Employment
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The Town is seeking a motivated, qualified applicant to fill the position of Planner.
The Town of Forest City (population 7,400), is one of the fastest growing small towns located in the foothills of Western North Carolina, centrally located just 1-hour west of Charlotte, NC, and 1-hour east of Asheville, NC.
This position is responsible for a professional level of planning duties enforcing residential, commercial, land use, storm water, floodplain, zoning, and other ordinances and performing related planning functions to include scheduled Board of Planning & Adjustment meetings and presentations to the Town’s council when needed. The work will include assisting customers with land use and zoning interpretations, conducting initial site and plan reviews including minor to moderate complexity; analyzing data; updating drafting reports; researching records and enforcing planning ordinances and policies and advises property owners and tenants of violations and issue fines when necessary; code enforcement of the UDO and land development standards, maintaining updates of rezoning information in the Smart Gov system and knowledge of the GIS system. The work requires considerable contact with developers, architects, and with the public. Knowledge of the planning field, professional judgement and initiative, and tact and courtesy are required in the performance of the planner position. This position reports to the Building and Zoning Codes Administrator.
The applicant must be a graduate from a four-year college or university with a degree in planning or related field with some experience as a professional planner, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A minimum of one year’s experience is preferred. Certified Zoning Official certification is preferred or the ability to obtain within 6 months. The salary range for this position is $43.652 - $79,590 based upon experience and qualifications. Successful applicant must pass a drug test and criminal background check prior to employment.
Applications can be obtained at our website www.townofforestcity.com or at the Human Resources Department located at 128 North Powell Street, Forest City, NC 28043. Applications will be accepted at the City Hall location beginning April 27, 2023, until filled.
For further information call 828-248-5242.
The Town of Forest City is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.
The Town of Forest City is accepting applications for a Pump Maintenance Mechanic.
Applications will be accepted at City Hall, 128 North Powell Street beginning Monday, May 8, 2023, through Wednesday, May 17, 2023.
Applicant must have a high school diploma, supplemented by training in electrical, mechanical, and plumbing trade’s desirable experience in sewer lift stations and water booster pump stations or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Applicant should have the physical stamina to perform the work and a valid NC driver’s license. Applicant will be required to have a Commercial Driver’s License or be able to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License within six months. Applicant shall be required to attend distribution/collection classes and obtain a minimum of a grade 1 collection certification.
Hiring Salary for this position begins at $39,593.00. Successful applicant must pass a drug test and criminal background check prior to employment.
For further information contact Lisa Greene at 828-248-5242.
The Town of Forest City is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.
The Town of Forest City is accepting applications for a Police Officer.
The Town of Forest City is accepting applications for the position of police officer with a minimum starting salary of $43,934. Salary consideration will be based on experience. Additional benefits include: Prudential NC401K with a 5% employer contribution, death and disability income with Hartford Life Company, membership into the NC Retirement System, State Employees Health Plan/provided to the employee at no cost, 12 paid holidays per year. Lateral new hires may transfer accumulated sick leave.
Preferred applicants will have a good knowledge of modern police practices, laws relating to arrest, search and seizure, apprehension of criminals and traffic control. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must: possess NC General Law Enforcement Certification, high school diploma/GED, have no felony convictions and a valid NC class “C” driver’s license. Prior to employment, applicants must successfully complete a physical/drug screen examination, psychological, polygraph and extensive background investigation. Application packets may be received in person at Forest City Police Department or by contacting Lacey Euten at 828.245.5555 ext 1401. For consideration, the completed application packets must be returned to Chief Chris J. LeRoy at 187 S. Church Street, Forest City, NC 28043. Applications will be reviewed as they are received for consideration and position will be open until filled.
Applicants who have previously submitted applications and/or who have an active application on file will be receiving a letter from the Forest City Police Department. The letter will inform the applicant he/she must submit a letter of interest to Chief Chris J. LeRoy to remain in consideration for this and future openings. Those not submitting a letter of interest will be taken out of the active applicant file and will not be considered for further employment unless the applicant submits a letter requesting his/her application remain in the active applicants.
The Town of Forest City considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status.