Job Opportunities

Treasurer

The Town of Wiscasset is accepting resumes for the position of Treasurer/Tax Collector. Wiscasset is a full service municipality with year round services located in Midcoast Maine.  It supports a year- round population of 3,600 with an annual budget of $10 million, including schools.  The Town is seeking candidates with a minimum of five years of municipal accounting and finance experience, or comparable work within a multifaceted organization. A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Public Administration is preferred. The ideal candidate shall demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills, Microsoft Office suite software skills, planning and organizing expertise, strong ability to work as a team member with an outstanding customer service approach to both the town citizens and fellow employees. Candidates should be prepared to work as an integral part of the management team with a diverse leadership group in a fast-paced environment. Salary will be determined based on experience and qualifications. A comprehensive benefit program, including health, dental, income protection, life insurances, and retirement plans is provided.  Resumes will begin to be reviewed on January 31^st, however they will be accepted until the position is filled.

Resumes with cover letters noting any financial software acumen and five references should be submitted to:

Town Manager

Town of Wiscasset

51 Bath Road

Wiscasset, Maine  04578

The Town of Wiscasset is an Equal Opportunity Employer

F/T Patrol Officer

Wiscasset Police Department - F/T Patrol Officer

The Town of Wiscasset has an immediate opening for a highly motivated; community oriented full time Patrol Officer.  Qualified candidates must hold a valid Maine driver’s license at the time of employment.  A Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice or related field, or a combination of relevant training and experience is desirable.  Preference is given to graduates of the M.C.J.A. basic school; however, the minimum requirement is successful completion of the Maine law enforcement pre-service school.  Applicants must be at least 21 years of age, have no criminal or adverse traffic record and must successfully pass a physical agility test, in-depth background investigation, human resource profile assessment and a polygraph examination.

The Town of Wiscasset Police Department is a progressive law enforcement agency, and offers a competitive wage and benefits package.  Lateral entry up to the five (5) year pay step is available to qualified candidates.

The Town of Wiscasset has a year round population of 4,000 and is the “gateway” to midcoast Maine.  The Wiscasset Police Department provides 24 hour coverage, 7 days a week and is actively engaged in the community.  We are a small, energetic, community oriented police department focused on professionalism and “esprit de corps”.

Interested candidates should submit an application for employment, resume and five (5) references.  Applications are available at the Wiscasset Police Department, 51 Bath Road, Wiscasset, Maine 04578 during normal business hours or on our website www.wiscassetpd.org.  Review of resumes will start on January 9^th, 2012.  Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is selected.

The Town of Wiscasset is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  EEO