Employment
The City of Urbandale relies on highly skilled and talented individuals to provide quality city services. Thank you for your interest in joining our team.
The City of Urbandale is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Meaning, the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability. If you need accommodations during the selection process because of a disability, please notify the HR Director at (515) 331-6786 and we will provide appropriate accommodations.
How to Apply:
When applying for a position, you will be asked to complete a City of Urbandale employment application online or you can submit a paper application by mail or in person. You must apply for the position by submitting all required materials by the position’s closing date.
The City will only accept applications for current job openings and no resume or applications will be kept on file.
Search Current Job Openings
Obtaining an Application:
Applications are available any one of three ways:
1. Online: The online application system or down-loadable application materials can be accessed through each job announcement.
2. By Mail: To request an application by mail, call (515) 278-3900 and please specify the position you wish to apply for.
3. In person: You can pick up an application, M-F, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at:
City of Urbandale
3600 86th Street
Urbandale, IA 50322
Returning Completed Applications:
Completed paper applications and required materials are to be returned to:
City of Urbandale
Attn: Human Resources
3600 86th Street
Urbandale, IA 50322
Applications and required materials, as specified in the job announcement (i.e. application supplements, business references, transcripts, etc.), must be received by the posted deadline to be considered.
Minimum Qualifications:
Your qualifications will be evaluated based on the information you provide on your application materials.
Civil Service:
If the position is designated as Civil Service and you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, you will be scheduled to take a Civil Service Exam. Civil Service status is listed on each job announcement. You will be notified by mail of the date, time and location for the exam.
Post Offer Requirements:
Job offers are made pending a driver’s license check, medical examination, alcohol/drug testing, and/or a polygraph/background investigation. The City of Urbandale complies with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. If offered a job, before starting work with the City, you will be required to present identification and work authorization papers.
