Current Job Openings

To apply for a position with Dawson County, complete and submit a Dawson County Government Employment Application directly to the Human Resources Department. Please do not submit applications to the department of the open position or to any staff members outside of Human Resources. Your application must be fully completed, signed and dated when submitted. Failure to include all information requested could result in the rejection of your application. Applications must be received by the closing date/time in order to be considered. Resumes may be submitted along with completed applications.

Please complete application online. Applications for County employment are also available in the Human Resources Department located on the 2nd floor of the Dawson County Government Center (Courthouse), or you may download a Dawson County Government Employment Application. Applications may be emailed to DCEmployment@dawsoncountyga.gov, faxed to 706-531-2769, or submitted in person or by mail to:

Human Resources
25 Justice Way, Suite 2233
Dawsonville, GA 30534.

Position Description Application Deadline
Treatment Court- Drug Court Administrator

Department:  Dawson County Treatment Court
Location:  Dawsonville, GA  30534
Salary:  $55,277.00 Annually/ DOQ
Status: Full-Time/Salary/Exempt

Job Summary: 
This position is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Treatment Court Program and reports directly to the Treatment Services Director. This person is responsible for supervising the Treatment Court staff and interns; providing professional guidance and support to the Treatment Court staff; facilitating community outreach projects; serving on a multi-disciplinary team; conducting substance abuse evaluations on potential Treatment Court participants; making appropriate clinical recommendations based on a client’s individual needs; overseeing residential placements; providing direct oversight to the on-call process; developing and overseeing 12-Step meetings for mandated clients; making appropriate adjustments to the treatment curriculum based on evidenced-based practices that address client needs; providing statistical data for grant reporting; participating in grant applications; and other supervisory responsibilities, as assigned.

04/26/2024 - 5:00pm
Treatment Court- Lead Counselor

Department:  Dawson County Treatment Court
Location:  Dawsonville, GA  30534
Salary:  $45,476.00 Annually/DOQ
Status: Full-Time/Salary/Exempt

Job Summary: 
This position is responsible for providing substance abuse and mental health counseling and monitoring participants in the Treatment Court Program. This person will conduct individual counseling sessions and facilitate group counseling sessions utilizing evidence-based curriculum and following the treatment schedule set forth by the Treatment Court Coordinator. This person may work directly with mentally ill and/or developmentally disabled persons involved with the criminal justice system and can provide counseling/therapy to participants requiring complex intervention, including those who are homicidal, suicidal, or exhibit life-threatening behaviors. This person is responsible for the coordination and oversight of clinical staff and works to schedule group coverage, counselor assignments, and conducts monthly audits of clinical treatment files. This person maintains a caseload, gives treatment recommendations to the Treatment Court Team, requires the ability to conduct evening counseling groups, and attends weekly status review meetings and court sessions. The schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

04/26/2024 - 5:00pm
Emergency Services- Firefighter/EMT-A

Department:  Dawson County Emergency Services
Location: Dawsonville, GA 30534
Salary:  $59,208.91 Annually DOQ 
**Plus $1 per hour med unit incentive
**Plus opportunity for one-time $2,000 sign-on incentive

Status: Full-Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt

Job Summary:
Performs a variety of emergency operations to protect lives and property in simul­taneous fire suppression, search and rescue, and patient care activities and assures that all emergency equipment remains ready at all times to respond to emergency and non-emergency situations.

Open Until Filled
Emergency Services- Firefighter/EMT-B

Department:  Dawson County Emergency Services
Location: Dawsonville, GA 30534
Salary:  $56,448.92 Annually/ DOQ 
**Plus $1 per hour med unit incentive
**Plus opportunity for one-time $2,000 sign-on incentive
Status: Full-Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt

Job Summary:
Performs a variety of emergency operations to protect lives and property in simul­taneous fire suppression, search and rescue, and patient care activities and assures that all emergency equipment remains ready at all times to respond to emergency and non-emergency situations.

Open Until Filled
Emergency Services- Full-Time Firefighter/Paramedic

Department:  Dawson County Emergency Services
Location: Dawsonville, GA 30534
Salary:  $65,328.16 Annually/ DOQ 
**Plus $2 per hour med unit incentive
**Plus opportunity for one-time $3,000 sign-on incentive
Status: Full-Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt

Job Summary:
Perform a variety of emergency operations and paramedic duties to protect lives and property in simultaneous fire suppression, search and rescue, patient care activities and assure that all emergency equipment remains ready at all times to respond to emergency and non-emergency situations. 

