Job Openings
Tax Collector Job Opening- Deputy Tax Collector
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Fast-paced and high stress environment.
Front window position collecting real property tax, personal property tax, mobile home tax, aircraft tax, privilege license tax and garbage fees.
Process vehicle tags: Renewals and new purchases for cars, trucks, motorcycles, trailers, and heavy trucks.
Explain laws (if necessary) regarding the payment of taxes and purchase of new vehicles and renewals.
All must be done in a courteous and professional manner to the public.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Must have experience working with the public and ability to correctly count money.
Must be able to balance cash drawer accurately each day.
Must be proficient in using a 10 key calculator.
Use and knowledge of computerized software to include Marvin and AS400.
Proper grammar and use of English.
Mathematical skills to include addition, subtraction, division and multiplication.
General office practices and procedures.
General understanding of the operation of a municipal government.
Must be bondable which includes a good credit rating and never having filed bankruptcy.
Ability to work as a team member with other employees.
Deal with others in a professional manner.
Maintain professional composure in heated situations.
Sit or stand in one location for long periods of time.
Physically able to restock tags etc.
Must be able to work 5 days each week, 7:30 a.m. -4:30 p.m.
Must successfully complete a drug screening if job is offered to you.
BENEFITS:
Monday- Friday, 7:30 a.m. -4:30 p.m.
All major holidays are off with pay.
Medical insurance available.
Sick/Vacation Time program.
MS State PERS retirement program.
Pay commensurate with experience.
Please send resumes to:
dspidle@lauderdalecounty.org
Questions: Call Doris Spidle, Tax Collector at 601-482-9786 or emaiI dspidle@lauderdalecouty.org
Job-Application
Send resumes to:
email: rrockette@lauderdalecounty.org
or
Drop off at the shelter:
6100 Rocky Lane
Marion, MS 39342
JOB DESCRIPTION
BASIC FUNCTION:
- Enforce County ordinance and State Laws dealing with animals; maintain records and reports; Euthanize, impound, feed, clean and dispose of animals as needed.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
- Enforce County ordinances; capture and impound sick, injured, stray or trapped domestic and non-domestic animals.
- Respond to and investigate complaints from the public regarding stray, sick, injured and abused animals; investigate cases of cruelty, neglect, abandonment, animal bites and barking dogs.
- Explain various ordinances regarding animal control to the public.
- Write file charges for violations of County ordinances related to animals; respond to court requests for contested of these charges.
- Removal of deceased animals from the County shelter; assist the public in trapping domestic and non-domestic animals.
- Euthanize severely injured, diseased, vicious, and unwanted animals.
- Quarantine biting animals for observation according to established guidelines.
- Prepare and maintain a variety of files, records and reports regarding impounded animals, animal bites, quarantines, investigations, and daily statistics.
- Operate and maintain an animal control vehicle; utilize a variety of animal control devices and equipment including leash, muzzle, traps, catch pole, net, radio and other equipment.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
- KNOWLEDGE OF:
- City and County geography and street locations.
- Oral and written communication skills.
- Record-keeping techniques.
- Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
ABILITY TO:
- Learn animal control regulations, techniques and enforcement.
- Learn requirements of maintaining an animal shelter in a safe, clean and orderly condition.
- Learn capture, care, handling and feeding of domestic and non-domestic animals.
- Deal tactfully, courteously and firmly with the public.
- Capture, handle, feed and transport domestic and non-domestic animals.
- Respond to calls and complaints regarding animals in the community.
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
- Understand and follow oral and written directions.
- Maintain records and prepare clear, concise reports.
- Observe legal and defensive driving practices.
- Work independently with little direction.
- Work courteously and tactfully with customers and employees.
PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
- Lifting heavy animals upwards of 100+ Lbs. pushing and pulling animals into truck; kneeling and crouching to pick up animals.
HAZARDS:
- Working around potentially vicious animals including dogs, cats, horses, snakes and other animals and pets. Working in extreme temperature
Job Description for Telecommunicator
Position Purpose
A staff of Mississippi State Certified Telecommunicators is required to operate the E-911 Communications Center in order to facilitate the call taking and dispatching of first responder emergency personnel.
