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Notice RE New Business Administrator Position Available

An exciting opportunity to be the first Business Administrator in the history of the community. 

The City is seeking to transition to more professional management, accountability and responsibility in governmental operations and has created for the first time the position of Business Administrator. Linden is a diverse, historic, Urban/Suburban community with strong opportunities for redevelopment and economic growth. The City has a growing population, is located 13 miles from Manhattan, and is home to the general Aviation airport and a thriving NJ Transit station.  Population is 40,499 and the municipal budget is $100 million, supporting a full range of municipal departments and services.  This is an exciting opportunity to work with committed elected officials to help shape the future of the local government and community.

Financial, communications, and interpersonal skills are key for this position. Salary and contact are negotiable. Resumes and cover memos will be accepted via email only, addressed to the Honorable Derek Armstead, Mayor, until June 7th, 2021, to rtattoli@linden-nj.gov. Applicants are welcome to include a narrative on why they believe they are the right fit for this assignment.

Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, all applications must be obtained online by clicking here.

Once completed all applications must be returned via email no later than 4:30pm on Monday, June 7th, 2021. Please be advised that all employment applications must be completed at the time of submission. Please include copies of resumes, proof of qualifications or any additional documents you wish to submit with your application.

Submission Due Date: June 7th, 2021

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Notice RE New Laborer 1 Tier 2 Job Position Available In Public Works

Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, all applications must be obtained online by clicking here.

Once completed all applications must be returned via email no later than 4:30pm on Friday, May 11, 2021. In addition to electronic submission, applications can be mailed to City of Linden City Clerks’ Office, 301 North Wood Avenue, Linden, NJ 07036. Applications that are mailed must be postmarked by the application deadline of Friday, May 11, 2021 or they will be returned to the applicant. Please be advised that all employment applications must be completed at the time of submission. Please include copies of resumes, proof of qualifications or any additional documents you wish to submit with your application.

Submission Due Date: May 11, 2021

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Notice RE New Clerk 1 Job Position Available In Division of Constituent Services

Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, all applications must be obtained online by clicking here.

Once completed all applications must be returned via email no later than 4:30pm on Friday, May 11, 2021. In addition to electronic submission, applications can be mailed to City of Linden City Clerks’ Office, 301 North Wood Avenue, Linden, NJ 07036. Applications that are mailed must be postmarked by the application deadline of Friday, May 11, 2021 or they will be returned to the applicant. Please be advised that all employment applications must be completed at the time of submission. Please include copies of resumes, proof of qualifications or any additional documents you wish to submit with your application.

Submission Due Date: May 11, 2021

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Notice RE Vacancy for the position of Laborer 1 in the Department of Building & Grounds

Please be advised that there is a vacancy for 1 Laborer position the Buildings and Grounds Department. (job description and requirements below). This position is full time for 35 hours per week at the hourly rate $15.00. Please post this in an area available to all employees. At this time, these positions will also be publicly advertised and open to all City of Linden residents. The City of Linden has a residency requirement and applicants will be required to show proof of residency in order to qualify for any position.

Anyone interested in the above mentioned vacancy, must submit an employment application by clicking here.

Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, all applications must be completed and returned via email no later than 4:30 pm Friday, March 17, 2021. In addition to electronic submission, applications can be mailed to City Clerk’s Office 301 N. Wood Ave., Linden NJ 07036. Applications that are mailed must be postmarked by the closing date of the job announcement or they will be returned to applicant. Please be advised that all employment applications must be complete at the time of submission. 

Notice RE Vacancy for Omnibus Operator/Recreation Leader in Department of Recreation & Senior Services

Please be advised that there is a vacancy for one full time Omnibus Operator/Recreation Leader in the Department of Recreation & Senior Services, at the hourly rate of $17 – $23 per hour. This position is full time for 35 hours per week. Please post this in an area available to all employees. At this time, this position is only open to all City of Linden residency.

Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, all applications must be obtained online by clicking here.

