Current Job Postings
Police Officer Entrance Exam
Applications for entrance exams for police officer in the City of Pella, IA are now being accepted. Applicants are required to take P.O.S.T. exam and must meet the minimum hiring standards for Iowa Law Enforcement officers.
Interested parties may obtain application from City Hall, 825 Broadway,
Pella, IA, 641-628-4173 or download an application and job information using the links below. Resumes alone will not be accepted. Original, signed, notarized applications must be received at City Hall, P.O. Box 88, Pella, IA 50219, by 4:30 P.M. on Monday, September 8, 2008. E.O.E. Click Here for job description
Click here for a City of Pella Police Officer application for employment.
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Facility & Grounds Maintenance Technician - Parks Department
Starting Wage: $13.11 per hour. Full-time Parks position. Incumbent is responsible for maintaining City owned facilities, grounds, equipment and vehicles. Duties might include: opening and closing facilities; performing snow removal duties; providing lawn care; performing safety inspections; performing preventative maintenance and light repairs on vehicles, facilities, and related equipment; repairing and maintaining park and athletic structures and playground equipment; performing landscaping activities; and, performing pesticide applications. Incumbents are required to serve as a lead to part-time and seasonal workers.
Position reports to Community Services Director. Post-offer employment physical and hearing test required.
High School Diploma or G.E.D. (Associates Degree in Horticulture, Mechanics, or related field preferred) and one year of related facilities, equipment, landscaping or athletic facilities maintenance experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Class B, Commercial Driver’s License within 6 months of hire.
Interested parties may notify the Human Resource/Payroll Specialist at 825 Broadway, Pella, IA 50219, 641-628-4173 to obtain a City of Pella application or download an application and job description from www.cityofpella.com. Applications will be received until position is filled. E.O.E. Click Here for job description
Community Services Program Specialist Sr. - Aquatic Center - Part-time
Pay scale $9.00 - $9.50 per hour. Part-time position responsible for providing recreational services/programs and ensuring the safety of patrons and for serving as a lead to other staff. Hours vary and could include daytime, evening, and weekend hours. Duties might include: overseeing and monitoring other staff; teaching classes; preparing daily financial reports; balancing cash drawers, depositing money, and making receipt entries; answering telephones, greeting customers, and providing information; resolving customer complaints; maintaining facility operations; filling in for other staff members in their absence; assisting to ensure policies are followed and tasks are carried out; and, assisting in recreational, athletic and/or educational program implementation.
Position reports to Aquatic Manager. High School diploma or G.E.D. required. Specialized training in area of assignment, one year of related experience required and American Red Cross Lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor certifications required. Applicant will also be required to have post-offer pre-work screening.
Interested parties may notify the Human Resource Specialist at 825 Broadway, Pella, IA 50219, 641-628-4173 to obtain a City of Pella application or download an application and job description from www.cityofpella.com. Applications will be received until position filled. EOE. Click Here for job description
Maintenance Worker - Parks Department
Part-time/1200 hours
DBM A-1-1. Pay scale $12.13 per hour. Part-time, 9-month appointment, approximately 1200 hours annually. March through November position may work up to 40 hrs per week. Position responsible for flower bed, landscaping, parks and recreational facilities maintenance, mowing, and cleaning facilities. Essential functions will require an ability to communicate effectively, ability to operate variety of motorized equipment, ability to perform necessary repairs, physical labor using hand tools, lifting up to 50 pounds repeatedly, stooping, bending, climbing, etc.
Position reports to Community Services Director. Applicant will be required to have post-offer pre-work assessment.
Interested parties may notify the Human Resource/Payroll Specialist at 825 Broadway, Pella, IA 50219, 641-628-4173 to obtain a City of Pella application or download an application and job description from www.cityofpella.com. Applications will be received until position is filled. E.O.E.Click Here for job description
Part-time Seasonal Employment
Flag Football Officials: Seasonal part-time positions responsible for officiating flag football games beginning August, 2008. $8.00 per hour.
Soccer Officials: Seasonal part-time positions responsible for officiating soccer games during the months of August, September & October. $8.00 per hour.
Basketball Aides: Seasonal part-time positions responsible for assisting with instruction of basketball fundamentals during the months of November, December, January and February. $8.00 per hour.
Interested parties should notify the HR Specialist at 825 Broadway, Pella, IA 50219, 641-628-4173 to obtain a City of Pella application or download the required application and job description from www.cityofpella.com. Positions open until filled. EOE.
The City of Pella is an equal opportunity employer.
Send Application and resume to:
Mary Pommer
Human Resource/Payroll Specialist
City of Pella
825 BroadwayStreet
Pella, IA 50219
Application for Employment
Instructions for downloading an employment application for the City of Pella.
In order to download the City of Pella or Pella City Police employment application you must have Acrobat Reader on your computer. To download the FREE Reader, follow these simple instructions:
1. Bookmark this page (you will be returning to get your form).
2. Go to Acrobat Reader's download page. You cannot get the application without Acrobat Reader.
3. When you have completed the simple download and have installed Acrobat Reader on your computer (it'll only take minutes), come back to this page.
Now that you have Acrobat Reader installed on your computer, you can have a job application. Open the employment application by clicking on one of the links below. Print the application and then fill out the form.
Click here for a City of Pella application for employment.
Click here for a City of Pella Police Officer application for employment.
Now that you have the form
1. Completely fill out all the sections of the form that apply to you.
2. Put the form in an envelope and mail it to Mary Pommer, 825 Broadway, Pella, IA 50219