Current Job Listings

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Buildings And Grounds

Maintenance Assistant

Salary: (Grade 58: $31,478)
Position number: 580905

Required Courses/Education & Exp.: Graduation from high school and 1 year of experience in construction or building maintenance; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities. Valid North Carolina Driver's License required.

Closing date: 3/31/2023

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Pitt Area Transit System

Transit Driver

Salary: (Grade 56: $31,478) (Public Transportation)
Position number: 560502

Required Courses/Education & Exp.: High School Diploma or equivalent. Valid North Carolina driver's license required and good driving record with the ability to obtain CDL. Must meet requirements of MA-2910 and MA-3550 for Non-Emergency Transportation as outlined in the NC Medicaid Manual.

Closing date: 3/24/2023

Transit Driver

Salary: (Grade 56: $31,478) (Public Transportation)
Position number: 560503

Required Courses/Education & Exp.: High School Diploma or equivalent. Valid North Carolina driver's license required and good driving record with the ability to obtain CDL. Must meet requirements of MA-2910 and MA-3550 for Non-Emergency Transportation as outlined in the NC Medicaid Manual.

Closing date: 3/24/2023

Transit Driver

Salary: (Grade 56: $31,478) (Public Transportation)
Position number: 560506

Required Courses/Education & Exp.: High School Diploma or equivalent. Valid North Carolina driver's license required and good driving record with the ability to obtain CDL. Must meet requirements of MA-2910 and MA-3550 for Non-Emergency Transportation as outlined in the NC Medicaid Manual.

Closing date: 3/24/2023

Transit Driver

Salary: (Grade 56: $31,478) (Public Transportation)
Position number: 560508

Required Courses/Education & Exp.: High School Diploma or equivalent. Valid North Carolina driver's license required and good driving record with the ability to obtain CDL. Must meet requirements of MA-2910 and MA-3550 for Non-Emergency Transportation as outlined in the NC Medicaid Manual.

Closing date: 3/24/2023

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Public Health

Human Services Planner/Evaluator III

Salary: (Range: $58,546-$92,533) (Health Education)
Position number: 723802

Required Courses/Education & Exp.: Purpose of Position: This position supervises and manages the Health Education Division of the Health Department which includes the development, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive health education program that will better enable the Health Department to fulfill its overall mission. This position supervises staff members who have community development and education program development and implementation responsibilities in Maternal Health, Child Health, Family Planning, Health Promotion (County Employee and Work Site), Chronic Disease, Communicable Disease including HIV/ Sexually Transmitted Disease, Public Health Preparedness Planning and other areas as assigned. In addition to supervision, the duties of this position include community wide health needs assessment, grant writing, budget preparation, community development, and evaluation. This position oversees, and may act as the Public Information officer for Pitt County Health Department. The position works closely with the County Office of Public Information regarding media correspondence and partnership. This position serves as the Lead Agency Accreditation Coordinator for Pitt County Health Department. The position requires self-motivation and self-direction. Duties are performed in a highly independent fashion. Work is of a non-routine and variable nature. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: (Planner) Considerable knowledge of human service administration including human service and community service planning concepts, and of human service programs and support services in the functional areas to which assigned. Ability to review and evaluate the effectiveness of human service programs and to provide guidance to state and local management in preparing new and improved programs. (Evaluator) Considerable knowledge of the methods and techniques of social research and program evaluation, of the program areas under study, and ability to apply statistical concepts for evaluation of programs. Working knowledge of computer assisted statistical programs, e. g., SAS, SPSS. Ability to design or direct the design of data gathering instruments and tools and to assess the validity of the information obtained from these instruments; to analyze data, draw conclusions from the analysis pertaining to the evaluation of the value/potential of the program; and make recommendations/projections to management concerning the future direction/impact of the program on the target audience. Ability to make presentations both oral and written on the analysis of the project/study. Minimum Education and Experience: (Planner) A master's degree in public or human service administration or a human services programmatic field, preferably with course work in human services planning, and two years of human service experience, one of which must have been in human service program planning; orgraduation from a four-year college or university and four years of progressive administrative or consultative experience in human service program, one of which must have been in human service program planning; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. (Evaluator) A master's degree in the field of psychology, sociology, or social work and two years of experience in research and evaluation, using statistical methodologies in human service programs; or graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in one of the above fields of study and four years of experience in research, evaluation, and statistical application in the human service field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A valid North Carolina Driver's License required. Proof of Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella immunity. Immunized against Hepatitis B prior to employment or begin upon employment prior to clinical work.

