FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt

SOIL AND WATER TECHNICIAN

 

Posted:  3/28/2024

Closes:  Open Until Filled

Salary:  $45,133 - Grade 9, Step 1

 

General Definition of Work

Serves as a technician in the field scheduling and overseeing the installation and application of conservation practices for the Soil and Water office. Responsible for construction oversight under the provisions of a number of Federal and State agriculture programs and various grant projects.

 

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.  The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skill, and/or ability.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

 

Distinguishing Features of the Class

A person in the class is responsible for scheduling technical services required in applying various kinds of conservation practices throughout the district. Assists with the development and presentation of conservation education programs to schools, civic organizations, and the general public as requested. Work will be directed by the Soil and Water District Board, their designee.

Available guidelines include the Conservation Planning Handbook, technical guide, engineering field manual, General Manual, plan of operations, and other agency references as required to select, interpret, and apply the appropriate guideline for the particular practice being installed or problem observed. The incumbent is also expected to suggest or recommend needed changes in standards and specifications to the supervisor.

Essential Functions

Assists land users in applying and maintaining planned soil and water conservation practices by giving onsite technical assistance as needed.

Explains various cost-sharing opportunities to land users. Refers land user requests to the Soil and Water Engineer for appropriate program referral.

Contacts landowners and operators with current conservation plans, encourages them to apply practices as scheduled and provides them with technical assistance in applying planned practices, advises on proper maintenance, and makes revisions in plans or develops new plans where no major land use change is involved.

Supervises the layout and installation of planned practices following NRCS standards. Provides follow-up to ensure completed installation of adopted conservation measures.

Assists in carrying out an educational and informational program for the Soil and Water office in order to facilitate the district program; compiles and documents photographic material; assists in coordinating and conducting field days, tours, and demonstrations; and makes presentations to schools, civic clubs, and other groups as requested.

Prepares necessary records and reports on work accomplished and maintains field office records and case files as required, utilizing available office automation. Develops own work schedule.

Works with various local units of government and attends meetings as requested by the Department Head

Provides input into the design, development, and maintenance of administrative procedures to assure that delivery of programs and services are carried out without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, or handicap. Review the implementation of civil rights policies to determine that they are translated into appropriate actions consistent with annual plans of operations.

Performs related duties as required.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of a broad range of specialized and substantially complex soil and water conservation methods, techniques, and measures applicable to a geographical area with a variety of agricultural and nonagricultural land uses. Knowledge sufficient to install, and maintain systems that include complex combinations of conservation practices and skill in resolving difficult, related technical problems.

Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply various agency technical guide manuals, and procedures to assist land users in applying various conservation practices according to standards.

Knowledge and skill in computer operations including Windows/Office Products software, etc.

Knowledge of Federal and applicable State cost-sharing soil and water conservation program provisions sufficient to advise landowners on eligibility prerequisites and conditions that must be satisfied to qualify for program acceptance and consequent payments for conservation practices installed and maintained.

Knowledge of written and oral communication techniques sufficient to describe a wide variety of soil and water conservation practices to landowners, operators, contractors, and the general public.

Knowledge of agronomy and soil and water conservation measures, techniques, practices, and procedures sufficient to oversee on-site construction of practices.

Skill in examining safety and health precautionary measures to avoid injuries and accidents, prevent illness and disease, maintain physical and mental fitness, and protect government records and property.

Ability to perform regular and recurring prolonged walking over rough terrain. Work also requires bending, stretching, stooping, crossing ditches, climbing fences, wading water, lifting and carrying equipment and instruments, and performing other strenuous activities.

Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions and varying temperatures which vary from extremely hot to extremely cold as well as in humid, damp, or rainy weather. Work requires regular exposure to and working around equipment, such as tractors and other farm machinery as well as exposure to insects and chemicals. Safety precautions are required.

Ability to operate a motor vehicle as an incidental element in performing official duties. Driving will be principally performed on public highways/roads during daylight hours. Types of motor vehicles operated generally are passenger cars or pickup trucks.  

Ability to schedule and prioritize work.

 

Education and Experience

Associate’s degree in agriculture, engineering technology, forestry, or related field with at least 6 months experience in a related resource field; or high school graduate with 2 years experience in the natural resource-based field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

 

Physical Requirements

This work requires the regular exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently; work regularly requires balancing, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, and hearing; work requires close visual acuity to perform activities;  Work includes both indoor and outdoor activity where employee is subject to extreme cold and heat, hazards such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, and atmospheric conditions including fumes, odors, and dust.

 

Special Requirements

Valid driver's license in the State of North Carolina.

