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Featured Job Opportunities

Administrative Assistant - Joplin Airport

Posted May 3, 2023 | Open Until Filled

Administrative Assistant Joplin Airport Primary Purpose Under general supervision; performs a variety of routine, complex and specialized administration support... Full Description

Community Health Nurse

Posted April 28, 2023 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... Full Description

Engineering Assistant

Posted May 22, 2023 | Open Until Filled

Engineering Assistant Public Works - Engineering Primary Purpose Under general supervision; performs routine and specialized administrative support tasks for the... Full Description

Equipment Operator (CDL Required Position)

Posted April 3, 2023 | Open Until Filled

Equipment Operator Public Works Primary Purpose Under general supervision; performs skilled work in the operation of light and medium maintenance and... Full Description

Firefighter / EMT Trainee

Posted April 21, 2023 | Open Until Filled

Firefighter/EMT Joplin Fire Department Begin a career in the Fire Service Become an employee of the City of Joplin as a Firefighter/EMT Trainee. Attend... Full Description

Lead Cemetery Caretaker

Posted April 12, 2023 | Open Until Filled

Lead Cemetery Caretaker Parks & Recreation Primary Purpose Under general supervision; performs maintenance duties associated with the operation of City of... Full Description

Lifeguard - Seasonal

Posted April 28, 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,... Full Description

Police Chief - open until filled

Posted May 26, 2023 | Open Until Filled

The City of Joplin is seeking an exceptional Police Chief with a proven track record of leadership, integrity, and accountability. In addition to in-depth knowledge of... Full Description

Pool Cashier - Seasonal

Posted April 28, 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... Full Description

Public Safety Communications Operator - 911 Dispatcher

Posted April 28, 2023 9:45 AM | Open Until Filled

Public Safety Communications Operator Joplin Police Department – Emergency Communications Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment? A career in... Full Description

Seasonal Laborer - Vector Control

Posted May 17, 2023 | Open Until Filled

Seasonal Laborer – Vector Control Health Department Primary Purpose Under general supervision; performs strenuous, unskilled labor intended to control... Full Description

Seasonal Laborer- Golf Course, Public Grounds, and Cemeteries

Posted April 28, 2023 8:00 AM | Open Until Filled

Seasonal Laborer Parks & Recreation Department Primary Purpose Under general supervision; performs strenuous unskilled labor, landscape, and grounds maintenance... Full Description

Wastewater Plant Operator

Posted May 8, 2023 | Closes October 6, 2023 11:59 PM

Wastewater Plant Operator Public Works Primary Purpose Under general supervision; performs skilled and semi-skilled work associated with the operation, maintenance... Full Description

Wastewater Plant Technician

Posted April 24, 2023 | Open Until Filled

Wastewater Plant Technician Public Works Primary Purpose Under general supervision; performs a variety of skilled work to repair and maintain wastewater... Full Description

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HEALTH

Community Health Nurse

Posted April 28, 2023 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... Full Description

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

Posted April 28, 2023 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 April 28, 2023 | Open Until Filled

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

Seasonal Laborer - Vector Control

Posted May 17, 2023 | Open Until Filled

Seasonal Laborer – Vector Control Health Department Primary Purpose Under general supervision; performs strenuous, unskilled labor intended to control... Full Description

WIC Certifier

Posted April 5, 2023 | Open Until Filled

WIC Certifier Health Department Primary Purpose Under general supervision; assists in collecting and entering data from WIC participants to ensure program... Full Description

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PARKS & REC

Aquatic Supervisor - Seasonal

Posted April 28, 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

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

Lead Cemetery Caretaker

Posted April 12, 2023 | Open Until Filled

Lead Cemetery Caretaker Parks & Recreation Primary Purpose Under general supervision; performs maintenance duties associated with the operation of City of... Full Description

Lifeguard - Seasonal

Posted April 28, 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,... 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

Pool Cashier - Seasonal

Posted April 28, 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... Full Description

Pool Operator - Seasonal

Posted April 28, 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... Full Description

Recreation Coordinator - Sports

Posted March 27, 2023 | Open Until Filled

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

Seasonal Laborer- Golf Course, Public Grounds, and Cemeteries

Posted April 28, 2023 8:00 AM | Open Until Filled

Seasonal Laborer Parks & Recreation Department Primary Purpose Under general supervision; performs strenuous unskilled labor, landscape, and grounds maintenance... Full Description

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PUBLIC SAFETY

Administrative Assistant - Police Department

Posted March 29, 2023 8:00 AM | Open Until Filled

Administrative Assistant Police Department Primary Purpose Under general supervision; performs a variety of routine, complex and specialized administration... Full Description

Detention Officer

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

Detention Officer Police Department Primary Purpose Under general supervision; supervises and monitors activities of inmates at the city's jail facility,... Full Description

Police Chief - open until filled

Posted May 26, 2023 | Open Until Filled

The City of Joplin is seeking an exceptional Police Chief with a proven track record of leadership, integrity, and accountability. In addition to in-depth knowledge of... 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 April 28, 2023 9:45 AM | Open Until Filled

Public Safety Communications Operator Joplin Police Department – Emergency Communications Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment? A career in... Full Description

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PUBLIC WORKS

Administrative Assistant - Joplin Airport

Posted May 3, 2023 | Open Until Filled

Administrative Assistant Joplin Airport Primary Purpose Under general supervision; performs a variety of routine, complex and specialized administration support... 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

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

Engineering Assistant

Posted May 22, 2023 | Open Until Filled

Engineering Assistant Public Works - Engineering Primary Purpose Under general supervision; performs routine and specialized administrative support tasks for the... Full Description

Equipment Operator (CDL Required Position)

Posted April 3, 2023 | Open Until Filled

Equipment Operator Public Works Primary Purpose Under general supervision; performs skilled work in the operation of light and medium maintenance and... Full Description

Laborer I

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

Laborer I Parks & Recreation Department Primary Purpose Under general supervision and depending on the department and division assigned; performs strenuous... 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 Dispatcher

Posted April 14, 2023 | Open Until Filled

Transit Dispatcher Public Works-Transit Primary Purpose: Under general supervision, performs daily dispatching, fare calculation, verification, reconciliation, and... Full Description

Transit Driver II - Trolley Transit System

Posted May 24, 2023 | Open Until Filled

Transit Driver II – Trolley Transit System Public Works Primary Purpose Under supervision; operates public transportation in a demand/response mode for... Full Description

Transit Driver III

Posted May 24, 2023 | 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

Posted May 8, 2023 | Closes October 6, 2023 11:59 PM

Wastewater Plant Operator Public Works Primary Purpose Under general supervision; performs skilled and semi-skilled work associated with the operation, maintenance... 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

Wastewater Plant Technician

Posted April 24, 2023 | Open Until Filled

Wastewater Plant Technician Public Works Primary Purpose Under general supervision; performs a variety of skilled work to repair and maintain wastewater... Full Description

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SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT

Aquatic Supervisor - Seasonal

Posted April 28, 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

Lifeguard - Seasonal

Posted April 28, 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,... Full Description

Pool Cashier - Seasonal

Posted April 28, 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... Full Description

Pool Operator - Seasonal

Posted April 28, 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... Full Description

Seasonal Laborer- Golf Course, Public Grounds, and Cemeteries

Posted April 28, 2023 8:00 AM | Open Until Filled

Seasonal Laborer Parks & Recreation Department Primary Purpose Under general supervision; performs strenuous unskilled labor, landscape, and grounds maintenance... 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