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| Job Name | Organization | Job Description | Contact Name | Contact Email | Contact Phone | Job Posting URL | Expiration Date |
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| Public Works Maintenance I | City of Clive | Temporary work, 100-115 days maximum employment in any one (1) calendar year. Under the direct supervision of a Public Works Supervisor, performs a wide variety of functions necessary to maintain City-owned infrastructures, facilities, and roadways. The job entails routine maintenance of infrastructures, facilities, and roadways including pothole patching, tarring of City streets, painting of fire hydrants, concrete replacement and repair of streets and intakes, litter control, and facility cleaning. Must be 18 years or older at hire date. Projected start date 06/02/2025. | Mela Nisic | hr@cityofclive.com | +15152236220 | https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cityofclive/jobs/4768179/public-works-maintenance-i?page=1&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs | 05/02/2025 |
| Civil Engineer (PE) | City of Marshalltown | Performs highly responsible and difficult engineering work in directing and performing a variety of municipal engineering functions; does related work as required. The Civil Engineer II position has direct leadership and supervision over a staff of four in the Engineering department, which is a division of the Public Works Department, reporting to the Public Works Director. The City of Marshalltown has made great strides on infrastructure improvements over the last several years, with much more to do. On a large scale this position works with civil 3D set-up and design for road reconstruction and rehabilitation projects, construction administration for various roadways and leads the pavement management program for 150 miles of roadways. This is great opportunity for someone who is looking to showcase their leadership skills, in addition to their engineering expertise. | Jill Petermeier | hr@marshalltown-ia.gov | +16417545704 | https://www.marshalltown-ia.gov/Jobs.aspx?UniqueId=102&From=All&CommunityJobs=False&JobID=Civil-Engineer-II-PE-Required-150 | 05/29/2025 |
| Director of Solid Waste | Metro Waste Authority | The Director of Solid Waste provides strategic operational oversight, direction, and coordination to ensure safe and efficient operations of Metro Waste Authority’s solid waste operations including, landfills, transfer stations, maintenance facilities, and compost facilities as directed by the Executive Director. Ensures compliance with standard operating procedures and safety programs while effectively managing to improve performance and productivity by ensuring the highest standards of environmental safety and operational excellence are met. | Bailey Ortega | bor@mwatoday.com | +15153236520 | https://www.mwatoday.com/about/careers/ | 05/30/2025 |
| Civil Engineer I or Civil Engineer II | City of Dubuque | GENERAL SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the City Engineer, Assistant City Engineer or Civil Engineer II (if Civil Engineer I) perform engineering duties in planning, budgeting, designing, and overseeing construction, maintenance and management of city infrastructure in compliance with state and federal regulations, including the sanitary sewer collection system, stormwater management facilities, potable water distribution facilities, roads, and fiber optic communication facilities; perform civil engineering design and supervisory work; supervise Engineering Technicians, Inflow and Infiltration (I&I) Inspectors and support staff; and perform other duties as assigned. | Kristen Dietz | +15635894125 | https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/dubuqueia | 05/31/2025 | |
| Mechanic | Iowa DOT, Ames | The mechanics of the Iowa Department of Transportation are vital to keeping our fleet of vehicles and equipment operational to ensure the efficiency and safety of the traveling Iowa public. | Richard Albright | Richard.Albright@iowadot.us | https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa/jobs/4894617/mechanic?department[0]=645%20Iowa%20Department%20of%20Transportation&jobType[0]=Full-time&sort=PostingDate%7CDescending&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs | 04/23/2025 | |
| Public Works Director | City of Pella | The Public Works Director reports to the City Administrator and is responsible for the overall management of the Public Works Department including streets, water, wastewater, airport, and facility divisions. Qualifications include graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in construction administration, business management, engineering, or related field, and substantial high-level professional experience in public works, utilities, engineering, or any combination of experience, education, or training that demonstrates the applicant has the leadership competencies necessary to fulfil the job requirements. | https://workzone.apwa.org/career/55274/Public-Works-Director-Iowa-Ia-Pella | 05/16/2025 | |||
