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Employment Opportunities Bulletin
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DISCOVER DURHAM
A COUNTY WITH MERIT
MEDICINE  EDUCATION  RESEARCH  INDUSTRY  TECHNOLOGY
Durham County Government’s website is www.durhamcountync.gov
This publication (which is updated every Monday) lists jobs with Durham County Government for which applications are being
accepted. Some jobs also request other documents to accompany the application therefore, a thorough review of the requirements for
the jobs that you are interested in is imperative. Applications that come in without the proper documents will be eliminated and
marked Human
as “incomplete”.
A SEPARATE
APPLICATION
MUST
BE SUBMITTED
FOR EACH
POSITION
LISTED.
ONLY
Resources
Department,
200 East Main
Street,
3rd Floor, Durham,
NC 27701
(919)
560-7900
A DURHAM COUNTY APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. You can apply for jobs in one of the
following ways:
1. Download the application and any required supplemental forms; fill in completely and: email to
humanresources@durhamcountync.gov
2. Fax to (919) 560-7902
3. Mail to 200 E. Main Street, 3rd floor, Durham, NC 27701
4. Come to 200 E. Main Street, 3rd floor and complete a handwritten application
Human Resources accepts applications weekdays from 8:00AM to 5:30PM, except holidays. Durham County applications must
be received by 5:30 PM of the closing date indicated for each position. Your application for any job does not guarantee that
you will be contacted by the department for further consideration. As a condition of employment, individuals hired by the
County are required to present proof of identity and of their legal eligibility to work in the United States before they can begin work.
It is Durham County’s policy that no persons will be hired who owe real or personal property taxes to the County.
PLEASE POST September 6, 2010
OFFICIALS AND ADMINISTRATOR POSITIONS
DIRECTOR OF LIBRARY SERVICES
$72,816 - $125,359
(Library Services)
Plans, organizes and directs the operation and administration of the County’s regional library system. Supervises
the development and execution of the department’s $9M budget and capital development plans. Develops
innovative services that anticipate the needs of the community while maintaining traditional library services. Seeks
and establishes strategies to acquire alternative funding sources and communicates library services to civic,
community and other interested groups. Attends library Board of Trustees meetings and maintains other
professional relationships. Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with
community leaders, public officials and professional organizations. Demonstrated knowledge of principles, methods,
and practices of library administration along with the application of progressive methods of management in relation
to the operation and growth of a public library system essential. Requires completion of a master’s degree program
in library science from an ALA accredited library school and five years of experience in professional library work,
including two years in a supervisory/administrative capacity. A proven ability to successfully manage and interact
with a diverse and multicultural library staff, supporting organizations highly desired.
Special Requirements: Must be willing to reside in or relocate to Durham, NC upon hire and be eligible for
NC Public Library Certification.
Appointment Type:
Regular
Date Posted:
May 31, 2010
Closing Date:
Open
Position No.:
40001701
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS
ASSISTANT TO THE COUNTY MANAGER
$40,261 - $69,307
(County Manager)
Performs professional and administrative responsibilities in research and policy analysis. Oversees and coordinates
County projects as assigned by the County Manager or Deputy County Managers. Develops information and
performs policy and other analysis as requested by the County Manager or Deputy Managers. Conducts research
on policy questions. Prepares reports, statistical summaries, position papers and other written materials as needed.
Drafts responses to inquiries and requests for information from the public and County Commissioners for review by
management team members. Develops reporting system to regularly inform County Managers and Deputy
Managers of the programmatic and administrative status of various projects and programs. Serves as liaison for
various committees and other groups. Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Requires
a master’s degree in public administration from an accredited college or university supplemented by six months
experience in local government; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Appointment Type:
Regular
Date Posted:
July 19, 2010
Closing Date:
Open
Position No.:
40004750
DEPUTY COUNTY ATTORNEY
$76,502 - $131,706
(County Attorney)
This position performs complex professional work in rendering legal services to Durham County; serves as chief
legal officer for the County in the absence of the County Attorney when directed; prepares formal legal opinions;
does related work as required. Supervises staff including Assistant County Attorneys, Paralegals, and
clerical/administrative personnel. Represents the County in trial and appellate litigation and processes and litigates
claims against the County. Drafts and reviews ordinances, resolutions, proposed legislation, contracts, deeds,
leases, releases, franchises and other legal documents. Prepares cases for trial, interviews witnesses and
examines law and evidence. Provides routine legal advice to officers, departments, and County agencies. Attends
County Commission and County Boards meetings and renders legal advice. Must have thorough knowledge of tort,
contract, civil rights, real property and local government laws and administrative processes. Requires the ability to
handle complex litigation and communicate effectively orally and in writing. Must be experienced in day-to-day case
management and possess excellent supervisory skills. Must have thorough knowledge of the principles, methods,
practices and references utilized in legal research; thorough knowledge of legal office procedures and practices;
ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with County officials, court officials, members of the
bar, and the general public. Must possess great interpersonal skills and the ability to easily relate and adjust to a
variety of situations and personalities, and to communicate with staff at all levels of the organization.
