Dallas County, AL - Dallas County, AL

Job Postings

March 14, 2023

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Engineering Clerk

The Dallas County Commission is seeking a candidate for the position of Engineering Clerk in the Engineering Department. The position is full-time and offers employee benefits. The employee will provide clerical assistance to the Administrative Assistant with job responsibilities which include data entry, maintenance of office records and documents, filing, taking phone calls, managing messages and department emails, and assisting with department purchasing/payments. Candidate must be computer literate with experience in Word and Excel.

Education and Experience: Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent, and at least 1 year of clerical experience required. Must have knowledge of general office procedures. Must be able to effectively interact and communicate with the general public as well as internal contacts both in person and over the telephone. Salary commensurate with experience.

Applications will be taken in the Human Resources Department on the first floor of the Dallas County Annex beginning March 14, 2023, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. or online at www.dallascounty-al.org.

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March 10, 2023

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Dallas County Commission has an opening for a Heavy Equipment Mechanic. The employee will perform maintenance and repair work on County Vehicles and heavy equipment to include brake repairs, hydraulic system repairs, engine repairs and overhauls, fuel system repairs, tire repairs, welding and burning.

Applicant must possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Must possess a valid State of Alabama Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record. Must have a minimum of three years previous experience as a heavy equipment mechanic. Applicant must have the ability to work non-standard hours and more than forty hours per week if necessary.

Applications will be taken during the hours of 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM from March 10, 2023 until March 17, 2023. Applications are available in the Human Resources Department on the first floor of the Courthouse Annex at 102 Church Street or online at www.dallascounty-al.org.

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

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March 9, 2023

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

CDL TRUCK DRIVER

THE DALLAS COUNTY COMMISSION IS SEEKING CANDIDATES FOR THE

FOLLOWING POSITION:

CDL TRUCK DRIVER – Applicant must have a valid State of Alabama Driver’s License and be insurable by the Dallas County insurance carrier.

Duties will include operating equipment, including but not limited to, tri-axle dump trucks, miscellaneous trucks, construction equipment, tractors, forklifts, air compressors, etc.; skilled and unskilled labor and other duties as required. Applicant must have the ability to work well with others.

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

Applications will be taken in the Human Resources Department on the first floor of the Dallas County Annex beginning March 9, 2023, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Employment applications are also available on the Dallas County website @ www.dallascounty-al.org.

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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

February 24, 2023

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES AND VECTOR CONTROL

DIRECTOR

Dallas County is seeking a candidate for the position of Director of Environmental Services and Vector Control. Position is fulltime and offers employee benefits. The Director will be responsible for the overall operations and management of the Environmental Services and Vector Control Department. Duties will include supervising, assigning duties and reviewing work of staff; training new employees; administering all billing for the City of Orrville and ensuring proper contractual terms are carried out by contractor. The Director will oversee vector program activities and will also deal extensively with the public, answering customer questions and complaints and taking appropriate action. Must be able to clearly and effectively communicate with both internal and external contacts. Candidate must be computer literate.

Education and Experience: High School Diploma or GED Certificate required at minimum; Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Studies/Science, Public Administration or related field preferred. At least 1-2 years management experience required. Must possess a valid Alabama Driver’s License.

APPLICATIONS WILL BE TAKEN IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT IN THE DALLAS COUNTY COURTHOUSE ANNEX AT 102 CHURCH STREET, SELMA, AL, OR ON OUR WEBSITE WWW.DALLASCOUNTY-AL.ORG, FROM FEBRUARY 24, 2023, UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED.

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February 22, 2023

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

THE DALLAS COUNTY COMMISSION IS CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF:

COUNTY ENGINEER

JOB SUMMARY: Under the general direction of the Dallas County Commission, the County Engineer provides technical engineering expertise and administrative leadership to the Engineering and Road Department. The Engineer is responsible and accountable for the over-all planning, direction, coordination and control of the county Road Department, including managing the maintenance and construction of roads and bridges within the Dallas County Road and Bridge System; determining major departmental policies, supervising and assigning tasks to personnel, submitting reports and preparation of the annual departmental budget.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Must hold an Alabama Professional Civil Engineering license with Bridge Inspection certification and have a minimum of five years experience. Possession of a current and valid AL driver’s license.

This is a professional, full-time position and, as such, is exempt from overtime. Salary commensurate with licensing and experience.

