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Human Resources
111 N. Main –P.O. Box 180 -Owasso ,OK 74055
(918) 376-1500
FAX (918) 274-3415

Four basic principles form the foundation of our management philosophy & vision

  1. Together, we must create an environment in which individuals know their ideas and work are valued equally; and
  2. An environment in which they know they can take risk;
  3. Not uncalculated risk, but allow people to be creative and solve problems by taking risk within the parameters of the training, supervision, and support system available;
  4. And, if a mistake is made, you support the individual so that both of you learn from that mistake and learn not to make it again.

Please submit a separate application and/or resume for each position for which you are interested. Links are provided below for emailing a resume or for completing an online application. Minimum requirements and position summaries can be found by clicking on the appropriate link under current openings.

Position Summaries

 

Apply in person/mail at:
City of Owasso
Attn: Human Resources
P.O. Box 180
111 N. Main
Owasso ,OK 74055

(918) 376-1500
FAX (918) 274-3415 (fax)

City of Owasso is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Minimum Requirements and Position Summaries

CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

Department:
Community Development

Salary:
$13.37 - $15.00 depending upon qualifications and experience

Job Summary:
Responsible for investigating and resolving inquiries, requests, and/or complaints related to nuisance violations under the provisions of the Owasso Municipal Code. The incumbent is a civilian employee empowered to issue notices of violation, and seek resolution of the problem through administrative processes.

Minimum Qualifications &/or Experience:

  • High School Diploma
  • Valid  Drivers’ License with good driving record
  • Code enforcement certification from Oklahoma Code Enforcement Association within one year of employment
  • Knowledge of Word and Excel

Pre-employment Drug Screening Required

Deadline for Application:  Open Until Filled

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COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER/JAILER

Department:
Police

Salary:
$12.00-13.50 depending on qualifications and experience

Job Summary:
Under general supervision of the Dispatch Supervisor, receives requests for police, fire, and emergency medical assistance from the public. Dispatches and/or relays calls for service to the appropriate police, fire, and emergency medical agencies or units. Assists emergency service agencies by collecting, retrieving, and disseminating information vital to operations. Acts as a jailer providing supervision, meals and phone calls for prisoners. Requires ability to work both day and night shifts in increments of 8-12 hours. May include working holidays.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Valid Oklahoma drivers’ license
  • Computer experience preferred
  • Must be able to type at least 45 words per minute
  • Must be able to pass a criminal background check

Preferred certifications or the ability to obtain within the first year of employment:

  • OLETS certification
  • Oklahoma State Jailer Certification
  • CPR Certification
  • First Aid Certification
  • APCO certification
  • EMD certification

Pre-Employment Drug Screening, Background Check and TB Test Required

Deadline for Application: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

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ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGER

Department: 
Public Works, Engineering Division

Salary:
 $65,000 to $80,000 depending on qualifications and experience

Job Summary: 
Under the general supervision of the Public Works Director, supervises the activities of the Engineering Division personnel and performs complex analytical work in providing office and engineering support and field engineering support for environmental, water, sewer, street, and other Public Works projects and programs, ensuring technical competence and compliance with all current codes and criteria.

Minimum Qualifications &/or Experience:

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
  • Professional Engineer Registration required
  • A minimum of five (5) years experience is required, preferably including experience in the design and/or construction of water distribution, wastewater collection, streets/roadways or storm water systems.
  • Experience in project management desirable.
  • A valid driver’s license.

Pre-Employment Drug Screening Required

Deadline for Application:  Open Until Filled

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PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR

Department:
Public Works Administration          

Salary:
$62,775 - $83,175 depending upon qualifications and experience.

Job Summary:
Plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates the activities of the Public Works Department consisting of the following divisions:  Streets, Storm water/Right-of-way Maintenance, Water Distribution, Wastewater Treatment Plant, Wastewater Collections, Residential Refuse, Recycle Center, Engineering/Plan Review, and Public Works Administration. Responsible for determining departmental policies, for planning long-term programs, and for managing the departmental budget.  Operates from general directives and/or broadly defined missions as they relate to Departmental goals and objectives; creates and implements policies governing departmental function, and assists in policy decisions that may have citywide impact. 

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university, Masters of Science in Civil Engineering or related field preferred.  P.E. certification a plus.
  • Five years increasingly responsible experience in a broad range of municipal services including engineering/architectural design or operations, refuse system operations, water/wastewater and/or street maintenance.
  • Oklahoma Class “A” license as Wastewater Operator and Oklahoma Class “A” license as Water Operator or ability to obtain.
  • Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.

Pre-Employment Drug Screening and Background Check Required

Deadline for Application: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

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SEASONAL SANITATION WORKER

Department:

Public Works/Refuse Division

Salary:

$8.50/hr.

Job Summary:

Provide assistance with refuse routes and summer grass bag pickups.

Generally 40 hours per week starting April through October 2008.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must have valid OK drivers’ license with a good driving record

Pre-Employment Drug Screening Required

Deadline for Application: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

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UTILITIES SUPERINTENDANT

Department:
Public Works

Salary:
$44,252 - $58,635 depending on qualifications and experience

Job Summary:
Under general direction of Assistant Public Works Director, a working superintendent that performs a variety of routine and semi-complex administrative, supervisory and technical tasks in the planning, construction and maintenance of city water distribution, wastewater collection infrastructure and wastewater treatment control facility.

Job Requirements:

  • A high school graduate or GED equivalent.
  • Valid driver’s license with “Class A” commercial certification or ability to obtain.  In addition, a person working in the classification must have current ODEQ “Class B” water and “Class A” wastewater operator certifications or ability to obtain within 6-months.
  • Five (5) years progressively responsible experience in the maintenance and construction of water distribution and wastewater collection infrastructure and wastewater treatment processes; at least three years of which in a supervisory capacity.

Pre-Employment Drug Screening Required

Deadline for Application: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

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WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT SUPERVISOR

Department:
Public Works

Salary:
$15.64 - $19.94+/- depending upon qualifications and experience

Job Summary:
Coordinates, supervises, and reviews the activities relating to the operations and maintenance of the City of Owasso wastewater treatment facilities, monitors projects, provides technical expertise, and responds to after hour problems and emergencies.  On-call status on a rotation basis.

Minimum Qualifications:

Certification:

  • Possession of an Oklahoma Class A wastewater works operator certification required
  • Possession of an Oklahoma Class B wastewater laboratory certification required

Experience: 

  • Five (5) years of increasingly responsible supervisory experience in wastewater treatment operation and maintenance. A minimum of three (3) years experience must be at the Class A level. 

Education:

  • An Associate’s degree in biology, chemistry, engineering, or a related field is highly desirable.

Driver’s License:

  • Possession of a valid Oklahoma Class D Drivers’ License at the time of appointment. Ability to obtain Class B Driver’s License within 6 months of appointment.

Respiratory Protective Equipment:

  • Must be respirator/self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) certifiable

Pre-Employment Drug Screening Required

Deadline for Application: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

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