Current Employment Opportunities
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Town of Smithfield Employment Application
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Facility Maintenance Specialist - Public Works
Performs a variety of building and grounds maintenance activities in support of Town facilities.
An employee in this class participates in the maintenance of Town facilities, parks, buildings, and grounds. Work includes performing building maintenance including minor carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, and related maintenance and repair activities. Grounds activities include turf maintenance, installation and maintenance of plant materials, mowing, pesticide application, and related activities. Work requires public contact in answering complaints, resolving problems, and handling requests for service. Employees must be conscious of safety methods to avoid injury to others and self. Employees are subject to hazards in facilities maintenance work including working in both inside and outside environments, in extreme hot and cold weather, and exposure to various hazards such as noise, moving mechanical parts, chemicals, atmospheric conditions and oils. The employee may also be subject to OSHA’s final standards on blood borne pathogens. Work is performed under regular supervision and reviewed while in progress and upon completion to determine that proper work methods are being followed and that assignments are carried out correctly.
Applicant may be required to complete a drug screen, criminal history check, physical and driver’s license check. Must have valid NC Driver’s License. Competitive salary and excellent benefits. Employee will be eligible for paid vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, insurance and other benefits.
Hiring Wage: $16.87/hour ($35,089.60/annually)
Date Posted: March 28, 2023
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
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Zoning Compliance Assistant (Part-Time)
Performs inspection work to ensure compliance of houses and properties within the Town maintain the minimum landscape appearance standards and other similar duties, as assigned. Professionalism, tact, courtesy, and firmness must be exercised in performing this work. Work subjects the employee to outside environmental conditions; extremes in temperature; other hazards associated with inspections work. Work is performed under the supervision of the Zoning and Compliance Officer. Training will be provided. Must be comfortable working both independently and as a team. Employee will work 10-30 hours per week through August 2023.
Must possess a valid North Carolina Driver’s License. Pre-employment drug screen, fit-for-duty testing, and driver’s license check may apply.
Hiring Wage: $12.00/Hour
Date Posted: March 7, 2023
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
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Chief of Police
The Town of Smithfield is seeking a Police Chief to lead a service-focused, community-minded, dynamic and proactive Police Department. The Town of Smithfield Police Department is nationally accredited through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). The Police Department is comprised of 39 full-time sworn officers and 4 civilian positions including patrol, school resource, investigations, narcotics, and police K-9 divisions. The Police Department is currently undergoing a renovation and additions to account for departmental growth. In fiscal year 2023, the department budget is approximately $4.4 million.
The Police Chief is the public face of the Smithfield Police Department and should be able to foster effective relationship with the community, elected officials, Town administration, command staff, officers, and civilian members of the department. Possessing outstanding communication, advocacy and strategic thinking skills, the successful candidate will be a creative and proactive law enforcement professional with a proven track record in effective change management and innovate strategic leadership.
The Smithfield Police Chief is responsible for all aspects of police operations in the Town. The Police Chief provides executive-level leadership and is responsible for planning, directing, and managing all programs and functions of the department including but not limited to personnel, vehicle and equipment maintenance, safety and training, emergency response in all service areas, records and reporting requirements, program development, and planning and budgeting. The Police Chief also plans, evaluates, recommends, implements, controls, and directs the police service functions of the department under the broad direction provided by applicable laws, policies, ordinances, rules and regulations adopted by the Town, the state, or other authorities.
Major duties of the position:
- Developing and maintaining open and productive lines of communication with personnel at all levels;
- Financial planning and budgeting with a specific emphasis on the aggressive and successful pursuit of state and federal grant opportunities as well as the successful administration of grant funding;
- Providing oral and written presentations on behalf of the department to the Town Manager, the Town Council, citizens, public and private agencies, community groups, and the media;
- Coordinating with appropriate internal and external agencies to develop strong mutual aid agreements and regional partnerships;
- Planning for long-term department staffing, training, and equipment demands;
- Leading, planning, organizing, evaluating, and coordinating the development and implementation of policies and procedures in accordance with applicable state laws and county ordinances;
- Assuring departmental compliance with all applicable laws, ordinances, certifications, regulations, and standards of good business practice in all department activities and endeavors;
- Leading, planning, organizing, evaluating, directing, and coordinating the work of subordinate personnel in conducting police functions in collaboration and cooperation with other Town departments and neighboring communities;
- Managing the recruitment, training, and certification functions of the department;
- Providing for accurate record keeping and ensuring training, safety, certification, incident reports, and other necessary records and reports are complete and up to date;
- Preparing and supervising the development and management of the department’s annual budget;
- Researching and developing recommendations and implementing approved operational policies, expenditures, plans, and administrative matters as they affect the operation of the department.
