Employment Opportunities

Apply for any of our available positions below by using the appropriate applications on our FORMS PAGE or through our Government Jobs Portal.

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 Smithfield Recreation and Aquatics Center, a medical flexible spending account, an employee assistance program, and more! Employment is subject to drug screenings.

(application will need to be downloaded, saved as a unique file, filled out completely, and sent to Human Resources)

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Current Openings

Facility Maintenance Specialist - Appearance Division ($36,720 annually)

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, cemeteries, 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. 

Firefighter I ($53,503.96 annually)

Performs basic firefighting and emergency response work requiring technical knowledge of fire suppression, rescue, and emergency medical care. An employee in this class performs varied tasks vital to the overall fire suppression and emergency response efforts on a 48/96 work schedule. Work includes responding to emergency calls and maintenance of equipment, apparatus, buildings, and grounds. Employee responds on emergency calls and functions as firefighter, rescue technician, or EMT-Basic.

Sanitation Equipment Operator ($44,983.58 annually)

Performs equipment operations in the collection and disposal of residential garbage, yard waste, recyclable materials, refuse and debris. Employees in this class operate a motorized loader packer or related sanitation equipment on an assigned route to collect and dispose of refuse from residential and business areas.

Utility Line Mechanic - Water/Sewer ($39,290.40 annually)

Performs responsible semi-skilled work in the installation, replacement, repair and maintenance of water and sewer lines and appurtenances. An employee in this class performs a variety of semi-skilled work as a member of a crew engaged in the construction, installation and repair of water and sewer lines. 

Police Officer I ($60,000 annually)

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. 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.

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This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.  

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and the U.S. Department of Agriculture {USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from public assistance  program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or  funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program inform at ion (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency orUSDA'sTarget Centerat(202)720-2600(voiceandTTY)or contactUSDAthroughtheFederal Relay Serviceat{800)877-8339.Additionally, programinformationmaybemade availableinlanguages other than English.

To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint filing cust.html and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. 
Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:

1. mail: 
U.S. Department of Agriculture
OfficeoftheAssistantSecretaryforCivilRights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C.20250-9410;

2. fax: (202) 690-7442; or

3. email: program.intake@usda.gov

USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.