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John Ward The
City Manager position was established in 2002 with a change in the City’s form of government. The City Manager has overseen
the transition into a new business model. There are nine departments and (currently) 80 full-time employees. The
City is very pro-business and is positioning itself with excellent utility systems and development codes to accommodate the
rapid growth the City is now experiencing. The Manager position is multifaceted, responsible for budget preparation and monitoring,
personnel, purchasing, as well as oversight of all departments. Many new ordinances and regulations have been adopted, including
personnel, purchasing, building codes, erosion control, reservoir protection and a safety program. A new planning and development
department was established in cooperation with three other cities (including a newly constituted Planning Commission to serve
these cities). Subsequently, a new comprehensive Land Use Management Code was adopted and is currently in force.
The City Manager office consists of the City Manager and Executive Assistant. The City Manager’s Office is responsible
for all job recruitments for positions with the City of Jefferson. The office also ensures the City’s human resources
policies and practices are consistent with Federal and State Regulations.
The City Manager’s office handles
all annexations and website maintenance. JOB APPLICATION INFORMATION
An online copy of the job application forms and related
information is available. The Jefferson Police Department
job application form is located on the City Department web page with a link below. Click on the Police Department, click
on links at the bottom of the page for the Police Department job applicaiton. All other job applications should use the form located below on this page.
Application for Employment
City Clerk
Priscilla A. Murphy The City Clerk
provides the citizens of Jefferson, City Council and staff, with access to public records. The City Clerk provides timely
and accurate financial information, and quality service to the City Council through recording and distributing the minutes
of City Council work sessions and meetings. The City Clerk also oversees the functions of accounting services, customer service,
accounts payable/receivable, and payroll.
City Clerk also serves as voter registrar and conducts all elections
of the City of Jefferson. The most important function is to promote openness in government by serving the people’s needs
promptly, efficiently and cheerfully. MUNICIPAL COURT - PLEASE SEE LINK TO POLICE DEPARTMENT ON CITY DEPARTMENT PAGE
City Attorney
Ronnie Hopkins
The role of the City Attorney for the
City of Jefferson is to represent the City in litigation matters and prosecute violators of the City laws. The City Attorney
provides legal advice to the Mayor and City Council, Planning Commission, City Departments and other boards and committees,
as well as drafting or reviewing ordinances, contracts, resolutions and agreements.
City Engineer
Jerry Hood
The City of Jefferson currently contracts
with Engineering Management, Inc. to provide technical expertise and contract administration in the planning, designing, implementation,
and inspection of public works projects. It also provides engineering oversight of private development and subdivision infrastructure
improvements and maintains records of financial, physical and legal components of the projects and public right-of-way. The
City Engineer, Jerry Hood, is located at 303 Swanson Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30043.
Municipal Judge
Rob Alexander
The Municipal Judge presides over
Municipal Court including the disposition of all traffic tickets, zoning violations, animal control violations, and violations
of other City ordinances.
Forms
Open Records Request
Assembly Permit Application
City of Jefferson Occupational Tax Application (Business License) New Business License 2012
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