City Government of Alliance, OH

09/14/2026

🌳 **Nominate a City of Alliance Heritage Tree!**

The Alliance Shade Tree Commission is accepting nominations for trees with exceptional size, historical significance, landmark status, aesthetic beauty, or importance as part of a notable grove.

Residents are encouraged to complete the Heritage Tree Program Nomination Form and include any available photos, history, or supporting information.

Completed forms may be returned to:

**Alliance Shade Tree Commission**
c/o City of Alliance
504 E. Main St.
Alliance, OH 44601

Help us recognize and preserve the trees that make our community special! 🌿

Download the application here
https://www.cityofalliance.com/DocumentCenter/View/4031/Alliance-Heritage-Tree-Program---Fillable?bidId&fbclid=IwY2xjawUUxM5wZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5DCC5D9-BosbKrsEFMPag7vDJIRoKaUTCgN8s2Nd8bIJwp5Dbc-9s0760eyQ_aem_8x9gssWA1i7F8RsJOWfvvw

09/09/2026

Beginning Monday, September 14th the City will begin lowering the water level at Westville Lake. Ultimately the level will be lowered 11’. Best estimate is that the lake level will lower 6” to 12” per day.

09/08/2026

WATER BILLING ASSISTANT CHIEF CLERK
The City of Alliance is anticipating an opening at the Water Billing Office. The Billing Office operates 8:30am-4:30pm Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities:
• Process daily cash and check deposits.
• Respond to Title Searches with Realtors and Title Company’s.
• Process new Water Billing Applications and enter final readings.
• Calculate and balance credit card payments and reports daily/monthly.
• Process EZSCAN to submit electronic check payments daily.
• Create and maintain spreadsheets to assist with daily and month end balancing.
• Scheduling work order appointments between customers/water distribution availability.
• Directly work with customers to resolve any concerns in person or over the phone.
• Process mail – to and from the office as necessary.
• Assist in training at the front window as needed.
• Assist with front window coverage as necessary.
• Send weekly report to Kimble for account updates.
• Resolve customer concerns with Kimble service as needed.
• Post waste hauler reads into Ampstun system from WWTP monthly.
• Assist with filing and organization of office records and processes
• Perform all other duties deemed necessary for the efficient operation of the office.

Requirements:
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to communicate well with others in person, over the phone or electronically.
• Must be proficient with computers.

General:
• This position will answer to the Water Billing Coordinator.
• Hourly rates will be based on 35 hours per week, 1,820 per year.
• Starting wage is $17.79 per hour.

Applications are available at the Mayor's Office, 504 E. Main Street, Alliance, OH 44601 as well as the City's website at https://www.cityofalliance.com. Applications must be returned to the Mayor's Office by Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 4:00 pm.

The City of Alliance is An Equal Opportunity Employer.

09/03/2026

CITY OF ALLIANCE

ENGINEERING & BUILDING



Assistant City Engineer





This position shall:

Possess a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, surveying, or a related field.
Knowledgeable in the principles and practices in civil engineering and surveying.
Strong skills in computer aided drafting and design, GIS, spreadsheets, database, and other related computer programs.
Ability to use surveying equipment and to perform basic level and topographical surveys.
Proficient in performing complex engineering/surveying calculations and in the presentation and communication of the results.
Knowledge of construction materials and methods and safety regulations.
Must possess a valid State of Ohio Driver's License.
Work a 35-hour work week - 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
Salary Range: $53,895 to $66,950.
Excellent Benefits.


Some specific functions are:

Perform professional engineering work directing the design and construction of a variety of public and private improvement Civil Engineering projects.
Ability to work with the public, other government agencies, City employees, City Council, contractors, architects/engineers, and utility companies in a professional and courteous manner.
Be able communicate with citizens to clearly and correctly handle questions/concerns that they may have.
Must be in good health and have the ability to work, at times, under adverse weather and site conditions.
Work requires considerable judgment, initiative, and professional knowledge with the responsibility for making technical decisions on engineering problems.
Oversee the investigation, planning, design, and construction of complex capital improvement projects including streets, bridges, drainage, water, sewers, pump stations, traffic related items, etc.
Review drawings for surveys and private construction projects to ensure adherence to local standards.
Manage and assist in the maintenance of the City mapping system, including streets, zoning, utilities, address maps, and GIS system.
Retain permanent City records.


Assist the Engineer with setting and enforcing department policies, procedures, construction standards, and regulations.
Prepare letters, reports, spreadsheets, drawings, for the Department and others.
Assist with surveys, issuance of permits, traffic studies, in-house designs, funding applications, payments, budgets, and all other related work deemed necessary for the operation of the Department.
Possession of an Ohio EIT, preferred with 0-3 years experience, or possession of an Ohio PS with 4-5 years experience.

http://www.cityofalliance.com/jobs.aspx?jobID=103

09/01/2026

08/26/2026

ALLIANCE CITY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

WE ARE HIRING! – Full-Time position – 35 hours per week.
PAY RANGE: $22.00-$24.75 per hour
POSTING PERIOD: August 26, 2026 through September 18, 2026.
HOW TO APPLY: Resume shall be sent to -

Randall Ruszkowski
Alliance City Health Department
537 E. Market Street
Alliance, Ohio 44601
Or can be emailed to:
[email protected].

