Company Profile
City of Statesville
Company Overview
Statesville has a unique and interesting history in its more
than 200 years of existence. On December 19, 1789, the
North Carolina General Assembly created the Town of
Statesville primarily because of its central location in
Iredell County and in western North Carolina. The City
was formally incorporated on January 9, 1847 as the area
began to grow in number and prosperity.
History surrounds the residents of Statesville. Four
historic residential districts represent housing that dates
back as old as the mid-1800’s. The downtown retail district
is listed on the National Register of historic places.
Statesville’s commitment to revitalization and growth in
the downtown retail district has resulted in a beautiful,
vibrant Main Street city.
Having exceptional transportation access with Interstates
77 and 40 intersecting in Statesville, and with close
proximity to neighboring big cities Charlotte and Winston-
Salem, an abundance of opportunities for growth exist.
Statesville is the county seat of Iredell County and the
county’s second largest city.
Statesville has operated under the Council-Manager form
of government since 1949. The mayor and eight council
members are elected on a non-partisan basis with six
council members elected from wards and two elected atlarge.
All nine elected officials serve four-year staggered
terms. City Council, which acts as the City’s legislative and
policy-making body, selects the City Manager, who is the
City’s chief administrator and implements the policies and
programs adopted by City Council.
Benefits
Benefits of City Employment
The annual cost of the City of Statesville's benefit package is one of the City's largest investments. As a full-time employee, you are eligible for the following benefits:
Vacation Leave
Holiday Leave
Sick Leave
Social Security
Health Insurance
Retirement
Life Insurance
Worker's Compensation
Educational Leave
Competitive Salary & Wages
Advancement
Training
Extensive Wellness Program
Section 125 Plan
Matching 401k (.5% match up to 2.5% MATCH)
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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Benefits of City Employment
The annual cost of the City of Statesville's benefit package is one of the City's largest investments. As a full-time employee, you are eligible for the following benefits:
Vacation Leave
Holiday Leave
Sick Leave
Social Security
Health Insurance
Retirement
Life Insurance
Worker's Compensation
Educational Leave
Competitive Salary & Wages
Advancement
Training
Extensive Wellness Program
Section 125 Plan
Matching 401k (.5% match up to 2.5% MATCH)
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.