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Painter
- Des Moines, Iowa
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
$39.41 - $41.11 Hourly
- Full Time
- Construction and Skilled Trades
Police Officer
- Des Moines, Iowa
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
$39.22 - $48.22 Hourly
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Senior Police Officer (Certified)
- Des Moines, Iowa
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
$46.73 - $51.06 Hourly
- Full Time
- Public Safety
City Hall Fellow
- Des Moines, Iowa
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
$46.03 Hourly
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Park and Recreation Associate (Dog Parks/ Indoor Shelters)
- Des Moines, Iowa
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
$14.50 - $15.50 Hourly
- Full Time
- Parks and Recreation
Comptroller
- Des Moines, Iowa
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
$116,084.80 - $165,401.60 Annually
- Full Time
- Accounting and Finance
Head Lifeguard - Permanent Part Time
- Des Moines, Iowa
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
$16.50 - $17.50 Hourly
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Lifeguard - Regular Half Time
- Des Moines, Iowa
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
$15.00 - $16.00 Hourly
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Remote DoD SkillBridge Internship: Launch Your Civilian Career
- Des Moines, Iowa
- GE Aerospace
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Senior Public Defender: Lead Complex Juvenile & Adult Defense
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Iowa State Public Defender's Office
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Legal Services
Skillbridge Associate Technical Sourcer (for military members only)
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Maximus
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Loss Control Consultant
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Regional Reporting
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Experienced Loss Control Consultant - Remote
- West Des Moines, Iowa
- Auto-Owners Insurance
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Remote Senior Fire Protection Engineer for Data Centers
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Olsson
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
Senior LVC Mission Planner & SME for DoD Training
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Huntington Ingalls Industries
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Correctional Officer 12 Shifts, Great Pay & Benefits
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Minnehaha County
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Director for Global Defense - Japan
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Oracle
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Aircrew Rescue Swimmer & Navy Diver
- Des Moines, Iowa
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Aircrew Rescue Swimmer & Navy Diver
- West Des Moines, Iowa
- U.S. Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Customer Experience Representative- Des Moines Airport
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Enterprise Holdings
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Field Security Pro: Quick Response, Patrol & Client Liaison
- West Des Moines, Iowa
- Security Industry Specialists
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Federal Drug Enforcement Investigator
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Drug Enforcement Administration
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Correctional Officers
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Minnehaha County
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Traveling General Superintendent- Aviation
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Je Dunn Construction
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Fire Extinguisher Helper
- Des Moines, Iowa
- VFP Fire Systems
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
Strategic Federal Marketing Leader for DoD & Space
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Maximus
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Probation/Parole Officer 1 - Low Risk
- Des Moines, Iowa
- State of Iowa
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Probation/Parole Officer 1 - Low Risk
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Iowa Department of Administrative Services
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Special Agent, $40,000 Recruitment Incentive
- Des Moines, Iowa
- The United States Secret Service
- Full Time
- Other
Police Officer (Secret Service Police), $75,000 Recruitment Incentive
- Des Moines, Iowa
- The United States Secret Service
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Surveillance Investigator
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Frasco Inc
- Part Time
- Other
Information Systems Technician
- Des Moines, Washington
- U.S. Navy
$76151.382813
- Full Time
- Information Technology and Communication Services
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$
- Full Time
- Public Health
Special Agent, $40,000 Recruitment Incentive
- Des Moines, Iowa
- The United States Secret Service
$
- Full Time
- Other
Nuclear Medicine Officer
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$
- Full Time
- Public Health
Reserve Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$
- Full Time
- Public Health
Active Medical Surgical Nurse
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$
- Full Time
- Public Health
Electronics Technician
- Des Moines, Washington
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Engineering
Occupational Medicine Officer
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$
- Full Time
- Public Health
Neurosurgeon
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$
- 89
- Public Health
Family Nurse Practitioner
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$
- 89
- Public Health
Reserve Obstetrician and Gynecology Nurse
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$
- Full Time
- Public Health
Microbiologist
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$
- Full Time
- Public Health
Biochemist
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$
- Full Time
- Public Health
Reserve Psychiatrist
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$
- 89
- Public Health
Active Dermatologist
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$
- Full Time
- Public Health
Active Pulmonary Disease Officer
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$
- 89
- Public Health
Medical Assistant
- Des Moines, Iowa
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Public Health

