Employment

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

   

NC Cooperative Extension is seeking an Agriculture Technician:

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. Working for NC State Extension allows you to teach without being tied to a classroom and school bell. The ag technician will help determine program needs by monitoring trends and issues using input from appropriate Extension advisory committees and NC State University and NC A&T State University specialists. This position will work with row crop farmers to provide them with research based information. This position is responsible for staying up to date with the latest products and technologies offered. This position will spend time and effort, along with other staff to promote agriculture in Perquimans County. For more information on NC Cooperative Extension, click here.  

  

Perquimans County Emergency Services has an opening for a Full-Time Mobile Integrated Healthcare Provider:

Assist with Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIH) program operations, including patient case management, tracking and reporting program metrics, program grant management, community outreach and education, program quality improvement, emergency response integration, and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. 

High School graduate or equivalent, Valid North Carolina driver’s license, Successful completion of an approved North Carolina Office of EMS EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic
training program and certification as an EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic and maintain level of certification, Successful completion of additional course work and/or certification to include, at a minimum, certification in cardiac care, pediatrics and trauma, as determined necessary by the Emergency Services Director, Two years of field experience as an EMS provider preferred, Able to pass an oral board with the sponsor hospital’s medical director to operate at the EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic level, Incident Command System (ICS) training including but not limited to IS – 100, 200, 700, and 800, PC proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software as well as Internet and email use, Strong technical report writing, research, and analytical skills.

See the specific job description below for further info.  

Applications will be accepted until July 13th at 9:00 am.

 

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 - ($19.95 Hourly)

AEMT II - ($20.84 Hourly)

Paramedic - ($21.78 Hourly)

Paramedic II - ($22.76 Hourly)

See the specific job description below for further info.  

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

 

Perquimans-Gates 911 Communications has openings for Part-Time Telecommunicators:

Perquimans-Gates 911 Center is looking for part-time Telecommunicators who are responsible for operating telephone, two-way radios, and other communications equipment in answering requests for fire, law enforcement, EMS, or related assistance.  Work requires judgment and discretion in handling all routine and emergency situations, including the ability to remain calm and alert throughout a shift.  Employee must be able to speak clearly and distinctly.  Employee works on rotating shifts and is expected to handle all assignments in an independent manner.  We hope you will consider growing with us!  For more information, see job announcement below

Minimum Starting pay is listed below:

Non-Certified Telecommunicator - ($15.32 Hourly)

Certified Telecommunicator - ($18.26 - $24.85 Hourly)

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:  Grade 73 (Salary Range - $57,588 - $87,211)

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 70 (Salary Range - $50,464 - $76,421)

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.