Human Resources

Equal Opportunity
The City of Altoona is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or any protected status. If you need accommodations during the selection process because of a disability, please contact us, and we will provide appropriate accommodations.

Applying
All candidate communication will be sent via email to the email address input on the application. No communication or notices will be sent via postal mail. Applications and required materials as specified in the job announcement (e.g. supplements, references, transcripts, etc.) must be submitted by the application deadline.

The city will only accept applications for current job openings and no resumes or applications will be kept on file.

We are now accepting applications for the following job openings:

Job Description Post Date Closing Date

Firefighter/Paramedic

"We're extending a hand, welcoming you to join a movement—a movement where businesses are breaking ground and families are setting down roots…where we’re building bright futures, playing with the best, and living as a vibrant community. We are Altoona. We are happening now."

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Mar 6, 2023 Mar 24, 2023

Firefighter/EMT

"We're extending a hand, welcoming you to join a movement—a movement where businesses are breaking ground and families are setting down roots…where we’re building bright futures, playing with the best, and living as a vibrant community. We are Altoona. We are happening now."

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Mar 6, 2023 Mar 24, 2023

Utilities Operator I

Position Overview: The City of Altoona has an opportunity in the Utilities department for a full-time position. The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday from 7:30am until 4:00pm. This is an on-call position and has an hourly wage range from $23.30- $30.40 per hour. Read More
Feb 6, 2023 Until Filled

Adult Programming Assistant

"We're extending a hand, welcoming you to join a movement—a movement where businesses are breaking ground and families are setting down roots…where we’re building bright futures, playing with the best, and living as a vibrant community. We are Altoona. Read More
Mar 20, 2023 Until Filled

Parks Operator I

The City of Altoona has an opportunity in the Parks Department for a full-time position. The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday from 7:30am until 4:00pm. This is an on-call position with some weekend work required and has an hourly wage range from $23.30- $30.40 per hour. Read More
Feb 16, 2023 Until Filled

Seasonal Workers

Position Overview: The City of Altoona has multiple opportunities in the Parks, Streets and Utilities departments for the summer of 2023. These are seasonal positions that will work Monday through Friday from 7:30am until 4:00pm. The hourly wage for these seasonal positions is $15.00 per hour. Read More
Feb 6, 2023 Until Filled

Communications Specialist

"We're extending a hand, welcoming you to join a movement—a movement where businesses are breaking ground and families are setting down roots…where we’re building bright futures, playing with the best, and living as a vibrant community. We are Altoona. We are happening now. Read More
Feb 28, 2023 Until Filled