The City of Ada is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Contact Human Resources Director Jana Eldred at (580) 436-6300 x225 with questions. Job openings will be posted below. Applications are only accepted for posted positions. Applications are available for download here or at the Reception Desk at Ada City Hall, 231 S. Townsend Street.

A completed employment application is required with all submissions. A resume only will not be accepted.

The City of Ada is accepting applications for the full-time position of Administrative Secretary II until filled. The successful candidate will provide professional administrative support to the daily functions and operations of the city, to conduct research and policy analysis, write detailed reports, and to demonstrate professional interaction with internal staff, city administration, and the public. The candidate will also demonstrate professionalism, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, confidential environment and to provide responsible administrative support to the Fire Department Administration and the Ada Police Department. Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor's degree preferred. Minimum of 2 years of administrative or clerical experience, preferably in municipal or governmental administration, law enforcement, or legal environment. Submit application to Human Resources, 231 S Townsend, Ada, OK 74820 or submit to hr@adaok.com. EOE


Updated on 8/22/2025

The City of Ada is accepting applications for the position of City Clerk until filled. The individual selected will be required to coordinate and manage the official city registers and records; to maintain an accurate record of all proceedings of the City Council; to maintain detailed and accurate financial records; and to provide responsible administrative support to the Finance Director. Qualifications are: Operational characteristics, services and activities of a comprehensive records management program; Modern and complex principles and practices of records management; Methods and techniques of record keeping; Principles and procedures of recording public meetings Applicable laws, procedures and guidelines for maintaining public records; Principles and practices of taking and recording minutes for public meetings; Advanced principles of business letter writing and report preparation; English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation; Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment; Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation; Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations. Experience and Training: Four years of responsible records management experience including one year of administrative and/or lead supervisory experience, preferably in municipal government. Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration, accounting, business administration or a related field. Continuing education as required by the Finance Director. License or Certificates: Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain annual training certification as required by the State of Oklahoma; ability to complete requirements established by OSU to obtain certified Municipal Clerk status. This position offers full benefits including vacation, retirement, health and dental insurance, and paid holidays. Medical examination along with drug screen will be administered upon offer of employment. Submit application to Human Resources, 231 S. Townsend, Ada, OK 74820 or email application to hr@adaok.com EOE


Updated on 9/4/2025

The City of Ada is accepting applications for the position of Communication Dispatcher. Individuals selected will be responsible for providing emergency and non-emergency dispatch services for the 911 emergency dispatch center for the City of Ada and Pontotoc County Fire, law enforcement, and emergency medical services. Individuals selected must be able to pass pre-employment testing for job compatibility assessment tools, and be able to multi-task with telephone, radio, and computer. Successful applicants must be able to make quick decisions and provide quality customer service and communication, both orally and in writing, and must be able to work day, evening, or midnight shifts. Fulltime position offers full benefits including vacation, retirement, health and dental insurance, and paid holidays. Medical examination, along with drug screen, will be administered upon offer of employment. Submit application to Human Resources, 231 S Townsend, Ada, OK 74820 or email application to hr@adaok.com EOE.

Updated on 6/17/2025

The City of Ada is accepting applications for the part-time position of Communication Dispatcher. Individuals selected will be responsible for providing emergency and non-emergency dispatch services for the 911 emergency dispatch center for the City of Ada and Pontotoc County Fire, law enforcement, and emergency medical services. Individuals selected must be able to pass pre-employment testing for job compatibility assessment tools, and be able to multi-task with telephone, radio, and computer. Successful applicants must be able to make quick decisions and provide quality customer service and communication, both orally and in writing, and must be able to work day, evening, or midnight shifts. Submit application to Human Resources, 231 S Townsend, Ada, OK 74820 or email application to hr@adaok.com EOE.