Requires graduation from an accredited school of law and two years experience in the practice of law, preferably in
public law, and six months supervisory experience.
Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge in local government law. Seeking a progressive, energetic, responsive,
politically astute and confident leader with at least two years of supervisory experience. The ideal candidate will
thrive in a high pressure, fast-paced, dynamic and changing environment with constantly shifting priorities.
Special Requirement: Eligibility to practice law in the State of North Carolina.
Appointment Type:
Regular
Date Posted:
April 26, 2010
Closing Date:
Open
Position No.:
40000113
2
EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
$33,043 - $56,885
(Criminal Justice Resource Center)
Performs professional and administrative work coordinating employment services and providing employment skills
training to clients referred and assigned to the Criminal Justice Resource Center. Position will teach and facilitate
employability classes and coordinate structured individual and group job searches. Will develop case plans and
provide individual case management; regularly assess clients’ employability and document clients’ activities.
Coordinates client referrals to partnered organization for employment, assessment and/or training and follow-up
with participants’ progress. Candidate must possess strong communication and organizational skills. Must have
knowledge of local resources and the ability to work with a diverse population including offenders, probation
officers, training providers and employers. Must be a self starter and have the initiative to build new relationships
with employers and local service providers. Requires a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or a human services
field and six months experience in social work, case management, employment assistance or law enforcement
which provides experience in the techniques of casework, group work or community organization; or an equivalent
combination of education and experience.
Special Requirements: A valid North Carolina driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Appointment Type:
Regular
Date Posted:
July 19, 2010
Closing Date:
Open
Position No.:
40005050
INCOME MAINTENANCE INVESTIGATOR SUPERVISOR II
$38,319 - $65,968
(Social Services – Program Integrity)
Position serves as the line supervisor of the Program Integrity Unit, responsible for ensuring the integrity of DSS
services and programs including Food Stamps, Work First, Medicaid and Child Care Subsidy. Supervises a staff of
four investigators and one administrative support person. Serve as the agency’s Hearings and Appeals Officer.
Responsible for front-end investigations to prevent overpayments as well as conducts internal employee
investigations. Responsible for handling highly confidential issues and ensuring that financial assistance and
services provided are issued correctly and that appropriate consequences are in place for anyone who abuses DSS
services and programs. Strong research, analytical and mathematical skills highly desired. Candidate with North
Carolina DSS Program Integrity experience preferred. Requires two years of experience as an Income
Maintenance Investigator, preferably with one year of supervisory experience; or four years of experience as an
Income Maintenance Caseworker preferably with experience in two or more program areas and at least one year of
investigative experience in income maintenance, credit, legal or law enforcement work; or an equivalent
combination of training and experience. Candidates with bilingual skills preferred.
Appointment Type:
Regular
Date Posted:
August 2, 2010
Closing Date:
Open
Position No.:
40001622
LIBRARIAN
$36,472 - $62,791
(Library – East Library)
Serves as a Reference Librarian. Organizes and implements adult services reader programs and promotes library
activities in the community. Provides reference, reader guidance, internet research assistance, and programming
services to patrons. Interprets library policies, provides reference, reader guidance and programming services to
patrons. Through knowledge of the principles and practices of modern library operations needed. Requires a
master’s degree in library science from an ALA accredited library school.
Special Requirement: Must be eligible for North Carolina Public Library Certification and a valid North
Carolina driver’s license
Appointment Type:
Regular
Date Posted:
September 6, 2010
Closing Date:
October 1, 2010
Position No.:
40001708
3
PROGRAM PLANNER/EVALUATOR
$36,472 - $62,791
(Criminal Justice Resource Center)
Provides staff assistance in planning and evaluating programs and services at the Criminal Justice Resource
Center. Assists in the preparation of grant proposals and grant reports, as well as other program administration
functions as needed. Develops, designs and oversees data systems to generate information that will be useful in
the development of new programs and services and in the evaluation of current operations. Will develop and update
program information for use in publications, on the internet and other media formats. Represents organization at
meetings and presents information as needed. Candidate must have experience in writing grants and developing
various reports. Excellent written and oral communication skills expected. Working knowledge of Crystal Reports
software highly desired. Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree
from an accredited college or university with a major in public administration, psychology, sociology, social work or
a related human services field and two years planning or evaluative experience in a community, business or
governmental program that delivers human or criminal justice services.
