Working for the City of Statesville

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Working for the City of Statesville means you are working in a municipal setting and are an employee of the local government system. This system is under the direction of the City Manager who is appointed by the City Council which is elected by the citizens of the community. You, therefore, are employed by the citizens of Statesville. This means that in your work capacity you must strive for good relations not only with your supervisor but with any member of the public with whom you may interact.

The City of Statesville is comprised of various departments including Administration, Human Resources, Finance, Planning & Zoning, Public Works, Water Resources, Electric Utilities, Parks and Recreation, Police and Fire. Currently, there are 141 different job classes with over 400 full-time employees and over 100 part-timers and temporaries.

The City of Statesville is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in employment practices based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, non-disqualifying disability or age.

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Job Classifications

Each position in the City of Statesville is classified according to education and experience requirements for the job. This classification system uses a pay scale. Positions requiring more experience and education are placed higher on the pay scale than those positions requiring less experience and education. If it is deemed necessary to increase the education or experience requirements for a position, then the position may be placed on a higher level of the pay scale.

Pay Plan

The City's pay plan is intended to provide equitable compensation for all positions when considered in relation to each other, to general rates of pay for similar employment in the private and public sector in the area, to changes in the cost of living, to financial conditions of the City and to other factors.

The City of Statesville is an at will employer.

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Upcoming City Events:

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The Wild Robot: Movies in the Park with the Statesville ...
Jun 28, 2025
8:30 PM EDT
911 Lakewood Drive
Statesville, NC 28677
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2025 City of Statesville Fireworks Celebration
Jul 03, 2025
9:30 PM EDT
Statesville, NC
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Summer Camp with the Statesville Recreation & Parks Depa...
Jul 07, 2025
7:30 AM EDT
1875 Simonton Rd
Statesville, NC 28677
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Latest City of Statesville News:

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Statesville Police Department Hosts Prescription Drug Ta... The Statesville Police Department will participate in the DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from...
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