Human Resource Department

Welcome to the Human Resources web page. Jamie Davis is the Human Resource Director for the City of Etowah. Our city believes that the most important resource is its employees. There are five departments employing 37 full-time and 14 part-time employees. The Human Resource Director is responsible for all personnel functions for the City. We offer competitive pay and excellent benefits. Our goal in choosing an employee is to be able to provide excellent service to the citizens of Etowah.

We hope this information will be helpful in your decision to seek employment with the City of Etowah. As positions are available, we will advertise on our web page, the local news paper and on our community bulletin board located in our front lobby. Applications are taken only when positions are advertised. The City of Etowah is an equal opportunity employer. Thank you for visiting our website!

Job Opportunities

We are currently accepting applications for the following positions. Applications are available at City Hall, 723 Ohio Avenue, or download an application here, you will need to download Acrobat Reader to view the application.

APPLICATION

POSITIONS AVAILABLE

FINANCE DIRECTOR

DEFINITION

Under the general administrative direction of the City Manager this position is responsible for the financial activities of the City related to budgeting, accounting, purchasing, tax collections, etc. They are also responsible for a broad range of administrative and support-related functions. Work is supervised and evaluated by the City Manager.

EQUIPMENT/JOB LOCATION

The employee will operate a computer, calculator, fax and copy machines, and other modern office equipment. The employee typically works indoors in an office environment. The employee may be required to lift objects such as journals and reports.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

Confers, coordinates, plans and provides support for the City Manager, department heads, and other employees on various financial and administrative matters.
Plans, organizes and directs operations in the areas of accounting, budgeting and capital budgeting, reporting, purchasing, tax collection, and other financial activities.
Responsible for the reconciliation of bank statements, invoices, accounts payable, etc.
Signs all city checks and maintains all checking account files.
Prepares statements and makes a variety of reports for workers compensation, annual audit, state and federal agencies, etc.
Responsible for the city's investment program.
Responsible for maintaining all types of insurance coverage such as health, property, liability, workers compensation, etc.
Oversees preparation of the annual budget and capital budget for all funds, and assists department heads with estimates. Makes budgetary recommendations. Prepares the appropriation ordinance and related documents.
Generates accurate reports in a user-friendly format so that department heads can financially manage their departments and activities.
Administers grants, including required record-keeping, financial records, reporting, etc.
Makes effective oral and written presentations to City Council.

Helps assure that all financial operations are performed in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal laws, as well as with acceptable standard principles of accounting and finance.
Maintains records of the proceedings of the governing body and serves as official custodian of City records.

ADDITIONAL EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED

Receipts money from revenues, fees, fines, etc.
May issue licenses and keeps records related to such.
Maintains bid files and may assist with bid openings.
May prepare resolutions for consideration by the governing body.
Develop and monitor bonds, debt policies, and municipal financial instruments.
Prepares legal notices.
Helps train employees.
Answers phones and inquires at the front desk from the public.
Responsible to help in areas to provide office support such as typing of correspondence, preparation on notices, purchase of supplies, etc.
Recommends and implements, at the direction of the City Manager, changes in financial policies and procedures for various departments.
Tracks financial trends and develops financial recommendations based on such.
Monitors the financial policies and procedures of City departments and operations, making recommendations for revision when appropriate.
Helps keep abreast of available grants. May write or assist with the writing of grants for a variety of departments.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of modern municipal accounting, budgeting and finance, including capital budgeting, cost containment, investment management, cash control, intergovernmental cooperation, and the regulatory/legal environment of municipal organizations.
Good knowledge of the laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to the office of City Recorder and the governing body.
Experience with Local Government software and municipal chart of accounts.
Ability to analyze the financial trends and needs of the organization based on finance data.
Ability to instill a sense of customer service and responsiveness throughout the Finance Department.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, subordinates and other employees. Contact with the public is frequent. Contact with the media is occasional.
Must have outstanding oral and written communication and presentation skills.
Must possess excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
Extensive knowledge of modern management principles and practices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting, Finance, or closely related field required. Masters Degree preferred.
CPA or Certified Municipal Finance Officer designation is required.
Two years minimum of Municipal Finance experience is required.
Experience in Government Fund Accounting is required.
Must have an ability to become certified as a City Recorder by the State of Tennessee.
Ability to be bonded.

SALARY INFORMATION

Annual salary of $46,165.97 with 100% employer contribution for health, dental, vision, and life insurance for employee.
Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System employer matching after 6 months of employment.

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City of Etowah
723 Ohio Avenue
Etowah, TN 37331
Ph. (423) 263-2202
Fax (423) 263-3184