Under general supervision, the purpose of the position is to perform a variety of tasks involved in the maintenance and general operation on the Cabin Lake Recreation Facility. Employees in this classification perform skilled and semi-skilled work. Position is responsible for opening and closing the park at specified times. Greets public and informs visitors concerning park rules and regulations. This position is also responsible for general maintenance of park facilities. Work is performed under general supervision from Cabin Lake Supervisor and is evaluated in terms of quality of work, observation, and visitor user reaction. Performs related work as required.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Weekend and holiday work required
Works varied work schedule
Provides excellent customer service involving greeting and registering park visitors and informing visitors about the facility and its operation via telephone or in person informing them of park rules, policies, and hours of operation.
Employee must use considerable tact and courtesy in frequent contact with the public.
Collects fees and registers transactions in computer system.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide; ability to make change.
Operates paddle boat area.
Performs grounds keeping work, which includes mowing, weed eating, emptying trashcans, etc.
Makes minor repairs to facilities.
Assists in keeping facilities (Shelters, restrooms, play grounds, office, etc.) clean for park visitor’s use.
Pick up litter and empty trashcans.
Open and close buildings and restrooms as needed.
Provide basic first aid and CPR
Provide emergency management for park incidents
Report any participant injuries or property damage within 24 hours of occurrence.
Patrols park regularly for security and maintenance issues
Assists in general maintenance of park buildings and equipment: and performs minor repair work as
Replaces light bulbs; changes air filters; check fuel levels.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
High School diploma or GED (some college and computer skills preferred); supplemented by previous experience and/or training involving providing customer service, previous Parks and Recreation experience, and building and landscape maintenance; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to obtain basic first aid and CPR certification within first year from date of hire.
Able to swim and prefer experience with basic lifeguarding duties.
Volunteer for A Board, Committee or Commission
The Board of Commissioners relies on volunteers to serve on various boards, commissions and committees. These volunteers provide an invaluable service to our community by providing input and advice our elected and appointed leaders. This is your chance to serve your community - apply today for an appointment to an Advisory Board, Commission, or Committee. You will be notified if nominated and/or appointed. If you are not initially appointed to a board for which you have applied, your application will be resubmitted automatically until such time that you are appointed, or your application expires. Applications remain on file for one year.
AGING ADULT CARE HOME ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Purpose: To advocate for the rights of citizens residing in adult care homes. The Committee members are required to visit the Adult Care Homes every three months. Family Care Homes are visited annually by the committee. This committee helps maintain the Adult Care Home Resident’s Bill of Rights. Initial appointments are made for one-year term with every term thereafter being one to three years.
Qualifications: No person or immediate family member of a person with a financial interest in a home served by this committee, no employee or governing board member of a home served by this committee, and no immediate family member of a resident in a home served by this committee may be a member of this committee. Must be able to travel to each facility in the county. Must be able to complete an initial orientation and field training of 15 hours. Must be a resident of Duplin County.
Term Length: 3 yrs Number of Members: 10 Contact: Melisa Brown, Services for the Aged Director - melisab@duplincountync.com
AGING REGIONAL AGING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Purpose: The Regional Aging Advisory Committee advises the staff and Eastern Carolina Council of Government Board on the Area Plan, allocation of funds, etc. Appointments are made for two-year terms or three consecutive two-year terms which equals a total of six years. Alternates serve for a one-year term.
Qualifications: Members cannot be employed with an agency which is receiving Older American Act Funds. At least 50% of appointees should be over 60 years of age. Must be a resident of Duplin County.
Term Length: 2 yrs Number of Members: 4 (County slots) Stipend: No Contact: Melisa Brown, Services for the Aged Director - melisab@duplincountync.com
AGING NURSING HOME COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Purpose: The Nursing Home Advisory Committee serves as a liaison between the Board of County Commissioners and local Nursing Homes. Committee members are required to visit all nursing homes every three months as a committee. They serve as a supportive local committee which helps to maintain the spirit of the Nursing Home Resident’s Bill of Rights. Initial appointments are made for one-year term with every term thereafter being one to three years.
Qualifications: No person or immediate family member of a person with a financial interest in a home served by this committee, no employee or governing board member of a home served by this committee, and no immediate family member of a resident in a home served by this committee may be a member of this committee. Must be able to travel to each facility in the county. Must be able to complete an initial orientation and field training of 15 hours. Must be a resident of Duplin County.
