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City Employment
The City of Nevada relies on highly skilled and talented individuals to provide quality city services. Thank you for your interest in joining our team.
The City of Nevada is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Meaning, the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability.Â
Current Openings
Building & Zoning Official
City of Nevada, Iowa – This position will perform building inspections, nuisance abatement, and zoning enforcement. Directs the issuance of permits, reviews plans and makes inspections. Residential inspector, commercial inspector, HMA 1 & PCC2 certifications required, time given to attain. Five to six years related experience or bachelor’s degree and one to two years’ experience and/or training. Degree in Construction, Engineering, Architecture or closely related field. Salary range based on qualifications. Application and job description available at City Hall. Apply online or send application and resume to City Administrator, 1209 6th St., PO Box 530, Nevada, IA 50201-0530 or email jcook@cityofnevadaiowa.org
Pre-employment physical, drug screen, and background investigation will be conducted. EOE/AA.Â
Police Officer
The Nevada Public Safety Department is accepting applications for the position of Police Officer.
Benefit package effective July 1, 2025:
- Non-certified candidates will start at $58,240/year ($28.00/hr)
- Iowa certified officers are eligible to start up to $61,713/year ($29.67/hr) based on experience and certifications
- $10,000 sign on bonus for certified officers
- 90 hours of floating holiday available to use the first year
- 40 hours of vacation issued upon hire
- 10-hour workday, every other weekend is a four-day weekend
- iPers retirement system
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Interested candidates must submit a City of Nevada application, Cover Letter, and Resume by 5:00 PM on Friday, May 8, 2026.Â
Physical Agility testing will be held at 8:00AM on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at the Nevada Public Safety Department, 1209 6th Street, Nevada, Iowa 50201.
Those who successfully pass physical agility testing will have a POST and interview set up at a later date.
EMT certification and Firefighter 1 certification is preferred. Will provide training to reach these certifications. Certified police officers and non-certified officers encouraged to apply.  Minorities, Women and Military Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Questions can be sent to cbrandes@cityofnevadaiowa.org  Â
Apply Here: https://cityofnevadaiowa.org/employment/application/
How to Apply
When applying for a position, you will be asked to complete a City of Nevada employment application by mail or in person. You must apply for the position by submitting all required materials by the position’s closing date.
The City will only accept applications for current job openings and no resume or applications will be kept on file.
Obtaining an Application
Applications are available any one of three ways:
- Online: The online application system or downloadable application materials can be accessed on this page.
- By Mail: To request an application by mail, call 515-382-5466, and please specify the position you wish to apply for.
- In person: You can pick up an application, M-F, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at City of Nevada, 1209 6th Street Nevada, IA 50201
Returning Completed Applications
Completed paper applications and required materials are to be returned to:
City of Nevada
Attn: Personnel
1209 6th Street
PO Box 530
Nevada, IA 50201-0530
Applications and required materials, as specified in the job announcement (i.e. application supplements, business references, transcripts, etc.), must be received by the posted deadline to be considered.
Minimum Qualifications
Your qualifications will be evaluated based on the information you provide on your application materials.
Post Offer Requirements
Job offers are made pending a driver’s license check, medical examination, alcohol/drug testing, and/or a polygraph/background investigation. If offered a job, before starting work with the City, you will be required to present identification and work authorization papers.