Employment Opportunities

Angelina County is currently accepting applications for the following position(s):

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – ANGELINA COUNTY EXTENSION OFFICE

Job Title: Administrative Assistant

Department: Angelina County Extension Office

Supervisor: County Extension Office Department Head

JOB SUMMARY:

To serve as Administrative Assistant to the Angelina County Extension Office, completing assigned tasks for (3) Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Agents. Independently preforms all duties up to and including receptionist, clerical, multiple project/task manager, department procurement, and accounting/budgetary management. In the absence of Extension Agents, is responsible for assisting clientele with information requests, researching publications and distributing materials.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

High School Diploma or GED

Business/technical course or experience

3 years clerical/secretarial experience

Strong computer skills including e-mail, Word, Excel, Publisher, and Adobe PDF and internet search engines

Experience with all types of office machines: calculator, copier, printer, postage meter, scanner, fax machine

Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently

Basic accounting skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Lift about 25 pounds

RESPONSIBILTIES AND DUTIES:

Receptionist (in-person, email, and telephone)

Maintains postal and e-mail newsletter mailing lists, processes large volume bulk mail-outs

Maintain County Extension website and Facebook pages with updates, current links, and calendar of events

Keeps records of itineraries, appointments, meetings, and other events for Extension Agents

Assists clientele with event inquiries and registration questions

Records phone and paper program registration forms, creates sign-in sheets for programs

Composes letters, purchase orders, news releases, handouts and promotional materials as needed

Attends staff conferences and records minutes

Attends skills training as needed provided by AgriLife

Maintains up to date publication list and keeps foyer and library information displays organized and current

Assist public with information requests (publications, soil, forage and water sample procedures)

Sends monthly accountability reports to District 5 Texas A&M AgriLife Extension staff

To apply, please email your application to, Cary Sims at cw-sims@tamu.edu

ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY – CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES

The Angelina County Attorney’s Office has an opening for an assistant county attorney. The primary focus of the position will be representing the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services in cases of child abuse and neglect (CPS cases) in Angelina County, Texas. Duties for the position will include all aspects of civil litigation on behalf of the Department, including trial and appeal. Additional civil and criminal duties may also be assigned from time to time.

Applicants must be licensed to practice law in the state of Texas and in good standing with the State Bar of Texas. Experience is preferred but not required.

The current salary for the position is $64,471.00. The salary will increase to $67,551.00 on January 1, 2022. The position carries full county benefits, including retirement, paid vacation, and health insurance. Bar dues, TDCAA membership and CLE are also included.

This position is available beginning October 25, 2021. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

To apply, please submit a letter of interest, a resume and references to Cary Kirby, Angelina County Attorney, at ckirby@angelinacounty.net or at the following mailing address: P.O. Box 1845, Lufkin, Texas 75902.

ROAD AND BRIDGE – OPERATOR

BASIC FUNCTION: This position is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of heavy equipment in the Road & Bridge Division.

JOB NARRATIVE:

This position is responsible for operating a backhoe, maintainer, grade-all, front end loader, driving a dump truck and other miscellaneous pieces of equipment. As the situation warrants, the incumbent may also be called to assist other crew members in patching roads, rebuild bridges, and perform minor mechanical maintenance on equipment.

The incumbent reports directly to the Foreman. This work group is responsible for maintaining the County roads and bridges in Angelina County.

This position must be able to read and write in English, perform basic math calculations and have demonstrated proficiency in the operation of the heavy equipment utilized by the Road and Bridge Division of Angelina County. Although it could take up to several years to attain the required proficiency levels on individual pieces of equipment, the incumbent must bring skill to the position. This position must possess or have the ability to obtain a Class A Commercial Drivers License.

The incumbent must possess better than average interpersonal skills since one of the functions of this position is to ensure that operators are competently trained in the operation of on-hand equipment. Other than in this training role, however, the incumbent must possess and exhibit normal, everyday interpersonal skills.

The incumbent is also responsible for accomplishing all assignments, whether part of normal tasks or not, in the most efficient and expeditious manner possible.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Proficiently operate the heavy equipment utilized by the Road and Bridge Division.
Must be able to read and write English and complete basic math calculations.
Must have valid Texas CDL Class A Drivers License or ability to obtain within six months of employment.

To apply, please submit your application to Chuck Walker, Angelina County Road and Bridge Engineer, at cwalker@angelinacounty.net or at the following mailing address: 130 Precinct 4 Barn Rd, Diboll, Texas 75941.

Application forms can be obtained at www.angelinacounty.net

LEGAL ASSISTANT / RECEPTIONIST – DISTRICT ATTORNEY

The Angelina County District Attorney’s Office has an immediate opening for a Legal Assistant/Receptionist. The selected applicant will serve as the initial point of contact for both visitors and callers to the District Attorney’s office and will work on various assigned duties including but not limited to file closure, document preparation, and other duties as assigned. The salary for this position will be commensurate with experience and includes insurance and benefits as well as membership to TDCAA and opportunities for training throughout the year.

