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Job Opportunities Use the Government Jobs tab to search through your municipality's employment opportunities. Subscribe to job posting notifications to be automatically alerted of the latest career opportunities by clicking on the Notify Me button. The Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program is intended to encourage individuals to enter and continue to work full-time in public service jobs. If you have student loans and you are selected for full-time employment with Halifax County, you may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance due on your William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans after you have made 120 qualifying payments on those loans while employed full-time by certain public service employers. Click the link below for more information. Sheriff's Department Disqualifier The Halifax County Parks and Recreation Director will manage the operations, budget development, and direction for the department within the context of strategic goals and objectives, develop and maintain departmental policies and procedures, and regularly evaluate programs and services for development and improvement. The director will plan, organize, direct, and administer county-wide parks and recreation programs for various age groups, including the supervision of departmental staff and the inspection of existing and recommendation of new parks and recreation facilities. The director will regularly facilitate meetings of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and foster relationships with municipal governments and community groups to further develop countywide parks and recreation programs and facilities. The director will seek grant opportunities and prepare grant applications for parks and recreation facilities and programming and ensure compliance of any grant awards. Requirements The position requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with Bachelors degree in recreation management, physical education, or a related field. The selected director will have a minimum of five (5) years of increasingly responsible supervisory and management experience overseeing the development and implementation of varied parks and recreation programs. Experience should include programming for athletics as well as general recreation for children, youth, and adults. Possession of a driver's license valid in the State of North Carolina, CPR/First Aid certification, and completion of an AED Course within 60 days of hire. Compensation The hiring range for this position is $64,253 $81,357. Halifax County provides a comprehensive employee benefits package, including membership in the N.C. Local Government Employees Retirement System. Application Requirements An official completed Halifax County Application for Employment (HR-1107), cover letter outlining related qualifications and resume of educational and professional experience are required to fully evaluate your qualifications for this position. The completed application and supplemental materials must be received by 5:00 p.m. on or before the closing date; postmarks will not be accepted. All portions on the application, as they relate to your background, must be fully completed. Applications may not refer to a resume or other enclosed documents (i.e. 'see resume' or 'see attached'), nor will these items be accepted in lieu of a completed application. We will be unable to consider incomplete submissions for this position. Unofficial transcripts (e.g. student copies) are acceptable for application purposes. If selected for employment, official transcripts will be required. A criminal background check will be required prior to hiring. Closing Date: Friday, November 14, 2025 Apply To Halifax County Human Resources Management 26 North King Street (next to the Historic Courthouse) Post Office Box 646 Halifax, North Carolina 27839-0646 Telephone: (252) 583-1688 Halifax County is a drugfree workplace. A preemployment drug test will be required of this position with the results being received (negative) prior to the first day of employment. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will employ only those individuals who are U.S. citizens or legal aliens authorized to maintain employment in the United States. #J-18808-Ljbffr