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The City of West Des Moines is an EEO/AA Employer. We consider all applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Questions? Contact us at humanresources@wdm.iowa.gov or call 515-222-3616.

Current Openings

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Executive Assistant - Westcom

  • Type:Full Time
  • Salary/Pay Rate:$33.12 - $35.60/hour
  • Posted Date:August 20, 2026
  • Deadline to Apply:September 13, 2026
 
 Job Details Description
Department Westcom 
Benefits     Click here to review a Summary of Employee Benefits
Civil Service Status

This is NOT a Civil Service position 

Regular Hours

Monday-Friday (8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)
Evening, overtime and weekend work as required

Tentative Start Date         October 2026 

Job Summary

The City of West Des Moines has a full-time opening for a committed, hardworking, detail-oriented professional to provide secretarial and administrative support to Westcom Emergency Communications.

Under the general direction of the Westcom Chief, performs administrative support for Westcom Emergency Services. 
Deadline to Apply September 13, 2026 @ 11:59 PM 
Requirements  The position requires a high school diploma or GED, 1-2 years of additional schooling, 3-5 years of related experience, and experience and proficiency with PC’s and computer software and applications.    
Steps to Apply

Steps to Apply:

1. Profile: You MUST complete an online Applicant Profile. A link is provided below to our Online Application System.

 

2. Attachments: You must attach the following documents to your profile under the Apply For Job section (attachments are job specific, once you click Finish & Apply you will not be able to add any additional documents):

 

a) Resume

 

Resume must be attached to your application by the deadline date, September 13, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT to be considered for this position.

 

3. Qualifications/Certifications/Licenses: Under the Resume & Qualifications section, make sure to list any certifications or licenses you currently hold.

 

4. Applying for Position: Once you have completed your profile, you MUST apply for the position (The link to Finish & Apply is located on the Apply For Job section after you have completed your profile. Once you have applied, it will be listed under your My Applications tab. Any applications marked as Status: Incomplete, have not been submitted.).

All steps MUST be completed before the posted deadline to be considered for this position. We will not accept incomplete profiles. Communication throughout this process (including invitations to any examinations and/or interviews) will be made via the email supplied through the City's on-line application system. It is recommended to check your email "Junk" folder for emails from the City of West Des Moines. If you have any questions during the application process, please contact Human Resources at 515-222-3616.

Physical/Drug Test  Post offer, pre-employment drug test is required.
Apply Here! City of West Des Moines Online Application System
Instructions & FAQ's

You will need to complete an online profile and apply for this position online. There are Instruction Sheets under the Applying for a Job section of our City website as well as a number of topics in our FAQ section. If after reviewing these help guides you still need additional help, please visit or contact Human Resources 515-222-3616.

 

Please click here and go to section 2.9, page 5, to review the City of West Des Moines’ employment of relatives policy.

 

If you are currently employed with the City, please reference the Internal Instruction Sheet prior to applying. With questions, please contact Human Resources at 515-222-3616.

Contact Information

 CITY OF WEST DES MOINES

Human Resources, 1st floor, Suite 1E

4200 Mills Civic Parkway

PO Box 65320

West Des Moines, IA 50265-0320

515-222-3616 (phone)

515-273-0601 (fax)

 
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