Welcome to the Career Center!

Carroll County Government offers a variety of rewarding career opportunities. Use the search function below or scroll down to learn more about current position openings. Be sure to click on "Learn More About Carroll County Government" in the upper right hand corner of this page to discover all the benefits of becoming part of our team.

The application and all information gathered throughout the pre-employment process, including evaluations or testing, are collected solely to ascertain your eligibility to perform the essential functions of the open position(s) for which you are applying. Any information obtained throughout the entire pre-employment process is solely the property of Carroll County Government and is not intended for release to applicants and will not be shared.

Minimum pay rate reflects the typical entry rate. Some consideration for a higher entry pay rate may be given based on individual circumstances, such as prior experience and relevant skills.

Want to learn more about our a-MAZE-ing opportunities? Join us for the Carroll County Government Employment Expo on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at 225 N. Center Street, Westminster. Representatives from each county department and the Sheriff’s Office will be onsite from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm to talk with participants about the services we provide and the types of positions available. New this year, join us for our Intern Interest Session beginning at 4:30 pm. [More Details]
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Accounts Payable Specialist Department of the Comptroller/Accounting. Pay range $25.92-$45.35 per hour (Grade H500), 40 hours per week. Initial salary offers are determined by qualifications, experience, and available budget; initial salary for this position is typically between $25.92-$27.22. Hours are typically Monday through Friday from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Posting Date: 10/21/2025   Closing Date: 12/31/2099     Administrative Technician, Zoning Department of Planning & Land Management/Zoning Administration. Pay range $21.82 - $38.18 per hour (Grade H300), 40 hours per week. Initial salary offers are determined by qualifications, experience, and available budget; initial salary for this position is typically between $21.82 - $22.91. Hours are typically Monday through Friday from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Posting Date: 10/10/2025   Closing Date: 10/31/2025     Budget Analyst I Department of Management & Budget/Budget. Pay range $71,511 - $128,711 (Grade A400), 40 hours per week. Initial salary offers are determined by qualifications, experience, and available budget; initial salary for this position is typically between $71,511 - $75,087. Hours are typically Monday through Friday from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Posting Date: 10/20/2025   Closing Date: 12/31/2099     Building Technician I Department of Public Works/Facilities. Pay range $18.36 - $32.13 per hour (Grade H100), 40 hours per week. Initial salary offers are determined by qualifications, experience, and available budget; initial salary for this position is typically between $18.36 - $19.28 Hours are typically Monday through Thursday from 6:30 am – 5:00 pm. Posting Date: 10/16/2025   Closing Date: 12/31/2099     Building Technician III, HVAC / HVAC Mechanic / Lead HVAC Mechanic Department of Public Works/Facilities. Pay range $23.78 - $49.44 per hour (Grade H400, H500, or H600), 40 hours per week. Initial salary offers are determined by qualifications, experience, and available budget; initial salary for this position is typically between $23.78- $29.66. Hours are typically Tuesday through Friday from 6:30 am – 5:00 pm. Posting Date: 07/02/2025   Closing Date: 12/31/2099     Chief Building Inspector Department of Public Works/Permits & Inspections. Pay range $33.56 - $58.73 per hour (Grade H800), 40 hours per week. Initial salary offers are determined by qualifications, experience, and available budget; initial salary for this position is typically between $33.56 - $35.24. Hours are typically Monday through Friday from 7:00 am – 3:30 pm. Posting Date: 10/22/2025   Closing Date: 12/31/2099     Comprehensive Planner II Department of Planning & Land Management/Comprehensive Planning. Pay range $66,311 - $119,351 annual salary (Grade A300), 40 hours per week. Initial salary offers are determined by qualifications, experience, and available budget; initial salary for this position is typically between $66,311 - $69,627. Hours are typically Monday through Friday from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Posting Date: 09/17/2025   Closing Date: 12/31/2099     Comprehensive Planner III Department of Planning & Land Management/Comprehensive Planning. Pay range $72,946 - $131,290 annual salary (Grade A400), 40 hours per week. Initial salary offers are determined by qualifications, experience, and available budget; initial salary for this position is typically between $72,946 - $76,594. Hours are typically Monday through Friday from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Posting Date: 12/19/2024   Closing Date: 12/31/2099     Electrician Department of Public Works/Facilities. Pay range $25.92-$45.35 per hour (Grade H500), 40 hours per week. Initial salary offers are determined by qualifications, experience, and available budget; initial salary for this position is typically between $25.92-$27.22. Hours are typically Monday through Thursday from 6:30 am – 5:00 pm. Posting Date: 10/16/2025   Closing Date: 12/31/2099     Financial Manager Department of the