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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. 

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

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Carrboro

The Public Works Director leads Carrboro’s Public Works Department under the Assistant Town Manager, supervising department personnel and overseeing operations, budgets, infrastructure, capital projects, and services including streets, solid waste, fleet, facilities, and grounds. Provides technical expertise, recommends policies, and represents the Town with local and regional agencies. Apply Now!

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Carthage

The Town of Carthage invites qualified candidates to apply for Chief of Police. Carthage is the county seat of Moore County and is experiencing continued development. The Town seeks an ethical, progressive and community-focused law-enforcement executive who can lead approximately 13 full-time officers while preparing the department for the community Carthage will require in the next 5 - 10 years.

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Carrboro

The Public Works Director leads Carrboro’s Public Works Department under the direction of the Assistant Town Manager, overseeing staff, operations, budgets, infrastructure, capital projects, and services including streets, solid waste, fleet, facilities, and grounds. Provides technical expertise, recommends policies, and represents the Town with agencies and community organizations.

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Pittsboro

Pittsboro is one of North Carolina's fastest-growing communities, and with growth comes opportunity. As new neighborhoods, businesses, infrastructure investments, and community initiatives continue to transform the Town, we are hiring a Planner II/Senior Planner position to help guide Pittsboro's future.

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Raleigh

The Stormwater Plan Review Engineer works with other engineers in the review of submitted stormwater management designs in the form of plans and calculations and in the approval of permits to ensure compliance with regulations as they relate to to erosion and sediment control, post-construction stormwater, floodplains, watershed overlays, and riparian buffers.

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Raleigh

The Plan Review Supervisor will supervise the City’s Stormwater Plan Review group, which reviews and permits public & private projects throughout the city. A major part of this position’s responsibilities are to be the Division’s advocate for Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) throughout the City on both public and private development projects.

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Cary

At Cary, you’ll join a local government shaping the future of our community and be part of work that matters every day. As a Network Engineer, you’ll play a critical role in supporting the technology that keeps our organization connected, responsive, and ready to serve the Cary community.

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Cary

Cary’s IT Department is seeking a skilled and service-oriented Naviline System Administrator to support the systems and technology that enable essential government operations and services. If you’re a technically skilled problem-solver who enjoys supporting both technology and the people who rely on it, we’d love to hear from you!

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Wilson's Mills

The Town Manager performs difficult management, professional, and administrative duties, under the direction of the Town Council, as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the Town. SALARY GRADE: 34 $94,858 – $142,287 Annually FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT

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