These positions are subject to pre-employment screenings. Iredell County does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, political affiliation, genetic information, or handicapping condition in employment or the provision of services.
Current Openings
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT III – (Mobile Health Unit Clerical Coordinator/Floater Clerk)
Full-Time Permanent – $47,154.70 – $73,561.34 Annually
Department: HEALTH DEPARTMENT
The Mobile Health Unit (MHU) will provide a wide range of services not limited to: preventative care, immunizations, STD testing, vaccinations, lab services, screenings, dental visits, walk-in physicals, health education, and referral services throughout our underserved communities.
Animal Services Volunteer
Volunteer – $0.00 Annually
Department: ANIMAL SERV & CONTROL
Iredell County Animal Services is the only municipally ran shelter in Iredell County tasked to provide various animal welfare related services to both the citizens and animals whom reside within the county. Some of those services include, but aren’t limited to taking in owned animals for numerous reasons, receiving strays, providing protective custody assistance and other animal welfare assistance as required. In a given year, we can take in upwards of 4,000 animals.
CLERICAL PROGRAM SUPERVISOR
Full-Time Permanent – $51,988.07 – $66,544.72 Annually
Department: HEALTH DEPARTMENT
DESCRIPTION OF WORK: This position is responsible for the direct supervision and management of five Processing Assistant IVs who provide support to the Family Planning, HIV/STD, Maternal Health, Immunization, Child Health, TB, Communicable Disease, Migrant/Refugee Health, and Sickle Cell Programs. Responsibilities of this group includes significant public contact to complete registration, scheduling, data entry, and correct coding and billing, as well as processing patient medical records from beginning of visit to completion per policies and guidelines.
Community Health Assistant (Opioid Settlement)
Full-Time Permanent – $33,511.98 – $42,895.32 Annually
Department: Opioid Settlement
The Community Health Assistant is a vital part of the public health team, supporting individuals and families across Iredell County who are facing challenges related to opioid use, addiction, recovery, and mental health.
Community Paramedic (Opioid Settlement)
Full-Time Permanent – $54,587.46 – $69,871.95 Annually
Department: EMERGENCY MEDL SERV
This position provides proactive care intended to help improve the overall health and wellness of program participates; follows up with repeat patients to expand access to non-urgent health care through in-home patient visits and/or community based services; performs assessment of patients; contacts physicians regarding patient encounters; and assists patients.
Deputy Sheriff
Full-Time Permanent – $54,587.46 – $85,156.43 Annually
Department: SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
OVERVIEW & PURPOSE: This position performs general law enforcement duties to protect life and property in the County. Work includes patrolling the County during an assigned shift in a vehicle; preventing, detecting, and investigating disturbances and crime; serving various civil and criminal papers; responding to calls; apprehending suspects; and executing related assignments.
Detective CSI
Full-Time Permanent – $60,182.67 – $93,884.97 Annually
Department: SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
OVERVIEW & PURPOSE: An employee in this class conducts preliminary and supplementary investigations related to major crimes, economic, special victim, cold case, property, domestic violence, narcotics, and juvenile offenses within the Sheriff’s Office. Employees interview victims, complainants, witnesses, and suspects, as well as identify, collect, analyze, and preserve physical evidence, prepare reports, develop sources, and testify in court.
Detention Deputy Sheriff
Full-Time Permanent – $54,587.46 – $85,156.43 Annually
Department: JAIL
OVERVIEW & PURPOSE: This position is responsible correctional and detention work in the County Detention Center and performs inmate detention, care, security, and release work in accordance with established policies and procedures. Work includes the observation and accompaniment of inmates inside the jail, serving meals, medical staff escort, related care and record keeping requirements.
Detention Officer
Full-Time Permanent – $49,512.44 – $77,239.40 Annually
Department: JAIL
OVERVIEW & PURPOSE: Employees in this class perform inmate detention, care, security, and release work in accordance with established policies and procedures. Work includes the observation and accompaniment of inmates inside the jail, serving meals, medical staff escort, related care, and record keeping requirements. Employees must exercise independent initiative and judgement in making decision regarding inmates and their custody, with suicidal, violent, or mentally unstable tendencies, and in dealing with attorneys, families, and others.
Equipment Operator II (Recycling)
Full-Time Permanent – $44,909.25 – $57,483.83 Annually
Department: S/W STATESVILLE
OVERVIEW & PURPOSE: Performs responsible skilled equipment operation work in the County Solid Waste Management Department. This position is assigned to recycling operations. Employees in recycling operate heavy equipment to move, process load, and transport recyclable materials to market.
Equipment Services Mechanic Part Time
Part-Time Benefits – $22.67 – $35.37 Hourly
Department: VEHICLE SERVICE CENTER
OVERVIEW & PURPOSE: Performs responsible skilled mechanical work on a variety of automotive vehicles, and light and heavy equipment in the County. C onducts preventive maintenance and repairs on a wide variety of automotive vehicles, trailers, light and heavy equipment. Work includes the repair of gasoline and diesel engines, motors, brakes, electrical systems.
