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All employment positions and job listings for the Town of Halifax, except for the Halifax Elementary School, are posted here. Information will include job titles, brief job descriptions and deadlines to apply, if any (in some cases, positions are posted indefinitely and applicants are hired on an as needed basis by that department). Complete job descriptions and job applications are also available. In general, positions are posted for at least two weeks, although that can vary.
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Conservation Commission Regulatory Secretary |
The Town of Halifax Regulatory Department seeks qualified candidates for the position of secretary to perform clerical support duties under the direction of the Conservation Commission and day to day supervision by the Building Commissioner. The successful candidate will be responsible for 15.5 hours inclusive of two evening meetings per month. Duties to include taking meeting minutes, transcribe for approval, and general clerical tasks. Meetings are on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month at 7 p.m. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office programs and possess administrative support skills. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are a must, as well as being detail oriented and flexible.
Must be able to meet deadlines, and be able to handle routine secretarial duties, often without direct supervision. Contact person for the public and other Town Boards and Officials and will also provide occasional support for the other clerical staff. A High School diploma or equivalent, as well as at least 2 years of secretarial/clerical experience, preferably in a municipal setting are preferred. Familiarity with Conservation matters and Open Meeting Laws helpful. Pay rate is Grade 4 $16.65/hr to $20.67/hr as of July 1, 2019 - (depending on qualifications, years of experience and dependent on approvals from the Wage and Personnel Board). No benefits. Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resumes to the Building Commissioner's Office, 499 Plymouth St., Halifax, MA 02338. Alternatively, you may email [email protected] cc: [email protected] - by June 28, 2019.
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June 28, 2019 |
Finance Committee Part-Time Secretary
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The Town of Halifax Finance Committee seeks qualified candidates for the position of secretary to perform clerical support duties under the direction of the Finance Committee. Average work week is five hours including Finance Committee meetings on various Monday nights at 7pm (night schedule varies throughout the year). Duties to include taking meeting minutes, transcribe for approval, contact with Town officials and employees, and general clerical tasks. Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and possess administrative support skills. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are a must, as well as being detail oriented and flexible. Must be able to meet deadlines, and be able to handle
routine secretarial duties, often without direct supervision. Contact person for the public and other Town Boards and Officials. A High School diploma or equivalent, as well as at least 1 year of secretarial/clerical experience, preferably in a municipal setting are preferred. Pay rate is Grade 4 $16.65/hr to $20.67/hr as of 7/1/2019 (depending on qualifications, years of experience and dependent on approvals from the Wage and Personnel Board). No benefits. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and application to the Board of Selectmen's Office, 499 Plymouth St., Halifax, MA 02338 or to [email protected] by Friday, June 28, 2019.
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June 28, 2019 |
Municipal and School Building Committee Summer Help - Custodian/Laborer
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JOB LISTING: Summer Help
POSITION: Custodian /Laborer --- 40 hours per week
REPORTS TO: Director of Maintenance
WORK REQUIREMENTS:
· Must be 18 years or older · Must have valid MA Driver’s License · Perform assigned jobs & follow direction · Work well with others · Able to lift 100 lbs. or more · Ascend and descend stairs and ladders · Work at heights above ground · Able to handle power equipment · CORI Check
WORKING WEEK: Monday – Friday, July 1, 2019 – September 1, 2019
BENEFITS: None
SALARY: Grade 2, Step 1 $14.88
APPLICATIONS: Available on Town’s Website
DEADLINE: Application can be dropped off or mailed to the Municipal & School Building Committee 500 Plymouth Street Halifax, MA 02338
Deadline is June 20, 2019 2:00P.M.
CONTACT INFO: Municipal & School Building Committee
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June 20, 2019 at 2:00pm |
Cemetery Department Part-time summer laborer |
The Cemetery Department is accepting applications for a summer position, June thru August, 25 hours per week laborer. Applicants will be working outdoors performing mowing, weed wacking and various other duties. Applicant must possess a valid MA drivers license and be 18 years of age or older.
A job description and application are available at the Highway Department, 60 Hemlock Lane from 7am-3pm Monday-Friday. Rate of pay is $14.59. Application deadline is 3pm June 14, 2019.
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Friday, June 14 at 3pm |
Youth and Recreation Instructor 2 |
This position is for Adults who supervise or assist weekly recreation camps (On Stage, winter and summer camps), Special Events (Egg Hunt, Holidays in Halifax, Halifax in Lights, and Dances). The Supervisor may be asked to fill in for Recreation Director when the need arises if Director cannot be at event. This is a position with limited hours during the year. Certification in CPR and First Aid are recommended but not required. Must be able to drive a 15 passenger van. Pay is $19.53 per hour
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis even when a vacancy does not exist. Interviews are held when there is a vacancy. Applications may be obtained at the Board of Selectmen's office at 499 Plymouth Street. In addition, applications may use the town wide application above. Applicants are required to submit a resume with their application. The Town of Halifax is an EEO employer and encourages anyone interested to apply.
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On-going |
Youth and Recreation Assistant Instructor 1 |
This position is for adults and young adults (College age or older) who assist weekly recreation camps (On Stage, winter and summer camps), Special Events (Egg Hunt, Holidays in Halifax, Halifax in Lights, and Dances). Duties include supervising children in varies recreational activities. Instructors are also responsible for cleaning gym, lobby, and lobby bathrooms. Also instructors may be used in keeping fields and parks clean. Instructors are used when needed. Instructors are used as gym monitors. Wage rate is $10.93 per hour.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis even when a vacancy does not exist. Interviews are held when there is a vacancy. Applications may be obtained at the Board of Selectmen's office at 499 Plymouth Street. In addition, applications may use the town wide application above. Applicants are required to submit a resume with their application. The Town of Halifax is an EEO employer and encourages anyone interested to apply.
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On-going |
Youth and Recreation Aide/Helper |
This position is for High school age boys and girls who assist weekly recreation camps (On Stage, winter and summer camps), Special Events (Egg Hunt, Holidays in Halifax, Halifax in Lights, and Dances). Duties include supervising children in varies recreational activities. Instructors are also responsible for cleaning gym, lobby, and lobby bathrooms. Also instructors may be used in keeping fields and parks clean. (Youth sports programs are responsible to keep fields clean.) Aide/ Helpers are used when needed. Aide/Helpers assist instructors as gym monitors. This position is seasonal. Wage rate is the MA minimum wage (as of 1/1/2016, that is $10.00/hr.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis even when a vacancy does not exist. Interviews are held when there is a vacancy. Applications may be obtained at the Board of Selectmen's office at 499 Plymouth Street. In addition, applications may use the town wide application above. Applicants are required to submit a resume with their application. The Town of Halifax is an EEO employer and encourages anyone interested to apply.
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On-going |
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