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.

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Animal Services Volunteer
Volunteer – $0.00 Annually
Department: ANIMAL SERVICES & CONTROL
Iredell County Animal Services is an “Open Admission” Shelter, meaning we must take in any animal coming through our doors. In a given year, we take in upwards of 6,000 animals. The Volunteer Program was formed to assist Shelter Staff in placing as many animals as possible in new homes, and providing care for them while they are housed at the shelter. Together, we will work toward saving all healthy and treatable animals.rt Specialist

Certified Peer Support Specialist
Full-Time Permanent – $38,168.51 – $59,199.57 Annually
Department: EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
$2,500 New Hire Sign on Bonus
The Certified Peer Support Specialist should be able to draw upon personal life experience in his/her work with clients and feel comfortable with the self-disclosure of some aspects of those experiences with mental health issues, substance abuse issues, and/or treatment and recovery, while maintaining appropriate boundaries. The CPPS also provides essential expertise and consultation to promote a culture in which each individual’s circumstances are recognized, understood, respected and integrated into treatment, rehabilitation, and community self-help activities. 

COVID-19 Community Health Information Worker
Seasonal – $14.00 – $20.00 Hourly
Department: HEALTH DEPARTMENT
The primary purpose of the grant funded temporary placement is to work with a multidisciplinary team to create plans and then work within the community and alongside non-profits, businesses and existing trusted members of the community to carry out COVID-19 health risk reduction campaigns and work to promote equitable access to information, testing and vaccinations. 

Dental Hygienist I
Full-Time Permanent – $43,681.77 – $67,750.68 Annually
Department: HEALTH DEPARTMENT
$2,500 New Hire Sign on Bonus
The position provides the comprehensive dental preventive services, that are legally allowed to be performed by a dental hygienist in NC, to Iredell County residents of all ages. In addition position provides oral health education and communicates the outcome of the visits and the importance of oral health services to patients/parents and must possess strong communication skills. 

Deputy Sheriff (COPS Unit)
Full-Time Permanent – $42,277.86 – $64,971.52 Annually
Department: SHERIFF’S OFFICE
$2,500 New Hire Sign on Bonus
An employee in this class performs general law enforcement duties. 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. Employees must exercise judgment, initiative and calm control when performing duties; more difficult problems are normally carried out under the direction of or in conjunction with a Sergeant assigned to the same shift. Work involves frequent public contact which requires tact, firmness and decisiveness. 

Deputy Sheriff (Patrol)
Full-Time Permanent – $43,369.86 – $66,063.52 Annually
Department: SHERIFF’S OFFICE
$2,500 New Hire Sign on Bonus
An employee in this class performs general law enforcement duties. 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. Employees must exercise judgment, initiative and calm control when performing duties; more difficult problems are normally carried out under the direction of or in conjunction with a Sergeant assigned to the same shift. Work involves frequent public contact which requires tact, firmness and decisiveness. 

Deputy Sheriff (Warrant Squad)
Full-Time Permanent – $42,277.86 – $64,971.52 Annually
Department: SHERIFF’S OFFICE
$2,500 New Hire Sign on Bonus
Performs general duty law enforcement work to protect life and property in the County. An employee in this class performs general law enforcement duties. 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. 

Detention Deputy Sheriff
Full-Time Permanent – $43,369.86 – $66,063.52 Annually
Department: JAIL
$2,500 New Hire Sign on Bonus
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. Work involves exercising tact, firmness, and decisiveness in handling routine and emergency situations. 

Detention Officer
Full-Time Permanent – $39,827.05 – $60,568.60 Annually
Department: JAIL
$2,500 New Hire Sign on Bonus
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. Work involves exercising tact, firmness, and decisiveness in handling routine and emergency situations. 

Detention Sergeant
Full-Time Permanent – $49,823.19 – $76,989.52 Annually
Department: JAIL
$2,500 New Hire Sign on Bonus
Performs difficult correctional and detention work supervising employees and inmates in the County Detention Centers. An employee in this class supervises and participates in inmate detention, care, security, and release work on an assigned shift in accordance with established policies and procedures. Work involves training and supervising staff; investigating and recommending actions relating to employee and inmate requests and complaints; inspects facilities for cleanliness and adherence to regulations and policies; assists the detention administrator in scheduling staff and inmates; and coordinates the transportation of inmates.

Environmental Health Specialist (Food Protection & Facilities Program)
Full-Time Permanent – $41,760.78 – $64,771.21 Annually
Department: HEALTH DEPARTMENT
$2,500 New Hire Sign on Bonus
Must have ability to work well with the public, have a good understanding of environmental health rules and regulations, have good oral and written communication skills and have basic computer skills. 

Library Program Specialist Youth Services
Full-Time Permanent – $34,885.24 – $54,107.22 Annually
Department: IC LIBRARY STATESVILLE
$2,500 New Hire Sign on Bonus
Under general supervision, performs specialized Library work assisting in planning and organizing a program of services for children and youth in the County Library. Work involves designing and presenting age appropriate programs and events and providing technical and reference assistance to Library patrons. Employee must exercise initiative and independent judgment in program development. Employee must also exercise considerable tact and courtesy in frequent contacts with library patrons. 