Once completed all applications must be returned via email no later than 4:30 PM on Thursday, February 25, 2021. In addition to electronic submission, applications can be mailed to City of Linden City Clerks’ Office, 301 North Wood Avenue, Linden, NJ 07036. Applications that are mailed must be postmarked by the application deadline of Thursday, February 25, 2021 or they will be returned to the applicant. Please be advised that all employment applications must be completed at the time of submission. Please include copies of resumes, proof of qualifications or any additional documents you wish to submit with your application.

Submission Due Date: February 25, 2021

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Notice RE Vacancy for Part Time Code Enforcement Officer Trainee in the Construction Code Department

Please be advised that there is a vacancy for a Part time Code Enforcement Officer Trainee in the Construction Code Department. (Job description and requirements attached.) This position is part time for 29 hours per week at the hourly rate $17.45. Please post this in an area available to all employees. At this time, this position is only open to all City of Linden residency.

Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, all applications must be obtained online by clicking here.

Once completed all applications must be returned via email no later than 4:30 PM on Tuesday, January 26, 2021. In addition to electronic submission, applications can be mailed to City of Linden City Clerks’ Office, 301 North Wood Avenue, Linden, NJ 07036. Applications that are mailed must be postmarked by the application deadline of Tuesday, January 26, 2021 or they will be returned to the applicant. Please be advised that all employment applications must be completed at the time of submission. Please include copies of resumes, proof of qualifications or any additional documents you wish to submit with your application.

Submission Due Date: January 26, 2021

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Job Opportunity

Wastewater Plant Electrician

A major northeast Wastewater Treatment Plant is looking for an Electrician. Duties include but are not limited to preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical and mechanical equipment for the plant and pumping stations involving 480/240/120 volts, maintenance of electrical systems for buildings and grounds, pumps valves, motors, controls etc. Industrial Electrical knowledge and experience is a must.

Requirements include good communication skills, possession of a valid driver’s license, knowledge and understanding of the maintenance procedures. A high school diploma or equivalent training and experience in electrical and mechanical maintenance, at least 3 years appropriate experience. Knowledge of industrial instrumentation, and experience, and 1,460 volts is a plus.

Please click here for an employment application.  Applicants shall mail or email the completed employment application, resume and salary requirements, by January 25, 2021 to the Executive Director, LRSA, PO Box 4118, 5005 South Wood Ave., Linden, NJ 07036 or by email here.

Notice RE New Job Opportunities with the City of Linden

Please be advised that there are new job opportunities with the City of Linden. There are vacancies for one full-time Truck Driver Tier 2 position and two full-time vacancies for Laborer 1 Tier 2 positions in the Department of Community Services and Department of Public Works, Please click here to view all vacancies, job requirements, official notices, job descriptions and job applications.

Notice RE New Job Opportunities with the City of Linden

Please be advised that there are new job opportunities with the City of Linden. There are vacancies for two full-time Clerk 1 positions at the Police Department, one part-time Code Enforcement Officer Trainee with the Construction Code Department, and one Public Information Assistant with the Parks & Recreation Department. Please click here to view all vacancies, job requirements, official notices, job descriptions and job applications.

Notice RE Two Full Time Clerk 1 Positions in the Linden Police Department

Please be advised that there are vacancies for 2 Full time Clerk 1 positions at the Police Department. These positions are full time for 35 hours per week at the annual salary $34,548. At this time, this position is only open to current City of Linden employees. If there is no interest expressed then this position will be publicly advertised to all City of Linden residency. Anyone interested in the above-mentioned vacancy must submit an employment application which can be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office or online here.

Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic all applications must be completed and returned via email no later than 4:30 pm on Friday, September 4th, 2020. In addition to electronic submission, applications can be mailed to the City Clerk’s Office 301 N. Wood Ave., Linden, NJ 07036. Applications that are mailed must be post marked by the closing date of the job announcement or they will be returned to applicant. Please be advised that all employment applications must be completed at the time of submission. Please include copies of resumes, proof of qualifications or any additional documents you wish to submit with your application.

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