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Personnel

The City of Oklahoma City has a workforce of more than 4,500 and is one of the largest employers in the metropolitan area. We offer employment in more than 400 different job types from unskilled to professional, entry level to management.

The City provides basic municipal services including police and fire protection, parks, street maintenance, traffic control, water and wastewater services, airports and solid waste collection and disposal for more than 506,000 residents.

We are committed to hiring a professional, productive, diverse workforce. Department directors and hiring managers throughout the City give strong consideration to qualified applicants who demonstrate a commitment to our primary mission of providing quality services to the citizens of Oklahoma City.

The City of Oklahoma City only accepts applications for positions that are currently open. If you submit an application without identifying a position currently being advertised, your application will not be processed and will not be reviewed for future openings.

Current openings

BUILDING MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

Downtown Campus Buildings
General Services Department
Salary: $15.17 to $23.46/Hourly
Interested applicants apply at the Personnel Department, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Applications will be accepted from May 13, 2008 through May 19, 2008.

COMMUNICATIONS AIDE (Web Developer)

Public Information and Marketing Office
Part-time/Temporary, No Benefits
Salary: $15.45/Hourly
Interested applicants apply at the Personnel Department, 420 W. Main, Suite 110, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Resumes and examples of work accepted from May 12, 2008 until the position is filled.
NOTE: This position will work approximately 25-35 hours per week.
NOTE: City employees are required to receive pay electronically, either direct deposit or paycard.

ELECTRICIAN

Water Quality Division
Utilities Department
Salary: $16.52 to $25.66/Hourly
Applications will be accepted from November 5, 2007 until the position is filled. Applications received by November 16, 2007 will receive first preference.

ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMIST I

*****REVISED*****
Water Quality Division
Utilities Department
Salary: $41,175 to $62,953/Annually
Interested applicants apply at the Personnel Department, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Applications and resumes will be accepted from March 24, 2008, until filled. Initial consideration will be given to applications received by April 4, 2008.
NOTE: A supplemental questionnaire must be completed and submitted with the application/resume to be considered.

EXECUTIVE SECRETARY I

Planning Department
Salary: $30,714 to $46,980/Annually
Interested applicants apply at the Personnel Department, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Applications and resumes will be accepted from Monday, May 12, 2008 through 5:00 p.m. Friday, May 16, 2008.
NOTE: At the time of application, a written document verifying typing skill of 45 wpm (5 minute test) within the past 12 months must be submitted. Online typing test will not be accepted. Current City employees who have a typing score on file with OKC Personnel must submit a written document verifying the score. Typing scores are subject to verification. Applications, resumes, and verifiable typing scores must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date of the announcement.

FIELD OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR

Unimproved Drainage/Oklahoma River Section
Street, Traffic, and Drainage Maintenance Division
Public Works Department
Salary: $43,242 to $66,064/Annually
Interested applicants apply at the Personnel Department, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Applications with resumes will be accepted from May 12, 2008 through May 23, 2008.
NOTE: Job applicants may be required to undergo drug and/or alcohol testing prior to assignment. Full-time City employees currently in a classification requiring a Commercial Driver License will not require retesting.

LABORER I (Litter Crews)

*****REVISED*****
Grounds Management Division
Parks and Recreation Department
"SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT" (NO BENEFITS)
Salary: $6.53 to $7.22/Hourly
Interested applicants apply at Grounds Management Divison of the Parks and Recreation Department, 420 W. Main, Suite 210, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Applications will be accepted from March 11, 2008 until further notice.
NOTE: City employees are required to receive pay electronically, either direct deposit or paycard.

LABORER I

Recreation Division
Parks and Recreation Department
Part-time/Temporary, No Benefits
Salary: $6.07/Hourly
Interested applicants apply at the Recreation Division of the Parks and Recreation Department, 420 W Main Street, Suite 310, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Applications will be accepted from January 15, 2008 until the position is filled.
NOTE: City employees are required to receive pay electronically, either direct deposit or paycard.

LABORER III (Kennel Cleaner)

Animal Welfare Division
Neighborhood Services Department
Part-time/Temporary, No Benefits
Salary: $7.91 to $8.60/Hourly
Interested applicants apply at the Personnel Department, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Applications will be accepted from March 10, 2008, until the position is filled.
NOTE: Approximately 30 hours per week. May be required to work irregular hours and/or beyond normal work schedule when special events are held.
NOTE: City employees are required to receive pay electronically, either direct deposit or paycard.

