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Crete is a growing and diverse 'community in motion' with over 7,000 residents who call it home. We embrace our pioneering heritage and present-day diversity and continue to thrive with a strong economy, successful school system, and safe parks and neighborhoods.
The City of Crete has nearly 70 full time employees. No matter what role you have with us, you are sure to experience growth, professional development, and career achievements.
(Want to learn more about Crete? Check out City Government, Parks & Recreation, Departments, brand new Library, Business & Industry, and other community links.)
The City of Crete is taking applications for the position of Human Resources Coordinator. Full-time, exempt position. Salary - depending on qualifications and experience; with benefits. Minimum job requirements include, but are not limited to: Must be at least 21 years of age; have high school diploma or GED; must be authorized to work in the U.S. General functions: Provide professional-level human resources support for all City departments, (approximately 65 employees). This role has responsibilities in all areas of human resources including employee and labor relations, compensation and benefits administration, recruitment and retention, and more. Regularly works with City Attorney and reports directly to the City Administrator. See job description for more information.
Applications are due no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, March 12, 2021 and may be obtained from the link below or by contacting the Human Resources office at City Hall. The City of Crete is an equal opportunity employer. Applications should be completed and submitted in one of the following ways:
View/download the job description and employment application:
For additional inquiries, please contact:
Human Resources Department
City Hall - 243 East 13th Street
Crete NE 68333-0086
Phone: 402.826.4313 Fax: 402.826.4334
Crete is a growing and diverse 'community in motion' with over 7,000 residents who call it home. We embrace our pioneering heritage and present-day diversity and continue to thrive with a strong economy, successful school system, and safe parks and neighborhoods.
The City of Crete has nearly 70 full time employees. No matter what role you have with us, you are sure to experience growth, professional development, and career achievements.
(Want to learn more about Crete? Check out City Government, Parks & Recreation, Departments, brand new Library, Business & Industry, and other community links.)
The City of Crete is taking applications for the position of Swimming Pool Co-Manager for Wildwood Pool in the Parks and Recreation Department. This is a seasonal, hourly position; range: $12.40 - $13.87. Some nights and weekends are required. General functions: organize, implement and manage all aspects of the operation of the city swimming pool. The desired candidate will have any combination of work experience and training that allows the duties and responsibilities of this position to be achieved. Preference will be given to job applicants documenting successful experience in like or similar positions, who have completed Lifeguard, Water Safety Instructor (WSI) and CPR training and who hold a current Nebraska Pool Operator’s Certification. Full job description is below.
Applications are due no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, March 26, 2021 and may be obtained from the link below or by contacting the Human Resources office at City Hall. The City of Crete is an equal opportunity employer. Applications should be completed and submitted in one of the following ways:
View/download the job description and employment application:
For additional inquiries, please contact:
Human Resources Department
City Hall - 243 East 13th Street
Crete NE 68333-0086
Phone: 402.826.4313 Fax: 402.826.4334
jerry.wilcox@crete.ne.gov
Crete is a growing and diverse 'community in motion' with over 7,000 residents who call it home. We embrace our pioneering heritage and present-day diversity and continue to thrive with a strong economy, successful school system, and safe parks and neighborhoods.
The City of Crete has nearly 70 full time employees. No matter what role you have with us, you are sure to experience growth, professional development, and career achievements.
(Want to learn more about Crete? Check out City Government, Parks & Recreation, Departments, brand new Library, Business & Industry, and other community links.)
The City of Crete is taking applications for Swimming Pool Lifeguards and Cashiers at Wildwood Pool for the 2021 season.
Lifeguard - General functions include: Ensure the safety and well-being of all swimming pool patrons and aid in the effective overall operation of the city swimming pool. Report to the Pool Manager and Assistant Pool Manager(s). Hourly, seasonal position. Starting wage: $9.50/hour. Minimum Qualifications - Lifeguard: Possess or be able to obtain a valid certification in CPR and Basic First Aid; Possess or be able to obtain a valid Lifeguard certification; Must be at least 16 years of age.
Cashier - Responsible for staffing the front desk at the pool. Check-in patrons and collect admission fees. Document attendance and record daily financial records. Report to the Pool Manager and Assistant Pool Manager(s). Part-time, hourly position (seasonal). Starting wage: $9.00/hour. Must be at least 15 years old.
Full job descriptions below.
Applications are due no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, March 24, 2021 and may be obtained from the link below or by contacting the Human Resources office at City Hall. Interviews to follow on April 1 and 2. The City of Crete is an equal opportunity employer. Applications should be completed and submitted in one of the following ways:
View/download the job description and employment application:
For additional inquiries, please contact:
Human Resources Department
City Hall - 243 East 13th Street
Crete NE 68333-0086
Phone: 402.826.4313 Fax: 402.826.4334
jerry.wilcox@crete.ne.gov
Online registration is available for Crete Recreation Youth Soccer and Micro Soccer programs.
