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Featured Job Opportunities

Assistant Director of Public Works - Engineering

Posted December 16, 2022 8:00 AM | Open Until Filled

Assistant Director of Public Works for Engineering Public Works Department Primary Purpose Under general supervision; oversees and directs the day-to-day... Full Description

Assistant Director of Public Works - Operations

Posted December 16, 2022 8:00 AM | Open Until Filled

Assistant Director of Public Works for Operations Public Works Department Primary Purpose Under general supervision, oversees and directs the day-to-day... Full Description

Police Officer

Posted May 26, 2022 10:40 AM | Open Until Filled

Police Officer Joplin Police Department Primary Purpose Under general supervision, performs uniformed law enforcement duties within the city limits including... Full Description

Recreation Coordinator - Internal Applicants Only

Posted March 23, 2023 8:00 AM | Closes March 29, 2023 11:59 PM

Recreation Coordinator Parks & Recreation Primary Purpose Under general supervision; administers and supervises specific recreation program areas and... Full Description

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CITY MANAGER - DRIVERS, FLEET MECHANICS, & SUPPORT

Automotive Technician II

Posted May 25, 2022 9:50 AM | Open Until Filled

Automotive Technician II City Manager - Drivers, Fleet Mechanics, & Support Primary Purpose Under limited supervision, provides technician inspection and... Full Description

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HEALTH

Community Health Nurse

Posted November 22, 2022 9:17 AM | Open Until Filled

Community Health Nurse Joplin Health Department Primary Purpose Under general supervision; performs a variety of professional nursing work in the areas of disease... Full Description

Interpreter/Translator- Part Time (Spanish/English and Pashto/Dari)

Posted November 16, 2022 9:00 AM | Open Until Filled

Interpreter/Translator - Part Time (Spanish/English and Pashto/Dari) Health Department Primary Purpose Under general supervision, interprets and translates data for... Full Description

Nutritionist I

Posted August 29, 2022 | Open Until Filled

Nutritionist I Public Health – Joplin Health Department Primary Purpose Under general supervision, conducts nutrition assessments, assigns risk factors, and... Full Description

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MUNICIPAL COURT

Court Assistant I - Part Time

Posted October 6, 2022 9:05 AM | Open Until Filled

Court Assistant I – Part Time Municipal Court Primary Purpose Under general supervision, performs clerical duties related to the Municipal Court including data... Full Description

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PARKS & REC

Aquatic Supervisor - Seasonal

Posted January 27, 2023 8:00 AM | Open Until Filled

Aquatic Supervisor Parks & Recreation – Aquatic Division Primary Purpose Under general supervision; supervises the aquatic supervisory staff, programs, and... Full Description

Cashier - Part Time

Posted February 11, 2022 | Open Until Filled

Cashier – Part Time Joplin Parks & Recreation Primary Purpose Under general supervision, performs cash handling and concession duties at City Pool, Sports... Full Description

Golf Course Professional

Posted March 13, 2023 8:00 AM | Open Until Filled

Golf Course Professional Parks & Recreation Primary Purpose Under general supervision, manages the daily operation of all golf course operations and the golf... Full Description

Golf Lead Cashier

Posted January 14, 2022 5:00 PM | Open Until Filled

Primary Purpose Under general supervision; supervises cashiers and outside services attendants and processes customer transactions relating to the clubhouse operation;... Full Description

Laborer II

Posted October 13, 2022 11:30 AM | Open Until Filled

Laborer II Parks & Recreation – Parks, Cemetery, Athletic Center Primary Purpose Under general supervision, performs strenuous unskilled and semi-skilled... Full Description

Lifeguard - Seasonal

Posted January 27, 2023 8:00 AM | Open Until Filled

Lifeguard Parks & Recreation – Aquatic Division Primary Purpose Under general supervision; ensures the safety of patrons by monitoring patrons, enforcing... Full Description

Museum Assistant - Part Time

Posted December 13, 2022 4:05 PM | Open Until Filled

Museum Assistant (Part Time) Parks & Recreation – Administrative Support Primary Purpose Under general supervision; provides a variety of activities to... Full Description

