Job opportunities

with the City of Bloomington

Thank you for your interest in employment with the City!

• Available positions
• How to apply for a City position
• Ways to get an application package
• Other information for applicants

Available positions

Job announcements, applications and addenda are posted as PDF files, usually smaller than 50KB. Please note that the PDF files often contain multiple pages.

• Click here to explore seasonal and part-time positions with our Parks and Recreation Division.

How to apply for a City position

If you are interested in a position listed above, download the job posting to learn information that is specific to the job. To apply for the position, download the application materials. All applicants for full-time positions must complete the following:

• City of Bloomington application.
• Veteran's preference form.
• Addendum, if applicable for the position.

To apply for a position not currently posted, download a full-time or temporary/seasonal application. Specify on the application the position or type of work in which you are interested. Applications for positions not currently posted will be kept on file for one year. Applicants will be notified during that period of posted vacancies in their area of interest.

Please return completed applications to:

• Human Resources
  City of Bloomington
  1800 W. Old Shakopee Road
  Bloomington MN 55431-3027

Original signatures on applications are required. E-mailed applications are not accepted.

Resumes

Resumes may be included with the application, but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City application.

Application deadline

Applications, veteran's preference forms and addenda, when required, must be received in Human Resources by the closing date and time listed. Incomplete applications and applications received after the posted deadline will not be considered.

Examinations

Notice: Certain positions require a written exam. You are responsible for reading the job announcement, including all application requirements. You will not receive individual or further notice regarding a written exam. Individuals whose applications are received after the posted deadline will not be allowed to take the exam.

Ways to receive an application package

Please specify the job title that interests you.

Walk in

• Human Resources Department
  1800 W. Old Shakopee Road
  Bloomington MN 55431-3027

Call

• PH: 952-563-8710
• TTY: 952-563-8740

E-mail

• humanresources@ci.bloomington.mn.us
  If you do not receive a response to your e-mail within 48 hours, please contact us at 952-563-8710.

Download

• For a currently posted position, you can download all required forms from the available positions section near the top of this page.
• To submit a general application to be kept on file by the City for one year, download and complete the appropriate application from the following list:
  • Full-time employment application (74KB, 7-page PDF)
  • Temporary/seasonal employment application (39KB, 2-page PDF)
  • Parks and Recreation Division's seasonal employment application

Other information for applicants

Benefits

Benefits for regular, full-time employees of the City include:*

• 10 days paid vacation per year.
• 13 days paid personal leave per year.
• 9 paid holidays per year.
• 2 floating holidays per year.
• Paid employee health and dental insurance.
• Paid employee life insurance.
• Paid employee disability insurance.
• Employer/employee paid pension.
• New Police/City Hall facility that opened in 2003.
• Deferred compensation.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Health club membership reimbursement.
• Flexible spending account reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Other optional benefits.
• Great suburban location.
• Free employee parking.

*(Union contracts may vary from the above list.)

Equal employment opportunity

The City will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local commission.

The City will take affirmative action to ensure that employment practices are free of such discrimination.

Appointment

Appointments to regular, full-time positions shall be made according to merit and fitness, as ascertained by competitive examinations. Examinations shall be prepared and administered under the direction of the Human Resources Department.

Physical examination and drug testing

Certain offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a physical exam that includes a drug test.

Probation

Regular, full-time appointments shall be subject to successful completion of an established probationary period.

Accommodation

The City of Bloomington does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services, programs or activities. Upon request, accommodation will be provided to allow individuals with disabilities to participate in all City of Bloomington services, programs and activities.

For more information, contact:
Human Resources
City of Bloomington
1800 W. Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington MN 55431-3027

PH: 952-563-8710, TTY: 952-563-8740, FAX: 952-563-8754
E-mail: humanresources@ci.bloomington.mn.us

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