Animal Attendant – County of Bergen Department of Health Services - Division of Animal Services Under direction, cares for, feeds and grooms’ dogs, cats, and other animals; does related work as required. We are an open admission, municipal shelter adhering to a no-kill philosophy under the guidelines of the Asilomar Accords. Responsibilities: (may include but not limited to) Primarily involved in the care, feeding, cleaning, and grooming of animals. Must be willing and able to be trained in the safe handling of potentially fractious animals. Ability to clean and disinfect according to mandated disease control protocols for the animal's living quarters, food/water bowls and bedding. Must possess the ability to observe animals’...

Animal Control Officer / Full-Time - Division of Animal Services Bergen County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center is looking for full-time, State Certified Animal Control Officers. We are an open admission shelter adhering to a no-kill philosophy under the guidelines of the Asilomar Accords. We currently provide animal control services to 50 municipalities. We have fully equipped temperature controlled vehicles. Job responsibilities: Patrol, capture and impound both domestic and wild animals. Capture and impound animals suspected of being rabid. Recognize sick and injured animals and arrange for medical care. Be certified in legal, humane euthanasia methods. Care for and feed the animals in the shelter, following disease con...

Animal Health Technician - Division of Animal Services only hiring Per Diem Bergen County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center is looking for Animal Health Technicians to become members of our medical team. We are an open admission municipal shelter adhering to a no-kill philosophy under the guidelines of the Asilomar Accords. Job Description & Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Renders treatment and administers medication to sick or injured animals as directed by the Veterinarian Performs preliminary examinations of animals to determine symptoms of disease or injury and reports findings to the veterinarian Assists the veterinarian preparing animals for surgical procedures in addition to sterilizing instruments, sec...

Animal Health Technician/Veterinary Technician Bergen County Zoo, Paramus, New Jersey Under the direction of the Veterinarian, Hospital Manager and Zoo Curator, monitors the overall health of the animal collection at the Bergen County Zoo and cares for and treats sick or injured animals. Job Details Bergen County Zoo is seeking an Animal Health Technician/Veterinary Technician to perform duties related to the medical care and management of the health and well-being of our animal collection.  The Animal Health Technician/Veterinary Technician is involved in the daily operation and maintenance of the Zoo’s hospital and records. Essential Functions: Duties include, but are not limited to, medicating and observing animals, perform...

Assistant Health Officer – County of Bergen – Department of Health Services Organizational Overview: The Bergen County Department of Health’s mission is to coordinate and assure the preservation, protection, and promotion of the health, wellbeing, and quality of life for all Bergen County residents.  Through a wide range of services, BCDHS creates healthy and thriving communities.  Job Description:            This employment opportunity is to serve as the Assistant Health Officer for the County of Bergen, a key leadership role in the Bergen County Department of Health.  The County Health Department plays a lead role in regional public health activities, in addition ...

Bergen County Department of Human Services / Division of Family Guidance Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Supervisor Job Description: The Licensed Clinical Social Worker Supervisor position is a full time 40 hour per week position. The position’s main focus is on providing supervision to staff and ensuring program goals and objectives are achieved. Job Responsibilities: Supervise staff consisting of clinicians and case workers from varied disciplines. Provide group and/or individual therapy for at-risk youth. Conduct individual supervision and staff meetings. Conduct intake and assessments of at-risk youth and families as required. Compose treatment / intervention plans consistent with evidence informed practices as re...

Building Maintenance Worker - Per-Diem - County of Bergen Department of Human Services -Division of Senior Services - Senior Activity Center Under the direction of a supervisory official, performs varied simple and moderately physically strenuous tasks involved in cleaning and maintaining offices, furniture, buildings, and grounds; may assist in making minor repairs to buildings or equipment; does other related duties as required. Job Responsibilities: (may include but not limited to) Cleans rooms, offices, cafeterias, cottages, other living quarters, halls, gymnasiums, laboratories, auditoriums, hospital wards, bathrooms, and restrooms. Dust, cleans, and polishes furniture, fixtures, woodwork, and equipment. Washes and cleans wind...

Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) Office of Health Promotion, Department of Health Services Organizational Overview: The Bergen County Division of Public Health is dedicated to the health and well-being of our communities and employees. Job Description:            This employment opportunity will be to serve as the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES), who will play a crucial role in developing and implementing innovative health education programs and initiatives that address the health needs of Bergen County residents.  Job Responsibilities:               Plan, develop and implement ...

Clerk 1 (per diem up to 29 hours per week) Bergen County Adjuster’s Office, Department of Law Organizational Overview: The Office of the County Adjuster, under the Bergen County Department of Law, carries out duties related to court hearings for anyone committed to a federal, state, county, private, or special psychiatric hospital.  Acting as a referee of the court, the County Adjuster’s Office investigates the residency and ability to pay for those admitted to those hospitals and reports those findings to Superior Court. Job Description:            This per diem employment opportunity is to serve as a Clerk in the Adjuster’s Office, in the Bergen County Department of Law.&nb...

Clinical Director (Director of Family Counseling) – County of Bergen Department of Human Services – Division of Family Guidance Organizational Overview: The Bergen County Division of Family Guidance provides clinical, residential, educational, correctional, case management, and monitoring services to at-risk children, adolescents, and families, particularly those who are otherwise unable to receive needed services. Through its more than 30 programs, it is Bergen County's resource for youth and families in need. Job Description:            This employment opportunity is to serve as the Clinical Director (Director of Family Counseling), a key leadership role in the Division overseei...

Diesel Mechanic / Full-Time - Division of Mechanical Services Under direction, performs varied tasks involved in the maintenance and repair of diesel engines in motor vehicles and/or automotive construction equipment; does other related duties as required. Job responsibilities: Duties may include but are not limited to: Repairs and maintains diesel engines using hand tools, precision measuring instruments, and machines common to the trade Diagnose trouble, disassembles engines, and examines parts for defects and excessive wear Reconditions and replaces parts such as pistons, bearings, gears, valves, and bushings and using engine lathe, boring machines, hand tools, and precision measuring instruments May weld and cut parts using a...

Dietitian – County of Bergen Department of Human Services - Division of Senior Services  Registered dietician plans diets and develops and implements dietary plans based on nutritional assessment and the special nutritional needs of individuals; does related work as required.  Job Responsibilities: (may include but not limited to) Monitor and evaluate food safety in the preparation, packaging, and delivery of congregate and home delivered meals. Monitor (periodically) home delivery routes for acceptability of temperature, quality and food safety of home delivered meals as received by the client. Plans diets and supervises the preparation and serving of regular and therapeutic diets to individuals prescribed by medical sta...

Emergency Medical Technician Division of Emergency Management, Department of Public Safety Organizational Overview: The Division of Emergency Management is the lead agency for preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation in Bergen County Job Description:            This employment opportunity is to serve as an Emergency Medical Technician.  Under direction, drives or rides an ambulance to a specific location to provide emergency medical treatment, provides treatment both at the scene and on the return trip to the hospital; does related duties. Job Responsibilities:           Answers all calls for emergency medical treat...

Fire and Ambulance Dispatcher – County of Bergen Department of Public Safety, Division of Public Safety Operations Under direction, works with a group of employees in a centralized communications center who are engaged in receiving and recording emergency calls for fire and ambulance services, and supervises the transmitting of alarms to appropriate personnel and the dispatching of needed equipment and personnel to proper locations, and operates a variety of communications equipment; does related work. Job Responsibilities: (may include but not limited to) Coordinates, and participates in the work of the communications unit. Schedules work hours for personnel. Gives advice and assistance to subordinates whenever unusual or difficul...

Greenskeeper - Division of Parks Full time position  Job Requirements: Able to operate or be trained to operate golf course and general landscape maintenance equipment and hand tools Duties include mowing turfgrass, raking sand traps, golf course set up, leaf removal, irrigation, planting, string trimming, tree pruning, and light equipment maintenance and painting Knowledge of golf helpful Able to work outside in various weather conditions Works well with others and performs as a team member Detail oriented Take direction from supervisor to effectively accomplish tasks Ability to follow safety precautions Snow removal by shoveling and plowing Please send resume and employment application to resume@berge...

