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City of Pell City
City Manager

JOB DEFINITION

Under general policy guidance from the City Council, the City Manager plans, organizes, integrates, fiscally controls, directs, administers, reviews, and evaluates the activities, operations, programs, and services of Pell City; serves as the top appointed executive in the city; carries out the policies and programs determined by the elected City Council; ensures development and execution of the municipality’s strategic plan and annual budget; ensures city government operations and functions effectively to serve the needs of Pell City residents and other stakeholders while complying with applicable laws and regulations; and performs other related duties as assigned by the City Council. The City Manager provides broad policy and general guidance and direction to department heads; provides close general supervision to personnel in the administrative department. The incumbent works under the broad policy guidance and direction of the City Council.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Manage the day-to-day operations and internal affairs of the City through guidance given to subordinate department heads.

  • Develop policies, procedures and processes as needed to implement the decisions of the City Council.
  • Perform and direct research on issues, policies, and political developments; advise and apprise the governing body as needed.
  • Approve recommendations for executive, administrative, and legislative actions.
  • Conduct internal investigations, examine books, and record any official papers of any city entity as needed to assure integrity of city operations.
  • Assume responsibility for full and effective utilization of city personnel by establishing overall departmental objectives, priorities and standards.
  • Serve as final hiring authority for all non-exempt and most exempt city positions.
  • Monitor Human Resource Management activities related to advancement, discipline, and discharge.
  • Supervise administrative departmental staff.
  • Manage the preparation and administration of the City's budget; submit budget and capital improvement programs to the Mayor, City Council and Department Heads. 
  • Monitor overall fiscal activity of the City to assure compliance with established budgets.
  • Coordinate citywide management activities and facilitates implementation strategies  .
  • Attend City Council and other appropriate meetings.              
  • Solicit legal responses and positions from the City Attorney.
  • Facilitate and participate in interagency, intergovernmental and private enterprise programs.
  • Exercise general supervision over public property under the jurisdiction of the City.

Perform other related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

  • Considerable knowledge of management theory, methods, and practices.
  • Considerable knowledge of municipal and fiscal accounting principles, practices, and procedures.
  • Considerable knowledge of municipal organizations and department operations including applicable laws and regulations.
  • Considerable knowledge of budgeting, accounting, and related statistical procedures.
  • Considerable knowledge of various revenue sources available to local governments, including state and federal sources.
  • Considerable knowledge of state laws as they apply to City Management practices and Human Resource Management practices and procedures.
  • Working knowledge of the geography of Pell City’s jurisdictions. 
  • Considerable skill in resolving disputes and complaints from the public.
  • Ability to analyze a variety of financial problems and make decisions.
  • Ability to coordinate a variety of intra-governmental policy matters between the governing body and department heads; plan, organize, direct, and supervise the work of professional and administrative subordinates.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with the mayor and city council, department heads, intergovernmental agencies, employees, and the public.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Must be a graduate of an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in business or public administration, or related field.
  • Must possess a minimum of five (5) years of public or private sector work experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the position.
  • Must possess computer skills necessary to perform the essential function of the position and have a general working knowledge of related office equipment. 
  • Must possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Alabama driver’s license, and possess a driving record suitable for insurability. 
  • Must be willing to work non-standard hours and overtime as required. 
  • Must be willing to travel overnight to attend continuing education courses and workshops.
  • Must be physically able to perform the duties of the position.

Benefits Available for Full-Time Position

  • BCBS Health/Dental (single coverage paid by City)
  • EMC Life Insurance (paid by City)
  • Retirement through RSA (with a City match)
  • Vision Plan
  • AFLAC
  • Sick leave
  • Vacation
  • Direct Deposit
  • Paid Holidays 

APPLICATION DEADLINE/PROCEDURE:

  • Complete application files must be received at the City Hall. This position will remain open until filled.
  • A complete file consists of:
    • A current City of Pell City employment application
    • Current resume [Note: Resume, when required, should address how the applicant has fulfilled the qualifications, required and preferred (if applicable), listed on this job announcement.
  • The City of Pell City may extend the application deadline to ensure an adequate pool of qualified applicants. Applications received after the deadline or incomplete applications, will not be considered
  • Applicant may be required to submit employment verifications from current and prior employers prior to job offer being made.
  • Application forms may be downloaded at our website: www.pellcity.gov or City Hall.

City of Homewood
Finance Director

JOB SUMMARY:

The City of Homewood is seeking a Finance Director to be responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the city's financial operations. This position carries substantial responsibility for financial management activities, including overseeing the Finance Department, managing investments, maintaining and monitoring the general ledger, and ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

The Finance Director works closely with executive leadership (e.g., Mayor, City Manager, department heads) to develop, manage, and maintain the city's budget. The Director also coordinates and oversees a variety of internal audits (e.g., annual, state, workers’ compensation) and ensures that any required corrective actions identified through these audits are properly implemented.

As a supervisor, the Director assigns and reviews work, conducts performance evaluations, provides feedback, and makes recommendations for disciplinary action when necessary.

