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Pottawattamie County is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex or sexual preference. You may request any needed accommodation to participate in the application process. Applicants may be required to submit to drug and alcohol screening prior to employment and can be subject to background verifications. Applications are only accepted at the time of vacancy.  Unsolicited applications will not be kept on file.

To download an application for employment, click here.

Current Job Postings:

Part-Time Registered Nurse
Environmental Educator Intern Position
HawkWatch Counter
Detention Officer
Public Safety CAD Support Tech

 

 

 

 

Part-Time Registered Nurse

The Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Office is accepting resumes for a part-time Registered Nurse.  Responsible for providing professional nursing care to inmates at the County jail.   Applicants must have a current nursing license from the State of Iowa or residing compact state.   Must possess current CPR certification.   Scheduled work hours, Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.  Competitive compensation.  Submit application, resume and cover letter to the Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Office/Jail- Medical Division, 1400 Big Lake Road, Council Bluffs, Iowa.  Contact Tricia Jones at 712-890-2291 for information. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. For an application please click here. The Pottawattamie County Sheriff conducts pre-employment screenings to include a drug test.  EOE

Part-Time Registered Nurse - Job Description

 

 

 

 

Environmental Educator Intern Position

 

DESCRIPTION:  Approximately 400 hours internship between May and August 2008 (as school schedule permits) to assist with environmental education programs for the Pottawattamie County Conservation Board, particularly summer day camps at Hitchcock Nature Center and Arrowhead Park.  Educator intern will assist the Program Manager in development and implementation of programming for the Pottawattamie County Conservation Board.  Major duties include providing programs and supervising youth at summer day camps; assisting in the development and evaluation of programs, assisting at the welcome desk at the Loess Hills Lodge interpretive facility and promotion of PCCB programs.  Educator must be independent with excellent organizational skills.  Educator will receive valuable practical experience and continuing education during employment.

QUALIFICATIONS:  Either be enrolled in or have a degree in one of the following fields:  education, environmental education/interpretation, natural resources, wildlife biology, or biology/ecology/environmental studies.

REQUIREMENTS:  Must have a valid drivers license at time of hire. The educator should be prepared to start as soon as possible in May.  Non-standard workweek that may include holidays, evenings and weekends.  Professionalism and good public relations are essential, as is time management. 

SALARY:  $8.00-$9.00 per hour, depending on experience. 

LOCATIONS:  Hitchcock Nature Center, Pottawattamie County, Honey Creek, Iowa.

TO APPLY:  Submit application, a letter of introduction and resume to Tina Popson, Program Manager, Pottawattamie County Conservation Board, 223 South 6th Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51501.  Applications may be obtained from the Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisor’s Office, 227 South 6th Street, Council Bluffs, IA  51501 or click here to download and print an application for submission.   For more information call (712) 545-3283 or visit our website at www.pottcoconservation.com.  EOE

 

 

 

HawkWatch Counter

The Pottawattamie County Conservation Board is seeking a qualified individual to serve as the official HawkWatch Counter for this year’s Hitchcock HawkWatch. This position is a temporary, non-exempt position and pays $10/hour with an average of 30 hours worked per week.  Normally hours are worked during the regular work week when volunteers are unable to staff the HawkWatch.  The position runs from September 1, 2008 until December 15, 2008. 

Essential Job Duties:
The employee will be responsible for identifying and counting migrating raptors, preparing reports, and assisting with bird-related environmental education at the Hitchcock Nature Center.  For additional job duties, see attached job description.

Minimum Qualifications:
Knowledge of and the ability to learn migration patterns of raptors, and related birds.
Considerable skill in the identification of migrating birds in flight. Ability to work long days and early morning starts, if situation presents itself.  Ability to climb stairs and perform job duties on the top level of the 45’ observation tower.

Application Procedure/Deadline:

Interested individuals are required to submit an employment application and a resume with cover letter.  Applications may be obtained from and submitted to the Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisor’s Office, 227 South 6th Street, Council Bluffs, IA  51501 or click here to download and print an application for submission.  Applications will be accepted until position filled. 

HawkWatch Counter - Job Description

 

 

Detention Officer

  • Please read the Job Description carefully.  If you do not meet the minimum requirements, we can not proceed any further with the application process. 
  • PLEASE READ AND PAY VERY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND HIRING PROCEDURE OUTLINE.  If you do not meet these standards, we can not proceed any further with the application process.
  • If you feel that you do meet these minimum standards, please contact the Pottawattamie County Jail for an application or download the application here that is designated specifically for the Sheriff’s office.

Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Office/Jail Division
1400 Big Lake Road
Council Bluffs, IA  51501
(712) 890-2250

Once you have completed the application, mail or deliver the application to the Pottawattamie County Jail.  The closing date for accepting applications for the June testing date is May 30, 2008 at the close of business.  Our normal office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM., excluding holidays.  You will be notified of your written test date. If you successfully pass the written exam, your application will be kept on file for six months from your test date. 

**Applications received after May 30, 2008 will be kept on file and applicant notified of the next testing date. 

Detention Officer - Job Description

 


Public Safety CAD Support Tech

Pottawattamie County is announcing a hiring process for the position of Public Safety CAD Support Tech. This process will be conducted according to the following schedule and qualifications listed below.

Essential Job Duties:
The Public Safety CAD Support Tech provides computer support and training to all Public Safety personnel in Pottawattamie County, as assigned.  This position will assist with the support of computer hardware and core software such as Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD), Mobile Data Computers (MDC) and Fire Records Management Systems (FRMS).
For remaining job duties, see the attached job description.
                      
Minimum Qualifications:
Programming specifics within these areas may include, but are not limited to these areas of experience: Perl, PHP, HTML, XML; CSH, BASH, KORN; SQL. Applicants must have knowledge of the Linux operating system, Microsoft Windows, and Microsoft Office software suite.  Applicants must have experience with AS400 systems, and with data, voice, and radio communications equipment and facilities.  Applicants must possess strong critical-thinking, problem solving skills and a logical mindset. Programming experience with libraries, functions, classes, modules and compilation preferred.  Experience with Pick operating systems and databases as well as telecommunication issues preferred.
Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or related field required or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.  Must possess a valid driver’s license at the time of hire and maintain it throughout the course of employment. 

Application Procedure/Deadline:
Applications may be obtained from and submitted to the Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisor’s Office, 227 South 6th Street, Council Bluffs, IA  51501 or click here to download and print an application for submission.Please submit application, resume and cover letter to same address.  Closing date for accepting applications is Friday, May 23, 2008.

Salary Range:
Starting salary is $37,479 dependent upon education and experience.

Public Safety CAD Support Tech - Job Description



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