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The Town of Smithfield is an Equal
Opportunity Employer.
PHONE:
401-233-1000, Ext. 140
LOCATION:
The Human Resources office is located in Town Hall, 64 Farnum Pike, on
the 2nd floor.
FUNCTION:
This office exists to assist all Town department managers and
employees in matters relating to benefits, transfers, promotions,
retirements, policies, procedures and guidelines.
Also, it serves to maintain the confidential personnel records of
all individuals employed by the Town and to provide knowledge of federal
and state wage counseling, labor contract negotiations, FLSA,
affirmative action, ADA, FMLA, sexual harassment, labor laws,
recruitment, compensation surveys and in-house training programs.
Frequently Asked
Questions
What
newspapers does the Town use when advertising available positions?
The Town of
Smithfield advertises available jobs in The
Valley Breeze & Observer newspaper
and frequently advertises in the Providence Journal Sunday
paper. In essence, it can be
either-or, depending on the type of position available. Good advice is to
always check both newspapers when looking for new employment.
Are jobs posted on the web site?
Yes. Please click the "employment" link on the left of
this page or click here.
What is meant by an
“Internal Posting” of a Town position?
An Internal Post means
that only employees who presently work for the Town may apply for the
internally-posted position. Each
Town employee has ten (10) days to respond to the internal post.
After that time, a help-wanted ad is placed in the newspaper and
any individual may apply for the position.
This process came about through a union contract agreement.
Once
the ad appears in one of the two newspapers typically used, what
recruitment process does the Town follow?
1. Each ad has an open and close date, which is typically 7-10
days in duration. This means
that an individual has a week to ten days to mail in her/his résumé and
cover letter.
2. Once the ten days passes, the documented list of all
applying candidates is given to the Manager or Director of the Department
that has the vacancy. S/he
then creates a Selection Committee of three (3) people, typically all Town
employees.
3. The responsibility of the Selection Committee is to review
the credentials of all applications and decide on the number of
individuals who will be asked in for an interview.
These candidates are notified and a mutually convenient interview
time is arranged.
4. Once the interview period starts, the Committee is
approximately one week away from selecting the best-qualified candidate
for the position.
5. Once all references are checked and a police background
investigation has been done, plus any testing that may be necessary, the
selected candidate is officially offered the position.
How
long does a typical recruitment process take?
Typically, it takes from
4-5 weeks, from beginning to end. At
the end of the process, all other applicants are notified by a
regret/thank you letter.
Can I send my résumé by e-mail?
Yes. You may e-mail your résumé to
hr@smithfieldri.com.
Résumés should be in one of the following formats: all versions of Microsoft Word
(.doc); text format: (.txt), or RTF (.rtf). Please
include the word "resume" and the position that you are applying for in
the subject of the e-mail - many e-mails can appear to contain a
virus. By using the correct subject line you are assisting us in
safely receiving your résumé . Please do not zip files if possible.
Résumés may be mailed
to:
Human Resources
Smithfield Town Hall
64 Farnum Pike
Smithfield, RI 02917
How can I get an application?
Applications are available at the Human Resources Office and the
Town Manager's Office in Town Hall during regular businesses hours.
You may also download an application in PDF format by clicking here:
application
. You will need Adobe Reader to open & print this document.
If you do not have Adobe Reader, it is available online at
www.adobe.com.
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