In September 2024, residents of the City of Homewood approved a referendum to transition to the Council-Manager form of government, and the new government structure officially went into effect on November 3, 2025.  

The City of Homewood will be transitioning to Tyler Technologies Incode 10 over the next year from InCode 9.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

The City of Homewood provides competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more. The pay range for this job is listed below:

City of Homewood:  $108,368 - $168,105

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • The following are job-related qualifications that are required for employment consideration for this position:
  • Driver’s license.
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration with a minimum of 15 semester hours in Accounting.
  • Experience supervising employees to include training and directing the work of multiple subordinates.
  • Experience developing, monitoring, and managing, a departmental budget (e.g., forecasting revenues, tracking expenditures).
  • Experience closing books, preparing financial reports, and interpreting financial results to include reviewing for accuracy and completeness, analyzing budget variances, and identifying favorable and unfavorable trends.

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES:

  • Coordinates audits (e.g., annual, State, Workers’ Compensation) by maintaining audit-related records throughout the year, communicating with the audit company throughout the audit process, assigning audit-related work to staff, and reviewing final audit for accuracy and completeness.
  • Coordinates the bond issue process by gathering financial information and working with bond attorney and the bond surveillance process by filling out bond questionnaires and answering financial questions during conferences.
  • Prepares, monitors, and administers departmental or organizational budget by reviewing spending trends, expenditure reports, analyzing financial data and ensuring expenditures are within annual budgetary limits.
  • Oversees the Finance Department of the City (e.g., accounts payable, cash receipts, payroll, human resources) and ensures compliance of federal, state, and local guidelines and laws (e.g., Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB)).
  • Maintains general ledger by moving money between operating funds, making journal entries, reviewing back account reconciliations, closing the books at the end of the fiscal year, and creating reports.
  • Coordinates and/or manages city investments.
  • Supervises staff by assigning and distributing work, directing staff in their job duties, monitoring progress of work, providing feedback and/or training.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Job is primarily sedentary involving sitting for long periods of time, but may involve occasional walking or standing for brief periods. Job may also involve occasional light lifting of items or objects weighing up to 25 lbs.WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is conducted almost exclusively indoors in an office setting and involves use of standard office equipment, such as computer, phone, copier, etc.EEO STATEMENT:
The Personnel Board of Jefferson County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment with the Personnel Board of Jefferson County, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.  Each Merit System member city/agency operate its own equal employment opportunity policies available on the individual city/agency website.

ACCOMMODATION:

To request an accommodation in the application or hiring process due to your own ongoing medical condition or disability, please contact our Accommodations Coordinator at accommodationrequest@pbjcal.org or phone at 205-279-3500 (select option 1) Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time. The accommodation process is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or accommodation in the job application process.

NOTE:

This job posting may close before, or be extended beyond, the listed Target Close Date based on the employment needs of the Merit System. More detail regarding this job is available by clicking Apply.

DISCLAIMER:

This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required to do the job and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.

City of Margaret
Director of Public Works

Responsibilities:

As the Director of Public Works, your responsibilities will include:

  • Manages and oversees all non-utility public works functions including: 
    • Streets, drainage, right-of-way, equipment and grounds maintenance
    • Focuses on visible, day-to-day operations affecting public safety and quality of life.
  • Plan, direct, and supervise:
    • Street maintenance and repair
    • Drainage systems and ditches
    • Right-of-way maintenance
    • Grass cutting and grounds upkeep of all city owned properties
    • Maintenance and upkeep of all city owned buildings and facilities 
  • Set departmental goals, policies, and performance standards 
  • Manage equipment, vehicles, and materials inventory 
  • Develop maintenance schedules and work plans 
  • Coordinate with utilities director on street cuts and restoration 
  • Serve as project manager for consultants and contractors 
  • Prepare operational budgets and cost estimates; monitor department expenditures 
  • Respond to citizen complaints related to streets and grounds 
  • Lead storm preparation and emergency response, including after-hours call-outs 
  • Enforce safety standards and training 
  • Advise the Mayor/City Administrator and attend council meetings when necessary  

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Five (5) years of experience in street maintenance, construction, or public works operations
  • Broad technical knowledge across multiple public works disciplines
  • Knowledge of roadway maintenance and equipment operation 
  • Supervisory experience 
  • Strong hands-on leadership and multitasking ability 
  • Valid Alabama driver’s license; CDL preferred

How To Apply:

Applications and job details are available at City Hall.

For questions, please contact City Hall during regular business hours.

City of Sylacauga
City Clerk

Responsibilities:

As the City Clerk, your responsibilities will include:

  • Perform supervisory functions
  • Accounting processes
  • Bid and contract services
  • Council meeting processes
  • Municipal elections
  • Business license functions
  • Tax administration
  • Building maintenance

Required Qualifications: 

  • Bondable
  • Pre-employment background checks and drug test 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelors Degree 

 Free single health and dental coverage. Starting pay $68,952 annually. 

How To Apply:

Applications can be obtained from Human Resources (Mon.-Thurs.), 2nd floor in City Hall at 301 N. Broadway upon payment of $1.50 application fee. EOE/MF/VD