Now hiring: 3 government jobs in Cobb that pay more than $50K

Have you ever dreamed of working for the goverment? Look no further than Cobb County.

Employing about 5,000 people, the Cobb County government offers competitive salaries, a benefits package including four medical plan options, dental and life insurance, a hybrid pension plan, a wellness clinic, two fitness centers, supplemental benefit options, paid holidays, sick and annual leave and sick-time, buy-back program.

Check out these open positions:

Director of the Parks and Recreation Department

Where is it: Marietta

What you do: Manage the daily operation and direction of the department including making decisions on park planning, maintenance, construction, facility renovation, golf course operations, fiscal management of the department's operating budget and other duties.

What you need: Bachelor's degree in public administration or related field and at least 10 years management experience in parks and recreation or a related field.

Salary: $79,664 - $129,646

Server administrator in the Information Services Department

Where is it: Marietta

What you need: Bachelor's degree in management information systems, computer technology, computer science or related area and three years of professional experience in file server administration.

Salary: $56,596 - $90,563

Executive director of Keep Cobb Beautiful

Where is it: Marietta

What you do: Oversee ongoing beautification, recycling and litter prevention programs; serve as liason between other government departments; fulfill other administrative duties.

What you need: Bachelor's degree in one of the physical sciences or an environmental related field and at least three years of experience in public education, public relations, marketing and/or event programming.

Salary: $46,508 - $74,256

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