Employment Opportunities

9-1-1 Communication Specialist/Dispatcher - click here to apply (updated October 23, 2025)

Salary: $20.11 per hour to start

Schedule: Shift work, 40 hours generally, Sunday through Saturday

Requirements:

• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to safely operate equipment outdoors.
• Drug screen and background check required.
• Requires knowledge of general clerical work.
• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• No felony conviction in any municipal, state or federal court or any conviction of a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude in any court.
• Must possess a valid Oklahoma State Driver’s license or obtain said license within 10 days of employment & maintain a satisfactory motor vehicle record.
• Must be able to obtain & maintain a valid Oklahoma Law Enforcement Telecommunication Terminal (OLETS) Operator certification within the first year of service.

Senior Planner - click here to apply (Updated October 30, 2025)

Department: Planning & Community Development 

Salary: $82,228.00 - $90,451.43 (Starting Salary Depending on Qualifications & Experience)

Full Time, Exempt

JOB SUMMARY:

This position is primarily responsible for assisting in and administering all planning and development activities and will serve as a plans examiner for the City of Newcastle. The duties of this position are the processing of building permit applications, processing rezoning and land use applications under the Zoning and Subdivision Regulations, implementing the Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Map, the issuance of zoning verification letters, the review and processing of applications for variances; and assisting the Planning Director as needed.

The Planning Department supports the City’s Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment by processing rezoning and variance applications.  The Division also provides consultation to developers, applicants, and residents, works with other divisions and departments, and ensures that development-related regulations are kept current and relevant.  This position is responsible for the review and processing of subdivision and zoning applications; zoning code and Subdivision Regulation interpretation; research and analysis, and summarization; and the presentation of facts in both verbal and written form.  The Senior Planner is responsible for writing and presenting formal and technical reports and other correspondence.  Reports, conclusions, and recommendations may become or be used to establish official City policies or ordinances.

The Senior Planner is a professional classification requiring well developed skills in research; verbal and written communication; project design; and knowledge of and skill in applying procedures, objectives, and variables related to city planning. Performing numerous administrative and technical functions in support of the assigned job functions including project design; data acquisition by field survey and research; data compilation, analysis, and summarization; and the presentation of facts in both verbal and written form.  This position will attend meetings and/or represent the City and department as an advisor to various boards, commissions, official policymaking bodies, and citizens’ groups and may provide functional supervision to less experienced employees.  The Senior Planner may also make policy recommendations based both on the analysis of current trends and hypotheses of future circumstances.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/JOB DUTIES:

The following tasks are typical for positions in this classification. Any single position may not perform all of these tasks and/or may perform similar related tasks not listed here:

• Assist and advise property owners, contractors, and others in interpreting and complying with zoning ordinances and other city codes.
• Review and process residential and commercial building permit applications. 
• Prepare staff reports and presentations for Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment and City Council. 
• Present reports to Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment as assigned, night meetings are required as directed.
• Conduct site inspections to determine compliance with approved development plans, ongoing compliance with conditions of adopted resolutions, special use permits, ordinances, etc.
• Process warranty deed/ lot splits and/or lot line adjustments. 
• Receive and act on complaints regarding zoning may inspect properties for zoning actions and maintain records.
• Review site plans, plats, and other documents submitted for zoning review. Must have full knowledge of platting requirements and zoning regulations and process of the public hearing for rezoning cases. 
• Reviews rezoning applications, plats, replat applications for conformity and relationship to land use plan and City Code of Ordinances.
• Assists the Department staff in the review of building plans for zoning compliance.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Planning, Urban Studies, Architecture, Engineering, Construction Science or a closely related field is required. Master’s Degree in Planning preferred.
• Minimum of four to six years of relevant experience preferred with a Municipality or comparable work experience in Planning, Public Works, Utilities is preferred.
• AICP certification is preferred. 
• Knowledge and skill with navigating GIS software for mapping.
• Thorough knowledge of planning theory and laws, zoning regulations, and statutes.
• Ability to operate computers, calculators, and other office equipment.
• Ability to interpret ordinances, data, written instructions, memos, proposals, technical manuals, blueprints, reports, and schematics.
• Ability to prepare and analyze and present comprehensive reports.
• Ability to carry out projects and duties to their completion following prescribed policies and procedures.
• Understanding of development process and issues.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with other employees, business entities, and the general public.
• Ability to deal with difficult citizens in a calm and patient manner.
• Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work as well as concentrate on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work under general supervision and make responsible decisions.
• Ability to use good judgment and think quickly and rationally in difficult or stressful situations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office to write reports and manage data.
• No felony conviction in any municipal, state or federal court or any conviction of a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude in any court.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• A valid Oklahoma driver’s license is required
• Ability to travel to project sites and work extended hours and attend evening public meetings
• Skill in assessing pertinent technical information.
• Skill in conveying technical information.
• Skill in relating to others with tact and diplomacy.
• Skills in verbal and written communication.

