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he Human Resources Department of the City of Springfield focuses onsupporting the city's workforce by managing recruitment, employee benefits,and labor relations. They oversee the hiring process for city jobs, ensuring thatqualified candidates are selected for positions across various departments.The department also provides guidance on employee benefits, includinghealth insurance, retirement plans, and wellness programs. They areresponsible for ensuring compliance with workplace regulations, resolvinglabor issues, and supporting the development and retention of city employees.Through these efforts, the Human Resources Department plays a key role inmaintaining a productive and well-supported workforce that serves the Springfield community.

Contact Information:
Human Resources
309 Municipal Center West
Springfield, IL 62701217.789.2446
humanresources@springfield.il.us


  

Our MISSION is to provide expert services and solutions that improve the quality of the City experience and align with its guiding principles.

In an ever-changing, dynamic environment, our VISION is to be a trusted resource and strategic partner, by engaging in value-added initiatives; that make a lasting, positive contribution to the overall service culture.

VALUES: Integrity to Uphold high ethical standards, work honestly and earn trust. W strive to enhance the City's reputation as an employer. Our Service Focus helps us anticipate needs and priorities, exceed expectations, and show empathy. Respect is important as we value all people, collaborate and share knowledge and embrace diversity and inclusion. Accountability allows us to be responsible, produce results, and admit mistakes. Our Excellence assures quality, allows us to seize opportunities and shows our commitment.


Apply Here

All job postings are available 24/7 online, and applications can be made to any of the available positions through the online site. For those individuals who may not be familiar with the use of computers, work stations will be made available within the Office of Human Resources, on the third floor of Municipal Center West, where people can apply online and receive personal assistance. Additionally, computers at Lincoln Library can access the employment application system for added convenience. For more information, email the Human Resources Department below.

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City of Springfield Hiring Process


A City of Springfield AmeriCorps Program

Who We Are

The City of Springfield AmeriCorps Program works with several partner agencies in the community including:

  1. Boys & Girls Club of Central Illinios
  2. Computer Blanc
  3. Land of Lincoln Goodwill Industries
  4. The Salvation Army
  5. St. Patrick's Catholic School

As an AmeriCorps Member, you will:
  1. Mentor youth to encourage them to stay in school
  2. Prepare youth for their future role in the workforce
  3. Provide technology to low-income community members
  4. Support and grow programs at the above mentioned partner sites

City of Springfield AmeriCorps members are making a difference and getting things done in Springfield!


Your Own Journey

The City of Springfield AmeriCorps Program takes a special interest in personal and professional development opportunities for our Members. AmeriCorps members are scheduled to attend several leadership development courses, trauma informed care training, and volunteer recruitment and management training throughout their year of service. Additional online training opportunities and one-on-one sessions are available to members.


Member qualifications include:

  1. High school or GED diploma
  2. Ability to commit to 900 hours of service
  3. Ability to support program staff and administrative staff in duties as appropriate and necessary
  4. Ability to behave in a friendly and professional manner

Benefits of AmeriCorps

The City of Springfield AmeriCorps Program AmeriCorps members receive a stipend for their term of service. Upon successful completion of your term of service, you will receive the Segal Education Award which can be used to repay student loans, help pay for college, graduate school, or vocational training.

What are the perks of being an AmeriCorps Member? In addition to the reward of serving in our community, Member benefits include, but are not limited to:

  1. Student Loan deferment
  2. Training opportunities and on-the-job skill building
  3. Living allowance
  4. Segal Education Award
  5. Career opportunities with leading employers from the private, public, and nonprofit sectors


Become an Electrical Apprentice

Electrical Apprentice Information

Start a career with the City of Springfield's Electrical Apprentice program at City Water, Light and Power (CWLP). This apprenticeship includes on-the-job training and coursework to provide knowledge and technical information related to the various positions being offered.

When a vacancy occurs for Electrical Apprentice within any of the seven areas at CWLP, the position will be posted through the Office of Human Resources and appear on the following web pages:

  1. https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/Home/Home?partnerid=25117&siteid=5039#home
  2. https://www.cwlp.com/JobOpportunities.aspx

Application periods are anticipated to last three weeks from initial posting.


Future Possible Job Opportunities include:
  1. Communications Technician
  2. Instrument Technician
  3. Lineman Apprenticeships - Next Hiring Planned For 2025
  4. Powerhouse Electrician
  5. Relay Technician - Next Hiring Planned For 2025
  6. Substation Electrician Apprenticeships - Next Hiring Planned For 2025
  7. Traffic & Metering Technician

Application Requirements

  1. 17 years of age or older
  2. High school graduate or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
  3. Unrestricted 20/20 eyesight (vision correctable to 20/20 accepted) with no color blindness
  4. Valid driver’s license (at time of background investigation) and must be able to obtain an Illinois Commercial Driver’s License if required by the functional area
  5. A written score of 6 or greater on the NJATC exam. If you have taken the NJATC exam within the past 24 months from the final date to apply and have proof of 6 or higher, then you will not need to test again. The NJATC exam may only be taken once in a 90-day period. See testing dates and information next section.

NEW! Local NJATC Exams

All applicants for Electrical Apprentice must take the NJATC’s Electrical Training Alliance online test. Candidates may learn more about the test and use a prep guide available here https://www.iprep.online/courses/njatc-aptitude-test-free/.

This test must be taken prior to submitting an application for an electrical apprenticeship with CWLP. Candidates must score a 6 or better and meet all other minimum qualifications to be considered for an interview. This score will be valid for a period of 24 months from the date of testing. Those with a prior passing test score within the past 24 months from the final date to apply will be accepted if proof is provided. Additionally, any current apprentice and/or journeyman level electrician who is in or has completed an accredited apprenticeship, which required a score of 6 or better on the Electrical Training Alliance test for entrance into said program, and can provide supporting documentation, does not have to take this test to be eligible to submit an application.


Throughout the year, CWLP JATC will offer testing sessions at CWLP’s facility located at 2730 Old Rochester Road in Springfield. Upcoming session dates include:

  1. Thursday, May 8

To sign up for testing, make a request to Jobs@CWLP.comor call 217.789.2070 ext. 2080 Additional exam dates could be added dependent upon applicant interest. Scheduling will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Testing will be limited to 12 candidates per session and each session must be filled prior to another session opening. Candidates should arrive 15 minutes early to sign in.

Per the Electrical Training Alliance (ETA) standards, the candidate cannot reschedule to take another test at this location, or any other location conducting the ETA test, for a period of 91 days from the date of their last attempted test. Failure to comply will result in disqualification from the test, and the candidate will have to wait an additional 90 days to reschedule.

Testing will be conducted at 2730 Old Rochester Road. Signage will be displayed on where to park and which door to enter for the day of testing.

A photo ID and payment of $15 in the form of cash or check made out to the “Joint Apprentice Training Committee” is required at check in for the test. No electronic forms of payment will be accepted.

Financial Hardship Waivers for the exam will be granted to individuals who qualify under the WIC Income Eligibility Guidelines. To request a waiver, applicants must provide their most recent Federal income tax return, in addition to their last two paycheck stubs for ALL family members working and living in their household that they support. This information must be delivered to the City of Springfield’s Office of Human Resources located at 300 S. Seventh Street, Room 309. Applicants will be notified if the waiver is approved.

No electronic devices are allowed to enter the testing facility. Phones, smart watches, and any other electronic devices may not be in candidate’s possession inside the facility for testing.


Hiring Procedures

  1. Qualified applicants will receive a first interview with the Joint Apprentice Training Committee (JATC)
  2. • Applicants that have been selected for further processing will receive a second interview with the JATC

**Lineman and Substation Electrical Apprenticeships require successful completion of a climbing orientation in addition to the other hiring procedures.


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Affirmative Action


Below you can view our documents relating to our Affirmative Action Plan.


Civil Service Commission

Commission meets on 1st Wednesday of the month at 5:15 p.m. at City Council Chambers Third Floor, Municipal Center West unless notice is given otherwise. Additional information can be found in the document below.


Civil Service Rules

Diversity

As a leading municipal government in Illinois and home of Abraham Lincoln, the City of Springfield recognizes the importance of developing a diverse workforce that reflects the community's demographics.

