THE JOB MARKET

ASSISTANT TOWNSHIP MANAGER – RANDOLPH TOWNSHIP, NJ.This is a position that will train you to become a Township Manager or Administrator. You are expected to have initiative and drive to be engaged in all aspects of the municipal operation.  Specific duties include preparation of the capital, MIS, Administrative, Legal, Telephone, Engineering and Building and Grounds budgets. Other duties include oversight of the operations and maintenance of the municipal building; contract negotiations; coordination of all technology-related projects; preparation of open space grant applications; coordination and dissemination of public information via press releases, quarterly newsletter, annual report and Township website; administration of the 204-member Morris County Cooperative Pricing Council (MCCPC) with timely preparation of various bids, contracts and awards.  Perform various projects as per the Manager's direction. Qualifications: Minimum three (3) years of municipal, county, state or federal government experience.  BA/BS required, MPA preferred.  All potential candidates must have excellent organizational and project management skills, including coordination of capital projects.  Successful candidate must also be computer literate with working knowledge of Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher, Internet Explorer, and Adobe Acrobat. Salary range: $50,000 - $80,000, depending on qualifications.  Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday.  Night and weekend meetings as needed.  Please send resume and cover letter to John C. Lovell, Township Manager, 502 Millbrook Avenue, Randolph, NJ 07869 or email to manager@randolphnj.org.  Equal Opportunity Employer.  Ad Posted July 18, Ad Removed August 31, 2008

ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR – BRANCHBURG TOWNSHIP, Somerset County. Population 15,000, $15 million budget, 100 employees. Employee will work under the direction of the Township Administrator. Minimum 3 years municipal experience. BA preferred. All potential candidates must have excellent organizational and project management skills, including coordination of capital projects. Must have ability to handle several projects simultaneously, as well as excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with the ability to deal effectively with the public employees and Township officials. Position requires management of purchasing operations including tracking, aggregation, state contract procedures and the bid process, knowledge and experience of the Edmunds Financial Software system is strongly preferred. Must have excellent related skills in finance, grant writing and project management. Successful candidate must also be computer literate with knowledge of all Microsoft programs. Salary range $50,000 - $75,000. Send resume and cover letter with salary requirements in confidence to Gregory J. Bonin, Township Administrator, Township of Branchburg, 1077 US Highway 202 North, Branchburg, NJ 08876, FAX 908-541-1738, or jobs@branchburg.nj.us. Ad Posted July 21, Ad Removed August 31, 2008

DEPUTY BOROUGH CLERK - BOROUGH OF ROSELLE, Union County. Full time. Municipal Clerk’s Office experience strongly preferred. Assists Borough Clerk with statutory duties and office procedures. Responsibilities include: preparation of minutes, resolutions, permits and licenses; OPRA; election activities. Must have computer proficiency in MSWord, Excel, Outlook and strong writing, typing, communication and customer service skills; ability to work well with co-workers; some evenings & overtime. EOE Send resume and letter of application to: Cheryl Fuller, Business Administrator, 210 Chestnut St., Roselle, NJ 07203, by Aug. 13, 2008. Ad Posted July 23, Ad Removed August 31, 2008

TAX COLLECTOR – BOROUGH OF WILDWOOD CREST, Cape May County. Applications/resumes are being accepted for a full-time position to start January 2009. Population 3,980 with approximately 4,400 tax line items. Eighteen million dollar tax levy with current collection rate of 97.51%. Applicants must be State Certified (CTC) with at least two years experience as Tax Collector. Duties shall include supervision of Sewer Utility billing and collections. Computer literacy a must. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Edmunds System preferred. Salary negotiable depending upon experience, knowledge, qualifications. Send resume with salary requirements to Kevin M. Yecco, Clerk/Administrator, Borough of Wildwood Crest, 6101 Pacific Avenue, Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260. Deadline for submission of applications shall be September 5, 2008. Ad Posted August 1, Ad Removed August 31, 2008

MUNICIPAL TAX COLLECTOR – CITY OF 0RANGE TOWNSHIP, Essex County. Seeking an experienced individual with excellent managerial skills and the ability to communicate with the public and municipal staff. Individual should be results oriented and self-motivated. Must be State Certified (CTC) with State Fiscal License, and a minimum three (3) years experience involving the operation of a Tax Collection Office. Orange has a population of 33,000 with approximately 5,200 line items. Salary range is $62,302 to $76,449, with an additional stipend of $5,000 as Supervisor Water/Sewer Billing and Collections. Salary is commensurate with experience. Resumes should be submitted no later than August 15th. Please send resume and references to Jewel V. Thompson-Chin, Business Administrator, City of Orange Township, 129 North Day Street, Orange, New Jersey 07050, or fax to: 973-672-2383. Ad Posted August 1, Ad Removed August 31, 2008

