Careers

Application Information

For an application, you may download the application form (pdf) or pick one up at the City of Decatur Human Resources Department at 610 4th Ave SE, Decatur, AL 35601. A completed employment application along with a current resume must be submitted by the posted deadline for the position of interest.

Mail to:
Human Resources Department
City of Decatur
P.O. Box 1984
Decatur, AL 35602

Email to:
employment@decatur-al.gov

HR Analyst_Payroll Administrator

  • Human Resources Department
  • Standing Application

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: • This position reports to the Human Resources Director with primary responsibility for coordinating and managing payroll and timekeeping administration. • Manages and ensures accuracy and compliance of payroll and all payroll reporting requirements (i.e. payroll...

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Parks Maintenance Associate I

  • Parks & Recreation
  • Open Position
  • Deadline: Apr 30, 2024

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: The position assists in the maintenance of city parks, athletic fields, and related facilities, performs turf management duties; prepares athletic fields for play. The work is typically performed outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The...

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Systems Analyst II

  • Information Systems
  • Open Position
  • Deadline: Apr 24, 2024

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES This position performs complex and advance technical duties in troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, testing, and installing computer equipment, peripherals, data communication systems, and network systems. • Diagnoses and resolves basic and complex hardware/software problems; responds to escalated...

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Recreation Coordinator – Therapeutics

  • Parks & Recreation
  • Open Position
  • Deadline: Apr 30, 2024

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:  This position is responsible for coordinating the development and implementation of assigned therapeutic programs, activities, and events to ensure appropriate and inclusive recreational activities • Knowledge of -therapeutic program management principles. • Knowledge of -therapeutic activities....

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Crew Associate I – Beautification

  • Environmental Services Department
  • Standing Application

POSTING DATE  4/10/2024 JOB TITLE Crew Associate I DEPARTMENT Beautification/Environmental Services STATUS  Full-time SALARY GRADE * *The City of Decatur compensation plan is based on an 18-step progression system. The following reflects the entry level potential in the assigned grade/range....

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Building Plans Examiner

  • Building Department
  • Standing Application

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT VACANCY ID#  2024-207 POSTING DATE  2/27/2024 CLOSING DATE  UNTIL FILLED JOB TITLE  Building Plans Examiner DEPARTMENT 023/Building Code Inspection STATUS Full-time Classified Service* SALARY GRADE * Biweekly Minimum $1,955.36 Biweekly Maximum $2,975.31 Annual Minimum $50,839.39 Annual Maximum $77,358.14...

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Manager (City Planner)

  • Planning Department
  • Standing Application

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT JOB TITLE Manager (City Planner) DEPARTMENT 055/Planning STATUS  Full-time Exempt Service SALARY GRADE **  $91,954.52** **A starting salary above the minimum point of the assigned range may be considered commensurate with education, training and experience in alignment with...

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Traffic Signs and Markings Technician I

  • Traffic Signs & Markings Department
  • Standing Application

    VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT VACANCY ID# POSTING DATE CLOSING DATE 2024-86 1/30/24 STANDING POSTING JOB TITLE Traffic Signs and Markings Technician 1 DEPARTMENT Traffic Signs and Markings STATUS  Full-time  Classified Service   SALARY GRADE ** The City of Decatur compensation plan...

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Firefighter

  • Fire & Rescue
  • Standing Application

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT JOB TITLE Firefighter DEPARTMENT 022/Fire STATUS  Full-time Classified Service SALARY GRADE * Biweekly Minimum $1,907.67 Biweekly Maximum $2,831.95 Annual Minimum $49,599.40 Annual Maximum $73,630.59 *Paid Paramedic incentive for licensed Paramedics who meet current requirements of Paramedic Pay Policy...

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Recycling Truck Driver

  • Recycling Department
  • Standing Application

VACANCY ID# POSTING DATE CLOSING DATE 2023-124 10/5/2023 Until Filled JOB TITLE Recycling Truck Driver DEPARTMENT 037/Landfill Recycling COD STATUS Full-time SALARY GRADE The City of Decatur compensation plan is based on an 18-step progression system. The following reflects the...

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