Closing date: 3/24/2023

Medical Laboratory Technician II

Salary: (Range: $40,234 - $63,592) (Personal Health)
Position number: 641801

Required Courses/Education & Exp.: Primary Purpose of Position: The primary purpose of this position is to provide accurate clinical laboratory results useful in the detection, diagnosis, treatment and management of clinical conditions. Medical Laboratory Technicians are vital members of the Pitt County Health Department healthcare team and contribute significantly to the delivery of quality health care to the people of Pitt County. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: General knowledge of the variety of laboratory procedures applicable to the area(s) of work. General knowledge of laboratory equipment, instrumentation, and terminology. Some knowledge of the basic physiological processes being monitored and how the medical laboratory science is applied. Skill in the use of laboratory equipment and in the performance of procedures. Ability to make accurate observations and written reports of test results. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Minimum Training and Experience: Associate's degree in medical technology from an appropriately accredited institution or completion of a certified laboratory assistant course in medical technology or a comparable course, and one year of medical laboratory experience; or high school or General Educational Development diploma and three years of medical laboratory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Necessary Special Qualifications: Must have a valid North Carolina Driver's License. Must have proof of Rubella immunity.

Closing date: 3/24/2023

Public Health Nurse II

Salary: (Range: $58,546 - $92,533) (Personal Health - Nurse Family Partnership - Nurse)
Position number: 723612

Required Courses/Education & Exp.: Purpose of Position: The Public Health Nurse II (working title - Nurse Home Visitor) is responsible for providing comprehensive community health nursing services to women and their families eligible for the NFP Program. The Nurse Home Visitor is responsible for maintaining the highest standards in clinical nursing practice and adherence to the NFP model, and to policies, procedures, guidelines and standards of NFP and of the lead agency. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Considerable knowledge of, and skill in, the application of nursing theory, practice, principles, and techniques employed in the field of public health and related programs; considerable knowledge of and ability to apply the principles and practices of public health; knowledge of available resources and organizations and the ability to coordinate these as needed; general knowledge of current social and economic problems relating to public health, including health disparities; ability to plan, coordinate, and oversee the work of others; ability to deal tactfully with others and to exercise good judgment in appraising situations and making decisions; ability to work in partnership with patients and with other service providers to elicit needed information and to maintain effective working relationships; ability to record accurately services rendered and to interpret and explain records, reports, and medical instructions; adequate computer skills to allow communication, patient record documentation, and accessing of information. Minimum Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing and one year of professional nursing experience. Registered Nurse currently licensed to practice in North Carolina. Valid North Carolina Driver's License, proof of Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella vaccine and immunity. Immunized against Hepatitis B prior to employment or begin upon employment but prior to clinical work.

Closing date: 3/24/2023

Public Health Nurse II

Salary: (Range: $58,546 - $92,533) (Personal Health)
Position number: 723621

Required Courses/Education & Exp.: Purpose of Position: Provides Care Coordination for clients in Pitt County who are enrolled in the Community Care Plan (Medicaid – Carolina Access). Provides Care Coordination for Children (CC4C) for children ages 0-3 years identified with or at risk for developmental disabilities and/or chronic illnesses. Provide CC4C for children ages 3-5 years with a diagnosis or a developmental disability and/or chronic illness. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Considerable knowledge of, and skill in, the application of nursing theory, practice, principles, and techniques employed in the field of public health and related programs; considerable knowledge of and ability to apply the principles and practices of public health; knowledge of available resources and organizations and the ability to coordinate these as needed; general knowledge of current social and economic problems relating to public health, including health disparities; ability to plan, coordinate, and oversee the work of others; ability to deal tactfully with others and to exercise good judgment in appraising situations and making decisions; ability to work in partnership with patients and with other service providers to elicit needed information and to maintain effective working relationships; ability to record accurately services rendered and to interpret and explain records, reports, and medical instructions; adequate computer skills to allow communication, patient record documentation, and accessing of information. Minimum Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing and one year of professional nursing experience. Necessary Special Qualifications: A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina by the North Carolina Board of Nursing. NOTE: Will accept applications for a PH Nurse I at salary grade 70 ($53,306 - $84,249) working against a Public Health Nurse II. Minimum Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing. Necessary Special Qualifications: A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina by the North Carolina Board of Nursing. Valid North Carolina Driver's License, proof of Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella vaccine and immunity. Immunized against Hepatitis B prior to employment or begin upon employment but prior to clinical work.

Closing date: 3/31/2023

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Sheriff's Office

Correctional Case Manager

Salary: (Grade 61: $34,955) (Sheriff's Office)
Position number: 614801

Required Courses/Education & Exp.: Minimum Training and Experience: Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or social service field with two (2) years experience in detention/corrections and/or behavioral health facility; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform related job duties. Requires a Pitt County Sheriff's Office Application Packet (which can be obtained from the Pitt County Human Resources Department) and is due in Human Resources by 5:00pm on the closing date. The Packet is not available on the county website.

Closing date: 3/24/2023

Deputy Sheriff (Basic)

Salary: (Grade 66: $44,190) (Sheriff's Office)
Position number: 0

Required Courses/Education & Exp.: Graduation from high school supplemented by training in basic law enforcement; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Certification as a law enforcement officer in accordance with the North Carolina Sheriff's Training and Standards Commission. Valid North Carolina driver license required. Requires a Pitt County Sheriff's Office Application Packet (which can be obtained from the Pitt County Human Resources Department) and is due in Human Resources by 5:00 pm. on the closing date. The Packet is not available on the county website.

