The City of Roanoke Rapids is now accepting applications for the following positions:

Main Street Development Director

The City of Roanoke Rapids seeks a highly motivated leader with experience in community, business and downtown development services to serve as our next Main Street Development Director!  This position coordinates activity within the Roanoke Rapids Main Street program that utilizes historic preservation as an integral foundation for downtown economic development.  The Main Street Development Director is responsible for the development, conduct, execution and documentation of the local Main Street program as well as being the principal on-site staff person to represent the community regionally, statewide and nationally as appropriate.  The position reports to the City Manager.

Job Duties:

• Coordinate activity of the Main Street program committees, ensuring that communication between the committees is well established; assist committees with implementation of work plan items.
• Manage all administrative aspects of the Roanoke Rapids Main Street program including all reporting required by the State Main Street agency and the National Main Street Center.
• Assist the local board of directors, committees and other stakeholders in the development of an annual action plan for implementing downtown revitalization programs.  The plan should include a five-year vision for downtown, an organizational mission with economic development strategies with implementation focused on four core areas: Design/ Historic Preservation; Promotion; Organization/ Management; Economic Vitality/ Development.
• Assist tenant and property owners with physical building improvement projects including advice and guidance on applicable financial mechanisms available.
• Encourage a cooperative climate between stakeholders and public officials.
• Assess current downtown management programs and encourage improvements on community's ability to carry out various promotional events, business recruitment activities and more.
• Advise downtown stakeholders on local Main Street program goals and activities; help coordinate joint promotional events that attract people to downtown
• Help build strong and productive working relationships with various public agencies at the local and state levels
• Utilizing the Main Street program format, develop and maintain data systems to track the process and progress of the local Main Street program.
• Represent the community at the local, regional, state and national levels.  Speak effectively on the program's direction and findings, always mindful of the need to improve state and national economic development policies as they relate to smaller communities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree or higher in Architecture, Economic Development, Historic Preservation, Public Administration or another closely related field

Certifications: Preferred candidates possess MSARP or comparable professional designation or can obtain MSARP within first three (3) years of employment

Experience: A minimum of three (3) years of experience in community development, business recruitment and retention, or downtown development

OR an equivalent combination of education and years of experience.

Other Requirements: Possession of a valid NC driver's license

TO APPLY: Please submit a letter of interest along with resume and completed City of Roanoke Rapids application to the City of Roanoke Rapids Human Resources Department.  Position is open until filled.

Firefighter Applicant Pool

The City of Roanoke Rapids is accepting Firefighter applications to establish an eligibility list (applicant pool) from which selections will be made as positions become available. 

An employee in this position performs general fire fighting work including but not limited to preparing equipment for responding to fire calls, fighting fires, fire salvage and equipment/ fire vehicle maintenance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be of good character, be in good physical condition and pass a drug test
• Must be high school graduate or hold a GED certificate
• Must have or be able to obtain a North Carolina or Virginia Class B driver's license
• Must have WorkKeys Silver Certificate (or higher) | Contact Halifax Community College for more information (252-536-6393)
• Firefighter experience preferred but not required

Essential Duties and Tasks:

• Provides responses to fires and emergency calls; participates in hazardous material response and prevention programs.
• Responds to alarms and assists in the suppression of fire including rescue, entry, ventilation and salvage work.
• Performs routine maintenance and servicing of equipment including washing and waxing trucks, checking batteries, checking fuel and oil levels, cleaning and drying hoses, inspecting hose and hose connections, etc.
• Participates in continuing education training programs.
• Reports facility maintenance, radio, vehicle and equipment problems to appropriate level of authority.
• Attends in-service classes to maintain current knowledge of fire suppression and emergency medical technology.
• Participate in physical trainings.

Applicants MUST Submit a City of Roanoke Rapids FIRE Application

Applicant Pool Applications Are Accepted Year Round

Sanitation Worker

Public Works

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 be a high school graduate or hold a GED certificate
• must have a valid NC driver's license

Position Open Until Filled

Building Maintenance Worker

Public Works

An employee in this class must be able to perform a variety of skilled work in the maintenance and repair of public buildings, grounds and other City properties.

Job Duties:

• perform a variety of maintenance and repair tasks including carpentry, plumbing, interior and exterior painting, electrical installation and repairs, sheet rock, masonry and more.
• works as part of a crew to accomplish daily maintenance tasks and assigned projects.
• participate in the City's safety program and adhere to the safety procedures and policies of the department.

Minimum Qualifications:

• must have good communication and customer service skills
• must be a high school graduate or hold a GED certificate
• must possess a valid class C NC driver's license

Position Open Until Filled

Cemetery Groundskeeper

Public Works

An employee in this position is responsible for assisting in the groundskeeping operations of Cedarwood Cemetery.

Job Duties:

• assist with the care for and maintain public landscaping and grounds around and within Cedarwood cemetery
• gather and organize materials for each project
• ensure that litter is picked up
• responsible for fertilizing, pruning, cutting, and trimming all greenery, removing snow and ice, raking leaves and provide other maintenance tasks
• maintain cemetery and grave sites

Minimum Qualifications:

• experience operating various related equipment such as a weed-eater and lawnmower
• must be a high school graduate or hold GED certificate
• must have a valid NC driver's license

Position Open Until Filled

(Part Time)

Public Works Worker

Public Works

An employee in this position performs skilled technical and trades work in the maintenance and repair of buildings, grounds, facilities and equipment.  Job duties include but are not limited to grass cutting, leaf collection, street sign maintenance and other duties necessary within the Public Works Department.

