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Main Street Development Director
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The City of Roanoke Rapids seeks a highly motivated leader with experience in community, business and downtown development services to serve as our next Main Street Development Director! This position coordinates activity within the Roanoke Rapids Main Street program that utilizes historic preservation as an integral foundation for downtown economic development. The Main Street Development Director is responsible for the development, conduct, execution and documentation of the local Main Street program as well as being the principal on-site staff person to represent the community regionally, statewide and nationally as appropriate. The position reports to the City Manager.
Job Duties:
- Coordinate activity of the Main Street program committees, ensuring that communication between the committees is well established; assist committees with implementation of work plan items.
- Manage all administrative aspects of the Roanoke Rapids Main Street program including all reporting required by the State Main Street agency and the National Main Street Center.
- Assist the local board of directors, committees and other stakeholders in the development of an annual action plan for implementing downtown revitalization programs. The plan should include a five-year vision for downtown, an organizational mission with economic development strategies with implementation focused on four core areas: Design/ Historic Preservation; Promotion; Organization/ Management; Economic Vitality/ Development.
- Assist tenant and property owners with physical building improvement projects including advice and guidance on applicable financial mechanisms available.
- Encourage a cooperative climate between stakeholders and public officials.
- Assess current downtown management programs and encourage improvements on community's ability to carry out various promotional events, business recruitment activities and more.
- Advise downtown stakeholders on local Main Street program goals and activities; help coordinate joint promotional events that attract people to downtown
- Help build strong and productive working relationships with various public agencies at the local and state levels
- Utilizing the Main Street program format, develop and maintain data systems to track the process and progress of the local Main Street program.
- Represent the community at the local, regional, state and national levels. Speak effectively on the program's direction and findings, always mindful of the need to improve state and national economic development policies as they relate to smaller communities.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Typical Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher in Architecture, Economic Development, Historic Preservation, Public Administration or another closely related field
Certifications: Preferred candidates possess MSARP or comparable professional designation or can obtain MSARP within first three (3) years of employment
Experience: A minimum of three (3) years of experience in community development, business recruitment and retention, or downtown development
OR an equivalent combination of education and years of experience.
Other Requirements: Possession of a valid NC driver's license
TO APPLY: Please submit a letter of interest along with resume and completed City of Roanoke Rapids application to the City of Roanoke Rapids Human Resources Department. Position is open until filled.
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Firefighter Applicant Pool
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The City of Roanoke Rapids is accepting Firefighter applications to establish an eligibility list (applicant pool) from which selections will be made as positions become available.
An employee in this position performs general fire fighting work including but not limited to preparing equipment for responding to fire calls, fighting fires, fire salvage and equipment/ fire vehicle maintenance.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be of good character, be in good physical condition and pass a drug test
- Must be high school graduate or hold a GED certificate
- Must have or be able to obtain a North Carolina or Virginia Class B driver's license
- Must have WorkKeys Silver Certificate (or higher) | Contact Halifax Community College for more information (252-536-6393)
- Firefighter experience preferred but not required
Essential Duties and Tasks:
- Provides responses to fires and emergency calls; participates in hazardous material response and prevention programs.
- Responds to alarms and assists in the suppression of fire including rescue, entry, ventilation and salvage work.
- Performs routine maintenance and servicing of equipment including washing and waxing trucks, checking batteries, checking fuel and oil levels, cleaning and drying hoses, inspecting hose and hose connections, etc.
- Participates in continuing education training programs.
- Reports facility maintenance, radio, vehicle and equipment problems to appropriate level of authority.
- Attends in-service classes to maintain current knowledge of fire suppression and emergency medical technology.
- Participate in physical trainings.