Closing date: 5/5/2023

Detention Officer (Basic)

Salary: (Grade 66: $44,190) (Sheriff's Office)
Position number: 0

Required Courses/Education & Exp.: Must have a high school diploma or GED. Eligible for Probationary or General Certification as a Detention Officer by the North Carolina Sheriff's Training and Standards Commission. Prefer Detention Officer Certification. Valid North Carolina driver license required. Requires a Pitt County Sheriff's Office Application Packet (which can be obtained from the Pitt County Human Resources Department) and is due in Human Resources by 5:00 pm on the closing date. The Packet is not available on the county website.

Closing date: 5/5/2023

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Social Services

County Social Services Business Officer II

Salary: (Range: $64,301-101,629)
Position number: 742601

Required Courses/Education & Exp.: Primary Purpose of Position: This position will lead and direct internal operation to optimize fiscal effectiveness and minimize financial risk by overseeing critical financial functions. These functions include but are not limited to financial reviews, coding of time/reimbursements, county-single audits and budgeting. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of public and business administration. Considerable knowledge of the organization and structure of Local, State and Governmental agencies. General knowledge of personnel, purchasing and accounting practices and procedures. Ability to plan and direct fiscal and business services. Ability to train and supervise employees engaged in business operations. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, County and State officials, and the general public. Minimum Education and Experience: Graduation from a four-year college or university, preferably with a major in business, public, or hospital administration, and five years of administrative experience involving participation in the planning and management of a business or governmental program; or nine months of graduate training in an accredited school of social work and four years of supervisory or administrative experience in social work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid North Carolina driver's license required. Bilinguals encouraged to apply. DD 214 is required from applicants claiming a military preference.

Closing date: 3/24/2023

Human Services Deputy Director

Salary: (Range: $81,288 - $128,476) (Administration)
Position number: 790601

Required Courses/Education & Exp.: Primary Purpose of Position: The primary purpose of this position is to assist the Director with administration and coordination of all services and programs provided by the department. The deputy director serves as an overall extension of the Director and assumes overall agency responsibility in the absence of the Director. The deputy director is a resource for staff in administrative matters and is utilized extensively in the areas of Administration, Services Programs, Income Maintenance Programs and the Child Support (IV -D) Program. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Thorough knowledge of principles, methods and techniques of efficient administration, including interpersonal communication, personnel administration, budgeting, accounting, planning, program evaluation and office management. Thorough knowledge of human services administration. General knowledge of social, medical, mental and economic factors of the community served. Ability to plan coordinates and direct a staff of technical, professional, and clerically related personnel. Ability to interpret and apply laws and policies to specific problems relating to agency activities. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with agency personnel, county officials and the general public. Minimum Training and Experience: Master's degree in public administration, business administration, social work, or human services field and two years of management experience in a human services agency or business, with a preference for one year of management experience in a human services agency; or graduation from an accredited four year college or university with a human services, business or related degree and four years of management experience in a human services agency or business, with a preference for two years of management experience in a human services agency. Valid North Carolina driver license required. Bilinguals encouraged to apply. Transcript required with application to be considered for position. DD 214 is required from applicants claiming a military preference.

Closing date: 3/31/2023

Income Maintenance Caseworker II

Salary: (Range: $38,392 - $60,683)
Position number: 632350

Required Courses/Education & Exp.: Primary Purpose of Position: The primary purpose of this position is to determine eligibility for public assistance programs. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilitites: Considerable knowledge of the program/areas of assignment. General knowledge of all agency and community programs and services which could affect the client/applicant. Good mathematical reasoning and computational skills. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret rules, regulations and procedures. Ability to communicate with clients/applicants, the public at large, and public officials to obtain data, and to explain and interpret rules, regulations and procedures. Ability to instruct and to evaluate the work of lower level employees. Ability to perform caseworker functions within structured time frames. Minimum Training and Experience: One year of experience as an Income Maintenance Caseworker; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. NOTE: Will accept applications for Income Maintenance Caseworker I at Salary Grade 61 ($34,955-$55,247) working against Income Maintenance Caseworker II. Minimum Training and Experience Requirements: Graduation from an accredited associate degree program in Human Services Technology, Social Services Associate, Paralegal Technology, Business Administration, Secretarial Science, or a closely related curriculum; or graduation from high school and two years of paraprofessional, clerical, or other public contact experience which included negotiating, interviewing, explaining information, gathering and compiling of data, analysis of data and/or performance of mathematical or legal tasks with at least one year of such experience being in an income maintenance program; or graduation from high school and three years of paraprofessional, clerical or other public contact experience which included negotiating, interviewing, explaining information, the gathering and compiling of data, the analysis of data and/or the performance of mathematical or legal tasks; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Career Readiness Certificate (CRC) and NC FAST Certificate are preferred. Bilinguals are encouraged to apply. Valid North Carolina driver license required. DD 214 is required from applicants claiming a military preference

