Athens-Clarke County

Athens-Clarke County Unified Government

Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, GA

Plumber II

Three years of plumbing experience; diploma or equivalent; valid driver’s license; Georgia Master Plumber Class II license; Backflow Device Technician Certification within one year; criminal background eligibility for inmate supervision; security training within six months; some supervisory experience preferred.

Police Officer

High school diploma or equivalent; U.S. citizen; 21+; valid driver’s license; POST certification within 6 months; able to meet physical requirements.

Water Reclamation Plant Supervisor

High school diploma plus 3 years wastewater treatment; 1 year supervisory experience; Class I wastewater certification; valid driver's license.

Liability Claims Generalist

Bachelor's degree in related field with two years of HR, payroll, accounting, risk, or related experience; valid driver's license required.

Worker II / Public Works

Worker II

High school diploma or equivalent; at least 1 year of hands-on work; valid driver’s license and ability to obtain Georgia CDL Class B with tanker endorsement within 5 months; willing to operate heavy equipment.

Deputy Sheriff / Corporal

Deputy Sheriff

High school diploma or GED; U.S. citizenship; 18+; valid driver’s license; current POST certification; ability to qualify with service weapon; GCIC training within 10 days of hire; First Aid/CPR within 3 months; Basic Jail Certification within 6 months; background, fitness, and certifications as required.

Worker II (Water Distribution & Sewer Collection)

High school diploma or equivalent; valid Georgia CDL A with tanker endorsement and flagging cert; 1 year water distribution/maintenance experience; valid driver’s license.

Heavy Equipment Operator I (Water & Sewer)

Heavy Equipment Operator I

High school diploma or equivalent; valid driver's license; ability to obtain GDOT flagging certification and Georgia CDL within six months; experience preferred in construction/equipment operation.

Correctional Officer / Corporal

Correctional Officer

Correctional Officer I/Corporal; HS diploma; valid driver’s license; BCOT within 12 months; prior corrections experience preferred.

Detention Officer

Detention Officer in jail; security, inmate processing, and shifts; 12-month probation; physical requirements; prior corrections experience preferred.

Part Time Deputy Sheriff / Detention Officer

Part-time, non-exempt detention officer role in jail; requires high school diploma, US citizenship, valid driver’s license; BLE/certifications may affect pay; up to 29.5 hours/week.

Plant Maintenance Mechanic

Plant Maintenance Mechanic for water reclamation plant; requires HS diploma and 1+ year mechanical/pump maintenance experience; valid driver's license; basic electrical/mechanical repair skills.

911 Dispatcher (Communications Officer)

911 Dispatcher

Answer emergency calls, dispatch police/emergency personnel, operate telecom equipment; requires high school diploma, US citizenship, POST certification, and background checks.

Heavy Equipment Operator II (Water & Sewer)

Heavy Equipment Operator II

Operate heavy equipment for water/sewer systems; CDL and flagging cert within 6 months; high school diploma plus 2 years related experience; valid GA driver’s license.

Water Reclamation Operator I or II

Water Reclamation Operator

High school diploma; Operator I license within 1 year; Operator II license; valid driver’s license; wastewater treatment experience preferred for Operator II.

Grounds Worker I

High school diploma or equivalent; six months landscaping or outdoor work experience; valid driver's license; knowledge of landscape maintenance and equipment operation.

Title	Location	Date
Plumber II Full Time · $47K · 3+ YOE Athens, Georgia, United States · Onsite	Athens, Georgia, United States Onsite	Jan 6, 2026
Police Officer Full Time · $58K-$78K Athens, Georgia, United States · Onsite	Athens, Georgia, United States Onsite	Dec 17, 2025
Water Reclamation Plant Supervisor Full Time · $56K-$66K · 3+ YOE Athens, Georgia, United States · Onsite	Athens, Georgia, United States Onsite	Nov 20, 2025
Liability Claims Generalist Full Time · $53K · 2+ YOE Athens, Georgia, United States · Onsite	Athens, Georgia, United States Onsite	Nov 7, 2025
Worker II / Public Works Full Time · $38K · 1+ YOE Athens, Georgia, United States · Onsite	Athens, Georgia, United States Onsite	Nov 7, 2025
Deputy Sheriff / Corporal Full Time · $58K-$71K Athens, Georgia, United States · Onsite	Athens, Georgia, United States Onsite	Nov 5, 2025
Worker II (Water Distribution & Sewer Collection) Full Time · $38K · 1+ YOE Athens, Georgia, United States · Onsite	Athens, Georgia, United States Onsite	Aug 11, 2025
Heavy Equipment Operator I (Water & Sewer) Full Time · $40K · 1+ YOE Athens, Georgia, United States · Onsite	Athens, Georgia, United States Onsite	Aug 5, 2025
Correctional Officer / Corporal Full Time · $47K-$64K · 1+ YOE Athens, Georgia, United States · Onsite	Athens, Georgia, United States Onsite	Jul 16, 2025
Detention Officer Full Time Athens, Georgia, United States · Onsite	Athens, Georgia, United States Onsite	Jul 3, 2025
Part Time Deputy Sheriff / Detention Officer Part Time · $48K-$78K/yr Athens, Georgia, United States · Onsite	Athens, Georgia, United States Onsite	Jul 3, 2025
Plant Maintenance Mechanic Full Time · $42K · 1+ YOE Athens, Georgia, United States · Onsite	Athens, Georgia, United States Onsite	Apr 14, 2025
911 Dispatcher (Communications Officer) Full Time · $48K-$53K · 1+ YOE Athens, Georgia, United States · Onsite	Athens, Georgia, United States Onsite	Mar 27, 2025
Heavy Equipment Operator II (Water & Sewer) Full Time · $42K · 2+ YOE Athens, Georgia, United States · Onsite	Athens, Georgia, United States Onsite	Jan 8, 2025
Water Reclamation Operator I or II Full Time · 0+ YOE Athens, Georgia, United States · Onsite	Athens, Georgia, United States Onsite	Dec 6, 2024
Grounds Worker I Full Time · $34K · 0.5+ YOE Athens, Georgia, United States · Onsite	Athens, Georgia, United States Onsite	Oct 3, 2024

Activities	Wastewater treatmentMunicipal administrationLaw enforcementFire protectionPublic transportation
Headquarters	US
Industries	Government AdministrationUtilities
Name	Athens-Clarke County
Employees	1,728
Type	Government
Tagline	Provides local government and public utility services in Georgia.
Founded	1,991
Website	accgov.com

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