October 5, 2017

Employment Opportunities

Above positions are full-time which includes benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurances, pension/retirement, sick and vacation leave accrual, bereavement leave, determined paid holidays, and other fringe benefits.

GREENE COUNTY EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION

EMS

Greene County – Greeneville EMS is now hiring full-time and part-time Paramedics and AEMTs. We offer great pay and benefits package. If you are interested, please send your resume to: Greeneville/ Greene County EMS 815 West Summer St. Greeneville, TN 37745 or call 423-798-1720 for more information.

Interested applicants may submit a resume to eelmore@greenecountytn.gov

Zoning Inspector (Part-time)

Greene County Government is accepting resumes for a part-time Zoning Inspector. 

This is responsible technical and administrative work assisting with activities associated with the regulation of zoning and campground requirements for Greene County.  Activities associated with the job include ensuring compliance with enforcement of hotel/motel taxes in relation to county campground regulations.  Job responsibilities require a high school diploma, strong organizational, interpersonal and decision-making skills, sufficient strength and agility to perform the physical aspects of the job and the ability to interpret and explain governing codes, regulations and ordinances.  Job performance is evaluated by the Building and Zoning Director through review of the level of compliance of zoning and hotel/motel tax, ability to interpret and apply governing regulations, organizational and decision-making skills and ability to interact effectively with contractors, developers, local and regional officials, homeowners and the public.

-Assists with reviewing campground site plans and inspecting for compliance with all applicable laws and codes.

-Performs field inspections and reinspection of campground facilities for compliance with building, zoning and fire safety codes compliance.

-Inspects existing campgrounds for hazardous conditions or improper uses.

-Reviews site plan applications and submittals in regards to campground requirements, receives complaints regarding campground violations.

-Issues warnings to campgrounds for being non-compliant to regulations.

-Interprets and enforces regulations in regards to the zoning ordinances, and assist in identifying inefficiencies or violations in regards to campground regulations, and other applicable federal, state and local codes and initiates actions necessary to correct identified deficiencies or violations.

-Provides information in regards to zoning regulations to developers and general public.

-Investigates and attempts to resolve issues or complaints in regards to zoning ordinance.

-Ensures contractors, developers and sub-contractors have obtained all appropriate licenses and permits in accordance with regulations.

-Maintains records and files in a computer database and produces reports and other documentation as needed.

-Explains and interprets regulations and ordinances to the public, contractors, developers, local officials, etc.

-Attends workshops, seminars and other meetings required to maintain required continuing education.

-Performs related duties as required.

Necessary Requirements of Work

     Graduation from an accredited four-year high school; strong organizational, interpersonal, analytical and decision-making skills; sufficient strength and agility to perform the physical demands and aspects of the job; or any equivalent combination of education and/or experience to provide the following knowledge, abilities and skills:

-Considerable knowledge of zoning requirements and ordinances as adopted by Greene County government.

-Considerable knowledge of National Flood Insurance Program.

-Considerable knowledge of the geographic area of Greene County including significant geological sub-structures, soil types, etc.

-Considerable knowledge of acceptable grammatical form required for the composition of reports, memorandum and correspondence.

-Considerable knowledge of basic and advanced mathematical calculations including algebraic and geometric principles and calculations.

-Ability to read, understand and interpret site-plans, as-built drawings and schematics.

-Ability to analyze complex technical information, draw logical conclusions and make appropriate decisions taking into account all technical, legal and financial consequences.

-Ability to compile, prepare and present detailed information in a concise and understandable manner.

-Ability to obtain the cooperation of concerned parties when dealing with codes and regulatory issues.

-Ability to interpret and explain pertinent provisions of laws, ordinances and regulations.

-Ability to react in an appropriate and timely manner to emergency and/or urgent situations.

-Ability to prioritize job related activities in an effective and efficient manner to ensure meeting established deadlines and reporting requirements.

-Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, local and regional officials, architects, engineers, contractors and developers.

-Ability to perform the physically demanding aspects of the job in a variety of weather conditions.

-Skill in interpreting and analyzing detailed site-plans, schematics and as-built drawings.

-Skill in diffusing potentially confrontational situations between concerned parties.

Necessary Special Requirements

-Possession of a valid Tennessee Driver’s license and the ability to be insured at standard vehicle liability rates.

Physical Requirements

Ø   This is moderate work requiring considerable static, explosive, dynamic and trunk strength and requiring the exertion of up to 60 pounds of force occasionally and up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects

Ø   Work requires considerable flexibility, mobility and speed of limb movement

Ø   Work requires considerable effort and stamina

Ø   Work requires both gross body equilibrium and coordination for balancing, bending, stooping, kneeling and walking

  •      Work requires arm/ hand steadiness and manual and finger dexterity

Ø   Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word

Ø   Hearing is required to perceive information in both quiet and noisy environments and determine the direction of sounds

Ø   Visual acuity is required for the inspection of small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, operation of office equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, color differentiation, and observing general surroundings and activities

Ø    The worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, temperature extremes, noise, vibrations and slippery surfaces

Interested applicants may submit a resume to eelmore@greenecountytn.gov.