QUALIFICATIONS
The Town of Smithfield seeks a law enforcement leader with a minimum of 8 years of progressive law enforcement experience and 5 years of cross-functional and progressively responsible experience including patrol, administrative and command divisions; a BA/BS degree is required (Master’s degree highly preferred); or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge skills, and abilities of a law enforcement executive; Graduation from a nationally recognized police executive training program, and/or other advanced law enforcement executive training (i.e., FBI National Academy, SMIB, FBI LEEDA, Administrative Officers Management Program, etc.) is highly preferred.
Past experience should demonstrate a successful record of collaborative team building with staff and other departments within the organization, including successful management of diversified recruitment and promotion, planning for growth in services and service demand, capital planning and project management, training and certifications, and finance.
The most competitive candidates will be strong leaders who demonstrate visionary leadership, experience with accreditation, and a demonstrated ability to cultivate effective, inclusive working relationships with staff, residents, supervisor, elected officials, and stakeholders.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The salary range for the position is $95,000 - $135,923.84.
The Town of Smithfield offers an excellent benefits package including, but not limited to, Town-paid health insurance; 5% Town-contribution to 401k; participation in the Local Government Employees Retirement System; long-term disability insurance (voluntary: dental, vision, life, and short-term disability insurance, etc.); up to twelve paid holidays per year; vacation and sick leave; flexible spending account; professional dues; conference expenses; free membership to Smithfield Recreation and Aquatics Center; and an educational partnership offering scholarships with, but not limited to, the University of Mount Olive.
Police Chief Vacancy Brochure
Town of Smithfield Employment Application
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Reception Desk Representative (Part-Time)
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
An employee in this class is responsible for managing and directing activities which include reception desk services, concession services, customer service, membership sales, day pass sales, program booking and sales, providing information regarding Smithfield Recreation and Aquatics Center and programs, and working special events as needed. Employee is a vital link with customer service and customer’s satisfaction. Considerable tact and courtesy are required in these public contact functions. Must be able to work day or evening shifts and weekends/holidays. Minimal to moderate lifting may be required. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Recreation Center Supervisor and is evaluated through conferences, by review of appropriate records, and the accuracy and thoroughness of assigned responsibilities.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Individuals must have strong communication skills, customer service knowledge and skills, strong organizational skills, computer and software experience, decision making skills, leadership skills and an understanding of facility characteristics, rules, policies, and procedures. CPR certification is highly recommended.
JOB TYPE: Temporary Part-Time; Daily hourly schedule varies Monday-Sunday between 5:30am-9:30pm based on programs and staffing needs. Must be available to work weekdays, weekends, holidays. Employee in this position will work less than 1,000 per year. Employee will not qualify for Town benefits.
Hiring Wage: $10.00/hour
Date Posted: January 24, 2023
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
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Electric Lineman
The Town of Smithfield is seeking to fill the position of Electric Lineman, at all levels of experience. Employees in this position will perform work in the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical lines. Employees are expected to possess a working knowledge of standardized techniques and practices utilized in power line construction, maintenance, and repair. Work requires frequent on-call and call-back responsibilities.
Employees are subject to hazards associated with electrical work including working in both inside and outside environments, in hot and cold weather and exposure to various hazards such as working at heights, loud noises, vibration, moving mechanical parts, electrical current, chemicals, fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, confined spaces, poor ventilation, and oils. Work is performed under leadership of an Electric Line Crew Leader, overall supervision of the Electrical Distribution Superintendent, and is reviewed in progress and upon completion for conformance to accepted standards.
Employment benefits include paid holidays, paid vacation & sick time, overtime pay, paid medical insurance, paid dental insurance, optional vision insurance, state retirement, 401k Town match, membership at the Town Recreation Center, a medical flexible spending account, an employee assistance program, and more!
Electric Line Technician (pay range): $19.96/hr. - $30.94/hr.
Advanced Lineman (pay range): $20.96/hr. - $32.49/hr.
Journeyman Lineman (pay range): $21.75/hr. - $33.71/hr.
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
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Utility Line Mechanic
The Town of Smithfield is seeking to fill the position of Utility Line Mechanic. An employee in this class performs a variety of skilled work as a member of a crew engaged in the construction, installation and repair of water and sewer lines. Work involves the operation of construction equipment to install, replace and/or repair water and sewer pipes to specific grade and depth. Work also includes making taps to water and sewer system.