Interim Department of Parks (Seasonal Maintenance Workers) -Division of Parks Not hiring now Job Responsibilities: Responsible for day-to-day maintenance of facilities Work alongside full-time staff Conduct routine work, such as: cleaning of restrooms; trimming trees; cutting grass As needed: load and unload trucks; spray for weeds; assist with upkeep of athletic fields Available work schedules: Six month duration of 29 hours per week Four month duration of 40 hours per week Please send resume and employment application to resume@bergencountynj.gov – put in subject line job applying for, thank you. The County of Bergen is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)....

Interim Groundskeeper - Golf - Division of Parks Job Responsibilities: Golf Course Setup Mowing of Turfgrass Throughout the Golf Course Raking of Sand Traps String Trimming and Detail Mowing Ornamental and Flower Bed Maintenance Leaf and Debris Cleanup Irrigation of Golf Course and Flower Beds Assist with Golf Course Projects Pruning of Trees and Shrubs Cart Path Maintenance Cleaning of Golf Course Maintenance Equipment Available Work Schedules: Six Month Duration of 29 Hours per Week Four Month Duration of 40 Hours per Week Please send resume and employment application to resume@bergencountynj.gov – put in subject line job applying for, thank you. The County of Bergen is an Equal Opportun...

Interim Rangers (Golf Courses) - Division of Parks Job Responsibilities: Responsible for golf cart maintenance and sanitation including prepping gas carts and pull carts for daily use and securing them at night for closing procedures Monitoring and controlling pace of play requirements Monitoring and caring to the driving range (where applicable) which includes collecting (picking) and washing golf balls for repeat range use – manual labor required Maintaining golf of course conditions by replacing divots and repair ball marks on the greens Assisting golfers with lost clubs, course questions, daily course conditions or any inquiry concerning golf course protocol Placing water on the course for golfers and monitoring the water lev...

Interim Recreational Aid (Cashier) – Golf – Division of Parks Job Responsibilities: Handle monetary transactions through the Point of Sale (POS) system at Bergen County golf courses and parks Responsible for daily reconciliation of cash drawer for each cashier shift Processing annual registrations for county golf and park memberships Answer phones to assist customer with golf course and park related inquires Provide high levels of customer service though daily interaction with golfers and park attendees Opening and closing of golf course and county park facilities Weekend shifts are required as a prerequisite for employment Available work schedules: Six month duration at 29 hours a week Four month duration at 40 hours a w...

Juvenile Detention Officer – County of Bergen Department of Human Services – Division of Family Guidance  Division of Family Guidance The Bergen County Division of Family Guidance provides clinical, residential, educational, correctional, case management, and monitoring services to at-risk children, adolescents, and families, particularly those who are otherwise unable to receive needed services. Through its more than 30 programs, it is Bergen County's resource for youth and families in need. Job Description:            This employment opportunity is to serve as a Juvenile Detention Officer at the Bergen County Juvenile Detention Center located at 200 North Street, Teterboro,...

Licensed Electrician - County of Bergen Department of Public Works - Division of General Services Under direction, does varied types of work involved in the installation, inspection, repair, servicing, and maintenance of electrical equipment, appliances, machinery, and circuits; does related work as required.  Job Responsibilities: (may include but not limited to)  Inspects and repairs electrical wiring, fixtures, appliances, motors, generators, pumps, power circuits, and controllers of machines and elevators. Installs, maintains, inspects, repairs, and services high- and low-tension power and light feeders, generating and control equipment, relays, transformers, motors, pumps, switches, outlets, signal systems, and o...

Maintenance Repairer/Mechanic - County of Bergen Department of Public Works – Division of Mechanical Services Under the direction of the maintenance supervisor, performs a variety of routine mechanical maintenance and repair tasks and/or other types of maintenance work; does other related work as required. Job Responsibilities: (may include but not limited to) Obtains description of mechanical problems from the operators of the train and carousel and/or test drives the rides to analyzes and identifies the problem. Removes, cleans or replaces defective parts such as plugs, wheel cylinders, brakes, etc. May provide guidance and instruction to those assigned as mechanic helpers. Repairs or replaces parts as needed using mechanical ha...