Comptroller/Accounting. Pay range $80,247 - $144,415 (Grade A500), 40 hours per week. Initial salary offers are determined by qualifications, experience, and available budget; initial salary for this position is typically between $80,247 - $84,260. Hours are typically Monday through Friday from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Posting Date: 09/09/2025   Closing Date: 12/31/2099     Fire Protection Specialist Department of Fire & Emergency Medical Services. Pay range $30.79 - $53.89 hour (Grade H700), 40 hours per week. Initial salary offers are determined by qualifications, experience, and available budget; initial salary for this position is typically between $30.79-$32.33. Hours are typically Monday through Friday from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Posting Date: 10/24/2025   Closing Date: 12/31/2099     Firefighter/Paramedic Department of Fire & Emergency Medical Services. Pay range $31.07 - $54.37 per hour (Grade U070). Initial salary offers are determined by qualifications, experience, and available budget; initial salary for this position is typically between $31.07 - $32.32. Schedule is 24 hours on, 72 hours off. Hours are typically 7:00 am – 7:00 am. Must be available for all shifts as assigned and on-call as needed. Posting Date: 03/15/2024   Closing Date: 12/31/2099     Intern - Planning & Land Management Legislative Department of Planning & Land Management. Pay rate $15.00 per hour (Grade Y000), 20 hours per week. Contractual position January 2025 – April 2025. Hours are flexible and are typically two to four days a week Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, or as agreed upon by the manager and intern. Posting Date: 10/24/2025   Closing Date: 12/31/2099     Intern - Resource Management Department of Planning & Land Management/Resource Management. Pay rate $15.00 per hour (Grade Y000), 16 hours per week. Contractual position January or February 2025 – May 2025. Hours are flexible and are typically two days a week Monday through Friday from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, or as agreed upon by the manager and intern. Posting Date: 10/20/2025   Closing Date: 12/31/2099     Paramedic Department of Fire & Emergency Medical Services. Pay range $29.07 - $50.87 (Grade U060). Initial salary offers are determined by qualifications, experience, and available budget; initial salary for this position is typically between $29.07 - $30.24. Schedule is 24 hours on, 72 hours off. Hours are typically 7:00 am – 7:00 am. Must be available for all shifts as assigned and on-call as needed. Posting Date: 03/15/2024   Closing Date: 12/31/2099     Project Manager II, Building Construction Department of Public Works/Building Construction. Pay range $72,946 - $131,290 annual salary (Grade A400), 40 hours per week. Initial salary offers are determined by qualifications, experience, and available budget; initial salary for this position is typically between $72,946 - $76,594. Hours are typically Monday through Friday from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Posting Date: 10/20/2025   Closing Date: 12/31/2099     Seasonal - Park Assistant - Full Time Department of Recreation & Parks/Piney Run Park. Pay range $16.25 - $16.75 per hour (Grade C00), 40 hours per week. Contractual position February 13, 2025 – December 31, 2025. Hours are varied and include evenings, weekends and holidays. Posting Date: 12/16/2024   Closing Date: 12/31/2099     Seasonal - Park Assistant - Part Time Department of Recreation & Parks/Piney Run Park. Pay range $16.25 - $16.75 per hour (Grade C00), 25 hours per week. Contractual position February 13, 2025 – December 31, 2025. Hours are varied and include evenings, weekends and holidays. Posting Date: 12/05/2024   Closing Date: 12/31/2099     Traffic Engineer Department of Public Works/Engineering. Pay range $80,247 - $144,415 annual salary (Grade A500), 40 hours per week. Initial salary offers are determined by qualifications, experience, and available budget. Hours are typically Monday through Friday 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. Posting Date: 12/21/2023   Closing Date: 12/31/2099     Truck Driver I Department of Public Works/Roads Operations. Pay range $21.82 - $38.18 per hour (Grade H300), 40 hours per week. Initial salary offers are determined by qualifications, experience, and available budget; initial salary for this position is typically between $21.82 - $22.91. Fall/Winter hours (October through March) are typically Monday through Friday 7:00 am – 3:30 pm. Spring/Summer hours (April through October) are typically Monday through Thursday or Tuesday through Friday 6:00 am – 4:30 pm. Posting Date: 07/30/2025   Closing Date: 12/31/2099     Water Distribution Apprentice Operator I, II or Operator Department of Public Works/Utilities. Pay range $20.01 – $41.61 per hour (Grade H200, H300, or H400), 40 hours per week. Initial salary offers are determined by qualifications, experience, and available budget; initial salary for this position is typically between $20.01 – $24.97. Hours are typically Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm. Posting Date: 10/01/2025   Closing Date: 12/31/2099     Youth Program Coordinator & Career Advisor Department of Economic Development/Workforce Development. Pay range $28.25 - $49.44 per hour (Grade H600), 40 hours per week. Initial salary offers are determined by qualifications, experience, and available budget; initial salary for this position is typically between $28.25 - $29.66. Hours are typically Monday through Friday from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Posting Date: 10/24/2025   Closing Date: 11/07/2025