Job Announcement: Civil Service Commission Secretary/Chief Examiner

The Town of Winthrop Civil Service Commission is seeking an individual for the position of Civil Service Commission Secretary/Chief Examiner.  This is a part-time position and hours will vary each month.  Applicants must be at least eighteen years of age and reside within the Town limits of Winthrop.  The position pays $12.78 per hour.  Applications and job description may be obtained at Winthrop Town Hall or by mail by request.  Applicants will initially be evaluated by written exam based on civil service provisions of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW Chapter 41.12), the Open Public Meetings Act (RCW Chapter 42.30), and the Town of Winthrop Civil Service Rules.  Applicants scoring at least 70% correct on the written exam will be interviewed by the Commission.  Final hiring decision will be based on a combined ranking of written examination and interview scores.

Completed applications must be received at Winthrop Town Hall by 3pm on November 1^st, 2012.  Written exam and interviews will be conducted November 3^rd, 2012.

The Town of Winthrop is an equal opportunity employer.

Town Council Vacancy

The Winthrop Town Council will have a vacant position soon with the resignation of councilmember Lance Christensen.  The Council will appoint a citizen to fill that position until the next election in fall of 2013.  Interested citizens should submit a letter of interest to the Council by 4pm, Wednesday August 29th, 2012.  The Council will interview candidates at its September 5th meeting and likely make an appointment that evening.  Interested citizens must reside within the town limits of Winthrop and be a registered voter there as well.  Letters of interest can be dropped off at Town Hall, e-mailed to council@townofwinthrop.com, or mailed to the Town of Winthrop, P.O. Box 459, Winthrop, WA 98862.  For more information e-mail or call Town Hall at 509-996-2320.