230 South Street, Hyannis, MA. 02601

Employment Opportunities with The Town of Barnstable

 

Town of Barnstable
Permanent Positions
Open to the Public

 

There are currently no Permanent Positions available

 

Seasonal/Temporary/Grant Funded/On-Call Positions
Open to the Public
 

12-02-12 – 64014 Seasonal Shorebird Specialist (Sandy Neck), Marine & Environmental Affairs:  Technical work assessing and monitoring shorebird nesting activity at Sandy Neck and associated sites.  Advises full time staff of the MEA Division on specific management practices to safeguard the Town's interests in managing threatened species.  Regulatory and technical work monitoring beach use for compliance with regulations governing the Sandy Neck Barrier Beach including site specific rules, applicable town ordinances and state and federal laws.  REQUIRED TO WORK ALL WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS THROUGHOUT TERM OF EMPLOYMENT, and a variety of shifts, many beginning before 7:00 a.m.  May be subjected to extremes of weather.  High School graduation with college level coursework in biology, wildlife management, ecology, or related field.  Experience in shorebird protection efforts, resource management, security, or nature education is preferred.  Certification in First Aid and C.P.R. required; L.G.T., First Responder, Wilderness, or other advanced medical certification preferred.  Must possess valid license for operating motor vehicles in Massachusetts.  Must be skilled in the operation of All Terrain Vehicles (A.T.V.s) over varied terrain.  Must be self-confident and able to exercise sound judgment and tact.  $10.00 hourly, no benefits
 

12-02-05 – 64017 Seasonal Shellfish Assistants, Marine & Environmental Affairs:  Assists the Shellfish Biologist with general and technical work in matters relating to shellfishery in the town.  Experience in environmental science, marine biology, shellfish aquaculture or equivalent desired.  High School diploma, class D driver’s license required. Certification as a First Responder and in CPR desired.  Knowledge and experience in the field of shellfish propagation and management desirable. Knowledge of operation and trailering of small boats preferred.  Moderate, with occasional strenuous physical effort required of duties performed in the field with frequent exposure to adverse weather conditions. Regularly lifts objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Participates in shellfish relays with bags weighing up to 80 pounds.  Frequently has to walk in water with hip boots or chest waders.  Other physical activities include raking, kneeling and climbing in and out of boats.  $10.00 hourly, no benefits
 

12-02-13 – 64103 Seasonal Gate Attendants (Sandy Neck), Marine & Environmental Affairs:  Supports overall beach operation by greeting the public, providing information, collecting fees, monitoring traffic and maintaining security.  May be subjected to extremes of weather.  REQUIRED TO WORK ALL WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS THROUGHOUT TERM OF EMPLOYMENT.  High School diploma.  Community CPR and First Aid or equivalent.  $10.00 hourly, no benefits
 

12-02-01 – 64104 Seasonal Gate Supervisor (Sandy Neck), Marine & Environmental Affairs:  Seeks an individual who will deal with site safety and proper coverage of site, and who will conduct financial oversight and personnel supervision of seasonal staff, implement policies imposed by the MEA division, and manage specific tasks conducted by fee collection personnel.  Community CPR and First Aid and supervisory experience required.  May be subjected to extremes of weather.  REQUIRED TO WORK ALL WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS THROUGHOUT TERM OF EMPLOYMENT.  $13.25 hourly, no benefits. 
 

12-02-04 - 81083 - HYCC Temporary Custodian, Community Services:  Semi skilled manual work involving responsibility for the cleaning of the Hyannis Youth and Community Center.  Polishes and cleans furniture, washrooms, floors and metal work; vacuums rugs; washes woodwork and windows; collects and disposes of refuse; shovels snow; moves and sets up furniture.  May perform additional general maintenance activities such as painting.  Experience in building cleaning, painting or general upkeep; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.  Ability to perform moderately physical labor.  $11.00 hourly, no benefits

 

 

Please submit a Cover Letter, Résumé and Town of Barnstable Application stating which position you are applying for.  The Town of Barnstable requires a complete application package for each position a candidate wishes to be considered for.  “See Résumé” is not acceptable in any of the fields of the application.  The application package may be faxed (508-790-6307) or emailed in order to meet any applicable deadline, but the original, signed package must then be mailed in order to finalize the application process.

Applications are available at the top and bottom of this webpage in Word and pdf format or in the Human Resources Department at 230 South Street, Hyannis, MA 02601.  If you have trouble with downloading the form, you may call 508-862-4694 to have an application mailed or emailed directly to you.

Human Resources Department
230 South Street
Hyannis, MA 02601
Phone: 508-862-4694
Fax: 508-790-6307
email: humanresources@town.barnstable.ma.us

 

The Town of Barnstable is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer that welcomes applications from individuals who will enrich & contribute to the cultural & ethnic diversity.
 

Tips for having your application processed smoothly.

·         Put your full name, address, phone number & email address on the cover letter & résumé of your application package.

·         Complete all fields of the application form fully; remember you may not write, “See Résumé“, in any of the fields.

·         Separate applications packages are required for each position.

·         Tell us what position you are applying for.

·         Please tell us where you saw the announcement for the vacancy you are applying for.

·         Did you sign the cover letter and application?

·         Most complete application submissions require extra postage, please weigh your envelope.  Postage due mail will not be accepted.

 

Information on Seasonal Positions with the Recreation Division will be available beginning March 1st at the Hyannis Youth & Community Center, 141 Bassett Lane, Hyannis, MA. 02601, 508-790-6345 and on their webpage under Recreation @ www.town.barnstable.ma.us.  When applying for a Seasonal Position please be specific as there are requirements for many of the positions.


 

Old Barnstable Fairgrounds Golf Course and Hyannis Golf Course have Seasonal Turf Maintenance positions available.  $11.00 per hour/no benefits  Open until filled  Contact Bruce McIntyre 508-362-8346

 

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William Cole
P 508-862-4694
F 508-790-6307
8:00a.m. to 4:30p.m.

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