The City of Melrose, MN is seeking applications for a Finance Director. This position is responsible for the financial accounting system including administering expenditures of funds and utility billing.

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting with three to five years governmental finance related experience preferred; or Associates Degree with three to five years governmental financing related experience. Training in public accounting is desired.

Salary Range depending on qualifications: $90,697.74 - $107,973.49 per year. Excellent benefits package including but not limited to:  Paid vacation, sick leave, paid health insurance, paid life insurance, long term disability, etc.

A copy of the job description and application packet can be obtained on the City’s website at www.cityofmelrose.com or by contacting the Melrose City office at 320-256-4278. Interested applicant should submit a completed application packet, along with resume to City of Melrose, Attn: Doris Rieland, HR Generalist/Payroll Clerk, 225 1st St NE, Melrose MN 56352 or email to hr@cityofmelrose.com  by noon on Friday, August 9, 2024. The position is open until filled.

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The City of Melrose Public Utilities is accepting applications for the position of Electric Journey Line Worker. This position performs skilled duties in the operation, construction, and maintenance and repair of the electrical distribution, generation, metering and SCADA systems. Works on-call and responds to emergencies and/or repairs as needed.

Qualifications include:  Technical college diploma in line worker training or equivalent training. To qualify for the Journey Line worker position must have certification in a 4-year electric line worker apprenticeship program or a MN Lineman License. 2024 Salary Range DOQ: $36.30 – $41.25.  

Interested applicant should submit a completed application packet, along with resume to City of Melrose, Attn: Doris Rieland, HR Generalist/Payroll Clerk, 225 1st St NE, Melrose MN 56352 or email to hr@cityofmelrose.com  by noon, Friday, August 2, 2024.  Position will remain open until filled.

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Street/Parks Maintenance Worker

The City of Melrose, MN is accepting applications for the position of Street/Parks Maintenance Worker. The Street/Parks Maintenance Worker assists in maintenance of City-owned property. Performs skilled maintenance and repair work on City streets, parks, equipment, and buildings including the operation and maintenance of equipment. This position may work up to 40 hours during the summer and on an as needed basis for the remainder of the year. This position will be required to work some weekends.

Desired qualifications include:  skill in the operation of light equipment, knowledge and skill of plumbing, carpentry, and masonry tasks; and streets and parks maintenance is preferred.

Education, licensing and certifications: High school diploma or GED. Maintenance experience preferred. Valid MN Class D Driver’s License.  

Salary Range DOQ: $19.77 - $23.53 per hour. This position is not eligible for benefits.

For more information or to request an application packet contact HR Generalist, Doris Rieland at 320-256-4278, hr@cityofmelrose.com or the City’s website www.cityofmelrose.com. Submit completed applications with resume to the City of Melrose, 225 1st St NE, Melrose MN  56352. Applications must be received by noon on Friday, August 2nd, 2024.

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Melrose Public Utilities is seeking applications for a Electric Operations Director.

THE ELECTRIC UTILITIES DEPARTMENT

The Electric Utilities Department consists of an Electric Operations Director and three full-time Journeymen Line Workers. There are 1,332 residential, 299 commercial, 2 industrial and 55 rural electrical customers. The electrical load on the electric system has reached 21 megawatts. The Electric Utilities also has four diesel power generators with a total of eight megawatts of capacity which could be used for an extended length power outage. The generation capacity is also used by Missouri River Energy Services (MRES) for peaking and their electrical power needs. Melrose power suppliers are MRES and Western Area Power Administration (WAPA).

POSITION SUMMARY

The Electric Operations Director is responsible for the operation, construction, and maintenance of the City's electrical distribution system and supervises Electric Department staff. This position works on-call in rotation with the electric staff and responds to emergencies and/or repairs, as needed.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, line person training, and certificate of completion of an approved apprenticeship certification for a journey lineworker, or five years of experience in electrical distribution and power production, or a combination of education and experience. The candidate should have knowledge of National Electric Safety Code and APPA Manual.

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The City of Melrose, MN is seeking applications for a full-time Police Officer. Applicants must be POST licensed or POST eligible to be licensed by the time of appointment.

Melrose is located on the I-94 corridor with quick access to the St. Cloud, Alexandria, and the metro areas. There are a variety of outdoor options to offer with an extensive trail system, lakes, and hunting opportunities. Melrose offers exceptional public and private schools, as well as a medical clinic and hospital.

Applicants must be flexible to work varying shifts, including holidays, nights, and weekends. Officers get every other weekend off, their own squad car, numerous training opportunities, uniforms provided, fully paid health insurance and up to $200 match for HSA. Officers are members of LELS union.

The 2024 salary range is $29.97 -$35.68 per hour DOQ.

Applicants must pass a background check, physical exam, and psychological exam. A copy of the job description and application packet can be obtained on the City’s website at www.cityofmelrose.com or by contacting the Melrose City offices at 320-256-4278. Interested applicants should submit a completed application packet to: City of Melrose, ATTN: Doris Rieland, HR Generalist/Payroll Clerk, 225 1st St NE, Melrose MN 56352. This position will remain open until filled.

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Public Notice - Terms Expiring 2024

If you are interested in submitting a letter of interest to volunteer, please contact the City Clerk at 320-256-4278 or via e-mail at phaase@cityofmelrose.com

If you are interested in joining the Melrose Fire Department please complete an application and return to the Melrose City Center or Fire Chief Tom Budde, or email to hr@cityofmelrose.com or firechief@cityofmelrose.com.

Fire Fighter Application

If you are interested in becoming an EMT on the Melrose Ambulance please contact the HR Department at 320-256-4278 or via e-mail to ambcoord@cityofmelrose or hr@cityofmelrose.com.

EMT Employment Application

MEMBER BENEFITS

• Self-respect

• Community respect

• Opportunity to serve the local community and area residents

• Association and friendship with fellow EMT's

• Leadership opportunities

• Compensation for standby, calls, and training

• Training and schooling paid by the City (upon completion of one year of service on the Department)

• Worker’s compensation insurance while on duty as an EMT

• Uniforms provided by the City