< Back to Job Postings APPLY NOW Paramedic Clay County Government is seeking applicants for a part-time paramedic. Open until Filled Overview The purpose of this part-time position is to provide advanced life support and emergency medical care to patients at an accident or illness scene and during transport. Duties Include out are not limited to: administer advanced level of life support techniques and procedures based on patient assessment, ability to draw blood, administer approved medications, initiating intravenous fluids, perform pulmonary ventilation, etc. Applicant must be able to physically perform life operational functions, very heavy work exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently and/or in excess of 30 pounds of force constantly. Other related duties as assigned. Applicants must have a certification from the State a paramedic and a valid driver's license. Shift hours are required and includes nights, weekends and holidays. This position will be opened until filled, Applications are available on line at clayconc.com or you may pick up an application at 345 Courthouse Dr. Suite 1, Hayesville, NC 28904. The County's policy is to recruit, hire, train and promote individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, political status or marital status. The County does not discriminate against anyone for any reason. Required Documents Completed Application How to Apply APPLY ONLINE Complete the online application and upload any documents if required. You can save and come back to the application later if needed. If you experience any difficulty with the online application or need assistance, please contact us. DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION Email the required documents to: bbradley@claync.us OR Hand deliver the required documents to: 345 Courthouse Drive, Suite 1 Hayesville, NC 28904 How to Apply The County's policy is to recruit, hire, train and promote individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, or national origin, political status or marital status. The County does not discriminate against anyone for any reason.

Job Postings Community Social Work Assistant (Part-Time) Clay County Government is seeking applicants for a part-time Community Social Work Assistant for the Clay County Department of Social Service. APPLY NOW View Job Open until Filled Income Maintenance Supervisor (Medicaid) The primary purpose of this position is to supervise all Medicaid Services and Work First/TANF. APPLY NOW View Job Open until Filled Detention Officer Clay County Sheriff's Office is offering full time career opportunities for Detention Officer positions. APPLY NOW View Job Open until Filled Social Worker IA&T Clay County Government has an immediate opening for a full time Social Worker IA&T position. (Child Protective Services). APPLY NOW View Job Open until Filled Income Maintenance Caseworker II Clay County Government is seeking applicants for a full-time position at the Department of Social Service. APPLY NOW View Job Open Until Filled Paramedic Clay County Government is seeking applicants for a part-time paramedic. APPLY NOW View Job Open until Filled

Clay County, NC official website. Find all the information you need in one place. Clay County It's Good for the Soul Commissioner Dwight Penland, A Dedicated Public Servant, Passes Away It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our dear colleague and friend, Commissioner Dwight Penland. Dwight dedicated more than 27 years to public service in Clay County — 19 of those as a County Commissioner and eight years on the Board of Education before that. He was a voice of reason and an unyielding advocate for our community, helping bring forward vital improvements including our new courthouse, Public Health Department, Department of Social Services an TVA Shooting Creek Project Information TVA Resolution Welcome to Clay County, North Carolina! Quick Links Job Postings Want to learn about new Job Postings for the County? Click the button below to see new job postings View Job Postings Directory Looking for more information from a specific department? We have quick links to contact all the county's departments View Directory News Stay up-to-date on the latest Clay County news Read the News Nixle Emergency Alerts Make sure you are registered for Clay County emergency alerts Sign Up Now VS Connects Safety Updates Public safety messages sent instantly to your phone from 911, Emergency Management, Sheriff, Fire and NCDOT Sign Up Now Commissioners Meeting Schedule Next Meeting: April 2, 2026 View the Schedule

< Back to Job Postings APPLY NOW Community Social Work Assistant (Part-Time) Clay County Government is seeking applicants for a part-time Community Social Work Assistant for the Clay County Department of Social Service. Open until Filled Overview Clay County Government is seeking applicants for a part-time Community Social Work Assistant for the Clay County Department of Social Service. The primary purpose o f this position is to provide support to the Social Work unit. The duties of this position include supervising visits with foster care children and their families; transporting foster care children to appointments; documentation of all activities; and coordination of activities with assigned case social worker. The position requires a high school diploma. A two-year Associates degree is preferred. Clean driving record and drug screen are required. Applications are available online at www.clayconc.com and submitted t o Clay County Human Resources, PO Box 118, Hayesville, NC 28904. Closing Date: Open Until Filled. The County's policy is to recruit, hire, train and promote individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, or national origin, political status or marital status. The County does not discriminate against anyone for any reason. Required Documents Completed Application How to Apply APPLY ONLINE Complete the online application and upload any documents if required. You can save and come back to the application later if needed. If you experience any difficulty with the online application or need assistance, please contact us. DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION Email the required documents to: bbradley@claync.us OR Hand deliver the required documents to: 345 Courthouse Drive, Suite 1 Hayesville, NC 28904 How to Apply The County's policy is to recruit, hire, train and promote individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, or national origin, political status or marital status. The County does not discriminate against anyone for any reason.

