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Recreation Specialist II (Less than Half Time)
- Des Moines, Iowa
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
$18.07 - $21.33 Hourly
- Full Time
- Parks and Recreation
- Public Health
Seasonal Painter Helper
- Des Moines, Iowa
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
$17.71 - $19.29 Hourly
- Full Time
- Construction and Skilled Trades
Wastewater Facilities Engineer
- Des Moines, Iowa
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
$53.88 - $68.23 Annually
- Full Time
- Engineering
- Water and Wastewater Treatment
Wastewater Maintenance Coordinator
- Des Moines, Iowa
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
$38.26 - $45.75 Hourly
- Full Time
- Building Maintenance
- Public Health
- Water and Wastewater Treatment
Construction Trades Pre-Apprentice: Work That Impacts Housing Program (WTIHP)
- Des Moines, Iowa
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
$18.00 Hourly
- Full Time
- Construction and Skilled Trades
- Housing
- Public Health
Parks and Recreation Associate - Mobile Recreation
- Des Moines, Iowa
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
$14.50 - $15.50 Hourly
- Full Time
- Parks and Recreation
PSYCHIATRIC NURSE 2
- Nevada, Iowa
- State of Nevada
$79,615.44 - $119,203.92 Annually
- Full Time
- Public Health
HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE WORKER 2 - UNDERFILL
- Nevada, Iowa
- State of Nevada
$48,024.00 - $69,948.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Building Maintenance
Comptroller
- Des Moines, Iowa
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
$116,084.80 - $165,401.60 Annually
- Full Time
- Accounting and Finance
FIREFIGHTER 1 - ELKO/CARLIN
- Nevada, Iowa
- State of Nevada
$48,671.28 - $71,075.52 Annually
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
SEASONAL FIREFIGHTER 3 (ELKO/ELY/CARLIN)
- Nevada, Iowa
- State of Nevada
$48,671.28 - $71,075.52 Annually
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION AID (FALLON / HAWTHORNE / WELLINGTON / YERINGTON)
- Nevada, Iowa
- State of Nevada
$36,560.88 - $52,116.48 Annually
- Full Time
- Construction and Skilled Trades
HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION AID (FERNLEY / LOVELOCK / NIXON / SILVER SPRINGS)
- Nevada, Iowa
- State of Nevada
$36,560.88 - $52,116.48 Annually
- Full Time
- Construction and Skilled Trades
SEASONAL FIREFIGHTER 3 - CARSON CITY/MINDEN/GARDNERVILLE/GENOA
- Nevada, Iowa
- State of Nevada
$48,671.28 - $71,075.52 Annually
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE WORKER 2 (BATTLE MOUNTAIN / WINNEMUCCA)
- Nevada, Iowa
- State of Nevada
$48,024.00 - $69,948.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Building Maintenance
HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION AID - NORTHERN NEVADA LOCATIONS
- Nevada, Iowa
- State of Nevada
$36,560.88 - $52,116.48 Annually
- Full Time
- Construction and Skilled Trades
DPS OFFICER 1-NORTH
- Nevada, Iowa
- State of Nevada
$81,578.16 - $122,419.44 Annually
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Head Lifeguard - Permanent Part Time
- Des Moines, Iowa
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
$16.50 - $17.50 Hourly
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Lifeguard - Permanent Less than Half Time
- Des Moines, Iowa
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
$15.00 - $16.00 Hourly
- Full Time
- Public Safety
PSYCHIATRIC CASEWORKER 1 - UNDERFILL
- Nevada, Iowa
- State of Nevada
$56,563.92 - $83,185.92 Annually
- Full Time
- Public Health
Fleet Services Mechanic
- Des Moines, Iowa
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
$33.66 - $38.60 Hourly
- Full Time
- Construction and Skilled Trades
- Fleet Management
DPS OFFICER 2-North
- Nevada, Iowa
- State of Nevada
$85,253.04 - $128,161.44 Annually
- Full Time
- Public Safety
DPS OFFICER CADET-NORTH
- Nevada, Iowa
- State of Nevada
$76,608.72 - $114,693.84 Annually
- Full Time
- Public Safety
- Other
Swim Instructor
- Des Moines, Iowa
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
$15.00 - $16.50 Hourly
- Full Time
- Parks and Recreation
11B Infantryman - Management Training
- Oelwein, Iowa
- Army National Guard
- Part Time
- Military
Medical Case Manager EI (Remote)
- Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Managed Care Advisors
- Full Time
- Public Health
Aircrew Rescue Swimmer & Navy Diver
- Des Moines, Iowa
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Military
Special Warfare Combat Crewman
- Sioux City, Iowa
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Military
Boatswains Mate
- Des Moines, Iowa
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Military
Security Officer
- Clinton, Iowa
- Wild Rose Entertainment
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Oceanographer
- Newton, Iowa
- U.S. Navy
$109219.640625
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Aviation Electronics Technician
- Ackley, Iowa
- U.S. Navy
$87987.718750
- Full Time
- Engineering
Electronics Technician
- Knoxville, Iowa
- U.S. Navy
$67404.710938
- Full Time
- Engineering
Information Systems Technician
- Sergeant Bluff, Iowa
- U.S. Navy
$82649.328125
- Full Time
- Information Technology and Communication Services
Security & Law Enforcement
- Evansdale, Iowa
- U.S. Navy
$81655.507813
- Full Time
- Legal Services
Dental Hygienist
- Wilton, Iowa
- U.S. Navy
$78096.710938
- Full Time
- Public Health
Medical Corps Officer (Physician)
- Adel, Iowa
- U.S. Navy
$101939.328125
- Full Time
- Public Health
Nuclear Engineer
- Sergeant Bluff, Iowa
- U.S. Navy
$227258.453125
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Information Technology Professional (IT Support)
- Glidden, Iowa
- U.S. Navy
$79684.585938
- Full Time
- Information Technology and Communication Services
Fire Controlman
- Adel, Iowa
- U.S. Navy
$79147.312500
- Full Time
- Engineering
Boatswain’s Mate
- Wilton, Iowa
- U.S. Navy
$91233.453125
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Cook
- Marshalltown, Iowa
- U.S. Navy
$53230.773438
- Full Time
- Nutrition and Food Services
Naval Flight Officer
- Ackley, Iowa
- U.S. Navy
$128294.421875
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Aircrew Rescue Swimmer & Navy Diver
- Spencer, Iowa
- U.S. Navy
$72631.320313
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Aviation Electronics, Electrical & Computer Systems Technician
- Ackley, Iowa
- U.S. Navy
$92323.500000
- Full Time
- Engineering
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician
- Carter Lake, Iowa
- U.S. Navy
$76479.984375
- Full Time
- Legal Services
Computer Field Technician
- Newton, Iowa
- U.S. Navy
$74752.585938
- Full Time
- Engineering
SEAL Officer
- Urbandale, Iowa
- U.S. Navy
$93871.781250
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
IT Professional
- Perry, Iowa
- U.S. Navy
$77131.515625
- Full Time
- Information Technology and Communication Services
Surface Warfare Officer
- Cedar Falls, Iowa
- U.S. Navy
$112776.523438
