Job Opportunities -

OTTUMWA TRANSIT DIRECTOR

The City of Ottumwa, Iowa is seeking a Transit Director to oversee transit services for the City and 10-15 Transit Agency covering 11 southern Iowa counties. Responsibilities include all administrative and operational duties related to transit services. This position reports directly to the City Administrator.

This position requires a bachelor's degree or comparable training and experience. Five years of progressive transit and/or supervisory experience required. Annual salary range is $50,000 to $60,000, with competitive fringe benefits & IPERS.   If qualified send resume to City of Ottumwa, Attn: Joni Keith, 105 East Third Street, Ottumwa, Iowa 52501 or keithj@ci.ottumwa.ia.us  Applications close February 24, 2012. Equal Opportunity Employer.

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BUS DRIVERS

Ottumwa is now accepting applications for part time driving positions in the Ottumwa/Wapello Co area. Currently, we have several routes available with varying hours. $9.93/hr to start.

Must have good driving record, pass pre-employment physical & drug screen and be able to obtain class C CDL w/passenger endorsement. Benefits include IPERS, Paid holidays, Paid Leave time.

For application contact Ottumwa Transit at 641-683-0695
Bus Driver Application (pdf)  

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General City Application Form  - (pdf / google documents)

 Pre-employment drug screen required.
Assistance provided to disabled individuals upon request

 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY POLICY STATEMENT - CITY POLICY NO. 49-2012

It is the policy of the City of Ottumwa to provide equal opportunity to all employees, applicants and program beneficiaries; to provide equal opportunity for advancement of employees; to provide program and employment facilities which are accessible to the handicapped and to administer its programs in a manner that does not discriminate against any person because of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, familial status, political affiliation, citizenship or sexual orientation.

The Mayor, or his designee, has ultimate responsibility for the overall administration of the affirmative action/equal opportunity program. The total integration of equal opportunity into all parts of personnel and program management is the Mayor's responsibility. The Mayor, or his designee, will review all policies and procedures as they affect equal opportunity and affirmative action and ensure compliance with relevant federal and state statutes.

The right of appeal and recourse is guaranteed by the City of Ottumwa. Any person who feels that he or she has been denied employment, participation, representation, or services in any program administered by the City of Ottumwa because of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or citizenship has the right to file an equal opportunity complaint. Information and assistance relative to equal opportunity complaints shall be provided by the City Attorney/Human Resources Director, who can be contacted at City Hall, 105 E Third Street, Ottumwa, Iowa 52501.