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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
Wastewater Operator
Operates, inspects and maintains the wastewater treatment plant, pump stations, trunk sewer and related equipment meeting federal, state and local regulations. Salary dependent on qualifications and certifications. Class B CDL with air brakes and tank endorsements and Grade 1 Wastewater Treatment Certificate required or obtained within one year. Grade 2 Wastewater Treatment preferred. Weekend rotation.
Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation
City of Nevada –
Performs supervisory work in planning, budgeting, and implementing various parks and recreation activities, including mostly the care of park grounds, buildings, equipment, and various special events, and provides direction to associated staff. Directly works with the Cemetery Sexton and performs duties as needed in the absence of the Cemetery Sexton to ensure proper and timely function of the cemetery operations. Compiles and maintains required reports of departmental services and properties for approval. Assists with preparing budgets and supporting materials, including financial evaluation of operational costs. Assists with personnel functions, including recruitment, selection, supervision, performance evaluation, and training of seasonal personnel. Performs related duties as required
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.