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Welcome to the City of Oak Ridge's Career Portal!

Thank you for your interest in joining our team! If this is your first time applying online, you will be prompted to create an account and select a username and password. You cannot complete an application until your account has been set up. The information in your account will be saved and you can use that account to apply for additional open positions in the future. We only accept applications for positions that are currently open and advertised.

Information on Benefits offered by the City can be found here. Information on employee premiums can be found here.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Oak Ridge provides equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals. Employment decisions will be based on skills, qualifications and abilities. The City of Oak Ridge does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, ancestry, genetics, sexual orientation, or disability protected by law.

If you need assistance to navigate the City of Oak Ridge’s Employment webpage to apply for a position, please send an email to [email protected] or call 865-425-3564.  Please provide your contact information and let us know how we can assist you.

Please visit our Oak Ridge Personnel Department page for Contact Information should you have any additional questions.

Job Openings

Environmental Compliance Inspector  

Public Works Department | Oak Ridge, TN
Public Works Department
Open Until: December 18, 2023 at 12:00 PM EST
Status: Accepting Applications
Details: Pay Grade: L; $24.40 - $32.94 per hour, $50,752.00 - $68,515.20 annually.

Database Developer  

Information Services | Oak Ridge, TN
Information Services
Open Until: January 2, 2024 at 12:00 PM EST
Status: Accepting Applications
Details: OPEN UNTIL FILLED. PAY GRADE L: $24.40 - $32.94 per hour; $50,752.00 - $68,515.20 annually DOE

Electric Line Technician Apprentice  

Electric Department | Oak Ridge, TN
Electric Department
Open Until: December 8, 2023 at 12:00 PM EST
Status: Accepting Applications
Details: PAY GRADE BB: $29.22 - $33.96 per hour; $60,777.60 - $70,636.80 annually

Maintenance Specialist - Utility, Water, & Wastewater  

Public Works Department | Oak Ridge, TN
Public Works Department
Open Until: December 29, 2023 at 12:00 PM EST
Status: Accepting Applications
Details: Pay Grade K; Entry level pay based on experience - $23.03 - $24.45 per hour.