Work. Serve. Thrive. With the City of Topeka
City of Topeka employees create the environment that enables our City to thrive.
We reward them with an exceptional compensation package, opportunities for advancement and impact, and a supportive workplace that values their contributions – all in one of the nation’s most desirable places to live, work and play.
Dedicated to being an Equal Opportunity Employer, the Human Resources Department strives to create a fair and balanced hiring system to give every qualified individual a chance and find the best candidate to fill an open position with the City of Topeka.
If you’re interested in a career that lets you make a real difference in the community you serve, come to the City of Topeka.
Building an application
If this is the first time you are applying, please create an account and select a Username and Password. Apply by clicking on the job title you are interested in, then click on the “Start Your Application” link.
If you have questions about your account, please call 785-368-3867 for assistance.
Residency Requirement
The Topeka City Council passed an ordinance that requires all City employees must be a bona fide resident of the State of Kansas within one year of the employee’s date of hire. City Department Directors and Municipal Court Judges must be bona fide residents of Shawnee County. The City Manager must be a bona fide resident of the City of Topeka. Employees employed in critical response time positions may be required to live within a fixed maximum response time from an identified point of report.