Human Resources manages the hiring process for all positions. Jobs are posted as they are available.  All advertised jobs are also posted with NC Works and may also be posted with other sources.  Current opportunities may be found on our Employment Opportunities page.

The Town only accepts online applications through the Town's website.  For applicants using NC Works, a Town of Nashville application is also required.  For those without access to a computer, the Harold D. Cooley Library, located at 114 W. Church Street, offers work stations that may be used. The Library's hours are 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday-Friday and 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturdays (with the exception of Town holidays).

The Town only accepts applications for vacant positions. Applications must be submitted online by the closing time and date posted.  When a position is listed as “open until filled,” apply right away as the position may close without notice.

Resumes by themselves do not qualify as an application, however a resume may be attached to a completed application.  Please note that some positions may require an additional questionnaire, which will be included with the application.

Giving false information or omitting facts on an application may result in a rejected application or in dismissal, if employed.

Education, experience, work record, and other factors will be considered.  Complete applications will be given to the hiring manager.  Unfortunately, not everyone will get an interview.  Only selected applicants will be contacted to take part in interviews and/or assessment centers.

Selected applicants will typically be contacted for interviews about two to four weeks after the closing date.  Jobs that are “open until filled,” are reviewed in the order that they are received.

Status

Applicants will receive notice of their application status by email.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

It is the Town's policy to promote and maintain equal employment opportunity.  Staff will be chosen based on qualifications. This will happen without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, political affiliation, or marital status. 

Eligibility

All new hires must submit proof of identity and eligibility.  All positions will require pre-employment drug testing.  In addition, some positions will require a pre-employment physical and/or background and reference check.   

Employees are subject to a probationary period. Department Head, Police Personnel, and Fire Personnel will have a one-year probationary period; all other positions will have a six-month probationary period.  The probationary period will successfully end if performance and conduct meet standards.  Employment may also be terminated at any time during the probationary period.