Job Openings

Employment Application

Seasonal Recreation Positions

Contact the Recreation Division directly for job information. Phone: (319) 356-5100 or stop by the Robert A. Lee Recreation Center, 220 S. Gilbert Street. Do not use the regular City application form posted on this page.

Fire Department

Fire recruitments are held periodically for those interested in becoming a Firefighter for the City of Iowa City. If you wish to have your name added to the mailing list to receive recruitment and application information at the time of the next test, email your complete physical mailing address to jobs@iowa-city.org.

Police Department

Police recruitments are held periodically for those interested in becoming a Police Officer for the City of Iowa City. If you wish to have your name added to the mailing list to receive recruitment and application information at the time of the next test, email your complete physical mailing address to jobs@iowa-city.org.

General Information

Application forms and job descriptions are available in Personnel at the City Hall, 410 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240; (319) 356-5020. Office hours are 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. The City accepts applications only at the time of a vacancy. You may also download the application by clicking on the link below. Please print and complete the application, and make sure you sign the document before mailing to our office. You may then mail, deliver, or fax (356-5027) the signed application to Personnel. If you fax the application, you must also mail in the original. It is not possible to submit your employment application electronically.

Employment Application

A City of Iowa City application form must be completed and returned by 5 p.m. on the deadline date to be considered for a position.

The City offers permanent full & part time positions offering competitive wages including an excellent benefits package. There are also many temporary and seasonal positions available. THE CITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Contracts and Payplans

The Iowa Smokefree Air Act prohibits smoking in all public buildings owned, leased or operated by or under the control of the City of Iowa City, including the grounds of the public buildings such as the sidewalks and the sitting or standing areas immediately adjacent to the buildings. Also, smoking is prohibited in all vehicles owned, leased or operated by or under the control of the City of Iowa City.