Library Services Volunteer
Volunteer – $0.00 Annually
Department: IREDELL COUNTY LIBRARY STATESVILLE
Assist with general library duties.

Paramedic
Full-Time Permanent – $38,168.51 – $59,199.58 Annually
Department: EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
$2,500 New Hire Sign on Bonus
An employee in this class performs emergency medical procedures at the Certified Paramedic level, performing professional advanced life support work in operating an approved mobile medical unit, rescuing victims and performing advanced emergency medical care including the administration of life sustaining treatment to patients on-site and while en route to hospital or medical facility. 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 medical facilities. 

Part-Time EMT
Part-Time Permanent – $14.65 – $22.73 Hourly
Department: EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
An employee in this class is responsible for 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 appointments and medical facilities. Work includes assuring that quality emergency patient care standards are in place, proper equipment and treatments are available, while using sound judgment to make treatment decisions. Work is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions, extremes in temperatures, noise, vibrations, hazards associated with emergency medical work including exposures to fumes, odors, dusts mists, gases, poor ventilation, and oils. 

Part-Time Paramedic
Part-Time Permanent – $18.35 – $28.46 Hourly
Department: EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
An employee in this class performs emergency medical procedures at the Certified Paramedic level, performing professional advanced life support work in operating an approved mobile medical unit, rescuing victims and performing advanced emergency medical care including the administration of life sustaining treatment to patients on-site and while en route to hospital or medical facility. 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 medical facilities. 

Part-Time Solid Waste Site Operator
Part-Time Permanent – $12.81 – $19.86 Hourly
Department: S/W STATESVILLE
An employee in this class 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. The employee is subject to inside and outside environments and extreme temperatures. The employee may also be subject to the final OSHA standards on blood borne pathogens. 

Plans Examiner I, II, III, IV & V
Full-Time Permanent – $43,681.77 – $77,536.96 Annually
Department: BUILDING STANDARDS
$2,500 New Hire Sign on Bonus
An employee in this class receives plans and blueprints for construction projects and interprets and applies rules and regulations relating to the construction of new buildings and the repair of existing buildings; determines compliance or non-compliance with applicable regulations; issues denies building permits; and responds to inquiries pertaining to building code regulations and requirements from property owners, architects, developers, etc. Employee must exercise technical discretion and judgment in applying building codes to a variety of work situations. 

Scale House Operator (Part Time)
Part-Time Permanent – $14.01 – $21.73 Hourly
Department: S/W STATESVILLE
Performs clerical, customer service and enforcement work associated with the entrance and exit of solid waste into the County Solid Waste Transfer Station. Employees in this class are responsible for the daily operation of the scales at the county transfer facility. Daily operation includes greeting drivers at the window, answering the telephone, weighing vehicles, generating tickets for commercial/contract haulers and receiving cash payments from non account customers for chargeable materials, and maintaining records and reports. Relative independence is exercised in performing routine duties. 

School Resource Officer
Full-Time Permanent – $39,924.26 – $61,922.76 Annually
Department: SHERIFF’S OFFICE
$2,500 New Hire Sign on Bonus
An employee in this class performs general law enforcement duties. 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. Employees must exercise judgment, initiative and calm control when performing duties; more difficult problems are normally carried out under the direction of or in conjunction with a Sergeant assigned to the same shift.

Seasonal Grounds Maintenance
Seasonal – $10.23 – $15.86 Hourly
Department: FACILITY SERVICES & SUPPORT
Under general supervision, performs unskilled and limited semi-skilled work in the maintenance and repair of County buildings and grounds. Reports to Grounds Field Supervisor. Part-Time Seasonal.

Site Operator
Full-Time Permanent – $26,634.94 – $41,310.93 Annually
Department: S/W MOORESVILLE
$2,500 New Hire Sign on Bonus
Performs responsible work operating and maintaining a Solid Waste Collection Site. An employee in this class 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. 

Solid Waste Equipment Operator – Recycling Operations
Full-Time Permanent – $33,351.09 – $51,727.75 Annually
Department: S/W STATESVILLE
$2,500 New Hire Sing on Bonus
Performs responsible skilled equipment operation work in the County Solid Waste Management Department. Employees in this class are assigned to recycling operations. Employees in recycling operate heavy equipment to move, process and load recyclable materials. May operate roll off truck or box truck to haul solid waste materials to landfilled recycling to market vendors or other sites. Employee also assist in various semi-skilled and unskilled tasks when not engaged in equipment operation. Workers are subject to indoor and outdoor environmental conditions including extreme heat, cold and noise.

Transit Driver I (Part-Time)
Part-Time Permanent – $12.24 – $18.98 Hourly
Department: ICATS OPERATIONAL
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.