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Employment at the City of Champaign
The City of Champaign has a workforce of more than 500 people, and is a leading employer in the Champaign area. Working for the City means helping our community to thrive and grow. The City is a great place to work, and provides an extensive benefits package; a variety of jobs, work locations and hours; and employee development opportunities. Join us and you will discover a diverse, dynamic and rewarding environment.
For more information about the employment process contact:
The Human Resources Department
102 N. Neil Street
Champaign, IL 61820
Phone: (217)403-8770
Fax: (217)403-8780
How To Apply
The City of Champaign accepts applications for current job openings only. Applicants may apply online for current openings by visiting the City of Champaign Online Hiring Center using any computer with an internet connection.
An email address is necessary to apply online. If you do not have a current email address, you can sign up for free email with various providers such as Hotmail or Yahoo! Mail. If you don’t have access to a computer with internet service, please visit the Champaign Public Library or the Illinois Employment and Training Center. You can also contact the Human Resources Department for further options.
If you require an accommodation with the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department at (217) 403-8770 Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
The Application Process
The City of Champaign only accepts applications for open positions. To apply, you must submit an online application. It is important to carefully review the minimum qualifications on the job announcement and to include all relevant education and experience when applying for a position. If you have held more than one job with an employer, please list each job separately. Resumes and other supplemental information are extremely helpful. Resumes may be submitted in addition to the employment application by simply copying and pasting it into the designated area in the online application. A resume may not be submitted in lieu of the employment application.
Please take note of the application deadline and make sure you “Submit” your application by that date.
The Selection Process
Once the application deadline has passed, applicants are reviewed to insure that recruitment goals are met and that the pool of applicants is a reflection of the community’s available work force. All applications are evaluated based on the required and preferred qualifications for the position. The most qualified candidates are selected to move forward for testing, interviews and final consideration. Applicants that are not selected to move forward in the process will be notified.
Frequently Asked Questions
QUESTION
Are paper applications still accepted?
Answer
Paper applications are no longer accepted. All applications must be submitted online. If you require an accommodation to the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department at (217)403-8770 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Question
How long does the selection process take?
Answer
The length of each hiring process will vary, but the intent is to move as quickly as possible. The process may take 2 to 6 weeks, or longer, after the deadline before interviews are scheduled. You should receive notice when you are no longer under consideration. You can also view the status of your application by logging into the City of Champaign Online Hiring Center.
Question
What if I’m not selected?
Answer
All applicants will be informed of the decision reached. Applicants who are eliminated will be notified as early as possible. Do not be discouraged if you are not selected for a position. Continue to reapply for future City jobs.
Question
I’d like to keep informed of other employment opportunities with the City. How?
Answer
All jobs are advertised in the Champaign-Urbana News Gazette. If you are interested in a position that is not currently open and you would like to be informed when we are accepting applications for this position, you may fill out a Job Interest Card by clicking here. The City also offers a JOB HOTLINE, which can be reached at (217)403-8855, 24-hours a day, 7 days a week. It lists all positions currently open.
Recruitment for entry level Police Officers occurs once per year, usually in July. Recruitment for Fire Fighters occurs every two years, usually in January. Interested applicants may request to be notified when a specific recruitment begins by filling out a Job Interest Card here.
The City of Champaign is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Other Information
There are four bargaining units represented at the City of Champaign: AFSCME, IAFF, FOP, and Plumbers. Approximately one-third of the employees are non-bargaining unit employees. Salaries for bargaining unit employees are decided through the collective bargaining process. Contracts are usually for a three-year period and are approved by the City Council.
Salaries & Benefits
Salaries
Salary and benefit information for frequently occurring jobs can be found here. Also available is The Salary Schedule, which is a comprehensive document that lists the rates of pay for all City positions and is approved by City Council each year in June. To view, see our Salary Schedule.
Benefits
All City of Champaign regular full and part-time employees receive health and basic life insurance benefits that are paid for by the City. In addition, employees may elect to purchase family health insurance, additional life insurance and dental/vision insurance.
City of Champaign bargaining unit employees receive sick leave, vacation, and other types of leave and benefits in accordance with their bargaining agreement. Regular full and part-time Non Bargaining Unit exempt and non-exempt employees receive sick leave, vacation, and other types of leave and benefits in as detailed in the Non Bargaining Unit Handbook.
City of Champaign regular full and part-time employees, except Police Officers and Fire Fighters, participate in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund. Police Officers and Fire Fighters each have their own pension systems.
The City of Champaign offers a deferred compensation 457 plan through the ICMA Retirement Corporation to assist employees with their retirement saving objectives.
For more information on benefits, see our Fringe Benefit Summaries for:
each non-bargaining unit:
- 2010 NBU-Exempt Fringe Benefit Summary
- 2010 NBU-Non-exempt Fringe Benefit Summary
- 2010 NBU-Department Head Fringe Benefit Summary
each bargaining unit:
- 2010 AFSCME Fringe Benefit Summary
- 2010 Plumbers Fringe Benefit Summary
- 2010 IAFF Fringe Benefit Summary
- 2010 FOP Fringe Benefit Summary
Other Agency Job Opportunities
Below you will find links to more job opportunities in the Champaign area: