10/17/2025
The City Hall/Public Safety Facility will be closed temporarily this coming Monday, October 20, for an all-employee benefits meeting. The
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
Assistant City Administrator/Finance Director
City of Nevada – The Assistant City Administrator/Finance Director serves in a multifaceted role, supports the City Administrator in daily operations, assisting with policy development, strategic planning, and management of City resources. The position acts as the City’s Finance Director, managing all financial operations of the City. Supervises office staff, including training and evaluation of subordinates. In the absence of the City Administrator, fulfills the duties of chief administrative official.
City Clerk/Employee Services Director
City of Nevada – Appointed by the City Council, and under general administrative direction of the City Administrator, pursuant to the Code of Iowa, the City Clerk performs a variety of administrative and specialized duties that require accuracy, proficiency, confidentiality, and limited independent judgment. Prepares, and publishes council agendas, resolutions, ordinances and meeting minutes as required by law. This position acts as the Employee Services Director, Title VI Coordinator and City Hall Building coordinator. Supervises office staff assisting in the Clerk duties, including training and evaluation of subordinates.Â
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.