Employment with the City of Ithaca

The City of Ithaca only accepts applications for posted positions.

Posted Positions

Working Police Chief

The City of Ithaca is accepting applications for a Working Police Chief. This is a hands-on leadership role emphasizing community policing in a small-town environment.

Qualifications:

  • Law enforcement leadership experience required
  • MCOLES certification required (or ability to obtain)
  • Small community policing experience preferred
  • Experience with ordinance enforcement
  • Comfortable working independently and with city staff, officers, and other personnel

Compensation:

  • Pay is dependent on experience and qualifications
  • Robust benefits package

Accepting applications until  February 13, 2026 or until position is filled

Submit a city application (available on the City of Ithaca website) and resume to:
City Manager Jamey Conn
Email: manager@ithacami.com
Mail: 129 W. Emerson St., Ithaca, MI 48847

The City of Ithaca is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

DPW Laborer - Full-Time Position  General labor in street system, water and sewer systems, parks and cemetery, public grounds, and equipment repair.  CDL-A certificate required or willingness and ability to obtain within 30 days upon hire. This position is covered under a collective bargaining agreement. The starting wage is $20.23 per hour (then a substantial step increase upon reaching one year anniversary). Also includes a generous benefit package, additional compensation for employees that have or obtain a S-3 Water or a L-1 Wastewater Operator License, potential assistance with obtaining a CDL-B license and supportive work environment.

Applicants must be able to pass a background check and pre-employment physical with drug screen. Qualified individuals can pick up an application at Ithaca City Hall, 129 West Emerson Street, Ithaca, Michigan 48847 or download an application at www.ithacami.com.  Applications may be mailed or delivered to the attention to DPW Superintendent Brandon Smith or emailed to dpw@ithacami.com.

Resumes submitted must be accompanied with City Application to be considered. Applications will be taken until positions are filled. EOE

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Seasonal Position - Position performs general labor duties including mowing and general maintenance for the Public Works, Water and Parks Departments.  Starting wage is $15.00 per hour with an average of 40 hours per week.  Applicant must be able to pass an employment physical and background check.  Position requires applicant to work with others and independently in indoor and outdoor environments.

Applications may be picked up at City Hall, 129 W. Emerson St, Ithaca, MI 48847 or are available online at www.ithacami.com.  Submit application to DPW Superintendent Brandon Smith at the above address or by email to dpw@ithacami.com.
Applications are being accepted until position is filled.  EOE

~The City of Ithaca is an Equal Opportunity Employer~