Youth Soccer Registration open January 25 - February 26:
The Youth Soccer program offers divisions for boys and girls in grades 1st & 2nd, 3rd & 4th, and 5th & 6th. Teams will play on Sunday afternoons starting March 14 at Armory Park. (Dates: March 14, 21, 28, and April 11, 18)
Micro Soccer Registration open February 15 - March 19:
The Micro Soccer program offers divisions for boys and girls ages 3 & 4 and 5 & 6. Teams will play on Wednesday evenings starting on April 7 at Rotary Park. (Dates: April 7, 14, 21, 28)
Forms are available on RecDesk or by calling the Parks and Recreation office at City Hall. Coaching applications are also available on RecDesk - parents who coach will have the registration fee waived. Participants must also have a current liability waiver signed.
Forms can be dropped off at the City Hall drive-thru window.
City of Crete
Parks & Recreation Department
Dan Dunaway, Recreation Coordinator
City Hall - 243 East 13th Street
Phone: 402.826.4314
Fax: 402.826.4334
dan.dunaway@crete.ne.gov
Individuals and media outlets are encouraged to contact the City Administrator for additional details or clarification on the following material. Regular meetings of the Crete City Council are held on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at 6 p.m.; Council Standing Committees may meet prior. View a list of City Officials and current council and committee meeting agendas.
Summary for Crete City Council meeting - Tuesday, Feb. 16
View this Meeting Agenda and attachments
This meeting was held in the Community Room at Crete Public Library to accommodate social distancing.
The council approved the Consent Agenda items:
The council held a public hearing on the 2021 One & Six Year Street Improvement Plans and then adopted the plans.
The council granted Lamar Advertising a special exception use for an outdoor advertising sign in the railroad right-of-way across from Nestle Purina.
The council adopted Ordinance 2120 on its third and final reading: An ordinance relating to the annexation of the Crete Municipal Airport. With that action, the Crete Airport will now be entirely in the corporate limits of the City of Crete.
Officer reports:
Tom Ourada
Mayor Dave Bauer said he appreciates everything city employees have done during a couple of rough weeks. He talked to several businesses, everyone was very understanding. He thought putting things on the website and social media let people know where they can go for facts.
Meeting adjourned.
Summary for Crete City Council meeting - Tuesday, Feb. 2
View this Meeting Agenda and attachments
This meeting was held in the Community Room at Crete Public Library to accommodate social distancing.
The council approved the Consent Agenda items:
The Council approved the Coulter request for an Administrative Subdivision.
The Council approved Ordinance 2120 on the second of three required readings: An Ordinance relating to the annexation of the Crete Municipal Airport
Officer reports
Meeting adjourned.
This survey is being conducted by the Crete Strategic Welcoming Committee, a sub-committee of the Crete Welcoming Circle, a group of community volunteers who's mission is to support and foster a welcoming city for everyone who calls Crete home. The Welcoming Circle provides a venue for community members and organizations where they discuss topics relevant to the community.
The goal of this survey is to collect feedback from members of the Crete community in order for Crete to continue to be a 'Community in Motion'.
A summary of the survey results may be shared with the public. This summary will not include any personally identifiable information. The committee members (which includes approximately a group of 20 community members, city employees, teachers, and school staff) will have access to the individual and collective survey results and will use the results to inform the strategic planning process.
Please refrain from including personally identifiable information (no names, no addresses, etc.) in survey responses to ensure that the individual survey results are anonymous (meaning not identifiable by name or personally recognizable responses).
For questions or more information, please contact, Nancy Tellez, Community Assistance Director for the City of Crete.
(Printed versions of the survey can be picked up and returned to Crete Public Library, 1515 Forest Ave.)
The survey can be completed online; links hosted by SurveyMonkey in English and Spanish:
The following is important information to know about City of Crete utility accounts in order to avoid potential scams.
If customers are further concerned, they are encouraged to contact the Crete Police Department, 402.826.4311, to report a potential scam.
No utility company will ask customers to purchase payment cards from a retail store (Walmart, Dollar General, etc.) to be sent to someone else or ask customers to call back with information from cards they have purchased.
If residents have questions about their bills or payments, please contact the City Utility Office, 402.826.4312.
The City of Crete utilizes gWorks software for digitally mapping property zones, districts, and other information related to the physical layout of the municipality and surrounding area within its jurisdiction.
Maps available include:
(For more information city departments or functions list above, visit these links: city council, zoning regulations, municipal cemeteries, snow emergency routes, Crete Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department, garbage and recycling service, hydrant flushing)
Once on the City of Crete’s gWorks site, Layers and Basemap tabs are accessed on the left hand side of the screen. The Layers tab uses checkboxes to select which mapping layers are visible. Some layers have multiple sub-sections. Basemaps show street, satellite, topographical, or terrain views with selected layers.
Use the search field on the right hand side of the screen to search for names, property owners, etc.; filter results using the checkboxes displayed.
For additional questions or help using the city's gWorks mapping site, contact:
Public Works at City Hall
243 East 13th Street
Phone: 402.826.4312