Job Opportunities

The City is accepting applications for the following positions:

Office Clerk

The City of Oakley, KS is accepting applications for an Office Clerk. This is a full time position with a great benefit package, valued at over $25,000, which includes: KPERS retirement, paid full family insurance, dental, sick leave, holiday pay, vacation. Under supervision from the City Clerk, the Office Clerk’s duties will include but are not limited to: processing invoices, data entry, answering phones, greeting visitors, issuing purchase orders and assisting with accounts payable, payroll and utility billing.

TYPE:
Full-Time

SALARY:
Negotiable depending on qualifications and experience

QUALIFICATIONS:

A high school diploma or GED is required, and a technical degree or some college credit in Business or a related field is preferred. One to three years of similar or related experience is preferred. Employee is expected to have acquired the necessary information and skills to perform the job reasonably well within six months of employment. A working knowledge of accounting procedures and principles, mathematics, computers, word processing, spreadsheets, and office procedures is required. This employee must be able to efficiently operate computers, printers, telephone systems, photocopiers, and other office equipment. The ability to type with speed and accuracy, to interpret data, to complete tasks in the presence of distractions, to follow department policies and procedures, and to read and interpret written instructions, reports, and other official documents is required. This employee should possess excellent organizational, public relation, bookkeeping, oral and written communication skills.

City Application

Office Clerk Job Description

Please submit applications or refer questions to:

City of Oakley
ATTN: City Administrator
209 Hudson Avenue
Oakley, KS 67748
(785) 671-3611

Position Open Until Filled

Water/Wastewater Operator/Floater

The City of Oakley is accepting applications for Water/Wastewater Operator/Floater. This is a full time position with a great benefit package, valued at over $25,000, which includes: KPERS retirement, paid full family insurance, dental, sick leave, holiday pay, and vacation. This position primarily has duties in Water and Wastewater Department. Duties will include repair and maintenance of water lines, well houses, and lift stations, reading meters and assisting other departments as needed. Successful applicant will be required to operate loader, backhoe, skid steer, mowers and other departmental equipment.

TYPE: Full Time

SALARY:
Starting salary is $14.25/hr, salary is negotiable depending on qualifications and experience.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be a United States Citizen, 18 years old by the time of hire, High School diploma or GED required. Experience is preferred but not required.

City Application

Please submit applications or refer questions to:

City of Oakley
ATTN: City Administrator
209 Hudson Avenue
Oakley, KS 67748
(785) 671-3611

Position Open Until Filled

Communications Officer (Dispatcher), Oakley Police Department

The City of Oakley, KS is accepting applications for Communications Officer. This is a full time position with a great benefit package, valued at over $25,000, which includes: KPERS retirement, paid full family insurance, dental, sick leave, holiday pay, and vacation.

TYPE: Full Time

SALARY:

Starting salary is $16.00/hr, salary is negotiable depending on qualifications and experience.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be a United States Citizen, 18 years old by the time of hire, High School diploma or GED required. Must pass an extensive background check, interview board, and drug screen. Must not have been charged or convicted of domestic violence, no felony convictions(s), including any felony conviction(s) that have been expunged.

City Application
Full Job Description

Please submit applications or refer questions to:

Oakley Police Department
ATTN: Chief of Police
209 Hudson Avenue
Oakley, KS 67748
(785) 671-3219

Position Open Until Filled

Police Officer, Oakley Police Department

The City of Oakley, KS is accepting applications for Police Officer. This is a full time position with a great benefit package, valued at over $25,000, which includes: KPERS retirement, paid full family insurance, dental, sick leave, holiday pay, vacation, and all equipment supplied with the exception of boots.

TYPE: Full Time

SALARY:

Non certified starting salary is $17.45/hr. with increase upon KLETC certification.

Kansas Certified will receive a $5,000 bonus 90 days after employment start date upon signing a 2 year contract.

Kansas Certified salary is negotiable depending on qualifications.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be a United States Citizen, 21 years old by the time of hire, High School diploma or GED, satisfy all requirements as set forth in K.S.A. 74-5605, have or be able to obtain a valid Kansas driver's license, must pass an extensive background check, interview board, psychological test, and drug screen. Must not have been charged or convicted of domestic violence, no felony convictions(s), including any felony conviction(s) that have been expunged. Kansas Certification is preferred.

City Application

Please submit applications or refer questions to:

Oakley Police Department
ATTN: Chief of Police
209 Hudson Avenue
Oakley, KS 67748
(785) 671-3219

Position Open Until Filled

The City of Oakley is an equal opportunity employer.