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City of Dublin Seeking Finance Director/City Clerk

April 29, 2018

The City of Dublin, located 30 miles southeast of Macon, Georgia is seeking highly qualified candidates for the position of Finance Director/City Clerk. Dublin has a population of approximately 16,000 and is the county seat of Laurens County.  The Finance Director/City Clerk is a highly responsible administrative and supervisory position for the City of Dublin.  This position ensures proper maintenance of records and documents for the City Council, manages all City funds, and the financial software/computer system.  The Finance Director/City Clerk is responsible for the comprehensive annual financial report, revenue collections and billings for the general fund, sanitation, water, sewer and gas departments, accounts payable, payroll, and the issuance of business and alcohol licenses.  This position also recommends tax millage rate based on tax digest and revenue requirements, handles tax billing and collections. Minimum qualifications for the Finance Director/ City Clerk include: Bachelor’s De­gree in Finance, Public Administration, Business Administration, or closely related field required; Master’s Degree preferred; five years of professional experience in accounting and financial management required; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Supervisory experience and work in a local government of similar size and complexity to Dublin is highly desired. The successful candidate must demonstrate a high level of understanding of governmental budgeting, finance, and investment/management of public funds; knowledge of governmental accounting and finance best practices that ensure proper fund management and leads to efficient use of financial resources. Knowledge of best practices for maintaining, tracking, safekeeping, and researching official records and documents of the City is also an important requirement. The starting salary for the Finance Director/City Clerk will be based upon the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate; starting annual salary is expected to be in the range of $90,000 – $100,000.  The City offers a comprehensive benefit package which includes medical, dental, life insurance; long-term disability insurance, paid sick and vacation leave and retirement benefits.  A relocation allowance may be provided to the selected candidate. Interested candidates must submit by email a cover letter, resume, at least five job related references, and salary history not later than 5:00 pm (ET) May 14, 2018 to:  alanreddish51@gmail.com.   Additional information:  http://www.mercergroupinc.com   City of Dublin Finance Director / City Clerk Brochure —————————————————————————– Alan Reddish, Senior Vice-President, The Mercer Group, Inc. 107 Indigo Lane, Athens, Ga. 30606 706-614-4961

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Seeking to fill the position of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analyst

March 21, 2018

The Middle Georgia Regional Commission is seeking to fill the position of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analyst.  The GIS Analyst position is responsible for meeting the daily information technology requirements of the Middle Georgia Regional Commission (MGRC) and assisting member local governments and partner agencies with service requests of a technical nature.  These duties typically include the application of GIS technology, website and/or web application design and support, network administration, and general systems maintenance.  The GIS Analyst works under the direct supervision of the Director of Technology Services. Qualified applicants should, at a minimum, possess an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university as well as have previous experience in relevant information technology fields; or five to seven years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  This position requires advanced computer application skills. The Middle Georgia Regional Commission provides services to 11 counties and 20 cities in Middle Georgia through its office located in Macon, Georgia.  Interested persons should submit a cover letter, resume, and three references to: Middle Georgia Regional Commission Attention: Jen Doran 175 Emery Highway Suite C Macon, GA 31217 or by e-mail to jdoran@mg-rc.org. Applications will be accepted for this position until September 05, 2017.  Candidates for the position will be subject to a criminal background check, motor vehicle license verification, pre-employment drug screening and skills assessments. The Middle Georgia Regional Commission is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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Planner Position: Southeast Alabama Regional Planning & Development Commission

October 6, 2017

Organization: Southeast Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission, Dothan, AL Job Title:  Planner Description of Job / Position Under direction, works with the Economic Development Director on providing technical assistance to local governments with issues related to land use and transportation planning assistance, grant development and implementation, geospatial/GIS solutions, hazard mitigation programs, and other duties as assigned. Job Requirements Bachelor’s degree in planning, geography, public administration, or closely related area. Master’s degree preferred or at least 2-3 years’ experience in planning related work OR appropriate combination of education and experience. Knowledge of the operations of local, state, and federal governments. Knowledge of cartographic skills. Capabilities in computer usage to include ArcGIS software. Writing skills to develop planning documents, project proposals, and related documents. Verbal communication skills to deliver presentations, issue instructions, answer questions, and respond to a variety of people. Comprehension skills to understand and respond to present and emerging policy issues. Analysis and planning skills to develop proposals, budgets, strategies, and various types of plans. Ability to communicate with co-workers and support staff. Ability to relate productively to external groups including business/community groups, state and local officials, and the public in general. For additional information and required application, please visit the employment page at www.searpdc.org. Applications must be received by close of business on November 2, 2017. EOE/E-Verify

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