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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 a Full-Time ALS Position in its Emergency Medical Services Division. We also have immediate 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. Perquimans County is now offering an Educational Stipend of $800 for AEMT to Paramedic and a $1,000 Stipend for the AEMT to Paramedic Degree Program. 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)
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Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Assistant County Manager: (Grade 81 – Salary Range: $80,292 - $121,591)
Perquimans County is accepting applications for an Assistant County Manager. A person in this position will serve in the capacity of assisting the County Manager in overseeing the daily operations of the County Government. A person in this position will assist the County Manager in enforcement of all County ordinances, assist in preparation of the County budget, and coordinate and prepare grant proposals for Perquimans County. The Assistant County Manager should have the ability to express complex ideas, make presentations before large groups, and work with a variety of appointed officials at various levels of government. A bachelor’s degree in public administration or a related field is necessary to qualify for this position. A master’s within the degree field or significant experience as a leader in local government is preferred.
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Applications will be accepted through December 31, 2024 and interviews will be held in the month of January. The expected start date for this position is February 1, 2025.
Athletic Program Supervisor: (Grade 64 - Salary Range: $37,990 - $57,533)
Helps plan, develop, coordinate and supervise recreational activities within the comprehensive recreation program for all ages and interest groups. Provide assistance, supervision and training for all programs associated
with the recreation department. Maintains baseball/softball fields, may do maintenance in the gym. Maintain all recreation fields and helps with budgeting and ordering supplies related to field maintenance. Work is performed under general supervision of the Parks and Recreation Director and is evaluated by observation, through consultations and by review of results achieved. Requirements for this position include graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in sports administration or a related field and considerable experience supervising organized athletic activities; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must be able to obtain certification in CPR and First Aid. Must be in possession of a valid N.C. Driver’s License.
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Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Income Maintenance Caseworker II: (Grade 63 - Salary Range: $36,354 - $55,057)
Employees in this class are responsible for the total process of determining/redetermining applicant/client eligibility in a County Department of Social Services. Work at this level includes such tasks as the interviewing of clients to obtain required information, completing initial applications, verifying the information obtained, determining eligibility or completing scheduled program reviews. Employees must explain program(s) requirements and options and advise or refer clients to other program services as appropriate. Employees usually report to an Income Maintenance Supervisor. One year of experience as an Income Maintenance Caseworker; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. To qualify as an Income Maintenance Caseworker II, an applicant must have one year of experience as an Income Maintenance Caseworker I. The Income Maintenance Caseworker I qualifications are: Graduation from a four-year college/university; or 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 with three years of paraprofessional, clerical, or other public contact experience which includes negotiating, interviewing, explaining information, the gathering and compiling of data, the analysis of data and/or the performance of mathematical or legal tasks; 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 an equivalent combination of training and experience.
All applicants must complete a state application (PD-107) https://oshr.nc.gov/nc-state-government-paper-application-employment-pd-107) & Submit in person, by email to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by mail to:
Perquimans County Department of Social Services
103 Charles St., Hertford, NC 27944 - or-
P.O. Box 107, Hertford, NC 27944
See the specific job description below for further info.
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Social Worker IA&T: (Grade 70 - Salary Range: $49,475 - $74,922)
The primary purpose of this position is to assure 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 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 advanced, professional level casework position providing protective, investigative, counseling and case management services for children who are at risk for 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. Employees will report to a Social Work Supervisor III for general supervision. Employees may have combined investigative and treatment roles. Employees are obligated to respond to after hours, on-call emergencies. The primary purpose of this position is to assure 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 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 advanced, professional level casework position providing protective, investigative, counseling and case management services for children who are at risk for 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. Employees will report to a Social Work Supervisor III for general supervision. Employees may have combined investigative and treatment roles. Employees are obligated to respond to after hours, on-call emergencies.
All applicants must complete a state application (PD-107) https://oshr.nc.gov/nc-state-government-paper-application-employment-pd-107) & Submit in person, by email to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by mail to:
Perquimans County Department of Social Services
103 Charles St., Hertford, NC 27944 - or-
P.O. Box 107, Hertford, NC 27944
See the specific job description below for further info.
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.
Can also be accessed online at oshr.nc.gov.