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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:  $27.22 - $33.04/hr PLUS Biweekly license bonus:

Class I $84.24 • Class II $151.63 •  Class III $225.76 • Class IV $252.72

Operator position shall require an Ohio EPA Water Treatment Plant Operator in Training Certificate or Class I Ohio EPA license, at a minimum. The current possession of a Class II or Class III Ohio EPA water works certification will be considered as having fulfilled this requirement.   Applicant must provide proof of such with the filing of the Civil Service Application.

SUMMARY:  

Under general supervision, performs bargaining unit work in wastewater treatment and the processing operation in compliance with local, state, and federal EPA regulations.  Monitors and coordinates the flow, treatment, and processing of wastewater through plant equipment.  Cleans  and services equipment and performs maintenance and repair work as needed.  Performs additional job related tasks as assigned.

Application deadline is May 2, 2025 at 4pm.  Please include any additional documentation (licensure, resume, DD214, etc.) when submitting your application. Applications must be received prior to the deadline in order to take the Civil Service test.

CIVIL SERVICE TEST IS REQUIRED. Click here for information about the test.  

Full job description here.

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. 

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

Civil Service Coordinator
301 S. Depeyster St.
Kent, Ohio 44240

Phone: 330-678-8101

 

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