Applicants MUST Submit a City of Roanoke Rapids FIRE Application
Applicant Pool Applications Are Accepted Year Round
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Police Officer (Certified)
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Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be a high school graduate or hold a GED certificate
- Must be able to furnish documentary evidence showing the applicant has met the educational requirement for the criminal justice field of expected employment
- Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for 1-2 years
- Possession of a valid driver's license with an active and consecutive 3-year satisfactory verifiable driving history
- Ability to meet current requirements set forth by the North Carolina Training & Standards Commission
Essential Duties and Tasks:
- Patrol streets by foot or in police vehicle; examine premises including unoccupied residences and businesses; detect unusual conditions; maintain surveillance and observation of stolen cars, missing persons, suspects; report public safety issues such as dangerous or defective streets, sidewalks, traffic lights or other hazardous conditions
- Respond to calls for assistance, complaints, suspicious activity, domestic disputes, loud and disruptive behavior; complete calls by assessing true nature of situation and taking applicable measures to resolve situation
- Investigate traffic accidents, issue traffic citations, direct traffic and participate in other emergency operations
- Serve warrants; apprehend and process criminal suspects and transport to magistrate and/or County detention facility
- Prepares records and reports of activity
- Advises the public on laws and ordinances
Position open until filled
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Cemetery Groundskeeper
Public Works
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An employee in this position is responsible for assisting in the groundskeeping operations of Cedarwood Cemetery.
Minimum Qualifications:
- experience in operating various related equipment such as a weed-eater and lawnmower
- must be a high school graduate or hold a GED certificate
- must have a valid NC driver's license
Essential Duties and Tasks:
- Assist with the care for and maintain public landscaping and grounds around and within Cedarwood Cemetery
- Gather and organize materials for each project
- Ensure litter is picked up
- Responsible for fertilizing, cutting, pruning and trimming all greenery, removing snow and ice, raking leaves and providing overall maintenance of cemetery landscaping
- Maintain cemetery and gravesites
- Other duties include ensuring customer satisfaction and assisting in storm-damage clean up
Position open until filled
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Building Maintenance Worker
Public Works
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An employee in this class must be able to perform a variety of skilled work in the maintenance and repair of public buildings, grounds and other City properties.
Job Duties:
- perform a variety of maintenance and repair tasks including carpentry, plumbing, interior and exterior painting, electrical installation and repairs, sheet rock, masonry and more.
- works as part of a crew to accomplish daily maintenance tasks and assigned projects.
- participate in the City's safety program and adhere to the safety procedures and policies of the department.
Minimum Qualifications:
- must have good communication and customer service skills
- must be a high school graduate or hold a GED certificate
- must possess a valid class C NC driver's license
Position Open Until Filled
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Athletic/ Field Supervisor
Parks & Recreation
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The City of Roanoke Rapids is seeking an experienced individual to assist the Parks & Recreation Department in day-to-day planning, organization, administration, control and review of the City's athletics program. As a member of the Maintenance Division, this position's primary responsibilities are to direct and participate in maintenance and improvements relating to athletic fields as well as establishing and implementing safe work practices. This includes, but is not limited to, preparing and maintaining athletic fields, concession stands and restrooms, working with partner organizations and departmental leagues, and implementing safe turf management practices to meet the goals of the Department. Work also involves overall safety coordination for the Department, including scheduling and recording safety training, supervision of all OSHA new and current regulations, maintaining inspections and MSDS sheets for building and grounds, assisting with accident and injury reports and coordinating all policies regarding safety. Work is performed in accordance with established municipal ordinances and policies and accepted maintenance practices. This position reports directly to the Parks & Recreation Maintenance Superintendent. Work is evaluated for general appearance and aesthetics, adherence to schedule and standards, and public and user acceptance of work results.
Essential Duties and Tasks:
- Supervises and performs field maintenance for all athletic fields, including dragging, lining and mowing fields, coordinates and schedules field times with various leagues, ensures concession stands and restrooms are clean and in working order.
- Supervises and participates in implementation of Department's turf management program with effective spraying, aerating, and general turf management practices for athletic fields.
- Supervises various adult and youth sports in conjunction with the TJ Davis Supervisor.
- Partners with local leagues to coordinate fields and tournaments.
- Trains and instructs workers in the appropriate safety procedures and policies within the Department.
- Assists in coordinating use of available equipment, materials and workforce to obtain maximum effectiveness and safety.
- Coordinates and inspects all MSDS sheets for all buildings and grounds, in conjunction with facility supervisors.
- Complies with PPE and MSDS guidelines.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Typical Qualifications:
Education: High school diploma or GED certificate required; Associate's degree or higher in Parks & Recreation, Sports Management or turfgrass management preferred.
