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Careers with the City of Mt. Vernon

Thank you for exploring career opportunities with the City of Mt. Vernon! 

We are proud to provide quality services to all of our residents and businesses by building a talented workforce that reflects the values of collaboration, diversity, innovation, and stewardship. 

Why Work With Us?

Joining the City of Mt. Vernon means becoming part of a team dedicated to making a difference in our community. We offer competitive salaries, professional development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees and their families

Employee Benefits

The City of Mt. Vernon offers a robust benefits package, including:

Health & Wellness

• Employer-paid medical insurance with the option to purchase medical insurance for your family.
• Employer-paid life insurance and options for additional life insurance
• Dental and vision insurance available for purchase
• Paid sick leave: 8 hours accrued per month after 6 months of employment

Financial Security

• Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) pension plan
• IMRF provided disability and death benefits
• Optional deferred compensation plan

Work-Life Balance

• Paid vacation: 2 weeks after 1 year, 3 weeks after 7 years, and 4 weeks after 12 years. 
• 13 paid holidays per year, available immediately upon hire
• 3 personal days per year, available after 1 year of employment
• Birthday leave: 1 additional paid day off per year, which can be used at any time

How To Apply

Visit the job opportunities page to see the current job openings. Select the position you are interested in and click the apply tab to apply online. You can also download an application and submit it to the Human Resources Office.

Affirmative Recruitment Statement

The City of Mt. Vernon conducts its recruitment program in a manner to identify highly qualified individuals from all segments of society. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability or marital status.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

The City of Mt. Vernon provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Human Resources Office. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

Privacy Act Information

As part of your application package, we request information subject to the Privacy Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-579, 5 USC 552a). We are required to provide you with information regarding our authority and purposes for collecting this data, the routine uses which will be made of it, and the effect, if any, of nondisclosure.