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) is comprised of other temporary positions for which applications are being accepted. Section (5) 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 on-line 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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Available Positions

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. Click the link to download an interactive application:

City of Bowling Green Application for Full-Time Employment

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. Applications may be completed online and then printed for signatures. Click the link on the right to download an interactive application:

Parks & Recreation Application for Temporary Employment

We are no longer accepting applications for summer pool positions. All positions have been filled.

3. Positions available with the City of Bowling Green which will be hired and paid through a temporary agency. Applications must be picked up in person from the City of Bowling Green Personnel Department or may be emailed upon request by contacting bgpersonnel@bgohio.org .

We have no positions at this time.

Pre-Employment Information is available below for your review

To obtain a minor work permit, students/minors should use a pre-application form to gather the necessary information and approvals from their potential employer and from their parents or legal guardian. The form is filled out completely, signed, and is then taken to the minor's school where a permit is issued based on the information on the form. Anyone (student, employer, or school personnel), may print a copy of the form to begin the process of obtaining a work permit. The forms are in PDF format.