HENDERSON COUNTY
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

112 First Avenue West, Hendersonville, NC 28792

PHONE:(828)697-4669 *FAX:(828) 698-6184 *TDD: (828) 697-4580

            

Henderson County requires that all applicants apply by submitting a Henderson County or a State of North Carolina PD-107 Application.

For your convenience, you may now download a County application. Applications may also be obtained at and submitted both the Human Resources Department. Applications are accepted by HRD via mail, fax or in person.

PLEASE NOTE WE ACCEPT APPLICATIONS ONLY FOR POSITIONS FOR WHICH THE COUNTY IS ACTIVELY RECRUITING. UNSOLICITED APPLICATIONS FOR OTHER POSITIONS WILL BE DISCARDED. IF YOU HAVE PLACED AN APPLICATION WITHIN THE LAST SIX (6) MONTHS AND WOULD LIKE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR A CURRENT VACANCY, YOU MAY CALL TO LET US KNOW OF YOUR INTEREST AND WE WILL BE GLAD TO REACTIVATE YOUR APPLICATION. IF YOUR APPLICATION IS MORE THAN SIX (6) MONTHS OLD, YOU MUST COMPLETE A NEW APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT FOR THE CURRENT VACANCY.

One (1) Full-time Adult or Family Nurse Practitioner – Wellness Clinic
— Human Resources Department
Start rate: $57,739 - $70,000 annually depending upon qualifications

This position supports the County’s expansion of its employee wellness program. Obtains patient histories, performs physical examinations, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including health risk assessments, accurately records patient information, counsels patients, develops and maintains health care or therapeutic plans consistent with patient needs and the County’s wellness initiatives. Distributes wellness program educational literature and material, promotes and assists with wellness events. Receives direction from and reports to senior Nurse Practitioner, Hours: 9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Mondays and Fridays, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays.
Requires thorough knowledge of principles and practices of general medicine and disease states; considerable knowledge of health appraisal tools, laboratory tests and findings, and therapeutic procedures; ability to plan a regime of care based on assessment and findings; working knowledge of available resources and appropriate referral methods; skill in performing clinical functions; ability to record accurately and completely all information necessary to evaluate and plan care; ability to teach and counsel patients, their families, and other health professionals; some knowledge of computers, various software applications, and other required office equipment; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; ability to attend work regularly, excellent interpersonal skills. Requires current licensure as a Registered Nurse by the Board of Nursing, graduation from a Nurse practitioner program approved by the NC Joint Subcommittee of the board of Nursing and Board of Medical examiners, and “approved to practice medical acts” based on education and experience by the Joint Subcomittee; or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Osteopathic background preferred.

Open until filled.
Full-time Paramedic           — Emergency Medical Services Hourly rate:  EMT - $13.00; Paramedic $14.61 – 16.79 depending upon qualifications Must have a current North Carolina Paramedic certification, or have a current North Carolina Emergency Medical Technician-Intermediate certification and obtain a current North Carolina Paramedic certification by December 31, 2010.  Testing is required and includes written, practical, and lifting tests.  Valid North Carolina driver’s license and driver’s history are required.  Previous emergency medical service is preferred. Pre-employment drug screening required.
Open until filled
One (1) Full Time Library Assistant           
           — Public Library
Hourly rate:  $11.55 – 13.27 depending upon qualifications Responsibilities include performing responsible clerical work requiring the application of basic library work practices.  Assists patrons in checking library materials in an out of the Library; registers patrons for a borrower’s card; collects overdue fines; maintains records and tabulations; shelves books and other materials.
Requires some knowledge of library techniques, systems, working tools, and procedures; ability to explain and use library tools and facilities; ability to keyboard and maintain records and reports; ability to communicate effectively orally; ability to attend work regularly; excellent interpersonal skills.  Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school. 
September 8, 2010
Temporary Full-time Maintenance Technician II - Nights           — Central Services Department Start rate:  $13.52/hr Position is a full time temporary basis for a special project in the Central Services Division.  Performs skilled electrical work (up to 480 volts) in Henderson County buildings and facilities.  Work entails  retrofitting existing lighting and installing new lighting fixtures to meet the terms of a grant funded by The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.  Employees must exercise judgment and initiative in completing assignments and comply with all safety policies and regulations.  6-month assignment, night hours 9 p.m. – 7 a.m. 4 days/week, can be flexible.  Pre-employment drug screening required.  Directly supervised by lead maintenance staff, reporting to Central Services Manager.
Requires general knowledge of principles, practices, tools, and equipment used in all phases of electrical maintenance and repair; skill in use of tools and equipment used for electrical maintenance and repair work; ability to read blueprints for construction of electrical projects; ability to attend work regularly, especially at night or for other variable hours.  Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and considerable experience in electrical and/or building maintenance trades.
September 3,  2010

For those applicants unable to obtain a Henderson County application, Henderson County will accept a State of North Carolina Employment Application (PD107) download .

EOE M/F/D/V

Download Henderson County Application for Employment (Word format)

Download Henderson County Application for Employment (Adobe format)

Pre-employment drug screening required. Henderson County is an equal opportunity employer.

Employment Verification EVerify Done.


HUMAN RESOURCES STAFF:

Janice M. Prichard, SPHR, HR Director

Shanna Chambers, HR Specialist ***AnnMarie Tolley *** Sara McCrain , Office Assistant

Yvonne Moebs, Risk Manager  *** Mary Alice Jackson, HR Analyst 

Additional Applicant Information*** Current Employee Information and Forms

Current Henderson County Department of Social Services Vacancies

Current Henderson County Department of Public Health Vacancies


This server makes some Henderson County Human Resources Department information available to the public. This project is ongoing, with more being added to this page on a continuing basis. Please send any suggestions or report any problems to:

Mary Alice Jackson.