Cleveland County

Our family-oriented lifestyle, small-town charm, and southern hospitality make Cleveland County a great place to live, work and play and that's why nearly 100,000 people call this place home. With 15 cities, towns, and municipalities, Cleveland County covers 469 square miles in the foothills of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. Conveniently located between Charlotte, Asheville, and Greenville/Spartanburg, Cleveland County is the gateway between these major metropolitan areas. With spectacular changing seasons and proximity to mountains and beaches, Cleveland County is a wonderful home base for an array of tempting day trips that you and your family can take. The County is growing, industries are expanding their operations here, and new jobs are being created. This growth drives the need for a skilled, qualified workforce. In addition to private and public industries and nonprofit organizations, Cleveland County Government offers excellent career opportunities with competitive benefits. Our Purpose: Making Our Community Better Our Values: High Performance: We provide high-quality, solution-focused customer services. Courage: We demonstrate strength and commitment to persevere and withstand opposition or difficulty. Teamwork: We believe in the power of working together and we create an environment that is diverse and inclusive of all. Integrity: We do what is right by being open, honest, and transparent and take responsibility for our actions. Innovation: We learn from outcomes, welcome change, and are committed to continuous improvement.