Employees are subject to working in both inside and outside environments, in hot and cold weather, and exposure to various working conditions such as loud noises, vibration, moving mechanical parts, electrical current, chemicals, fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation, and oils. Work is also subject to the final standards of OSHA on bloodborne pathogens. Employees are also subject to on-call and call-back work. Work is performed under regular supervision and is evaluated through observation and inspection for adherence to instructions and standards trade and safety practices.
Requires possession of valid NC driver’s license and must possess, or have the ability to acquire, a valid NC Commercial driver’s license within six months to continue employment. Employment is subject to drug screenings and a pre-employment physical.
Employment benefits include paid holidays, paid vacation and sick time, overtime pay, paid medical insurance, paid dental insurance, optional vision insurance, state retirement, 401k Town match, membership at the Town Recreation Center, a medical flexible spending account, an employee assistance program, and more!
Pay range (Depending on Qualifications): $17.80/hr. - $25.40/hr.
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
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Licensed Water Plant Operator
Applicants should possess good analytical and mathematical skills and mechanical ability. The employee must be knowledgeable in chemical and biological principles pertinent to water treatment operations. Applicant must be experienced in the operation and maintenance of machinery. The job requires working a rotating shift. A Water Plant Operator’s Grade C level certificate from the State of North Carolina or higher is required. Applicants with Grade B or A certification qualify for higher starting salary. Minimum educational requirements: graduation from community college or equivalent combination of education and experience. Applicant will be required to complete a drug screen, criminal history check, physical and driver’s license check. Must have valid NC Driver’s License. Competitive salary and excellent benefits. Employee will be eligible for paid vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, insurance and other benefits.
Minimum Starting Salary: Trainee - $35,089.60
Grade C - $37,024.00
Grade B - $38,916.80
Grade A - $42,764.80
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
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Part-Time Athletics Assistant
An employee in this class participates in operations of parks and recreation athletic leagues, programs, events, and tournaments. Work includes scorekeeping, facilitating events, preparations and breakdown of daily or weekly programs, and field maintenance. Work requires public contact in answering complaints, resolving problems, and handling requests for service. Employees are subject to hot and cold weather. Work is performed under regular supervision of the Athletics Program Supervisor.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND TASKS
- Performs duties related to supervising and facilitating athletic league operations.
- Keeps scorebooks and operates score-clock monitors.
- Participation in field/facility maintenance such as raking fields, changing trash, etc.
- Performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of sports and their respective rules.
Knowledge of keeping official scorebook and working score clock monitors.
Knowledge of athletic field layout and preparation.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, talking, and hearing.
DESIRABLE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Must be 16 years of age.
Valid NC Driver’s License
Minimum Starting Annual Salary: $10.00/hour
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Sanitation Equipment Operator
Performs equipment operation in the collection and disposal of residential garbage, yard waste, recyclable materials, refuse and debris. Work may involve supervision of a small crew of employees who collect and dispose of refuse and debris. Employee will be subject to hazards of sanitation work including working in an outside environment exposed to extreme cold, heat, noise, atmospheric conditions, chemicals, moving mechanical parts, oils and skin irritants. Performs minor maintenance and related care of motorized equipment used in daily refuse collection. Requires considerable knowledge of the street system in the Town, knowledge of the operation and maintenance of motorized sanitation equipment, the ability to follow instructions, perform manual labor for extended periods, ability to operate tools and equipment, and ability to work well with others. Some experience in the operation of motorized vehicles and in the collection of trash and refuse; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must possess a valid North Carolina Commercial Driver’s License or have shown considerable progress in obtaining such license and must have the ability to obtain within six months of employment.
The Town provides an excellent benefits package including paid health insurance, 401(k) matching, NC state retirement and membership to the Smithfield Recreation and Aquatic Center.
Hiring Wage: $16.87/hr. ($35,089.60/year)
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
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Police Officer I
This is a continuous posting; applications are processed and evaluated as they are received.
Performs responsible protective service work in the protection of life and property through enforcement of laws and ordinances involving an element of danger. Applicant must be a citizen of the United States, at least 21 years of age and have any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school. Completion of Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) is preferred, but not required. Hours worked by rotating shifts.
Applicant will be required to complete a background investigation, CVSA examination, physical, drug screening exam and psychological examination. One year State-required probationary status. Must have valid NC Driver’s License. Competitive salary and excellent benefits. Employee will be eligible for paid vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, insurance and other benefits.
Hiring Wage: $48,789.52
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Application Process: All qualified applicants are required to complete an employment application form that may be obtained at the Smithfield Town Hall, 350 E. Market Street, Smithfield, or by calling 919-934-2116, online at www.smithfield-nc.com, or by emailing tim.kerigan@smithfield-nc.com. A resume may also be submitted with the application materials.
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