Employment
Employment Opportunities with the Town of Huntersville will be posted on this page.  The Town of Huntersville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law.

A drug screen and background check are required for all successful applicants.

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Electric Systems Manager

We are looking for an Electric Systems Manager based in the northern Mecklenburg County, NC area. This individual will manage/oversee our municipal electric operations, to include the areas of administration, finance, engineering, and construction. We seek an innovative, self-starter who has the ability to lead both office and field personnel toward process, technology, and efficiency improvements, and promote a positive community image.

Qualified candidates will possess the following:

• A Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering,Business/Financial Management, or equivalent technical discipline and previous experience in the management of distribution operations.
• 3-7 years of progressively responsible management experience.
• Thorough knowledge of electric utility management including, but not limited to, fiscal management, engineering and operations, rate-setting, billing and collections, line construction and maintenance, development of business practice policies and procedures, purchasing and inventory, governmental accounting and cost allocation methods, rolling stock, emergency procedures, computer hardware and software for utility applications, marketing, and customer service.
• Excellent relationship management skills, oral/written communication skills, and team-building and customer service ability.

We offer a fully competitive salary and benefits package with ample opportunity for personal and professional growth. An equal opportunity employer.

For consideration, please submit your resume via email to hr@electricities.com.


Police Officer

Salary: $35,618 + DOE and educational level with a 5% increase at the end of a successful 6-month probation period. Excellent benefits package including 401-K and tuition reimbursement.

Requirements: The Huntersville Police Department strives to be recognized as one of North Carolina’s finest law enforcement agencies and a model of excellence in the delivery of professional, innovative and progressive police services. The successful candidate will have a working knowledge of Community Policing philosophy and an understanding of the SARA model of problem solving. Must be able to make sound decisions in dealing with emergency and non-emergency situations. Job requires extensive public contact in which officer must relate professionally with students, citizens, business owners and sometimes, the media. Applicants must be BLET certified at the time the application is received. Also, accepting out of state applicants who are currently sworn as a Law Enforcement Officer with at least two years of experience. Must be able to pass all phases of the hiring process, including oral board, background investigation, psychological and physical examinations, polygraph test and drug screening.

Currently Accepting Applications for Unanticipated Future Vacancies: Applicants must have completed Basic Law Enforcement Training or are currently a sworn law enforcement officer for another agency/state.

Huntersville Police Department
P.O. Box 664
Huntersville, NC 28070
Email: hpdrecruiter@huntersville.org

The Town of Huntersville is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Public Works Laborer

Salary Range: $24,106 - $38,485 DOE/Q
Closing Date:June 14 , 2013

Description of Work:
Position will function as Public Works Laborer under direct supervision of the Public Works Supervisor and Public Works Crew Leader and will be expected to perform manual work associated with operating light equipment in a variety of grounds and street maintenance tasks.

Essential Duties, Skills, and Demands of the Position:
Perform shoulder and ditching work along public right of ways.
Assists with various asphalt and concrete maintenance and patching.
Performs general stormwater drainage maintenance.
Performs grounds’ maintenance duties including mowing grass, trimming shrubs and trees.
Assists with horticultural practices such as fertilizing, planting, spreading seed and lime, and watering.
Assists with the fabrication and installation of street name markers and roadway signs.
Performs other duties as apparent or assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
General knowledge of the use of common hand and specialized power tools; some knowledge of the safe use, operation and preventive maintenance of equipment used in grounds and street maintenance; skill in the use of equipment to which assigned; ability to perform labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable weather conditions; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates. Must be available for emergency call-back.

Training and Experience Requirements
High school diploma or GED with and minimal experience in grounds and street maintenance, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

This work requires the regular exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work regularly requires standing, walking, using hands to finger, handle or feel, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling and lifting, frequently repetitive motions and occasionally requires speaking or hearing; work requires depth perception and color perception; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work regularly requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions and exposure to vibration, frequently working near moving traffic and mechanical parts and occasionally requires exposure to extreme cold (non-weather) and exposure to extreme heat (non-weather); work is generally in a loud noise location.

Special Requirements
May require possession of or ability to acquire a North Carolina pesticide application license depending on departmental assignment. Possession of a commercial driver's license with appropriate endorsements valid in the State of North Carolina, or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire.

How to Apply
All applicants must submit a Town of Huntersville application to the contact person listed below. Resume will not be accepted in lieu of completing Town of Huntersville application.

Town of Huntersville is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Drug screen and background check required for final applicant.

Contact Person: Eric Hager – Operations Manager
Contact Address:
Town of Huntersville
15316 Seigle Drive
PO Box 664
Huntersville, NC 28070
Contact Phone: (704) 875-7007
Contact Fax: (704) 875-1114

Park/Building Monitor


Salary: $8.50 per hour

Under direct supervision from the Facilities and Tournament Supervisor and/or Assistant Athletic Coordinator, this position is responsible for:

Consults with Facilities and Tournament Supervisor and/or Assistant Athletic Coordinator when any issues arise.
Performs general maintenance to park grounds and gym facilities. Such as cleaning of restrooms, empty trashcans, picking up trash, and etc.
Responsible for opening and closing of parks and facilities
Work involves ensuring compliance with park/gym rules and regulations, assisting individuals and groups using parks/gyms and ensuring safety and security of parks/gyms and patrons.
Maintains various attendance information as required
Marks and Drags Baseball Fields. Assists with Temporary Fencing Setup.
Promotes good relations with citizens using the parks and recreation facilities
General work hours will be Friday nights from 5pm – 1am, Saturday’s and Sunday’s from 6am – 11pm. Monday – Thursday work may be scheduled depending on Athletic Seasons.

Pre-employment drug screening and background check will be required. Closing Date: Open Until Filled.

To apply: Send resume and application to PO BOX 2879, Huntersville, NC 28070. Applications available at the Parks and Recreation Offices at 105 Gilead Road, 3rd Floor, Huntersville, NC. You can also download an application online. For more information, call 704-766-2226.

The Town of Huntersville is an equal opportunity employer.