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Join our team! Our team members strive to deliver exceptional service, professionalism and respect every day. Knox County is a great place to live, work and play. Knoxville, TN has been historically called "The Marble City" and "Scruffy City" – names we have embraced as our own. Knoxville is home to the University of Tennessee and the Tennessee Volunteers. Nestled at the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Knoxville is surrounded by an abundance of natural beauty, lakes, trails and waterways. Knox County offers a vast parks system with activities like hiking, biking, kayaking, youth and adult sports, and more. Many great restaurants and craft breweries also call Knoxville home. Knox County Government strives to be a great place to work and an employer of choice in the region. Knox County is excited to offer a competitive compensation package that includes a generous paid sick and vacation leave policy, 13 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, employer paid basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance plans, paid maternity/paternity leave, along with other well-being programs and resources. For more information on benefits, follow this link: Knox County Benefits. Knox County also boasts a very rich retirement plan with a 6% match to start. For more information on retirement, follow this link: Knox County Retirement. Listed below are available positions across various departments. Vacancies are typically displayed for two weeks from posting date. We encourage you to apply and check back often for exciting opportunities! ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Knox County Government and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers that strive to build a workforce that represents the community we serve. If you need a reasonable accommodation for an interview, you have been asked to participate in, please contact one of the following: Knox County Human Resources Department: 865-215-2321E-911: 865-215-1112Knox County Sheriff's Office/Merit System: 865-215-4446 No individual will be discriminated or harassed based on race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law. Veterans' preference is provided if minimum qualifications are met and a valid DD214 is attached to your application.
Knox County is a great place to live, work and play. Knoxville, TN has been historically called "The Marble City" and "Scruffy City" – names we have embraced as our own. Knoxville is home to the University of Tennessee and the Tennessee Volunteers. Nestled at the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Knoxville is surrounded by an abundance of natural beauty, lakes, trails and waterways. Knox County offers a vast parks system with activities like hiking, biking, kayaking, youth and adult sports, and more. Many great restaurants and craft breweries also call Knoxville home.
Knox County Government strives to be a great place to work and an employer of choice in the region. Knox County is excited to offer a competitive compensation package that includes a generous paid sick and vacation leave policy, 13 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, employer paid basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance plans, paid maternity/paternity leave, along with other well-being programs and resources. For more information on benefits, follow this link: Knox County Benefits. Knox County also boasts a very rich retirement plan with a 6% match to start. For more information on retirement, follow this link: Knox County Retirement.
Listed below are available positions across various departments. Vacancies are typically displayed for two weeks from posting date. We encourage you to apply and check back often for exciting opportunities!
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Knox County Government and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers that strive to build a workforce that represents the community we serve.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for an interview, you have been asked to participate in, please contact one of the following:
Knox County Human Resources Department: 865-215-2321E-911: 865-215-1112Knox County Sheriff's Office/Merit System: 865-215-4446
No individual will be discriminated or harassed based on race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Veterans' preference is provided if minimum qualifications are met and a valid DD214 is attached to your application.
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DENTIST
Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
Location: HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Posting Start: 12/01/2025
Posting End: 01/31/2026
MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $65.85
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Purpose of Job
The purpose of this classification is to diagnose dental disease, injuries, malformations of the teeth and gums and provide essential dental services, including preventative, restorative, and emergency services to the community. Essential Functions
The Dentist is responsible for the following essential functions:
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DENTAL HYGIENIST
MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $31.29
The purpose of this classification is to provide dental health education and dental prophylaxis services to the community at an assigned clinic, local schools, or other locations in Knox County. Essential Functions
The Dental Hygienist is responsible for the following essential functions:
CORPORAL- JUVENILE SERVICE CENTER
Location: JUVENILE SERVICES
Posting Start: 01/15/2026
MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $26.79
The purpose of this classification is to serve as the frontline supervisor responsible for maintaining safety, order, and rehabilitative structure within the juvenile facility, while fostering an environment of youth development and personal growth for staff and detainees.
Essential Functions
The Corporal is responsible for the following essential functions:
CIVIL ENGINEERING SPECIALIST
Location: ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS
Posting Start: 12/30/2025
Posting End: 01/30/2026
MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $33.49
The purpose of this position is to manage the Engineering aspects of the Transportation Department specifically related to Capital Project Development
The Civil Engineering Specialist is responsible for the following essential functions:
NUTRITIONIST
Posting Start: 12/18/2025
Posting End: 01/23/2026
The purpose of this classification is to plan, organize, coordinate and evaluate the nutritional component of public health services for the Health Department.
Essential Functions:
PART-TIME TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR
Location: PARKS AND RECREATION
Posting Start: 12/19/2025
MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $22.00
Under the general supervision of the Sr. Sports Operation Manager, the purpose of this classification is to provide general organization, development, facilitation, and supervision of one or more leagues and tournaments at designated sports venues. Essential Functions
The Part-Time Tournament Director is responsible for the following essential functions:
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KNOX COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE - COMMISSARY ASSISTANT
Location: SHERIFF
Posting Start: 01/01/2026
Posting End: 12/31/2026
MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $16.19
Position Summary
The Commissary Assistant has the primary responsibility to assist the Commissary Supervisor in managing the commissary.
Required Duties
The following are required duties of this position:
KNOX COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE- CORRECTIONAL OFFICER
MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $24.80
The Correctional Officer has the primary responsibility to perform routine work in the safe keeping of inmates.
KNOX COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE - ASSISTANT KITCHEN MANAGER
MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $16.45
The Assistant Kitchen Manager has the primary responsibility to assist the Kitchen Manager with food preparation and feeding of prisoners.
KNOX COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE- MEDICAL ASSISTANT - CNA, EMT, PHARMACY TECH
MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $21.19
The Medical Assistant and/or Pharmacy Technician has the primary responsibility to perform a variety of medical functions related to the health and welfare of the inmates.