Non Civil Service Job Summary: Performs difficult professional work in planning, organizing, managing, implementing, and evaluating projects according to project management principles and methods ...
Non Civil Service Job Summary: Performs difficult professional work in planning, organizing, managing, implementing, and evaluating projects according to project management principles and methods ...
Non Civil Service Job Summary: Performs difficult and varied work in one or more functional areas of the overall County's housing and community development program; and performs other related duties ...
Non Civil Service Job Summary: Performs difficult and varied work in one or more functional areas of the overall County's housing and community development program; and performs other related duties ...
Civil Service Status This is NOT a Civil Service position Hours of Work Days and hours may vary depending on scheduled activities. Weekend and evening work required Tentative Start Date ASAP Job ...
Civil Service Status This is NOT a Civil Service position Hours of Work Days and hours may vary depending on scheduled activities. Weekend and evening work required Tentative Start Date ASAP Job ...
Transit Driver - Night Service
Muscatine, IA · On-site
$20.64/hr
Hiring Process For civil service positions, applications are screened for minimum qualifications. Applicants meeting the criteria will be invited to participate in the civil service testing process.
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Transit Driver - Night Service
Muscatine, IA · On-site
$20.64/hr
Hiring Process For civil service positions, applications are screened for minimum qualifications. Applicants meeting the criteria will be invited to participate in the civil service testing process.
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RecPlex Facility Operations Assistant
West Des Moines, IA · On-site
$23.46 - $25.21/hr
Description Civil Service Status This is NOT a Civil Service position Hours of Work Days and hours may vary depending on scheduled activities. Weekend and evening work required Tentative Start Date ...
RecPlex Facility Operations Assistant
West Des Moines, IA · On-site
$23.46 - $25.21/hr
Description Civil Service Status This is NOT a Civil Service position Hours of Work Days and hours may vary depending on scheduled activities. Weekend and evening work required Tentative Start Date ...
Seasonal Equipment Operator
Muscatine, IA · On-site
$14 - $15/hr
Starting wage is $15/hour Hiring Process For civil service positions, applications are screened for minimum qualifications. Applicants meeting the criteria will be invited to participate in the civil ...
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Seasonal Equipment Operator
Muscatine, IA · On-site
$14 - $15/hr
Starting wage is $15/hour Hiring Process For civil service positions, applications are screened for minimum qualifications. Applicants meeting the criteria will be invited to participate in the civil ...
Police Officer
Muscatine, IA · On-site
$61K/yr
Civil Service Position DUTIES: Qualifications: Testing: If you are called to public service and want to make a positive contribution, we invite your application to join our professional, accredited ...
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Police Officer
Muscatine, IA · On-site
$61K/yr
Civil Service Position DUTIES: Qualifications: Testing: If you are called to public service and want to make a positive contribution, we invite your application to join our professional, accredited ...
Engineering Technician I
Ottumwa, IA · On-site
$22.09/hr
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Engineering Technician I
Ottumwa, IA · On-site
$22.09/hr
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Food and Beverage Staff
West Des Moines, IA · On-site
Civil Service Status This is NOT a Civil Service position Hours of Work Days and hours may vary depending on scheduled activities Weekend and on call work as required Tentative Start Date May 2026 ...
Food and Beverage Staff
West Des Moines, IA · On-site
Civil Service Status This is NOT a Civil Service position Hours of Work Days and hours may vary depending on scheduled activities Weekend and on call work as required Tentative Start Date May 2026 ...
Food and Beverage Staff
West Des Moines, IA · On-site
$15.30 - $16.45/hr
Description Civil Service Status This is NOT a Civil Service position Hours of Work Days and hours may vary depending on scheduled activities Weekend and on call work as required Tentative Start Date ...
Food and Beverage Staff
West Des Moines, IA · On-site
$15.30 - $16.45/hr
Description Civil Service Status This is NOT a Civil Service position Hours of Work Days and hours may vary depending on scheduled activities Weekend and on call work as required Tentative Start Date ...
Food and Beverage Lead
West Des Moines, IA · On-site
Civil Service Status This is NOT a Civil Service position Hours of Work Schedule TBD, typical shifts are from 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM M-F and 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM and 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM on weekends.
Food and Beverage Lead
West Des Moines, IA · On-site
Civil Service Status This is NOT a Civil Service position Hours of Work Schedule TBD, typical shifts are from 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM M-F and 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM and 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM on weekends.
Slide Attendant
Muscatine, IA · On-site
$12 - $13/hr
For non-civil service positions, the hiring process is established in a manner appropriate for the position. It is the City's goal to successfully match the right candidates for the right positions.
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Slide Attendant
Muscatine, IA · On-site
$12 - $13/hr
For non-civil service positions, the hiring process is established in a manner appropriate for the position. It is the City's goal to successfully match the right candidates for the right positions.
Lifeguard
Muscatine, IA · On-site
$13 - $14/hr
Hiring Process For civil service positions, applications are screened for minimum qualifications. Applicants meeting the criteria will be invited to participate in the civil service testing process.
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Lifeguard
Muscatine, IA · On-site
$13 - $14/hr
Hiring Process For civil service positions, applications are screened for minimum qualifications. Applicants meeting the criteria will be invited to participate in the civil service testing process.
Cashier
Muscatine, IA · On-site
$12 - $13/hr
For non-civil service positions, the hiring process is established in a manner appropriate for the position. It is the City's goal to successfully match the right candidates for the right positions.
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Cashier
Muscatine, IA · On-site
$12 - $13/hr
For non-civil service positions, the hiring process is established in a manner appropriate for the position. It is the City's goal to successfully match the right candidates for the right positions.
