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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.

Submitting Job Opportunities

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

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Member Organization:
Hillsborough
Hillsborough's Diversion Social Worker ($51,130 - $80,008) serves the Police Department and with the Orange County Community Care and Diversion Response Team, a collaborative, pre-arrest and post-charge diversionary program for individuals with a history of serious mental illness. Efforts focus on diverting individuals in need of mental health interventions and treatment away from law enforcement.
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Chatham County
Performs complex professional work assisting the County Manager w/ special projects/daily administration, managing the budgets, coordinating work w/ the County Manager & department directors, maintaining records/files, preparing reports, & performing related work as assigned. Work involves setting policies & goals under the direction of the County Manager. Acts as County Manager in their absence.
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Cary
Cary's trailblazing and award-winning Information Technology team is hiring a Senior Oracle Developer, to work on the implementation, integration, and support of Oracle's Customer Cloud Service (CCS), Customer to Meter (C2M), and Meter Data Management (MDM) solutions. If you are a driven and exceptional professional looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, we encourage you to apply!
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Wake County
The Solid Waste Facilities Manager oversees daily operations of Convenience Centers, manages the operating contractor, and coordinates capital improvement projects. Responsibilities include equipment procurement and maintenance, addressing customer concerns, managing the Trash Pass program, and preventing illicit facility use.
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Carrboro
This position will work in close collaboration with Carrboro Law Enforcement officers as well as the current Diversion Social Worker. The position will seek to enhance and increase diversion efforts in the Town of Carrboro by diverting individuals in need of mental health interventions and treatment away from law enforcement and the criminal legal system.
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Member Organization:
Hillsborough
The utilities inspector performs inspection work for the administrative division of the utilities department, including new water and sewer mains, coordinating planned shutdowns, and new construction transitions. Four years of related experience is required and NC collections, control system and water system operator certifications are preferred. Salary range: $53,536.00 - $83,858.00 annually.
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Member Organization:
Clayton
* Salary Grade SG123* * Recruitment Range: $98,867.00 - $139,686.00*** 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 an Economic Development Director for the Economic Development Department. Visit the Town's website for full job post, brochure & to officially apply.
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Member Organization:
Wake County
The Strategy and Performance Analyst will be part of DHHS' Office of Strategy and Performance and will report to the Director of Strategy, also working closely with the Director of Continuous Improvement. You will help to deliver and coordinate training, facilitate continuous improvement work, and provide coordination efforts with the department's strategic plan.
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Wake County
The Strategy and Performance Analyst will be part of DHHS' Office of Strategy and Performance and will report to the Director of Strategy, also working closely with the Director of Continuous Improvement. You will help to deliver and coordinate training, facilitate continuous improvement work, and provide coordination efforts with the department's strategic plan.
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Hillsborough
Police officers are responsible for patrolling town streets and neighborhoods to preserve public peace, protect lives, property and rights of the public, and enforce statutory law and municipal ordinances. They respond to calls for law enforcement assistance, gather information for criminal investigations, patrol the streets, and collaborate with community members.
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Member Organization:
Fuquay Varina

**$5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS** Employees in this job function as professional public utilities engineers, completing or overseeing a variety of professional engineering activities directed towards participating in the planning, design, construction, and project management of a variety of development projects as it pertains to public utilities (water & sewer operations). A North Carolina Professional Engineer License required.

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