Maintenance Worker 1, Grounds - County of Bergen Department of Parks & Recreation – Division of Park Operations Under the direction of the Park Manger or Maintenance Supervisor, the employee will perform routine work in caring for and maintain park grounds, athletic fields/turf and related equipment, recreational areas, facility grounds and other landscaped and lawn area and performs other related duties as required. Job Responsibilities Include (but not limited to): Learns to keep lawns, gardens, parks, and outside areas healthy and visually appealing. Trims and cuts grass and hedges. Operates lawn mowers, weed wackers, edgers, leaf blowers and snow blowers, hedge trimmers and other equipment associated with ground maintenance...

Mechanic / Full-Time Under direction, performs skilled mechanical work involving the maintenance, repair and servicing of various types of motor vehicle and/or motorized construction equipment; does other related work as required. Job responsibilities: Duties may include but are not limited to: Repairs engines and components, power trains, suspension systems, and other mechanical units of such motor vehicles as automobiles, vans, and/or such construction equipment as trucks, buses, bulldozers, tractors, cranes, road graders, power shovels, or similar equipment. Obtains description of mechanical problems form driver of vehicle and/or test drives the vehicle or uses testing equipment such as motor analyzers, spark plug testers, or co...

Mosquito Control Inspector – Public Works The Mosquito Control Inspector will perform routine duties that include field inspection work in the control and extermination of mosquitoes.  The inspector is responsible for mosquito control and surveillance activities to aid the County's larvicide and adulticide programs.  The inspector follows established routines with specific instructions received from supervisors on all new assignments.  This is a full time position, Monday – Friday, 7AM – 3:30PM. Job Responsibilities: Duties may include but are not limited to: Inspections of suspected mosquito breeding places in residential and rural areas. Collect mosquito larvae from the field Recording all daily activities, update...

Motor Vehicle Operator - Division of Community Transportation Motor Vehicle Operator - Division of Community Transportation Full time position  Job Description: Transport Senior Citizens and Disabled Persons to medical appointments, food shopping and Senior Centers. Job Responsibilities: Deliver Meals on Wheels  Skills: CDL Class B with Passenger Endorsement preferred. Please send resume and employment application to resume@bergencountynj.gov – put in subject line job applying for, thank you. The County of Bergen is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of The County of Bergen not to discriminate on the basis of race, c...

Principal Data Processing Systems Programmer - Division of Information Technology Organizational Overview: The Bergen County Division of Information Technology is committed to providing Bergen County and its employees with secure high-quality infrastructure, telecommunications, technical support and reliable and up to date technologies. Job Description:            This employment opportunity is to serve as the SQL Programmer (Principal Data Processing Systems Programmer).  Candidate must be proficient in developing and maintaining SQL databases, programming in MS Access, and developing web-based applications, preferably using PHP language and JavaScript for the front end...

Program Analyst - County of Bergen Department of Health Services – Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services Under direction, gathers information to analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of current or projected operating programs; prepares reports; recommends program changes; leads training and community outreach efforts; does other related work. Job Responsibilities:  (may include but not limited to) Gathers and analyzes data on program operations. Supports Division efforts in promoting countywide programs and services through event support. Responds to community inquiries about mental health and substance abuse services. Identifies actual or potential problem areas, trends, program accomplishments, or other signific...

Psychiatric Social Worker – County of Bergen Department of Human Services - Division of Family Guidance Under supervision performs the more responsible work involved in providing needed psychiatric and social services for youth residing at Juvenile Detention Center or Youth Shelter as well as caregivers, community stake holders, court liaison and other service providers; does other related duties as required. Job Responsibilities:                 Performs the more responsible work involved in organizing tasks concerned with social problems of clients. Participates in professional and weekly related case management and supervision meetings. Confers with psyc...

Public Safety Telecommunicators (PSTs) Full-Time Bergen County Communications is accepting applications for experienced full time Public Safety Telecommunicators (PSTs). Must be certified in EMD, Basic Telecommunicator and CPR. Salary, according to salary guide, will be commensurate with experience. Salary includes holiday pay and may also include shift differential. PSTs work a Pitman Schedule (7am-7pm, 7pm-7am), this includes four hours of automatic overtime due to schedule. Health benefits are also included for full time employees. We are also accepting applications for per diem PSTs. Experience is preferred but is not needed. Please indicate whether you are applying for F/T or Per Diem. What we offer: Health, Prescrip...

