Updated Notice: 12/23/2024

Rescind Boil Water Notice: US Highway 431 from 14th Avenue toward the South and Seale Road from 5th St. South southward

The “Precautionary Boil Water Notice” is hereby rescinded following the repair and maintenance of the water system and the satisfactory completion of bacteriological tests showing that boiling water is not necessary. You may resume normal water usage at this time.

What Happened?
On Friday, December 20, 2024, a severe water leak was found which required immediate repair. To allow the repair, the water had to be turned off along US Highway 431 which led to a loss of pressure in the distribution system.

What was done?
The water main has been repaired. As a precautionary safety measure, the City of Phenix City issued a precautionary boil water notice for residences affected by the water leak repair. Samples of the water in the affected area were taken and tested for bacteria. Test results found no bacteria, therefore boiling water is not necessary. You may resume normal water usage at this time.

For more information, please contact: Phenix City Utilities Dispatch (334-448-2903) or Phenix City Water Filtration Plant (334-291-4757)

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Original Notice:

PRECAUTIONARY BOIL WATER NOTICE

The Phenix City water system will lose pressure in the distribution system along or near US Highway 431 from 14th Avenue toward the South.

BOIL YOUR WATER FOR THREE MINUTES BEFORE USING

Bring tap water to a rolling boil, boil for at least three (3) minutes, and cool before using. Or use bottled water suitable for drinking. Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, washing dishes, brushing teeth, and preparing food until further notice. ALL STORED WATER, DRINK OR ICE MADE RECENTLY FROM THIS SUPPLY SHALL BE DISCARDED.

The Boil Water Notice applies to areas which had no water pressure Friday, December 20, 2024 along or near US Highway 431 from 14th Avenue toward the South and near Seale Road South from 5th Street South and Southward.

Inadequately treated water may contain disease-causing organisms. These organisms include bacteria, viruses, and parasites which can cause symptoms such as diarrhea, cramps, nausea, headaches, or other symptoms. They may pose a special health risk for infants, young children, some of the elderly and people with severely compromised immune systems.

What Happened?
On Friday, December 20, 2024, a severe water leak was found, and the repairs to this leak requires the water to be turned off along US Highway 431. This will lead to a loss of pressure in the distribution system, which may cause backpressure, backsiphonage, or a net movement of water from outside the pipe to inside through cracks, breaks, or joints in the distribution system that are common in all water systems. Such a system failure carries with it a potential that fecal contamination or other disease-causing organisms could enter the distribution system. These conditions may pose an imminent and substantial health endangerment to persons served by the system.

What is being done?
The water main will be repaired. Samples of the water in the affected area will be taken and will be tested for bacteria. After test results indicate no bacteria, you will be notified that the precautionary boil water notice is lifted.

It is likely that you will need to boil water for the next 2-3 days until the test results for the two days indicate bacteriological tests pass for two days. You will be informed when tests show that you no longer need to boil your water.

For more information, please contact:
Phenix City Utilities Dispatch (334-448-2903) or Phenix City Water Filtration Plant (334-291-4757)

Please share this information with other people who drink this water, especially anyone who may not get this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses).  You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.

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Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Phenix City, Alabama, in response to a request made by the Planning Commission of the City of Phenix City, Alabama, will meet on the 7th day of January 2025, at 9:00 A.M. EST, in the City Council Chambers, Public Safety Building, Phenix City, Alabama, to consider the following repealing and replacement of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Phenix City, Alabama.

An ordinance to repeal and replace the zoning ordinance of the City of Phenix City, Alabama.

At said meeting all persons desiring to be heard concerning the rezoning of the above-described property may appear before the Council at the aforementioned time and place to be heard.

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Job Summary

Under general supervision answers multi-line telephone, directs calls or takes messages, assists visitors and provides information regarding reports and/or records procedures; codes and processes various reports and enters information into NCIC database; creates electronic files of accident reports and issues reports to citizens upon request. Verifies SID and FBI numbers against arrest records and forwards to appropriate agency; maintains files and retrieves documents as needed, documents and updates logs, periodically purges files, compiles information and prepares routine reports as directed; issues and accepts applications for taxi permits and renewals; runs driver license check to verify issuance of license or renewal and performs additional duties in support of the department as needed or upon request.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statement of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this position. Other duties may be required, assigned and expected aside from those set forth below to address operational needs and changing operational practices.

