Fire Chief - Town of Newport, NC
Full-Time
Salary DOQ
Open Until Filled
Fire Chief
The Town of Newport Fire Department is accepting applications for Fire Chief for the department. The Fire Chief is responsible for all operations of the department, overseeing staff, operations, community risk reduction efforts, and providing leadership of the department. This position is also responsible for
planning, directing, managing, and overseeing day-to-day activities and operations of the fire department including fire suppression, fire prevention, emergency medical services, hazardous materials response, disaster preparedness, and related programs, services, and operations. The ideal
candidate for this position possesses excellent interpersonal skills, a highly developed knowledge of emergency service delivery, experience with strategic planning and goal setting, the ability to set and meet deadlines, the ability to multitask, and experience leading a dedicated and diverse workforce.
The Fire Chief reports directly to the Town Manager. The Newport Fire Department is comprised of two stations that provide fire, medical, and rescue services to over 75 square miles of town and rural district. The Fire Chief is assisted by a Deputy Fire Chief, two Assistant Chiefs (one full-time Fire Marshall
and one volunteer), and a crew of full-time, part-time, and volunteer firefighters that comprise A, B, and C shifts.
The preferred candidate should possess a Bachelor’s Degree (Masters and/or an Executive Fire Officer Program Graduate from the National Fire Academy is preferred) in a fire or emergency management-related professional or technical field or any combination of education and experience. Candidates should possess a minimum of ten years of career fire service experience.
Salary is dependent on experience and qualifications. The Town offers a generous benefit package including membership in the North Carolina Local Government Employees Retirement System; 5% 401(k) contribution with no match required; 100% employee-only paid health, dental, life, disability and
vision insurance. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter with at least four references, resume and application to manager@townofnewport.com. The employment application is available at www.newportnc.gov/careers. This position is open until May 20,2022 or until filled.
The Town of Newport is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Firefighter Paramedic - Full Time
Full-Time
Salary $52,392
Open Until Filled
The Town of Newport Fire Department is currently accepting applications for two (2) Full Time FF/Paramedic positions. Position works a 48/96 schedule. Our department covers a seventy-five square mile area with a steadily increasing call volume of 2,500 calls for service in 2021. The department cross staffs fire and EMS apparatus.
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma, Valid NC Driver’s License, NC Office of Emergency Medical services credential of NCOEMS Paramedic, ACLS, PALS, and PHTLS, Healthcare Provider BCLS certification
NC FF II, Haz-Mat Ops, (NIMS) ICS 100, 200, 700 and 800.
Applicants must also pass oral boards in Carteret County prior to beginning work. Applicants must be physically capable of carrying out the duties that firefighting and EMS require.
Starting salary with built in overtime: $52,392.00.
To apply: Email applications and resumes to Deputy Chief James Ainsworth at jainsworth@townofnewport.com
You must submit a criminal record and a driving record with your application.
You may also submit an application in person to 125 Howard Blvd Newport NC 28570.
The Town of Newport is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Planning & Zoning Administrator
Full-Time
Salary DOQ
Open Until Filled
The Town of Newport is seeking a full-time Planning & Zoning Administrator, who is an experienced professional with strong interpersonal and planning competency skills to oversee the Town’s Planning & Inspections Department. The Planning and Zoning Administrator is responsible for developing, establishing, and executing a system for the Town’s growth and development which conforms to the directives of the Town Council and Town Manager.
This position requires excellent written/verbal communication skills to effectively convey planning and zoning topics to staff, elected officials, and citizens. The position is also involved in code enforcement violations which requires a familiarity with codes and ordinances regulating various Town functions.
Selected candidates should hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Planning, Public Administration or directly related field; 3 to 5 years of progressively responsible experience, preferably in a local government setting; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Master’s Degree is preferred.
The salary for this position is based on qualifications. The Town offers a generous benefit package including membership in the North Carolina Local Government Employees Retirement System; 5% 401(k) contribution with no match required; 100% employee-only paid health, dental, life, disability and
vision insurance; paid holidays, vacation, and sick days annually.
If interested, please submit a cover letter with at least four references, resume and application to manager@townofnewport.com
The Town of Newport is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
Full-Time
FLSA Non-Exempt
$29,774 - $43,095
Open Until Filled
The Town of Newport is seeking a Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator that is a proactive individual with the ability to function as part of a team and independently under general supervision. Operates the Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant; makes adjustments to the equipment to maintain proper water quality, water flow, and volume; performs basic preventive maintenance to pumps, chemical feeders pumps and related equipment; performs water sampling and maintains daily records and reports of work performed and any other assigned tasks.
Applicant should have the ability to perform demanding physical tasks and work in all types of weather conditions. Hours are Monday- Friday 8AM to 5PM but must be able to work nights and holidays if called in for emergency repairs or disaster response. Position requires rotating weekend duty and after-hours on-call duty once training on the system is complete.
Minimum Requirements: High School Diploma or GED. Valid North Carolina Driver's License (Class B CDL with Tanker within 90 days of employment). Minimum requirements include NC C-Well and NC Grade 2 Wastewater Certification. May consider training the right candidate. (Trainees must pass the C-Well certification test within one year and Wastewater Grade 2 within two years of employment.) Submit applications to bhall@townofnewport.com
The Town of Newport is an Equal Opportunity Employer.