)
LIBRARY SYSTEM
SOUTH COBB REGIONAL BRANCH
POSITION#: 2030-022006

Salary Rate: $30,721 per year                               Salary Grade: 33

Status: Exempt (Not eligible for overtime pay)

Schedule: 40 Hours Per Week; (includes some nights and weekends; and every 6th Sunday from 1:00-5:00p)

Essential Functions
• Provide reference services to the public; may assist with children’s services
• Answer patron reference and informational questions by telephone or in person
• Assist patrons with the Galileo databases and other databases licensed by the Library
• Select books and other materials for library acquisition; perform collection maintenance duties
• Some supervision possible
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in Library/Information Science accredited by the ALA
• State Public Librarian Certification
• Experience cannot be substituted for the minimum education requirements

Physical Requirements:
• Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects

Closing Date: March 6th

LIBRARIAN II
(2 Positions)
LIBRARY SYSTEM
SOUTH COBB REGIONAL BRANCH
POSITION #: 2031-022006

Salary Range: $34,673 - $52,020 per year                                      Salary Grade: 35

Status: Exempt (E) – Employees are eligible for compensatory time

Schedule: 40 Hours Per Week (includes some nights and weekends; and every 6th Sunday from 1:00-5:00p)

Essential Functions:
• Supervise Adult Reference or Youth Services department
• Responsible for branch in absence of branch manager, including administration duties
• Provides adult/children’s reference and reader’s services
• Responsible for adult/juvenile collection development
• Responsible for programming (Youth Services)
• Performs circulation duties such as checking books in and out, registering patrons for library cards and receiving overdue fines

Minimum Qualifications:
• Master's degree in Library/Information Science accredited by the American Library Association
• Two years of Library experience
• Previous experience in Youth Services desirable
• State public library certification
• Experience cannot be substituted for the minimum educational requirement

Physical Requirements: Exert up to 25 pounds of force

Closing Date: March 6th

PROJECT MANAGER I
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT
POSITION #: 6069-0052006

Salary Range: $41,912 to $64,979 per year                   Salary Grade: 38

Status: Exempt (Not eligible for overtime)

Schedule: Monday through Friday (7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
• Manages construction and renovation projects for quality, compliance and completion
• Plans, schedules and coordinates daily activities of projects; evaluates projects to determine order of importance
• Supervises work of employees and contractors and plans, organizes and evaluates their daily work
• Develops project budgets by estimating construction, maintenance, and equipment costs and obtaining quotes; orders and schedules delivery of material to jobsites
• Meets with employees, vendors and clients to ensure production schedules
• Interprets plans, specifications and contracts
• Performs other relates duties as assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• High School Diploma or GED
• Three to five years of experience managing and controlling major in-house construction and renovation projects
• Knowledge of construction processes
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees, contractors and all levels of management
• Experience cannot be substituted for minimum educational requirements


Closing Date Extended to: Open Until Filled

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
POSITION #: 3050-00220061

Salary Range: $41,912 - $64,979 per year                          Salary Grade: 38

Status: Exempt (E): Employees are not eligible for overtime, but may accrue compensatory time.

Schedule: 40 Hours Per Week, Monday –Friday

Essential Functions:
• Reviews preliminary and final plats of subdivisions, town homes and condominiums for compliance with Georgia platting laws and Cobb County ordinances and development standards
• Reviews and approves site plans for individual residential lots regarding floodplain area, detention ponds, easements, wetlands or buffers
• Assist customers with general concerning the development process, wetlands, floodplain, tree ordinance, permits, and plats
• Reviews all projects submitted for land disturbance permits for compliance with the tree ordinance
• Performs field work including pre-development site analysis, pre-construction meetings with contractors, construction monitoring, final inspections, post-development tree maintenance inspections, landscape and steam buffer inspections as needed
• Acts as chairperson for weekly Plan Review and Plan Approval meetings as needed
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in landscape architecture or a related field
• Two to four years of progressively responsible related experience
• Registered Professional Landscape Architect preferred
• Prior government experience and civil engineering experience preferred
• Experience cannot be substituted for minimum educational requirement.

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

TAX ASSESSORS DIVISION MANAGER
TAX ASSESSORS /COMMERCIAL DIVISION
POSITION #: 6100-0042006

Salary Range: $50,648 - $78,499 per year     Salary Grade: 41

Status: K-Unclassified, Key Managerial Position: Individual is appointed and serves at the discretion of the Director/Chief Appraiser

Schedule: 40 Hours Per Week

Essential Functions:
• Responsible for the Assessor’s portion of the annual commercial/industrial property digest
• Responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the activities of the commercial/industrial division and subordinate staff and/or contractor; conduct performance reviews as required
• Utilize the three standard approaches to value as appropriate
• Testify in court appeals and serve as expert witness
• Interact with property owners and public officials in addressing and resolving assessment issues
• Ensure efficient utilization of resources and consistent work methods
• Provide digest projections and participate in public presentations
• Prepare information for review and/or presentation to management and the Board of Tax Assessors; interact with other county departments and regulatory agencies
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:
• Must hold and maintain an Appraiser IV Certification as administered by the Georgia Department of Revenue or obtain upon employment
• Related Associate’s degree; Four year degree in a related field preferred
• Considerable experience in the field of mass appraisal in a state or local government (3 years minimum)
• Must have extensive knowledge and experience in applying the three approaches to value
• Must have experience performing critical phases of mass appraisal and revaluation of real estate
• Knowledge of and experience in appraising real property and laws and regulations related to property tax assessment
• Demonstrated supervisory/management experience
• Experience cannot be substituted for the minimum education requirements.

Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

WATER OPERATIONS MANAGER
WATER SYSTEM
Position #: 6139-0012005

Salary Range: $65,124 to $100,963 per year              Salary Grade: 45

Status: Unclassified; Key Managerial (not eligible for comp time)

Essential Functions:
• Oversees and directs the Water Protection and System Maintenance Divisions including working with division managers to improve effectiveness and efficiency of operations
• Reports directly to the Utility Director advising on operational requirements, issues, areas of improvement and participating in a supervisory capacity in overall utility planning and management
• Addresses the needs for various resources through coordination with other utility divisions and other county departments
• Reviews, evaluates and recommends budgets for the respective divisions
• Prepares or directs the preparation of reports addressing special projects, performance, legal matters, benchmarking, agenda memorandums, state or federal regulatory matters and other issues

Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Management or closely related field from an accredited college or university and ten years of management experience working in a large water and sewer utility system addressing operational activities such as treatment facilities, field maintenance, construction, planning and contract management
• Professional Engineer License
• Valid drivers license
• Completion of a supplemental questionnaire

CLOSING DATES: Open Until Filled

• Note: A Supplemental questionnaire is available at the employment center or by contacting Tressie.Bloodworth@cobbcounty.org

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LIBRARIAN II
LIBRARY SYSTEM
LEWIS A. RAY BRANCH
POSITION #: 2031-0192006

Salary Rate: $34,673.60              Salary Grade: 35

Status: Exempt (E) – Employees are eligible for compensatory time

Schedule: 40 Hours Per Week (includes some nights and weekends; and every 6th Sunday from 1:00-5:00p)

Essential Functions:
• Serve as head of Lewis A. Ray Branch Library
• Oversee branch operations
• Select books and other materials
• Supervise, evaluate, schedule and train staff
• Serve as primary reference resource
• Work with community groups

Minimum Qualifications:
• Master’s Degree in Library/ Information Science accredited by American Library
• State public librarian certification
• Two to four years of progressively responsible related experience
• Previous experience in a branch public library preferred

Physical Requirements: Exert up to 25 pounds of force

Closing Date: June 8th

SAFETY TECHNICIAN I
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
RISK MANAGEMENT DIVISION
POSITION #: 2015-00120061

Salary range: $32,572 - $48,859 per year                               Salary Grade: 34

Schedule: 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. (Monday through Friday)

Status: Exempt (Not eligible for overtime pay)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
• Leads County departments in safety by providing training and investigating accidents to ascertain cause and any possible actions that could be taken to reduce accidents
• Conducts safety inspections and completes inspections reports making any recommendations that might reduce future accidents and make the workplace safer
• Analyzes safety and accident data into claims database; compiles safety reports
• Develops, coordinates and conducts safety training classes for the County
• Oversees the development and distribution of emergency procedures manual
• Monitors trends and development related to safety and loss control issues
• Oversees, coordinates and advises accident review boards
• Oversees the annual County safety incentive and awards programs
• Performs other related duties as assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• High School diploma or GED (Some vocational courses or Safety classes preferred)
• Two years of related safety and/or risk management experience
• Valid Georgia Driver’s License
• National Safety Council Trenching Certificate, National Safety Council Flagging Instructor, and Defensive Driving Instructor preferred
• Experience cannot be substituted for the minimum educational requirement

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Frequently required to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds

Closing Date: May 19th

ENGINEER II
D. O.T. / OPERATIONS DIVISION
Position #: 3121-0112006

Salary Range: $44,636 - $69,180 per year                          Salary Grade: 39

Status: Exempt (Not eligible for overtime pay, but may accrue comp time)

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Essential Functions:
• Reviews signing and marking, staging, and traffic control plans for Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) projects
• Investigates TIP projects in field for traffic operational issues, prior to and during construction
• Performs final inspections of traffic operational issues on TIP projects
• Assists Engineering Division with questions and problems regarding traffic operational issues on TIP projects
• Approves detour plans and road closure permits and inspects these in the field
• Attends meetings relating to the TIP
• Identifies or provides traffic operations input regarding future TIP projects
• Reviews preliminary and conceptual TIP plans so as to identify traffic operational needs and safety issues
• Reviews traffic and crash data related to TIP projects
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in engineering
• Two to four years of progressively responsible related experience
• Knowledge of civil engineering and road design; Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and specifications
• Professional Engineer License desirable
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Experience cannot be substituted for minimum education requirements

