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Employment

From time to time, the City of Ottumwa has openings for a variety of positions, from part time seasonal employment to entry level positions to managerial opportunities.

All Civil Service positions are posted in City Hall at the City Clerk's office on the first floor.

Application for Employment (PDF)

The City maintains employment applications as confidential records pursuant to Iowa Code section 22.7(18) unless the applicant consents to the application being made public.  Upon hire, some application information may become a public record in accordance with Iowa Code section 22.7(11)(a).

Accountant

The City of Ottumwa is looking for our next Accountant! This position is responsible for performing professional accounting work and management of daily finance operations. Responsibilities may include providing recommendations regarding development of short and long-range financial goals and plans; reviewing and approving accounts payable and related financial transactions; coordinating preparation of annual audit; and preparing annual financial reports. 

Education / Training

• Associate degree in accounting, finance, or related field; bachelor degree preferred

• Three (3) years supervisory experience with three (3) years of experience managing integrated accounting systems

• Thorough knowledge of theory, principles and practices related to accounting transactions; proven understanding of multi-fund accounting, spreadsheets and database management preferred

• Proficient in MS Word and MS Excel

For the full job description, please click here.


Pay range is $78,000 - $101,400

*A qualified candidate that is a current CPA may be eligible for a higher pay grade.


The City of Ottumwa offers a fantastic benefits package.

  • 11 paid holidays
  • Paid-time off (accrual begins immediately)
  • Health Insurance (Including Medical, Dental and Vision) - eligible the 1st of the month after hire
  • Health and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Yearly Free Health Screenings
  • Life Insurance
  • IPERS retirement
  • Flexible work schedule program

The first round of application reviews will take place the week of March 4, 2024. The position will be posted until filled. 

To apply, please click here.


The City of Ottumwa is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  In compliance with applicable state and federal law, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the City.

Deputy Fire Chief

Deadline Date: April 15, 2024

OTTUMWA CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION

PROMOTIONAL ASSESSMENT CENTER FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF ELIGIBILITY LISTS

Deputy Fire Chief

Salary: $85,800 - $111,550.40

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 4:30 P.M. April 15, 2024

Upon review of application to ensure minimum requirements are met, candidates will be sent a link for required online assessments that must be completed prior to April 24, 2024.

ASSESSMENT CENTER DATE FOR QUALIFYING APPLICANTS:  April 29, 2024 - (Presentation Exercise, Tactical Exercise, Panel Interview)

To be considered for the position, candidates must participate on-site in the Assessment Center.


The City of Ottumwa is searching for our next Deputy Fire Chief! The Deputy Fire Chief assists with planning, organizing, coordinating and managing the staff and operations of the Fire Department including suppression and prevention operations, safety and training, emergency medical services, quality control and fleet management.

 

The Deputy Fire Chief is responsible for performing diverse, specialized and complex work involving significant accountability and decision-making responsibilities, which include division budget administration, program evaluation, and recommendation and implementation of policies, procedures, goals, objectives, priorities, and standards related to the City's fire operations and services. Incumbents serve as a professional-level resource for organizational, managerial, and operational analyses and studies. Performance of the work requires the use of considerable independence, initiative, and discretion within broad guidelines.

TRAINING/EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

  • High School diploma or equivalent G.E.D.  
  • Ten (10) years of firefighting experience     
  • Five (5) years of demonstrated leadership in supervisory positions with career development as a chief officer preferred

OR

  • An equivalent combination of education/training and experiences which provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS

  • Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Fire Officer I, Iowa EMT, EMS, Fire Instructor I, Fire Officer I, Incident Command and Hazardous Materials Technician certifications required;
  • Fire Inspector I and Fire Investigator I certification
    • Required within 2 years of appointment
  • Fire Officer II
    • Required within 3 years of appointment
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Candidate’s successful completion of the Executive Fire Officer Program offered by the National Fire Academy, and or Chief Fire Officer Designation preferred.

For the full job description, please click here.


Interested candidates may apply online - Online Application


Applicants who are residents of the State of Iowa eligible for veteran’s preference must submit proof of applicable military service dates (Section 400.10 Code of Iowa 2018, as amended).  Job description and physical requirements are available for review and made a part of this notice by reference.  ADA accommodation requests must be received at the City Clerk’s Office prior to application deadline.  

The City of Ottumwa is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  In compliance with applicable state and federal law, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the City.

Fire Chief

Deadline Date: April 15, 2024

OTTUMWA CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION

PROMOTIONAL ASSESSMENT CENTER FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF ELIGIBILITY LISTS

Fire Chief

Salary: $103,812 - $134,971

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 4:30 P.M. April 15, 2024

Upon review of application to ensure minimum requirements are met, candidates will be sent a link for required online assessments that must be completed prior to April 24, 2024.

ASSESSMENT CENTER DATE FOR QUALIFYING APPLICANTS:  April 30, 2024 - (Presentation Exercise, Tactical Exercise, Panel Interview)

To be considered for the position, candidates must participate on-site in the Assessment Center.


The City of Ottumwa is seeking candidates for the position of Fire Chief. The Fire Chief is a very visible member of the senior leadership team for the City of Ottumwa. The Fire Chief requires well developed leadership abilities and management skill sets that are based upon consensus building and problem-solving. They must be a highly motivated, self-starting, and confident individual with excellent, genuine, and trustworthy interpersonal skills. It is particularly important the next Fire Chief be an integral and engaged leader of the Fire Department, with a strong background in modern fire, EMS, Community Risk Reduction, emergency management and all hazards practices.

