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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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WATER TREATMENT OPERATOR I, II, III OR TRAINEE

Code: 202507-12

Posting Start: 07/31/2025

Posting End: 12/31/9999

Details: JOB DESCRIPTION


Position may require Night Shift.
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 a valid Georgia driver’s license.
Must possess the ability to obtain or possess and maintain a valid Class I, II or III Georgia Drinking Water Treatment Operator’s license.
Must submit a current, certified 3-year Motor Vehicle Report (MVR).

FIREFIGHTER EMT

Code: 202508-2

Location: FIRE ADMINISTRATION

Posting Start: 08/04/2025

Posting End: 12/31/9999

Details: JOB DESCRIPTION

SALARY RANGE: $49,581.00-$72,212.00


Position will be posted until filled.
High school diploma or GED required with vocational or technical training in firefighting, fire science, emergency medical services, or closely related field; supplemented by two years of work in firefighting; 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 Class C Georgia driver’s license.
Must possess and maintain the following additional certifications: National Professional Qualifications (NPQ) Firefighter I a....

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INFORMATION SYSTEMS SPECIALIST II (COURT SERVICES)

Code: 202508-5

Location: SUPERIOR COURT

Posting Start: 08/08/2025

Posting End: 12/31/9999

Details: JOB DESCRIPTION

MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $27.18


Position will be posted until filled.
Associate degree in Information Technology or related field required; supplemented by two years of experience providing technical support as an Information Systems Specialist I or equivalent; 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).

MAINTENANCE TECH I

Code: 202510-3

Location: CORNISH CREEK

Posting Start: 10/07/2025

Posting End: 12/31/9999

Details: JOB DESCRIPTION

MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $18.82


High school diploma or GED required; supplemented by one year of work experience in landscaping, grounds maintenance or related 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. Possession and maintenance of a valid Georgia Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is preferred.
Must submit a current, certified 3-year Motor Vehicle Report (MVR).

MECHANIC I

Code: 202510-6

Location: FLEET MANAGEMENT-MAINT SHOP

Posting Start: 10/31/2025

Posting End: 12/31/9999

Details: JOB DESCRIPTION

MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $20.49


High school diploma or GED required; supplemented by one year of experience in automotive and equipment maintenance and repair; 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).

EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I

Code: 202511-9

Location: ROAD DEPARTMENT

Posting Start: 11/12/2025

Posting End: 12/31/9999

Details: JOB DESCRIPTION

MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $20.49


High school diploma or GED required.
Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia Driver’s License.
Must submit a current, certified 3-year Motor Vehicle Report (MVR).

FIRE MARSHAL

Code: 202511-10

Location: FIRE ADMINISTRATION

Posting Start: 11/17/2025

Posting End: 12/31/9999

Details: JOB DESCRIPTION

MINIMUM SALARY: $83,476.00


Associate’s Degree/Bachelor’s degree preferred in Fire Science, Public Administration, or a related field required; supplemented by ten years of progressively responsible experience in multiple areas of department operations, such as firefighting, emergency medical services, fire inspection and investigation, or fire training, 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 possess and maintain a valid Georgia Class A or Class B driver’s non-comme....

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LEGAL SPECIALIST

Code: 202511-11

Location: PUBLIC DEFENDER

Posting Start: 11/18/2025

Posting End: 12/31/9999

Details: JOB DESCRIPTION

MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $21.33


One year of experience in providing complex administrative support in a legal or court environment; 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 7-year Motor Vehicle Report (MVR).

WORKER'S COMP & FMLA HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST

Code: 202512-1

Location: HUMAN RESOURCES

Posting Start: 12/03/2025

Posting End: 12/31/9999

Details: JOB DESCRIPTION

MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $24.67


Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or a related field required; supplemented by one year of experience in area of assignment; 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.

EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II

Code: 202512-2

Location: SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL

Posting Start: 12/03/2025

Posting End: 12/31/9999

Details: JOB DESCRIPTION

MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $23.00


High school diploma or GED required; supplemented by two years of experience in operating light to heavy equipment; 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 Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), including appropriate endorsements.
Must submit a current, certified 3-year Motor Vehicle Report (MVR).

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