The Human Resources Department is responsible for administering Town personnel and benefits as well as maintaining employee records.

Employment

The Town of Weldon is inviting applications for the following full-time positions that are currently available:

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIRECTOR

The Administrative Services Director is responsible for overseeing the Town's administrative functions, including finance, human resources, risk management, and more. The role involves planning, organizing, and implementing budgets, policies, and other administrative tasks in collaboration with the Town Administrator, elected officials, and department heads. Additionally, the Administrative Services Director will serve as the Town Clerk.

Qualifications:

  • Proven experience in managerial roles, preferably in public administration
  • Strong skills in finance, human resources, and risk management
  • Ability to develop and implement budgets and policies
  • Excellent collaboration skills to work with town officials and department heads
  • Previous experience as a Town Clerk or similar role

Education:

Bachelor's degree in public administration, political science, business, or related public service field. Master's degree preferred.

Salary:

Hiring range is $48,855 to $68,440 DOE.

 

POLICE OFFICER

The Police Officer performs a full range of general law enforcement duties in the patrol division.  Work includes patrolling the Town during a shift in a police car, on foot, by bicycle, or other appropriate means; preventing, detecting and investigating disturbances and crime; investigating traffic accidents, helping victims, and performing traffic control work; apprehending suspects; testifying in court; and executing related assignments.  Work involves frequent public contact which requires tact, firmness, and decisiveness.  Work is performed in accordance with departmental policy and state and federal law, supplemented with specific directions from superior officers.  Employees are subject to the usual hazards of law enforcement work.

Before assignment to sworn duties, employees must possess a valid North Carolina Driver’s license and have completed at least the minimum requirement established by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards Council for certified law enforcement officers, with possession of a Basic Law Enforcement Certificate.

The position is paid at Salary Grade 12 and based on years of experience. The minimum starting annual salary for a police officer is $41,000.

 

PUBLIC WORKS SUPERVISOR

The Public Works Supervisor performs responsible technical and administrative work supervising the work of employees engaged in street maintenance and repair, stormwater management, and solid waste collection and disposal. This position plans, supervises, and participates in the activities of the department and coordinates activities with other departments as necessary. The Public Works Supervisor inspects solid waste and yard debris collection; supervises and participates in asphalt repairs, street sign maintenance, stormwater system maintenance, and concrete repairs; and operates backhoes, tractors, dump trucks, flatbed trucks, front-end loaders, chippers, and other medium-to-heavy equipment. The role is responsible for keeping records and maintaining the log of work activities for State reporting requirements.

Desired education and experience include graduation from high school, supplemented by coursework in construction, engineering technology, or related field; and experience in street construction or maintenance, including some supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

The role requires possession of a valid North Carolina Class B Driver's License, a North Carolina pesticide applicator license, and certification to supervise inmates.

Hiring range is $33,067 to $46,323 DOE.

 

CODES ADMINISTRATOR

The Codes Administrator issues permits and performs inspections of new construction and renovation projects to ensure compliance with State building codes; enforces zoning codes, minimum housing codes and other local codes and ordinances. He/she is responsible for the issuance of permits; the inspection of building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical installations for code compliance; serving as plans examiner for all construction in the Town; and reporting on code enforcement and inspections activities. In addition, the employee performs enforcement of zoning and nuisance codes and minimum housing codes. Tact, courtesy, and firmness must be exercised in dealing with contractors and the general public. Work requires strong knowledge of building trades and construction practices, state certifications, and strong public contact, conflict resolution and administrative skills. Work subjects the employee to inside and outside environmental conditions; extremes in temperature; hazards associated with construction work; and may require one to work in close quarters, crawl spaces, and similar enclosed spaces. Work is performed under general supervision and is evaluated based on periodic conferences, review of inspection reports, enforcement activities, and through public reactions.

Desired education, experience, and certification include graduation from a community college with coursework in building trades and considerable experience in the building construction industry and enforcement of code standards; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Preference is given to those with a contractor’s license. State certification as a Building Inspector in the trade areas of electrical, mechanical, building, plumbing, and fire safety at Level III and possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license are required.

The position is paid at Salary Grade 16 and based on years of experience. The minimum starting annual salary for a Codes Administrator is $42,203.

 


All full-time employees of the Town of Weldon receive the following benefits: Annual leave, sick leave, paid holidays, longevity pay, membership in the Local Governmental Employees Retirement System, medical insurance, dental insurance, and life insurance. Police officers receive 5% 401k contribution. Complete job descriptions are available from the Town Administrator, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 252-536-4836.

Prospective applicants may secure, complete, and submit an application at the Weldon Town Hall, located at 109 Washington Avenue, P. O. Box 551, Weldon, NC 27890. In addition to the completed job application form, applicants are strongly encouraged to also submit a letter of interest and a resume. Positions will remain open until filled.

It is the policy of the Town of Weldon to foster, maintain and promote equal employment opportunity. The Town shall select employees on the basis of the applicant’s qualifications for the job and award them with respect to compensation and opportunity for training and advancement, including upgrading and promotion, without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, political affiliation, marital status, veteran status, or genetic information. Applicants with physical disabilities shall be given equal consideration with other applicants for positions in which their disabilities do not represent an unreasonable barrier to satisfactory performance of essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation. In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, religion, sex, familial status, sexual orientation, and reprisal.

To file a complaint of discrimination, write to:

USDA, Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Stop 9410
Washington, DC 20250-9410

Or call toll-free at (866) 632-9992 (English) or (800) 877-8339 (TDD) or (866) 377-8642 (English Federal-relay) or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish Federal-relay). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Weldon Town Hall
109 Washington Avenue
P.O. Box 551
Weldon, NC 27890

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(252) 536-4836 Tel.
(252) 536-4104 Fax

Monday, March 18, 2024

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