Cleveland County Government

311 East Marion Street

Shelby, NC  28150

 

Position Vacancy Listing

 

Wednesday, November 19, 2009

 

 

Position #                                                                     Closing Date                         Applicant Process

 

Health Department

 

 

012.546.1316           PHN II (Carolina Access)                          Open until filled                                     Human Resources Dept.

012.530.5087           Processing Asst. IV                                    December 1, 2009                            Employment Security Commission

 

Sheriff's Department

 

 

Department of Social Service

 

011.508.5163 & 5186          Processing Asst III                        November 30, 2009                                         ESC

(2 pos. IMC Support Unit)

 

County General

010.491.5122           Veteran Services Support Assistant        November 20, 2009                                         ESC

                                Part time No Benefits 

 

Emergency Medical Services

 

010.446.5122           EMT-Paramedic                                        Open until filled                                                Human Resources Dept

                     

        

 

 

Application Process: Two (2) Established Referral Sources

ESC – Apply at Employment Security Commission – (Typing Test Required)

HRD – Apply at Human Resources Department (Professional, Administrative and all Non-Tested Classes)

            Complete job description may be reviewed in the Human Resources Department

 

You may download a Cleveland County job application by clicking here or contact below:

 

Cleveland County Human Resources

311 E. Marion Street

PO Box 1210

Shelby, NC 28151-1210

 

Office: 704-484-4833

Fax:    704-484-4762

Job Line: 704-484-4819

 

CLEVELAND COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

 

CLEVELAND COUNTY

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PLAN

INTRODUCTION

Cleveland County Government is firmly committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in all personnel practices to ensure equal opportunity for employment, promotion, training and salary potential for all segments of the community.  All aspects of employment shall be based solely on individual merit without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability (except where gender, age, or physical requirements are legitimate occupational qualifications), or any other non-merit factor.

Established as a supplement to the recruitment guidelines in Article IV of the Cleveland County Personnel Ordinance, the Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (EEO) will be used as the method by which the County formulates its commitment to these ideals, measures its achievements, and evaluates its effectiveness.  It outlines objectives, assigns responsibilities, establishes goals and provides for an annual evaluation of its effectiveness
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The policies and programs outlined in this plan are applicable to all officers and employees of Cleveland County except the Sheriff's Office, Board of Elections and Register of Deeds.

While this document cannot be considered an employment contract between Cleveland County and its employees, we view the principles of equal employment as a vital element in the employment process and as a hallmark of good management.

 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

POLICY STATEMENT

 

Cleveland County Personnel Ordinance, Article IV, Section 1 establishes the following:

“It is the policy of the County to maintain a systematic, consistent recruitment program, to promote equal employment opportunity, and to identify and attract the most qualified applicants for all present and future vacancies.  This intent is achieved through consistency in announcing all positions, evaluating all applicants on the same criteria, and by applying testing methods through the Local Job Service Office (Employment Security Commission).  To avoid discrimination, equal employment opportunities are allowed without regard to sex, race, religion, color, national origin, age, or disability.  These prohibitions against discrimination are consistent with the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 as amended, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 as amended.

This policy statement shall also ensure greater utilization of all persons by identifying previously underutilized groups in the work force, such as women, minorities, and the disabled, and make special efforts toward their recruitment, selection, appointment, promotion, development, and upward mobility.  A work force analysis will be periodically conducted to determine whether percentages of minorities and women employed in various categories are substantially similar to percentages of those groups available in the relevant labor force.  If an under representation is identified, employment procedures will be analyzed to determine the cause.  Efforts will be made to seek qualified applicants to correct any substantial disparities identified as a result of this analysis.  A periodic evaluation of the County’s personnel policies and practices relevant to total employment will guarantee equal opportunities for all persons, while eliminating any artificial barriers to equal employment opportunity.”

Cleveland County Government is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, or disability. The Human Resources Department has been designated to administer the County's EEO Program and will monitor the program and make reports on a periodic and continuing basis.  All employment and personnel policies and practices -- recruiting, hiring, promotions, transfers, training, compensation, benefits, reductions-in-force, and terminations will be administered according to EEO principles.

Any employee or applicant for employment who believes that he or she has not been treated in accordance with the County's policy for equal employment opportunity may file a grievance with the Human Resources Department. This policy prohibits any retaliatory action against any employee or applicant because that person made a charge, testified, or participated in the proceeding or investigation of employment discrimination.

This Equal Employment Opportunity Plan is designed to provide guidance with respect to the County's commitment to full implementation of its EEO policy. The County's policy includes, without limitation, the following commitments:

  • To continue to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons, and to continue to recruit, hire, train, promote and compensate persons in all jobs without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, or disability.
  • To properly communicate the County's policy to all employees who are involved in the recruiting, screening, selection, promotion, disciplinary and related personnel processes for the purpose of making good-faith efforts to ensure that personnel decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or disability.
  • To notify recruitment resources and community organizations of our EEO Policy and to ask them to refer qualified candidates for available positions.

