Current Job Opportunities
Position Title: Director of Planning & Zoning
Organization Unit: Community & Economic Development
Reports to: Chief of Staff
Status: Full-time, Non-Bargaining Unit
Hours: M-F, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Posting Period: until filled.
Salary: $95,000-$105,000
Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, & Life
Summary: This position is responsible for the administration, coordination and management of all land use, zoning, development, and building related projects and permit direction within the city while exercising a high degree of trust, integrity and confidence. Responsibilities require consistent attention and commitment to the city’s mission and philosophy. This position requires an in-depth knowledge of municipal planning practices, a high level of problem-solving ability, and initiative. The Director will use independent discretion and judgment within established organization plans, values, policies and procedures and represent the city as necessary during interactions with the public, business, and other organizations.
Position Title: Animal Control
Organization Unit: Licenses & Inspection
Reports to: Judy Richards
Status: Part-time, Bargaining Unit
Hours: M-F, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm, On-Call
Posting Period: November 15, 2023 – Until filled.
Salary: $27.90 an hour
Benefits: None
Summary: This is a sworn enforcement official responsible for assuring compliance with animal control regulations. An employee in this class is responsible for capturing and confining stray, diseased, unlicensed, and dangerous domestic animals, and may occasionally be required to handle wildlife, farm, or exotic animals. Duties include the investigation of animal-related complaints and the enforcement of both City and State animal control laws. The employee must exercise independent judgment and tact due to the amount of direct public contact. The Animal Control Officer works independently although the freedom to act is normally limited to completing assignments within the bounds of established policies and procedures; making technical recommendations and issuing official orders when necessary.
Position Title: Director of Human Resources
Organization Unit: Human Resources
Reports to: Chief of Staff
Status: Full-time, Non-Bargaining Unit
Hours: M-F, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Posting Period: November 13, 2023– Until Filled
Salary: $110,000 – $120,000
Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, & Life
Summary: The Director of Human Resources will plan, lead, direct, develop, and coordinate the policies, staff, and daily activities of the Human Resource department, ensuring legal compliance and implementation of the City’s mission and talent strategy.
Position Title: Clerk
Organization Unit: Public Safety/Licenses and Inspections
Reports to: Deputy Director of Inspections
Status: Full-time, Bargaining Unit
Hours: M-F, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Posting Period: November 8, 2023 – Until filled
Salary: $38,625 – $42,629.50
Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, & Life
Summary: Provides secretarial support to the Licenses and Inspections office and to the Director of Public Safety. Maintains a close working and highly responsive relationship with the supervisor, while performing routine clerical duties. This position requires a thorough knowledge of office routines and an understanding of the organization, responsibilities, and procedures related to the work in the office.
Position Title: Benefits Coordinator
Organization Unit: Department of Human Resources
Reports to: Director of Human Resources
Status: Full-time, Non-Bargaining Unit
Hours: M-F, 9:00am – 4:30pm
Posting Period: October 31, 2023 –Until the position is filled.
Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, & Life
Summary: Under the general supervision of the Human Resources Director, the employee benefits coordinator position assists employees with all benefits enrollment orientation and questions, verifies all insurance billings, audits & and maintains employee database and files, and ensures compliance with required benefits regulations, notices, and best practices.
Position Title: Bi-lingual Code Enforcement Officer (Housing) (2)
Organization Unit: Public Affairs
Reports to: Deputy Director of Inspections
Status: Full-time, Bargaining Unit
Hours: M-F, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Posting Period: August 31, 2023 – September 14, 2023
Salary: $50,200.00
Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, & Life.
Summary: The purpose of this position is to inspect single and multi-family dwellings to ensure compliance with applicable City ordinances, codes, and regulations. An important part of this work is explaining legal requirements to owners and occupants and assisting them in understanding and voluntarily complying with the law.
Position Title: School Crossing Guard
Organization Unit: Department of Public Affairs
Reports to: Beverly L. Harris
Status: Seasonal, Bargaining Unit
Hours: M-F, 7:00 am – 9:00 am, 2:30 pm-4:30 pm
Posting Period: August 22, 2023 – September 6, 2023, or until filled
Salary: $9.00 per hour
Benefits: None
Summary: This job requires the ability to communicate safety instructions to school-age children and to assist the children in crossing streets in marked crossways that provides maximum safety. The work environment is performed outdoors on various City streets. Work exposes employees to hot, cold, and inclement weather, as well as dust, pollen, fumes, and noise. Work requires the use of safety equipment and compliance with safety rules and procedures.
Position Title: Director of Community & Economic Development
Organization Unit: Public Affairs
Reports to: Chief of Staff
Status: Full-time, Non-Bargaining Unit
Hours: M-F, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Posting Period: August 31, 2023 – September 14, 2023
Salary: $90,000 – $100,000
Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, & Life
Summary: The Department of Public Affairs’ central focus is to serve both the quality of life and place for Chester City residents and businesses. The Department performs all municipal planning functions, building code and ordinance enforcement, licensing and inspecting of businesses, housing, food establishments, and land development approvals for the community.
All of these are ultimately responsible for creating jobs, increasing the tax base, attracting and retaining businesses, and serving as a catalyst for creating a sustainable economy.
The Director oversees the Department’s day-to-day operations of Licensing and inspections, Planning and zoning, and Building Inspections, including client relationships and project management of economic, community, and real estate development projects within the City of Chester. The Director leads the department staff to assist businesses through knowledge and resource sharing, technical assistance, and direct funding (grants and loans). In addition, the Director leads the Department’s staff to work in neighborhoods and commercial areas to assess the overall health and implement strategies to improve them. The Director will identify opportunities for business and real estate development; work with business and community stakeholders to develop and execute a shared set of goals; and be able to serve as a reliable resource for accurate and helpful information that can attract, retain, or help expand businesses in Chester.
Position Title: Assistant Solicitor
Organization Unit: Mayor Office
Reports To: Solicitor
Status: Full-time, non-bargaining Unit
Hours: M-F, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Posting Period: January 13, 2023 – January 23, 2023, or until position is filled
Salary Range: $66,950.00
Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, and Life
Applications can be picked up at Chester City Hall at the receptionist desk or downloaded below.
You can bring your application and resume to Chester City Hall or you can email your application and resume to careers@chestercity.com
A completed applications must include the application, resume and cover letter.