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Click HERE to fill out an online employment application. 

Click HERE to download a printable version of the application. 

The City of London is an equal opportunity employer

CITY OF LONDON APPLICATIONS

 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/OFFICE MANAGER

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The Safety-Service Director is accepting applications for an Administrative Assistant/Office Manager. Applications can be downloaded from clicking on the links at the top of this page or may be picked up at the Administration office at 20 S. Walnut Street, Suite 100. London, Ohio 43140 Monday through Friday, 8:00AM until 4:00PM.

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To return your application:
• Mail to the office of the Safety-Service Director at 20 S. Walnut Street, Suite 100, London, Ohio 43140
• Email to rcastle@londonohio.gov
• Fax to 740-852-7028, attention Safety-Service Director
• Place it in the Board of Public Utilities drop box at the south side of 20 S. Walnut Street in a sealed envelope with “Attention Safety-Service Director” written on the outside

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 The pay range for this position is $38,554-$61,651 Annual Salary

Click here for a full job description.

CITY OF LONDON APPLICATIONS AND

CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS FOR FIREFIGHTER

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The City of London, Ohio will be accepting applications and conducting a civil service examination for the position of FIREFIGHTER from August 11, 2023, to October 6, 2023. Applicants must meet minimum qualifications to be considered for the examination. An applicant meeting minimum qualifications must be at least 18 years of age, in good physical condition, possess a high school diploma or equivalent, possess a valid driver’s license, and possess State of Ohio Firefighter I & II and Emergency Medical Technician Certifications. Applicants are required to pass a physical agility test, background check, drug screen and a physical examination prior to employment. The City of London is an equal opportunity employer offering a starting salary range of $19.86 to $25.10 per hour for firefighter/EMT and $20.86 to $26.36 per hour for firefighter/paramedic, uniform allowance, paid vacation after the first year, personal days, health insurance, educational allowance, and other benefits per bargaining unit contract.

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The following adjustments shall be made to the score of applicants on the condition that they pass the entry level examination with a score in all sections of 70% or greater. Additional credit shall be awarded to a maximum of 30% of the raw score. The London Civil Service Commission will not accept documentation for credit unless received by 4pm on October 6, 2023, at the City of London Administrative Office.

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      1. Veteran’s credit – 20% additional credit shall be granted to Ohio residents who are honorably discharged from                 the United States Armed Forces. (Must submit a copy of DD214, including block 24 at time of filing).

      2. Education credit – 10% maximum credit for a bachelor’s degree from a North Central Association of Colleges                   and Schools (NCACS)accredited college or university. 5% credit for an associate degree from a North Central                   Association of Colleges and Schools (NCACS) accredited college or university. A maximum of 10% will be given                 and the applicant must submit a copy of the Diploma at the time of filing.

       3. Training credit – 20% maximum (Must submit copy of current certification at time of filing). 10% additional credit                shall be awarded for Advanced Emergency Medical Technician. 20% additional credit shall be awarded for                        Paramedic.

        4. Current part-time firefighter employment credit- 10 % additional credit for current City of London Div. of                                Fire/EMS part-time employees who have been actively employed by the City of London since January 1, 2023.

 

All applicants must obtain a City of London employment application from the London City Administration Office located at 20 S. Walnut Street, Suite 100, London, Ohio 43140, or on the city website by clinking on the above link. 

Applications must be received by personal delivery, mail, email or online to the Administration Office by 4:00PM on October 6, 2023. Applications can be emailed to admin@londonohio.gov

 

The examination will be administered by the National Testing Network on behalf of the London Civil Service Commission. Testing dates, times and locations can be found at https://nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs/index.cfm. Applicants must take the examination at an approved location by October 6, 2023. All applicants will be personally responsible for the price of the NTN exam and the fee to forward the results to the City of London.

 

If you wish to file an appeal to the London Civil Service Commission, a written appeal must be received at the City of London Administrative Office no later than ten (10) days after the final date of testing by 4pm. All appeals will be considered at the regularly scheduled CSC meeting on October 11, 2023.

