June 26, 2016

J. Reuben Daniel City Hall & Police Station: 1040 Roanoke Avenue 533-2800

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

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

Municipal Clerk

The City of Roanoke Rapids is offering the opportunity for a highly motivated individual to serve as the Municipal Clerk. Responsibilities include but not limited to maintaining the official records of the City, including ordinances, proclamations and minutes; preparing agenda packets for the City Council; attending all Council meetings, including taking and transcribing minutes of meetings; maintaining the homepage of the City’s website, including the pages for the Clerk, City Manager and members of the City Council; publishing the “Roanoke Rapids City Page”, a weekly column in the local newspaper and on a local news website to keep citizens informed of upcoming meetings, job vacancies, etc. The Clerk will also provide administrative support to the City Manager. The Clerk must have excellent organizational and follow through skills, the ability to handle multiple jobs simultaneously and the ability to work well with fellow staff, members of the public and governing body in a professional and courteous way. Preferred qualifications: Membership in NCAMC and/or IIMC; CMC Certification at a minimum, and a minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Clerk or Deputy Clerk. Proficiency in MS Word required and proficiency in Publisher and Excel preferred. The hiring range is $45,000-$49,000, based upon qualifications and experience. Qualified applicant should submit a City of Roanoke Rapids application along with a resume, salary history and cover letter to: Human Resources – P O Box 38 – Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870 no later than Wednesday, July 13th at 5pm. The application can be downloaded at www.roanokerapidsnc.com or a copy can be picked up from the Human Resources office at City Hall.

(Part-Time) Water Fitness Instructor

Employee in this position plans, coordinates and provides instruction for water fitness program activities.

A successful candidate will have demonstrated management experience in the aquatics field, and have water aerobics skills.

Qualifications

High School diploma or GED

Certified in American Red Cross CPR/AED

First Aid & Lifeguarding

Must have excellent people service skills

Ability to provide service with integrity

Must have good verbal and written communication skills.

Recreation Program Assistant II

Employee in this position plans, coordinates and supervises recreation seasonal program activities and provides administrative support to the staff of the recreation center and to the director.

Minimum Qualifications

Must possess knowledge of office procedures along with thorough knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel

Must also possess the ability to work in a fast paced environment with frequent interruptions Graduation from a four year college or university with a degree in recreation administration or related degree preferred or equivalent amount of experience in this related field.

(Positions are 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

(252) 533-2845

NOTICE OF MEETING CANCELLATION

Notice is hereby given that the Roanoke Rapids City Council regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 5, 2016 has been cancelled.

The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at 5:15 p.m. at the Lloyd Andrews City Meeting Hall.

CITY OF ROANOKE RAPIDS

BY: LISA B. VINCENT, MMC, NCCMC

CITY CLERK

BRIEFS

MUNICIPAL OFFICES CLOSED/TRASH COLLECTION: Municipal Offices will be closed on Monday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. Monday’s trash route will be collected on Wednesday, July 6.

COMMITTEE VACANCIES

Contact Lisa Vincent, City Clerk, at 533-2840 for committee information.

Historic Preservation Advisory Committee

Canal Museum Advisory Committee

Planning Board/Board of Adjustment (City & ETJ)

Senior Center Advisory Committee

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

Lisa B. Vincent, City Clerk

Kathy Kearney, Deputy City Clerk