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Human Resources Department, 200 East Main Street, 3rd Floor, Durham, NC 27701 (919) 560-7900
PLEASE POST September 6, 2010
OFFICIALS AND ADMINISTRATOR POSITIONS
DIRECTOR OF LIBRARY SERVICES / $72,816 - $125,359(Library Services)
Plans, organizes and directs the operation and administration of the County’s regional library system. Supervises the development and execution of the department’s $9M budget and capital development plans. Develops innovative services that anticipate the needs of the community while maintaining traditional library services. Seeks and establishes strategies to acquire alternative funding sources and communicates library services to civic, community and other interested groups. Attends library Board of Trustees meetings and maintains other professional relationships. Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with community leaders, public officials and professional organizations. Demonstrated knowledge of principles, methods, and practices of library administration along with the application of progressive methods of management in relation to the operation and growth of a public library system essential. Requires completion of a master’s degree program in library science from an ALA accredited library school and five years of experience in professional library work, including two years in a supervisory/administrative capacity. A proven ability to successfully manage and interact with a diverse and multicultural library staff, supporting organizations highly desired.
Special Requirements: Must be willing to reside in or relocate to Durham, NC upon hire and be eligible for NC Public Library Certification.
Appointment Type: Regular
Date Posted: May 31, 2010
Closing Date: Open
Position No.: 40001701
PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS
ASSISTANT TO THE COUNTY MANAGER / $40,261 - $69,307(County Manager)
Performs professional and administrative responsibilities in research and policy analysis. Oversees and coordinates County projects as assigned by the County Manager or Deputy County Managers. Develops information and performs policy and other analysis as requested by the County Manager or Deputy Managers. Conducts research on policy questions. Prepares reports, statistical summaries, position papers and other written materials as needed. Drafts responses to inquiries and requests for information from the public and County Commissioners for review by management team members. Develops reporting system to regularly inform County Managers and Deputy Managers of the programmatic and administrative status of various projects and programs. Serves as liaison for various committees and other groups. Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Requires a master’s degree in public administration from an accredited college or university supplemented by six months experience in local government; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Appointment Type: Regular
Date Posted: July 19, 2010
Closing Date: Open
Position No.: 40004750
DEPUTY COUNTY ATTORNEY / $76,502 - $131,706(County Attorney)
This position performs complex professional work in rendering legal services to Durham County; serves as chief legal officer for the County in the absence of the County Attorney when directed; prepares formal legal opinions; does related work as required. Supervises staff including Assistant County Attorneys, Paralegals, and clerical/administrative personnel. Represents the County in trial and appellate litigation and processes and litigates claims against the County. Drafts and reviews ordinances, resolutions, proposed legislation, contracts, deeds, leases, releases, franchises and other legal documents. Prepares cases for trial, interviews witnesses and examines law and evidence. Provides routine legal advice to officers, departments, and County agencies. Attends County Commission and County Boards meetings and renders legal advice. Must have thorough knowledge of tort, contract, civil rights, real property and local government laws and administrative processes. Requires the ability to handle complex litigation and communicate effectively orally and in writing. Must be experienced in day-to-day case management and possess excellent supervisory skills. Must have thorough knowledge of the principles, methods, practices and references utilized in legal research; thorough knowledge of legal office procedures and practices; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with County officials, court officials, members of the bar, and the general public. Must possess great interpersonal skills and the ability to easily relate and adjust to a variety of situations and personalities, and to communicate with staff at all levels of the organization.
Requires graduation from an accredited school of law and two years experience in the practice of law, preferably in public law, and six months supervisory experience.
Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge in local government law. Seeking a progressive, energetic, responsive, politically astute and confident leader with at least two years of supervisory experience. The ideal candidate will thrive in a high pressure, fast-paced, dynamic and changing environment with constantly shifting priorities.
Special Requirement: Eligibility to practice law in the State of North Carolina.