The City of Springfield is committed to establishing a workplace where each employee is valued and encouraged to maximize their potential, which will allow employees to better understand and respond to citizen's requests and concerns. The goal of the Diversity Initiative is to build a culture where differences are understood, diversity is recognized and appreciated and all employees are members of the community are treated with dignity and respect.

The goal of the Diversity Initiative is to build a culture where differences are understood, diversity is recognized and appreciated and all employees and members of the community are treated with dignity and respect.


Collective Bargaining Agreements


  1. AFSCME 337 Public Utilities 10/01/20 - 09/30/25
  1. AFSCME 3738 Clerical/Technical Unit 08/01/20 - 07/31/25
  1. AFSCME 3417 Public Works 06/01/20 - 05/31/24
  1. IAMAW Machinists 10/01/24 - 09/30/28
  1. PBPA CBA 03/01/22 - 02/28/26
  1. Painter District 58 CBA 10/01/23 - 09/30/27
  1. IAMAW F&O 10/01/23 - 09/30/26
  1. IBEW193 Engineers 06/01/22 - 05/31/27
  1. MACRC 10/01/21 - 09/30/26
  1. OPCMIA 03/01/24 - 02/29/28
  1. Teamsters Security 07/01/23 - 06/30/26
  1. IAFF 37 03/01/21 - 02/28/25
  1. IAMAW Chemist 10/01/23 - 09/30/26
  1. IAMAW District 9 Fleet CBA 10/01/20 - 09/30/25
  1. IBEW AV-Inspectors 08/01/23 - 07/31/26
  1. IBEW Local 193 10/01/20 - 09/30/25
  1. IUOE CWLP 965 Public Utilities 05/01/20-04/30/25
  1. IUOE Engineers 399 Unit 4 10/01/20 - 09/30/25
  1. IUOE 965 Public Works 06/01/20 - 05/31/25
  1. Laborors Local 477 10/01/22 - 09/30/27
  1. OE 399 Dallman and Water 10/01/20 - 09/30/23
  1. Plumbers Local 137 04/01/24 - 03/01/28
  1. Teamsters Local 916 Parking 01/01/22 - 12/31/25
  1. Teamsters Local 916 07/01/22 - 06/30/26
  1. AFSCME 377 Public Utilities - 10/01/20-09/30/25
  2. AFSCME 3738 - Clerical-Technical Unit - 08/01/20-07/31/25
  3. AFSCME 3417 Public Works - 06/01/20-05/31/24
  4. IAMAW - Machinists - 10/01/24-09/30/28
  5. PBPA CBA - 03/01/22-02/28/26
  6. Painter District 58 CBA - 10/01/23-09/30/27
  7. IAMAW (F&O) - 10/01/23-09/30/26
  8. IBEW193 Engineers 06/01/22-05/31/27
  9. MACRC 10/01/21-09/30/26
  10. OPCMIA 03/01/24-02/29/28
  11. Teamsters (Security) - 07/01/23-06/30/26
  12. IAF 37 - 03/01/21-02/28/25
  13. IAMAW (Chemist) 10/01/23-09/30/26
  14. IAMAW District 9 Fleet CBA 10/01/20-09/30/25
  15. IBEW (AV-Inspectors) 08/01/23-07/31/26
  16. IBEW Local 193 10/01/20-09/30/25
  17. IUOE CWLP 965 Public Utilites 05/01/20-04/30/25
  18. IUOE Engineers 399 (Unit 4) 10/01/20-09/30/25
  19. IUOE 965 Public Works 06/01/20-05/31/25
  20. Laborors Local 477 - 10/01/22-09/30/27
  21. OE 399 Dallman and Water - 10/01/20-09/30/23
  22. Plumbers Local 137 04/01/24-03/01/28
  23. Teamsters Local 916 (Parking) 01/01/22-12/31/25
  24. Teamsters Local 916 07/01/22-06/30/26






City of Springfield

Address: 800 East Monroe, Springfield, IL 62701
Phone: 217.789.2000
Fax: 217.789.2109
General Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

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