Come build a better city with us!
The City of Lock Haven is now welcoming applications from people like you interested in using your experience and education to build a better community for our residents and customers. The city offers a competitive starting wage along with tremendous health and dental benefits for full-time employees. Highmark BC/BS PPO Health benefits include only a 9% monthly contribution toward the premium (national average is 33% employee contribution), and the city pays your deductible each year. United Concordia dental insurance is also provided. All fulltime employees participate in the city’s defined benefit pension plan.
Planner I (Entry-Level)
A full-time administrative level position starting at up to $23.44 per hour based on experience and education. The Planner I works on the team of the city’s Planner & Development Coordinator to move forward the community’s goals as detailed in the city’s Comprehensive Plan including business development, housing, and enhancement of public places. Preference given to those with a B.S. in Regional Planning, but all applicants with experience and similar education in the field are encouraged to apply. A complete job description is available here. Send a resume or preferably portfolio to hiring@lockhavenpa.gov by 5PM on May 19. Applicants will be interviewed as resumes come in during the application period.
Finance Clerk
A fulltime position starting at $15.30 per hour, the Finance Clerk performs a variety of skilled financial functions in fund accounting including account receivable, account reconciliation, pension and debt service duties, and interfund transfers. Preference given to those with an accounting or bookkeeping background, but all applicants with experience and similar education in the field are encouraged to apply. A complete job description is available here. Send a resume or preferably portfolio to hiring@lockhavenpa.gov by 5PM on May 19. Applicants will be interviewed as resumes come in during the application period.
Part-time Archivist
A temporary part-time position in the city’s administration, the Archivist will organize and curate city records to improve access and enhance conservation of permanent records. The position also plays a support role with both Planning and Community Life, attending and helping to organize events and activities including the summer concerts and movies. Preference given to those with an understanding of the archival standards for Municipal Records of the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission, but all applicants with experience and similar education in the field are encouraged to apply. A complete job description is available here. Send a resume or preferably portfolio to hiring@lockhavenpa.gov by 5PM on May 19. Applicants will be interviewed as resumes come in during the application period.
The city of Lock Haven shall not discriminate in hiring, job assignments, promotion, discipline, termination, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, military status, or any other characteristics protected by law. The city of Lock Haven shall make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
If there are any questions or concerns about any type of discrimination in the workplace, they can be brought to the attention of the City Manager. Concerns and reports can be made without fear of reprisal. Anyone found engaging in any type of unlawful discrimination can be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.