| Hazardous Waste Operations Manager | Metro Waste Authority | Position Summary The Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Operations Manager is responsible for the management and oversight of all operational activities and staff at the Hazardous Waste facility. The HHW Operations Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations, facilities, equipment, and personnel, ensuring compliance with standard operating procedures and health and safety programs Essential Duties and Responsibilities The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following: Responsible for the overall Health and Safety of the household hazardous waste programs and staff, ensuring compliance with all safe work practices, policies and procedures, and always acting in a safe manner. Determines work priorities, monitors work practices, promotes a team environment, fosters responsibility and accountability to maximize operating efficiencies, maintains budget, and ensures environmental compliance. Effectively manages to improve performance and productivity by ensuring the highest standards of environmental safety and operational excellence are met. Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, streamline work processes, and increase efficiencies while adhering to organizational systems and facility standard work procedures. Manages the receiving, inspecting, sorting, and preparing for disposal of household hazardous waste from households and Very Small Quantity Generators (VSQG’s). Reviews all Resource and Conservation Recovery Act (RCRA) and state regulated activities, develops standard operating procedures to achieve compliance, maintains current knowledge of mandated regulations, and audits contractors for program compliance. Assist in the preparation and adherence to the budget and capital expenditure planning Ensures that all facility equipment is properly maintained and repaired, reviews equipment specifications, solicits bids, develops written maintenance procedures, and reviews maintenance documentation to assure completion. Works with the EHS Coordinator & HHW Program Coordinator to provide the required EPA, OSHA, DOT and MWA Environmental Health and Safety training. Responds to emergency and/or contingency actions such as hazardous waste spills, directs staff and secures assistance with outside agencies such as Haz-mat teams, fire departments, etc. Maintains knowledge of the latest technological developments and provides subject matter expertise in these areas.? Knowledge of site maintenance requirements and specialized systems support, while following proper maintenance procedures and practices. Develop relationships with external organizations to ensure the organization mission of No Waste Resources is met. Environmental Stewardship – Demonstrates an understanding of Metro Waste Authority’s Environmental Management System (EMS). Guided by the EMS processes and procedures, we focus on six main areas aimed at increasing diversion and/or protecting the environment. These include: Recycling Household Hazardous Waste Collection Organics Management Water Quality Improvement Greenhouse Gas Reduction Environmental Education MWA Values - Demonstrates an understanding of Metro Waste Authority’s values and applies them to the position, and assigned responsibilities, as well as to all interactions with customers and co-workers. Leadership – Set the example because everyone is a leader! Integrity – Always do what is right! Positivity – Bring our best to every task, every day and bring out the best in your colleagues! Teamwork – Collaborate because we know that together we will address opportunities and challenges! Innovation – Forge a new path and evolve! Competencies Acting as a Champion for Change - Challenges the status quo; encourages people to question existing methods, practices, and assumptions; supports people in their efforts to try new things Assessing and Understanding People - Able to predict how different people are likely to act in different situations; has good insight into people's personality and work style; understands people's strengths and talents; knows what sort of tasks people are likely to do well and areas where they may struggle Communication - can communicate with people of all backgrounds and ages and to convey a level of expertise that inspires the confidence of others. Evaluate Alternatives - Able to evaluate alternatives through experimentation and pilot projects, test runs, decision matrices, problem analysis and synthesis, critical paths and other types of flow charts, and structured analytical procedures Inspiring and Motivating Others - Ability to motivate employees in safety, regulatory compliance, and customer service functions.? Keeping a Safe Environment - It is the employee’s responsibility to follow all safety policies and procedures and to notify the appropriate person(s) in the event they witness an unsafe activity.? Travel This position requires frequent travel in and around the Des Moines metro area to support all Metro Waste Authority facilities. Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) Bachelor’s degree Environmental science or related field. 5-7 years of management experience. 24-hour OSHA HAZWOPER Certification Valid driver’s license Preferred Education & Experience 3 years’ experience in handling and processing hazardous waste products, is preferred.? Knowledge of standard laboratory techniques and chemical characteristics necessary to make accurate identification and classification of hazardous waste materials.? Knowledge of RCRA, OSHA, DOT, TSCA, FIFRA and EPA regulatory requirements for the handling, storage, transportation, and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste.? Physical Demands While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers; handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 600 pounds. Employee must be able stand, walk or drive for extended periods of time. The employee must also be fit to wear a respirator. Work Environment This job operates in an office and warehouse environment. This role will experience ongoing exposure to toxic and corrosive agents such as pesticides, potentially explosive or other unknown risks from incoming materials, and odors from solvents and other chemical products. The employee will also be exposed to excessive heat in the summer, excessive cold in the winter and moving machinery such as a can crusher and forklift. | Bailey Ortega | bor@mwatoday.com | +15153236520 | https://www.mwatoday.com/about/careers/ | 05/30/2025 |
