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City Hiring Jobs (NOW HIRING)

City Treasurer - City

Oklahoma City, OK · On-site

$50.39 - $77.09/hr

APPLICATION, HIRING, AND BACKGROUND * When completing the application, applicants will be asked to ... City of Oklahoma City Total Rewards JOB SUMMARY This position is located in the Treasury Division ...

City Treasurer - City

Oklahoma City, OK · On-site

$50.39 - $77.09/hr

APPLICATION, HIRING, AND BACKGROUND * When completing the application, applicants will be asked to ... City of Oklahoma City Total Rewards JOB SUMMARY This position is located in the Treasury Division ...

Plans Examiner - City

Oklahoma City, OK · On-site

$30.94 - $47.30/hr

APPLICATION, HIRING, AND BACKGROUND * When completing the application, applicants will be asked to ... City of Oklahoma City Total Rewards JOB SUMMARY This position is located in the Development Center ...

Nursery Worker - City

Oklahoma City, OK · On-site

$19.87 - $30.72/hr

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Training Analyst - City

Oklahoma City, OK · On-site

$29.46 - $45.06/hr

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Crew Worker II - City

Oklahoma City, OK · On-site

$16.65 - $25.73/hr

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Civil Engineer III - City

Oklahoma City, OK · On-site

$43.55 - $66.59/hr

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Civil Engineer III - City

Oklahoma City, OK · On-site

$43.55 - $66.59/hr

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Civil Engineer I - City

Oklahoma City, OK · On-site

$32.49 - $49.66/hr

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How much do city hiring jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for city hiring in the United States is $20.28, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $17.79 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in a city hiring role?

To thrive in a City Hiring role, you need a solid understanding of recruitment processes, local government regulations, and human resources best practices, typically supported by a degree in HR or public administration. Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS), HRIS software, and compliance platforms is often required. Strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders set top performers apart. These skills ensure efficient hiring, regulatory compliance, and the recruitment of qualified personnel critical for city operations.

What is city hiring?

City hiring refers to the process by which local government agencies recruit, evaluate, and employ individuals to work in various roles that serve the community, such as administration, public works, safety, and more. These jobs can range from entry-level positions to specialized professional roles. The hiring process typically includes submitting an application, undergoing interviews or assessments, and meeting specific qualifications set by the city. City jobs often offer competitive benefits, job stability, and the opportunity to make a direct impact on local communities.

What is the difference between City Hiring vs City Recruiter?

AspectCity HiringCity Recruiter
CredentialsTypically requires basic HR or administrative certificationsOften requires HR certifications or recruiting experience
Work EnvironmentInvolves posting jobs, screening candidates, and coordinating hiring processesFocuses on sourcing, interviewing, and attracting candidates for city positions
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by city governments for filling various rolesUsed by city governments and agencies for recruiting talent
Search & Comparison IntentPeople compare city hiring processes or job openingsPeople compare recruiting strategies or recruiter roles

City Hiring generally refers to the overall process of filling city government positions, including posting jobs and selecting candidates. City Recruiter, on the other hand, is a specific role focused on sourcing and attracting candidates. While both are involved in the hiring process, City Recruiters are specialized professionals responsible for recruiting efforts, whereas City Hiring encompasses the broader hiring procedures conducted by city departments.

What are some common challenges candidates face when applying for city government positions, and how can they best prepare?

Applicants for city government roles often encounter rigorous and highly structured application processes, including detailed online applications, civil service exams, and panel interviews. Navigating these steps can be challenging, especially for those unfamiliar with government hiring practices. To prepare, candidates should carefully review job postings for required qualifications, thoroughly complete all application materials, and familiarize themselves with the specific competencies and values of the city. Practicing responses to behavioral interview questions and researching the department’s current initiatives can also improve readiness and confidence during the selection process.
What cities are hiring for City Hiring jobs? Cities with the most City Hiring job openings:
What states have the most City Hiring jobs? States with the most job openings for City Hiring jobs include:
Infographic showing various City Hiring job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $42,185 per year, or $20.3 per hour.

City Treasurer - City

Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City, OK • On-site

$50.39 - $77.09/hr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Posted 11 days ago


Oklahoma City Public Schools rating

5.9

Company rating: 5.9 out of 10

Based on 21 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

464th of 627 rated elementary and secondary schools


Job description

PAY AND FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA) STATUS:

Pay Range:  523

Hourly Rate:  $50.39 - $77.09

FLSA Status:  Exempt

The normal starting pay for this position is the minimum of the pay range listed above. A higher rate of pay may be considered, dependent on the qualifications and experience of the selected applicant and/or the City's step placement policy.

APPLICATION PERIOD

Applications/resumes will be accepted until the position is filled. First consideration will be given to applications/resumes received by August 18, 2026.

