Danvers Looking to Fill Open Positions, Including Lifeguards

The Human Resources Department in Danvers has a number of jobs posted on the town’s website. Meanwhile, Danvers Patch Job Board makes it easy to search for full-time, part-time or seasonal positions - as well as internships - in the region. With thousands of available positions, you’ll find the right opportunity to fit your education, location and specific criteria.

Current job postings for Danvers:

Finance Director:

The Town of Danvers is seeking highly qualified candidates for the newly created position of Finance Director. The incumbent serves as the Town Accountant/DPW Business Manager and is retiring on June 30, 2015 after 30+ years of service. The successful candidate will oversee advanced accounting work, manage the financial affairs of the Town, and serve under the direction of the Town Manager as the chief financial advisor to the Town Manager, Board of Selectmen, Finance Committee, and town and school department heads regarding financial forecasting strategies, plans, and management. Danvers enjoys a AA2 rating from S & P. For a complete job description please click on the link above.The preferred candidate will have 7-10 years of related experience and a demonstrated record of progressive leadership in financial management. Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field is preferred. Position available: July 1, 2015. Compensation: Salary dependent upon experience and qualifications, but it is expected that the entry range would be $95,000 to $115,000, with growth potential to $130,000.Apply in writing to Stephen Delaney, Director, Human Resources, Town Hall, 1 Sylvan Street, Danvers, MA 01923; or by email tomcarroll@mail.danvers-ma.org.

Harbormaster’s Office Lifeguard and Lead Lifeguard

The Town of Danvers Harbormaster’s Office is now accepting applications for the positions ofpart-time/seasonal Lifeguard & Lead Lifeguard. Responsible for ensuring the safety of visitors to Sandy Beach by preventing and responding to emergencies; enforce aquatic policies, rules and regulations; recognizes and responds effectively to emergencies; inspect site and equipment for safe operation; communicates with others in a professional manner; supervision of assigned volunteers; interpret/apply/and explain rules, policies, and procedures to others; prepares and submits programmatic, administrative, and statistical reports in the required time lines as assigned; exercises discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information; follows through on communication received, as evident by timely and accurate task completion; works in outside weather conditions while performing this job; performs related work as assigned. High School Diploma or any combination of education or experience which provides the knowledge, skills, or abilities for the position may be substituted for diploma; current and valid Lifeguard certification, community first aid and safety, and CPR for the professional rescuer; ability to communicate with others in a professional manner; ability to work with individuals of all abilities. Salary: $10.00/hr. - $12.00/hr. Applications are available at the Harbormaster’s Office at 8 Harbor St. or Danvers Town Hall 1 Sylvan St. An application and copy of certifications must be received prior to June 1, 2015. Apply in writting to Stephen Delaney, Director, Human Resources, Town Hall, 1 Sylvan Street, Danvers, MA 01923; or by email to mcarroll@mail.danvers-ma.org. For more information, please call Deputy Harbormaster Dave Arathuzik (978)762-0210.DPW/Streets Division - Equipment Operator

Department of Public WorksStreet Division Equipment Operator

This is skilled work in the operation of automotive equipment and /or moderately complex highway construction maintenance equipment requiring a hydraulic license and the ability to perform a wide variety of manual laboring work.Full time position, requires two - three years of public works experience, to include operation of gas and diesel hydraulic automotive equipment. A High School or Trade School diploma, CDL and Hydraulic Licenses. A requirement to complete OSHA Confined Space Safety Course (or equal) and Competent Person Training within six months. Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree desirable. Rate: $19.75-$22.53/hr depending upon experience. Please click on above link for the complete job description. Apply in writing to Stephen Delaney, Director, Human Resources, Town Hall, 1 Sylvan Street, Danvers, MA 01923; or by email to mcarroll@mail.danvers-ma.org.

Department of Public WorksStreet Division Supervisor

Due to a retirement, the Town is seeking an experienced public works professional to oversee the operation of the Street Division. Under the direction of the Director of Operations, the Street Division Supervisor has operational responsibility for 16 employees, and an operating budget of $3.7 million. Expected salary range: $60,236-$80,662, depending upon experience. Appropriate experience and education required. For a complete job description please click on the link above .Apply in writing to Stephen Delaney, Director, Human Resources, Town Hall, 1 Sylvan Street, Danvers, MA 01923; or by email tomcarroll@mail.danvers-ma.org.

DPW/Water Division Equipment Operator

Full time position involved in the operation of vehicles and construction equipment. Requires CDL and Hydraulic Licenses, with a requirement that a Grade II Water Distribution License be obtained within a year of hiring. At least two years of related experience required. Rate: $19.75- $22.53/hr. depending upon experience. Please see above link for complete job description.Apply in writing to Stephen Delaney, Director, Human Resources, Town Hall, 1 Sylvan Street, Danvers, MA 01923; or by email to mcarroll@mail.danvers-ma.org.