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Employment Opportunities

General Employment Application

TOWN ADMINISTRATOR

The Town of Tiverton is seeking a Town Administrator. The Town of Tiverton is a farm coast
community with a population of 16,359 citizens and growing. The town operates with a
combined municipal and school department budget of over 60 million dollars. The Town
employs over one hundred municipal employees. The Town Administrator shall be responsible
to the seven-member Town Council for the administration and management of the municipal
government. Advertisement - Summary of Duties

Applications will be accepted through February 14, 2025, or until the position has been filled.

DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS

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Advertisement - Summary of Duties

Applications accepted until January 31st, 2025 or until the position is filled.

BUILDING OFFICIAL

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Advertisement - Summary of Duties

Applications accepted until January 31st, 2025 or until the position is filled.

CUSTODIAL MAINTENANCE

The Town of Tiverton seeks to fill one full time, benefited, position as “Custodial Maintenance”
for the Department of Public Works. This advertisement is a general description of the
requirements for this position. A job description of duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and
selection guidelines associated with this position are published HERE or are available at the Town Clerk’s Office.
The Custodial Maintenance position performs a variety of semi-skilled building maintenance
tasks and other unskilled and semi-skilled tasks at Town buildings and properties. To be
considered, candidates should possess the following minimum qualification: a high school
diploma or GED equivalent. It is preferred that the candidate has 2 or more years of building
maintenance or similar work experience. Three written references from former or current
employers should be submitted with application. A full employment history (formal resumes
preferred) and cover letter shall be submitted. A Class “A or B” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
is required at time of application or ability to obtain one within (6) six months.
Submit all written materials, proof of license endorsements and/or special certificates, and
references to Tiverton Personnel Board, PO Box 38 Tiverton, RI 02878 marked ATTN: DPW
Custodial Maintenance or via email to Tivertonpersonnel@tiverton.ri.gov on or before 1:00 PM
on Friday December 13, 2024. Applications received after this date may be considered, if the
position has not been filled.
The Town of Tiverton is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO/AA).

TRUCK DRIVER/LABORER

The Town of Tiverton seeks to fill one full time, benefited, position as “Truck Driver/Laborer” for
the Department of Public Works. This advertisement is a general description of the requirements
for this position. A job description of duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and selection
guidelines associated with this position can be found HERE, or are available at the Town Clerk’s Office.

The Truck Driver/Laborer performs a variety of semi-skilled tasks and maintenance and
construction work on Town streets and facilities. To be considered, candidates should possess
the following minimum qualifications: a high school diploma or GED equivalent, plus three (3)
years of experience in similar work. Three written references from former or current employers
should be submitted with application. A full employment history (formal resumes preferred) and
cover letter shall be submitted. A Class “A or B” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is required at
time of application or ability to obtain one within (6) six months.

Submit all written materials, proof of license endorsements and/or special certificates, and
references to Tiverton Personnel Board, PO Box 38 Tiverton, RI 02878 marked ATTN: DPW Truck
Driver/Laborer or via email to Tivertonpersonnel@tiverton.ri.gov on or before 1:00 PM on Friday
November 1, 2024. Applications received after this date may be considered, if the position has
not been filled.

ASSISTANT TOWN PLANNER

The Town of Tiverton is currently seeking a qualified person to work in a full-time capacity as an Assistant Town Planner. This position is scheduled for 35 hours per week and is a non-Union position. Complete Ad and job description HERE.

Submit all applications, resumes and references to Tiverton Personnel Board, PO Box 38, Tiverton, RI 02878 marked ATTN: Assistant Town Planner or via email to tivertonpersonnel@tiverton.ri.gov. Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled.

TOWN PLANNER/ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

The Town of Tiverton has extended its posting for the full-time position of Town Planner/Administrative Officer. A detailed statement of responsibilities and qualifications can be found HERE. Salary negotiable in the range of $80,000 - $85,000, depending on qualifications. Interested candidates may apply by sending a resume and cover letter that includes three references and salary history to tivertonpersonnel@tiverton.ri.gov or via U.S. Mail to Personnel Board, P.O. Box 38, Tiverton, Rhode Island 02878. Application deadline is OPEN until position is filled. The Town of Tiverton is an equal opportunity employer. Salary Range has been updated to $85,000 - $120,000.

PART-TIME MECHANIC

The Town of Tiverton seeks to fill one part-time position as a “Part-Time Mechanic” for the Department of Public Works. This advertisement acts as a notification of the positioning opening. A job description of duties, responsibilities, qualifications and selection guidelines associated with this position can be found HERE. The Part-Time Mechanic performs skilled work in maintaining town vehicles and mechanical equipment under the supervision of the DPW Head Mechanic. Please submit your application with three written references from former or current employers and full employment history (formal resumes preferred) and a cover letter.

Submit all written materials, proof of license endorsements and/or special certificates, and references to Tiverton Personnel Board, PO Box 38 Tiverton, RI 02878 marked ATTN: DPW Part-Time Mechanic or via email to tivertonpersonnel@tiverton.ri.gov. Applications will be received until filled. The Town of Tiverton is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO/AA).