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Job Postings

 

             July 11, 2025

 JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Equipment Operator

Dallas County Commission has an opening for a Full-Time Equipment Operator.

The Equipment Operator will operate various types of equipment to maintain, repair, and pave county roads and bridges.  Equipment types include, but are not limited to, a tractor/bushhog, rotary side cutter, compactor, power broom, back-hoe, self-propelled tire roller and steel wheel roller, bulldozer, front-end loader, low-boy trailer, excavator, and motor grader.  It is not necessary to have experience operating all of these types of equipment.  Salary will be based on experience and skill level.

  • Applicant must be able to endure extreme outdoor weather conditions at times.
  • Applicant must be aware of safety rules involved in the operation of equipment on heavily traveled roads.
  • Applicant must possess the ability to read and write and to understand road maps. 
  • Applicant must possess a valid State of Alabama Driver’s License and be insurable by the county insurance carrier.
  • Applicant must have the ability to follow instructions and work well with others.

Position also involves some unskilled labor on a daily basis and will involve call-out during periods of inclement weather, especially following storms or other natural disasters.  

Applications will be taken from July 11, 2025, until the position is filled, during the hours of 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, in the Human Resources Department on the first floor of the Courthouse Administrative building at 101 Church Street, Selma, AL  36701.  Applications may also be faxed to (334) 877-2796 or emailed to sblackmon@dallascounty-al.org. 

PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING WILL BE REQUIRED AND, IF EMPLOYED,

EMPLOYEE WILL BE SUBJECT TO RANDOM  DRUG TESTING.

DALLAS COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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    JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

                             June 18, 2025                               

Real Property Appraiser

Dallas County is currently seeking a full-time Real Property Appraiser.  Job duties include performing field appraisals, locating and measuring improvements constructed on various parcels located in the county, using the collected data to establish property values, and providing the property owner with an explanation of the valuation process. 

Qualifications:  Some appraisal experience preferred.  Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, accounting, taxation law, or a related field.  An Associate’s Degree and three years experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor’s Degree. Must possess a valid Alabama driver’s license with a good driving record and be insurable.  Must be able to travel and to work overtime, if required.  Must have the ability to become certified within a specific period of time as an Alabama Certified Appraiser (Real Property Tract) through the State Property Tax Education and Certification Program.  Must be able to attend and successfully complete continuing education courses offered through the Property Tax Education Program.

APPLICATIONS WILL BE TAKEN IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

IN THE DALLAS COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING AT 101 CHURCH STREET, SELMA, AL  36701.  APPLICATIONS MAY ALSO BE FAXED TO (334) 877-2796 OR EMAILED TO SBLACKMON@DALLASCOUNTY-AL.ORG FROM JANURY 29, 2025, UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED.

DALLAS COUNTY IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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August 27, 2021

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Laborer

Dallas County Commission has an opening for a Laborer in the Road Department.  Work schedule is Monday-Thursday- 10 hour days.

Applicants must have a valid State of Alabama Driver’s License.  Persons in this position  will perform manual labor which may include the following duties: shovel asphalt from dump truck, spread asphalt with rake, sweep road, spray tar and spread cement, clear ditches and beaver dams, install pipes, dig trenches and patch holes.  May operate chain saw, tractors, sheep footer and tire rollers.  Other duties will include those assigned by supervisor.

Successful applicant must have physical dexterity to operate various pieces of equipment and physical tolerance to work outside, sometimes under adverse conditions. Must be able to lift over 50 pounds and have agility to crouch or crawl in restricted places, at times.

Applicant must have the ability to work well with others.    Applications will be taken from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, beginning August 27, 2021, at the Human Resources Department in the Dallas County Administrative Building at 101 Church Street, Selma, AL. or online at www.dallascounty-al.org.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING WILL BE RQUIRED AND, IF EMPLOYED, EMPLOYEE WILL BE SUBJECT TO RANDOM  DRUG TESTING.

DALLAS COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER – M/F/D/V

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Perry Varner Educational & Treatment Facility

Dallas County Juvenile Detention Center

Detention Counselor Job Posting

Full & Part Time

September 1, 2020

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Juvenile Detention Director, the Detention Counselor will direct the activities of detained youth in all areas.  The Counselor will maintain the safety of detainees at all times, conduct regular check of detainees and maintain order in facility.  Serve meals, supervise youth during visiting hours and may transport detainees to various appointments.  Performs various housekeeping duties or supervise detainees in this function.  Detention Counselor must have a high school diploma or GED equivalency and be able to work flexible hours and be on call on a rotating basis.  Detention Counselor must also have a good temperament and ability to function well in stressful situations.

Position Requirements and Qualifications

  • Ability to communicate effectively with detainees, staff, law enforcement personnel, and others, orally and in writing;
  • Ability to efficiently plan and organize work;
  • Ability to work independently;
  • Ability to work effectively with co-workers, detainees, and other professionals;
  • Ability to work with maladjusted juveniles;
  • Ability to lift at least 50lbs;
  • Ability to stand for extended periods of time;
  • Ability to physically restrain male/female juvenile age 12-18;
  • Ability and willingness work as a part of a professional team;
  • Minimum age requirement 21;

Education

  • High School Diploma
  • 3-5 years job related experience preferred not required

Applications will be taken in the Human Resources Department in the  Dallas County Administrative Building, located at 101 Church St. between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Resumes may be e-mailed to betty.russell@dallascounty-al.org or faxed to: Human Resources Department at 334-877-2796.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING WILL BE REQUIRED AND, IF EMPLOYED, EMPLOYEE WILL BE SUBJECT TO RANDOM DRUG TESTING.

DALLAS COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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