1. Do I have to live in the City to apply for a position?

All persons appointed to positions in City service shall maintain their primary residence within Hamilton County, Ohio. The City Manager, Department Heads, Division Heads appointed by the City Manager, Chief Administrative Officers appointed by boards or commissions, Deputy City Manager, Assistants to the City Manager, Fire Chief, Police Chief, Division Heads, and persons holding positions to Division Heads shall reside in the City of Cincinnati. Titles of Division Heads or equivalent are listed in the AR along with specific information. For further information, you may contact 352-2400.

2. How do you find out about available City jobs?

Most positions within the City are filled through the Civil Service competitive process. "Open to the Public" positions are advertised in both the Cincinnati Enquirer and the Cincinnati Herald. Additionally, we advertise on Citicable (Career Connection) and we have a JOBS HOTLINE (352-CITY) which is updated on a weekly basis. All bulletins are posted throughout the City and in the Personnel Office located in Room 200, Centennial Plaza.

The Personnel Department also has a Web site ( www.cincinnati-oh.gov) and advertises on the internet.

3. If I am not considered for a position, but I believe that I do meet the qualifications, what can I do?

The Civil Service Commission is the appellant body of the City of Cincinnati classified positions. They meet every Thursday morning and hear appeals regarding testing, screening, minimum qualifications, etc. You must submit your letter of appeal in writing to the Civil Service Commission, Room 200, Centennial Plaza, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202.

4. May I submit a resume and be called when something opens up in my field?

The Personnel Department does not keep resumes on file. We encourage applicants to check our JOBS HOTLINE (352-CITY) on a weekly basis so that they are aware of all openings for which they are interested.

5. Why are there upper age limits for Police and Fire positions?

The State Civil Service Law requires that candidates not meet their 37th birthday by the date of appointment for Fire and the candidates must reach their 21st birthday by the date of appointment for Police. At this time, we must follow the dictates of the State Law.

6. How can I obtain a description of work for a particular job?

Job descriptions (class specs) and job salary information can be obtained from the Human Resources Department at Centennial Plaza II, Room 200 or call 352-2400. We are also available on-line via the internet. ( www.ci.cincinnati.oh.us)

7. How many employees does the City have? How many police officers and fire fighters are on the City's payroll?

There are approximately 6,000 full-time employees working for the City. Approximately 1800 of the 6,000 employees are police officers or fire fighters. An additional 2,000 employees are hired in the summer to work in the Parks and Recreation Departments.

This information is available in the Cincinnati Human Resource Information System (CHRIS). It is feasible to provide this information to the Customer Service Desk on a regular basis via e-mail to the CHRIS team or the Human Resources Director at 352-2400.

8. How many employees live in the City?

This information is available in CHRIS. It is feasible to provide this information to the Customer Service Desk on a regular basis via E-mail to the CHRIS team or the Human Resources Director.

9. How do I file an EEO Complaint through the City?

The City does not take EEO complaints from citizens, only City employees. The citizen should be directed to:

Ohio Civil Rights Commission
801-B W. 8th Street, Suite 200
Cincinnati, Ohio 45203
852-3344
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
525 Vine St. Suite 810
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
684-2851