- Employer-paid medical insurance with the option to purchase medical insurance for your family.
- Employer-paid life insurance and options for additional life insurance
- Dental and vision insurance available for purchase
- Paid sick leave: 8 hours accrued per month after 6 months of employment
Careers with the City of Mt. Vernon
Thank you for exploring career opportunities with the City of Mt. Vernon!
We are proud to provide quality services to all of our residents and businesses by building a talented workforce that reflects the values of collaboration, diversity, innovation, and stewardship.
Why Work With Us?
Joining the City of Mt. Vernon means becoming part of a team dedicated to making a difference in our community. We offer competitive salaries, professional development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees and their families.
How To Apply
Complete an application online, pick up an application at the Human Resources Office in City Hall or download, print, and complete an application by hand.
Applications can be submitted via email to hrdirector@mtvernon.com or in person to the Human Resources Office at City Hall Monday - Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM.
Online Employment Application Downloadable Employment Application
Employee Benefits
- Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) pension plan
- IMRF provided disability and death benefits
- Optional deferred compensation plan
- Paid vacation: 2 weeks after 1 year, 3 weeks after 7 years, and 4 weeks after 12 years.
- 14 paid holidays per year, available immediately upon hire
- 3 personal days per year, available after 1 year of employment
- Birthday leave: 1 additional paid day off per year, which can be used at any time.
Affirmative Recruitment Statement
The City of Mt. Vernon conducts its recruitment program in a manner to identify highly qualified individuals from all segments of society. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability or marital status.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
The City of Mt. Vernon provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Human Resources Office. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
Privacy Act Information
As part of your application package, we request information subject to the Privacy Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-579, 5 USC 552a). We are required to provide you with information regarding our authority and purposes for collecting this data, the routine uses which will be made of it, and the effect, if any, of nondisclosure.
Collective Bargaining Agreements
Some City of Mt. Vernon positions are represented by labor unions and are governed by collective bargaining agreements. These agreements establish wages, benefits, working conditions, and other terms of employment for represented employees. Not all City positions are union-represented.
The City makes these agreements available in the interest of transparency. Agreements are provided as reference documents and apply only to positions covered by the respective unions.
Current collective bargaining agreements include, but may not be limited to:
Collective Bargaining Agreement (May 1, 2022 – April 30, 2026)
Collective Bargaining Agreement (May 1, 2026 – April 30, 2030)
International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Local #738 – Fire Department Employees
Collective Bargaining Agreement (May 1, 2026 – April 30, 2030)
Illinois FOP Labor Council – Telecommunicators and LEADS Coordinator
Collective Bargaining Agreement (May 1, 2022 – April 30, 2026)
Illinois FOP Labor Council – Patrol Officers
Collective Bargaining Agreement (May 1, 2026 – April 30, 2030)