March 5, 2017

(All City meetings are open to the public):

Roanoke Rapids City Council (Regular Meeting)

Tuesday, March 7, 2017, 5:15 p.m. at Lloyd Andrews Meeting Hall.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

The City of Roanoke Rapids is now accepting applications for the following positions:

Part-Time Public Works Worker (RR Public Works). An employee in this position will perform skilled technical and trades work in the maintenance and repair of buildings, grounds, facilities, and equipment. Job duties include but are not limited to grass cutting, leaf collection, street sign maintenance, and other duties necessary in the Public Works Department. Must have a valid NC Driver’s License. (Open until filled)

Sanitation Worker (RR Public Works) An employee in this position works as a member of a crew led by a Sanitation Equipment Operator in loading and unloading refuse over an established route. Applicant must have a valid NC Driver’s License. (Open until filled)

Firefighter Applicant Pool (RR Fire Department) Applications are being accepted to establish an eligibility list (Applicant Pool) from which periodic selections will be made as positions become available.

Qualifications:

►High School Diploma (GED)
►Preferred NC Firefighter II
►Must be able to obtain a North Carolina or Virginia Class B Driver’s License within 90 days of employment
►Must have WorkKeys Silver Certificate (or higher) [Contact Ellen Grant at Halifax Community College for more information (252) 536-6393]
►Must be of good character, be in good physical condition and pass a drug test
(Deadline for Firefighter Applicant Pool is Friday – March 17th at 5:00 pm)

Police Officer (Roanoke Rapids Police Department): An employee in this class performs a full range of general law enforcement duties to protect life and property in the City. Basic Law Enforcement Training is preferred but not required. Previous applicants should contact Kathy A. Kearney, HR Manager, to update their information at (252) 533-2845. (Open until filled)

The City of Roanoke Rapids is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color,
religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status,
or any other legally protected status.

Applications may be obtained at www.roanokerapidsnc.com or may be picked up at City Hall – 1040 Roanoke Avenue, Roanoke Rapids, NC
Kathy A. Kearney – HR Manager – City of Roanoke Rapids
Phone: (252) 533-2845 – Fax (252) 537-2097

COMMITTEE VACANCIES: Contact Traci Storey, City Clerk, at (252) 533-2840 for committee information.

►Historic Preservation Advisory Committee

►Planning Board/Board of Adjustment (ETJ)

ROANOKE RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL

Mayor Emery G. Doughtie Mayor Pro Tem Carl Ferebee
Council Members: Ernest C. Bobbitt, Suetta S. Scarbrough, Carol H. Cowen, Wayne Smith
Joseph Scherer, City Manager Gilbert Chichester, City Attorney
Traci V. Storey, City Clerk Kathy Kearney, Deputy City Clerk