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Maintenance Worker 1 Grounds/Main Rep.-Resource Conservation

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 09:29:52 -0500

Burlington County Department of Resource Conservation is seeking a fulltime Maintenance Worker 1 Grounds/Maintenance Repairer

Salary: $45,243 (40 hours per week)

Duties: Examples of work include; mowing, trimming, raking, snow removal and various other grounds duties.

Requirements: Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position. Must be able to stand for long periods of time.

Appointees may be required to possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and applicable endorsements for the class and type of vehicle being operated. The responsibility for ensuring that appointees possess the required motor vehicle license and applicable endorsement rests with the Appointing Authority.

Interested applicants should send resume to applications@co.burlington.nj.us

Please put Maintenance Worker-Resource Conservation in the subject line.

Maintenance Repairer - Parks

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 09:25:32 -0500

TITLE: Maintenance Repairer - Parks

This position is responsible for park maintenance and repair duties.

Under supervision, performs routine building maintenance and repair tasks of park system; including carpentry, electrical, masonry, mechanical, plumbing, and other work. Maintains and repairs park buildings, facilities, and infrastructure including benches and fences; participates in event set-up and breakdown; operates and performs minor maintenance on a variety of equipment, tools, and machinery used to care for and maintain facilities; performs custodial, bathroom cleaning, trash management and other related maintenance duties as required.

Work hours: M-F 7am - 3:30 pm plus mandatory and voluntary overtime; this is an essential personnel position.

REQUIREMENTS:

AGE: minimum of 18 years of age

LICENSE: Appointees must possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey.

EXPERIENCE: Minimum one (1) year experience in building maintenance work involving a variety of trades.

EDUCATION: Graduation from high school, vocational high school, or possession of an approved high school equivalency certificate.

PREFERRED: Related course work, certification or degrees from an accredited trades school, college or university in one of the following trades: carpentry, HVAC, electrical, or plumbing.

SALARY: $45,243

Interested applicants should send resume to applications@co.burlington.nj.us. Please put “Parks - Maintenance Repairer” in the subject line.

Animal Attendant (Full-time)

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 09:02:12 -0500

The Burlington County Animal Shelter is seeking candidates for the position of full-time Animal Attendant.

Love working with animals and people who love animals? BCAS is currently seeking full-time animal attendants to help us care for the animals and help us find them loving homes. You must be at least 18 years old. Duties include animal care (feeding, cleaning, exercising), cleaning (cleaning of kennel runs, cat cages, lobby areas), and customer service (assist in showing animals for adoption, potential reclaims, etc.). This position will require you to work every other weekend, 8AM - 4:30PM.

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Salary: $40,685 annually

Benefits include vacation & sick time, health benefits.

Interested candidates should email cover letter and resume to applications@co.burlington.nj.us

Please list "Animal Attendant" in the subject line of the email

Director of Community Development & Housing

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:16:09 -0500

The County of Burlington Department of Human Services, Division of Community Development and Housing, is searching for a full-time Director.

The identified candidate will be responsible for community development programs and all its personnel, and is responsible for the administration, planning, and development procedures of community development programs and for promoting and administering a comprehensive community development service which includes planning, organizing, monitoring, and evaluating federal, state, and county community-oriented programs.

Examples of Duties:

Supervises Continuum of Care (COC) operations including HUD NOFO, and Social Services for the Homeless funding.
Supervises the preparation of reports including midyear, quarterly, and annual progress reports including but not limited to the CAPER, Annual Action plan, 5-year Consolidated Plan,
Administration of federally funded programs such as:
1. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Programs
2. Home Improvement Loan Programs
3. Home Investment Partnership Program
4. First-Time Homebuyers Program
5. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program which includes emergency home repair and heater replacement
6. Prepares contracts, recommendations, resolutions, correspondence, and related materials.
7. Management of Personnel
8. Outreach to both the business and residential communities.

Qualifications

Possession of a master’s degree from an accredited college or university; and five (5) years of relevant experience, two (2) of which should be supervisory, in the organization, direction, planning, coordination, and control of community development projects or programs.

Interested candidates may email their resume/cover letter to Rick Lombardo at:
applications@co.burlington.nj.us

Please put "Director of CD" in the subject line.

