Local Career Opportunities

Interested in a career close to home when you graduate?

We know the job hunt can be scary, but it doesn’t have to be! We’re here to help you prepare for what opportunities are available to you in the area. Whether you have plans to go to college, are looking for a job once you graduate high school, or are ready to start as soon as you can, the perfect career match is out there for you.

Explore a variety of local job positions across multiple industries, from construction and hospitality to emergency services and professional careers. With our helpful guide below, you’ll get a better idea of what jobs are available, the level of education required for each job, and the starting salary for that position in Sevier County.

Construction / Manufacturing

(HVAC, Plumbing, Engineering, Interior Design)

Engineers talking

STIHL Tech (Ace)
Certified by STIHL
$16-$18 per hour

CAD Tech
Junior or Senior in High School
$10 per hour

Scanning Tech
High School Degree
$14 per hour

Office Lead
High School Degree
$17 per hour

Hospitality

(Lodging, Restaurants, Attractions, Retail)

Front Office Manager
Two-year degree or equivalent experience
$50,000 to $60,000 annually

Restaurant Manager
Two-year degree or equivalent experience
$60,000 to $70,000 annually

Banquets Events Manager
Two-year degree or equivalent experience
$60,000 to $70,000 annually

HR Assistant
Associate’s Degree in Human Resources or related field
$45,000 to $50,000 annually

Front Desk Supervisor
High School Diploma
$18 per hour

Food & Beverage Supervisor
High School Diploma
$18-$20 per hour

Housekeeper
High School Diploma
$16-$18 per hour

Floral Manager
No degree required
$15-$18 per hour

Cake Decorator
No degree required

Wildlife Keeper
High School Diploma and 1 year of confined animal care
$17+ per hour

Emergency Services

(Fire, Ambulance, Police)

Police officer

Police & Sheriff’s Office

Police Officer
High School Diploma or GED
$49,192 – $62,000

Dispatcher
High School Diploma or GED
$41,874 and up

Correction’s Officer
High School Diploma, Certifications and/or Associate Degree
$46,464 – $52,277

Communications
High School Diploma or GED
$47,846 – $57,140

Law Enforcement
High School Diploma, Certifications and/or Associate Degree
$58,203 – $65,805

Records Clerk
High School Diploma or GED
$32,385.60 starting

Firefighters

Fire & Rescue

Firefighter
High School Diploma or GED or 1-year related experience
$44,965 – $50,621

Fire Captain
High School Diploma or GED or 1-year related experience
$62,753 – $70,594

Battalion Chief
High School Diploma or GED or 1-year related experience
$69,031 – $77,657

Firefighter/EMT
High School Diploma or GED or 1-year related experience
$50,488 – $61,180

Firefighter/Paramedic
High School Diploma or GED or 1-year related experience
$51,488 – $66,125

Security officer

Safety & Security

Patrol Officer
High School Diploma or GED or 1-year related experience
$35,360 annual starting

Patrol Leadership
High School Diploma or GED or 1-year related experience
$41,600 annual starting

Security Services Team
High School Diploma or GED or 1-year related experience
$41,600 annual starting

Security Administration
High School Diploma or GED or 1-year related experience
$45,000 annual starting

Communications Dispatch Team
High School Diploma or GED or 1-year related experience
$35,360 annual starting

Medical Services Team
High School Diploma or GED or 1-year related experience
$43,680 annual starting

Compliance and Auditing Team
High School Diploma or GED or 1-year related experience
$38,480 annual starting

Safety Administration
High School diploma or GED or 1-year related experience
$45,000 annual starting

Ambulance
High School Diploma or GED or 1-year related experience
EMT (part-time only) – $17.00 per hour
AEMT (full-time) – $56,936 – $60,484 annually
Paramedic (full-time) – $68,906 – $73,217 annually

Professional Careers

(Banking, Education, Healthcare, Government)

Teacher in classroom

IT Tech Level 1
At least 1 year of IT experience
$16+ per hour

Teacher
Bachelor’s Degree
Beginning Salary of $48,000 – $60,000 per year

Teacher Assistant
High School Diploma and pass Praxis test
Beginning Salary of $8,000 – $20,000 per year

IT – Technology
Specific Certifications
Starting Salary of $25,000 per year

ELL
Bachelor’s Degree w/ELL
Beginning Salary of $48,000

Maintenance
High School Diploma
Starting Salary of $25,000 per year

PT Tech
High School Diploma
$14 per hour starting

Patient Care Coordinator
High School Diploma
$16 per hour

Physical Therapist Assistant
Associate Degree from an accredited PTA program and PTA license from the State of TN
$19 per hour

Pharmacy Technician/Cashier (Clerk)
High School Diploma – Must be 18 or over
$15 – $27

Certified Pharmacy Technician
2+ years of on-the-job experience or technical school 1-year degree
$15 – $27 depends on experience

Pharmacist or Pharmacist in Charge
2 – 4 years undergrad courses and 4-year PharmD program
$43 – $81 per hour

Registered Radiologic Technologist
High School graduate or GED, 4-year College; minimum Associate Degree to apply for a 2-year BS College Based Radiologic Technology Program, Licensure from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
$62,710

Registered Respiratory Therapist
High School Diploma or GED, minimum Associate Degree or 4-year BS College Based Respiratory Therapy Program
$78,143

Registered Nuclear Medicine Technologist
High School Diploma or GED
$96,480

Registered Ultrasound Technologist
High School graduate or GED
$84,470

Registered Cardiac Sonographer
High School graduate or GED
$86,300

Athletic Trainer/Sports Medicine
Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree
$60,780

Laboratory Sciences
Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Science
$60,780

Human Resources/Marketing
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration
$48,000 to $54,000 per year or $22 to $26 per hour

Coordinator of Population Health
None specified
$35,000 – $47,000 per year or $17 to $23 per hour

Traffic Signal Technician
High School Diploma and specialized vocational training in Information Technology
$60,000 to $79,318

Water Treatment Plant Operator
Water Quality Technology (Associate of Applied Science)
$53,000 to $61,000

Recreation Superintendent
Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation Administration
$66,000 to $92,000

Golf Professional
Associate’s Degree or the equivalent of 2 years of college or specialized vocational training in business management and requires Class “A” membership in the Professional Golfers Association of America
$65,255 to $71,944