The Revenue Billing Division is currently seeking a qualified individual to serve as a Part-time Meter Reader.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Travels assigned routes and takes readings of utility meters; inputs readings into a hand-held electronic device; notes any unusual changes in consumption, location or malfunctions such as leaks or damaged meters; performs meter reads
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation from high school or GED equivalent
Any equivalent combination of education and experience
Supplemental Information: A Valid North Carolina Driver’s License is Required.
Successful completion of a drug screening, criminal background check, and driving record check are required as a condition of employment.
The Spring Lake Police Department is currently seeking qualified individuals to serve as Police Officers.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Works on rotating shifts performing patrols, traffic control, investigation and first aid at accidents;
Investigation and arrest of persons involved in criminal activities;
Expected to handle difficult and emergency situations;
Maintain availability by radio and/or telephone for consultation on major emergencies;
Carry out duties in conformance with Federal, State, County, and Town laws and ordinances;
Patrols Town streets, parks, commercial and residential areas to preserve the peace and enforce the law, control vehicular traffic, prevent or detect and investigate crimes involving misdemeanors, felonies, and other law violations;
Prepare a variety of reports and records including officer’s Daily Log, reports of investigation, field interrogation report, alcohol reports, influence reports, bad check forms, vehicle impoundment forms, traffic hazard reports, etc;
All other functions of law enforcement;
Minimum Qualifications:
Supplemental Information:
Closing date: Open until filled.
This Agency Seeks Diversity in the Workplace.
The Town of Spring Lake is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Town of Spring Lake is seeking a qualified professional to fill the position of Customer Service Representative. If you are a highly motivated and customer service oriented professional than we want to talk to you about this exciting opportunity.
GENERAL PURPOSE:
Performs administrative and fiscal clerical work in support of the utilities billing, collections, and customer service functions. An employee in this class is responsible for the activities which involve the generation of the utility bills; handling customer inquiries relating to utility billings and general services; preparing and verifying a variety of reports and records; collecting utility bills and other revenues, and coordinating with the field services functions. Work involves multiple detailed procedural steps, and requires independent knowledge of the utility billing and collections process and computer application. Considerable tact and courtesy are required in these public contact functions.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Works under the general supervision of the Revenue Supervisor.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
None
ESSENTIAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:
ADDITIONAL JOB DUTIES:
DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
TOOLS and EQUIPMENT USED:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for long periods, talk, hear and use hands and fingers. The employee is occasionally required to walk, handle or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
SELECTION GUIDELINES:
Formal application; rating of education and experience; oral interview; background check; job related tests may be required. If considered for employment, a drug and alcohol test is required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
The duties listed above are intended only as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Town and the incumbent and is subject to change by the Town as the needs of the Town and requirements of the job change.
Please submit a completed application to:
Town of Spring Lake
Attn: Human Resources
300 Ruth Street
Spring Lake, NC 28390
Completed applications may also be sent to our Human Resources Department at:thock@townofspringlake.com
Closing date:Open until filled.
This Agency Seeks Diversity in the Workplace.
The Town of Spring Lake is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Town of Spring Lake is seeking a qualified professional to fill the position of Finance Director. This position plans, supervises, and organizes a variety of fiscal and administrative functions including disbursement and accounting of revenues and expenditures, monitoring and administering the budget, accounting, fixed assets, investing funds, revenue collections, human resources duties, and related fiscal operations for the town. Work also may involve assistance to the Town Manager in preparation of the operating and capital budgets and involves significant financial reporting. The employee must exercise considerable independent judgement and initiative in planning and directing the fiscal control system. Work is performed in accordance with established municipal finance procedures, local ordinances, and North Carolina general statutes governing the responsibilities of local government financial operations.
GENERAL PURPOSE: Performs a variety of complex supervisory, professional, administrative and technical accounting and finance functions in maintaining the fiscal records and systems of the Town and investments as outlined in N.C. General Statutes 159-30.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general direction of the Town Manager.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Exercises supervision over all finance staff and purchasing as assigned.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Manages and supervises assigned operations to achieve goals within available resources; plans and organizes workloads and staff assignments; trains, motivates and evaluates assigned staff; reviews progress and directs changes as needed.
· Provides leadership and direction in the development of short- and long-range plans; gathers, interprets, and prepares data for studies, reports and recommendations; coordinates department activities with other departments and agencies needed.
· Provides financial advice to supervisors; makes presentations to supervisors, boards, commissions, civic groups and the general public.
· Communicates official plans, policies, and procedures to assigned staff.
