by Matt Wright
As many well know, Lakeland is considered one of the hot, growing areas of Shelby County. With Lakeland’s first high school opening this August, as well as multiple new developments, both residential and commercial, that trend looks to continue for many years into the future. With growth comes the opportunity for jobs as Lakeland expands to meet the essential needs of residents.
According to Lakeland’s Interim City Manager, Michael Walker, there are a variety of needs he’s looking to fill for several critical positions at city hall. “The City has openings across multiple experience and educational levels, and residents will find that the City of Lakeland is not only the best place to live, but a great place to work and build a career,” he told Lakeland Currents. Mr. Walker said he would love to fill the open positions with Lakeland residents if possible. “We encourage all qualified Lakeland residents to apply for any of these part-time or full-time positions. We always love having co-workers who not only serve the City, but live in it, play in it, and call it home in all the ways that truly matter,” he said.
A quick overview of the positions according to the City Manager are:
Senior Center Recreation Specialist – This position is a part-time position to help the Senior Center Manager provide recreation activities to Lakeland’s older residents. The ideal candidate would have a heart for service to this population, and creative ideas for ways in which to engage the community in fun activities.
GIS Technician – This is also a part-time position to assist the Information Technology Systems team with the updating of data in the City’s Geographic Information System. Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography, IT, Civil Engineering, Planning, or related field required.
Senior Staff Engineer – This full-time position works with the City Engineer as a project engineer on medium and large capital projects, provides engineering support for inhouse designs and works with engineering consultants on projects such as storm water drainage, street maintenance, and the City’s sanitary sewer systems. Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Professional Engineer designation (current or within 6 months), and five years related experience required.
Staff Engineer – A full-time position providing engineering support and assistance to staff and consultants on capital projects related to storm water drainage, street maintenance, and the City’s sanitary sewer systems. Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required.
Construction Inspector – A full-time position performing a broad range of standard inspections to ensure construction conformance to detailed specifications and standards. High School diploma or GED and minimum 1-year related experience required.
Mr. Walker said if anyone is interested in learning more or applying for a position, simply go to the city Human Resources page at https://www.lakelandtn.gov/110/Human-Resources
