The City of Ada is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Contact Personnel Director Marilyn Ellis 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 until filled for Airport Part-Time Seasonal Temporary Worker. Applicants must have valid Oklahoma drivers license and be 18 years old to operate equipment. Primary duties include mowing, painting, cleaning, and landscaping. Pay is $9.50 per hour. 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 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 for the
position of Construction Worker I or II, depending on qualifications, until
filled. 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. 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 231 S. Townsend,
The City of Ada is accepting applications for the position of Deputy City Clerk until filled. Individual selected will be required to perform specialized clerical work requiring knowledge of the principles of accounting and bookkeeping. The responsibilities of this position include daily cash collections, accounts receivable billing and collection, and the collection of license and permit fees. This individual will provide assistance to the City Clerk. Individual selected must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel and must have two years of accounting or bookkeeping experience and be able to obtain a City Clerk certification issued by the State of Oklahoma. 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 to Human Resources Director, 231South Townsend, Ada, OK 74820. EOE
The City of Ada, Oklahoma is seeking qualified
applicants for the position of Director of Community Development until
filled. 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, represent the City in negotiations related to land use and
development; and perform 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. The
successful applicant must possess a valid driver's license. Successful applicant will be eligible for full
benefits to include vacation, retirement, health and dental insurance, and paid
holidays. Medical examination, along with drug screen,
will be administered upon offer of employment. Submit cover letter, resume, Application for Employment (available at
www.adaok.com), and references to Human Resources Director, City of Ada, 231
South Townsend, Ada, OK 74820. EOE.
Updated on 6/21/2021
The City of
Ada is accepting applications for the position of General Maintenance Worker II
until filled. Individual must be able to
lead, oversee, and perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled work in the
maintenance, repair, alteration, and construction of city buildings and
facilities including carpentry, plumbing, heating/air conditioning, and
electrical work. Preference will be
given for five years of responsible building maintenance experience. Successful applicant must possess valid
Oklahoma driver's license. Medical
examination, along with drug screen, will be administered upon offer of
employment. Apply at City Hall, 231
South Townsend, Ada, OK 74820. EOE.
The City of Ada is accepting applications for the part-time position of Library Aide until filled. Individuals selected must be able to work 15 to 20 hours per week. Pay is $8.00 per hour. E.O.E.
The City of Ada is accepting applications for the
position of Park Maintenance Worker I or II, depending on qualifications, until
filled. Individual must be able to
perform skilled and semi-skilled labor in the construction, maintenance, and
related service activities for the city's parks, athletic fields, and
right-of-ways, as well as perform a variety of ground maintenance services
including mowing, irrigation, turf and equipment renovation and other tasks
relative to assigned area of responsibility. A valid Oklahoma driver's license is required. Applicant must be able to
obtain a valid Oklahoma Certified Applicator Service Technician pesticide
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,
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.
The City of Ada, Oklahoma is accepting applications until filled for Public Works Director. This position will be responsible to plan, direct, manage, and supervise the activities and operations of the Public Works Division, which includes the departments of Street, Line Maintenance, Water Plant, Liquid Waste, Sanitation, Construction, Garage, and Airport. Successful applicant should have a combination of experience and training, which may include six years of progressively increasingly responsible public works, engineering, construction or other management experience, with three years of administrative responsibilities, and a Bachelors degree with major or other course work in business, public administration, construction management or other related field. In addition, this position requires ability to use appropriate software and speak, write, and communicate effectively with the public, other professionals, vendors, contractors, as well as City of Ada management. Successful applicant must possess or be able to obtain a valid Oklahoma drivers license. This position offers benefits to include retirement, health, dental, vision, and life insurance, vacation, holidays, and flexible spending account. Medical exam and drug screen to be administered upon offer of employment. Application forms are available at City Hall, 231 South Townsend, Ada, OK 74820 and online at www.adaok.com. Submit application and resume with references to Human Resources Director, City of Ada, 231 South Townsend, Ada, OK 74820. EOE.
The City of Ada is accepting applications for the position of Street Worker I or II, DOQ until filled. 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 valid Oklahoma Class A commercial drivers license with tanker endorsements within one year. 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 231 S. Townsend, Ada, and OK 74820. EOE.
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