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Assistant to the Chief of Police
The Town of Richmond is seeking an Assistant to the Chief of Police. This position assists the Chief of Police with the day to day administrative operations of the office to ensure the continuity of a successful Police Department. In addition, the position assists officers, the general public, and other law enforcement agencies as needed. This position is supervised by the Chief of Police.
This position is part time, 20 hours per week. The pay range is between $23.00 - $26.87 per hour, based on experience. Please see the complete job description.
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to Sergeant Matthew Cohen at matthew.cohen@vermont.gov.
ZONING ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
ZONING ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Town of Richmond seeks a permanent, full-time Zoning Administrative Officer (ZAO). The Zoning Administrator performs administrative and advanced professional planning work. The Director of Planning will provide day-to-day guidance for work products and a probationary period as Assistant Zoning Administrator can be expected. This is a very demanding and rewarding position that has its own set of unique challenges.
The duties for the Zoning Administrative Officer include but are not limited to administering the Richmond Zoning and Subdivision regulations, issuing zoning permits, answering questions and providing information to the public regarding zoning and land use, researching permit files, investigating complaints and violations, maintaining hard copy permit files and electronic permit databases, conducting fieldwork to ensure compliance and data gathering. The Zoning Administrative Officer serves as E911 Coordinator, staffs the Development Review Board (one Wednesday evening per month and other meetings as required), conducts site plan review and drafts Development Review Board Decisions.
This position requires an attention to detail, incomplete submittals will not be considered. Review of applications begins on May 26, 2025. Please send, via email, cover letter, resume, three current references and two writing samples to the Director of Planning and Zoning, Keith Oborne at koborne@richmondvt.gov with the subject line “Richmond Zoning Administrator Position”.
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See Zoning Administrative Officer
PURPOSE, ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, ACCOUNTABILITY, WORKING CONDITIONS & QUALITIFCATIONS
Water Resources Operator In Training
The Town of Richmond, VT is recruiting and Operator in Training for the Water Resources Department. All interested parties are encouraged to apply. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to start a career in the Water Resources Industry. The Richmond Water Resources department has about 500 water and wastewater accounts serving about 1000 people. The wastewater facility has a very active septage receival program.
Please send cover letter, resume, and three current references to: Town of Richmond, P.O. Box 285, Richmond, VT, 05477. Or email to scote@richmondvt.gov Questions may be directed to Steve Cote, Water and Wastewater Superintendent, at (802) 434-2178.
Job Description:
Police Officer
The Richmond Police Department is currently accepting applications for a Full Time Police Officer. Our Department’s focus is a community based approach that encourages a collaborative effort utilizing a variety of services in problem solving. Richmond is a quiet suburb in Chittenden County, serving a population of 4,200 citizens.
The Richmond Police Department offers a competitive benefits package including take home cruiser in a 30 mile radius, Vermont Municipal Employees Retirement System Group D, paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, medical, dental, and life insurance and upon completion of mandatory training, the starting salary is $30.18 per hour, as set forth in the NEPBA (New England Police Benevolence Association) contract. Lateral transfers are eligible to receive credit for experience.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Must have no felony or serious misdemeanor convictions, nor any habitual or serious traffic offenses, domestic violence or assault convictions. Other violations, which may adversely affect a law enforcement career, will be considered on a case-by case basis.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Vermont State driver’s license.
- Able to pass Vermont Police Academy entrance exam.
- Pass Vermont Police Academy Physical Fitness Exam
- Pass a polygraph and comprehensive background investigation.
Entrance requirements can be found and reviewed at vcjtc.vermont.gov/training/three/entrance-standards
Please submit resumes along with a letter of interest to:
Town of Richmond
Attention: Town Manager Josh Arneson
203 Bridge Street
Richmond, VT 05477
Or email to: jarneson@richmondvt.gov
Seeking Fire Department Members
The Richmond Fire Department is seeking Richmond residents to join the Department. The Department is currently understaffed and more firefighters are needed to ensure there are enough firefighters responding to every call. A fully staffed department produces a better outcome and response for calls and helps to keep all firefighters safe. See this page for more information.