Zebulon is located in one of the fastest growing regions in the State of North Carolina! Currently, Zebulon has a population of more than 11,000 and is expected to reach 25,000 by 2030. The Town has a current budget of $29 million and 95 full-time employees who are dedicated to providing the best possible service to our customers. The individual talents and ideas of every employee is highly valued.
We want you to join our team!
Zebulon provides a great culture that encourages employees to share their thoughts and ideas to make the organization a better place. The values, strategic plan and community drive the decisions and desire to do the best job possible. The benefits are generous and include paid medical, dental, vision and life insurance; retirement, 5% contribution to 401k, paid holidays, vacation, sick and your birthday off.
The Public Works Department is a fast paced, fun place to work. They stay busy with everything from cutting grass, participating in special events to managing large transportation projects. The culture in the department is welcoming and supportive. We would love to have you as a part of our team.
Full-Time: Position general supervision of the Public Works Director. Performs complex professional, technical, administrative, and field work to plan, implement, and manage the stormwater program in compliance with the Town’s stormwater ordinance, the Wake County interlocal agreement, and the North Carolina Division of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) stormwater permit for the Town of Zebulon. Performs management-level tasks for stormwater activities for budgeting, project and construction management, public education, and enforcement of the stormwater ordinance.
Benefits: Employees are offered a competitive benefits package which includes health, dental, vision, and life insurance, paid annual and sick leave, paid holidays, and a retirement program.
Note: A criminal background check and pre-employment drug test is required.
Salary Range: $61,975 - $94,300
Closing Date: August 11, 2024
Interviews: Last week of August 2024
Zebulon is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Full-Time - The Town Manager will be a proven and trustworthy leader with both a commitment to equitably serving all residents of a growing and diverse community and an openness to supporting the current vision of the Board of Commissioners. The Town Manager will also be a visionary leader with the foresight to keep the long-term health of the Town in mind and plan accordingly.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have a master’s degree in public administration, public policy, or related field and 10 years of increasingly responsible professional experience in municipal management with at least 6 years at the level of Department head or higher. Experience as a Deputy or Assistant City or Town Manager is preferred. Though not required, the selected candidate will ideally reside within the Town of Zebulon.
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills, knowledge, experience, and traits:
- Ability to build consensus across Town staff, the Board of Commissioners, and town residents
- Ability to build rapport with residents and understand their needs
- Responsiveness to the needs of the Board of Commissioners and other stakeholders
- Familiarity with North Carolina Department of Transportation projects
- Experience in a fast-growing community
- Experience with human resources processes
- Ability to make and defend their decisions/positions, engendering confidence across groups
- Experience with grant writing is desirable
Benefits: Employees are offered a competitive benefits package which includes health, dental, vision, and life insurance, paid annual and sick leave, paid holidays, and a retirement program.
Note: A criminal background check and pre-employment drug test is required.
Salary Range: Dependent Upon Qualifications
Closing Date: Applications are reviewed as received and will
narrowed down for interviews the beginning of August
Zebulon is an Equal Opportunity Employer
This is a seasonal position in the Public Works Department. The position will assist the Public Works staff with various aspects of landscaping duties. Position is scheduled to work seasonal hours Monday – Friday beginning May – September. The nature of this work will require staff to work outside in various environmental conditions for extended periods of time. Duties may require one to sit, stand, stoop, bend, lift and reach.
Hourly Rate: $15 - $18
Position Open Until Filled
Zebulon is and Equal Opportunity Employer
The recruitment for this position has been extended in order to prioritize hiring Zebulon's Town Manager so that they can be involved in the hiring decision for someone with whom they would work so closely. Please see the new deadlines at the bottom of the posting. Current candidates will continue to be considered.
Full-Time - The growing Town of Zebulon in desirable Wake County, NC, seeks an experienced NC local government leader to serve as its first Assistant Town Manager (ATM). The ideal candidate is an innovative professional who utilizes trends and metrics to cultivate opportunities and support growth. With the ability to lead competent staff and work effectively within the Council-Manager form of government, the successful Assistant Town Manager has a track record of community engagement and experience with diversity and inclusion, equitable economic development, affordable housing, and diverse portfolios.
Benefits: Employees are offered a competitive benefits package which includes health, dental, vision, and life insurance, paid annual and sick leave, paid holidays, and a retirement program.
Note: A criminal background check and pre-employment drug test is required.
Salary Range: $110,000 - $130,000
Closing Date: July 29, 2024
Assessment Center: September 12-13, 2024
Zebulon is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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The Town of Zebulon is an Equal Opportunity Employer.