Company Profile
Gaston County Government
Company Overview
Gaston County Government strives to be a model of excellence in public service leadership, innovation, collaboration, and inclusion, ensuring the safety and well-being of residents, preserving natural resources, and providing recreation, cultural, and economic opportunities that lead to global success and set the stage for future generations.
Company History
Gaston County was founded in 1846, partitioned from Lincoln County. It is named for William Gaston, a U.S. Representative from North Carolina and member of the state supreme court. The county seat moved from Dallas to Gastonia in 1911.
The county is located in the Piedmont region of central North Carolina, which consists of gently rolling terrain frequently broken by hills, river and creek valleys, and low, isolated mountain ridges.
Gaston County is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners. Two members are elected from Gaston Township and one each from the other five townships of Gaston County. The offices of Sheriff, District Attorney, Clerk of Superior Court, and Register of Deeds are also elected offices, elected on a countywide, partisan basis. Gaston County currently is divided into forty-six (46) voting precincts.
The county is administered by a full-time professional County Manager. Gaston County is a member of the regional Centralina Council of Governments.
Benefits
Professional Growth and Workplace Wellness Plan
Adoption Reimbursement
5% Employer Contribution 401(k)
457(b) Retirement Plan
State Retirement Plan - Pension
Life Insurance
Voluntary Supplemental Insurance Plans
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Account w/Employer Contribution
Paid Time Off with Paid Holidays
Maternity/Paternity Leave
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Discounts (YMCA)