Employment Opportunities

Application for Township Employment

Current Openings

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To Apply Click Here: Employment (westwindsornj.org)

Municipal Court Attendant

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.
Apply: Please send cover letter, employment application, resume to:

Engineer Technician - Community Development/Engineering

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
Apply: Please send cover letter, employment application, résumé to:

Part-Time Secretary- Construction Code Enforcement

The Township is seeking to fill a Part-Time Secretary position in the Code Enforcement and Construction Division. Under the supervision of the Construction Code Official, assist in the code enforcement process by providing general customer service duties including answering telephones, internal and external correspondence assisting and greeting the public, schedule inspections, review applications, collect fees and fines, maintain department files and general administrative tasks including Microsoft Office and other computer-based programs.
Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of secretarial/clerical experience with excellent customer service skills with the ability to handle stressful situations in a professional manner. 
Salary: $20.05 per hour
Apply: Please send cover letter, employment application, résumé to:

Public Safety Telecommunicator

The Township is seeking to fill a full time Public Safety Telecommunicator position. This is a 9-1-1 dispatcher position who receives all requests for public safety 9-1-1 service/assistance by means of radio, telephone, in-person requests and dispatches the necessary police, patrols, fire departments, EMS/first aid, wreckers, utilities or auxiliary agencies as required. This involves communicating effectively both verbally and in writing with all public safety personnel, members of outside organizations and the public, including individuals who may be in an agitated or distraught condition.  Ability to speak and hear clearly while using various communication devices such as telephone, radio, walkie-talkie and/or in person is required. The successful candidate must be able to work rotating shifts including nights, weekends and holidays. 
Salary Range: $49,852-$69,657
Qualifications:  High School diploma or GED equivalent; Possess proper credentials for 9-1-1 Dispatch/EMD and NCIC/CJIS certified.  Prefer candidates with prior experience.  Valid NJ driver’s license.
Apply: Please send cover letter, employment application, résumé to:

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.