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Aviation Electrician’s Mate
- Glidden, Iowa
- U.S. Navy
$92986.039063
- Full Time
- Engineering
Aviation Operations & Support
- Charles City, Iowa
- U.S. Navy
$84230.265625
- Full Time
- Transportation or Transit
Pilot
- Pleasant Hill, Iowa
- U.S. Navy
$139084.156250
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Culinary Specialist
- Le Mars, Iowa
- U.S. Navy
$49232.574219
- Full Time
- Nutrition and Food Services
Bomb Technician
- Newton, Iowa
- U.S. Navy
$54983.648438
- Full Time
- Legal Services
Medical Support
- Eagle Grove, Iowa
- U.S. Navy
$41323.816406
- Full Time
- Public Health
Medical Assistant
- Charles City, Iowa
- U.S. Navy
$39809.839844
- Full Time
- Public Health
Registered Nurse
- Perry, Iowa
- U.S. Navy
$75197.828125
- Full Time
- Public Health
Navy Chaplain
- Asbury, Iowa
- U.S. Navy
$105470.734375
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Meteorologist
- Altoona, Iowa
- U.S. Navy
$101780.015625
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Advanced Electronics
- North Liberty, Iowa
- U.S. Navy
$79073.070313
- Full Time
- Engineering
Medical Technician
- Grimes, Iowa
- U.S. Navy
$46254.003906
- Full Time
- Public Health
Special Warfare Combat Crewman
- Council Bluffs, Iowa
- U.S. Navy
$78623.101563
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
Electronics Technician
- Red Oak, Iowa
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Engineering
Aviation Operations & Support
- Charles City, Iowa
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Transportation or Transit
Computer Field Technician
- Glidden, Iowa
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Engineering
Boatswain’s Mate
- Ackley, Iowa
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Special Warfare Combat Crewman
- Ackley, Iowa
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician
- Wilton, Iowa
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Legal Services
Cook
- Robins, Iowa
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Nutrition and Food Services
Medical Technician
- Ackley, Iowa
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Public Health
Dental Hygienist
- Wilton, Iowa
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Public Health
Pilot
- Chariton, Iowa
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Fire Controlman
- Adel, Iowa
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Engineering
Registered Nurse
- Carlisle, Iowa
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Public Health
Culinary Specialist
- Le Mars, Iowa
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Nutrition and Food Services
Information Systems Technician
- Ackley, Iowa
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Information Technology and Communication Services
IT Professional
- Wilton, Iowa
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Information Technology and Communication Services
Navy Chaplain
- Spencer, Iowa
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Nuclear Engineer
- Davenport, Iowa
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Medical Corps Officer (Physician)
- Baxter, Iowa
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Public Health
SEAL Officer
- Ackley, Iowa
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Bomb Technician
- Newton, Iowa
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Legal Services
Naval Flight Officer
- Ackley, Iowa
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Aircrew Rescue Swimmer & Navy Diver
- Spencer, Iowa
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Meteorologist
- Altoona, Iowa
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Security & Law Enforcement
- Evansdale, Iowa
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Legal Services
Medical Assistant
- Pleasant Hill, Iowa
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Public Health
Aviation Electrician’s Mate
- Ackley, Iowa
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Engineering
Information Technology Professional (IT Support)
- Adel, Iowa
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Information Technology and Communication Services
Medical Support
- Sergeant Bluff, Iowa
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Public Health
Oceanographer
- Iowa City, Iowa
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Air Interdiction Agent New Hire Sign-On Incentives
- Ogden, Iowa
- U.S. Customs and Border Protections
$
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Aviation Electronics Technician
- Ackley, Iowa
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Engineering
Aviation Electronics, Electrical & Computer Systems Technician
- Des Moines, Iowa
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Engineering
Surface Warfare Officer
- Cedar Falls, Iowa
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Advanced Electronics
- Eldridge, Iowa
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Engineering
Bomb Technician (EOD)
- Davenport, Iowa
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Military
SEAL Officer
- Davenport, Iowa
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Military
Medical Assistant/Technician (Hospital Corpsman)
- Davenport, Iowa
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Military
Aviation Operations & Support
- West Des Moines, Iowa
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Military
Aviation Electronics, Electrical & Computer Systems Technician
- West Des Moines, Iowa
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Military
Security & Law Enforcement (Master-at-Arms)
- Des Moines, Iowa
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Military
Oceanographer/Meteorologist
- Coralville, Iowa
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Military
Boatswains Mate
- Davenport, Iowa
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Military
Nuclear Engineer
- Johnston, Iowa
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Military
Aircrew Rescue Swimmer & Navy Diver
- Council Bluffs, Iowa
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Military
Registered Nurse
- Johnston, Iowa
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Military
Naval Flight Officer and Pilot
- Des Moines, Iowa
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Military
Information Technology Professional
- West Des Moines, Iowa
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Military
Special Warfare Combat Crewman
- Council Bluffs, Iowa
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Military
Advanced Electronics / Computer Field Technician
- West Des Moines, Iowa
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Military
Dental Hygienist
- Davenport, Iowa
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Military
Chaplain
- West Des Moines, Iowa
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Military
Surface Warfare Officer
- West Des Moines, Iowa
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Military

