Job Openings with the City of Thomasville
The City of Thomasville has spent several days and weeks learning about the coronavirus (COVID-19) and how it may affect our community and employees. We understand that many of you are looking to join “Team Thomasville” and we don’t want you to lose your spirit to become a member of an outstanding group of public servants. We are making several work adjustments to benefit our service to the community and our operations.
While we continue to monitor the Centers for Disease Control’s (CDC) guidelines and recommendations, some of our recruitment efforts to fill open positions will be suspended based on the immediate need of a department to add staff. All of our open positions will continue to be reviewed by the City Manager to determine when Human Resources can alert the public about job availability. We are making efforts to keep our employees safe by canceling employee travel and large staff meetings. Our objective is to provide a safe environment for our current and future employees.
Although hiring may be reduced for now, we encourage you to sign up for email alerts from Human Resources. When jobs are in an “active” status, you will get an email alert about open positions on our team.
Thank you for your interest in working with Team Thomasville.
Available jobs are listed below. Click on the name of the job for more information. Click here for our online application portal.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR
The IT Director provides leadership, vision, and management to the Information Technology department; is responsible for providing day to day supervision for the Network Administrators, IT Project Manager, IT Compliance Coordinator, IT Support Manager and IT Application Support Manager; works with IT staff to ensure the department complies with the standards and processes that are defined for Information Technology; act as key escalation point for all IT issues. Ensures the department maintains the resources to meets all organizational goals, objectives and expectations of City Leadership.
The successful candidate should hold a bachelor’s degree in computer science, information science or management information systems (MIS) with 5+ years of management experience in an IT environment. The ideal candidate must possess the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers; must possess good oral/written communication skills and must have strong analytical and logical problem solving skills. Candidate must have strong working knowledge of computer networking and software applications.
Starting salary is based on experience. Open until filled.
Candidate must have experience in accounts payable, general ledger, account reconciliation and financial statement preparation. Experience in governmental or fund accounting is preferred. Previous experience on computerized accounting software, Excel spreadsheets and automated financial systems is required. Ideal candidate should also possess excellent presentation, communication, problem-solving and computer skills.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field is required.
Starting salary is $19.50/hr. Position is open until filled.
Position assists City Engineer providing management and leadership for the Engineering Department. Independently applies extensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields while working closely with the City Engineer and other staff members in the design and construction management of a wide range of municipal projects. This position will be responsible for a major project and multiple projects of moderate scope with complex features.
Ideal candidates will have knowledge of Municipal, Public Works and Utility Engineering and construction standard techniques and procedures. Good communications and organizational skills a must. Candidate should be Licensed in the State of Georgia or able to obtain same within 6 months of hire. Candidate must have 8+ years of progressive experience and be a graduate from a four year accredited Engineering School.
Starting salary is $63,250/yr. Position is open until filled.