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

For more information and applications, see our Human Resources page.

COURT CLERK – JUSTICE OF THE PEACE PRECINCT 2

1 FULL TIME POSITION – 40 HRS. WK.      1 PART-TIME POSITION – 29 HRS. WK.

Job Title: Court Clerk Department: Precinct Two

Reports to: Judge and Chief Court Clerk

*Duties/Responsibilities:

Inputs into computer incoming cases, complaints and warrants, citations including civil and criminal cases, administrative hearings, traffic citations, etc.;

Sets hearing and trial dates, sends notice of hearings, subpoena witnesses for trials, assists Chief Clerk with juror summons;

Collects payment and issues receipts for payment of fines and fees.

Answers telephone, directs calls, greets the public and assists as necessary including providing information concerning fines and filing fees, advising on options related to traffic citations, and various other issues;

Coordinates interactions between the court and various agencies or individuals relating to criminal, small claims, evictions and administrative hearings;

Maintain current knowledge of statutes, rules and regulations relating to specific department responsibilities;

May receive telephone messages for the County Constable as necessary; perform other related duties as may be assigned;

Scan court documents into case management system, organize records in compliance with records compliance laws, maintains case file boxes for archival;

General administrative duties including copying, faxing, mailing, file stamping, certifying copies, notary public services; Complex duties classifying, consolidating, summarizing, and sorting.

*Required Skills and Abilities:

Prepare accurate legal documents; maintain accurate criminal and civil case dockets; type accurately; have knowledge of standard word processing software; operate standard word processing standard office equipment including copier and fax machine; apply correct business English, spelling and punctuation; demonstrate proficiency in both oral and written communication; maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, members of various law enforcement agencies, attorneys, county officials and the general public.

*Education Level and ‘Experience: High School Diploma; One year clerical experience, preferably in governmental agency.

*Physical Requirements: None

Applications/Resumes may be emailed to: jp2@angelinacounty.net

COUNTY ENGINEER/ROAD ENGINEER

JOB GOAL

Manages the County Road Department; plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates the activities of professional, supervisory, administrative support, and semi‑skilled and skilled employees involved in the administration, planning, maintenance, design, and construction of county roads, drainage, and right of ways.

To provide engineering assistance and advice to the Commissioners Court and other county departments. Manage the review of all construction plans in the county for compliance with Angelina County Rules and Regulations, in accordance with State law. Develop and maintain relationships with numerous counties and State agencies. Perform functions as necessary with committees and boards. Manage the design and construction of public projects—review county subdivision plats. Periodically review and recommend updates/new items to Orders approved or proposed by the Commissioners Court.

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications required by the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) for its district engineers. A copy of TXDOT’s District Engineer Job Description, including required qualifications, is attached to this Job Description as Exhibit “A” and incorporated by reference. Additional qualifications required by Angelina County are listed below.

TRAINING/EXPERIENCE

A job-related bachelor’s degree in engineering, such as Civil or Construction Engineering.

State of Texas licensed professional engineer (PE).

Safety Impact Certificate or the ability to obtain.

Five or more years of professional engineering experience in planning, construction, and maintenance of roads/highways/streets, with an extensive background in road drainage systems, people management, budgeting, and public relations.

Possession of a valid Texas driver’s license.

Must maintain a current PE license with Continuing Education Credits.

DEMONSTRATED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of a wide range of medium and heavy equipment construction techniques in county or municipal operations. Knowledge of both state and federal OSHA standards is beneficial, as is a working knowledge of AutoCAD and ARC Map.

Ability to develop and monitor the annual budget for the Road Department.

Ability to estimate construction and maintenance costs related to engineering projects and road improvements.

WORK REQUIREMENTS

Work is performed both in an office setting and outside. An outdoor work environment may involve exposure to extreme temperatures, adverse weather conditions, moving machinery, noise, dust, vibrations, and fumes.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to sit, stand, and walk.

Must be able to walk on uneven or unstable ground, such as construction sites.

Must be able to perform moderate lifting (50 lb.), if necessary.

SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

First Aid/CPR, Bloodborne Pathogens, Fire Extinguisher Use and Operation.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

The county engineer will be responsible to the Angelina County Commissioners Court for the efficient and economical construction and maintenance of all county construction-related projects and improvements within Angelina County, Texas. The county engineer/road engineer, in this regard, shall have all of the powers and duties specified in Section 252.309 of the Texas Transportation Code. A copy of this statute is attached to this Job Description as Exhibit “B” and incorporated by reference.

