Job Opportunities

City Job Opportunities
Welcome to the Human Resources employment page. Our goal in the Human Resources Department is to attract, recruit, and hire quality individuals to be a part of the team of the City of McAlester. We ensure that all employees are well-trained, managed fairly, supported, and assigned job duties to accomplish City business goals in a cost-effective, efficient, and safe manner. We hold our employees to a high standard of excellence and develop, motivate, reward, and recognize our City of McAlester employees.

WTP - Superintenent
The essential function of the position within the organization is to supervise the day-to- day operations of the City of McAlester Water Treatment Plant. This position is responsible for scheduling operators, ordering chemicals, and determining and implementing treatment of potable water to meet state and federal standards.
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WTP - Chief Plant Operator
The essential function of the position within the organization is to oversee water plant operations and to schedule work shifts of plant operators. The position is responsible for managing process controls to comply with DEQ standards and to ensure the City water supply is safe for drinking.
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Economic Development Director
The Director exists to ensure the economic growth is aligned with the vision to create a
robust and thriving economy in Pittsburg County. The Director is responsible for
initiating, supporting, and managing key economic development projects on behalf of the
City. The primary focus areas of this role are industrial recruitment, business retention and
expansion, job creation, and increasing the tax base. The Director will work closely with
businesses, developers, investors, government agencies, and community groups to
identify and promote economic development opportunities.
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Water Meter Reader
The essential function of the position within the organization is to read meters so that the utility office may bill customer for water usage.
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Fire Recruit

A McAlester Firefighter Recruit is a probationary employee who is in the process of obtaining the necessary skills through training and on-the-job training experience to become a FIREFIGHTER/EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN
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Building Inspector
The essential function of the position within the organization is to ensure all City building codes and zoning ordinances pertaining to new construction, alteration, replacement and repair of residential and commercial buildings are adhered to.
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Seasonal Lifeguard/Wading pool Attendant
The objective of the Lifeguard/Wading Pool Attendant is to observe all patrons of the City of McAlester swimming/wading pools and ensure their safety while using the pool, to administer CPR and First Aid as needed, and to perform cleaning or maintenance work on the pool and in the pool area. 
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Seasonal Concession
The essential function of the position within the organization is to operate the concession and
provide order and oversee and monitor food and beverage requests by customer. 
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Water Plant Lab Tech

  The essential function of the position within the organization is to ensure the City water supply is safe for drinking
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WTP Plant Mechanic
The essential function of the position within the organization is to maintain and repair all machinery at the water and wastewater plants and lift stations. 
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WTP Plant Operator
The essential function of the position within the organization is to ensure the water from the City of McAlester is properly treated and to discharge into the receiving stream.
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Utility Maintenance Worker

The essential function of the position within the organization is to maintain and repair public utilities such as water lines, water meters, sewers, etc. as directed.
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911 Communications Officer
The essential function of the position within the organization is to serve the public by providing emergency and non-emergency communications.
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Seasonal Grounds Keeper
This position is responsible for the general maintenance of grounds at the softball complex during peak season. This position may assist with grounds keeping duties in other departments based on needs of the city.
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For inquiries, please call (918) 423-9300 ext. 4989 or email hr@cityofmcalester.com.
CDBG Job postings when available will be posted at City Hall.

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ADA Statement 
Applicants may request an accommodation under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), if needed, to complete the employment application process. Requests should be communicated to the Human Resources Department at (918) 423-9300.

EOE Statement
The City of McAlester is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) committed to an alcohol / drug-free workplace and to providing equal opportunities regardless of age, race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.