About the Department

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If you’re a compassionate, dedicated, and highly skilled person who’s been looking for a role where your ideas are heard, your work has visible impact, and your professional and personal growth is valued, consider building your future with us.

Person County Department of Social Services is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Business Officer I within the Department of Social Services. This position plays a critical leadership role in overseeing the department’s financial and administrative operations.

The primary purpose of this position is to plan, lead, manage, and direct all financial and budgetary functions for the Department of Social Services. Responsibilities include overseeing both short-term and long-term financial planning, ensuring fiscal accountability, and supporting the department’s mission through sound financial management.

Under the direction of the Social Services Director, the Business Officer I is responsible for the development, research, and preparation of the department’s annual budget. This role also ensures compliance with federal, state, and county financial regulations while maintaining effective internal controls and accurate fiscal reporting.

For the detailed job description, click HERE.

To learn more about Social Services, click HERE.

The starting salary will be determined with consideration given to both the candidate's educational background and relevant work experience.

Must possess a valid driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record per County policy.

This is an exempt position working 37.5 hours weekly/1950 hours annually.

Position Duties

50% Budget & Finance
25% Personnel Administration
20% Supervisor Responsibilities
5% Related Work as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Required Minimum Training (Must match State classification spec):

Graduation from a four-year college or university, preferably with a major in business, public, or hospital administration, and four years administrative experience involving participation in the planning and management of a business or governmental program;
or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to select, train, and supervise employees engaged in business operations.
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of public and business administration.
Thorough knowledge of modern office procedures, practices, and equipment.

Benefits

: Person County Government offers a wide range of employee benefits for full-time employees.

Employee Benefits

NC STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Employee contributes 6% of pre-tax salary and county contributes 14.39% for county employees and 16.08% for law enforcement effective 7/1/2024.

EMPOWER 401K & 457
County contributes 5% of your salary into the 401k and you can contribute up to 80% of your compensation or up to $17,500.
No county contribution for part-time

PAID LEAVE
ANNUAL LEAVE
0-2 years - 12 days per year
3-4 years - 15 days per year
5-9 years - 17 days per year
10-14 years - 20 days per year
15-19 years - 22 days
20+ years - 25 days per year

SICK LEAVE
12 days per year

HOLIDAYS
12 paid holidays per year

PARENTAL LEAVE
30 paid days of new parent leave

VOLUNTEER LEAVE
Up to 24 hours of paid time off per fiscal year to volunteer with a public educational
institution or non-profit organization.

WELLNESS DAY
1 day per year

PAY PROGRAM
MERIT INCREASES – Annual increases based upon performance (up to 3%)

LONGEVITY PAY (Part-time & full-time)
Based on years of service
1 year, but less than 5 years - .50% of annual salary
5 years, but less than 10 years - 1% of annual salary
10 years, but less than 15 years - 2% of annual salary
15 years, but less than 20 years - 3.25% of annual salary
20 years, but less than 25 years - 4.5% of annual salary
25 years or more - 5.75% of annual salary

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM
Employees may be reimbursed for eligible expenses up to a total of eight hundred dollars ($2,500) per fiscal year

CERTIFICATIONS
1.5% salary increase per advanced certification pertaining to the job

DIRECT DEPOSIT
Person County Government employees are paid bi-weekly with Direct Deposit

WELLNESS PROGRAMS

COUNTY EMPLOYEE GYM
$25 membership fee per year for full-time or $50 for part-time public safety employees at the Sheriff's Dept. or EMS whose position requires you to be "fit for duty".

WALK OR WORK OUT PROGRAM
The County allows employees to be physically active three times a week for 45 minutes

PERSON COUNTY SAFETY
Person County is committed to conducting all operations as safely and efficiently as possible. The safety of all employees and the general public, both inside and outside our facilities, is of great importance and one of our major goals.

INSURANCE
HEALTH INSURANCE – HSA - CIGNA - (County contributes $1,200 to HSA account - pro-rated by insurance effective date)
Employee - $0.00/month
Employee + 1 child - $217.80/month
Employee + children - $283.14/month
Employee + spouse - $806.95/month
Family - $1,062.86/month

HEALTH INSURANCE – TRADITIONAL PLAN – CIGNA
Employee - $54.45/month
Employee + 1 child - $435.60/month
Employee + children - $522.72/month
Employee + spouse - $1,324.87/month
Family - $1,721.48/month

DENTAL INSURANCE
Employee - $0.00/month (County pays 100% premium)
Employee + child(ren) - $54.91/month
Employee + spouse - $38.11/month
Family - $94.27/month

VISION
Employee - $7.28/month
Employee + child(ren) - $16.62/month
Employee + spouse - $14.54/month
Family - $25.62/month

LIFE INSURANCE
$10,000 Policy provided by the County
Supplemental Life Insurance available for $25,000 to $100,000 policies

SUPPLEMENTAL POLICIES
AFLAC
?MET LIFE CANCER
FSA (MEDICAL/CHILD CARE)
MASS MUTUAL WHOLE LIFE
SHORT/LONG-TERM DISABILITY

Supplemental Questions

This application is the official document (not your resume) that will be reviewed to determine the next step in the process. Did you fully complete the work experience section of this application? Failure to complete the work experience section will lead to an incomplete application. Please note that initialing this section results in an incomplete application.

Did you attach your resume and cover letter?

Did you fully complete the education section of this application? Failure to complete the education section will lead to an incomplete application. Please note that initialing this section results in an incomplete application.

Did you list your current or most recent employer on your application?

Required Question

Agency Information

Employer: Person County Government
Address: 304 South Morgan Street, Room 208

Roxboro, North Carolina, 27573
Phone: 336-597-1725
Website: https://www.personcountync.gov/