Employment Opportunities
Rutherford County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Printed Application (must be mailed in to 289 N. Main St., Rutherfordton, NC 28139)
POSITION AVAILABLE-Rutherford County has a full time Real Property Appraiser I position available. Reports to the Revenue Director. Position appraises residential dwellings and commercial buildings according to code, studies building plans and information pertaining to sales, prepares field cards, appraises lots in subdivisions or other land splits, determines market value, uses a variety of Tax Office records to obtain data concerning location, owner and dimensions of property, reviews appraisals and determines whether or not assessment should be modified, defends values and makes recommendations to the Board of Equalization and Review, resolves new construction and land value complaints, assists taxpayers in correcting records of real property listing, and other duties as assigned: Graduation from high school with Bachelors preferred in field of study, sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of position including understanding of three approaches to value regarding cost, sales comparison, and income, Certification as a Tax Appraiser by the Ad Valorem Tax Division of the NC Department of Revenue and certification by the NC Association of Assessing required within 2 - 3 years of employment. Knowledge of the geography of Rutherford County a must. Salary $42,500 plus benefits. Must possess a valid North Carolina driver’s license. Apply Rutherford County Offices 289 N. Main Street, Rutherfordton or www.rutherfordcountync.gov. Open until filled. Drug test required. EOE
POSITION AVAILABLE-Rutherford County has a Customer Service Representative position available in the Revenue Department. An employee in this class performs a variety of customer service such as clerical and customer service duties in the listing, billing and/or collection of taxes and maintenance of tax records. Essential duties include greeting taxpayers, both walk-ins and callers, and assisting them in locating the proper staff to answer their questions. Duties include, but not limited to, data entry of tax listing into computerized databases, assisting taxpayers to list property ownership and to respond to inquiries on property records. Accuracy is required in making calculations, handling money for petty cash in listing and in entering data into the computer. Some independent judgment and initiative is exercised within limits of prescribed policies. Tact, courtesy, and diplomacy are required in dealing with sensitive issues and/or difficult customers. Work is performed under the supervision of a section supervisor and evaluated by observation, review of records, periodic audits, feedback from customers and annual performance evaluations. Provides back up to other staff. Performs additional duties as required. Desirable Education and Experience: Graduation from high school and some experience in working with tax, real estate and/or collections operations; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Salary $31,022 plus benefits which include NC Retirement, 401k, Health, Dental and Life. Apply at rutherfordcountync.gov or 289 North Main Street, Rutherfordton. Open until filled. Drug and background tested. EOE
POSITION AVAILABLE-Rutherford County Solid Waste Department has a Mechanic position available. This position is responsible for repairing and maintaining a variety of vehicles and equipment. At the Direction of the Solid Waste Supervisor, conducts scheduled preventive maintenance functions, tune ups, checking lights, tires, brake linings, wiper blades, horns, suspension, diagnoses, repairs, and overhauls brakes, ignition and fuel systems, air conditioning, transmissions, hydraulic systems, and differentials. Operates equipment such as lift jacks and air guns. Performs safety inspections. Prepares daily work reports and inventory control and other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field, sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with completion of an apprenticeship or one to two years experience. Must possess clean NC Driver’s license and optional CDL. May be exposed to DOC inmates during the course of the day and may need to pick up or take back to DOC facility. Hours Mon-Fri 7:00 am -3:30 pm, Saturday rotations. Salary $44,455 plus NC Retirement, 401k, Health, Dental and Life. Apply at Rutherford County 289 N. Main Street, Rutherfordton or www.rutherfordcountync.gov. Open until filled. Background and Drug test. EOE
POSITION AVAILABLE-Rutherford County Maintenance has a part time seasonal position available. The ideal candidate must be 18 years of age or older. The duties of this position are to mow, edge, and trim county grounds including parks, pull weeds and rake leaves, perform general grounds cleanup, pressure wash buildings, and paint as assigned. Candidate will be responsible to operate a variety of power-driven equipment such as mowers, hedgers, blowers, and other small engine equipment used in grounds work. Additional duties may be assigned. Applicant must be experienced in the operation of power-driven equipment and must follow all safety standards as directed. Work is physical labor and is primarily outside with exposures to heat, cold, wind, odors, and noise. Requirements: preferable High School diploma or combination of experience /education. Hours: (2.5 days per week 7am-4pm) M-F $10.28/hr Apply at Rutherford County Offices, 289 N. Main Street Rutherfordton, or at www.rutherfordcountync.gov. Positions open until filled. EOE Background check.
POSITION AVAILABLE-Rutherford County, NC is seeking applicants for the position of EMS Shift Supervisor to perform administrative and supervisory work, supervise ten (10) employees, prepare scheduling of personnel, maintain day-to-day operations, respond to dispatched 911 calls in a QRV, and other duties as assigned. This position reports to the Assistant Director and work is conducted on a 12 hour shift rotation. Minimum Training and Experience: High School graduate, NCEMT-P or NREMT-P, 5 years of field experience, supervisory experience or any equivalent combination of experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities. Must have a valid NC driver’s license. Criminal background check and drug test required. Apply at www.Rutherfordcountync.gov. Rutherford County EMS is an EEOC employer. CLOSING DATE: Open until Filled.
