Current City of Milwaukee Employment Opportunities
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The Associate Planner consults with and provides technical assistance in zoning, land use, housing, and development to the Planning Division staff, other Department of City Development (DCD) personnel, property owners and developers, community-based organizations, and the public.
The Benefits and Wellness Supervisor oversees daily benefits operations, manages benefits-related systems and processes within the Human Resources Information System (HRIS), supervises benefits staff and coordinates employee outreach, engagement, and education initiatives.
The City of Milwaukee’s benefits programs include health and dental insurance, a comprehensive wellness program, on-site clinics, an on-site nurse liaison, flexible spending and health reimbursement, long-term disability insurance, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a commuter value pass, and other voluntary benefits focused on healthcare and wellness.
The Building Maintenance Supervisor oversees the HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) Technicians and custodial personnel during the first, second, and third shifts at multiple MPD facilities.
The CADD and GIS Technician 3 conducts updates and maintenance of Milwaukee Water Works (MWW) mapping and the Geographic Information System (GIS), and prepares and designs engineering construction drawings and plans using Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) software for the MWW Capital Improvements Program (CIP).
The Capital Finance Manager in the Comptroller’s Office analyzes complex financial data, aids in fiscal decision-making and policy development, and manages the City’s debt portfolio.
The Chemist independently performs lead and other chemical analyses of dust wipes, paint, water, and soil for Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) divisions and the City of Milwaukee and State of Wisconsin’s Childhood Lead Poisoning and Prevention Program.
The Civil Engineer III performs engineering duties and serves as the construction engineering program office lead and is the Department of Public Works (DPW) construction materials engineer.
Under the direction of the WIC Program Manager, the Community Health Dietitian 1 provides nutrition and administrative services for the City of Milwaukee Health Department’s (MHD) Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) special supplemental nutrition program and serves as a lead worker for Community Health Nutritionists, WIC Client Services Assistants, and Breastfeeding Peer Counselors.
Under the direction of the WIC (Women, Infants and Children) Program Manager, the Community Health Nutritionist 1 provides nutritional assessment and counseling and determines program eligibility for the Milwaukee Health Department’s (MHD) WIC participants.
The Community Outreach Specialist supports the City of Milwaukee’s violence prevention efforts by overseeing mentorship, outreach, and leadership development initiatives for youth, particularly those at risk, justice-involved, or impacted by community violence and gang involvement.
This position is funded by a grant from the Department of Labor through December 2027.
The Electrical Inspector conducts system inspections in commercial, industrial, and residential buildings to ensure compliance with applicable electrical codes.
The Elevator Inspector 3 conducts inspections of passenger and freight elevators, chair lifts, accessible lifts, escalators, moving walks, and dumbwaiters. These inspections take place in commercial and industrial buildings to ensure that equipment installed in the City of Milwaukee complies with federal, state, and local codes. Inspection work includes testing elevators and reviewing plans or specifications for new or existing elevator installations.
To improve birth outcomes and overall family well-being for Milwaukee’s residents, the Empowering Families of Milwaukee (EFM) Program Manager oversees the Milwaukee Health Department’s (MHD’s) home-visiting programs, the EFM Program, and the Direct Assistance to Dads (DAD) Project.
The Engineering Technician IV conducts water main replacement, water distribution system repair, and lead service line replacement inspections to ensure compliance with and enforcement of Milwaukee Water Works (MWW) specifications.
The Equipment Operator 1 performs professional driving and critical manual labor functions, including municipal solid waste and recycling collection, street sweeping, snow and ice control, and operation of heavy equipment for the Department of Public Works. This position is critical to the cleanliness, health and safety of the City, its residents and visitors.
The Fire Captain commands one or more firefighting companies at fires and other emergencies and provides direction and supervision to subordinates including Firefighter(s), Heavy Equipment Operator(s) and Fire Lieutenant(s). The Fire Captain leads, trains, inspects, schedules and evaluates subordinate personnel. In addition, the Fire Captain may be required to act in place of a Battalion Chief.
The Fire Lieutenant, under general direction, commands a firefighting company and provides direction and supervision to subordinates, typically Firefighter(s) and Heavy Equipment Operator(s). The Fire Lieutenant leads, trains, inspects, schedules and evaluates subordinate personnel.
The Health Project Supervisor–SRH oversees programs and services within the Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) Division of the Milwaukee Health Department (MHD), ensuring the delivery of high-quality, equitable, and evidence-based SRH services to the community.
The Human Resources (HR) Supervisor oversees the Milwaukee Police Department’s human resources (MPD-HR) team to ensure the efficiency of the HR function for sworn and civilian personnel.
Industrial Machine Repairpersons 5 perform preventative maintenance on and repairs to Milwaukee Water Works (MWW) equipment and facilities, operate snow and ice control equipment, and perform routine duties at outlying booster stations.
The Librarian III performs selection and collection management of materials in assigned areas of the Milwaukee Public Library.
The Acquisitions, Serials, Interlibrary Loan, and Collections unit selects, purchases, and receives materials for Milwaukee Public Library, in both physical and electronic formats. The unit supports subscriptions, processing, and collection management work in MPL’s collections. In addition, the unit manages system-wide access to interlibrary loan services.
The Parking Enforcement Officer administers all parking and abandoned vehicle regulations, facilitates vehicle turnover to create access, and provides accurate parking-related information and customer service to the public.
The Plan Examiner Specialist 1 provides primary service to walk-in customers seeking building permits, certificates of occupancy, or information on the City of Milwaukee building and zoning codes.
Police Officers preserve public peace, protect life and property, work within the community to prevent crime, and enforce ordinances of the City of Milwaukee and the laws of the State of Wisconsin.
Public Health Nurses engage in a variety of population-based and individual nursing activities in homes, schools, clinics and community settings designed to assure that health care is accessible and available to residents.
The Public Works Dispatcher – Lead ensures efficient operations of the Fleet Services Dispatch Office by supporting and coordinating daily office and communication functions, including facilitating communication between Dispatch and the Fleet Repairs Section to align fleet availability with scheduled assignments and staffing levels.
The Public Works Dispatchers ensure efficient operations of the Fleet Services Dispatch Office by supporting and coordinating administrative and communication functions.
The Urban Design Coordinator oversees the review of development proposals requiring discretionary City approvals; develops staff recommendations for decision-makers and advances urban design policy guidance to ensure high-quality development, consistent with City plans and standards.
