The City of Athens employs approximately 350 full-time employees engaged in:
City Court Functions
Financial Administration
Fire Operations
Information Technology
Police Operations
Public Works
Recreation
Utilities
In addition, the City employees 80-100 part-time employees and seasonal temporary personnel.
Services
The Human Resources Department provides a broad range of services to employees, Department Managers, the Mayor and the City Council. Services include but are not limited to:
Alcohol and Drug Program Compliance and Administration
Benefits Administration
Compensation Administration
Employee Relations
Employment
Equal Employment Opportunity Policies and Practices
Organizational Changes
Personnel Policy and Procedures Administration
Position Classification Administration
Regulatory Compliance with various Federal and State laws
Safety and Worker’s Compensation Programs
Training and Development
Equal Opportunity
The City of Athens is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or in the provision of services.
E-Verify Program
The City of Athens participates in the Federal E-Verify Program.