Employment Opportunities

Last Updated: December 22, 2022

Planning and Zoning Board Secretary

Hours: Full-Time
To Apply:  Submit confidential resume and cover letter with desired salary to ksluka@somervillenj.org.

Description

The Borough is seeking an individual with municipal experience to serve both land use boards. Competitive salary for the right candidate who is seeking to immediately advance their career. Normal working hours 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, with adjustments made for evening meetings. This is a unionized position working with a talented team of individuals on a daily basis. Interim Secretary will assist in training. Previous employee retired after 17 years in position.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Processing applications
• Interaction with applicants
• Preparation of agendas, minutes and notices
• Attendance at evening meetings
• Receipt of escrow payments

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain the Rutgers Land Use Secretary Certification
• Experience with Edmunds financial software, SDL and knowledge of Primepoint attendance system a plus
• Excellent customer service skills and detail oriented
• Self-starter and a team player  
  

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.