City Announces Open Jobs

The City of Ponca City currently has the following job openings:

EMT/FIREFIGHTER
Salary: $39,558.50 Annually plus EMT educational pay Open until filled 2016-001
GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION:
Will perform individually and/or as a member of a firefighting or ambulance team and will participate in fire
suppression and EMS activities including firefighting, rescue, first aid, ventilation, forcible entry, salvage, overhaul, inspection practices, auto extraction, patient care, and triage. The position of firefighter has a starting annual base wage of $38,780.56 plus EMT educational pay with certification incentives depending on licensure levels. Must possess current EMT certification.
Until further notice, all testing will be limited to currently licensed EMT’s and scheduled on an individual
basis. Contact Deputy Chief Gary Wilson for schedule times at (580) 767-0368.

PATROL OFFICER
Salary:
$21.04 NON-CLEET certified ($43,771.96 annually)
$21.89 CLEET certified ($45,522.84 annually) Open until filled 2016-051
GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION:
The City of Ponca City offers a financial bonus program for newly hired Police Officers who are certified in
Oklahoma or a state with reciprocity and who are exempt from attending the full CLEET Academy. The bonus
has two levels ($3,000 and $5,000), based on years of experience in a full time, certified, law enforcement
position prior to employment with the City of Ponca City, and is paid in three parts. Please call Chief Don
Bohon at 580-767-0375 for details.
1. Operate a motor vehicle for extended periods of time in all environmental conditions and on occasion
operate the vehicle at high speeds and in congested traffic situations.
2. Patrol assigned area of City and enforces state and federal laws and City ordinances.
3. Patrols and examines building and residences to detect suspicious conditions and handles situations
accordingly.
4. Direct traffic in congested and emergency areas; report safety hazards; respond to scene of accident,
administer first aid, and investigate cause and file accident reports; issue citations to violators of traffic
laws.
5. Visit the scene of crimes and accidents; search for and preserve evidence; investigate and interview
victims; witnesses and potential suspects; apprehend those suspected of crimes; participate in line-ups;
make oral and written reports; provide testimony in court.
6. Speak before citizen’s groups and participate in various training sessions.
7. In addition to the starting wage, the officer may receive additional educational incentive pay per pay
period:
Associate’s Degree or 1000 hours of training
Bachelor’s Degree or 1500 hours of training
Master’s Degree or 2000 hours of training
$35.00 ($910.00 annually)
$60.00 ($1,560.00 annually)
$75.00 ($1,950.00 annually)

CONCESSION-CASHIER PERSONNEL AT WENTZ GOLF COURSE – PART-TIME
Salary: $7.25 HR Open until filled 2018-31
GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION:
To wait on the public for food and drink and maintain the concession area at Wentz Golf Course.

FITNESS INSTRUCTOR – RECPLEX – PART-TIME
Salary: $8.00-$15.00 HR Open until filled 2019-31
GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION:
This person will plan, execute, and instruct fitness programs.

FRONT DESK ATTENDANT/OPENER – RECPLEX – PART-TIME
Salary: $8.00-$10.00 HR Open until filled 2019-51
GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION:
This individual will be responsible for performing manual and recreational supervisory work involving building
operation, janitorial, and maintenance duties.

JAILER/BOOKING OFFICER – POLICE
Salary: $16.08-$16.89 HR Open until filled 2020-19
GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION:
To maintain the immediate security, care, and control of prisoners and the Ponca City jail structure.

KIDZONE CHILD CARE WORKER – PART-TIME – RECPLEX
Salary: $8.00 HR Open until filled 2019-38
GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION:
To insure excellent care and service to the children in the nursery- KIDZONE by providing a safe and fun filled
experience.

LABORER – GOLF COURSE – PART-TIME/SEASONAL
Salary: $7.25 HR Open until filled 2018-11
GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION:
Learn and implement quality maintenance techniques to ensure fine turf; includes mowing, trimming, digging,
landscaping, and other related duties.

LIFEGUARD
Salary: $9.00 HR Open until filled 2020-8
GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION:
The duties of a lifeguard: help prevent accidents and enforce all pool rules and regulations, in and out of the
water. Must have a current (A) Lifeguard Training Certificate, (B) First Aid and (C) Adult/Infant CPR.

MAINTENANCE WORKER I – STREET
Salary: $14.31-$15.03 HR Open until filled 2020-45
GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION:
To perform semi-skilled and skilled work in the construction, maintenance, and related service activities
related to the City streets.

For more information about any open position, contact: Terry Brown, Human Resources Director, 580-767-0323