Position Summary
A Telecommunicator is responsible for accurate and timely response to all requests for assistance or for E-911 related information from emergency first responders and the general public. Requests may arrive thought a variety of telephone lines, radio frequencies or in person. This position:
- Is permanent and full-time
- Reports to the Lead Telecommunicator and Shift Supervisor Manager
- Performs 100% of its duties in the office
- Operates in a high-stress environment
Major Duties
Perform Emergency Telecommunicator operations by:
- Operating E-911 computer systems
- Operating E-911 phone and radio systems
- Answering emergency and non-emergency telephone and radio transmissions
Required Certifications
- National Crime Information Center (NCIC)/Mississippi Justice Information Center (MJIC) Certification
- Mississippi State Dispatcher Certification
Required Knowledge
- High School Diploma or GED
- Proper grammar and use of English in speaking and writing
- All systems required to perform items listed under Major Duties
- General computer operations
- Basic knowledge of city and county first responder and other departments, including their emergency response policies and procedures
Required Skills and Abilities
- Maintain confidentiality
- Make decisions within time restraints
- Work as a team while under extreme pressure and time restraints
- Type at 40 words per minute or greater
- Operate within departmental procedures
- Basic filing
- Perform all work in a professional and composed manner
- Sit or stand in one location for long periods without interruption
- Work shift work
- Travel as required for training events
Details
The following describes the depth of the major duties required to be performed by this position.
- Perform Emergency Telecommunicator operations o Operate the Computer Aided Dispatch and Graphical Information Systems software, including: ▪ Zetron MAX Call Taking Management Information System
- CentralSquare One Solution CAD
- Professional and Technical Software (PTS) Solutions suite
- Transmit and receive radio and telephone transmissions
- Effectively process all telephone or radio transmissions as trained and in compliance with standard operating procedures
- Maintain Mississippi State Dispatcher Certification
- Maintain a good working relationship with the public and all government and private industries
- Operate office equipment such as a printer, facsimile and shredder
This essential function is the foundation of E-911 and is the position which most emergency responders and the general public are familiar with.
Other
- Perform other duties as directed by the Shift Supervisor, Communications Center Manager or E-911 Director or inherently required by this position
How to Apply:
- Complete the Application and bring it with the required documents to: 1300 26th Ave, Meridian MS, 39301, M-F 8-4p -or- Email the completed application and documents to e911@lauderdalecounty.org
- A Background Check will be performed and, if acceptable, you will be scheduled to take our Computerized Pre-Hire Test
- Successful Completion of the Pre-Hire Test will get you to the In-Person Interview
- After Successful Completion of the In-Person Interview you will take a Pre-Hire Vision/Hearing/Drug Screening
- Upon receiving successful test results, a job offer will be extended
Questions: Call 601-482-9854 -or- Email e911@lauderdalecounty.org
Position Benefits:
- Medical Insurance available
- Sick/Vacation Time Program
- Set Scheduling with days off on weekdays & weekends
- MS State PERS Retirement Program
- Minimum Starting Wage: $13.86/hr
- Additional pay for night shift
- Opportunities for advancement
- Overtime Opportunities
How to Apply:
- Complete the Application and bring it with the required documents to: 210 Windmill Drive, Meridian MS, 39305, M-F 7am-3:30pm -or- Email the completed application and documents to rmosley@lauderdalecounty.org
- A Background Check will be performed and, if acceptable, you will be scheduled to take our Computerized Pre-Hire Test
- Successful Completion of the Pre-Hire Test will get you to the In-Person Interview
- After Successful Completion of the In-Person Interview you will take a Pre-Hire Vision/Hearing/Drug Screening
- Upon receiving successful test results, a job offer will be extended
Questions: Call 601-482-9797 -or- Email rmosley@lauderdalecounty.org
Position Benefits:
- Medical Insurance available
- Sick/Vacation Time Program
- Set Scheduling with days off on weekdays & weekends
- MS State PERS Retirement Program
- Minimum Starting Wage: $13.86/hr
- Opportunities for advancement
- Overtime Opportunities
Please send resumes to:
email: rmosley@lauderdalecounty.org