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Parks and Recreation Supervisor
- Des Moines, Iowa
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
$85,862.40 - $108,763.20 Annually
- Administrative Analysis and Research
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Parks and Recreation
Wastewater Accounting and Inventory Coordinator
- Des Moines, Iowa
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
$33.56 - $40.16 Hourly
- Accounting and Finance
- Public Health
- Purchasing and Warehouse
- Water and Wastewater Treatment
Sewer Operations Administrator
- Des Moines, Iowa
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
$133,910.40 - $190,548.80 Annually
- Clerical and Administrative Support
Public Safety Telecommunicator Part-Time (Dispatch)
- Des Moines, Iowa
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
$33.56 - $40.16 Hourly
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
- Information Technology and Communication Services
- Public Safety
Seasonal Lifeguard - Reichardt Community Recreation Center
- Des Moines, Iowa
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
$15.00 - $16.00 Hourly
- Parks and Recreation
- Public Safety
Seasonal Recreation Specialist - Brenton Skating Plaza
- Des Moines, Iowa
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
$15.75 - $16.75 Hourly
- Parks and Recreation
Senior Investigations Analyst
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Highmark Health
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Airport Ramp Agent- Part Time Delta -DSM
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Unifi
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Ramp Agent
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Menzies Aviation
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Airport Ramp Agent- Full Time Delta -DSM
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Unifi
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Air Force Programs Growth Lead
- Des Moines, Iowa
- HDR
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Primary Prevention & IPP Lead
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Army National Guard
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Entry-Level Border Patrol Agent – Up to $50K in Incentives
- West Des Moines, Iowa
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Entry-Level Border Patrol Agent – Up to $50K in Incentives
- Des Moines, Iowa
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent
- Des Moines, Iowa
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Fraud & Trafficking Prosecutor (Federal & State)
- Des Moines, Iowa
- State of Iowa
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Legal Services
SIU Sr. Investigator
- Des Moines, Iowa
- W. R. Berkley
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Cyber Intelligence Consultant
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Accenture
- Full Time
- Federal Government
ERISA Corrections & Compliance Analyst
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Ascensus, Inc
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Strategic Sourcing Analyst - Memory & Storage
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Oracle
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Senior Competitive Intelligence Analyst
- West Des Moines, Iowa
- Athene Holding
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Remote Court Coverage Associate - Fast-Paced Negotiator
- Des Moines, Iowa
- ABC Legal Services
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Legal Services
Remote Senior SIU Investigator - Fraud & Recovery
- Des Moines, Iowa
- EMC Insurance
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Trauma-Informed Family Recovery Court Coordinator
- Des Moines, Iowa
- State-of-Iow
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Legal Services
Border Patrol Agent
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Program Specialist
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Capsa Healthcare
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Public Health
Entry-Level Border Patrol Agent - Up to $50K in Incentives
- Des Moines, Iowa
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent - Up to $50K in Incentives
- Des Moines, Iowa
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Business Intelligence Manager
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Mesabi Metallics Co. LLC
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Regulatory Consultant
- Des Moines, Iowa
- State of Iowa
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent
- Des Moines, Iowa
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Federal Fraud & Trafficking Prosecutor (3-Year Term)
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Iowa National Guard
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Legal Services
Archivist
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Iowa United Methodist Conference Center
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Library Services
Clearing Risk Analyst
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Coinbase
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Lead/Senior Business Intelligence Analyst
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Mesabi Metallics Co. LLC
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Business Intelligence Analyst
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Mesabi Metallics Co. LLC
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Inpatient Coding Specialist II (ICD-10-CM/PCS) - Remote
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Mosaic Life Care
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Legal Services
Part Time - Ramp Airport Agent
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Envoy Air
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Border Patrol Agent
- West Des Moines, Iowa
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
State Fiscal Budget & Policy Analyst
- Des Moines, Iowa
- State of Iowa
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Federal Government
Border Patrol Agent
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Adzuna
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent
- West Des Moines, Iowa
- Adzuna
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Entry-Level Border Patrol Agent - Up to $50K in Incentives
- West Des Moines, Iowa
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Entry-Level Border Patrol Agent - Up to $50K in Incentives
- West Des Moines, Iowa
- Adzuna
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Entry-Level Border Patrol Agent - Up to $50K in Incentives
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Adzuna
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Archivist
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Iowa Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Library Services
Part-Time Concierge Security Officer
- West Des Moines, Iowa
- Securitas
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Security Officers
- West Des Moines, Iowa
- Securitas
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Acquisitions Specialist
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Peak Cash Offers
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Security Officer - Part-time
- West Des Moines, Iowa
- Securitas
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Security Officer
- West Des Moines, Iowa
- Securitas
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Airport Ramp Agent - Part-time
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Unifi Aviation, LLC
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Airport Ramp Agent- Part Time Delta -DSM
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Unifi Aviation, LLC
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Entry-Level Border Patrol Agent - Up to $50K in Incentives
- West Des Moines, Iowa
- LinkUp
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Airport Ramp Agent
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Unifi Aviation, LLC
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Ramp Agent (Part-Time) Flight Privileges & Training
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Unifi Aviation, LLC
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Full-Time Lead Airport Agent - Ramp
- West Des Moines, Iowa
- Envoy Air
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Remote Quality Intelligence Lead for Health Outcomes
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Advocate Health
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Established Team Owner Operators / CDL-A / $400K - $500K Yearly
- West Des Moines, Iowa
- Tri-State Motor Transit
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Airport Rental Car Fleet Driver
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Managed Labor Solutions
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Established Team Owner Operators / CDL-A / $400K - $500K Yearly
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Tri-State Motor Transit
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Senior Electrical Superintendent
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Jobot
$65
- Full Time
- Construction and Skilled Trades
Superintendent (Design Build)
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Jobot
110,000
- Full Time
- Construction and Skilled Trades
Senior Traveling Superintendent
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Jobot
$65
- Full Time
- Construction and Skilled Trades

