Chester Township Board of Zoning Appeals
The Chester Township Board of Trustees is seeking applicants to fill an open position on the Board of Zoning Appeals for a member term expiring December 31, 2024, a five-year full member term beginning January 1, 2022 and expiring December 31, 2026, and two alternate positions expiring December 31, 2024. Applicants are required to be residents of Chester Township. The proceedings of this Board are quasi-judicial and individuals who are licensed attorneys or who have legal training and experience are encouraged to apply. Interested parties are requested to submit a letter of interest with a description of their qualifications by November 19, 2021 at 4:00 PM to: Chester Township Board of Trustees, 12701 Chillicothe Rd., Chesterland, OH 44026 or via email to mlflorentine@chestertwp.org
Chester Township Zoning Commission
The Chester Township Board of Trustees is seeking applicants to fill an open position on the Zoning Commission for a five-year term expiring December 31, 2026. Applicants are required to be residents of Chester Township. The proceedings of this Board are legislative and involve writing or amending Chester’s Zoning Resolution. Interested parties are requested to submit a letter of interest with a description of their qualifications by November 19, 2021 at 4:00 PM to: Chester Township Board of Trustees, 12701 Chillicothe Rd., Chesterland, OH 44026, or via email to mlflorentine@chestertwp.org
Administrative Assistant for Chester Township
The Chester Township Board of Trustees is accepting applications for the position of full-time Administrative Assistant. This very busy position provides clerical, secretarial and general assistance to the Board of Trustees and acts as first point of contact with Township residents. Previous experience in an office setting is preferred. Must possess the ability to multitask, prioritize, have good organizational skills and work independently. Responsibilities include but are not limited to answering phone calls, mail processing, advertising meeting notices, create agendas, transcribing meeting minutes from audio dictation, preparation of contract documents, backup for Fiscal Office for illnesses/vacations, and other office related duties as required. Must possess a valid Ohio driver’s license. Good attendance and computer skills (MSWord, Excel, Outlook, typing speed of 50 WPM) are required. Compensation is $18.00/hour. A preemployment drug screen and background check will be required prior to employment. Job applications may be picked up at Town Hall Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 4 PM, and are available on the website at www.chestertwp.org/jobs. If you have a proven history of our desired qualifications, please send your resume to the Chester Township Board of Trustees, 12701 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland, OH 44026 by December 31, 2021 for consideration. Chester Township is an equal opportunity employer.
Firefighter/Paramedic Full Time
Chester Township Fire Department is accepting applications for the position of Full Time Firefighter/Paramedic. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age and have:
- Current State of Ohio EMT-Paramedic certification
- Current State of Ohio Firefighter Level II certification
- Citizen of the United States
- Current valid State of Ohio driver's license
- Agility certificate from Cuyahoga Community College valid within the past twelve months with a maximum time of four minutes, 30 seconds. If you do not have a current certificate, one must be provided within three month of hire date.
Applications may be obtained from the Chester Township Fire Station, 8552 Parkside Drive, Chesterland, Ohio 44026. Applications may also be downloaded from the Township website: www.chestertwp.org. Completed applications must include a copy of your Ohio EMT-P and Ohio Firefighter Level II certifications, current and valid Ohio driver's license and agility certificate from Cuyahoga Community College (or complete test within three months of hire for agility certificate only) and be returned to the Fire Station between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Monday - Friday. Chester Township is an equal opportunity employer. Applications will not be accepted unless accompanied by all required documents.
Chester Township Road Worker
This position serves under the direction of the Road Superintendent and is responsible for maintaining and repairing Township roads and other duties as assigned. The employee will follow the terms of the collective bargaining agreement, and rules as established by the Board of Trustees and Road Superintendent. Some work will require heavy physical exertion such as digging, raking, sweeping, mixing, hammering, shoveling, painting, etc., and may be performed under adverse weather conditions for long periods of time. Applicant must possess a valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with air brake endorsement. Hours subject to change. Application forms are available at the Town Hall or on the website at http://www.chestertwp.org/Jobs. Applications and resumes may be dropped off at or mailed to Chester Township Board of Trustees, 12701 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland, Ohio 44026 or emailed to jonyshko@chestertwp.org and must be received no later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 15, 2021.
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