Police Officer
Ottumwa, IA · On-site
$32.79 - $42.28/hr
Successfully pass all Civil Service examinations / processes and be placed on the eligibility list * Pass a psychological exam * Successfully complete an oral interview, background investigation, and ...
Police Officer
Ottumwa, IA · On-site
$32.79 - $42.28/hr
Successfully pass all Civil Service examinations / processes and be placed on the eligibility list * Pass a psychological exam * Successfully complete an oral interview, background investigation, and ...
Civil Service Status This is a Civil Service position Hours of Work Hours vary Weekend and overtime work as required Tentative Start Date September/October 2026 Job Summary Under the general ...
Civil Service Status This is a Civil Service position Hours of Work Hours vary Weekend and overtime work as required Tentative Start Date September/October 2026 Job Summary Under the general ...
Public Safety Dispatcher
Muscatine, IA · On-site
$25.40/hr
Hiring Process For civil service positions, applications are screened for minimum qualifications. Applicants meeting the criteria will be invited to participate in the civil service testing process.
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Public Safety Dispatcher
Muscatine, IA · On-site
$25.40/hr
Hiring Process For civil service positions, applications are screened for minimum qualifications. Applicants meeting the criteria will be invited to participate in the civil service testing process.
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Working knowledge of the principles and practices of operating and servicing specialized maintenance and construction equipment * Knowledge of safe working practices, safety data sheets, air ...
Working knowledge of the principles and practices of operating and servicing specialized maintenance and construction equipment * Knowledge of safe working practices, safety data sheets, air ...
Public Safety Applications Administrator - CAD
West Des Moines, IA · On-site
$40.07 - $43.07/hr
Description Civil Service Status This is a Civil Service position Hours of Work Hours vary Weekend and overtime work as required Tentative Start Date September/October 2026 Job Summary Under the ...
Public Safety Applications Administrator - CAD
West Des Moines, IA · On-site
$40.07 - $43.07/hr
Description Civil Service Status This is a Civil Service position Hours of Work Hours vary Weekend and overtime work as required Tentative Start Date September/October 2026 Job Summary Under the ...
Food and Beverage Lead
West Des Moines, IA · On-site
$23 - $24.72/hr
Description Civil Service Status This is NOT a Civil Service position Hours of Work Schedule TBD, typical shifts are from 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM M-F and 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM and 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM on ...
Food and Beverage Lead
West Des Moines, IA · On-site
$23 - $24.72/hr
Description Civil Service Status This is NOT a Civil Service position Hours of Work Schedule TBD, typical shifts are from 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM M-F and 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM and 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM on ...
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Re-posted 9 days ago
Job description
Job Posting End Date:
July 27, 2026🛑 ARE YOU A CURRENT COUNTY OF KAUA'I EMPLOYEE? IF YES, DO NOT APPLY HERE! IF YOU APPLY ON THIS WEBSITE YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.This posting is for External Candidates only. Current County of Kaua'i employees, must apply on the Internal Career Site by clicking on this linkJob Title:
Salary Range:
N/APosition Salary:
Location:
Housing Agency, Piikoi BuildingCivil Service or Non Civil Service:
Non Civil ServiceJob Summary:
Performs difficult professional work in planning, organizing, managing, implementing, and evaluating projects according to project management principles and methods; prepares designs, plans, specifications, estimates and reports; and performs other related duties as required.Examples of Duties:
Examples of Duties: (The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical assignment for the position).
Oversees all project components from conception to implementation;
Works directly with project staff and consultants to ensure that resources are appropriately utilized throughout project phases and that the implementation schedule is managed to include operational changes and updates;
Visits work sites in order to monitor project progress;
Requests and allocates the appropriate resources needed for timely completion of all phases, upgrades and modifications;
Participates in discussions with stakeholders to determine what functionality needs to be maintained or updated;
Communicates effectively with all stakeholders to ensure adherence to project expectations, milestones, and deliverables;
Conducts procurement procedures to hire consultants and contractors as required; manages contracts to ensure that contractors are performing in accordance with contractual commitments and obligations;
Manages oversight of all project tools, information, and document libraries;
Coordinates functional management activities, which may include business process analysis and re-engineering;
Maintains records and documentation pertaining to project decisions and significant modifications to the design and/or implementation of the project;
Coordinates and manages end-user testing; facilitates the development, implementation, and communication of new policies and procedures;
Provides advisory support to stakeholders and project staff;
Serves as a resource to community organizations and others concerned with project implementation and potential impacts;
May supervise other departmental staff and project managers; and
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Training & Experience:
A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree in project management, public administration, business administration or a field pertinent to the Housing department's program and activities, and
four (4) years of specialized experience.
Qualifying Specialized Work Experience:
Professional work experience planning, directing, managing, monitoring and evaluating projects. Such experience must include determining project goals, scope, deliverables, timelines, costs and resources; leading project teams; administering budgets and contracts; tracking project progress to ensure that milestones are met on time and within budget; documenting project progress; and identifying metrics for project evaluation.
License Requirement:
Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license (Hawaii Type 3 or equivalent).
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Work Shift/ Schedule:
Monday-Friday (United States of America)Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of the County of Kauai that there shall be no discrimination in employment pursuant to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 as amended, and the Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapters368and378.
Except for bona fide occupational or other legal requirements, no individual employed by the County, or applying for employment with the County, shall be subjected to discrimination on the basis ofrace, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy or reproductive health decisions, arrest and court record, assignment of child support, national guard participation, Veteran status, credit history, domestic/sexual violence victim status, or any other basis covered by state or federal laws governing non-discrimination