City of Lowell Jobs

This position will serve as the MIS Director in charge of Operations within MIS. Under the general direction of the CIO or Deputy CIO, the Operations MIS Director will lead the efforts to successfully deliver operational services within the City of Lowell. Operational services include the implementation, integration and maintenance of computer systems (Cloud/Hybrid/On-Premise), software, backup, voice and data networks and connectivity to meet the operational, management, and reporting requirements of the City.

Assists the Human Relations Director with the administration of the City’s health and dental insurance plans for the City and School Department employees and retirees. Serves as the primary point of contact in the Human Relations Office for employee health benefits information. Performs
administrative and clerical duties related to the administration of the City’s Health Insurance functions as well as all programs funded under the Health Trust. Has access to highly sensitive confidentialpersonal and medical information about City employees. Errors could results in delay, loss of services, and have possible legal and/or financial repercussions

The Literacy Volunteers of the Pollard Memorial Library (an affiliate of the Literacy
Volunteers of Massachusetts) seeks an energetic, poised individual with excellent communication
and interpersonal skills to coordinate this program in Lowell. The program provides free, private,
individualized and confidential tutoring to adults in basic reading and writing, and English to
Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL).

The ideal candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, a mature
interpersonal style, a positive and enthusiastic attitude, and sense of humor. The candidate must be
able to exercise excellent judgment and discretion with confidential and/or sensitive materials,
provide excellent customer service, be a problem-solver, and be compassionate in interpersonal
dealings. We are seeking a dedicated person who sees helping others as a vocation more than a job.

This position is an exciting, hands-on opportunity to work with community volunteers, college
interns, and the state’s leading volunteer adult literacy organization. We welcome applicants who are
recent college graduates or experienced professionals returning to the work force. The Adult
Literacy office is located in the Pollard Memorial Library in Lowell.

Under the direction of the Executive Director, Operation superintendent, head filter operator and other designated personnel:
• An operator is responsible for the operation, lubrication and maintenance of electric water pumps in various locations of the water utility;
• Assists in the operation of a filtration plant, including the examination, inspection, repair, operation and maintenance of a Harding’s automatic backwash rapid sand filter and the connections, gates, valves, recorders, indicators, etc;
• Makes routine control tests such as chlorine residuals, lead, pH tests, etc;
• Keeps an inventory of chemicals;
•Assists in the control of coagulation as required; washes filters;
• Increases or decreases rate flow as necessary; takes water samples and reads, records and replaces charts.

Reporting to the MassHire Greater Lowell Workforce Board (GLWB)Chair, Executive Board and Lead Elected Official (City Manager, Lowell) the Executive Director (ED) will have overall strategic and operational responsibility for GLWB programs and staff, planning and implementation of initiatives, performance monitoring and overall compliance with state and federal regulations, including the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Working in conjunction with the Fiscal Officer, the ED will have responsibility for oversight and administration of the federal and state funds
awarded to the Region and oversight of the One-Stop Career Center Operator (MassHire Lowell Career Center).