They're hiring people who work directly with residents
Em Normandia, município remoto de Roraima, a administração pública abre doze vagas para fortalecer sua rede de assistência social — um gesto que revela, mais do que uma seleção de pessoal, a busca contínua das comunidades por profissionais capazes de traduzir políticas em cuidado humano. Com salários modestos e um processo seletivo acessível, o concurso convida aqueles dispostos a servir onde a presença do Estado ainda está sendo construída.
- O prazo de inscrição é de apenas quatro dias — de 18 a 21 de fevereiro —, exigindo atenção imediata dos interessados.
- As doze vagas cobrem áreas críticas de vulnerabilidade social: assistência social, psicologia, orientação social e direito.
- A seleção por currículo e entrevista coloca em evidência não apenas diplomas, mas a capacidade relacional dos candidatos.
- As entrevistas estão marcadas para 24 e 25 de março, dando aos candidatos pouco mais de um mês para organizar documentação e se preparar.
- A remuneração entre R$ 1.518 e R$ 3.000 reflete a realidade fiscal de municípios pequenos, mas o impacto do trabalho pode superar o valor do salário.
A Prefeitura de Normandia, no estado de Roraima, abriu nesta semana as inscrições para um concurso público com doze vagas voltadas à área de assistência social. O processo, formalizado pela Secretaria Municipal de Assistência Social, busca preencher cargos de Assistente Social (3 vagas), Psicólogo (3), Advogado (1) e Orientador Social (5), com salários que variam entre R$ 1.518 e R$ 3.000 mensais e jornadas de trinta a quarenta horas semanais.
As inscrições podem ser feitas presencialmente na sede da Secretaria, na Avenida Manoel Amâncio, 778, das 8h às 14h, ou pelo e-mail smas@normandia.rr.gov.br — uma alternativa digital que amplia o acesso ao processo. O prazo encerra-se em 21 de fevereiro, deixando pouco tempo para os interessados reunirem a documentação necessária: identidade, comprovante de residência, currículo atualizado e registros de qualificação profissional.
A seleção ocorre em duas etapas: análise de currículo e entrevistas presenciais, agendadas para os dias 24 e 25 de março de 2025. Mais do que avaliar credenciais formais, as entrevistas pretendem identificar habilidades interpessoais e competências práticas — qualidades indispensáveis em funções voltadas ao cuidado e à proteção social. O concurso sinaliza o esforço de Normandia em consolidar uma equipe municipal à altura das demandas de sua população.
The municipality of Normandia, in the state of Roraima, opened applications today for a public employment competition offering twelve positions across administrative and social service roles. The recruitment drive, formalized through a revised notice issued by the Municipal Department of Social Assistance, represents an effort to strengthen staffing in several key areas of local government, particularly within the social services sector.
The positions span both mid-level and advanced qualifications. Three slots have been allocated for social workers, another three for psychologists, one for a lawyer, and five for social orientation specialists. Compensation ranges from R$ 1,518 to R$ 3,000 monthly, with the salary for social orientation specialists set at the lower end of that scale. Selected candidates will work between thirty and forty hours per week, depending on their assigned role.
Candidates have until February 21st to submit applications through either of two channels. Those preferring in-person registration can visit the Municipal Department of Social Assistance at Avenida Manoel Amâncio, number 778, in downtown Normandia, where staff will process applications between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. Alternatively, applicants may submit their materials by email to smas@normandia.rr.gov.br, an option the municipality introduced to increase accessibility.
The selection process unfolds in two stages. First, evaluators will review each candidate's academic credentials and professional history, assessing formal qualifications and relevant experience. Those advancing will then participate in interviews scheduled for March 24th and 25th, 2025. These conversations are designed to evaluate interpersonal skills and practical competencies alongside the formal record.
Participants must meet specific requirements that vary by position. Generally, candidates need educational credentials matching the role—either secondary or tertiary education—along with professional licensing where applicable. They should bring personal identification documents, proof of residence, an updated résumé, and evidence of any relevant qualifications or work experience. The municipality emphasized that applicants review the full notice carefully to confirm they satisfy all requirements for their chosen position before submitting.
For those preparing to apply, organizing documentation in advance and tailoring résumés to highlight pertinent experience can strengthen candidacy. The interviews in late March will offer a direct opportunity to demonstrate not only technical knowledge but also the communication and interpersonal abilities essential to social service work. The competition reflects Normandia's commitment to building a more robust municipal workforce in an area—social assistance—where qualified professionals remain in demand.
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The variety of positions reflects the municipality's need to strengthen different sectors of public administration, especially in social assistance— Municipal Department of Social Assistance notice
The Hearth Conversation Another angle on the story
Why did Normandia decide to open these positions now, and why this particular mix of roles?
The distribution tells you something about what the municipality sees as its immediate needs. Three social workers, three psychologists, five social orientation specialists—that's a heavy emphasis on direct service delivery and support work. They're not hiring lawyers and administrators; they're hiring people who work with residents.
The salary range is fairly modest. Does that affect who applies?
Absolutely. R$ 1,518 for a social orientation specialist is entry-level work. You're drawing people early in their careers or those committed to public service despite the pay. The psychologists and lawyers at the higher end might be more experienced, but even R$ 3,000 isn't generous for those credentials.
What's notable about the application process itself?
They're making it accessible—in-person or email, a four-day window. But that also means they're not running a massive formal exam. It's résumé and interview. That puts weight on how you present yourself and how you perform in conversation.
The interviews aren't until late March. What happens in that gap?
Candidates prepare, obviously. But the municipality also has time to review materials carefully, maybe contact references, get organized. It's not rushed. There's a deliberateness to it.
Who's most likely to succeed in this competition?
Someone with relevant experience in social services, clear documentation of their work, and the ability to articulate why they want to serve this community. The interviews will matter as much as the résumé.