Employment Opportunities

Application for Township Employment

Current Openings

Summer Recreation Employment Opportunities
To Apply Click Here: Employment (westwindsornj.org)

Municipal Court Attendant- Part Time
The Township is seeking to hire a qualified individual to work under general direction of the Municipal Court Judge with duties that include providing first layer of protection for entire Court Staff and Judge by screening all individuals entering the court; inspecting and performing various safety and security checks of the municipal court building, including but not limited to ensuring various entrances and exits are properly secured and unoccupied; screening all individuals entering the Court facility; inspecting the metal detector and handheld wand to ensure it is functioning properly and performing necessary calibration; proving information on Court facility policies.
Salary: $25.12 - $30.00/hour
Qualifications: Excellent customer service skills and communication skills required. PTC certified (current or retired). Must have a minimum of ten years of law enforcement experience (retired) or must have eight years of experience with one employer and must possess a four-year degree from an accredited educational institution.

Engineer Technician - Community Development/Engineering- Full Time
The Township is seeking to fill an Engineer Technician position. Under the supervision of an engineer or other supervisor, assists in the performance of public infrastructure projects, including project definition, design, and coordination with consultants and contractors. Maintains Township GIS and CAD systems. Responsible for grant applications and permit compliance. Assist with design, bidding and award, and construction phases of municipal capital projects. Review and comment upon engineering aspects of residential and commercial land development applications for compliance with municipal codes. Review aspects of comments and testimony at Technical Review Committee and Planning Board meetings as required. Monitor construction phase of land development projects including inspections, punch lists, guarantee action recommendations.
Qualifications or Requirements: Two-year degree in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology program. Three years technical experience performing engineering support tasks in the planning, surveying, design, inspection, investigation, and/or maintenance of various types of engineering projects.  
Salary Range: $64,820-$88,149

Senior Administrative Assistant/Office Manager to the Police Chief
The Township is seeking to fill a Senior Administrative Assistant/Office Manager to the Police Chief position in the Police Department. Under general direction, performs a variety of highly responsible, complex, and extremely confidential administrative and advanced clerical support duties primarily for and in support of the Police Chief. This position exercises initiative, judgment, and tact in responding to and dealing with other law enforcement agencies, members of the community, and public officials; exercises functional and technical supervision over clerical and administrative staff; leads the department Social Media Team; and performs related duties as required. Work may involve contracts management, purchasing, accounting, budget preparation, file management, grants administration, project management, general administration, public relations and employee supervision. Works with considerable independence within the scope of established laws, rules, regulations and procedures.  Work requires the exercise of mature judgment and the application of a thorough knowledge of the department organization, programs, and goals. Work involves the complex use of computer applications such as Microsoft 365/Office including but not limited to Word, Excel, Access, Project, OneNote, SharePoint, OneDrive and PowerPoint.
Qualifications: •  Graduation from an accredited college with a two-year degree in business administration, accounting or related field and 2 to 3 years’ experience or equivalent combination of training and experience in administrative work, preferably governmental administration/finance, with knowledge of computerized accounting applications and spreadsheets
Salary:  $56,185-$79,152

Plumbing Inspector- Full Time 2 positions open
The Township is seeking to fill 2 Plumbing Inspector positions. Under the general direction of the Plumbing Subcode Official, the Plumbing Inspector performs plumbing inspection work involved to enforce relevant public health laws within the jurisdiction. Inspects for conformance with the approved plans and the current adopted codes.
Salary Range: $73,451-$97,141
Qualifications: Possession of a valid HHS license as a Plumbing Inspector issued by the NJ DCA.

Electrical Inspector- Part Time- up to 29 hours per week
The Township is seeking to fill a part time Electrical Inspector position. 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. 4/18/2023
Salary Range: $40.36-$53.37
Qualifications: 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. Willing to attain the necessary education and testing to attain the HHS and sub-code licenses.

SEASONAL LABORERS
The Township is seeking individuals interested in seasonal employment in Department of Public Works to perform various types of manual labor relating to the upkeep & maintenance of Township property.  Responsibilities include: mowing, pruning, roadside clean-up, leaf and brush collection.  4/18/23
Schedule: M-F 7:00am-3:00pm
Salary: $15.00 per hour.

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 . No phone calls, please. Selected candidates will be subject to any applicable employment or background checks.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity and 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, recruitment, job postings, interviews, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, training and any employment decision.

West Windsor Township reserves the right to interview and hire qualified candidates prior to the application deadline, additionally, positions may remain open until filled.