The Alliance City Health Department is looking for an Environmental Health Specialist to join our team. This person is under the supervision of the Environmental Health Director. This person performs inspection duties and community education in the field of environmental health.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:

Conducts inspections of nuisance complaints, property maintenance, and other facets of environmental health. Makes detailed reports, keeps records and writes correspondence.
Responds to public inquiries and public speaking for community organizations. Initiates legal action for non-compliance with department rules and regulations when necessary. Performs other job-related environmental health duties as required.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

Ability to correspond effectively in a verbal and written manner with the public regarding all environmental programs in the department. Ability to secure facts through investigation and inspection. Ability to locate information from pertinent resources when needed. Ability to interact positively with the public. Ability to operate within department policies and procedures.
Organizations skills and writing skills are an essential component of this position.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:

Graduated from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree and consists of at least 30 semester hours of science courses. Must be a Registered Environmental Health Specialist or qualify for an Environmental Health Specialist-In-Training. To find out more about Environmental Health Specialists, contact the Ohio Department of Health at (614) 466-1772.

Benefits:
• Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription)
• Retirement Plan (OPERS)
• 3 Weeks Paid Sick
• Vacation Time
• 12 Paid Holidays

• Requirements:
• Reliable Transportation
• Valid Ohio Driver’s License
• Proof of auto Insurance
• Background Check
• Pre-Employment Drug and to***co Test

The Alliance City Health Department is committed to Equal Employee Opportunity.

08/14/2026

EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
JOB OPENING
ALLIANCE STREET DEPARTMENT

The City of Alliance anticipates an opening for an Equipment Operator in the Street Department. Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be physically fit to do all duties assigned. In addition, the applicant must have a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or those who have a Class B or do not hold a CDL must be able to obtain Class A once hired.

Applicants shall have experience in operating heavy maintenance machinery and a good knowledge of all the principals of street maintenance. Skill in the operation of equipment and construction tools is necessary. Experience is preferred but not necessary. Starting wage is $19.89 per hour.

Applications and a job description are available at the Mayor’s Office, 504 E. Main Street. Applications will be accepted until Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

The City of Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Blaine Lewis, Safety Service Director

08/13/2026

The City of Alliance is developing an Active Transportation Plan (ATP) and we want your feedback! The ATP is a plan to support walking and bicycling in the community. Your input would be extremely valuable to the City’s ATP process, and we would be deeply grateful for your involvement. Please visit the link below to submit an online survey to help us better serve the community. Thank you!
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=Fg7Ffoc3l0awhnld1UuMmjIHgOkhrDBEp3fs8eEhk5pUNlk5UDkwQkZHTVFRUlRQTU9UOE1CWllLNC4u&route=shorturl

08/11/2026

Northeastern Stark County we're looking at you! 👀

Stark SWCD is proud to be a part of the upcoming Mahoning River Watershed BioBlitz on August 15, 2026. The bioblitz is a community-powered citizen science project where every observation counts and everyone is invited to participate.

The City of Alliance and portions of Lexington, Marlboro, and Washington townships are all within the upper reaches of the Mahoning River Watershed. Log-in to iNaturalist, join the Mahoning River Watershed Bio-Blitz project, and head out to your favorite spot in the Mahoning River watershed on Saturday, August 15th, 2026, to be part of the fun!

We're just two weeks away!

08/07/2026

Please see the job posting for Engineering Technician for the City of Alliance Engineering Department.

All applications are due by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, August 24, 2026 to the Mayor’s Office, 504 E. Main Street, Alliance, Ohio 44601

Engineering Technician

This position shall:
• Possess a bachelor’s or associate degree in civil engineering, surveying, construction management or a related construction-based field.
• Knowledgeable in the principles and practices of construction, civil engineering and surveying.
• Proficient in the use of AutoCAD design software.
• Strong skills in GIS, excel spreadsheets, Microsoft word, Outlook email system and other related computer programs.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plan sets and blueprints.
• Experience in construction inspection, communication with contractors, and material testing.
• Knowledge of construction materials and methods and safety regulations.
• Ability to use surveying equipment and to perform basic level and topographical surveys.
• Conduct themselves in a professional manner.
• Must possess a valid State of Ohio Driver’s License.
• Salary Range: $50,800 to $63,100.
• Excellent benefits.
• Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Some specific functions are:
• Perform engineering work directing the design and construction of a variety of public and private improvement Civil Engineering projects through the direction of the City Engineer.
• Inspect construction projects completed by contractors, maintain records of materials used, create quantity reports.
• Ability to work with the public, other government agencies, City employees, City Council, contractors, architects/engineers, and utility companies in a professional and courteous manner.
• Be able to communicate with citizens to clearly and correctly handle questions/concerns that they may have.
• Work requires considerable judgement, initiative, and professional knowledge with the responsibility for making technical decisions on engineering problems.
• Oversee the investigation, planning, design, and construction of complex capital improvement projects including streets, bridges, drainage, water, sewers, pump stations, traffic related items, etc with assistance of the City Engineer.
• Review drawings of surveys and private construction projects to ensure adherence to local standards.
• Manage and assist in the maintenance of the City mapping system, including streets, zoning, utilities, address maps, and GIS system.
• Retain permanent City records, scanning of drawings, and electronic filing.
• Assist the Engineer with setting and enforcing department policies, procedures, construction standards, and regulations.
• Prepare letters, reports, spreadsheets and CAD drawings for the Department and others.
• Assist with surveys, issuance of permits, traffic studies, in-house designs, funding applications, payments, budgets, and all other related work deemed necessary for the operation of the Department.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Blaine Lewis, Director
Safety and Service

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER