CURRENT JOB OPENINGS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES GASTON COUNTY GOVERNMENT 128 WEST MAIN AVENUE/P.O. Box 1578 June 24, 2013 June 28, 2013 Gastonia, 28053-1578 Phone (704)866-3118 FAX (704)-862-5727 GASTON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Gaston County is currently recruiting for the positions listed below. All candidates must meet the minimum qualifications listed below, or have an equivalent combination of education and experience. Applicants must complete an official employment application for each position. Applications and additional information are available in the Department of Human Resources. Gaston County hires only United States citizens or legal resident aliens authorized to work in the US. Employed persons must provide documentation of US citizenship or authorized alien worker status no more than three (3) working days following the date of employment. All males between the ages of 18 and 25 must furnish proof of Selective Service System registration no more than thirty (30) calendar days following employment. THE FOLLOWING IS A SUMMARY OF OFFICIAL JOB ANNOUEMENTS ON FILE IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT. SHOULD ANY DISCREPAY EXIST BETWEEN THIS SUMMARY AND THE OFFICIAL ANNOUEMENT, THE OFFICIAL ANNOUEMENT WILL PREVAIL. Complete job announcements are available on the Internet at www.co.gaston.nc.us. Candidates selected must undergo a criminal background check and pass a drug screening prior to employment. PROOF OF EDUCATION WILL ONLY BE REQUIRED UPON OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT. (e.g. Copy of high school diploma, GED, college or university diploma or transcript, certification or DD- 214.), unless specified on Job Announcement under Minimum Qualifications. POSITION LOCATION POSITION TITLE & NUMBER PAY RANGE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS CLOSING DATE CENTRAL TRANSPORTATION Transporter (Position #CT0019) $16.3338 per hour (Non- Requires high school diploma or GED and must be at least 18 years of age with a minimum of two years of driving experience. Must have a good driving record for the preceding two years (please indicate on application). Must be able to accept and follow instructions. A valid North Carolina Commercial Drivers License (CDL) must be obtained within three months of employment. Having a working telephone at place of residence is a necessity for this position. Must be bondable, courteous, dependable and able to relate to people of all ages and economic and ethnic backgrounds. MINIMUM PHYSICAL AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds. The candidate selected must undergo and pass a drug screening test prior to employment. Transporter (Position #CT0024, #CT0031) Part Time $16.3338 per hour (Not Requires high school diploma or GED and must be at least 18 years of age with a minimum of two years of driving experience. Must have a good driving record for the preceding two years (please indicate on application). Must be able to accept and follow instructions. A valid North Carolina Commercial Drivers License (CDL) must be obtained within
Part Time (20-29 Hours per Week/ Retirement Only-No Other Benefits three months of employment. Having a working telephone at place of residence is a necessity for this position. Must be bondable, courteous, dependable and able to relate to people of all ages and economic and ethnic backgrounds. MINIMUM PHYSICAL AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds. The candidate selected must undergo and pass a drug screening test prior to employment. GEMS EMT/Paramedic I, II, III (Position #MS0014, #MS0033, #MS0042, #MS0065) $16.3338/Hr EMT $11.9989- $18.5990/Hr- EMT Intermediate $15.0606- $23.3448/Hr- Paramedic 1 $16.0710- $24,9111/Hr- Paramedic 2 (AAS degree); $17.1492- $26.5822/Hr- Paramedic 3 (BS degree) (Non Exempt Paramedic 3 (preferred): Requires graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor s degree in EMS or related field AND current certification as a Paramedic AND a valid driver s license. Paramedic 2 (desired): Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate s degree in EMS or related field AND current certification as a Paramedic AND a valid driver s license. Paramedic 1: Graduation from an accredited institution with a Paramedic certification AND current certification as a Paramedic AND a valid driver s license. EMT and EMT-Intermediate certifications will considered based on their timeline to complete paramedic training and obtain certification. Positions require at least 6 months of recent full time EMS work experience or recent completion of a paramedic clinical internship. A copy of certification must be included with the application. The candidate selected must undergo a criminal background check and pass a drug screening test prior to employment.