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

ELECTIONS & REGISTRATION SUPERVISOR (TRAINER)
ELECTIONS AND VOTER REGISTRATION
POSITION #: 6289-0012006

Salary Rate: $34,673 per year                            Salary Grade: 35

Status: Exempt (E) – Employees are eligible for compensatory time

Schedule: 40 Hours Per Week (Extensive Overtime Required During Elections, including nights and weekends)

Essential Functions:
• Recruit new poll workers by using free media, paid media, personal contacts and other methods
• Supervise temporary workers including poll workers, facilitators and office staff
• Give information about elections to the public on the phone, in person and through the mail and email
• Design training classes for poll workers using Microsoft Power Point , video, hands-on and other methods for teaching adults
• Secure locations for poll workers classes
• Conduct classes for poll workers during each election cycle
• Create reports and charts using Microsoft Word and Excel
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:
• Associate’s degree or equivalent from two year college or technical school
• Three years of progressively responsible experience which included interacting with the public and serving as lead worker over lower level staff
• Experience in training and developing training content preferred
• Demonstrable skills in Microsoft Power Point
• Skills in using Microsoft Word and Excel
• Experience cannot be substituted for the minimum educational requirement

Physical Requirements: Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 20 to 50 pounds

Closing Dates: May 12th (employee)                               May 19th (public)

TRANSPORTATION ANALYST II
D.O.T.
POSITION #: 3061-0052006
POSITION AVAILABLE JULY 2006

Salary Range: $39,332 - $59,030 per year                                 Salary Grade: 37

Status: Exempt (E): (Not eligible for overtime pay, but may accrue comp time)

Schedule: Monday –Friday (9:00am – 6:00pm) and 24 hour on call availability

Essential Functions:
• Maintains three traffic signal databases
• Supervises one Traffic Control Assistant
• Reports incidents relayed from the Georgia Navigator System to the public
• Produces daily Channel TV23 traffic camera feed
• Maintains and operates closed circuit surveillance cameras
• Maintains and operates school flasher system
• Make public presentations regarding Traffic Control Center related issues
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in civil engineering, transportation, planning, geography, computer science, information systems or a related field and four years of progressively related experience or High school diploma or GED and eight years of progressively related experience.
• Knowledge of traffic engineering, traffic signal operation, traffic control center operation, fiber optic communication and network communication
• Ability to maintain and operate SCATS, ACTRA, and Smartway traffic signal systems
• Valid Georgia Driver’s License
• Experience cannot be substituted for minimum educational requirements

Physical Requirements: Duties may require lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds.

Closing Date: May 8th (employees)                                           May 15th (public)

Probation Officer I
Juvenile Court
Position # 2090-9902006

Salary: $15.66 per hour                           Salary Grade: 34

Status: Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime pay)

Schedule: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Some overtime and on-call required)

Essential Functions (May vary based on assigned area)
• Meets with probationers and their families to assess risk factors; Monitors the progress made by probationers in meeting the terms of their probation
• Prepares complaints filed for probationers who violate the terms of their probation
• Prepares dispositional reports for court and appears in court to make recommendations regarding further action on the case
• Attends and participates in various staffings, mediations and group counseling sessions
• Accounts for financial obligations paid by probationers
• Develops and maintains contact with other community service providers; provides information about the department’s mission and the probation process
• Performs drug screenings and assessments for court involved youth and coordinates services when indicated
• Reviews complaints filed by law enforcement and other sources to determine appropriate method of handling by the court
• Provides twenty four on-call service & intake duty officer to the court as assigned
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:
• Four year degree in related area
• Must pass a background check, drug test and psychological evaluation
• Minimum one year related experience in Juvenile Court or related agencies
• Knowledge of court procedures and applicable state, federal and local laws and regulations
• Experience cannot be substituted for minimum education requirement

Closing Dates: May 5th (Employee)                                  May 12th (Public)

TEMPORARY POSITION - AVAILABLE UP TO 6 MONTHS

CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CODE ENFORCEMENT DIVISION
POSITION # 3171-0052006

Salary: $14.77 per hour                       Salary Grade: 33

Benefits: Not available

Status: Non-Exempt (N): Employee is eligible for overtime pay.

Scheduled: 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday (some Saturdays required)

Essential Functions:
• Receive and investigate complaints from the public and county officials regarding zoning, sign, solid waste and other County code violations
• Issue citations and assist with the prosecution of cases in Magistrate, State, and Superior Courts
• Review applications and issue permits for signs and temporary displays
• Attend Zoning/Variance hearings and work sessions to provide relevant information to the commissioners regarding pending applications
• Remove signs illegal signs off the right-of-way
• Perform general office work
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:
• Must have valid Georgia Drivers License
• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum two years related experience
• Geographical knowledge of Cobb County, including major streets and landmarks
• Knowledge of state, federal and local laws