Currently, the City of Jefferson employs approximately 412 full-time, and 367 part-time, elected and seasonal employees.
Employment applications are kept active for one year. If an individual decides to apply for another position within the year, a phone call or e-mail request to the HR department will have their application considered for another specific position.
The City of Jefferson has a residency requirement where full-time employees must reside within a 25 mile radius (25 Mile Radius Map) and 30 minutes of the City limits within 6 months of employment. Police and Fire Department personnel must reside within 25 miles and 30 minutes of the City limits within one year of employment. The City Administrator and Department Directors must reside within the City limits within 6 months of employment.
The City of Jefferson is currently accepting applications for:
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS) MANAGER- An EMS Manager is sought for the JCFD ambulance service to oversee the operational, educational, budgetary and personnel functions of the 24-hour JCFD ambulance service. Requires an Associate’s degree, a Missouri EMT-P or EMT certification with three to five years technical experience, ACLS and current state licensure. A Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or related field preferred. Competitive salary, plus excellent employee benefits. Application deadline is November 14.
ADMINISTRATIVE TECHNICIAN- An Administrative Technician is sought for the JCFD ambulance service to receive and direct calls, process accounts receivable, filing, and prepare reports, spreadsheets and other documents. Must have knowledge of accounting practices and procedures, ability to make decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures; ability to work independently; maintain office records; and be proficient using various office equipment including knowledge of Microsoft Word and spreadsheet software. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Ability to type 55 wpm preferred. Monthly salary is $2,376-$3,564, plus excellent employee benefits. Application deadline is November 14.
BUS DRIVERS- JEFFTRAN is creating a list for future openings for bus drivers. No experience required, will train the right person. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a Missouri Class B CDL with passenger endorsement (within two weeks of hire-necessary training provided). Must have excellent customer service skills, outstanding dependability, and ability to accurately and thoroughly complete paperwork, work safely, communicate clearly, sit for extended periods, work in extreme weather conditions, and aid disabled passengers. Applicants with felony convictions in the last 5 years or DUI in last 10 years will not be considered. Hourly range $13.05-$19.58. Application deadline is November 21. Applicants must pass a written test, and drivers’ license and criminal history check before being considered. Hiring is dependent upon successful completion of a DOT physical and pre-employment drug test.
The Department of Parks & Recreation seeks applications for seasonal positions including, Volleyball and Basketball Officials; Basketball Score Keepers; Start Smart Basketball Staff; Friday Night Recreation and Special Olympics Attendant; Intern; and Ice Skating Instructors. Application deadline is November 21.
Full-time personnel must reside within 25 miles and 30 minutes of the City limits within six months of hire. The City of Jefferson provides excellent employee benefits. Interested candidates may apply at the City of Jefferson Human Resources Dept.; 320 E. McCarty, Jefferson City, MO 65101. Office hours are 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday or apply here on the website by clicking the "employment application" box on the left navigation bar. For more information, please call (573) 634-6529.
Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Jefferson City, Missouri.
The City of Jefferson is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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