CFO/DIR. OF FINANCE - HAMILTON TWP. (Mercer) must have State Certification, degree in accounting, finance or related field, 5 yrs. management level exp. Knowledge of Edmunds system preferred. Responsible for payroll, treasurer’s office, tax collector and assessor. Strong benefits package, salary negotiable. Send resume to Business Administrator, Hamilton Twp., PO Box 00150, 2090 Greenwood Ave. Hamilton, NJ 08650 or email to JRICCI@HamiltonNJ.com. Ad Posted August 1, Ad Removed August 31, 2008

TEMPORARY ASST. CFO – CHATHAM BOROUGH. 3 to 4 month full-time or part-time position starting end of September. Edmunds Payroll, bank reconciliations & Escrow. Human Resources including insurance & pension enrollment. COBRA and Workman’s comp, with liability claims and FMLA records. Experience required. Wage commensurate with experience. Send resume to Dorothy Klein FAX 973-635-2417. Ad Posted August 1, Ad Removed August 31, 2008

SECRETARY TO ETHICS BOARD – SOUTH HARRISON TOWNSHIP (Gloucester County). Per-diem position available for individual with experience as secretary to governing body or other board. Familiarity with OPMA a plus. Send cover letter and resume to Colleen Bianco, PO Box 113, Harrisonville, NJ 08039 or: cbianco@southharrison-nj.org by Sept. 1, 2008. EOE Ad Posted August 1, Ad Removed August 31, 2008

DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS – PERTH AMBOY CITY, Middlesex County, population 60,000 in a 4.2 square-mile area. Seeks a highly qualified individual to manage and supervise a Department of Public Works. The director is responsible planning, organizing, directing, and controlling departmental operations including budget preparation and execution. The department includes the following divisions: solid waste collection, building and vehicle maintenance, roadway and drainage system maintenance, and drainage system maintenance, shade trees and park maintenance and coordinating water supply and distribution, wastewater collection system conducted under a public-private partnership. Qualified candidates will have excellent technical skills as well as written and oral communication skills. Successful candidate must demonstrate strong skills in personnel management and customer service. 5-7 years progressively responsible experience in municipal public works required, at least two of which shall be in a management position. Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering or related field preferred. Ability to obtain CPWM. For more information about the City, please visit www.ci.perthamboy.nj.us. For questions about the position, contact ba@perthamboynj.org. Position available late summer. Compensation DOQ/E. Candidates who wish to be considered for this position are required to send the following submissions: Cover letter (addressing the above criteria), Resume, Compensation history for past 5 years, detailed and specific compensation requirements to accept the position and at least 5 professional references as attachments to ba@perthamboynj.org not later than 31 August 2008. EOE. Ad Posted August 1, Ad Removed August 31, 2008

Ad Posted August 1, Ad Removed August 31, 2008

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR – PERTH AMBOY CITY, Middlesex County, NJ. Mayor-Council form of government. Located at the mouth of Raritan River and across the Arthur Kill from Staten Island, NY. Newly elected Mayor seeks seasoned professional to provide professional and fiscally responsible leadership to city government. Full service city of over 50,000, seeks creative, organized, communicative, problem-solving dedicated professional local government leader with high integrity and minimum of 7-10 years of progressively responsible municipal or other governmental management experience. Over $70M total budgets, about 500 FTE and 8 departments, including administration, police, fire, human services, code enforcement, law, and public works. In addition the city manages a Free Public Library, Parking Utility and Municipal Court. City is a civil service community and an Urban Enterprise Zone. The City utilizes a Redevelopment Agency, has a Business Improvement District for the center city area, a port authority for marina management and utilizes a public-private partnership for water and wastewater services. Require BA; prefer Masters Degree, at least one degree in related field. Prefer added training and/or experience in labor relations, human resource (civil service), planning, redevelopment, project and general management. Successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal, communications and technology literacy skills, being adept at serving as a facilitator to seek consensus, strong finance, budgeting and project management capabilities. For more information about community, visit www.ci.perthamboy.nj.us. Position available immediately. Compensation DOQ/E. Candidates are required to send cover letter, resume, compensation history for past 5 years, detailed compensation requirements to accept the position and references list to pmalle@comcast.net by 9-12-08. EOE. Ad Posted August 1, Ad Removed August 31, 2008

