Human Resources
Employment
Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Abilene. You may view the current Employment Opportunities with the City of Abilene either by selecting a Job Category or by selecting a Job Title from the alphabetical listing. A separate application form must be completed for each position and the application must be submitted by the closing date listed on the job announcement. An Employment Application form can be printed from this web site. Applications will only be accepted for positions that are currently posted. Due to the volume of applications received, only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.
PLEASE NOTE: (*) on Bi-weekly Salary refers to a 26 Pay Period calculation
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We are not accepting applications for Firefighter at this time. Please visit this web site later for future announcements. We are not currently applications for Police Officer. For future job recruitment please contact the Police Training Division or visit www.abilenepolice.org.
We are accepting applications for lateral hiring of currently TCLEOSE Certified Peace Officers. Please click on the follow link, Lateral Police Officer Application Packet to download the required information packet and forms. Call 325-676-6347 if you have any questions regarding the application process. |
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Title: Director of Community Services Full Time Division/Department: Community Services Administration/Community Services Salary: $90,000+DOE/Q Annual Ideal Candidate: The Director of Community Services provides leadership, oversight, planning and financial management at the department level for the facilities and service delivery that impact the quality of life of Abilene's citizens on a daily basis. The successful candidate is a self-starter who will be highly motivated to take the Department to the next level.
• A deep commitment to customer service is expected. The successful manager . . Closing Date: Open Until Filled . Please direct your resume and cover letter to: Strategic Government Resources at either email address below: Ron Holifield at Ron@GovernmentResource.com or Cyndy Brown at CyndyBrown@GovernmentResource.com Please insert "Abilene Director of Community Services" in the subject line, using a PDF format if possible .
Title: Laboratory Technician Trainee/I/II/III Full Time Division/Department: Water Quality/Water Salary: Water Quality Trainee: $2,427.43 per month ($1,120.35 bi-weekly)* Tech I: $2,547.86 per month ($1,175.94 bi-weekly)* Tech II: $2,744.66 per month ($1,266.77 bi-weekly)* Tech III: $2,990.61 per month ($1,380.28 bi-weekly)* Qualifications: This position involves technical laboratory work. Will be responsible for performing a variety of standard and specialized chemical and microbiological tests. The applicant must be able to lift and carry 70 lbs. Work also includes taking samples and responding to and following up with public complaints. Experience in technical laboratory work is preferred. Requires a Bachelors degree in microbiology, biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or a Bachelors degree in environmental sciences, physical sciences, or engineering with 16 hours in biology, or 16 hours in microbiology, or 24 hours in chemistry. Preference will be given to applicants with a Chemistry degree or who have completed 24 hours in chemistry. (Tech I) Prefer applicants have 6 month experience in an Environmental Laboratory setting. Must have a D Water and Wastewater license or be able to have them within 6 months of starting the position. (Tech II) Prefer applicants have a minimum of two years experience in an Environmental Laboratory setting. Must have a C Water and D Wastewater license or be able to have them within 6 months of starting the position; also must pass a written examination over general analysis. (Tech III) Prefer applicants to have minimum of four years experience in an Environmental Laboratory setting. Must pass a written examination over general analysis. Must have a C Water, Wastewater, and Laboratory licenses or be able to have them within 1 year of starting the position. Must have a valid Texas Drivers License with good driving record, driving record check may be required. Submit a complete college transcript with your application. Open Until Filled Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Full Time Division/Department: Health/Community Services Salary: $2,883.86 per month ($1,331.01 bi-weekly)* Qualifications: Performs clinical laboratory testing for the purpose of diagnosis and treatment; and tests environmental water samples for bacteria. Involves quality control, operation of instruments, specimen collection and preparation, media preparation, and reporting results according to standard policies and procedures. Prefer certification (ASCP, AMT, ISCLT) with experience in a functioning clinical laboratory or other laboratory setting. Requires a Bachelors degree in medical technology, biology, chemistry or a related field. Must have a valid Texas drivers license with good driving record; driving record check will be required. Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Full Time Division/Department: Planning/Planning and Development Services Salary: Planner I: $3,142.36 per month ($1,450.32 bi-weekly)* Qualifications: Work involves responsibility for performing a variety of professional planning work within the Planning Division. This position will be primarily responsible for long-range planning, neighborhood coordination and planning, demographic analysis, historic preservation, and special projects. Other responsibilities may include current planning tasks, such as case review, preparation and presentation of staff reports to Boards and Commissions, review of site plans and plats, ordinance writing and interpretation, and customer service. The Planner will also be involved in various long-range planning activities, including development of small area and corridor plans. Open Until Filled .
