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    Department of Human Resources

    City Job Postings

    For more information on the following job postings, please call (203) 946-8252. Applications/Resumes must be received by the Department of Human Resources No Later Than 5 PM on REMOVAL DATE . Minority applicants are encouraged to apply.

    Download City Job Application.

    NON-TESTED POSITION(S)

    Assistant Corporation Counsel

    The office of the Corporation Counsel for the City of New Haven seeks an attorney to handle litigation cases and municipal law matters. The applicant must be admitted to practice in Connecticut District Courts and Connecticut State Courts. The applicant should have at least two years of litigation experience, and some experience defending motor vehicle accidents, premises liability claims and/or sidewalk defect claims, and police misconduct claims. The ability to handle a variety of cases independently is required, and trial experience is necessary. EEOC. Send resume and a short writing sample to:

    Victor A. Bolden
    Corporation Counsel
    165 Church Street
    New Haven, CT 06510


    PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE
    SALARY: $41460-$49485

    POSTED UNTIL FILLED

    NATURE OF WORK:
    This is a position as a Public Health Nurse in the Department of Health, City of New Haven. The Public Health Nurse will assume responsibility for providing professional nursing care and expertise to individuals and their families in one or more public schools, non-public schools, and in the community. Primary emphasis will be on the health needs of school age children and youth. In this capacity, the nurse strengthens the educational process by modifying or removing health-related barriers to learning, and by promoting optimal levels of wellness for students and families. The Public Health Nurse implements state laws, local boards of health and education policies and procedures relative to school and community health services, and adheres to standard nursing practice. The Public Health Nurse is accountable to the nursing director, coordinators or their designees, who will periodically observe, review and evaluate work performance. The Public Health Nurse's responsibilities will also include assignments to the Department of Health community programs.

    MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
    Candidate must possess a valid, current Registered Nurse license issued by the State of Connecticut. Also, candidate should have successfully graduated from an accredited National League of Nursing (N.L.N.) program with a Bachelor of Science degree program in Nursing or, a diploma from a three year hospital school of nursing, or an Associates Degree in nursing and completed two years full-time employment in nursing within the past five years, preferably one year in public health, pediatric, or emergency room nursing or related specialty or any combination of training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities as stated in the job description.

    NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
    Candidate must possess a valid, current Registered Nurse License issued by the State of Connecticut. Must also possess a current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification and have a valid and current Connecticut driver's license


    TESTED POSITION(S)

    ASSISTANT PLUMBING INSPECTOR
    DEPARTMENT: OFFICE OF BUILDING INSPECTION AND ENFORCEMENT
    SALARY : MINIMUM $38,169 ANNUALIZED
    REMOVAL DATE: SEPTEMBER 10, 2010

    NATURE OF WORK
    This is skilled work in enforcing compliance with plumbing and heating codes and related ordinances governing building construction, alteration and repair. Work involves the inspection of buildings and the examination of building plans for compliance with plumbing and heating related regulations and requirements. Work includes inspecting plumbing and heating installations in residential and commercial buildings. Although new or difficult situations may be referred to a superior, the employee ordinarily works alone in the field and is responsible for independent decisions requiring technical discretion and judgment in inspecting a wide variety of projects. Work is subject to periodic inspection and reports are reviewed by a superior.

    MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
    Graduation from high school; and 5 to 7 years experience in plumbing work at the journeyman level; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, abilities and skills as stated in the job description, including but not limited to: Considerable knowledge of modern plumbing and heating construction practices, methods, materials and equipment; Considerable knowledge of plumbing and heating codes and related laws and ordinances; Knowledge of the principles and practices of modern building inspection programs; Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications to determine conformity with plumbing and heating regulations and to establish skilled techniques for the field inspection of structures.

    NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
    State of Connecticut certification as a Mechanical Inspector and valid State of Connecticut, P-2 and S-2 licenses are required prior to appointment.

    INSTRUCTIONS:
    In order to be considered for this title, you must submit an application during the posting period, prior to the removal date.

    PARKS DEPARTMENT IS
    ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING
    NON-TESTED SEASONAL TEMPORARY POSITIONS:

    Apply now for SUMMER 2010 employment!!

    *MUST APPLY AT PARKS DEPARTMENT*

    CARETAKER, SEASONAL, TEMPORARY
    SALARY: $9-$10.50 per hour
    REMOVAL DATE: SEPTEMBER 3, 2010

    NATURE OF WORK:
    This is semi-skilled and unskilled work in the maintenance of the park system. Work involves the operation of light equipment (i.e., lawnmower), and vehicles as well as the performance of light and heavy labor tasks. Work is performed under the direct supervision of a supervisor and is reviewed through observation of results.

    MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
    Graduation from high school, a minimum of 3 months experience in the use of hand tools and light equipment (i.e., lawnmower); or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the knowledge, abilities and skills as stated in the job description.

    SPECIAL NECESSARY REQUIREMENT:
    Possession of a valid State of Connecticut driver's license.


    SEASONAL TECHNICIAN, TEMPORARY
    SALARY: $9 - $19 per hour
    REMOVAL DATE: SEPTEMBER 3, 2010

    NATURE OF WORK:
    This is a temporary skilled labor position in any of the following trade areas: electrical repair and maintenance, mechanical repair and maintenance, plumbing repair and maintenance, carpentry and construction projects, turf management, athletic field restoration, and facility development projects. Work involves responsibility for performing skilled tasks in accordance with standard practices of the trade. Work may require independent judgment depending on the specific assignment area. Assignments are received in the form of oral and written instructions, and frequently accompanied by sketches or blueprints. Work is reviewed by a supervisor for compliance with specifications and standards.

    MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
    Completion of high school or equivalent; and 5 years experience in any of the trade areas named above or completion of an approved apprenticeship; and a combination of training and experience which provides the following knowledge, abilities and skills, including but not limited to: Knowledge of the standard practices, methods, tools, and materials of the particular trade area; Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade; Skill in the use of tools, materials, and equipment common to the trade; General construction ability is mandatory; Note: Specific licenses such as welding, CDL, journeymen's license, pesticide applicator's license and other licenses related to the trade areas named above are preferred.

    For more information on Parks Department Seasonal Positions, call (203) 946-8027; or visit website www.cityofnewhaven.com.

    Applications & job descriptions for all Parks Dept. Seasonal Positions are available at the Parks Dept., 720 Edgewood Ave, New Haven, CT 06515, Mon - Fri, 9 A.M. to 4 P.M Applications for Parks Seasonal Positions must be returned to Parks Dept. Minority applicants encouraged to apply. EOE, M/F/D.


    ***FILLING OF GENERAL FUND VACANCIES SUBJECT TO FINAL BUDGET APPROVALS***

    TESTED POSITIONS": an examination score of 70% or more is necessary for eligibility. On these Civil Service exams, extra points may be claimed by New Haven residents or wartime veterans.

    The City of New Haven offers the following options for those wishing to apply for positions with the City:

    You may come in person to the Department of Human Resources office, 200 Orange Street, 1 st Floor Room 102, New Haven, CT 06510, Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM. Full job postings, descriptions and applications are available at this location.

    Job applications and resumes may be mailed by postal delivery to the above address.

    Job applications and resumes may be faxed to (203) 946-7166.

  • Resumes may be emailed to NHJobs@newhavenct.net .Please include the job title you are applying for in the SUBJECT line of your email. Email without a current job title in the SUBJECT line may not be considered. Applications/Resumes MUST be received no later than 5 p.m. on listed removal date.

  • Please note that only resumes may be emailed. Resumes emailed as attachments must be sent in Microsoft Word, PDF, RTF or compatible formats. Please do not select this delivery option if you are not able to email your resume as a Microsoft Word, PDF or RTF document, or if you are not familiar with compatible formats.

  • It is the applicant's responsibility to confirm that their application or resume was received. The City of New Haven is not responsible for problems with fax transmission or postal and email delivery of job applications and resumes.

  • Emailed resumes will receive an automated email response to confirm receipt of the email. Your resume cannot be considered to be legally filed until this confirmation email is received. If you do not receive the confirmation within 15 minutes of emailing your resume, you should immediately contact Human Resources at (203) 946-8252.

  • Applicants who respond to job announcements by faxing a resume and/or application, or by emailing a resume are still required to fill out and personally sign a City of New Haven job application during the interview process.

  • A copy of the job application is available on this website in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format. The application may be downloaded and printed, (then mailed by postal delivery or faxed as instructed above). To open this file, you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader, which is free for download here .Adobe Reader is available in versions for Macintosh and all Windows platforms
  • Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of: (1) a background check, (2) a physical examination, including drug screening, and (3) a 90-day probationary period.

    Please note that criminal background reviews are performed. The City of New Haven is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D. The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires the hiring of only American Citizens and aliens who are authorized to work in the United States.

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