Open Until Filled
Emergency Services- Part-Time Firefighter/Paramedic

Department:  Dawson County Emergency Services
Location: Dawsonville, GA 30534
Salary:  $20.82 - $25.94 Hourly DOQ (plus $2 per hour med unit incentive)
Status: Part-Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt

Job Summary:
Perform a variety of emergency operations and paramedic duties to protect lives and property in simultaneous fire suppression, search and rescue, patient care activities and assure that all emergency equipment remains ready at all times to respond to emergency and non-emergency situations. 

Open Until Filled
Facilities- Building Maintenance Worker

Department:  Dawson County Facilities
Location: Dawsonville, GA 30534
Salary:  $17.13 Hourly/ DOQ
Status:  Full-Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt

Job Summary:
This position is typically responsible for the maintenance of county owned buildings and completing all maintenance needs as it pertains to facilities

 

Open Until Filled
Parks and Recreation-Athletic Assistant

Department: Dawson County Parks & Recreation
Location: Dawsonville, GA 
Salary: $15.54/Hour
Status: Full-Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt

Job Summary
This position is responsible for the different components of athletic service delivery for youth and adult athletic programs including, but not limited to, customer relations, design, promotion, implementation, supervision and evaluation of recreation and athletics programs, and general understanding of other Dawson County leisure offerings. 

 

Open Until Filled
Planning & Development - Building Inspector

Department: Dawson County Planning & Development
Location:  Dawsonville, GA  30534
Salary:  $19.83-$24.71 Hourly/ DOQ
Status: Full-Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt

Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Building Official, this position is responsible for inspecting new residential and/or commercial construction throughout Dawson County and ensuring compliance with building codes and other ordinances of the county to include but not limited to: building codes, plumbing code, gas code, electrical code, mechanical code and energy code.

Open Until Filled
Senior Services- Part-Time Meals on Wheels Delivery Driver

Department: Dawson County Senior Services
Location:  Dawsonville, GA  30534
Salary:  $12.78 Hourly/DOQ
Status: Part-Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt

Job Summary:
This position is responsible for delivering meals to home bound and disabled individuals on a designated route in Dawson County through the Meals on Wheels program. Duties include maintaining daily log sheet of delivered meals, performing a variety of duties to assist with meal preparation, meals service, and clean up; including routine sanitation of equipment, food preparation and storage areas

Open Until Filled
Sheriff's Office - Deputy Sheriff

Department:  Dawson County Sheriff's Office
Location:  Dawsonville, GA  30534
Salary:  $21.65 Hourly/DOQ
Status:  Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt

Job Summary:
Under the supervision by the shift supervisor, this position is responsible for protecting life and property within Dawson County; enforcing traffic regulation, state laws and County ordinances; responding to emergency situations, citizen requests for assistance, and alarms; and conducting investigations in response to reported or discovered criminal activity. This position requires independent judgment and discretion in difficult or unusual situations, and involves personal danger and psychological stress. A person in this position does not supervise other employees.

Open Until Filled
Sheriff's Office - Detention Officer

Department:  Dawson County Sheriff's Office
Location:  Dawsonville, GA  30534
Salary:  $18.57 Hourly/DOQ
Status:  Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt

Job Summary:
Under general supervision by the shift supervisor, this position ensures the security and protects the property of the facility, completes the admission process of inmates, prevents escapes, controls behavior of inmates, and protects inmates from each other. This employee must show diligence in maintaining an inmate count, prompt in dispensing medication, and be able to take custody and control of the personal property of inmates. The employee must also adhere to definite procedures established by the department to ensure that the inmates' constitutional rights are observed. This position requires independent judgment and discretion in difficult or unusual situations, and involves personal danger and psychological stress. A person in this position does not supervise other employees.

Open Until Filled
Tax Assessor - Administrative Specialist

Department: Dawson County Tax Assessor
Location:  Dawsonville, GA  30534
Salary:  $16.31 Hourly
Status: Full-Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt

Job Summary:
This position is responsible for providing administrative support and assistance to the Chief Appraiser and office personnel in the process of appraising of all types of properties for valuation purposes.

Open Until Filled
Tax Commissioner- Senior Tax and Tag Specialist

Department:  Dawson County Tax Commissioner's Office
Location:  Dawsonville, GA  30534
Salary:  $15.54- $17.13/DOQ
Status: Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt

Job Summary: 
This position is responsible for a range of specialized clerical and accounting duties in the operation of the County Tax Office. The work involves performing cashier duties; collecting and posting to appropriate accounts, taxes, fees and other monies paid to the County. 

Open Until Filled