How do I apply for employment with the City of Athens?

The City of Athens accepts applications for police officers in 30 day intervals regardless of vacancy status. For all other positions, the city accepts applications only for the jobs that are currently vacant and posted. To apply, you may download an application from the city’s website and email it, mail it through USPS, fax it or bring it to Human Resources or you may pick up an application at:

Human Resources

City Hall

200 W. Hobb Street Athens, Alabama 35611


If you wish to mail the application, the mailing address is as follows:

Human Resources

City of Athens

P.O. Box 1089

Athens, AL 35612

You may apply for more than 1 posted position on the same application as long as you submit it by the closing date for each.

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1. Where does the City announce its job openings?
2. Can a resume be submitted in place of an application?
3. Is there an application deadline?
4. How do I apply for employment with the City of Athens?
5. When would my application expire?
6. Can I fax my application?
7. Can I complete my application online?