Mission

To be the proactive and strategic provider of quality professional human resource services for Person County government, including the development and administration of all related policies, employee recruitment, job classification and compensation, benefits administration, regulatory compliance, safety and risk management, employee training and development, and employee relations.

 Why Work for Person County

Working for Person County offers a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact in your community. You’ll be at the forefront for making a difference in the lives of local citizens. Whether you are interested in public safety, health, social services, recreation, economic development, or general services, a career in local government allows you to shape the future of your community with job stability, competitive benefits, and the satisfaction of serving your community.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of the County to foster, maintain and promote equal employment opportunity. The County shall select employees on the basis of the applicant's qualifications for the job and award them, with respect to compensation and opportunity for training and advancement, including upgrading and promotion, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, qualified disability, marital status, age, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, sexual orientation, status as parent, labor organization affiliation or non-affiliation, or any other non-merit-based factor. Applicants with disabilities shall be given equal consideration with other applicants for positions in which their disabilities do not represent an unreasonable barrier to satisfactory performance of duties.

Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace

The County is firmly committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free work environment in order to ensure the safety and welfare of the general public and all County employees and to ensure an efficient and effective work force. The County also seeks to aid employees experiencing substance abuse problems by offering rehabilitation opportunities. The County Manager has the authority to establish, administer, and enforce substance abuse processes and procedures within the County. An Employee Assistance Program is available to County employees through the County’s insurance.