Updated on 7/24/2025

The City of Ada is accepting applications for the position of Deputy Municipal Clerk until filled. The individual selected will assist in the coordination of the operations and activities of the municipal court including the preparation and coordination of daily and monthly court dockets; to assist the public with traffic tickets, court dates, and fines; to perform a wide variety of responsible administrative secretarial duties for the assigned department; to coordinate and participate in office support functions in support of the assigned department's goals and objectives; to provide assistance to the community services department; and to provide information and assistance to the public regarding departmental policies and procedures. Two years of increasingly responsible administrative secretarial experience and/or Municipal court system experience. Knowledgeable of operations, services, and activities of municipal court, policies and procedures, of municipal court, state rules and laws related to municipal court operations. Basic letter writing and basic report preparation. Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid Municipal Court Clerk certification. This position offers full benefits including vacation, retirement, health and dental insurance, and paid holidays. Medical examination along with drug screen will be administered upon offer of employment. Submit application to Human Resources Director, 231 S Townsend, Ada, OK 74820 or to hr@adaok.com EOE.

Updated on 8/18/2025

The City of Ada is accepting applications for the position General Maintenance Worker II. Individual selected will be responsible to lead, oversee and perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled work in the maintenance, repair, alteration and construction of city buildings and facilities including carpentry, plumbing, heating/air conditioning and electrical trades work. This is the journey level class in the General Maintenance Worker series. Positions at this level are distinguished from other classes within the series by the level of responsibility assumed and the complexity of duties assigned. Employees perform the most difficult and responsible types of duties assigned to classes within this series including conducting the most complex carpentry, electrical, plumbing and building construction duties. Employees at this level are required to be fully trained in all procedures related to assigned area of responsibility. This position offers full benefits to include retirement, vacation, paid holidays, and health and dental insurance. Medical examination, along with drug screen will be administered upon offer of employment. Submit application to Human Resources, 231 Townsend, Ada, OK 74820 or submit to hr@adaok.com. EOE

Updated on 8/4/2025

The City of Ada is accepting applications for the position of Line Maintenance Worker I or II, depending on qualifications, until filled. Individual selected must be able to perform semi-skilled and skilled work in the maintenance, repair, and construction of water and sewer lines and other general maintenance work. Selected individual must have a valid driver's license and be able to obtain Department of Environmental Quality Class "D" Water and Wastewater certification within one year. Worker II must also have an Oklahoma Class A Commercial Driver's License. This position offers full benefits including vacation, retirement, health and dental insurance, and paid holidays. Medical examinations, along with drug screen will be administered upon offer of employment. Submit application to Human Resources, 231 South Townsend Ada, OK 74820 or email application to hr@adaok.com EOE.

Updated on 8/11/2025

The City of Ada is accepting applications for the position Parks Maintenance Worker I. This is a seasonal position. WORKER I: This position performs skilled and semi-skilled labor in the construction, maintenance and related service activities for the city's parks, athletic fields and rights-of-way; to perform a variety of ground maintenance services including mowing, irrigation, turf and equipment renovation; and to perform a variety of tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility. This is the entry level (Seasonal) class in the Parks Maintenance Worker series. Submit application to Human Resources, 231 S Townsend, Ada, OK 74820 or to hr@adaok.com EOE.


Updated on 9/8/2025
The City of Ada is accepting applications for the position Street Maintenance Worker I. The individual selected must be able to perform semi-skilled and skilled work in the construction and maintenance of streets and related facilities including alleys, storm drains, signals, signs, and markings. Selected individual must possess or be able to obtain a valid Oklahoma Class A commercial driver's license with tanker endorsements within one year. Working conditions travel from site to site; field environment, exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases, and inclement weather conditions, work around heavy equipment. This position offers full benefits to include retirement, vacation, paid holidays, and health and dental insurance. Medical examination, along with drug screen will be administered upon offer of employment. Submit application to Human Resources, 231 South Townsend, Ada, OK 74820 or email hr@adaok.com EOE.

Updated on 9/4/2025
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