Job Opportunities

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Current City Openings

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.

Highway/Park

MEO I/no CDL-10 Openings

Full Time 7am-3pm (40 hours per week) $22.39-$25.16 per hour

Cut grass with hand or power mowers; rakes, collect leaves from city property; trims hedges, shrubs, bushes, and small trees; uses

Craftsperson II

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

(Mason)From drawings, specifications or blueprints, applies journeyman skills and knowledge in laying bricks, stone, concrete blocks, and more.

Craftsperson II

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

(ME Repairman-Mechanic) Maintain gas and diesel motor vehicles and equipment in proper function and safe condition.

Mayor's Office

Deputy Chief of Staff

$65,000-$80,000 per year (Starting salary commensurate with experience)

The Mayor’s office is a fast-paced, high profile, professional environment. The position of Deputy Chief of Staff will assist and provide administrative support for day-to-day activities for City of Haverhill Mayor’s office as directed by the Chief of 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.

CDBG

Housing Rehabilitation Specialist

$1,063.05-$1,138.77 (eff 7/1/26) per week 25 hrs/week

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

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.

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.