Human Resources accepts applications weekdays from 8:30AM to 5:00PM, except holidays. Durham County applications must be received by 5:00 PM of the closing date indicated for each position. As a condition of employment, individuals hired by the County are required to present proof of identity and of their legal eligibility to work in the United States before they can begin work. It is Durham County’s policy that no persons will be hired who owe real or personal property taxes to the County.
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LIBRARY PAGE |
$15,597 - $26,850 |
(Library – Main/Circulation Unit)
Performs general Page duties within the Circulation Unit of the Main Library. Shelves books accurately; straightens shelves; empties book returns; shifts shelving to relieve crowding to proper stations; collects library materials after use and returns to proper stations. Serves the public, sorts and checks in books, uses computer terminals, answers telephone, accepts fines and uses cash register; performs other clerical duties as needed. Must possess the ability to type functionally using terminal keyboard, compare figures and written information accurately, and push loaded book carts. Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of the tenth grade. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age.
Appointment Type: Regular
Date Posted: April 28, 2008
Closing Date: May 16, 2008
Position No.: 40001735
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LIBRARY PAGE |
$8.00/HR. - $13.77/HR. |
(Library – Main/Children’s Unit)
Shelves books and other library items and maintains shelf order; empties book returns; shifts shelving to relieve crowding; picks up library materials after use and returns to proper station; sorts and checks in books; uses computer terminals; answers telephone; accepts fines; uses cash register; performs other clerical duties as needed. May perform supervised desk work. Must possess good communication and customer service skills, and have the physical strength to push loaded book carts and lift moderate weights. Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of the tenth grade. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age.
Hours: Weekdays 18 hours per work week; alternate weekends
Appointment Type: Regular, Part-time (48%)
Date Posted: April 28, 2008
Closing Date: May 16, 2008
Position No.: 40001741
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LIBRARY PAGE |
$8.00/HR. - $13.77/HR. |
(Library – East Regional)
Performs various duties within the library to include shelving books, organizing shelves, emptying book returns and shifting the bookshelves to relieve crowding. Performs auxiliary desk work supervision, sorts and checks in books, uses computer terminals, answers telephone, accepts fines, uses cash register and performs other clerical duties as needed. Must have functional typing skills, good communication and customer service skills and the physical strength to push loaded book carts and lift moderate weights. Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of the tenth grade. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age.
Hours: Weekdays 18 hours per work week; alternate weekends
Appointment Type: Regular, Part-time (48%)
Date Posted: April 28, 2008
Closing Date: May 16, 2008
Position No.: 40002187
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PROCESSING ASSISTANT III |
$23,152 - $39,862 |
(Public Health - Home Health)
Provide clerical support to the Visiting Nurse Services (Home Health). Process patient encounter data, M.D. orders, incoming M.D. referrals, enter OASIS information into the Barnestorm software, answer multi-line phone, and route messages. Type forms, correspondences, and reports. Must be able to work independently and operate standard office equipment. Experience in medical terminology is highly desired. Requires graduation from high school and demonstrated possession of knowledges, skills and abilities gained through at least one year of office assistant/secretarial experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Note: Must submit a Clerical Supplemental Application.
Appointment Type: Regular
Date Posted: November 19, 2007
Closing Date: Open
Position No.: 40001066
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PROCESSING ASSISTANT III |
$23,152 - $39,862 |
(Social Services – Customer Information Center)
Provides clerical support for the Customer Information Center; answers the telephones, routes calls and records messages; types forms, correspondence and reports; maintains files and processes case records; performs other clerical tasks as assigned. Experience with multi-line phone systems and knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows highly desired. Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills necessary. Ability to work with the public and operate standard office equipment essential. Requires high school graduation and one year of clerical work experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Candidates with bilingual skills preferred.
Note: Must submit a Clerical Supplemental Application.
Appointment Type: Regular
Date Posted: March 17, 2008
Closing Date: Open
Position No.: 40001250 (2 Positions)
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PROCESSING ASSISTANT III |
$23,152 - $39,862 |
(Public Health – General Health)
Provides general management support to administrative program and technical operations of the Durham County Health Department Laboratory. The major duty will focus on data entry of laboratory test results of patients seen in various programs with the department. Requires graduation from high school and demonstrated possession of knowledges, skills and abilities gained through at least one year of office assistant/secretarial experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Note: Must submit a Clerical Supplemental Application.