APPLICATION, HIRING, AND BACKGROUND

  • When completing the application, applicants will be asked to respond to application questions.  These application questions are based on the Job Requirements for the position.
  • Completion of the application questions is required.
  • Applicant responses to the application questions must specifically answer the questions asked.
  • Responses to application questions must be supported by work history/information listed on the application/resume, sufficient to demonstrate qualifications for the position.
  • Applicants may upload only two attachments.  Attachments may include, but are not limited to a resume, cover letter, DD214 or NGB Form 22, transcripts, etc.  Applicants may also choose to combine documents into one file for upload.
  • Applications may not be reviewed if specific responses to application questions have not been provided.
  • Each application submission is reviewed independently.

For detailed information about the City's hiring and background processes, check out theQuick Guide to Hiring and Background Checks

If you have questions, check out the: Frequently Asked Questions

TOTAL REWARDS

At the City of Oklahoma City, our Total Rewards package is designed to honor your service, fuel your growth, and support every part of your life.  We offer:

  • Competitive pay
  • An average of $22,000 annually contributed toward your benefits and retirement
  • A comprehensive package designed to support your health and wellness, financial security, work-life balance, and personal and professional growth and development

Explore all the ways we invest in you: City of Oklahoma City Total Rewards

JOB SUMMARY

This position is located in the Treasury Division of the Finance Department within the City of Oklahoma City and is under the direction of the Finance department head.  The City Treasurer is primarily responsible for managing the City's investment program, banking relationships, revenue enforcement program, and overseeing the City's cashiering system.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Monitoring and maintaining records and reporting the status of the City's investment program.
  • Researching, analyzing, and evaluating financial and economic data to determine the City's optimal investment strategy.
  • Communicating with individuals inside and outside the City organization and serving on various boards to provide and obtain information and technical assistance related to City and trust investments, banking, and revenues.
  • Performing other duties as assigned.

VETERANS PREFERENCE

Honorably discharged veterans of the United States Active Duty Armed Forces, National Guard, and Reserve Forces who are not currently employed full-time by the City of Oklahoma City and who meet the qualifications for the position shall be given preference. To receive preference, veterans must submit verification of honorable discharge from the United States military service (Department of Defense Form DD214 or NGB Form 22) prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Possession of a bachelor's degree or higher in finance, business administration, public administration, or a related field.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in treasury operations.

KNOWELDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

  • Knowledge of and ability to apply supervisory, administrative, and managerial techniques, methods, and principles.
  • Knowledge of finance.
  • Knowledge of economics and statistics.
  • Skill in projecting future trends in taxation and revenue.
  • Skill in performing statistical and mathematical computations.
  • Skill in analyzing data.
  • Skill in accurately organizing, compiling, and processing data.
  • Skill in verbal and written communication using tact and diplomacy.
  • Skill in supervising professional and clerical staff.
  • Ability and willingness to make work-related decisions within the framework of applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
  • Ability to develop long-range plans and evaluate work accomplishments.
  • Ability to continually improve processes and identify efficiencies.
  • Ability to manage and support governing bodies such as committees or trusts overseeing specialized funding sources.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
  • Ability to learn and interpret government regulations.
  • Ability to travel.

