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Employment/Board/Committee Opportunities

Open City Positions

Download the City of Franklin, NH Application for Employment.
The City of Franklin is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Complete Job Descriptions 

 

 

ACCOUNTANT
The City of Franklin, NH is seeking a motivated individual willing to tackle challenges with high energy and develop positive working relationships with coworkers, residents and public officials to serve as the City’s next Accountant.  Working under the direction of the Finance Director, this position assists with all facets of the finance office. 
 
The accountant is responsible for the day-to-day record keeping in the City’s financial accounting system and subsidiary systems including such processes as payroll, cash receipts, general ledger and cash management.  In addition, the accountant is responsible for: the oversight of payroll, benefit coordination, general ledger account reconciliation, analysis, grant tracking and reporting.
 
Successful candidates will possess exceptional attention to detail, excellent communication skills, ability to work with confidential information, and experience with Microsoft Word & Excel as well as accounting software and report writing software. Must be a team player, highly organized, self-motivated, and possess excellent judgement and customer service skills. Experience in a municipal setting is desirable. 
 
The City of Franklin offers a competitive benefit package.  Salary range $62,608-$70,845 DOQ.  Please direct a cover letter and resume, with three references and a completed city application to Esaundra Cote, Finance Director, City of Franklin, 316 Central Street, Franklin, New Hampshire 03235.
 
The full job description can be found here.  Anyone interested may fill out a City Employment Application.
 
Position will remain opened until filled. First review of resumes will be May 1, 2024.  Franklin is an equal opportunity employer.
REFUSE PACKER OPERATOR
The Municipal Services Department has a full-time job opening for a Refuse Packer Operator at the Transfer Station.
 
Minimum Qualifications: Good physical condition to work in the out of doors in varying weather conditions. Must be available to work long hours for snow control and other emergency situations. Possession of a clean driving record and a New Hampshire CDL Class B driver license; CDL Class A preferred or the ability to obtain one within 12 months. Possession of a Transfer Station Operator and Weighmasters License or ability to obtain within 6 months.  Must pass a physical and drug and alcohol testing.
 
Salary: $20.10 - $21.65 per hour to commensurate with experience, plus a generous benefit package.
 
Anyone interested may fill out a City Employment Application.  Please submit completed application by mail or in person  to MSD at 43 West Bow Street or email to jhanscom@franklinnh.org.
Full-Time Firefighter/Advanced EMT or Paramedic 
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LIGHT EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - WATER & SEWER
The Municipal Services Department has a full-time job opening for a Light Equipment Operator in the Water and Sewer Divisions.  The position participates in the maintenance and upkeep of the City Water and Sewer Departments.
Must possess or have the ability to obtain a Class B CDL driver’s license and a clean driving record.  Possession of a Level 1 NH Public Water System Operators Certification in Distribution and Treatment, or must obtain within one year from the date of hire.  Physical and drug testing required.
 
Starting pay range: $18.10 - 19.49 an hour to commensurate with experience, plus a generous benefit package.
 
Anyone interested may fill out a City Employment Application.  Please submit completed application by mail or in person  to MSD at 43 West Bow Street or email to jhanscom@franklinnh.org.
 

Patrol Officers and Communications Specialists
The City of Franklin offers law enforcement patrol officers an exciting, dynamic, and challenging career opportunity.  Members of the patrol division strive to preserve the peace and protect life and property within the City through proactive and directed patrol initiatives.  Members serve as the City’s first line of defense against criminal enterprise and law violators.  As the most visible and most accessible members of the Department, Patrol Officers have ample opportunity to interact with the public and promote public safety.  Continue reading the job description for this position on the Police Department Employment page.  

Parks & Recreation Positions
The Franklin Parks and Recreation Department seeks qualified individuals for seasonal and school year positions.  Applications will be accepted until position is filled.  A complete job description and job application form may be picked up at the Bessie Rowell Community Center, 12 Rowell Drive, Franklin, NH 03235 or by calling (603) 934-2118.  Continue reading the employment opportunities on the Parks & Recreation Employment page.

Open Council/Board/Commission Positions

 
The City currently has available seats on the following committees: Conservation Commission, Heritage Commission, Highway Safety Commission, Capital Improvement Plan Committee, Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment.
 
Opportunities to get involved!

We currently have several openings on Planning and Zoning Boards in the City. If you are interested in learning more about how you can be a part of the revitalization we have happening in our city, contact the Planning and Zoning Office for more information. We currently have openings on the Planning Board, Zoning Board of Adjustment and Heritage Commission.

Descriptions of these groups can be found from the Home Page, Boards and Committees, and to the respective committee.  These are appointed positions.  Anyone interested please complete a Prospective Appointee Profile application with your resume.  Please submit completed documents to the City Manager's office, or by email.