The successful candidate will have:

  • Bachelor degree in Public Safety Administration or related field from an accredited college or university. A Master degree is preferred.
  • 15 years of firefighting experience and current chief officer in a career municipal fire department.
  • At least 7-10 years of demonstrated leadership in supervisory positions with career development as a chief officer
  • Candidate’s successful completion of the Executive Fire Officer Program offered by the National Fire Academy, and or Chief Fire Officer Designation is desired.

To review the full hiring brochure, please click here.

For the full job description, please click here.


Interested candidates may apply onlineOnline Application


Applicants who are residents of the State of Iowa eligible for veteran’s preference must submit proof of applicable military service dates (Section 400.10 Code of Iowa 2018, as amended).  Job description and physical requirements are available for review and made a part of this notice by reference.  ADA accommodation requests must be received at the City Clerk’s Office prior to application deadline.  

The City of Ottumwa is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  In compliance with applicable state and federal law, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the City.

Seasonal - Admissions/Concessions

Deadline Date: July 31, 2024

The Beach Ottumwa is looking for friendly, customer service focused Admissions / Concessions staff!

This is a part-time seasonal position working through our spring / summer season. Admissions / Concessions staff are responsible for:

  • Preparing food according to specific instructions to maintain the highest food quality 
  • Ensuring all sales are recorded and proper change is given
  • Keeping concession stand clean and orderly
  • Enforce all rules and regulations
  • Calculating admission fees, receives monies from patrons and provide change or validating passes and counts patrons for attendance information.
  • Perform various cleaning, maintenance and other duties around the facility (garbage removal, sweeping and mopping floors, cleaning bathrooms, etc.)

Minimum Requirements:

  • Must be 16 years of age or older
  • Certification in American Red Cross CPR - PR and Standard First Aid

To apply, please click here. Online Application

*If the applicant is a minor, the applicant and parent/legal guardian must complete this form prior to pre-employment drug screen. Please print page 1 and 2 and bring in to City Hall PRIOR to drug screen. Copies may also be obtained at City Hall. Authorization for Drug Screen for Minor Applicant

The City of Ottumwa is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  In compliance with applicable state and federal law, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the City.

Admissions Job Description

Concessions Job Description

Seasonal Code Enforcement Inspector

The City of Ottumwa is seeking a Seasonal Code Enforcement Inspector to work full-time for up to 40 hours weekly.  This is seasonal work beginning in April/May for 4 to 6 months.  Compensation is $14.00 per hour. Valid driver’s license with good driving record and drug test required. Reports to Building and Code Enforcement Department Director.  Will work with Building and Code Enforcement Department Inspectors performing nuisance type inspections such as identifying unmowed yards and junk vehicles, notifying owners and occupants of necessary corrective action.  Duties may include taking and printing digital photos of nuisances, preparing notifications and other paperwork required for files, answering phones and taking messages. Must be comfortable interacting with people and be able to use Microsoft Office Word & Excel. 

Seasonal Code Enforcement Intern Job Description

Interested candidates may apply:

  • Online - Online Application
  • Download, complete, and submit the standard city application along with a cover letter and resume
    • via mail or in-person at
      • City of Ottumwa
      • c/o Human Resources
      • 210 W. Main St.
      • Ottumwa, IA 52501

Seasonal Lifeguard

Deadline Date: July 31, 2024

The City of Ottumwa is looking for lifeguards for this Spring / Summer!

We have openings for seasonal lifeguards at The Beach Ottumwa. You will need excellent customer service and communication skills. The successful candidate will be hard-working, flexible and reliable. The position will require flexible schedule with ability to adjust to day, night, holidays, and weekend work.

Core Duties

  • Patrol or monitor all areas
  • Rescue distressed persons, using rescue techniques and equipment
  • Examine injured persons and administer first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, if necessary, using training and medical supplies and equipment
  • Maintain quality of pool water by testing chemical levels
  • Provide safety precaution information as needed
  • Observe activities in assigned areas, to detect hazards, disturbances, or safety infractions
  • Employees will be required to possess and maintain throughout employment a current certification in American Red Cross Lifeguarding, Waterpark Lifeguarding, CPR-PR, and Standard First Aid.

To apply, please click here Online Application.

*If the applicant is a minor, the applicant and parent/legal guardian must complete this form prior to pre-employment drug screen. Please print page 1 and 2 and bring in to City Hall PRIOR to drug screen. Copies may also be obtained at City Hall. Authorization for Drug Screen for Minor Applicant

The City of Ottumwa is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  In compliance with applicable state and federal law, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the City.

Seasonal Lifeguard Job Description

Equal Opportunity Policy Statement - City Policy No. 49-2012

It is the policy of the City of Ottumwa to provide equal opportunity to all employees, applicants and program beneficiaries; to provide equal opportunity for advancement of employees; to provide program and employment facilities which are accessible to the handicapped and to administer its programs in a manner that does not discriminate against any person because of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, familial status, political affiliation, citizenship or sexual orientation. 

The Mayor, or his designee, has ultimate responsibility for the overall administration of the affirmative action/equal opportunity program. The total integration of equal opportunity into all parts of personnel and program management is the Mayor's responsibility. The Mayor, or his designee, will review all policies and procedures as they affect equal opportunity and affirmative action and ensure compliance with relevant federal and state statutes. 

The right of appeal and recourse is guaranteed by the City of Ottumwa. Any person who feels that he or she has been denied employment, participation, representation, or services in any program administered by the City of Ottumwa because of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or citizenship has the right to file an equal opportunity complaint. Information and assistance relative to equal opportunity complaints shall be provided by the Human Resources Director, who can be contacted at City Hall, 105 E Third Street, Ottumwa, Iowa 52501.

Note to Civil Service applicants: Applicants who are eligible for veteran's preference must submit proof of applicable military service dates (Section 400.10 Code of Iowa 2013, as amended.) ADA accommodation requests must be received at the City Clerk's Office prior to application deadline. EOE/H

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