Appointment Type:
Regular
Date Posted:
August 9, 2010
Closing Date:
Open
Position No.:
40005250
PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE I
$42,298 - $72,816
(Public Health –Tuberculosis Control)
Performs communicable disease investigation, surveillance and outbreak management; manages and coordinates
patient care; provides nursing intervention as needed; assures treatment compliance according to standing orders
and assures disease reporting as mandated by NC Communicable Disease laws. Predominate area of
responsibility will be towards tuberculosis control and providing immunizations. Requires graduation from a fouryear college or university with a B.S. in Nursing which includes a Public Health Nursing rotation, or Master’s in
Public Health and graduation from a school of professional nursing; or graduation from a school of professional
nursing and one year of professional nursing experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Must be licensed to practice as a registered nurse in North Carolina by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
Appointment Type:
Regular
Date Posted:
July 5, 2010
Closing Date:
Open
Position No.:
40001036
PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE I
$21.69/HR. – $37.34/HR.
(Public Health – School Health)
Will have responsibility for 2 schools. Provides instruction to students, staff and families regarding health issues and
skilled procedures. Consults with individual students, staff and families as needed. Teaches classes on particular
health topics. Depending on school assignment, might organize groups within a school. Requires graduation from a
four-year college or university with a B.S. in Nursing which includes a Public Health Nursing rotation, or Master’s in
Public Health and graduation from a school of professional nursing; or graduation from a school of professional
nursing and one year of professional nursing experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Must be licensed to practice as a registered nurse in North Carolina by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
Appointment Type:
Regular, Part-time (10-month, 52%,19.5hrs/wk)
Date Posted:
July 12, 2010
Closing Date:
Open
Position No.:
40001131
4
PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE II
$23.94/HR. - $41.22/HR.
(Public Health – School Health)
Will serve with a social worker as leader of a child and family team system within a Middle school. In that capacity,
will focuses on health needs of high risk students and in coordinating planning and services for those children. Will
also serve as school nurse in that school by providing instruction to students, staff and families regarding health
issues and skilled procedures. Will consult with individual students, staff and families as needed and teach classes
on particular health topics. Depending on schools, might organize groups with schools. Requires graduation from a
four-year college or university with a B.S. in Nursing which includes a Public Health Nursing rotation and one year
of Public Health Nursing experience; or Master’s in Public Health and graduation from a school of professional
nursing and one year of professional nursing experience; or graduation from a school of professional nursing and
two years of professional nursing experience including one year of Public Health Nursing experience; or an
equivalent combination of training and experience.
Appointment Type:
Provisional, Full-time/10-month position
Date Posted:
September 6, 2010
Closing Date:
Open
Position No.:
40002229
PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION SPECIALIST
$44,439 - $76,502
(Public Health – Nutrition)
Plans, initiates and provides nutrition consultation services in child care settings in Durham County. Responsible for
fulfilling requirements for grant funding for nutrition consultation for child care including program service delivery,
data collection, and writing required reports and components of proposals for future funding. Develops and
implements activities to address identified nutrition and physical activity needs in child care settings working closely
with staff and parents. Assists child care settings in maintaining or improving compliance with child nutrition rules.
Requires good written and oral communication skills and ability to work well independently and with a team. Some
early morning, evening, and weekend work will be required. Requires any combination of education and experience
equivalent to a master’s degree in nutrition or public health nutrition and one year of nutrition/dietitian experience; or
a bachelor’s degree in dietetics or foods and nutrition and two years of nutrition/dietitian experience. Prefer
candidates with master’s degree and bilingual skills, preferably in Spanish. Valid NC driver’s license and reliable
transportation a must.
Special Requirement: ADA Commission on Dietetic Registration and NC Dietitian/Nutritionist License.
Note: Must submit copy of Registered Dietitian card and LDN cards with application.
Appointment Type:
Provisional
Date Posted:
July 5, 2010
Closing Date:
Open
Position No.:
40005366
5
SOCIAL WORK SUPERVISOR III (Work First Program Manager)
$46,687 - $80,374
(Social Services – Work First)
Manages the delivery of services (policy development, program planning, budget preparation and staff supervision)
provided in the Work First section which includes Work First Cash Assistance and Work First Employment Services;
prepares and provides oversight for contracts and supervises contract staff; serves as an agency liaison to
interagency groups and the community; develops community resources and serves as an informational specialist
and public relations consultant. Knowledge of TANF and/or Work First policies highly desired. Considerable
knowledge of program planning needed. Master’s degree in social work or public administration highly desired.
