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Pasquotank County

WATER SYSTEM TECH I

Elizabeth City, NC · On-site

$40K - $56K/yr

Work involves the installation, maintenance and repair of water and wastewater lines and fixtures for the County. Employee is responsible for locating water and sewer problems and water and sewer ...

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Harnett County, NC

Bailiff (Part-Time)

Lillington, NC · On-site

$17.64/hr

Sheriff Opening Date: 07/01/2026 Closing Date: 7/15/2026 5:00 PM Eastern POSITION SUMMARY An employee in this position performs security for the Harnett County Courthouse, employees and inmates.

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Volunteer - Library Services Only

Volunteer - Library Services Only

Citrus County Board of County Commissioners

Lecanto, FL

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General Description Citrus County is a welcoming, economically vibrant community where people and nature live in harmony. Working for Citrus County means becoming an integral member of an organization driven by values, committed to delivering responsive services to our citizens. We aim to enhance our community's strength and improve our citizens' quality of life through high-quality programs, services, and facilities.

The mission of the Library Services Division reflects the commitment we are making to the citizens we serve. The Citrus County Library System promotes the pursuit of knowledge and delivers quality education to the community, embracing the power of information, imagination, and ideas. Citrus County Library Services greatly benefits from the services provided by skilled and motivated volunteers and encourages involvement by Citrus County citizens.

For detailed information about Citrus County Library Services, please visit https://www.citruslibraries.org Essential Functions Citrus County volunteers are uncompensated individuals who perform services directly related to the business of Citrus County for their benefit, to support the humanitarian, charitable or public service activities. It also helps gain experience in specific endeavors. To qualify as a Citrus County volunteer, an individual must be willing to provide service according to the procedures in this policy of the specific area chosen

Volunteers are individuals who are non-paid. Minimum Requirements Volunteer Qualifications All volunteers must meet minimum qualifications for placement into any County related assignment. The primary qualification for volunteer placement is the ability and suitability to perform a task on behalf of the County.

Age - The minimum age of a County volunteer is 14 years of age, and may work as volunteers for a public agency but must avoid hazardous work as defined by the Department of Labor. These volunteers should be closely supervised or serve with a parent. The Fair Labor Standards Act, under the Department of Labor prohibits anyone under 18 to be engaged in hazardous work.

This includes driving, working with chemicals, knives and other hazards. The County accepts the service of volunteers with the understanding that such service is at the sole discretion of the County. Volunteers agree that the County may at any time, for whatever reason, decide to terminate the volunteer's relationship with the County.

No current County employee may volunteer in a capacity that is similar to his or her regular paid position.

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