Grounds Maintenance Technician
Full-Time Permanent – $38,794.29 – $49,656.68 Annually
Department: S/W STATESVILLE
OVERVIEW & PURPOSE: Performs responsible semi-skilled and skilled trades in the maintenance and care of Solid Waste Facility grounds and roadways. This position is responsible for maintaining grounds, interior roadways, and entry roads of the Solid Waste Facility.
Library Volunteer
Volunteer – $0.00 Annually
Department: IC LIBRARY STATESVILLE
GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB Volunteers are an exciting and important component to the Iredell County Public Library. Thank you for your interest in joining the library team. To cultivate a welcome and inclusive experience for everyone who uses the library, all staff, volunteers, and patrons are expected to abide by all library rules and procedures. This is a volunteer position and does not offer any compensation.
Local History Volunteer
Volunteer – $0.00 Annually
Department: IC LIBRARY STATESVILLE
GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB Under general supervision performs work involved with organizing, preserving, and digitizing the local history collection. Volunteers are an exciting and important component to the Iredell County Public Library. Thank you for your interest in joining the library team. To cultivate a welcome and inclusive experience for everyone who uses the library, all staff, volunteers, and patrons are expected to abide by all library rules and procedures. This is a volunteer or internship position and does not offer any compensation.
Medical Lab Assistant III
Full-Time Permanent – $36,946.95 – $57,637.23 Annually
Department: HEALTH DEPARTMENT
The primary purpose of this position is to work in the local CLIA certified public health lab performing phlebotomy, waived tests, drug screens, and Quality Control. This position will also order and process labs for the walk-in lab program. Additional duties of this position include stocking supplies, recording/filing/maintaining various lab records, and other administrative duties. A great attention to detail and accuracy is required.
NC State County Extension Director (Iredell County)
Full-Time Permanent – $50,000.00 Annually
VISIT https://jobs.ncsu.edu/login. 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.
Operations Manager – Transit System
Full-Time Permanent – $54,587.46 – $85,156.43 Annually
Department: ICATS OPERATIONAL
OVERVIEW & PURPOSE: Under general supervision, performs management duties in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the County’s Transportation Services and supervision of Transit Staff. Assumes first-line supervision of Transit Drivers, fleet asset management, and customer service. Responsible for employee performance, identifies safety issues, and addresses operational needs. Has direct involvement in hiring, developing, and disciplining drivers and operational staff.
Paramedic
Full-Time Permanent – $54,587.46 – $85,156.43 Annually
Department: EMERGENCY MEDL SERV
OVERVIEW & PURPOSE: Under general supervision, performs skilled work at a Certified Paramedic level; operating an approved mobile medical unit, rescuing victims and performing advanced emergency care including the administration of life sustaining treatment to patients on-site and while in route to hospital. Work involves responding to the scene of emergency and non-emergency calls, applying necessary medical treatment to sick or injured persons, and transporting persons to a medical facility.
Paramedic – Specialty Services Division
Full-Time Permanent – $54,587.46 – $85,156.43 Annually
Department: EMS SPECIAL SERVICES
OVERVIEW & PURPOSE: Under general supervision, performs, skilled and technical work in directing Emergency Medical Service operations at an assigned station during an assigned shift. Work involves supervision of the medical care administered during the shift, ensuring the equipment is in working condition, supplies are available on each vehicle and that each vehicle is staffed with qualified personnel.
Scheduler/Dispatcher (Transit System)
Full-Time Permanent – $40,734.01 – $52,139.54 Annually
Department: ICATS OPERATIONAL
OVERVIEW & PURPOSE: Performs a variety of transportation scheduling, communications, and administrative support work in dispatching vehicles in the County Transportation Program. The scheduler/dispatcher is responsible for efficiently coordinating transportation requests for citizens of Iredell County. It is a fast-paced work environment, receiving 2000 plus phone calls daily.
Site Operator
Full-Time Permanent – $38,794.29 – $49,656.58 Annually
Department: S/W MOORESVILLE
OVERVIEW & PURPOSE: This position assists the public with unloading and sorting solid waste and recyclable materials at a collection site. Work includes enforcing County policies, maintaining site in neat and clean condition; operating compactor; providing information about operations and policies to customers; assisting disabled customers; and maintaining simple records of work.
SITE OPERATOR (Part Time)
Part-Time Permanent – $18.65 – $29.10 Hourly
Department: S/W STATESVILLE
OVERVIEW & PURPOSE: Performs responsible work operating and maintaining a Solid Waste Collection Site. This position assists the public with unloading and sorting solid waste and recyclable materials at a collection site. Work includes enforcing County policies, maintaining site in neat and clean condition; operating compactor; providing information about operations and policies to customers; assisting disabled customers; maintaining simple records of work activities; and other related tasks.