Registered Environmental Health Specialist, Public Health - County of Bergen – Department of Health Under direction, performs sanitary inspection and environmental health work involving in the enforcement of relevant sanitary, environmental, and public health laws and rules within the concerned jurisdiction; conducts inspections, investigations, and educational outreach activities; performs other related duties as required and/or necessary. Knowledge and Abilities: Knowledge of problems/procedures involved in sanitary inspection and environmental health work for the enforcement of relevant sanitary, environmental, and public health laws, rules, and ordinances. Ability to assess environmental health risks and influences on humans and...

Security Guard / Full Time - Division of Safety & Security Under direction, patrols the grounds, buildings, and other areas and public facilities to provide protection to persons gathered therein from harm, and guards and protects property against fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal or unauthorized entry; does other related duties as required.  Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Sits and views a monitor screen or electronic surveillance board and remains alert to movement on screen which would indicate the presence of unauthorized persons or intruders in restricted area. Sits or stands at a post and maintains orderly flow of individuals on entering and leaving. Examines credentials such as employee passes...

Senior Animal Control Officer Division of Animal Service, Department of Health Services Organizational Overview: The Division of Animal Center is responsible for Animal Control and related services for 49 towns in Bergen and Hudson Counties. The mission of Animal Center is to promote the humane treatment of all animals, reunite lost pets with their owners, and encourage adoption, foster care, and wildlife rehabilitation. Additionally, Animal Center works to reduce animal populations through spay/neuter programs (TNR) and public education on animal welfare. The organization also supports the community in responsible pet ownership. Job Description:            This employment opportu...

Senior Bridge Engineer Department of Planning & Engineering Organizational Overview: The Bergen County Department of Planning & Engineering, Engineering Division strives for quality of life improvements through various transportation infrastructure projects that include bridges, culverts, drainage systems, roadways, and signalized intersections under County jurisdiction.  The Division administers these infrastructure improvement projects from concept through construction.  The Division continues to modernize infrastructure to improve safety and the movement of traffic along County roadways while remaining compliant with new regulations and design requirements. Job Description:       ...

Tree Maintenance Worker - Division of Parks  Full time position Job Description: Responsible for tree removal, trimming, and pruning, which may be required due to environmental, aesthetic, roadway obstruction, or other safety-related factors.  General Duties and Responsibilities: Cut away dead, obstructive, or excess branches from trees or shrubbery Utilize chainsaws and hacksaws to safely cut down trees and tree limbs Climb trees with safety devices or utilize buckets/lifts to properly cut down limbs and prune trees; remove branches away from power lines and reshape trees to aesthetically pleasing shapes Remove debris and cart away large logs and limbs for disposal; and clear parks, facilities, and roads of tree branc...

Veterinarian - Division of Animal Services Bergen County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center is an open-admission, municipal shelter taking in about 5,000 animals annually. We are committed to providing compassionate and humane care for the animals promoting the cause of animal welfare within our community.  We adhere to a no-kill philosophy under the guidelines of the Asilomar Accords. Essential Duties: Supervise State mandated disease control program with a solid understanding of “herd health” and having the ability to review and update standard operating procedures. Complete intake exams, daily rounds, diagnose and provide treatment plans for shelter animals. Ability to perform high volume spay/neuter procedures, dentals/ext...

Youth Group Worker - Division of Family Guidance Full time position Job Description: The Youth Group Worker position is located within Bergen's Place, located within the Bergen County Youth Complex located in Teterboro, NJ. Bergen's Place is a state licensed residential crisis and homeless shelter for youth 11-17.The shelter provides 24- hour, safe, temporary housing to youth who have run away, are at-risk of or are currently homeless and who are experiencing crisis within their homes. Goals of the shelter program are to assist youth in building permanent connections with caring adults, and reunite with their families. General Responsibilities: Provide direct supervision and care to youth residing in the shelter. Assist in screeni...