Openings as of 9/26/2023
Firefighter-EMT FIRES DON’T WAIT - NEITHER SHOULD YOU! Overview The Urbana Fire Department, an ISO Class 1 department, is building an eligibility list for Firefighter-EMT that will be valid for up to two years. As vacancies for the position of Firefighter-EMT occur within the UFD, candidates will be selected from this list. If you wish to be considered for this position, you will need to successfully complete the selection process. For detailed information on what the selection process entails, please visit: www.urbanacareers.org/hiring-process. Salary and benefits: Candidate without AEMT or EMT-I certification: $57,032.12; candidate with AEMT or EMT-I certification: $58,743.08. Benefit information is available at: www.urbanacareers.org/iaff-benefits. Salary information based on a 24-hour schedule equaling 2,864 hours per year. Salaries listed per the IAFF Collective Bargaining Agreement for 2023-2024. Minimum Requirements: To be eligible to take part in the examination process for Firefighter, all individuals interested in becoming a City of Urbana Firefighter must meet the following requirements:
Application Instructions: Your completed application must be submitted by Sunday, December 10, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. CST. There is no fee to apply. You will need electronic copies of your driver's license and proof of passing the CPAT/Ladder Climb to attach to your application. Written Test Information: We are pleased to announce that we have partnered with the National Testing Network to offer two testing options: in-person or online. We will be using the FireTEAM test; the same test will be used for both options. Applications must be submitted by Friday, November 10, 2023 in order to sit for the in-person written exam. If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be invited to test. You can download an overview of the test here and order a practice test at: www.fireteamtest.com. Please note that only ONE test score will be accepted for the 2023 recruitment process. Option 1: Test in Urbana The written tests are scheduled for Saturday, November 18, 2023 and Saturday, December 2, 2023 at ILEAS in Urbana. Candidates who have applied for the position, meet the minimum qualifications, and indicate (on the application) that they would like to test in-person will be e-mailed an invitation to test. Seating will be limited, so invitations will be sent on a first-come, first-served basis. If you choose the in-person test, there is no fee to test. We will not conduct any physical agility testing or interviews, so please feel free to dress comfortably. If you need special testing accommodations or an alternate test date due to a documented impairment, religious commitment, or because you are current military personnel, please contact Tamra Lighty, Human Resources Coordinator, by email (tjlighty@urbanaillinois.us) or by phone at (217) 384-6293 no later than November 10, 2023. Option 2: Test through NTN You may test online through NTN at home. Click here for information on the virtual FireTEAM test requirements. You may also test at any of the NTN locations, including Parkland College in Champaign, pending availability. Test scores are accepted on an on-going basis until December 10, 2023. You will need to complete both a City of Urbana employment application for this position and an application through NTN. For more information including pricing, visit: Candidate Frequently Asked Questions. Begin by visiting: https://nationaltestingnetwork.com. A testing fee waiver may be provided to candidates who provide proof of financial hardship. Please download and complete the fee waiver form which can be found here. Then scan and submit the form along with your proof of hardship to support@nationaltestingnetwork.com. Please initiate this process early; the waiver review process may take up to two weeks and does not exempt candidates from meeting the December 10, 2023 testing deadline. NOTE: the application fee waiver decision must be made PRIOR to scheduling the FireTEAM exam; it cannot be applied retroactively. Position Summary: For complete information, please refer to the position description. Residency Requirement: Firefighters are required to live within a 35-mile radius of the corporate limits of the City of Urbana. This requirement only pertains to individuals who are hired by the Urbana Fire Department. There is no residency requirement to test.
The City of Urbana Welcomes Diversity! We foster an environment that values and encourages mutual respect, inclusion of all people, and utilizing differences and similarities as an organizational asset. We welcome applications from diverse candidates and candidates who support diversity. EOE.
Salary range: $65,680.73-$85,384.95 annually + excellent benefits package including a free standard health insurance option and a generous retirement and vacation package!