The Angelina County Commissioners Court may require additional responsibilities and duties related to engineering design and construction.

PUBLIC RELATIONS

Establishes a positive public relations image of the County through:

The effective handling of incoming telephone calls.

personal contact with other employees, citizens, and elected officials; and

assisting with the highest quality to County citizens.

PROFESSIONAL

1) Plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates administrative, maintenance, design, construction, and special projects for the county.

2) Develops and implements approved 5‑year construction program and annual county budgets; ensures effective, efficient utilization of various budget funds such as state and federal monies available for specific applications; prepares and submits reports to the Commissioners Court documenting project status, progress, and goal achievement.

DEPARTMENTAL

1) Coordinates County Engineer functions with other county departments; develops department goals and objectives, policies and procedures, methods and standards, and improvements to enhance effectiveness and efficiency.

2)   Conducts staff meetings with immediate subordinates, guides and coordinates the development of project plans, and provides direction in the implementation and communication of personnel decisions.

3)   Identify, create, and maintain a road management system. Continue to improve the work order process.

4) Meets with the Commissioners Court, discusses issues such as engineering projects, and recommends alternative solutions to problems; provides feedback to the Court and the public on such issues as relevant state and federal legislation that impact county road projects.

5) Recommends an annual departmental budget to the Court; administers the approved budget and monitors actual expense vs. budget.

6) Continue and improve the equipment preventive maintenance system.

7)Implement mandatory training for all Foremen for safety, inspection, and road construction best practices.

MANAGERIAL

1)  Delegates responsibility and directs subordinate staff in areas such as: Supervises and directs the County Road Superintendent. Conducting periodic inspections of roads, bridges, access ways, and drainage structures/areas to ensure proper maintenance, timely repair, and replacement as needed.

Oversee the construction, maintenance, and repair of roads, bridges, and right-of-ways; scheduling projects such as resurfacing, patching, reconstruction, modification, replacement, and repair. Responsible for the purchase of all road materials, which have to be purchased from an approved vendor.

Developing specifications for and recommending the purchase of equipment and materials as approved by the Commissioners Court; ensuring that purchases such as parts, equipment repairs, and materials are in the county’s best interest.

Ensuring the erection, replacement, and repair of road signs. Ensuring the maintenance, repair, and overhauling of equipment, trucks, and related machinery.

Directing the maintenance and grading of drainage facilities located within the county right-of-way.

2)  Implements human resources policies and practices to attract, retain, and motivate staff. Responsible for all road maintenance personnel functions, including hiring, discipline, and termination. Complete performance evaluations for all personnel each year.

3)  When required, acts as project inspector.

4)  Inspect the impact of utility relocation projects in the county road ROW.

5)    Construction and project management.

6)  Represents the county and coordinates with city, state, and federal agencies.

Completed applications may be mailed to:

Angelina County Human Resources Department
211 E. Shepherd
Lufkin TX, 75901

or emailed to jvestal@angelinacounty.net

COUNTY ROAD ADMINISTRATOR

JOB GOAL

Manages the County Road Department; plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates the activities of professional, supervisory, administrative support, and semi‑skilled and skilled employees involved in the administration, planning, maintenance, design, and construction of county roads, drainage, and right of ways.

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications required by Angelina County are listed below.

TRAINING/EXPERIENCE

Ten or more years of experience in planning, construction, and maintenance of roads/highways/streets or other types of construction work, qualifying the person to perform the duties of a county road administrator.

Five or more years of experience in supervising and managing road/highway/street construction and maintenance crews.

Possession of a valid Texas driver’s license.

DEMONSTRATED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of a wide range of medium and heavy equipment operations. Knowledge of both state and federal OSHA standards is beneficial.

Ability to estimate construction and maintenance costs related to road/highway/street improvements.

Ability to develop and monitor the annual budget for the Road Department.

Proficient in operating computers, Outlook, Word, Excel, .etc.

Ability to develop and clearly articulate monthly road reports to the Commissioners Court.

WORK REQUIREMENTS

Work is performed both in an office setting and outside. An outdoor work environment may involve exposure to extreme temperatures, adverse weather conditions, moving machinery, noise, dust, vibrations, and fumes.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to sit, stand, and walk.

