Job Opportunities
The City of Dahlonega employs a diverse workforce of dedicated professional staff to provide quality support services to the city and the community we serve. In exchange, the city offers competitive pay and benefits, wellness initiatives and training.
The City of Dahlonega offers opportunities for full-time, part-time, temporary and internships.
Current Job Openings
Planning and Zoning Director
The City of Dahlonega is seeking a highly qualified professional to serve as its Planning and Zoning Director. This is a rare opportunity to drive operational excellence and innovation in a historic city, ensuring the continued well-being
and sustainable growth of the Dahlonega community. Please see full job description below.
Interested candidates are invited to apply by emailing the following items to Jeff Hale, Senior Associate, Mercer Group Associates at jeffhale@localgovhrs.comby 6:00 PM EST on August 13, 2026:
• Cover letter
• Resume
• List of five job related references with email and phone contact information
• Adobe (.pdf ) format is preferred.
The City of Dahlonega is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
For questions, please contact:
Jeff Hale, Mercer Group Associates jeffhale@localgovhrs.com, (706) 371-6126 or Alan Reddish, Senior Associate, Mercer Group Associates, (706) 614-4961.
Current Job Openings
Full-Time Equipment Operator
The City of Dahlonega Street Department is seeking a dependable, safety-conscious Equipment Operator to perform manual and skilled labor in the construction, repair, and maintenance of city streets, rights-of-way, storm drains, and infrastructure. The incumbent operates light-to-medium equipment, dump trucks, and manual tools under general supervision.
This position is open until filled. See job announcement and full job description below
Interested candidates should submit resume and application to Tammy Bruce, Human Resources Coordinator.
The City of Dahlonega reserves the right to contact only those applicants deemed most appropriate for the position. No other communication will be sent regarding the status of an application. Applicant must have documentation of identity and eligibility for employment in the United States. Employment contingent upon passing a background check, post offer competency exam, and post offer drug screening.