Job type: Full-time, Non-union, Civil Service, Non-exempt
Join Our Team! Are you great with numbers, detail-oriented, and enjoy working with both internal and external customers? The City of Urbana is now accepting applications for a Financial Services Coordinator. Under general supervision, the Financial Services Coordinator is assigned to perform specific advanced, professional-level financial and technical functions in the following areas: payroll support and financial support. As assigned, this position is responsible primarily for processing City payroll, interpreting and applying provisions of labor agreements and applicable laws and policies, providing technical support and training to department payroll clerks, overseeing projects that support major areas of the Financial Services division, maintaining and reconciling various subsidiary ledgers, assisting with the annual audit and budget, preparing financial analyses as directed, processing various revenue receipts, and preparing and posting journal entries. Work requires frequent contact with employees, vendors, and the public, and has access to confidential information.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Receives, reviews, and processes personnel action request forms (PARFs), requesting additional information or corrections as necessary. Coordinates with Human Resources to ensure accurate employee records. • Receives, reviews, and processes bi-weekly time from various departments, which includes verifying hours and time off, reviewing the trial run for errors, and making changes to the master files. • Prepares and distributes payroll checks and coordinates payroll direct deposits, including positive pay files with financial institutions. Prepares and submits appropriate bi-weekly and monthly reports with State, Federal and other organizations, such as Illinois Municipal • Processes various City revenue receipts for deposit such as food and beverage tax, landscape recycling fees, rental registration fees, hotel and motel tax, and local motor fuel tax, online payments, etc.; verifies calculations of these receipts; enters revenue receipts into financial system; verifies revenue receipts to general ledger. • Reconciles City’s health, dental, and life insurance payments from payroll records to the amount billed, including payments made from retirees and other agencies, ensuring accuracy of reimbursement to the City. • Reconciles City’s P-Card payments, follows up with departments for documentation, ensures accuracy of payments, uploads file to financial system. Oversee P-Card authorized users. • Prepares financial analysis under the direction of the Financial Services Manager. • Provides support for the City’s computerized systems, including assistance with implementation of new modules. • Assists with accounts payable functions as needed. • Assists during annual budget preparation by creating and providing various supporting documentation reports and answering budget related inquiries regarding employee compensation and benefits. • Reviews accounts payable transactions ensuring City assets are properly classified.
Required / Minimum Qualifications:
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Application Procedure: Apply online by clicking the "Apply" button in the upper-right of this page. Correspondence will be conducted by e-mail. The position will remain open until filled, but the first round of application review will take place after October 09, 2023. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by that date.
Selection Procedure: This is a Civil Service position and the application questions will serve as the exam for this position. Once the position has closed, applications will be evaluated for relevant skills, experience and education. Applicants meeting or exceeding the passing score established by the Urbana Civil Service Commmission will be placed on the Civil Service register for this position. If you are not one of the top scorers but are on the register, you may be eligible for consideration in the future as positions become available. The established eligibility list may be used to fill current and future full-time and part-time vacancies during the life of the list.Questions may be directed to Ranija Turner, Human Resources Manager, at: rsturner@urbanaillinois.us or call (217) 384-6295. The City of Urbana provides reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities; if you need information, please contact the Human Resources Division at the number or e-mail above.
The Organization The City of Urbana, founded in 1833 and the county seat of Champaign County, is a home-rule municipality situated in east central Illinois, approximately 135 miles south of Chicago and 45 miles west of the Indiana border. The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, the state's flagship university, is located in both Urbana and Urbana's twin city of Champaign. Urbana's population is estimated at 38,336 and 11.9 square miles are within the City boundaries. The City is led by Mayor Diane Wolfe Marlin and operates under the mayor-aldermanic form of government. On average, Urbana employs 260 full-time personnel. For more information about the City of Urbana, visit: www.urbanaillinois.us. About the Urbana Community Award-winning dining. Cutting-edge technology. World-class education. Gigabit-speed fiber network. Urbana is a city where artists, thinkers, and innovators thrive. And we’re just getting started! Urbana boasts a history built on innovation. From the famed Morrow Plots, a National Historic Landmark, to the groundbreaking research conducted every day on the flagship campus of the University of Illinois, Urbana embraces creative thinking and diversity to drive innovation and advancement. We’re connected to each other and the world thanks to an award-winning mass transit district, Amtrak rail, a regional airport, and three major interstates. Prefer to get around on two wheels? We are proud to be the first Gold Level Bicycle Friendly Community in Illinois. Our West Urbana neighborhood has been named of the 10 Great Neighborhoods in America by the American Planning Association, and together with our twin city Champaign, we’ve been recognized as the Greatest Food Town in the Midwest by Midwest Living Magazine, as well as an AARP Age-Friendly Community. Led by Mayor Diane Wolfe Marlin, Urbana’s progressive values include civic engagement, celebrating entrepreneurs and innovators, smart growth, and transparent governance. Award-winning schools, outstanding parks, a mosaic of diverse and engaged neighborhoods, a robust array of businesses located throughout the city, and reliable public services committed to the best possible quality of life for residents serve to make Urbana a great place for all to thrive.
The City of Urbana Welcomes Diversity! We foster an environment that values and encourages mutual respect, inclusion of all people, and utilizing differences and similarities as an organizational asset. EOE.