Applications and resumes will be accepted in the Human Resources Department on the first floor of the Dallas County Annex between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. from February 22, 2023, until the position is filled. They may also be mailed to Dallas County Commission, P. O. Box 987, Selma, AL 36702-0987 ATTN: Human Resources Department.

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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

February 15, 2023

HERBICIDE APPLICATOR

Dallas County is seeking a candidate for the position of Herbicide Applicator in the Road Department. Rate of pay will be $16.00 - $18.00/hr. depending on qualifications and experience. Position is fulltime and offers employee benefits.

Essential Functions: Under the general direction of the Road Superintendent, the employee is responsible for the application of herbicides on Dallas County rights-of-way in a timely, effective, safe and accurate manner. Duties include, but are not limited to, identifying target weeds and determining proper chemical, solution and additive rates as well as application timing; maintaining spray records, chemical inventory, and applicator’s license following State and Federal Guidelines; communicating with immediate supervisor concerning work progress as well as responding to citizens’ questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner; assisting other crews with daily activities when herbicide application is inappropriate or unnecessary.

Education and Experience: Skill in oral and written communication and ability to use computer equipment and programs related to inventory and work orders. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume. Knowledge of traffic hazards, safety principles, rules, regulations and speed limits.

Minimum Qualifications: Possession of a high school diploma or GED and one year of related experience, or any combination of education and experience which meets the qualifications listed. Current and valid Class A or B CDL with tanker endorsement required; Class A preferred. Must have a Commercial Pesticide Applicator’s certification by the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries as a Commercial Applicator in the categories of Ground and Right-of-Way. Tanker endorsement and Pesticide certification must be obtained within 2 months of hire, if not currently held.

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October 24, 2022

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Equipment Operator I

Dallas County Commission has a full-time opening for an Equipment Operator I.

The Equipment Operator will primarily operate light construction and maintenance equipment including tractors, rollers, milling machine, skid steer, etc. and may also operate a variety of equipment including trucks and various other construction equipment as necessary. Must be able to endure extreme outdoor weather conditions at times and be aware of safety rules involved in the operation of equipment on heavily traveled roads.

Applicant must possess ability to read and write and to also understand road maps. Must possess a valid State of Alabama Driver’s License. CDL license preferred but not required. Prefer some experience operating light construction and maintenance equipment.

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. Applicant must have the ability to follow instructions, and ability to work well with others. Applications will be taken between the hours of 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, at the Human Resources Department on the first floor of the Courthouse Annex at 102 Church Street, beginning October 24, 2022, until the position is filled.

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

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October 21, 2022

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

E-911 TELECOMMUNICATOR/DISPATCHERS

FULL TIME (40 HOURS PER WEEK) &

PART-TIME – 20 HOURS PER WEEK

THE DALLAS COUNTY COMMISSION IS SEEKING CANDIDATES FOR THE

FOLLOWING POSITION:

E-911 TELECOMUNICATOR/DISPATCHER - who will work under the direction of the Dallas County Sheriff’s Department. The applicant must be dependable with a motivation to learn. Must possess high school diploma or GED. Good typing skills, computer literate, ability to learn “10” codes and function well under stress. Must possess good communication skills and be available to work all shifts, weekends and holidays. Applicant must have ability to multi-task, especially in emergency situations.

Seeking 1 full-time Dispatcher and 1 part-time Dispatcher.

Applications will be taken between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. in the Human Resources Department on the first floor of the Dallas County Courthouse Annex at 102 Church St. beginning October 21, 2022, until the position is filled. Employment applications are also available on the Dallas County website @ www.dallascounty-al.org.

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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

June 13, 2022

Administrative Assistant

Emergency Management/Homeland Security

Dallas County is currently seeking a Part-time Administrative Assistant in the EMA/Homeland Security Department. Under the direction of the EMA Director, the Administrative Assistant types EMA correspondence and coordinates special projects, including assisting the EMA Director with planning at least one (1) exercise per year. The employee also greets visitors, refers them to the appropriate office or individual, answers the telephone and takes messages, maintains files and performs other general office duties. He or she will also prepare building permits for The EMA Director’s authorization.

