City of Lowell Job Openings

(Two Vacancies) Responsible for the operation, lubrication and maintenance of electric water pumps in various locations of the Water Filtration Division; assists in the operation of the filtration plant including the examination, inspections, repair, operation and maintenance of filters, connections, gates, valves, recorders, indicators, etc; plans, assigns and supervises the work of filter operators, pump station operators, etc, and evaluates their work performance periodically; compiles records and analyzes data from laboratory work; provides copies to regulatory agencies required by law; makes routine control tests such as chlorine residuals, pH levels, turbidity, color, fluoride tests etc; keeps an inventory of chemicals and requisitions for supplies and materials as needed; reads, interprets, records and replaces charts as required; schedules employees for work shifts; records absences, overtime and vacation time.

Assembles, installs, and repairs pipes, gas fittings & valves, fixtures of potable water, and drainage systems by performing the following duties.

Performs equipment maintenance, installation and repair work on process and domestic equipment and piping systems found in a large complex wastewater treatment plant and outlying structures both in existence and to be added in the future. Must be able to perform work at a lower grade.

The Project Director is a part-time position that will be responsible for coordinating the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the First Responders-Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Support Services Act Grant (FR-CARA), a SAMHSA funded initiative. The FR-CARA will support, expand, and enhance existing programs for first responders and recovery support workers to train, carry, and distribute Naloxone in Lowell. The population of focus for this project is adults 18 years of age and older at risk of substance abuse, which includes the underserved Hispanic/Latinx and Black communities in Lowell. Funding for FR-CARA, along with the Project Director position, has been secured for four years starting September 30, 2022.

Responsible for assisting in the development, implementation and management of a public health program for the City of Lowell. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, case management and surveillance of reportable and communicable diseases; as well as identifying disease trends in order to initiate control measures which may include coordinating and organizing public health clinics.

Maintains grounds of industrial, commercial, or public property.

The Engineering Division is seeking an engineering intern. The successful candidate will be an undergraduate or graduate engineering student who is interested in working as a municipal engineer. This is a full-time position for summer 2023. No benefits are available with this internship; US Citizenship is required. Intern will support a staff engineer in the Engineering Division. Duties will include plan drawing, engineering calculations, field assessment, data management, and other miscellaneous tasks.

The Library Administrative Assistant will take care of the Library’s accounting needs, such as creating and processing purchase orders; paying invoices; processing weekly payroll; processing and taking receipts to the Treasurer; typing meeting minutes, and ordering office supplies.

Lowell Fire Department, $75,977.72 (min) to $81,770.00 (max) annual; 37.5 hours per week

Work under the general supervision of police officers assigned by the Superintendent of Police, including the Officer in Charge of Neighborhood Services; Search and safeguard prisoners or persons being detained for reasons of incapacitation and being held at the police station lock up; Maintain the quarters and cells in a state of cleanliness and order; Maintain a register of prisoners or persons detained at the police station lockup or the Eliot Center.

The Citizens Advisory Committee to the Lowell Police Department is will serve to enhance relations between the community and the Department and is intended to provide a platform for public input on decisions and practices related to public safety in the City. It will be comprised of nine (9) members: two members shall be a junior or senior in High School; one member shall be enrolled at Middlesex Community College; one member shall be enrolled at UMass Lowell; one member shall be a faith-based leader; one member shall be a non-profit/social service leader; one member shall be a business leader; and, two members shall be other community members. Members of the Advisory Committee will serve as a point of connection between the community and the Police Department by conveying the views and input of residents on public safety members. Members will be asked to review and offer feed-back on certain topics as they are brought before the committee and, on occasion, make recommendations to the Chief of Police, the City Manager and the City Council.

The Lowell Commission on Disability is comprised of up to thirteen (13) members appointed by the City Manager, and serves as an advisor to the City on issues related to citizens with disabilities. A majority of the commission’s must be residents with disabilities. One member must be a resident who has an immediate family member with a disability, and one member must be an elected or appointed official of the City of Lowell. The commission is responsible for coordinating or carrying out programs designed to assist residents with disabilities in addressing their concerns and supporting their integration and participation in every aspect of the City of Lowell.