Term Length: 3 yrs Number of Members: 5 Contact: Melisa Brown, Services for the Aged Director - melisab@duplincountync.com
AIRPORT COMMISSION
Purpose: The primary duty of the Duplin County Airport Commission is the oversight of the operation, maintenance, and development of the Duplin County Airport. The Airport Commission serves as an advisory body to the Duplin County Board of Commissioners and is comprised of nine voting member members appointed by the Board of County Commissioners according to its appointment process.
Qualifications: Persons interested in serving should have a background in business, and a general knowledge of airport or aviation related operations.
Purpose: The Board of Equalization and Review hears appeals of taxpayers on assessed values and reviews current assessments made by the Tax Supervisor. Appointments are made for two-year terms. The Chairman and Vice-Chairman are selected by the members of the Board of Equalization and Review.
Qualifications: To qualify for appointment as a member, each nominee to the Board shall be of good moral character, shall have resided in Duplin County at least two (2) consecutive years prior to the appointment, shall remain as a resident for the duration of service as a member, and shall be knowledgeable of real estate or personal property valuation matters.
Term Length: 2 yrs Number of Members: 5 Stipend: Yes Contact: Gary Rose, Tax Administrator - garyr@duplincountync.com
BOARD OF HEALTH
Purpose: The Board of Health is the policy-making, rule making and adjudicatory body for the Health Department. The Board of Health has the responsibility to protect and promote the public health and has the authority to adopt rules necessary for that purpose. The Board of Health appoints a local health director who serves as the administrative head of the Health Department.
Qualifications: The Board of Health is composed of 11 members and includes one physician licensed to practice medicine in North Carolina, one licensed dentist, one licensed optometrist, one licensed veterinarian, one registered nurse, one licensed pharmacist, one county commissioner, one professional engineer, and three representatives of the general public. The members must be residents of Duplin County and are appointed by the County Commissioners to serve three (3) year terms.
Purpose: The Board of Social Services selects the social services director, gives him or her administrative advice, undertakes social planning, and assists the director in planning the department’s budget.
Qualifications: To qualify for appointment as a member, each nominee to the Board shall be of good moral character and shall be at the time of their appointment a resident of Duplin County.
Term Length: 2 yrs Number of Members: 5 (2 Board of Commissioner’s appointments) Contact: Annie Murrell, Social Services Director - annie.murrell@duplincountync.com
EASTERN CAROLINA HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY, INC.
Purpose: The Eastern Carolina Human Services Agency, Inc. is a member of the North Carolina Community Action Association and is a private non-profit Community Action Agency that provides services to low-income, Veterans, and military families, in multiple counties along the North Carolina coast. The programs administered by the agency include: Section 8 Housing, Community Services Block Grant- Family Self Sufficiency Program (CSBG-FSS), and NCServes.
Qualifications: To qualify for appointment as a member, a nominee shall be of good moral character, shall have resided in Duplin County at least two (2) consecutive years prior to the appointment, and shall remain as a resident for the duration of service as a member.
Term Length: 1 year Number of Appointees: 1 Contact: George Wood, Interim County Manager - george.wood@duplincountync.com
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION / THE FOUNDATION FOR DUPLIN COUNTY INDUSTRIAL AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, INCORPORATED
Purpose: The purpose for which the Corporation is organized is to further the economic development prospects of Duplin County, North Carolina and to promote job creation opportunities, wage growth, and growth in the tax base in Duplin County. The Corporation seeks to enhance the overall residential, business, and commercial environment, thus improving the quality of life for all people of Duplin County and municipalities within the County. This will thereby assist in reducing the burden of government in pursuing the public purposes of providing quality jobs, increasing wage levels, and promoting a growing tax base.
Qualifications: The number of Directors of the Corporation shall be decided by the Board but shall be no more than eleven (11) and no less than seven (7). Directors shall be selected as follows:
The Duplin County Board of Commissioners shall have authority to appoint from time to time up to two (2) people to serve as Directors. Any of these two (2) individuals appointed as a Director shall serve at the pleasure of the Duplin County Board of Commissioners. Such Directors shall not be subject to the term or consecutive term limitations set forth herein.
