Human Resources

Career Opportunities

Join the Cherokee County team. All full-time positions include the GMEBS pension, health, dental, vision, and 13 paid holidays.

GMEBS PensionHealth / Dental / Vision13 Paid HolidaysPaid LeaveEmployee Wellness Program

Open Positions (3)

Full-Time

IT Systems Specialist II

Information Technology Services

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$58,000 – $72,000Canton, GAPosted March 31, 2026Closes April 25, 2026

Maintain and support Cherokee County's enterprise infrastructure including Windows Server environments, Microsoft 365 tenant, network switching, and helpdesk escalations. Coordinate with department IT liaisons and provide end-user training for new system rollouts.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Information Technology or related field required; Bachelor's preferred. Minimum 3 years of experience in IT support or systems administration. CompTIA A+ or Network+ certification preferred. Valid Georgia driver's license.

Benefits

Full county benefits including GMEBS pension, health/dental/vision, and 13 paid holidays.

Full-Time

Code Enforcement Officer

Community Development

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$48,000 – $58,000Canton, GA (field-based)Posted March 28, 2026Closes April 21, 2026

Conduct inspections and investigations of alleged zoning, nuisance, and property maintenance violations within Cherokee County. Issue notices of violation, document findings with photographs, and work with residents to achieve voluntary compliance before escalating to magistrate court.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required. Two years of experience in code enforcement, building inspections, law enforcement, or related field preferred. Georgia Association of Code Enforcement (GACE) certification or ability to obtain within 12 months. Valid Georgia driver's license required.

Benefits

Full county benefits including GMEBS pension, county vehicle, health/dental/vision, and 13 paid holidays.

Full-Time

Parks Maintenance Technician

Cherokee Recreation and Parks

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$36,000 – $44,000Canton, GA (rotating parks sites)Posted April 1, 2026Closes April 28, 2026

Perform grounds maintenance, facility upkeep, and minor repairs at Cherokee County's parks and recreation facilities. Duties include mowing, line trimming, equipment servicing, trash removal, restroom sanitation, athletic field preparation, and playground safety inspections.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required. One year of grounds maintenance, landscaping, or facility maintenance experience preferred. Ability to operate commercial mowing equipment and hand tools. Valid Georgia driver's license required. CDL is a plus.

Benefits

Full county benefits including GMEBS pension, health/dental/vision, and 13 paid holidays.

Cherokee County Job Fair

April 24, 2026 · 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Administration Building, 1130 Bluffs Pkwy

Meet hiring managers in person. On-site applications accepted.

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