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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.

    For information on the Firefighter & Firefighter Paramedic Application & Testing Process CLICK HERE

    NON-TESTED POSITION(S)

    MUNICIPAL CIVIL ENGINEER
    DEPARTMENT: ENGINEERING
    SALARY: MINIMUM $46,123 ANNUALIZED
    POSTED UNTIL: MAY 24, 2013

    NATURE OF WORK:
    This is professional and technical work in the field of Civil Engineering in a municipal environment. The work consist of performing a variety of engineering and technical tasks to produce supporting designs and provide inspection services on projects that are developed within the Engineering Department or as assigned. This individual will be involved with all aspects of the city's infrastructure including; Storm Water Facilities, Sidewalks, Roads, Bridges, Buildings, and Environmental Permitting and Flood Control. Work shall be assigned by the City Engineer or other Senior Engineers. Work will be generally supervised and evaluated as it supports the infrastructure goals of the city.

    MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
    Graduation from an accredited college or university with a BS degree in Civil Engineering and 1-2 years of experience in a related Civil Engineering field; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities as stated in the job description, including but not limited to Working knowledge of ACAD and other technical tools used to create designs, specifications, reports and scheduling; Knowledge of basic civil engineering practices including testing of materials and inspection criteria; Ability to perform a variety of civil engineering related calculations and studies as it relates to issues involving infrastructure problems.

    NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
    Possess a valid Drivers license. Must have obtained, or be able to obtain within 6 months of appointment, the equivalent of the Engineer in Training (EIT) as a condition of continued employment.

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

    PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE
    DEPARTMENT: HEALTH DEPARTMENT
    MINIMUM SALARY: $45,059 ANNUALIZED
    ONGOING POSTING

    NATURE OF WORK:
    This is a position as a Public Health Nurse in the Department of Health, City of New Haven. Assignment may include Board of Education as a 12 or 10-month Nurse, or in a Headstart Program. 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 CT driver's license.

    INSTRUCTIONS:
    In order to be considered for this title, you must submit an application.

    TESTED POSITION(S)

    DRILLMASTER
    DEPARTMENT: FIRE SERVICE
    SALARY: MINIMUM $89363 ANNUALIZED
    POSTED UNTIL: MAY 24, 2013
    PROMOTIONAL ONLY: OPEN TO MEMBERS OF LOCAL 825 Meeting Minimum Requirements

    NATURE OF WORK:
    This is specialized technical work in the instruction and training of fire department personnel in effective fire suppression control and prevention measures. Work involves responsibility for the development of new training ideas and techniques, as well as for the implementation of the training program. Work is performed under the immediate supervision of the Director of Training and is reviewed through conferences and observation of results.

    MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
    Graduation from high school; five years experience in fire fighting including three years Civil Service certification at the officer level or Assistant Drillmaster in the New Haven Fire Department, as well as a combination of training and experience which provides the following knowledge and abilities, including but not limited to: Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices involved in fire training; Extensive knowledge of modern firefighting and rescue principles, practices and procedures; Extensive knowledge of the operation of the various types of fire apparatus and equipment; Knowledge of emergency medical services principals, practices, and skill in their application; Ability to instruct firefighters effectively, maintain discipline, stimulate interest, and command the respect of personnel.

    NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
    The following must be obtained prior to appointment in this position:  Fire Service Instructor Certification, Completion of Incident Safety Officer Training, Hazardous Material Operations Level Certification. As a condition of continued employment in this position, the following must be obtained within one (1) year of appointment: Safety Officer Certification, Hazardous Material Technician Certification.

    INSTRUCTIONS:
    In order to be considered for this title, you must submit an application during the posting period. Those persons meeting minimum requirements will be invited to participate in an examination at a later date.

    ASSISTANT DRILLMASTER
    DEPARTMENT: FIRE SERVICE
    SALARY: MINIMUM $81434 ANNUALIZED
    POSTED UNTIL: MAY 24, 2013
    PROMOTIONAL ONLY: OPEN TO MEMBERS OF LOCAL 825 Meeting Minimum Requirements

    NATURE OF WORK:
    This is specialized technical work in the instruction and training of fire department personnel in effective fire suppression control and prevention measures. Work involves responsibility for the development of new training ideas and techniques, as well as for the implementation of the training program. Work is performed under the immediate supervision of the Drillmaster, and is reviewed through conferences and observation of results.

    MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
    Graduation from high school; and one to three years experience in fire fighting. Must have a combination of training and experience which provides the following knowledge, abilities and skills: Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices involved in fire training. Extensive knowledge of modern fire fighting and rescue principles, practices and procedures; Extensive knowledge of the operation of the various types of fire apparatus and equipment; Knowledge of emergency medical services principals, practices, and skill in their application; Ability to instruct firefighters effectively, maintain discipline, stimulate interest, and command the respect of personnel; Ability to determine training needs, prepare curriculum, and evaluate results; Ability to identify training resources and utilize them effectively; Ability to speak and write effectively; Skill in the operation of the equipment and apparatus used by the department.

    NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
    Must possess Fire Service Instructor Certification at time of application. As a condition of continued employment, must obtain Hazardous Material Technician Certification within one (1) year of appointment.

    INSTRUCTIONS:
    In order to be considered for this title, you must submit an application during the posting period. Those persons meeting minimum requirements will be invited to participate in an examination at a later date.

    DEPUTY DIRECTOR PUBLIC WORKS
    DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC WORKS
    SALARY: MINIMUM $74265 ANNUALIZED
    POSTED UNTIL: MAY 31, 2013

    NATURE OF WORK:
    This is a professional management level position requiring management, administrative and assisting with the daily direction and execution of a variety of activities involving Public Works personnel and programs under the direction of the Public Works Director. Work involves responsibility for planning, directing, organizing and assisting with work associated with maintaining roads, buildings, drainage, bridges-including mechanical moving bridges. Work also includes oversight of refuse collection and disposal facilities, fleet maintenance of vehicles and other rolling stock, the collection of citywide refuse and the snow removal from all public streets, response to flooding problems, the administrative management of permits and maintenance contracts associated with maintaining the cities public ROW and facilities in a safe and usable condition. Administration, planning, personnel actions, coordinating work in conjunction with the Operational Divisions and as directed by the Director are considered daily functions of the position. Works under the general direction of the Public Works Director and requires the use of considerable independent judgment and initiative.

    MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
    Graduation from an accredited college or university with emphasis on civil engineering, or related field together with 3 to 5 years of related experience involving public works activities for a medium department system; or any equivalent combination of training and experience and ability. Must posses the following capabilities: as stated in the job description, including but not limited to: Must possess strong administrative, technical and supervisory skills. Must possess an understanding of Labor relations in a unionized environment. Considerable knowledge of the responsibilities involving the principles of management, planning and administration for municipal Public Works activities. Considerable knowledge and experience with technology based programs specific to public works such as GIS based work orders and asset (pavement) management systems. Considerable knowledge of refuse collection, waste disposal, street cleaning, snow removal, flood control procedures, equipment use and maintenance.

    NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
    Must have at time of application: Connecticut Driver's License, and maintain throughout course of employment.

    INSTRUCTIONS:
    In order to be considered for this title, you must submit an application during the posting period. Those persons meeting minimum requirements will be invited to participate in an examination at a later date.


    SENIOR PERSONNEL ANALYST
    DEPARTMENT: HUMAN RESOURCES
    SALARY: MINIMUM $48024 ANNUALIZED
    POSTED UNTIL: MAY 31, 2013

    NATURE OF WORK:
    This is professional level work in the administration and operation of human resource management programs critical to the fulfillment of departmental goals and objectives. Incumbent will be expected to perform or manage functions and/or activities in a variety of specialty areas including but not limited to administering compliance programs, training, recruitment, merit system testing, classification, affirmative action, investigations and other human resource related programs that the department determines important to implement based on industry trends and forecasted priorities. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Manager of Human Resource and the Personnel Director and is often performed independently requiring effective judgment and reference to policy or precedent. Work is reviewed through conferences, oral and written reports and evaluation of results.

    MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
    Graduation from a four year college or university with major course work in public administration, psychology, industrial relations, or a closely related field, with PHR, SPHR, IPMA-CP or IPMA-CS certification preferred; and three to five years experience in increasingly responsible work encompassing experience with human resource programs including but not limited to designing and leading recruitment strategies, employment testing, training, classification and organizational design, human resource related technology and reporting metrics; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities as listed in job description, including but not limited to: Knowledge of and ability to apply the principles, concepts and professional standards and practices of modern public personnel administration; Knowledge of Federal and State laws relevant to public personnel administration; Knowledge of recruitment and selection principles and procedures; Knowledge of job analysis and evaluation techniques; Knowledge of merit system testing, evaluation methods, and statistical techniques applied in personnel testing; Knowledge of the principles and practices of job classification; Knowledge of employment practices related to equal employment opportunity or affirmative action plans or programs.

    INSTRUCTIONS:
    In order to be considered for this title, you must submit an application during the posting period. Those persons meeting minimum requirements will be invited to participate in an examination at a later date

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

    Apply now for SUMMER 2013 employment!!

    *MUST APPLY AT PARKS DEPARTMENT as indicated*

    PROGRAM AIDE, SEASONAL, TEMPORARY
    SALARY: $8.75 - $9.75 per hour
    REMOVAL DATE: JULY 31, 2013

    NATURE OF WORK:
    The individual will assist the Program Specialist and Community Recreation Supervisor supervise and conduct classes, provide periods of instruction, keep accurate records and all other related duties. Assignments of the Program Aide may include: Arts & Crafts Instructor, Assistant Camp Counselor, Canoe/Kayaking Leaders, Locker Room Attendant, Lunch Aide.

    MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
    High school graduate, or currently enrolled high school student 16 years of age or older, with the ability and interest to assist instructors, coaches and officials in a wide variety of supervised activity. Ability to work with groups ranging from grades K - 12. Apply at: 720 Edgewood Ave, New Haven, CT 06515, Mon - Fri, 9 A.M. to 4 P.M


    PROGRAM SPECIALIST, SEASONAL, TEMPORARY
    SALARY: $10 - $22 per hour
    REMOVAL DATE: JULY 31, 2013

    NATURE OF WORK:
    The individual will supervise and conduct classes, provide periods of instruction in coaching or officiating, order supplies, keep accurate records and work directly with the Community Recreation Supervisor in related activities. Assignments of the Program Specialist may include: Aquatics Director, Arts & Crafts Instructor, Camp Director, Camp Nurse/EMT, Chess Instructor, Dance Instructor, Naturalist, Outdoor Adventure/Canoe/Kayaking Instructors, Photography Instructor, Seasonal Park Manager, Site Supervisor, Sports & Athletic Coaching, Officiating & Instructing, Van Driver.

    MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
    At least one year as a Recreation, Art or Physical Education major in an accredited college or university, or equivalent experience in a municipal school or recreational programming. Ability to work with groups ranging from grades K - 12. Van Driver requires current valid driver's license. Apply at: 720 Edgewood Ave, New Haven, CT 06515, Mon - Fri, 9 A.M. to 4 P.M


    LIFEGUARD or WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR (WSI), SEASONAL, TEMPORARY
    SALARY $9.5 - $18 per hour
    REMOVAL DATE: JULY 31, 2013

    NATURE OF WORK
    Supervise and teach swimming & floatation techniques to children & adults.

    MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
    Lifeguard: 16 years or older, Current certification in the following areas: Lifeguard, CPR, First Aid. Additional Requirements for Water Safety Instructor: 17 years or older, Current CPR for the Professional Rescuer and WSI Certifications. Apply at: 720 Edgewood Ave, New Haven, CT 06515, Mon - Fri, 9 A.M. to 4 P.M

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

    Applications & job descriptions for all Parks Dept. Recreation 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 Recreation Positions must be returned to Parks Dept., 720 Edgewood Avenue, New Haven. 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.

    Download City Job Application.

    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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