Employment Opportunities

City positions open to the public will be posted on the City web site.   Positions may be advertised on various employment web sites and area newspapers or other media.  The City accepts employment applications ONLY for advertised positions.  Unsolicited applications/resumes and resumes without an employment application will not be retained or considered. 


Reserve Police Officer information, click here

Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS) information, click here

The City of Niles is a drug-free workplace.  We require a pre-placement drug test of all individuals offered a position.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:  You must complete the application form, print or save it to your computer, and then email it to the City.  

If you would like to be notified by email or text when new employment opportunities are available, please click here.

To be considered for the position you are interested in, please be sure to follow these instructions:

  • You must submit a completed employment application for each position you wish to apply for.  Be sure to complete the correct application form as stated in the position announcement;
  • Ensure the announcement number and correct position title are on the application;
  • Resumes are welcome, but we will use the information on the application form to determine if you meet the qualifications for the position;
  • When an application deadline is stated, applications received after the deadline will not be considered for the available position.
We regret that we do not have sufficient staff to respond personally to every individual who applies for a position with the City of Niles, but we do appreciate your interest and we do consider every application received complete and timely.  Qualified individuals selected for an interview will be personally contacted and every individual who participates in the interview process will be notified when the position has been filled.

The City of Niles is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran or disability status, marital status, or any other legally protected status.  If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of an auxiliary aid or service, please notify Human Resources.

Employee/Applicant Privacy Policy

Job Description Post Date Closing Date

On-Call Fire Fighter 2019-14

How to Apply:  Complete a  City of Niles Fire Department Application and email to hrmanager@nilesmi.org , drop off at City Hall, mail to City of Niles, Attn: Human Resources, 333 N. 2nd St., Niles, MI 49120, or fax to 888.965.5681.

Paper applications are available at City Hall.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:  If you complete the application online and plan to email it, you MUST save/print to your computer and then email it.  If you fail to follow these instructions, your application will come to us blank and we will not contact you to correct it, assuming that if you are unable to follow simple instructions you would not be a good fit for the job.

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Open until filled

Receptionist/Switchboard Operator Part-time 2023-03

How to Apply:  Complete a Standard Application and email to hrmanager@nilesmi.org , drop off at City Hall, mail to City of Niles, Attn: Human Resources, 333 N. 2nd St., Niles, MI 49120, or fax to 888.965.5681.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:  If you complete the application online and plan to email it, you MUST save/print to your computer and then email it.  If you fail to follow these instructions, your application will come to us blank and we will not contact you to correct it. Read More
Open until filled

DART Part-time Bus Operator 2023-24

How to Apply:  Complete a DOT Application and email to employment@nilesmi.org , drop off at City Hall, mail to City of Niles, Attn: Human Resources, 333 N. 2nd St., Niles, MI 49120, or fax to 888.965.5681.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:  If you complete the application online and plan to email it, you MUST save/print to your computer and then email it.  If you fail to follow these instructions, your application will come to us blank and we will not contact you to correct it.

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Aug 23, 2023 04:15 PM Open until filled

Assistant Cashier 2024-06

How to Apply:  Complete a Standard Application and email to employment@nilesmi.org , drop off at City Hall, mail to City of Niles, Attn: Human Resources, 333 N. 2nd St., Niles, MI 49120, or fax to 888.965.5681.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:  If you complete the application online and plan to email it, you MUST save/print to your computer and then email it.  If you fail to follow these instructions, your application will come to us blank and we will not contact you to correct it. Read More
Feb 7, 2024 08:30 AM Open until filled

Laborer - Plym Park Golf Course 2024-04

How to Apply:  Complete a Standard Application and email to employment@nilesmi.org , drop off at City Hall, mail to City of Niles, Attn: Human Resources, 333 N. 2nd St., Niles, MI 49120, or fax to 888.965.5681.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:  If you complete the application online and plan to email it, you MUST save/print to your computer and then email it.  If you fail to follow these instructions, your application will come to us blank and we will not contact you to correct it. Read More
Feb 8, 2024 02:13 PM Open until filled

Club House Attendant - Plym Park Golf Course 2024-05

How to Apply:  Complete a Standard Application and email to employment@nilesmi.org , drop off at City Hall, mail to City of Niles, Attn: Human Resources, 333 N. 2nd St., Niles, MI 49120, or fax to 888.965.5681.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:  If you complete the application online and plan to email it, you MUST save/print to your computer and then email it.  If you fail to follow these instructions, your application will come to us blank and we will not contact you to correct it. Read More
Feb 8, 2024 02:17 PM Open until filled

DPW Maintenance Worker/Equipment Operator 2024-08

How to Apply:  Complete a DOT Application and email to employment@nilesmi.org , drop off at City Hall, mail to City of Niles, Attn: Human Resources, 333 N. 2nd St., Niles, MI 49120, or fax to 888.965.5681.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:  If you complete the application online and plan to email it, you MUST save/print to your computer and then email it.  If you fail to follow these instructions, your application will come to us blank and we will not contact you to correct it. Read More
Feb 29, 2024 07:58 AM Open until filled

Service Person - Utilities 2024-09

How to Apply:  Complete a DOT Application and email to employment@nilesmi.org , drop off at City Hall, mail to City of Niles, Attn: Human Resources, 333 N. 2nd St., Niles, MI 49120, or fax to 888.965.5681.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:  If you complete the application online and plan to email it, you MUST save/print to your computer and then email it.  If you fail to follow these instructions, your application will come to us blank and we will not contact you to correct it. Read More
Mar 8, 2024 11:03 AM Open until filled
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