FAQs • Macomb, MI • CivicEngage

Is Macomb Township a Civil Service Community?: Macomb Township is not Civil Service however, we have always structured our hiring process the same as a Civil Service community, i.e, competitive testing process that may include any combination of a written exam, oral interview, physical agility, psychological and a rating of past training and experience. Competitive testing determines each person’s qualification for the job, without regard to race, gender, age, disability, political affiliation, national origin or religious beliefs.

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Human Resources

1. Can I submit a resume and be notified when a position is available?: No. The Township hires for so many different positions, it is not possible to continually accept applications for all of them. Applications are only accepted for current vacancies but you can sign up for free job subscription email notification service.

2. How can I find out about available job opportunities?: Position announcements are posted in the current Job Openings section on this website. In addition, positions are advertised on: MML.org, professional associations, trade journals, LinkedIn, Indeed and direct mail if for a specialized or technical field.

3. Is there a residency requirement?: The only residency requirement is for a Paid-on-Call Firefighter position or Recruit Firefighter position. All other positions do not require residency in the Township.

4. Is Macomb Township a Civil Service Community?: Macomb Township is not Civil Service however, we have always structured our hiring process the same as a Civil Service community, i.e, competitive testing process that may include any combination of a written exam, oral interview, physical agility, psychological and a rating of past training and experience. Competitive testing determines each person’s qualification for the job, without regard to race, gender, age, disability, political affiliation, national origin or religious beliefs.

5. What type of benefits does the Township offer?: The Township is very competitive with their salary benefits offered to their employees. The fringe benefits offered include: medical, dental, vision, life, short term and long-term disability, retirement plan, PTO time, paid holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon union contract.

6. How do I get a Verification of Employment completed?: Any requests for a VOE would require a submitted signed release to the Human Resources Department prior to us releasing any information on the current or former employee.

7. What type of positions do you hire for?: The Township hires for full-time, part-time and seasonal/temporary positions to work at several township facilities. Positions include professional, management, public safety, technical, clerical and labor.