Current Job Listings

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Animal Services

Shelter Attendant

Salary: (Range: $33,801-$53,423)
Position number: 580111

Required Courses/Education & Exp.: High School Diploma and prefer at least one year of directly related experience. Valid NC Driver's License with good driving record. Valid NC Driver's License with good driving record.

Closing date: 12/27/2024

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Cultural Arts and Recreation

Associate Director

Salary: (Range: $62,180-$98,272) (Programs)
Position number: 714202

Required Courses/Education & Exp.: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in Parks and/or Recreation Administration or related field, supplemented with advanced courses and seminars in Recreation, Management, and Administration (a master's degree is preferred); and a minimum of 3 years of increasingly responsible management experience in local government parks and recreation.

Closing date: 1/10/2025

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Emergency Management

EMT Paramedic

Salary: (Range: $56,614-$89,480) (EMS)
Position number: 696233

Required Courses/Education & Exp.: Graduation from high school or equivalent and 2 years experience in emergency response services including 1 year as an EMT with an Advanced Life Support Emergency Response Agency; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities. Valid North Carolina Paramedic credential. Will accept applications for EMT at Salary Grade 61 ($38,905) and Advanced EMT at Salary Grade 63 ($42,731) working against Paramedic.Minimum Training and Experience Requirements: Graduation from high school and one year experience in emergency response services, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities. Valid North Carolina EMT credential or North Carolina Advanced EMT credential. Must have and maintain a valid North Carolina Driver's License.

Closing date: 1/10/2025

EMT Paramedic

Salary: (Range: $56,614-$89,480) (EMS)
Position number: 696230

Required Courses/Education & Exp.: Graduation from high school or equivalent and 2 years experience in emergency response services including 1 year as an EMT with an Advanced Life Support Emergency Response Agency; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities. Valid North Carolina Paramedic credential. Will accept applications for EMT at Salary Grade 61 ($38,905) and Advanced EMT at Salary Grade 63 ($42,731) working against Paramedic. Minimum Training and Experience Requirements: Graduation from high school and one year experience in emergency response services, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities. Valid North Carolina EMT credential or North Carolina Advanced EMT credential. Must have and maintain a valid North Carolina Driver's License.

Closing date: 1/10/2025

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Engineering

Assistant County Engineer

Salary: (Range: $86,328-$136,443) (Engineering)
Position number: 781601

Required Courses/Education & Exp.: Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field, and 5 years of experience in land development, construction, public works or civil engineering work; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities. Registration as a professional engineer in the State of North Carolina preferred.

Closing date: 1/10/2025

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Public Health

Dental Assistant (80% FTE)

Salary: (Range: $28,340 - $44,792.80) (Administration)
Position number: 591603

Required Courses/Education & Exp.: Purpose of Position: The Dental Assistant will aid in gathering patient information and health background, providing patient care and support, taking X-rays of patient's teeth and processing results, preparing the work area for procedures, assisting dentist by handing them instruments and equipment, taking notes when needed, comfortable working with children and special needs children, educating patients on good oral hygiene habits, performing coronal polishing, sealant application, fluoride application, and topical anesthetic application as needed, directing patients and maintaining schedule, stocking treatment areas and monitoring inventory. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Considerable knowledge of dental equipment, instruments, and procedures. Considerable knowledge of dental office business procedures. Considerable knowledge of preparation methods and dental materials. Ability to maintain records, inventories, and patient histories. Ability to deal tactfully with patients. Ability to observe, evaluate, and report required information pertaining to a dental or dental assistant student. Ability to orient dental and dental assistant students, other health care personnel, and patients. Minimum Education and Experience: Completion of a dental assistant program from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of on-the-job training as a dental assistant and required x-ray training when needed; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A valid N.C. Driver's License, proof of measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella immunity.

Closing date: 12/27/2024

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Sheriff's Office

Deputy Sheriff (Basic)

Salary: (Range: $54,020-$85,375) (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: 1/3/2025

Detention Officer (Basic)

Salary: (Range: $54,020-$85,374) (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: 1/3/2025

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Social Services

Social Worker III

Salary: (Range: $56,614-$89,480) (Adult Services)
Position number: 694609

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. The position is responsible for services defined in Article 6, Chapter 108 A of the North Carolina General Statutes. 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 Education 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 ($51,545 - $81,468) working against Social Worker III. Minimum Training and Experience: 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.

Closing date: 12/27/2024

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Solid Waste

Sanitation Equipment Mechanic I

Salary: (Range: $46,933 - $74,175)
Position number: 655503

Required Courses/Education & Exp.: Graduation from high school supplemented by formal training in mechanical or related trades, and 4 years of experience as a mechanic including experience in the maintenance of diesel and gasoline powered engines; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Possession of a valid North Carolina commercial driver's license Class A or Class B, or able to obtain a North Carolina commercial driver's license within 90 days of employment.

Closing date: 1/10/2025

Yard Waste Facility Supervisor

Salary: (Range: $54,020-$85,374)
Position number: 687201

Required Courses/Education & Exp.: Graduation from High School supplemented by formal training in mechanical or related trades, and 5 years of experience as a heavy equipment mechanic including experience in the maintenance of diesel and gasoline powered engines; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Experience operating heavy equipment to include yard waste grinders. Prior supervisory experience preferred. Possession of a valid Class A commercial driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina.

Closing date: 1/10/2025

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Tax Administration

GIS Land Records Manager

Salary: (Range: $56,614-$89,480)
Position number: 690501

Required Courses/Education & Exp.: High School diploma and 5 years of geographical information systems (GIS), computer science, paralegal, or land records experience; or an Associate's degree in geographic information systems, geography, computer science, paralegal technology or related field and 3 years of GIS, land records, or paralegal experience; or Bachelor's degree in geographic information systems, geography, computer science, or a related field and 1 year of GIS, land records, or paralegal experience; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities. One (1) year of lead or supervisory experience preferred. Possession of a valid driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina and an acceptable driving record. The employee must: 1) attain the North Carolina Property Mappers Association (NCPMA) Mapper designation within two years of employment; 2) attain certification as a State Certified Mapper through the Department of Secretary of State, Land Records Division within two years of employment; 3) pass the NCPMA Senior Mapper exam within three years of employment; and 4) pass the University of North Carolina School of Government's Property Tax Listing and Assessing course within two years of employment.

Closing date: 12/27/2024

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