The City of Ada is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Contact Human Resources Director Jana Eldred at (580) 436-6300 x225 with questions. Job openings will be posted below. Applications are only accepted for posted positions. Applications are available for download here or at the Reception Desk at Ada City Hall, 231 S. Townsend Street.

A completed employment application is required with all submissions. A resume only will not be accepted.

The City of Ada is accepting applications for the position of 911 Communications Supervisor. To supervise emergency and non-emergency dispatch services for the 911 emergency dispatch center for City of Ada and Pontotoc County fire, law enforcement, and emergency medical services; interacts with the general public; assists law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical personnel. Assists and performs the duties of subordinates as needed. Knowledge of policies and procedures of receiving and processing emergency calls including police and fire codes, principles of business administration, and basic supervisory practices and principles to include management and leadership skills. Procedures used in operating computer aided dispatch and E-911 systems, Federal Communications Commission rules and regulations governing operation of radio telephone transmitting and receiving systems, standard radio broadcasting and dispatch procedures and rules, and 911 emergency communication rules, regulations and guidelines. Basic principles and procedures of record keeping, English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation, and modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment. Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations relating to telecommunications. Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. Two to three years of experience in receiving and processing public service calls in an emergency communications center is desirable. High school diploma or equivalent. Prefer two-year college degree in business or public administration, with two to three years of progressively responsible clerical/administrative experience. Possession of or ability to obtain OLETS certification. This position offers full benefits including vacation, retirement, health and dental insurance, and paid holidays. Medical examination along with drug screen will be administered upon offer of employment. Submit application to Human Resources, 231 S. Townsend, Ada, OK 74820 or email application to hr@adaok.com EOE


Updated on 10/31/2025

The City of Ada is accepting applications for the position of Communication Dispatcher. Individuals selected will be responsible for providing emergency and non-emergency dispatch services for the 911 emergency dispatch center for the City of Ada and Pontotoc County Fire, law enforcement, and emergency medical services. Individuals selected must be able to pass pre-employment testing for job compatibility assessment tools, and be able to multi-task with telephone, radio, and computer. Successful applicants must be able to make quick decisions and provide quality customer service and communication, both orally and in writing, and must be able to work day, evening, or midnight shifts. Fulltime position offers full benefits including vacation, retirement, health and dental insurance, and paid holidays. Medical examination, along with drug screen, will be administered upon offer of employment. Submit application to Human Resources, 231 S Townsend, Ada, OK 74820 or email application to hr@adaok.com EOE.

Updated on 10/6/2025

The City of Ada is accepting applications for the position of Construction Worker I until filled, depending on qualifications. Individual selected will be responsible to perform semi-skilled and skilled work in the construction of water and sewer lines and streets, curbs, and gutters. Must possess or be able to obtain within one-year valid Oklahoma Class A commercial driver's license and Department of Environmental Quality Class "D" Water and Wastewater certificate. The position offers full benefits including vacation, retirement, health and dental insurance, and paid holidays. Medical examination along with drug screen will be administered upon offer of employment. Submit application to Human Resources, 231 Townsend, Ada, OK 74820 or submit to hr@adaok.com. EOE


Updated on 10/15/2025

The City of Ada is accepting applications for the position of Customer Service/Utilities Clerk I until filled. The individual selected will be required to perform specialized clerical work requiring knowledge of the principles to perform accounting clerical work in utility billing and collections for the Finance Division; to assist in the maintenance of related accounting information; and to provide accounting support to division or department staff. The responsibilities of this position include prepare and maintain financial and accounting records, accurately count, record and balance accounting transactions. One year of office experience is preferred. This is the entry level class in the accounting clerk series. This class is distinguished from the Accounting Clerk II by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within the series including providing customer service and collecting account payments. Since this class is typically an entry level class, employees may have only limited or no directly related work experience. This position offers full benefits including vacation, retirement, health and dental insurance, and paid holidays. Medical examination along with drug screen will be administered upon offer of employment. Submit application to Human Resources Department, 231 South Townsend, Ada, OK 74820 or email application to hr@adaok.com EOE.


Updated on 11/20/2025

The City of Ada is accepting applications for the position of Deputy Municipal Clerk until filled. The individual selected will assist in the coordination of the operations and activities of the municipal court including the preparation and coordination of daily and monthly court dockets; to assist the public with traffic tickets, court dates, and fines; to perform a wide variety of responsible administrative secretarial duties for the assigned department; to coordinate and participate in office support functions in support of the assigned department's goals and objectives; to provide assistance to the community services department; and to provide information and assistance to the public regarding departmental policies and procedures. Two years of increasingly responsible administrative secretarial experience and/or Municipal court system experience. Knowledgeable of operations, services, and activities of municipal court, policies and procedures, of municipal court, state rules and laws related to municipal court operations. Basic letter writing and basic report preparation. Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid Municipal Court Clerk certification. This position offers full benefits including vacation, retirement, health and dental insurance, and paid holidays. Medical examination along with drug screen will be administered upon offer of employment. Submit application to Human Resources Director, 231 S Townsend, Ada, OK 74820 or to hr@adaok.com EOE.


Updated on 11/18/2025

The City of Ada is accepting applications for the full-time position of Finance Director until filled. The individual selected will be required to plan, direct, manage and oversee the activities and operations of the finance division including accounting operations, budget, investments and financial analysis and planning, municipal court, purchasing and central garage; to coordinate assigned activities with other divisions and outside agencies; and to provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the City Manager. Experience: Six years of increasingly responsible financial management or accounting experience including three years of management and administrative responsibility. Training: Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in finance, or accounting. Certification: Possession of valid Certified Public Accountant certificate issued by the State of Oklahoma. This position offers full benefits including vacation, retirement, health and dental insurance, and paid holidays. Medical examination along with drug screen will be administered upon offer of employment. Submit application to Human Resources Director, 231 S. Townsend, Ada, OK 74820. EOE.

Updated on 10/27/2025
The City of Ada is accepting applications for the position Street Maintenance Worker I. The individual selected must be able to perform semi-skilled and skilled work in the construction and maintenance of streets and related facilities including alleys, storm drains, signals, signs, and markings. Selected individual must possess or be able to obtain a valid Oklahoma Class A commercial driver's license with tanker endorsements within one year. Working conditions travel from site to site; field environment, exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases, and inclement weather conditions, work around heavy equipment. This position offers full benefits to include retirement, vacation, paid holidays, and health and dental insurance. Medical examination, along with drug screen will be administered upon offer of employment. Submit application to Human Resources, 231 South Townsend, Ada, OK 74820 or email hr@adaok.com EOE.

Updated on 9/4/2025
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