September 2, 2018

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

(252) 533-2800

CALENDAR OF MEETINGS

(All City meetings are open to the public):

City Council Meeting

Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at 5:15 p.m. in the Lloyd Andrews City Meeting Hall.

Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting

Thursday, September 6, 2018 at 12 noon at TJ Davis Recreation Center.

Library Advisory Committee Meeting

Thursday, September 6, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. in the Roanoke Rapids Public Library Conference Room.

Beautification Committee Meeting

Monday, September 10, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. in the Lloyd Andrews City Meeting Hall.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:   

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

(Part-Time) Public Works Worker (Public Works Department)

An employee in this position performs 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.

Equipment Mechanic (Public Works Department)

An employee in this class serves as a skilled mechanic in the garage.

The employee performs responsible and specialized skilled mechanical work on a variety of automotive, construction and specialized equipment which will include, but not limited to, mechanical work repairing gasoline and diesel motors and engines, and performing preventative maintenance, particularly on heavy equipment.  The work requires operation of various test equipment and hand tools in order to support the work in both inside and outside environments. Qualifications include graduation from high school supplemented by course work in repair and maintenance of heavy equipment and engines and considerable experience in the automotive and heavy equipment repair.

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.

Code Enforcement Officer (Building Inspector) (Planning & Development)

An employee in this class must perform inspections of construction projects to enforce local and state laws, ordinances, specifications, and standards.  Assist in review of construction plans, correspond/meet with contractors to review specifications, inspect construction in progress and upon completion. Position requires considerable knowledge of construction techniques, processes and materials and the corresponding laws and standards.   Is responsible for issuance of permits; the inspection of construction, electrical, plumbing and mechanical installations with code compliance and the records task associated with inspections. Reviews site plans, blueprints and specifications and receive applications for permits. Must have considerable knowledge of state building codes and local laws, and the City's ordinances.  Must have the ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms. Must have skills in reading and interpreting plans and specifications. Employees not meeting the Level II certification requirements for this class at salary grade shall be hired at lower salary grade as a "work against" until the Level II qualifications can be met. Must also possess a valid North Carolina driver's license.

All 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  

Phone: (252) 533-2845 – Fax (252) 537-2097

BRIEFS

MUNICIPAL OFFICES CLOSED/TRASH COLLECTION:

Municipal Offices will be closed on Monday, September 3, 2018 in observance of Labor Day. Trash collection routes for Monday will be collected on Wednesday, September 5th.

COMMITTEE VACANCIES:  

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

►Planning Board/Board of Adjustment (ETJ)

►Library Advisory Committee

►Senior Center Advisory Committee

►Beautification Committee

►Historic Preservation 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

Traci V. Storey, City Clerk  Kathy Kearney, Deputy City Clerk