• Answers multi-line telephone, directs calls, takes messages or provides callers with information.
• Assists customers at window by providing directions and obtaining information regarding reports. Receives payment for reports issued, prepares and issues receipts.
• Assists officers by retrieving records or other information needed for court or case preparation.
• Receives and processes incident/offense reports by documenting NCIC/UCR code and entering information into computer database.
• Enters information on stolen property into national database.
• Processes arrest reports and forward electronic file to state reporting agency.
• Processes felony and misdemeanor arrest reports, assigns code according to offense.
• Processes and files Barred from Housing documents.
• Receives and processes UTC tickets and obtain driver history reports for court hearings.
• Obtains necessary information from customers regarding reports requested and retrieves copy of report from files to provide citizens.
• Requests and verifies identification to ensure requesting customer is authorized recipient.
• Issues reports to include accident reports along with SR13, incident and offense reports, explains procedure and collects report fee.
• Issues incident reports to victims for use in signing warrants with court system.
• Receives “mail-in” request from insurance companies for reports; copies and forwards to requesting agency.
• Searches computer database and records to obtain criminal history reports; forwards to appropriate personnel.
• Maintains file of outstanding warrants, traffic citations and incident/offense reports, arrest reports and accident reports.
• Maintains file of DUI case information to include arrest reports and blood alcohol test results.
• Maintains files of traffic and non-traffic transmittals.
• Maintains log of criminal history checks.
• Documents and maintains file of vehicle impound records; conducts search on VIN of abandon vehicles to identify owners.
• Updates and maintains files of Daily Readings.
• Searches and retrieves criminal/driver history reports from computer files and forwards to Municipal Court.
• Periodically purges files and stores in archive files and monthly Statistical Report detailing accidents, fatalities, citations and other information and forward to Office Manager.

Qualifications

Education & Experience Guidelines
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities required for this position would be:

Education/Training
Have (1) year post high school training in business technology. .

Experience
Two (2) years increasingly responsible office experience.

Licenses or Certifications Required
Valid Identification from State of Residence.

The following generally describes the knowledge and abilities required in order to successfully perform the assigned duties of the position:

Knowledge of:

• Office procedures and methods to include reception, records management and document production and use of standard office equipment.
• Administrative requirements of Police Department and Court system.
• Skills to produce text or numerical documents including letters, correspondence, memoranda or statistical reports.
• Word processing, spreadsheet and database software; keyboarding skills to enter and produce accurate typewritten or word processed documents, forms and reports.
• Knowledge of the Records office operations and procedures.

Ability to:

• Read and comprehend slightly complex administrative material.
• Write including grammar, style, syntax and spelling to produce clear written material.
• Compose routine letters, memoranda and related office documents.
• Verbally communicate with co-workers and provide general information to the public.
• Perform simple financial calculations and solve numerical problems.
• Access Spillman system to retrieve information.
• Interact with the public and other agency representatives.
• Carry out written and oral instructions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff and the general public.
• Work under general supervision where standard practice enables duties to be performed alone referring questionable cases to supervisor.

Physical Demands & Working Environment

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the city encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations needed to perform the essential duties of this position.

Environment: Indoor office environment

Physical Demands: See accompanying page for details

Key Working Relationship: Supervisor, Police Staff, coworkers and Citizens.

Applications for this position will be accepted until a pool of 20 applications is received or the position is filled, whichever comes first. Current city employees wishing to apply should send Internal Job Application provided by the Human Resources Department to the HR Director by the deadline stated. (A courtesy copy will be sent to the employee’s department head.)

Applications can be found online (download an application) or picked up at the City of Phenix City Human Resources Department:
1103 Broad Street
Phenix City, AL 36867
Ph: 334 448-2706

Applications are available for pick up and drop off on Mondays from 2 to 5 p.m., Eastern Time, and Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., Eastern Time. You may also email your completed application with the required supporting documents.