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Parks and Recreation Supervisor
- Des Moines, Iowa United States
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
- Nov 14, 2026
- $85,862.40 - $108,763.20 Annually
City of Des Moines, Iowa

Des Moines is the capital city and is the commercial, financial, transportation, and governmental hub of Iowa. Extending over 80 square miles, Des Moines is home to over 212,000 people and the central city of a metropolitan area of approximately 634,000. Des Moines is a vibrant city, intersected by the Des Moines and Raccoon Rivers. Des Moines is a city with many cultural amenities, ease of commuting, Iowa State government, three higher education institutions, good schools, ample shopping, affordable housing, fine dining, great health care, and a stable high-performing local government. It also is the home of the Iowa State Fair and is the host to countless conventions, trade shows, and sporting and entertainment events each year.
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- $85,862.40 - $108,763.20 Annually
- Nov 14, 2026
Job Description

General Statement of Duties

Directs, manages, plans and supervises the recreation program in assigned areas. Schedules and supervises the maintenance and repair of Parks areas and related facilities. Hires, trains and supervises full-time, part-time, and seasonal employees in assigned areas. Serves as the point-of-contact between the Neighborhood Associations and the public in assigned area; performs directly related work as required.

* NOTE: Supervisory program is for Aquatics

Acceptable Experience and Training

•Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Leisure Studies, Parks and Recreation Administration or a related field; and
•Considerable (3 years) experience managing organized recreational programs; or
•Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work. Experience can substitute education at the rate of two years of experience for each year of education.

Required Special Qualifications

•Candidates for positions in this class must pass a post-employment offer background check including a physical examination and drug screen;
•Possession of a valid Iowa driver’s license or evidence of equivalent mobility;

Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)

•Directs, supervises, trains and evaluates recreation programs and the work of Parks personnel involved in Parks Maintenance and repair activities;
•Inspects Parks areas and related facilities to identify maintenance, cleanliness and repair needs and assigns subsequent duties to the appropriate personnel, inspecting all projects upon completion;
•Supervises the bi-annual process of winterizing and spring start-up activities for pools, sport complexes, skating rink, concession stands and other related facilities;
•Inspects public use facilities for safety features and assigns immediate repairs to remedy any unsafe area;
•Manages and supervises the work of recreation staff involved in the delivering of a wide variety of recreational activities for children and adults within assigned area;
•Prepares and submits budgets, controls expenditures, and performs other financial monitoring/accounting as required;
•Supervises and manages the collection of fees for activities as necessary, maintains thorough and accurate records of participants and related materials;
•Manages and supervises organized league sports, record scores, develops and distributes schedules, recruits and trains coaches and volunteers;
•Develops, plans, manages and implements contractual agreements with organizations and the public, and ensures compliance of same;
•Promotes recreational activities through disseminating information on scheduled events, responding to requests for information from the public, meeting with school and community groups and ensuring a wide range of people are encouraged to participate in events;
•Manages and supervises activity centers, including ordering equipment and supplies, making staff assignments, hire instructors, recruiting volunteers, ensuring security within the building and maintaining a clean and safe environment;
•Promotes and ensures an environment of employee safety by explaining all safety precautions and monitoring for their use;
•Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of positions;
•Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems;
•Responds to the public's questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner;
•Performs other directly related duties consistent with the role and function of the classification.

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Closing Date/Time: 11/23/2026 4:00 PM Central

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City of Des Moines, Iowa

Des Moines is the capital city and is the commercial, financial, transportation, and governmental hub of Iowa. Extending over 80 square miles, Des Moines is home to over 212,000 people and the central city of a metropolitan area of approximately 634,000. Des Moines is a vibrant city, intersected by the Des Moines and Raccoon Rivers.

Des Moines is a city with many cultural amenities, ease of commuting, Iowa State government, three higher education institutions, good schools, ample shopping, affordable housing, fine dining, great health care, and a stable high-performing local government. It also is the home of the Iowa State Fair and is the host to countless conventions, trade shows, and sporting and entertainment events each year.
City of Des Moines, Iowa
- Des Moines, Iowa, United States
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Parks and Recreation Supervisor

Wastewater Accounting and Inventory Coordinator

Sewer Operations Administrator

Public Safety Telecommunicator Part-Time (Dispatch)

Seasonal Lifeguard - Reichardt Community Recreation Center

Seasonal Recreation Specialist - Brenton Skating Plaza

Senior Investigations Analyst

Airport Ramp Agent- Part Time Delta -DSM

Ramp Agent

Airport Ramp Agent- Full Time Delta -DSM

Air Force Programs Growth Lead

Primary Prevention & IPP Lead

Entry-Level Border Patrol Agent – Up to $50K in Incentives

Entry-Level Border Patrol Agent – Up to $50K in Incentives

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Fraud & Trafficking Prosecutor (Federal & State)

SIU Sr. Investigator

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ERISA Corrections & Compliance Analyst

Strategic Sourcing Analyst - Memory & Storage

Senior Competitive Intelligence Analyst

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Remote Senior SIU Investigator - Fraud & Recovery

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