Term Length: Not subject to term or consecutive limitations term limitations Stipend: No Contact: Scotty Summerlin, Executive Director - scott.summerlin@duplincountync.com
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVOLVING LOAN FUND COMMITTEE
Purpose: The Board of Commissioners of the County of Duplin established a Revolving
Loan Fund Program by virtue of G.S. 160A-456 which enables the County to undertake Community Development activities including programs concerned with employment and economic development.
The purposes of the Revolving Loan Fund are as follows: The creation of new jobs opportunities and the retention of existing jobs within the County principally for persons of low and moderate income (LMI); To further new business development and/or existing business expansion within the County; and To enable private business development to occur within the County that would not occur without loan assistance from the Revolving Loan Fund Program.
Qualifications: A Loan Committee reviews loan applications, rate them according to procedures herein, determine whether loan applications are appropriate for the program, determine credit worthiness of borrower, and evaluate the economic feasibility of applicant projects. The Loan Committee shall report its findings on all applicants to the Board of Commissioners. The Loan Committee shall be empowered to negotiate loan terms with applicants but final authority for settling terms and approving loans shall rest with the Board of Commissioners. The Board of Commissioners shall appoint all members of the Loan Committee.
The Loan Committee members shall consist of:
One member of the Board of Commissioners;
One banker who either lives in Duplin County or works for a financial institution located in Duplin County;
One local business persons;
One local accountant
One other person who is a resident of Duplin County
Purpose: Established by State Statute. The Board of Trustees is a corporate body with powers to acquire, hold, and transfer real and personal property, to enter into contracts, to institute and defend legal actions and suits, and to exercise such other rights and privileges as may be necessary for the management and administration of the institution in accordance with the provisions and purposes as stated in the General Statutes. Trustees are responsible for keeping elected officials informed of the implications of legislative actions that may have a bearing on the college.
Appointments are made for four-year terms. Members are appointed by the County Commission, Board of Education and the Governor.
Qualifications: Must be a resident of Duplin County.
Term Length: 4 yrs Number of Members Length: 12 (3 Board of County Commissioner appointments) Contact: Jeanette Rackley, Assistant to the JSCC President - jrackley@jamesprunt.ecu
JURY COMMISSION
Purpose: Duties of the Jury Commission include: selecting the jury lists for a two-year period for jurors to serve in the Superior and District Courts for Duplin County; preparing the jury list from designated sources; determining that prospective jurors are qualified to serve; preparing and delivering the jury list; performing these duties between October 1, and September 30 of each biennial year. Jury lists must be prepared 30 days prior to January 1 of each biennial year as established in General Statutes 9-2.
Qualifications: Members must be qualified voters of the County and can serve unlimited terms per the statute for this Commission. The Jury Commission only meets twice a year. Must be a resident of Duplin County.
Term Length: 2 years Number of Members: 1 (Board of Commissioners appointment) Contact: Katie W. Harrell, Clerk of Superior Court - Katie.Q.Harrell@nccourts.org
JUVENILE CRIME PREVENTION COUNCIL
Purpose: The Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC) is the local organization charged by the N.C. General Assembly to plan, organize, and evaluate locally-based programs designed to prevent and mitigate juvenile delinquency in Mecklenburg County. Specifically, the JCPC is to develop community-based alternatives to training schools and to provide community-based delinquency and substance abuse prevention strategies and programs.
Qualifications: The membership of the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council shall include representatives from the following categories:
Youth under the age of 18 - 2 members
County Commissioner General Public Appointees - 6 members
Faith Community - 1 member
Director AMH / DD / SA – 1 member
Substance Abuse Professional - 1 member
Director of Dept. of Social Services or Designee – 1 member
Purpose: The Library Board of Trustees serves as an advisory board which makes recommendations on policy to the Board of County Commissioners and acts as a liaison between the library, local government and the community. The Library Board of Trustees is a 6 member board with all members being appointed by the Board of County Commissioners.
Qualifications: Appointments are made for six-year terms. Must be a resident of Duplin County.
Purpose: The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board shall consult with and advise the governing body of all matters affecting Cabin Lake County Park’s programs, personnel, and finances. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board shall consult with and advise the park superintendent on the daily operation of Cabin Lake County Park, as well as the long range operation and improvement of this facility. Appointments are made for two and three year’s terms with no one serving more than two consecutive terms.
Qualifications: Seven members representing various County Commissioner Districts in Duplin County. Must be a resident of Duplin County.
