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Welcome to Newton County Board of Commissioners' online Application. Thank you for your interest in Newton County Board of Commissioners. Please note the following before starting any application: Do not use the "Refresh" or the "Back" buttons while completing this employment application as your information may be lost. An E-mail address is required. We recommend that you have your personal information prepared prior to starting the application including educational specifics (graduation location, specific dates) certification numbers and specific dates. Typically, the application will take about 20-30 minutes to thoroughly complete. You will have an opportunity to attach further documentation such as transcripts, awards, certifications, diplomas, licenses, etc. at the end. Once you submit, you will not be able to edit the information on your application. You can click 'save for later' if you need to gather additional information and can log back on later to complete the process and then submit your application. Any information updated on your profile will carry over to any future applications you submit. We only accept applications on-line. Should you have difficulties applying, you may come in person to the Human Resources Office located at 1113 Usher Street in Covington, GA or call 678-625-1212 for assistance. Should you be offered a position, all items listed within your resume and/or application will be subject for formal verification. Newton County Board of Commissioners is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate, or tolerate discrimination, against any employee or applicant in any manner prohibited by law. We comply with The American With Disabilities Amendment (ADA), which requires reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled candidates.
Welcome to Newton County Board of Commissioners' online Application.
Thank you for your interest in Newton County Board of Commissioners. Please note the following before starting any application:
Should you be offered a position, all items listed within your resume and/or application will be subject for formal verification.
Newton County Board of Commissioners is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate, or tolerate discrimination, against any employee or applicant in any manner prohibited by law. We comply with The American With Disabilities Amendment (ADA), which requires reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled candidates.
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DETENTION OFFICER
Code: 201901-5
Location: JAIL OPERATIONS
Posting Start: 01/10/2019
Posting End: 12/31/2025
Details: JOB DESCRIPTION
SALARY RANGE: $50,107.00-$70,570.00
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DEPUTY SHERIFF RECRUIT - PATROL
Code: 201901-6
Location: SHERIFFS OFFICE
MINIMUM SALARY: $49,116.00
High School Diploma or GED required; supplemented by one year of work experience that shows an ability to maintain steady employment in any field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this jobMust possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license.Must work toward obtaining Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification.Must submit a current, certified 7-year Motor Vehicle Report (MVR).Must submit all required documents along with application.Must submit ACCU....
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DEPUTY SHERIFF - PATROL
Code: 201901-7
SALARY RANGE: $55,422.00-$76,900.00
High School Diploma or GED required, with vocational or technical training in law enforcement; supplemented by one year of training in law enforcement; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this jobMust possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license. Must possess and maintain Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification.Must submit a current, certified 7-year Motor Vehicle Report (MVR).Must submit all required documents along with application.
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II
Code: 202502-8
Posting Start: 02/27/2025
Posting End: 07/21/2025
MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $17.41
High School diploma or GED; and,One to two years of progressively responsible related experience; or, Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.Must have a valid Georgia Driver's LicenseMust submit a current, certified 3-year Motor Vehicle Report (MVR).
GIS ANALYST I
Code: 202505-2
Location: GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Posting Start: 05/15/2025
Posting End: 07/24/2025
MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $21.43
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Geography, GIS, Computer Science, Civil Engineering or related field, or: two or more years of practical GIS experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.Must submit a current, certified 3-year Motor Vehicle Report (MVR).
PART TIME KENNEL MAINTENANCE
Code: 202506-4
Location: ANIMAL SERVICES
Posting Start: 06/05/2025
Posting End: 07/25/2025
MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $17.11
High school diploma or GED required; supplemented by one year of work experience that shows an ability to maintain steady employment in any field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license. Must submit a current, certified 3-Year Motor Vehicle Report (MVR).
PART TIME EMPLOYEE WELLNESS SPECIALIST
Code: 202506-6
Location: HUMAN RESOURCES
Posting Start: 06/06/2025
MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $20.76
An associate’s degree from an accredited college with major coursework in health education, health promotion, nutrition, physical education, or a related field.Three years of health/wellness programming experience and/or demonstrated competence in health wellness management is preferred.Hold a nationally recognized certification in health and wellness.Previous experience moving strategies/ideas from conceptual to implementation and execution.Experience in grant writing and grant reporting processes.Must submit a current, 3-year Motor Vehicle Report (MVR).
COUNTY MANAGER
Code: 202506-7
Location: BOARD OF COMM
Posting Start: 06/10/2025
Posting End: 07/08/2025
MINIMUM SALARY: $180,000.00
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university required; supplemented by ten years of progressively responsible experience in management, to include public finance management oversight and leadership or supervisory experience.; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license. Must submit a certified 3-year Motor Vehicle Report (MVR).
ZONING, INSPECTIONS, & PERMITS ASSISTANT II
Code: 202506-8
Location: PLANNING AND ZONING ADMINISTRA
Posting Start: 06/17/2025
Posting End: 07/22/2025
MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $18.08
High school diploma or GED; and, one to two years of progressively responsible related administrative or clerical experience which involves interacting with the public to disseminate information; or, any combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
COUNTY CLERK
Code: 202506-9
Posting Start: 06/20/2025
MINIMUM SALARY: $68,989.00
Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration or a related field required; supplemented by five years of experience in administrative support and office administration in a municipal setting, to include lead or supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must complete state mandated training for county clerks through the Carl Vinson Institute of Government within 12 months of hire date. Must complete Certification as a Georgia Certified Clerk through the Carl Vin....