Frequently Asked Questions

Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications of a position may be selected for an interview. Once a candidate is selected, a conditional offer of employment is extended. These offers are contingent upon the applicant's successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination, drug test, verification of prior employment and dedication, and a background check.  These steps are not taken until a conditional offer of employment has been extended.

All personnel hired by the City are required to obtain residency within 45 miles of City Hall and within the State of Illinois, no later than 13 months after their first day of employment. A residency map can be found here.

Only one person from a family (defined as a spouse, parent, stepparent, sibling, child or stepchild) may be employed by the City within the same Department.

The salary schedule for the City lists the ranges for each classification within the City of Galesburg. Employees typically begin at Step A and progress one step each year. The latest schedule can be found here.

Full-time City employees are represented by one of three unions or are covered under a personnel policy for exempt employees.  The current contracts for each union and the exempt personnel policy can be found here.

Eligible employees can select between three health plans provided by Blue Cross Blue Shield.  More information on health benefits, life insurance, retirement and other benefits can be found in the documents located here.

Public safety employees can earn a pension through their local pension funds. These funds are controlled and and managed by local Pension Boards, appointed by the Mayor and Council. All other full-time employees participate in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund.

Requests to verify employment should be faxed to (309) 345-5703.

The number of individuals employed by the City is constantly changing. However, there are approximately 223 full-time employees. The City typically hires an additional fifty part-time employees during the summer months due to increased Parks and Recreation services.