Purpose: The Duplin County Planning Board prepares and from time to time amends and revises a plans for a comprehensive and coordinated strategy for the physical development of the area, establishes principles and policies for guiding action in the development of the area, and prepares and recommends to the Board of County Commissioners ordinances promoting orderly development of Duplin County.
Qualifications: Each of the five (5) County Commissioner districts is represented by one member on the Planning Board. Eligible members must be a resident of Duplin County and must live within a District that is vacant to be appointed to the Board.
Term Length: Two years. No limit on the number of terms that can be served.
The primary responsibility of the food and Lodging section is to educate and protect public health through the enforcement of state government regulations. This section is responsible for sanitation inspections of public facilities, which provide food and/or lodging accommodations. Other responsibilities include: complaint investigations, childhood lead poisoning investigations, food borne outbreak investigations, and plan review for new establishments. Administrative rules can be found at https://ehs.ncpublichealth.com/rules.htm.
Sanitation Inspections: Duplin Environmental Health is responsible for the sanitation grading of Restaurants, Food stands, Meat Markets, School Lunchrooms, Rest Homes, Nursing Homes, Hospitals, Childcare Centers and Lodging Facilities. Environmental Health Specialists are required to enforce North Carolina Rules and Regulations that govern the sanitation of these establishments. During the inspection of a food handling establishment, there is an emphasis placed on factors that increase the chance of developing food borne illness. These critical risk factors are:
Poor personal hygiene/employee health
Food from unsafe sources
Contaminated equipment/cross contamination
Inadequate cooking temperatures
Improper hot and cold holding temperatures, improper reheating, and improper cooling
Additionally, routine inspections check sewage disposal, water supply, restroom facilities, pest control, cleaning, lighting and ventilation, construction of floors, walls and ceilings and garbage disposal. Once an inspection is complete, the findings and results of the inspection are documented, reviewed with the owner / operator, and a letter grade card is posted. Sanitation grade cards are posted where they may be readily observed by the public upon entering the establishment. All establishments are required by law to keep their grade card posted. The sanitation grade is based on a 10 point scale and is as follows: Grade A: 90- 100% Grade B: 80- 89.5%> Grade C: 70- 79.5% Any establishment failing to score at least 70% will have its permit revoked immediately. Click the link for a current list of grades. View WRAL Restaurants Listing for Duplin County.
Child Care Centers: Childcare centers are inspected once every six month period by an Environmental Health Specialist. Additional inspections may be conducted at any child care facility as often as necessary to ensure compliance with applicable sanitation standards. Temperatures, handling, and preparation of food are checked during inspections. Additionally, the following items are checked regularly during inspections: diapering and diaper changing facilities, furniture, toys, beds, cots, linen, hand washing of staff and children, lighting and thermal environment, and hot water temperatures at sinks that are accessible to children. The classification rating is posted in the facility in a conspicuous place designated by the Environmental Health Specialist. Child care centers are rated Superior, Approved, Provisional, or Disapproved based on a demerit-score grading system. The degree of the facility’s compliance with sanitation standards are indicated by the total demerit-point score. The demerit- score point system is as follows: Superior 0-15 Demerits Approved 16-30 Demerits Provisional 31-45 Demerits Disapproved 46 or more. When a center receives a provisional rating, another inspection is conducted within 7 days to determine if the critical item has been corrected. Critical items that constitute a six point deduction include, but are not limited to: a violation of hot water temperatures for children, improper diapering methods, unapproved diaper changing facilities, improper storage of chemicals and medications, and wastewater disposal. Owners / administrators of child care centers may request a re-inspection for the purpose of raising their classification rating at any time. Child Care Centers Plan Review Application (PDF Version)
Certified Food Protection Manager Food service establishments are now required to have a Certified Food Protection Manager who has passed an accredited ANSI food safety exam. This person(s) must be onsite at any time the operation is in use. There are four different ANSI accredited food safety training programs that offer approved food safety exams. Information regarding each of these programs can be found by clicking on this link. Each of these programs provide information on their websites about upcoming classes and/or exams offered in specific areas.
