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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY - PART TIME
The City of Northfield, NJ is seeking a highly motivated, organized and experienced professional to serve as its Part Time Business Administrator (21 HOURS PER WEEK). The Business Administrator serves as the chief administrative officer of the municipality and is responsible for day-to day operations of municipal government under the direction of the Mayor and governing body. The successful candidate will provide leadership to municipal department, assist in policy implementation, oversee personnel administration, participate in budgeting with the CFO and ensure efficient delivery of municipal services.

Responsibilities include:
Direct and coordinate municipal operations and department heads
Assist in the preparation and administration of municipal budget
Develop and implement policies established by the governing body
Oversee personnel administration, labor relations and risk management
Prepare reports and recommendations for the Mayor and Counsel
Manage purchasing, grants, contracts and special projects
Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations

Qualifications:
Bachelor degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or a related field preferred
Prior municipal government experience
NJ Certified Municipal Finance Officer (CMFO), Qualified Purchasing Agent (QPA), Registered Municipal Clerk (RMC) or Certified Public Manager (CPM) certifications are a plus
Thorough knowledge of New Jersey municipal government, budgeting personnel administration and public finance
Excellent communication, leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills

Compensation: up to $60 per hour depending on qualifications

Interested candidates should submit employment application (found in the forms section) and resume, along with salary requirements, to the Office of the Municipal Clerk, 1600 Shore Road, Northfield, NJ, or via email to scampbell@cityofnorthfield.org. The City of Northfield is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Deadline to apply is August 21st.

Job Description

PLANNING BOARD MEETING 8.6.26
Planning Board Regular Meeting 8.6.26 7:00 p.m.
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UPDATE ON TAX BILLS
Due to unforeseen delays, the tax rate was not received in time to meet the statutory mailing and payment due dates for the third quarter tax bills, resulting in the need to amend the grace period for the third quarter of calendar year 2026.
Bills will be mailed the week of August 10th, the grace period shall be extended to September 14th
Sewer bills are due September 1, 2026 with a grace period of 10 days.

Summer Street Sweeping Planned July 27-Aug 7
The City of Northfield will be conducting street-sweeping services from July 27th through the August 7th midweek only. Please see schedule and map for full details.
Summer Street Sweeping Map and Plan

August Named Veterans Month
Inviting all Northfield Veterans to our August 11th Council meeting. Mayor and Council would like to thank you for your service. RSVP is not required but is recommended. Please see flyer for more information.
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WHERE DO YOUR 2025 TAX DOLLARS GO?
In NJ, your property tax bill pays for local government, school and county expenses. The City of Northfield collects your property taxes, and distributes most of this money to the other entities. So where exactly does your money go? Please see the chart using the link provided. Roughly 29 cents of every dollar is retained by the City of Northfield for the purpose of providing all municipal services, including public safety, and the other 71 cents is sent to the local and regional schools, and to Atlantic County government, to fund the services they provide.
CLICK HERE FOR PIE CHART

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