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Applications for employment shall be accepted only for posted vacancies. Each candidate for municipal employment shall complete the official employment application. Resumes, transcripts, certifications and other materials may be required as is deemed necessary in order to judge the applicant's fitness for service with the Town. Applications shall not be returned to the applicant, but will remain on file for at least two years, after which they may be destroyed once approval has been received from the State Records Administrator. Human Resources may reject any application which was not filed by the announced closing date for receiving applications, unless prior to such date an extension had been publicly announced. Normally only applicants being selected for an interview will be contacted by human resources. Statement re: the USERRA.

The Town of Mansfield only accepts applications for positions which are currently open. To apply for a position with the Mansfield Public Schools, please visit the Board of Education Jobs Page. 

Accounting Manager-Treasurer (Finance Department)

Candidates are required to have a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related field. Candidates should also demonstrate progressively responsible experience in public finance administration, including supervisory experience. $62,371/yr, full-time position with benefits. 

Interested applicants must submit an employment application online at www.mansfieldct.gov and a letter of interest, resume detailing work, education, and training experiences, and list of three references to HR@mansfieldct.org no later than 4:30 pm, June 19, 2013.  EOE/AA Click here for our online job application.

Youth Services Counselor (Human Services Department)

The Town of Mansfield is seeking a Youth Services Counselor for its Human Services Department to provide assessment of client (youth and families) needs, counseling, and to provide referral to needed and appropriate services such as treatment and rehabilitation services. Sample duties include: assessing client needs; counseling clients; case management; client advocacy; coordinating prevention programming; and coordinating positive youth development activities.

This is a full-time, year-round position. $51,470/yr with a benefits package. The selected candidate will work some weekends and evenings to accommodate client needs and Youth Services Division programming; ability to work a flexible schedule is required.

Candidates are required to have a bachelor’s degree supplemented by a master’s degree in social work, counseling, or a related field. Considerable experience in counseling or case management required. LCSW preferred, not required. Possession of driver’s license required.

Interested applicants must submit an employment application online.  Click here for our online job application.  Please submit a letter of interest, resume detailing work, education, and training experiences, and list of three references to HR@mansfieldct.org no later than 4:30 pm, June 26, 2013.  EOE/AA

Seasonal Laborer (Public Works Department)

The Town of Mansfield is hiring seasonal laborers to maintain its roads and grounds.  Road duties include but are not limited to patching, flagging, ditchwork, etc.; grounds duties include but are not limited to maintaining athletic fields, flowerbeds, trails and mowing grass.  40 hrs/week, $11/hour.  Positions are for June-August 2013. Must be 18 years or older to apply.  Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license.  Employment applications must be completed online at www.mansfieldct.gov. Positions are open until filled. EOE/AA Click here for our online job application.

Engineering Student Intern (Public Works Department)

The purpose of this job is to perform basic engineering work assisting in a variety of municipal engineering tasks. Duties include researching and developing information; helping plan and coordinate projects; inspecting construction sites; reviewing plans and specifications; designing elements of engineering projects; preparing maps; maintaining permit records and files; preparing engineering reports. Work is performed under general supervision. Position reports to the Director of Public Works.

The Town is seeking a student pursuing an engineering degree whom is currently enrolled in an accredited four-year program. An interest for pursuing a career in local government is preferred but not required. The student should have experience using computer-aided drafting and mapping software such as GIS.

Work hours are flexible, depending on student’s availability. Town Hall is open 8:15am – 4:30pm, Monday – Wednesday, 8:15am – 6:30pm, Thursday, and 8am – noon, Friday. The selected candidate will be expected to work 10-15 hours per week during semesters and full-time during the summer months. The pay rate is $15.00/hr. This is a part-time position with no benefits. The selected candidate is expected to begin work in early August 2013.

Interested students should submit an application online at www.mansfieldct.gov. Resumes can be submitted in addition to the application at HR@mansfieldct.org. Application review will begin immediately. Specific questions about the internship may be directed to Lon Hultgren, Director of Public Works, at 860-429-3332 or Lon.Hultgren@mansfieldct.org. . EOE/AA Click here for our online job application.