Requires master’s degree from an accredited school of social work and two years of social work or counseling
experience; or a bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of social work and three years of social work or
counseling experience; or a master’s degree in a counseling field and three years of social work or counseling
experience; or four year degree in a human services field or related curriculum including at least 15 semester hours
in courses related to social work or counseling and four years of social work or counseling; or graduation from a
four-year college or university and five years experience in rehabilitation counseling, pastoral counseling or a
related human services field providing experience in the techniques of casework, group work, or community
organization; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Candidates with bilingual skills preferred.
Appointment Type:
Regular
Date Posted:
September 6, 2010
Closing Date:
Open
Position No.:
40001490
SOCIAL WORKER I
$31,449 - $54,143
(Social Services – Child Care Access)
Provides counseling and technical assistance to clients and families receiving child care services; provides case
management for approximately 300-400 families and assists in the development, coordination and maintenance of
the child care program. Knowledge of child care resources and regulations preferred. Requires a bachelor’s degree
in a human services field from an accredited college or university; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited college
or university and one year of directly related experience. Candidates with bilingual skills preferred.
Appointment Type:
Regular
Date Posted:
July 5, 2010
Closing Date:
Open
Position No.:
40001499
SOCIAL WORKER II
$36,472 - $62,791
(Social Services – Community Initiatives)
Provides case management and counseling services to children and their families in the Durham Public School
system. Requires a BSW degree from an accredited school of social work; or a bachelor’s degree in a human
services field and one year of directly related experience; or a bachelor’s degree and two years of directly related
experience. Candidates with bilingual skills preferred.
Appointment Type:
Provisional (80%)
Date Posted:
July 12, 2010
Closing Date:
Open
Position No.:
40002301 (5 positions)
6
SOCIAL WORKER III
$40,261 - $69,307
(Social Services – Foster Care/Child Placement – Permanency Planning)
Provides services to children in the legal custody of the Department of Social Services who require reunification,
relative placement, adoption and/or termination of parental rights. Makes diligent efforts to achieve permanency for
children while monitoring their safety and well-being. Maintains thorough documentation of all case activity. Works
in partnership with other community agencies. Prepares court summaries and participates in associated court
proceedings. Considerable knowledge of child welfare practices, early childhood development and family dynamics
needed. Requires a MSW degree from an accredited school of social work; BSW degree from an accredited school
of social work and completion of the Child Welfare Collaborative (Child Welfare positions only); BSW degree from
an accredited school of social work and one year directly related experience; master's degree in counseling in a
human services field and one year of social work or counseling; 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. Candidates with bilingual skills preferred.
Appointment Type:
Regular
Date Posted:
August 30, 2010
Closing Date:
Open
Position No.:
40001429
SOCIAL WORKER III
$40,261 - $69,307
(Social Services – Child Protective Services)
Provides family assessments, forensic investigations and/or case management for families with substantiated
reports of suspected child neglect and abuse as defined by the General Statutes of North Carolina. Conducts
assessments of family dynamics and needs, prepares court summaries and participates in associated court
proceedings. Makes difficult agency decisions regarding the removal of children from abusive and neglectful homes.
Must have knowledge of child welfare policies and practices including but not limited to social work investigation,
crisis intervention, family functioning and child development. Requires a MSW degree from an accredited school of
social work; BSW degree from an accredited school of social work and completion of the Child Welfare
Collaborative (Child Welfare positions only); BSW degree from an accredited school of social work and one year
directly related experience; master's degree in counseling in a human services field and one year of social work or
counseling; 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. Candidates with bilingual skills preferred.
Appointment Type:
Regular
Date Posted:
August 30, 2010
Closing Date:
Open
Position No.:
40001441
7
TECHNICIAN POSITIONS
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST
$36,472 - $62,791
(Public Health – General Inspections)
The primary responsibilities of this position involve inspection and enforcement of state and local environmental
health laws, rules and regulations that apply to food services, lodging, institutions and day care centers. Computer
use is essential with working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to exercise sound judgment and deal
tactfully with clients while enforcing public health laws is a must. Effective oral and written communication skills
highly desired. Registered Sanitarian candidates preferred. Requires a bachelors degree with 30 semester hours of
coursework in the physical or biological sciences (i.e., biology, chemistry, geology, or physics courses) and two
years of experience in environmental health; or a bachelors or masters degree in environmental health from a
program which is accredited by the National Accreditation Council for Environmental Health Curricula of the
National Environmental Health Association and one year of experience in environmental health.