LABORER III (Push Mower and Weed-Eater Operators)

Grounds Management Division
Parks and Recreation Department
"SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT" (NO BENEFITS)
Salary: $7.91 to $9.06/Hourly
Interested applicants apply at Grounds Management Divison of the Parks and Recreation Department, 420 W. Main, Suite 210, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Applications will be accepted from March 11, 2008 until further notice.
NOTE: City employees are required to receive pay electronically, either direct deposit or paycard.

LABORER III

Martin Park Nature Center
Parks and Recreation Department
"PART-TIME EMPLOYEMENT" (NO BENEFITS)
Salary: $8.14/Hourly
Interested applicants apply at the Personnel Department, 420 W. Main, Suite 110, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Applications and resumes will be accepted from April 28, 2008 until the position is filled.
NOTE: City employees are required to receive pay electronically, either direct deposit or paycard.
NOTE: Employee will be required to work weekends. Employee will also work a maximum of 32 hours per week.

LABORER III

Myriad Botanical Gardens
Parks and Recreation Department
"SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT" (NO BENEFITS)
Salary: $7.91 to $9.06/Hourly
Dependent Upon Qualifications
Interested applicants apply at the Myriad Botanical Gardens Division of the Parks and Recreation Department, 301 W Reno, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Applications will be accepted from November 15, 2007 until further notice.

LABORER III

Administrative Support Section
Solid Waste Management Divison
Utilities Department
Part-time/Temporary, No Benefits
Salary: $7.91/Hourly
Interested applicants apply at the Personnel Department, 420 W. Main, Suite 110, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Applications will be accepted from March 19, 2008 until the positions are filled.
NOTE: City employees are required to receive pay electronically, either direct deposit or paycard.

LABORER III

Utility Customer Services/Field Operations Division
Utilities Department
No Benefits
Salary: $7.91/Hourly
Interested applicants apply at the Personnel Department, 420 W. Main, Suite 110, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Applications will be accepted from April 22, 2008 until the position has been filled.
NOTE: City employees are required to receive pay electronically, either direct deposit or paycard.

LABORER III (Ground Maintenance/Mowing)

Will Rogers World Airport
"SEASONAL / TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT (NO BENEFITS)
Salary: $7.91 to $8.60/Hourly
Interested applicants apply at the Personnel Department, 420 W. Main, Suite 110, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Applications will be accepted from April 18, 2008 until a hiring decision has been made.
NOTE: Applicants must successfully pass a TSA background check, including fingerprinting.
NOTE: City employees are required to receive pay electronically, either direct deposit or paycard.

MASTER MECHANIC

Fleet Services
General Services Department
Salary: $16.52 to $25.66/Hourly
Starting salary: $16.52
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. A supplemental questionnaire must be submitted with your application.

OKC AMBASSADOR

Uniform Support Division
Special Events Unit
Police Department
"PART-TIME TEMPORARY (NO BENEFITS)
Salary: $9.00/Hourly
Interested applicants apply at 219 East Main Street, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Applications will be accepted from May 5, 2008 through May 16, 2008.
NOTE: Applicants must be willing to work any shift, holidays, and weekends.
NOTE: Applicants must be aware that the hours are extremely variable.
NOTE: Applicants must satisfactorily complete a polygraph, police background check, and drug screen.
NOTE: Due to grant restrictions, neither current nor former City employees are eligible for these positions.
NOTE: City employees are required to receive pay electronically, either direct deposit or paycard.

PART-TIME SUMMER RECREATION JOBS

"Play in the Park" Program
Recreation Division
Parks and Recreation Department
Please click above for information regarding job title, pay scale and application process.
NOTE: City employees are required to receive pay electronically, either direct deposit or paycard.

PLANT MANAGER II

*****REVISED*****
Overholser Treatment Facility
Utilities Department
Salary: $50,070 to $76,587/Annually
Interested applicants apply at the Personnel Department, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Applications and resumes will be accepted from April 1, 2008, until the position has been filled. Applications received by April 11, 2008 will receive first preference.
NOTE: All applications considered for employment must be able to pass a respirator fit and cardiopulmonary test. Successful applicants must be able to utilize all safety equipment within its' design capacities. (Example: Fall protection/Arrest systems, Ladders/Lifts, Confined Space Entry gear, etc.)

