Job Opportunities As Of: January 6, 2009

Forsyth County has over 1900 positions in 25 departments, offering career-long growth potential. Most positions have very little or no overtime. Our benefit package for full-time employees includes generous leave, top of the line medical and dental coverage, an excellent retirement plan and much more.

To apply, choose any job posted on our website and follow the instructions to submit an application online, or come by our office at 201 N Chestnut St, Winston-Salem, NC, 27101 or call (336) 703-2400. Please be sure you meet all the minimum requirements and submit a complete application by the closing date.

Forsyth County is an equal opportunity employer. Let us know if you need special assistance. To hear about future openings, call our Vacancy Hotline at (336) 703-2399.


Assistant County Attorney -Government Center

Job Identifier:  1413
Department:  Attorney       
Hiring Range:$67,516 - $80,163 (Depending on qualifications)
Closing Date:  1/9/2009       

General Description:
The Assistant County Attorney provides legal representation to various County departments, boards and officials. Drafts and reviews legal opinions, policies, ordinances, resolutions, contracts, deeds and other legal documents and performs necessary legal research. Prefer thorough understanding of legal issues related to human resource matters, experience in providing legal representation to a Sheriff’s Department, Health Department, and other vital County Departments. Represents the County in litigation at all levels. Requires graduation from an accredited school of law and must be licensed to practice law in the State of North Carolina and must be in good standing with the North Carolina State Bar. A valid N.C. driver’s license is also required.

Minimum Requirements:
Graduation from an accredited school of law and at least two years of experience in the practice of law, preferably in public law. Possession of a license to practice law in the State of North Carolina.


Automotive Technician I -3730 N. Liberty Street

Job Identifier:  1409
Department:  General Services       
Hiring Range:$22,505 - $26,707 (Depending on qualifications)
Closing Date:  1/9/2009       

General Description:
Get your career off to a great start in the Automotive Services Department. You will change tires, check and lubricate vehicles, adjust and make minor repairs and perform preventative maintenance to include brake work, belts, and hoses. You will assist other mechanics in making repairs and using the wrecker. Ability to obtain a NC Vehicle Inspection License, successfully completing training in CFC-12 Recycling and Services Procedures and become ASE Certified.

Minimum Requirements:
Graduation from high school or GED and one year experience in the repair and maintenance of automotive equipment. Must have a valid NC driver's license. A higher education level may be considered as a substitution for all or part of the experience requirement.


Custodian -Inside Services Facilities Maint.

Job Identifier:  1408
Department:  Tanglewood Park       
Salary: $7.97/hr.
Closing Date:  Open Until Filled       

General Description:
Come join us at beautiful Tanglewood Park as a custodian! The successful candidate will set-up, breakdown & properly maintain cleanliness of all specified facilities(Clubhouse Ballroom, Red Barn & Walnut Hall) and kitchens for customer related events. Other responsibilities include normal routine maintenance such as painting, completing minor plumbing repairs and other general maintenance repairs. Positions will be needed to work at least 24 hours per week March-November.

Minimum Requirements:
Ability to read and write information relevant to perform the work.


EMT Basic

Job Identifier:  1381
Department:  Emergency Medical Services       
Hiring Range:$26,317 - $31,253 (Depending on qualifications)
Closing Date:  Open Until Filled       

General Description:
An excellent opportunity to perform technical skills as well as practice a caring demeanor. We are an all A.L.S., high volume, emergency medical service utilizing modern technology and equipment. We promote quality in all things, especially in field level patient care. 12 hour shift schedule. In-house training/recertification program.

Minimum Requirements:
Graduation from high school or GED supplemented by courses in emergency medical care. Certification by the NC Department of Human Resources Office of Emergency Medical Services as an EMT-Basic. Must have a valid NC driver's license.

Additional Minimum RequirementsOne year of EMT experience is preferred.


EMT Paramedic

Job Identifier:  1078
Department:  Emergency Medical Services       
Hiring Range:$32,476 - $38,576 (Depending on qualifications)
Closing Date:  Open Until Filled       
+APPROX. $3000.00 OVERTIME PAY

General Description:
An excellent opportunity to perform technical skills as well as practice a caring demeanor. We are an all A.L.S., high volume, emergency medical service utilizing modern technology and equipment. We promote quality in all things, especially in field level patient care. 24/48 shift schedule. In-house training/recertification program.

Minimum Requirements:
Graduation from high school or GED and one year of EMT experience or an associate's degree in emergency medical care. Certification by the NC Department of Human Resources Office of EMS and the NC Board of Medical Examiners as an EMT-Paramedic. Must have a valid NC driver's license. A higher education level may be considered as a substitution for all or part of the experience requirement.


Office Assistant -TEAM

Job Identifier:  1369
Department:  Social Services       
Hiring Range:$22,048 - $26,187 (Depending on qualifications)
Closing Date:  1/9/2009       

General Description:
Do you enjoy handling a variety of duties? If so, this may be the right job for you. This position provides clerical support for staff in the Family and Children’s Medicaid program area. Duties include assisting agency customers at the reception desk, receiving and transferring incoming calls, distributing mail, filing, routing case records to the file room, ordering forms and supplies and a host of other duties. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, great communication and organizational skills, a strong customer service background and the ability to manage multiple tasks is necessary to be successful in the position. Typing speed of 45 wpm is preferred. Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

Minimum Requirements:
Graduation from high school or GED and at least one year of office/clerical experience. A higher education level may be considered as a substitution for all or part of the experience.


Office Assistant

Job Identifier:  1421
Department:  Social Services       
Hiring Range:$22,048 - $26,187 (Depending on qualifications)
Closing Date:  1/9/2009       

General Description:
Do you enjoy interacting with the public every day? This position is responsible for greeting visitors to the Child Support office and providing clerical support to the Child Support units. This person must gather information to determine the needs of the customer and direct the customer to the appropriate staff. Responsible for speaking to custodial parents, non-custodial parents, employers, and the general public in regards to information on child support enforcement. The person in this position must become knowledgeable of policies and guidelines relating to confidentiality and release of information. Excellent computer skills are a must. This position will cross train to learn the duties of other clerical support personnel in the child support program.

Minimum Requirements:
Graduation from high school or GED and at least one year of office/clerical experience. A higher education level may be considered as a substitution for all or part of the experience.


Sr. Office Assistant -799 N. Highland Ave

Job Identifier:  1401
Department:  Public Health       
Hiring Range:$26,478 - $31,428 (Depending on qualifications)
Closing Date:  1/9/2009       

General Description:
Excellent opportunity for a self motivated individual with highly developed people skills and the ability to work as a part of a team by providing clerical support for the Division of Environmental Health. The successful candidate will be able to communicate and interact with the public in a courteous and tactful manner, be able to develop an understanding of the division’s various programs and determine the services that callers need and direct them to the appropriate program or agency. Additional duties will include collecting and entering data, creating and indexing property files, generating and processing reports, reviewing data entered by field staff, and other duties as assigned. This position must work in close coordination with other Office Assistant positions, program supervisors, and provide support for a staff of 40.

Minimum Requirements:
Graduation from high school or GED and two years of office/clerical work. A higher education level may be considered as a substitution for all or part of the experience requirement.

Additional Minimum RequirementsA work history with experience in advanced electronic record keeping systems, a high volume of public contact or customer service in a work environment offering a wide variety of services is preferred. The applicant should be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, Visio, be familiar with document scanning and indexing procedures and be willing to learn other proprietary data management software programs. This position may be asked to become certified as a Notary Public.