Special Requirements: Must be registered as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist by the NC State
Board of Environmental Health Examiners. Applicant must possess a valid North Carolina driver’s license and
acceptable driving record.
TRAINEE APPOINTMENT: Appointees must be eligible for registration and apply for registration as a Sanitarian
Intern within 60 days of employment. Employees may remain registered as a Sanitarian Intern until registration as a
Sanitarian or up to three years, whichever comes first.
Appointment Type:
Regular
Date Posted:
June 21, 2010
Closing Date:
Open
Position No.:
40001154
MEDICAL LABORATORY ASSISTANT III
$23,384 - $40,261
(Public Health – Laboratory)
Assist in patient care by providing laboratory specimen collection, specimen processing and limited specimen
testing for the clients of the Durham County Health Department. Process and package all referred laboratory
specimens, maintain specimen tracking logs, and receive and disseminate all referred test results to the ordering
program. Participates in performing phlebotomy on a daily basis in addition to the occasional outreach event.
Requires graduation from high school and one year of laboratory experience; or an equivalent combination of
education and experience.
Appointment Type:
Regular
Date Posted:
July 5, 2010
Closing Date:
Open
Position No.:
40001013
8
OPEN SPACE COORDINATOR
$44,439 - $76,502
(County Engineering – Open Space and Real Estate)
Performs responsible technical and professional work in developing and managing open space properties, trail
construction, land management and land acquisition activities; plans, designs and identifies appropriate locations
for nature trails and other public-use facilities; assists in the development and bidding of facility design and
construction contracts; organizes and supervises volunteers in trail construction, maintenance and vegetation
management; works with interested landowners on potential acquisitions and protection options; prepares
baseline site descriptions during the land acquisition process; monitors conservation easement properties and
manages county-owned open space properties; responds to and addresses land/resource management needs
and concerns; recommends appropriate land management programs for resource protection; assists in
researching and writing grants; uses GIS mapping to analyze potential acquisitions and prepares GIS maps on
open space properties; develops public information on the Open Space Program which includes creating
brochures, flyers, maps and other information. Ability to walk trails in uneven terrain and perform various land
management activities. Requires bachelor’s degree in Natural Resource Management, Outdoor Recreation,
Planning, Environmental Science and Management, Urban/Environmental Planning, Landscape Architecture,
Geography or related field and two years experience in conservation and land development; or an equivalent
combination of education and experience.
Special Requirement: Requires a valid North Carolina driver’s license.
Appointment Type:
Regular
Date Posted:
August 23, 2010
Closing Date:
Open
Position No.:
40000911
PRETREATMENT LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
$29,933 – $54,143
(Engineering Department – Utilities Division)
Provides administrative and technical direction as the Pretreatment Technician for Durham County’s Triangle
Wastewater Treatment Plant. Performs intermediate technical work in planning, implementing and participating in
wastewater sampling and inspection of pretreatment facilities and performing chemical and bacteriological tests.
Leads the Industrial Pretreatment Program to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and Local pretreatment
regulations and to prevent pollutant pass through, interference or biosolids contamination. Requires any
combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, environmental biology, or
a related field and 6 months of pretreatment administration, wastewater laboratory or wastewater operations
experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Must possess a valid driver’s license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type
of vehicle or equipment operated and must obtain NC Wastewater Grade I operator certification within one year of
employment.
Appointment Type:
Regular
Date Posted:
July 19, 2010
Closing Date:
Open
Position No.:
40006175
9
PROJECT COORDINATOR
$40,261 - $69,307
(County Engineering – Project Management)
Plans, manages, design and oversees building construction and renovation projects. Prepares monthly reports;
performs budget analysis; administers and coordinates contracts, and conducts regular meetings with contractors.
The ability to perform design and prepares bid documents under the general supervision of a Project
Manager/Senior Project Manager is essential. Must possess knowledge of terminology, methods, practices and
techniques of engineering, architecture and construction and knowledge of building systems and components. The
ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing is needed. Experience with local government contract
administration and procurement procedures is desirable. Requires any combination of education and experience
equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in physical sciences, engineering,
planning, architecture or related field.
Special Requirement: Applicant must possess a valid North Carolina driver’s license.
