All entries are listed in chronological order starting with the most recent.
Main Site Content
Job Opportunities
City Clerk - City of Picayune
Purpose:
Provides a variety of routine and complex supervisory, clerical and administrative work in the administration of the City of Picayune (City) Government.
Supervision:
Works under the general supervision of the City Manager and exercises supervision over the Finance Department and the Utility Administration departments.
Contact:
Interested applicants can email their resume and contact information to:
Shay Browder
City of Picayune
Payroll/HR Specialist sbrowder@picayune.ms.us
Phone: 601-799-5542
Maintenance Worker II - City of Gluckstadt (1)
Job Title: Maintenance Worker II
Department: Street Department
Employment Status: Full Time
Reports To: Public Works Director
Salary: $14.00 to $17.00 per hour, plus benefits
This is an open position to be on a Street Department crew. Positions at this level are distinguished from other job classifications of this type by the level of responsibility assumed and the complexity of duties assigned. Work in this class requires leadership and participation in a variety of maintenance work related to the assigned area. Assignments also may include the occasional operation of trucks and other automotive or construction equipment incidental to regular duties. Although some assignments may be carried out under general supervision of a crew leader who issues general or specific orders depending on the assignment. Work may be checked in progress or upon completion of the work.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING
DUTIES. ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS MAY BE IDENTIFIED BY THE
CITY AND LISTED AS SUCH IN THE INCUMBENT'S PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL
ELEMENTS. VARIOUS TASKS MAY BE ASSIGNED UNDER EACH ESSENTIAL
FUNCTION. THOSE THAT ARE LISTED UNDER THE EXAMPLES OF WORK ARE NOT
ALL INCLUSIVE; THEY ARE EXAMPLES ONLY AND MAY BE AMENDED OR ADDED TO
AS NEEDED BY THE CITY OF GLUCKSTADT.
- Repair and Maintenance
- Testing Assistance
EXAMPLES OF WORK
- Operation of motor vehicles
- Operation of heavy equipment
- Operation of equipment relative to grass cutting and tree trimming (Zero turn mowers, weed eaters, edgers, and chainsaws)
- Securing and partitioning off work areas with traffic safety equipment
- Flagging and directing traffic
- Clearing of drainage areas of debris by use of machinery or by hand in some instances
- Litter pick-up within road rights-of-way
- Limb pick-up within subdivisions
- Maintenance of roads (pothole patching, asphalt digouts, etc.)
- Right of way sign maintenance
- Cutting grass in the right of way
- Cleaning of City streets, gutters, and alleyways along assigned routes
- May, at times, be asked to work overtime or weekends due to projects extending beyond normal working hours and/or emergency conditions
- Other various duties as requested
Contact information:
E:mail: Info@Gluckstadt.net
Ph: 769-567-2306
Address: 343 Distribution Drive, Gluckstadt, MS 39110
Municipal Attorney - Town of Byhalia
The candidate under the direction of the Mayor, the Town Attorney is the legal adviser and attorney for all officials, officers, and departments of the Town and represents the Town in litigation. Work involves drafting and reviewing ordinances, resolutions, policies and procedures, and contracts prior to consideration by the Board of Alderman to ensure compliance with state, federal, and local laws. Emphasis is placed on municipal law, civil code enforcement, land use, zoning, labor relations, and legislative interpretation. Duties include coordinating with outside counsel regarding litigation on behalf of the Town, researching/preparing oral and written legal opinions for the Board of Alderman, City Clerk, Department Heads, staff, committees, commissions and boards, and preparing town ordinances, resolutions, contracts and other legal documents involving the Town. The candidate reports to the Board of Alderman and provides legal counsel to the Mayor, the Board, Department Heads and staff. Candidate may provide coaching to improve staff performance and understanding/applying Town policies and procedures.
The candidate should be able to evaluate controversial situations and present options in a clear and concise fashion. It is essential the new Town Attorney holds a solid understanding of a broad array of legal matters related to labor and employee relations including union agreements, grievances, Skelly Hearings, land use and planning, water rights, public finance, personnel, public works, public contracts and bidding, as well as the drafting of ordinances and resolutions.