Dr. Robert Peck Dr. Robert Peck Chairman, Clay County Commissioners rpeck@claync.us 828-389-0089 PO Box 118 Hayesville, NC 28904 Dr. Rob Peck was elected to the Board of Commissioners in 2014. He served as Vice Chair on two separate occasions prior to being chosen as Chairman in 2018. Dr. Peck brings a forward thinking vision and commitment to success grounded in fiscal responsibility and transparent leadership. Dr. Rob has owned and operated Advanced Spinal Correction in Hayesville since 2004. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Sherman College of Chiropractic, Spartanburg, SC. While there, he was a finalist for the Milton Garfunkel Distinction Award, Sherman's highest graduating honor. Commissioner Peck received his Bachelor of Science degree in Public Health from the Richard Stockton College of New Jersey. Before enrolling in Chiropractic school, he served as an Environmental Health Specialist with the Ocean County Health Department, Toms River, NJ. Chairman Peck is very involved in the community and has served on multiple boards and committees. He enjoys youth athletics and volunteers his time coaching soccer, basketball, baseball and softball. Dr. Peck has also volunteered and donated his services over the years to both the Hayesville and Young Harris College athletic programs. He is grateful for the opportunity to serve the citizens of Clay County. Dr. Rob is married to Dr. Marissa Shelton Peck and has two children, Mallory and Matthew. Back to Board of Commisioners

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Building Permit Requirments RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PERMIT INFORMATION: Residential building permit applications may be submitted during the hours of 8:00am to 9:00am and 1:00pm to 2:00pm at the Building Inspections Office. Before doing so, please review the following checklist of required information so that your permit approval will not be unnecessarily delayed. If you are within the city limits or within the Extra Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) of the Town of Hayesville, you will need a valid zoning permit from that local authority. To contact the town of Hayesville, call: (828) 389-1862. If your project is located within a designated FEMA flood zone (AE) then you will need to apply for a Floodplain Development Permit. You will also be required to submit a FEMA Elevation Certificate One set of plans is required for permitting. Sealed plans are not required for most one and two family homes under 4,500 SqFt, detached, single story, residential storage buildings, garages, or similar unoccupied structures, built by conventional construction methods. Residential buildings exceeding 4,500 SqFt, Residential buildings with more than two separate living areas, manufactured metal buildings, log buildings, and post and beam buildings require design by a North Carolina licensed engineer or architect. Plans that are required must be on a minimum 11X17 standard paper drawn to scale. A floor plan (with each room labeled as to use: i.e. bedroom, storage, bathroom – the label of “Bonus Room” or “Other” is not a use), foundation plan, and wall & roof section should, at minimum, be provided. If your project is an interior remodel or addition you normally will not need sealed plans. Plans may be submitted via e-mail in a PDF format. If you are on a well and/or septic system, approvals required by Clay County Environmental Health Dept must be obtained prior to applying and submitted along with your Building Permit application. You may call the Health Dept. at (828) 389-8326 for further information. Any new structure or addition outside of the footprint of the existing house near an existing septic system requires Clay County Environmental Health Dept. approval. INFORMATION NEEDED FOR PERMIT APPLICATION: Please read each request for information carefully so that you can provide the correct information. This will help us to process your application accurately: Project Address If you have not already done so, verify with the Clay County 911 Addressing Dept, (828) 389-9485, that the address you are using is entered correctly in our system. This will hold up the review process if it is not. Building Plans One set of plans is required for permitting. Sealed plans are not required for most one and two family homes under 4,500 SqFt, detached, single story, residential storage buildings, garages, or similar unoccupied structures, built by conventional construction methods. Residential buildings exceeding 4,500 SqFt, Residential buildings with more than two separate living areas, manufactured metal buildings, log buildings, and post and beam buildings require design by a North Carolina licensed engineer or architect. Plans that are required must be on a minimum 11X17 standard paper drawn to scale. A floor plan (with each room labeled as to use: i.e. bedroom, storage, bathroom – the label of “Bonus Room” or “Other” is not a use), foundation plan, and wall & roof section should, at minimum, be provided. If your project is an interior remodel or addition you normally will not need sealed plans. Plans may be submitted via e-mail in a PDF format. Contractor A valid N.C. State Contractor’s License Number (NC Board of General Contractors) and a phone number for a designated contact person must be provided. If you own the land and the proposed home, and intend to live in the home for one year after the project is completed, you may act as your own contractor. Sub Contractor Provide the company name and a N.C. State License Number for the Electrician, Plumber, Mechanical (HVAC), and Fuel Piping installers. Description of Structure Provide the number of stories and number of bedrooms. Description of Work Include a total price for the work being done. If you are a homeowner doing your own work, include the price of materials and the market value of your labor. Square Footage You must supply square footages for each individual category that applies. Note that Total Heated Area includes finished Basements. All unfinished areas are calculated separately. Utilities If you are using a private well and septic system, you must provide a valid well and septic permit from the Clay County Environmental Health Dept. If you are constructing an addition to an existing structure, or adding bedrooms, you must have a site evaluation and approval from Environmental Health. If you are connecting to Clay County water or sewer, you must provide a letter of availability from the Clay County Water and Sewer Dept. (828) 389-1361. You must present this with your permit application. NC Liens Agent As of April, 1 2013 all new projects, both Commercial and Residential, with a cost over $30,000 must have a Liens Agent assigned to the project before a permit may be issued. To sign up for a Liens Agent go to NC Liens Agent. COMMERCIAL PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMITTAL: To submit a commercial permit application please follow all of the above guidelines with the following additional considerations: All commercial plans must be accompanied by a completed 2012 North Carolina Building Code Checklist Appendix B. The NC Department of Insurance Webpage (Appendix B) All commercial plans require design by a North Carolina licensed engineer or architect. Once your plan is submitted and accepted it will be reviewed on a first-come-first-served basis. You will be called, faxed, or e-mailed (at your choice) to be notified when your permit is approved and ready for issuance. Missing or incomplete information or plans will result in a delay.

