Employment Opportunities
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Assistant Town Administrator for Development, Facilities & Infrastructure
Town of Montague
Assistant Town Administrator
for Development, Facilities, and Infrastructure
The Town of Montague seeks qualified applicants for the position of Assistant Town Administrator. The position assists the Town Administrator with specific responsibility for the planning, design, and implementation of initiatives related to economic and community development, municipal facilities, and infrastructure. In this context, core activities will regularly include the development of strategic plans, grant-making, grant and contract management, procurement, hiring and management of contractors, staff coordination and evaluation, and administrative process management; as well as inter-departmental coordination and supervision of special projects.
Preferred credentials include a Master’s Degree in Regional, Urban or Community or Economic Development Planning (AICP preferred), or Public Administration or Public Policy, or a closely related field, and a minimum of five to seven (5-7) years of experience working in a closely related municipal role; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
A qualified applicant will have a thorough knowledge of principles and practices of community and economic development, consensus building, public procurement, state and federal grantmaking, project management, zoning, municipal bylaws, and state or federal regulations and statutes applicable to the work of the position. They will demonstrate skill in community engagement; presentation; data synthesis, analysis, and reporting; grant writing and management; and the design and implementation of complex plans in a municipal context. They will be proficient with software and technology tools suitable to the position. They will be highly collaborative in their approach to work.
FY23 salary is set at $86,924. Work week is Monday through Thursday, 37.5 hours/week, with frequent evening and Friday obligations. The Town of Montague is committed to a collaborative team environment and competitive benefits. A job description is available here. Target date of hire is October 3, 2022.
Please submit resume and cover letter by July 29, 2022 to:
Wendy Bogusz, Executive Assistant
Town of Montague
EEO/AA Employer
Water Pollution Control Facility
Laborer/Operator-UE-Grade B
Applicants sought for the position of Laborer/Operator. This position is responsible for semi-skilled and unskilled labor in areas of maintenance and repair for the Sewer department. Responsibilities include ensuring the safety and cleanliness of pumps stations and treatment plant. Also ensuring the proper working condition of equipment and supplies, and performing a variety of equipment operation, maintenance and repair duties.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Education and Experience
A candidate for this position should have a High School diploma or equivalent and or a degree in a related field of science
Additional Requirements
A candidate for this position is required to have a valid driver’s license. Obtain or ability to obtain a Grade 3M wastewater license within one year of employment.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
A candidate for this position should have knowledge of:
Monitor operating conditions, meters, and gauges. Collect and test water and sewage samples. Record meter and gauge readings and operational data. Operate equipment to purify and clarify water or to process or dispose of sewage. Clean and maintain equipment, tanks, filter beds and other work areas. Follow U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations. Ensure safety standards are met, inspect equipment on a regular basis. Add chemicals, such as polymers or chlorine , to disinfect water or other liquids.
Skill in: Safe and effective equipment and vehicle operation techniques. Awareness of safety concerns.
And ability to: Follow directions
A full job description is available on request. This position is eligible for municipal benefits and pension. Submit letter of interest, resume and references via email titled “Operator/Laborer Search” to WPCF.SUPT@montague-ma.gov. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis through July 29, 2022. The Town reserves the right to hire before the application period is closed.