Join Our Team! Civil Engineer
Typical starting salaries: I - $52,053.44 - $67,669.47 II - $63,767.70 - $82,898.01 III - $73,007 - $96,735.13 The position will be filled at the Civil Engineer I, II or III level dependent upon the qualifications of the successful candidate. Full-time, Exempt Department/Division: Public Works Department
Position Summary: The City of Urbana is pleased to offer an exceptional opportunity as Civil Engineer. This position performs various engineering tasks and duties as assigned, with primary responsibilities related to project management and implementation of the City’s capital improvement projects with streets, sewers, bridges, pathways, lights, signs, and signals. Incumbent is involved in managing the planning, design, and construction engineering services performed by consultants, as well as managing the construction work performed by contractors.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Preferred Qualifications:
Benefit Package: The City of Urbana is pleased to offer a generous and wide-ranging employee benefit package to eligible employees. Benefits include paid vacation and sick leave; tuition reimbursement, two options for health insurance effective on your start date, and numerous voluntary insurance options. For more information, please refer to the benefits summary on www.urbanacareers.org/benefits. To Apply:
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, however interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by June 12, 2023..
Selection Process: This Civil Service examination process will establish an open competitive register to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within approximately the next two years; this register may be extended or voided as needed by the Civil Service Commission. Questions may be directed to Tamra Lighty, Human Resources Coordinator, at: tjlighty@urbanaillinois.us or call (217) 384-6293. The City of Urbana provides reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities; if you need information, please contact the Human Resources Division at the number or e-mail above. What happens after I submit my application? You will be contacted by e-mail regarding your status once a decision has been made in the selection process. Once you apply, almost all communication regarding the status of your application will be by email through the City's applicant management platform, so please add the domain "@applitrack.com" to your address book to prevent any emails from going to your Spam/Junk folder
Join Our Team! Financial Services Specialist
Department/Division: Human Resources and Finance Department
Position Summary:
The City of Urbana is looking to hire a Financial Services Specialist. Under general supervision, the Financial Services Specialist is primarily responsible for reviewing, approving, and processing weekly accounts payable invoices, performing financial data entry, maintaining various financial system modules, preparing billings for various amounts owed to the City, assisting with the annual audit, processing various revenue receipts, and preparing and posting journal entries. Work requires frequent contact with employees, vendors, and the public, and has access to confidential information.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Verifies invoice information entered by department clerks, including ensuring correct expense line items are used for invoices, proper documentation is provided, and follow up with departments to ensure invoices are approved through workflow in a timely manner. • Ensures that various financial services invoices (health, dental, vision, etc.) are appropriately coded and forwarded for entry into the financial system. • Processes various City revenues for deposit such as food and beverage tax, landscape recycling fees, local motor fuel tax, and hotel motel tax; verifies calculations on monthly tax returns; enters receipts into computer system; verifies receipts to the general ledger. • Creates accounts for new businesses in Customers and Business Accounts in financial system; issues local tax forms to new businesses; maintains Customers and Business Accounts as changes occur. • Serves as lead contact for businesses using Citizen Self Service, our online payment portal; Provides support to businesses including resetting passwords and help navigating the online portal. • Reconciles local taxes for delinquent accounts; Initiates contact with delinquent businesses and proceeds with collection of accounts; works with our Legal division to collect on delinquent accounts. • Provides support for the City’s computerized systems, including assistance with implementation of new modules. • Assists with processing City payroll. • Assists auditors during annual audit by providing supporting documentation for accounts payables and receivables, and other related materials as requested. For a complete list of duties and qualifications, please refer to the job description.
Required / Minimum Qualifications: • High school diploma or equivalent supplemented by post-secondary course(s) in bookkeeping or accounting. • Two (2) years of work experience in basic bookkeeping or other work involving financial records and accounts. • Three (3) years of responsible work experience with financial records can be substituted for bookkeeping/accounting courses. Comparable City experience may be considered if sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job listed above. • Knowledge of basic bookkeeping, business English, punctuation, spelling, office practices and procedures, operation of standard office equipment, proficient in Microsoft Office products • Financial and statistical record keeping, document acceptance and processing requirements, and/or information system maintenance related to the department and work unit where assigned. • Knowledge of policies, laws, rules, and regulations impacting the operations, transactions, and functions of the department and work unit where assigned. • Strong skills in operating computers and office equipment. • Maintain confidentiality of employee information and business tax information.
