The City of Omaha was incorporated in 1857. On May 15, 1956, the Home Rule Charter of the City of Omaha was adopted which dramatically reorganized the operating departments of the City. Today the City of Omaha has around 4,000 full and part-time employees. The City’s size and range of services create a number of diverse opportunities for employment. Employees are not required to live within the City limits of Omaha.
DEPARTMENTS
- City Clerk
- City Council
- Finance
- Fire
- Human Resources
- Personnel
- Human Rights & Relations
- Greater Omaha Convention & Visitors Bureau
- Greater Omaha Work Force Development
- Law
- Public Library
- Mayor’s Office
- Parks, Recreation and Public Property
- Planning
- Police
- Public Works
For specific benefit details see the job posting for the position in question. Part-time and seasonal employees receive no benefits.
Full-time benefits may include the following:
- Civil Service status
- 40 hour work week
- 12 days of paid vacation per year
- Sick leave
- 12 paid holidays
- Group health insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Flexible spending account
- City of Omaha Pension Program
- Deferred compensation
It is a requirement to fill out a City of Omaha application for employment.Resumes will not be accepted in place of formal applications. Applications are only accepted when positions are posted. (Those interested in a position that is not posted may register to be notified when we are accepting applications.)
All applicants who meet the requirements of the position will participate in a selection process which could include a written exam, a training and experience questionnaire, a structured panel interview, a work sample or performance test, or an Assessment Center. Individual scores earned in the selection process will determine a candidate’s ranking on the eligibility list and full-time vacancies are filled from this certified list. Referrals are made from the rank ordered list and the top five names are referred to the hiring department for a single vacancy.
Part-time positions are filled on as as-needed basis from currently available part-time applications.
CONTACT INFORMATION
1819 Farnam St., Suite 506, Omaha, NE 68183 Phone:(402) 444-5300 Job-line: (402) 444-5302 Fax: (402) 444-5314 Email: peremploy@ci.omaha.ne.us Web: www.ci.omaha.ne.us
The City of Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer