Human Resources 

The Human Resources Department is dedicated to the recruitment of diverse and talented candidates looking for career opportunities with the City of Baker City. HR works directly with all City departments providing guidance and support through hiring, performance management, professional development, training, classification, compensation, contract administration, collective bargaining, benefits administration (including health promotion) and compliance with state and federal regulations. Additionally, HR assists with risk management as part of the Administration Department wherein staff assists with health and safety, workers’ compensation and ADA accommodation. HR strives to create an environment that builds lasting employee relations while demonstrating excellent public service.

Employment Opportunities

Cashier/Accounts Receivable Specialist: Full Time, represented/benefited position.  The City of Baker City is accepting applications for a Cashier/Accounts Receivable Specialist in the Finance Department.  Salary range: $3,024-$3,538 depending upon qualifications plus excellent benefits package.  Applications are being accepted through WorkSource Oregon, 1575 Dewey Avenue, Baker City, OR  97814. Applicant must pass a typing test of 40 wpm. Deadline: December 20, 2019 at 4:00 p.m.

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Building Inspector III: Full Time, represented/benefited position. The City of Baker City is accepting applications and will provide training for candidates with experience/background in the construction field to become a Building Inspector III.   Salary range: $4,004-$5,676 DOE plus excellent benefits package.  Deadline: December 13, 2019 at 4:00 p.m.

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City Engineer/Project Manager. Full-time. Salary range: $5,416-$6,667/month DOE plus excellent benefits. Applications will be accepted until filled.

Performs administrative, supervisory, and professional engineering work necessary to manage the engineering, construction inspection, and survey of the Public Works Department and to fulfill the statutory obligations of the City Engineer/Project Manager's position. Provides first line supervision to two Public Works Department employees within the Technical Services and Facility Maintenance division (one employee), including assigning and reviewing work; planning, design and inspection of Public Works projects as assigned by the Public Works Director; preparation of project cost estimates and schedules; bidding of projects.  

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor‘s degree in Civil Engineering, are preferred to be licensed as PE in in the State of Oregon, or must have at a minimum, PE license from another state with the ability to secure an Oregon PE within six months of employment.  
Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Oregon or Professional Engineer from another state with ability to secure Oregon PE. 

Preferred Education and Experience:
Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) designation desired.  

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:  Application and Job Description may be obtained from and returned to Robin Nudd, Human Resource Manager, City of Baker City, 1655 1st Street, P.O. Box 650, Baker City, OR  97814.  Phone:  541-524-2036  Fax: 541-524-2024  Email: rnudd@bakercity.com. Successful applicants will be contacted by phone for an interview.  Applicants not chosen for an interview will be notified by mail.
 



The City of Baker City provides employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants, without unlawful regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran’s status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, Oregon, or local law.  Our EEO policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship—including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, compensation, promotion, demotion, transfer, disciplinary action, layoff, recall, and termination of employment.

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