Macon County Human Resources
Job Listings

Macon County Government is dedicated to hiring and retaining progressive, well-qualified and motivated employees. We offer equitable salaries and excellent benefits to talented, competent individuals who can contribute to County Government through their employment. Outstanding professional service to the public is our goal.

Macon County provides it's employees an exceptional health insurance benefit, paid life insurance, County matched Local Government Retirement, longevity pay, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, and numerous tax deferred savings and supplemental insurance plans.

If you feel you can contribute to our workforce in a positive way, please review the positions listed below. All applications for employment are taken through the North Carolina Employment Security Commission. If you have any questions about the positions listed below, or would like to apply, you may contact the Employment Security Commission at (828) 369-9534, or access their web site at www.esc.state.nc.us. You may also call Macon County Human Resources with inquiries at
(828) 349-2020 or email us - mdecker@maconnc.org.

Macon County is an ADA/AA Equal Opportunity Employer

AVAILABLE JOB LISTINGS

Position: Community Transformation Grant (CTG) Intervention Lead
Alliance Staffing
Location: Macon, Clay, Cherokee County, NC
Salary Grade: $36,000 - $42,000
Closing date: May 31, 2012

Responsibilities

Responsible for facilitating community change, including partnership development, and coalition building. Provides monthly programmatic reports to regional coordinator, updates the regional coordinator and lead health director on programmatic and fiscal issues regularly linking activities with those of the CTG program and participates in agency planning.

Key Job Duties:

Planning and Coordination:

• Serves as a technical advisor in the region in the planning and design, implementation, and evaluation of CTG priorities.
• Communicates regularly with CTG Coordinator, CTG regional staff and local teams addressing CTG priorities.
• Coordinates meetings with local teams addressing CTG priorities.
• Attends CTG related meetings and participates along with other regional staff and partners at CTG related trainings.
• Works closely with the Regional Coordinator and other Regional Intervention Leads.
• Participates in development of annual CTG action plan for the Region.

Community Development:

• Educates, collaborates and engages with appropriate partners from a variety of disciplines, including those from identified target populations, to promote and implement CTG Priorities.
• Delivers presentations with partners at public meetings and events to develop support for the CTG priorities.
• Develops supportive relationships with those who contribute to the success of CTG efforts (including: member health departments, local hospitals, community clinics, private practice physicians, Area Health Education Center, area school systems, churches and other faith-based organizations, Cooperative Extension, area colleges and universities, local governments and municipalities as well as other Community Based Organizations (CBO) for the specific purpose of designing and implementing policy and environmental strategies to promote, implement, and improve health status).
• If applicable, serves as a local media spokesperson for CTG priorities.

• Knowledge of public health policy development, community-based health promotion and communications, and community building with an emphasis on tobacco free-living, active living, or healthy eating.
• Able to efficiently execute simultaneously occurring interventions and events, recruiting strategic community partners;
• Possess a background in developing and implementing strategies to reduce public health problems;
• Experience developing and communicating messages to diverse audiences;
• Able to engage and educate, conduct outreach to and form coalitions;
• Experience making presentations to Community Boards, CBOs, etc.
• Experience overseeing community partners (monthly reporting, technical assistance, social networking, etc.);
• Familiarity with programmatic start-up and the ability to manage multiple projects;
• Demonstrated capability in grant and budget management and administrative functions:
• Proven excellent written and verbal communication skills.

How to apply:
Qualified candidates should apply at www.ncapha.org

Position: Nutritionist II / Registered Dietician
Macon County Public Health
Salary Grade: 28 - $29,668
Closing date: May 18, 2012

Responsibilities
Employee will provide Medical Nutrition Therapy and Diabetes Self Management to Health Department patients as well as patients referred from local medical providers; assist health education and nutrition staff in planning and implementing educational programs focused on chronic disease prevention and management; participate in marketing campaigns to encourage healthy lifestyle choices; and, provide nutrition services to patients served by the W.I.C. program.