WORKING CONDITIONS and PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Work is performed mostly in office settings. Some outdoor work is required in the inspection of various land use developments, constructions sites, or public work facilities.
• Must be physically capable of moving about on construction work sites and under adverse field conditions.
• Must be willing to work in the field full-time under variable weather conditions and be able to walk on a construction site.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear and smell. 
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 
• Subject to working near moving machinery, power tools, and vehicles in motion. 
• May be exposed to intermittent or continued loud and incessant noises caused by machinery and construction equipment when conducting site visits.
• Exposed to varying amounts of noxious odors, dust, etc., when performing field inspections.
• Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate drafting instruments, computers, and various pieces of office equipment. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Hearing enough to identify factors such as the location of vehicles and equipment or when equipment is malfunctioning.
• Manual and finger dexterity enough to operate standard office equipment and to produce hand- written and electronically generated correspondence.
• Speech and hearing enough to communicate in-person and by telephone, two-way radio, etc.

Firefighter (Updated September 24, 2025)

Starting Pay: $47,000.00

Deadline for Applications: Thursday, October 30th at 5:00 p.m.

In-person Testing: Monday, November 3rd 

Fire Department Employment Application: https://newcastleok.gov/Portals/0/Firefighter%20Application.pdf

Firefighter Waiver and Release: https://newcastleok.gov/Portals/0/Firefighter%20Waiver%20and%20Release.pdf

NOTICE: Applicants must have current state and national EMT cards to be able to apply. A copy of each card should be provided to the Human Resources Director (at City Hall) with the Firefighter Application and the completed and signed waiver and release form. The applicant will then receive a letter with the testing information which will be required for admission to test.

Street Truck Driver - click here to apply (updated September 16, 2025)

Salary: $21.58 - $24.94 Hourly

Schedule: Shift work, 40 hours generally, Sunday through Saturday

Full Time, Non-Exempt

JOB OBJECTIVES:

Under general direction, operate and drive a truck to perform tasks which provide and maintain City services, use a variety of tools and equipment to perform Street maintenance and repairs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/JOB DUTIES:

The following tasks are typical for positions in this classification. Any single position may not perform all of these tasks and/or may perform similar related tasks not listed here:

1. Primary job is to operate trucks, which may also include a pup trailer.
2. Hauling rock and other materials to work sites.
3. May be required to work with the Street crew using a variety of tools and equipment.
4. Follow the direction of supervisors.
5. Refrain from causing or contributing to disruption in the workplace.
6. Follow all applicable safety rules.
7. Must create favorable impression of City workers to general public through conduct, speech and appearance.
8. Other duties as may be assigned by supervisors.

Working Conditions:

1. Work is performed in outside environments. Works outside in all weather conditions.
2. Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
3. Requires ability to sit, walk or stand for prolonged periods
4. Requires eye/hand coordination to operate equipment.
5. May be exposed to insects, dust, poisonous plants, unpleasant smells, fumes, and traffic hazards.

Knowledge, Abilities, Skills

• Requires an Oklahoma Class A CDL license.
• Requires air endorsement and highway and pup trailer experience.
• Knowledge of safety issues, rules, and procedures pertinent to department mission and specific tasks.
• Ability to speak, understand, read and write the English language.
• Ability to safely operate equipment outdoors.
• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform tasks in all weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, humidity, and wetness.
• Ability to work alone with minimum supervision.
• Visual and auditory ability to read meters and operate equipment.

Education/Qualifications Required:

• High School diploma or GED.
• Valid Oklahoma State Class A CDL with driving record free from serious or frequent violations.
• A pre-employment drug screen and background check are required.
   

