Employment Center

The City provides a variety of  job opportunities throughout the year. Details of the individual positions, including the position description and required qualifications, are provided in the Classification Specifications.

The City is widely recognized as a well-managed, full-service municipality. In addition to the Office of Governance and Management and City Attorney’s office, the organization consists of eleven other service areas:

  • Police
  • Fire & Emergency Services
  • Urban Design and Planning
  • Economic Development
  • Information Technology
  • Human Resources
 
  • Urban Renewal
  • Environmental Services
  • Community Development
  • Finance & Management Services
  • Office of Neighborhoods and Community Engagement
 

The City of Gresham is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. It is the policy of the City that no person shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, or marital status.

Application Guidelines

Applications, resumes and cover letters will only be accepted for positions that are currently being recruited for and are listed on the Job Opportunities page.To be considered for a current job opportunity all applicants must submit an online city application by the closing date and time stated in the specific job posting. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the required online city application. 

Qualified Veterans may claim employment preference points by submitting the required documentation as stated in each job posting. Preference points are applied in accordance with ORS 408.230.

If a modification of the application process is needed to accommodate a disability, please make a request in writing at time of submitting an application, or verbally to a Human Resources representative either in person or by calling 503-618-2882.

If you have questions related to the online application system, such as a forgotten password or difficulties submitting your application, please call NeoGov customer service at 877-204-4442.

If you have questions regarding a job opportunity after carefully reviewing the job posting, please e-mail HR@GreshamOregon.gov or call 503-618-2882.

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