 

Camden County is an  Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

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 FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt

 

Posted:  March 5, 2024

Closes:  Open Until Filled

 

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General Definition of Work                                                                                                       

Performs human support work pertaining to the daily operation of the center /nutrition site.  Includes but is not limited to receiving food from caterers, ensuring proper numbers of meals are received, inspecting quality and temperature of food, serving congregate meals, and other related work as apparent or assigned by the coordinator.  The employee is responsible for assisting in center activity coordination, planning, supervision, social interaction, scheduling, and preparing required reports. Work is performed under the supervision of the Senior Center Coordinator.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

 

Essential Functions

Prepares the nutrition site for the day’s meals and activities including, but not limited to, calibrating thermometers, ordering meals and utensils, sanitizing surfaces, and setting out supplies before and after; Ensures meals arrive and remain at temperatures in accordance with food service standards.

Assists in the daily operations of congregate nutrition program while maintaining clients & records of clients; organizes supplies and registers clients for congregate meals; tracks and reports various data.

Helps to plan educational, health, and recreational activities, classes, and programs for seniors.

Prepare and distribute press releases and public service announcements to publicize activities and events.

Assist in completing various paperwork including, but not limited to, the number of registrants, meals served, total amount of contributions collected, and volunteer time records.

Receives calls and handles or refers to the appropriate person, organization, or county agency.

Assists in the coordination and transportation of participants in the center’s van for day trips.

Assist the Coordinator daily with ICPTA scheduling rides for seniors requiring transportation.

Must be able to drive center van, and work occasional nights/weekends as center activities require.

Operates various office machines and has computer skills to include, a working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite.

Successfully complete online certification to become a Senior Health Insurance Information Counselor (SHIIP).

Will provide assistance to staff performing other duties as needed.

Oversees Nutrition site operations in the absence of the Nutrition Site Coordinator

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

General knowledge of food preparation and service; ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms; prepare reports, ability to relate to older adults and demonstrated special interests in the needs and desires of senior citizens; ability to complete reports and records accurately; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with volunteers, senior citizens, associates, and the general public.

 

Education and Experience

Two-year degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

 

Physical Requirements

This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires standing, walking, and tasting or smelling, frequently requires lifting, speaking or hearing and using hands to finger, handle or feel; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires visual inspection involving small defects and small parts, using measuring devices and observing general surroundings and activities; work has no exposure to environmental conditions; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

 

Special Requirements

Valid Driver’s License.

 

*Camden County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt

 

Animal Control Officer - Part-time

Posted:  2-29-2024

Closes:  Open Until Filled

Starting Salary:  $15.00/hr.

 

 

General Definition of Work

Performs protective service work enforcing routine animal control ordinances. Work is circumscribed by State and County rules and regulations and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is reviewed through observation, analysis of reports, and frequent discussions.  Work is performed under the close supervision of the assigned departmental supervisor.

 

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

 

Essential Functions

Respond to and investigate complaints by citizens and attempt to resolve problems by negotiating satisfactory action or compliance.

Issues appropriate warning notices and citations to violators.

Impounds and quarantines abandoned and stray dogs and other animals as required.

Educates the public on local animal laws and ordinances and responsible animal care.

Investigate reports of animal cruelty, and abuse and issue appropriate forms; file charges when appropriate; provide court testimony.

Respond to calls regarding stray, vicious, and/or diseased animals; respond to calls regarding animal bites; perform preliminary investigations and file dog bite reports.

Keeps appropriate records and files and prepares reports.

Helps control rabies; ensures owners have animals vaccinated; ensures animals have rabies tags; conducts investigations on suspected rabies.

Converses with animal owners; explains the animal control laws of Camden County and the State of North Carolina; picks domestic, wildlife, and livestock animals, and transports them to the animal shelter; and sets traps.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

General knowledge of the laws, ordinances, and regulations governing the control of dogs and the protection of livestock and fowl; general knowledge of the geography of the County; general knowledge of the care, control, and handling of animals; ability to recognize rabies symptoms and other animal diseases and thorough knowledge of the methods and procedures to be followed; ability to collect facts and prepare reports; ability to deal tactfully with the public; skill in the application of specialized animal capture techniques; ability to handle, lift and/or manage heavy animals; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.

 

Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED.

 

Physical Requirements

This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 100 pounds of force, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects; work requires climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, and grasping; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word, and conveying detailed or important instructions to other accurately, loudly, or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels, and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; visual acuity is required for depth perception, color perception, night vision, preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, operation of machines, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, noise, hazards, atmospheric conditions, and oils.

 

Special Requirements

Valid driver's license in the State of North Carolina.

Energetic and must have a love for animals.

 

Camden County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

 

 

EMS Director

 

Department:                      Emergency Medical Services

Pay Grade/Salary:            Grade 15/Step 1 - $71,621        

FLSA Status:                     Exempt

Repost:                              2/14/2024 – 2/29/2024

*Previous applicants need not apply.

 

JOB SUMMARY

The EMS Director performs difficult administrative work planning, organizing, and directing the emergency medical services for the County. Work is performed under the general guidance of the County Manager and is evaluated through conferences, results of work, reports, public feedback, and regular meetings of the Emergency Medical Services Committee. 

