Employment

About Employment in Powder Springs


Welcome to the City of Powder Springs' employment information site. The City of Powder Springs is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEOE) and seeks to attract the best qualified applicants.

The Kind of Employee We Are Seeking
Things change rapidly in the public service arena.  We seek employees that are familiar with the lastest issues in their field and are able to adapt to a rapid pace and quickly changing environment.

We seek individuals who are confident in their abilities, have strong technical and analytical skills and are not afraid to make difficult decisions based on what is right, not necessarily what is politically expedient.

Skillset Needed
Those fitting the Powder Springs, Georgia profile will see customer service and teamwork as essential to achieving organizational goals and successfully serving the needs of our citizens.  Outstanding interpersonal skills and a persona that exudes a strong winning attitude are essential.

We seek the best and brightest individuals that are committed to lifelong learning, not only in their field, but in how they can become a more effective member of the Powder Springs team, using all their talents to more effectively meet the needs of the citizens of our community.

Currently the city employs approximately 80 full-time and part-time employees in the following divisions:

City Hall
Located at 4426 Marietta Street Ph: 770-943-1666

Administration

  • City Clerk
  • City Manager
  • Mayor and Council Members' Offices

Finance

Located at 1114 Richard D. Sailors Parkway

  • Accounting
  • Accounts Receivable/Payable
  • Payroll
  • Property Taxes
  • Utility Billing

Human Resources

4426 Marietta Street

Public Works 
Located at 3006 Springs Industrial Way
Ph: 770-943-8010

Administrative Staff
Sanitation Department
Streets Department

Public Works 
Located at 3006 Springs Industrial Way
Ph: 770-943-8010

Administrative Staff
Sanitation Department
Streets Department

Police Department
Located at 1114 Richard D. Sailors Parkway 
Ph: 770-943-1616

Administrative Staff
Certified Police Staff
Internal Affairs
Support Services Staff

Court Services
Located at  4181 Atlanta Street (Cultural Arts Center)
Ph: 770-943-8020

Court Clerk 

Deputy Court Clerk 
Judge

Community Development
Located at 4181 Atlanta Street (Pappa Morris Building)

 Geographical Information Systems (GIS/CAD)
Licenses & Permits
Planning 
Zoning

Ph: 770-943-1666

Economic Development

Located at 4426 Marietta Street


Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs
Located at 4181 Atlanta St.
Ph: 770-943-1666

Parks Maintenance
Programming
Special Events
Senior Center
Museum

Applying for a Job

The City of Powder Springs is committed to attracting and retaining qualified employees. Our goal is to maintain a productive and competent workforce as we provide excellent service delivery to our citizens.

Job openings are posted as they become available. Applicants may receive employment applications for posted positions. All applicants must complete a City of Powder Springs employment application. Applications may be obtained from City Hall at 4426 Marietta Street, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Applications may also be downloaded from our website at  www.cityofpowdersprings.org by interested candidates. Please see the job postings section for current openings.

Benefits

Full-time employees are provided an affordable and comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include: 

  • Medical Insurance through Kaiser Permanente (employees who meet the "Rule of 75" in age and years of service are eligible to maintain health insurance upon retirement prior to age 65 and then receive reimbursement for a portion of the medicare premium at age 65)
  • Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Pension Plan through Georgia Municipal Association.
  • Optional 457B Deferred Compensation Plan through MissionSquare (formerly ICMA-RC)
  • iThink (formerly IBM Credit Union)
  • Supplemental Insurance Plans through AFLAC
  • Paid Leave          
    • Annual
    • Holidays - 10 paid (police officers follow a different holiday schedule)
    • Sick
    • One personal day each year (to use between January 2nd and December 31st)

Thank you for your interest in the City of Powder Springs and for visiting the city's employment information site.