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 Current Openings:

• Senior Planner: Zoning /Special Projects
• Building Custodian
• SSRECC Communication Center Dispatcher

Title:               Senior Planner: Zoning /Special Projects
Location:         Community Planning Department
Status:             Full-time, 35 hours/week
Grade:             15
Salary:             $67,889-$85,543 per year salary range

Duties: The Town of Hingham is seeking a Senior Planner: Zoning /Special Projects to perform complex administrative analytic duties in support of the Community Planning Department. Employee works under the administrative direction of the Director of Community Planning and takes direction on zoning matters from the ZBA, and from the Planning Board on planning matters. The employee’s primary focus is to work collaboratively within the Community Planning Department and provide support for the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) including administering  hearings and drafting  decisions on applications for  variances and all special permits, as delegated in accordance with state statute MGL, Ch. 40 B and 40A, § 11; serving as the professional representative and administrative support to the Board; reviewing site plans; conducting inspections; interpreting the Zoning By-Law; supervising staff; developing and administering policies and procedures for the department; providing information and assistance to the public, town departments, and various committees; and performing a variety of managerial and administrative duties. Employee may provide similar staff support to the Planning Board or work on special projects as directed by the Director of Community Planning. 

Requirements: A candidate for this position should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Studies, Planning, Government, Public Administration or related field and at the minimum, five (5) years of experience in the public sector or equivalent education and experience.  Graduate degree in Urban Planning and/or AICP certification is desirable. A current driver’s license is required.  

Send letter of interest and resume to:

Human Resources Department
210 Central Street
Hingham, MA 02043
Email: humanresources@hingham-ma.com

Deadline:  June 10, 2013
Date of posting: May 17, 2013

The Town of Hingham is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V and does not discriminate based on race, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual preference or any other legally protected status. 

Title: Building Custodian
Location: South Shore Country Club
Status: Part Time – 10 to 15 hours per week
Hours: Flexible
Salary: Starting at $10.40/hr

Duties: The Town of Hingham is seeking a Building Custodian to perform routine work in the maintenance and cleaning of the clubhouse and proshop at South Shore Country Club.  Responsibilities include ensuring the cleanliness of buildings, ensuring the proper working condition of equipment used, and performing a variety of maintenance and cleaning activities.

Requirements: This position requires a high school diploma and two years experience in cleaning and maintenance, a valid Driver's license, skill in painting, snow removal, rudimentary carpentry, able to lift 60 pounds, work independently, and have good social skills for dealing with the public and coworkers.

Pre-employment Condition: This position will be subject to a pre-employment physical.

To Apply: Send letter of interest and resume to Human Resources Department, 210 Central Street, Hingham, MA 02043.  

Email: humanresources@hingham-ma.com 

Open until filled

Date of posting: May 7, 2013

The Town of Hingham is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V and does not discriminate based on race, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual preference or any other legally protected status. 

Communication Center Dispatcher

The South Shore Regional Emergency Communications Center (S.S.R.E.C.C.) is a newly formed
regional emergency communications center that supports the towns of Hingham, Hull, Norwell
and Cohasset.

The S.S.R.E.C.C. is seeking applicants for the position of Dispatcher to operate the public safety
communications systems that support the operations of the four member towns.

This position will work with existing Dispatchers receiving emergency and non-emergency calls
for service over the telephone and by other means, employing appropriate call screening
protocols, entering data into a computer(s) as it is being received and by dispatching the
appropriate public safety resources. This position is responsible for interaction with other public
safety dispatch agencies including the field personnel in law enforcement, fire and EMS. This
position is required to respond appropriately and professionally to requests for services from the
public as well as field personnel from the member municipalities.

Essential Job Duties

Operations

• Processes incoming and outgoing emergency and non-emergency telephone calls
  ensuring agency policy, procedures, goals and objectives are met.
• Dispatches and communicates with law enforcement, fire and EMS units ensuring
  agency policy, procedures and goals are met.
• Speaks English clearly and verbally communicates effectively.
• Learns and maintains familiarity with general geography of the communities served.
• Works effectively and calmly in a high stress environment.
• Make appropriate decisions based on minimal information.
• Possess ability to recall details and record information/numbers quickly and correctly.
• Meets all training requirements and certifications required by the S.S.R.E.C.C.
• The S.S.R.E.C.C. operates under the requirements of 560 CMR 2.00 State 911
  Department Standards for Enhanced 9-1-1 and other regulations.
  

Essential Functions

Work Environment:

• Shift work environment where hours of work will be driven by call volume and other
  workload factors of the S.S.R.E.C.C. rather than convenience of the staff.
• 24/7 operations with work scheduled on days others consider holidays.
• In addition to scheduled shifts, call back, holdover and overtime requirements exist.
• Work performed at a technology driven stationary work station.
  

Physical Demands:

• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate multiple personal computers.
• Sitting for extended periods of time while working at computer keyboards, monitoring a
  variety of public safety communications systems, completing electronic and written
  documentation required of operations.
• Vision, specifically to include up close, distance, color and peripheral, depth perception
  and ability to adjust focus.
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information with emergency callers and public safety
  personnel.
• Applicants must type at least 30 words per minute.

Required Education and Experience:

• Minimum of two (2) years of practical working knowledge and paid experience in public
  safety communications is preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent. College degree preferred.

Additional Requirements:

• Applicants must be certified in CPR, or receive certification within 20 days of
  employment.
• Preferred applicants to be certified in APCO EMD protocols.
• Preferred applicants to be certified in LEAPS/CJIS
• Applicants must successfully complete a background check and drug testing prior to
  employment.
• Applicants must go through profile evaluations and will be evaluated accordingly using
  the S.S.R.E.C.C. materials and examinations. All results will remain confidential.

Salary and Benefits:

• Full time union position. Will be assigned shifts based on need and availability.
• Hourly wage starting at $ 19.16 to $ 23.13 per hour plus shift differential and possible
  overtime based on skills and prior experience.
• S.S.R.E.C.C. currently uses eight (8) hour shifts on a rotating basis which is subject to
  change based on requirements.
• Includes vacation (pre-approved) and holiday and health benefits.
• Dispatchers will participate in the S.S.R.E.C.C. employee development program.

To Apply:

• To apply, applicants can contact the SSRECC at 781-556-5445 or via email at
  mshirkus@ssrecc.org to obtain a detailed job description and application for
  employment. Applications will be sent to candidates via email.