Finance Director

Position Description: This position will direct and oversee the City’s Finance/Accounting Department, Utility Billing/Collections Department, Municipal Court, and Senior Nutrition Activities Program and is the City Secretary.

Duties: Responsible for general accounting, payroll, debt management, cash and investment management, preparation of quarterly investment report to the City Commission, monthly reporting of financial information to the City Commission, risk management, preparation and control of a total combined budget of 14.8 million, and is contact person for annual audit.

Qualifications: BBA in accounting, finance, or related field. Minimum 5 years progressively responsible governmental experience, CPA and/or CGFO preferred.

Benefits: TMRS 25 year retirement 2-1 match at 7%, 11 paid holidays, City group paid employee medical, life, and accidental.

Apply:  Request a City application by calling Lisa Adames at 325-236-6313 or by e-mail – . Send resume with five work related references along with completed City of Sweetwater application to City of Sweetwater P.O. Box 450 Sweetwater, TX 79556. Attn: Human Resources.

Salary: DOE
Position open until filled.

Water Plant Operator

Salary

• This position is full-time and includes full benefits.
• The job grade is 10A and pays $2661.48 per month.
• Working hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Qualifications

• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions
• Must possess a High School diploma or GED
• Possess a Valid Texas Drivers License
• Must be able to obtain a “C” Surface Water License from TCEQ within two years.
• Must have strong math skills, computer knowledge, general knowledge of the operations of pumps, motors, chemical feed equipment, lab skills and knowledge of minor electrical repairs and trouble shooting. This may consist of the use of an OHM meter for electrical trouble shooting.
• Must have or be able to obtain a non-commercial Structural Pest and Weed Control License within a year.
• Must be skilled in the operation of a tractor shredder and forklift.
• Must be able to work overtime and on weekends on short notice.
• Shift work may be required which will include evenings, midnights, and weekends if Oak Creek Lake is brought back on line for treatment through the plant.
• There will be a mandatory on call rotation at the water treatment plant. This will include after hours and on weekends to perform lab procedures on the weekend and emergency call outs for the plant and well field on short notice.

Posted 12/27/12   Position Open until filled.

Seasonal Parks Workers

Salary

• The positions are part-time
• The job pays $7.50 per hour
• Working hours Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow oral / written directions
• Ability to identify and correct potential safety hazards
• Skill to operate push mower, tractor-shredder and riding mower as well as rotary tiller, weed eater, chain saw
• Ability to perform work requiring strength and agility in all weather conditions for extended periods of time

Posted 04/10/13 
Positions open until filled.

Solid Waste Attendant

Salary

• The position is part-time
• The job pays $7.50 per hour
• Working hours vary

Qualifications

• Ability to follow oral / written directions
• Ability to read and write
• Ability to identify and correct potential safety hazards
• Skill to identify composition of solid waste and materials
• Ability to perform work requiring strength and agility in all weather conditions
  for extended periods of time 
   
Position open until filled.