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The H-V Chamber of Commerce and WIZS, Your Community Voice, present Jobs in Vance for November 15, 2022. The Chamber compiles the information, and it is presented here and on the radio. Contact the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce at 438-8414 or email Michele@hendersonvance.org to be included.
Company – Maria Parham Health
Job Title – Front Desk Receptionist. Operates multiple-call switchboard console and routes calls to the appropriate person or location. Greets vendors, customers, job applicants, and other visitors, and assures that they are escorted to the proper office. Prepares statistical reports and performs clerical functions such as preparing and sending outgoing mail, distributing incoming mail, maintaining filing systems, typing documents, photocopying, scanning and faxing. The Receptionist performs and provides clerical support services
Women’s Health Administrative Assistant.
Full-time. Performs receptionist, registration, and clerical duties associated with direct and scheduled patient admissions. High school diploma or equivalent, Associate’s degree in Secretarial Science Preferred. Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
How To Apply – Apply online at https://www.mariaparham.com/careers.
Company – Lowe’s Home Improvement
Job Title – Assistant Store Manager. Full-time. $52,000-$78,000 annual salary. Physical ability to perform tasks that may require prolonged standing, sitting, and other activities necessary to perform job. 2 years of experience leading associates in a retail environment. 3 years of experience working in a fast-paced, cross-functional work environment. 1 year of experience performing manager-on-duty responsibilities, including management of daily store operations and processes within and beyond assigned areas of responsibility. Experience using Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to obtain sales related licensure or registration as may be required by law. Bachelor’s degree in related field. 5 years of experience leading service associates in a retail or consumer service industry. Experience working in the home improvement retail sector. Broad knowledge of interior/exterior product categories (e.g., flooring, cabinets, millwork, building materials, appliances, home décor, lighting, plumbing). Experience working with store computer systems (including but not limited to: Project Tool, Genesis, M2O, Thin Client, etc
How To Apply – Apply online at https://talent.lowes.com/us/en or apply at Lowe’s Improvement Center at the 166 Dabney Road in Henderson location.
Company – Henderson Fruit & Produce
Job Title – Delivery Drivers needed. Good starting pay, paid holidays and vacations, 401k offered. Applicants must have a valid drivers license.
How To Apply – Apply in person at Henderson Fruit & Produce building, located at 1215 Old Norlina Road, Henderson.
Company – Vance-Granville Community College
Job Title – Financial Aid Office Assistant. Part-time. Qualifications: Completion of one semester of college or related work experience. Strong customer service skills. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Strong oral and written communication skills.
How To Apply – Apply online at https://www.vgcc.edu/careers/ or apply in person at VGCC main campus on Ruin Creek Road, Henderson.
Company – Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Department
Job Title – Certified Lifeguards needed. Applicants should be energetic, engaging, and observant. Must be at least 15 years old. If you are not certified, a free lifesaving class will be available.
How To Apply – Go by the Aycock Recreation Center, located at 307 Carey Chapel Road in Henderson, or apply online at www.henderson.nc.gov. Applicants must pass pre-employment drug screen and a background check. For information about the job or to inquire about the lifesaving certification class, contact DeAnne Brown, Assistant Director at 252-438-3948.
Company – Eckerd Connects – Short Term Juvenile Justice Residential Program, Manson NC
Job Title – Cook – Prepare all food items as required by menus and recipes supplied, observing all standards of quality assurance, sanitation, and safety. Assist in the cleanup and storage of food and food related items in the kitchen. High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. ServSafe certification strongly preferred. 6 months experience in volume cookery with experience in food preparation techniques.
Classroom Teacher – Provide challenging, rigourous, and relevant educational experiences for each student, affording them the opportunity to achieve their full academic, intellectual, physical, social, and emotional potential. Requires a Bachelors degree from an accredited College or University. Must meet state teacher certification eligibility requirements. 2 years successful teaching experience preferred. Eckerd Connects is a girls residential program for 13-17 year olds. This is a 20 bed program for girls who are referred by the NC Department of Public Safety Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention.
How To Apply – Apply online at http://www.eckerd.org. For more information, contact Lorena Marquez at (252) 366-9380.
Company – Select Products Holdings LLC
Job Title – Quality Control Technician – $13-$15 an hour. Responsibilities include: Maintaining company inspection reports. Inspecting raw materials and finished goods according to quality and safety standards. Ensuring goods and products comply with company and customer standards. Ensuring test equipment is calibrated and working correctly. Reporting quality anomalies to the Shift Supervisor and Quality Manager. Documenting non-conformances and assisting investigations. Collating test data and drafting quality reports.
Quality Lead – Responsibilities include Reviewing quality control documentation such as checklists, logs, and reports for effectiveness, accuracy, and relevance. Conducting daily inspections and quality control checks. Assessing test results and approving recommended changes. Collaborating with management to develop, prepare, and implement safety policies and procedures. Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local safety laws, regulations, codes, and rules. Reporting status of quality control and operations to leadership and, when required, regulatory agencies.
Applicants for both positions will need excellent verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, excellent problem-solving and analytical skills/critical thinking, and ability to approach a problem creatively with ability to use logic and reasoning. Minimum of a HS Diploma or GED with basic computer (MS Office) and math skills to calibrate and measure specifications required.
