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The City of Raleigh is the capital of North Carolina and home to several colleges and universities, with a vibrant performing arts community. Fueled by an impressive mix of education, ingenuity and collaboration, Raleigh has become an internationally recognized leader in life science and technology innovation. The City has been listed as one of the fastest growing cities for many years — the current population is about 475,000 people, up from 291,141 in the 2000 Census. Raleigh is known for its high quality of life for its residents. Together with Chapel Hill and Durham, Raleigh forms the Research Triangle Park. The Raleigh-Cary metropolitan area includes Wake, Franklin and Johnston counties with a population of almost 1.4 million. Below are some recent national recognitions for Raleigh: • Raleigh is the 2nd Best State Capital for Safety & More – WalletHub, February 2023 • Raleigh is the 2nd Most Climate-Resilient City – Architectural Digest, February 2023 • Raleigh is 8th Biggest Boomtown – LendingTree, February 2023 • Raleigh is #4 Best U.S. City for Work/Life Balance & Mental Health – Coworking Café Study, January 2023 • Raleigh ranks 10th among 415 cities as best place for college students to live – WalletHub, December 2022 • Raleigh ranks No. 1 as best place for veterans to call home – WalletHub, November 2022 We are regularly looking for talent from engineers and IT professionals to parks to police, and from entry level candidates to those with executive experience. The opportunities for growth, job satisfaction and quality of life are an important facet of calling Raleigh your employer as well as your home.

Mecklenburg County is more than just a great place to work. The County provides an environment where you can touch and enrich lives every day in countless ways. From helping families in need to protecting the public’s health and even maintaining hundreds of acres of public park land, working here means you will have the chance to be a part of providing services for an amazingly diverse population. It’s not just a place to work – for some, it’s an opportunity to serve their neighbors and make a difference in our community. For others, the role they take on fulfills a lifelong pursuit in an area of study. Whatever the reason you choose to work for the County, there is an opportunity for personal growth, professional development, and to truly make a difference in people’s lives. See our comment policy + details about our use of social media: http://meck.co/MeckSocial

The Department of Health and Human Services manages the delivery of health and human-related services for all North Carolinians, especially our most vulnerable citizens – children, elderly, disabled and low-income families. The Department works closely with health care professionals, community leaders and advocacy groups; local, state and federal entities; and many other stakeholders to make this happen. The Department is divided into 30 divisions and offices. NCDHHS divisions and offices fall under four broad service areas - health, human services, administrative, and support functions. NCDHHS also oversees 14 facilities: developmental centers, neuro-medical treatment centers, psychiatric hospitals, alcohol and drug abuse treatment centers, and two residential programs for children. Mission: In collaboration with our partners, DHHS provides essential services to improve the health, safety and well-being of all North Carolinians. Vision: Advancing innovative solutions that foster independence, improve health and promote well-being for all North Carolinians. Values: People-Focused Focus on the people we serve, deliver value and make a positive impact on their lives and communities. Teamwork We are all one department, one team, working toward one goal: to improve the health, safety and well-being of all North Carolinians. Proactive Communication Maintain an open and trusting environment for collaboration and continuous improvement with our team, stakeholders and the people we serve. Transparency Share expertise, information and honest feedback within the Department and with stakeholders and the community. Ask for help when needed. Stewardship Be good stewards of resources and time to create a positive impact for those we serve. Joy Have joy and balance at work so we all bring our A-game when serving the people of North Carolina.