Employment Opportunities

Jackson County Local Government is dedicated to hiring and retaining progressive, well qualified and motivated employees committed to excellence in public service for the citizens of Jackson County. We offer equitable salaries and excellent benefits.

Jackson County lists available job opportunities with the North Carolina Employment Security Commission (ESC) www.ncesc.com, along with the local newspaper www.thesylvaherald.com.

Current Jackson County Job Openings:

Temporary/Part-Time Administrative Assistant to work in the Veteran's Office. Must possess and maintain a valid NC driver's license. Closing date: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 by 4:00 p.m.

Telecommunicator I - Working in the Jackson County 911 Dispatch Office. Applicant must be at least 21 years of age. Closing date: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 by 4:00 p.m.

Applications are received for currently posted position vacancies only. Resumes are not accepted in place of applications, and will not be accepted via e-mail. A resume may accompany a completed application for a posted vacancy. Applications can be picked up at the ESC Office in Sylva, or downloaded from this page. Applications must be returned to the ESC Office to be considered.

Employment Security Commission

26 Ridgeway Street – Suite 2

Sylva, NC 28779

828-586-4063

Office Hours
8:30am until 12 noon and 1:00pm until 4:30pm – Monday, Wednesday and Friday

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All prospective employees are subject to a criminal background check

State Application (356 KB)