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Interim director named for utilities

At least for now, the head of Cary's public works and utilities department will be Mike Bajorek.

Town Manager Bill Coleman announced Thursday that Bajorek, the town's public works director, will serve as the interim replacement for Kim Fisher, the outgoing head of the combined public works and utilities department.

Bajorek, 48, did not get the job permanently because town leaders say they are conducting a national search.

Teens sweating for summer jobs

For many teens, a summer job is a rite of passage and a chance to earn some cash.

But this year, it will also be a pretty hot commodity.

The tight economy and upswing in unemployment means there are more job seekers and fewer jobs. And those with little to no job experience are going to have to work even harder to secure a spot.

Deputy manager is finalist in Maryland

Deputy City Manager Ted Voorhees is one of two finalists for the city manager job in Gaithersburg, Md.

If he got the job in the city of about 60,000 people, there would be two new faces in Durham's upper management.

Tom Bonfield will leave Pensacola, Fla., this summer to replace Patrick Baker as Durham city manager.

CarMax is still hiring

Even though the newest unemployment figures place the state's unemployment rate at a 30-year high, there are still some jobs available in the Triangle.

Used car store CarMax is recruiting for 600 jobs nationwide, including 13 at the Raleigh store on Glenwood Avenue.

Elia Imler, spokeswoman for the Richmond, Va., company, said the store is filling part-time and full-time positions. Pay varies depending on the job, but automotive experience is not necessary for most positions.

Assistant will head solid waste services

Frederick Battle will be the new head of Raleigh's Department of Solid Waste Services, taking the job in the wake of last summer's walkouts over wage and hour issues.

City Manager Russell Allen announced Friday that Battle, who has worked in the department as assistant director since 2005, will succeed outgoing head Gerald Latta. Latta retired in December. His announcement came shortly after September's labor strife.

"Fred brings a high level of education, experience, leadership, commitment and vision to this important role," Allen said in a statement. "Fred's leadership style is characterized by communication, teamwork and a commitment to customer service."