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Painter
- Des Moines, Iowa United States
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
- Jul 07, 2026
- $39.41 - $41.11 Hourly - Full Time
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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- $39.41 - $41.11 Hourly
- Full Time
- Jul 07, 2026
Job Description
Distinguishing Features of the Class

Under direction, performs skilled interior and exterior painting of buildings, and fixtures; refinishes furniture and wood paneling; performs related work as directed.

Acceptable Experience and Training

Graduation from high school or possession of a GED; and
Two (2) years of experience as a journeyman painter; or
Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Required Special Qualifications

Possession of a valid State of Iowa Motor Vehicle Operators License or proof of equivalent mobility.
Ability to wear approved respirator equipment during spray painting operations.
Candidates for positions in this class must pass a post-employment offer background check, physical examination, and drug screen.

Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)

Prepares surfaces for painting by scraping, burning, washing, sanding, and by filling nail holes and cracks; mixes and matches paint, and otherwise prepares it for application.
Removes graffiti.
Applies paint including epoxy and other toxic finishes, varnishes, stains, lacquers, and enamels to a variety of building and fixture surfaces by brush, roller, and spray equipment.
Estimates time and materials needed.
Matches old and new woods.
Marbleizes wood to match adjoining marble surface.
Glazes wood to give multicolored grain; replaces broken windows; uses silk screen technique; hangs coverings; tapes and finishes dry wall; installs and finishes plaster.
Cleans and maintains brushes and other painting equipment.
Stains and finishes office furniture.
Performs related duties such as erecting scaffolding, removing or covering objects to protect them from splattered paint, and cleans up work areas when job is finished.

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Closing Date/Time: 7/24/2026 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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Painter

Police Officer

Senior Police Officer (Certified)

City Hall Fellow

Park and Recreation Associate (Dog Parks/ Indoor Shelters)

Comptroller

Head Lifeguard - Permanent Part Time

Lifeguard - Regular Half Time

Remote DoD SkillBridge Internship: Launch Your Civilian Career

Senior Public Defender: Lead Complex Juvenile & Adult Defense

Skillbridge Associate Technical Sourcer (for military members only)

Loss Control Consultant

Experienced Loss Control Consultant - Remote

Remote Senior Fire Protection Engineer for Data Centers

Senior LVC Mission Planner & SME for DoD Training

Correctional Officer 12 Shifts, Great Pay & Benefits

Director for Global Defense - Japan

Aircrew Rescue Swimmer & Navy Diver

Aircrew Rescue Swimmer & Navy Diver

Customer Experience Representative- Des Moines Airport

Field Security Pro: Quick Response, Patrol & Client Liaison

Federal Drug Enforcement Investigator

Correctional Officers

Traveling General Superintendent- Aviation

Fire Extinguisher Helper

Strategic Federal Marketing Leader for DoD & Space

Probation/Parole Officer 1 - Low Risk

Probation/Parole Officer 1 - Low Risk

Special Agent, $40,000 Recruitment Incentive

Police Officer (Secret Service Police), $75,000 Recruitment Incentive

Surveillance Investigator

Information Systems Technician

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon

Special Agent, $40,000 Recruitment Incentive

Nuclear Medicine Officer

Reserve Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Active Medical Surgical Nurse

Electronics Technician

Occupational Medicine Officer

Neurosurgeon

Family Nurse Practitioner

Reserve Obstetrician and Gynecology Nurse

Microbiologist

Biochemist

Reserve Psychiatrist

Active Dermatologist

Active Pulmonary Disease Officer

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