Human Resources

Mission Statement

To serve the citizens of the City of Zachary, it's employees and elected officials with timely, efficient and accurate employee and labor relations services. The City of Zachary Human Resources Department is responsible for providing superior services in the recruitment of qualified applicants, employee orientation, maintenance of personnel records, administration of employee benefits, retirement processing, compensation administration, job classification and labor market research, employee relations, and regulatory compliance.

Vision Statement

To be recognized as an Employer of Choice – a place where qualified, dedicated, and customer service driven individuals will contribute and make the City of Zachary a better place to live and work and in return earn fair and competitive wages and benefits while enjoying a positive work environment.

Working for the City of Zachary comes with great benefits, especially for the long run.

Job Stability - City jobs are steady and secure, even when the economy is rough.

Great Benefits - Health insurance that covers medical, dental, and vision at lower costs.

Paid holidays, vacation time, and sick leave

Retirement Plan - A pension that pays you steady income after you retire.

This kind of job sets you up with steady work, good benefits, and a secure future.

If you are interested in a municipal civil service position, you can come to City Hall at 4700 Main Street and pick up an application or print an application. When submitting your application, you must submit a copy of your high school diploma or equivalent along with a copy of your valid driver’s license. If you are applying for a posted position, you must submit your application by the posted deadline.

If you are interested in a fire or police civil service position you have to contact the fire and police civil service board secretary Dana LeJeune at 225-654-0023. All job openings will be posted in the City of Zachary official journal, The Zachary Plainsman.