employment opportunity

Town Clerk Opening

Due to the resignation of our Town Clerk, there is an immediate opening to appoint a replacement Town Clerk until the election in March 2024. The Town of Rollinsford voted to have the Town Clerk employed for a 3-year term. The duties and responsibilities of a town clerk are numerous and can be found throughout many statutes such as motor vehicle laws, election laws and vital statistics. The town clerk must be elected by the residents of the Town in which the candidate lives. The compensation of the town clerk is set by the legislative body at town meeting. A summary of the Town Clerk duties and responsibilities can be read here.

As a town official, the town clerk is not an employee of the Town. Thus, the town clerk is not subject to the personnel policies of the Town with respect to vacation time, sick time, or hours of work per week.

If you are interested in being appointed to this position until March 2024 and in hopes of running for the position for the next three-year term, please send your resume and cover letter to the Town Administrator.

May 9, 2023 in Select Board, Town Clerk

Employment Opportunity: Assessing Clerk/Administrative Assistant

Town of Rollinsford, New Hampshire

Title: Assessing Clerk/Administrative Assistant

Hours: Part-time, Hourly (up to 16 hours weekly)

Pay Rate: $22.13 hourly (starting rate, depending on qualifications)

Supervisors: Select Board, Town Administrator

Date Approved: January 1, 2023

 

Job summary

The Select Board for the Town of Rollinsford is seeking a part-time Assessing Clerk/ Administrative Assistant. The position primarily reports to the Select Board and may also receive requests for assistance from the Town and Finance Administrators. Please submit a brief letter of interest and a summary of qualifications or resume via email to the Select Board.

The Select Board is seeking an Assessing Clerk/Administrative Assistant to assist with the following administrative functions:

Preferred

  • Receives and processes current use applications, tax abatement requests, elderly and veterans exemption requests and charitable and non-profit exemption requests
  • Entering property sales, owner and address changes in assessing software application
  • Processes land use change tax, timber and gravel tax forms
  • Receives and responds to assessing inquires and emails
  • Performs annual update of tax maps

Required

  • Oversees and prepares the Select Board agendas. 
  • Arranges meetings at the request of the Select Board.
  • Prepares public notices as requested by the Select Board.
  • Manages or assists with providing notifications to the Town via:
    • Town calendar
    • Town website
    • Town email
  • Handles miscellaneous administrative functions for the Select Board such as printing, emailing, mailing or otherwise distributing documents.
  • Handles Select Board’s correspondence and prepares responses as needed. 
  • Prepares press releases and reports as required and directed by the Select Board.
  • As requested and needed, research information requested by the Select Board.
  • Assists with other miscellaneous administrative tasks and projects upon request.  
  • Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

  • Must have or be able to attain a working knowledge of the applicable New Hampshire laws and regulations as related to the essential job functions
  • High School or GED diploma required; 2- or 4-year college degree in related field preferred
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills and attention to detail are required
  • Must be at least 18
  • Subject to background check

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibility from time to time, as needed. This job description does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.

January 25, 2023 in Assessing, Select Board

Employment Opportunity: Deputy Tax Collector

Town of Rollinsford, New Hampshire

Title: Deputy Tax Collector

Hours: Part-time, Hourly (up to 160 hours per year, as needed basis)

Pay Rate: $17.61 hourly (starting rate, depending on qualifications)

Supervisors: Select Board, Town Administrator

Date Approved: January 1, 2023

 

Job summary

Assists the Tax Collector with administration of the full cycle of property tax billing and collecting with optimum accuracy and efficiency. Must adhere to all State laws and regulations including the Code of Ethics for Tax Collectors.The Deputy Tax Collector is an official appointed by the Select Board to provide assistance and coverage to the Tax Collector as necessary.

Summary of essential job functions

The following job functions describe the responsibilities of the Tax Collector. The function of a Deputy Tax Collector is to provide the same level of service and function to the residents of Rollinsford in the Tax Collector’s absence or as requested by the Tax Collector.

