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Published: 15 January 2019

Finance Officer – Camden County (10,242, Census 2016) is located close to the Hampton Roads, Elizabeth City, and Outer Banks areas in northeastern North Carolina. The Finance Officer, under the direction of the County Manager is responsible for performing difficult professional work planning, directing, coordinating and supervising the operations of the department, handling personnel and public information matters, ensuring that all regulations and procedures related to accounting matters are followed, maintaining appropriate records and files, relating to the financial activities of the County. This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.  Some responsibilities include coordinating with the County Manager in the development of the annual general operating and capital improvement budgets; working with each department head to develop revenue and expenditure projections; reviewing departmental budget requests for accuracy and justification of resource allocation and expenditures; prepares budget amendments. General Knowledge of Accounting/Financial systems (Munis preferred).

Must have thorough knowledge of general laws and administrative policies governing municipal financial practices and procedures; thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting and budgeting in government; thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of a municipal purchasing system and employee and general liability insurance administration; thorough knowledge of the practices, methods and laws relating to municipal bond financing; ability to evaluate complex financial systems and efficiently formulate and install accounting methods, procedures, forms and records; ability to prepare informative financial reports; ability to plan, organize, direct and evaluate the work of subordinate employees; ability to conduct long range planning; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other department heads and governmental officials. This is an appointed position and works at the pleasure of the board.

Bachelor's degree in accounting, or related field with a minimum of 24 hours of accounting credits, with 5 years of experience in public accounting/finance preferably in the state of North Carolina, or equivalent combination of education and experience. CPA or NCGFOA Certified Local Government Finance Officer is preferred.

Salary is DOQ. Requested salary range should be included with the resume and/or cover letter. Applications can be obtained and submitted at www.camdencountync.gov. Any applicant offered a position with Camden County must submit to a Criminal History, Driving Record and Drug Screening. Camden County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Open until filled. 1st review date will be January 31st, 2019.

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Published: 23 May 2018

RECRUITMENT ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION:                      INCOME MAINTENANCE CASEWORKER I/ II

GRADE:                            60

BEGINNING SALARY:       $31,691.00

POSITION LOCATION:     CAMDEN COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

                                         117 NC HIGHWAY 343 NORTH, CAMDEN, NC  27921

PROGRAMS:                      ADULT MEDICAID/ FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICES/FAMILY

                                         AND CHILDREN’S MEDICAID/ WORK FIRST FAMILY

                                         ASSISTANCE         

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

One year of experience as an Income Maintenance Caseworker, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.  (May be considered for hire as Income Maintenance Caseworker I to work against for one year to qualify for Income Maintenance Caseworker II position if otherwise qualified.)

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Primary purpose of this position is to take and process applications and maintain cases in one or more of the above Income Maintenance Programs.  Employee will be responsible for interviewing applicants to obtain predetermined data which, when verified, forms the basis for determining eligibility for assistance.  The employee must be knowledgeable concerning state and federal program/areas of assignment; must have general knowledge of all agency and community programs and services which could affect the client/applicant; must be able to perform caseworker functions within structured time frames.  Employee must be a team player and have excellent communication skills.  Employee will also be required to assist in staffing an evacuation shelter in the event of an emergency caused by a natural or man-made disaster.  Computer proficiency is required.  A valid North Carolina driver’s license and a vehicle for use at work is also required.  Due to intake responsibilities, as well as other situations, employee may be required to work overtime hours.  Work schedule is normally 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. from Monday through Friday.

RECRUITMENT PERIOD: 

MAY 23, 2018  THROUGH 5:00 P.M. ON FRIDAY,  JUNE 6, 2018

HOW TO APPLY:               NORTH CAROLINA STATE APPLICATION (PD-107) REQUIRED

SUBMIT TO:                     CAMDEN COUNTY HR DIRECTOR, STEPHANIE JACKSON, PO BOX 190, CAMDEN, NC 27921

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Published: 17 December 2018

4-H Program Assistant- Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Program Coordinator

FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt

General Definition of Work

Performs intermediate skilled human support work coordinating community service and skill-building program for juveniles and at-risk youths, preparing and maintaining files and records, and related work as apparent or assigned within N.C. Cooperative Extension, Camden County Center.  Work is performed under the supervision of the 4-H Agent within N.C. Cooperative Extension, Camden County Center.

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 individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions

Implement community programs and activities for juveniles through 4-H;

Collaborates with various county agencies to identify at-risk youths.

Implements research-based 4-H curriculum and school enrichment

Assist in developing lesson plans and monthly activity schedules for individual program areas utilizing research-based curriculum

Creates, maintains, reviews client files to ensure accuracy and completeness

Communicates with court counselors, school resource officers and Department of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention staff to ensure compliance with program policy and procedures.

Maintains open communication with parents/guardians of program participants.

Assists with annual grant proposal, request and all related requirements.

Completes and submits various status reports for Department of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention and North Carolina Cooperative Extension.

Communicate the value of the local 4-H program

Identifies available sites for youth to perform assigned community service; inspects sites to ensure safety and supervision of youths.

Trains all adult and youth volunteers.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

General knowledge of services, benefits and programs available for juveniles; general knowledge of county and non-profit agencies and their needs; general knowledge of the demographics of the service area; ability to interpret and apply regulations; ability to schedule, assign and supervise the work of others; ability to solve problems within scope of responsibility; ability to establish effective working relationships with associates, agencies and clients.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in human services, or related field preferred and experience working with juveniles and at-risk youths in school based settings. Equivalent combination of education and experience also acceptable.

Physical Requirements

This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, frequently requires speaking or hearing and using hands to finger, handle or feel and occasionally requires standing and walking; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions and exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

Special Requirements

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

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Published: 28 March 2018

Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Program Coordinator 

FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt

General Definition of Work

Performs intermediate skilled human support work coordinating community service program for juveniles ad at-risk youths, preparing and maintaining files and records, and related work as apparent or assigned.  Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Sheriff.  Limited supervision is exercised over subordinate program personnel.

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 individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions

Coordinates community programs and activities for juveniles; collaborates with various county agencies to identify at-risk youths.

Develops daily lesson plans and monthly activity schedules for individual program areas.

Creates, maintains, reviews client files to ensure accuracy and completeness

Communicates with court counselors, school resource officers and Department of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention staff to ensure compliance with program policy and procedures.

Maintains open communication with parents/guardians of program participants.

Assists with annual grant proposal, request and all related requirements.

Completes and submits various status reports for Department of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention and North Carolina Cooperative Extension.

Identifies available sites for youth to perform assigned community service; inspects sites to ensure safety and supervision of youths.

Trains all adult and youth volunteers.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

General knowledge of services, benefits and programs available for juveniles; general knowledge of county and non-profit agencies and their needs; general knowledge of the demographics of the service area; ability to interpret and apply regulations; ability to schedule, assign and supervise the work of others; ability to solve problems within scope of responsibility; ability to establish effective working relationships with associates, agencies and clients.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in human services, or related field and minimal experience working with juveniles and at-risk youths, 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 sitting, frequently requires speaking or hearing and using hands to finger, handle or feel and occasionally requires standing and walking; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions and exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

Special Requirements

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