Municipal Job Openings

The following job openings are currently posted on the MMA web site:

Building Commissioner
Town of Lancaster

The town of Lancaster (population 7,000) has an opening for a Building Commissioner to enforce the state building code and local zoning bylaws. In an addition to assisting with conducting plan reviews and issuing building permits, the duties include inspecting buildings under construction, plan review, and investigate complaints. Minimum of five years’ experience in supervision of building construction, Massachusetts Building Supervisor’s License, ability to access all areas and levels of construction, and use computer office applications. Ability to obtain state certification required. Starting salary up to$52,000. MMA

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Council on Aging Director

Town of Wareham

Applications are being accepted from qualified candidates for the full-time position of Council on Aging Director. Candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree, preferably in gerontology or social service with some business course work. Master’s degree or higher degree preferred. Minimum three years’ experience as a director or assistant director and two years working with the elderly in a social service or public health position or related field with supervisory experience, or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Position develops and implements programs and services designed to meet the needs of the aging and those in need within the community and oversees the COA/Social Service operational budget. The Director administers daily operation of senior center/council on aging/social services, maintains direct link with service providers (health, meals, transportation, etc.) and writes and prepares grants. Starting salary: $51,491.00 MMA

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Town Accountant

Town of Mansfield

The town of Mansfield (population 23,500; General Fund budget $75 million) is seeking a highly qualified individual for the position of Town Accountant. The Town Accountant is a key member of the town’s financial team. Responsibilities include maintenance of comprehensive accounting records in accordance with UMAS, GASB, GAAP and Massachusetts Municipal Finance laws, financial analysis and reporting, control of town expenditures through the warrant process and performance of other required duties of the town accountant. Position assists the town manager and departments in budget preparation for general and enterprise funds. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field and five to seven years of municipal accounting experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Massachusetts Certified Governmental Accountant status is required. Experience with MUNIS integrated financial software is highly desirable. Candidate should have demonstrable experience in computerized spreadsheet and word processing operations and be willing and able to work in a team environment. Full job description is available on the town’s Web site, (http://www.mansfieldma.com ). Salary range: $71,546-$90,923 (Grade J, steps 1-11). Salary dependent upon qualifications. MMA

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Town Accountant

Town of Needham

Position is full-time with benefits. Salary range: $66,079-$88,348. The town of Needham is seeking a highly qualified individual to fill the position of Town Accountant. Under the direction of the finance director and in accordance with state statutes and town by-laws, responsible for planning, controlling, and directing all accounting programs and internal auditing and financial reporting functions of the town in compliance with Massachusetts General Laws. A full job description is available a http://www.needhamma.gov/jobs.asp

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Water Maintenance Supervisor

City of Haverhill

The city of Haverhill is seeking a full-time Water Maintenance Supervisor for the city’s distribution and meter divisions. The successful candidate must have B.S. in civil engineering or related field and minimum of three years' experience managing a water distribution system or related utility. Please see complete job description at... Salary: $1,284-$1,372 per week. MMA

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Prinicipal Assessor

Town of Fairhaven

Applications for the position of Principal Assessor, 20 hours per week, will be received until 4:00 p.m. on Aug. 11. This position requires a thorough knowledge of municipal law related to the assessment of 8,000 parcels, abatements and setting of the tax rate. Position works under the supervision of the town’s finance director and with a three-member part-time board of assessors. Must possess a Massachusetts Accredited Assessor (M.A.A.) certification. Salary range: $28,121.00-$33,207.00. MMA

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Fire Chief

Town of Dartmouth,

Fire District No. 1

The Community of Dartmouth, located in Southeastern Massachusetts, is comprised of a landmass of sixty-four square miles making it the fifth largest town in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The year-round population of Dartmouth is 29,000. The town is divided into three independent fire districts. Fire District Number One covers approximately 18 square miles with a year-round population of 13,000 and up to 20,000 people during the summer months. District 1 has about 18 miles of coastline that borders Clarks Cove, Padanaram Harbor, Apponagansett River and Buzzards Bay. Dartmouth Fire District No. 1 is seeking qualified applicants for the position of full-time Fire Chief for an on-call fire department of about 45 firefighters and officers. The Fire Chief is responsible for administering all department programs including fire prevention, fire suppression, investigation, communication s, staff training and budgetary requirements. The successful applicant must have an understanding of federal, state and local fire laws and building codes. He/she must have a minimum of 10 years of firefighting experience including five years in a supervisory position as fire officer. Strong management, leadership and communication skills are required. The position requires residency in the Fire District after one year. The position offers excellent benefits and a salary of $60,000. MMA

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Consultant

Town of Medway

The town of Medway is seeking a consultant to review its current job descriptions and classification/compensation plan to determine the appropriate groupings of positions in classes on the basis of the duties, responsibilities and requirements of the positions and the proper pay levels on the basis of qualitative (position worth) and quantitative (comparable survey) data. The current classification/compensation plan includes both union and non-union positions, approximately 30 of which are intended to be addressed by this study. MMA

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Chief Technology Officer

Town of Arlington

Salary: $78,007-105,000 annually. Professional, supervisory, administrative and technical work planning and directing the information technology department servicing both the town and Arlington Public Schools. Master’s degree in computer science, business or related field; five years of experience in information technology involving system planning and GIS management and operations, training, programming or related skills with mid-range or client server systems; five years of supervisory responsibility within a related field. MMA