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Civil Service Positions

Applications, resume, and cover letter may be emailed to civilservice@kentohio.gov or returned via mail to Kent Service Administration Complex, Attn: Civil Service, 930 Overholt Road, Kent, OH 44240.  Please note: that in the event of tie scores on the examination, priority on the eligible list shall be determined by date and time application was filed with the Commission. 

 

**LATERAL TRANSFER POSITIONS NOTICE**
Applicants currently working for a law enforcement agency and looking to transfer to the City of Kent's police department should Contact Lt. Mike Lewis at michael.lewis@kentohio.gov.  You will be asked to submit a City of Kent application, resume and cover letter.  The application window for laterals is always open. 

 

Salary Range:  $87,458 - $109,723

The Senior Engineer must possess registration as a Professional Engineer by the State of Ohio Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.

Summary: Under the direction of the Director of Public Service, through the supervision of the Deputy Service Director/Superintendent of Engineering, the Senior Engineer is responsible for managing, coordinating, and performing engineering functions including, but not limited to, the planning, design and construction of public improvement projects of both in-house and consultant design; reviewing of subdivisions and site plans; and preparation of feasibility analysis, cost estimates and reports. Performs supervisory and/or administrative duties, and other functions related to the normal operation of the Engineering Division as required. May be designated to act on behalf of the Superintendent of Engineering in his/her absence. 

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Wage Range:       $24.64 - $29.93/hour

Responsibilities: An entry level position, under immediate supervision, is responsible for performing a variety of semi-skilled and unskilled manual work in maintaining City grounds, streets, and various City facilities. Performs related work as assigned.

Special Requirements: Incumbent is required to keep him/herself in physical condition sufficient to perform heavy manual labor over a sustained period of time and must be willing to work under adverse weather conditions. Possession of a valid State of Ohio Class A or B Commercial Driver's License with Air Brake Endorsement is preferred. A newly hired or transferred employee must at minimum present proof on the first day of work that they have a CDL Instruction Permit. Employees newly hired shall receive on the job training at the employer’s expense and shall be required to obtain the necessary CDL within one hundred twenty (120) days of appointment to the position. Must have a good driving record at the time of hire and be able to maintain such good record at all times.

Please review the full job description before applying.

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Salary Range:  $26.23/hour    $66,839.20 annual

Responsibilities: The firefighter/paramedic is responsible for the preservation of life and property through the use of fire suppression, emergency medical, fire prevention, and specialized rescue techniques. Work requires residence at station for 24 hours at a time. Works with or without the direct supervision of a captain or lieutenant. Performs other job-related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications: High school graduation or GED. Possession of Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic (EMT-P) certification or ability to obtain EMT-P certification by time of appointment. Must maintain paramedic certification as condition of continued employment. Minimum age 21. Must become State-Certified firefighter by completion of the probationary period, which is one year after date of hire. Must possess a driver’s license and have and maintain a good driving record. Employees of the Fire Department shall be required to reside within Portage County, or any county adjacent to Portage County, Ohio. Compliance with residency must be met within 360 days of hire.

Please review the full job description before applying. 

Alternatively, application for this position can be submitted by visiting the All-Star Talent recruiting site.

 

For currently active Police Officers, please visit the All-Star Talent recruiting site to apply for a position with the Kent Police Department.

For currently active 911 Dispatchers, please visit the All-Star Talent recruiting site to apply for a position with the Kent Police and Fire Departments.

Contact Us

City of Kent, Ohio
930 Overholt Road
Kent, OH 44240

Phone: 330.678.8100

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