Career Opportunities
Career Opportunities
- Regional Public Health Nurse/ Towns of Hamilton, Essex, Wenham, and Rockport – Fulltime/Benefited
- Conservation Commission Agent/Towns of Hamilton & Manchester-by-the-Sea – Full-time/Benefited
- WATER TRUCK DRIVER/LABORER – Full-time/Benefited
- CLERK/TYPIST – MINUTE TAKER
- FULL TIME POLICE OFFICER POSITION – Full-time/Benefited
- HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR – Full-time/Benefited
- FULL TIME DEPUTY CHIEF POSITION – Full-time/Benefited
Regional Public Health Nurse
Hamilton, Wenham, Essex, and Rockport
The Regional Public Health Nurse Coordinates and leads a Regional Public Health Nurse (PHN) Program in cooperation with the local PHNs and health officials in the four-member communities. Designs, implements, and evaluates Public Health Nursing efforts across the region to support all age groups. May be required to work flexible hours to enhance compliance with drug regimen. Manages the organization and operations for annual and emergency vaccination clinics held at various locations in Hamilton, Essex, Wenham, and Rockport, ordering of vaccines, provision of vaccine as available to uninsured or underinsured, provision of vaccines made available for public immunization campaigns.
Supervision Received: Works under the general direction of the Hamilton Director of Health with additional guidance provided by the member communities.
Supervision Given: Recruit, train and supervise volunteers and hire hourly employees on an as-needed basis.
Essential Job Functions:
- Participate in Emergency Planning activities and act as liaison with school and Town personnel.
- Participation in Emergency Preparedness activities.
- Acts as a health consultant.
- Assists with Investigations of Communicable diseases using ISIS and MAVEN systems.
- Participation in governmental and community organizations related to planning and implementing Public Health Nursing services in Hamilton, Wenham, Essex, and Rockport. Seek, develop relationships with and work cooperatively with community partners; network with other organizations to gain knowledge and ideas of ways to maximize the use of the property and act as a liaison to those organizations.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Schedule temporary staff for events.
- Identify and draft necessary policies and procedures to achieve an efficient operation and standardize local response across all four communities.
- Provides assistance and support to committees and subcommittees as needed.
- Contribute to the development of an annual budget.
- Acts as the project lead with the Department of Public Health for the Regional Public Health Nurse and Public Health Social Worker program
Requirements:
Recommended Minimum Qualifications
- Must possess a valid, current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Massachusetts.
- S.N in Nursing required. M.S.N. in Nursing preferred.
- Prior experience in Public Health/School Nursing and/or Ambulatory Nursing is strongly preferred
- Must have access to own transportation and ability to travel throughout community and to State Lab Institute on a daily basis.
- Must be competent in use of Microsoft Office and have experience using electronic health record programs.
- Must be physically able to bend, lift 20 pounds, and move up and downstairs.
- Must have current CPR and First Aid certification.
Desired Professional Qualifications & Experience –
- Minimum two years senior-level management experience.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; a persuasive and passionate communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to interface and engage with diverse volunteer and donor groups.
- Self-directed, action-oriented, adaptable, and innovative.
- Past success working with a board of directors with the ability to cultivate existing board member relationships.
- Strong computer, social media, and website skills.
A detailed job description can be located here. Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to: Michelle Maloney, Director of Human Resources, Town of Hamilton: 299 Bay Road, Hamilton, MA 01982, or via email (preferred) to: [email protected]. Subject: Regional Public Health Nurse Position is open until filled.
Salary: Up to $99,000.00 per year
Conservation Agent
Towns of Hamilton & Manchester-by-the-Sea
The towns of Hamilton and Manchester-by-the-Sea are accepting applications for the position of Conservation Agent. This purpose of this newly created full-time position is to provide administrative and technical support to the Conservation Commission in each town, ensuring compliance with federal, state and local laws, ordinances, mandates and protocols related to wetland regulations, etc. Providing relevant information to the general public is a frequent and essential component of the position. The Conservation Agent is required to exercise considerable independent judgment in providing research, analysis and recommendations, and is responsible for maintaining and improving upon the efficiency and effectiveness of all areas under his/her direction and control in the towns of Hamilton and Manchester-by-the-Sea.
The Conservation Agent is responsible for a variety of inspections requiring professional and technical responsibilities based on an extensive knowledge of wetlands protection, land use, and environmental protection laws, codes, rules and regulations, and is responsible for administering the State and local regulations under supervision as indicated in the position purpose and essential functions. The Conservation Agent serves as staff to the Commission(s) and makes recommendations and provides general directions. This position requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a focus not only on enforcement but also on professional customer service for residents and those doing business in the towns.
Candidates should have a demonstrated commitment to environmental and ecological learning and more than 3 years of related experience, including one year experience working closely with the Wetland protection process; or any equivalent combination of education, training and work experience. Municipal experience is preferred. A complete job description can be found here.
This position requires a valid motor operator’s license, Wetlands Certification or ability to obtain Wetlands Certification preferred, experience, and abilities to perform the job’s essential functions. A detailed job description can be located at www.hamiltonma.gov – Human Resources/Employment Opportunities. Salary range $70, 000 – $75,000/prorated. Interested applicants should send cover letter and resume to: Michelle Maloney, Director of Human Resources, Towns of Hamilton and MBTS: 299 Bay Road, Hamilton, MA 01982 or via email (preferred) to: [email protected]. Subject: Conservation Agent. Position is open until filled.