PROFESSIONAL TECHNICIAN

Neighborhood Services Department
Part-time Temporary, No Benefits
Salary: $9.00 to $11.50/Hourly
Interested applicants apply at the Personnel Department, 420 W Main, Suite 110, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Applications will be accepted from January 3, 2008 until a hiring decision has been made.

PROFESSIONAL TECHNICIAN (Tractor Operators and Chemical Spray Crews)

Grounds Management Division
Parks and Recreation Department
"SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT" (NO BENEFITS)
Salary: $10.50/Hourly
Interested applicants apply at Grounds Management Division of the Parks and Recreation Department, 420 W. Main, Suite 210, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Applications will be accepted from March 11, 2008 until further notice.
NOTE: City employees are required to receive pay electronically, either direct deposit or paycard.

PROFESSIONAL TECHNICIAN

Recreation Division
Parks and Recreation Department
Part-time Temporary, No Benefits
Salary: $9.00/Hourly
Interested applicants apply in the Parks and Recreation Department, 420 W Main, Suite 110, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Applications will be accepted from January 15, 2008 until a hiring decision has been made.
NOTE: Evening work required during the school year; daytime work required during the summer. May require occasional weekend work.

PROFESSIONAL TECHNICIAN (Writer)

Public Information and Marketing Office
Part-time Temporary, No Benefits
Salary: $10.00/Hourly
Interested applicants apply in the Personnel Department, 420 W Main, Suite 110, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Resumes, cover lettter, two examples of writings and one example of design work accepted from May 9, 2008 through May 21, 2008.
NOTE: This position will work approximately 16-24 hours per week.
NOTE: City employees are required to receive pay electronically, either direct deposit or paycard.

PROGRAM SPECIALIST

2 Positions: Stage Electrician Specialist & Stage Carpenter Specialist
Stage Operations Section with the Civic Center Music Hall
Parks and Recreation Department
Part-time Temporary, No Benefits
Salary: $15.00/Hourly
Interested applicants apply at the Administrative Office or Backstage Office of the Civic Center Music Hall, 201 N Walker, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Applications will be accepted from January 16, 2008 until the positions are filled.
NOTE: City employees are required to receive pay electronically, either direct deposit or paycard.

PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Civic Center Music Hall
Parks and Recreation Department
Part-time Temporary, No Benefits
Salary: $13.00/Hourly
Interested applicants apply at the Civic Center Music Hall, Event Activities Office, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Applications with resumes will be accepted from May 3, 2008 until a hiring decision has been made.
NOTE: This position is located at the Civic Center Music Hall and requires working irregular hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.
NOTE: Employee will be required to work weekends. Employee will also work a maximum of 32 hours per week.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS DISPATCHER TRAINEE (Call-Taker Trainee)

Emergency Management Division
Police Department
Salary: $13.30 to $20.57/Hourly
(Starting salary will be $13.30/Hourly)
Applications will be accepted from November 21, 2007 until filled. A supplemental questionnaire must be completed for your application to be considered

SUMMER LIFEGUARD POSITIONS

*****REVISED*****
Recreation Division
Parks and Recreation Department
Please click above for information regarding job title, pay scale and application process.
NOTE: City employees are required to receive pay electronically, either direct deposit or paycard.

SYSTEMS ANALYST I - DATABASE

Information Technology Department
Salary: $50,070 to $76,588
Interested applicants apply at the Personnel Department, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m Applications with resumes will be accepted through May 16, 2008.

SYSTEMS ANALYST I - DEVELOPMENT

Information Technology Department
Salary: $50,070 to $76,588
Interested applicants apply at the Personnel Department, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m Applications with resumes will be accepted through May 16, 2008.

UTILITY WORKER TRAINEE

*****REVISED*****
Line Maintenance Division
Utilities Department
Salary: $11.13 to $17.23/Hourly
$11.13 is the starting salary
Interested applicants apply at 621 N. Pennsylvania, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Applications will be accepted from April 21, 2008 to May 30, 2008.
NOTE: A supplemental questionnaire must be completed and turned in with your application. Applications received without the completed questionnaire will not be considered. Qualified applicants will be on an eligibility list for 180 days and can be considered for future Utility Worker Trainee vacancies during this period.