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Current Job Openings

Gaston County is currently recruiting for the positions listed. All candidates must be able to perform the essential job duties as identified and meet minimum qualification requirements for the position as advertised. Proof of education is no longer required with every application unless specified as a part of the minimum qualifications for a position; however, proof of education will be required if employment is offered. If a position requires a specific license or certification (EMT, Public Health Nurse, etc.) a copy of this document will be required with the application.

Qualified applicants must complete an official employment application available in the Gaston County Personnel Department, 128 W. Main Ave., Gastonia, N.C. 704-866-3005 or by download from the Internet. Gaston County prohibits the employment of relatives by blood or marriage in the same department if one is supervised by the other and hires only United States citizens and aliens authorized to work in the United States. Applicants who are employed are allowed a maximum of three (3) workdays from the date of employment to provide documentation or application for documentation demonstrating U.S. citizenship or authorized alien worker status. All male applicants born in 1960 or after, and who are between the ages of 18 and 25, are required to furnish proof of registration with the Selective Service System within 30 days after the date of employment.  GASTON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Although we try to be as accurate as possible, some discrepancies may occur between the jobs posted on the web and those actually posted in the Human Resources Department. Therefore we recommend that for a complete description and details of any particular job listed on the Internet that you actually contact the Human Resources department.

Please follow these steps when applying for any of the jobs listed below:

  • Click on the Gaston County Job Application link following these instructions
  • Fill out the application on-line
  • Save a copy of the completed application to your computer for future use
  • Applications may be faxed to 704-862-5727, mailed to PO Box 1578, Gastonia, NC 28053-1578 or brought directly to the Human Resources Office at 128 W. Main Ave., Gastonia, NC 28052.

Gaston County Job Application
(Adobe PDF Format)

NOTICE:  In addition to the Gaston County application, all applicants interested in applying for positions with the Gaston County Police Department, Telecommunications and Animal Control must complete 2 additional forms. These forms may be accessed by using the link below. One of these forms requires that the signature be notarized.  Notary services are provided at the Gaston County Human Resources Department free of charge. Signatures are required in the presence of a notary.

Typing tests will be administered in the Human Resources Office Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 4:00pm. Applicants can also go to any office of the North Carolina Employment Security Commission to take the test.

You may inquire about a position, request an application, or inquire about the status of your application by sending an email to careers@co.gaston.nc.us.

If you have problems downloading the application, please email the Webmaster.

Job openings are also posted telephonically on the County Jobline 704-866-3118.  New openings will be posted each Monday.

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Animal Control
AC0015

Animal Control Specialist
In addition to the application, all applicants for the above position must complete the 2 Authorization Forms (see link above). The signature on one of these forms must be notarized. Notary services are provided at the Gaston County Department of Human Resources free of charge. Signatures are required in the presence of a notary.

Closing Date: 9/3/2010
GEMS
MS0010, MS0038, MS0050, MS0053, MS0071 & MS0107 Paramedic Closing Date:  Open Until Filled
MS5015, MS5024, MS5026 & MS5032 Emergency Medical Technician
Part Time; On Call
Closing Date:  Continuous
Health
HL0075

Licensed Practical Nurse
Women's Health

Closing Date: Open Until Filled
HL0145 Director, Public Health Closing Date: 9/10/2010
HL0156 Certified Medical Assistant Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Information Technology
IT0028 Network Analyst I Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Library
GL0002 Library IT Help Desk Technician Closing Date: 9/3/2010
Public Works
SW0011 Heavy Equipment Operator Closing Date: Open Until Filled
SW0004 Heavy Equipment Mechanic Supervisor Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Social Services
SS0208 & SS0215 Social Worker III
CPS Assessments
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
SS0362 Social Worker III
Adult Protective Services
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
SS0001 Records Clerk Closing Date: 9/3/2010

 

 

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