McDowell County, NC Jobs

19 open positions

19 current openings at McDowell County, NC across 9 departments. Listed pay $15.75–$33/hr · $31k–$78k/yr. Updated daily from the employer's own postings.

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Black Bear Campground Host

McDowell County, NC

Recreation, NC, United States Full-time

Volunteer Campground Host assists visitors, manages gates, provides information, and supports park operations for one month.

Open and close park gates on schedule.Sell firewood and manage cash transactions.
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Sports Official (Seasonal)

McDowell County, NC

McDowell, NC, United States Full-time $30 - $33 / hour

The Sports Official (Seasonal) position at McDowell County Parks and Recreation involves officiating a wide range of youth and adult sports, including baseball, softball, basketball, football, soccer, and swimming.

Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Income Maintenance Caseworker I

McDowell County, NC · DSS

Department of Social Services, NC, United States Full-time $35,826.00 - $52,932.00 Annually

Economic Services Section – the unit that administers Food and Nutrition Services, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families, Adult Medicaid, and Family and Children’s Medicaid.

Case managementEligibility determinationClient interviewingData analysis
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Permit Specialist (Part Time)

McDowell County, NC · Building Inspections

McDowell County Building Inspections, NC, United States Part-time $20.00 - $20.50 Hourly

Building Inspections Department.

Microsoft OfficeGISSmartGovCustomer Service
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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EMS Provider (PRN) EMT/AEMT/Paramedic

McDowell County, NC · EM-EMS

Emergency Services Headquarters, NC, United States Full-time $19.25 - $24.50 Hourly

McDowell County Emergency Medical Services team provides critical prehospital care across the county.

Emergency ResponsePatient CareVehicle OperationMedical Documentation
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Recreation Management Intern

McDowell County, NC · Recreation

Recreation, NC, United States Internship $0.00 Hourly

McDowell County Parks & Recreation offers hands‑on experience in municipal recreation programming, supporting youth sports, aquatics, campground and special events.

Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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911 Telecommunicator I, II, or III (PRN)

McDowell County, NC · 911 Communications

McDowell County, NC, United States Full-time $19.25 - $23.25 Hourly

McDowell County Emergency Services provides 24/7 public safety communications for EMS, law enforcement and fire services.

Computer Aided DispatchEmergency CommunicationsCustomer ServiceMultitasking
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Range Safety Officer (Part Time)

McDowell County, NC · Recreation

North Carolina, United States Part-time $17.75 Hourly

This position is assigned to the McDowell County Parks and Recreation Department. Work hours will routinely be Monday through Friday and occasionally evening and partial weekend days.

Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Land Records Mapping Specialist

McDowell County, NC · Tax Assessing

McDowell County, North Carolina, United States Full time $53,454.00 Annually

Performs specialized technical work involving the use of public ownership records and digital editing of parcel maps used in maintaining the county’s Land Records program, and Geographic Information System.

GISCAMAcadastral geodatabasecomputerized data entry
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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CQI Specialist/ CFT Facilitator- Children Services

McDowell County, NC · DSS

North Carolina, United States Full time $38,724.00 - $57,210.00 Annually

The Quality Assurance / Standards Specialist performs professional and technical work involving the planning, coordination, monitoring, and evaluation of quality assurance activities for the McDowell County Department…

Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Deputy Tax Collector

McDowell County, NC · Tax Collections

North Carolina, United States Full time $36,180.00 - $53,454.00 Annually

The Deputy Tax Collector II assists with the administration and collection of property taxes and other revenues, provides professional service to taxpayers, maintains accurate financial records, and performs duties in…

AccountingBookkeepingCash handlingCustomer service
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Social Work Supervisor

McDowell County, NC · DSS

North Carolina, United States Full time $53,454.00 - $64,968.00 Annually

Work in this class involves the supervision of a staff of social Workers that provide direct and/or indirect services to clients.

casework supervisionsocial work principleslaws, regulations and policiessupervise, train, or orient
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Recycling Operator

McDowell County, NC · Public Works

North Carolina, United States Full time $31,254.00 - $46,164.00 Annually

Performs responsible work collecting and transporting solid waste and recyclable materials from collection site to the transfer station or recycle center.

Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Social Worker III- Permanency Planning

McDowell County, NC · DSS

Department of Social Services, NC, United States Full-time $52,932.00 - $78,198.00 Annually

Department of Social Services (DSS) provides child welfare services to ensure safe, permanent homes for children.

Child welfareFamily assessmentCourt documentationCase management
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Scorekeeper (Seasonal)

McDowell County, NC · Recreation

Recreation, NC, United States Part time $17.00 Hourly

The Scorekeeper (Seasonal) role serves as an official scorekeeper for McDowell County Parks and Recreation athletic programs and sporting events.

scorekeepingrules of the sportgame statisticsscoreboard operation
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Transit Operator (Full Time)

McDowell County, NC · Transportation

North Carolina, United States Full-time $31,254.00 - $46,164.00 Annually

The Transit Operator is responsible for safely operating county vehicles along designated routes, assisting passengers with boarding and exiting, maintaining accurate records of ridership and schedules, and ensuring…

Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Transit Operator (Full Time)

McDowell County, NC · Transportation

North Carolina, United States Full-time $31,254.00 Annually

The Transit Operator is responsible for safely operating county vehicles along designated routes, assisting passengers with boarding and exiting, maintaining accurate records of ridership and schedules, and ensuring…

Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Transit Operator (Part Time)

McDowell County, NC · Transportation

McDowell County Transit, NC, United States Part-time $15.75 Hourly

McDowell County Transit team ensures reliable community transportation.

Vehicle OperationCustomer Service
Last seen Oct 7, 2026
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Transportation Safety and Fleet Maintenance Coordinator

McDowell County, NC · Transportation

North Carolina, United States Full-time $37,992.00 Annually

The Maintenance and Safety Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and monitoring the maintenance, safety, inspection, and regulatory compliance activities of the McDowell County Transportation Department's…

Vehicle safety inspection proceduresRecordkeeping and documentation practicesWorkplace safety principlesAccident and incident reporting procedures
Last seen Oct 7, 2026
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About McDowell County, NC jobs

McDowell County, NC has 19 open positions. Openings include Transit Operator (Full Time), Black Bear Campground Host and Sports Official (Seasonal). The departments hiring most are DSS, Transportation and Recreation. Typical posted pay is $39k–$53k/yr or $17–$21.88/hr.

Pay by opening

Each opening's posted range; bars compare them as full-time yearly pay.

Social Worker III- Permanency Planning
$53k–$78k/yr
Sports Official (Seasonal)
$30–$33/hr
Social Work Supervisor
$53k–$65k/yr
CQI Specialist/ CFT Facilitator- Children Services
$39k–$57k/yr
Land Records Mapping Specialist
$53k/yr
Deputy Tax Collector
$36k–$53k/yr
Income Maintenance Caseworker I
$36k–$53k/yr
EMS Provider (PRN) EMT/AEMT/Paramedic
$19.25–$24.50/hr
911 Telecommunicator I, II, or III (PRN)
$19.25–$23.25/hr
Recycling Operator
$31k–$46k/yr
Transit Operator (Full Time)
$31k–$46k/yr
Permit Specialist (Part Time)
$20–$20.50/hr
Transportation Safety and Fleet Maintenance Coordinator
$38k/yr
Range Safety Officer (Part Time)
$17.75/hr
Scorekeeper (Seasonal)
$17/hr
Transit Operator (Part Time)
$15.75/hr
Transit Operator (Full Time)
$31k/yr

Openings by department

DSS
4
Transportation
4
Recreation
3
Building Inspections
1
EM-EMS
1
911 Communications
1
Tax Assessing
1
Tax Collections
1
Public Works
1

Top skills at McDowell County, NC

How many open postings ask for each skill.

Customer Service
4 jobs
Case management
2 jobs
Microsoft Office
2 jobs
GIS
2 jobs
Vehicle Operation
2 jobs

Pay by role at McDowell County, NC

RoleLatest posted payPostings
Social Worker$39,888–$53,454/yr5

McDowell County, NC Jobs: FAQ

How many jobs does McDowell County have open?

McDowell County, NC has 19 open positions on NextGig, gathered from its own job postings and refreshed daily.

Which McDowell County departments are hiring?

The departments with the most openings are DSS, Transportation, Recreation, Building Inspections, EM-EMS.

What does McDowell County pay?

Across openings that list pay, the posted range is $15.75–$33/hr · $31k–$78k/yr.