The County Manager is charged with directing the implementation of the County's EEO Program. The Human Resources Department shall assist the County Manager by administering and monitoring the EEO Program on a daily basis. The Human Resources Department will submit an annual report to the Manager, indicating the progress of the County in acquiring and maintaining a workforce where minorities and females are represented proportionally to the availability of minorities and females in the labor force.

RESPONSIBILITY FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PLAN

The County Manager, in accordance with the Personnel Ordinance, is ultimately responsible for administration of the Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (EEO).

The Human Resources Director is responsible for:

  • Implementing and monitoring of the EEO Plan.
  • Developing and modifying the County's policies and procedures to ensure that the legal requirements and regulations of EEO continue to be met.
  • Acting to ensure that supervisors and employees do not engage in harassment of any employee or applicant.
  • Ensuring only job-related recruitment, selection and promotion criteria are in place to remove any disparate treatment.
  • Reviewing exit interview and turnover data to ensure nondiscriminatory practices, in order to identify areas of concern and factors that impact employee retention.
  • Periodically discussing EEO matters with individual managers, supervisors and other employees, where appropriate, to ensure that the County's policies are being followed.
  • Developing and coordinating training and career development programs that afford equal opportunity for participation to all employees.
  • Ensuring the maintenance of personnel records is in accordance with the applicable employment laws.
  • Encouraging employees to bring EEO-related questions and complaints to the attention of the Human Resources Department, so that, to the extent possible, complaints may be resolved internally.
  • Auditing the EEO Plan.
  • Developing, modifying, and maintaining an effective written EEO Plan in compliance with the applicable rules and regulations.
  • Collecting and analyzing employment data, and assisting management in identifying any problem areas in meeting the goals and objectives of the EEO Plan.
  • Developing action-oriented alternatives, including realistic and attainable goals, to help management achieve the Plan's objectives.
  • Designing, implementing, and monitoring internal audit and reporting systems to measure the program's effectiveness.
  • Assisting in the preparation and completion of EEO-4 Report and other required documents.
  • To the extent possible, serving as liaison with minority organizations, women's organizations, organizations serving the disabled and community action groups concerned with the employment opportunities for minorities, females, and the disabled.
  • Serving as the County's liaison with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.
  • Keeping departmental management informed of equal employment opportunity policies and procedures.
  • Conducting periodic audits to insure that the required federal, state, and local employment discrimination posters and the County's EEO Policy are properly displayed.
  • Developing supplementary recruitment programs emphasizing minority and women applicants, and individuals with disabilities.

The Department Heads are responsible for:

  • Ensuring that the equal employment opportunity goals and objectives set forth by the EEO Plan are adhered to by the operations under their jurisdiction. This includes: selection, promotion, training, and related personnel actions.
  • Assisting in evaluating EEO progress and establishing alternative strategies for attracting under represented groups, including the establishment of goals, where applicable.
  • To the extent possible, being actively involved with local minority, women's, and organizations serving the disabled, community action groups and community service programs.
  • Encouraging employees, particularly minorities, females, and the disabled to attend workshops and seminars in order to enhance their promotional standing.
  • Making available to employees, upon request, EEO information that will enable them to know of their rights and responsibilities under the Plan.

 

 

PROGRAMS AND PRACTICES

 

The following are examples of the continuing programs or procedures designed to advance the County's commitment to equal employment opportunities:

  • Job specifications are periodically reviewed and evaluated to ensure that all required criteria are job-related.
  • The County continues to evaluate the entire selection process and to make good-faith efforts to select persons according to ability and qualifications, while recognizing its commitment to equal employment opportunities for minorities, females, and the disabled. Recruitment sources are notified of the County's policy of nondiscrimination.
  • Personnel actions are reviewed to ensure adherence to appropriate guidelines for selection, promotion, salary increase, transfer, demotion, reduction-in-force and termination.
  • A formal grievance procedure is in place to allow employees and applicants the opportunity to bring forth issues of alleged discrimination freely without fear of retaliatory action.
  • A formal exit interview program is in place to monitor reasons for separation in an effort to ensure that no discriminatory conditions exist.
  • Cleveland County offers in-house staff training programs to provide advancement and growth opportunities for all employees.
  • Training is provided to address the principles of equal employment opportunity as they relate to the selection process.

              

DISSEMINATION OF EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PLAN

The County takes the following steps to inform Cleveland County employees and the community of its commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO).

