Employment

City of Bowie Employment

Thank you for your interest in working for the City of Bowie. 

**Notice To All Applicants**

The City of Bowie is transitioning to a new employment application system. The new system will make applying for jobs with the City a much faster and simpler process.  As we work through this transition, please note that if you have already applied for any currently existing job vacancies, there is no need to re-apply. 

If you are applying for an existing job vacancy for the first time, please go to the Job Vacancies page to view job announcements and submit an online application.

If you have questions or require assistance with applying for jobs, please email the City of Bowie Human Resource Office or phone 240-544-5613.

How to Apply for a Job

View current City of Bowie job vacancies. If you'd like to apply for one of the open positions, simply click on the blue button on the announcement that says "Apply for this Job".

Be sure to:

  • Complete the employment application form in its entirety
  • Submit a separate application for each position you wish to apply for

Applications will be screened after the closing date. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by the Human Resources Office.

Human Resources Office

The Human Resources Office provides service, support, and staffing solutions to City operations. It takes a leading role in vital areas such as talent acquisition; employee and labor relations; benefits administration; performance management, and compensation analysis. It is a primary objective of this office to ensure that the City of Bowie maintains the most talented, highly engaged, and well equipped staff possible.

Openings for positions are posted on bulletin boards in city buildings and are available in a binder at the reception desk at City Hall. All job vacancies are advertised on the Job Vacancies page, while many are also advertised in a variety of print and online publications. The City does not accept unsolicited applications, and resumes must be accompanied by a completed application.

Temporary and seasonal openings occur at the Bowie Ice Arena, in City parks, and on City work crews.