Town of Smithfield Employment

~ The Town of Smithfield is an Equal Opportunity Employer. (E.O.E.) ~

Available Positions

Firefighter – Smithfield Fire Department: Seeking qualified candidates to establish an eligibility list. Applicants must have a high school diploma or G.E.D. Be at least 18 years old. Possess a valid Operators License. Hold current licensure as an EMT in the State of Rhode Island. In addition applicants must be a U.S. Citizen at time of appointment. Must present a current RI EMT Advanced / Cardiac or EMT-Paramedic license at time of appointment. Must provide a certificate from the RI Association of Fire Chief’s showing successful completion of the physical performance assessment. Only certificates issued in 2017 or April 2018 will be accepted. To apply, see the Full Firefighter Applicant Packet linked below. Completed applications must be returned to Human Resources no later than 4:00 pm on April 20, 2018. Previous candidates must reapply. E.O.E.

Full Firefighter Applicant Packet (.pdf)

Dispatcher – Smithfield Fire Department: Seeking qualified candidates to establish an eligibility list. Must be 18 or older; a U.S Citizen; possess a valid driver operator’s license; possess a High School Diploma or G.E.D. Possess a current Rhode Island E.M.T. license. Must be able to work a rotating shift including days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Experience using multiple line telephones, computers, two-way radios preferred. Additional information available linked below and at Smithfield Town Hall, HR Dept 2nd fl, 64 Farnum Pike Smithfield, RI 02917. Completed applications must be returned to Human Resources no later than 4pm on Friday, April 20, 2018. Previous candidates must complete a new application. E.O.E.

 

Fire/Rescue Dispatcher Job Description, Process and Application (.pdf)

Summer Employment

Gate Guard – Ability to maintain Town beach & facilities; enforce beach passes & stickers. Must possess a valid driver’s license. Gate Guard Job Description (.pdf) 

Recreation Supervisor – Must possess a H.S. Diploma or G.E.D.; a valid driver’s license; ability to supervise staff and maintain operation of summer programs. Recreation Supervisor Job Description (.pdf) 

Tennis Instructor – Must possess skills commensurate with teaching tennis to students of all ages and levels. Tennis Instructor Job Description (.pdf) 

Lifeguards: The Town of Smithfield is currently accepting applications for temporary, seasonal, lifeguard positions. Must be non- surf certified and have valid CPR & first aid cards at time of appointment. Beach hours are 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., seven days a week, weather permitting, from mid – June to Labor Day. A rotating schedule is used. Must possess a valid driver’s license. Rate is $14.00 per hour. Lifeguard Job Description (.pdf) 

If you need training – the Smithfield YMCA conducts lifeguard training. Students completing the training program are eligible to apply to the Town of Smithfield beaches and /or YMCA for spring & summer employment. Don’t delay, call Shauna Lewis at the Smithfield YMCA- 949-2480 ext. 102 for more information.

Applications are available below or at the Smithfield Town Hall, 2nd fl. HR Dept. 64 Farnum Pike, Smithfield, RI 02917. Deadline for acceptance of applications is April 27, 2018 at 4:00 pm. E.O.E.

Seasonal Laborer: Landscaping, Grounds & Maintenance: Commercial landscaping experience preferred. Must possess a high school diploma or G.E.D.; Be at least 18 years old and have a valid Driver’s license. Ability to work 7 am – 3:30 pm, Mon- Fri from May – December (weather permitting.) Responsibilities include operating equipment & performing manual labor (i.e. grass cutting, lining fields, irrigation, pruning, weeding, cleaning, painting, etc.) Experience operating zero-turn mowers, grass trimmers, blowers and chainsaws preferred. Rate is $14.00 – $16.00 per hour depending on qualifications. No benefits. Applications available below or Smithfield Town Hall, 2nd fl, 64 Farnum Pike, Smithfield, RI 02917 or email resume to hr@smithfieldri.com. Deadline is Friday, April 27, 2018 at 4:00 pm. E.O.E.

Seasonal Laborer: Landscaping, Grounds & Maintenance Job Description (.pdf)

Applications & Resumes

APPLICATIONS:

• 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 For Employment.  You will need Adobe Reader to open & print this document.  If you do not have Adobe Reader, it is free, and available online at  www.adobe.com.

RÉSUMÉS:

• Email:  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, .docx); text format: (.txt), portable document format (.pdf) or rich text format (.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 resume.  Please do not zip files if possible.
• Mail:  Résumés may be mailed to Human Resources, Smithfield Town Hall, 64 Farnum Pike, Smithfield, RI 02917.
• Fax:  Résumés may be faxed to Human Resources, Fax 401-233-1080.

QUESTIONS?:

• You may want to check the Human Resources page for frequently asked questions regarding employment with the Town of Smithfield or use the contact information at the top of the page.