Administration & Human Resources
The Department is responsible for all personnel matters, benefit coordination, risk management and liability insurance matters.
Superintendent/Manager
William D. Cargo
(616) 604-6324
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Employment Opportunities
We ARE Grand Haven Charter Township
We are a beautiful, thriving community of over 16,000 residents, located in Northwest Ottawa County where our residents and visitors can find miles of pristine beaches, towering sand dunes and breathtaking sunsets along the shores of Lake Michigan. Our clean and safe community values a family-centered atmosphere; we also offer vibrant parks, world-class schools, as well as an appreciation of the arts and healthy lifestyles. Our community is a place where agri-businesses and industry seek to locate, bringing with them more opportunities for growth.
We are an organization that values trust and mutual respect. Our staff members are empowered to make decisions and create positive change. We are committed to continuous improvement through the use of technology and collaboration with our customers, peers, and neighbors. We know our past, and we learn from it so that we can grow together as a community.
Grand Haven Charter Township is accepting applications for the following positions:
» Board of Review Alternate Member
» Beach Attendant
» Part-Time Firefighter
Board of Review Alternate Member
Board of Review Members are Grand Haven Charter Township residents responsible for reviewing the values that are set by the Assessor and correcting any errors in the assessing process. Members hear and decide appeals from taxpayers, or their representatives, during the months of March, July and December. This position is paid $30.00 per hour.
Grand Haven Charter Township is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting and retaining the most qualified employees regardless of race, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, age, height, weight or disability.
Interested individuals must complete an application and provide a letter of interest. Applications may be obtained from the Grand Haven Township Administrative Offices, or below. Emails may be sent to Andrea Dumbrell, Human Resources Director, at adumbrell@ght.org. Please specify “BOARD OF REVIEW” in your correspondence. Deadline: 06/14/19.
» Application for Committee Appointment
Beach Attendant
Department: Department of Public Services
A Day in the Life:
- Count guests who are using the beach and parking area.
- Walk the beach area and pick up trash.
- Explain beach rules to guests.
- Assist in enforcing the occupant limit on the beach and additional rules pertaining to the beach area.
What You Will Need:
- Reliable transportation and a minimum age of 16.
- Ability to communicate with the public and Township employees with confidence, tact and discretion.
- Positive interpersonal skills to establish effective relationships with beach neighbors and guests.
What We Offer:
- A competitive hourly rate of $10.53 per hour.
- Opportunities to return each summer for employment and the potential to grow into other positions within the Township.
- Trainings and access to a fitness facility to keep your mind and body healthy.
When you become a Grand Haven Charter Township employee, you do more than simply change jobs. You become part of the GHCT family, a group of talented individuals who provide superior customer service to their residents and visitors, love their jobs, embrace change and celebrate the community that is GRAND HAVEN CHARTER TOWNSHIP!
How to Apply:
- View the full job description link below.
- Send a cover letter and resume to ADumbrell@ght.org
- Any questions can be directed to Andrea Dumbrell, Human Resources Director, at 616.604.6309.
- Application deadline: April 7, 2019, or until filled
Grand Haven Charter Township is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting and retaining the most qualified employees regardless of race, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, age, height, weight or disability.
» View Full Job Description
» Application for Employment
Part-Time Firefighter
Department: Fire & Rescue
A Day in the Life:
- Responds to emergency calls, which can include combating, extinguishing and preventing
fires; providing emergency medical care; and performing extrication and rescue. - Completes investigative and other required written reports of fires, medical emergencies and
inspections using sketches, appropriate grammar, symbols and mathematical computations. - Performs routine maintenance on firefighting equipment and property.
- Communicates with and represents the Fire & Rescue Department to residents, guests,
students, and other municipalities. - Performs clerical tasks, as assigned.
- Receives feedback from co-workers and supervisors and uses it to grow and improve.
What You Will Need:
- High School Diploma; CPR certification, firefighting training & paramedic license preferred.
- Valid Michigan motor vehicle operator’s license.
- Live south of Grand Haven’s drawbridge and within 7 miles of the Grand Haven Charter
Township’s Fire Station. - Knowledge of modern firefighting and rescue techniques.
- Ability to work under pressure situations and make decisions in emergency situations, while being exposed to extreme temperatures; heavy smoke conditions; chemical, physical, and
mechanical hazards; heights and confined spaces. - Flexibility to fill 12 and 24 hour shifts, at the Township’s Fire Station, when needed.
- Ability to communicate with the public and other employees with tact and discretion.
- Time to dedicate to a minimum of 20 hours of training each year.
- The desire to learn and potentially grow into other roles within the department.
What We Offer:
- A competitive hourly rate of $17.47 – $20.70
- Financial protection through disability, life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
- Training and access to a fitness facility to keep your mind and body healthy.
When you become a Grand Haven Charter Township employee, you do more than simply change jobs. You become part of the GHCT family, a group of talented individuals who provide superior customer service to their residents and visitors, love their jobs, embrace change and celebrate the community that is GRAND HAVEN CHARTER TOWNSHIP!
How to Apply:
- View the full job description link below.
- Send a cover letter and resume to ADumbrell@ght.org
- Any questions can be directed to Andrea Dumbrell, Human Resources Director, at 616.604.6309.
- Application deadline: open until filled
Grand Haven Charter Township is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting and retaining the most qualified employees regardless of race, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, age, height, weight or disability.
» View Full Job Description
» Application for Employment