Director of Employment and Training

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:12:53 -0500

The County of Burlington Department of Human Services, Division of Employment and Training, is searching for a full-time Director.

The identified candidate will for the supervision and administration of the overall development, coordination, implementation, and supervision of programs approved and funded under the Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act and other grants for employment, training and Workforce Development; serve as an alliance of the public and private sector for the purpose of coordinating planning, policy guidance and oversight of employment and training activities in Burlington County.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

Develop and sustain a unified; labor market-driven system that can deliver needed services to job seekers and employers in an effective and cost-efficient manner.
Supervises the development and preparation of planning instructions, contracts, grant formats, and procedures in accordance with applicable federal and state regulations for the implementation of employment and training programs under the Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act and other federal and state grants.
Supervises and coordinates the review and analysis of local job training plans to determine whether they are consistent with federal regulations, state guidelines, and the State Workforce Investment Board Plan; provides recommendations for departmental action on such plans.
Fiscal oversight of annual budget and grant programs
Review and negotiate with the State annual performance measures
Oversee the Workforce Development Board (WDB) and its committees including:
1. Abilities Committee
2. Youth Council
3. One Stop Partner Committee
4. Literacy Committee
5. Fiscal Committee

QUALIFICATIONS:

Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and nine (9) years of relevant experience in the development, implementation, or coordination of a multi-phase employment and training program in a public or private agency.

Possession of a master's degree from an accredited college or university in political science, education, sociology, psychology, economics, public administration, or human resource development and four (4) years of relevant experience in the development, implementation, or coordination of a multi-phase employment and training program in a public or private agency.

Interested candidates should send their resume to applications@co.burlington.nj.us

Please put "Director of E&T" in the subject line.

Director of Health Education

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:19:31 -0500

The Burlington County Health Department is currently accepting applications for a Director of Health Education.

Burlington County Health Department is seeking a Director of Health Education. Director of Health Education’s work involves responsibility for a broad countywide program of health education that meets the needs of the staff, professional groups and the community. The Director of Health Education plans, organizes and directs a program of public health education that stimulates public awareness, sound health practices, community health resources and promotes community action for improved public health.

The Director will oversee staff and activities involved in coordinating the provision of health education services.

Five (5) years of experience in the identification and assessment of community health education needs, and in the planning, implementation and evaluation of health education programs. A Master's degree in one of the areas listed above may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience.

Applicants must possess a certification as a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) or Master Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) issued by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc.

Applicants must have a valid NJ driver’s license.

Starting salary is $65,641.00 More information can be found at https://info.csc.nj.gov/jobspec/00472.htm.

Interested candidates should email cover letter and resume to applications@co.burlington.nj.us. Please list "Director of Health Education" in the subject line of the email.

Secretary - Health Department

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:16:37 -0500

Job Title: Confidential Secretary to the Health Officer/Director

Reports To: Health Officer/Director Position Status: Unclassified

Salary: Starting at $50,000 annually, with benefits included

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Position Summary:

Provides high-level administrative and confidential support to the Health Officer/Director. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the efficient operation of the Health Department by managing sensitive personnel matters, assisting with financial processes, and coordinating communication with county leadership and external partners. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and demonstrates excellent judgment in handling confidential information.

Key Responsibilities:

· Provide direct administrative support to the Health Officer/Director, including calendar management, meeting coordination, and document preparation

· Handle confidential personnel matters with discretion, including maintaining records, and processing documentation

· Assist with financial administration

· Serve as a liaison between the Health Officer/Director and County Commissioners, government agencies, community organizations, and the public

· Draft, review, and manage correspondence, reports, and official communications on behalf of the Health Officer/Director

· Organize and maintain accurate filing systems, including electronic and paper records

· Prepare meeting agendas, take minutes, and follow up on action items

· Coordinate special projects and assist with departmental initiatives as needed

· Perform other administrative duties as assigned to support department operations

Qualifications:

· High school diploma required

· Previous administrative or executive-level secretarial experience, preferably in a government or public health setting

· Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion

· Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Proficiency in computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and other office systems

· Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders, including government officials and community partners

· Attention to detail and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

Interested candidates should email cover letter and resume to applications@co.burlington.nj.us. Please list "Health Department Secretary" in the subject line of the email.

