Human Resources

Department Responsibilities: The Human Resources Department oversees the employment process, including the recruitment, application, selection and orientation of new employees. The department assists in the training, evaluation and promotion of existing employees. It participates in negotiations and day to day administration of employee contracts; administers employee and retiree insurance and benefit plans, and ensures compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Employment Opportunities: Click on "Employment Opportunities", to review descriptions of current municipal government job openings with the City of Ecorse. These descriptions are also available in the Human Resources Department and are posted on bulletin boards in City buildings. The descriptions include the title of the job opening, examples of duties and responsibilities, qualifications needed to apply, compensation and the deadline by which applications must be received.

Part-time and seasonal jobs include Summer Laborers for the Department of Public Service.

The City of Ecorse is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Discrimination against any person in recruitment, examination, appointment, training, promotion, retention or any other personnel action because of political or religious opinions or affiliations or because of race, national or ethnic origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, or any other non-merit factor is prohibited.

The City advertises on this website, Michigan Municipal League & in the City Hall Building on an as needed basis. Interested parties should watch for advertisements, or contact the Human Resources department for a time frame pertaining to when applications for a specific position will be posted.

Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications. Candidates are then scheduled for an examination and/or interview, and placed on an eligibility list, which is usually good for one year. The Department Head notifies applicants for a final interview as vacancies arise.

Retiree Benefits: If you are a retiree of the City of Ecorse and have questions about retirement checks, retiree financial statements or other retirement related financial matters should be directed to the MERS of Michigan 800-767-6377 or
https://www.mersofmich.com/mers/about-mers/contact-us/