Apply For a Civil Service Job with the City of St. Louis

Gather Education History

Gather names, locations, and dates for the following: 

• Schools you attended for high school, technical school, and/or college
• Certifications, licenses, and/or degrees you have that might apply to this job

Collect Work Information

Gather information about your work experience, including: 

• Employer organization names, addresses, and phone numbers
• Employment start and end dates
• Supervisor name
• Your job title
• Your work duties, responsibilities, and accomplishments

You will be considered based solely on the information provided, so a complete work history that includes job duties will help your application be considered.

Review City Policies and Requirements

Read and understand applicable policies, requirements, and regulations.

Choose a Position

Find a position you are interested in and qualified for from the list of current positions. 

An email address is required to apply.

We recommend you use your personal email address. Work email addresses become obsolete when people change jobs. Confirm your email is correct after entering it.

To apply online, first click on the job you would like to apply from the list of current job openings. Next:

1. Click the "Apply" button.
2. If you already have an account in the City jobs system, log in here with your email address and password. If not, choose the "New User" button and sign up.
3. If this is a new account, fill out each step in the process. If this is an existing account, please review your information for each step and make any necessary updates. Required fields are marked with a red asterisk and must be filled out. At any time, you can use the "Save as Draft" button to save your application and come back to it later.
4. Once you have filled out and/or reviewed each step, you will be asked to review your application. You may make changes at this time if needed.
5. When you are satisfied with your application, click the "Submit" button at the bottom of the Review and Submit page. If this step is missed, the application will not be submitted.

Begin online

If you applied online, you will get a confirmation email at the email address you provided.

After your application is submitted:

1. Your application will be reviewed by the talent acquisition staff to confirm that you meet the minimum job requirements.
2. Some positions may require preliminary testing. You will be notified by email if preliminary testing is required for your position.
3. If your application meets the minimum requirements for education and experience, your application will be evaluated by a Talent Acquisition Specialist and assigned a score. City residency and veteran status receive additional points.
4. If you score among the top applicants, your application is sent to the department that is hiring for the position.
5. The hiring department will contact you to schedule an interview.
6. The hiring department will notify you of their decision. If you are not selected for the position, you will remain on the eligible list for up to two years, and your application may be shared with other departments who are hiring for a similar position.
7. After a job offer is made, you may be required to complete a background check or medical screening test.
8. When you begin working for the city, you will be scheduled for three days of onboarding with the Department of Personnel. On the fourth day, you will report for duty in your department.

Do not submit a resume in place of completing an online or paper application.

If you have any questions, please contact the Department of Personnel.