To Apply: Click the red "Apply" button on the upper-right hand side of this page. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, however the date of first application review will occur after Monday, October 09, 2023. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply prior to this date for priority consideration. Selection Process: The application will serve as the Civil Service exam; applicants meeting or exceeding the passing score will be placed on an open competitive register to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within approximately the next two years; this register may be extended or voided as needed by the Civil Service Commission. Questions may be directed to Ranija Turner, Human Resources Coordinator, at: rsturner@urbanaillinois.us or call (217) 384-6295. The City of Urbana provides reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities; if you need information, please contact the Human Resources Division at the number or e-mail above. What happens after I submit my application? You will be contacted by e-mail regarding your status once a decision has been made in the selection process. Once you apply, almost all communication regarding the status of your application will be by email through the City's applicant management platform, so please add the domain "@applitrack.com" to your address book to prevent any emails from going to your Spam/Junk folder. The Organization The City of Urbana, founded in 1833 and the county seat of Champaign County, is a home-rule municipality situated in east central Illinois, approximately 135 miles south of Chicago and 45 miles west of the Indiana border. The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, the state's flagship university, is located in both Urbana and Urbana's twin city of Champaign. Urbana's population is estimated at 38,336 and 11.9 square miles are within the City boundaries. The City is led by Mayor Diane Wolfe Marlin and operates under the mayor-aldermanic form of government. On average, Urbana employs 260 full-time personnel. For more information about the City of Urbana, visit: www.urbanaillinois.us. About the Urbana Community Award-winning dining. Cutting-edge technology. World-class education. Gigabit-speed fiber network. Urbana is a city where artists, thinkers, and innovators thrive. And we’re just getting started! Urbana boasts a history built on innovation. From the famed Morrow Plots, a National Historic Landmark, to the groundbreaking research conducted every day on the flagship campus of the University of Illinois, Urbana embraces creative thinking and diversity to drive innovation and advancement. We’re connected to each other and the world thanks to an award-winning mass transit district, Amtrak rail, a regional airport, and three major interstates. Prefer to get around on two wheels? We are proud to be the first Gold Level Bicycle Friendly Community in Illinois. Our West Urbana neighborhood has been named of the 10 Great Neighborhoods in America by the American Planning Association, and together with our twin city Champaign, we’ve been recognized as the Greatest Food Town in the Midwest by Midwest Living Magazine, as well as an AARP Age-Friendly Community. Led by Mayor Diane Wolfe Marlin, Urbana’s progressive values include civic engagement, celebrating entrepreneurs and innovators, smart growth, and transparent governance. Award-winning schools, outstanding parks, a mosaic of diverse and engaged neighborhoods, a robust array of businesses located throughout the city, and reliable public services committed to the best possible quality of life for residents serve to make Urbana a great place for all to thrive.
Join Our Team!
Salary negotiable based on qualifications and experience Typical Starting Salary Range: $89, 437.50 - $118,504.69 annually Full-time, exempt + excellent benefits
The City of Urbana is accepting applications for the Grants Manager. This position is responsible for administration of affordable housing and community development programs funded primarily with federal and state grants, including, but not limited to, Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships, Supportive Housing, Shelter Plus Care, Illinois Affordable Housing Trust Fund, State of Illinois ESG and DCEO grants,housing rehabilitation grants, and first-time homebuyer programs. Functions include preparation and implementation of a multi-year Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plans, preparation and administration of the division budget, oversight of programs administered by division staff, and compliance with federal, state, and local grantor requirements. Also responsible for providing staff support to the Community Development Commission and City Council.
Duties include:
Qualifications include:
Preferred Attributes:
Benefits Summary: A description of the benefits package associated with this position can be found at:www.urbanacareers.org/management-benefits. Selection Process: This Civil Service examination process will establish an open competitive register to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within approximately the next two years; this register may be extended or voided as needed by the Civil Service Commission. Questions may be directed to Femi Fletcher, Human Resources Manager, at: fnfletcher@urbanaillinois.us or call (217) 384-2458. The City of Urbana provides reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities; if you need information, please contact the Human Resources Division at the number or e-mail above. What happens after I submit my application? You will be contacted by e-mail regarding your status once a decision has been made in the selection process. Once you apply, almost all communication regarding the status of your application will be by email through the City's applicant management platform, so please add the domain "@applitrack.com" to your address book to prevent any emails from going to your Spam/Junk folder
About the Community Development Services Department The mission of the Community Development Services Department is to maintain and improve the quality of life for Urbana citizens by providing programs of economic development, housing, planning, zoning enforcement, and building safety code enforcement. The department is comprised of four divisions: Building Safety, Economic Development, Grants Management and Planning. Learn more at: www.urbanaillinois.us/departments/community-development. The Organization The City of Urbana, founded in 1833 and the county seat of Champaign County, is a home-rule municipality situated in east central Illinois, approximately 135 miles south of Chicago and 45 miles west of the Indiana border. The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, the state's flagship university, is located in both Urbana and Urbana's twin city of Champaign. Urbana's population is estimated at 41,275 and 11.9 square miles are within the City boundaries. The City is led by Mayor Diane Marlin and operates under the mayor-aldermanic form of government. On average, Urbana employs 260 full-time personnel. For more information about the City of Urbana, visit: www.urbanaillinois.us.