The Angelina County District Attorney’s Office is located in Lufkin, Texas.

Applicants should submit a resume, cover letter and references to via email to District Attorney Janet Cassels at jcassels@angelinacounty.net.

INVESTIGATOR – DISTRICT ATTORNEY

The Angelina County District Attorney’s Office has an immediate opening for an investigator.

Job Description:

Provide assistance to prosecutors with case evaluation and intake
Provide assistance to prosecutors with follow-up investigation as needed
Identify and locate victims and/or witnesses
Apply for and serve grand jury subpoenas
Apply for and serve trial subpoenas
Prepare requests for and maintain possession of certified business records
Coordinate law enforcement personnel and trial witnesses
Conduct criminal history checks on all State’s prospective jurors, witnesses and defendant
Assist prosecutors in jury selection and trial as needed
Perform other office tasks and duties as assigned

The base salary for this position is $47500 plus certificate pay. Final salary will be determined based up the experience of the selected applicant. Applicant must be a certified Texas peace officer and in good standing with TCOLE. The position includes paid health insurance, retirement benefits through TDCRS, and paid TCOLE training.

The Angelina County District Attorney’s Office is located in Lufkin, Texas.

Applicants should submit a resume, cover letter and references to via email to District Attorney Janet Cassels at jcassels@angelinacounty.net.

DEPUTY VOTER REGISTRAR

Angelina County Election Administrators office is currently accepting applications for the position of Deputy Voter Registrar, which will be available on August 2^nd, 2021.

Required Tests: Background check & Clerical test will be scheduled at a later time

Looking for an energetic, self-motivated, organized person to join the Election Administrator’s Office Team. This position performs a variety of clerical procedures in the Election Office. Will handle mail, files and correspondence; uses spreadsheets and database to maintain records and to prepare reports. Will Assist the team with all election activities that need to be done with the understanding that there will be late night hours and weekends worked when needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists the Elections Office in the set-up and coordination of early voting; and assists with election-day activities.
Assists the Elections office with the scheduling and timekeeping of the election workers, judges, and temporary staff.
Responsible for the voting process and procedures.
Prepare and issues documents according to established guidelines.
Establishes and maintains moderate records and filing systems to prepare reports when needed.
Work with, orders, receives, and distributes ballots.
Open, sorts, and distributes Election mail.
Works with spreadsheets and/or databases to input or retrieve information.
Conducts research, as needed to respond to routine and non-routine questions about particular areas of responsibility.
Composes and types standardized and/or non-standardized correspondence and any other needed documents.
Assist with inventory of election supplies and recommend for additional supplies needed.
Performs other clerical functions including copying, posting information, picking up and delivering of information.
Answers the telephone, makes calls, and assists with inquiries regarding election activities.
From time to time, the employee engages in more physical tasks required of the Election’s Office, such as moving and loading boxes and voting equipment, delivering/picking up supplies and equipment at the warehouse site, hooking up computers and other auxiliary components, etc.
May perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High School diploma or general education degree (GED); plus, a minimum of three years’ responsible clerical work experience, preferably with a government entity; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to establish and maintain moderately complex records and files and to organize data for reports.
Ability to prepare reports independently, complying with reporting guidelines and using judgement to detect and remedy inconsistencies or other problems.
Ability to proofread for completeness, accuracy and content.
Ability to perform moderately complex mathematical calculations.
Ability to operate a computer using standard word processing data inquiry, or spreadsheet software packages.
Excellent ability to communicate orally and in writing.
Ability to interpret and to apply rules, regulations and statutes to routine and non-routine situations
Ability to make judgments regarding appropriate response to moderately difficult questions or situations.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other county employees and officials and with the general public.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Starting Salary is $28,000
Texas County & District Retirement System
Opportunity of County Paid Insurance for Employees
Thirteen Paid Holidays a Year
Accumulating Eight Hours of Sick Time a Month
Longevity Pay, $8.00 per month for each full year, paid in one lump sum each December
Paid Vacations days starting at forty hours after first year of service, eighty hours after second year of service and one hundred and twenty hours after five years of service.

Please email your resume with your references to the email address listed below.

An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion background checks and reference checks.

Upon accepting the offer, there is a 90-day probation trial.

Elizabeth Hawkins

Angelina County

Elections Administrator

ehawkins@angelinacounty.net

TELECOMMUNICATIONS OPERATOR

Angelina County Sheriff’s Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Telecommunications Operator. This posting will remain open until position is filled.

The Angelina County Sheriff’s Department is looking for positive, proactive, energetic, enthusiastic individuals that support our core principles of professionalism, community, safety and service to fill the position of Telecommunications Operator.

