The City of Yoakum is an equal opportunity at-will employer. It is the policy of the City of Yoakum to
provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, age, color,
gender, religion, national origin, marital status, disability or any other legally protected status. It is the
policy of the City of Yoakum that applications be distributed only for positions that are open at the time
the request is made.
Final selection for hiring is subject to the City Manager’s approval.
Applications submitted are for a current position (a position is identified by the job posting number)
ONLY. After the position is filled, and if you wish to be considered for another position, it will be
necessary to complete a new application.
In order to provide a drug-free workplace, the City of Yoakum requires drug testing as part of the pre-
placement physical.
provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, age, color,
gender, religion, national origin, marital status, disability or any other legally protected status. It is the
policy of the City of Yoakum that applications be distributed only for positions that are open at the time
the request is made.
Final selection for hiring is subject to the City Manager’s approval.
Applications submitted are for a current position (a position is identified by the job posting number)
ONLY. After the position is filled, and if you wish to be considered for another position, it will be
necessary to complete a new application.
In order to provide a drug-free workplace, the City of Yoakum requires drug testing as part of the pre-
placement physical.
Paid Holidays:
The city observes 9 1/2 holidays per year.
Vacation:
Employees accrue vacation time on a per month basis beginning with the date of hire. Vacation time cannot be taken
during the first six month probationary period. Maximum accrual time is equal to, but not greater than, two times the
annual vacation rate.
Sick Leave:
Accumulation of sick leave credits is unlimited. Sick leave is accrued on a per month basis effective the date of hire.
Sick leave cannot be taken during the first six month probationary period.
Retirement:
The City participates in the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS). Upon hire, 6% of employee’s gross salary
is placed in a retirement account for that employee. At retirement, the employee’s contribution, plus the City’s match
of $2 to $1, is available upon selection of a monthly payment. After 5 years of employment, the employee becomes
vested. If a vested employee resigns, the funds may remain in TMRS drawing interest until the employee reaches
retirement age.
Health Insurance:
The premium is paid in full by the City for all full-time employees with coverage beginning the date of hire. Family
coverage is available at the employee’s cost.
Life Insurance:
The City provides a $10,000 basic life insurance policy to all full-time employees. Optional life insurance is available
to the employee at their cost (they have very reasonable rates).
Dental/Vision Coverage:
Dental and vision coverage is available payable by the employee. Rates are based on the current policy year. You
may only enroll in the vision plan if you enroll in the dental plan. Family coverage is also available.
Longevity Pay:
In December, a check is issued amounting to 1/4 of 1% of the employee’s annual salary, plus $5.00 for each year of
consecutive service.
The city observes 9 1/2 holidays per year.
Vacation:
Employees accrue vacation time on a per month basis beginning with the date of hire. Vacation time cannot be taken
during the first six month probationary period. Maximum accrual time is equal to, but not greater than, two times the
annual vacation rate.
Sick Leave:
Accumulation of sick leave credits is unlimited. Sick leave is accrued on a per month basis effective the date of hire.
Sick leave cannot be taken during the first six month probationary period.
Retirement:
The City participates in the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS). Upon hire, 6% of employee’s gross salary
is placed in a retirement account for that employee. At retirement, the employee’s contribution, plus the City’s match
of $2 to $1, is available upon selection of a monthly payment. After 5 years of employment, the employee becomes
vested. If a vested employee resigns, the funds may remain in TMRS drawing interest until the employee reaches
retirement age.
Health Insurance:
The premium is paid in full by the City for all full-time employees with coverage beginning the date of hire. Family
coverage is available at the employee’s cost.
Life Insurance:
The City provides a $10,000 basic life insurance policy to all full-time employees. Optional life insurance is available
to the employee at their cost (they have very reasonable rates).
Dental/Vision Coverage:
Dental and vision coverage is available payable by the employee. Rates are based on the current policy year. You
may only enroll in the vision plan if you enroll in the dental plan. Family coverage is also available.
Longevity Pay:
In December, a check is issued amounting to 1/4 of 1% of the employee’s annual salary, plus $5.00 for each year of
consecutive service.
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| For more information concerning job opportunities, please contact Theresa A. Bowe, Personnel Director/City Clerk or Gena Jiral, Deputy City Clerk at (361) 293-6321. |
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| The City of Yoakum Does Not have any current openings. Please check back periodically for available openings. |