Employment
We dedicate ourselves to hiring, training, and supporting a diverse and highly-qualified workforce. Our employees are our greatest asset, and we encourage a culture of open-mindedness and respect.
We support our team by providing:
- Competitive compensation
- Outstanding benefits program
- A safe work environment
- Opportunities for advancement
Current Job Postings:
JOB TITLE: POLICE DISPATCHER
DESCRIPTION: 12-hour rotating shifts, competitive pay, excellent benefits.
Go to www.LagoVistaPD.com for an application.
SALARY: $16.42 hourly
EMAIL CONTACT: JReyes@lagovistapd.com
JOB TITLE: POLICE OFFICER
DESCRIPTION: This position is for an officer in the Patrol Division
SALARY: $44,161+depending on qualifications and years of experience
CLOSING: Open Until Filled
EMAIL CONTACT: jreyes@lagovistapd.com
GO TO www.lagovistapd.com FOR AN APPLICATION
JOB TITLE: MUNICIPAL COURT ASSOCIATE JUDGE
The City of Lago Vista, Texas is seeking applicants for appointment as a Municipal Court Associate Judge to serve the remainder of an unexpired term to end on December 3, 2022.
This is an Appointed Part-Time On-Call position for the City of Lago Vista Municipal Court.
Minimum Qualifications: Individuals must be a be a citizen of the United States, be a resident of the state of Texas, be a licensed attorney in good standing; and have two (2) or more years of experience in the practice of law in this state.
Compensation: The contract rate for the Associate Judge is $ 60.00 per hour.
Duties: The selected candidate will preside over municipal court proceedings, including docket calls, hearings, trials and matters before the court pertaining to Class C Misdemeanor violations in the City of Lago Vista. The Judge will issue, and sign subpoenas, summons, warrants, capias, judgments, orders and other related administrative paperwork prepared by municipal court staff.
The Presiding Judge and Associate Judges will magistrate at the Lago Vista Police Department.
Newly appointed Municipal Court Judges must attend a Texas Municipal Education Center (TMCEC) New Judges Conference within the first year of appointment. Judges must attend a regional TMCEC Regional Judges Conference annually.
This position will remain open until August 15, 2021.
Interested persons should submit a resume to the attention of the City Manager, Tracie Hlavinka.
Email: Tracie.Hlavinka@lago-vista.org;
City of Lago Vista
512-267-1155
The Municipal Deputy Court Clerk reports to and works under the direct supervision of the Court Administrator. The purpose of this position is to complete administrative assistance to the court. This is accomplished by responding to requests and inquiries; processing and entering court information; processing payments; subpoenas and warrants; setting cases for trial; processing subpoenas and summons; working with court dockets; and responding to attorneys. Other duties include maintaining records and information.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- High School diploma or GED required
- Three years of administrative experience
- One year of Municipal Court experience preferred
- Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with co-workers, the public, and elected and appointed officials.
- Ability to obtain court clerk certification (TMC EC).
- Skill in the operation and use of standard office software which includes databases and presentation programs, along with Microsoft products.
- Municipal Court Clerk I Certification preferred
- Valid Texas driver's license
- $15-$18/HR depending on qualifications
- Benefits available include Pension, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and HRA
- Leave benefits include Vacation, Sick, Holiday, and Option days
Email contact: rasmith@lago-vista.org
JOB TITLE: GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE, PART TIME
DESCRIPTION: Maintains golf course grounds
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Mow Grass.
Remove and replace damaged golf course property including signs, tee markers, flag poles, cups, water coolers and sprinkler lines and other irrigation parts.
Maintain grounds and areas of the Lago Vista and Highland Lakes Golf Courses, by performing the following duties.
Sows grass seed or plants trees, shrubs, or flowers, according to instructions and planned design of landscaped areas.
Apply herbicides or mulch to designated areas.
Grub and weed around bushes, trees, and flower beds. Trim hedges and prunes trees.
Pick up and cart away paper and rubbish.
Drive mowing equipment and bunker equipment and any other equipment designated for specific jobs.
Repair any damaged golf course property.
Drive a tractor with mower attachment to cut grass.
Keep all equipment and work areas clean.
Any other golf course related tasks designated by supervisor
Salary: $10.50 hourly
EMAIL CONTACT: CGodwin@lago-vista.org
JOB TITLE: GOLF COURSE CREW LEADER
DESCRIPTION: This is a full time position working on the Golf Course grounds. The Crew Leader performs routine maintenance at the golf course, assigns daily work duties and supervises the Maintenance personnel. Must have supervisory experience and knowledge of landscaping or golf course maintenance.
Does not require a high school diploma or general education degree (GED), but it is preferred; a minimum of five (5) years of experience in the golf course maintenance industry under the supervision of a GCSAA Golf Course Superintendent.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Cares for establishing lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing and removing thatch, trimming trees, and cultivating, trimming and edging around flower beds, walks and walls.
Mixes and sprays or spreads fertilizers, herbicides or insecticides onto grass, shrubs and trees, using had or automatic sprayers or spreaders.
Mows and edges lawns, using power mowers, weed eaters and edgers.
Plants seeds, bulbs, foliage, flowering plants, grass, ground covers, trees and shrubs and apply mulch for protection using gardening tools.
Attaches wires from planted trees to support stakes.
Decorates gardens with stone and plants.
Follows planned landscaping designs to determine where to lay sod, sow grass or plant flowers and foliage.
Collects and empties litter barrels; gathers and removes litter on a regular basis.
Collects debris from areas, cleans drains, gutters and ditches.
Hauls or spreads topsoil.
Maintains irrigations systems including winterizing the systems and starting them up in spring and manually watering grass, trees and shrubs.
Performs janitorial work to include sweeping, mopping, emptying wastebaskets and cleaning litter from facilities.
Works closely with the Golf Course Superintendent to supervise the work of others.
In the absence of the Golf Course Superintendent, is responsible for the Maintenance and Operations Division of the City’s Golf Course.
SALARY: $16.00 hourly
BENEFITS:
The City of Lago Vista offers numerous benefits to its employees including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, basic life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, participation in the Texas Municipal Retirement System at 6%, longevity pay, paid vacation, and paid sick leave.
EMAIL CONTACT: CGodwin@lago-vista.org