This position will be responsible for a full range of radio and telephone operational duties in a 24-hour facility. Telecommunications Operators are required to process and prioritize incoming emergency calls for Sheriff’s Office, police, fire, and EMS assistance. The position will be a permanent, full-time position and normally consist of twelve (12) hour shifts. Certain situations and assignments may arise and require extended duty hours as well as a thorough training program. Reports to the assigned supervisor and Lieutenant and follows chain of command. All new hires must successfully complete a twelve (12) month probationary period.

The Angelina County Sheriff’s Department has an obligation to employ persons of good integrity who will maintain the security and high standards of its services, and whose conduct will maintain public confidence. To achieve these objectives, the Angelina County Sheriff’s Department will conduct a thorough background investigation on candidates who pass the initial application review, to include but not limited to the following:

Educational review
Work history review
Driving record review
Criminal record review
Family history review
Personal reference review
Initial interview
Pre-employment physical examination
Pre-employment drug screening
Pre-employment psychological screening
Any other requirement determined necessary by the Angelina County Sheriff’s Department

Applicants are required to successfully pass a complete background investigation check and successfully complete a pre-employment interview board. It is critical that all questions on the History Statement and the additional application questions are answered and answered truthfully. The completion of the history statement and the additional application questions represent your ability to provide written communication and follow directions. Incomplete history statements and the additional application questions will not be processed.

Eligibility Requirements (partial list):

Complete a Personal History Statement (Application) Required by TCOLE.
Must be a US Citizen.
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Must have a High School Diploma or general education degree (GED).
Must possess a valid and eligible Texas Driver’s License.
Must not have ever been convicted of an offense above a Class B Misdemeanor and must not have any convictions for a Class B misdemeanor within the past 10 years.
Must not have any convictions of any family violence.
Must not have pending litigation – criminal or civil.
Must not have been discharged from any military service under less than honorable conditions.
Be subjected to a thorough comprehensive background investigation and interview.
All applicants must pass medical, mental and drug testing requirements.
Must be willing to work shift work, holidays and weekends.
Must be of good moral character.
Must be able to type at or above 35 net words per minute, (corrected), proof of passing score required and provided by the local Texas Work Force Center.
Must qualify for and obtain TLETS Terminal Operator certification from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education within Twelve (12) months of employment. Previous law enforcement experience is not necessary, but, helpful.

Other Skills and Abilities:

Law Enforcement experience strongly desired but not required.
Bilingual skills strongly desired but not required.
Exercises sound judgment.
Able to relay emergency information.
Ability to tolerate, react and maintain composure in highly stressful emergencies situations.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Ability to make sound decisions using all available information.
Skills to accomplish tasks in a controlled, effective manner while working under stress.
Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers and the general public.
Ability to operate computer systems.
Ability to speak clearly and concisely over the radio and telephone.
Ability to perform multiple duties simultaneously.
Ability to read maps and coordinates.
Ability to resolve conflict in a professional and efficient manner.

Salary and Benefits:

Telecommunications Operator Annual Salary $32,760.00
Certificate Pay
Texas County & District Retirement System
County paid Insurance for Employees who participates in the Wellness Program
Thirteen Paid Holidays a Year
Accumulating Eight Hours of Sick Time Month
Longevity Pay, $8.00 per month for each full year, paid in one lump sum each December
Paid Vacations days starting at five days for first year of service, ten days for second year of service and fifteen
days after five years of service

Special Instructions:

Personal History Statement (Application) can be obtained at www.angelinacounty.net/employment/ on the right hand side of the page under links under Sheriff’s Department Job Application or picked up at the:

Angelina County Sheriff’s Department

2311 E. Lufkin Ave. Lufkin, Texas

To apply at angelinacounty.net click on Visitors tab then Employment Opportunity, on the right side of the page is a link to the 32 page Sheriff’s Department Job Application.

The Angelina County Sheriff Office is currently accepting applications for:

Patrol Deputy

Angelina County Sheriff’s Office is currently accepting applications for the position of Deputy assigned to Patrol.

The Angelina County Sheriff’s Office is looking for positive, proactive, energetic, enthusiastic individuals that support our core principles of community, safety, service to fill the position of Patrol Deputy. The Patrol Deputy enforces the laws for the County of Angelina, State of Texas by patrolling and responding to and investigating incidents and complaints received through communications, according to the rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the Sheriff’s Department. Under general supervision, exercises responsibility for the enforcement of state and local laws relating to public safety and welfare. Exercises independent judgment in dealing with dangerous or unusual situations, exercising safety practices and procedures. Works under stressful, high risk conditions. Reports to assigned Sergeant or Lieutenant.