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Recreation Specialist II (Less than Half Time)
- Des Moines, Iowa United States
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
- May 16, 2026
- $18.07 - $21.33 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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- $18.07 - $21.33 Hourly
- Full Time
- May 16, 2026
Job Description
Distinguishing Features of the Class

Join our Community Recreation Center Team!

Assignment Location: Pioneer Columbus, Fourmile and Reichardt Community Recreation Centers.

Application Process : Applicants deemed most qualified based on qualifications may be contacted for an interview.

Approximate employment duration : This is a permanent less than half time position throughout the year, hours of operations will vary based on location and assignment. Employees with fill in when needed based on staffing coverage. Hours generally are Monday through Friday 8 am to 2 pm or 2 pm to 8 pm with occasional weekends with various hours.

Under direction, plans, organizes, supervises and directs a specialized area within the City’s recreation division, or a specialized type of recreation activity at a community recreation center or other recreation venue including outdoor events, and performs related work as required.

Acceptable Experience and Training

Graduation from high school or GED; and
One year of experience facilitating recreational or group activities in areas such as aquatics, athletics, music, arts, childcare, or education.
Post-high school education in recreation, leisure services, education or related field may be substituted for the required experience.

Required Special Qualifications

Current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), First Aid, and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) required upon hire (training is provided); and
An applicable, valid driver’s license is required when work assignment requires driving a vehicle.
Candidates for positions in this class must pass a post-employment offer physical examination and drug screen and background check.

Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)

Leads programs and instructs participants on facility or program rules.
Trains staff in leadership techniques, methods of activity planning, safety and public relations.
Works closely with other recreation staff to assure the proper development of assigned activities.
Works with community organizations and public to develop their interests in recreation programs.
Organizes and supervises one or more recreational activities such as year-round programs, aquatics programs, day camps, trips, arts and cultural activities, nature activities, sports and games, special population activities, equity programs, senior activities or special events.
Recruits and trains volunteers to assist with program implementation.
Maintains discipline and observes necessary precautions to ensure safety of activity and program participants.
Issues and monitors use of recreation supplies and equipment.
Maintains attendance and activity statistics and creates and updates regular reports.
Collects admissions and program registration fees.
Decorates center or venue with seasonal displays.
Researches and orders recreation supplies and equipment.
Performs minor custodial functions such as sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, etc. to maintain clean and safe activity space.
May drive a vehicle for transportation of program/activity participants.
Performs related work as required.

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Closing Date/Time: 6/5/2026 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.
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- Des Moines, Iowa, United States
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Medical Corps Officer (Physician)

Nuclear Engineer

Information Technology Professional (IT Support)

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Naval Flight Officer

Aircrew Rescue Swimmer & Navy Diver

Aviation Electronics, Electrical & Computer Systems Technician

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