· Assures that assigned areas of responsibility are performed within budget; performs cost control activities, monitors revenues and expenditures in assigned area to assure sound fiscal control; prepares annual budget requests; assures effective and efficient use of budgeted funds, personnel, materials, facilities, and time.
· Determines department work procedures, prepares work schedules, and expedites workflow, studies and standardizes procedures to improve efficiency and the effectiveness of the department operations.
· Issues written and oral instructions; assigns duties and examines work for exactness, neatness, conformance to policies and procedures.
· Manages state and federal grant funding; directs the preparation of cost and financial reports related to such grants.
· Performs or assists subordinates in performing duties; adjusts errors and complaints. Ensures that workload is assigned in a balanced fashion among employees of the finance office.
· Prepares a variety of studies, reports and related information for decision-making purposes.
· Serves as chief financial advisor to the Town Manager.
· Establishes and maintains internal control procedures and assures that state and national standard accounting procedures are maintained.
· Supervises the collections of taxes, fees, and other receipts in accordance with laws and regulations.
· Maintains financial records.
· Develops financial studies and plans. Forecasts, estimates, and monitors the financial conditions of the Town to assure the fiscal well being of the Town.
· Prepares financial reports.
· Oversees the central computerized financial and management information system of the Town.
· Assists in budget preparation and execution.
· Directs the preparation of State and Federal reports, including tax reports.
· Trains and develops financial staff.
· Oversees payroll and accounts payable processing.
· Ensures that financial staff is cross-trained to ensure the continuous function of the department.
· Oversees the investments of Town funds in consultation with the Town Manager.
· Performs other duties as required.
PERIPHERAL DUTIES: Develops finance related ordinances and resolutions.
· Represents the Town at various conferences and meetings as directed by the Town Manager.
· Performs general management duties for the Town Manager as assigned.
· Performs cost-of-service studies for utility rate considerations.
· All other duties not specifically assigned above as established by the Town Manager.
DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
(A) Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in accounting, finance, business or public administration, or a closely related field, and five (5) years of progressively responsible municipal finance work.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
(B) Considerable knowledge of modern government accounting theory, principles, and practices; considerable knowledge of internal control procedures and management information systems; considerable knowledge of office automation and computerized financial applications; considerable knowledge public finance and fiscal planning; considerable knowledge of payroll and accounts payable functions; working knowledge of budgetary, accounting and reporting systems, GAAFR, GAAP, AND GASB.
(C) Skill in operating the listed tools:
(D) Ability to prepare and efficient and effective financial reports; ability to maintain efficient and effective financial systems and procedures, ability to effectively supervise staff; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, town officials; anility to communicate effective orally and in writing.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle or operate objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must have a N.C. driver’s license.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:
· Computer
· Word processor and spreadsheet software
· Mainframe computer system
· Copy machine
· Postage machine
· Fax machine
· 10-key calculator
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
SELECTION GUIDELINES:
Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required as well as drug and alcohol testing.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.
Please submit a completed application to:
Town of Spring Lake
Attn: Town Manager
300 Ruth Street
Spring Lake, NC 28390
**Completed applications may also be sent to our Human Resources Department at:thock@townofspringlake.com
Closing date: Open until filled.
This Agency Seeks Diversity in the Workplace.
The Town of Spring Lake is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
FIRE FIGHTER SALARY GRADE 88 SALARY RANGE $32,529 – 47,130
The Fire Department is currently seeking qualified individuals to serve as a full-time Fire Fighter.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Emergency Response, Fire Suppression and Rescue, including entry, ventilation, salvage work, containment of hazardous materials;
Fire clean up and overhaul;
Operation of fire apparatus;
Maintenance of fire apparatus, equipment, station, and grounds;
Participation in construing training and instruction program through individual study of technical materials and attendance at scheduled training drills, classes, and meetings;
Ability to wear all required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment);
Ability to handle stressful situations;
Participate in Community Risk Reduction programs;
Flexible availability for rotating shifts; (48/96)
A 5% increase of pay after 6 months of hire date if in good standing
Minimum Qualifications and Requirements:
Supplemental Information: Successful completion of a physical examination including drug and alcohol screening, criminal background check, and driving record are “Required” as a condition of employment.
Position Open: March 10, 2022 Agility Testing: “TBA”
**Completed applications may also be sent to our Human Resources Department at:thock@townofspringlake.com
Position Closed: until filled.
This Agency Seeks Diversity in the Workplace.
The Town of Spring Lake is an Equal Opportunity Employer.