Employment Opportunities
WELCOME to the City of Dayton Online Employment Center!
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Please take time to browse the application system for all City of Dayton job openings, as well as classified positions for the Dayton Public Schools. Applications are accepted online only for currently posted positions. Pay close attention to the updated requirements, enhancements and opportunities as you navigate through the application process.
The system allows you to:
- Apply for a job on various devices (cell phone, laptop, tablet)
- Create an Applicant Profile which will serve as a template for future applications
- Apply for jobs without having to re-enter all application information after you create your Applicant profile
- Ability to upload your resume and cover letter
- Receive messaging alerts for postings you are interested in pursuing
- Check your Personal Status Board to review the status of your application or exam scores
New User?
- Click on the New User Registration link in the menu above
- Select the Apply Online link to create your Username, Password and Application Profile
Returning User?
- Click on the My Application Profile link in the menu bar at the top of this page
- Enter the User ID and Password and click Retrieve Application
Need Help?
If you need help navigating this site, please select the appropriate topic from the How do I... menu below for more information.
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Questions: 937-333-2300 or jobs@daytonohio.gov.
Employment Profile
| Job Title | Description |
|---|---|
| Application Profile Keep updated for copying |
You can update your Application Profile at any time to keep it up-to-date. You can use it to copy into any new application. |
Promotional and Open Competitive
| Job Title | Department | Salary | Close Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Recruit (*Now accepting applications for the Fall 2026 academy class*) 26-3208-001 |
Police | $28.58 per hour as Police Recruit $37.22 per hour upon appointment to Police Officer |
Sunday, January 11, 2026 11:59 PM |
Noncompetitive
| Job Title | Department | Salary | Close Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineer (Department of Public Works and Department of Water) 25-1016-001 |
Public Works | $73,569.60 - $98,924.80 per year | Sunday, December 7, 2025 11:59 PM |
| Senior Engineer I (Department of Public Works and Department of Water) 25-1017-001 |
Public Works | $82,492.80 - $111,051.20 per year | Sunday, December 7, 2025 11:59 PM |
| Senior Engineer II (Department of Public Works and Department of Water) 25-1018-001 |
Public Works | $89,232.00 - $120,120.00 per year | Sunday, December 7, 2025 11:59 PM |
| Engineer-In-Training (Department of Public Works and Department of Water) 25-1013-001 |
Public Works | $63,086.40 - $84,801.60 per year | Sunday, December 7, 2025 11:59 PM |
| Water Reclamation Bacteriologist Chemist 25-2019-001 | Water Reclamation | $60,715.20 - $81,598.40 per year | Sunday, December 14, 2025 11:59 PM |
| Chief Building Inspector 25-1093-001 | Planning, Neighborhoods and Development | $85,820.80 - $115,502.40 per year | Friday, December 26, 2025 11:59 PM |
| Assistant Attorney II 25-3004-002 | Law | $85,820.80 - $115,502.40 per year | Continuous |
| Airport Police Officer 25-3403-004 | Aviation | $26.74 - $36.03 per hour (Grade 120A) | Continuous |
| Assistant Attorney I (Full-Time and Part-Time Positions Available) 25-3005-003 |
Law | $76,419.20 - $102,793.60 per year | Continuous |
Part-Time
| Job Title | Department | Salary | Close Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plans Examiner - PT 25-0058-001 | Planning, Neighborhoods and Development | $41.26 - $55.53 per hour | Continuous |
Unclassified
| Job Title | Department | Salary | Close Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division Manager - Tax & Accounting 25-0108-001 | Finance | $108,659.20 - $150,945.60 per year | Continuous |