City of Newton (City of Newton)

Job Description Primary purpose Supports key initiatives in the Health and Human Services Department including programming, communication, and outreach. Supervision: Scope and Judgment: This position requires excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to interact professionally with culturally diverse individuals, excellent organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Supervision Received: This position reports to the Director of Public Health Services. Supervision Given: None. Job Environment: Most work is performed under typical office conditions. Other settings include community-based settings and outdoors environments. Some work may be done remotely. May work evening or weekend hours for meetings and events. Frequent contact with the general public, other city departments, outside agencies, businesses, and other governmental organizations. Communication is by means of in person...

Job Description Primary Purpose: The Director of Planning and Development serves as the principal leader and strategic advisor for the City’s planning and development functions. The Director provides vision, leadership, and oversight for citywide planning, land use, zoning, housing, community development, historic preservation, and environmental protection initiatives. The Director advises elected and appointed officials, boards, commissions, staff, developers, business owners, and residents on matters affecting the City’s physical development and long-range planning goals. The Director leads the implementation of policies, programs, and regulatory initiatives that support sustainable growth, preservation of community character, housing opportunity, transportation planning, economic vitality, and environmental stewardship. The Director is responsible for maintaining and improving the efficiency and effectiveness of all areas under their direction and control, and...

Job Description Primary purpose: The Kitchen Assistant is responsible for assisting with all aspects of OAS food service including planning, purchasing, handling, preparing, and cooking food for the cafe at the Cooper Center for Active Living and special events held by the department. In the absence of the Kitchen Manager, the Kitchen Assistant assumes all responsibility for efficient kitchen operation. Provides assistance and support to ensure that food quality standards, inventory levels, and food safety guidelines are met; performs all other related or similar duties as required. This is a part-time (15 hours/week), non-benefitted, hourly position. Hours may shift depending on the needs of the Older Adult Services Department. Supervision: Scope and Judgment: Under the day-to-day supervision of the Food Service Manager, this position functions in collaboration with a team of volunteers. Performs varied duties requiring independent judgment and ability to work in...

Job Description Purpose: The Waste Collection Specialist provides collection services of organic, inorganic materials, and minor curbside collection, and other related work as required under the direction of the Sustainable Materials Management Division. Responsibilities include operating equipment required for Public Works projects and ensuring for the safe and efficient operation of vehicles and machinery. Supervision: Supervision Scope: Employee is familiar with the work routine and uses initiative in carrying out recurring assignments independently, with specific instruction. Any questionable cases are referred to the supervisor for clarification or interpretation. Work is reviewed only to an extent sufficient to keep the supervisor aware of progress, and to insure that completed work and methods used are technically accurate and that instructions are being followed. Supervision Received: reports to the Director of Sustainable Materials Management and/or...

Company Description THE CITY: The City of Newton is a wonderful place to live and work. Newton has safe and attractive neighborhoods, an excellent public school system, an active community life, multiple transportation systems, proximity to Boston and a well-managed and financially strong City government. The City of Newton has a population of approximately 88,900, with 32,600 housing units and occupies a land area of 18.3 square miles. Newton is principally suburban-residential in character. Unlike many other communities that are established around a single Main Street or downtown, Newton is comprised of thirteen distinctive villages. Newton has a diversified economic base with approximately 4,700 establishments employing approximately 79,500 people. Newton is special in many ways. It is home to a variety of private secondary and post-secondary schools including a portion of Boston College, Lasell University, William James College, Hebrew College, and the UMass Amherst –...

Job Description Primary purpose: The Assistant Director of Parks and Open Space assists with managing small and large-scale park and open space improvement initiatives throughout various phases of a project life cycle, including but not limited to funding requests, design, and construction phases. Works with volunteers, community groups, and the general public as part of the City’s city-wide volunteer and community partnership programs. Supervision: Supervision Received : reports to Director of Parks and Open Space and/or designee. Supervision Given : to volunteers and outside vendors Essential Functions: (The essential functions or duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.) Essential Elements – Community Outreach Assist with...