Human Resources

Job Opportunities 

For Current City Employees

The job opportunities listed below are only open to current City of Ames employees.  Applications received by external candidates will not be considered.

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Please Note: The City of Ames does not accept paper copies of applications; you must submit your application online. Only the most recent application submitted to Human Resources will be considered for employment. Duplicate applications for the same position will not be considered. If you have additional questions, please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions section or the Online Application Guide below.

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The City of Ames is committed to providing the highest quality of public service possible. To that end we are dedicated to both the hiring and developing of City employees who share in this commitment of service to the citizens of Ames. All employees are important members of the City team and we do our best to ensure that we hire the best available candidates while promoting equality of opportunity. We appreciate your interest in employment with the City of Ames and welcome your application!

The City of Ames is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.