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Job Opportunities with the City of Washington

Application Procedure

Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Washington. A City of Washington Application for Employment and Applicant Control Sheet must be submitted for each position vacancy for which you would like to be considered. These forms may be printed and returned to:

City of Washington
Department of Human Resources
102 E. 2^nd Street
P.O. Box 1988
Washington, NC 27889

Applications will only be accepted for current position vacancies listed and must be received by the application deadline noted, if applicable. Any application received that does not reflect a currently posted job vacancy will be returned without action.

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Applicants for Police Officer and Telecommunicator are required to submit additional documents. Please click on the link below for a full application package if applying for one of these positions.

Police Officer application packet Requires Adobe Reader

If additional assistance is needed you may contact the Department of Human Resources at 252-975-9305.

Position Vacancies

Chief Financial Officer - City of Washington, NC,

located on inner banks area of the Pamlico Sound, Population 9,938; County population 45,000
Annual operating budget $70.8 million including electric & six enterprise funds. CFO functions as Assistant City Manager & will have a staff of seventeen including the following functions: accounting, utility billing, utility customer service, purchasing, & revenue collections. Successful candidate will have proven track record as director of finance in governmental entity or in private sector with large budgetary, supervisory, & management responsibilities; understanding of sophisticated financial software systems; ability to analyze and develop strategic initiatives from financial, budgeting and accounting matters; understanding of NC or governmental laws & regulations as related to public finance administration. Four year college degree in Accounting or Business required. Masters of Public Administration or MBA &/or CPA preferred.

Salary Range $60,375 - $89,355 commensurate with experience & excellent benefits. Submit resume, cover letter, & references via e-mail t Jeanie McCandless, jbm@colemanlew.com Coleman Lew & Associates, Inc. 326 W. Tenth Street, Charlotte, NC 28202 704.377.0362
Position is open until filled. EOE.

Police Officer - Police

Performs general duty law enforcement work to protect life and property in the City. Work includes patrolling the City during assigned shift in a police car or on foot; preventing, detecting and investigating disturbances and crime; performing traffic control work; apprehending suspects; and executing related assignments. High school graduate or equivalent. Possession of a Basic Law Enforcement Certification or currently enrolled in training program. Valid NC driver’s license. Thorough background investigation. Physical exam, psychological exam and drug screen required.

Hiring range $31,085 - $43,815 depending upon qualifications, plus benefits,with 5% pay increase after successful completion of 12-month probationary period.

The City of Washington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.