About the Urbana Community Award-winning dining. Cutting-edge technology. World-class education. Gigabit-speed fiber network. Urbana is a city where artists, thinkers, and innovators thrive. And we’re just getting started! Urbana boasts a history built on innovation. From the famed Morrow Plots, a National Historic Landmark, to the groundbreaking research conducted every day on the flagship campus of the University of Illinois, Urbana embraces creative thinking and diversity to drive innovation and advancement. We’re connected to each other and the world thanks to an award-winning mass transit district, Amtrak rail, a regional airport, and three major interstates. Prefer to get around on two wheels? We are proud to be the first Gold Level Bicycle Friendly Community in Illinois. Our West Urbana neighborhood has been named of the 10 Great Neighborhoods in America by the American Planning Association, and together with our twin city Champaign, we’ve been recognized as the Greatest Food Town in the Midwest by Midwest Living Magazine, as well as an AARP Age-Friendly Community. Led by Mayor Diane Wolfe Marlin, Urbana’s progressive values include civic engagement, celebrating entrepreneurs and innovators, smart growth, and transparent governance. Award-winning schools, outstanding parks, a mosaic of diverse and engaged neighborhoods, a robust array of businesses located throughout the city, and reliable public services committed to the best possible quality of life for residents serve to make Urbana a great place for all to thrive.
Pay rate: $15.00/hr.
Selection Procedure: The selection process consists of a review of your qualifications and how they relate to the duties of this position. This review is based on your answers to the supplemental questions. Applications of those who best meet the qualifications will be forwarded to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in your application being rejected. Do not submit a resume in lieu of completing the application questions. We reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript. Any information you submit may be verified.
Join our team! EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT Are you a highly responsible administrative professional? Do you love helping people and serving your community?
Department: Community Development Human Resources and Finance Status: Full-time, Civil Service, Non-exempt Starting Salary: The typical starting salary for this position is $57,368.10-$74,578.53 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024.
The City of Urbana is seeking highly qualified candidates to fill vacancies in the position of Executive Assistant! Currently, there are vacancies in the Community Development Services Department and in the Human Resources & Finance Department; however this register may be used to fill future vacancies in other departments. Job summary: This position provides highly complex, executive-level administrative support and coordinates and controls the clerical and administrative duties for the department, including but not limited to in-depth research; data analysis and compilation; formulating and composing internal and external department reports and correspondence; scheduling meetings and appointments; arranging travel; accounts payable; financial recordkeeping and budget oversight. The position is also responsible for overseeing department payroll administration, records management, filing systems, and assisting with and serving as a department representative at community events, and providing support to each division of the department as needed. Due to the nature of the above work, the incumbent often performs these duties independently, requiring the incumbent to exercise independent judgment and maintain extensive knowledge of policies, and procedures regarding program activities of the department and the City. The incumbent must be experienced in handling a wide range of administrative and executive support-related tasks, will be able to work with little or no supervision, must be exceedingly well organized, and enjoy the administrative challenges of supporting a department of diverse people and programs. The ability to interact with staff at all levels in a fast-paced environment, sometimes under pressure, remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful and efficient, with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality is crucial to this role. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong decision-making ability and attention to detail are essential skills for this position. Qualifications include:
For a complete list of duties and qualifications, please refer to the job description. To Apply: Click the red "Apply" button on the upper-right hand side of this page. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, however the date of first application review will occur after Monday, October 02, 2023. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply prior to this date for priority consideration. Selection Process: The application will serve as the Civil Service exam; applicants meeting or exceeding the passing score will be placed on an open competitive register to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within approximately the next two years; this register may be extended or voided as needed by the Civil Service Commission.Questions may be directed to Ranija Turner, Human Resources Coordinator, at: rsturner@urbanaillinois.us or call (217) 384-6295. The City of Urbana provides reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities; if you need information, please contact the Human Resources Division at the number or e-mail above.
What happens after I submit my application? You will be contacted by e-mail regarding your status once a decision has been made in the selection process. Once you apply, almost all communication regarding the status of your application will be by email through the City's applicant management platform, so please add the domain "@applitrack.com" to your address book to prevent any emails from going to your Spam/Junk folder
Courage. Opportunity. Pride. Service. Are you looking for a rewarding career in an organization that values dedication, diversity and integrity? The City of Urbana, Illinois is now offering the following incentives for all new, Entry-level Police Officers who begin employment between February 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024.