Closing date: 3/31/2023

Income Maintenance Caseworker II

Salary: (Range: $38,392 - $60,683)
Position number: 632364

Required Courses/Education & Exp.: Primary Purpose of Position: The primary purpose of this position is to determine eligibility for public assistance programs. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Considerable knowledge of the program/areas of assignment. General knowledge of all agency and community programs and services which could affect the client/applicant. Good mathematical reasoning and computational skills. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret rules, regulations and procedures. Ability to communicate with clients/applicants, the public at large, and public officials to obtain data, and to explain and interpret rules, regulations and procedures. Ability to instruct and to evaluate the work of lower level employees. Ability to perform caseworker functions within structured time frames. Minimum Training and Experience: One year of experience as an Income Maintenance Caseworker; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. NOTE: Will accept applications for Income Maintenance Caseworker I at Salary Grade 61 ($34,955-$55,247) working against Income Maintenance Caseworker II. Minimum Training and Experience Requirements: Graduation from an accredited associate degree program in Human Services Technology, Social Services Associate, Paralegal Technology, Business Administration, Secretarial Science, or a closely related curriculum; or graduation from high school and two years of paraprofessional, clerical, or other public contact experience which included negotiating, interviewing, explaining information, gathering and compiling of data, analysis of data and/or performance of mathematical or legal tasks with at least one year of such experience being in an income maintenance program; or graduation from high school and three years of paraprofessional, clerical or other public contact experience which included negotiating, interviewing, explaining information, the gathering and compiling of data, the analysis of data and/or the performance of mathematical or legal tasks; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Career Readiness Certificate (CRC) and NC FAST Certificate are preferred. Bilinguals are encouraged to apply. Valid North Carolina driver license required. DD 214 is required from applicants claiming a military preference

Closing date: 3/31/2023

Income Maintenance Caseworker II

Salary: (Range: $38,392 - $60,683)
Position number: 632379

Required Courses/Education & Exp.: Primary Purpose of Position: The primary purpose of this position is to determine eligibility for public assistance programs. Knowledge, Skills, and Abillities: Considerable knowledge of the program/areas of assignment. General knowledge of all agency and community programs and services which could affect the client/applicant. Good mathematical reasoning and computational skills. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret rules, regulations and procedures. Ability to communicate with clients/applicants, the public at large, and public officials to obtain data, and to explain and interpret rules, regulations and procedures. Ability to instruct and to evaluate the work of lower level employees. Ability to perform caseworker functions within structured time frames. Minimum Training and Experience: One year of experience as an Income Maintenance Caseworker; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. NOTE: Will accept applications for Income Maintenance Caseworker I at Salary Grade 61 ($34,955-$55,247) working against Income Maintenance Caseworker II. Minimum Training and Experience Requirements: Graduation from an accredited associate degree program in Human Services Technology, Social Services Associate, Paralegal Technology, Business Administration, Secretarial Science, or a closely related curriculum; or graduation from high school and two years of paraprofessional, clerical, or other public contact experience which included negotiating, interviewing, explaining information, gathering and compiling of data, analysis of data and/or performance of mathematical or legal tasks with at least one year of such experience being in an income maintenance program; or graduation from high school and three years of paraprofessional, clerical or other public contact experience which included negotiating, interviewing, explaining information, the gathering and compiling of data, the analysis of data and/or the performance of mathematical or legal tasks; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Career Readiness Certificate (CRC) and NC FAST Certificate are preferred. Bilinguals are encouraged to apply. Valid North Carolina driver license required. DD 214 is required from applicants claiming a military preference

Closing date: 3/31/2023

Income Maintenance Caseworker II

Salary: (Range: $38,392-$60,683)
Position number: 632394

Required Courses/Education & Exp.: Primary Purpose of Position: This position is responsible for determining continued eligibility of benefits established during intake. This position must explain program(s) requirements and options and advise or refer clients to other program services as appropriate. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Considerable knowledge of the program/areas of assignment. General knowledge of all agency and community programs and services which could affect the client/applicant. Good mathematical reasoning and computational skills. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret rules, regulations and procedures. Ability to communicate with clients/applicants, the public at large, and public officials to obtain data, and to explain and interpret rules, regulations and procedures. Ability to perform caseworker functions within structured time frames. Minimum Education and Experience: One year of experience as an Income Maintenance Caseworker; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. NOTE: Will accept applications for Income Maintenance Caseworker I at Salary Grade 61 ($34,955 - $55,247) working against Income Maintenance Caseworker II. Minimum Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited associate degree program in Human Services Technology, Social Services Associate, Paralegal Technology, Business Administration, Secretarial Science, or a closely related curriculum; or graduation from high school and two years of paraprofessional, clerical, or other public contact experience which included negotiating, interviewing, explaining information, gathering and compiling of data, analysis of data and/or performance of mathematical or legal tasks with at least one year of such experience being in an income maintenance program; or graduation from high school and three years of paraprofessional, clerical or other public contact experience which included negotiating, interviewing, explaining information, the gathering and compiling of data, the analysis of data and/or the performance of mathematical or legal tasks; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Career Readiness Certificate (CRC) and NC FAST Certificate are preferred. Valid North Carolina driver's license required. Bilinguals encouraged to apply. DD 214 is required from applicants claiming a military preference.