Appointment Type: Regular
Date Posted: April 26, 2010
Closing Date: Open
Position No.: 40000113
EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST / $33,043 - $56,885(Criminal Justice Resource Center)
Performs professional and administrative work coordinating employment services and providing employment skills training to clients referred and assigned to the Criminal Justice Resource Center. Position will teach and facilitate employability classes and coordinate structured individual and group job searches. Will develop case plans and provide individual case management; regularly assess clients’ employability and document clients’ activities. Coordinates client referrals to partnered organization for employment, assessment and/or training and follow-up with participants’ progress. Candidate must possess strong communication and organizational skills. Must have knowledge of local resources and the ability to work with a diverse population including offenders, probation officers, training providers and employers. Must be a self starter and have the initiative to build new relationships with employers and local service providers. Requires a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or a human services field and six months experience in social work, case management, employment assistance or law enforcement which provides experience in the techniques of casework, group work or community organization; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Requirements: A valid North Carolina driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Appointment Type: Regular
Date Posted: July 19, 2010
Closing Date: Open
Position No.: 40005050
INCOME MAINTENANCE INVESTIGATOR SUPERVISOR II / $38,319 - $65,968(Social Services – Program Integrity)
Position serves as the line supervisor of the Program Integrity Unit, responsible for ensuring the integrity of DSS services and programs including Food Stamps, Work First, Medicaid and Child Care Subsidy. Supervises a staff of four investigators and one administrative support person. Serve as the agency’s Hearings and Appeals Officer. Responsible for front-end investigations to prevent overpayments as well as conducts internal employee investigations. Responsible for handling highly confidential issues and ensuring that financial assistance and services provided are issued correctly and that appropriate consequences are in place for anyone who abuses DSS services and programs. Strong research, analytical and mathematical skills highly desired.Candidate with North Carolina DSS Program Integrity experience preferred. Requires two years of experience as an Income Maintenance Investigator, preferably with one year of supervisory experience; or four years of experience as an Income Maintenance Caseworker preferably with experience in two or more program areas and at least one year of investigative experience in income maintenance, credit, legal or law enforcement work; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Candidates with bilingual skills preferred.
Appointment Type: Regular
Date Posted: August 2, 2010
Closing Date: Open
Position No.: 40001622
LIBRARIAN / $36,472 - $62,791(Library – East Library)
Serves as a Reference Librarian. Organizes and implements adult services reader programs and promotes library activities in the community. Provides reference, reader guidance, internet research assistance, and programming services to patrons. Interprets library policies, provides reference, reader guidance and programming services to patrons. Through knowledge of the principles and practices of modern library operations needed. Requires a master’s degree in library science from an ALA accredited library school.
Special Requirement: Must be eligible for North Carolina Public Library Certification and a valid North Carolina driver’s license
Appointment Type: Regular
Date Posted: September 6, 2010
Closing Date: October 1, 2010
Position No.: 40001708
PROGRAM PLANNER/EVALUATOR / $36,472 - $62,791(Criminal Justice Resource Center)
Provides staff assistance in planning and evaluating programs and services at the Criminal Justice Resource Center. Assists in the preparation of grant proposals and grant reports, as well as other program administration functions as needed. Develops, designs and oversees data systems to generate information that will be useful in the development of new programs and services and in the evaluation of current operations. Will develop and update program information for use in publications, on the internet and other media formats. Represents organization at meetings and presents information as needed. Candidate must have experience in writing grants and developing various reports. Excellent written and oral communication skills expected. Working knowledge of Crystal Reports software highly desired. Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in public administration, psychology, sociology, social work or a related human services field and two years planning or evaluative experience in a community, business or governmental program that delivers human or criminal justice services.
