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Current Job Openings
The City of Nicholasville is currently accepting applications for the following positions:
Nicholasville Police Department
To view open positions within the Nicholasville Police Department, click here.
Accounting Specialist
The City of Nicholasville is accepting applications/resumes for the position of Accounting Specialist, grade 27. The starting rate for this position falls within the hourly range of $23.33 to $31.15. The hiring rate will be determined during the final step of the hiring process.
Under general administrative direction assists with the accounting and financial functions of the City; Assist with processing taxes and fees levied by the city, Assist with maintaining accurate and current tax accounts, Assist with accounts payable duties, perform bookkeeping duties, prepare records and reports as needed and perform other duties and responsibilities as required.
Position Requirements
Salary and Benefits
Position Requirements
- Must have associates degree in accounting supplemented by two years related work. Bachelor’s degree in accounting may be substituted for work experience requirement. This position requires handling confidential city funds and finances; therefore, applicant must not possess a criminal conviction for theft or crimes against persons. See job description for more information.
Salary and Benefits
- Salary SEE JOB DESCRIPTION
- Fully Paid Employee Medical/Dental/Vision
- 75% Paid Family Medical/Dental/Vision
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Life Insurance
- Bereavement Leave
- Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
The City of Nicholasville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace.
View full job description HERE.
This is a full-time position with benefits including Ky Retirement System, Health Insurance effective on date of hire, and paid leave. Applications and a complete job description may be downloaded from our website nicholasville.org HERE, or picked up at City Hall, 517 N. Main St. Nicholasville, KY., and will be accepted until 4 p.m., May 3, 2024, at the same location.
Equal Opportunity Employer. If reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the position, please contact Human Resources at 859-885-1121 ext. 262 or kathy.rhineheimer@nicholasville.org.
Assistant Finance Officer
The City of Nicholasville is accepting applications/resumes for the position of Assistant Finance Officer, grade 34. The starting rate for this position falls within the hourly range of $32.83 to $45.96. The hiring rate will be determined during the final step of the hiring process
Under general administrative direction assists with the accounting and financial functions of the City; reviews and/or performs complex accounting work that requires extensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles along with the ability to apply such knowledge; exercises sound decision making skills; coaches/mentors team members; supervises those reporting to the Finance Officer in the absence of the Finance Officer; performs related duties as required.
Position Requirements
Salary and Benefits
Position Requirements
- Must have a bachelor’s degree in accounting supplemented by three years accounting experience in private or public accounting. Extensive knowledge of accounting theory, principles, and practices along with proven ability to apply such knowledge. Demonstrated ability to exercise sound decision making skills. CPA or CMA preferred, but not required. This position requires handling confidential city funds and finances; therefore, applicant must not possess a criminal conviction for theft or crimes against persons.
Salary and Benefits
- Salary SEE JOB DESCRIPTION
- Fully Paid Employee Medical/Dental/Vision
- 75% Paid Family Medical/Dental/Vision
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Life Insurance
- Bereavement Leave
- Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
The City of Nicholasville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace.
View full job description HERE.
This is a full-time position with benefits including Ky Retirement System, Health Insurance effective on date of hire, and paid leave. Applications and a complete job description may be downloaded from our website nicholasville.org HERE, or picked up at City Hall, 517 N. Main St. Nicholasville, KY., and will be accepted until 4 p.m., April 26, 2024, at the same location.
Equal Opportunity Employer. If reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the position, please contact Human Resources at 859-885-1121 ext. 262 or kathy.rhineheimer@nicholasville.org.
Staff Engineer
The City of Nicholasville is accepting applications/resumes for the position of Staff
Engineer, grade 34. The starting rate for this position falls within the hourly range of
$32.83 to $45.96. The hiring rate will be determined during the final step of the hiring
process.
Under general direction of the City Engineer, responsibilities include providing
engineering, systems planning, and construction administration services for Public
Improvements (i.e. water, sewer, electric, streets, and storm water). Reviews subdivision
plats, development plans, construction plans, and engineering analysis for Planning and
Zoning as it relates to Public Improvements; may supervise department employees in the
absence of the City Engineer; oversees construction of public improvement; performs
related work as required.
Position Requirements
Salary and Benefits
Position Requirements
- Successful applicants must have graduated from an accredited college or university with a degree in engineering supplemented by sufficient work experience to have tested and obtained status as a Licensed Professional Engineer by the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Must possess two years’ experience related to infrastructure design/construction and site development projects. See job description for more information.
Salary and Benefits
- Salary SEE JOB DESCRIPTION
- Fully Paid Employee Medical/Dental/Vision
- 75% Paid Family Medical/Dental/Vision
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Life Insurance
- Bereavement Leave
- Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
The City of Nicholasville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace.
View full job description HERE.
This is a full-time position with benefits including Ky Retirement System, Health Insurance effective on date of hire, and paid leave. Applications and a complete job description may be downloaded from our website nicholasville.org HERE, or picked up at City Hall, 517 N. Main St. Nicholasville, KY., and will be accepted until 4 p.m., April 29,2024, at the same location.
Equal Opportunity Employer. If reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the position, please contact Human Resources at 859-885-1121 ext. 262 or kathy.rhineheimer@nicholasville.org.
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.
Position Requirements
Salary and Benefits
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 Americans with Disabilities Act, if any candidate needs an 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: $46,259.20 plus training incentive
- Annual Training Incentive Pay: $4,300.00
- 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
**Upon completion of 300 Hour Kentucky Basic II Certification, Firefighter annual pay with incentive is $52,855.52
The City of Nicholasville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace.
Click here to download the application packet.
Packets can be dropped off to Fire Station 4 (785 E Brannon Rd, Nicholasville, KY, 40356), or mailed to Fire Station 2 (1022 S. Main Street, Nicholasville, KY, 40356).
For a City of Nicholasville Job Application click here.
The City of Nicholasville is an Equal Opportunity Employer*. For more information, contact Kathy Rhineheimer, Human Resource Director.
For information about jobs with the Commonwealth of Kentucky that are available in Jessamine and other counties, click here.
It is the City’s policy to afford equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, genetic makeup, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy/childbirth-related medical conditions, national origin, disability, veteran or family status, an individual’s status as a smoker or nonsmoker, or any other status or condition protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies.
The city’s commitment as an equal opportunity employer extends to all its employment and personnel practices including job opportunities, promotions, pay and benefits, discipline, discharge, training, and other social and recreational activities sponsored by the city.
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.
The city will offer equal employment opportunities for qualified individuals who may have a physical or mental disability, including medical conditions related to pregnancy, but who can still perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations. The city will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals qualifying under ADA only when that accommodation does not create an “undue hardship” to the city.
Contact Details
| Kathy Rhineheimer |
| Director of HR |
| 517 N. Main Street, Nicholasville, KY 40356 |
| 859.885.1121 |
| kathy.rhineheimer@nicholasville.org |
517 N. Main Street
Nicholasville, KY 40356
Nicholasville, KY 40356
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