Human Resources Department
Rita Huffman, Human Resources Manager
204 East Jefferson Street, Suite 3
Goshen, Indiana 46528
Phone: (574) 534-8475
Fax: (574) 534-2410
Email: humanresources@goshencity.com
The City of Goshen Human Resources Department is responsible for managing the full range of workforce services including assisting the City departments and offices by recruiting, retaining and developing qualified and productive employees to meet the expectations and service needs of the City of Goshen.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES WITH THE CITY OF GOSHEN
All applicants for City employment must submit an application. Your completed application may be submitted to the Human Resources Department at the address listed above, faxed to (574) 534-2410, or emailed to humanresources@goshencity.com.
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GENERAL LABORER 1- STREET DEPARTMENT
The City of Goshen Street Department currently has several temporary positions available for a General Laborer 1. Essential duties and responsibilities for this position will include shoveling and raking various materials including dirt, leaves, snow, brush, asphalt, gravel, and concrete. This position will also assist with patching streets and sealing cracks. View the full job description here. Applications are required and are available by clicking here. Equal Employment Opportunity/Drug-Free/Smoke-Free. The City Uses E-Verify.
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
The City of Goshen Parks and Recreation Department currently has several seasonal and temporary positions available. Full job descriptions are listed below. Applications are required and are available by clicking here. Equal Employment Opportunity/Drug-Free/Smoke-Free. The City Uses E-Verify.
Assistant DDC Program Director
CITY CIVIL ENGINEER – ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
Goshen’s City Engineer is a fast-paced leadership position overseeing the Goshen Engineering Department and is reportable to the City’s Director of Public Works and Utilities. In the leadership position, the City Engineer will lead the activities of the Goshen Engineering Department and will provide information and assistance to community members, public agencies, and other city departments. In addition to the leadership role, the City Engineer takes an active role in developing city standards, developing construction documents, and overseeing construction projects from inception to completion with the support of department staff. View the full job description here. Applications are required and are available by clicking here. Equal Employment Opportunity/Drug-Free/Smoke-Free. The City Uses E-Verify.
SEMI-SKILLED LABORER 2 (GIS & ENGINEERING ASSISTIANT) – ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
This temporary summer position offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), which is widely used across industries to maintain and conduct analysis of spatial data. The City’s GIS system uses the industry standard ESRI technology platform to track assets and support complex decision making. View the full job description here. Applications are required and are available by clicking here. Equal Employment Opportunity/Drug-Free/Smoke-Free. The City Uses E-Verify.
SEMI-SKILLED LABORER 2 – CEMETERIES DEPARTMENT
Under the direction of the Cemeteries Director this temporary position will help maintain all cemetery grounds, including mowing, landscaping and other related essential duties as required. View the full job description here. Applications are required and are available by clicking here. Equal Employment Opportunity/Drug-Free/Smoke-Free. The City Uses E-Verify.
METER SERVICE TECHNICIAN – WATER & SEWER DEPARTMENT
The essential duties and responsibilities for this position will include making service calls to customers, installing meters, reading meters, and obtaining final reads of meters. This position will also investigate “high” bills and/or potential leaks, shut off services for nonpayment, repair meters, and test meters. View the full job description here. Applications are required and are available by clicking here. Equal Employment Opportunity/Drug-Free/Smoke-Free. The City Uses E-Verify.
CONSTRUCTION/DISTRIBUTION TECHNICIAN – WATER & SEWER DEPARTMENT
The essential duties and responsibilities for this position will include conducting regular maintenance activities on equipment, operating heavy equipment, operating valve insertion equipment, and planning location of new utilities. This position will also coordinate work with other departments, measure new lines for records, and repair roads. View the full job description here. Applications are required and are available by clicking here. Equal Employment Opportunity/Drug-Free/Smoke-Free. The City Uses E-Verify.
PARK MAINTENANCE – PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
The essential duties and responsibilities for this position will include maintaining Park building structures and grounds, vehicles, trail system, equipment, work areas, and assisting with playground and pavilion construction. This position will also perform landscaping duties, install and repair/replace fencing and maintain/inspect playground structures and equipment. View the full job description here. Applications are required and are available by clicking here. Equal Employment Opportunity/Drug-Free/Smoke-Free. The City Uses E-Verify.
PROBATIONARY PATROL OFFICER – GOSHEN POLICE DEPARTMENT
The responsibilities for this position encompass various essential duties, including patrolling for suspicious activities, conducting traffic enforcement, investigating crimes, and maintaining community visibility. Officers are tasked with protecting life and property, collecting evidence, and fostering connections within the community through education and referrals to appropriate services. They also engage in clerical tasks, assist colleagues as needed, and fulfill other related duties as required. Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, with preference given to those with an associate or bachelor’s degree, alongside specific age, citizenship, and residency criteria, while physical and mental abilities must align with the demands of police work in various environments. View the full job description here. Applications are required and are available by clicking here. Equal Employment Opportunity/Drug-Free/Smoke-Free. The City Uses E-Verify.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
It is the policy of the City of Goshen to provide equal opportunity to its employees and all candidates for employment. Accordingly, the City will not discriminate in hiring or terms and conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, physical appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.
- Resolution 2017-12: Title VI Assurances–City of Goshen, Indiana
- Resolution 2017-13: Nondiscrimination Policy–City of Goshen, Indiana
- Notice of Nondiscrimination
- City of Goshen Notice Under the Americans with Disabilities Act
- City of Goshen Grievance Procedure
- City of Goshen Grievance Form
THE CITY USES E-VERIFY
The City of Goshen participates in the E-Verify program to confirm the employment eligibility of all new employees. The E-Verify program compares information from an employee’s Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility.
E-VERIFY PARTICIPATION POSTER
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