Civil Service Commission Exams

Civil Service Commission Exams will be given for Telecommunicator and Vehicle Maintenance full-time positions.

Applications are available at www.cityofottawa.org.  Applications must be completed online by 11:59 p.m. on the date indicated below to be eligible to take the exam

Classification                                      Test Date                               Applications must be completed by

Telecommunicator                            October 30, 2024               October 22, 2024

Vehicle Maintenance                        November 6, 2024              October 28, 2024

Residency within five (5) miles of the corporate limits must be established and maintained within fifteen (15) months of employment for all positions.

The City of Ottawa is an equal opportunity employer, not discriminating on basis of age, country of national origin, creed, race, religion or sex.

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About Us

The City of Ottawa operates under the Civil Service Commission. Employment positions in the park department, street department, water department, wastewater treatment plant and some positions in the office, and telecommunicators are filled through Civil Service Testing and pursuant to Illinois State statute.

For more information regarding employment with the City of Ottawa please contact Human Resources at 815-433-0161.