Chandler is well recognized as a progressive, cutting-edge city that has truly transformed from a small desert town to a dynamic world-class city and has earned the name "Community of Innovation”. Chandler was selected as a winner of the prestigious All-American City Award by the National Civic League, given each year to ten communities nationwide for outstanding civic achievements. In addition, Chandler was awarded the best place to live in metro Phoenix and the best suburb to live in Arizona. Very recently, Chandler was identified among the nation’s top five safest cities to raise a family.
We are proud to be a team of passionate, truly connected individuals who thrive in an innovative, fast-paced environment working towards the same goal of serving our community. If you are interested in joining our dynamic team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today.
Prospective Employees
For technical difficulties using Government Jobs, the online recruitment platform used by the Ciyt of Chandler, please see the Help & Support section located in the menu on the Government Jobs site.
If you prefer to speak with someone directly you can contact Government Jobs Customer Support Help Desk, Monday through Friday between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pacific Time at 1-855-524-5627.
Call hold times depend on the time of day. Press 2 to request a call back at any time if you prefer not to hold the line. You will not lose your place in line. You will be called back once a specialist is available.
For best results, we recommend using the following web browsers:
- Google Chrome
- Mozilla Firefox
- Safari
- Microsoft Edge and later version of Internet Explorer
The City of Chandler has selected The Work Number® service from Equifax to help provide automated income and employment verifications. Please visit The Work Number®, or call The Work Number Client Service Center at 1-800-367-5690.
How to Use The Work Number
New to The Work Number?
In order to verify income and employment go to The Work Number® to view the many different verification services and sign up now.
Sign up as one of the following:
- Verify for Your Organization: Verify someone's employment, income or work history
- Government Program Verification: Determine someone's eligibility for government assistance
Already have access to The Work Number Database?
- Visit The Work Number® and login to your account
The City of Chandler Employer Code is: 4347997
If this is the first time you are applying using our online job application, Government Jobs, you will need to create an account and select a Username and Password. If you need assistance, please review the Help and Support Application Guide for instructions.
Is what you are interested in applying for not open at this time? Sign up and receive a job alert when a position becomes available. By completing a job interest card, you will receive e-mail notifications each time a position opens in the categories you selected.
Under Arizona law (A.R.S. § 38-492), employment preferences are available to applicants who test for merit system positions, meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and fall within the following statutorily defined categories.
- Veteran Preference (5 points): A veteran of the Armed Forces of the United States separated under honorable conditions following more than six months of active duty.
- Disabled Veteran Preference (10 points): A veteran of the Armed Forces of the United States separated under honorable conditions who has a service-connected disability or is receiving compensation or disability retirement benefits under laws administered by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, or the United States Public Health Service.
- Veteran's Spouse/Surviving Spouse Preference (5 points): A spouse or surviving spouse of any of the following:
- Any veteran who died of a service-connected disability.
- Any member of the Armed Forces serving on active duty who, at the time of application, is listed by the Secretary of Defense of the United States in any of the following categories for not less than ninety days:
- Missing in action.
- Captured in the line of duty by a hostile force.
- Forcibly detained or interned in the line of duty by a foreign government or power.
- A person who has a total, permanent disability resulting from a service-connected disability or any person who died while such disability was in existence.
- Disability Preference (5 points): A "qualified individual with a disability" as that term is defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended, and Arizona Civil Rights Act, as amended.
Applicants must submit a completed Employment Preference Form with the supporting documentation of eligibility (described below and on the form) for each position for which the individual applies.
Veteran Preference
Employment Preference Form + DD Form 214
Disabled Veteran Preference
Employment Preference Form + Certification from VA Regional Office or Veterans Services Offices of the Arizona Department of Economic Security. VA Claim Number must be furnished by you.
Veteran's Spouse/ Surviving Spouse Preference
Employment Preference Form + Certification from VA Regional Office or Veterans Services Offices of the Arizona Department of Economic Security. VA Claim Number must be furnished by you.
Disability Preference
Employment Preference Form + Disability Preference Verification Form
**Please do not attach the completed forms and supporting materials to your application.**
Completed forms and supporting materials must be submitted to Human Resources at the time of application, or no later than seven (7) days following the application closing date. If you have any questions, please call 480-782-2350.
Applicable preferences will be considered in the assessment of candidates for positions in which applicants are evaluated and ranked, but scores are not given.
Current Employees
Benefits are accessed through ChanLife; from there members can access:
- Benefits Confirmation Statement
- Payments for your Benefits
- Benefits Guide
- Summary of Benefits & Coverage (SBC)
- Plan Booklets
- Annual Required Notices
You may also request copies of any of the documents listed above via an email to Benefits.
Contact Us
Benefits Questions | Wellness Questions | Retiree Questions |
|---|---|---|
Dee Hooker Fernanda Acurio | Lisa Mainieri | Rebecca Davis |
The City of Chandler fosters and maintains positive working relationships with its three employee labor associations.
Memorandums of Understanding
The Personnel Rules are the City of Chandler's officially adopted human resources policies, governing employment, classification, compensation, paid and unpaid leave programs, separation and working conditions for employees.
Personnel Rules
General Definitions
- Rule No. 1: General Provisions
- Rule No. 2: Classification Systems
- Rule No. 3: Salaries
- Rule No. 4: Benefits and Allowances
- Rule No. 5: Disciplinary and Appeal Procedures
- Rule No. 6: Promotion, Transfer, Voluntary Demotion and Return to City Employment
- Rule No. 7: Requirements for Employment
- Rule No. 8: Employment Applications
- Rule No. 9: Recruitment and Evaluation
- Rule No. 10: Employment Registers
- Rule No. 11: Referral of Eligible Candidates and Appointments
- Rule No. 12: Probation
- Rule No. 13: Performance Appraisals
- Rule No. 14: Resignation and Layoffs
- Rule No. 15: Leaves of Absence
- Rule No. 16: Work Period, Overtime, Comp Time and Holiday Pay
- Rule No. 17: Training of Employees
- Rule No. 18: Grievance Procedures | Grievance Form
- Rule No. 19: Employee Committees
- Rule No. 20: Executive and Professional Employee Exceptions
Policies
The City of Chandler reaffirms its commitment to a program of equal opportunity as set forth below to ensure that the recruitment, selection, appointment, and advancement practices of the City afford equal employment opportunity to qualified applicants and employees from all segments of society without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Consistent with this commitment, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and accommodations for religious practices in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
The City of Chandler is committed to Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation.