INTERNAL DISSEMINATION

  • Posts the County's EEO Policy and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's equal employment poster on bulletin boards at all County-operated facilities in locations that are visible to applicants and employees.
  • Includes the policy statement, or abbreviated versions thereof, in the County's manuals and appropriate employee orientation materials.  
  • Assures that management personnel are aware of the policy and the departmental and individual responsibilities for its implementation and progress.
  • Makes available to employees, upon request, those portions of the written EEO Plan that will enable them to know and avail themselves of its benefits.
  • Assures new employees are made aware of the County's EEO policy and the employee's individual responsibility.
  • Encourages employees to bring any equal employment-related issues to the attention of the Human Resources Director.
  • Makes available educational materials and on-going training to managers, supervisors and employees outlining the legal requirements of EEO.

EXTERNAL DISSEMINATION

  • Notifies all recruiting sources in writing of the County's commitment to equal employment opportunity.
  • Includes the EEO statement in all employment notices, advertising, brochures and other related publications.
  • Communicates in writing with minority, women's and organizations serving the disabled indicating the County's commitment to equal employment opportunities.
  • Upon request, makes available such portions of its written EEO Plan as will enable prospective employees to know and avail themselves of its benefits.
  • Places recruitment ads in media of particular interest to minorities, females, and the disabled.
  • Distributes a weekly listing of Job Opportunities to all Cleveland County departments to ensure notification of all vacancies to County employees.
  • Maintains a 24-hour JobLine identifying positions for which we are currently accepting applications.
  • Publishes the weekly listing of County vacancies on the Internet to ensure notification of all vacancies to the public.
  • Assures, to the extent possible, that staff participates in college and high school career day activities.  
  • Forwards, when applicable, job announcements to organizations and educational institutions that have high numbers of minorities, females, and the disabled.
  • Amplifies, to the extent possible, outreach efforts through school visitation and meetings with protected group organizations.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Department

Position

Grade/Step

Salary

Listing Date

Closing Date

Position #

*Application Process

Health

PHN II (Carolina Access)

72/1

Salary Negotiable

5/27/09

OPEN

012.546.1316

HRD

PHN II (Carolina Access)

 

DESCRIPTION OF WORK:  This is beginning level professional nursing work in providing primary, preventive, and rehabilitative care to individuals and families within an adult health program, with special emphasis being on the high-risk population, including clients with diabetes, asthma, congestive heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.  This position will work closely with resources within the community, local primary care providers, hospitals and Health Department.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:  Considerable knowledge of and skill in the application of nursing theory, practices, principles, and techniques employed in the field of public health and related programs; general knowledge and ability to apply the principles and practices of public health; working knowledge of current social and economic problems relating to public health; working knowledge of available resources and organizations.

 

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: BSN PREFERRED

Graduation from a four-year college or University with a B.S. Degree in Nursing which includes a Public Health Nursing rotation; or graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing and one year of professional nursing experience.

 

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS:  Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.

 

APPLICATION PROCESS: Cleveland County application may be obtained from and must be submitted to the Cleveland County Human Resources Department prior to application closing date.

 

SELECTION PROCESS:  Selection will be by structured interview.  Applications will be reviewed to select the best-qualified applicants for admission to the interview.

 

 

 

 

Department

Position

Grade/Step

Salary

Listing Date

Closing Date

Position #

*Application Process

Health

Processing Asst. IV

60/1 $24,414 11/19/2009 12/01/2009 012.530.5087

ESC

 

 Processing Asst. IV

  

DESCRIPTION OF WORK:   This position functions within the administrative department of the Health Department, providing and coordinating a full range of support activities necessary for the effective management of the Health Department, Deputy Registrar vital records for the County, and other clerical/secretarial duties as assigned by the supervisor.  The coordination of work requires occasional variation from established procedures, and will require some overtime (evening and/or early morning meetings).  This position will include some composition of letters, memorandums, meeting minutes and reports which may require independent research; making arrangements for conferences and meetings; screening calls and visitors; and the planning and arranging for the maintenance and preparation of commitments made by the Health Director.  This position deals with sensitive and highly confidential matters at times, and the employee must exercise independent judgment in making independent decisions.

  

 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:   General knowledge of office practices, techniques, and technology sufficient to perform at this level of work; ability to practice effective communication techniques, both orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other members of the organization and the public; ability to interpret the policies, procedures, rules, and regulations pertaining to the program.

 

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:   Graduation from high school and demonstrated possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities gained through at least two years of office assistant/secretarial experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

 

APPLICATION PROCESS:   Application must be screened through the Employment Security Commission, including successful completion of the typing test (40 WPM) along with a Cleveland County application.  All referrals must be made through said agency:  Employment Security Commission, 404 E. Marion Street, Shelby, North Carolina   28150.