Overtime EMT/Paramedic I, II, III (Position #MS0038, #MS0040) EMT/Paramedic I, II, III, (Position #MS5006, #MS5026, #MS5032, #MS5038) (On Call) Part Time $16.3338/Hr EMT $11.9989- $18.5990/Hr- EMT Intermediate $15.0606- $23.3448/Hr- Paramedic 1 $16.0710- $24,9111/Hr- Paramedic 2 (AAS degree); $17.1492- $26.5822/Hr- Paramedic 3 (BS degree) (Non Exempt Overtime $16.3338/Hr EMT $11.9989- Paramedic 3 (preferred): Requires graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor s degree in EMS or related field AND current certification as a Paramedic AND a valid driver s license. Paramedic 2 (desired): Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate s degree in EMS or related field AND current certification as a Paramedic AND a valid driver s license. Paramedic 1: Graduation from an accredited institution with a Paramedic certification AND current certification as a Paramedic AND a valid driver s license. EMT and EMT-Intermediate certifications will considered based on their timeline to complete paramedic training and obtain certification. Positions require at least 6 months of recent full time EMS work experience or recent completion of a paramedic clinical internship. A copy of certification must be included with the application. The candidate selected must undergo a criminal background check and pass a drug screening test prior to employment. Paramedic 3 (preferred): Requires graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor s degree in EMS or related field AND current certification as a Paramedic AND a valid driver s license. Paramedic 2 (desired): Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate s degree in EMS or related field AND current certification as a Paramedic AND a valid driver s license. Paramedic 1: Graduation from an accredited 6-28-2013
$18.5990/Hr- EMT Intermediate $15.0606- $23.3448/Hr- Paramedic 1 $16.0710- $24,9111/Hr- Paramedic 2 (AAS degree); $17.1492- $26.5822/Hr- Paramedic 3 (BS degree) (Non Exempt Overtime Part Time/Tempo rary (Varied Hours and shift assignments) NO BENEFITS institution with a Paramedic certification AND current certification as a Paramedic AND a valid driver s license. EMT and EMT-Intermediate certifications will considered based on their timeline to complete paramedic training and obtain certification. Positions require at least 6 months of recent full time EMS work experience or recent completion of a paramedic clinical internship. A copy of certification must be included with the application. The candidate selected must undergo a criminal background check and pass a drug screening test prior to employment.
HEALTH Licensed Practical Nurse-Women s Health (Position #HL0075 $14.1137- $21.8771/Hr (Non- Requires a diploma from an accredited school of practical nursing; an unrestricted LPN license from the North Carolina Board of Nursing and at least one year of experience as an LPN. A copy of the LPN license will be required with the application. A valid driver s license is required. The candidates selected must undergo and pass a drug screening test and a criminal background check prior to employment. Preference will be given to Spanish speaking applicants. LIBRARY Director, Public Library (Position #GL0019) $68,283- $105,843 Annually (Not Overtime Master s Degree in Library/Information Science from an American Library Association accredited library school/program. Course work must fulfill requirements for certification by the N. C. Public Librarian Commission. Must have 10 years of progressively responsible professional library experience, including at least 5 years at supervisory & administrative levels. Requires N. C. Public Librarian valid N. C. Driver s License. MINIMUM PHYSICAL OR ABILITY REQUIREMENTS: Excellent communication (oral & written) & interpersonal (confidence, discretion, respect, enthusiasm) skills; ability to exercise considerable judgement, leadership, diplomacy, & tact in dealing with colleagues, staff, & the public. Physical ability to travel to & participate in meetings & activities. The candidate selected must undergo and pass a drug screening test prior to employment.
