Human Resources  

Welcome to Grants Pass Human Resources page. Human Resources’ number one priority is to work with departments to hire top-notch employees who are excited about a rewarding career in public service. The City seeks to hire qualified individuals who are technically skilled, treat others with respect, are ethical and trustworthy, and strive to be a leader in their field.

The City of Grants Pass is committed to fostering a positive work environment that values and supports diversity and inclusion.  Grants Pass is an equal opportunity employer.  We do not discriminate.  The City does not consider race, religion, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, ancestry, veteran status, disabilities, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other protected status in our hiring or promotional processes.  

The City’s recruiting goal is to find the best candidates to serve our community.  We are intentional in our process to locate candidates who meet our core competencies, which define how we serve our public and colleagues, and are skilled in the elements that are required to perform the essential duties of the position for which they are hired.

At the City we have unique and varied jobs that include, but are not limited to, law enforcement, fire rescue, water filtration and distribution, wastewater collection and restoration, streets, fleet services, facilities and parks maintenance, community planning, clerical/administrative support, personnel management and finance. Those who seek to provide the highest level of service possible with a great attitude and pride in their community, will fit in great with the City. Take a look at our job opportunities page for more information!

Here in Human Resources we also handle classification and compensation; administration of policies, benefits and worker’s compensation; labor relations; employee development; and recruitment and selection.

We are happy to be of service to our citizens, job-seekers, and employees. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Note to Job Applicants

The City accepts applications for open positions only. If you would like to be notified via email when positions open, you are welcome to sign up for E-Notifications or select jobs of interest via NEOGOV.

The City of Grants Pass determines starting pay within the range based on relevant education and experience as provided by the applicant in their application materials. This process is consistent with the Oregon Equal Pay Act (OEPA).

Internet browsers currently supported by the City’s online application tool (NEOGOV) are Internet Explorer 11, Google Chrome 47 or higher and Microsoft Edge 25 or higher. NEOGOV may not work if you are using a lower version or different type of browser, such as Safari.

Verification of Employment

Verification of employment/wage requests can be directed to the Finance Department-Payroll at 541-450-6035.