Kent County Department of Human Resources

06/11/2026

Congratulations Captain Wallace!👏👏👏

06/03/2026

🌟 Join Our Team! 🌟

Are you passionate about early childhood education and making a difference in the lives of young children and their families? We are seeking a dedicated and experienced professional to lead our Child Development Program serving infants, toddlers, and their families.

In this role, you'll:
👶 Oversee and support programs for children from birth to age three
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Build strong relationships with families and provide parenting support
🤝 Collaborate with community partners and service agencies
📚 Lead and mentor staff while fostering a positive learning environment
❤️ Promote the health, safety, and well-being of children

Qualifications:
✔ Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, or a related field
✔ Experience working with infants and toddlers
✔ Supervisory experience preferred
✔ Passion for supporting children and families from diverse backgrounds

If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity to help children thrive and support families in our community, we'd love to hear from you!

Job Summary: The position relates to people of diverse educational, cultural and economic backgrounds. Essential Functions Functions listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work i...

05/19/2026

🚧 NOW HIRING: Motor Equipment Operator (MEO I, II & III)
📍 Kent County Public Works

Do you enjoy hands-on work, operating heavy equipment, and helping maintain the roads and infrastructure that keep our community moving? Kent County is looking for dependable and safety-focused Motor Equipment Operators to join our Public Works team!

🛠️ What You’ll Do:
• Operate medium and heavy equipment for road maintenance and repair
• Perform patching, grading, snow removal, drainage work, and roadside maintenance
• Haul materials and assist with emergency response operations
• Inspect roads and infrastructure for safety concerns
• Maintain equipment and perform routine repairs
• Support traffic control and work zone safety

🚜 Equipment Experience Preferred:
Bucket trucks, snow plows, front-end loaders, loadalls, chainsaws, chippers, rollers, and other construction-related equipment.

✅ Qualifications:
• High school diploma or GED
• Valid Maryland Driver’s License with acceptable driving record
• CDL required within 6 months of hire
• Experience level determines placement as MEO I, II, or III
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and perform physically demanding work

Apply at the link below 👇
https://kentcountymd.bamboohr.com/careers/124?source=aWQ9Mjg%3D

Job Summary:The Motor Equipment Operator (MEO) position performs skilled and semi-skilled work in the operation of medium and heavy equipment and vehicles used in the maintenance, repair, and construction of County roads and related infrastructure. Positions are filled at the I, II, or III level bas...

05/19/2026

📣 NOW HIRING: Deputy Clerk
📍 Kent County Government

Kent County is seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused professional to support the administrative functions of the County Commissioners, County Administrator, and Clerk’s Office.

This position plays a key role in connecting residents with County information and services while helping support daily government operations.

✨ What You’ll Do:
• Provide administrative support to County leadership
• Assist with agendas, meetings, reports, and documentation
• Coordinate events, travel, and legislative activities
• Maintain County webpages and legal reference materials
• Process raffle permits and citizen requests
• Serve as a liaison between County departments, businesses, and the public

✅ Qualifications:
• High school diploma plus 1–3 years of administrative/office experience
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, email, and web-based systems
• Notary Public certification required (or ability to obtain if applicable)
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record

💼 Why Join Kent County?
• Meaningful public service work
• Collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to work closely with County leadership
• Competitive benefits and professional development opportunities
https://kentcountymd.bamboohr.com/careers/131

Job Summary: Supports the administrative functions of the County Commissioners, County Administrator, and Clerk. The position maintains a strong public contact focus, connecting constituents with County information and communication. Essential Functions Functions listed are intended only as illustra...

04/27/2026

🏛️ Now Hiring: Clerk to the County Administrator & Commissioners

Are you highly organized, detail-driven, and passionate about public service? Join our team and play a key role in supporting County leadership and ensuring the smooth operation of local government.

✨ What You’ll Do:

- Coordinate and support County Commissioner and Board of License meetings
- Prepare agendas, record official minutes, and maintain public records
- Serve as Custodian of Records and manage Public Information Act requests
- Provide direct administrative support to the County Administrator
- Supervise and support a Deputy Clerk
- Assist with budgets, communications, and public inquiries

💼 What We’re Looking For:

✔️Strong organizational and communication skills
✔️Experience with records management, meeting coordination, or government operations
✔️Ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism and discretion
✔️Leadership experience and a collaborative mindset
✔️Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general office technology

🎓 Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience
Valid driver’s license
Notary Public (or ability to obtain)
Open Meetings Act / Ethics Training (or ability to obtain)

🌟 Why Join Us?

Meaningful work supporting your local community
Collaborative and professional work environment
Opportunity to work closely with County leadership

📅 Some evening meetings required

👉 Apply today and make an impact in your community!

Job Summary: Maintains and coordinates daily operations for the County Administrator and County Commissioners. The position is responsible for all administrative duties to conduct County affairs , to include attendance, minutes preparation, and facilitation of proceedings for County Commissioner mee...

04/27/2026

🌟 Now Hiring: Director of Kent Family Center 🌟

Make a lasting impact in Kent County by supporting children, youth, and families through meaningful programs and community partnerships.

We’re seeking a dynamic, community-focused leader to oversee and grow our Family Support Center—working closely with Maryland Family Network to strengthen services and improve outcomes in health, education, and community stability.

📍 Location: Kent County, MD
💼 Position Type: Full-Time

What You’ll Do:
✔ Lead and manage all aspects of the Family Support Center program
✔ Supervise staff, oversee budgets, and ensure strong fiscal management
✔ Build partnerships with community organizations and state/local leaders
✔ Coordinate outreach efforts and expand access to resources for families
✔ Analyze data, prepare reports, and support program evaluation
✔ Foster a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for all participants

What We’re Looking For:
✅ Strong leadership and team management experience
✅ Ability to build relationships across diverse communities
✅ Experience in program development, budgeting, and community engagement
✅ Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
🎓 Bachelor’s degree required (Master’s preferred)
🚗 Valid driver’s license required

🌱 Why Join Us?
• Opportunity to lead impactful, community-based programs
• Collaborative work with state and local partners
• Meaningful work that improves lives across Kent County

👇 Share or Apply today!

Be a leader in strengthening families and building a healthier, more connected community.

Job Summary: Works cooperatively with consultants from Maryland Family Network who are responsible for implementations and evaluation of Family Support Center program; Develops and implements a collaborative system of services and resources for children, youth and families in Kent County. The positi...

04/14/2026

🌊 Now Hiring: Betterton Beach Attendants! 🌊

👉 Apply today!
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03/10/2026

Today, Kent County Government recognized employees who have reached significant service milestones in their careers. These milestones represent far more than time spent on the job. They represent years of hard work, problem-solving, teamwork, and dedication to serving our community.

This year, we are proud to recognize 31 employees who have achieved service milestones of 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, and even 30 years with Kent County. Collectively, these dedicated individuals have 373 years of service to the citizens of Kent County.

Please help us congratulate our employees on their incredible service milestones 👏🎉👏

02/05/2026

The Kent County Department of Planning, Housing, and Zoning is seeking a highly motivated and skilled individual to fill the position of Deputy Director. The ideal candidate will have experience in drafting plans, zoning, and site plan review, managing boards, and working collaboratively with various stakeholders. As a member of our dynamic team, you will be responsible for working on a variety of planning and zoning initiatives in our beautiful, historic county.

All interested applicants, please apply below 👇

Job Summary: The position is responsible for all departmental functions in the Planning Director’s absence, with the primary focus of ensuring that land use is serving the needs of community residents. Manages a complex mix of project management review duties requiring extensive knowledge of local...

12/22/2025