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.
Current Openings
Street Equipment Operator – The City of Nevada seeks a Streets Equipment Operator II. This position will perform manual labor and semi-skilled and skilled work involving the operation of light and medium construction and maintenance equipment. Salary starting range is $24.51. CDL and GED required.
This position will remain open until filled. A pre-employment physical, drug screen, and background investigation will be conducted. EOE/AA.
Library Clerk Lead – The Nevada Public Library is looking for a customer-focused individual to join our team. This position manages the circulation desk and supervises the clerk and clerk interns. Position also works with the public, completes all circulation duties, shelves books, and manages interlibrary loans. Applicants need to be age 18 or older. Ability to follow directions, count money, alphabetize, and work with office equipment is required.
Minimum Education or Experience Required: High school education or G.E.D. and six to twelve months related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Education or Experience: High school diploma or G.E.D. and twelve months to two years of related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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.