Civil Service – Muskegon Employment
The Civil Service Department is defined by the City charter as the City’s employment office. As part of the Administrative Division team, the Department devotes much of its time and resources to applicant recruitment and testing to fill the vacancies that occur within the City’s workforce.
Employment at the City of Muskegon
Additionally, the Department maintains the personnel records of all City employees, facilitates employee training opportunities, delivers new employee orientation, develops and re-designs job descriptions, sculpts and administers policy, and produces the City’s employee newsletter.
Job Opportunities
Employment Applications / Forms
- Employment Application(General, Fire) [1.6MB]
- Employment Application(Police) [929K]
- Beacon Services Application(Seasonal/Temporary Employment) [66K]
- City of Muskegon Driving Record Policy [31K]
Frequently Asked Questions about Muskegon Civil Service
What is Civil Service?
Civil Service is the governmental parallel to personnel/human resources. The Civil Service Department is primarily responsible for establishing employment classifications, conducting examinations, and selecting classified personnel. The Civil Service Department strives to provide equal employment opportunity through competitive examinations in combination with individual qualifications.
How do I find out about City of Muskegon job opportunities?
- Anyone interested in employment opportunities with the City of Muskegon may view current opportunities by clicking on the “City Services” menu and the heading “Employment” on the City’s web site.
- Job seekers may stop by the Civil Service Office, Muskegon City Hall, 933 Terrace Street, Room 206, Muskegon, MI to learn about City employment.
- Questions may be directed to the Civil Service Department at telephone number (231) 724-6716.
How do I apply for a job with the City Of Muskegon?
Select the position(s) in which you are interested and meet the required qualifications. Complete the City of Muskegon employment application form, which can be downloaded from the web site by clicking here. You may include a resume or other documents that you wish to submit with the application. Submit your application to the Civil Service Department; City of Muskegon; 933 Terrace Street; P. O. Box 536; Muskegon, MI 49443-0536.
Note: Applications must be received by the Civil Service Department by 5:00 p.m. on the application deadline date or postmarked by the application deadline date, if any. The City of Muskegon Civil Service Office requires a fully completed employment application from all job candidates and does not solicit or recognize a resume only as an application.
How do I submit my application?
By Mail:
City of Muskegon
Civil Service Department
P.O. Box 536
Muskegon, MI 49443-0536
In Person:
City of Muskegon
Civil Service Department
933 Terrace Street, Room 206
Muskegon, MI 49440
Hours: Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m., with exception of holidays. *
*Holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King BD, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve
By Fax:
(231) 724-4405
Please call the Civil Service Office at (231) 724-6716 to verify that your fax was received.
What employee benefits does the City of Muskegon offer?
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment
- Life Insurance
- Comprehensive Health Care Plan
- Deferred Compensation
- Dental Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Reimbursement Plans
- Jury Duty Compensation
- Longevity Pay Plan
- Pension Plan
- Payroll Direct Deposit
- Vacation/Sick/Personal/Bereavement Leaves
- Optical Benefits
General/Fire Employment Application
Police Employment Application
Civil Service Commission Meeting Minutes/Agendas
Civil Service Rules
The City of Muskegon Civil Service Department is managed by:
Karen Scholle, Personnel Director
933 Terrace St.
Muskegon, MI 49440
Phone Number: (231) 724-6716
Fax Number: (231) 724-4405
