Employment
Thank you for visiting the Town of Forest City's Career Opportunities page. We appreciate your interest in employment with the Town of Forest City and look forward to reviewing your candidacy. Return your completed application to Town Hall (open Monday to Friday from 8AM-5PM).
PLANNER/SR. PLANNER
The Town of Forest City (population 7,400), is one of the fastest growing small towns located in the foothills of Western North Carolina, centrally located just 1-hour west of Charlotte, NC, and 1-hour east of Asheville, NC. The Town is seeking a motivated, qualified applicant to fill the position of Planner that acts as the Planning and Zoning Director.
This position is responsible for a professional level of planning duties enforcing residential, commercial, land use, storm water, floodplain, zoning, major subdivisions, and other ordinances and performing related planning functions to include scheduled Board of Planning & Adjustment meetings and presentations to the Town’s council when needed. The work will include assisting customers with land use and zoning interpretations, conducting initial site and plan reviews including minor to moderate complexity; analyzing data; updating drafting reports; researching records and enforcing planning ordinances and policies and advises property owners and tenants of violations and issue fines when necessary; code enforcement of the UDO and land development standards, maintaining updates of rezoning information in the Smart Gov system and knowledge of the GIS system. The work requires considerable contact with developers, architects, and with the public. Knowledge of the planning field, professional judgement and initiative, and tact and courtesy are required in the performance of the planner position. This position reports to the Building and Zoning Codes Administrator.
The applicant must be a graduate from a four-year college or university with a degree in planning or related field with some experience as a professional planner, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A minimum of one year’s experience is preferred. Certified Zoning Official certification is preferred or the ability to obtain within 6 months. The salary range for this position is $46,535 - $84,846 based upon experience and qualifications. Successful applicant must pass a drug test and criminal background check prior to employment.
Applications will be accepted at City Hall, 128 North Powell Street and via email HR@townofforestcity.com beginning Monday, December 23, 2024 until filled.
For further information contact Mara Short at 828-202-2234.
The Town of Forest City is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.
UTILITY LOCATOR & ASSET MANAGEMENT
The Town of Forest City is accepting applications for Utility Locator & Asset Management.
Applications will be accepted at City Hall, 128 North Powell Street and via email HR@townofforestcity.com beginning Thursday, December 5, 2024 until filled.
This position performs a variety of skilled work locating water and sewer lines. Work involves the operation of construction equipment in the installation, replacement and repair of water and sewer pipes to specific grade and depth, and back filling and compacting the site. Work also includes making taps to water and sewer mains, installing hydrants, meters, and valves, reading meters, and making repairs to the water and sewer system. Position is subject to working in both inside and outside environments, in extreme hot and cold weather, and exposure to various hazards such as loud noises, vibration, moving mechanical parts, electrical current, chemicals, fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation, and oils. Work is also subject to the final standards of OSHA on blood borne pathogens. The position is subject to on-call and call-back work.
The position calls for a well-qualified applicant to maintain asset management software and mapping system. This work requires maintaining, editing, and creating new maps for all infrastructure needs. Knowledge of operation and appropriate usage of equipment; basic map reading; utility locating practices
and procedures; GIS; GPS; GPR (ground penetrating radar); principles of customer service; basic mathematical principles; and equipment including computers and handheld mobile devices.
Applicant must have a high school diploma, and experience in locating utility lines is preferred. Hiring salary for this position starts at $42,209.00-63,314.00.
Applicant must have a valid NC Driver’s License. Successful applicants must pass drug test and criminal background check prior to employment.
For further information contact Mara Short at 828-202-2234.
The Town of Forest City is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status.
FIREFIGHTER/EMT
The Town of Forest City is accepting applications for a Firefighter/EMT.
Applications and applicable certifications will be accepted at City Hall, 128 North Powell Street and via email HR@townofforestcity.com beginning Thursday, December 5, 2024 until filled.
Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Applicants must have a valid NC Driver’s License. Must have valid Class B CDL or obtain within 6 months of hire. Preferred applicants shall have a NC Firefighter Level II certification and NC EMT Basic certification or obtain within 6 months of hire.
Successful applicants must pass a physical/agility examination, drug test and criminal background check prior to employment. Hiring salary for this position starts at $44,319.00.
For further information call Mara Short, HR Administrator 828-202-2234.
The Town of Forest City is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.
POLICE OFFICER
The Town of Forest City is accepting applications for the position of police officer with a minimum starting salary of $45,252. Salary consideration will be based on experience. Additional benefits include: Prudential NC401K with a 5% employer contribution, death and disability income with Hartford Life Company, membership into the NC Retirement System, State Employees Health Plan/provided to the employee at no cost, 12 paid holidays per year. Lateral new hires may transfer accumulated sick leave.
Preferred applicants will have a good knowledge of modern police practices, laws relating to arrest, search and seizure, apprehension of criminals and traffic control. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must: possess NC General Law Enforcement Certification, high school diploma/GED, have no felony convictions and a valid NC class “C” driver’s license. Prior to employment, applicants must successfully complete a physical/drug screen examination, psychological, polygraph and extensive background investigation. Application packets may be received in person at Forest City Police Department or by contacting Lacey Euten at 828.245.5555 ext 1401. For consideration, the completed application packets must be returned to Chief Chris J. LeRoy at 187 S. Church Street, Forest City, NC 28043. Applications will be reviewed as they are received for consideration and position will be open until filled.
Applicants who have previously submitted applications and/or who have an active application on file will be receiving a letter from the Forest City Police Department. The letter will inform the applicant he/she must submit a letter of interest to Chief Chris J. LeRoy to remain in consideration for this and future openings. Those not submitting a letter of interest will be taken out of the active applicant file and will not be considered for further employment unless the applicant submits a letter requesting his/her application remain in the active applicants.
The Town of Forest City considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status.