Government

Human Resources: Employment

If you are interested in employment with the city of Nicholasville, please check here periodically, as all available positions will be listed. The city only accepts applications for open positions; it does not keep general applications on file. Therefore, applicants must apply for each position for which they want to be considered.

The city of Nicholasville is an Equal Opportunity Employer*. For more information, contact Kathy Rhineheimer, Human Resource Director, 859.885.1121 or kathy.rhineheimer@nicholasville.org.

For information about jobs with the Commonwealth of Kentucky that are available in Jessamine and other counties, click here.

*Equal Employment Opportunity: Statement

The city of Nicholasville is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, and other protected class individuals.

Equal opportunity is extended to all aspects of the employment relationship, including hiring, transfers, promotions, training, terminations, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment.

Nicholasville complies with federal and state equal employment opportunity laws and strives to keep the workplace free from all forms of discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment. Discrimination and harassment in all forms is considered to be a serious offense.

Nicholasville Is Accepting Applications For:

PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT - ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
The City of Nicholasville is accepting applications for the position of Administrative Assistant in the Planning and Zoning Department, grade 22, minimum starting pay at $ 17.71 per hour, max grade scale $ 23.91. Final hiring rate determined during final step of interview process.
Under general direction performs secretarial and clerical duties; assists with preparing reports and records for Planning and Zoning activities and City Commission meetings; assists with maintaining financial records of the department; serves as receptionist; receives and processes new applications; performs related work as required. See full job description for more information. One year experience in an office setting is preferred; experience in planning and zoning is desirable. Must be able to follow oral and written instructions. Must have a high school diploma (or GED) in order to be considered for the position.
Applications may be downloaded from below or picked up at City Hall, 517 N. Main St. Nicholasville, KY., and will be accepted until 4 p.m. June 7, 2023 at the same location. Equal Opportunity Employer.
Click Here for the City Application

Click here to download the description.
POLICE DEPARTMENT – CODE ENFORCEMENT MAINTENANCE WORKER I

The City of Nicholasville is accepting applications for the position of Maintenance Worker I in Code Enforcement in the Police Department, grade 19, minimum starting pay at $15.30 per hour, max grade scale $20.66. Final hiring rate determined during final step of interview process
Under general supervision, assists with the operation and maintenance of the police department campus, other city owned buildings, and grounds as necessary; performs related work as required. See full job description for more information.
No previous work experience necessary. Must be able to follow oral and written instructions. Must have a high school diploma (or GED) in order to be considered for the position. Applicants must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
Applications may be picked up at City Hall, 517 N. Main St. Nicholasville, KY., and will be accepted until 4 p.m. May 26, 2023 at the same location. Equal Opportunity Employer.
Click Here for the City Application

Click here to download the description.

FIREFIGHTER / EMT RECRUIT

The Nicholasville Fire Department accepts applications year round for this position.
Please note: If you have completed and turned in an application within the past year you will not need to complete another one. The application we have on file will be utilized. If you have any questions feel free to contact our Administrative Offices during normal business hours at(859) 885-5505
The Nicholasville Fire Department accepts applications year round

Position Requirements ●
At least 19 years of age
High School Diploma or GED
Valid Driver’s License (from current state of residence)
Current CPAT card if applicable (out of state applicants or those not currently working for a career department)
ADA Accommodation
In order to comply with the American with Disabilities Act, if any candidate needs and accommodation to be made for an eligible disability, in order to complete the physical test on the date assigned. Please notify Human Resource office (859-885-1121) by the advertised application deadline, and specify the accommodation needed.
Salary and Benefits
Minimum Starting Salary: $43,896.32 plus training incentive
Annual Training Incentive Pay: $4,000.00
Fully-Paid Employee Medical/Dental/Vision
75% Paid Family Medical/Dental/Vision
State C.E.R.S. Hazardous-Duty Retirement
Paid Vacation
Paid Life Insurance
Bereavement Leave
Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Shift Trade-Time
Tuition Reimbursement
The City of Nicholasville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace
Click here to download the application packet.

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Other Opportunities:

• Commonwealth of Kentucky Vacancies