Must be able to walk on uneven or unstable ground, such as construction sites.

Must be able to perform moderate lifting (50 lb.), if necessary.

SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

First Aid/CPR, Bloodborne Pathogens, Fire Extinguisher Use and Operation.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

The county road administrator will be responsible to the Angelina County Commissioners Court for the efficient and economical construction and maintenance of the county roads within Angelina County, Texas. The county road administrator, in this regard, shall have all of the powers and duties specified for a county road engineer in Section 252.309 of the Texas Transportation Code. A copy of this statute is attached to this Job Description as Exhibit “A” and incorporated by reference.

Additional responsibilities and duties, which will be required by the Angelina County Commissioners Court and which are consistent with the obligations specified in the attached section of the Transportation Code, are listed below.

PUBLIC RELATIONS

Establishes a positive public relations image of the County through:

  • the effective handling of incoming telephone calls.
  • personal contact with other employees, citizens, and elected officials; and
  • assisting with the highest quality to County citizens.
  • Must ensure a response to each inquiry related to Road & Bridge Operations.

 

PROFESSIONAL

1)Plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates administrative, maintenance, design, construction, and special projects for all precincts.

2)Develops and implements approved 1‑year construction program and annual county budgets; ensures effective, efficient utilization of various budget funds such as state and federal monies available for specific applications; prepares and submits reports to the Commissioners Court documenting project status, progress, and goal achievement.

DEPARTMENTAL

1) Coordinates County Road Department functions with other county departments; develops department goals and objectives, policies and procedures, methods and standards, and improvements to enhance effectiveness and efficiency.

2) Conducts staff meetings with immediate subordinates, guides and coordinates the development of project plans, and provides direction in the implementation and communication of personnel decisions.

3)  Identify, create, and maintain a road management system. Continue to improve the work order process.

4) Meets with the Commissioners Court, discusses issues such as road projects, and recommends alternative solutions to problems; provides feedback to the Court and the public on such issues as relevant state and federal legislation that impact county road projects.

5)Recommends an annual departmental budget to the Court; administers the approved budget and monitors actual expense vs. budget.

6)Meet with each Commissioner and County Judge once per month to update them on current operational activity.

7) Continue and improve the equipment preventive maintenance system.

MANAGERIAL

1) Delegates responsibility and directs subordinate staff in areas such as:

  • Conducting periodic inspections of roads, bridges, access ways, and drainage structures/areas to ensure proper maintenance, timely repair, and replacement as needed.
  • Constructing, maintaining, and repairing roads, bridges, and right-of-ways; scheduling projects such as resurfacing, patching, reconstruction, modification, replacement, and repair. Responsible for the purchase of all road materials, which have to be purchased from an approved vendor. Ensure best construction practices for all County road construction, adapting to road and soil conditions.
  • Developing specifications for and recommending the purchase of equipment and materials in accordance with State Law and County Policy as approved by the Commissioners Court; ensuring that purchases such as parts, equipment repairs, and materials are in the county’s best interest.
  • Erecting, replacing, and repairing road signs.
  • Maintaining, repairing, and overhauling equipment, trucks, and related machinery.
  • Maintaining and repairing drainage facilities located within the county right-of-way.
  • Conduct or hire a 5-year review of all paved roads in the County and develop a Pavement Condition Index (PCI) for each road.
  • Determine a list of roads to be improved each year based on the PCI and traffic counts for Court approval
  • Implements human resources policies and practices to attract, retain, and motivate staff. Responsible for all road maintenance personnel functions, including hiring, discipline, and termination. Complete performance evaluations for all personnel each year.
  • When required, acts as project inspector for public improvements to be dedicated to the County.

Completed applications may be mailed to:

Angelina County Human Resources Department
211 E. Shepherd
Lufkin TX, 75901

or emailed to jvestal@angelinacounty.net

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.

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

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 the chain of command.

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, including 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 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 is strongly desired but not required.
  • Bilingual skills are strongly desired but not required.
  • Exercises sound judgment.
  • Able to relay emergency information.
  • Ability to tolerate, react, and maintain composure in highly stressful emergency situations.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication 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:

Angelina County Sheriff’s Department
2311 E. Lufkin Ave.
Lufkin, Texas 75901

Angelina County is an Equal Opportunity Employer