Appointment Type: Regular
Date Posted: March 24, 2008
Closing Date: Open
Position No.: 40004603
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PROCESSING ASSISTANT UNIT SUPERVISOR IV |
$25,555 - $43,999 |
(Social Services – Child Support)
Supervises the day-to-day administrative support for the Child Support Unit. Provides technical supervision, staff development and statistical and database support. Must possess the ability to compose and proof read various documents, coordinate assignments and maintain paper and computerized record keeping systems. Strong research, presentation, and communication skills highly desired. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite essential. Requires high school graduation and two years of clerical work experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Candidates with bilingual skills preferred.
Note: Must submit a Clerical Supplemental Application.
Appointment Type: Regular
Date Posted: March 17, 2008
Closing Date: Open
Position No.: 40002250
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PROCESSING UNIT SUPERVISOR IV |
$25,555 - $43,999 |
(Social Services - Family Economic Independence Division)
Supervises the support staff for the Work First Cash Assistance, Employment Service Units, Family and Children’s Medicaid, and Food and Nutrition Services Sections. Provides administrative and technical supervision for the unit. Hires and trains support staff. Completes, in a timely manner, monthly statistical and other financial reports, prints and distributes reports, manages automated databases, and types documents. Must possess excellent verbal and interactive skills to communicate effectively by phone and in person. Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows XP essential. Requires graduation from high school and demonstrated possession of knowledge, skills and abilities gained through at least two years of office assistant/secretarial experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Candidates with bilingual skills preferred.
Note: Must submit a Clerical Supplemental Application.
Appointment Type: Regular
Date Posted: May 12, 2008
Closing Date: Open
Position No.: 40001301
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PROCESSING UNIT SUPERVISOR V |
$28,209 - $48,566 |
(Social Services - Customer Information Center)
Supervises nine to ten Processing Assistants in three separate work areas located in the call center and reception desks at Main & Duke Streets. Investigates and resolves problems for the call center and reception desks. Ensures adequate coverage is provided for all clients. Participates on committees that have an impact on the call center and reception desks. Conducts training on customer service and use of the call center telephone equipment. Analyzes statistical numbers and manages call queues by pulling weekly reports and study numbers to ensure proper coverage is provided during peak times. Conducts monthly one-on-one meetings with employees to provide performance feedback and to discuss customer service issues, standards and accountability. The ability to multi-task, provide excellent customer service and meet deadlines, essential. Proficiency in the use of a CISCO phone system, highly desired. Requires graduation from high school and demonstrated possession of knowledge, skills and abilities gained through at least three years of office assistant/secretarial experience; or completion of a two-year secretarial science or business administration program with one year of responsible experience as described above; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Note: Must submit a Clerical Supplemental Application.
Appointment Type: Regular
Date Posted: May 5, 2008
Closing Date: May 16, 2008
Position No.: 40004600
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STAFF ASSISTANT I (Election Support Team) |
$12.36/HR. - $16.78/HR. |
(Board of Elections)
The ideal candidate must possess the desire to work for democracy and support the Board of Elections in professionally administering honest and fair elections. This is a non-partisan position. Strong communication skills, ability to follow directions, integrity, and people skills are necessary. Success in this position offers much satisfaction and community engagement. This is a seasonal, temporary position (approximately 30 days) centered around election cycles. Basic election duties include but are not limited to: delivering election supplies to precincts, maintaining precinct inventory, verifying precinct telephone line availability, planting large outdoor voting signs, performing audits with precinct officials to ensure election law compliance. Selected candidate will use their vehicle for election travel and will be reimbursed via the standard County mileage reimbursement rate. Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to high school graduation and six months successful work experience.
Special Requirement: Must be able to lift 40 lbs. Must possess NC Driver’s license and dependable, registered vehicle.
Hours: Varies
Appointment Type: Seasonal/ Relief, Part-time (15%)
Date Posted: January 14, 2008
Closing Date: Open
Position No.: 40000116 (2 Positions)
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STAFF ASSISTANT II |
$23,152 - $39,862 |
(Criminal Justice Resource Center)
Provides administrative support to CJRC’s Pretrial Services Division, judicial system and Sheriff’s Office. Research, interpret and condense bond information quickly and prepare a record on each defendant on the docket to appear before the judge for bond consideration. Conducts record checks utilizing the NC criminal/infraction system and the Division of Criminal Information Network. Inputs defendant information into program database. Attends board and agency meetings as scheduled. Effective oral and written communication skills highly desired. Must be detail-oriented and customer service-oriented. Familiarity with the court or criminal justice system desired. Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school supplemented by courses in typing and office procedures and three years experience in clerical or general office work.
Note: Must submit a Clerical Supplemental Application.
Appointment Type: Regular
Date Posted: May 12, 2008
Closing Date: Open
Position No.: 40004650
