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HELP WANTED:
Police Officer
The Nebraska City Police Department is accepting applications for two Police Officer positions. Nebraska Law Enforcement Certification is preferred, but not mandatory. (Lateral transfers may be offered to all current certified Nebraska Law Enforcement Officers & out of State certified Law Enforcement Officers able to meet all reciprocity requirements of enrollment to Nebraska’s Law Enforcement training. Pay for these two classifications of certified Officers will be equivalent to the officer’s current proof of pay, based on Nebraska City’s F.O.P current wage scale.) All non-certified applicants must meet the minimum standards of the Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center, be a U.S. Citizen, 21 years of age, possess a High School diploma, GED equivalent, have a valid driver’s license. No serious Traffic Violations, No serious Misdemeanor Convictions. No Felony Convictions, and must pass an extensive background investigation check. Job description and application is available at 1409-Central Avenue, Nebraska City, NE. 68410 or by contacting City of Nebraska City-City Hall @ 1-402-873-6666. The City offers competitive wages, and a generous benefit package which includes health care insurance including Vision care, retirement plan, paid vacation, sick leave and holiday pay. The City of Nebraska city is an EEO employer.
City Attorney
The City of Nebraska City, home of Arbor Day and the famous AppleJack Festival, seeks to hire a qualified and talented individual to become the next City Attorney. The City Attorney is a professional position responsible for conducting, coordinating, and monitoring legal matters on behalf of the City. Under the supervision of the Mayor and City Administrator, the City Attorney provides complex professional legal services to the Mayor, City Council, City Administrator, Staff, Boards and Commissions. Qualifications include a Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school, be a member in good standing of the Nebraska State Bar Association, admitted by the State Supreme Court to practice law in the State of Nebraska, and be able to regularly attend court and council meetings. Three (3) years of experience as a municipal law attorney preferred. Must be able to report to work from residence within thirty (30) minutes from the time of notification. This is a full-time exempt position with an excellent benefit package. Annual salary is on an 8-step pay plan, ranging from $72,180 to $96,562. The Application and Job Description can be accessed through the links provided on this page or by contacting City Hall; please review the job description prior to applying for the position. To apply, send a cover letter, resume, and complete application to Lou Leone, City Administrator, labeled “City Attorney Search”, 1409 Central Avenue, Nebraska City, NE 68410, or electronically to lleone@nebraskacity.com. EOE. Review of applications will begin December 27, 2021. Position open until filled.
Library:
Assistant Library Director–Nebraska City, Nebraska Morton-James Public Library seeks Assistant Director (a full-time non-exempt position with benefits).
Required: Associates degree; library work experience; 2 years supervisory position or related experience.
Preferred: cash handling; bookkeeping experience; MLS or equivalent
Position helps develop, plan, and administer the day-to-day operations of the Library and recommends policies, services and facility improvements. Supervises staff, keeps records, manages collection, coordinates programs and more. Fulfillment of the Basic Skills Requirements of the Nebraska Public Library Certification required within 3 years. Hourly range, depending on qualifications is $19.52-$21.32 on an 8-step pay plan. An application can be accessed at:
https://nebraskacityne.gov/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Employment-Application.pdf. Must send a cover letter, resume, (3) references, and completed application to Donna S. Kruse, labeled “Assistant Director Search”, 923 1st Corso, Nebraska City, NE 68410, or electronically to dkruse@nebraskacity.com. EOE. Review of applications begins immediately. Position open until filled.
The Morton-James Public Library was founded in 1896 and consists of a renovated 17,000 square foot facility and experienced staff. Visit morton-jamespubliclibrary.com or nebraskacityne.gov.
Part-Time Library Clerk:
The Morton-James Public Library seeks an enthusiastic person with excellent customer service, computer and communication skills. Duties include staffing circulation desks, shelving materials, assisting children and adults with technology and information needs and other duties as assigned. Must follow safety protocols that are in place.
29 hours weekly. Salary $11.00/hour. EOE
Applications are available at the Morton-James Public Library (923 1st Corso) or can be accessed at the top of this page titled “Printable Job Application”.
Open until filled. Send completed application to dkruse@nebraskacity.com