Closing date: 3/24/2023

Income Maintenance Caseworker III

Salary: (Range: $42,168-$66,644)
Position number: 651315

Required Courses/Education & Exp.: Primary Purpose of Position: The primary purpose of this position is to determine initial eligibility and to redetermine ongoing public assistance for the Long-Term Care, Special Assistance and CAP Medicaid Program. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Thorough knowledge of income maintenance program assigned. Considerable knowledge of all agency and community programs and services which could affect the client/applicant. General knowledge of all income maintenance programs. Good mathematical reasoning and computational skills. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret a variety of regulations, policies and procedure of varying complexity. Ability to work independently and prioritize work. Ability to instruct arid evaluate the work of lower level employees. Ability to train employees in new and existing rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Ability to understand the needs and problems of clients/applicants. Ability to perform caseworker function under and within structured time frames. Minimum Education and Experience: Two years of experience as an Income Maintenance Caseworker; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Career Readiness (CRC) and NC FAST Certificate are preferred. Valid North Carolina driver's license required. Bilinguals encouraged to apply. DD 214 is required from applicants claiming a military preference.

Closing date: 3/31/2023

Income Maintenance Caseworker III

Salary: (Range: $42,168-$66,644) (Outpost)
Position number: 651312

Required Courses/Education & Exp.: Primary Purpose of Position: The primary purpose of this position is to take and process Adult Medicaid and Family and Children Medicaid/Health Choice applications for Pitt County residents. In addition, these same Medicaid related applications are initiated for out of county residents and forwarded to their prospective county Department of Social Services. This is a contracted position with Vidant Medical Center and it fulfills their need to have patients considered for Medicaid who may not have insurance. This position provides the hospital with possible means of being paid for services rendered to patients needing insurance help. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Thorough knowledge of income maintenance program assigned. Considerable knowledge of all agency and community programs and services which could affect the client/applicant. General knowledge of all income maintenance programs. Good mathematical reasoning and computational skills. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret a variety of regulations, policies and procedure of varying complexity. Ability to work independently and prioritize work. Ability to instruct arid evaluate the work of lower level employees. Ability to train employees in new and existing rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Ability to understand the needs and problems of clients/applicants. Ability to perform caseworker function under and within structured time frames. Minimum Education and Experience: Two years of experience as an Income Maintenance Caseworker; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Career Readiness Certificate (CRC) and NC FAST Certificate are preferred. Bilinguals are encouraged to apply. Valid North Carolina driver license required. DD 214 is required from applicants claiming a military preference.

Closing date: 3/31/2023

Social Worker III

Salary: (Range: $50,866 - $80,395) (Foster Care)
Position number: 694611

Required Courses/Education & Exp.: Primary Purpose of Position: To provide services to children who must be placed in agency custody when their parents or caretakers are unable or unwilling to provide adequate protection or care. To provide services to families after children have come into agency custody or placement responsibility which will help them improve the conditions that led to agency intervention, thus facilitating family reunification. To develop alternative options to provide a permanent home for children should reunification fail. To work toward a safe, permanent home for all children in agency custody within one year. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Thorough knowledge of social work principles, techniques, and practices, and their application to complex casework, groupwork, and community problems. Considerable knowledge of a wide range of medical, behavioral, and/or psychosocial problems and their treatment theory. Considerable knowledge of family and group dynamics and a range of intervention techniques, governmental and private organizations, and resources in the community, laws, regulations, and policies which govern the program. General knowledge of the methods and principles of casework supervision and training. In certain settings, considerable knowledge of medical terminology, disease processes and their treatment as they relate to decisions regarding clinical interventions and appropriate therapies based on medical or psychological diagnosis. Skill in establishing rapport with a client and in applying techniques or assessing psychosocial, behavioral, and psychological aspects of client's problems. Ability to supervise, train, or instruct lower-level social workers, students, or interns in the program. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with members of case load and their families, as well as civic, legal, medical, social, and religious organizations. Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely and to plan and execute work effectively. Minimum Training and Experience: Master's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work; Bachelor's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and completion of the Child Welfare Collaborative (Child Welfare positions only); Bachelor's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and one year directly related experience; Master's degree in a human services field and one year of directly related experience; Bachelor's degree in a human services field from an accredited college or university and two years directly related experience; Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three years of directly related experience

