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BUSINESS, RECRUITMENT, RETENTION &
EXPANSION MANAGER
The City of Bethlehem is seeking a highly motivated, outgoing
and experienced professional to join our Community & Economic
Development Department. This individual will be responsible
for helping to recruit companies to the City of Bethlehem
by promoting the City to CEOs, entrepreneurs, real estate
consultants, and site selection consultants through trade
shows, phone calls and face to face meetings, and managing
the projects through the entire selection process. More specifically,
this individual will:
- Support City and regional efforts to generate multiple
leads and prospects to create new economic opportunities,
capital investments and start-up companies
- Create a City-wide Business Retention program particularly
focused on our Downtown Business Districts;
- Design and participate in sales calls and appointments;
- Manage projects for site selection;
- Manage Keystone Innovation Zone program;
- Work with City Marketing Coordinator to develop and articulate
a clear marketing plan with the City for cooperation with
all entities;
- Participate in business initiatives and help manage City
incentive programs in conjunction with the Economic &
Development Administrator.
Minimum requirements include:
- •Bachelor’s degree in Business Economics or
related field preferred, Master’s a plus, or equivalent
professional experience;
- Ability to collaborate and work in a team environment
to accomplish goals;
- Proven ability to work independently and multi-task;
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills;
- Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills,
including ability to work with the public.
The City of Bethlehem offers a competitive salary and outstanding
benefits. Please forward cover letter, resume, and three references
in confidence to:
HR Department
City of Bethlehem
10 E. Church St.
Bethlehem, PA 18018
Deadline for applications is Wednesday, June
5, 2013.
E.O.E.
CITY OF BETHLEHEM – Wastewater Treatment
Plant
OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR ($47,000 - $67,000)
• Responsible for the efficient and professional operation
of the Wastewater Treatment Plant to meet NPDES Permit and
other requirements. The WWTP is a 20 MGD activated sludge
plant with anaerobic digestion, gravity belt thickener, centrifuge,
and chlorination. Includes monitoring and control via a plant
SCADA system. The employee is responsible to initiate, halt
or modify the treatment processes or methods and direct the
operations with regard to wastewater and sludge quality. This
position reports directly to the Superintendent of Wastewater
Treatment and ultimately the Director of Water and Sewer Resources.
• Thorough knowledge and experience in modern activated
sludge wastewater treatment plant principles and operating
practices. A minimum of five years of activated sludge and
two years of supervisory experience required. Possession of
a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources Wastewater
Operator Class A Type 1 certificate or equivalency from another
state. The ability to secure a certification within three
years.
PLANT ASSISTANT OPERATOR ($38,000 - $54,000)
• Performs in-plant sampling, performs routine tasks
in the operation of a wastewater treatment plant; does related
work as required. Working hours varied to best suit the needs
of the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Includes weekend, holiday,
shift work and overtime hours. Routine but responsible plant
operation work. Work is performed in accordance with procedures
outlined by the Operations Supervisor. Ability and willingness
to complete the studies to qualify for the Certificate specified
for Operator II. Operator shall possess, at a minimum, a PADEP
Wastewater System Operator Certification, Class “A”,
Sub-Classification “1” (Activated Sludge) or ability
to obtain certification within three years.
Please send resume to: Jack Lawrence, Superintendent, WWTP
144 Shimersville Road
Bethlehem, PA 18015
Phone – 610-865-7168
Fax – 610-865-7216
E-mail – jlawrence@bethlehem-pa.gov
 Human
Resource Department
Phone:
(610) 865-7015
Address:
10 E. Church St., Bethlehem, PA, 18018
General Employment
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