The Town of Newport Fire Department , "The 43 House" is currently accepting applications for one full-time Paramedic/Firefighter Trainee or FF/Paramedics. Successful candidate will work a 48/96 shift schedule. Our department covers seventy-five square miles of response area composed of rural and suburban districts. Shift personnel cross-staff fire apparatus and ALS transport units with a steadily increasing call volume, answering over 2300 calls for service in 2023.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid NC Driver’s License

NCOEMS Paramedic

ACLS, PALS, BCLS, PHTLS

NC Firefighter I & II, Haz Mat Ops, NIMS 100, 200, 700, & 800.

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Applicants must be physically capable of carrying out the duties associated with EMS and training as a NC Firefighter. Successful candidate will be required to pass boarding with the Carteret County Medical Director, prior to the first assigned shift day.

 

5% increase after  successful completion of probationary period. We also offer paid health benefits for the employee, holiday pay, competitive sick  and new vacation accrual rates. 

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 Applications can be found at newportnc.gov, by following the "CAREERS" link. Please send your completed applications, a resume, along with a driving and criminal record  to Deputy Chief James Ainsworth at jainsworth@newportnc.gov. Applications can may also be submitted in person at 125 Howard Blvd, Newport, NC 28570.

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The Town of Newport is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Town of Newport is seeking a Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator that is a proactive individual with the ability to function as part of a team and independently under general supervision. Operates the Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant; makes adjustments to the equipment to maintain proper water quality, water flow, and volume; performs basic preventive maintenance to pumps, chemical feeders pumps and related equipment; performs water sampling and maintains daily records and reports of work performed and any other assigned tasks.

 

Applicant should have the ability to perform demanding physical tasks and work in all types of weather conditions. Hours are Monday- Friday 8AM to 5PM but must be able to work nights and holidays if called in for emergency repairs or disaster response. Position requires rotating weekend duty and after-hours on-call duty once training on the system is complete.

 

 

Minimum Requirements: High School Diploma or GED.  Valid North Carolina Driver's License (Class B CDL with Tanker within 90 days of employment). Minimum requirements include NC C-Well and NC Grade 2 Wastewater Certification.   May consider training the right candidate. (Trainees must pass the C-Well certification test within one year and Wastewater Grade 2 within two years of employment.)  Submit applications to bhall@newportnc.gov.

 

 

The Town of Newport is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Town of Newport is seeking a highly motivated individual to perform difficult work in planning and supervising the operation, maintenance, and repair of the water and wastewater treatment plants and water distribution and sewer collection systems.

Essential Job Tasks

• Serves as ORC of the water and wastewater treatment plants, land application program, and wastewater collection system; performs regulatory reporting and records management for these systems.

• Provides direct supervision and leadership as needed for plant operators and other staff.

• Supervises the work of employees engaged in plant operations.

• Oversees the annual state certification of laboratories at the water and wastewater plants; oversees collection and testing of samples; reviews contract laboratory analysis results for regulatory compliance and process control.

• Participates in the hiring, promotion, training, discipline, evaluation, and other personnel actions and decisions for the department.

• Researches, recommends and implements strategies for meeting new regulatory requirements.

• Maintains and analyzes a variety of reports as required for regulatory compliance, Town policy, and as needed for effective management decision-making.

• Acts in the absence of the Director and represents the department in various meetings as needed.

 

This is not an exhaustive list of duties.

Special Requirement

• Possession of Grade III collections systems and Grade III wastewater treatment plant operator certification.

• Prefer Land Application Program certification.

Or

• Possession of Grade B well operator certification and Grade B distribution system operator certification.

• NC Cross Connection/Backflow Prevention certification.

• Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license.

 

Benefits Package Includes

BCBS Health Insurance, Delta Dental Insurance, Sun Vision Eye Insurance, Life Insurance / $50K , Short Term Disability, EAP Program , 401K Employer Contribution match up to 5%  (No employee contribution required), NC Retirement Employer Contribution 13.60% (Employee required to contribute 6%), Bi-Weekly Payroll (Direct Deposit Required), and AFLAC – Premiums are paid by the Employee

 

Application can be found at www.newportnc.gov , by following the “CAREERS” link. Please send your completed application, a resume, along with driving and criminal record to Bernard Hall Public Service Director bhall@newportnc.gov. Applications can may also be submitted in person at 200 Howard Blvd. Newport, NC 28570.

The Town of Newport is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The Town of Newport is seeking a Public Works Inmate Crew Leader that is a proactive individual with the ability to function as part of a team and independently under general supervision and will also for a responsible technical and skilled worker to lead and participate in the work of a unit engaged in yard waste management, building and ground maintenance, streets maintenance, sidewalk maintenance, sign maintenance, cemetery and parks maintenance, storm water management, and other public works activities.

Applicant should have the ability to perform demanding physical task and work in all types of weather conditions. Hours are Monday- Friday 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM but must be able to work nights and holidays if called in for emergency repairs or disaster responses.

 Essential Duties and Tasks

• Participates in hiring, training, mentoring, and discipline.

• Leads and participates in the collection of yard waste.

• Leads and participates in cleaning curbs and storm drains.

• Participates in the training, safety, and go-going performance coaching of crew employees; insures application of safety regulations.

• Operates various construction equipment.

• Provides information and assistance to the public.

• Maintains and prepares a variety of records and.

This is not an exhaustive list

Benefits Package Includes

BCBS Health Insurance, Delta Dental Insurance, Sun Vision Eye Insurance, Life Insurance / $50K , Short Term Disability, EAP Program , 401K Employer Contribution match up to 5%  (No employee contribution required), NC Retirement Employer Contribution 13.60% (Employee required to contribute 6%), Bi-Weekly Payroll (Direct Deposit Required), and AFLAC – Premiums are paid by the Employee

 

Application can be found at www.newportnc.gov , by following the “CAREERS” link. Please send your completed application, a resume, along with driving and criminal record to Bernard Hall Public Service Director bhall@newportnc.gov. Applications can may also be submitted in person at 200 Howard Blvd. Newport, NC 28570.

The Town of Newport is an Equal Opportunity Employer