The City of Franklin is accepting applications for Communications Officer. Responsibilities, generally, include answering 911 telephone calls; data entry; dispatching police officers & firefighters by two-way radio transmitter & EMS by telephone; processing information from incoming calls; & providing for officer safety. Must be able to multi-task, (i.e., carry on conversations via telephone, in person & by radio simultaneously.) Will be working second or third shift & weekends.
Minimum Qualifications: HS diploma (or GED); 21 years of age; certified by the TBI within six months of employment; 1-2 years of dispatching and/or clerical experience. Must meet all State standards for public safety communications officers including U.S. citizenship; undergoing background investigation, polygraph exam & passing a physical including drug/alcohol screen; & having a record free from felony convictions and/or misdemeanors involving force, violence, theft, dishonesty, gambling or controlled substances.
Must pass a telecommunicator computer test, which simulates 911-dispatcher environment & measures ability to multi-task. Only applicants who pass test will be interviewed. $14.79/hour.
Open until filled. Click here to complete our online employment application (application MUST be submitted to be considered for this position). If you would like to send your résumé, click here to email your résumé. Sending your résumé is optional, but you MUST complete an employment application to be considered for this position. You can also mail your résumé to:
City of Franklin
HR Department
P.O. Box 305
109 3rd Avenue South
Franklin , TN 37065
or you can fax it to: (615) 791-3297.
The City of Franklin does not discriminate based on race, color or national origin in federal or state sponsored programs, pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d).
EOE/Drug-free Workplace.
Enterprise Applications Manager
The City of Franklin has a vacancy for Enterprise Applications Manager. Responsibilities, generally, include having extensive knowledge of, & sharing expertise with designated departments on, the following Enterprise applications: Hansen, Cashiering, Utility Billing, Property Tax, Business Licensing, Water Miscellaneous Applications & Wastewater Miscellaneous Applications; guides & assists users on issues related to design, development & deployment of mission critical systems; communicates procedures within the functional application areas; maximizes capabilities & functionality of the system business units; conducts regular review sessions among users on the use of the applications; supervises training & support conducted by the user group representatives of the application; consults with Database Administrator to ensure data integrity on a consistent level & targets strategic areas of interest; creates, analyzes & recommends actions based on trends with key performance indicators; provides progress reports for end user adoption analysis; makes recommendations as needed; supports end users on efficient & effective use of various types of software programs; assists in the design, debugging & improvement of in-house software applications; devises & designs business process requirements for all critical applications; provides creative direction to meet the business objectives of the organization; develops recommendations for levels of security within applications &, in concert with database administration, plans & implements security features; researches & analyzes data in support of organization functions, process knowledge & system requirements; maintains expertise through annual conferences or classes & self study; performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications: Minimum of three to five years of systems experience in Microsoft Applications. Associate’s degree in Computer Science, Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or Professional Certification, Microsoft training (MCSE) & GIS also preferred. Technical knowledge/skills should include Crystal Reports, Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, Microsoft SQL Report Writer, Database and SQL familiarity. Must have communication, analytical & problem-solving skills. Must possess a valid TN DL. $1,820/bi-weekly DOE/Q, plus benefits.
Apply by 8/1/2008. Click here to complete our online employment application (application MUST be submitted to be considered for this position). If you would like to send your résumé, click here to email your résumé. Sending your résumé is optional, but you MUST complete an employment application to be considered for this position. You can also mail your résumé to:
City of Franklin
HR Department
P.O. Box 305
109 3rd Avenue South
Franklin , TN 37065
or you can fax it to: (615) 791-3297.
The City of Franklin does not discriminate based on race, color or national origin in federal or state sponsored programs, pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d).
EOE/Drug-free Workplace.
Firefighter
The City of Franklin is currently accepting applications for full-time firefighter positions with the Franklin Fire Department. Must work a 24 hours-on/48 hours-off shift (average 56 hours week), & live within 45-minute drive of Fire Department Headquarters within 6 months of employment. May be subject to call-back 24 hours a day.
Minimum Qualifications: HS Diploma (or GED), 21 years of age, the ability to work under stressful & dangerous conditions, active EMT Basic (minimum) license required, active Paramedic license preferred, a valid TN driver’s license, & a record free from habitual use of drugs or intoxicants, felony convictions & misdemeanors involving dishonesty or false statements. Beginning salary $34,361.60/year, plus benefits. Applicants will be pre-screened for training, education, & experience. Highest-rated candidates will be invited to written test & pass-fail physical agility test (date yet to be determined). Must score 63 or higher on written test. As a condition of employment with the City of Franklin Fire Department, all firefighters must attend & successfully complete Franklin Fire Academy training school as specified by the Franklin Fire Department.
Apply by 8/8/2008. Click here to complete our online employment application (application MUST be submitted to be considered for this position). If you would like to send your résumé and/or required attachments, click here to email your résumé and/or required attachments. Sending your résumé is optional, but you MUST complete an employment application to be considered for this position. You can also mail your résumé to:
City of Franklin
HR Department
P.O. Box 305
109 3rd Avenue South
Franklin , TN 37065
or you can fax it to: (615) 791-3297.
The City of Franklin does not discriminate based on race, color or national origin in federal or state sponsored programs, pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d).
EOE/Drug-free Workplace.
Staff Engineer I
The City of Franklin, TN is accepting applications for the position of Staff Engineer I. Responsibilities, generally, include performing engineering support to the city engineer in collecting & analyzing civil engineering data, reviewing engineering criteria for various types of plans & administrative work involved in departmental activities, as well as producing & maintaining maps & related files, & acting as technical resource for various departments, agencies & other groups.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with two years experience in civil engineering. Engineer Intern (E.I.) registration preferred. Valid TN DL required. Salary DOE/Q.
Apply by 8/1/2008. Click here to complete our online employment application (application MUST be submitted to be considered for this position). If you would like to send your résumé, click here to email your résumé. Sending your résumé is optional, but you MUST complete an employment application to be considered for this position. You can also mail your résumé to:
City of Franklin
HR Department
P.O. Box 305
109 3rd Avenue South
Franklin , TN 37065
or you can fax it to: (615) 791-3297.
The City of Franklin does not discriminate based on race, color or national origin in federal or state sponsored programs, pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d).