TOWN OF HAMILTON
Department of Public Works
Full – Time
Water Truck Driver/Laborer
The Town of Hamilton seeks a full-time Truck Driver/Laborer for Water Department, who reports to the Water Operations Supervisor to work 40 hr./week, M-Th 6:30am – 3:30pm and F 6:30am – 12:30pm. Primary duties include operating one or more types of light, medium and heavy class automotive equipment and performing a variety of manual tasks in connection with general water distribution system and other town departments if needed. Qualifications include high school/GED graduate with at least 2 years of related experience, possession of a valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License with airbrake endorsement. Possession of a valid hoisting machinery license Class 2B (desired) issued by MA.
A complete job description is available here. The hourly rate is set by a union contract with a starting range of $24.34 – $25.33/hr. doq.
Additional benefits include:
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- Volunteered Flextime
- Meal allowance every 4 hours beyond regular shift
- Equally & Impartially distributed overtime
- 17 weeks Snowplowing standby pay @ $210.00 per week
- Sanding stipend @ $210.00 a week, based on a rotating weekly schedule
- Optional on-call off-winter stipend @ $105.00 a week, based on a rotating weekly schedule
- Town paid license renewals
Please send a Town application, cover letter, and resume to Michellelee Maloney, Human Resources Director at; [email protected] or via mail to Hamilton Town Hall, Attn: Human Resources, 299 Bay Road, Hamilton, MA 01936. This position is open until filled.
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Town of Hamilton
Clerk/Typist
The Town of Hamilton is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Clerk/Typist. The position requires the candidate to document official minutes in accordance with MGL Ch. 66 §6 State law, our templates, and methodical guidelines. The qualified applicant must be able to write a complete and accurate record of the meeting, including meeting date, time, and location; who was in attendance; a summary of the discussions for all agenda items; and a record of all official votes taken and motions passed. The experience or knowledge of minute-taking for board meetings in municipal government or non-profit organizations is recommended.
Fluency in English with excellent Spelling and Grammar, proficiency with Microsoft Word, and typing speed of up to 65 words per minute are desired. For a complete job description click here.
Salary $100.00 per meeting up to 3 audio hours and an additional $25.00 per audio hour for each additional meeting hour. Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to Michellelee Maloney, Director of Human Resources, Town of Hamilton: 299 Bay Road, Hamilton, MA 01982, or via email (preferred) to: [email protected] Subject: Clerk|Typist. The position is open until filled. For a guaranteed review of application materials, apply by April 28, 2023.
TOWN OF HAMILTON
HAMILTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
FULL-TIME POLICE OFFICER POSITION
The Hamilton Police Department is accepting applications for a highly motivated and experienced Police Officer. Applicants must be MPTC full-time academy trained/certified. The Hamilton Police Department is a progressive, professional, M.P.A.C. Accredited law enforcement agency dedicated to providing superior service to the community. The police department currently consists of 14 full-time officers, 3 part-time officers, 4 full-time civilian dispatchers, 1 administrative staff member and 3 part-time dispatchers. The police department patrols approximately 14 square miles.
The minimum qualifications are that the candidate must have:
- Successfully completed a Massachusetts Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC) full-time police academy in accordance with MGL Chapter 41, Section 96B;
- Hold a minimum of an associate’s degree;
- No felony convictions;
- Valid MA. driver’s License;
- First Responder/CPR Certification;
- Reside within 15 miles of Hamilton Massachusetts;
- 21 years of age at time of appointment;
- Be available to work all shifts for a 24/7 operation, including weekends and holidays;
- Possess strong problem-solving abilities with a high level of integrity,
- Have effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Candidates will be subject to and must pass an extensive background investigation, medical evaluation and psychological screening.
Compensation & Benefits: Starting salary for Police Officer is $59,488 – $74,401, which includes an educational incentive, based on degree attained (per current collective bargaining agreement), plus additional benefits and incentives to include; night differential, holiday pay, uniform allowance, as well as vacation and personal days.
Interested candidates should submit a one-page cover letter with a resume to Captain Scott Janes at [email protected] by May 7, 2023, at 4pm. For a complete job description click here.
TOWN OF HAMILTON DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
AFSCME/GRADE 7/NON-EXEMPT
The Town of Hamilton seeks a full-time Heavy Equipment Operator to work 40 hours per week in the Department of Public Works. This full-time benefited position that works M-Th 6:30am – 3:30pm and F from 6:30am – 12:30pm. This position is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of heavy equipment, heavy vehicles, and power equipment, including maintenance and repair work. Primary duties include the operation of all heavy equipment for various public works construction and maintenance projects, construction repairs to roads, sidewalks, curbs, storm sewers, water distribution, catch basins, tree trimming, parks and ground maintenance, etc.
Must have and maintain a valid Mass CDL, a Class 2B with airbrake endorsement and a Hoisting machinery license class 2B along with 3- 5 years of construction heavy equipment operating experience with a High School Diploma or GED. Must have the ability to understand and follow written and oral instruction and interact professionally with the public and submit to CDL Drug testing regulations.
A complete job description is available here. The hourly rate is set by a union contract with a starting range of $25.70 – $26.73/hr. doq.
Additional benefits include:
- Volunteered Flextime
- Meal allowance every 4 hours beyond regular shift
- Equally & Impartially distributed overtime
- 17 weeks Snowplowing standby pay @ $210.00 per week
- Sanding stipend 17 weeks @ $210.00 (biweekly)
- Optional On-call Stipend @ $105.00 (rotating schedule)
- Town paid license renewals
Please send a Town application, cover letter, and resume to Michellelee Maloney, Human Resources Director at; [email protected] or via mail to Hamilton Town Hall, Attn: Human Resources, P.O. Box 429, Hamilton, MA 01936. Position opened until filled.
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