Tag Archives: Hiring

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 even with officers working extra ... Read More »

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 looking to change how school ... Read More »

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 or any processes that we’re ... Read More »

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 the past or even maybe, ... Read More »

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 be good with people and ... Read More »

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 very much a family feel, ... Read More »

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 James Hatcher suggested that with ... Read More »

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 board approval. Department heads would ... Read More »

The Clay County Board of Education’s search for a new director of schools will start immediately. Director of Schools Matt Eldridge announced his retirement Thursday night, effectively leaving December 31, 2021. Board Chariman Benji Bailey said the board has options for how they want to pursue a new director. “That’s up to the board how we want to proceed with ... Read More »

Overton County accepting applications for a part-time Judicial Commissioner. County Executive Ben Danner said the position writes orders of protection and signs warrants for the sheriff’s department and city police. “I hate to say, but there’s a lot of domestic abuse in the county and all the counties in the Upper Cumberland,” Danner said. “It’s something that is needed so ... Read More »