August 27, 2021
J. Reuben Daniel City Hall & Police Station: 1040 Roanoke Avenue (252) 533-2800
CALENDAR OF MEETINGS:
(All City meetings are open to the public)
Recreation Advisory Committee
Thursday, September 2, 2021 at 12 noon at TJ Davis Recreation Center.
City Council Special Meeting
Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. in the Lloyd Andrews City Meeting Hall, 700 Jackson Street, Roanoke Rapids, NC. The purpose of the Special Meeting is to install the newly appointed Councilmember, consider a resolution to accept American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding and adopt an ARPA Grant Project Ordinance. The City Council’s monthly Work Session will immediately follow the Special Meeting.
City Council meetings can be viewed through Zoom (See City website for link) and on Spectrum Channel 193.
Library Advisory Committee
Thursday, September 9, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. in the Library Conference Room.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
The City of Roanoke Rapids is now accepting applications for the following positions:
Head Librarian (Roanoke Rapids Public Library)
The Head Librarian is responsible for the day to day operation of a busy library.
Minimum Qualifications:
Position requires MLS from an ALA accredited university
Must be eligible for NC Public Library Certification
Minimum of 3 years administrative experience preferred; also extensive experience with budgeting, automation and programming
Must have ability to establish and maintain excellent customer service, staff and community relation
Position Open until Filled
Police Officer (Certified)
Minimum Qualifications:
Must be a high school graduate or hold a GED certificate.
Must be able to furnish documentary evidence showing the applicant has met the education requirement for the criminal justice field of expected employment.
Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
Possession of valid driver’s license with an active and consecutive 3-year satisfactory verifiable driving history. Driving history will be checked. (Must be able to be licensed in the State of North Carolina).
Ability to meet current requirements set forth by the North Carolina Training & Standards Commission.
Salary is Negotiable depending on experience
Position Open until Filled
(Part Time) Building Supervisor (Parks & Recreation)
An employee in this position supervises scheduled activities and is the City’s point of contact during these activities. This may include any of the Parks & Recreation Facilities: TJ Davis Recreation Center, Aquatic Center, Jo Story Senior Center, Chaloner Recreation Center, Canal Museum, Roanoke Rapids Public Library, Kirkwood Adams Community Center, Lloyd Andrews City Meeting Hall.
Minimum Qualifications:
Must be a high school graduate or hold a GED certification.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Hours are mainly evenings and weekends according to activities that are scheduled.
Open Until Filled
(Part Time) Public Works Worker (Public Works Dept)
An employee in this position is responsible for assisting in the grounds keeping operations of the different properties within the City.
Minimum Qualifications:
Experience in operating various related equipment such as a weed-eater and lawnmower.
Must hold a valid driver’s license.
Must have a high school diploma or GED.
Essential Duties and Tasks:
Gather and organize materials for each project.
Ensure that litter is picked up.
Responsible for fertilizing, cutting, pruning and trimming all greenery, removing snow and ice, raking leaves
Other duties include ensuring customer satisfaction and assisting in storm damage clean up.
Sanitation Worker (Public Works Dept)
An employee in this position works as a member of a crew led by a Sanitation Equipment Operator in loading and unloading refuse over an established route.
Minimum Qualifications:
Must hold a valid driver’s license.
Must have a high school diploma or GED.
Lifeguards
Minimum Qualifications:
Must hold American Red Cross Lifeguard/First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
Must be able to complete ½ mile swim in under 20 minutes.
Essential Duties and Tasks:
Teaches Red Cross swimming lessons.
Provides routine pool maintenance to ensure cleanliness and safe environment for patrons.
Works as a team to provide supervision of a large number (sometimes as many as 300 pool patrons – team is comprised of approximately seven lifeguards)
Work is performed under the general supervision of the Aquatic Supervisor.
Note: All positions are Open Until Filled
The City of Roanoke Rapids is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
Applications may be obtained at www.roanokerapidsnc.com or may be picked up at
City Hall – 1040 Roanoke Avenue, Roanoke Rapids, NC
Kathy A. Kearney – HR Manager – City of Roanoke Rapids
Phone: (252) 533-2845 – Fax (252) 537-2097
BRIEFS
MUNICIPAL OFFICES CLOSED/TRASH COLLECTION: Municipal offices will be closed on Monday, September 6, 2021 in observance of Labor Day. Trash collection routes for Monday will be collected on Wednesday, September 8th.
COMMITTEE VACANCIES:
Contact Traci Storey, City Clerk, at (252) 533-2840 for committee information.
Beautification Committee
Planning Board/Board of Adjustment (In Town & ETJ member)
Senior Center Advisory Committee
Historic Preservation Advisory Committee
ROANOKE RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Emery G. Doughtie Mayor Pro Tem Carl Ferebee
Council Members: Sandra W. Bryant, Suetta S. Scarbrough, Wayne Smith
Kelly Traynham, Interim City Manager Geoffrey Davis, City Attorney
Traci V. Storey, City Clerk Kathy Kearney, Deputy City Clerk