Employment Opportunities

The City of Bowling Green is an equal opportunity employer.  At this time, the City is seeking qualified candidates who are interested in applying for the available positions listed below.  Each open job classification will have a job description that you can review.  In order to be considered you must complete the City application, which is available below.  The City's application must be completed and returned to the Personnel Department by the deadline established in the advertisement.  Resumes alone are not acceptable; however, a resume may be returned with a completed City application.  The City only accepts applications when a specific vacancy is to be filled or when a Civil Serice examination has been scheduled.  Application materials must be submitted in accordance with the method established in the specific job or Civil Service examination advertisement. 

In addition to the City application, a candidate may be required to submit a detailed statement outlining his/her experience relating to certain criteria.  This is usually required of all management level postions.  if required for a specific job opening, the phrase "submission information" will be listed by the specific job title.

As you scroll through the information below, you will find the openings for all available positions.  The openings for full-time and non-temporary part-time positions are provided in Section (1) below.  Section (2) lists available openings for temporary postions currently available within the Parks and Recreation Department.  Section (3) is comprised of positions which will be hired and paid through a temporary agency.   Section (4) provides general pre-employment information that you may find of interest as you consider employment with the City.  If you have questions concerning the application process for any position, do not hesitate to contact the Personnel Department.

You are invited to download and complete the application materials provided below.  You may also obtain an application packet by visiting the Personnel Department during regular business hours. which are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.  It is acceptable to return a completed application via email, fax, mail or hand delivery.

If you have difficulty downloading the application materials or require assistance completing the online application materials you should contact the Personnel Department by phone at (419)354-6200 or electronically at BGPersonnel@bgohio.org.  You are also invited to visit the Personnel Department during regular business hours in order to obtain assistance.

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1. The City of Bowling Green's Application for employment must be used for all full-time positions.  The application may be completed online then printed for signatures.

• There are no full-time positions available at this time.

2. The City of Bowling Green's Application for Temporary Parks & Recreation employees must be used for the following positions.

•  There are no positions available at this time.

 3. Positions available with the City of Bowling Green which will be hired and paid through a temporary agency.  Applications may be completed online and then printed for signatures.  Temp agency applications should be returned to the City of Bowling Green Personnel Department, not to the temp agency.   

  Please include a resumé with your applications for the positions below: 

• There are no positions available at this time.  

4. Civil Service Examination Information

• Entry Level Police Officer-Click here for information.  Not accepting applications at this time.

• Firefighter/ EMT-Click here for information.  Not accepting applications at this time.

5.  Pre-Employment Information is available below for your review

• Statement Concerning Employment Not Covered By Social Security

• Summary of Rights Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act

• Work Permit Information and Minor Labor Laws

• Terrorist Exclusion List for Use with Ohio Department of Public Safety Declaration Form

• Information Regarding Pre-Employment Drug and Medical Screening

• Information about Reasonable Accommodations

• City's Statement Regarding Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action

• City's Policy Regarding the Employment of Relatives

• Ohio Revised Code Section 124.22 Educational and Citizenship Requirements for   Civil Service Examinations

• Ohio Revised Code Section 124.57 Regarding Prohibition Against Partisan Political Activity