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Designs, plans, organizes, and directs the activities of emergency medical services department and staff; coordinates procedures and regulations; maintains up-to-date policy and procedures manual for employees and volunteers; coordinates services with a wide variety of other emergency service providers, including volunteer fire departments, telecommunications, hospitals, and others.
• Researches, recommends, and obtains needed vehicles, equipment, medical supplies, and technology; ensures the security of medications; ensures proper purchasing procedures are followed.
• Supervises and participates in the hiring, orientation, training, work assignment, and performance coaching and evaluation of staff; develops staffing schedules.
• Develops and recommends capital and operating budget requests; handles purchasing of equipment, materials, and supplies; monitors and administers the approved budget.
• Responds to complaints, questions, and information about services; supervise and participate in the investigation of specific issues; respond to major medical emergency incidents.
• Assures the maintenance, completion, and quality control of records, reports, and other information required in this field.
• Supervises the maintenance of emergency medical facilities, vehicles, equipment, supplies, and materials.
• Oversees the billing of services to ensure cost recovery and accuracy.
• Assures compliance with laws, rules, and regulations such as OSHA, FCC, third-party standards, local ordinances, and federal or state legislation.
• Develops methods for evaluation of programs and systems designed to help with better resource management.
• Fills in for supervisory or shift staff, as necessary.
• Respond to emergencies and provide oversight, management, and direct patient care as needed.
• Instructs in a variety of EMS training and other related programs.
• Attends conferences, training classes, meetings and reads literature to remain current with new trends and developments in the field. 
• Serves on a variety of committees for the County.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

  

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in public administration, business administration, or a related field and five (5) years of related experience, including supervisory experience in emergency medical services, disaster and emergency preparedness, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that may be substituted for the degree requirement. 

 

Licenses or Certifications:

• Certification by the State of North Carolina as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic, or the ability to obtain reciprocity. NREMT-P preferred.
• Additional certifications as determined necessary by the County, such as PHTLS, ACLS, PALS, CCEMT-P, and Advanced Airway Management.
• Completion of additional course work and/or certification to include, at a minimum, certification in cardiac care, pediatrics, and trauma.
• Emergency Vehicles Operations Course or equivalent.
• Possession of Hazardous Materials Awareness certification.
• Possession of NIMS/ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800 upon hiring. ICS 300 & 400 to be obtained within one year of hire.

 

Special Requirements:

Must have the ability to work long hours and shift work as needed. 

In the case of an Emergency/Disaster, must respond immediately; the exact response time is to be determined by the County Manager.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:   

• Knowledge of local government operations, policies and plans, and modern office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other similar programs.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, policies, procedures, and regulations pertaining to emergency medical and other related services.
• Knowledge of emergency medical practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of electronic medical record systems.
• Knowledge of public management practices, including planning, budgeting, purchasing, personnel, and related supervisory requirements.
• Knowledge of the application of technology to the department.
• Knowledge of modern and effective supervisory principles and practices including motivation, communication, leadership, performance coaching, and evaluation.
• Knowledge of laws and regulations related to staff supervision.
• Knowledge of County personnel, budgeting, and purchasing policies and procedures.
• Skill in collaborative conflict resolution and customer service excellence.
• Ability to interpret, explain, and apply a wide variety of policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Ability to prepare reports and make effective public presentations.
• Ability to analyze situations and services and react quickly, effectively, and professionally in emergency situations.
• Ability to use sound judgment and determine the best options and decisions for handling emergency matters.
• Ability to plan and organize work to meet deadlines and governmental requirements.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with mutual aid agencies, law enforcement agencies, volunteer fire services, public officials, hospitals, schools, and the general public.
• Ability to plan, supervise, monitor, and direct a department operating in multiple locations 24/7.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms.
• Ability to meet and deal with employees and the public effectively and courteously.
• Ability to get along with others and work effectively with the public and co-workers.
• Ability to work flexible hours, long hours, and shift work.
• Ability to multi-task and work within deadlines.
• Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive matters.
• Ability to use computers for data entry, word processing, and accounting purposes.
• Ability to maintain Paramedic certification through approved continuing education in a (4) year period with the North Carolina Office of Emergency Medical Services.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work at this level is generally performed in the office; however, this position must be physically able to perform heavy work exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects, including the human body. Requires mental acuity, including the ability to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes, the ability to express ideas by means of writing and the spoken word, and the visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures, perform accounting functions, operate a computer terminal, operate a motor vehicle, occasionally under emergency conditions, at high speeds for prolonged periods of time; do extensive reading and use measurement devices.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions. The employee is subject to hazards in the emergency medical services work, including working in both inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme temperatures, hazardous fumes, dust, odors, mists, and gases, and working in close quarters. Work may expose the employee to human blood or body fluids, and thus the job is subject to the OSHA requirements on blood-borne pathogens.

 

Disclaimer

The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.  They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.  All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

 

Camden County has the right to revise this job description at any time. This

description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

 

 

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Equal Opportunity Employer - Camden County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or military service in employment or the provision of services.

 

 

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