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER – OGDENSBURG BOROUGH. Full time CFO. Requires a CMFO Certification. Salary based on experience. Must have experience with MSI program. Proven leadership, decision-making, and knowledge of other departments a PLUS. Population 2,700, Budget is $3,053,000; Water Utility $440,000. Fax resume, references and salary history to: Borough Clerk, (973) 827-9602 or mail to Borough Clerk, 14 Highland Ave., Ogdensburg, N.J. 07439. Ad Posted August 1, Ad Removed August 31, 2008

PRINCIPAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANT TO THE CONSTRUCTION OFFICIAL – MAPLEWOOD TOWNSHIP, Essex County. Immediate opening in active Building Department in diverse community. Seeking highly organized and qualified individual capable of multitasking. Must have strong personal service skills, four years experience in a construction code enforcement office. Two years are to be of a supervisory role. The possession of a Technical Assistant Certification or the successful completion of having taken the Construction Official course will serve as experience credit. Computer skills a must with Excel and UCCARS (or similar system) experience; Access a plus. Salary $30,000 - $35,000. 32.5 Hours per week with evening hours every other Tuesday from September to May. Send resume by August 22, 2008 to Robert J. Mittermaier, Construction Official, Maplewood Municipal Building, 574 Valley Street, Maplewood, NJ 07040. EOE. Ad Posted August 1, Ad Removed August 31, 2008

MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE/PROSECUTOR– WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP & CALIFON MUNICIPAL COURTS. To serve on the Washington Township and Califon Municipal Courts in all judicial/municipal matters. Approximately 40 evening court sessions per year, mandatory.  Minimum 3 years prior experience for both positions; references required.   Please send resume with salary requirements to Dianne Gallets, Washington Township, 43 Schooley’s Mtn. Road, Long Valley, NJ 07853, fax 908-876-5138. Ad Posted August 1, Ad Removed August 31, 2008

ASSISTANT TO THE BOROUGH CLERK – SEA GIRT BOROUGH. Part-time / Flexible Hours 18-20 hrs. per wk. salary based on exp and qualifications.  Exc. phone manner, strong interpersonal skills, & ability to deal with employees, the public & governing body in courteous & prof manner. Must have exc organization and follow-thru skills, as well as ability to handle several projects simultaneously. Must deal with confidential matters in prof manner. Knowledge of MS Word and Excel req’d, knowledge of Edmunds helpful, as well as exc typing skills. Duties will include: assist in the prep of mtg agendas; prep Mayor & Council mtg packets; prep and review mtg minutes; animal licensing; records management; assist in election duties; handling residents’ complaints & OPRA requests.  Prior Municipal experience is preferred, but not required.  Please send resume and cover letter to Lauren Mayer, Borough Clerk, at 321 Baltimore Blvd., Sea Girt, NJ, or e-mail at lmayer@seagirtboro.com no later than August 29th. EOE. Ad Posted August 1, Ad Removed August 31, 2008

PURCHASING/CONTRACT MANAGER – LINDEN ROSELLE SEWERAGE AUTHORITY. Public agency in Linden, NJ has an opening for a Purchasing/Contract Manager. Responsibilities include; administrating the Authority’s purchasing system in conformance with the public purchasing laws, reviewing bid specifications, reviews the performance of vendors and contractors and confers with them as needed, assists the Financial Manager and Office Manager as required, works with the Executive Director in the capacity of an administrative assistant. Qualifications: BA/BS degree in business, governmental affairs or related field. Desired: experience in purchasing regulations under the N.J. Public Contracts Law, excellent writing skills and experienced computer skills (Microsoft Office). Qualified Purchasing Agent State Certification is preferred, if not currently held, will be required to obtain. Salary - $50,000. Qualified applicants please send resume to: Executive Director, P.O. Box 4118, Linden, NJ 07036-8118. Ad Posted August 1, Ad Removed August 31, 2008

ASSISTANT TO BOROUGH ADMINISTRATOR /HR MANAGER – EATONTOWN BOROUGH F/T – Position serves as confidential aide to the Borough Administrator and is point of contract for elected officials and professional appointees. In addition to office duties and interacting with residents, individual will fulfill Human Resources functions including regulatory compliance, employee benefits administration, recruitment, and maintenance of personnel files. Qualified candidates will possess excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. Salary range: $27,500 - $87,500 DOQ. Send resume and cover letter including 5 years salary history and current salary requirements to Kathee Stauffer, Assistant to the Borough Administrator/HR Manager, Borough of Eatontown, 47 Broad Street, Eatontown, NJ 07724. For full job description and requirements go to www.eatontownnj.com and see employment under: “Announcements” heading. Ad Posted August 1, Ad Removed August 31, 2008

