Human Resources

Our Mission

Develop cost-effective, efficient and proactive strategies to attract and retain the highest-quality employees by: providing competitive compensation and benefits; fostering career development and learning; and creating a healthy work environment.

Recruitment

Wondering what it would be like to work for the City of St. Charles? Check out our YouTube video that gives you a flavor of working for the Pride of the Fox.

• Careers
• City Benefits
• Application for Employment
• Police Recruitment Information (sign up to receive recruitment emails when posted)
• View more videos on working in various City departments (#wannabstc)
• View videos by the St. Charles Business Alliance to learn more about St. Charles!

Local Government Careers

Have a passion for public service? Want to make a difference in your community? A career in local government is a great option! Municipal governments employ a wide variety of professionals to serve their communities. Following are some resources to help you get started on your journey:

Local Government

• ICMA Local Government Management Career Overview
• ILCMA Explore Local Government Careers (YouTube)
• ILCMA Local Government Careers
• Choosing a Career as a Professional City, Town, or County Manager
• Careers in Local Government Management
• Why Consider a Career in Local Government?
• Why You Should Work in Local Government
• Breaking Into Local Government, A Guide for Career Changers (PDF file)

First Responder Careers

• Discover Policing
• Fire Science Programs in Illinois
• How to Become a Police Officer in Illinois

Veterans Resources

• Veterans Local Government Management Fellowship (VLGMF)
• Veterans Guide to Finding a Job in Local Government (PDF file)
• Water and Wastewater Career Resources for Veterans
• Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS)
• VETS Employment Navigator & Partnership Pilot

Environmental Services Careers

• Careers in Water
• Water and Wastewater Career Resources for Veterans
• Her2O - Women in Water and Sanitation Careers
• Wastewater Certification Training Information
• Drinking Water Operator Certification Information

Training & Education Programs

• American Water College IL Water Operator Training
• American Water Works Association Education and Training
• Aurora University BIO1811 Careers in Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater Management
• Black Hawk College Water Programs
• Illinois Section AWWA Student Resources Center
• Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Environmental Resources Training Center
• Waubonsee Community College Fall 2025 Water Careers Training Program

Resources for Students

Scholarships

• American Planning Association Scholarships
• American Public Works Association Chicago Metro Chapter Stipends & Scholarships
• American Water Works Association Scholarship Program
• Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Scholarships
• Illinois GIS Association Student Resources (internships, FREE online intro course, scholarships)
• Illinois Municipal Utilities Association Scholarship Program
• National Public Employers Labor Relations Association (NPELRA) Graduate Student Scholarship
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Women in Water Scholarship
• Voyager Scholarship for Public Service