City Jobs
911 DISPATCHER
Full-Time 911 Clay County/Police Communications Dispatcher
$20.01/hr. Shift: 4pm – Midnight, Tuesday – Saturday*
*Requires flexibility for first 16 weeks to train on other shifts
Duties Include
- Answer multi-line 911 & administrative telephone calls politely & courteously
- Pass accurate information to law enforcement officers & emergency service personnel in an expedient & calm manner
- Responsible for relaying exact information from parties to officers/emergency services personnel in the field
- Conduct driver’s license checks, records, NCIC/wanted checks on subjects and vehicles
- File and maintain Protection orders as received from Clerk of Courts
- Maintain Criminal History Log
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Must be courteous, calm and alert with the ability to take orders and execute them properly.
- Must realize that time is an important element when exact information is properly passed on to the proper authorities.
- Strong multi-tasking skills w/clear speech & ability to hear accurately.
- Must have or be able to attain Emergency medical Dispatch & IOWA/NCIC certification.
- Have knowledge of or ability to train on use of police radio, teletype & computer.
- Proficient typing skills & basic knowledge of or ability to learn 10-code, military time & phonetic alphabet.
- Must pass background & drug screening prior to Employment.
Full Benefit Package
- Medical: 2 Low Deductible Plans to choose from, 100% paid for employee
- Dental, Vision & Life, Flexible Spending Account, Healthy Life Program
- Time Off: 4 Personal days, 7 paid holidays, 1 day/month sick leave accrual
- IPERS Pension Retirement Plan & 457 Deferred compensation plan
Collective bargaining position. Open until filled.
TO APPLY, scroll to bottom of page & click “Application Form”
FINANCE ASSISTANT
$21.81/hr. Full-Time, Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
Duties Include
- Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Maintenance of General Ledger
- Maintain Fixed Asset Schedule; Maintain property schedules for city’s property insurance policy
- Purchasing agent for supplies
- Supports and cooperates with all City Departments in financial functions
- Reports, including but not limited to bank reconciliation, sales tax reports, landfill and solid waste reports
- Records Retention
- Workers Compensation/Property and Liability Insurance Claims & Records
- Secretary to Boards & Commissions as assigned
- Other duties as assigned
Skills Required
- Knowledge of accounting & financial reporting principles
- Ability to read and post numeric data accurately
- Ability to work with increasing independence and responsibility
- Ability to handle varied tasks simultaneously
- General computer skills, including Microsoft office products and ability to adapt to and implement new technology
- Ability to communicate effectively with customers and co-workers
- Comprehensive reading, writing, calculation
- Ability to develop a project and follow through to completion
- Effective communication with the public
- Ability to use discretion in working with vendors, following ethical procedures
- Practice confidentially
- Meet deadlines; answer questions; and prioritize projects
Education Requirements
- Graduation from high school or an equivalent
- Two (2) years of experience in an area related to accounting
- A 2-year business or accounting degree is preferred; may consider any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
- Must pass background & drug screening prior to Employment
Full Benefit Package
- Medical: 2 Low Deductible Plans to choose from, 100% paid for employee
- Dental, Vision & Life, Flexible Spending Account, Healthy Life Program
- Time Off: 4 Personal days, 7 paid holidays, 1 day/month sick leave accrual
- IPERS Pension Retirement Plan & 457 Deferred compensation plan
TO APPLY, scroll to bottom of page & click “Application Form.” Open until filled.
Landfill CDL A Driver / Grounds Maintenance
Northern Plains Regional Landfill, near Graettinger, Iowa
Hours: Monday-Friday, up to 29 hours/week; flexible schedule
Wage: $ 18.22 – 20.01/hr. DOE
Primary Responsibilities
- Operating Landfill Heavy Equipment
- Landfill Maintenance Projects
- Operating Semi-Tractor with a Tanker Trailer
- Lawn mower operation
- Pick up litter
- General grounds maintenance
- Assist with scale operations as needed
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Basic computer skills
- Requires Class A CDL License with Tanker Endorsement (or CDLA with ability to obtain tanker endorsement immediately after hire)
Successful candidates will be required to pass drug screening prior to employment. EOE.
TO APPLY, scroll to bottom of page & click “Application Form”
Questions? Call Jessica in Human Resources at 712-580-7200 ext. 230. EOE.
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