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The Village of Palatine employs over 350 individuals with one common mission in mind: “We Exist to Help People.” We stand by our values of:

Trust, Innovation and Responsibility

Respect All People and Resources

Encourage Involvement and Participation

Exceptional Customer Service

If you exist to help people and are interested in employment with the Village of Palatine, you are in the right place. When positions are available, information will be posted in this section of the Village’s website. We’d like to thank you for your interest in a career with the Village of Palatine. The Village of Palatine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 2012 Firefighter Recruit Testing In addition to the openings listed on the right panel of this page, the Village of Palatine is now accepting preliminary applications for Firefighter. Completed preliminary applications must be returned to the Palatine Fire Department - Station 85, 39 E. Colfax Street, Palatine, no later than 4:00 pm, Friday, February 10, 2012.
Click on the link below for further details and the preliminary application:
2012 - Firefighter Recruit Testing - Preliminary Application

Trouble submitting an online application for one of the listed positions? Please email Lesia Gemelli, Human Resources Coordinator at lgemelli@palatine.il.us

Opportunities (select from list below)
PW Seasonal Worker WINTER SEASONAL SNOW PLOW DRIVERS The Village of Palatine has temporary positions available in the Public Works Department for the Winter 2011/2012. Preferred candidates will have prior snow plow operations experience, especially working on streets. Requirements include; High School diploma or equivalent, valid Class “B” commercial driver’s license (CDL) with air brake endorsement and the ability to work on an as-needed, temporary basis. Work is weather dependent with no guarantee of hou rs. On-line applications continue to be accepted. Position opened until filled. The Village of Palatine is an equal opportunity employer.
Project Development Professional The Village of Palatine is seeking an experienced and motivated ICC Certified Plans Examiner with a minimum of three years experience performing plan reviews within a municipal building department to provide in-house plan review services. This is a seasonal part time position offering up to 21 hours per week during the spring and summer months. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Reviews building plans and related documents for compliance with loc al building codes, policies and jurisdiction requirements for commercial, industrial and residential buildings. Projects include new buildings, tenant improvements and remodel projects. Assist homeowners, designers and contractors by providing information and interpretations of building codes and regulations. The Plans Examiner will be responsible for preparing written correction letters and maintaining and updating records and database information. The Plans Examiner will also work with bui lding inspectors to resolve field related code issues and coordinate activities with other Village departments as directed. At a minimum, possession of a high school diploma or equivalency certificate and an ICC plans examiner certification. An Illinois Engineer or Architect License is highly desirable.
Environmental Health Intern The Village of Palatine seeks a summer Environmental Health Intern for the Community Services Department. Applicant should be an undergraduate student with junior or senior standing, majoring in environmental health, public health or related fields. Applicants enrolled in a professional practice/practicum course are strongly preferred. This position assists Sanitarians in routine inspections of food establishments along with complaint investigation of municipal ordinances, including nuisa nces and solid waste. This 13 week assignment is approximately 35 hours per week (450 hours total), with a start date of May 14, 2012. Salary is $12.00 per hour. Questions or comments regarding this employment opportunity can be e-mailed to Diane Gartner, Field Director of the Environmental Health Division at dgartner@palatine.il.us. Position is open until filled. The Village of Palatine is an equal opportunity employer.
PW Seasonal - Forestry The Village of Palatine has temporary seasonal openings available in the Forestry Division of the Department of Public Works for a 6-month general labor and landscaping position. Work hours are 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Requires a valid driver’s license. A Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is preferred. Prior experience operating equipment such as light trucks, mowers, chippers, chain saws, hand tools is preferred. Must be age 18 or older. Minimum high sch ool diploma or equivalent required. The ideal candidate will need to work in a team environment and be customer-service oriented. Starting salary is $10 per hour. The Village of Palatine is an equal opportunity employer.
Public Works/ Engineering Intern The Village of Palatine has temporary intern positions available in the Engineering & Public Works Departments, for Summer 2012. The preferred candidate is a Village of Palatine resident, currently enrolled in college, pursuing Engineering as a field of study. Position requires a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive to work sites. Duties include construction inspection, assist in basic surveying, pavement condition surveys for the MICROPAVER pavement management system. Knowledge o f CADD and Microsoft Office familiarity is a plus. Starting Salary is $12.00 per hour. 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. The Village of Palatine is an equal opportunity employer.
PW Seasonal - Summer Help The Village of Palatine has temporary positions available in the Department of Public Works for full-time general labor during the summer months. Work hours are 6:30 a.m.– 3:00 p.m., Monday–Friday. Starting Salary is $8.25 per hour. Requires a valid driver’s license, must be age 18 or older and be able to perform the essential job functions for the division including, but not limited to: Frequent lifting, carrying (25lbs), standing and bending. The Village of Palatine is an equal opportu nity employer.

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