CENSUS TAKER, UNLICENSED DOG & CAT – MADISON BOROUGH, Morris County is accepting applications for a P/T seasonal dog and cat Census Taker.  Individual must be available nights and weekends.  Responsibilities include conducting house-to-house surveys and completing forms with information obtained.  Salary is $10/hour.  Interested applicants MUST complete a Borough application (available in the Borough Clerk’s office or on-line @ rosenet.org/gov then click on Job Opportunities link) & return it to Liz Crescibene, Borough of Madison, 50 Kings Rd, Madison, NJ 07940.  Applications MUST be received by Borough close of business Thursday, August 14, 2008.  No faxes/emails/phone calls.  ADA/EOE Ad Posted August 1, Ad Removed August 31, 2008

DEPUTY CLERK/RECEPTIONIST - TOWNSHIP OF HARDING, Morris County. F/T, RMC/CMR or willing to obtain certification; municipal experience preferred.  Assist Township Clerk with all statutory duties and provide reception area coverage.  Serve as Open Space and Shade Tree Commission Secretary.  Some evenings/night meetings required.  Must be computer literate, self-motivated, organized and able to fill in for Clerk in her absence. Salary commensurate with qualifications.  Send resume, with salary requirements, to: C. Phillips, Administrative Assistant, Box 666, New Vernon, NJ 07976 or email to cphillips@hardingnj.org . EOE Ad Posted August 1, Ad Removed August 31, 2008

CONSTRUCTION OFFICIAL – HOWELL TOWNSHIP, Monmouth County is accepting applications for the position of full-time Construction Official effective September 1, 2008.  Applicants must possess a Construction Official License and at least one Sub-Code License of any class.  Interested candidates should forward a resume to Jill Tripodi, Human Resources Administrator, P.O. Box 580, Howell, NJ 07731 by August 15, 2008. Ad Posted August 1, Ad Removed August 15, 2008

SECRETARY, CODE ENFORCEMENT- PLAINSBORO TOWNSHIP, Middlesex County, full-time position assisting the Technical Assistant in processing permits and other office duties. Requires excellent customer service skills and attention to detail with ability to handle multiple priorities.  Previous municipal experience and/or knowledge of NJ UCC desired.  Salary range, application and other information available: www.plainsboronj.com or 609-799-0909 x 341. Ad Posted August 1, Ad Removed August 31, 2008

PAYROLL SUPERVISOR - ROSELLE BOROUGH. Borough of Roselle seeks an individual with ADP Payroll, Health Benefits and NJ pension system experience. Must have experience with collective bargaining agreement. Proven track record and leadership skills required. Send resume to: Chief Financial Officer, Borough of Roselle, 210 Chestnut Street, Roselle, NJ 07203. Ad Posted August 1, Ad Removed August 31, 2008

TAX ASSESSOR – EATONTOWN BOROUGH – Monmouth County- Seeking an experienced, market-value oriented tax

assessor with current NJ Certification (CTA).  Position is part-time requiring one day per week with at least four  daytime office hours.  Borough is 5.9 square miles, 14,000 residents, 3210 line items with Class 4 properties accounting for over 52% of $2.4+ billion net valuation.  Salary is DOQ.  Send letter of interest, resume and salary requirements to Kathee Stauffer, HR Manager, Borough of Eatontown, 47 Broad Street, Eatontown, NJ 07724, by August 20, 2008. Ad Posted August 1, Ad Removed August 31, 2008

 TAX ASSESSOR – JACKSON TOWNSHIP – Ocean County, population 50,000+. Performs all taxation duties relating to real property including tax maps, land value maps, assessment of properties, revaluation, etc. Supervises staff of six. Certification as Tax Assessor (CTA) required. Minimum of five years experience as a Tax Assessor or Deputy Tax Assessor preferred. Full time. Excellent benefits. Salary D.O.Q. Send resume with salary requirements to Mayor Mark Seda, 95 W. Veterans Highway, Jackson, NJ 08527. Resume must be submitted no later than July 30, 2008. An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Ad Posted July 11, Ad Removed July 31, 2008

 

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