Employment Opportunities
Application for Township Employment
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This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - Mail: West Windsor Township, Attn: Human Resources , PO Box 38, West Windsor, NJ 08550
Current Openings
Recording Secretary for the Planning and Zoning Boards
$200.00 per meeting incudes time to type up minutes and any corrections
Planning board meets the 1st & 3rd Wednesday evenings starting at 6:30pm to 9:30pm.
Zoning board is the 1st Thursday starting at 7pm to 10pm.
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Secretary II- Health Department
West Windsor Township is seeking a full time Secretary II for the Health Department. Under limited supervision, performs moderately complex clerical work necessary to support the functions of the Health Department; and, as needed, provides basic clerical support to Township Boards and Committees, Division of Recreation & Parks, Division of Senior & Social Services and Division of Affordable Housing. Provide front line customer service for the Health Department by answering telephones, greeting visitors and monitoring correspondence, address routine inquiries and makes appropriate referrals. Maintain the Health Officer’s calendar, monitors departmental deadlines and assists field personnel with scheduling appointments. Accept, verify for completeness and record receipt of applications for wells, septic systems, soil tests, swimming pools, vending machines, retail food establishments, pet licenses and related public health programs administered by the department. Prepare and maintain mailing lists, updated contacts and community resources. This individual may also be appointed as Registrar, Deputy, Alternate or Sub Registrar of Vital Statistics.
Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent At least one (1) year of experience in customer service or experience involving communication with the public.
Salary: $44,905-$65,041
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Public Safety Telecommunicator I
West Windsor Township is seeking a full time Public Safety Telecommunicator (PST). The PST receives and dispatches all requests for police service/assistance by means of radio, telephone, in-person requests and dispatches the necessary patrols, fire departments, first aid, wreckers, utilities or auxiliary agencies as required and is responsible for the day-to-day communications of the Police Department. Must communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with all public safety personnel, members of outside organizations and the public, including individuals who may be are in differing situations while using various communication devices such as telephone, radio, walkie-talkie and/or in person is required.
Qualifications or Requirements: Possess proper credentials for 9-1-1 Dispatch/EMD and be NCIC/CJIS certified. The successful candidate must be able to work rotating shifts including nights, weekends and holidays. All applicants are subject to a criminal background check.
Salary Range: $53,634.39-$74,942.75
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Electrical Inspector
West Windsor Township is seeking a full time Electrical Inspector in the Code Enforcement Division. Under the direction of the Electrical Subcode Official and the Construction Official, the Electrical Inspector reviews permit applications and/or inspects all structures for compliance with the Electrical Subcode in relationship to Construction Permits issued. Inspects electrical installations in existing buildings for conformance with the minimum safety standards incorporated in the regulations of the Uniform Construction Code and relevant laws within the jurisdiction. Determines the cause of electrical or energy subcode violations and take corrective action. Prepares comments for contractors on code violations citing code references. Provides recommendations for temporary and final Certificates of Occupancy. Learns and utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Qualifications: SDL experience preferred. Valid license as an Electrical Inspector of the appropriate level, High-rise and Hazardous (HHS) or Residential/Industrial and Commercial (RCS/ICS), issued by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs.
Salary Range: $79,025-$104,512
Accountant
The Township is seeking to hire a qualified individual who is responsible for the maintenance of the finance account system including cash receipts, disbursements, statement reconciliation, subsidiary journals, general ledger, various financial updates, and special projects. This position will maintain and process daily receipts from Trust, Current, Pool Utility, and Capital Funds, analyze accounts for the nature and accuracy of transactions, generate 1099INT year-end statements for Cash Performance Guarantee; work closely with the Chief Financial Officer, auditor, and Department Heads on all matters pertaining to the financial and escrow systems of the Township.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree preferred in accounting, finance, business administration or related field. Experience may be substituted for a college degree. Two years of responsible accounting/bookkeeping experience. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or working towards certification preferred. Valid NJ Driver's License.
Salary Range: $59,724.39-$81,070.97
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Violations Clerk
West Windsor Township is seeking a Violations Clerk for the West Windsor Municipal Court. Under the direction of the Municipal Court Administrator and the Municipal Judge, this position performs municipal court clerical work with strong customer service skills, including the collection of fees related to traffic violations and payment of fines related to costs for the Township Municipal Court. The work to be performed includes, but is not limited to data entry and Pedigree entry into ATS/ACS, maintaining E-ticket entry report, operating video conferencing software for virtual court sessions via Microsoft TEAMS and ZOOM platforms and may moderate in person court sessions maintaining log of court sessions. Preparing, reviews and certifies daily, weekly and monthly reports, applications and other documents for accuracy, Maintaining document retention list in accordance with the records retention schedule, maintain court record requests and provide documentation in accordance with court rules and regulations. Other functions unique to the Municipal Court. Required to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Judiciary Employees.
Qualifications or Requirements: Sound personal skills to handle correspondence from the public, attorneys’ offices, and other state agencies via telephone, email, fax, and in person, knowledge of general office methods, practices and procedures, proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, Word, Excel, Outlook, Video Conferencing software such as Teams and Zoom. High School Diploma or approved High School equivalency certification. Two years’ experience in clerical work. Experience with ATS/ACS, MACS, PcSAM, Page Center, Microsoft TEAMS and ZOOM preferred, but not required.
Salary Range: $42,054-$60,895
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To be considered for any open position, please send a completed application, résumé and cover letter to: West Windsor Township, Human Resources, PO Box 38, West Windsor, NJ 08550 or email
Selected candidates will be subject to a criminal history background check.
Residency Law:
The “New Jersey First Act,” N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), requires new public employees to reside in the State of New Jersey within one (1) year of employment. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), also known as the “New Jersey First Act,” all persons newly hired by the Township on or after September 1, 2011, shall have one year from the date of employment to establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. Exemptions may be granted on the basis of critical need or hardship.
EEO/Affirmative Action Policy Statement
The Township of West Windsor is an equal opportunity employer. The Township provides equal employment opportunities(EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race or color; religion or creed; sex, pregnancy or breastfeeding; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; disability; marital status or domestic partnership/civil union status; liability for military service; liability for service in the United States Armed Forces; age; atypical hereditary cellular or blood train, genetic information and the refusal to submit a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test and/or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The Township of West Windsor complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the Township has facilities. The Township prohibits discrimination or harassment in all aspects of employment including but not limited to: recruitment, job postings, interviews and hiring decisions; promotions, terminations, compensation, including salary and benefits; all terms, conditions or privileges of employment; and membership in a union.
The Township complies with the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The Township will not discriminate against any qualified employee or job applicant with respect to any terms, privileges, or conditions of employment because of a person's physical or mental disability. The Township also will make reasonable accommodations wherever necessary for all employees or applicants with disabilities, provided that the individual is otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential duties and assignments connected with the job and provided that accommodations do not require significant difficulty or expense. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
West Windsor Township reserves the right to interview and hire qualified candidates prior to the application deadline, additionally, positions may remain open until filled.