Certifications: NC Pesticide Applicator License, or ability to obtain
Experience: A minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in supervision of buildings and grounds maintenance including landscaping and athletic field maintenance preferred.
or an equivalent combination of education, certifications and years of experience
Other Requirements: Possession of a valid NC Driver's License and primary residence is located within a reasonable distance to Roanoke Rapids, NC within first 12 months of employment.
Position Open Until Filled
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Parks & Recreation Maintenance Supervisor
Parks & Recreation
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The City of Roanoke Rapids is seeking an experienced individual to assist the Parks & Recreation Department in day-to-day planning, organizing, administration, control and review of the City's parks and recreation maintenance program. This position supervises and/or performs the maintenance of all parks and recreation facilities, which includes carpentry, plumbing, painting, electrical and HVAC repairs. This individual directly supervises three (3) Property Maintenance Workers and part-time workers with primary responsibilities to including groundskeeping and custodial maintenance. This individual also works with the Maintenance Superintendent to develop and implement preventative maintenance programs, monitor and evaluate maintenance performance and to identify and resolve any maintenance-related problems. Work is performed in accordance with established municipal ordinances and policies and accepted maintenance practices. This position reports directly to the Parks and Recreation Maintenance Superintendent.
Essential Duties and Tasks:
- Plans, organizes and supervises the maintenance of 8 recreational facilities and 15 parks
- Supervises the work of 3 property maintenance workers and 2 part-time workers
- Supervises and participates in the maintenance and repair of existing parks and recreation facilities including carpentry, plumbing, interior and exterior painting, electrical installation and repairs, hanging doors, windows and sheet rock, masonry and HVAC components
- Supervises and may participate in the maintenance of facility grounds, parks, trails and the like including mowing, removal of trash, limbs, leaves and weeds
- Trains and instructs workers in the appropriate safety procedures and policies for the job and enforces their use; participates in safety trainings and adheres to safety procedures and policies for the department
- Provides feedback to personnel and enforces corrective actions when necessary through counseling sessions, oral and written warnings
- Supervises the planning and implementation of horticultural design including landscaping, planting, fertilization, pruning, irrigation and other maintenance activities for flowers, grasses, shrubbery and trees
- Coordinates the use of available equipment, materials and manpower to obtain maximum effectiveness
- Checks projects for progress and for conformance to work plans and orders; assigns workers to projects and equipment to crews; reviews status of buildings, parks, grounds and establishes work priorities
- Maintains work records and time sheets, work authorizations, injury and accident reports and other records; prepares monthly division reports, cost estimates and other reports
Typical Qualifications:
Education: High school diploma or GED certificate
Experience: A minimum of 5 years of maintenance experience with supervisory/management experience preferred
OR an equivalent combination of education and years of experience
Other requirements: Possession of a valid NC driver's license and primary residence is located within a reasonable distance to Roanoke Rapids within the first 12 months of employment
Position open until filled
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(Part-Time) Lifeguard
Parks & Recreation
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An employee in this class assists in all aspects of outdoor and indoor pool operations. This employee is responsible for all related lifeguarding roles and responsibilities at both pools.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must hold American Red Cross Lifeguard/ First Aid/ CPR/ AED certification
- Must be able to complete a 1/2 mile swim in under 20 minutes
Essential Duties and Tasks:
- Instruct Red Cross swim lessons
- Provide routine pool maintenance to ensure cleanliness and safe environment for patrons
- Work as part of a team to effectively supervise up to a large number of pool patrons at one time
- Work is performed under the general supervision of the Aquatics Center Supervisor
Position Open Until Filled
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(Part Time) Building Supervisor
Parks & Recreation
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An employee in this position may include any of the Parks & Recreation facilities:
- T J Davis Recreation - Aquatic Center - Jo Story Senior Center
- Chaloner Recreation Center - Canal Museum - Roanoke Rapids Public Library
- Kirkwood Adams Community Center - Lloyd Andrews City Meeting Hall
This employee will supervise scheduled activities and is the City's point of contact during these activities.
Hours are mainly evenings and weekends according to activities that are scheduled.
Position is Open Until Filled
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