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Applications are accepted for currently open positions, positions on continuous recruitment, and for Firefighter and Police Officer. Applications are maintained in an "active status" for one year and placed in an "inactive status" after one year only for continuous recruitment, Firefighter and Police Officer positions. Positions of interest should be recorded on the application using the position title and the recruitment number. Example: Traffic Electrician (05-C00746-01). The position titles and recruitment numbers are located after the closing/review dates on the job announcements.

• Incomplete applications are not processed.

• Resumes are optional. We do not accept resumes in lieu of completed applications.

• Please observe the first review date or the closing date listed in the job announcement. Consideration will not be given to applications received after the closing date. Applications may be considered if received after the first review date, depending on whether a selection has been made.

Unable to print an application?  Click on Application Request to have an application mailed to you.

Mail all applications to:

City of Chattanooga
Personnel Department
100 E. 11th Street, #302
Chattanooga, TN 37402

or hand deliver to:

Personnel Department
Room 302
City Hall Annex Building (Across the street from City Hall)
100 E. 11th Street

or call (423)757-5200

Applications can be faxed, but the original needs to be mailed once the application is faxed.  The fax number is (423) 757-5456.