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            Mon 11

            FREE Naloxone (NARCAN) Training.

            December 11 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
            Wed 13

            Baby Keep Well Clinic – By Appointment Only

            December 13 @ 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
            Thu 14

            Kearny Enterprise Zone Development Corporation (KEZDC) Meeting – 7:00PM

            December 14 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
            Mon 18

            Kearny Municipal Alliance Meeting – 11:45AM

            December 18 @ 11:45 am - 1:45 pm
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Job Opportunities

To be eligible for employment with the Town of Kearny, the following residential preferences shall apply:

  1. Residents of the Town of Kearny and the City of Newark
  2. Hudson and Essex Counties
  3. State of New Jersey

All job vacancies are advertised in the Sunday, Star Ledger, Saturday, Jersey Journal, the Kearny Observer and various unemployment offices, local community colleges and Urban Leagues.

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This Employer Participates in E-Verify.  Click here for details

  1. We do not accept applications by email or fax
  2. Resumes must include a completed employment application
  3. Applications must be submitted prior to the posted deadline date
  4. For proof or residency we also require that you provide copies of the first page (only) of your last three (3) 1040 tax returns with the financial data redacted
  5. Government issued ID IE: NJ Drivers License, Passport etc…

Submit completed applications to:

Town of Kearny Personnel Office
402 Kearny Avenue
Kearny, NJ 07032

All applications received are viewed, logged and sent to department heads and mayor and council for approval.  Please do not call, email or stop in to check the status of your application.  The hiring process takes time.   You will know if you are being considered if you get a call from the department head for an interview. Thank you.

Applications will only be accepted for the positions listed below:


Plumbing Subcode Official (Part Time)

The Town of Kearny seeks a Part Time Plumbing Subcode Official $29.90-$39.00 per hour   Open to NJ residents. Must possess valid NJ DL and HHS license issued by the NJ Dept of Community Affairs Job Description 05056  http://info.csc.state.nj.us/jobspec/05056.htm Position is provisional and subject to the Civil Service exam process. The Town of Kearny reserves the right to interview and hire before the deadline.

Application deadline 12/29/2023

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Fire Prevention Specialist (Part Time)

The Town of Kearny seeks a Part Time Fire Prevention Specialist. Under direction, inspects premises of buildings to detect and  eliminate fire hazards and to enforce the provisions of relevant fire safety codes and related regulations; does other related  duties. Possession of a current valid Fire Inspector certification issued by the NJ Dept of Community Affairs required. 24.5 hours per week, $33.00 -$39.00 per hour. The Town of Kearny is an equal opportunity employer. The Town of Kearny reserves the right to interview and hire before the deadline.

Application deadline 12/29/2023

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Laborer (Full Time)

The Town of Kearny seeks a Full Time laborer needed in the Department of Public Works to do street cleaning, street/sewer repairs, line painting, truck washing, maintenance/cleanup of parks and playgrounds, garage and shade tree maintenance and other related duties. Valid NJ commercial driver’s license class B with air brake endorsement required or the ability to obtain one. 40 hours per week, Annual salary $38,316-62,627.

Application deadline 12/8/2023

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Bus Drivers

Part time per diem bus drivers needed to transport residents on local routes. Must possess a valid NJ driver’s license CDL class B, passenger endorsement. Shifts: Mon – Fri, 8am – 4pm or Sat – Sun 8am – 1pm. Salary up to $22 per hour. Click below for the application .EOE/ADA The following residential preferences shall apply: 1. Residents of the Town of Kearny and the City of Newark; 2. Residents of Hudson and Essex Counties; 3. Residents of the State of New Jersey. Proof of residency is required: applicants shall provide copies of the first page (only) of the last three (3) 1040 tax returns with the financial data redacted and a Government issued photo identification card (i.e. current NJ Driver’s License).

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Clerk drivers

Part time Clerk drivers needed . Job responsibilities may include transporting senior residents at scheduled times, delivering foods for homebound residents, and providing clerical coverage for the Clerk Typist Hours will vary between Monday-Friday 8:30am – 2:30pm up to 30 hours per week. Must possess a valid NJ driver’s license. $13—$18 per hour per job description https://info.csc.state.nj.us/jobspec/01257.htm for application click here the following residential preferences shall apply: 1. Residents of the Town of Kearny and the City of Newark; 2. Residents of Hudson and Essex Counties; 3. Residents of the State of New Jersey. Proof of residency is required; applicants shall provide copies of the first page (only) of the last three (3) 1040 tax returns with the financial data redacted and a Government issued photo identification card (i.e. current NJ Driver’s License).

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Student Assistant

The Town of Kearny is currently accepting applications for future hire for INTERN positions in Administration and Health Department. College or college bound students pursuing a career in government, or Health preferred . Salary $10—$13 per hr., 24.5 hours per week.

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Clerk Typist

The Town of Kearny is accepting applications for future hire for Full Time position to perform various office duties and assisting the public. Computer experience with MS Office and ability to type 40 wpm required. $38,415 annually. 35 hours per week.

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Security Guard

Part time positions in Recreation Department for Security Guard. Under direction, patrols recreation parks, playgrounds and fields, enforces policies, deters vandalism, controls users of facilities, closes buildings and other related duties. Possession of a valid NJ driver’s license required. Experience a plus. 24.5 hours per week, $14 hour. NJ Civil Service Job Description here https://info.csc.state.nj.us/jobspec/06124.htm

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Crossing Guards

The Town of Kearny is currently accepting applications for future hire for part time per diem crossing guards.  Applicants must be available for all shifts. Valid NJ driver’s license required. $18.08 hr. NJ CSC job description https://info.csc.state.nj.us/jobspec/03125.htm
If you applied before you must apply again.
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Public Safety Telecommunicator Trainee

The Town of Kearny is currently accepting applications for future hire for this position.
Public Safety Telecommunicator Trainee receives and responds to telephone requests for emergency assistance, fire, medical or other emergency services, dispatches appropriate units to response sites and other related work as required. NJ CSC Job Description is https://info.csc.state.nj.us/jobspec/06229.htm

Part time position to work 24 hours per week.
Shifts include days, nights, weekends and holidays.
Salary range: $15.25 – $27.60 per hour One (1) year experience in dispatching emergency vehicles preferred.
A Basic Telecommunicator Certification approved by the Office of Emergency Telecommunications Services is required at the time of application.

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Residency Requirements:
1. Kearny and Newark
2. Hudson and Essex Counties
3. State of New Jersey
4. U.S

For information about the Public Safety Telecommunicator training, click here

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