Job Summary

Under general supervision of the Chief Animal Control Officer cleans, disinfects and sanitizes animal cages, ensures that floors are swept and mopped, washes towels used in cages and fills trays with food and water; prepares intake cards, places animals in cages with food and water; assists in treatments and euthanizations and removes carcasses from shelter; assists customers in selecting animals providing information regarding animal health, temperament and breed. And performs additional tasks in support of the department as needed or upon request.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statement of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this position. Other duties may be required, assigned and expected aside from those set forth below to address operational needs and changing operational practices.

• Removes animals from cages and places in holding cage.
• Using water hose and disinfectant cleaning solution sanitizes animal cages; sweeps and mops floors and cleans walls.
• Collects and cleans food trays; ensures that trays are filled with fresh water and food before returning animal to cage.
• Collects and washes dirty towels; places cleans towels or paper in cages.
• Mops and cleans interior corridors leading to cages.
• Maintains and cleans reception area by cleaning floors, windows and door handles; ensures area is maintained in a neat and orderly manner.
• Periodically checks cages to ensure food and water trays are filled.
• Using a push mower, shovel and string trimmer, cuts grass and edges sidewalks.
• Prepares animal information card on animals brought to shelter.
• Reviews intake card to ensure descriptive information has been included.
• Prepares animals for bathing and dipping before placing into cage; ensures that sufficient water and food are provided.
• Transports animals to treatment facility, may assist Chief Animal Control Officer in administering treatment by restraining animal, after treatment, animal is returned to cage.
• Transport sick, injured and unclaimed animals or animals not adopted to treatment room to be euthanized.
• Places animals in body bags and stores in freezer until properly disposed.
• Periodically purges freezer and carcasses are removed and transported to waste management for disposal.
• Ensures freezer is cleaned with sanitizing solution after animal carcasses are removed.
• Allows customers to view animals before selecting pet to adopt.
• Provides customers with information regarding animal’s health, temperament and breed.
• Takes precautionary measures to ensure customer or animal safety is not jeopardized.
• Removes animals from cage to allow interaction with customer interested in adopting.
• Prepares animals with any necessary treatments before releasing to customer.
• Informs supervisor of accurate number of animal adoptions; by documenting adoption information for entry into computer system.
• Loads and unloads truck, stocks supplies, ensures that supply rooms are cleaned and organized.
• Answers telephone and takes messages or directs calls.
• Documents the number of animals taken into the shelter, adopted, released to owner or euthanized.
• Assists in other departments as needed or upon request.
• Performs additional duties as assigned or upon request.

Qualifications

Education & Experience Guidelines
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities required for this position would be:

Education/Training
High School/GED or equivalent training and experience.

Experience
Prior experience with animals preferred.

Licenses or Certifications Required
Valid State Issued Driver’s License

The following generally describes the knowledge and abilities required in order to successfully perform the assigned duties of the position:

Knowledge of:

• Organization and operational procedures of animal shelter and police department.
• Regulations and guidelines governing animal control and animal rights.
• Animal control process to include shelter maintenance, adoption and animal care.

Ability to:

• Read and comprehend directives, forms, and other non-complex material.
• Write and prepare simple forms, information cards and document records.
• Communicate to transmit information, explaining procedures, and provide customers with information.
• Add, subtract, multiply, divide and perform simple calculations.
• Operate lawn mower to cut grass and maintain shelter grounds.
• Operate string trimmer to trim grass in areas not easily accessible by mower.
• Follow instructions and complete tasks.
• Work under immediate supervision and carry out standard tasks.
• Work as a member of a team.

Physical Demands & Working Environment

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the city encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations needed to perform the essential duties of this position.

Environment: Work location will primarily be done indoors

Physical Demands: See accompanying page for details

Key Working Relationship: Supervisor, co-workers and Shelter patrons.

Applications for this position will be accepted until a pool of 20 applications is received or the position is filled, whichever comes first. Current city employees wishing to apply should send Internal Job Application provided by the Human Resources Department to the HR Director by the deadline stated. (A courtesy copy will be sent to the employee’s department head.)

