Employment Opportunities

Last Updated: September 9, 2022

Executive Director

To Apply: Send resume and a list of at least 3 professional references, along with salary requirements, to GMALLC80@gmail.com by October 7, 2022. Mark email “Somerville ED.”

Description

 The Borough of Somerville is seeking a dynamic manager looking for an excellent and challenging opportunity to manage one of New Jersey’s premier downtown districts.

The Downtown Somerville Alliance is a non-profit special improvement district with a 9-member Board. The Executive Director runs day-to-day operations of an $865,000 District, including finances, managing staff, contract administration, marketing and social media.

Qualifications

 The Board seeks a partner who is a qualified with strong communication and interpersonal skills. The ability to coordinate events and activities that promote the district and foster relationships with the business community is a must. Desire a creative leader that can expand reach of district through beneficial collaborative partnerships. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree.

Deputy Registrar

Hours: Full Time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Heavy workload, unionized position.
To Apply:  Submit resume with salary requirements to ksluka@somervillenj.org.
Union: AFSCME

Description

The Borough of Somerville is a county seat, with a population of 12,500 residents in a 2.4 square-mile area. RWJ Somerset Hospital and three funeral homes are located within the Borough.

Employee is responsible for performing all functions as a Deputy Registrar, which include, but are not limited to accepting and processing paperwork for recording births, marriages, civil unions, deaths and answer inquiries related to same.

Qualifications

• Position requires a HS Diploma.
• Candidate must be willing to obtain Certified Municipal Registrar Certificate, and other related training.
• Experience with VitalChek, Excel, Word, Edmunds and Bilingual Spanish a plus.

Parking Enforcement Officer

Hours: Part-Time, Flexible
To Apply:  Submit resume with salary requirements to ksluka@somervillenj.org.

Description

• Enforcement of Pay Station and Electronic Street Meters
• 20 hours per week, includes evenings and Saturdays
• Work is performed outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Ability to walk for periods at a time required
• Employee will be required to operate a handheld enforcement device and cellular or two-way communication device.
• Successful candidate must have the ability to effectively communicate in a friendly manner.
• Assistance with collection system, public events and barricade placement may be required. 
• Position does not offer any health benefits.

Qualifications

Position requires a HS Diploma and a valid NJ Driver’s License with an excellent driving record. Must be able to read, write and speak English clearly in order to provide courtroom testimony. Bi-lingual a plus. Candidates must pass a criminal background check. Successful candidate shall wear a uniform and maintain a professional appearance. Experience with enforcement of IPS meters a plus.

Seasonal Laborer

Department: Public Works
Hours: Temporary - FT & PT
To Apply: Submit the Borough of Somerville Employment Application

Description: This position reports to a supervisor and would regularly work with other personnel. This position includes routine unskilled manual work performing maintenance on public property. Working conditions include outdoor work performed in weather conditions in which the incumbent may be exposed to adverse weather conditions. Indoor work is usually performed under shop conditions in which the incumbent may be subject to some discomfort such as noise, etc.

Qualifications: Candidates for this position must have a High School Diploma or equivalent, and a valid NJ Driver’s License. The incumbent should possess the ability to learn job tasks through on-the-job training with the ability to comprehend and follow oral and written instructions, while being able to perform assigned work tasks in a timely fashion, without direct supervision constantly available. Ability to read, write, understand and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of the position.

Duties Include:

• Perform manual tasks in connection with the maintenance, care, upkeep, repair, marking, and beautification of highways, streets, parking lots and other Borough property such as cutting grass, and grading and rolling of asphalt, gravel, stone and any other material; cleaning, repairing and installation of culverts, catch basins drains and ditches; patching, paving and repair of highways, streets, sidewalks and other Borough property; and general cleaning of roads.
• Sweeps sidewalks and roads; rakes and mows lawns; pick up and haul debris
• Cleans and washes, in connection with the maintenance and operation of the Department of Public Works and related buildings.
• Clean, dust, and wipe furniture; sweep, mop, or vacuum floors; vacuum and shampoo carpets.
• Empty/clean wastebaskets and trash containers; empty/clean cigarette urns
• Replace light bulbs. Wash walls and equipment.
• Move furniture, equipment, supplies and tools on an incidental basis.