Opportunities & Openings

Municipal Career Opportunity
Town Administrator, Town of Pepperell

The Town of Pepperell is seeking a Town Administrator with demonstrated qualifications and management expertise for a leadership role in municipal services, community development and economic challenges.   Pepperell (population 11,797) is a former mill town and farming community, primarily residential, with an Open Town Meeting and three member Board of Selectmen.  Our FY 2014 budget was $24,418,464, which includes $12,845,981 for regional education assessments and $3,882,811 for three independent enterprise funds (water, sewer, transfer station).  The Town Administrator shall be the Chief Administrative Officer of the town, directly responsible to the Board of Selectmen for the administration of all town affairs for which the office of Town Administrator is given responsibility by or under the new Charter which was adopted at the April 2014 Annual Town election.

Pepperell faces the same financial challenges as other Massachusetts communities - we are looking for an administrator who will have the ability and initiative to create new solutions, both in town and in regional collaborations, and to identify and pursue state, federal and other funding sources. 

At least five years of municipal management, operations or financial management experience, or equivalent, is required.  A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized, accredited college or university; knowledge of Mass General Laws; and, collective bargaining experience are desired.  The successful candidate must demonstrate proven effective leadership, a collaborative management style, significant personnel management experience, strong interpersonal and communication skills, financial management and accounting experience, and a commitment to integrity in local government.

Send resume to:  Town Administrator Search Committee, One Main Street, Town Hall, Pepperell, MA 01463, or via email to the Search Committee at selectmen@town.pepperell.ma.us.  Email is preferred.  All application submittals will be held in confidence; letters of authorization will be required from each finalist to proceed with interviews in open meeting.  For questions or additional information, please communicate in confidence with the Search Committee using either the above email or mailing address.

The deadline to apply is August 25, 2014.   For additional information about the Town of Pepperell, please visit http://town.pepperell.ma.us.  (EOE)

 

Town of Pepperell - Water System Operator II

The Town of Pepperell is accepting applications for the position of Water System Operator II.  HS grad (or GED) and 3 years exp. in municipal water desired.  Strong work ethic, open mind, desire to learn and excel is required.  Possession of a Massachusetts Drinking Water License Grade 1 Treatment and a Grade 2 Water Distribution License is required; MA Class B CDL and 2B Hydraulics Licenses are desirable. Some duties include taking readings at stations, meters and gauges; services, main and repairs pumps and machinery; monitor chemical use, maintain and repair water system, update and maintain computer records; occasionally operators heavy and light equipment, manual labor, etc. provide on-call services, must live within 30 minutes of Pepperell.  The successful candidate must be able to pass a criminal history background check.  Salary Range is:   $22.47 to $24.29. 

Applications are available at the Town Hall in the Selectmen’s Office, 1 Main Street, Pepperell, MA and should be submitted to the Attention of Joseph Jordan, Water and Sewer Superintendent, P.O. Box 175, Pepperell, MA  01463; or emailed to:  jjordan@town.pepperell.ma.us by August 15, 2014.

The Town of Pepperell is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

TOWN ADMINISTRATOR SEARCH COMMITTEE – CITIZEN MEMBERS

In accordance with the Charter, the Board of Selectmen shall establish a screening committee to review applicants for the position of Town Administrator. The screening committee is to consist of seven (7) persons, representing as nearly as possible the Town’s demographic and occupational base.

The Screening Committee shall review all applications received by it, screen all such applicants by checking and verifying work records and other credentials, including, but not limited to, internet searches and CORI checks pursuant to Massachusetts General Law chapter 6, section 272, and provide for interviews to be conducted with such number of candidates it deems to be necessary, desirable, or expedient.

Letter of application and/or Citizen Activity Form should be submitted to the Board of Selectmen by 12:00 noon on Thursday, August 7, 2014.

CONTACT:
Board of Selectmen
One Main Street
Pepperell, MA 01463
978-433-0333

Recreation Facilities & Program Director
Recreation Commission seeks part-time (up to 19 hours per week) Recreation Facilities and Program Director to coordinate the use of the Town’s recreational facilities and to plan and direct programs and activities of the Recreation Commission. 

Full job description and applications available at the Board of Selectmen’s Office.  Starting rate $17.64/hour.  Apply to Board of Selectmen, One Main Street, Town Hall, Pepperell, MA 01463 before July 14, 2014.  Position will remain open until filled.  EOE.

Posted: 6/30/14


Council on Aging
Volunteer Opportunities: We are in need of people to work in the kitchen! Come have fun and join our Volunteer Team! Please call Diane Homoleski, Volunteer Coordinator, Pepperell Senior Center, at 978-433-0326, Extension 12.
Posted: May 14, 2014.


Fire Department Needs Volunteers
Pepperell's Volunteer Fire Department Needs Daytime Volunteers

Pepperell's volunteer Fire Department has, for a long time, been one of the best and fastest in the region. That excellent history of service, as well as the safety of our citizens, is being now threatened by a lack of personnel able to respond to emergency calls during weekday daytime hours. If you work in or close to Pepperell during the day, please consider joining your neighbors and fellow townspeople as a volunteer firefighter or firefighter/EMT. No experience is necessary. Training and good comradery are provided.
For more information about training or requirements, please contact the Fire Department.

Attention Emergency Medical Technicians
Pepperell Fire Department has openings for EMTs
On-Call EMT’s offer Advanced Life Support at basic and intermediate levels. 24 hours 7 days per week. If you have some time, we can fit your schedule.
Compensation for your time offered is made.
Continuing Education and training reimbursement is available.
Contact the Pepperell Fire Department at 978-433-2113 for more information.


PACH OUTREACH needs volunteers
PACH Outreach is a volunteer-led, community-based, non-profit organization providing short-term assistance to Pepperell residents during periods of financial emergencies. We need volunteers to help in the pantry and office. If you have a few hours a week or a few hours a month, please contact our volunteer coordinator at pepperell@pachoutreach.org.


Pepperell 4th of July Committee Needs New Members
Our Independence Day Celebration (which is always the first Saturday in July) is one of Pepperell's proudest days of the year! Our Gala boasts one of the area's best parades as well as family fun activities and a fireworks demonstration that is the envy of the region. In as much as it's a really fun day for the community, this day is the result of a year's worth of hard work and very careful planning by the group of volunteers on the Pepperell 4th of July Committee. This is no small task and we are always looking for volunteers to either join the committee or even volunteer on a one event basis. We have both committee members and friends of the Pepperell 4th, who are unable to make the full commitment, but help at the events in which they are available.

This year, more than ever, the 4th of July Committee needs new members to help with aspects of planning, fundraising, and volunteering on the day of the festivities. Please contact the President, Carol Gates at (508) 954-2786 or by email at pepperell4thofjulycommittee@yahoo.com.


The Board of Selectmen wishes to announce the following vacancies:













Letter of application/Citizen Activity Form should be submitted to the Board of Selectmen