 

Those applicants meeting the minimum qualifications for the position, and receiving a passing score on the NTN examination, will be considered for eligibility. Once appeals have been considered and ruled upon by the CSC at the October 11, 2023, meeting, a final list will be posted at the City of London Administrative Office and at http://www.londonohio.gov/. Please direct questions to Thomas Arrington, London Civil Service Commission Chair, at tjarringtonlaw@gmail.com.

City of London Division of Fire/EMS

Lateral transfer Firefighter/Paramedic

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The City of London Div. of Fire/EMS is accepting applications to establish a list for a Lateral Firefighter Paramedic position.  The application period will close on Friday, October 6, 2023 at 4pm. All applicants must obtain a City of London employment application from the London City Administrative Office located at 20 S. Walnut St. London, Ohio 43140 or on the city website by clicking the link above. Applications must be received by personal delivery, mail, email or online to the Administration office by 4pm on October 6, 2023.  Applications can be emailed to admin@londonohio.gov.

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Please review the criteria listed below for a Lateral transfer.

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City of London Div. of Fire/EMS Lateral Transfer Firefighter Policy

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In the event of a vacancy in the position of firefighter/paramedic at the City of London Div. of Fire/EMS, the following guidelines may be used to appoint a full-time firefighter, who is currently employed as a full-time firefighter at another department within the State of Ohio, in lieu of the normal testing process for hiring new employees.  To be considered for a lateral transfer, an applicant must meet the following employment and education criteria at the time of application:

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  • Must be employed as a full-time FF I & II and has successfully completed a probationary period.

  • Must be a certified Paramedic.

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Candidates must:

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  • Be a citizen of the United States.

  • Be at least 18 years of age.

  • Hold a valid Ohio drivers license, as well as be, and remain, insurable under the City’s vehicle insurance.

  • Possess a high school diploma or GED.

  • Must hold a valid Firefighter I & II and paramedic certification and be in good standing with the Ohio Div. of EMS at the time of application.

  • Be currently employed as a full-time firefighter/paramedic, as defined in the Ohio Revised Code 4765.30 for EMS and 4765.55 for Fire or was laid off from such a position within the year prior to application.

  • Be in good health, be of good moral character, and not possess an adverse employment record.

  • Possess physical strength and agility sufficient to handle hazardous situation and be able to work in adverse weather conditions.

  • Be able to pass department administered physical abilities test.

  • Be able to pass Ohio Police and Fire pension physical.

City of London

                                                                                                  Water Plant Operator

The Board of Public Utilities is accepting applications for a Water Plant Operator. Applications can be downloaded from clicking on the links at this page or may be picked up at the Board of Public Utilities office at 20 S. Walnut Street, Suite 104, London, Ohio 43140 Monday through Friday, 8:00AM until 4:00PM.

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To return your application:
• Mail to the office of the Mayor at 20 S. Walnut Street, Suite 100, London, Ohio 43140
• Email to admin@londonohio.gov
• Fax to 740-852-7028, attention Mayor
• Place it in the Board of Public Utilities drop box at the south side of 20 S. Walnut Street in a sealed envelope with “Attention Mayor” written on the outside

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 The pay range for this position is $23.42 ~ $28.50

 

A Class One Water License is required.

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Click HERE to view the job description. 

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City of London

                                                                                            Assistant Water Plant Operator

The Board of Public Utilities is accepting applications for an Assistant Water Plant Operator. Applications can be downloaded from clicking on the links at the top of this page or may be picked up at the Board of Public Utilities office at 20 S. Walnut Street, Suite 104, London, Ohio 43140 Monday through Friday, 8:00AM until 4:00PM.

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To return your application:
• Mail to the office of the Mayor at 20 S. Walnut Street, Suite 100, London, Ohio 43140
• Email to admin@londonohio.gov
• Fax to 740-852-7028, attention Mayor
• Place it in the Board of Public Utilities drop box at the south side of 20 S. Walnut Street in a sealed envelope with “Attention Mayor” written on the outside

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 The pay range for this position is $19.24 ~ $23.42

 

Click HERE to view the job description. 

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