Job Opportunities

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Current City Openings

Health & Inspectional Services

Head Clerk

Full Time (35 hours per week) $791.00- $956.99 per week

General knowledge of Health, Building, Zoning, Wiring and Plumbing operations and procedures in processing paperwork or answering telephone inquiries. Registration of all licensed contractors i.e. validating licenses, addresses, telephone numbers, company names, verifying certificates of insurance per Mass. State Law.

Chief Administrative Clerk

Full Time (35 hours per week) $928.46- $1,128.78 per week

Responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations/functions of the clerical staff, i.e., delegate work, schedule coverage for the office, assign projects related to the department. Responsible for implementing disciplinary action when necessary, handle staff conflict problems.

Department of Public Works

Business Manager

Full Time (40 hours per week) $1,272.30- $1,533.71 per week

The DPW Business Manager is responsible for overseeing the administrative, financial, and business operations of the Department of Public Works (DPW), which includes Highway, Parks, Water, Wastewater, Fleet Services, Parking, and Solid Waste/Recycling.

Citizens Center

Social Outreach Worker

Full Time (35 hours per week) $55,182.82- $56,838.30 per year

Plans, coordinates and implements social services for residents of the City of Haverhill. Screens residents and determines eligibility for programs, when and if, appropriate.

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Police

Civilian Dispatcher

Full Time (40 hours per week) $23.97-$29.58 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.

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Water/Wastewater

Collection System Supervisor

Full Time (40 hours per week) $1,831.14- $2,146.37 per week

The Wastewater Collection System Supervisor is responsible for the administration, direction and supervision of the planning, design, operation, maintenance, construction, repair, and expansion of the wastewater collection system, pumping stations, and related facilities.

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Motor Equipment Operator/Laborer

Full Time (40 hours per week) $20.31-$25.28 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.

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Water Distribution Laborer

Full Time (40 hours per week) $20.54-$21.60 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.

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Wastewater Treatment Plant Senior Operator (C Shift)

Full Time (40 hours per week) $1,040.40- $1,578.33 per week

On an assigned or rotating shift has responsibility for and participates in the operation and control of a complex activated sludge wastewater treatment plant. Directs and assists a number of operational assistants in the operation of advanced wastewater treatment processes, South Mill Street Wastewater Pump Station and the Marginal Pump Station to obtain satisfactory operating results.

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Maintenance Mechanic-Wastewater Treatment Plant

Full Time (40 hours per week) $22.94- $28.48 per hour

Responsible for the overhaul, repair, testing, maintenance and operation of the all the equipment in the City of Haverhill’s Wastewater Treatment Plant and related facilities utilizing current available technology, tools, and equipment.

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Water Distribution Operator I

Full Time (40 hours per week)

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.

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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.

Haverhill City Hall
4 Summer Street
Haverhill MA, 01830

Monday - Friday 8:00 - 4:00
Call Center 311 (within city limits)
(978) 358-1311 (outside the city)