Board of Commissioners Dr. Robert Peck Chairman Mr. Randy Nichols Vice-Chairman Mr. Clay Logan Commissioner Mr. Scotty Penland Commissioner Mr. Dwight Penland Commissioner What is the responsibility of the Board of Commisssioners? Through its board of commissioners, Clay county exercises its powers and discharges its responsibilities. North Carolina General Statute 153A-12 states that "except as otherwise directed by law, each power, right, duty, function, privilege and immunity of the corporation [i.e., the county] shall be exercised by the board of commissioners." This statute goes on to say that if a power is 'conferred or imposed by law without direction or restriction as to how it is to be exercised or performed,' the power or responsibility shall be carried into execution as provided by ordinance or resolution of the board of commissioners." North Carolina counties are legal entities capable of holding and managing property and possessed of many powers conferred on them by law. Electing Board Members In North Carolina, each county has a board of commissioners. In Clay County, there are five elected Commissioners. Each are elected at large with residence requirements. All county commissioners are elected at the same time as members of the General Assembly and other state officers, which take place in elections held in the month of November in even-numbered years. Because the board members have staggered four-year terms and two-year terms, two of the county commissioners are elected at each general election. Newly elected commissioners take office on the first Monday in December following their election. There is no requirement that a person be nominated as the candidate of a political party in order to run for the office of County Commissioner Vacancies on the Board Members of the board of commissioners fill mid-term vacancies in the board by appointment. If the member who is leaving the board was originally elected as the nominee of a political party, the person appointed to fill the vacancy must be a member of the same political party. If the vacancy occurs in a two-year term or in the last two years of a four-year term, the appointment is for the remainder of the unexpired term. If the vacancy occurs in the first two years of a four-year term, the appointment runs only until the next general election when an election is held to fill the office for the remainder of the unexpired term. Occasionally, a board of commissioners finds itself deadlocked and unable to fill a vacancy. When a board of commissioners fails to fill a vacancy in its membership for 60 days, the clerk to the board of commissioners must report the vacancy to the clerk of superior court, who must fill the vacancy within 10 days after the day the vacancy is reported. The Constitution provides that public officers continue to hold office until their successors are chosen and qualified. Thus, a member of the board of commissioners who was defeated in the election or who chose not to seek re-election retains the office until the successor takes the oath. The Chairman of the Board The chairman of the Clay County board of commissioners is selected by the board itself. This board also chooses a vice-chairman to act in the absence or disability of the chairman. The chairman of the board presides at all meetings. By law, this official has the right and the duty to vote on all questions before the board unless excused by a standing rule of the board or by consent of the other board members. The chair is generally recognized by law as the chief executive officer of the county. He or she can call special meetings of the board, and can also declare states of emergency under the state laws governing riots and civil disorders. When are board meetings held? The board of commissioners meet regularly on the first Thursday of each month, starting at 6:30pm. The Chairman may call Special Meetings or Public Hearings, with appropriate notice being provided to the public. If members of the public wish to view minutes of previous meetings, these can be found by clicking on the button below, or they can be found at the Register of Deeds office or Clerk to the Board's office. Agendas are published prior to the meetings and can be found by clicking on the Agenda button below. 1/8 Current Agenda Minutes

