Employment Opportunities

Barnstable County, IT Department, is accepting applications from qualified individuals to provide professional, technical and administrative work managing the administrative operations of the IT Department. Bachelor’s degree in public administration, accounting, information systems, computer science or related field; five years of experience in the office setting or computer support or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Generous benefits package.

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The Barnstable County Dredging Department is seeking to fill a full-time Deckhand position for the support of dredging operations and related work. Successful candidates will have a high school education and 2 to 4 years’ experience in the marine environment. Preference is given to applicants that have experience operating work skiffs and outboards with tiller shifts. License to operate a Skid Steer, Excavator or Front-End Loader is a plus. Must be able to pass a post offer physical exam and have a valid driver’s license.

Applicants must be able to work over 40 hours per week, including Saturdays and Holidays, if needed (as overtime pay), during the dredging season (September through June). Position offers a full benefit package including pension, health and dental insurance, sick, vacation and personal time off.

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Barnstable County is accepting applications from qualified individuals to provide assistance with multiple aspects of the grant process including research, grant development, and fiscal management. Works closely with the County Accountant to monitor fiscal activities of awarded grants; ensures grant compliance with federal and state regulations and other funding guidelines; maintains required grant records to aid in compliance and audit reviews; prepares and submits fiscal grant reports and billings to funding agencies. Bachelor’s Degree in public administration or related field; at least two years’ experience with the grant development/writing process, grant management and project management; fiscal oversight experience preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Generous benefits package.

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Barnstable County Facilities Department is seeking to fill a full-time Custodial position at the County Court Complex. Hours of work are 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.  High School education and knowledge of custodial practices, equipment, cleaning chemicals and their use preferred.  Position offers a full benefit package including pension, health and dental insurance, sick, vacation and personal time off.

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The Barnstable County Department of Health and Environment is seeking a Loan Specialist for the Cape Cod AquiFund Program. Cape Cod AquiFund is fast-growing program that provides low-interest loans to Cape Cod residents to assist them in replacing or upgrading failed septic systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting clients with their loan applications, verifying their eligibility, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Bachelor’s degree in business or related field, or an associate degree with a three years’ experience working in banking or municipal finance. Generous benefits package. Knowledge of accounting essential. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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(Summer 2023 positions)

Barnstable County is seeking a full time Bathing Beach Samplers/ Analysts to assist environmental laboratory staff in collection and analysis of bathing beach water samples and preparation of reports of finding to municipalities during the summer season. Academic background in environmental science or related field with minimum two years of coursework in bachelor’s degree program. Valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s License required. Ability to swim and to collect beach water samples alone under varying climactic and physical conditions. Knowledge of or ability to learn Commonwealth of Massachusetts Beach Regulations and laboratory procedures required for analysis. Ability to operate various laboratory equipment. Applicants must be available to work the entire duration of the summer season from 5/30/2023 until 9/01/2023, no exceptions.

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Barnstable County, Massachusetts Septic Systems Test Center (MASSTC), a division of the department of Health & Environment, is accepting applications from qualified individuals to support the molecular microbiological testing of raw and treated wastewater samples associated with a study of the efficacy of wastewater treatment units for the removal of selected human enteric viral pathogens and viral surrogates. This is a full-time, grant funded position (duration of 27 months). All work associated with this position will be performed at MassDEP’s historic Senator William X. Wall Experiment Station in Lawrence, MA. A bachelor’s degree with a major in microbiology or related field, and three to four years of experience conducting analyses using PCR techniques, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of microbiology, molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry, and bioinformatics. Knowledge of enteric pathogens, including enteric bacteria and viruses, and indicators used for watershed studies. Knowledge of watershed science and wastewater treatment principles. Knowledge of the techniques used for collecting, handling, and transporting environmental samples.  Knowledge of proper field and laboratory QA/QC as it relates to environmental testing Ability to design and perform qPCR/dPCR experiments.

