📚 Now Hiring: Library Assistant I

Do you enjoy helping people, working with technology, and connecting the community with information and resources? The Wahoo Public Library is seeking a friendly, organized, and customer-focused individual to join our team as a Library Assistant I. This position plays a vital role in providing outstanding service to library patrons and supporting the daily operations of our community library.

📖 About the Role:

Under the direction of the Library Director, the Library Assistant I supervises and performs library services, manages evening and weekend operations, and assists patrons with circulation, reference, and technology needs.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing exceptional customer service to library patrons
• Managing circulation desk functions including checking materials in and out, issuing library cards, and collecting fines
• Answering reference questions and helping patrons locate books, materials, and online resources
• Assisting patrons with computers, electronic resources, and basic technology questions
• Cataloging new and donated library materials
• Maintaining library collections through shelving, organizing, mending, and processing materials
• Supervising library operations during assigned evening and weekend shifts
• Monitoring library equipment and ensuring compliance with library policies
• Opening and closing the library and assisting with daily operational tasks
• Supporting special projects, programs, and other library activities as assigned

✅ Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required
• College-level coursework in liberal arts, library science, or a related field preferred
• Experience in clerical, customer service, or library work preferred
• Experience using computers and common office software applications
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple responsibilities

Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with patrons, coworkers, and

🌟 Knowledge & Skills:

• Knowledge of basic library procedures and services
• Ability to learn library classification systems and online catalog systems
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to remain calm and professional when addressing patron concerns
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A positive attitude and commitment to public service

Successful candidates should demonstrate:

💵 Compensation & Benefits:

• Starting Pay: $20.24
• Top Pay: $26.31
• Nine-Step Pay Plan
• Opportunity to serve the community in a welcoming and team-oriented environment

📬 How to Apply:

Interested applicants should submit a job application (link below), a letter of interest, and a resume (optional) to:

City of Wahoo
Attn: HR Coordinator
PO Box 398
Wahoo, NE 68066

📧 baker@wahoo.ne.us

📌 Please indicate the position you are applying for on the application.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

📎 Employment Resources:

• Application for Employment
• Job Description – Library Assistant I
• Pay Scale
• Benefits Summary

📚 Connect. Serve. Inspire.

Join a team dedicated to lifelong learning, community engagement, and exceptional public service. Help create a welcoming environment where residents can discover information, explore new ideas, and stay connected to their community.

Questions?

Buffy Baker, HR Coordinator
📞 402-443-3222 ext. 24

Questions will be answered during regular business hours.

The City of Wahoo is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

💧 Now Hiring: Water/Wastewater Supervisor

City of Wahoo – Water & Wastewater Department

Ready to lead essential services that keep our community running? The City of Wahoo is seeking an experienced and motivated individual to join our team as a Water/Wastewater Supervisor. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated professional who takes pride in public service, leadership, and maintaining critical infrastructure that protects public health and supports our community's quality of life.

🛠️ About the Role:

This position is responsible for supervising, performing, directing, and coordinating water production, water distribution, wastewater collection, and wastewater treatment operations for the City of Wahoo.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supervising daily operations of the water and wastewater systems
• Assisting with staffing, scheduling, assigning work, and directing personnel
• Coordinating maintenance, repair, and operational activities
• Ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and licensing requirements
• Supporting laboratory analysis and system monitoring activities
• Responding to emergencies and performing duties on an on-call basis as needed

✅ Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree and/or successful completion of sixty (60) semester credit hours from an accredited college or university with major coursework in water treatment and supply or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Four (4) years of experience in water treatment and water supply operations, including laboratory analysis
• At least two (2) years of supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to obtain and maintain a CDL, if required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to report to the work site within 15 minutes under normal weather conditions

📜 Required Certifications & Licenses:

Applicants must possess and maintain:

• State of Nebraska Water Plant Operator License Grade III
• State of Nebraska Class II Wastewater Operator Certification

Applicants who do not currently hold the Class II Wastewater Operator Certification must be able to obtain it within twelve (12) months of employment.

💵 Compensation & Benefits:

• Starting Pay: $36.56 per hour
• Top Pay: $47.53 per hour
• Nine-Step Pay Plan
• Competitive benefits package including health insurance, retirement benefits, paid leave, and other employee benefits

📬 How to Apply:

Interested applicants should submit a job application (link below), a letter of interest, and a resume (optional) to:

City of Wahoo
Attn: HR Coordinator
PO Box 398
Wahoo, NE 68066

📧 baker@wahoo.ne.us

📌 Please indicate the position you are applying for on the application.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

📎 Employment Resources:

• Application for Employment
• Job Description – Water/Wastewater Supervisor
• Pay Scale
• Benefits Summary
• Benefits Choices – Insurance

💧 Lead Essential Services. Protect Public Health. Serve Your Community.

