Human Resources 

The Human Resources Department is dedicated to the recruitment of diverse and talented candidates looking for career opportunities with 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.


Employment Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in employment with Baker City. The City accepts applications only for open positions listed. Be sure to check the employment announcement for complete details regarding all required documents.  Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Fire Chief 

Fire Department

Open Until Filled 

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To Apply: Please read the job description carefully before applying. Fill out the job application linked below and submit the application, resume, and cover letter to humanresources@bakercity.gov, or deliver to the human resource office located at City Hall, 1655 1st Street, room 205, or mail to PO Box 650, Baker City, OR 97814. For more information, please contact Stacy Spriet in the Human Resource Department. 

Job Application 

Job Description 

Fire Chief Brochure 


56-hour and 40-Hour Firefighter

Fire Department

Open until filled 

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To Apply:  Please read the job description carefully before applying. Fill out the job application linked below and submit it to humanresources@bakercity.gov, or deliver to the human resource office located at City Hall, 1655 1st Street, room 205, or mail to PO Box 650, Baker City, OR 97814. For more information, please contact Stacy Spriet in the Human Resource Department. 

Job Application 

56-hour Job Description

40-hour Job Description


Paid Part-Time Firefighter

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To Apply:  Please read the job description carefully before applying. Fill out the job application linked below and submit it to humanresources@bakercity.gov, or deliver to the human resource office located at City Hall, 1655 1st Street, room 205, or mail to PO Box 650, Baker City, OR 97814. For more information, please contact Chief Blair at 541-523-3711 or Stacy Spriet in the Human Resource Department. 

PPT Firefighter Job Description 

Job Application 



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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