The Conservation Commission is composed of seven (7) residents of Lowell appointed by the City Manager to serve three-year terms. Annually, the Commissioners elect a chair, vice-chair, and others officers. The Conservation Commission is responsible for overseeing the protection of wetlands, riverbanks, and wildlife as defined by the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act and City Wetlands Ordinance (Ch. 280, Sec. 1-13). Projects either directly in a resource area (ex. floodplain) or within a certain distance of a resource area (ex. within 100 feet of wetlands) can be subject to Commission review. The level of review from the Commission generally varies upon the size and scale of the proposed project, as well as the affected resource area. The Commission promotes the preservation and enhancement of Lowell’s natural and built environment by protecting open spaces, wetlands, and other natural areas of the city.

The Lowell Hunger and Homeless Commission is comprised of up to eleven (15) members appointed by the City Manager, and serves as an advisor to the City on issues regarding hunger and homelessness. The Hunger Homeless Commission meets in the Mayor’s Reception Room on the 1st Wednesday of the month at 12:00 PM. Meetings may also be held by remote participation via Zoom. All Commission members shall believe in and support the special interests of the hungry and homeless and must have a willingness to work on behalf of the City of Lowell in this endeavor. Attend regular monthly Commission meetings held on the first Wednesday of every month at 12:00pm (meetings are approximately 60-90 minutes). May participate on sub-committees, attend ad hoc Commission meetings and participate in service provider networking and planning meetings.

The Lowell Cultural Council (LCC) is comprised of up to 22 members, and serves to promote excellence, access, education and diversity in the arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences in order to improve the quality of life for all Lowell residents and to contribute to the economic vitality of the community through the re-granting of public monies awarded to the LCC by Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC). The Lowell Cultural Council is an agent of the Massachusetts Cultural Council which receives funding from the Massachusetts Legislature and the National Endowment for the Arts. Distributions are based on local aid formula devised by the state and are not determined by the individual municipality. Members must be Lowell residents.

The Monument Committee shall establish policies governing the naming or dedication of public spaces, whether they be inside public buildings or on public grounds. The policy would include a standard application process; naming or dedication criteria; design guidelines; insurance and maintenance requirements; renaming or re-dedication requests; and associated fees. In the event that the naming or dedication related to park land, the Monument Committee shall make recommendations to the Board of Parks.

Monument Committee Member who is a Veteran (38 U.S.C. § 101) Number of Openings: 2
Monument Committee Member from the Lowell Arts Community Number of Openings: 1

The Lowell Planning Board is seven (7) member volunteer board that reviews, endorses and implements the Comprehensive Master Plan of the City. The Planning Board administers and enforces the provisions and requirements of the Subdivision Control Law (M.G.L. chapter 41, Sections 81K – 81GG), provides site plan review to development projects as outlined in the zoning ordinance and Special Permit review to projects for which the zoning ordinance has defined the Board as the Special Permit granting authority.

Pollard Memorial Library – Associate Trustee (3338) Duration of Term: Three (3) years – 1/1/2023 – 12/31/2025
The Library Board of Trustees meets on the first (1st) Wednesday of the month at 5:30pm in the Pollard Memorial Library. The Pollard Memorial Library is a vibrant community hub and Lowell’s gateway to knowledge, meeting the information needs and enriching the quality of life in our community. The mission of the Library is to provide diverse collections, state-of-the-art technology, appealing programs and services to Lowell’s diverse population in a safe and welcoming environment.

Duration of Term: Three (3) years – 1/1/2023 – 12/31/2025
The Library Board of Trustees meets on the first (1st) Wednesday of the month at 5:30pm in the Pollard Memorial Library. The Pollard Memorial Library is a vibrant community hub and Lowell’s gateway to knowledge, meeting the information needs and enriching the quality of life in our community. The mission of the Library is to provide diverse collections, state-of-the-art technology, appealing programs and services to Lowell’s diverse population in a safe and welcoming environment.

The Lowell Veterans Commission is comprised of up to eleven (11) members to be appointed by the City Manager. Members of the Veteran’s Commission will promote the local needs of veteran, coordinating veteran activities through the City, and assisting the City of Lowell’s Veteran Services Department in providing assistance to veterans. Members must be a veteran as defined by 38 U.S. Code §101 and be a resident of the City

The Zoning Board of Appeals is a quasi-judicial board composed of five (5) residents of Lowell appointed by the City Manager to serve a three (3) year term. The Board annually elects a chair, vice-chair, and officers from their membership. Two (2) alternate members may be appointed by the City Manager to substitute for a regular member of the Zoning Board of Appeals in the event that a regular member is unable to participate in matters before the Zoning Board of Appeals because of a conflict of interest, illness, absence, or vacancy of regular membership.