| Do you have any jobs available?
If no, how do I find out when jobs are available? |
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In addition
the positions are posted on both bulletin
boards in the Municipal Office Building (1st floor - west end
and 2nd floor - outside the Personnel Department, Room 205).
The job announcements are advertised in the Kenosha News
on Sundays. The City will advertise on various
web sites, newspaper publications and professional periodicals
depending on who the target applicants are. |
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Job vacancies are posted on our website and listed on the "jobline" 262-653-4137.
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| How do I apply for a City job?
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All applicants must complete a City
application. No resumes will be accepted in lieu of an application.
All applicants will be required to take exams. Any combination
of written, performance and/or oral exams may be given, in addition
to a departmental interview, which is the final step in the
application procedure. |
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Application forms are available in Room 205 of
the Municipal Building or can be downloaded from this site.
A completed hardcopy of the application must then be returned
to the Personnel Department. |
| What is the minimum/maximum age
for employment? |
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The minimum age for positions with City of Kenosha
is 18. Exceptions are made for lifeguards and Mayor-sponsored
youth employment programs. |
| Is there a residency requirement for City employment?
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Yes. City employees must reside within the following area when they are hired or within a specified period of time. This
residency area includes: Kenosha County, Racine County (except for the Town of Waterford; however, the Village of Waterford is acceptable),
Franklin, Oak Creek or South Milwaukee. However, the Personnel Director may restrict the residency area to Kenosha County only for certain
jobs. Applicants should check the job posting or contact Personnel to determine the residency requirement for any job they are applying for. |
| If I have a relative employed
by the City, am I a still eligible to apply for a City position? |
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No person can be employed who has a relative
already employed by the City in a position covered by the Civil
Service System Ordinance or who has a relative in any elected
office or elected position in City of Kenosha government. Police and Fire Department employees are not covered by the Civil Service Ordinance. |
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For purpose of this rule, the term "relative"
shall mean any member of the immediate household, or anyone
whose relationship by blood or marriage is as close or closer
than the first cousin, including "step" relationships (e.g.,
step father, etc.: or any grandparent or grandchild. |
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