Applications can be found online (download an application) or picked up at the City of Phenix City Human Resources Department:
1103 Broad Street
Phenix City, AL 36867
Ph: 334 448-2706

Applications are available for pick up and drop off on Mondays from 2 to 5 p.m., Eastern Time, and Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., Eastern Time. You may also email your completed application with the required supporting documents.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Finance Director, ensures the city’s revenues are received and recorded accurately and timely. Obtain a thorough knowledge of the revenue collection function. Serves as a liaison between the Revenue Collection and Accounting Functions of the Finance Department to ensure the proper recording and reporting of all revenue activity. Assists with the cash management functions of the department.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statement of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this position. Other duties may be required, assigned and expected aside from those set forth below to address operational needs and changing operational practices.

• Researches, understands and ensures that state laws, regulations and city procedures are followed in regard to accounting and revenue collection guidelines
• Stays abreast of laws and regulations affecting all revenue sources for the City
• Reviews and ensures that the Revenue Clerks understand, process and record revenue in the appropriate accounts and funds
• Verifies the accuracy and timeliness of funds received from city departments, accuracy of bank deposits and the proper recording and depositing of revenue in the correct funds and accounts
• Posts daily deposits prepared by the Revenue Clerks
• Review accounts to ensure revenue is posted in a timely manner to the correct account and fund
• Researches variances in revenue transactions
• Assists in financial reporting and preparation of information needed for the annual external audit
• Administer petty cash counts of working fund and petty cash used by departments for operations
• Assists with cash management and reconciliation of bank accounts and accounts receivable subsidiary ledgers
• Verifies the accuracy of information in the financial information system (Munis)
• Ensures efficient operations of the Revenue Collection Division by assisting the Revenue Clerks when needed in greeting customers and issuing business licenses
• Understanding of the regulations and fee structures for business licenses, taxes and all other revenue sources collected by the City including calculation of the appropriate amounts to be collected and appropriately records and reports revenue
• Maintain and provide reports to administration on a monthly basis showing revenues collected from all revenue sources
• Effectively and professionally communicates with customers on policies and procedures regarding revenue collection
• Maintain work area in an organized and neat manner

Qualifications

Education & Experience Guidelines
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities required for this position would be:

Education/Training
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

Experience
Three (3) years of accounting or finance experience, preferably in a governmental setting Extensive experience in relative field preferred

Licenses or Certifications Required
N/A

The following generally describes the knowledge and abilities required in order to successfully perform the assigned duties of the position:

Knowledge of:

• City ordinances and state laws and regulations governing city taxes and fee structures
• Revenue procedures, records and reports

Ability to:

• Read and comprehend procedures, regulations, fee schedules and related documents of moderate complexity
• Effectively use written communication to prepare forms, reports, memoranda, letters and document processes and procedures
• Effectively use verbal communication in working with individuals in person, electronically and via telephone
• Use mathematical skills to calculate fees and taxes due by effectively adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing figures in performing calculations involving decimals and percentages as well as balancing numerical tables
• Utilize computer skills including software for word-processing, spreadsheet creation and maintenance, database utilization and other specialized accounting and financial software
• Utilize customer service skills to interact effectively with citizens to promote a positive image for the City
• Build and maintain relationships with other employees and supervisors
• Work from an administrative direction in terms of broadly defines goals
• Plan activities and work efficiently to meet deadlines
• Work non-duty hours including weekend or holidays when necessary

Physical Demands & Working Environment

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the city encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations needed to perform the essential duties of this position.

Environment: Work location will be indoors with potential for overnight travel to attend and participate in training, seminars and workshops

Physical Demands: See accompanying page for details

Key Working Relationship: Other Finance Department employees to include Finance Director, Comptroller and Revenue Clerks, local businesses and citizens

Applications for this position will be accepted until a pool of 20 applications is received or the position is filled, whichever comes first. Current city employees wishing to apply should send Internal Job Application provided by the Human Resources Department to the HR Director by the deadline stated. (A courtesy copy will be sent to the employee’s department head.)

Applications can be found online (download an application) or picked up at the City of Phenix City Human Resources Department:
1103 Broad Street
Phenix City, AL 36867
Ph: 334 448-2706

Applications are available for pick up and drop off on Mondays from 2 to 5 p.m., Eastern Time, and Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., Eastern Time. You may also email your completed application with the required supporting documents.

Job Summary

Under general supervision analyzes operating practices and revises as necessary to promote efficiency, performs routine and non-routine administrative tasks and serves as resource person to provide information regarding polices of the City Clerk’s office. Answers multi-line telephone, directs calls or takes messages, greets visitors and provides information. Provides administrative support for City Clerk to include preparing and distributing correspondence, proofreading documents, filing, faxing and copying. Work with members of the public, council members, other administrators and departments and other local authorities with issues pertaining to the City Clerk’s office.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statement of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this position. Other duties may be required, assigned and expected aside from those set forth below to address operational needs and changing operational practices.

• Analyze operating procedures such as filing, document production, purchasing and payroll and revises as necessary to promote efficiency.
• Serve as a resource person regarding policies, procedures, practices and rules regarding the City Clerk’s office.
• Interact with department heads, elected officials and the general public responding to inquiries, receiving complaints and claims against the City.
• Answer multi-line telephone, direct calls or take messages, greet visitors, and provide information. Provide visitors and callers with detailed information or directions and refers to appropriate department or personnel.
• Contacts vendors and schedules services for the department.
• Assist with the preparation of council agendas, attend and report on meetings.
• Transcribe council meeting minutes.
• Assist in the maintenance of the City Archives and receive, directs and participates in requested research activities by public officials and private citizens.
• Assist in the preparation of resolutions and ordinances.
• Assist City Clerk with elections.
• Maintains file of letters, correspondence, faxes sent out and received.
• Maintains file of legal advertisement, proofs of publications and newspaper clippings related to City affairs.
• Orders materials and supplies for the City Clerk’s office.
• Prepares outgoing mail, receives and distributes incoming mail.
• Trouble shoots equipment malfunctions, makes minor repairs and contacts vendor service.
• Copies forms or other documents used by the department; faxes documents as needed.
• Performs additional tasks as assigned or upon request.

Qualifications

Education & Experience Guidelines
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities required for this position would be:

Education/Training
Must have high school diploma or GED; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Experience
The candidate must possess four years administrative experience.

Licenses or Certifications Required
N/A

The following generally describes the knowledge and abilities required in order to successfully perform the assigned duties of the position:

Knowledge of:

• Concepts and principals of office administration including procedures, equipment, activities and work methods
• Administrative requirements of City Clerk’s office
• The use, operation ad capabilities of office equipment and machines to include scanners, computers, fax machines and copiers.
• Graphics and presentation software
• Use, operation ad capabilities of office equipment and machines to include scanners, computers, fax machines and copiers.

Ability to:

• Produce spreadsheets, letters, correspondence and reports.
• Enter text and produce accurate typewritten or word processed forms, statistical data tables and narrative reports.
• Comprehend moderately complex administrative material.
• Write and spell in order to produce clear written material.
• Compose routine and non-routine letters, memoranda and related office documents.
• Verbally communicate with co-workers and provide detailed information to the public or other agency representatives.
• Perform moderately complex financial calculations solve numerical problems and produce data. Access financial system to retrieve information and assist in posting and preparing reports.
• Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner
• Handle sensitive or confidential information discreetly.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff and the general public.
• Work under general supervision

Physical Demands & Working Environment

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the city encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations needed to perform the essential duties of this position.

Environment: Work location will be primarily indoors

Physical Demands: See accompanying page for details

Key Working Relationship: City Clerk, City Manager, Mayor, City Council, City Employees and public.

Applications for this position will be accepted until a pool of 20 applications is received or the position is filled, whichever comes first. Current city employees wishing to apply should send Internal Job Application provided by the Human Resources Department to the HR Director by the deadline stated. (A courtesy copy will be sent to the employee’s department head.)

Applications can be found online (download an application) or picked up at the City of Phenix City Human Resources Department:
1103 Broad Street
Phenix City, AL 36867
Ph: 334 448-2706

Applications are available for pick up and drop off on Mondays from 2 to 5 p.m., Eastern Time, and Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., Eastern Time. You may also email your completed application with the required supporting documents.