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
Public Defender's Office - Legal Assistant	Department: Dawson County Public Defender's Office Location: Dawsonville, GA 30534 Salary: $17.13 Hour Status: Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt Job Summary: This position is responsible for providing administrative support to the attorneys and other staff of the Public Defender Office. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, overseeing the daily administrative activities of the department; maintaining files, appointment calendars; receiving and disseminating calls, mail, messages and other correspondence.	11/29/2024 - 5:00pm
Public Works - Roads Operator I	Department: Dawson County Public Works Location: Dawsonville, GA 30534 Salary: $16.09 Hourly/DOQ Status: Full-Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt Job Summary: This position assists with the construction and maintenance of county roads and drainage systems. Operating equipment that consists of belly and side-arm mowers; utilizing small equipment and hand tools for removing trees and debris; preventative equipment maintenance and posting road signs and others duties as needed.	11/29/2024 - 5:00pm
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
Public Works - Roads Operator II	Department: Dawson County Public Works Location: Dawsonville, GA 30534 Salary: $17.54 Hourly Status: Full-Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt Job Summary: This position is responsible for operating a tractor and other equipment to construct and maintain county roads, rights-of-way and drainage system	Open Until Filled
Public Works- Part-Time Recycling Center Attendant	Department: Dawson County Public Works Location: Dawsonville, GA 30534 Salary: $12.78 Hourly/ DOQ Status: Part-Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt Job Summary: This position assists management with the day-to-day operations of the County’s Transfer Station Recycling Center.	Open Until Filled
Senior Services- Part-Time Nurse	Department: Dawson County Senior Services Location: Dawsonville, GA 30534 Salary: $17.13 Hourly/DOQ Status: Part-Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt Job Summary: This position is responsible for assessing and administering basic medical care to senior clients while attending the center and in their home when needed. Major emphasis on hand and foot care for senior clients. Also assist senior clients with medical appointments, charting vitals of each senior client, administering over the counter medications, responding to medical emergencies, and health education.	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
Treatment Court- Lead Counselor	Department: Dawson County Treatment Court Location: Dawsonville, GA 30534 Salary: $45,476.00 - $55,000.00 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.	Open Until Filled