Job Opportunities

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Current City Openings

Police

Evidence Technician/Firearms Licensing Coordinator

$28.58-$31.95 per week

The Evidence Technician / Firearms Licensing Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the intake, cataloging, storage, tracking, release, and disposal of evidence and property, while also administering firearms licensing applications and renewals in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws and department policies.

Police Officer (Local Register-Hybrid Hiring)

$66,651.84 per year (7/1/26 rates for starting step)

A Police Officer is responsible for the protection of life and property, prevention of crime, enforcement of laws and ordinances, and delivery of professional police services to the community. Officers perform a wide range of duties including patrol, investigation, traffic enforcement, and community engagement. This position may be filled through the Local Register (Hybrid Hiring) in accordance with Massachusetts Civil Service Law.

Head Clerk/Records

$829.50-$1,010.30 per week. 35 Hrs/week

Maintain and secure files for all police reports. Verify that crime reports have been properly entered into the NIBRS system. Verify that all other incident reports are entered into the CAD system. File and enter all traffic violations into the computer system. Prepare daily call log for news media.

Civilian Dispatcher

$24.45-$30.17 per hour

Dispatchers perform routine to complex clerical and dispatching work in the operation of the City’s Public Safety Communications Center. Work involves frequent telephone contact with members of the community. Many situations are emergency in nature, and the individual must be able to think and act clearly and calmly.

Human Resources

Head Clerk/Floater

$829.50- $1,010.30 per week 35 hrs/week

As assigned by the HR Director or designee, position will perform clerical duties of a Head Clerk level in various City departments during the workday. The Head Clerk will perform all clerical duties associated with office procedures established in City Departments, including, but not limited to processing of requisitions, attendance input, and data entry of payroll through BudgetSense/Harpers Payroll products.

CDBG

Housing Rehabilitation Specialist

$1,063.05-$1,138.77 (eff 7/1/26) per week 35 hrs/week

Coordinate with municipal Code officials, as needed and required: perform progress reports and final inspections on projects.

Highway/Park

MEO Repairer (Mechanic)

Full Time (40 hours per week) $25.58-$28.54 per hour

Perform skilled diagnostic, repair and maintenance including tune ups, overhauls and rebuilds of vehicles and equipment assigned to department.

Citizen Center

Assistant Supervisor

$16-$18 per hour (Not eligible for benefits) Part Time up to 19.5 hours/week

Open and close The School Age Programs as needed. Coordinate and implement daily activities. Plan monthly themed programs. Assist with program planning. Assist with behavior problems or other assistance as needed during program hours.

School Age Site Coordinator (Part Time)

$23.00 per hour (Not eligible for benefits)

Assist Program Coordinator (Director of School Age Programs) and provide support as needed. Meet weekly with the Program Coordinator and keep Coordinator advised of all situations.

Water

MEO B&G

Mon-Fri 7am-3pm (40 hours per week)

Under supervision, operate trucks transporting tools, supplies and materials to water construction crews; backfilling and hot topping or cold patching trenches and performing laborer duties which include loading and unloading trucks, including pick and shovel.

Water Meter Tech 2

Mon-Fri 7am-3pm (40 hours per week)

The Water Meter Technician 2 will read meters throughout the City of Haverhill and assure that water meters are read and recorded accurately.

Water Distribution Operator 3

Full Time (40 hours per week) $30.82- $36.55 per hour

The Water Distribution Operator III performs skilled to unskilled tasks in operation, maintenance, repair, construction, and inspection of the City of Haverhill public drinking water distribution system. Perform work according to accepted practices and procedures and protect the safety, health, and welfare of the public.

Water Distribution Laborer

Full Time (40 hours per week) $22.34- $23.50 per hour

Performs unskilled to semi-skilled, light to heavy manual labor to assist in the operation, repair, construction, maintenance, and inspection of the City of Haverhill public drinking water distribution system in accordance with accepted practices and procedures.

311

311 Call Center Representative

Mon-Fri 8am-4pm (Occasional night and weekend work is required)

As an essential employee, the Customer Service Representative will work for the Mayor’s 311 Constituent Services Office answering all incoming requests in a friendly manner, responds to routine questions and takes complaints from both City staff as well as the general public

Wastewater

Maintenance Mechanic Helper

Full Time (40 hours per week) $22.29-$27.23 per hour

Participates in the overhaul, repair, testing, maintenance and operation of a wide variety of mechanical equipment in a large activated sludge wastewater treatment plant; performs related work as required.

Motor Equipment Operator/Laborer

Full Time (40 hours per week) $22.29-$27.23 per hour

Performs light to heavy manual tasks requiring some specialized skill or knowledge and operates light, medium, heavy or specialized automotive equipment used in the operation, maintenance, construction and repair of the City of Haverhill's wastewater and storm water collection systems and related facilities.

How to Apply

We are pleased to learn of your interest in working for the City of Haverhill. The first step in applying for a position with us is to complete a job application (see above). All applicants must submit a completed City of Haverhill application for the position he/she is applying for. In addition, applicants are encouraged to submit along with the application, a cover letter and resume. All information should be sent to: HRD@haverhillma.gov. Upon receipt of your completed application, an email will be sent to you confirming the submission. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

The Interview Process

Applications will be accepted through the closing date. Once the position has closed, all completed applications will be reviewed by the department in a timely manner. Only those applicants selected will continue in the interview process. This could result in one or more interviews. Notices will be sent to those non-selected after the interview process is complete.

Civil Service Information

The City of Haverhill Police and Fire Departments follow Massachusetts Civil Service Guidelines when hiring new personnel. Positions are filled from an eligible list certified by the Human Resources Division of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. If you are interested in being a Public Safety employee, please visit the Massachusetts Human Resources Division Web site to apply online.

Exam Notification

If you would like to be placed on the City of Haverhill's mailing list for one of the following civil service exams (Custodian, Clerical, Police Officer, or Firefighter), please email the Human Resources Office at HRD@haverhillma.gov. Be sure to include your full name, mailing address, and the exam in which you are interested. Once we receive notification from HRD of the exam date, we will email a copy of the announcement along with an application.