SALARY RANGE: $56,676.30 – $112,987.44 (Typical Hiring Range: $56,676.30 – $75,235.20)
WORK LOCATION: Washington County Health Department
APPOINTMENT TYPE: Full-time
OPEN DATE: September 23, 2026 CLOSING DATE: October 7, 2026
DESCRIPTION:
The Finance Officer is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the Martin-Tyrrell-Washington District Health Department, including management and development of the annual budget. This position ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, MTW policies, and generally accepted accounting principles. The Finance Officer supervises Finance Department staff and oversees budgeting, cash management, purchasing, and accounts payable. Reporting directly to the Health Director, this position serves as a member of the agency’s management team and EPI Team and provides fiscal management support to the Health Director and agency programs.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of business administration as applied to government programs. Considerable knowledge of office procedures practices and equipment. Ability to initiate and implement administrative programs and procedures, and to evaluate their effectiveness. Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in establishing, applying and interpreting a wide range of administrative policies and procedures. Ability to plan, assign and supervise the work of subordinate employees, and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with agency personnel, officials and the general public.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Graduation from a four-year college or university with a major emphasis on coursework in business or public administration, or a related field and four years of administrative experience involving participation in planning and managing of a business or governmental program; and preferably including experience in the technical area of program field to which assigned; or an equivalent combination or training and experience.
HOW TO APPLY:
Applicants must submit a completed PD107 (State Employment Application) and college transcripts by mail to Courtney Pierce, MTW District Health Department, 198 NC Hwy 45N, Plymouth, NC 27962, OR visit www.mtwdistricthealth.org and select Career Opportunities to view the current job openings and submit an application for this position.
Martin-Tyrrell-Washington District Health Department is AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.