IDRC Account Clerk/Reception

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:52:38 -0500

The Burlington County Department of Human Services, Division of Behavioral Health has a fulltime opening for the position of IDRC (Intoxicated Drivers Resource Center) Account Clerk/Receptionist.

Duties:

Receive callers in person and via phone, determine their reasons for contacting the office, provide them with the required information according to department procedures and, as is possible, sees that the desired objectives are achieved.

Written skills required for accurate and professional documentation in client records

Deal with disgruntled callers with professionalism and courtesy, escalate to the director as needed

This includes thorough review of client files- paper and electronic
Customer service skills are required

Manage all documentation stemming from these calls- letters/correspondence to and from court, the state, and the client

Issue official documentation to court and the state, follow up at intervals determined by the state

Create and maintain client charts which includes retrieving information from state databases in an efficient and orderly manner

This includes making labels and organizing by class date
Must also maintain confidentiality of these records as the information is protected by federal privacy laws (familiarity with HIPAA & US 42 CFR a plus)

Manage all incoming payments, keep record of and prepare monthly financial reports

This includes issuing receipts and refunds as needed
Maintain records of department’s income transactions
Prepare requisitions, vouchers, and bank deposits

Receives, sorts and distributes incoming letters, packages

Experience:

Minimum of two (2) years of experience using standard office technology, including email, word processing, and data entry systems, required.
Minimum of two (2) years of experience in the preparation, maintenance, and/or review and verification of financial records

Education:

Minimum associates degree in accounting, finance, or human services related field.

Salary: $45,000

Schedule: 8:30am-4:30pm Monday through Friday

Interested candidates should send resume to applications@co.burlington.nj.us. Please put IDRC Clerk in the subject line.

Principal Account Clerk (Finance and Administration)

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 08:29:52 -0500

Burlington County is seeking to hire a Principal Account Clerk for a vacancy within the Division of Finance and Administration.

Under direction, performs a variety of clerical duties of considerable difficulty and complexity involving computing, classifying, verifying and recording numerical data and reconciling accounts, records and documents; maintains complete accounting records; prepares and sends out invoices; follow up on accounts receivables; and other related work as required.

We are looking to fill this position with a detail oriented individual with great customer service skills who can successfully interact and communicate with outside vendors and internal County staff in terms of resolving any invoice discrepancies, issues or concerns.

Burlington County offers an excellent Benefits Package including Health, Dental, Prescription and Vision. Burlington County also encourages upward mobility through formal education and has in place a tuition reimbursement program.

Qualifications to include at least 2 years of experience in the preparation, maintenance and review of documents. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite products including Excel is required.

Salary: $42,205

Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to the attention of:

Mr. Rick Lombardo, Director of Human Resources, Burlington County applications@co.burlington.nj.us.

Please put job title in the subject line.

County Correctional Police Officer

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 08:28:08 -0500

Burlington County Department of Corrections are seeking motivated, professional, and dedicated individuals for the position of County Correctional Police Officer. County Correctional Police Officers are responsible for the following: Under supervision, during an assigned tour of duty within an adult county correctional facility or institution, performs a wide variety of tasks in support of the safety, security and welfare of inmates, facility personnel and visitors; performs other related duties as required.

Requirements:

Candidates must be 18 years of age and maintain a valid New Jerseys Driver’s license.

Must pass medical and psychological testing.

Must pass background investigation.

Special Qualifications:

Must also be able to successfully complete the following physical assessment prior to attending the police academy:

Vertical Jump – 12.5 inches or more

Sit-ups – 22 repetitions in 1 minute

Push-ups – 19 repetitions in 1 minute

300 meter run – 84 seconds or less

1.5 mile run – 19 minutes or less

Candidates must successfully complete a police training course approved by the New Jersey Police Training Commission. Such training

includes successful attainment of a satisfactory level of proficiency in the use of firearms.

Starting salary: $60,159

Benefits: Pension, paid vacation, accrued sick time, health & dental.

This is an essential position which will include weekends and holidays. 12 hour shifts.

Applications must be turned in in person. Please call 609-265-5324 or email bcdocrecruiting@co.burlington.nj.us to set up an appointment.

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