The Angelina County Sheriff’s Office has an obligation to employ persons of good integrity who will maintain the security and high standards of its services, and whose conduct will maintain public confidence. To achieve these objectives, the Angelina County Sheriff’s Office will conduct a thorough background investigation on all candidates who pass the initial application review, to include but not limited to the following:

Educational review
Work history review
Driving record review
Criminal record review
Family history review
Personal reference review
Initial interview
Pre-employment physical examination
Pre-employment drug screening
Pre-employment psychological screening
Any other requirement determined necessary by the Angelina County Sheriff’s Department

Eligibility Requirements (partial list):

Must be a US citizen.
Minimum of 21 years of age or older.
Must have a High School Diploma or general education degree (GED).
Must possess a valid and eligible Texas Driver’s License.
Must be a licensed Peace officer by Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
Must not have ever been convicted of an offense above a Class B Misdemeanor and no convictions for a Class B misdemeanor within the past 10 years.
Must not have convictions for any family violence of any degree ever.
Must not have pending litigation – criminal or civil.
Must not have been discharged from any military service under less than honorable conditions.
Be subjected to a thorough comprehensive background investigation and interview.
All applicants must pass medical, mental and drug testing requirements.
Must be willing to work shift work, holidays and weekends.
Be of good moral character.
Ability to tolerate and react to high stress situations and emergencies and to maintain composure.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Ability to make sound decisions using all available information.
Skills to accomplish tasks in a controlled, effective manner while working under stress.
Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers and the general public.
Ability to operate computer systems.

Salary and Benefits:

Patrol Deputy Annual Salary $39,312.00
Certificate Pay
Texas County & District Retirement System
County Paid Insurance for Employees
Thirteen Paid Holidays a Year
Accumulating Eight Hours of Sick Time a Month
Longevity Pay, $8.00 per month for each full year, paid in one lump sum each December
Paid Vacations days starting at forty hours after first year of service, eighty hours after second year of service and one hundred and twenty hours after five years of service

Special Instructions:

Application forms can be obtained at www.angelinacounty.net or picked up at the Angelina County Sheriff’s Department, 2311 E. Lufkin, Ave., Lufkin.
Angelina County is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

JAILER (FULL AND PART TIME)

Angelina County Sheriff’s Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Jailer. This posting will remain open until positions are filled.

This position will be responsible for providing care, custody and control over the inmates remanded to the Sheriff’s jurisdiction. Jailers are required to effectively communicate accurately and completely. Positions that are part-time positions normally consist of no more than 29 hours per week. This particular position will also be assigned to a night-time shift. Full time positions may be day or night shifts, depending on the need. Each Jailer reports to the assigned supervisor and Lieutenant and follows chain of command.

Educational review
Work history review
Driving record review
Criminal record review
Family history review
Personal reference review
Initial interview
Pre-employment physical examination
Pre-employment drug screening
Pre-employment psychological screening
Any other requirement determined necessary by the Angelina County Sheriff’s Department

Applicants are required to successfully pass a complete background investigation check and successfully complete a pre-employment interview board. It is critical that all questions on the History Statement and the additional application questions are answered completely and truthfully. The completion of the history statement and the additional application questions represent your ability to provide written communication and follow directions. Incomplete history statements and the additional application questions will not be processed.

Eligibility Requirements (partial list):
Complete a Personal History Statement (Application) Required by TCOLE.
Must be a US Citizen.
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Must have a High School Diploma or general education degree (GED).
Must possess a valid and eligible Texas Driver’s License.
Must not have ever been convicted of an offense above a Class B Misdemeanor or must not have any convictions for a Class B misdemeanor within the past 10 years.
Must not have any convictions of any family violence.
Must not have pending litigations – criminal or civil.
Must not have been discharged from any military service under less than honorable conditions.
Be subjected to a thorough comprehensive background investigation and interview.
All applicants must pass medical, mental and drug testing requirements.
Must be willing to work shift work, holidays and weekends.
Must be of good moral character.
Must qualify for and obtain a Jailer’s License from TCOLE within the first twelve (12) months of service.

Other Skills and Abilities:

Law Enforcement experience strongly desired but not required.
Bilingual skills strongly desired but not required.
Exercises sound judgment.
Able to relay emergency information.
Ability to tolerate, react and maintain composure in highly stressful emergencies situations.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Ability to make sound decisions using all available information.
Skills to accomplish tasks in a controlled, effective manner while working under stress.
Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers and the general public.
Ability to operate computer systems.
Ability to speak clearly and concisely over the radio and telephone.
Ability to perform multiple duties simultaneously.
Ability to resolve conflict in a professional and efficient manner.

Special Instructions:

Personal History Statement (Application) can be downloaded at www.angelinacounty.net or picked up at the:

Angelina County Sheriff’s Department

2311 E. Lufkin Ave.

Lufkin, Texas 75901

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JAILER (FULL AND PART TIME)

Angelina County is an Equal Opportunity Employer