City Engineer - click here to apply (Updated May 16, 2024)

Salary: DOE and DOQ

Full Time, Exempt

JOB SUMMARY:

Serving as the city’s engineer, the individual will provide civil engineering oversight related to private development and public projects ensuring technical competence and compliance with all current codes and criteria.  Working as a member of the planning and development team, the City Engineer is responsible for overseeing the platting process through the final development and construction phases as it relates to civil engineering; reviews and approves plats and improvement plans, communicates requirements with the developer and their engineering firm and ensures development improvements are constructed per the approved plans. The City Engineer will conduct preconstruction meetings with developers and contractors as well as inspect infrastructure improvements and oversee the maintenance period for all developments. The City Engineer is responsible for accepting public improvements and keeping records of all as built plans.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/JOB DUTIES:

The following tasks are typical for positions in this classification. Any single position may not perform all of these tasks and/or may perform similar related tasks not listed here:

• Administers various consulting engineering contracts for the City to include contract preparation, development of technical requirements, and timeframes; reviews plans and specifications prepared by the consultant; approves pay estimates; insures compliance of plans with standards of engineering practice and applicable City, State, and Federal regulations and requirements; coordinates bidding process; administers projects through the construction phase and the Maintenance Bond period.
• Regularly serves as Project Engineer for sanitary sewer, water, storm drainage, street and other municipal public works projects; writes project related agenda items for review by the City Council; performs agency coordination for applicable State/Federal permits; reviews construction bids; recommends contract awards; reviews work for compliance with plans and specifications; reviews and approves contract pay estimates and change orders; recommends final acceptance of projects to the City Council.
• Frequently reviews private development projects, including subdivisions, building permits, flood plain permits and similar items for compliance with codes/regulations/standards, adequacy of applications for permits and compliance with approved plans.
• Regularly determines applicable codes, regulations, and requirements for assigned projects.
• Frequently assures as-built records of projects and documents necessary changes for the operation and maintenance programs.
• Frequently reviews standard specifications, contract documents and standard details for use on City projects.
• Frequently writes scopes of work used to solicit engineering bids/proposals for city projects. 
• Occasionally performs flood plain modeling using HEC Programs and water system modeling using KY pipe programs.
• Other job functions as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s degree is a plus, and minimum of 2-5 years of municipal experience.
• Civil engineering experience with municipal infrastructure improvements.
• Thorough knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices and methods applicable to a municipal setting; considerable knowledge of applicable City policies, laws and regulations affecting Division activities.
• Thorough knowledge of Subdivision Regulations and processes associated with administering the regulations.
• Knowledge of various engineering computer programs.
• Skill in operating the following tools and equipment: personal computer, motor vehicle, phone and mobile radio.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with employees, consultants, other governmental agency representatives, City officials and the general public.
• Ability to conduct necessary engineering research and compile comprehensive reports.
• Possession of a valid Oklahoma driver’s license at date of hire or valid driver’s license from state of residency.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Skill in using engineering knowledge, principles, practices, and techniques to analyze public works engineering projects and problems.
• Skill in assessing pertinent technical information.
• Skill in critically reviewing construction plans.
• Skill in conveying technical information.
• Skill in reviewing existing engineering systems for adequacy in meeting present and future demands.
• Skill in preparing construction cost estimates.
• Skill in critically reviewing engineering reports.
• Skill in monitoring compliance with project budgets.
• Skill in relating to others with tact and diplomacy.
• Skill in verbal and written communication.
• Must be able make presentations to Planning Commission and City Council and convey technical data and terminology to citizens.

WORKING CONDITIONS and PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Work is performed mostly in office settings. Some outdoor work is required in the inspection of various land use developments, constructions sites, or public work facilities.
• Must be physically capable of moving about on construction work sites and under adverse field conditions. 
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear and smell. 
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 
• Subject to working near moving machinery, power tools, and vehicles in motion. 
• Exposed to intermittent or continued loud and incessant noises caused by machinery and construction equipment. 
• Exposed to varying amounts of noxious odors, dust, etc., when performing field inspections.
• Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate drafting instruments, computers, and various pieces of office equipment. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Hearing enough to identify factors such as the location of vehicles and equipment or when equipment is malfunctioning.
• Manual and finger dexterity enough to operate standard office equipment and to produce hand- written and electronically generated correspondence.
• Speech and hearing enough to communicate in-person and by telephone, two-way radio, etc.