Therefore, the Ohio Revised Code and the Athens City Civil Service Commission set the parameters for the filling of vacancies. Most full time and permanent part time positions are classified positions. Exceptions includes direct appointments of an elected official, reserve police officers, seasonal positions, and Municipal Court employees. The City of Athens personnel director serves as the administrative officer for the Civil Service Commission. The personnel director is responsible for testing and preparing eligibility lists for original appointments and promotions.
Tests are job specific with some developed by outside agencies.
Employment applications are accepted only when notices have been posted for specific exams. Unsolicited resumes are not accepted. Open positions are advertised in the Athens Messenger and the Athens News. Notices are also posted on the Government Channel, this web site, and the first floor City Building bulletin board. Some specialized positions may be advertised in out of the area newspapers, principally the Columbus Dispatch.