The Town of Hamden is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Human Resources Director. The HR Director is  highly responsible administrative work involving the direction and management of a municipal Civil Service system, personnel administration and labor relations program.  Duties include policy recommendation, departmental planning and direction, and administration of the Town’s health and life insurance plans.

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Jobs • Human Resources Director

The Deputy Chief of Staff is responsible for advancing the policy interests of the City departments and agencies, and the residents in New Haven. The Deputy Chief of Staff’s primary duties involve providing project management, programmatic support, and other tasks to support the Chief of Staff and Mayor.

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Bulletin – Deputy Chief of Staff #2604-0969-01 – City of New Haven – Online Employment Center

Full Time

Performs technical and administrative work providing information, organizes and coordinates programs and decisions that shape both the short-range and long-term plans of the Town of North Branford. Work involves ensuring compliance with conditions imposed on new subdivisions, makes recommendations on zoning and subdivision issues before the Town, and proposes amendments to the Town’s zoning regulations, inland wetlands and subdivision rules and regulations. Provides technical assistance to town departments, committees, and boards in planning matters with respect to the development, coordination, and facilitation of programs relating to the physical and economic development of the Town.

Position requires extensive depth of expertise and knowledge in specialized functions or business areas that can be used to develop policies and procedures as well as determining efficient and innovative ways to accomplish the organization’s business strategies.

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in planning, urban studies or related field; supplemented by five (5) years of directly related experience in regulation enforcement and/or municipal planning; or an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience.

Per Connecticut Statute, must have or obtain within two (2) years of employment, certification as a Certified Zoning Enforcement Officer from the Connecticut Association of Zoning Enforcement Officers

Certification as a Wetlands Official from the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP)

Must possess and maintain a valid State of Connecticut Driver’s License and the ability to drive a Town-owned vehicle per established policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.

Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in urban planning and five (5) years as a Town Planner in a similar municipality and certification from American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP); Flood Plain Manager Certification from FEMA

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION

This is responsible technical, administrative and supervisory work involving the operation and maintenance of wastewater pumping stations and the sanitary sewer collections system.

Work involves responsibility for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the wastewater pumping stations, sanitary sewer collections system and the vehicle and equipment garage, including making routine adjustments in operations and schedules to ensure compliance with state and federal permits, rules and regulations.  Duties include the scheduling of personnel, monitoring of wastewater pumping stations and collections system operating conditions and making adjustments in operations that respond to changing (wet weather) conditions.  This position also has the responsibility for making standard administrative decisions and acting for the Superintendent – Sewer in their absence as assigned.  The work requires that the employee have considerable knowledge, skill and ability in all aspects of wastewater pumping stations and collections system operations, vehicle maintenance, and of the laws, regulations and standards pertaining to wastewater collections and treatment.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Assists in planning, organizing and directing the Town’s water pollution control program by providing day-to-day supervision to crew leaders and other operating and maintenance employees, and implementing Wallingford Sewer Division policies and programs.  

Reviews operating records daily to verify proper operation of wastewater pumping stations and collections systems in compliance with town, state and federal permits, rules and regulations.  Assures that employees follow prescribed operating, and health and safety procedures and adhere to operating schedules.  

Performs on-call work as assigned.  Acts in the absence of, or at the direction of the Superintendent – Sewer.  

Schedules maintenance and evaluates maintenance procedures to improve practices.  Plans and directs special maintenance procedures, tasks and projects.  Organizes and supervises operations, personnel, materials and equipment necessary for projects including coordination and communication with the Assistant Superintendent of Wastewater Treatment – Sewer for projects at the wastewater treatment plant.

Prepares reports and correspondence.  Maintains all maintenance and operations records.  Oversees installation of main line sanitary sewers and laterals when required, as well as sanitary sewer pipe lining (CIPP) and manhole rehabilitation.

Assists in the preparation and administration of the Sewer Division’s annual budget.  Assists in the review of all proposed new sanitary sewer installations.  

Assists in personnel actions such as hiring, performance evaluations, discipline, and training.  Prepares employee time sheets and maintains attendance records.   

Assures that safe work procedures and practices are adhered to by Sewer Division employees and that safe working conditions are maintained at all work sites.  

Coordinates operations with other divisions, departments and government agencies.  Performs other related work as required.   

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Considerable knowledge of the principles, technology, equipment, processes and practices of operating and maintaining wastewater pumping stations and sanitary sewer collections system.  Considerable knowledge of local, state and federal permits and requirements regarding the operation of wastewater pumping stations and collections system.  Ability to troubleshoot a variety of wastewater treatment and pumping station equipment as well as vehicles and construction equipment (backhoes, dump trucks, etc.).  Good knowledge of public administration principles and practices as applied to the Sewer Division.  Considerable ability to direct and supervise employees engaged in wastewater collections, operations and maintenance.  Considerable ability and aptitude to understand and convey complex oral and written instructions.  Considerable ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, associates, subordinates, officials of other agencies and the general public.  Good ability to learn and apply new skills and to adapt to new methodologies and technology.

Minimum Qualifications:
A bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university in civil engineering, environmental engineering or environmental science, mechanical engineering or other engineering plus four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in wastewater collection and in the repair and maintenance of mechanical and motorized equipment (pump stations), or an equivalent combination of education and qualifying experience substituting on a year-for-year basis.

Special Requirements: 
Must possess and maintain in good standing a valid State of Connecticut Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B at the time of appointment.  Must possess and maintain, or be able to obtain in the probation period, CDL tanker and air brake endorsements.  Must possess and maintain, or be able to obtain in the probation period, a NEWEA certification as a Collection System Operator Grade II or higher.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

 

TO APPLY: Please visit www.wallingfordct.gov/government/departments/human-resources/

Applications are also available at the Department of Human Resources located in Room #301 of the Town Hall, 45 South Main Street, Wallingford, CT 06492.

 

EXAMINATION: Written – 100%  or  Oral – 100%  or  Background Evaluation – 100%  or  Written – 50%/Oral – 50%  or  Written – 50%/Background Evaluation – 50%  or  Oral – 50%/Background Evaluation – 50%