Watauga County Employment Opportunities


Job TitleTelecommunicator
Application DeadlineN/A
Beginning Salary$42,615 - $44,746
DescriptionWATAUGA COUNTY POSITION OPENING Watauga County is accepting applications for the position of Telecommunicator. Duties include receiving, classifying, processing and dispatching emergency service calls. Position requires general knowledge of communications system operations, radio and teletype procedures, and County geography. Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school with the ability to obtain EMD, EFD, EPD, DCI, CPR and Basic Telecommunicator certificates is required. Applicants with previous training and certification will be given priority over other applications received. Night shift and weekend work is required. County benefit package includes health insurance, retirement, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. Salary Range $42,615 - $44,746, dependent upon qualifications. Position is Open Until Filled. Apply at NC Works Career Center, 130 Poplar Grove Connector, Boone, NC 28607, (828) 265-5385. Applications may also be obtained at www.wataugacounty.org (Employment Link) and submitted by mail, email [email protected], or fax (828) 265-5410. An active NCWorks account is required, please visit ncworks.gov to create an account or to retrieve username.


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