Minimum Qualifications:

• must be a high school graduate or hold a GED certificate
• must have a valid NC driver's license

Position Open Until Filled

Parks & Recreation Assistant Director

Parks & Recreation

The City of Roanoke Rapids is seeking an experienced executive to assist the Parks & Recreation Director in day-to-day planning, organization, administration, control and review of the City's recreational programs, facilities and maintenance.  This position performs administrative, managerial and professional work in directing all activities and staff of the various recreation centers with community-wide programming.  This position also oversees the programming of parks and maintenance of all parks and recreation facilities.  The Assistant Parks and Recreation Director reports to the Parks and Recreation Director.

Essential Duties & Tasks:

• Leads the daily operations of parks, maintenance, athletics and facilities to include TJ Davis Recreation Center, Jo Story Senior Center, Chaloner Recreation Center, Kirkwood Adams Community Center, Lloyd Andrews City Meeting Hall, Roanoke Canal Museum and Trail and the Chris Wicker Aquatic Center.
• Sets facility and staff goals, develops and recommends policy, participates in budget preparation, administers budget ensuring expenditures are within budgeted amounts.
• Leads staff in planning, organizing and promoting recreational and athletic programs for special events such as races, festivals and holiday celebrations.
• Works with and supervises staff in planning, scheduling, coordination and management of various athletic leagues and tournaments for the department.
• Performs personnel management functions such as hiring, coaching, counseling and evaluating staff.
• Provides professional development and safety training opportunities to staff.
• Recruits, recommends and oversees the training of department personnel; advises, directs and consults with department staff on matters of training, work assignments and schedules, work performance, promotions and other personnel matters.
• Receives and investigates public inquires or complaints concerning recreational activities and services.
• Promotes Roanoke Rapids Parks and Recreation mission, goals, activities and achievements to general public on a regular basis; builds a positive and productive relationship with the community we serve.
• Builds collaborative relationships with community partners including public, charter and private school administrators, youth sporting associations, corporate sponsors, civic organization leaders and more; utilize network to deliver a variety of programs and services to the community.
• Leads the Parks and Recreation Department in the absence of the Director.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree or higher in park & recreation management, natural resources management, public administration or another closely related field of study.

Certifications: Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP), Certified Park and Recreation Executive (CPRE) and/or other applicable national or state-level certifications.

Experience: A minimum of seven (7) years of Parks & Recreation professional experience with at least five (5) years in a supervisory/management role.

Other Requirements: Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license and primary residence is located within a reasonable distance to Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina within the first twelve (12) months of employment.

TO APPLY: Please submit a letter of interest along with resume and completed City of Roanoke Rapids application to the City of Roanoke Rapids Human Resources Department.  Position is opened until filled; however, the first round of resume reviews will begin no later than September 9, 2024.

Property Maintenance/ Custodial Worker

Parks & Recreation

An employee in this class performs manual labor involving a variety of building maintenance and custodial tasks.  Work involves the use of a variety of tools and light equipment.  Regular duties include cleaning floors, windows, bathrooms, replacing simple light bulbs and fixtures, event set ups and routine cleaning functions.  Work is performed under the supervision of designated employee(s) in the Maintenance division and is evaluated through observation and inspection to determine the thoroughness in carrying out assigned duties.

Job Duties:

• Cleans buildings; vacuums, mops, sweeps, dusts, cleans restrooms and restroom fixtures, cleans windows, cleans carpets, buffs and waxes floors, etc.
• Stock restrooms with applicable products such as paper towels, toilet paper and soap.
• Operates equipment such as floor waxers, vacuum cleaners; maintains necessary inventory of cleaning supplies.
• Cleans grass out of flower beds and leaves/debris away from facilities.
• Collects litter from facilities grounds and entryways.
• Sets up tables and chairs at facilities for events and meetings.
• Participates in the City's safety programs and adheres to all safety procedures and policies of the department.
• Transport materials to and from facilities as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must possess working knowledge of custodial and property maintenance unskilled work.
• Must be able to physically perform basic life functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking and hearing.
• Must be able to perform heavy work exerting up to 50lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 30lbs of force frequently and up to 10lbs of force constantly to move objects.
• Must be a high school graduate or hold GED certificate.
• Must have a valid NC driver's license

Position Open Until Filled

(Part Time) Building Supervisor

Parks & Recreation

An employee in this position may include any of the Parks & Recreation facilities:

 -  T J Davis Recreation                -  Aquatic Center                   -  Jo Story Senior Center

 -  Chaloner Recreation Center       - Canal Museum                 -  Roanoke Rapids Public Library

 -  Kirkwood Adams Community Center         - Lloyd Andrews City Meeting Hall 

This employee will supervise scheduled activities and is the City's point of contact during these activities.

Hours are mainly evenings and weekends according to activities that are scheduled.

Position is Open Until Filled