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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.
Member Organization:
Clayton
* Salary Grade SG 411* * Recruitment Range Starting at : $81,445.00 * The Town of Clayton is seeking applicants for a Project Engineer for the Water Resources Department. The Project Engineer provides professional engineering expertise and administrative support for capital projects, focusing on design, development, and long-range planning. View full job post on Town's website now!
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Sanford
The City of Sanford is seeking Accountant I to prepare and maintain fiscal records, such as general ledger, capital assets and capital projects; entering & verifying data; processing budget and providing backup to support payroll; maintaining records and files; and preparing reports. Visit jobs@sanfordnc.net to apply and to learn more.
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Member Organization:
Knightdale
Under general supervision, performs responsible office and technical duties related to the building permit process, certificates of occupancy, zoning, computer mapping, and the collection of revenues; performs related work as required. This position is classified as non-exempt and is subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act overtime regulations.
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Knightdale
Under supervision of the Development Services Director, performs responsible professional municipal planning, zoning, and development functions. This position is classified as non-exempt and is subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act overtime regulations.
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Member Organization:
Raleigh
The GSI Senior Engineer advocates for inclusion of GSI in private and City projects. The position leads implementation of the City’s policy that requires GSI to be evaluated with every City project, reviews plans for compliance with regulations on erosion and sediment control, post-construction stormwater management, riparian buffers, floodplain management, and special watershed districts.
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Member Organization:
Carrboro
The IT Systems Administrator performs complex professional work installing, provisioning, upgrading, configuring and supporting software, servers, storage and networks, providing technical support, maintaining system security, preparing and maintaining files and reports, and related work as apparent or assigned for on-premises and in the cloud and hosted technologies and solutions.
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Carrboro
Town of Carrboro is seeking a collaborative, forward-thinking Human Resources Director to lead and strengthen our people-centered organization. This position offers an opportunity to serve as a trusted advisor, strategic partner, and organizational leader in a community known for its values-driven governance and commitment to public service.
Questions about the role, please call 919-918-7320.
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Member Organization:
Carrboro
This position leads planning and implementation of the Town’s Climate Action Plans and serves as a subject matter expert in sustainability, resilience, energy, and climate action. Manages projects and staff, collaborates with community partners, and exercises independent judgment. Reports to the Chief Sustainability Officer; hybrid after 90 days with occasional evening or weekend work.
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Member Organization:
Carrboro
The IT Operations Manager is a hands-on technical leader responsible for the stability, security, and daily operation of Carrboro’s IT infrastructure. The role combines deep technical work with staff and vendor management, serving as senior lead for infrastructure, networking, endpoints, and core services, with independent judgment and occasional after-hours support. Reports to the IT Director.
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Member Organization:
Clayton
* Salary Grade SG 421* * Recruiting Salary Range: $152,534.00 - $190,667.00 * Job post expires 3/1/2026 The Town of Clayton is seeking applicants for a Deputy Town Manager with the Administration Department. Deputy Town Manager – Planning, Engineering, Building Inspections, and Development Services
View FULL Job description and requirements on link provided and to officially apply.
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