Join a team where your expertise makes a direct impact every day. Help ensure reliable water and wastewater services for the residents and businesses of Wahoo while building a rewarding career in local government.

Questions?

Buffy Baker, HR Coordinator
📞 402-443-3222 ext. 24

Questions will be answered during regular business hours.

The City of Wahoo is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The City of Wahoo is developing a Downtown Revitalization Plan, a community-driven roadmap that will guide future improvements and investments. This plan will help strengthen downtown as the community's economic and social heart.

The City of Wahoo was awarded a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) grant through the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) for the development of this plan. Planning for this project began in June 2026, with the final plan anticipated in May 2027.

Get Involved

The vision for future Downtown Wahoo will be guided by input from community members, business owners, property owners, and community partners.

Community Survey – Open through September 30, 2026

Community members are currently invited to complete an online survey at tinyurl.com/WahooDTRsurvey. The survey will be open through September 30, 2026. 
Paper copies are also available at the Wahoo Library and Wahoo Senior Center. 

Pop-up Events

Find the planning team to provide input at the following events:

Downtown Wahoo

Downtown Wahoo is an important community asset, and portions of the district face challenges related to aging buildings, underutilized properties, and changing market conditions. Existing conditions documented in the 2024 Downtown Blight and Substandard Study identified opportunities to strengthen the district through building reinvestment, business development, public space improvements, and infrastructure enhancements.

The plan will be used as a guide for the city to develop and improve the downtown area, as well as pursue additional funding to support plan implementation. 

Potential opportunities that may emerge through the planning process include:

• Building façade improvements

• Streetscape enhancements

• Public gathering spaces

• Wayfinding and signage

• Business development initiatives

• Downtown housing opportunities

• Event and programming enhancements

• Infrastructure and accessibility improvements

• Beautification and landscaping projects

Stay Tuned

Make sure to check the website for upcoming community meeting details. We will be updating the website as the plan continues to progress.

Download the project fact sheet here.

Your local water supplier, in compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974 and the amendment to the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1986, enacted an ordinance which provides for a program preventing backflow and back siphonage into the public water supply system. 

What is a cross-connection?

A plumbing cross-connection is defined as a connection between public water supply and a source of contamination or pollution. In other words, a cross-connection makes it possible for the contaminating material to enter into drinking water supply when the pressure of the polluted source is greater than the pressure of the water supply. This can result in either a back siphonage or backflow (a reversal in the normal direction of water flow). 

Hopefully, your local water system will never have a backflow problem that could endanger the welfare of its citizens. However, because potential backflow problems exist, it is important for YOUR HEALTH AND SAFETY to complete the following survey. 

If you have any questions, Contact Aaron Gustin at 402.607.9470 or Dave Kavan at 402.443.9331

FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF SERVICE 

Please COMPLETE the survey below!

Agenda and Minutes can be found here

The Mayor and Council of the City of Wahoo meet regularly on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the Wahoo Public Library, 637 N Maple St. They also convene as needed for special meetings which can be called by either the Mayor or by three of the six Council members. All meetings are open to the public and are held in accordance with the Open Meetings Act established by the Nebraska State Legislature.

If you would like to have an item added to the next regular meeting of the Mayor and Council, please print off the Agenda Request Worksheet, complete the worksheet, and return it to the City Clerk's Office at 605 North Broadway along with any supporting documentation by the close of business (5:00 p.m.) on the Thursday prior to the meeting. Once the item is received, the Clerk will contact you regarding the exact date and time of the meeting.

While each agenda is kept continually current and available for public inspection on request, the agenda is not final until posted on the Friday before the meeting. The City of Wahoo makes agendas available by email, on this website, and by posting at the Wahoo Post Office, First National Bank and City Hall. If you would like to have your name added to the email distribution list, please send an email to fasel@wahoo.ne.us.

Special meetings may be called from time to time as the need arises. Agendas for special meetings are posted at least 24 hours prior to the meeting time in the same manner as agendas for regular meetings of the Council.

The minutes of the Mayor and Council must be made available to the public within 10 days of the meeting or by the next meeting, whichever comes first. If the minutes you are looking for are not available below, please contact the City Clerk's Office at 402-443-3222.

Older agendas, packets, and minutes are available at the City Clerks office at City Hall.