Human Resources
Jobs for High School Graduates
The Department of Human Services offers a number of entry-level positions for applicants with a high school diploma or equivalent. The Clerk 2 position is found in large urban areas such as Davidson County, Hamilton County, Knox County and Shelby County. The Computer Operator 1 and Word Processing Operator positions are found almost exclusively in Davidson County. The Secretary position is found in every Tennessee county. All four of these entry-level positions will require an applicant's completion of a State of Tennessee Employment Application along with participation in a written examination. Applicants must obtain a competitive score on a civil service employment register to receive further consideration. Employment applications for these positions are accepted year-round, even though there may not be an immediate job opening. Although job openings may occur at any time, the Secretary position has the most job openings.
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In addition to the positions listed above, the Department also uses three unique entry-level positions at a residential facility located at Smyrna, Tennessee (Rutherford County). Applicants interested in these positions need to complete and submit a State of Tennessee Employment Application. Applicants may also mail a copy of their application along with a cover letter indicating their interest in employment at this location to: Tennessee Rehabilitation Center, 460 9th Avenue, Smyrna, TN 37167, Attn: Angie Duke.
