Employment Opportunities

The City of Newport is presently receiving employment applications for the following position(s). Applications will be accepted in the Human Resources department, located within Newport City Hall, until the closing date noted below.

If no positions are listed below, this would signify "No Current Job Openings".

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JOB TITLE	TYPE	APPLICATION DEADLINE	HOURLY RATE OF PAY
Superintendent Facilities Management	Full Time	Monday, April 3, 2023	DOQ: $37.08 - $52.82
Public Safety Dispatcher	Full Time	Monday, April 10, 2023	$22.76 - $26.85
Laborer Equipment Operator	Full Time	Until Vacancy is Filled	$22.76 - $26.86
Maintenance Person	Full Time	Until Vacancy is Filled	$22.76 - $26.86
Deputy Utilities Director - Engineering	Full Time	Until Vacancy is Filled	DOQ: $42.63 - $60.73
Deputy City Engineer	Full Time	Until Vacancy is Filled	DOQ: $29.44 - $41.94

2023 Seasonal Jobs

Beach Secretary

Duties: Answers telephones, makes public address announcements, disseminates beach information, collects fees and performs end of shift accounting of revenues generated. Utilize computer software to process seasonal beach sticker and bathhouse applications. Assists Beach Manager with reporting, including, but not limited to payroll, facility schedules, etc.

Full-time and Part-time positions are available.

Pay Rate: DOQ up to $21.00/hour

Lifeguards

Essential Duties

Observes activities in assigned area on foot, in vehicle, or from tower or headquarters building with binoculars to detect hazardous conditions such as swimmers in distress, disturbances, or safety infractions.
Responsible for daily litter pick up on the entire beach, remove driftwood and other dangerous objects from the bathing area under his/her jurisdiction; inspect and maintain all beach equipment.
Maintain security of lifeguard stand from unauthorized persons; permits no articles, other than lifeguard equipment and personal property necessary in the performance of his/her duty, to be placed on the lifeguard stand.
Cautions people against use of unsafe beach areas or illegal conduct such as drinking, profanity or fighting.
Rescues distressed persons from ocean or adjacent cliffs.
Examines injured individuals, administers first aid, and monitors vital signs.
Administers artificial respiration or provides oxygen to revive persons.
May compiles emergency and medical treatment report forms and maintains daily information on weather and beach conditions.
Operates two-way radio system and/or other communication devises to maintain contact and coordinate activities between emergency rescue units.

Qualifications

Knowledgeable of water rescue and conditions of water for safety of swimmers, including depth of water, currents, position of any holes or submerged rocks and general beach conditions during both tides.
Ability to perform laborious work in keeping beach areas clean of litter and debris.
Ability to swim and tread water for prolonged period and to provide water rescue in both calm and rough water conditions.
Knowledgeable in CPR and First Aide techniques.
Excellent communication skills.

Certifications
Must hold a valid Professional Level CPR and Rhode Island Surf Certification; must possess a valid First Aid card; swim instruction certification is strongly desired.

Full-time and Part-time positions are available.

Pay Rate: DOQ: up to $21.00 per hour

Harbormaster Assistant

Laborers

Several City departments seeks seasonal Laborers to assist in the cleanliness and maintenance of City beaches, parks, streets and sidewalks as well as to mow, trim and weed City grounds.

Full-time and Part-time positions are available.

Pay Rate: DOQ: up to $21.00 per hour

Recreation Activities Coordinator

Duties: works closely with Recreation Supervisor to oversee daily operations of the playground program; assists with staff training and weekly staff meetings; and organizes trips and special events.

Working hours: M - F 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (subject to change) Must be available June 19 - August 18

Qualifications: minimum of 2 years of college preferred with a major or degree in recreation, physical education, education or early childhood; minimum of 2-3 years of relevant experience; first aid and CPR trained.

Pay Rate: DOQ: up to $27.00 per hour

Recreation Programs

Various positions available within the Recreation department to include:
Playground Leaders
Teen Club Leaders
Tennis Instructors
Dance Camp Instructors

Recreation Watchperson

Duties: actively patroling parking lots to ensure safety of those walking and driving in the lots; reporting suspicious activities to management and/or police; and issuing parking citations.

Full-time and Part-time positions are available.

Pay Rate: DOQ: up to $20.00 per hour

Traffic Aide

Duties: actively patrols assigned beat enforcing traffic laws such as parking violations; issues parking citations; and acts as an ambassador to the City;

Shifts: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. or 4:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.

Pay Rate: DOQ: up to $20.00 per hour

APPLICATION FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT

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Click on the Application for City Employment link above.
Complete the application in its entirety.
Print the completed application from your personal printer.
SIGN and DATE your application and submit to the Human Resources department at Newport City Hall via regular post or hand deliver.

Employment Applications will not be accepted unsigned

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