Appointment Type:
Regular
Date Posted:
August 23, 2010
Closing Date:
Open
Position No.:
40000908
SCADA - INSTRUMENTATION TECHNICIAN
$38,319 - $65,968
(Engineering - Utilities Division)
Performs technical and professional electrical and mechanical work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of
instrumentation and related electronic equipment and systems in the County-owned Triangle Wastewater Treatment
Plant. Reports to the Maintenance and Collection Systems Manager. Requires any combination of education and
experience equivalent to completion of high school supplemented by an apprenticeship or vocational training in the
electrical/electronics field and five years of Industrial/Motor Control/SCADA experience.
Special Requirements: Must obtain a NC Biological Wastewater Grade I Operator certification and NC Grade 1
Collections Systems Operator certification within one year of employment and must possess a valid driver's license
issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
Appointment Type:
Regular
Date Posted:
May 3, 2010
Closing Date:
Open
Position No.:
40005580
TAX APPRAISER – RESIDENTIAL
$34,714 - $59,763
(Tax Administration)
Performs technical work in appraising residential/agricultural land and improvements for ad valorem tax purposes.
Work involves, but is not limited to: review of building permits; analysis of recorded documents relative to property
transfers and ownership; reading and interpretation of plats, maps and surveys; collection of physical building
characteristics and construction data; site and neighborhood analysis; defense of value as may be required before
the Board of Equalization and Review and/or Property Tax Commission; maintenance of valuation databases
(CAMA, CAAS, GIS, Internet, and PC-based platforms). Effective communications skills displaying tact and
courtesy strongly desired. Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to an associate’s
degree and one year of experience in real property appraisal.
Trainee Appointment: Graduation from a community college or graduation from high school and two years of
experience as a paralegal or in a real estate or tax setting.
Special Requirement: Possession of a valid appropriate driver’s license issued by the State of North Carolina.
Must complete training and obtain certification from the North Carolina Department of Revenue within two years of
employment.
Appointment Type:
Regular
Date Posted:
August 30, 2010
Closing Date:
September 10, 2010
Position No.:
40000077
10
PARAPROFESSIONAL POSITIONS
INCOME MAINTENANCE CASEWORKER II
$29,933 - $51,534
(Social Services – Adult Medicaid)
Interview and determine eligibility for Adult Medicaid Programs. Perform in-depth assessments, gather and
document information. Inform clients of all available programs and explain eligibility requirements. Make referrals to
appropriate programs or agencies. Assesses accuracy of information received to determine eligibility. Keep abreast
of rules and regulations governing all programs. Strong oral and written communication skills, as well as
organizational skills are highly desired. Requires one year of experience as an Income Maintenance Caseworker;
or a degree from an accredited college or university; or an associate’s degree in accounting, business
administration, human services, secretarial science or closely related field and two years paraprofessional, clerical
or other public contact experience which includes negotiating, interviewing, obtaining, analyzing and/or evaluating
data; or a high school diploma and five years paraprofessional, clerical or other public contact experience which
includes negotiating, interviewing, obtaining, analyzing and/or evaluating data. Candidates with bilingual skills
preferred.
Appointment Type:
Regular
Date Posted:
September 6, 2010
Closing Date:
September 17, 2010
Position No.:
40001533
INCOME MAINTENANCE CASEWORKER II
$29,933 - $51,534
(Social Services – Family & Children Medicaid)
Interview and determine eligibility for Family & Children Medicaid Programs. Perform in-depth assessments, gather
and document information. Inform clients of all available programs and explain eligibility requirements. Make
referrals to appropriate program or agency. Assesses accuracy of information received to determine eligibility.
Keeps abreast of policies and procedures governing all programs. Strong oral and written communication skills, as
well as organizational skills are highly desired. Requires one year of experience as an Income Maintenance
Caseworker; or a degree from an accredited college or university; or an associate’s degree in accounting, business
administration, human services, secretarial science or closely related field and two years paraprofessional, clerical
or other public contact experience which includes negotiating, interviewing, obtaining, analyzing and/or evaluating
data; or a high school diploma and five years paraprofessional, clerical or other public contact experience which
includes negotiating, interviewing, obtaining, analyzing and/or evaluating data. Candidates with bilingual skills
preferred.
Appointment Type:
Regular
Date Posted:
August 30, 2010
Closing Date:
September 10, 2010
Position No.:
40001571
INCOME MAINTENANCE CASEWORKER II
$29,933 - $51,534
(Social Services – Food and Nutrition Services)
Initiates, processes, and maintains an ongoing caseload for Food and Nutrition Services; determines eligibility and
recertification using policy manual and procedures. Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks is
essential. Strong computer skills, oral and written communication skills, and organizational skills are highly desired.
