It is the policy of the City of Wisconsin Rapids to afford equal opportunity for employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, disability, national origin or any other protected status. Employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, and promoting applicants, will be made based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. The City will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with actual or perceived disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. It is the intention of this policy to prohibit discriminatory treatment of any person in services or opportunities offered by the City. All employees of the City of Wisconsin Rapids are required to reside within the boundries of the Wisconsin Rapids School District within 12 months of their date of hire.

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Design Engineer
Director of Planning and Economic Development
Firefighter/Paramedic
Police Officer
Ordinance Control Officer
Street Supervisor
Park & Building Supervisor

The city has approximately 200 full-time regular employees. In addition, another 20 persons are employed on a part-time basis. Applications for employment are accepted by the Human Resources Department only when a vacancy exists and the city is actively recruiting.

When positions are available, they are advertised in the local daily and weekly newspapers and posted at the Job Service office and other public buildings in the city. Seasonal summer applications are normally accepted in March and April of each year. Applications for other positions are accepted throughout the year as positions become available.

For further information about employment opportunities, contact the human resources department at City Hall, or call (715) 421-8216.