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City Of Athens

200 West Hobbs Street
256-233-8720

About Us:

Athens is Classic. Southern. Character. and has been since incorporating in 1818 before Alabama became a state.  As our city has grown, it has maintained these traits. That is most evident in Downtown Athens and around The Square. In Athens, going to "The Square" is a place to make memories. It's the place to find the perfect outfit, enjoy an upside banana split, or become mesmerized by the toy train winding through a window display at the hardware store. The historic Limestone County Courthouse is the backdrop for parades, high school pep rallies, storytelling, and art events and is surrounded by a retail area to shop for the unique and dine on divine cuisine. 

You will find events distinctive to Athens, such as the Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention and Athens Grease Festival. You will discover notable stories, such as a Union Civil War fort where runaway slaves fought and were captured and later received an education, telling us the saga of slave, to soldier, to student.

Recent News

City Of Athens - New Government Jobs Building Inspector I or II

JOB POSTING—INTERNAL/EXTERNAL BUILDING INSPECTOR I or II PUBLIC WORKS--BUILDING DEPARTMENT Classification: Classified, non-exempt Grade 16 or 17 (dependent on experience and skills) Building Inspector I: Grade 16 Base Hourly: …

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City Of Athens - New Government Jobs Land Development Inspector

CITY OF ATHENS JOB POSTING—INTERNAL/EXTERNAL LAND DEVELOPMENT INSPECTOR PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Classification: Non-exempt Grade: 19 Base Hourly: $27.26/hr.--$41.48/hr. Base Annual: $56,706.63--$86,285.84 Job…

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City Of Athens : New Government Jobs Part time GIS-Engineering Co-Op -WaterServices

Category: Current Openings Status: Open Posted: February 7, 2023 10:45 AM Closing: February 21, 2023 4:30 PM Job Summary: Assists with GIS mapping, field data collection, data entry, research and other general office tasks. Will also…

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City Of Athens Job Opportunities : Magistrate--Court Department

Job Summary: This position conducts Magistrate hearings and provides clerical support for office operations. Major Duties: Accepts payments via telephone, by mail, or online; monitors online system to record payments in a timely manner.…

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City Of Athens Job Opportunities : Assistant Gas Services Director

Job Summary: This position is responsible for assisting in directing the city’s natural gas utility operations. Major Duties: Assists the Director in providing oversight and resources necessary to maintain a viable natural gas…

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City Of Athens - New Government Jobs Administrative Clerk—2nd Shift

JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for providing clerical and customer service support for department operations. MAJOR DUTIES: Answers telephone and greets visitors; provides information and assistance; directs visitors and callers to…

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City Of Athens New Government Jobs Deputy Director-Water Services

JOB SUMMARY: This position is the second in charge of water and wastewater utilities for the City of Athens which includes full management authority during the Director’s absences, but is primarily responsible for managing all aspects of…

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City Of Athens Job Opportunities : GIS Technician-Gas Dept

Job Summary: This position performs technical duties in support of the development and maintenance of the department’s GIS database. Major Duties: Develops, prepares, analyzes, updates, and maintains data and records associated with…

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City Of Athens : New Government Jobs System Support Specialist

JOB SUMMARY: This position provides specialized support for information technology end-users. An incumbent in this position may be designated “Senior System Support Specialist.” MAJOR DUTIES: Provides specialized support for…

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City Of Athens New Government Jobs Meter Reader

JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for reading and recording usage data from utility meters. An incumbent in this position may be designated “Meter Reader II.” MAJOR DUTIES: Reads gas, water, and electric meters along an…

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City Of Athens New Government Jobs Communications Officer (Dispatcher)

JOB SUMMARY: This position answers emergency and non-emergency calls for service and dispatches appropriate personnel. MAJOR DUTIES: Receives emergency calls; prioritizes and enters information into CAD system. Dispatches appropriate…

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City Of Athens New - An Alabama Gem

Meet Athens, located in the heart of Limestone County. Here, you'll find incredible culture, wide-open spaces, affordable living, friendly neighbors, and a charming downtown. “Athens is quaint, small-town America, focused around the…

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