Minimum Training and Experience Requirements

• Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetics Registration
• Occasional evening and/or weekend work required.

How to Apply
A State application (PD-107) is required and may be obtained at and submitted to the
Employment Security Commission,
183 Harrison Avenue, Franklin, N.C,
Please include 3 references with contact information and a valid email address for all correspondence from the employer to the applicant. Resumes will not be considered.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/ADA EMPLOYER.
All prospective employees are subject to a criminal background check.

Position: Solid Waste Transfer Station Operator - Highlands NC
Macon County Solid Waste
Pay Grade: 24
Salary Range: $24,409 - $36,612
Closing date: April 27, 2012

Description of Work:
Employee in this position performs responsible semi-skilled and skilled work in the operation of motorized solid waste equipment to transfer and recovery of garbage and refuse. Operates heavy equipment including loader, skid steer, dump truck, and other medium and heavy-duty equipment. Skill and care are required for the safe operation of equipment.

The employee is subject to working in inside and outside environments, and is exposed to various hazards such as noise, vibration, moving mechanical parts, atmospheric conditions, and oils. Duties may expose worker to human body fluids and thus the work is subject to the OSHA standards for blood borne pathogens.

Work is supervised by the Transfer Station Supervisor and the Solid Waste Director. Work hours are Mon.- Fri. 7:30am - 4:30pm and rotating Saturday shifts from 8:00 am - 2:00pm.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities Desired:
• Knowledge of safe and efficient operation of heavy equipment used in transfer station operations.
• General knowledge of County policies concerning Solid Waste Program
• Employee must pass SWANA Transfer Station Specialist Certification Course
• Ability to perform basic preventative maintenance on equipment
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with employees, supervisors, and the public
• Ability to perform general grounds and facility maintenance
• Ability to learn WasteWorks scale house software and become certified Weighmaster

Desired Education and Experience:
• Completion of high school or equivalent and some heavy equipment experience.
• Prefer applicant hold a CDL

To Apply:
A state application (PD107) must be completed and returned to the Employment Security Commission, 427 Harrison Avenue, Franklin, NC 28734 by the application deadline listed above.

Position: Lifeguard
Macon County Parks and Recreation
Salary $7.50/hr
Closing date: Until Filled

Summary:
Under general supervision, ensures the safety of patrons of the Recreation Park Pool by preventing and responding to emergencies

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains constant surveillance of patrons in the facility; acts immediately and appropriately to secure safety of patrons in the event of emergency.
• Provides emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services.
• Presents professional appearance and attitude at all times, and maintains a high standard of customer service.
• Teach swim lessons to various ages/abilities.
• Performs various maintenance duties as directed to maintain a clean and safe facility.
• Prepares and maintains appropriate activity reports.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned (cleaning locker rooms, working register/front gate/etc...).

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently certified in American Red Cross Lifeguard/First Aid and CPR/AED Professional Rescuer or the ability to obtain these certifications.
• Be an Excellent role model. High moral standards, including no alcohol, drugs, smoking, or inappropriate language. Outstanding character and integrity.
• Concern for safety and well-being of others.
• Positive attitude and outlook.
• Ability to seek and accept supervision and guidance.
• Accepting of diversity in religions, ethnicity, culture, and race. Able to treat all patrons and staff fairly.
• Agree to a criminal background check upon request.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Skill in the application of lifeguarding surveillance and rescue techniques.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical skills evaluation as stipulated by the department.
• Ability to prepare routine administrative paperwork.
• Knowledge of CPR and emergency medical procedures.
• Ability to follow routine verbal and written instructions.
• Knowledge of customer service standards and procedures

How to Apply:
An application can be obtained from and must be submitted to the North Carolina Division of Employment Security, 427 Harrison Avenue, Franklin, NC 28734. Resumes may not be substituted for a completed application. Please provide 3 references with contact numbers and an e-mail address along with your application. A criminal background check will be completed before hiring. Macon County is an EOE/ADA employer.