Employment

State Government policy prohibits discrimination based on race, sex, color, creed, national origin, age, genetic information or disability.

Perquimans County is accepting applications for the current employment opportunities listed below: 

   

NC Cooperative Extension is hiring:

Are you looking for a rewarding career that will let you give back to your community? NC State Extension extends research-based knowledge to all North Carolinians, helping them transform science into everyday solutions that improve their lives and grow our state. We are the model of excellence in non-formal, research-based education that advances agriculture, the environment, human health and well-being, youth and communities, while creating prosperity for all North Carolinians. 

Administrative Assistant: The County Administrative Assistant position provides office support and leadership, under supervision, to the Extension staff and does related work as required to support educational programs in a variety of areas including some data entry and office supply management. Responsibilities include providing administrative support for the County Extension Director and other staff/program areas including Agriculture, Natural Resources, 4-H and Family and Consumer Science. Position interacts with other county departments (Human Resources, Finance, Budget, Facility Services, etc.) to ensure effective relationships with county government. The County Administrative Assistant will work with the County Extension Director to develop and effectively manage the county budget. For further details, click here.

 

Perquimans County Emergency Services has openings for Part-Time AEMTs and Paramedics:

We pride ourselves on community outreach by developing solid partnerships with area agencies. We invest in the community through our Post Overdose Response Team, expansion of our Mobile Integrated Health program, and Water Rescue Team, but we invest in our people too. Since becoming a Paramedic level system in 2018, we have upgraded equipment to reduce injury and increase provider safety. We support provider growth by offering multiple training opportunities each month and participating in various pilot programs and trials. Part-time staff submit availability for 12 and/or 24-hour shifts. We hope you will consider growing with us! 

Minimum Starting pay is listed below:

AEMT - ($21.45 Hourly)

AEMT II - ($22.53 Hourly)

Paramedic - ($24.83 Hourly)

Paramedic II - ($27.38 Hourly)

See the specific job description below for further info.  

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

   

Perquimans County Board of Elections has an opening for the following position:

Elections Director: Grade 112 (Salary Range - $46,852 - $71,789) 

A person in this position performs complex administrative and technical work planning, managing and conducting federal, state, county, municipal and special elections; supervising voter registration processes; budget preparation; precinct official training; voter and public education; compliance with state and federal laws; and related work as apparent or assigned.  Work involves setting policies and goals under the direction of the Board of Elections. Departmental supervision is exercised over Voting Systems Technician(s), temporary and full time employees, and precinct officials to ensure that you and your staff function in total compliance with all Federal and State laws, rules, policies, State Board of Elections numbered memoranda and directives.  Applicants may apply through the Perquimans County Manager’s Office (252-426-8484).

See the specific job description below for further info.  

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

 

Perquimans County Department of Social Services has openings for the following positions:

Social Work Supervisor III - Child Welfare:  Grade 117 (Salary Range - $59,796 - $91,623)

Supervision of a staff of Social Workers who provide direct services to clients in the areas of Child Welfare, Adult Services, and Day Care.  Work supervised is predominately at the level of Social Worker I A& T, Social Worker III and Social Worker II and requires providing considerable guidance to staff in case consultation.  Employee assigns cases to subordinates, coordinates work flow operations, and supervises staff through case review and consultation.  Employees are responsible for staff training, resolving problems and ensuring quality services are provided. Employees' responsibilities may range from a single sub-unit in an agency or institution to multiple service programs in a small agency and may carry a small caseload. Employees may provide input to higher level management on administrative, personnel, and budget issues. Employees report to a higher level supervisor or administrator. Employees may be called upon in times of disaster, either natural or manmade, to staff an evacuation shelter or handle other assigned duties.  This is a requirement of the position and failure to serve may result in adverse action.  Master’s degree in social work from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of directly related experience; or a bachelor’s degree in social work from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of directly related experience; or a master’s degree in a human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of directly related experience; or a bachelor’s degree in a human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of directly related experience; or a bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and five years of directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.  For more information, see Social Work Supervisor III Recruitment Announcement below.

 

Social Work Supervisor III - Adult Services:  Grade 117 (Salary Range - $59,796 - $91,623)

Supervision of a staff of Social Workers who provide direct services to clients in the areas of Child Welfare, Adult Services, and Day Care.  Work supervised is predominately at the level of Social Worker I A& T, Social Worker III and Social Worker II and requires providing considerable guidance to staff in case consultation.  Employee assigns cases to subordinates, coordinates work flow operations, and supervises staff through case review and consultation.  Employees are responsible for staff training, resolving problems and ensuring quality services are provided. Employees' responsibilities may range from a single sub-unit in an agency or institution to multiple service programs in a small agency and may carry a small caseload. Employees may provide input to higher level management on administrative, personnel, and budget issues. Employees report to a higher level supervisor or administrator. Employees may be called upon in times of disaster, either natural or manmade, to staff an evacuation shelter or handle other assigned duties.  This is a requirement of the position and failure to serve may result in adverse action.  Master’s degree in social work from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of directly related experience; or a bachelor’s degree in social work from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of directly related experience; or a master’s degree in a human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of directly related experience; or a bachelor’s degree in a human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of directly related experience; or a bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and five years of directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.  For more information, see Social Work Supervisor III Recruitment Announcement below.

Social Worker IA&T:  Grade 115 (Salary Range - $54,237 - $83,105)

The primary purpose of this position is to ensure that abused and neglected children in their own homes receive a minimum sufficient level of safety and care and/or removed from situations where that is not happening. Employees intervene actively in the environment on the client’s behalf as a provider of resources, locator of resources, interpreter of client’s need, mediator on client’s behalf, advocate for client and modifier of the environment. Employees act as a change agent, utilizing a problem-solving approach based on objective diagnostic study of the client in interaction with his/her environment. This is an advanced, professional level casework position providing protective, investigative, counseling and case management services for children who are at risk of neglect and/or abuse. Work involves investigation of alleged neglect and abuse, substantiation of the alleged neglect or abuse as prescribed by federal and state guidelines, providing expert testimony in court hearings, and following up with case management services for clients. Employees analyze situations and determine appropriate courses of action immediately or in short time spans and often under very stressful conditions. Employees may provide treatment to clients of any age and any developmental, mental, medical, substance abuse, financial or family program. Master’s degree from an accredited school of social work and one year of social work experience; Master’s degree from an accredited school of social work and completion of the Child Welfare Collaborative; Master’s degree in counseling or human services field and two years of directly-related experience; Bachelor in Social Work and completion of the Child Welfare Collaborative and one year of directly-related experience; Bachelor in Social Work from an accredited school of social work and two years of social work or counseling experience; Bachelor’s degree in a human services field and three years of directly-related experience; Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university and four years of directly-related experience.

All applicants must complete a state application (PD-107) https://oshr.nc.gov/nc-state-government-paper-application-employment-pd-107) & Submit by email to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by mail to: Perquimans County Dept. of Social Services PO Box 107, Hertford NC 27944 - or- in person at: 103 Charles St, Hertford NC 27944

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

 

For further information, access the files below. 

Applications may be submitted to the Perquimans County Manager's Office - (252) 426-8484 / This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.