Requires one year of experience as an Income Maintenance Caseworker; or a degree from an accredited college
or university; or an associate’s degree in accounting, business administration, human services, secretarial science
or closely related field and two years paraprofessional, clerical or other public contact experience which includes
negotiating, interviewing, obtaining, analyzing and/or evaluating data; or a high school diploma and five years
paraprofessional, clerical or other public contact experience which includes negotiating, interviewing, obtaining,
analyzing and/or evaluating data. Candidates with bilingual skills preferred.
Appointment Type:
Regular
Date Posted:
August 30, 2010
Closing Date:
September 10, 2010
Position No.:
40001604
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OFFICE AND CLERICAL POSITIONS
DEPUTY REGISTER OF DEEDS I
$25,811 - $44,439
(Register of Deeds)
Processes incoming Birth and Death Certificates, issue Marriage Licenses, record Military Discharges (DD-214)
administer Notary Oaths and issue certified copies of Vital Records for Durham County. This position has high
public contact via phone and in person; therefore candidate must be a team player, possess excellent
organizational skills, effective communication skills, and ability to follow directions, strong people skills and have the
ability to operate standard office equipment. Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to
graduation from high school supplemented by courses in secretarial and office procedures and six months of
experience in clerical or general office work. Candidates with bilingual skills preferred.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Commissioned as a notary public in the state of North Carolina, or becomes
commissioned as notary public within a year of employment with Office of Register of Deeds; completes all
certifications of training by the NC Association of Registers of Deeds as a Deputy Register of Deeds within 24
months of appointment to the position.
Appointment Type:
Regular
Date Posted:
September 6, 2010
Closing Date:
September 24, 2010
Position No.:
40003625
LEAD WORKER III
$24,567 - $42,298
(Social Services – Customer Information Center)
Provides clerical support for the Customer Information Center; answers the telephones, routes calls and records
messages; performs other clerical tasks as assigned. Provides information to clients and direct them to the
appropriate resources. Experience with multi-line phone systems and knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows
highly desired. Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills necessary. Ability to work with the
public and operate standard office equipment essential. Requires high school graduation and one year of clerical
work experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Candidates with bilingual skills preferred.
Appointment Type:
Regular
Date Posted:
August 9, 2010
Closing Date:
Open
Position No.:
40001283
PROCESSING ASSISTANT III
$23,384 - $40,261
(Social Services – Customer Information Center)
Provides clerical support for the Customer Information Center; answers the telephones, routes calls and records
messages; types forms, correspondence and reports; maintains files and processes case records; performs other
clerical tasks as assigned. Knowledge of Microsoft Office and the ability to operate standard office equipment highly
desired. Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills with a customer service focus are essential.
Ability to deal effectively with the public desired. Requires high school graduation and one year of clerical work
experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Candidates with bilingual skills preferred.
Appointment Type:
Regular
Date Posted:
August 30, 2010
Closing Date:
September 10, 2010
Position No.:
40001285
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PROCESSING ASSISTANT III
$23,384 - $40,261
(Social Services – Family Economic Independence)
Provides clerical support for the Medicaid program. Runs weekly and monthly reports; maintains application log;
scans information; and other clerical tasks as assigned. Effective oral, written and interpersonal communication
skills, with a customer service focus, are essential. Knowledge of Microsoft Office highly desired. Ability to work with
the public and operate standard office equipment essential. Requires graduation from high school and one year of
clerical work experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Candidates with bilingual skills
preferred.
Appointment Type:
Regular
Date Posted:
August 30, 2010
Closing Date:
September 10, 2010
Position No.:
40001516
STAFF ASSISTANT I (Election Support Team)
$11.41/HR. - $18.70/HR.
(Board of Elections)
The ideal candidate must possess the desire to work for democracy and support the Board of Elections (BOE)
professionally administering honest and fair elections. This is a non-partisan position. Strong communication skills,
ability to follow directions, integrity, and people skills are necessary. Success in this position offers much
satisfaction and community engagement. Basic election duties include but are not limited to: delivering election
supplies to precincts, maintaining precinct inventory, verifying precinct telephone line availability, planting large
outdoor voting signs, performing audits with precinct officials to ensure election law compliance. Selected candidate
will use their vehicle for election travel and will be reimbursed via the standard County mileage reimbursement rate.
Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to high school graduation and six months
successful work experience.
Special Requirement: Must be able to lift 40 lbs. Must possess a NC Driver’s license and dependable, registered
vehicle. This is a seasonal, temporary position (approximately 30 days) based on demand during election cycles.
The recruitment for this position is based strictly on need; therefore, no appointment may be made for several
months. Any candidate who is considered for an interview will be contacted by BOE staff directly. Only submit your
application if you understand that there are no full time positions available at BOE at this time. For questions
concerning the status of your application, contact the BOE directly at 919-560-0700.
