Departments
Human Resources
The Human Resources Department is responsible for recruitment, position classification, maintaining employee files, benefits, training, and safety. The Human Resources Office is located in the County Manager's Office located at 330 US 158 East, Camden, NC, 27921. The Human Resources mailing address is P.O. Box 190 Camden, NC 27921.
The Following Job Opportunities are Available
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Library Assistant I - Part-time
Nutrition Site Coordinator/Center for Active Adults Assistant - Part-Time
Seasonal Youth Volleyball/Basketball Referee
Seasonal Part-Time Site Supervisor/Scorekeeper
Albemarle District Jail currently has open positions for Detention Officers. Starting Salary is $37,430 plus benefits. Apply in person 210 Executive Dr. South Elizabeth City 8-5 M-F. Applications can be downloaded at http://www.albemarlejail.org/careers
Click Here for the Camden County Employment Application. For further information, please call 252-338-6363 ext. 315. Applicants will be required to submit to a Pre-Employment Drug Screening, Criminal History, and Driving Record checks after the interview process. Camden County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Positions requiring State of NC PD-107 Application, the application can be obtained at the Employment Security Commission Office or by clicking this link.
For Statewide employment opportunities please visit ncworks.gov For more info, contact the North Carolina Employment Security Commission at 252-331-4798.
The Department of Social Services administers all federally mandated programs such as Food Stamps, Medicaid, Work First Family Assistance, Crisis and LIEAP. Childcare, Adoptions and Foster Care services are also provided. They assess child abuse and neglect, and offer help to support and preserve families. They offer services such as Adult Protective Services, Adult Placement Services and Guardianship Services.
For more information, please contact the Camden County Department of Social Services:
By phone: 252-331-4787
By email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
If you are currently a Medicaid recipient and would like to email the verifications needed to complete your recertification, you can do so at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. All verifications received will be forwarded to your caseworker. If the caseworker needs additional information, they will contact you within two business days, so please provide a good contact number.
Camden County Board of Social Services:
The Camden County Board of Social Services consists of 5 members; 2 are appointed by the North Carolina Social Services Commission, 2 are appointed by the Camden County Commissioners and 1 is appointed by the Board of Social Services. Any resident of Camden County who is interested in serving on this board may request an application by emailing DSS Board Secretary at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by picking up an application at the Camden County Department of Social Services building located next to the Camden County Courthouse.
For more information regarding this or any other DSS matter, contact the Camden County Social Services at (252) 331-4787 ext. 101.
The Camden County Board of Social Services meets the second Tuesday of each month at 5:00 PM.
Social Services Board has one upcoming vacancy. Click on the following link for more information:
Important Notice regarding the Proposed Settlement of Franklin et al. v. Kinsley
Franklin et al. v. Kinsley is a federal lawsuit filed in 2017 on behalf of Medicaid beneficiaries in North Carolina. The case concerns improper terminations of Medicaid benefits. Click Here to view the Proposed Settlement Notice.
Notice to Beneficiaries Regarding COVID-19 Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) Benefits (English & Spanish):
Click here to be informed of important information regarding these benefits.
The Administration Department is responsible for the implementation of polices established by the County Commissioners. In that role, the County Manager coordinates and monitors the activities of the various County departments, implements budgets, oversees County finances, provides public information, interacts with other governments and advocates County positions, prepares grant applications, and makes policy recommendations to the Commissioners.
Welcome!
Welcome! This website is your place for information and announcements impacting Economic Development in Camden County.
What is our mission?
Our mission is to promote and foster commercial and industrial growth, and establish a framework for federal, state, and local efforts to provide the basic resources needed to develop facilities and programs essential to promote economic growth. The Camden Economic Development Commission (CEDC) shall develop, operate, and coordinate these programs and activities to enhance economic growth within the entire county including the promotion and development of the US Hwy 17 Corridor, the US Hwy 158 Corridor, and the Camden Eco-Industrial Park.
What are the objectives of economic development?
Specific Objectives include (but are not limited to):
- The promotion of activities aimed at providing quality land development, job opportunities, and an ever-increasing tax base throughout the County.
- The designing and implementation of programs to stimulate growth and prosperity of new and existing commercial business and industrial development
- The promotion of an improved general economic situation, by whatever means or measures are available, in order to insure the well being of the County.
Subcategories
Administration
The Administration Department is responsible for the implementation of polices established by the County Commissioners. In that role, the County Manager coordinates and monitors the activities of the various County departments, implements budgets, oversees County finances, provides public information, interacts with other governments and advocates County positions, prepares grant applications, and makes policy recommendations to the Commissioners.