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Employment Opportunites & Board Vacancies

 

Employment Opportunities

All interested applicants should fill out an Application for Employment and submit as directed with each opportunity listed below.
 

 

Chief Water Operator - Full-Time Opening

Interested in building a career with the Town of Bristol?

We would like to take this opportunity to announce that the Town Bristol Water and Sewer Department is actively seeking applicants that would be interested in becoming part of our team. This is a career opportunity with a good benefits package. Those interested should consider applying. The Department currently consists of three (3) long-time employees, (2) new employees, and our new Office Manager, all eager to welcome a new Chief Operator.  

Do you?

  • Like a variety of work.
  • Like to work outside.
  • Like to be hands on.
  • Like to troubleshoot.
  • Take pride in your work.
  • Like to maintain a clean and neat work area.

Are you?

  • Motivated
  • Interested in the fields of water supply/distribution and wastewater collection/treatment.
  • Willing to advance your education.
  • Customer focused.
  • Tech savvy. 
  • Willing to respond to water and / or sewer emergencies at any given moment to assist the team in making the necessary repairs.
  • Able to commit to an on-call rotation which includes an on-call stipend for customer service, as well as receiving 3 overtime hours per day on the weekend or holidays during your on-call week.
  • Able to respond to customer service or emergency issues within 20 minutes during your on-call duty.

Certifications Required: 

  • Grade II Water Distribution / Grade I Water Treatment

Additional Certifications Preferred:   

  • Grade I Wastewater Treatment
  • Backflow Certification

Benefits of the position include: 

  • Health insurance coverage at a low cost or a money stipend if insurance isn’t needed.
  • Holiday, earned time, and sick leave time.

Annual Pay Range pending qualifications: $57,845 to $69,056

If you are considering applying or would like to learn more about the requirements of the position, please feel free to reach out to me by phone or email.

I look forward to hearing from you and working with you. 

Jeff Chartier
Superintendent
603 744 8411
[email protected]
 

The Town of Bristol is an Equal Opportunity Employer. (EEO/ADA)

Finance Officer - Full-Time Opening

JOB SUMMARY: Provides overall management and delivery of financial services under the general supervision of the Town Administrator. Serves as the financial advisor for the Town Administrator, which includes analysis and recommendations of Town financial policy, position, and procedures.

MAJOR DUTIES:

Financial Accounting and Control:

  • Planning, organizing, and supervising the maintenance of the Town’s financial records. Maintaining a general accounting system in accordance with accepted accounting practices, and Federal and State laws.
  • Maintenance and reporting of a full general ledger in a multi-fund environment.
  • Establishment of internal operational policies and procedures based on specific needs of the Town in consultation with the Town Administrator on major policy issues. Continual evaluation of department effectiveness and implementation of appropriate policy changes to improve conditions when necessary.
  • Review all bills, drafts, orders, and payrolls from Town officials, examining for proper calculation, correct appropriation charge and status within authorization of Town Administrator and/or Select Board, ensuring same are not fraudulent, unlawful, or excessive, and advising the Town Administrator of questionable bills, as necessary.
  • Processing trial balances of accounts, balancing accounts, producing subsidiary reports, analyzing, and making appropriate adjustments at months end. Reconciling monthly bank and credit card statements in coordination with the Town Treasurer, verifying record keeping, accounts payable and receivable with appropriate departments.
  • Maintaining schedules of cash and investments. Planning cash requirements throughout the year. Advising Treasurer on cash available for investment.
  • Establishing and maintaining an effective system of internal controls; conducting internal audits; supervising physical inventories and providing for an annual audit by external auditors. Budget Development and Oversight:
  • Preparation of periodic budgetary reports and other related accounting reports of a complex nature.
  • Assisting in the preparation and daily administration of the Town budget. Analyzing and monitoring expenditures against actual appropriations and notifying the Town Administrator of possible overruns or revenue short-falls, trends, and departmental actions. Recommending cost savings or new programs to benefit the Town’s financial status.
  • Reviewing financial reports of revenue and expenditure to ensure compliance with policy and budget objectives.
  • Preparing revenue forecasts for budget and management decisions.
  • Providing the Town Administrator and departments with information on prior and current year expenditure patterns.

Risk Management:

  • Monitoring national and local economic conditions and related agency activity for indicators of revised policies and financial planning impacts.

Data Processing:

  • Maintenance of detailed records of the Town debt, indicating purpose, incurred date, due date, interest rate, and payment provisions.

Other Annual Functions:

  • Coordination and obtaining of all required reports and data needed from other departments such as Town Clerk, etc., as they pertain to setting of the annual tax rate; preparation of the MS-232 Report (Report of Appropriations voted), the MS-535 Report (Annual Town Financial Report), the MS-434 (Revised Revenue Schedule); and MS-737 (budget Report); contacting State Department of Revenue Administration (DRA) regarding State Revenues; preparation of statements of Appropriations/Revenue; obtaining attested Resolutions; and ensuring the accuracy and coordination of all reports for the DRA portal. Once all information is available and ready, reviewing of information with the Town Administrator and/or Select Board to re-confirm proposed tax rate. Updates and maintains assets per GASB-34.
  • Coordinating year-end closing activities.
  • Preparation of comprehensive annual financial report.

General:

  • Maintaining an appropriate level of confidentiality regarding records of the Town and personnel matters.
  • Staying abreast of related legislation, government accounting standards and assuring compliance with same.
  • Negotiating, upon the authorization of the Town Administrator, all loans (temporary, short-term notes and long-term bonds). Providing all data and assistance required by the bond counsel and fiscal agent when authorized to borrow monies for the Town. Includes preparation of all pertinent information necessary to prepare a bond borrowing prospectus.
  • Assisting and advising the Town Administrator on all fiscal matters, keeping the Town Administrator informed of current trends, and recommending future courses of action.
  • Maintaining, implementing, and reviewing a fixed asset program leading to a certificate of achievement for excellence in financial reporting.
  • Assisting the Town Administrator with special projects as requested.
  • Tracking of all grants issued to the Town to ensure compliance with awards, preparation of necessary reimbursement requests.

Annual Pay Range pending qualifications: $70,325.00 - $81,536.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Please submit questions or an application and resume to Human Resources - Heather Waterhouse [email protected]. Position will remain open until filled. 

The Town of Bristol is an Equal Opportunity Employer. (EEO/ADA)

 

Board, Commission, or Committee Vacancies

All interested applicants should fill out an Application to Serve on Board or Committee and submit as directed with each vacancy listed below.

 

Planning Board, Zoning Board, Historic District Commission

Interested in taking part in the community, consider serving in a role on the one of the Land Use Boards/Commission. Looking for more information, either contact the Land Use Office with questions or visit the Planning Board page, Zoning Board page, or Historic District Commission page. Interested candidates should fill out the Application and submit to the Land Use Office.