Appointment Type: Regular
Date Posted: August 9, 2010
Closing Date: Open
Position No.: 40005250
PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE I / $42,298 - $72,816(Public Health –Tuberculosis Control)
Performs communicable disease investigation, surveillance and outbreak management; manages and coordinates patient care; provides nursing intervention as needed; assures treatment compliance according to standing orders and assures disease reporting as mandated by NC Communicable Disease laws. Predominate area of responsibility will be towards tuberculosis control and providing immunizations. Requires graduation from a four-year college or university with a B.S. in Nursing which includes a Public Health Nursing rotation, or Master’s in Public Health and graduation from a school of professional nursing; or graduation from a school of professional nursing and one year of professional nursing experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Must be licensed to practice as a registered nurse in North Carolina by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
Appointment Type: Regular
Date Posted: July 5, 2010
Closing Date: Open
Position No.: 40001036
PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE I / $21.69/HR. – $37.34/HR.(Public Health – School Health)
Will have responsibility for 2 schools. Provides instruction to students, staff and families regarding health issues and skilled procedures. Consults with individual students, staff and families as needed. Teaches classes on particular health topics. Depending on school assignment, might organize groups within a school. Requires graduation from a four-year college or university with a B.S. in Nursing which includes a Public Health Nursing rotation, or Master’s in Public Health and graduation from a school of professional nursing; or graduation from a school of professional nursing and one year of professional nursing experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Must be licensed to practice as a registered nurse in North Carolina by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
Appointment Type: Regular, Part-time (10-month, 52%,19.5hrs/wk)
Date Posted: July 12, 2010
Closing Date: Open
Position No.: 40001131
PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE II / $23.94/HR. - $41.22/HR.(Public Health – School Health)
Will serve with a social worker as leader of a child and family team system within a Middle school. In that capacity, will focuses on health needs of high risk students and in coordinating planning and services for those children. Will also serve as school nurse in that school by providing instruction to students, staff and families regarding health issues and skilled procedures. Will consult with individual students, staff and families as needed and teach classes on particular health topics. Depending on schools, might organize groups with schools. Requires graduation from a four-year college or university with a B.S. in Nursing which includes a Public Health Nursing rotation and one year of Public Health Nursing experience; or Master’s in Public Health and graduation from a school of professional nursing and one year of professional nursing experience; or graduation from a school of professional nursing and two years of professional nursing experience including one year of Public Health Nursing experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Appointment Type: Provisional, Full-time/10-month position
Date Posted: September 6, 2010
Closing Date: Open
Position No.: 40002229
PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION SPECIALIST / $44,439 - $76,502(Public Health – Nutrition)
Plans, initiates and provides nutrition consultation services in child care settings in Durham County. Responsible for fulfilling requirements for grant funding for nutrition consultation for child care including program service delivery, data collection, and writing required reports and components of proposals for future funding. Develops and implements activities to address identified nutrition and physical activity needs in child care settings working closely with staff and parents. Assists child care settings in maintaining or improving compliance with child nutrition rules. Requires good written and oral communication skills and ability to work well independently and with a team. Some early morning, evening, and weekend work will be required. Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a master’s degree in nutrition or public health nutrition and one year of nutrition/dietitian experience; or a bachelor’s degree in dietetics or foods and nutrition and two years of nutrition/dietitian experience. Prefer candidates with master’s degree and bilingual skills, preferably in Spanish. Valid NC driver’s license and reliable transportation a must.
Special Requirement: ADA Commission on Dietetic Registration and NC Dietitian/Nutritionist License.
Note: Must submit copy of Registered Dietitian card and LDN cards with application.
Appointment Type: Provisional
Date Posted: July 5, 2010
Closing Date: Open
Position No.: 40005366
SOCIAL WORK SUPERVISOR III(Work First Program Manager) / $46,687 - $80,374(Social Services – Work First)
Manages the delivery of services (policy development, program planning, budget preparation and staff supervision) provided in the Work First section which includes Work First Cash Assistance and Work First Employment Services; prepares and provides oversight for contracts and supervises contract staff; serves as an agency liaison to interagency groups and the community; develops community resources and serves as an informational specialist and public relations consultant. Knowledge of TANF and/or Work First policies highly desired. Considerable knowledge of program planning needed. Master’s degree in social work or public administration highly desired. Requires master’s degree from an accredited school of social work and two years of social work or counseling experience; or a bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of social work and three years of social work or counseling experience; or a master’s degree in a counseling field and three years of social work or counseling experience; or four year degree in a human services field or related curriculum including at least 15 semester hours in courses related to social work or counseling and four years of social work or counseling; or graduation from a four-year college or university and five years experience in rehabilitation counseling, pastoral counseling or a related human services field providing experience in the techniques of casework, group work, or community organization; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Candidates with bilingual skills preferred.