Closing date: 3/31/2023

Social Worker III

Salary: (Range: $50,866 - $80,395) (Foster Care)
Position number: 694602

Required Courses/Education & Exp.: Primary Purpose of Position: The use of visitation as a permanency intervention is encouraged in both the Adoption Assistance and Child Welfare Act of 1980 and the Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997. While children are in foster care, visitation with parents is a vital tool for promoting timely reunification. Regular visitation helps children maintain continuity of family relationships, fosters a more positive parent-child relationship, and helps families prepare to reunite. Visitation helps children adapt to being in care, cope with feelings of loss and abandonment, and improve overall emotional wellbeing. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Thorough knowledge of social work principles, techniques, and practices, and their application to complex casework, groupwork, and community problems. Considerable knowledge of a wide range of medical, behavioral, and/or psychosocial problems and their treatment theory. Considerable knowledge of family and group dynamics and a range of intervention techniques, governmental and private organizations, and resources in the community, laws, regulations, and policies which govern the program. General knowledge of the methods and principles of casework supervision and training. In certain settings, considerable knowledge of medical terminology, disease processes and their treatment as they relate to decisions regarding clinical interventions and appropriate therapies based on medical or psychological diagnosis. Skill in establishing rapport with a client and in applying techniques or assessing psychosocial, behavioral, and psychological aspects of client's problems. Ability to supervise, train, or instruct lower-level social workers, students, or interns in the program. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with members of case load and their families, as well as civic, legal, medical, social, and religious organizations. Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely and to plan and execute work effectively. Minimum Training and Experience: Master's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work; Bachelor's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and completion of the Child Welfare Collaborative (Child Welfare positions only); Bachelor's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and one year directly related experience; Master's degree in a human services field and one year of directly related experience; Bachelor's degree in a human services field from an accredited college or university and two years directly related experience; Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three years of directly related experience

Closing date: 3/31/2023

Social Worker III

Salary: (Range: $50,866 - $80,395) (Foster Care)
Position number: 694637

Required Courses/Education & Exp.: Primary Purpose of Position: To provide services to children who must be placed in agency custody when their parents or caretakers are unable or unwilling to provide adequate protection or care. To provide services to families after children have come into agency custody or placement responsibility which will help them improve the conditions that led to agency intervention, thus facilitating family reunification. To develop alternative options to provide a permanent home for children should reunification fail. To work toward a safe, permanent home for all children in agency custody within one year. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Thorough knowledge of social work principles, techniques, and practices, and their application to complex casework, groupwork, and community problems. Considerable knowledge of a wide range of medical, behavioral, and/or psychosocial problems and their treatment theory. Considerable knowledge of family and group dynamics and a range of intervention techniques, governmental and private organizations, and resources in the community, laws, regulations, and policies which govern the program. General knowledge of the methods and principles of casework supervision and training. In certain settings, considerable knowledge of medical terminology, disease processes and their treatment as they relate to decisions regarding clinical interventions and appropriate therapies based on medical or psychological diagnosis. Skill in establishing rapport with a client and in applying techniques or assessing psychosocial, behavioral, and psychological aspects of client's problems. Ability to supervise, train, or instruct lower-level social workers, students, or interns in the program. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with members of case load and their families, as well as civic, legal, medical, social, and religious organizations. Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely and to plan and execute work effectively. Minimum Training and Experience: Master's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work; Bachelor's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and completion of the Child Welfare Collaborative (Child Welfare positions only); Bachelor's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and one year directly related experience; Master's degree in a human services field and one year of directly related experience; Bachelor's degree in a human services field from an accredited college or university and two years directly related experience; Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three years of directly related experience

Closing date: 3/24/2023

Social Worker III

Salary: (Range: $50,866 - $80,395) (Child Welfare)
Position number: 694627

Required Courses/Education & Exp.: Primary Purpose of Position: The primary purpose of this position is recruiting, licensing and supervising foster homes; recruit and approve foster homes; facilitating PS MAPP/GPS sessions, quarterly Foster Parent trainings and Informational Meetings; completing home studies and monitoring of placements as requested through Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children and other North Carolina County Department of Social Services; provide foster care and mandated/related services for children in the legal custody of agency and provide services to families after children are in custody of agency; and locate appropriate placements for the children in the legal custody of the agency and assist in completion of paperwork/fee contracts with licensed providers. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Thorough knowledge of social work principles, techniques, and practices, and their application to complex casework, groupwork, and community problems. Considerable knowledge of a wide range of medical, behavioral, and/or psychosocial problems and their treatment theory. Considerable knowledge of family and group dynamics and a range of intervention techniques, governmental and private organizations, and resources in the community, laws, regulations, and policies which govern the program. General knowledge of the methods and principles of casework supervision and training. In certain settings, considerable knowledge of medical terminology, disease processes and their treatment as they relate to decisions regarding clinical interventions and appropriate therapies based on medical or psychological diagnosis. Skill in establishing rapport with a client and in applying techniques or assessing psychosocial, behavioral, and psychological aspects of client's problems. Ability to supervise, train, or instruct lower-level social workers, students, or interns in the program. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with members of case load and their families, as well as civic, legal, medical, social, and religious organizations. Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely and to plan and execute work effectively. Minimum Training and Experience: Master's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work; Bachelor's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and completion of the Child Welfare Collaborative (Child Welfare positions only); Bachelor's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and one year directly related experience; Master's degree in a human services field and one year of directly related experience; Bachelor's degree in a human services field from an accredited college or university and two years directly related experience; Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three years of directly related experience