Temporary Food Establishments: Temporary Food Establishments are required by North Carolina state law to obtain permits from this department prior to selling food. A temporary food establishment is an individual or organization that serves food or drink in connection with a fair, carnival, circus public exhibition, or other similar gathering. Event coordinators and vendors can download permit applications. Simply download the form here and either email it to mary.cashwell@duplincountync.com or mail it with all required attachments to our office at PO Box 948 Kenansville, NC 28349. Event Coordinator Application (PDF Version) | Temporary Food Service Application (PDF Version) | Temporary Food Service Supplemental Documents for Vendors (PDF Version) | Non-profit Exempt Form (PDF Version) |
Plan Review: Plans, drawn to scale, and specifications, including the proposed menu, for new food service establishments must be submitted for review and approval to the local health department prior to initiating construction. The fee for this service is $240. Any changes in the dimensions of food preparation areas, seating capacity, or the addition of rooms to existing food service establishments must also be approved prior to renovating. Plan Review Application (PDF Version). Mobile Food Unit Application (PDF Version) |Pushcart Application (PDF Version) |
Complaint Investigations: The food & lodging section is responsible for investigating complaints received from the public against food and / or lodging establishments. To register a complaint or concern, you may call (910) 296-2126.
Lead Investigations: Lead poisoning investigations are conducted when a child under six years of age has an elevated blood lead level. Blood lead testing is recommended for all children under six years of age for early detection. Investigations are used to attempt to find the source of lead in the child’s environment. Several residences may be involved. When a source of lead is found, our department is responsible for monitoring remediation and/or abatement activities.
Food Borne Disease Outbreak Investigations: Some diseases can be caused by improper food handling and storage. Diseases can also be transmitted to food if it is prepared by someone who has a communicable disease such as Hepatitis A, is sick with the Norovirus or other gastrointestinal illness. Environmental health and the communicable disease nurse should be contacted so they may conduct an investigation of any reported food borne illness.
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Voluntary Agricultural District (VAD) Program
What is the Voluntary Agricultural District (VAD) Program? . . . .
The purpose of the Voluntary Agricultural District (VAD) Program is to encourage the voluntary preservation and protection of farmland from non-farm development. This is in recognition of the
importance of agriculture to the economic and cultural life of the country. The General Assembly of the State of North Carolina authorized counties to undertake a series of programs to encourage the preservation of farmland. This statutory authority is found in Chapter 106, Article 61, of the North Carolina General Statutes. The Duplin County Voluntary Agricultural Districts will be governed by an Agricultural Board composed of one member from each of the six County Commissioner districts. These members will be appointed by the Duplin County Board of Commissioners. In addition, the County Extension Director and County Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Director will serve as members of the Board. The Agricultural Board will be responsible for approving applications for membership in an agricultural district.
Requirements
To be qualified as farmland, a farm shall contain a minimum of 10 contiguous acres of farmland.
The farm shall be participating in the “Farm Present-Use-Value Taxation Program”.
The property shall be certified by the Cooperative Extension Service and NRCS as being a farm on which at least two-thirds of the land is composed of soils that are:
favorable for major crops common to the County; or
soils on which at least two-thirds of the land has been actively utilized for agricultural,horticultural, forestry, livestock, or wildlife production.
Property is the subject of a Conservation Agreement between the County and the owner of such land that prohibits non-farm use or the development of such.
What will joining the VAD Program do for me?
This program will help increase the identity awareness and pride in the agricultural community and its way of life.
Members will have increased protection from nuisance law suits and other negative impacts affecting participating farms.
What is the cost of this program?
There will be a one-time fee of $60.00 to join this program. This fee will cover a portion of the cost of a sign which designates a farm’s membership and the charges involved in filing the document with the Duplin County Register of Deeds Office.
For more information contact
Duplin County Cooperative Extension Service
165 Agricultural Drive
P. O. Box 949
Kenansville,N. C. 28349
Purpose: The Tax Department is responsible for obtaining, developing, analyzing, and maintaining records necessary for the appraisal, assessment, billing, collection, and listing of taxes associated with real and personal property within the jurisdiction of the County and municipalities according to the state of North Carolina General Statutes. The Tax Department is required to provide information and research as well as maintain records for the North Carolina Department of Revenue.
General Services: The Tax Department has three functional offices made up of Assessing, Collections, and Land Records.
The Assessing Office is responsible for assessing all real property located in Duplin County. A state-mandated revaluation of all real property is conducted at least once every eight years, the Board of Commissioners voted in 2023 to perform a county wide revaluation every 5 years. Each year, building permits are reviewed for new construction and additions to existing structures. The appraisal staff assists property owners and the public with questions about value. They are also responsible for processing applications for Land Use Value. The next county-wide reappraisal will again be conducted by state certified appraisers and is scheduled to be effective January 1, 2025.