How To Apply – Apply online at https://www.selectproducts-usa.com/ or email resume to zollie.perry@selectph.com
Company – Kerr-Tar Regional Council of Governments
Job Title – Regional Program Coordinator. Coordinator will perform education, outreach and administrative management of grant-funded programs throughout the Kerr-Tar Region (Franklin, Granville, Person, Vance and Warren counties). Coordinator will also provide staff support to the Kerr-Tar Rural Planning Organization. Successful applicant will develop marketing and outreach programs, coordinate with community organizations and local officials, and provide education opportunities to residents of the region (including school aged children). The Coordinator will also provide technical planning and other support to the Kerr Tar Rural Planning Organization, including assisting with preparation of maps and presentation materials for meetings, research and field data collection and reports. There will be considerable public contact. Position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Planning, Government Administration or related field or a combination of education and experience required. Possession of a valid driver’s license required.
How To Apply – Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to info@kerrtarcog.org.
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You’ve probably walked right past an AED and never even noticed it – they are small devices, usually mounted on a wall, that can literally save the life of someone in cardiac arrest.
Warren County Emergency Services is getting 10 AEDs – automated external defibrillators – on Wednesday, Nov. 16.
A team from Duke University’s RACE CARS program is heading to Warrenton Wednesay morning to make the presentation.
Warren County has been highlighted for its “outstanding work with cardiac arrest survival,” according to information from Charla Duncan.
Chief Joel Bartholomew and Capt. Chris Tucker are just a couple of local officials who will be on hand at 9:30 a.m.
The emergency services headquarters is located at 890 U.S. 158 Bypass in Warrenton.
RACE CARS is an acronym that stands for Randomized Cluster Evaluation of Cardiac Arrest Systems and Warren County is taking part in the trial study to test the implementation of community interventions to improve survival for people with cardiac arrest.
See more about the program here: https://racecarstrial.org/
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The dust of last week’s midterm elections have settled locally, although several key races across the nation have yet to be called. Here in Vance County, however, races have been decided, with Democrats and Republicans each taking its share of wins.
Sheriff Curtis Brame defeated Republican challenger Patrick Bailey to gain a second term in office, but Republican Frank Sossamon grabbed the N.C. House District 32 seat from incumbent Terry Garrison.
In an interview Tuesday after it was clear that Brame would win a second term, he spoke with WIZS News and said he would continue to work hard for the residents of Vance County. The last few years have been challenging for law enforcement officers everywhere, Brame said, not the least of which has been dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic.
He can’t wave a magic wand over the county to make it happen, but if he could, Brame said he would wish for two things: “funding…to retain good, qualified law enforcement officers and a new detention facility.”
Brame implored the citizens of Vance County to “take ownership” of their community – to attend city and county meetings, be a part of the community and work collaboratively together with law enforcement.
Sossamon also spoke with WIZS after his win and he echoed Brame’s sentiments – about crime, anyway.
He said the goal is for District 32, comprised of Vance and Granville counties, to be “crime free,” Sossamon said, adding that he would do whatever it takes. “It’s time to clean up our neighborhoods,” he said, “and make us proud of living in District 32 – make us proud citizens, safe and wholesome citizens.”
There are many state and federal funding sources that he wants to tap into to ensure that his district benefits as much as possible – everything from rehabbing homes and promoting home ownership to supporting law enforcement and first responders.
“We’ve got to get it in motion and have the will to do it,” Sossamon said.
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Vance County Commissioners have approved bumping up the pay for some county employees whose jobs require permanent night shifts, which could put more than $3,800 in the paychecks of 911 dispatchers and detention officers.
County Manager Jordan McMillen said the commissioners approved the $20 extra per night shift worked at the Nov. 7 meeting. The pay increase will begin with the Nov. 13 pay period, McMillen said.
This could mean an additional $30,700 paid to 911 employees and another $50,400 for detention staff, if night shifts are fully staffed.
McMillen said that “shift differential pay” is common in private industry and is endorsed by the Association of Public Safety Communications Officials.
In other matters before the commissioners:
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To show its appreciation for service to their country, the N.C. Forest Service is offering a 25 percent discount on tree seedling orders placed by active, honorably discharged or retired military personnel during the month of November.
“North Carolina is home to many veterans and current military members, many of whom are forestland owners,” Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler said in a press statement.
November is also National Veterans and Military Families Month, a time to celebrate both those who have served in the military as well as their families, for their contributions and sacrifices to the country.
“This discount is a token of appreciation as we honor them this Veteran’s Day and it also helps ensure the sustainability of forestland in the state.”
To qualify for the discount, proof of service is required. A valid military ID, Department of Defense Form 214/215 or National Guard Bureau Form 22/22A is acceptable. Standard shipping rates still apply. Tree seedlings may be ordered by calling 1-888-NCTREES or by visiting www.buynctrees.com.
The discount applies to the first $500 of all new orders, up to a $125 discount.
Granville County is chock full of events happening in November, and Angela Allen shared some of what’s going on with John C. Rose on Thursday’s segment of The Local Skinny!
Learn more about these events and more at www.visitgranvillenc.com
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