Social Worker I/A&T (Case Management)
Full-Time Permanent – $63,191.81 – $80,885.52 Annually
Department: SOCIAL SERVICES
(Applications for Social Worker III and Social Worker II will be accepted for consideration for a possible “Work Against” appointment if recruitment for qualified Social Worker I/A &T is unsuccessful.) JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide Child Protective Services Case Management Services to a caseload of children and families where services have been found to be needed or reasons found to substantiate neglect or abuse; develop Family Service Case Plans; participate in Child and Family Meetings; present cases in court when needed; other duties and types of cases as may be required.
Social Worker I/A&T (Investigations)
Full-Time Permanent – $63,191.81 – $80,885.52 Annually
Department: SOCIAL SERVICES
The primary purpose of this position is to provide child protective service investigations and family assessments, regarding reports of child abuse, neglect and dependency, as mandated by the Statutes of North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. This position will also be responsible for provision of Child Protective Services Intake, Child Protective In-Home Services and Foster Care Services as directed by the supervisor, according to the agency’s needs and to allow for the smooth transition of cases between services.
Social Worker II (CAP/SAIH Adult Services)
Full-Time Permanent – $54,587.46 – $69,871.95 Annually
Department: SOCIAL SERVICES
Responsibilities: This position is responsible for case management of two programs within Adult Services. Theprograms provide services to disabled adults age 18 and older, and are for Medicaid eligible recipients. The firstprogram is the Community Alternatives Program (CAP) which provides home and community-based services toadults who are at risk of institutionalization in a nursing home. The second program is the Special Assistance InHome program which provides essential support to low-income individuals who are at risk of entering residentialfacilities, and a cash supplement and additional support services enable them to remain in the home.
Social Worker III (Foster Care)
Full-Time Permanent – $60,182.67 – $77,033.82 Annually
Department: SOCIAL SERVICES
Provide permanent planning for foster children in the agency’s custody. Job involves working with separated families and with adoptive families. Also involves close work with various systems in the community (judicial, educational, medical, psychological, etc.) on behalf of families. Primary responsibilities will include provision of foster care and adoptive services as needed within the assigned social work team. Other assignments may be given as agency needs require.
Social Worker III Adult Protective Services
Full-Time Permanent – $60,182.67 – $77,033.82 Annually
Department: SOCIAL SERVICES
Special Attributes and Skills : Worker needs good planning and organizational skills in order to cover the myriad and various activities inherent in this position. The worker needs to have some prior knowledge of interviewing and assessment skills in order to be able to gather the information necessary to establish needs and to develop treatment plans.
Tax Program Specialist (Business/Personal Property)
Full-Time Permanent – $38,794.29 – $49,656.68 Annually
Department: TAX ASSESSOR
OVERVIEW & PURPOSE: This position performs a variety of specialized and technical duties in support of specialized Tax Department functions. This position is responsible for the oversight of a particular portion of the Tax Departments’ billing and listing processes, while assisting in the work of other divisions when needed.
Tax Program Specialist (Collections)
Full-Time Permanent – $38,794.29 – $49,656.68 Annually
Department: TAX COLLECTOR’S OFFICE
OVERVIEW & PURPOSE: Performs a variety of technical, administrative, clerical, research, processing and public contact work in the County Tax Department, working within a specific program of specialized collections. Performs a variety of specialized and technical duties in support of specialized Tax Department functions.
Transit Driver I Non-CDL (Part Time)
Part-Time Permanent – $19.58 – $30.55 Hourly
Department: ICATS OPERATIONAL
OVERVIEW & PURPOSE: Under general supervision, performs driving and related duties associated with public transportation of passengers. Work involves operating various vehicles for the safe and orderly transportation of passengers to and from their destinations; completing daily inspections of vehicle; fueling, interior and exterior cleaning of vehicle; maintaining accurate trip records; and assisting passengers as required. Work also involves receiving and accounting for fares and radio communications.
Transit Driver II W/CDL (Part Time)
Part-Time Permanent – $22.67 – $29.01 Hourly
Department: ICATS OPERATIONAL
OVERVIEW & PURPOSE: Under general supervision, performs driving and related duties associated with transportation of passengers. Work involves operating various vehicles for the safe and orderly transportation of passengers to and from their destinations; completing daily inspections of vehicle; fueling, interior and exterior cleaning of vehicle; maintaining accurate trip records; and assisting passengers as required. Work also involves receiving and accounting for fares and radio communications.
Van Services Attendant/Building Custodian
Full-Time Permanent – $15.34 – $23.94 Hourly
Department: ICATS OPERATIONAL
OVERVIEW & PURPOSE: Under general supervision, maintain the cleanliness of the ICATS fleet and related facilities. Reports to the Operations Manager.