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Temporary Part-Time Housing Assistant

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Temporary Part-Time Housing Assistant

Salary

$16.88 - $26.07 Hourly

Location

50010, IA

Job Type

Temporary

Job Number

25-TPTHA-01

Department

City Manager

Division

City Manager

Opening Date

01/09/2026

Closing Date

1/19/2026 12:00 PM Central

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

MERIT

Residency Requirement?

No

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Centrally located in the heart of Iowa, Ames is a vibrant, progressive community with more than 66,000 residents providing an excellent quality of life. Home to Iowa State University, Ames offers year-round recreation opportunities, diverse cultural offerings, a stable economy, safe neighborhoods, and a high-achieving school district.

General Information

The City of Ames City Manager's Office has an exciting opportunity for a Housing Assistant!

Under supervision of the Assistant City Manager, the Housing Assistant will provide administrative support to the Assistant City Manager or their designee around housing initiatives.

Candidates interested in this opportunity can expect to work a varied schedule of less than 20 hours per week with the position ending on June 30th, 2026.

This position is not benefit or paid leave eligible.

The pay range for this position is $16.88 - $26.07 hourly, depending on candidates qualifications.

In order to be considered for this position, all applicants must submit their online application by the deadline listed on this posting. Your application includes complete responses to the supplemental questions. Please keep in mind that submission of a resume in lieu of work history on your application or answering the supplemental questions is not sufficient. Applications submitted for this position by the application deadline may be considered for other openings within this classification; for up to 6 months.

Examples of Essential Job Functions

+ Assist in the documentation, correspondence, notification, and planning activities around housing initiatives as directed by the Assistant City Manager;

+ As assigned, arrange and coordinate internal and public meetings around housing. Provides administrative support and serves as recording secretary for any meetings scheduled throughout the year around housing. Meetings may be held during the day, evening hours, and weekends;

+ Composes and types correspondence as needed; proofread and edit department documents for proper grammar, punctuation, and accuracy as needed.

+ Develops and maintains contact with local agencies working on housing solutions.

+ Plans, implements and manages complex clerical assignments and projects; collects and analyzes information; prepares summary reports for supervisory review.

+ Conducts preliminary research or analysis for special projects as directed by the Assistant City Manager or his/her designee.

+ The Housing Assistant must have flexible hours of availability to meet the needs of the public which includes short, long and/or irregular hours.

Each employee is expected to continually strive to bring shared values to life through our Excellence Through People organizational culture. ETP values include: committing to continuous improvement; inspiring creativity and innovation; being customer driven; making data-driven decisions; championing employee involvement; striving for excellence; having fiscal stewardship; acting with honesty and integrity; exhibiting leadership; choosing a positive attitude; respect and dignity for one another; promoting safety and wellness; and cultivating teamwork. For leaders, this includes creating a work culture that brings these values to life. For all employees, this includes maintaining a Total City Perspective. The purpose of ETP is to deliver exceptional services to the public at the best price, and for employees to experience an enjoyable and stimulating work environment.

Qualifications

Required:

+ High school diploma, HiSet, or GED.

Preferred Experience:

+ Office clerical tasks and responsibilities, including general knowledge of a typical operation and customer service.

+ Working with Microsoft Office and phone systems.

+ Working on community housing solutions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures including the utilization of automated technology to enhance office efficiency and effectiveness; considerable knowledge of departmental policies and administrative requirements as they affect clerical operations and responsibilities.

Skill in written and oral communication. Skill with word processing and other office software; skill in operating a computer terminal and other standard office equipment.

Ability to exercise sound, independent judgment in applying policies and procedures to routine situations; ability to establish and to maintain effective working relationships with co-workers at all levels, customers and the general public. Ability to take the initiative to resolve challenging issues and leverage resources as needed.

Supplemental Information

Selection Process:

The selection process consists of an evaluation of education and experience, an interview, and completion of a criminal background check, which includes a sex offender registry check. All candidates will be notified by email of their application status.

NOTE: Preference may be given to applicants possessing qualifications above the minimum.

Physical & Environmental Characteristics:

Required Physical Activities: Sitting, standing, walking, reaching, pushing, pulling, grasping, lifting, talking, hearing, repetitive motions.

Physical Characteristics of Work: Work is primarily sedentary and requires sitting and/or using various computer equipment 50% of the time; and standing and/or walking 20% of the time. Routinely requires the exertion of up to 10 pounds of force, and infrequently requires the exertion of 10-25 pounds of force to lift or otherwise move objects.

Vision Requirements: The minimum for those whose work is involved primarily with extensive reading, and preparing and analyzing text and/or data, and the use of a computer terminal.

Environmental Conditions: The employee ordinarily works in an office environment and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Examples of Equipment Used on the Job: Computer terminal and hardware; a variety of word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, and specialized software; general office equipment such as copier, files and file cabinets, photocopy machine, and calculator; communications equipment such as telephone and fax machine.

E-Verify Process:

The City of Ames participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered a position with the City of Ames must complete Section 1 of Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity on their first day of employment. Please be prepared to provide required documents on your first day of employment. For additional information regarding acceptable documents for this purpose, please contact Human Resources at 515-239-5199 or go to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services web page at: http://www.uscis.gov.

NOTE: Applicants with disabilities may submit requests for ADA testing or interview accommodations to the Human Resources Department prior to the test or interview.

The City of Ames is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against. Inquiries can be directed to the Human Resources Department at 515-239-5199.