PARKS AND RECREATION Maintenance Aide- Grounds Maintenance (Position #GM5000) Part Time $10.88 per hour Part Time (Less than 20 Hours/week (Not Eligible for medical insurance, leave, or retirement benefits) Requires completion of high school or GED equivalency. Experience in parks and recreation or building and grounds maintenance preferred. A valid driver s license, without driving restrictions, is required. The candidate selected must undergo a criminal background check and pass a drug screening test prior to employment. MINIMUM PHYSICAL OR ABILITY REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to operate a variety of equipment and machinery. Must be able to physically perform basic functions such as climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, feeling, talking and repetitive motions. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted. Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions and might be exposed to heavy amounts of dust. Evening and holiday work may also be required, in addition to regular hours on Saturdays and Sundays. POLICE Telecommunicator (Position #CO0017, #CO0055) $13.0722/Hr (Hiring Rate and While in training); $14.0680/Hr (After completion of 6 months training) (Non Overtime This position requires graduation from an accredited high school or GED equivalency. All applicants must be at least 18 years of age. All applicants must possess the proper authorization to work in the United States and must meet the requirements set forth by the Department of Criminal Information for certification. All applicants must take and pass a typing test of 45 words per minute administered prior to completing the formal application. Applicants must also pass the CritiCall Personnel Selections Software Test. This is a job and task related abilities assessment test administered after the completed application is passed on to the 911Telecommunicator Background Investigator. Applicants must possess sufficient visual acuity and color perception to read and interpret multiple computer monitor displays. Applicants must be able to demonstrate sufficient range of motion, dexterity and hand-eye coordination to efficiently operate multiple keyboards and CRT workstations. Must have a clear, concise speaking voice for transmission over the radio, have good communications and computer skills. Must be able to hear and comprehend both telephone callers and radio voice communications. Must be able to become and remain certified: 1) by the Dept. of Crime Information, 2) a Medical Priority Emergency Medical Dispatcher and 3) CPR certified through the American Red Cross. Must be able to work 12 hour shift schedules, including nights, weekends and holidays. Personnel are subject to ordered overtime and standby scheduling. Candidates are subject to a 12 month probationary period. Final candidates selected must undergo a thorough criminal history background investigation; pass a drug screening test, audiogram test, visual test, medical physical, psychological and polygraph test prior to employment. Applicants may be disqualified at any time during this process. APPLICANTS WITH A DRUG CONVICTION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR EMPLOYMENT. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
Telecommunicator (Position #CO0029) This position requires graduation from an accredited high school or GED equivalency. All applicants must be at least 18 years of age. All applicants must possess the proper authorization to work in the United States and must meet the requirements set forth by the Department of Criminal Information for certification. All applicants must take and pass a typing test of 45 words per minute administered prior to completing the formal application. Applicants must also pass the CritiCall Personnel Selections Software Test. This is a job and task related abilities assessment test administered after the completed application is passed on to the 911Telecommunicator Background Investigator. Applicants must possess sufficient visual acuity and color perception to read and interpret multiple computer monitor displays. Applicants must be able to demonstrate sufficient range of motion, dexterity and hand-eye coordination to efficiently operate multiple keyboards and CRT workstations. Must have a clear, concise speaking voice for transmission over the radio, have good communications and computer skills. Must be able to hear and comprehend both telephone callers and radio voice communications. Must be able to become and remain certified: 1) by the Dept. of Crime Information, 2) a Medical Priority Emergency Medical Dispatcher and 3) CPR certified through the American Red Cross. Must be able to work 12 hour shift schedules, including nights, weekends and holidays. Personnel are subject to ordered overtime and standby scheduling. Candidates are subject to a 12 month probationary period. Final candidates selected must undergo a thorough criminal history background investigation; pass a drug screening test, audiogram test, visual test, medical physical, psychological and polygraph test prior to employment. Applicants may be disqualified at any time during this process. APPLICANTS WITH A DRUG CONVICTION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR EMPLOYMENT. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. SOCIAL SERVICES Social Worker III Adult Protective Services (Position #SS0284) $38,063- $59,001 annually- Social Worker III (Not overtime) $17.1492- $26.5822 per hour- Social Worker II (Non- Requires a Masters Degree in social work from an accredited school of social work; or a Bachelor s Degree in social work from an accredited school of social work with a Child Welfare Collaborative (CPS positions only); or a bachelor s degree in social work and one year of experience in the area of case management, assessment and referral, supportive counseling, intervention, psycho-social therapy or treatment planning; or a four year degree in a human service field with at least 25 semester hours of approved coursework and two years of experience in a related area; or a four year degree and three years of related experience. Must include a copy of transcripts with application. The applicant selected must undergo and pass a drug screening test prior to employment
Relief Shelter Operator (Floater) (Position #SS5024) Part Time eligible for (Protective service workers receive an additional 5% incentive pay) $9.55 per hour (Non- Flat rate- Parttime/approx.. 20-29 hrs./week) Sunday 9PM to Monday 8AM & alternating Sunday 1PM to 5PM. Additional fill in coverage hours available- (Retirement only, no other benefits) Graduation from an accredited high school or a GED equivalency AND a minimum of 1 year of experience in a human service environment. Position requires the physical ability to perform household tasks, carry packages, lifting, and bending. Experience involved in covering shelter living environment is desired. Possession of a valid driver s license is desired The candidate selected for this position must undergo and pass a drug screening test prior to employment.