Probationary Pay (effective July 1, 2021 through and including June 30, 2023): Without an associate's degree: $68,271.29 With an associate's degree (or equivalent): $70,297.20 This position includes a generous benefits package. Details are available at: www.urbanacareers.org/fop-benefits The City of Urbana invites qualified applicants for the position of Entry-Level Police Officer. Officers perform police protection and other services to safeguard the lives, property, and constitutional rights of the citizens of Urbana. Duties include investigating complaints, disturbances, accidents, and reported criminal activities; testifying in court; training new police officers; responding to crime and accident scenes, emergency situations and other requests for assistance; detecting, apprehending and arresting criminals; enforcing the laws and ordinances of the City; and performing a variety of specialized duties as assigned. The Urbana Police Department provides a wide range of public service while carrying out the basic police mission through a Community Policing philosophy. The ideal candidate for this position will: be able to cope with situations firmly, courteously, tactfully, and with respect for the rights of others; possess excellent communication skills, including written, verbal and interpersonal skills; have a desire to help and serve others; demonstrate honesty and integrity; have close attention to detail; will be reliable, responsible, dependable and fulfill obligations; be able to tolerate highly stressful situations calmly and effectively; maintain composure and keep emotions in check, even in very difficult situations; be open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace; and be understanding and helpful on the job. Successful candidates in this occupation will be comfortable following set procedures and routines, and a clear line of authority to follow; frequently working with, communicating with, and teaching people; helping or providing service to others; taking risks; leading others; and working with practical, hands-on problems and solutions. Position Summary: For complete information, please refer to the job description. Additional information is available by downloading the UPD Recruiting Playbook. Minimum Qualifications include: • High school diploma or equivalent high school education • At least 21 years of age and not more than 34 years of age by exam date. You may exceed the age of 35 years by the number of years served on active military duty, but by no more than 10 years of active military duty or if you have previous police officer experience. (65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-6) •U.S Citizen or legally authorized to work in the U.S. • Valid driver's license • Excellent interpersonal skills and a desire to help and serve others • Physically fit and ability to pass a medical and a physical agility exam. See the POWER Test handout for more details • Able to pass a psychological exam and background check Application/Exam Information: Click the red "Apply" button located at the upper-right of this page. For more information on the test, click here. For more information on practice tests, visit www.frontlinetest.com. You have three testing options; each uses the same test: 1) You may test virtually, at home, through NTN. You will need to complete both a City of Urbana employment application for this position and an application through NTN. To complete the City of Urbana application, click the organg "Apply" button on the upper-right hand side of this page. For more information on NTN's virtual testing option, including technical requirements and pricing, visit the NTN Virtual Testing FAQ page. Please note that you must select Urbana as a department you want your test scores submitted to the first time you test, otherwise NTN will impose a 90-day waiting period before you can pay to submit your test scores to us. 2) You may test at any test location in the National Testing Network (NTN). You will need to complete both a City of Urbana employment application for this position and an application through NTN. To complete the City of Urbana application, click the orange "Apply" button on the upper-right hand side of this page. To start an application for NTN or for more information including pricing, visit: Candidate Frequently Asked Questions. We encourage applicants to delay scheduling an exam through NTN until they have received confirmation from the City of Urbana that their application has been approved. 3) You may test in-person in Urbana. Tests are offered periodically throughout the year. There is no cost to this option, but you will not be eligible for consideration until your test scores are received. You will receive additional information on this option if you are invited to test. Eligibility List: Names on the eligibility list are valid for two years. This test will add to the existing register, not replace it. Per Urbana Civil Service Rules, applicants may retest within one year of testing ONLY under the following conditions: you have gained experience, training, or certification that directly affects eligibility. If you have questions regarding your eligibility to retest, please contact Elizabeth Borman, Assistant Human Resources Manager, at the e-mail or phone number listed below. Testing Accommodations For People with Disabilities: If you need special testing accommodations due to a documented impairment, please contact your testing site. Frequently Asked Questions: Many frequently asked questions are answered in the UPD Recruiting Playbook. Selection Process: This Civil Service examination process will establish an open competitive register to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur. The Civil Service eligibility register for this position is subject to continuous modifications as a result of the open and continuous nature of the process and rank will be adjusted based on future tests. Questions may be directed to Femi Fletcher, Human Resources Generalist, at: fnfletcher@urbanaillinois.us or (217) 384-2451. The City of Urbana provides reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities; if you need information, please contact the Human Resources Division at the number or e-mail above.
