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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Fire Station 5 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Jun 30, 2026
10:00 AM EDT
533 Gaither Road
Statesville, NC 28625
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2026 Fireworks Celebration
Jul 03, 2026
9:30 PM EDT
Statesville, NC
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Pickleball 101: Learn to Play at the Statesville Recreat...
Jul 06, 2026
4:00 PM EDT
911 Lakewood Dr.
Statesville, NC 28677
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Latest City of Statesville News:

The North Carolina Drought Monitor map, updated June 18, 2026, shows worsening drought conditions across much of the state. Large portions of central and northern North Carolina are shaded red and dark red, indicating extreme (D3) and exceptional (D4) drought conditions. Much of the remainder of the state is experiencing severe drought (D2), shown in orange, with smaller areas of moderate drought (D1) in tan. According to the North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council, City of Statesville water customers remain under D2 severe drought conditions, and water restrictions remain in effect. The map includes drought classifications and data from the USDA, National Drought Mitigation Center, NOAA, and partner agencies.
City of Statesville Moves to Stage 2 Water RestrictionsThe City of Statesville is currently under Stage 3 (Extreme Drought) conditions. Beginning at 8 a.m. on May 4, 2026, the City will enfor...
Community members stand with Statesville Mayor Doug Hendrix in the City Council Chambers during the June 15, 2026, Statesville City Council meeting. One community representative holds the official proclamation recognizing June 19 as Juneteenth, commemorating the end of slavery in the United States and honoring the history, culture, and contributions of African Americans. The group poses beneath the City of Statesville seal following the proclamation presentation.
City of Statesville Proclaims June 19, 2026 as JuneteenthThe City of Statesville Proclaims June 19, 2026 as Juneteenth and encourages all citizens to observe this day through reflection, educat...
Sanitation workers stand with Mayor Doug Hendrix in the Statesville City Council Chambers during the June 15, 2026 City Council meeting. Mayor Hendrix holds a proclamation recognizing June 15–20, 2026, as National Waste and Recycling Workers Week, honoring the essential contributions of sanitation and recycling employees who help keep the community clean, safe, and healthy. The group is gathered beneath the City of Statesville seal, commemorating the recognition.
City of Statesville Proclaims June 15-20, 2026 as Nation... The City of Statesville Proclaims June 15-20, 2026, as National Waste and Recycling Workers Week and encourages all residents to express...

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