Closing date: 3/31/2023

Social Worker III

Salary: (Range: $50,866 - $80,395)
Position number: 694626

Required Courses/Education & Exp.: Primary Purpose of Position: To provide services to children who must be placed in agency custody when their parents or caretakers are unable or unwilling to provide adequate protection or care. To provide services to families after children have come into agency custody or placement responsibility which will help them improve the conditions that led to agency intervention, thus facilitating family reunification. To develop alternative options to provide a permanent home for children should reunification fail. To work toward a safe, permanent home for all children in agency custody within one year. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Thorough knowledge of social work principles, techniques, and practices, and their application to complex casework, groupwork, and community problems. Considerable knowledge of a wide range of medical, behavioral, and/or psychosocial problems and their treatment theory. Considerable knowledge of family and group dynamics and a range of intervention techniques, governmental and private organizations, and resources in the community, laws, regulations, and policies which govern the program. General knowledge of the methods and principles of casework supervision and training. In certain settings, considerable knowledge of medical terminology, disease processes and their treatment as they relate to decisions regarding clinical interventions and appropriate therapies based on medical or psychological diagnosis. Skill in establishing rapport with a client and in applying techniques or assessing psychosocial, behavioral, and psychological aspects of client's problems. Ability to supervise, train, or instruct lower-level social workers, students, or interns in the program. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with members of case load and their families, as well as civic, legal, medical, social, and religious organizations. Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely and to plan and execute work effectively. Minimum Training and Experience: Master's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work; Bachelor's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and completion of the Child Welfare Collaborative (Child Welfare positions only); Bachelor's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and one year directly related experience; Master's degree in a human services field and one year of directly related experience; Bachelor's degree in a human services field from an accredited college or university and two years directly related experience; Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three years of directly related experience

Closing date: 3/31/2023

Social Worker III

Salary: (Range: $50,866 - $80,395) (Adult Services)
Position number: 694643

Required Courses/Education & Exp.: Primary Purpose of Position: The primary purpose of this position is to provide Pitt County residents, who are alleged to be disabled and experiencing mal-treatment, with evaluation, protection from harm to the adult and his or her estate, as well as requested services to address the concerns and prevent further mal-treatment. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Thorough knowledge of social work principles, techniques, and practices, and their application to complex casework, groupwork and community problems. Considerable knowledge of a wide range of medical, behavioral, and/or psychosocial problems and their treatment theory. Considerable knowledge of family and group dynamics and a range of intervention techniques, governmental and private organizations, and resources in the community, laws, regulations, and policies which govern the program. General knowledge of the methods and principles of casework supervision and training. In certain settings, considerable knowledge of medical terminology, disease processes and their treatment as they relate to decisions regarding clinical interventions and appropriate therapies based on medical or psychological diagnosis. Skill in establishing rapport with a client and in applying techniques or assessing psychosocial, behavioral, and psychological aspects of client's problems. Ability to supervise, train, or instruct lower-level social workers, students, or interns in the program. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with members of case load and their families, as well as civic, legal, medical, social, and religious organizations. Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely and to plan and execute work effectively. Minimum Training and Experience: Master's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work; Bachelor's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and completion of the Child Welfare Collaborative (Child Welfare positions only); Bachelor's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and one year directly related experience; Master's degree in a human services field and one year of directly related experience; Bachelor's degree in a human services field from an accredited college or university and two years directly related experience; Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three years of directly related experience. NOTE: Will accept applications for Social Worker II (at Salary Grade 67 $46,311 - $73,197) working against Social Worker III. Minimum Training and Experience Requirements: Bachelor's degree in social work from an appropriately accredited institution; bachelor's degree in a human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of directly related experience; bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and two years directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. (Directly related experience is defined as human services experience in the areas of case management, assessment and referral, supportive counseling, intervention, psycho-social therapy and treatment planning.) Valid North Carolina driver license required. Bilinguals encouraged to apply. DD 214 is required from applicants claiming a military preference. Salary is negotiable with education and experience.

Closing date: 3/24/2023

Social Worker III

Salary: (Range: $50,866 - $80,395)
Position number: 694634

Required Courses/Education & Exp.: Primary Purpose of Position: The primary purpose of this position is to provide Pitt County residents, who are alleged to be disabled and experiencing mal-treatment, with evaluation, protection from harm to the adult and their estate, as well as requested services to address the concerns and prevent further mal-treatment. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Thorough knowledge of social work principles, techniques, and practices, and their application to complex casework, groupwork and community problems. Considerable knowledge of a wide range of medical, behavioral, and/or psychosocial problems and their treatment theory. Considerable knowledge of family and group dynamics and a range of intervention techniques, governmental and private organizations, and resources in the community, laws, regulations, and policies which govern the program. General knowledge of the methods and principles of casework supervision and training. In certain settings, considerable knowledge of medical terminology, disease processes and their treatment as they relate to decisions regarding clinical interventions and appropriate therapies based on medical or psychological diagnosis. Skill in establishing rapport with a client and in applying techniques or assessing psychosocial, behavioral, and psychological aspects of client's problems. Ability to supervise, train, or instruct lower-level social workers, students, or interns in the program. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with members of case load and their families, as well as civic, legal, medical, social, and religious organizations. Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely and to plan and execute work effectively. Minimum Training and Experience: Master's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work; Bachelor's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and completion of the Child Welfare Collaborative (Child Welfare positions only); Bachelor's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and one year directly related experience; Master's degree in a human services field and one year of directly related experience; Bachelor's degree in a human services field from an accredited college or university and two years directly related experience; Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three years of directly related experience. (Directly related experience is defined as human services experience in the areas of case management, assessment and referral, supportive counseling, intervention, psycho-social therapy and treatment planning.) Valid North Carolina driver license required. Bilinguals encouraged to apply. NOTE: Will accept applications for Social Worker II at Salary Grade 67 ($46,311-73,197) working against Social Worker II. Minimum Training and Experience Requirements: Bachelor's degree in social work from an appropriately accredited institution; bachelor's degree in a human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of directly related experience; bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and two years directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid North Carolina driver license required. DD 214 is required from applicants claiming a military preference. Salary is negotiable with education and experience.

