The City of Ada is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Contact Personnel 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.
The City of Ada is accepting applications for the position of Police Chief. To plan, direct, manage and oversee the activities and operations of the Police department including patrol, investigations, training, jail, animal control and communications; to coordinate assigned activities with other departments and outside agencies; and to provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the City Manager. Six years of broad and extensive law enforcement experience including three years of administrative and supervisory experience. Oversee and participate in the development and administration of the department budget; approve the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; approve expenditures and implement budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary. 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. Application packets are available at 231 Townsend, Ada, OK 74820. EOE.
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. Apply at City Hall, 231 S. Townsend, Ada, OK 74820. EOE.
Updated on 11/16/2023The City of Ada is accepting applications for the position of Customer Service Utilities Clerk I
or II until filled.
CLERK I:
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.
CLERK II:
The individual selected will be required to perform specialized clerical work requiring the ability
to conduct accounts receivable activities and operations including processing bills and posting to
the appropriate customer and/or general ledger accounts; record and analyze payments; review
accounts for discrepancies; balance monies received for payment; issues a variety of business
operations licenses. Assist with utility billing activities including posting meter readings, process
new customer utility accounts; mail bills to customers and track payments received; input meter
readings. Assist in the preparation of monthly, annual, and year end reports.
This is the full journey level class within the accounting clerk series. Employees within this class
are distinguished from the Accounting Clerk I by the performance of the full range of duties as
assigned including collecting and posting payments received and establishing new services.
Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual
situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.
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 Townsend, Ada, OK
74820. EOE.?
The City of Ada is accepting applications for the position of Line Maintenance
Worker I or II, depending on qualifications, until filled. Individual selected must be
able to perform semi-skilled and skilled work in the maintenance, repair, and
construction of water and sewer lines and other general maintenance work.
Selected individual must have a valid driver's license and be able to obtain
Department of Environmental Quality Class ?D? Water and Wastewater
certification within one year. Worker II must also have an Oklahoma Class A
Commercial Driver?s License. This position offers full benefits including vacation,
retirement, health and dental insurance, and paid holidays. Medical examinations,
along with drug screen will be administered upon offer of employment. Apply 231
South Townsend, Ada, Oklahoma 74820. EOE.?
The City of Ada is accepting applications for the
position of Probationary Police Officer. This position is responsible for performing a variety of duties in the
enforcement of state and local laws and the prevention of crimes, as well as
technical and administrative tasks in support of the Police Department.
Applicants must be available for emergency recall within twenty (20) minutes of
notification. Preference will be given to individuals that are CLEET Certified
and COPs graduates. Candidates will need
to be eligible to participate in the Oklahoma Police Pension System. For new members, this includes the ability to
pass a pension physical and be between 21 and 45 years of age. Position offers full benefits including
vacation, retirement, paid holidays, and health and dental insurance. Medical examination, along with drug screen
will be administered upon offer of employment. Application packets are available at 231 S. Townsend,
The City of Ada is accepting applications until filled for the position of
Sanitation/Landfill Worker I or II, DOQ. Successful applicant must be able to
perform manual labor supporting the maintenance of the city?s landfill including
picking up paper, litter and debris, and be able to cut and chip brush, and perform
other maintenance tasks supporting assigned duties and responsibilities. A valid
Oklahoma Driver?s License is required. Worker II requires possession of a valid
Commercial Driver?s License. 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. Apply at
City Hall, 231 S. Townsend, Ada, OK 74820. EOE.
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