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Barnstable County Dredge Department is accepting applications for the full time position of Maintenance Technician for the maintenance and repair work of dredge; ensuring the operational readiness of dredge and attendance of equipment and associated dredging related work.

High school education and five years of experience with diesel, gas and outboard mechanics, hydraulic/pneumatic mechanics, marine electrical systems and welding. Experience operating heavy equipment and diesel engines, and marine and boat handling experience. Boat handling experience a must.

Ideal candidate must have a valid Driver’s License, and reliable transportation to and from the job site. Ability to acquire a hydraulic license (Class 2A) within first year of employment. Must be able to travel and work a rotating schedule. Must be able to tolerate rough seas, vibrations, heat, confined spaces, and high noise levels.

Position offers a full benefit package including pension, health and dental insurance, sick, vacation and personal time off.

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Barnstable County department of Health & Environment is accepting applications for the full-time position of MASSTC (Massachusetts Alternative Septic System Test Center) Operator.

Use your diverse skillset and join a team of dedicated professionals as a full-time Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator at the Massachusetts Alternative Septic System Technology Center. Located in the heart of Cape Cod, our unique organization is the nation’s premier third-party testing and research facility for cutting-edge innovative/alternative (I/A) onsite septic treatment technologies. You will be called upon to do everything from pump and treatment system operation and maintenance to taking samples daily to grounds maintenance to construction of research projects. Qualified candidates will hold High school diploma with preferred Grade 2 or higher Massachusetts Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator license (license must be current) OR three years of wastewater treatment system operation experience. Must obtain minimum grade 4 Massachusetts Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator license within six months of hire.

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Supports regional housing needs through technical assistance, research, analysis and community outreach.  Provides targeted assistance on affordable and other housing issues. Promotes a mix of housing types for a broad cross-section of Cape residents and incorporates mixed use and smart growth development principles with access to jobs and services. Encourages and supports efforts to plan for healthy, vibrant communities, housing and community development, while balancing the natural and human built environments. 

Collects and analyzes data related to the existing housing stock, housing market, current and future housing demand, and other data; researches and provides updates on the progress of the region in reaching its housing goals. 

Participates in public forums, workshops and conferences; makes presentations; facilitates discussions regarding housing and community development issues affecting the region. Monitors state and federal policies and programs. Develops grant and other funding proposals. 

Requires an ability to manage and coordinate projects and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of public and private groups. Requires independent judgment, and initiative and superior communication and organization skills. Bachelor’s degree in public administration, community development, urban or regional planning/design or related plus five years of experience in community development, land use planning controls, housing or economic development planning, housing advocacy and financial analysis/underwriting; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 

For additional information please visit https://capecodcommission.org/about-us/employment

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Barnstable County, Cape Cod Center for Public Safety Training, is accepting applications from qualified individuals to assist instructors with the delivery of training programs and for mobilizing, demobilizing and maintaining applicable training props, training materials and field aids as outlined in the course curriculum. Minimum of one (1) year experience as a firefighter in a recognized fire department. Required ICS 700 & 800 certification. This is an on call position.

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Barnstable County, Cape Cod Center for Public Safety Training, is accepting applications from qualified individuals to provide fire training services from a prepared lesson plan for specific program areas utilizing instructional aids and evaluation tools under the supervision of a Fire Instructor II or Program Coordinator to achieve pre-determined learning outcomes and program objectives. Minimum of two (2) years fire service experience with a recognized fire department. Proficiency with using technology and web-based systems. Certification to Level of Fire Instructor I (as defined by NFPA 1041 - Standard for Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications) or above by an accredited agency of the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (“Pro Board”) or the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (“IFSAC”), Certification to Level of Fire Fighter I/II (as defined by NFPA 1001 - Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications) or above by an accredited agency of the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (“Pro Board”) or the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (“IFSAC”), NFPA 1403 – Standard on Live Fire Training Evolutions – current edition (if involved in live fire training), ICS 700 & 800. This is an on-call position.

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