City of Grand Rapids

Apply Nature of Work Please note that this job posting is for those who are currently Certified Police Officers or those who will graduate from a Police Academy by August 2025. Patrol: The purpose of this job is to provide police services to the general public and patrol city streets to provide protection of its citizens. Enforces city ordinances and state laws.  Offers professional police ...read more

Apply Nature of WorkThis is general duty firefighting work in the protection of life and property by combating, extinguishing, and preventing fires. This work also involves responding to emergency medical calls providing care for those who are sick or injured.  Primary responsibility is for specialized firefighting duties under emergency conditions that may involve personal hazards. Specific ...read more

Apply Nature of Work This is a 4-month / 32 hour per week (May, June, July and August), work-study training position to provide an in-depth experience in various types of firefighter work and gain a broad range of skills. Specific work assignments include the performance of routine tasks and assisting various staff while acquiring basic knowledge and understanding of fire department functions, ...read more

Apply Nature of Work The purpose of this job is to provide legal services on issues and projects of importance to the City.  Depending on assigned area(s), this job may involve litigation, municipal affairs and/or ordinance enforcement.  Position will involve an introductory level of autonomy and depth of knowledge, with increased skill and expertise over time.   The current opening in the ...read more

Apply Nature of Work The purpose of this job is to perform inspections for compliance with Municipal, State, and National codes and identify defects and potential hazards. Performs residential and commercial electrical inspections. Consults with engineers, architects, developers, contractors, owners, and the general public. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES  The intent of this job description is ...read more

Apply Nature of Work There is a current opening in the Environmental Services Department.   If not selected for the open position you will remain on an eligible list for future openings. An eligible list is active for six (6) months. The purpose of this job is to install, maintain, test, repair, upgrade electrical equipment and infrastructure ranging from low voltage (600Volts or less) and medium ...read more

Apply Nature of Work The purpose of this job is to prepare equipment that event organizers rent from the City of Grand Rapids.  Leads and schedules worker in the job duties being performed.  Manage time and hours worked.  Coordinates with event organizers to determine the layout of the event and where the equipment will be placed.  Ensures the events are running smoothly and minimizes any problems ...read more

Apply Nature of Work This is semiskilled work involving the maintenance and repair of city treatment and pumping plants and stations. Work is performed under the continuing supervision of a designated supervisor. The employee may be expected to give guidance and direction to less experienced or seasonal employees. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES  The intent of this job description is to ...read more

Apply Nature of Work This is customer service work which is responsible for receiving and responding to customer service needs related to the Mobile GR Department. Work requires the handling of non-emergency, communications and administrative services related to the operations of Mobile GR by phone and dispatch radio. Employees serving in this position are responding to a variety of citizen ...read more

Apply Nature of Work The purpose of this job is to receive and respond to customer service needs as part of the 311 Customer Service Center through multiple channels including phone, in-person and email interactions. The 311 Customer Service Representative handles non-emergency, technical communications and administrative services related to the operations of the 311 Customer Service Center. ...read more