Employment

TOWN OF BERLIN EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Chief Plant Operator – Full time with full benefits

Wastewater Department 

Starting salary range: Grade 15 Step 1 ($30.91/hour) to

Grade 15 Step 5 ($34.12/hour) DOQ

Applicants must:

• Have a high school diploma or GED.
• Possess and maintain a valid Maryland Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Possess and maintain a Class 5A Wastewater Certification, Wastewater Superintendent Certification, and a water sampler certification (Maryland Department of the Environment).
• Have or be able to obtain ATSSA flagger and CPR/AED certifications.
• Demonstrate strong mechanical, biological, and/or chemical process knowledge.
• Be proficient in interpreting SCADA control systems, performing maintenance, and managing chemical usage.
• Be able to pass a pre-employment background screening and drug/alcohol testing.

Duties include:

• Operating and maintaining the Wastewater Treatment Plant, collection systems, and pumping stations to meet permit requirements.
• Performing routine inspections, collecting and analyzing treatment samples, and documenting plant processes.
• Managing and maintaining plant equipment, including pumps, motors, chemical feed systems, and blowers.
• Ensuring compliance with all safety programs.
• Attending training and staying current on regulations and best practices.
• Supporting the Water and Stormwater departments as needed.

Work Environment:

• Outdoors and indoors in varying weather conditions, including wet, humid, and noisy environments.
• Exposure to mechanical parts, confined spaces, heights, and wastewater.
• Weekend, holiday, and emergency response availability required.
• Must be able to lift/move up to 100 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks.

Closing Day: Open until filled.

Apply: Apply today! Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a confidential Town of Berlin employment application where they can upload a resume and include professional references. Once submitted, that information will be sent directly to the Town’s Human Resources Director, Kelsey Jensen. Please email kjensen@berlinmd.gov with any questions. Applications will be reviewed and contact will be made with all applicants after the closing date. Printable applications can be found online at  www.berlinmd.gov or can be picked up at 10 William Street Berlin, MD 21811. EOE/M/F/V/D.

Police Communication Officers

SEEKING FULL-TIME OR PART-TIME (Benefits offered for full-time staff)

Starting at a Grade 5 Step 6 $21.47/hour ($44,657.60 annually)

The Berlin Police Department is accepting applications for both full-time and part-time Police Communication Officers.  The application period is open until filled. DO NOT use the application on this webpage; the Police Department has a separate application that can be found here. 

Applicants must:

• Be flexible, with shifts during the day, evening, and midnight.
• Be 20 years old or older.
• Be a U.S. citizen.
• Have a high school diploma or approved GED.
• Pass an extensive background check that includes a drug test, criminal history review, check of prior employers, and references, among other requirements.
• Must be able to complete an entry-level MILES/NCIC logon course certified by CJIS.
• No experience is required, but it is preferred.

Contact the Berlin Police Department for an application at 410-641-1333 or go to www.berlinmdpd.org and click on employment to download the application. Drop off or mail replies to Berlin Police Department, 129 Decatur Street, Berlin, MD 21811

Applications will not be accepted through the Town’s website. Police Department applications can be found here. Applications are accepted year-round and will be kept on file for one year. During that year, if another vacancy becomes available, the Berlin Police Department will be in contact with you. Again, DO NOT use the application on this webpage; please use the Police Department application found here. 

Police Officer – Berlin Police Department

Full-time with full benefits – Experienced or Cadets

The Berlin Police Department is accepting applications for full-time police officers. There will be a physical agility test for cadets at the Berlin Police Department. Upon successful completion of the physical test, the written test would follow immediately on-site.

Cadets: The starting salary for cadets is $23.12/hour (G5 S9) while in the academy and through successful completion of field training. Salary then goes to $26.78/hour (G7 S11).

Experienced/Laterals:
Less than two (2) years of experience $26.78/hour (G7 S11).
Over two (2) years of experience $31.02/hour (G9 S13).
10+ years of experience $32.55/hour (G11 S11).
***Additional pay awarded to individuals with specialty fields, see below***

Applicants must:

• Be 21 Years Old
• Be a U.S. Citizen
• Have a high school diploma or approved GED
• Pass extensive background checks to include: Psychological exams, Physical exams, Drug tests, Criminal history, Credit check, and Driving Record.

The following is a list of current benefits also provided by the Town of Berlin:

• Town-paid life insurance
• Membership with the Maryland State Retirement Law Enforcement Officers Pension System (LEOPS)
• Sixteen paid holidays a year (additional holiday pay if worked)
• Inclement weather pay
• Shift differential pay for evening and midnight shifts
• Specialty unit pay (examples: K9, Collision Reconstruction, Criminal Investigation Division, Polygraph Operator, Bi-lingual, etc.)
• Sick leave (one day a month, no carryover limit)
• Personal days (two annually)
• Vacation days (6 days in year one, 12 days in years two through five, etc.)
• Educational benefits (required paid in full by town/non-required 100% reimbursed with contract)
• Overtime and compensatory leave
• Take home car if approved by the Chief of Police

For questions or applications, please contact the Berlin Police Department at 410-641-1333 or stop in the department at 129 Decatur Street, Berlin, MD 21811.

Contact the Berlin Police Department for an application at 410-641-1333 or go to www.berlinmdpd.org and click on employment to download the application. Drop off or mail replies to Berlin Police Department, 129 Decatur Street, Berlin, MD 21811

Applications will not be accepted through the Town’s website. Police Department applications can be found here. Applications are accepted year-round and will be kept on file for one year. During that year, if another vacancy becomes available, the Berlin Police Department will be in contact with you. Again, DO NOT use the application on this webpage; please use the Police Department application found here.