Pay rate: $13.00 - $15.00/hr., DOQ Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours/week, seasonal (begins in April); 3-8 month assignments available. Description: Seasonal Landscape Laborers are responsible for assisting in day-to-day landscape maintenance activities, such as planting flowers, maintaining landscapes, and weed abatement activities. Work will start in April. Hours will be 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. Scheduled hours will vary and may include Saturdays.
Minimum qualifications include: • Graduation from high school. • Work experience with plants and/or trees. • Ability to lift 70 pounds and maneuver at least 100 pounds on a regular basis. • Must possess, or be able to immediately obtain a valid State of Illinois driver’s license and have a safe driving record. Preference will be given to applicants with a Class C license or higher. • Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions necessary in the landscape/arbor trade. • Must be at least 18 years old.
Application Procedure: Applications must be fully completed; position will remain open until filled. To apply online, click the red "Apply" button located at the upper-right hand side of this page. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application. Paper applications are also available upon request.
Join Our Team! Maintenance Worker Pay Rate: Probationary rate: $24.7924 (annualizes to $51,568.19) Base rate: $25.0809 (annualizes to $52,168.19) Department: Public Works Division: Operations Status: Non-exempt; AFSCME; Civil Service Job Summary: The Maintenance Worker position in the Public Works department repairs and maintains streets, alleys, sidewalks, and parking lots; removes snow from streets and parking lots and spreads road salt; manufactures, repairs, and replaces street signs; repairs and replaces sewer lines, inlets, and manholes; cleans sewer lines; cleans streets and Public Works facility; mows grass, picks up leaves, and grinds stumps. Essential Functions include (but are not limited to):
To Apply: To apply online, click the red "Apply" button on the upper-right hand side of this page. Position will remain open until filled, but the date of first application review will occur after Wednesday, April 26, 2023. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply prior to this date for priority consideration.
Selection Process: The application will serve as the Civil Service examination for this position. This process will establish an open competitive register to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within approximately the next two years; this register may be extended or voided as needed by the Civil Service Commission. Questions may be directed to Tamra Lighty, Human Resources Coordinator, at: tjlighty@urbanaillinois.us or call (217) 384-6293. The City of Urbana provides reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities; if you need information, please contact the Human Resources Division at the number or e-mail above.
Salary: Probationary rate: $25.1925/hr., equivalent to $52,400.28 annually Base rate: $25.4809/hr., equivalent to $53,000.28 annually Position Summary: Join Our Team! Looking for a rewarding job with terrific benefits? The City of Urbana is seeking a highly skilled, detail-oriented Electrician to join our Operations Division. The successful candidate will perform highly skilled work in the installation, alteration, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems, equipment, and fixtures. Responsibilities also include locating City maintained utilities; installing wiring, conduit, and other raceways; troubleshooting components and systems; maintaining and repairing traffic signals at designated City of Urbana intersections; and maintaining and repairing school crossing signals. This position also performs snow removal duties as assigned. Employees in this job classification are designated as essential employees who may be called to report to work when City offices are closed due to severe weather or other emergencies. Examples of Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Required / Minimum Qualifications include (but are not limited to):
The City of Urbana Welcomes Diversity! We foster an environment that values and encourages mutual respect, inclusion of all people, and utilizing differences and similarities as an organizational asset. EOE
Compensation: Starting wages effective July 1, 2020 through and including June 30, 2022: With an associate's degree or equivalent credit hours: $68,553.37 Without an associate's degree or equivalent credit hours: $66,576.87 The base salary for a probationary employee shall be $1,200 less than the annual salary for a full-time Police Officer.
The City of Urbana, Illinois is now offering the following incentives for lateral transfer Police Officers who begin employment between February 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 who have completed appropriate training and certification..
Are you currently employed as a Police Officer and looking for new challenges? If so, the Urbana Police Department may be the place for you!
The City of Urbana invites qualified applicants for the position of Experienced Police Officer. The ideal candidate for this position will: be able to cope with situations firmly, courteously, tactfully, and with respect for the rights of others; possess excellent communication skills, including written, verbal and interpersonal skills; have a desire to help and serve others; demonstrate honesty and integrity; have close attention to detail; will be reliable, responsible, dependable and fulfill obligations; be able to tolerate highly stressful situations calmly and effectively; maintain composure and keep emotions in check, even in very difficult situations; be open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace; and be understanding and helpful on the job.