The Assessing Office is also responsible for the proper listing and discovery of all personal property, business personal property, and motor vehicles located in or taxable by Duplin County. The Assessing Office is responsible for assigning the fair market value (retail) of such property for tax billing purposes. Assessing employees can assist you with questions regarding ownership, situs, description and value of personal property. Along with property listing and assessing, the Assessing Office processes applications for the Senior Citizen/Disability/Veterans exclusion as outlined in the North Carolina General Statute; conducts audits of all personal and business personal property accounts; and maintains the mailing addresses as submitted by the taxpayers or by the Department of Motor Vehicles for all personal property, business personal property and motor vehicle accounts.
The Collections Office is responsible for the collection of all property taxes levied by Duplin County. They are also responsible for all forced collection measures on all delinquent accounts including but not limited to garnishment of wages, attachment of grower payments, attachment of bank accounts, attachment of North Carolina State Income Tax refunds and foreclosure of property. They issue moving permits for mobile homes.
We now collect town taxes for the following: Calypso, Greenevers, Kenansville, Magnolia, Rose Hill, Teachey, Wallace and Warsaw.
The Land Records section of the Tax Department is responsible for maintaining the Duplin County property base map and real property ownership data. The property base map was built using the 2006 digital ortho-photography of Duplin County. Cadastral information includes property boundaries, road names, right-of-ways, acreages, lot dimensions, district boundaries and ownership information. We operate a Geographic Information System (GIS) using ESRI’s “ARCMap” version 10.8 software. The identification of property locations is available through our Online Mapping Services.
Duplin county has extended the listing period for personal property to February 14, 2025. Click here for more information. Tax Foreclosure Sale/Surplus Property Sale
See listing below for County currently owned property for sale.
Purpose: To create a positive economic development environment by improving access to global technology, resources, and markets that attracts and retains quality businesses to provide the citizens of Duplin County with quality jobs.
General Services Provided: Assist the growth of existing business and recruit new business to Duplin County to increase employment opportunities and grow the tax base in Duplin County.
Duplin County Fire & Emergency Management works to protect the citizens of Duplin County through prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. Working with public and private sectors involving local, state, and federal partners, Duplin County Fire & Emergency Management seeks to provide a customer service-focused program for all of the citizens and visitors of Duplin County.
General Services:
ALE Permits
Disaster Preparedness & Plan Review
Emergency Drill Coordination and Facilitation
Emergency Incident Response
Fire Origin & Cause Investigations
Fire Prevention Public Education
NC Fire Prevention Code Inspections & Permits
Duplin County Government Workplace Safety Program
Note: All Code, Plan & Permit Reviews require submittal to: fireinspection@duplincountync.com. Printed applications, drawings, and component books are not necessary unless specifically requested. Please allow up to 7 days for plan reviews, once your issued invoice has been paid.
Duplin County Fire & Emergency Management manages and serves the 25 fire departments that provide service to districts inside Duplin County. Working to help these fire departments to reduce their insurance ratings, allows the department to provide better service and to reduce homeowners’ insurance premiums. Duplin County Fire & Emergency Management also serves as a working component of the Duplin County Firefighters’ Association. To see more about this group please click the link.
Duplin County Fire & Emergency Management serves as a working component of the Duplin County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC). The Duplin County LEPC serves to protect and inform the public on regulations and reporting of organizations that handle hazardous materials. To see more about this group please click the link above.
Not sure who to contact? View Staff Members for a more detailed description.
Duplin County Services for the Aged began operating as a County Department in July, 1974, and the Nutrition Program began in September, 1975. These two programs consolidated into one department in January, 1979. In May, 2007, Duplin County Services for the Aged and Duplin County Public Transportation were consolidated into one department. In October, 2015, the combined departments were separated to operate as independent departments. June 8, 2023, the department name was renamed to Duplin County Senior Services.
The primary objective of the agency is to serve as an advocate for persons sixty years of age and older to achieve a better quality of life.
Mission Statement: Improving the lives of Duplin County seniors through opportunities that encourage social interaction, enhance quality of life and support independence.
Aging Advisory Committee Meetings 9:00 a.m. Duplin County Senior Services Quarterly meetings – 3rd Wednesday of each quarter January, April, July, October