Town of Smithfield Employment

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

Available Positions

Résumé and application info at the bottom of the page.

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Assistant Planning Director

  • Type:Full Time
  • Salary/Pay Rate:$80,000 - $90,000 (35 hours a week)
  • Posted Date:07/06/2026

Assistant Planning Director: This full-time position functions as the Town’s senior professional planner and principal deputy to the Director of Planning and Economic Development. The Assistant Planning Director exercises substantial independent judgment in managing development review, long-range planning initiatives, policy development, and departmental operations. The position serves in an acting capacity in the absence of the Director as assigned and represents the Department before boards, commissions, the Town Council, other departments, and external agencies.

The Assistant Planning Director is responsible for co-leading major planning initiatives, ensuring high-quality and timely administration of regulatory processes, supervising planning staff as assigned, and maintaining continuity of Planning Department operations. The position requires advanced professional judgment, strong written and verbal communication skills, and demonstrated leadership capacity in both policy and operational contexts. Rate is $80,000 - $90,000 (35 hours a week).

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Applications & Resumes

Applications

Applications are available at the Human Resources Office and the Town Manager’s Office in Town Hall during regular business hours. You may also download an Application for Employment in PDF format.

Résumés

  • HRIS (BambooHR): All applicant submissions must go through our HRIS; the links are part of each job posting.
  • Mail: If you can't submit your application through our HRIS (BambooHR), Résumés may be mailed to Human Resources, Smithfield Town Hall, 64 Farnum Pike, Smithfield, RI 02917.
  • Drop Box: If you can't submit your application through our HRIS (BambooHR), Résumés may be placed in the secure drop box located on the front steps of the Town Hall.

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