Employment Opportunities
Government - Employment Opportunities
Seasonal
Seasonal Laborer
The Township of Moon is accepting applications for Seasonal Laborers with the Public Works Department. Employees in this classification are asked to perform various tasks including grass mowing, trash collecting, building maintenance, road maintenance and parks maintenance. Work hours will be from 7:00am. to 3:30pm, Monday through Friday. Weekend and Holiday work may be required. Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid PA Driver’s license.
Applications can be obtained by clicking HERE or may be picked up at the Moon
Township Municipal Building.There is no closing date and applications will be received until six applicants have successfully completed the application process. Completed applications are to be submitted to the Township of Moon, 1000 Beaver Grade Road, Moon Township, Pa 15108. Attention: Assistant Township Manager, Jeffrey Ziegler. Applications may also be submitted electronically to: jziegler@moontwp.us. No phone calls accepted.
Full-time
Communications Director
Moon Township, Allegheny Co., PA, current population of 25,000 is seeking an individual for the position of Communications Director. This position coordinates and executes the communications strategy for Moon Township. This individual serves as the primary copywriter for Moon Township and strives to increase the visibility of Moon Township by communicating across a variety of mediums, including television, print, website and social media. The Township’s primary audiences include current and potential residents, visitors, businesses and developers.
The Communications Director must be able to coordinate, print and online communications, write and generate content for press releases, websites, newsletters, brochures and other informational materials, and work with all Township departments to ensure that program and event information is communicated in a timely and consistent manner. This individual will have the ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, to a variety of constituencies, possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills, be comfortable undertaking on-camera roles for MCA-TV when requested and have the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in public relations, journalism, communications or related field from an accredited college or university and 1-2 years of related experience in public relations, journalism or related field. A valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License is required. The position is full-time.
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, references, salary history and completed Moon Township Employment Application to Jeffrey Ziegler, Assistant Township Manager, Township of Moon, 1000 Beaver Grade Road, Moon Township, PA 15108. Applications may also be submitted electronically to: jziegler@moontwp.us and will be accepted until the position is filled
Moon Township Employment Applications can be obtained by clicking HERE or can be picked up at the Moon Township Municipal Building.
A complete job description for the position of Communications Director is available by clicking HERE..
Assistant Director Of Community Programming(MCA-TV)
The Township of Moon is accepting applications for the full-time position of Assistant Director of Community Programming. Duties include management and oversight of government programming. The Assistant Director must be able to demonstrate exceptional communication and organizational skills and be highly knowledgeable in the operation and use of all equipment. The nature of the job demands a self-starter. Employee will work with the Director of Community Programming to maintain the television studio and portable equipment. Must be able to attend one evening meeting each month. The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in Communications, Television Production, or a closely related field and two years of related experience.
Interested candidates are to submit a cover letter, resume and a completed Township Employment Application to the Township of Moon, 1000 Beaver Grade Road, Moon Township, Pa 15108. Attention: Assistant Township Manager, Jeffrey Ziegler. Applications may also be submitted electronically to: jziegler@moontwp.us and will be accepted until the position is filled
Moon Township Employment Applications can be obtained by clicking HERE or can be picked up at the Moon Township Municipal Building.
A complete job description for the position of Assistant Director of Community Programming is available by clicking HERE..
Public Works Director
The Township of Moon is seeking qualified candidates to serve as its next Public Works Director. The current Director has accepted another position within the Township after serving more than 35 years with the Public Works Department. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic leader to step in and help chart the future course of the department.
The Director performs high level supervisory, administrative and professional work in the planning, organizing, directing and supervising work in the Public Works Department, including environmental, streets, traffic control, maintenance and other public works projects and programs.
The successful candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in public administration or related field from an accredited college or university with five (5) years of progressively responsible supervisory and administrative experience in public works management in a similarly sized municipal operation overseeing a comprehensive and broad-based public works organization.
The successful candidate will be required to submit to a post-offer/pre-employment Independent Functional Capacity Evaluation, drug screening and background check. This position includes weekend, holiday and regular workday extended hours. This is a non-union position with excellent benefit package including paid vacations and holidays. Salary range for the position is $90,000 - $95,000 DOQ.
Those individuals interested in the opportunity to serve one of the premiere communities in Pennsylvania in this capacity are encouraged to apply. Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, salary history and three references as well as a completed Moon Township Employment Application to Assistant Township Manager, Jeffrey Ziegler Township of Moon at 1000 Beaver Grade Road, Moon Township, Pa 15108.
Application packets may also be submitted electronically to: jziegler@moontwp.us.
Moon Township Employment Applications can be obtained by clicking HERE or can be picked up at the Moon Township Municipal Building.
A complete job description for the position of Public Works Director is available by clicking HERE..
Public Works Laborer
The Township of Moon is accepting applications for the position of Laborer with the Department of Public Works.
Persons employed in this classification perform duties of a complex, diverse and strenuous nature. The ability to undertake heavy physical labor such as shoveling asphalt or aggregate material, lifting up to 100 pounds of sacked materials, storm sewer installation, asphalt installation, carpentry, masonry and equipment maintenance is required. Persons in this classification shall have the expertise to operate all Township owned vehicles and equipment.
High school diploma or GED, a minimum of five (5) years’ experience as a skilled laborer in the municipal public works field or heavy highway construction industry and possession of a PA Commercial Driver’s License is required.
Applicants will also be required to submit to an Independent Functional Capacity Evaluation and pre-employment drug screening and background check.
This position includes weekend, holiday and regular workday extended hours.
This is a Union position with salary based on the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Excellent benefit package including paid vacations and holidays.
Applications can be obtained by clicking HERE or may be picked up at the Moon
Township Municipal Building.
The Public Works Laborer job description can be viewed by clicking HERE.
There is no closing date and applications will be received until the position is filled. Completed applications are to be submitted to the Township of Moon, 1000 Beaver Grade Road, Moon Township, Pa 15108. Attention: Assistant Township Manager,
Jeffrey Ziegler. Applications may also be submitted electronically to: jziegler@moontwp.us. No phone calls accepted.