JOB OPPORTUNITIES

The City of Ada is accepting applications until filled for the position of Animal Control Officer.? The individual selected will be responsible to enforce animal control rules and regulations pertaining to the care and keeping of animals in the city; investigate animal bites and other related complaints; and to patrol the city for stray animals. Successful applicant needs to maintain physical condition necessary for light to heavy lifting; running, crouching or crawling; walking, standing or sitting for extended periods of time; and operating motorized equipment. They must have the equivalent of a high school diploma or GED and possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid driver?s license. Full benefits are available to include vacation, retirement, health and dental insurance, and paid holidays. Medical examination, along with drug screen will be administered upon offer of employment.? Apply to Human Resources Director, 231 S. Townsend, Ada, OK? 74820.? EOE.

The City of Ada is accepting applications until filled for Assistant Finance Director. This is an administrative and highly technical position responsible for assisting the Finance Director to plan, direct, manage, and oversee the activities and operations of the finance division. Preferred education and experience include two to five years of progressively responsible municipal finance work, and Bachelor's degree with major course work in finance or accounting. Successful applicant must possess or be able to obtain within two years a Certified Public Accounting certificate and a City Treasurer Certification, both issued by the State of Oklahoma. This full-time position offers benefits to include retirement, health, dental, and life insurance, vacation, sick leave, and holidays. Medical examination and drug screen will be administered upon offer of employment. Apply to Human Resources Director, 231 South Townsend, Ada, OK 74820. EOE.

The City of Ada is accepting applications until filled for the position of Building Inspector. The individual selected will be responsible to perform technical building inspection work in enforcing compliance with building, plumbing, electrical and mechanical codes, regulations and ordinances; to work with developers, contractors and architects to maintain code compliance and resolve problems relating to code compliance; and to provide technical assistance to the Building Official. Successful applicant needs sufficient knowledge of modern and complex principles and practices of all phases and methods of building construction; building, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical codes and ordinances enforced by the city; Materials used in construction and appropriate application techniques; building construction practices, procedures, methods and materials; methods and techniques of building, plumbing, electrical and mechanical inspection work; accepted safety standards and methods of building construction for commercial, industrial and residential buildings; basic practices of municipal law as it applies to building inspections; principles of structural design and engineering; building permit application process; modern office procedures, methods and equipment; and pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations including building, electrical, plumbing and mechanical codes. Applicant should have five years of increasingly responsible building inspection or skilled trades experience and possess, or have the ability to obtain, appropriate, valid Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, and Building Inspectors Licenses issued by the Oklahoma Construction Industries Board. Must be in possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver's license. Full benefits are available to include vacation, retirement, health and dental insurance, and paid holidays. Medical examination, along with drug screen will be administered upon offer of employment. Apply to Human Resources Director, 231 S. Townsend, Ada, OK? 74820. EOE.

The City of Ada is accepting applications until filled for the position of Building Official. The individual selected will be responsible to supervise and coordinate building inspection program activities and operations within the Community Development Division; to coordinate assigned activities with other divisions, outside agencies and the general public; and to provide highly responsible and complex staff assistance to the Community Development Director. Successful applicant needs sufficient knowledge of operational characteristics, services and activities of a comprehensive building inspection program, modern and complex principles and practices of all phases and methods of building construction, methods and techniques of building, plumbing, electrical and mechanical inspection work, and building, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical codes and ordinances enforced by the city. Applicant should have ten years of responsible experience as an architect, engineer, building inspector, contractor or construction experience including five years of administrative and/or lead supervisory experience. Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical and Building Inspectors license issued by the Oklahoma Construction Industries Board and possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, building official certification. Must be in possession of, or have the ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver's license. Full benefits are available to include vacation, retirement, health and dental insurance, and paid holidays. Medical examination, along with drug screen will be administered upon offer of employment.? Apply to Human Resources Director, 231 S. Townsend, Ada, OK 74820. EOE.

The City of Ada is accepting applications until filled for the position of Community Development Director. The individual selected will be responsible to work with City Department Directors and the City Manager to plan, organize, coordinate, direct and participate in the City's planning, zoning, building inspection, code compliance, housing and community development activities and represent the City in negotiations related to land use and development; and performs related duties as required. Successful applicant needs sufficient experience and education acquired by a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in urban or regional planning or other closely-related field and five years of responsible, professional governmental planning experience, including at least two years in a supervisory capacity. A Master's Degree in Planning or Public Administration and experience with community and economic development issues is highly desirable. Full benefits are available to include vacation, retirement, health and dental insurance, and paid holidays. Medical examination, along with drug screen will be administered upon offer of employment. Apply to Human Resources Director, 231 S. Townsend, Ada, OK 74820. EOE.

The City of Ada is accepting applications until filled for the position of Engineering Director. Individual selected will be responsible to work with City Department Directors and the City Manager to design and prepare detailed construction drawings, topographical profiles, and related maps and specifications in construction projects such as streets, highways, water, sewer, and drainage improvements and to inspect and to oversee these projects to ensure that procedures and materials comply with plans and specifications. In addition, this individual will supervise and coordinate environmental program activities and operations with other departments, outside regulatory agencies, and the general public. Successful applicant needs experience and training acquired by a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering or a related engineering discipline. The success applicant must possess or be able to obtain a Professional Engineer license issued by the State of Oklahoma, or as a minimum, have passed or have the ability to pass the fundamentals of Engineering exam, as well as a valid driver's license. Full benefits are available to include vacation, retirement, health and dental insurance, and paid holidays. Medical examination, along with drug screen will be administered upon offer of employment. Apply to Human Resources Director, 231 S. Townsend, Ada, OK 74820. EOE.

The City of Ada is accepting applications until filled for Information Technology Director. This position is responsible to monitor, maintain, and provide technical support to the various information technology systems for the City of Ada. Individual selected will also be responsible for supervision of other technology workers and contractors. Preferred education is a Bachelor's degree with major in Computer Science or closely related field. Successful applicant should have four years of experience in network operation and technical support. This full-time position offers benefits to include retirement, health, dental, and life insurance, vacation, sick leave, and holidays.? Medical examination and drug screen will be administered upon offer of employment. Apply to Human Resources Director, 231 South Townsend, Ada, OK 74820. EOE.

The City of Ada is accepting applications until filled for three (3) positions of Line Maintenance Worker I or II. The individual selected will be responsible to perform semi-skilled and skilled work in the maintenance, repair and construction of water and sewer lines; install, repair and read meters; and to perform general maintenance work in support of assigned area of responsibility. Successful applicants need sufficient knowledge of basic methods and techniques of general construction, maintenance, and repair related to the area of work assigned; equipment and tools used in the maintenance and construction of water and sewer lines; occupational hazards and standard safety practices; and City infrastructure. No experience required. Must be in possession of, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Class A commercial driver's license and a DEQ D-Water and D-Wastewater license within six (6) months. Full benefits are available to include vacation, retirement, health and dental insurance, and paid holidays. Medical examination, along with drug screen will be administered upon offer of employment. Apply to Human Resources Director, 231 S. Townsend, Ada, OK 74820. EOE.

The City of Ada is accepting applications until filled for Part-Time 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 tests 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. Apply to Human Resources Director, 231 South Townsend, Ada, OK 74820.EOE.