How to Create an Applicant Profile for City Jobs

Are you interested in becoming a City employee? Get started by creating your applicant profile here.

Online Form

We only accept online applications

The City of Grand Rapids only accepts applications for jobs online. We cannot accept mailed, emailed, faxed, or printed applications.

Gather your information

To create your profile, you'll need the following:

  • Email address
  • A new username
  • A new password for your profile
  • This needs to be 8 characters with both upper and lower case letters, at least one number, and at least special character included

Already created your profile but forgot your username or password? You can select the Forgot Username or Forgot Password options here.

Create your applicant profile

Create Your Profile

Congratulations! You now have an Applicant Profile for City jobs

Here are a few things to consider:

  • Enter your work history, resume, cover letter, etc to strengthen your profile
  • You'll be able to use this profile to apply to multiple City jobs
  • Have questions? Give us a call or come visit us. Our contact information is in the Contact Us section of this page

Paper Form

We don't accept printed applications for this service

You can complete the form online or visit our office. Review the Online Form or In Person tabs on this page for more information.

Phone

We only accept online applications

The City of Grand Rapids only accepts applications for jobs online. We cannot accept mailed, emailed, faxed, or printed applications.

Still, if you have questions, give us a call. We're happy to help.

Make sure we're available

Check our office hours to make sure we're available.

Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Give us a call

Have questions or need help completing your online profile or application? Give us a call and we can help. Our main office number is 616-456-3176.

 

In Person

We only accept online applications

The City of Grand Rapids only accepts applications for jobs online. We cannot accept mailed, emailed, faxed, or printed applications.

We're happy to help you apply, and we have a computer that you can use in our office.

Gather your information

To create your profile, you'll need the following:

  • Email address
  • A new username
  • A new password for your profile
  • This needs to be 8 characters with both upper and lower case letters, at least one number, and at least special character included

Already created your profile but forgot your username or password? You can select the Forgot Username or Forgot Password options here.

Visit our office to create your applicant profile

Parking is available in our Government Ramp or at Parking Meters on the street. Ask a staff member for assistance when you get here.

Location

City Hall
8th Floor - Room 880

300 Monroe Ave NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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Congratulations! You're ready to go

You can continue using your profile every time you want to apply for a job at the City.

Here are a few things to consider:

  • Enter your work history, resume, cover letter, etc to strengthen your profile
  • You'll be able to use this profile to apply to multiple City jobs
  • Have questions? Give us a call or come visit us. Our contact information is in the Contact Us section of this page