Parks Caretaker

Posted December 23, 2022 8:00 AM | Open Until Filled

Parks Caretaker Parks & Recreation – Athletic Complex Primary Purpose Under general supervision and depending on the department and division assigned;... Full Description

Parks Seasonal Laborer- Golf Course, Public Grounds, and Cemeteries

Posted March 4, 2021 8:00 AM | Open Until Filled

Description: Under general direction, perform a variety of maintenance, repair and construction duties for an assigned Public Works division. General Duties and... Full Description

Pool Cashier - Seasonal

Posted January 27, 2023 8:00 AM | Open Until Filled

Pool Cashier Parks & Recreation – Aquatic Division Primary Purpose Under general supervision; performs cash handling and concession duties at City Pool(s).... Full Description

Pool Operator - Seasonal

Posted January 27, 2023 8:00 AM | Open Until Filled

Pool Operator Parks & Recreation – Aquatic Division Primary Purpose Under general supervision; manages and supervises lifeguards, pool personnel, and the... Full Description

Recreation Coordinator - Internal Applicants Only

Posted March 23, 2023 8:00 AM | Closes March 29, 2023 11:59 PM

Recreation Coordinator Parks & Recreation Primary Purpose Under general supervision; administers and supervises specific recreation program areas and... Full Description

Recreation Instructor - Part Time

Posted February 11, 2022 12:15 PM | Open Until Filled

Recreation Instructor – Part Time Joplin Parks & Recreation Primary Purpose Under general supervision, provides instruction and assists with various... Full Description

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PUBLIC SAFETY

Detention Officer

Posted December 28, 2021 10:00 AM | Open Until Filled

Description: Under general supervision, supervises inmates in all activities of facility routine. Assignments include booking and releasing of prisoners, accepting... Full Description

Police Officer

Posted May 26, 2022 10:40 AM | Open Until Filled

Police Officer Joplin Police Department Primary Purpose Under general supervision, performs uniformed law enforcement duties within the city limits including... Full Description

Police Officer Trainee

Posted May 31, 2022 | Open Until Filled

Police Officer Trainee Joplin Police Department Beginning a Law Enforcement Career Become an employee of the City of Joplin as a Police Officer Trainee... Full Description

Police Services Assistant

Posted November 23, 2022 10:00 AM | Open Until Filled

Police Services Assistant Police Department – Administrative Support Primary Purpose Under general direction; performs a variety of complex or specialized police... Full Description

Public Safety Communications Operator - 911 Dispatcher

Posted November 28, 2022 9:45 AM | Open Until Filled

Public Safety Communications Operator Joplin Police Department – Emergency Communications Primary Purpose Under general supervision; answers emergency... Full Description

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PUBLIC WORKS

Airport Police Officer

Posted November 14, 2022 4:00 PM | Open Until Filled

Airport Police Officer Public Works – Joplin Airport Primary Purpose Under general supervision; performs general and specialized law enforcement, security, and safety... Full Description

Assistant Director of Public Works - Engineering

Posted December 16, 2022 8:00 AM | Open Until Filled

Assistant Director of Public Works for Engineering Public Works Department Primary Purpose Under general supervision; oversees and directs the day-to-day... Full Description

Assistant Director of Public Works - Operations

Posted December 16, 2022 8:00 AM | Open Until Filled

Assistant Director of Public Works for Operations Public Works Department Primary Purpose Under general supervision, oversees and directs the day-to-day... Full Description

Chief Wastewater Plant Operator - Class A WW License Required

Posted August 24, 2022 | Open Until Filled

Under limited supervision; oversees the day-to-day operation of a wastewater treatment plant to ensure compliance with Federal and State regulations. Essential Job Functions... Full Description

Civil Engineer I

Posted January 3, 2023 10:20 AM | Open Until Filled

Civil Engineer I Public Works – Engineering Primary Purpose Under general supervision; performs technical engineering duties under the direction of a Registered... Full Description

Construction Inspector

Posted January 19, 2023 4:00 PM | Open Until Filled

Construction Inspector Public Works - Engineering Primary Purpose Under general supervision, inspects a variety of public works construction, maintenance, and... Full Description

