Jackson County 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 Benefits Summary - CLICK HERE
Jackson County lists available job opportunities with NCWorks.
Registered Dietician - (Contract Worker) Closing Date: July 31, 2020
Front Desk Attendant, temporary, part-time - Closing Date: July 31, 2020
Election Data Manager/One Stop Absentee Coordinator - Closing Date: July 28, 2020
Code Inspector I - Closing Date: July 24, 2020
Park Attendant - 80% - Closing Date: July 24, 2020
Scale House Operator - temporary, part-time - Closing Date: July 23, 2020
Public Health Nurse II - Closing Date: July 17, 2020
Maintenance Mechanic II - Closing Date: July 16, 2020
Animal Control Lead Officer - Closing Date: July 10, 2020
Adult Services Social Worker II - Closing Date: July 10, 2020
Processing Assistant III - Closing Date: July 10, 2020
Information about job vacancies are posted in the Human Resources Department, distributed to all County departments via interoffice memorandum, in addition to being sent to the NCWorks Career Center - Jackson County. Selected vacancies are published in The Sylva Herald and shared with other community agencies, other newspapers and/or professional publications.
Please note that vacant positions in the Jackson County Health Department and Jackson County Department of Social Services are advertised by said departments and listed with the NCWorks Career Center - Jackson County and not listed on this page.
Complete and submit an Application for Employment to the Jackson County Human Resources Department or the NCWorks Career Center - Jackson County. Applications are available for download below and paper copies available upon request. Resumes are not accepted in place of applications; however resumes are accepted in addition to a completed application.
Applications for Employment may be submitted as follows:
Email as attachment to humanresources@jacksonnc.org
Fax to 828-631-2266
US Mail: Jackson County Human Resources
401 Grindstaff Cove Road, Suite A-218
Sylva, NC 28779
After the closing date, applications are reviewed and qualified candidates are selected for interviews. Prior to employment, the selected candidate will be required to submit to pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check. All new Jackson County employees are subject to a one year probationary period. All applicants will receive written notification as to the outcome of their application; this will be mailed to the address provided on the application. If you are not selected, your application will remain on file for two years.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
All prospective employees are subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen. Jackson County participates in the federal E-Verify program.
