Onslow County North Carolina

We are pleased to introduce our newest Onslow County employees: Jamie Hinson, Processing Assistant, Social Services? Heather Loiselle, Social Worker Protective Services, Social Services? Alexis Williams, Social Worker Protective Services, Social Services? Isabella Kaiser, Social Worker Protective Services, Social Services? Brandon Turner, IT Specialist, ITS? Kaitlin Ream, Advanced Practice Provider, Health? Sergei Roper, Detention Officer, Sheriff’s Office? Paul Greene, Detention Officer, Sheriff’s Office? Edward Villegas, Detention Officer, Sheriff’s Office? Dion Ortiz, EMT, Emergency Services?? Pashan Mullin, Paramedic, Emergency Services Thank you to your commitment to public service and welcome to Onslow County!

The Onslow County Board of Commissioners started renovations with a bang at the Multipurpose Complex. During a Golden Sledgehammer Ceremony commissioners took the first swings to mark the beginning of interior demolition. The building dates back to 1968 and was originally a garment sewing facility. Onslow County purchased and refurbished the facility in 2002 and over the years it has been home to Onslow County Administration, Senior Services, NC Cooperative Extension Onslow County Center, Soil and Water Conservation, Board of Elections, and the US Department of Agriculture. In 2023 and 2024 the departments that used the facility were temporarily relocated so planning and preparations could begin for the renovation project. Once the renovation is complete Senior Services, Cooperative Extension, and Soil and Water will return to the building. The NC Cooperative Extension Onslow County Center will have a state-of-the-art learning kitchen for cooking classes and healthy eating programs as well as space for their other programs. Onslow County Senior Services will offer fitness classes, support groups, clubs, adult day care, and more from this location. The $12,356,800 renovation project encompasses 34,000 square feet and will be completed by April 2026.

Onslow County is searching for a proven visionary to lead a dynamic Emergency Services department into a future of excellence and innovation. This position oversees more than 250 employees in Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, E911, & Fire Rescue. We're looking for a candidate who possesses the leadership skills and experience to change the work culture of Emergency Services. The successful candidate must be committed to the County's Core Values. Essential Job functions include leading positive change, facilitating a work environment where employees are treated with dignity, compassion, and respect; building a strong leadership team, maintaining relationships with community leaders and neighboring emergency services partners. We’re seeking a candidate with North Carolina Emergency Management certification and a bachelor’s degree with coursework in Emergency Management, Public Safety, or a related field. Thorough knowledge of modern Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services and Fire Rescue methods are required. Apply online at OnslowCountyNC.gov/Jobs

Onslow County and our local communities continue to support our neighbors in western North Carolina. This week Onslow County Fire Rescue sent an engine company and shower trailer to assist in the recovery. Back Swamp Volunteer Fire Department and Swansboro Fire Department sent tanker trucks. The City of Jacksonville sent an engine company as well. Our public libraries have collected truck loads of donated supplies and area farmers sent tractor trailers loads of hay to feed livestock. We are exploring other ways to assist including sending support staff with logistics experience or environmental health staff to help test wells and inspect facilities. Onslow County is always ready to help our fellow North Carolinians.?

Onslow County is ranked fifth in the 150,000 – 249,999 population category of the 2024 Digital Counties Survey. This is the eighth straight year Onslow County has been recognized in the top ten nationally and the tenth such award overall for the Information Technology Services (ITS) Department. Winners of the Digital Counties Survey are chosen by the Center for Digital Government and are part of a distinguished group of counties that have worked hard to improve their digital, citizen, and government experience through technology and leadership.?Onslow County ITS is recognized for embracing innovative technologies, data governance, cybersecurity and equity efforts to deliver exceptional services to Citizens and employees. Glenn Hasteadt, Onslow County ITS Director, commends staff for their commitment to serving the community. “Our team is consistently recognized as one of the best in the nation and it’s clear they love what they do. Citizens of Onslow County should be proud to have such a professional staff working to ensure we are the community of choice in coastal North Carolina.” Onslow County ITS team members serve as part of the North Carolina Local Government Information Technology Association Strike Team. This helps heavily vetted ITS professionals gain valuable cybersecurity knowledge and creates an opportunity for Onslow County to help fellow organizations as part of the NC Joint Cyber Task Force. The Center for Digital Government is a national research and advisory institute focused on technology policy and best practices in state and local government. Their Digital Counties Survey is conducted in partnership with the National Association of Counties to highlight how counties to use digital tools to accomplish top priorities.

Congratulations to Crystal Humphrey on her retirement after 22 years of public service. Crystal began her career with Onslow County in 2002 as an Administrative Assistant in Planning and Development. In 2014 she joined Administration. During the COVID-19 response Crystal was instrumental in serving Citizens at vaccination sites. She joined the Finance Department in 2021 and in 2023 she transferred to the Onslow County Museum. During her career, Crystal has always been a front line team member engaging with the public, tirelessly working to provide the very best in customer service, and going above and beyond to ensure that citizens needs are met. In her 22 years with Onslow County Crystal has touched the lives of those she worked alongside, and our organization is better for it. Please join us in wishing Crystal a relaxing retirement!

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Hannah Barbeau is a Community Paramedic with Onslow County Emergency Services. She responds to 911 calls for mental health and substance use and helps patients with follow-up visits. In 2022, Community Paramedics made 2,734 follow-up visits to patients in our community. Hannah connects people with long term recovery options and is an example of how Onslow works for you. #OnslowWorks #NCGM

Angel Heath is a Deputy Register of Deeds with Onslow County. She specializes in issuing online or mail in requests for Vital Records such as Birth, Death, or Marriage Certificates. All staff at the Register of Deeds Office are cross trained so Angel also records Real Estate records such as deeds, easements, and other documents. Her service to Citizens is one example of how Onslow works for you. #OnslowWorks #NCGM

Ashley Sawyer is a Detention Officer with the Onslow County Sheriff’s Office. In this role she and nearly 100 other detention officers ensure the health and security of inmates at the detention center. Because of Ashley’s hard work the community is kept safe and inmates are humanely treated while they pay their debt to society. This is just one example of how Onslow works for you. #OnslowWorks #NCGM