POSITION AVAILABLE - Rutherford County has a part time Heavy Equipment Operator position available. Position reports to the Solid Waste Director. Work involves a variety of tasks, including loading, packing and covering refuse at the Landfill using heavy equipment such as front loader, dozer, and dump trucks. Main duties will be performed at the Transfer Station and C&D. Position will also be required to bushhog as assigned. Minimum requirements: Clean driving record. Knowledge of equipment safety, driving skills and county geography. Must have ability to get along with the general public. Work is performed indoors and outdoors, subject to weather conditions and is classified as heavy labor. Must be able to lift 50 lbs and push 100 lbs. Drug and background test required. Hours/Days: Monday, Tuesday and Friday 7:30-2:00, occasional Saturday work 7:30-12:30. Hourly rate $16.57. Apply Rutherford County Human Resources Department, 289 N. Main Street, Rutherfordton, N.C. or at www.rutherfordcountync.gov. Position open until filled. EOE
POSITION AVAILABLE –Part time van driver for Rutherford County Transit Department. Position requires ability to drive a fifteen (15) passenger van. Must assist elderly and/or passengers with a disability to board and/or leave the vehicle, must be able to load, position, secure, and unload persons in wheelchairs on lift equipped vehicles (This requires ability to pull, push, bend over, stoop and get down on hands and knees). Must be able to operate 2-way radio to maintain radio contact. Requires frequent contact with the public, courtesy, and tact. Requires knowledge of county and regional geography. Reports to the Operations Manager. Position is up to 19 hours per week, Monday-Friday. Pay is $13.91 per hour. Minimum requirements: valid N.C. driver’s license, CDL with passenger endorsement is preferred, excellent driving record, five years’ experience as a licensed driver, graduation from high school, background check, pre-employment drug test and DOT physical. Participation in random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing is required. Apply: Rutherford County Human Resources Office, 289 N. Main St., Rutherfordton, NC, Mon-Fri, 8:30am-5:00 pm or at the link above. Position open until filled. EOE
POSITION AVAILABLE-Rutherford County Government has a Full Time 911 Telecommunicator
Salary: Starting at $34,469
$34,988 With certifications or completion of (1) year and obtaining certifications
Job Description: The primary responsibility of the Telecommunicator position is managing incoming 911 and administrative phone calls. Processing of calls within a computer aided dispatch (CAD) program. Dispatching of Rutherford County emergency service personnel to aid the needs of the citizens and visitors to Rutherford County. Continually collaborates well with coworkers, field personnel, after hours agencies. Candidate will be working with a team to complete the mission and values of Rutherford County 911 Communications. Additional Specific Job Description available
Knowledge and Skills: General knowledge of computers, email, phones, various computer programs. General empathy and professional communications skills to provide proper customer service to callers, and affiliated agencies. Ability to remain calm under circumstances which may involve life hazard incidents. Ability to multi-task between answering phones, and radio traffic simultaneously. Willingness to work twelve (12) hour shifts (currently night shift openings) Ability to sit for extended periods of time. Strong visual acuity. Strong hearing and comprehension. Willingness to put forth time, and effort to complete a comprehensive training program for the first six (6) to twelve (12) weeks before becoming a solo Telecommunicator.
Minimum Training and Experience: Must be 18 years of age. Graduation from high school or equivalent. Ability to type a minimum 20WPM. Successfully complete a computerized skills assessment (Critical) Successfully complete a board interview. Successfully complete a decision-making assessment. Successfully pass a criminal background, drug test, and hearing assessment. Rutherford County is an EOE and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability. Must be able to pass drug and background check.
POSITION AVAILABLE-Rutherford County 911 Communications is seeking a part-time telecommunicator to join our team. Position: Part time Emergency Telecommunicator
Agency: Rutherford County 911 Communications
Salary: $15.35
Job Description: The primary responsibility of the telecommunicator position is handling incoming 911 and administrative phone calls. Processing of calls within a computer aided dispatch (CAD) program. Dispatching of Rutherford County emergency service personnel to aid in the needs to the citizens and visitors to Rutherford County. Continually work well with coworkers, field personnel, and after-hours agencies. Primary schedule will be to fill in a 12p-12a shift, vacation and sick leaves. Additional specifics of job description below. Knowledge and Skills: General knowledge of computers, email, phones, various computer programs. General empathy and good communications skills to provide proper guidance to callers. Professional and courteous customer service skills. Ability to remain calm under circumstances which may involve life hazard incidents. Ability to multi-task between answering phones and radio traffic simultaneously. Ability to work up to twelve (12) hour shifts. Ability to sit for long periods of time.
Minimum Training and Experience: Must be 18 years of age. Graduation from high school or equivalent.
Ability to type a minimum 20WPM. Successfully complete a computerized skills assessment. Successfully complete a board interview and decision-making assessment. Successfully pass a criminal background, drug test, and hearing assessment. Apply 289 N. Main St, Rutherfordton N.C., or at the link above. Position open until filled. EOE
Rutherford County Sheriff's Office:
For Sheriff's Department and Detention Center positions, you must bring the County job application and the Sheriff's Office Application and its requirements.
POSITION AVAILABLE-Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office is seeking part time detention officers for the Rutherford County Detention Center. Duties include direct supervision, processing, classification, transporting and safety of inmates. Applicants must have good communication skills, be 21 years of age, have a high school diploma, pass drug test and pass an extensive criminal background check. Applicant must meet Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office requirements and be eligible for certification by NC Sheriffs’ Training and Standards Commission. Wages: dependent on experience. Work schedule: 12 hour days/evenings, weekends and holidays. Apply at Rutherford County Sheriffs’ Office, 198 N. Washington Street, Rutherfordton NC. Mon-Fri 8:30-5:00 Job is open till filled. EOE.