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.

Select an application type below:

• City Application
• Fire Application

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT / PARALEGAL- LEGAL DEPARTMENT

The City of Goshen Legal Department is seeking a full time Administrative Assistant/Paralegal to provide a diverse range of administrative and clerical support for the Legal Department staff. This position will draft, prepare and/review documents and correspondence with a strong attention to detail and accuracy, and maintain a project management system for legal department staff, including monitoring workloads.
Rate of pay:
Grade 9 (starts at $21.08/hr, as designated by current salary ordinance).
Grade 11 if the candidate is a paralegal (starts at $22.73/hr)
View the job description here. Applications are required and are available on our website by clicking here. Equal Employment Opportunity/Drug Free/Smoke Free. The City Uses E-Verify.

OPERATIONS ASSISTANT- CEMETERY DEPARTMENT

The City of Goshen Cemetery Department is seeking a full time Operations Assistant. Essential duties and responsibilities include assisting the director and assistant director in supervising, planning and coordinating the work of individuals/crew engaged in maintenance, repair and construction of City cemetery property. The Operations Assistant will lead a mowing and trimming crew during the growing season. Rate of pay is $21/hr, as designated by current salary ordinance. View the job description here. Applications are required and are available on our website by clicking here. Equal Employment Opportunity/Drug Free/Smoke Free. The City Uses E-Verify.

OPERATIONS ASSISTANT- GOSHEN CITY COURT

The Goshen City Court is seeking a part time Operations Assistant. Essential duties and responsibilities include assisting defendants, attorneys, court staff, bailiff and judge in basic operation of court procedures. Being bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus but not required. Starting wage is $17.79/hr, as designated by current salary ordinance. View the job description here. Applications are required and are available on our website by clicking here. Equal Employment Opportunity/Drug Free/Smoke Free. The City Uses E-Verify.

POLICE DEPARTMENT 2023 HIRING POOL

December 20, 2022. The Goshen Police Department will begin accepting applications for full-time Police Officers and Reserve Police Officers for the 2023 hiring pool.

Benefits include:

• 2023 starting probationary salary of $55,400 and starting patrol salary of $60,000
• $1500 clothing allowance
• Technical pay up to $1600
• PERF retirement fund
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Longevity pay of up to $5800 at 20 years
• Residency bonus
• Holiday pay (this is in addition to the base pay)
• Sign on bonus for ILEA lateral transfers ($2000 when hired, $2000 at completion of 2 years and $4000 at completion of 5 years)

Those interested in pursuing a career in Law Enforcement are encouraged to apply. You may pick up an application packet in the Police Department office, 111 E. Jefferson St. Goshen, IN Monday–Friday 8 p.m.–5 p.m.

Applications must be completed through the Human Resources Department website will NOT be accepted. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age and have not reached their 36th birthday to be considered for employment.

All applications must be returned to the Police Department by 5 p.m. Friday, January 27. If you have any questions, email the police department at police@goshencity.com.

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UTILITIES CITY ENGINEER- ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

The City of Goshen Engineering Department is seeking a full time Utilities City Engineer.. Essential duties and responsibilities include assigning and directing activities with the Engineering Department, providing information and assistance to citizens, public agencies and other departments, reviewing plans and approving development. Bi-weekly rate of pay starts at $3,548, as designated by current salary ordinance. View the job description here. Applications are required and are available on our website by clicking here. Equal Employment Opportunity/Drug Free/Smoke Free. The City Uses E-Verify.

MECHANIC- CENTRAL GARAGE

The City of Goshen Central Garage is seeking a full time mechanic to repair and maintain city-owned vehicles, among other tasks. Rate of pay starts at $28 per hour and $30/hr after the first year, as designated by current salary ordinance. View the job description here. Applications are required and are available on our website by clicking here. Equal Employment Opportunity/Drug Free/Smoke Free. The City Uses E-Verify.

ASSET MANAGER - ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

The City of Goshen Engineering Department is seeking an asset manager, which establishes and manages the City of Goshen’s Asset Management Program for all City assets; the program goal is to use data to make informed decisions related to maintenance and replacement of critical and expensive infrastructure to optimize performance, minimize costs, and make appropriate investments to meet all current and future needs. Rate of pay is up to $31.74 as designated by current salary ordinance. View the job description here. Applications are required and are available on our website 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, disability, or the known association with a known disabled individual.

• 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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Spanish version

RIGHT TO WORK POSTER

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Spanish version