Employment

Welcome!

Thank you for visiting the Village of Bald Head Island’s Career Opportunity page. We appreciate your interest in employment with the Village of Bald Head Island and look forward to reviewing your candidacy. Our employees are our greatest asset and when there are openings, we seek qualified applicants to join our municipality. We offer an excellent comprehensive benefits package to all full-time employees including medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, supplemental insurance and generous retirement benefits including Local Government Retirement System enrollment and 401k. The Village pays for parking and ferry transportation to and from Bald Head Island for all its employees.

If you are interested in applying for a job with the Village of Bald Head Island, please submit your completed application to our Human Resources Department.

Human Resources
Village of Bald Head Island
106 Lighthouse Wynd
Bald Head Island, NC 28461

Or, email your completed application to:
humanresources@villagebhi.org

Download the Village of BHI Employment Application

We encourage you to send a resume, however, the application must be completed in full and should not state in any area “see attached resume.”

Applicants may also wish to consider including links to social profiles (LinkedIn, etc.) and including a cover letter.

CURRENT JOB OPENINGS

Thank you for your interest in working for the Village of Bald Head Island.

Currently, there are three job openings. a Shipping/Postal Clerk, Financial Analyst/Deputy Finance Director (View brochure HERE), and Public Safety Sergeant (Internal Posting)

Please check back frequently as other openings may come available at any time.

The Village accepts applications and resumes on an ongoing basis. These applications are kept on file for a year.

Shipping/Postal Clerk (Full-Time) – The Village of Bald Head Island is accepting applications for a full-time Shipping/Postal Clerk for the Island Package Center (IPC). Looking for a customer service-oriented person, to provide postal and packaging services to the public. Sort mail, affix postage, weigh boxes, help customers bring boxes to golf carts, unload, and re-stock deliveries in the storage room. Previous customer service experience stocking or shipping preferred. Must have a valid Driver’s License, and pass a pre-employment drug test, and criminal background check.

Starting Hourly Rate & Work Schedule: $18.13 with a 5% increase after a 6-month probationary period. Work schedule is five days per week. All IPC staff is required to work a rotating Saturday schedule.

Great benefit package: Includes paid health insurance, paid vacation, holidays, and sick time. All full-time employees become members in the Local Government Retirement Plan and 401k plan. The Village pays for ferry transportation and parking.

Requires: HS graduation or equivalent. Experience with customer service in a postal or packaging setting preferred. Requires the ability to stand for long periods of time, ability to reach and occasionally lift 70 lbs.

The Village follows and promotes all equal employment opportunities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, marital status, political affiliation, disability, genetic information or based on actual or perceived gender as expressed through dress, appearance, or behavior.

To apply: Applications are available online at www.villagebhi.org. Only completed applications will be accepted. Village of Bald Head Island, ATTN: Human Resources, P.O. Box 3009, Bald Head Island, NC 28461. Email: humanresources@villagebhi.org or Fax: (910) 401-1945.

Application Deadline: April 14, 2023 – Previous applicants are still under consideration and do not need to submit another application.

Financial Analyst (Deputy Finance Director) – The Village of Bald Head Island is seeking a highly qualified person for the newly approved Financial Analyst (Deputy Finance Director) position. This person will perform analytical, administrative, and fiscal control work. Including general ledger accounting, budgetary accounting, financial research, revenue forecasting and financial reporting. Provides financial support in budget management, accounting controls. Work is performed in accordance with established professional standards, government financial procedures and NC General Statues governing responsibilities of government fiscal operations. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Finance Director. Must have a valid Driver’s License, pass a pre-employment drug test and criminal background check.

Starting Salary commensurate with experience: $68,530 – $85,663

Great benefit package: Employer paid individual health, dental and vision insurance, 14 paid holidays, vacation, and sick time. All full-time employees become members in the Local Government Retirement Plan and 401k plan with a 5% employer contribution to 401k. The Village pays for ferry transportation and parking. Relocation allowance negotiable. A salary increase of 5% after successful completion of a six month probation, annual longevity check, annual COLA and Merit increases. Tuition assistance, professional membership fees and training opportunities available after the probationary period.

Desired Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration and professional experience in accounting, preferably in the public sector or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirement: Prefer CPA or Local Government Finance Officer certification from the School of Government.

To apply: Please submit a cover letter stating your interest in this position, a copy of your resume and a Village of Bald Head Application for consideration. Applications are available online at www.villagebhi.org. Only completed applications will be accepted. Village of Bald Head Island, ATTN: Human Resources, P.O. Box 3009, Bald Head Island, NC 28461. Email: humanresources@villagebhi.org or Fax: (910) 401-1945.

Application Deadline: April 21, 2023

View our brochure for this position HERE.

Public Safety Sergeant ~ Internal Posting

The Village of Bald Head Island is currently accepting applications for the position of Public Safety Sergeant. Responsible for leading a shift in the operations of fire suppression, law enforcement, emergency medical rescue services to protect the lives and property of the Village, resident, and visitors of Bald Head Island. Assist with training new employees and leading newer officers and acting as the shift supervisor when the Lieutenant is absent. Work requires current knowledge on policies and procedures, the ability to participate in incident response, respond to emergency and acute medical incidents, and provides patient care, patrols streets.

Considerable knowledge of the hazards of Public Safety work. Working knowledge of modern methods of attacking fire emergencies, law enforcement principles and practices, incident response including response to hazardous material spills,

Must demonstrate good judgement, initiative, and calm control in stressful situations. Must possess good communication skills and the ability to be tactful and decisive in all interactions.

High School graduation or equivalent, supplemented by training courses in law enforcement, firefighting, or emergency management and experience working as a law enforcement officer, firefighter or emergency medical responder, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirements: Valid Class B NCDL, BLET certification, paramedic certification and approved to practice by County Medical Director firefighter certification, Hazmat certification, NIMS 100, 200, and 700 certificates. Must be able to perform heavy work exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and up to 50 pounds frequently.

To apply submit resume including any advanced training coursework, diplomas or certificates received, a cover letter and completed Village Employment Application found on the Village website, www.villagebhi.org. Closing date: March 10, 2023. Email applications to: humanresources@villagebhi.org

Only current Village of Bald Head Island employees are eligible for consideration. Interested candidates must be available for participation in the Assessment Center to be held on March 20 or March 21. Individual interviews will be scheduled for either March 27 or March 28. Please make sure you hold those dates open.