Successful candidates in this occupation will be comfortable following set procedures and routines, and a clear line of authority to follow; frequently working with, communicating with, and teaching people; helping or providing service to others; taking risks; leading others; and working with practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
Position Summary/Benefit Information For more information, please refer to the job description and the Recruiting E-book above. The file can be can be downloaded by clicking on the link on the bottom-right side of this page. Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view PDF files. This is a free program available from the Adobe web site. Follow the download directions on the Adobe web site to get your copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader. Minimum qualifications include: - At least two years of experience as a full-time sworn street patrol officer. Non-patrol sworn officer experience, such as jail/corrections, dispatch, or private security work does not count as "street patrol experience" in calculating the total months of post-academy experience. - Currently employed as a sworn police officer (or recently released or facing release, due to layoff or reduction in force, with the ability to be re-hired). - No maximum age limit if previously employed by a municipality; or if you have served as a sworn officer of the Illinois Department of State Police; or if you have served as a deputy under Section 3-6008 of the Counties Code and otherwise meets necessary training requirements. Otherwise, you must be at least 21 years of age and no more than 34 years of age (by closing date of job posting) unless you have prior military experience. Applicants may exceed the age of 35 years by the number of years served on active military duty, but by no more than 10 years of active military duty. - Must meet a residency requirement of residing within a fifteen-mile radius of the City of Urbana within the 6-month probation period. - Legally authorized to work in the United States - Excellent interpersonal skills and a desire to help and serve others. - Physically fit and ability to pass a medical and a physical agility exam. - Able to pass required psychological and physical exams and background check. - Certification by the State of Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board or its designated equivalent. - Valid driver's license. Preferred Qualifications: - Currently employed as a full-time sworn police officer. - Successful completion of an accredited full-time police academy. - Knowledge typically acquired through completion of an associate's degree or equivalent college classes and credits or two (2) years active duty in the military with an honorable discharge. Application Procedure: Apply online by clicking the orange "Apply" button above. Correspondence will be conducted by e-mail. Selection Procedure: There is no written test required for qualified transfers; your application will serve as the exam. All employment applications and supplemental information received will be thoroughly and carefully reviewed and evaluated to determine the level and scope of the candidate’s qualifications for the position. Qualified applicants will be added to the Civil Service register for this position and may be called for an in-person interview. All information provided is subject to verification and successful applicants can expect to undergo an extensive background investigation. Your agency will not be notified until you are considered for conditional hire. Failure to provide the required documentation may result in an application being removed from consideration.
Library Assistant 1 – Collections, hourly: Shelve books and other materials, check in materials, retrieve items to fill requests, keep material in proper order, empty book returns, move materials and furniture, run errands, and perform other basic tasks related to the Library’s collections. Passing score on a shelving test and ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds required. Prior successful work experience desirable. Wage Range: $15.94-$17.53 per hour. Scheduled 10-15 hrs/wk. Full job description Library Assistant 1 – Acquisitions, hourly: Receive and physically prepare Library materials in all formats for use in the collection; assist with the distribution of Library’s daily mail and packages; and process, claim, and maintain subscriptions for the Library’s magazine collection. Physical preparation includes application of covers, labels, security, and other physical packaging components and may include entry and editing of information into the Library catalog. Physical processing also includes mending and repair of damaged materials. Must have exceptional orientation to detail, good manual agility, ability to work with various databases, and have a high school diploma or equivalent and prior successful work experience. Library experience desirable. Passing score on the processing test required. Wage Range: $15.94-$17.53 per hour. Scheduled 12-19 hrs/wk. Full job description Library Assistant 2 – Patron Services, hourly: Provides library account management, information services, bibliographic instruction, and computer lab assistance to patrons of all ages; assist in preparing and implementing outreach and programs; and provide excellent customer service. May create and/or maintain schedules for Library staff. Must meet people well, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and prior successful work experience. Public service or library experience and maximum scheduling availability preferred. Wage Range: $17.71-$19.48 per hour. Scheduled 10-15 hrs/wk. Full job description Library Assistant 2 – Archives, hourly: Provide information services and retrieve archival records for patrons; process archival and other Library materials; participate in outreach and programming; provide excellent customer service; and carry out other duties as assigned. Information service, library, archives, and special collections experience all preferred. Must be able to lift 25-pound boxes. Wage Range: $17.71-$19.48 per hour. Scheduled 10-19 hrs/wk. Full job description To Apply: To apply online, click the maroon “Apply” button on the upper-right-hand side of this page. Applications will not be considered unless they are complete. Selection Process:
Accommodations: The Urbana Free Library provides reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you need information, please contact The Urbana Free Library at 217-367-4057.
The Urbana Free Library welcomes diversity!
We foster an environment that values and encourages mutual respect, inclusion of all people, and utilizing differences and similarities as an organizational asset. We welcome applications from diverse candidates and candidates who support diversity. EOE.
