Human Resources

Our Mission

Develop cost-effective, efficient and pro-active strategies to attract and retain the highest-quality employees by: providing competitive compensation and benefits; fostering career development and learning; and creating a healthy work environment.

Recruitment

Wondering what it would be like to work for the City of St. Charles?  Check out our YouTube video that gives you a flavor of working for the Pride of the Fox.

• Careers
• City Benefits
• Application for Employment
• Application Information (including general information on firefighter recruiting/testing)
• Police Recruitment Information (sign up to receive recruitment emails when posted)
• View these videos by the St. Charles Business Alliance to learn more about St. Charles!

Local Government Careers

Have a passion for public service?  Want to make a difference in your community?  A career in local government is a great option!  Municipal governments employ a wide variety of professionals to serve their communities.  Following are some resources to help you get started on your journey:

Local Government Careers

• ICMA Local Government Management Career Overview
• ILCMA Explore Local Government Careers
• ILCMA Local Government Careers
• Choosing a Career as a Professional City, Town, or County Manager
• Careers in Local Government Management
• Why Consider a Career in Local Government?
• Why You Should Work in Local Government
• Breaking Into Local Government, A Guide for Career Changers (PDF file)

First Responder Careers

• Discover Policing
• Fire Science Programs in Illinois
• How to Become a Police Officer in Illinois

Veterans Resources

• Veterans Local Government Management Fellowship (VLGMF)
• Veterans Guide to Finding a Job in Local Government
• Water and Wastewater Career Resources for Veterans
• Veterans' Employment and Training Service
• VETS Employment Navigator & Partnership Pilot

Environmental Services Careers

• Careers in Water
• Water and Wastewater Career Resources for Veterans
• Her2O - Women in Water and Sanitation Careers