Custodian Part Time- Joplin Airport

Posted November 14, 2022 4:08 PM | Open Until Filled

Description: Under general supervision, performs a variety of cleaning, buildings and grounds maintenance, and minor repair activities in and around various City... Full Description

Engineering Technician

Posted March 10, 2023 | Open Until Filled

Engineering Technician Public Works - Engineering Primary Purpose Under general supervision; performs a variety of sub-professional engineering design,... Full Description

Equipment Operator (CDL Required Position)

Posted July 31, 2020 8:00 AM | Open Until Filled

As part of the City of Joplin TEAM employment package, we offer many different benefits. Just some of the most significant benefits we offer full time employees are: FREE... Full Description

Laborer I

Posted April 27, 2021 8:00 AM | Open Until Filled

As part of the City of Joplin TEAM employment package, we offer many different benefits. Just some of the most significant benefits we offer full time employees are: FREE... Full Description

Laborer II

Posted November 18, 2022 3:15 PM | Open Until Filled

Laborer II Parks and Public Works Primary Purpose Under supervision and depending on department and division assigned; performs strenuous unskilled and... Full Description

Recycling Coordinator

Posted January 3, 2023 8:45 AM | Open Until Filled

Recycling Coordinator Public Works – Administration Primary Purpose Under general supervision; develops and manages a multi-county recycling program to achieve... Full Description

Transit Driver II - Trolley Transit System

Posted February 1, 2022 6:18 PM | Open Until Filled

As part of the City of Joplin TEAM employment package, we offer many different benefits. Just some of the most significant benefits we offer full time employees are: FREE... Full Description

Transit Driver III

Posted November 22, 2022 12:03 PM | Open Until Filled

Transit Driver III Public Works Primary Purpose Under limited supervision; operates a public transit vehicle to transport passengers on specified routes or manifests.... Full Description

Wastewater Plant Operator- Wastewater Class D License

Posted July 1, 2020 8:00 AM | Open Until Filled

As part of the City of Joplin TEAM employment package, we offer many different benefits. Just some of the most significant benefits we offer full time employees are: FREE... Full Description

Wastewater Plant Superintendent

Posted June 10, 2022 12:10 PM | Open Until Filled

Wastewater Plant Superintendent Public Works Primary Purpose Under limited supervision, plans, coordinates, and directs the operation and maintenance of the City of... Full Description

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SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT

Aquatic Supervisor - Seasonal

Posted January 27, 2023 8:00 AM | Open Until Filled

Aquatic Supervisor Parks & Recreation – Aquatic Division Primary Purpose Under general supervision; supervises the aquatic supervisory staff, programs, and... Full Description

Golf Lead Cashier

Posted January 14, 2022 5:00 PM | Open Until Filled

Primary Purpose Under general supervision; supervises cashiers and outside services attendants and processes customer transactions relating to the clubhouse operation;... Full Description

Lifeguard - Seasonal

Posted January 27, 2023 8:00 AM | Open Until Filled

Lifeguard Parks & Recreation – Aquatic Division Primary Purpose Under general supervision; ensures the safety of patrons by monitoring patrons, enforcing... Full Description

Parks Seasonal Laborer- Golf Course, Public Grounds, and Cemeteries

Posted March 4, 2021 8:00 AM | Open Until Filled

Description: Under general direction, perform a variety of maintenance, repair and construction duties for an assigned Public Works division. General Duties and... Full Description

Pool Cashier - Seasonal

Posted January 27, 2023 8:00 AM | Open Until Filled

Pool Cashier Parks & Recreation – Aquatic Division Primary Purpose Under general supervision; performs cash handling and concession duties at City Pool(s).... Full Description

Pool Operator - Seasonal

Posted January 27, 2023 8:00 AM | Open Until Filled

Pool Operator Parks & Recreation – Aquatic Division Primary Purpose Under general supervision; manages and supervises lifeguards, pool personnel, and the... Full Description

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VOLUNTEER POSITIONS

Volunteer

Posted November 21, 2019 10:00 AM | Open Until Filled

Physical Requirements Normally performs sedentary work; requires long periods of sitting and standing. Manual dexterity sufficient to operate essential job... Full Description