Where is the Human Resources Department located?
Municipal Building, 600 East Broadway
What are the Human Resources Department office hours?
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (open during the lunch hour)
What types of positions are available with the City of Columbia?
- Full-time permanent – includes fringe benefit package
- Part-time permanent – includes partial fringe benefit package
- Temporary – employees may work up to 1500 hours per calendar year
- Seasonal – typically last through the summer months
How often do we advertise open jobs?
As they become available.
Where do we advertise open jobs?
How can you apply for open jobs?
- Jobs will be listed with a stated deadline at www.gocomojobs.com/
- Resumes may be included with applications
- Completed applications must be received in HR office by the stated deadline
- After the closing date, applications will be reviewed
- Human Resources will notify you of your status in 7 – 10 working days
- Department head positions could take longer to be notified
How can I apply for temporary/seasonal open jobs?
- Jobs will be listed as open until filled or have a stated deadline
- Fill out an application (located in HR office or on this website)
- Resumes may be included with applications
- Completed applications must be turned into the HR office as soon as possible or by the stated deadline
- Applications will be reviewed by the hiring department
- Hiring departments will only contact applicants they wish to interview
How long do you keep applications on file?
- If not chosen for the position you apply for, your application will be kept on file for one year
- It is your responsibility to contact our office to apply for open jobs
- Reactivate your application for open jobs by calling our office at (573) 874-7235
How do I apply for jobs that are not advertised?
- Fill out an application (located in HR office or on this website)
- Completed applications must be turned into the HR office
- Your application will be kept on file for up to one year
- It is your responsibility to contact our office to apply for open jobs
When and where are clerical and typing tests given?
- By appointment only
- In the Human Resources Department
- Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (includes the lunch hour)
- Call (573) 874-7235 to schedule an appointment
How do I apply for Police Officer and Firefighter positions?
- Call (573) 874-7235 for an information packet
- Completed application materials must be returned to the HR office
- Application materials are kept on file until the position(s) opens
- Once the position is open we will contact you to see if you are still interested
How do I apply for the Communications Operator I position?
- Call (573) 874-7235 for an information packet and to schedule a computer test
- Completed application materials must be returned to the HR office
- Applicants must successfully pass the required computer test prior to the deadline
- Computer tests are given in the HR office by appointment only
- Computer tests are administered Monday – Friday at 8am, 10am, Noon and 2pm
When are Communications Operator I, Police Officer and Firefighter jobs opened?
- Communications Operator I generally opens twice a year
- Police Officer job generally opens 1-2 times a year
- Firefighter job generally opens every 2 years
- These are subject to change depending on need
When are seasonal jobs opened?
January to March every year.
Where can I get information on lifeguard certification?
Call Parks & Recreation at (573) 874-7461.
How do I obtain a CDL (Commercial Driver’s License)?
Contact the Missouri Department of Motor Vehicles at (573) 882-9593 or visit their web site at www.dor.state.mo.us/dmv
What benefits are offered?
- Competitive salary schedule – reviewed annually
- Tax Deferred plans
- Section 125 Tax Savings Plan
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
- Group Insurance benefits
- Life Insurance
- Medical and Dental coverage
- Long-Term Disability coverage
- Post Employment Benefits
- Supplementary Pension Plan (Fire, Police)
- Supplementary Pension Plan (LAGERS)
- Post Employment Health Plan (PEHP)
- Time off Provisions
- Holidays
- Floating Holidays
- Vacation Leave
- Sick Leave
- Miscellaneous Benefits
- Shift differential
- Sick leave buyback program
- Uniform allowance
