Jobs & Recruiting

Welcome to the recruitment page of City of Florence, where we are committed to attracting and hiring the best talent to join our team. Our goal is to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected, and where each employee has the opportunity to reach their full potential.

Where are job openings posted?

The City uses GovernmentJobs.com as our applicant tracking system. All positions open to the public are posted here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/florenceor.

How can I get notified of open position postings?

Interested persons can select the job categories that interest them and sign up to receive email notifications of new open position postings to jobs in those categories here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/florenceor/jobInterestCards/categ...

How do I apply for a position?

The City has a dedicated page with instructions and information, including a video, on how to complete an application through the GovernmentJobs system: https://www.ci.florence.or.us/hr/how-do-i-apply-position-city-florence

Job seekers who do not have a computer may use computers available at local libraries, career centers, or through friends or relatives. If an accommodation is required, please email hr@ci.florence.or.us. A valid email address is required to apply for positions.  If you do not have a current email address, you can sign up for email via one of the free sites (i.e. Hotmail, Yahoo, or Gmail). 

Where can I learn about positions?

The City has publicly posted all of our current job descriptions onto our GovernmentJobs webpage. Interested persons can search or browse for job description information here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/florenceor/classspecs

Hiring Compliance

Equal Opportunity Employer

City of Florence provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants without unlawful regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, Oregon, or local law.

The City is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance during the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure that your needs are met.

Veteran's Preference

We also offer veterans' preference to qualified, eligible veterans. Veterans’ preference may be claimed if applicant's make the appropriate selection on the electronic application and provide proof via form DD-214 or 215 (Copy 4). If you are a veteran, please review our veteran's preference page for more information on how to apply here: https://www.ci.florence.or.us/hr/veterans-preference

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

To meet the general notice requirements of the FMLA, the City must display a poster in plain view for all workers and applicants to see, notifying them of the FMLA provisions and providing information concerning how to file a complaint with the Wage and Hour Division. Our compliance with this requirement can be found here: https://www.ci.florence.or.us/hr/family-medical-leave-policy

Other Information for Applicants

To help you with your job search, we have also provided some tips and resources on our website to help you prepare your application and resume, and to guide you through the interview process. Please review these pages for more information.

Thank you for your interest in City of Florence. We look forward to reviewing your application and learning more about how you can contribute to our team.