. . Full Time Division/Department: Traffic/Public Works Salary: $60,000+DOE/Q Qualifications: This a professional and administrative position to plan, organize, coordinate, and direct the engineering, operations, and maintenance work of the Traffic Engineering and Operations division of the City. The position includes technical supervision of investigations, engineering design, preparation of plans and contract documents, and inspections of traffic control projects; direction of subordinate supervisors engaged in the installation, operation and maintenance of traffic control devices; provides traffic engineering advice and assistance to other City units; and interaction with management and the public on traffic engineering issues. Work is performed with considerable professional independence and judgment under the general direction of the Traffic and Transportation Administrator. Closing Date: Open Until Filled
. Title: Full Time Division/Department: Zoological Gardens/Community Services Salary: $3,554.83 per month ($1,640.69 bi-weekly)* Qualifications: The Abilene Zoo is looking for an enthusiastic individual to join the senior staff and oversee the daily operation of the zoo’s animal department. Duties include training, scheduling and supervising the animal care staff, and maintaining animal department records including ISIS/ZIMS. Developing, implementing and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures related to the care and management of the animal collection. Preparing and implementing the animal department budget. This position will manage animal transactions and assure adherence to all local, state, federal, USDA and AZA regulations and guidelines. In cooperation with the staff veterinarian, overseeing preventative, routine, and emergency health care to the animal collection. In cooperation with zoo staff, developing, implementing, and overseeing a progressive animal training and enrichment program. In cooperation with zoo staff, updating and implementing a collection plan appropriate for the facility and that takes into consideration the current animal sustainability crisis. In cooperation with the maintenance supervisor, assures the maintenance and repair of zoo facilities. In cooperation with zoo staff, develops and implements zoo conservation and research programs. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in one of the life sciences as well as six years of experience in the maintenance and care of a variety of classes of zoological specimens. Also requires at least two years documented supervisory experience preferably in an AZA accredited institution. The successful candidate must have strong communication and team-building skills. Any combination of experience and education may be qualifying. The Zoo is a 13-acre facility with an additional 26 acres available for expansion. Accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, the Abilene Zoo is home to over 600 specimens of over 125 species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish and invertebrates. The Zoo is Abilene’s number one tourist attraction with an annual attendance in excess of 200,000 guests. In addition, the Abilene Zoo is the only zoo between Fort Worth and El Paso. Valid Texas Drivers License required, good driving record required, record will be checked. . Closing Date: Open Until Filled . . |
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Title: Part Time Division/Department: Adaptive Recreation/Community Services Salary: $8.57 per hour Qualifications: This is work in carrying out a recreation or special projects program for person’s with disabilities. Work involves responsibility for Assisting Adaptive Recreation supervisor and Adaptive Program Specialist in planning, organizing and implementing programs at Adaptive Recreation Services. Requires high school diploma or equivalent and attainment of the age of 18. Experience in the aspects of recreation or group activities preferred. Must have a valid Texas Commercial Drivers license (CDL) with passenger endorsement or ability to obtain that license in a reasonable time period (not longer than 90 days). Must have a good driving record. Driving record check required and background check required Closing Date: 06/01/2012
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