Job Opportunities

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Current City Openings

Police

Civilian Dispatcher

40 Hours/week $26.13-$31.85 per hour

Dispatchers perform routine to complex clerical and dispatching work in the operation of the City’s Public Safety Communications Center

Behavioral Response Clinician

40 Hours/week $74,460-$86,700 per year

The Behavioral Response Clinician (BRC) is embedded within the Haverhill Police Department (HPD) and serves as a vital resource in supporting individuals experiencing mental health, substance use, or behavioral crises in the community.

Deputy Police Chief (INTERNAL)

40 Hours/week $214,200 per year

Subject to the direction and control of the Police Chief, the Deputy Police Chief is responsible for the supervision and control of all officers and is personally responsible for their efficiency and effectiveness as members of the Department.

Library

Library Assistant Tech Services-Division head

40 Hrs/per week $995.24-$1,188.72 per week

Performs all duties related to the processing of library materials as needed including: labeling, stamping, covering, and any other handling required.

Library Page (Part Time)

Up to 15 hrs/week $15-$18 per hour

Performs all duties related to the organization and shelving of library materials including books, magazines, newspapers, videos and CDs. Will assist in completing the pull list of requested items. Represents the library in a pleasant and helpful manner in all aspects of work.

Health & Inspectionals

Sr. Sanitary Inspector

40 Hours/week $1,421.22-$1,568.13 per week

Perform inspections, field sampling, and testing. Engage in enforcement and public information activities. Conduct routine inspectional activities of food service establishments to assure safe, wholesome and sanitary food and food products, wherever produced, processed, distributed, transported, or served.

Fire

Fleet Mechanic

$1,050.31-$1,347.94 per week* See back of description

The City of Haverhill Fire Department Fleet Maintenance Division is seeking a dedicated candidate who is fully committed to their role, as our team functions as first responders for the city’s Fire Department.

Economic Development & Planning

Economic Development Director (Part Time)

(20-25 hours per week) $65.93-$71.43 per hour

Prepare and implement overall economic development strategy and agenda for the City in cooperation with other staff.

Water

Water Treatment Plant Chemist

$1530.22 - $1640.62 per week (for hires after 7/1/2010)
$1580.00 - $1694.00 per week (for hires on or before 7/1/2010)

Mon-Fri 7am-3pm (40 hours per week)
The water treatment plant chemist performs all duties related to the operation and management of the water treatment plant laboratory.

Water Meter Tech 2

$23.94-$28.25 per hour

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.

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.

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.

Retirement

Membership Clerk

$792.47-$1,153.43 per week

Please submit cover letters & resume to :

David Van Dam, Administrator

Haverhill Retirement System

4 Summer St. #303 Haverhill, MA 01830

dvandam@haverhillretirement-ma.org

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.