Clay County Commission Meetings Regular Meeting The Board of Commissioners meetings are held in the multi-purpose room of the Clay County Courthouse located at 261 Courthouse Drive. Thursday, April 2, 2026 | 6:30pm | Multi-Purpose Room Meeting Agenda Jump to Minutes: 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 2026 Meeting Minutes 2026 2025 Meeting Minutes 2025 2024 Meeting Minutes 2024 2023 2023 Meeting Minutes 2022 2022 Meeting Minutes 2021 2021 Meeting Minutes 2020 2020 Meeting Minutes 2019 2019 Meeting Minutes 2018 2018 Meeting Minutes 2017 2017 Meeting Minutes

History Since its incorporation in 1861, Clay County has represented the best of what Western North Carolina has to offer. Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Clay County experiences four distinct and beautiful seasons that provide breathtaking views from stunning 5,000 foot mountain peaks and peaceful 1,500 foot valleys. Lake Chatuge and other nearby picturesque locales provide the perfect backdrop for exciting activities of all kinds. Plus, Clay County is ideally located within two hours from Asheville, North Carolina; Greenville, South Carolina; Atlanta, Georgia and Chattanooga and Knoxville, Tennessee. The Clay County Government welcomes you to our mountain paradise – where we are committed to preserving its wonderful quality of life through efficient and responsible delivery of public services.

Transfer Station & Recycling Solid Waste Fee Ordinance Permit Sticker Application FOR USERS OF CLAY COUNTY SOLID WASTE FACILITIES Choose One I am the property owner I am a renter Next DOWNLOAD THE 2026 PERMIT STICKER APPLICATION: 2026 Permit Application 2026 Holiday Schedule Contact Us Phone: 828-389-9133 Please call for per-pound pricing to dump trash and information about the purchase of dump permits E-mail: kshaheen@claync.us Address: 1160 Hinton Center Road Hayesville, NC 28904, USA You can make a difference by learning what and how to recycle. County employees sort recyclables by hand, so your actions will not only make their job easier but also help the County recover more money. By recycling, you can keep solid waste costs under control and keep Clay County beautiful. See the FAQ below for more information. TRANSFER STATION FAQ RECYCLE THESE ITEMS FREE Plastic Bottles, 1’s & 2’s only – The # is usually within a triangle on the bottom, or near the bottom of the container. For example, most soft drink and water bottles are #1’s. Milk and laundry soap jugs are usually #2’s. Aluminum cans Corrugated Cardboard Scrap Metal, including appliances such as dish washers, washing machines and ovens (nothing with freon!!) Mixed Paper, including newspapers, magazines, junk mail and cereal boxes. If its paper and not corrugated it goes in this category. Motor Oil Antifreeze Car batteries If you would like to recycle a refrigerator or anything with Freon, there is no charge for this. HOW YOU CAN HELP Rinse all containers Remove lids from plastic bottles Place recyclables loose in the bins (e.g., not in bags) You do not have to remove any labels. Do not put soiled items such as paper towels, paper plates, or napkins in the recycling bins Break down corrugated boxes if possible NOT RECYCLABLE Plastics with the numbers 3-9, such as yogurt or margarine containers Glass bottles – recycling glass bottles is not feasible at present because of our location, shipping costs, minimum load requirements, current and historical selling prices, infrastructure costs, labor costs, fuel costs, etc. We continue to monitor current pricing, however, and if this changes, we will post this on this page and at the Transfer Station. NOT ACCEPTED Ask at the Transfer Station about how to dispose of these properly: Old cars, boats and trailers Gasoline Insecticides Liquid Latex and Oil Paint Medical Waste Fluorescent Light Ballasts Asbestos PCBs