Town of Butner

The Town of Butner has an entry-level opportunity to make a difference in a small community located just 15 miles from downtown Durham, Raleigh-Durham International Airport, and the Research Triangle Park. A Part-Time Maintenance Worker is needed to pick up trash and remove debris throughout the town limits. This position will also perform a variety of unskilled maintenance tasks in facilities, parks, grounds, and drainage. Work may involve the operation of light equipment and hand tools, such as weed eaters and leaf blowers. Employees are subject to working in outside environments, in extreme hot and cold weather, and exposure to various hazards such as loud noises, vibration, and moving mechanical parts. The hiring salary of $37,839 is pro-rated to 20 hours a week ($18,920). Schedule is flexible. The selected applicant will be required to complete a drug-screening. The Town of Butner's Employment Application may be downloaded from the Town’s website at https://lnkd.in/eJ8keUA7. Completed and signed Applications must be submitted to the HR and Admin Director, Town of Butner, 415 Central Ave., Ste. A, Butner, NC 27509 or via email to hr@butnerps.org. Give complete information on your education and work history (“see resume” is not acceptable and resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application)

Request for Letters of Interest (RFLOI) The Town of Butner is seeking a qualified engineering firm for the study, design, environmental permitting/documentation, bidding, and construction administration services to construct a roundabout at the intersection of Veazey Road, Central Avenue, and Westbrook Drive. The project is intended to provide congestion relief, traffic flow improvements, and safety improvements for the intersection. Questions can be directed to Jennifer Ganser, AICP, Planning Director at jganser@butnernc.org. Requests are due July 16, 2024. 

The Town of Butner is seeking a Fire Engineer/Driver to perform specialized fire service duties including operation of fire apparatuses, skilled firefighting, rescue, and fire prevention. This is a unique opportunity to provide fire services in a small community located just outside Raleigh/Durham, NC. Applicants must be currently certified as a Level II Firefighter in accordance with the NC State Fire Marshal’s Office, NC Hazardous Material Level I (Haz-Mat Ops), and NC Driver/Operator Pumps (departmental driver operator training may be accepted after review of training standards). N.C. Class B Driver’s License is also required. Selected applicants will be required to complete pre-employment requirements including background investigation, physical examination, and drug screening. The position requires working 12-hour rotating shifts. The town offers excellent benefits, such as 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and short-term disability insurance; pension and 401k contributions; longevity pay; holiday pay; vacation and sick leave, etc. The hiring salary range is $54,277 to $56,991 depending on certifications and experience. The Town of Butner's Employment Application may be downloaded from the Town’s website at https://lnkd.in/eJ8keUA7. Completed and signed Applications must be submitted to the HR and Admin Director, Town of Butner, 415 Central Ave., Ste. A, Butner, NC 27509, or via email to hr@butnerps.org.

  The Town of Butner (Granville County) is requesting qualifications for a Gate 2 Road Central Avenue Corridor Infrastructure Study. The study area is from Will Suitt Road and Gate 2 Road to Central Avenue and Westbrook Drive. The Town is seeking a firm that will inventory the existing study area and provide ideas on roadway design, stormwater, utilities, landscaping, and corridor beautification. Proposers should have a multi-disciplinary approach in engineering, stormwater, planning, transportation, and landscape architecture. Please visit https://lnkd.in/e4fRcfi8 for the qualifications document. Submittals are due by 5:00 pm April 22, 2024. 

The Town of Butner (Granville County) is requesting qualifications for general on-call services for engineering, grant administration, architectural services, and other professional services. The Town has a population of approximately 8,400 residents and anticipates additional growth in the future. Please see our website at www.butnernc.org for the qualifications document. Submittals are due by 3:00 pm March 22, 2024. 

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We are excited to introduce a new member of our team! Please welcome Jennifer Ganser, AICP. Jennifer Ganser, AICP, recently assumed the role of Planning Director for the Town of Butner. Having recently relocated to Butner and the state of North Carolina, she is excited about continuing her planning career in this new setting. Prior to this role, Jennifer served as the Assistant Director of Community Development at the Village of Lombard for ten years. During that time, she worked on traditional zoning cases, small business grants, and downtown development. Jennifer has over 20 years of experience in planning and economic development in the Chicago region. She received a bachelor's degree from DePaul University and a master's degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Here are the top 4 ways you can stay informed within the Town of Butner: Visit Our Website: Discover all that the Town of Butner has to offer by exploring our official website at www.butnernc.org. From local events and community news to important resources and government updates, our website is your one-stop destination for everything Butner. Follow Us on Social Media: Follow us on social media! We’re on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Nextdoor. Just search @Townofbutner to see our posts. Sign Up for Email Subscriptions: Our free email subscription service through our website allows you to receive timely updates on Town events, staff updates, council meetings, newsletters, and more. To sign up for email subscriptions, please visit https://lnkd.in/gWcrXGdd Read Our Quarterly Newsletter: In the spring of 2016, Town staff released a newsletter. The purpose of the newsletter is to inform citizens and visitors about events, fundraisers, athletic tournaments, and any other happenings sponsored by the Town. The quarterly to semi-annual newsletter is printed by Town staff and distributed throughout town by staff and Town Council members. To take a look at previous newsletters, please visit https://lnkd.in/gK55EZuV.

The Town of Butner wishes you a happy and safe Labor Day! 🩵 We would like to thank all workers across our Town that make Butner a great place to live and work.