Employment Opportunities
The City of Jonestown is a great place to work!
We offer competitive wages, an excellent benefit package including employer paid group health, dental and vision insurance; a 2-1 retirement match; vacation, sick and holiday pay. To get started, please download our Employment Application.
Current Job Postings:
Police Officer
SUMMARY OF POSITION
Under general supervision, performs tasks related to ensuring the public safety and law enforcement of criminal activities.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
- Patrols assigned area by vehicle or other means. Responds to emergency situations. Administers emergency medical care. Directs and reroutes traffic around fire or other disruptions. Investigates unusual or suspicious conditions, traffic accidents or complaints. Issues traffic citations.
- Writes reports on investigations, offenses, arrests and activities. Prepares probable cause affidavits, books and guards prisoners. Questions suspects.
- Contacts and assists the public. Transports prisoners. Collects and preserves evidence.
- Testifies in court.
- Disperses unruly crowds.
- Participates in training conferences and programs. Performs surveillance of businesses or citizens. Meets with informants. Works undercover.
- Trains cadets in the use and care of firearms.
- Conducts On-the-Job-Training for cadets and new officers.
- Sets up tactical positions and emergency response for special missions.
- Operates data terminal. Communicates by radio and monitor transmissions. Effects arrests.
- Reports problem areas and facilitate solutions.
- Enforces federal, state and local laws.
Responsibilities - Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised: None
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
- Knowledge of criminal law, investigation, statutes, ordinances, and crime prevention methods.
- Knowledge of departmental policies, procedures, rules and regulations and FCC rules and regulations regarding radio communication.
- Knowledge of safety practices in the use of firearms.
- Knowledge of geography and locations in the city.
- Knowledge of rules of evidence and laws governing custody of persons.
- Knowledge of capabilities and limitations of operating units in the department.
- Knowledge of police record keeping procedures.
- Knowledge of criminal identification methods.
- Knowledge of modern management principles and practices.
- Knowledge of methods of deploying officers in actual or anticipated emergencies.
- Knowledge of causes and prevention methods of crime committed by juveniles.
- Knowledge of community policing practices.
- Knowledge of data entry and retrieval procedures.
- Knowledge of developing and implementing long or short term plans.
- Knowledge of legal procedure in filing and presenting charges in court.
- Knowledge of and skill in supervisory, managerial techniques, and principles.
- Knowledge of purchasing, personnel, financial, payroll and other administrative procedures and practices.
- Knowledge of vehicle and equipment use and principles.
- Knowledge of principles of supervision and the methods associated with operations management.
- Knowledge of federal grants administration including applications and monitoring requirements.
- Knowledge of program evaluation techniques including cost impact.
- Knowledge of fiscal planning and budget preparation.
- Skill in the care and use of firearms.
- Skill in analyzing and interpreting criminal evidence.
- Skill in oral and written communications.
- Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
- Skill in using computers and related software applications.
- Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
- Skill in operating motorized vehicles.
- Skill in operation of two-way radio equipment.
- Ability to apply knowledge of criminal law, investigation, and crime prevention techniques.
- Ability to quickly recognize and analyze irregular events.
- Ability to administer first aide and CPR.
- Ability to operate vehicle under emergency conditions.
- Ability to write legibly and to read.
- Ability to communicate by hand signal.
- Ability to maintain physical endurance and agility standards.
- Ability to train others.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with city employees and the public
Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:
- Completion of police academy training including six weeks of on-the-job-training.
Licenses or Certifications Required:
- Texas Class C Drivers License.
- Police Officer Certification from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education.
Starting salary range: $58,444 yearly
Senior Planner
Summary of Position:
Planner: The Senior Planner serves as an intermediary between the public, developers, builders, engineers, governmental agencies, and local officials, overseeing planning-related activities. Performs a range of planning functions from planning reviews and zoning ordinance modifications to advanced planning that may involve updates to the Comprehensive Plan and similar long range planning efforts. Manages projects related to development and land use applications ensuring they adhere to all applicable ordinances, regulations and standards. Instrumental in crafting and administering the city’s zoning and subdivision ordinances. Prepares and presents in-depth technical reviews on development proposals and provides essential guidance to Boards, Commissions, and City Council.
ORGANIZATIONAL FEATURES: (personnel supervision, budgets, performance, etc.) The Senior Planner is a position for the Development Services Department and works under the Development Services Director. This is a non-supervisory position.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Individual duties, assignments and responsibilities required of the position)
• Interpret, assess, and ensure compliance with the Unified Development Code, Engineering Manual, Comprehensive Plan, and other applicable state, county and local ordinances and regulations to provide thorough, detail-oriented plan reviews of complex land use applications including annexation, zoning, platting, site development and other land development applications.
• Prepare research and reporting as needed related to land use, growth, demographics, population, transportation, environment, grants, and other planning and development studies consistent with community goals. Utilize GIS mapping and other software management products as applicable.
• Writes correspondence and reports; prepares administrative determinations/code interpretations.
• Present reports and findings to City staff, Planning and Zoning Commission, Board of Adjustment and Appeals, City Council, and other groups; facilitate organized meetings including notices of public hearing, agenda reports, and computer set-up for public meetings as needed.
• Confer with applicants, consultants, and developers in discussing more complex development applications to identify and resolve issues related to specific projects. Coordinate communications between City Engineer and applicant for review comments and provide recommendations on how to address review comments.
• Perform field inspections to gather data relevant to the development review process and/or to verify that development projects comply with approved plans.
• Work courteously and actively with customers, the public, and other City staff and officials on problem-solving, explaining codes and ordinances applicable to specific projects, properties or situations.
• Assist with special projects related to code revisions, manual updates, process review, and research to discover patterns and/or discrepancies.
• Oversee the preparation and reproduction of publications and educational materials issued by the Department.
• Perform routine office tasks in designated program areas, including data entry, GIS mapping, file management, copying and answering telephone calls. Maintain permanent records by using automated and computerized tracking systems.
• Maintain and support a positive, collaborative culture within the City organization as a whole, fully embracing the cultural and values statements espoused by the City. • Performs other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: (technical, communication, interpersonal, etc.)
• Advanced knowledge of the philosophies, principles, practices, and techniques of planning, particularly Form Based Codes and Urban Design.
• Knowledge of Municipal planning and development requirements and practices (zoning, platting, site planning)
• Interpret and apply federal, state, and local policies, laws and regulations affecting city planning and development activities. Municipal experience preferred.
• Ability to read, interpret, and analyze maps, exhibits, legal descriptions, plat notes, and site plans.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex technical information, orally and in writing, to City officials and staff, contractors, developers, property owners, consultants, other governmental agency representatives, and the public.
• Ability to research best practices in city planning.
• Knowledge of the following computer programs preferred: Microsoft Office, MyGovernmentOnline and ESRI GIS mapping software.
• Maintains regular and punctual attendance, be self-motivated, team oriented, and carry out assigned projects to their completion.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: (special training, certifications, college degree, etc.) • Bachelor’s Degree in Urban or Regional planning or public administration from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum five years of full-time professional work experience in municipal planning.
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification preferred.
• Valid State of Texas driver’s license.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screening and background check.
EXEMPT - $73,782.04 annual salary
Volunteer
There are many opportunities to volunteer in Jonestown. We need volunteers in most every department of the city. To fill out a volunteer form, Click Here. After you’ve filled out the form, you can get it to us in one of three ways:
- Drop it off at City Hall - 18649 FM 1431, Jonestown, Texas 78645
- Email it to us: info@jonestowntx.gov
- Mail it to us at - 18649 FM 1431, Jonestown, Texas 78645
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