Job Opportunities

The Covington County Commission
Covington County, Alabama

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Point A Park Maintenance Technician

 

 

The Covington County Commission is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Point A Park Superintendent. This is a full-time position.

Summary of Responsibilities:

The individual selected for this position will be responsible for managing the daily operations of the park facilities, including the campground, swimming area, boat launches, and all picnic areas. The superintendent must be available to work a demanding schedule during peak hours, as traffic demands, and be capable of supervising inmates to assist with routine duties. The employee will pick up Inmates at the jail and return them each workday. This is a seven-day per week position, which requires many hours of work during weekends. Overtime hours will be taken as compensatory time off during slow traffic seasons. The superintendent will be expected to follow all guidelines established by the County Commission in regard to the operation of park facilities, including, but not limited to, collecting required payment of fees from all parties who utilize the facilities in any manner.

Duties:

•       Cleaning all restrooms, bathhouses and other park buildings.

•       Stocking supplies (toilet tissue, hand towels, etc.) in park buildings.

•       Mowing all areas of the park year-round.

•       Disposing of all garbage, trash, and debris in all areas of the park.

•       Collecting user fees from pay stations and/or campers who use the park facilities and remitting the money to the County Commission office on a regular basis.

•       Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

•       Must possess a valid driver's license.

•       Must be eligible to be bonded for purposes of handling money.

•       Must be able to perform maintenance of facilities (electrical, plumbing, structural issues, etc.).

•       Must be able to meet the public well, accept criticism, and diffuse problems with difficult situations.

•       Must wear a county uniform for unmistakable identification of the position.

Benefits:.

•       County vehicle (work use only).

Pav Range: Pay will be based on qualifications and experience.

 



Interested individuals may apply for this position in person at the Covington County Commission Office located at 260 Hillcrest Drive in Andalusia, AL. Office hours are Monday thru Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Applications will be accepted through Wednesday, October 11, 2023. The Covington County Commission is an equal opportunity employer and provides a drug-free workplace. All employees are subject to drug and alcohol testing.The Covington County Commission
Covington County, Alabama

Employment Opportunity
APPRAISER. REAL PROPERTY

 

 

Department: Mapping & Appraisal

JOB SUMMARY

The Real Property Appraiser discovers business personal property, as directed, and performs physical inspection to ensure the accurate and lawful valuation and collection of tax revenue within tax jurisdiction. Assists in the auditing of businesses.

EXAMPLES OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

•         Performs a variety of duties involved in the discovery, administration and appraisal of personal property with the County tax jurisdiction.

•         Identifies all businesses within the taxing jurisdiction using all available sources

•         Complies and maintains and accurate listing of all businesses within the taxing jurisdiction.

•         Ensures that each business is mailed a Business Personal Property Return.

•         Receives and batches returns received.

•         Mails notices to all taxpayers not filing by December 31st of each year.

•         Calculates the market value of personal property as outline in the Alabama Personal Property Appraisal Manual.

•         Performs audits and physical inspections of businesses.

•         Performs review audits on every return filed each year and telephone audits, as needed.

•         Complete physical inspection and detailed on-site audits of businesses.

•         Performs on-site physical inspections of assets located at each business.

•         Compares reported taxpayer assets on Personal Property Return with assets as observed during inspection.

•         Calculates market value and compares to Personal Property Return.

•         Defends values during informal hearings, if protested.

•         Gathers necessary information to accurately list all observed assets.

•         Makes appropriate adjustments so that all assets are correctly assessed.

•         Notifies taxpayers in writing of findings of audits and of any taxes due for escaped assets.

•         Performs other related duties as assigned.

•         Regular work hours Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

•         Prefer associate degree in business administration, accounting, taxation, law, property valuation or a related field.

•         Knowledge of mathematics to calculate data such as personal property market values.

•         Knowledge of accounting and auditing principles and procedures.

•         Knowledge of electronic accounting processing systems.

 

 

•        Knowledge of standard business and financial records.

•        Knowledge of Alabama Personal Property Appraisal Manual.

•        Ability to detect accounting and reporting irregularities.

•        Ability to read and comprehend legal documents, state and federal laws and regulations, court decisions, and business records.

•        Ability to communicate in writing to include proper usage of English, grammar, punctuation, spelling, and business writing to prepare letters, memoranda, reports and forms.

•        Ability to communicate orally with individuals in order to obtain and provide information.

•        Ability to prepare audit reports for businesses.

•        Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with taxpayers and co-workers.

•        Ability to operate standard office equipment.

•        Ability to operate computer and software such as database, spreadsheet and word processing as needed to compile and analyze data.

•        Ability to operate a motor vehicle and must possess a valid State of Alabama driver's license and a driving record suitable for insurability.

•        Must complete within a specified period of time all requirements for designation as an Alabama Certified Appraiser through the Alabama Department Revenue Property Tax Education and Certification Program.

 



Performs other duties as assigned.

 

Interested individuals may apply for this position in person at the Covington County Commission Office located at 260 Hillcrest Drive in Andalusia, AL. Office hours are Monday thru Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Applications will be accepted through Friday, September 29, 2023.

THE COVINGTON COUNTY COMMISSION IS
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Covington County Commission provides a Drug-Free Workplace. All employees are subject to drug and alcohol testing.

 

Employment Opportunity
Covington County Commission

 

 

The Covington County Commission has the following immediate job opening:

Full-Time Emergency Management Deputy Director: Must have a Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Communications, Business or Public Administration or closely related field and two years of experience developing local disaster preparedness. Experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

The Deputy Director will be responsible for assisting in maintaining the County Emergency Management/Homeland Security Program. Employee shall be able to conduct public awareness activities, respond to the scene of emergencies and coordinate efforts. Employee shall be able to maintain related records and prepare and submit all agency reports. Employee shall be willing to work non-standard hours to provide 24 hour emergency response coverage and training sessions. Job duties may include but are not limited to maintaining of the County Emergency Operations Plan; maintaining budget requirements; maintaining working relations with various public safety organizations and public officials; maintaining emergency warning and communications systems, etc.

 



Interested individuals may apply for this position in person at the Covington County Commission office located at 260 Hillcrest Drive, Andalusia, AL. Office hours are Monday thru Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Applications will be accepted through Wednesday, October 11, 2023. The Covington County Commission is an equal opportunity employer and provides a drug-free workplace. All employees are subject to drug and alcohol testing.