City of Des Moines

🚨UPDATE🚨 Beggars' Night has been moved due to the severe storms forecasted to reach the City of Des Moines on Oct. 30. ⛈️ This year, Beggars’ Night will be held on Thursday, Oct 31 from 6–8 pm to provide a safe and festive trick-or-treating experience for our community.👻🍬🎃

👷♂️ We’re hiring an Assistant City Architect. 🏢 The Assistant City Architect performs architectural and other related services for the City; develop concepts, create designs, prepare plans, specifications, construction estimates and contracts, and perform project management activities in development of a wide variety of architectural projects, especially facilities for fire department, police, library or other City departments . 📋 There are several certifications and requirements an ideal candidate will need to possess or acquire. Visit the link below for the full job description ! ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/gMMpuKqr Employees experience unmatched benefits: ✨ Iowa Public Employees’ Retirement System (IPERS) – retirement benefits that are guaranteed for life ⚕️Medical, Dental, Vision benefits – at low cost to employee ⚖️ Work/Life Balance – predictable, consistent schedule 🚀 Advancement Opportunity ➕ More: https://lnkd.in/ghfzraHY Interested applicants need to apply before November 12, 2024 to be considered for the role.

Dive into an empathy-building experience this weekend. The Hearing Voices Simulation puts you in the shoes of people who hear voices as you complete ordinary tasks. Move your mind this Saturday with Session 2 of the Hearing Voices Simulation as a part of the Equity and Justice Symposium Series. Registration is free at DSM.city/SymposiumSeries

Urban chickens and roosters help address food insecurity in our community by providing your neighbors a way to grow their own food in their backyard. Des Moines City Council is considering changes to Chapter 18 of the Municipal Code (specifically Sections 18-4 and 18-136) relating to “agricultural non-domestic animals and exotic animals” to maintain the health, safety and enjoyment of our residents, as well as protect the welfare of animals. You can find the proposed ordinance changes and share your feedback via the survey at DSM.city/chickens

How long do you think it takes to get all this firefighting gear on? Every second counts when we’re getting our gear ready to respond to a fire. In the academy, we train to do all of this in under two minutes. We timed Firefighter Ankeny (yes, he's with DMFD) going from station uniform to full firefighting PPE. He clocked in, ready to fight a fire in just 1:19! Staying sharp on these skills is just another way our firefighters stay prepared to answer the call and serve Des Moines!

We’re excited to share that the City of Des Moines Neighborhood Services Department, in partnership with Invest DSM, has received the Opportunity & Empowerment Award at the 2024 American Planning Association (APA) Iowa Chapter Annual Planning Conference! 🎉 This award highlights the success of the Improving Our Neighborhoods (ION) and Block Challenge Grant initiatives, which have strengthened Des Moines communities by providing critical home repair assistance, reducing blight, preserving affordable housing, and encouraging collaboration among neighbors. Des Moines' neighborhood revitalization efforts offer a sustainable model for other cities and emphasize the importance of equity, particularly in serving historically underrepresented groups. Congratulations to all involved! 👏 Read the full press release: https://lnkd.in/gZ-FstHA

This VIP ride to school turned heads at Greenwood Elementary this morning! We gave a special third grader a ride to school as a prize for winning our Fire Prevention Week fire safety poster contest. We had great time helping you ride to school in style today - congratulations!

👉 Are you a highly organized professional with a passion for providing exceptional administrative support? Join the City of Des Moines as a Housing Services Administrative Secretary and contribute to a vital community program! Employees experience unmatched benefits: ✨ Iowa Public Employees’ Retirement System (IPERS) – retirement benefits that are guaranteed for life ⚕️ Medical, Dental, Vision benefits – at low cost to employee ⚖️ Work/Life Balance – predictable, consistent schedule 🚀 Advancement Opportunity ➕ More: https://lnkd.in/g8NJ5Nqb 👩💻 We’re hiring a Housing Services Administrative Secretary. 🏢 This role involves performing various clerical tasks, maintaining logs and files, and providing essential administrative support for the Des Moines Municipal Housing Agency (DMMHA). The ideal candidate will have experience in administrative work, strong customer service skills, and knowledge of federally funded housing programs. 📋 Applicants should meet specific typing requirements and have relevant clerical experience. See full details and qualifications below! ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/gWDmUK3P Interested applicants need to apply before October 28, 2024, to be considered for the role.

👉 Are you a detail-oriented professional ready to help ensure fairness and compliance in the city of Des Moines? Join our team and make a difference in your community! Employees experience unmatched benefits: ✨ Iowa Public Employees’ Retirement System (IPERS) – retirement benefits that are guaranteed for life ⚕️ Medical, Dental, Vision benefits – at low cost to employee ⚖️ Work/Life Balance – predictable, consistent schedule 🚀 Advancement Opportunity ➕ More: https://lnkd.in/g8NJ5Nqb 🧑⚖️ We’re hiring a Hearing Officer. 🏢 The Hearing Officer will preside over appeals brought by citizens regarding decisions and ordinances of the City of Des Moines, including issues like property encampments and ordinance violations. This role involves scheduling hearings, reviewing documents, hearing oral testimony, and issuing decisions. ⚖️ Candidates should have extensive experience interpreting laws and ordinances, with a legal background preferred. Learn more and check out the full requirements below! ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/g4wnRhhE Interested applicants need to apply before October 28, 2024, to be considered for the role.

“How much does all that gear weigh?” We get that question a lot when we’re out in public. Fire Medic Flores volunteered to test it out for us, and he weighed in before and after putting on his turnout gear (including SCBA, axe and halligan). His gear came in at a whopping 72 pounds! This puts it into perspective that when you see our firefighters on the scene of a fire they’re doing their strenuous firefighting carrying the weight of a child. Thanks FM Flores for this illustration!