Hours:
Varies
Appointment Type:
Seasonal/ Relief, Part-time (15%)
Date Posted:
January 18, 2010
Closing Date:
Open
Position No.:
40000116 (Various)
STAFF ASSISTANT II
$23,384 - $40,261
(General Services)
Provide clerical support for the General Services Division; respond to telephones inquires, routes calls and records
messages; performs other clerical tasks as assigned. Provides information to customers and direct them to the
appropriate resources. Experience with multi-line phone systems and knowledge of Microsoft Office. Effective oral,
written, and interpersonal communication. Responsible for account payable, data entry, scheduling appointments,
research and follow-up of invoices. Strong communication skills, ability to follow directions, must be able to
multitask and function in fast pace office environment. Candidates with bilingual skills and knowledge of
maintenance and construction systems are preferred. Customer services skills are necessary. Requires
combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school supplemented by courses in
typing and office procedures and one year of experience in clerical or general office work.
Appointment Type:
Regular
Date posted:
August 30, 2010
Closing date:
September 10, 2010
Position no.:
40000141
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STAFF ASSISTANT II
$11.99/HR. - $20.65/HR.
(Library – Southwest Regional Library)
Provides clerical support for the Circulation Unit of the Southwest Regional Library. Registers patrons for library
cards, checks materials in and out, processes reserves materials, answers and/or routes patron inquiries and
generates various reports using library’s software programs.. Effective oral and written communication skills highly
desired. Must possess the ability to maintain effective working relationships with staff and patrons. Requires any
combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and one year of experience in
clerical or general office work.
Appointment Type:
Regular, Part-time (53%)
Date Posted:
September 6, 2010
Closing Date:
September 17, 2010
Position Number:
40002021
SKILLED CRAFT POSITIONS
COOK/HOUSEKEEPER
$11.40/HR. - $18.42/HR.
(Youth Home)
Prepares meals for the residents; plans menus and orders food supplies. Assists in the maintenance of equipment
and the facility, as well as perform other custodial tasks as required. Requires any combination and experience
equivalent to completion of eleventh grade and two years experience in cooking foods in large quantities and in
housekeeping duties.
Appointment Type:
Regular (Part-time, 20%)
Date Posted:
March 15, 2010
Closing Date:
Open
Position No.:
40000756
OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST II
$29,933 - $51,534
(Engineering - Utilities Division)
Performs routine and technical work in the operation of sewage treatment at the County-owned Triangle
Wastewater Treatment Plant, including but not limited to: SCADA monitoring, predictive and preventative
maintenance, process control work, and maintaining operational logs. Reports to the Operations Manager or
Maintenance and Collection Systems Manager. Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent
to completion of high school and two years of experience in municipal or industrial wastewater treatment, laboratory
operations, wastewater system inspection, or related experience.
Special Requirements: Must possess a NC Wastewater Grade III operator certification and within one year of
employment obtain a Grade IV operator certification and must possess a valid driver’s license issued by the State of
North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
ALTERNATIVE APPOINTMENT: Candidate with a Grade I or II Operator Certification and possession of a valid
driver’s license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated may apply, but
will be classified as an Operation and Maintenance Specialist I, ($25,811 - $44,439).
Appointment Type:
Regular
Date Posted:
July 5, 2010
Closing Date:
Open
Position No.:
40005578
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SENIOR EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN
$33,043 - $56,885
(General Services - HVAC)
Provides maintenance, modification, installation and repair of County’s heating and air-conditioning systems.
Performs inspections and repair of additional computerized building automation systems and mechanical control
devices. Extensive training in HVAC maintenance / repair and electrical troubleshooting preferred. Requires any
combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school supplemented by technical
training in HVAC and four years of experience in servicing, maintaining and repairing mechanical and electrical
equipment which includes one year in a supervisory capacity.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Requires a valid Environmental Protection Agency Universal Certification issued or
approved by the North Carolina State Board of Refrigeration Examiners and a valid class-appropriate driver’s
license issued by the State of North Carolina. Must obtain a valid Fire Sprinkler Maintenance Technician License
(FS-M-1 Class) issued by the North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler
Contractors within one year of employment.
Appointment Type:
Regular
Date Posted:
July 19, 2010
Closing Date:
Open
Position No.:
40006225
Applications for the Sheriff’s Office are located at the Judicial Building, 201 East Main Street, Durham, NC 27701.
If you would like an application mailed to you, please contact the Sheriff’s Department at (919) 560-0930.
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