COMPETENCIES

  • One City, One Team (Teamwork/Team Oriented) (1) Recognizes, values, and leverages the ideas, opinions, and perspectives of others; (2) participates willingly and effectively as a team lead or team member; (3) builds consensus; fosters team commitment, spirit, pride, and trust; (4) collaborates with others to accomplish goals and objectives and achieve results; (5) expresses facts, ideas, messages, and information (technical and non-technical) to individuals or groups clearly, concisely, accurately, understandably, with honesty, tact, and diplomacy and in a manner that is appropriate for the intended audience; (6) actively listens, clarifies information as needed; (7) [Core Value One City, One Team] shares information, resources and solutions across departments; (8) [Core Value One City, One Team] asks for help early and offers it often; (9) [Core Value One City, One Team] collaborates across teams before decisions are made.
  • Service First (Customer Centric) (1) Demonstrates commitment to public service; (2) serves and satisfies internal and external customers in a timely and effective manner; (3) establishes, commits to, and maintains high standards for producing quality work products and being responsive to customers; (4) supports the Department/City's mission; develops and executes strategies with the customer in mind; (5) [Core Value Service First] acts quickly and follows through until the job is complete; (6) [Core Value Service First] serves everyone with genuine respect, diligence and professionalism; (7) [Core Value Service First] makes decisions with the people we serve in mind.
  • Respect Always (Leads Through Influence) (1) Persuades others; builds consensus through give and take; (2) gains cooperation from others to obtain information and accomplish goals; (3) works with others towards achieving agreements that may involve exchanging resources or resolving differences; (4) understands the concepts, practices, and techniques used to identify, engage, influence, and monitor relationships with individuals and groups connected to a work effort including those actively involved; (5) leads through influence over the process and its results, and those who have a vested interest in the outcome (positive or negative). (6) [Core Value Respect Always] listens with curiosity and speaks with care; (7) [Core Value Respect Always] embraces different perspectives and lived experiences; (8) [Core Value Respect Always] gives feedback constructively and receives it openly.
  • Own the Outcome (Execution and Results) (1) Sets well-defined and realistic goals and high standards of performance for self or self and others; (2) displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment toward performing work; (3) completes assignments in a thorough, accurate, and timely manner, and delivers results; (4) works with minimal supervision, is motivated to achieve, and demonstrates responsible behavior; (5) demonstrates understanding of all aspects of the job and application of accrued knowledge in carrying out duties and responsibilities; technical knowledge; skill in the techniques, equipment, procedures, and work required; (6) recognizes opportunities and takes action for improvement to programs, policies, procedures, practices, and processes; (7) understands and is able to apply the principles, methods, and tools of quality improvement; (8) collects, examines, analyzes, and interprets data from a variety of sources; (9) makes data-driven recommendations/decisions and achieves results; (10) effectively achieves results through others to achieve the Department or City's mission; (11) [Core Value Own the Outcome] takes initiative to fix it or escalates issues; (12) [Core Value Own the Outcome] follows through on commitments; (13) [Core Value Own the Outcome] speaks up when accountability is missing.
  • Keep Getting Better (Commitment to Continuous Improvement) (1) Recognizes opportunities for improvement with regard to programs, policies, procedures, practices, and processes; (2) understands and is able to apply the principles, methods, and tools of quality improvement; (3) collects, examines, analyzes, and interprets data from a variety of sources; (4) makes data-driven recommendations/decisions and achieves results; (5) [Core Value Keep Getting Better] takes time to reflect and act on what is working and what is not; (6) [Core Value Keep Getting Better] learns from mistakes without blaming; (7) [Core Value Keep Getting Better] supports self and other's development and growth.
  • Empathetic Leadership (1) Fosters a workplace where employees are engaged; (2) seeks to know and learn about, and respects the values, attitudes, and beliefs of others; (3) welcomes varied ideas, perspectives, and thoughts when carrying out the work of the organization and making decisions; (4) builds trust through transparency, open communication, feedback, consistency, and humility; (5) seeks to build high performing teams through practices that demonstrate a commitment to hiring the most qualified candidates; promotes advancement opportunities for all (e.g., coaching, mentoring, providing personal and professional development opportunities); (6) resolves conflict and maintains effective working relationships with others through open dialogue, collaboration, empathy, active listening, understanding, tact, diplomacy, and professionalism; (7) treats others with fairness and dignity; (8) demonstrates emotional maturity; and (9) recognizes contributions and celebrates accomplishments.  Note: This competency is not applicable for employees who are not supervisors.
  • Judgment (1) Plans, coordinates, and executes business functions efficiently, effectively, and in a fiscally responsible manner; (2) identifies risks and develops and implements measures to avoid, mitigate, or minimize those risks; (3) makes effective, timely, well-informed, objective, and transparent work-related decisions; (4) exhibits emotional maturity and stability, effectively manages conflict, and remains optimistic and calm during stressful situations; (5) uses resources effectively to achieve results aligned with organizational priorities; (6) applies understanding of financial management/budgeting principles to ensure decisions are fiscally sound and responsible and in accordance with policies, procedures, processes, rules, regulations, and laws; (7) makes business decisions that drive positive, fiscally responsible performance; (8) manages ambiguity, business insight, financial acumen, makes decisions using data and insight that achieves the best outcome for the department and City.
  • Talent Development (1) Provides tools, materials, equipment, and resources; (2) provides performance feedback, coaching, mentoring, encouragement, and support; (3) discusses personal and professional goals; (4) provides formal and informal learning and development opportunities that support achievement of personal and professional goals; (5) attracts and develops talent; (6) manages performance throughout the department or City; (7) sets the leadership tone for area of responsibility.  Note: This competency is not applicable for employees who are not supervisors.
  • Strategic Thinking (1) Thinks conceptually, imaginatively, and systematically; (2) envisions the future; (3) defines the vision, direction, and goals; (4) develops a road map for achievement; (5) anticipates change and plans for it; (6) considers long-term value and consequences; (7) influences others to achieve results; (8) understands where the organization is headed; knows the organization's mission and functions, and how its social, political, and technological systems work; (9) aligns business strategies to long-term success of the City; (10) sets the vision, direction and compelling course of action; (11) operates effectively within the systems, programs, policies, procedures, codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations of the organization; (12) knows industry and stays ahead of best practices; (13) understands the political environment, management priorities, staff roles and responsibilities, and grasps external factors impacting the organization; (14) identifies when issues need to be escalated to higher authorities and effectively alerts appropriate officials.
  • Agility  (1) Values collaboration, communication, and feedback and is flexible and open to new ideas; (2) learns rapidly and transforms learning into action; (3) examines processes and practices to perform work most effectively; (4) demonstrates courage and willingness to take calculated risks; (5) assesses readiness; proposes new approaches, methods, and technologies plans, implements, and evaluates change in a transparent, positive, and thoughtful manner; (6) exhibits emotional maturity and stability, effectively manages conflict, and remains optimistic and calm during stressful situations; (7) rapidly adapts to change and leads others through change, while producing tangible results and identifying new opportunities.

WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Primarily indoors in a climate-controlled environment.
  • Occasional local and out-of-town travel to attend meetings, seminars,...

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