Lacey Elkins
Town of Byhalia
225 Hwy 309 S.
PH: 662-838-2135
FAX: 662-838-3709
Maintenance Worker, Senior - City of Meridian (1)
Pursuant to Article 5, Section 5.04, of the Civil Service Code of Rules and Regulations (attached), the Commission may reject, or cause to be rejected the application of any person for admission to a test, or may, after examination, decline to certify, or may remove from an eligible list, an applicant who is deemed disqualified.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Performs general carpentry work and building maintenance; maintains and repairs items as needed; cleans bathrooms and maintains supply inventory. Conducts maintenance and installation of recreational equipment for city-owned and operated facilities; installs and repairs playground equipment; resurfaces and repairs tennis courts; cleans swimming pools. Maintains the lawn and grounds for various city-owned properties; cuts the grass, pulls weeds, waters plants and grass, picks up trash; uses various equipment and tools such as lawnmower, weed eater, rake, shovels and other related equipment for use in grounds care. Performs general maintenance and cleaning; changes light bulbs and heating and air conditioning filters; paints structures and equipment. Performs general street maintenance tasks; installs and/or repairs street signs and posts; places barricades at various locations; applies sand to oil spills on roadways. Operates city-owned vehicles to include city truck, flocculator motor, generators, flocculators, pumps, pressure washer, tractor, riding lawnmower and other specialized vehicles in the daily performance of duties; adheres to all local, state and federal safety regulations; ensures compliance by coworkers and supervisors. Maintains city-owned machinery and equipment at assigned location; cleans and replaces oil and filters. Performs other related duties as required.
For Civil Service Application and further information contact:
Civil Service Commission, First Floor, City Hall, Meridian, Mississippi, or telephone (601) 485-1931.
Job Opportunity: City Planner - City of New Albany
GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:
The Planning Department formulates goals, plans, policies and ordinances that provide orderly growth and development for New Albany. This is professional and administrative work in the administration of the Planning Division or specialized programs, projects and tasks in the Community Development Department. Work involves preparation of and review of complex studies and projects including the City's Comprehensive Plan, transportation planning, zoning, re-zoning, and annexation studies, subdivision of property and historic preservation, designs and projects.
The Planning Department works closely with the Building and Code Enforcement Department, Preservation Commissions and Mayor and Board of Alderman by providing information to be used in their decision making process. All ordinances related to Planning, Historic Preservation, and Land Use falls under the scope of work for the Planning Department.
Interested applicants can email their resume and contact information to:
Billye Jean Stroud
Director of Community Development and Main Street
135 East Bankhead Street
New Albany, MS 38652
Job Opportunity: Chief of Police - Town of Shelby
The town of Shelby is seeking a full-time chief of police. Successful applicants will assist keeping the community crime and violence free and will be dedicated to protecting the safety of the people and keeping law and order in the community. The position involves organizing and directing the activities of the police department. The chief reports to and consults with the Mayor and Board of Aldermen in determining plans and policies for the department’s operations. Experience is desirable but not mandatory.
Mayor Dan Harris
Town of Shelby
P.O. Box 43
Shelby, MS 38774
Phone: 662-398-5156
Fax: 662-398-7878
Job Opportunity: Crew Leader - Town of Summit
The Crew Leader will lead employees in the field of operation and provide safe, efficient and economical operation of the necessary equipment used in the daily operations of the of the department.
Applicants can submit Resumes to summitcityof@bellsouth.net no later than December 6, 2021 by 5:00 p.m.
Job Applications and full Job Descriptions are available at Town of Summit, MS Town Hall located at 706 West Railroad Avenue Summit, MS 39666.
Job Opportunity: Backhoe Operator - Town of Summit
The Backhoe Operator should be able to safely operate heavy equipment such as excavators, skid steers, directional drills, tractors, bulldozers etc. and perform other work when required.
Applicants can submit Resumes to summitcityof@bellsouth.net no later than December 6, 2021 by 5:00 p.m.
Job Applications and full Job Descriptions are available at Town of Summit, MS Town Hall located at 706 West Railroad Avenue Summit, MS 39666.
Job Opportunity: Police Officers - Town of Shelby
The town of Shelby is seeking full-time and part-time police officers. Successful applicants will assist keeping the community crime and violence free and will be dedicated to protecting the safety of the people and keeping law and order in the community. Applicants should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, have a high level of physical fitness, and be at least 21 years old. Experience is desirable but not mandatory.
Police Chief Pat Johnson
Town of Shelby
P.O. Box 43
shelby, MS 38774
Phone: 662-398-5156
Fax: 662-398-7878