Closing date: 3/24/2023

Social Worker III

Salary: (Range: $50,866 - $80,395) (Adoption Placement)
Position number: 694620

Required Courses/Education & Exp.: Primary Purpose of Position: This position is responsible for providing services to children in the legal custody of the Department of Social Services and establishing permanence for children with parents, relatives or other approved caretakers. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Thorough knowledge of social work principles, techniques, and practices, and their application to complex casework, groupwork, and community problems. Considerable knowledge of a wide range of medical, behavioral, and/or psychosocial problems and their treatment theory. Considerable knowledge of family and group dynamics and a range of intervention techniques, governmental and private organizations, and resources in the community, laws, regulations, and policies which govern the program. General knowledge of the methods and principles of casework supervision and training. In certain settings, considerable knowledge of medical terminology, disease processes and their treatment as they relate to decisions regarding clinical interventions and appropriate therapies based on medical or psychological diagnosis. Skill in establishing rapport with a client and in applying techniques or assessing psychosocial, behavioral, and psychological aspects of client's problems. Ability to supervise, train, or instruct lower-level social workers, students, or interns in the program. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with members of case load and their families, as well as civic, legal, medical, social, and religious organizations. Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely and to plan and execute work effectively. Minimum Training and Experience: Master's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work; Bachelor's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and completion of the Child Welfare Collaborative (Child Welfare positions only); Bachelor's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and one year directly related experience; Master's degree in a human services field and one year of directly related experience; Bachelor's degree in a human services field from an accredited college or university and two years directly related experience; Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three years of directly related experience. (Directly related experience is defined as human services experience in the areas of case management, assessment and referral, supportive counseling, intervention, psycho-social therapy and treatment planning.) Valid North Carolina driver license required. Bilinguals encouraged to apply. DD 214 is required from applicants claiming a military preference. Salary is negotiable with education and experience.

Closing date: 3/31/2023

Social Worker III

Salary: (Range: $50,866 - $80,395) (Adult Services)
Position number: 694624

Required Courses/Education & Exp.: Primary Purpose of Position: The primary purpose of this position is to provide Pitt County residents, who are alleged to be disabled and experiencing mal-treatment, with evaluation, protection from harm to the adult and his or her estate, as well as requested services to address the concerns and prevent further mal-treatment. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Thorough knowledge of social work principles, techniques, and practices, and their application to complex casework, groupwork and community problems. Considerable knowledge of a wide range of medical, behavioral, and/or psychosocial problems and their treatment theory. Considerable knowledge of family and group dynamics and a range of intervention techniques, governmental and private organizations, and resources in the community, laws, regulations, and policies which govern the program. General knowledge of the methods and principles of casework supervision and training. In certain settings, considerable knowledge of medical terminology, disease processes and their treatment as they relate to decisions regarding clinical interventions and appropriate therapies based on medical or psychological diagnosis. Skill in establishing rapport with a client and in applying techniques or assessing psychosocial, behavioral, and psychological aspects of client's problems. Ability to supervise, train, or instruct lower-level social workers, students, or interns in the program. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with members of case load and their families, as well as civic, legal, medical, social, and religious organizations. Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely and to plan and execute work effectively. Minimum Training and Experience: Master's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work; Bachelor's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and completion of the Child Welfare Collaborative (Child Welfare positions only); Bachelor's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and one year directly related experience; Master's degree in a human services field and one year of directly related experience; Bachelor's degree in a human services field from an accredited college or university and two years directly related experience; Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three years of directly related experience. NOTE: Will accept applications for Social Worker II at Salary Grade 67 ($46,311 - $73,197) working against Social Worker III. Minimum Training and Experience Requirements: Bachelor's degree in social work from an appropriately accredited institution; bachelor's degree in a human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of directly related experience; bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and two years directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. (Directly related experience is defined as human services experience in the areas of case management, assessment and referral, supportive counseling, intervention, psycho-social therapy and treatment planning.) Valid North Carolina driver license required. Bilinguals encouraged to apply. DD 214 is required from applicants claiming a military preference. Salary is negotiable with education and experience.

Closing date: 3/24/2023

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Soil And Water Conservation

Resource Conservation Specialist I

Salary: (Grade 65: $42,168)
Position number: 653502

Required Courses/Education & Exp.: Graduation from a 2-year college in natural resources field and 1 year of field experience; or graduation from high school and 3 years of experience in a field related to agriculture and the conservation of soil and water; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Closing date: 3/24/2023

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