City of Bozeman Recruitment

Below is a list of vacancies the City is currently recruiting to fill.  Click on the position title to view the Position Vacancy Announcement, which gives a full description of the position, duties, pay and how to apply. 

NOTE: Be sure to read the full Position Vacancy Announcement and follow the instructions.  Incomplete, late and/or unsigned application material, including those which do not follow the instructions will NOT be considered. 

NOTE:  The City updates this Recruitment Page every week so you can be assured of the most up-to-date vacancy listings.  Positions are not removed until they have been filled.

Building Inspector I or II - (Building Division)(Only one positions available; filled DOQ)
(Open until filled with priority given to applications received by 1/4/2008)

Chief Building Official - (Building Division)
(Open until filled with priority given to applications received by 1/4/2008)

City Service Worker - Facilities/Custodial Maintenance
(Open until filled with priority given to applications received by 1/4/2008)

City Service Worker - (Solid Waste Division)
(Open until filled)

City Service Worker-Water Backflow and Cross-Connection Specialist - (Water/Sewer Division)
(Open until filled)

Code Enforcement Officer - (Building Division)
(Open until filled with priority given to applications received by 10/31/2007)
UPDATE:  The Selection Process will begin the week of November 26th.

Ice Skating Instructor/Rink Supervisor - (Recreation Department)
(Open until filled)

Workforce Housing Program Administrator - (Planning & Community Development)
(Open until filled with priority given to applications received by 10/1/2007)

Fire Department Recruitment Process

Police Department Recruitment Process

1. The City does not accept unsolicited applications.  When vacancies occur, the City uses the Bozeman Job Service for recruitment and application collection.
2. It is extremely inportant to follow the instructions found on the position vacancy announcement and on the application form.  Incomplete, late and/or unsigned application material, including those which do not follow the instructions, will NOT be considered.
3. Benefits:  Currently, City of Bozeman benefits include:  full-family coverage of medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible benefits plan, 15 days vacation and 12 days sick leave per year, 11 paid holidays, retirement, life insurance, health club membership, and an optional deferred compensation retirement plan.  Part-time employees accrue prorated vacation and sick leave based upon the number of hours worked, from their beginning date of employment.  Part-time employees will receive prorated holiday benefits, based upon the average number of hours worked per day.
4. Equal Employment Opportunity:  It is the policy of City of Bozeman that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, political ideas, or disability in employment or the provision of services.  This policy does not preclude discrimination based upon bona fide occupational qualifications or other recognized exceptions under the law.
5. Application and Selection Process:  The process used to evaluate an applicant's qualifications may include, but is not limited to, an evaluation of the City of Bozeman Application for Employment and supplemental questions if required, a performance test or work sample, a structured interview and reference and background checks.  Applicants will be notified when screening has been completed.
6. Reasonable Accommodations:  The City of Bozeman makes reasonable accommodations for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant's ability to compete in the recruitment and selection process or an employee's ability to perform the essential duties of the job.  For the City to consider any such accommodation, the applicant must make known any needed accommodation.
7. Employment Preference:  The Veteran's Public Employment Preference Act and the Persons with Disabilities Public Employment Preference Act provide preference in public employment for certain military veterans and people with disabilities or their eligible relatives.  An applicant claiming employment preference must complete a City of Bozeman Equal Employment Opportunity Applicant Survey, which is attached to the City of Bozeman Application for Employment.  You must also provide the appropriate documentation of eligibility with the application.  The required documentation may include a DD-214; a document issued by the Office of the Adjutant General of the Montana National Guard certifying service; or a PHHS Certifications of Disability form.  Contact your local Montana Vocational Rehabilitation Services Office, Department of Public Health and Human Services for details on obtaining persons with disabilities preference certification.  For more information, contact the Human Resources office at (406) 582-2300.
8. Immigration Reform and Control Act:  In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, the person selected must produce within three days of hire, documentation that he or she is authorized to work in the Untied States.  Examples of such documentation include a birth certificate or social security card along with a driver's license or other picture I.D., a United Stated Passport, Certificate of Naturalization, a Permanent Resident Card, an Alien Registration Receipt Card (Green Card) or a Resident Alien Card.