| District 6 Lab Chief | Iowa DOT, Cedar Rapids | As District 6 Lab Chief (Materials Technician 4), you are responsible for: Leading HMA mix and aggregate testing, overseeing lab staff and operations, coordinating sample logistics, and ensuring test accuracy. You manage lab qualifications, technician QA, and materials audits per Iowa DOT standards, while supporting plant calibrations, profilometer testing, and special investigations. | Danielle Alvarez | danielle.alvarez@iowadot.us | https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa/jobs/4909233/district-6-lab-chief?department[0]=645%20Iowa%20Department%20of%20Transportation&jobType[0]=Full-time&sort=PostingDate%7CDescending&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs | 04/27/2025 | |
| Motor Vehicle Division Privacy and Data Protection Officer (EO 2) | Iowa DOT, Ankeny | The MVD Privacy and Data Protection Officer ensures compliance with laws protecting restricted personal data during records requests and IT development. Responsibilities include auditing data access, drafting contracts, advising on privacy law, and coordinating with the Attorney General’s Office. | Angel Robinson | Angel.Robinson@Iowadot.us | https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa/jobs/4909242/motor-vehicle-division-privacy-and-data-protection-officer-eo-2?department[0]=645%20Iowa%20Department%20of%20Transportation&jobType[0]=Full-time&sort=PostingDate%7CDescending&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs | 05/04/2025 | |
| Urban Engineer | Iowa DOT | The Urban Engineer position serves as the primary liaison to the cities across Iowa and is involved in aspects of program administration. This position performs a wide variety of administrative and advanced professional engineering and planning functions related to local government programs. | Nicole Moore | Nicole.Moore@iowadot.us | https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa/jobs/4910137/urban-engineer?department[0]=645%20Iowa%20Department%20of%20Transportation&jobType[0]=Full-time&sort=PostingDate%7CDescending&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs | 04/30/2025 | |
| Assistant Survey Party Chief | Iowa DOT | As the Assistant Survey Party Chief, you will perform technical engineering survey work collecting topographic survey data and create a detailed map of project areas for the use in the development of transportation improvement projects. | Jeremy Harris | Jeremy.Harris@iowadot.us | https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa/jobs/4909421/assistant-survey-party-chief?department[0]=645%20Iowa%20Department%20of%20Transportation&jobType[0]=Full-time&sort=PostingDate%7CDescending&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs | 04/27/2025 | |
| Track Inspector | Iowa DOT | As the Track Inspector, you will perform railroad track inspection and monitoring functions to assure compliance with federal safety and health regulations among railroads, railroad employees, and contractors to railroads. The primary objective of the Track Inspector is to minimize the risk of human casualty and societal loss due to train accidents caused by defective conditions of railroad track and structures. | Tamara Nicholson | Tamara.Nicholson@iowadot.us | https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa/jobs/4910182/track-inspector?department[0]=645%20Iowa%20Department%20of%20Transportation&jobType[0]=Full-time&sort=PostingDate%7CDescending&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs | 04/27/2025 | |
| Employee Relations Partner | Iowa DOT, Ames | As an Employee Relations Partner, you will coach leaders as they deal with both small and large employee issues. You will get to provide support, consultation, and resolution guidance for employees and leaders in the department. You will have the opportunity to analyze workplace environment complaints, recommend appropriate resolutions, and conduct investigations. | Jenny Lafrenz | Jenny.Lafrenz@iowadot.us | https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa/jobs/4912755/employee-relations-partner?department[0]=645%20Iowa%20Department%20of%20Transportation&jobType[0]=Full-time&sort=PostingDate%7CDescending&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs | 05/04/2025 | |
| Highway Technician Senior | Iowa DOT, Grimes | As a Construction Highway Technician Senior, you will spend your day making roads safer through sampling, testing, and inspecting construction projects year-round. | Frank Leong | Frank.Leong@iowadot.us | https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa/jobs/4911030/highway-technician-senior?department[0]=645%20Iowa%20Department%20of%20Transportation&jobType[0]=Full-time&sort=PostingDate%7CDescending&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs | 04/27/2025 |