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GIS ANALYST
SALARY RANGE
$66,965.90 - $82,033.23
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Requires a Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography, Urban Planning, Geology, Surveying, or a related field, and two (2) years of related work experience. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be accepted on a year-for-year basis. The total qualifying equivalent combination is six (6) years.
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CITY ENGINEER
SALARY RANGE
$84,542.90 - $122,587.21
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field, and four (4) years of related work experience. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be accepted on a year for year basis. The total qualifying equivalent combination is eight (8) years.
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PERMIT TECHNICIAN
SALARY RANGE
$36, 637.01 - $57, 473.67
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Requires a high school diploma and two (2) years of related work experience including cash handling experience
CERTIFICATION, LICENSE AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- ICC Permit Technician Certification preferred, or ability obtain within one (1) year of employment.
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Ride Free to Vote with STAR Transit
STAR Transit is offering free, round-trip rides to local polling places for early and election day voting for the upcoming local elections. All registered voters within the STAR Transit service area are eligible to ride for free.
Early voting free rides will be available weekdays from Tuesday, April 22 through Tuesday, April 29, and on Saturday, April 26 in Balch Springs, Mesquite, and Terrell only. Free rides on Election Day will be available Saturday, May 3, across the entire service area.
All STAR Transit services, including Demand Response, Fixed Routes, and STARNow are eligible for this offer. To ride for free, tell the bus operator or reservationist you are riding to and from the polls, or use the code Vote2025 on STARNow. Rides are subject to availability and must be in the STAR Transit service area or STARNow zone. Free rides are only available to voters traveling to and from the polls.
To schedule a free ride to vote, call STAR Transit at least 30 minutes in advance of the desired trip. Scheduling agents are available from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday at (877) 631-5278. To book a STARNow ride, download the STARNow app for free from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Se habla español.
For more information on voting locations, visit:
“We’re proud to support our community and offer free rides to vote,” said Tommy Henricks, STAR Transit Executive Director. “Voting is one of the most important ways to have your voice heard, and we’re here to help get you to the polls—no fare required.”
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Arts Commission
Regular Meeting
City Hall - Briefing Room
203 E. Wheatland Rd., Duncanville, TX 75116
To submit a comment via email and for your comments to be read, the following information is required:
- Submit a comment by 4:00 PM on Tuesday, April 22, 2025
- Email alex.hamby@duncanvilletx.gov
- Email Title: Arts Commission Public Comment — April 22, 2025
- First and last name; and home address
The staff liaison will set a two-minute time limit on comments as they are read. All comments will be included in the meeting minutes.
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Operation: Clean Duncanville
Saturday, May 10, 2025
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
206 James Collins Blvd., Duncanville, TX 75116
Operation: Clean Duncanville is a community cleanup event scheduled for Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Residents are invited to participate in various activities, including brush disposal, bulk trash dumping, electronic recycling, and secure document shredding. A community cleanup will also take place, with volunteers meeting at the Armstrong Park Pavilion and receiving a free lunch. The event is free for Duncanville residents with a driver's license or utility bill as proof of residency.
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City Brush Truck - Brush Disposal
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Republic Services - Bulk Trash Dumpsters
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DFW Reclaimers - Recycle old electronics (no hazardous waste or light bulbs; $1 per inch charge for tube-style televisions)
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Data Shredding Services - Secure document shredding (limited to 3 boxes/bags per vehicle)
A community cleanup will also take place. If interested, please check in at the Armstrong Park Pavilion. Volunteers will receive a free lunch.
Questions? Please contact Leshonda Vaughn, Solid Waste Admin. Assistant at (972)780-4946
Disposal is FREE to Duncanville Residents with Driver License or Duncanville Utility Bill.
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Welcome the season of renewal, community, and fun at Duncanville’s BloomFest Music & Arts Festival! This vibrant, family-friendly event celebrates the best of local art with live music, local food, shopping, activities, and community spirit. Whether you’re a long-time resident or a first-time visitor, BloomFest Music & Arts Festival offers the perfect way to enjoy the season in the heart of Duncanville.
Admission: FREE for all ages!
Gather your family, friends, and neighbors to experience the sights, sounds, and the beauty of Duncanville’s BloomFest Music & Arts Festival—where community and celebration come together.
Mark your calendar and join us for a day of florals, music, fun, food, art, and community spirit! We can’t wait to see you there!
Location Description
Armstrong Park
| | Duncanville City Council Meeting for Tuesday, April 15, 2025 | | Stay up-to-date with 2025 Bond Committee information and meetings by visiting their page. | | |
We Want to Hear from You!
Your voice matters! Help us shape the future by taking a few minutes to complete the Duncanville Public Library Makerspace survey. Your feedback will make a difference!
| | Stay up-to-date on City activities and projects for Fiscal Year 2024-2025! This week, the City Manager updates the Duncanville Mayor and City Council on departmental activities and other significant items of interest. To keep the public better informed, the City is pleased to make this update available to Duncanville's residents, businesses, and stakeholders. | | |
REMINDER: Place trash, recycling, brush, and bulk debris at the curb/alley no earlier than 12:01 AM and no later than 7:00 AM on scheduled collection days.
No construction materials will be picked up. These items must be disposed of by the contractor or taken to Skyline Landfill for a $35 fee.
Notify Republic Services within 24 hours if your solid waste debris has not been collected: (972) 225-4207.
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WEEK THREE
April 21 - April 25
Place at Front Curb or Alley
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Republic Services Online Account
One simple tool to manage your recycling, waste, and account needs.
Visit RepublicServices.com/Account to sign up for the online portal or download the app.
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