Livingston Finalizing Inspector Search
Livingston officials wrapping up the application process Wednesday in the search for a Building Inspector and Codes Officer. Mayor Curtis Hayes said the city has received around 30 applications and resumes. He said he is seeking a candidate with a construction background and leadership skills. “You’ve got the Building Inspector, you’ve got the Codes Enforcer, […]
Baxter Senior Center Searching For New Director
The Baxter Senior Center searching for a new director after Brent Lee announced he will leave to pursue an EMS career. The board will accept applicants through Monday. Lee said many have sent resumes. He said since he took over as director two years ago, the center has grown from some 150 monthly visitors to […]
Livingston Police Looking For New Officers
The Livingston Police Department is searching for more officers after being shorthanded for months due to officers leaving for other divisions and departments. Livingston Police Chief Ray Smith said the department likes to have three officers on duty at all times but does not have the manpower to support that number right now. He said […]
Jackson Looking To Replace School Nutrition Supervisor By November
Jackson County Director of Schools Jason Hardy said the county is searching for a new nutrition supervisor to maintain the system’s quality of service. Current supervisor Hailey Sullivan accepted a new job with the state as a CTE consultant. Hardy said the county wants to get the most qualified candidate it can, but is not […]
Interim Chief Smith: LPD Excited About Progress
Morale is up at the Livingston Police Department. That’s according to Interim Chief Ray Smith. He said after much turmoil, the department is excited about its progress and about the future. “When you talk about morale, just knowing there is a forward motion gives encouragement that there will be a positive end to any thoughts […]
Empower Upper Cumberland Starts Hiring Process For First Positions
Empower Upper Cumberland is hiring high-level positions to develop the processes to staff the entire collaboration moving forward. Director Megan Spurgeon said the two positions will serve under the project manager: one focusing on training and the other overseeing required performance outcomes. “We are looking for individuals who have either worked in this system in […]
Overton Library Board To Begin Interviews For Director Next Month
The Overton County Library Board has eight applicants interested in the library director position. Chairman Jimmy Thompson said a subcommittee of the board will gather on January 4th to review resumes. “A lot of the library things are done on a computer. It’s not just books anymore,” Thompson said. “The library director also has to […]
Fall Creek Falls Hiring In Lead Up To Lodge Opening
The Lodge at Fall Creek Falls is set to open in early 2022, that means time to ramp up hiring. On-the-spot interviews are taking place Friday a. Park Manger Jacob Young said more than 60 new jobs are coming to Van Buren County with lodging returning to the park. “When you get over here, there’s […]
Clay BOE Sets Interview Date For Director Of School Candidates
An interview date and even a potential hiring date have been set for Director of School applicants by the Clay County Board of Education. Applicants will have an open interview during a special called meeting on November 9, with the potential to be hired two days later at regular board of education meeting. Board Member […]
Livingston Approves Final Reading For Mayor’s Hiring, Suspension Power
The Livingston Board of Aldermen approved final reading of a city charter change granting a city mayor more hiring power. The ordinance did not receive any public comment Monday night and Alderman David Langford was the only member to vote against the ordinance. The change allows a Livingston Mayor to hire and suspend employees without […]
