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Employment Opportunities

General Employment Application

TOWN ADMINISTRATOR

The Town of Tiverton (pop. 16,359) with a combined municipal and school department
budget of 58 million dollars, and 100 full-time municipal employees is seeking to hire a
Town Administrator, who shall be responsible to the seven-member Town Council for
the administration and management of the municipal government.

Responsibilities of the Town Administrator include but are not limited to: day-to-day
supervision of department heads, preparation of the annual budget, union and non-union
labor contract negotiations, grant writing, personnel management, administration of a
municipal budget, and the development of long-range goals and strategies.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree is required.
(Master’s Degree preferred) At least five years of administrative experience in a similar
environment is also required. Personnel management is preferred. Municipal or
government experience, familiarity with government finance, and experience with labor
relations and collective bargaining are desirable. Salary commensurate with
qualifications and experience. See full ad HERE. For questions about the position, please contact the Town Clerk at 401-625-6711or email jchabot@tiverton.ri.gov.
Please use the application process at www.EmploymentApp.com/TivertonRI or submit
resume and cover letter, along with references addressed to the Tiverton Personnel Board,
Attn: Town Administrator Position, P.O. Box 38, Tiverton, RI 02878 no later than 4:00
pm, Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Please note that applicants selected for and accepting an interview with the Town will
have their names and application materials made public pursuant to the Rhode Island
Access to Public Records Act. The Town of Tiverton is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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.

PART-TIME ZONING OFFICER

The Town of Tiverton seeks to fill the part-time position of Zoning Officer, responsible for ensuring
compliance with state and local laws and regulations relating to zoning, land use, building construction
and maintenance, public health and safety, minimum housing standards, nuisances, blight and other
matters of public concern. Duties include conducting inspections, preparing and tracking enforcement
actions, and providing information and assistance to businesses, residents, the general public, and
other Town departments and offices. The successful candidate will have several years of experience
with code enforcement, be able to work independently as well as collaboratively, and able to respond
to inquiries, complaints, and requests for service in a timely, fair, tactful, and firm manner. Ability to
read maps, legal documents, and descriptions, prepare and maintain accurate records, and use
computer programs and technology required. Additional requirements and a full job description may
be found on the Town’s website at www.tiverton.ri.gov; these are incorporated into this
advertisement by reference as the basis for evaluating candidates.

Annual salary, $28,000 - $33,000 based upon 19 hours per week.

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter that includes three references to
Tiverton Personnel Board, PO Box 38 Tiverton, RI 02878 marked ATTN: Part-Time Zoning Officer or via
email to tivertonpersonnel@tiverton.ri.gov

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The Town of Tiverton is an Equal Opportunity
Employer (EEO/AA). POSITION DESCRIPTION

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).