Employment

Employment positions that are available with Bethlehem Township will be posted to this page. In order to be fully considered for any positions, please follow application instructions carefully. The township offers applications for standard employment and a separate application for police department employment.

For future direct Jobs access visit www.btjobs.org. Bethlehem Township is an equal opportunity employer.


Part-time Seasonal Park Maintenance Position

Bethlehem Township is now accepting applications for a part-time seasonal park maintenance position.
April 1st to November 1st
7:00 am – 11:00 am
20 hours per week
Wages: $15.00 per hour
Duties:

• Daily cleaning, repair and re-stocking of park restrooms and portable toilets
• Daily collection of trash and garbage left on athletic fields, courts and in playgrounds and parks
• Planting, pruning and weeding of landscaped areas in parks, playgrounds and around municipal buildings (Coolidge Building/Municipal Building)
• Planting, pruning and weeding of landscaped areas at memorials
• Weeding and light maintenance at various township parks
• Reporting and documenting vandalism

Interested individuals please email rkanaskie@bethlehemtwp.com with cover letter and resume.

Code Compliance Officer - Bethlehem Township Community Development Department

Bethlehem Township is currently seeking a talented and experienced full-time Code Compliance Officer in a newly-created position with our Community Development Department. The Code Compliance Officer is key to supporting public safety and code compliance alongside a respected team of professionals.

The Code Compliance Officer is directly supervised by the Community Development Director. Technical or functional supervision may be provided by professional peers.

Responsibilities:
The Code Compliance Officer provides multidisciplinary support across various codes, including International Building Code (IBC), International Residential Code (IRC), International Fire Code (IFC), International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) – all as adopted by Township Code – and Bethlehem Township Zoning Ordinance. Support includes technical assistance, permit application review and construction inspection support, and collaboration with code officials and Township staff to support public safety. The successful candidate must be able to interpret, explain and implement – as well as adapt to changes to – Township procedures and policies in implementing applicable codes and ordinances. Key Responsibilities Include:

• Answer inquiries from, and provide information to, contractors, developers, property owners, and other individuals concerning code requirements.
• Receive and review complaints regarding defective construction, code violations and hazards; prepare notices of code violations; and initiate action toward code compliance.
• Read, understand and interpret code provisions, technical material and approved construction plans and drawings.
• Perform fire, life safety and property maintenance inspections of existing residential, commercial and industrial properties prior to sale or lease, and prepare detailed written reports as a result.
• Maintain files and records as required by policy and legislation for effective and efficient operation, and prepare related reports as requested.
• Perform related work based on direction by supervisor.
• Exercise independent judgment and initiative in execution of job functions with or without direct supervision or instruction.

Knowledge & Experience:
Candidates should have the following qualifications:

• The ideal candidate has experience working in a local government, construction or trade office environment.
• Understanding of permitting, construction, real estate and property maintenance terminology and industries.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and remain well-organized in sometimes fast-paced environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Learn quickly and apply Departmental policies and procedures.
• Ability to respond tactfully to complaints, concerns and questions, and appropriately direct response or take appropriate action toward resolution.
• Capable of working independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Valid Pennsylvania driver's license.

Education:
Candidates should have the following education, at a minimum:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and two years in municipal code administration; associates’ degree in a relevant field and four years in municipal code administration; six years of experience in municipal code administration; or a combination of experience and education equivalent to six years of relevant professional-level experience.
• A minimum of five Uniform Construction Code (UCC) certifications; with the ability to obtain additional certifications annually, as necessary to perform responsibilities. Related professional certifications may be considered in lieu of UCC certifications.

Interested applicants should send resumes and letters of interest to Manager Doug Bruce at dbruce@bethlehemtownship.org. Bethlehem Township is an equal opportunity employer, offers a competitive salary and is a strong supporter of continuing education. Also offered is a generous benefits package including: health, vision and dental insurance; paid holiday, vacation, sick and personal time; and a defined retirement plan contribution.

Standard Employment

Available job position for employment in the following township departments can be found in this section: Public Works, Community Development, Physical Plant & Information Services, Finance Dept, Community Center and Township Administration.

In order to be fully considered for any standard employment position, please complete a standard employment application and follow the application instructions carefully. You will be notified of receipt of your application and notification will be given regarding potential interviews for any listed positions. All standard employment applications will be kept for six months.

Download our Standard Job Application.

Please Note: A completed employment applications can be sent directly to Doug Bruce, Township Manager either as a PDF file electronically or by printing and mailing to the following address:

Doug Bruce
Township Manager
4225 Easton Avenue
Bethlehem PA 18020
dbruce@bethlehemtownship.org

Applicants should include all additional supporting information; resumes, letter's of reference, etc., along with their submission. When sending as a PDF file via email the applicant should save the file using a unique name to safeguard against overwriting.

Police Department Employment

Bethlehem Township is not currently accepting applications for police officer employment. The most recent civil service application acceptance period closed on March 6, 2026.

The hiring of police officers is a formal process governed by the Bethlehem Township Civil Service Rules and Regulations, the Bethlehem Township Civil Service Commission, and the Bethlehem Township Board of Commissioners. The civil service examination process for hiring police officers is a several months long process that begins with the formal announcement of an open employment application acceptance period, typically between 30 – 60 days. At the close of the application acceptance period, dates for civil service testing and examinations are set. Testing of applicants begins with a physical fitness examination which is then followed by a written test examination, an oral board interview examination, a background investigation and polygraph examination. Applicants must pass each of separate examination steps of the civil service examination process to become eligible for employment. Applicants who make it through the entire civil service examination process are then ranked on a civil service hiring eligibility list which is typically valid for one year. Open positions within the police department must be filled by hiring from the eligibility list until the list is no longer contains viable candidates, or until the list has expired. You may check back to this employment page at any time for employment announcements or visit our facebook social media pages https://www.facebook.com/BethlehemTownshipPoliceDept/ or Bethlehem Township Gov & Emerg Management https://www.facebook.com/bethlehemtownshipgov for employment information.