 

SELECTION PROCESS:   Selection will be by structured interview.  Applications will be reviewed to select the best qualified applicants for admission to the interview.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Department

Position

Grade/Step

Salary

Listing Date

Closing Date

Position #

*Application Process

DSS

Processing Asst. III

58/1

$22,236

11/18/09

11/30/09

011.508.5163 & 5186

ESC

 

 

Processing Asst. III  (2 positions)

 

 

Job Descriptions

Position #5163: The primary responsibility of this position is to serve as Receptionist for Public Assistance Programs (Adult Medicaid, Family & Children’s Medicaid, Work First, Health Choice, Crisis/Emergency Assistance); use of the agency’s Northwoods Computer System, the State Network Computer Systems; and other miscellaneous duties as assigned by supervisor. 

 

Position #5186: The primary responsibility of this position is to provide clerical support to the Income Maintenance Division, which includes: retrieving, storing and maintaining closed case records in an off-site warehouse location. This involves retrieving files stored in boxes and transporting the case files to the DSS building; then returning files back to the warehouse to be stored. Duties also include: data entry, scanning, copying, filing, switchboard/reception fill-in; and other miscellaneous support duties as assigned by supervisor.  Both positions require strict adherence to high confidentiality standards.

 

 

Minimum Education & Experience

Completion of high school and one year of experience in clerical work, preferably including reception and/or switchboard. Completed training in an accredited college, university, or business school may be substituted.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Ability to deal with the public in a professional and friendly manner at all times. Ability to learn and satisfactorily perform computer-related duties using the Northwoods Computer System, State Network Computer Systems, and Desktop Computer. Ability to move and lift boxes to retrieve and file case records from storage and transport files to and from offsite location. Ability to resolve problem situations, answer inquiries and questions independently, be resourceful in gathering, giving, and explaining information. Considerable knowledge of vocabulary, spelling, grammar, and of office practices and procedures. Ability to maintain clerical records and to compile reports from these records.  Ability to read and compare words and figures carefully and accurately. Ability to apply established departmental procedures to a variety of work situations. The ability to multi-task is essential in these positions. Must have valid driver’s license.

 

 

Physical Requirements

Must be able to physically perform the functions of stooping, reaching, walking, standing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.  Must have the visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures, perform accounting functions, operate computer terminal, do extensive reading and determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned. 

#5163: Must be able to perform sedentary work which includes exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

#5186: Must be able to perform medium work which includes exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

 

 

Application Process

All applicants must be screened through the local Employment Security Commission, including completion of typing test (25 correct wpm), along with County Application. Selection will be based on related previous work experience and structured interview. Applications will be reviewed to select the most qualified applicants for admission to the interview.       

 

 

Note: All DSS positions are subject to reallocation contingent upon funding, agency needs and client population and are subject to perform work during emergency or disaster situations as required and may be required to staff shelters overnight.

 

 

Excellent benefits package with 401 (k) plan.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Department

Position

Grade/Step

Salary

Listing Date

Closing Date

Position #

*Application Process

Human Resources

Veterans
Services
Administrative
Support (part time, no benefits)

58/1

$10.69 per hour

11/12/09

11/20/2009

010.491.5122

ESC

 

Veteran Services Support Assistant

Part-time Position -  No Benefits

 

 

Description of Work:  Performs a variety of public contact, clerical and administrative support duties in the Veteran Services  Office.  Applicant must have the ability to produce high quality results under tight time frames and deadlines with constant interruptions and adhere to strict confidentiality guidelines.  

 

Minimum Education and Experience:   Graduation from high school with  considerable clerical experience working in a social services office; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Prefer applicants proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.

 

Application Process:         Application must be screened through the Employment Security Commission, including successful completion of a 40 WPM  typing test along with a Cleveland County employment application.  All referrals must be made through the Employment Security Commission, 404 E. Marion Street, Shelby, NC 28150.  Call 704 480-5414 to schedule typing test. 

 

Note:  Qualified applicant must be available to work on an “as needed” basis to complete various projects.  Hours worked will vary week to week working an average of 30 hours in a given week. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Department

Position

Grade/Step

Salary

Listing Date

Closing Date

Position #

*Application Process

Emergency

Medical

Services

Part-time

Paramedic

65/1

$14.41 per hour

10/21/09

Open
until
filled

010.446.5122

HRD

 

EMT-Paramedic, Part time no benefits

Job Description
Performs life support work in the Emergency Medical Service program.

Minimum Education & Training

Graduation from high school, certification for North Carolina & a valid driver’s

license. 

 

Special Requirements

ERT certification must be obtained within 3 years of hire date.  Completion of

additional course work and/or certification to include, at a minimum, certification in

ACLS and BTLS/PHTLS, as determined necessary by the EMS Director.                          

 

Application Process

Applicant must submit a Cleveland County employment application to:  Cleveland

County Human Resources Dept., 311 East Marion Street, Shelby, NC  28151

Selection Process

Applications will be reviewed to select the most qualified applicants for admission to

a structured interview.

 

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