Qualifications: HS diploma or equivalency required; some clerical/business office experience preferred. Must be computer literate; experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook desirable. Must possess good written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to work non-standard hours when necessary and have the ability to function well under stress and in emergency situations. Valid Alabama Driver’s License and reliable transportation required.

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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

June 6, 2022

MAINTENANCE WORKER

Dallas County is seeking a candidate for the position of Maintenance Worker. Position is fulltime and offers employee benefits. Under the general direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, the employee performs work of routine difficulty maintenance at various assigned locations; maintains proper processing and distribution of incoming and outgoing mail; makes bank deposits; and transports and sets up election machines during election periods

Education and Experience: High School Diploma or GED Certificate required. Must possess a valid Alabama Driver’s license and the ability to drive county vehicles and must be insurable by the County insurance carrier. At least 2 years relevant building maintenance experience to include familiarity with basic electrical, plumbing and carpentry skills. Must be able to frequently lift and/or move items over 50 lbs.

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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 Courthouse Annex, 102 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.

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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

July 16, 2021

Probate Clerk

Dallas County is currently seeking a Full-time Probate Clerk. Under the direction of the Probate Judge and the Chief Clerk, the Probate Clerk performs a variety of high-level clerical tasks related to wills, administrations, guardianships, conservatorships, commitments, name changes, legitimations, adoptions and land condemnations. This employee creates permanent files, assigns case numbers and records in dockets and index books, checks for accuracy, prepares forms, appoints guardians ad litem and sends out correspondence via certified mail. In addition, the Probate Clerk collects money and records in receipt book; assures that files and documents are complete for the Judge of Probate; assists the Chief Probate Clerk as needed; performs other clerical tasks such as answering phone, processing incoming and outgoing mail, performing secretarial work for the Judge and assists by performing tasks associated with elections.

Qualifications: HS diploma or equivalency required; 1-3 years previous clerical experience preferred. Must be computer literate. Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to comprehend laws, regulations and a variety of legal instruments. Must be able to lift office materials and books of significant weight.

APPLICATIONS WILL BE TAKEN IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT IN THE DALLAS COUNTY COURTHOUSE ANNEX AT 102 CHURCH STREET, SELMA, AL, OR ON OUR WEBSITE WWW.DALLASCOUNTY-AL.ORG, FROM JULY 16, 2021, UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

THE DALLAS COUNTY COMMISSION IS CURRENTLY ACCEPTING RESUMES FOR THE POSITION OF:

ASSISTANT COUNTY ENGINEER

JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of the County Engineer, the Assistant County Engineer performs a wide range of duties, including but not limited to, managing the maintenance and construction of roads and bridges within the Dallas County Road and Bridge System; planning and implementing the work of the Engineering and Road Department under the general policies established by the County Engineer; supervising personnel in the absence of the County Engineer and making decisions regarding maintenance and construction activities and projects.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university and certification as an Engineer in Training (EIT) in the State of Alabama (Professional Engineering License, Alabama, preferred but not required); possession of a current and valid AL driver’s license; ability to obtain and maintain Certified Bridge Inspector credentials and other certifications and credentials as needed.

This is a professional, full-time position and, as such, is exempt from overtime. Salary commensurate with licensing and experience.

Resumes will be accepted in the Human Resources Department on the first floor of the Dallas County Annex beginning September 30, 2020, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. They may also be mailed to Dallas County Commission, P. O. Box 987, Selma, AL 36702-0987 ATTN: Human Resources Department.

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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 on the first floor of the Dallas County Annex 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.

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September 12, 2019

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Corrections Officer

Dallas County Sheriff’s Department has an opening for a Corrections Officer

Correctional Officers work under the direction of the Warden. Officers are directly responsible for the supervision of inmates. Duties include but are not limited to security, feeding and assisting the staff with medical emergencies to name a few. Correctional Officers will attend continuing education classes to stay up to date on the latest departmental policies as well as at the latest state laws regulating detention facilities. There are certain certifications that you must acquire. Such as being OC Capsicum certified as well as being certified in the use of an expandable baton. This job requires the employee to be both mentally and physically strong.

Applications will be taken from September 12, 2019 until the position is filled during the hours of 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, at the Dallas County Sheriff’s Department on the third floor of the Courthouse Annex at 102 Church Street.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING WILL BE REQUIRED AND, IF

EMPLOYED, EMPLOYEE WILL BE SUBJECT TO RANDOM DRUG TESTING.

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