  • Responsible for the planning, organization and sending of tax bills in a timely and accurate fashion.
  • Collect, deposit and record receipt of all property taxes with attention to detail.
  • Prepare deposits daily/weekly as seasonally appropriate and provide the Treasurer with copies in a timely manner.
  • Balance accounts(s) and prepare monthly reports for the Treasurer.
  • Prepare and mail delinquent notices according to best practices.
  • Prepare notices to taxpayers and mortgage holders of tax liabilities, liens and tax deeds.
  • Performs property tax lien(s) with the Registry of Deeds in accordance with RSA’s.
  • Provides customer service to the general public for tax related and general information.
  • Work closely with Cemetery Trustees to prepare documents, deposit funds and maintain records for purchase and transfer of lots in New Town and Old Town Cemeteries.
  • Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

  • Must have or be able to attain a working knowledge of the applicable New Hampshire laws and regulations as related to the essential job functions
  • High School or GED diploma required; 2- or 4-year college degree in related field preferred
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills and attention to detail are required
  • Must be at least 18
  • Subject to background check

 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibility from time to time, as needed. This job description does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.



January 25, 2023 in Select Board, Tax

Plow Truck Drivers Wanted

The Town of Rollinsford is looking for a part-time plow truck driver. Applicants must:
1. Be available for most storms within the winter season.
2. Be able to sit for long periods of time.
3. Have a safe driving history.

A CDL-B with air brake endorsement is preferred, but not required.

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $20.00 /hour

Applications or resumes can be dropped off at the Highway Department garage (35 Jessie Doe Road) or sent via email.

January 6, 2022 in Highway Department

Rollinsford Police Department Seeking Officer Candidates

Police Officer Candidates

Rollinsford Police Department

 

The Rollinsford, New Hampshire Police Department is actively seeking police officer candidates to fill a current vacancy.  The Rollinsford Police Department is a community oriented and highly professional law enforcement agency dedicated to serving a community with a population with 2,800 residents.

Officer’s patrol the Town of Rollinsford for the purpose of crime prevention and law enforcement duties include, but are not limited to calls for service, investigation of crimes, identification and apprehension of offenders, and prevention of crime.  Applicants must have the ability to exercise good common sense, discretion, objectivity, be able to make good decision under pressure, and perform all the essential job function of a police officer.

Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

    • Minimum 21 years of age
    • A United States Citizen
    • High School Diploma or equivalent
    • NH PSTC Certification preferred

Applicants who meet the basic qualifications are selected on a competitive basis.  Each applicant must successfully complete each element of the hiring process

    • Physical fitness test
    • Oral Board
    • Background examination
    • Psychological profile
    • Polygraph

A cover letter and resume should be submitted to:

Chief Jon Uraskevich

PO Box 438

Rollinsford, NH 03869

Application Deadline:  June 18, 2021 at 4:00pm

THE TOWN OF ROLLINSFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

May 27, 2021 in Police Department

Town Clerk Position

Due to the resignation of our Town Clerk effective November 6, we will have an immediate opening to appoint a replacement Town Clerk until the election in March 2021.  Town of Rollinsford voted to have the Town Clerk employed for a 3-year term.  The duties and responsibilities of a town clerk are numerous and can be found throughout many statutes such as motor vehicle laws, election laws and vital statistics.   The town clerk must be elected by the residents of the Town in which the candidate lives.  The compensation of the town clerk is set by the legislative body at town meeting.  

As a town official, the town clerk is not an employee of the Town. Thus, the town clerk is not subject to the personnel policies of the Town with respect to vacation time, sick time, or hours of work per week.  If you are interested in being appointed to this position until March 2021 and in hopes of running for the position for the next three–year term, please send your resume and cover letter to the Rollinsford Select Board.  

Hours of operation for the Town Hall are:

M-W-F​ 9am -1pm​  T-Thurs  3pm-7pm

Deadline for submission is November 13, 2020.

November 3, 2020 in Town Clerk