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This is an exciting time to work in local government in our region and there are so many new career paths to choose from. Whether you are interested in community planning, marketing, IT, public safety, or environmental health, you can Work Local through local government.

You may be familiar with the phrase "Shop Local"... In our region, we use the phrase "Work Local" to showcase the immense benefit you can bring to your community by working for a city, town, or county.

Explore open opportunities below.

Join us for the 2025 Local Government Career Expo!

Saturday, June 7, 2025
1:00 - 4:00 pm
One date, TWO locations! 
Chapel Hill AND Rocky Mount

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Submitting Job Opportunities

CPRC member governments can post job opportunities for free using the link below. 

SUBMIT A JOB OPPORTUNITY

Planning Director
Member Organization:
Carrboro
The Town of Carrboro seeks an experienced and highly efficient Planning Director to lead and manage its Planning Department. This role involves complex professional and administrative work in planning, directing, coordinating, and supervising planning, zoning, the Town's building permitting, minimum housing, and inspection programs, services, and staff.
Closing date:
Social Worker III IA&T In Home/Foster Care
Member Organization:
Chatham County
Provides In-Home and Foster Care social work services to monitor & maintain the safety of children where neglect or abuse has been identified. Conducts assessments to accurately identify the strengths & needs of the family system & assess the risk of continued harm to the children. Works to strengthen the family’s capacity to protect & nurture children and provides referrals to community services.
Closing date:
Climate and Energy Program Manager
Member Organization:
Carrboro
Performs difficult professional and intermediate administrative work investigating, reviewing and evaluating local environmental conditions and characteristics; does related work as required. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Chief Sustainability Officer.
Closing date:
Project Manager
Member Organization:
Clayton
* Salary Grade 117* * Recruitment Range: $73,768.00 - $92,120.00* ** Salary offered will be determined based on directly related experience ** * Work Location is Town Hall Clayton, NC (Johnston County) * The Town of Clayton is seeking applicants for a Project Manager for the Engineering Department. View full job detail on Town's website & to officially apply.
Closing date:
Utility Maintenance Mechanic I, II, and III
Member Organization:
Clayton
** THIS IS A CAREER LADDER POSITION *** SG 301* * Recruitment Range: $42,220.00 - $52,743.00 * UMMI * SG 302* * Recruitment Range: $44,532.00 - $55,607.00 * UMMII * SG 303* * Recruitment Range: $46,972.00 - $58,662.00 * UMMIII Seeking applicants for the Utility Maintenance Mechanic I, or II, or III (UMM I, II, III) within the Water Resources. *VIEW FULL JOB DETAILS ON TOWN WEBSITE*
Closing date:
Safety Technician
Member Organization:
Clayton
Salary Grade SG111 Recruitment Range: $55,034.00 - $68,718.00 The Town of Clayton is seeking applicants for a Safety Technician for the Human Resources Department. This is an entry-level professional position with technical work in facilitating the safety and health of the Town. VVIEW FULL JOB POST & SUBMIT OFFICIAL APPLICATION USING THE TOWN'S CAREER WEBSITE
Closing date:
Operations & Maintenance Specialist II
Member Organization:
Durham County

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The purpose of the Operations & Maintenance II position is to perform, as lead, routine skilled and technical work in the operation of the Triangle Wastewater Treatment Plant (TWWTP). Must possess a NC Biological Wastewater Grade III Certification.

Police Officer
Member Organization:
Carrboro

Performs intermediate protective service work involving a variety of law enforcement or special duty police assignments; does related work as required. Work is performed under emergency conditions and involves personal hazard. Work is performed under the regular supervision of a Police Supervisor.