What is IPERS, and why does it matter for a job?

IPERS — the Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System — is a defined-benefit pension that pays a guaranteed monthly income for life, calculated by a formula rather than stock-market performance. It covers more than 400,000 current and retired Iowans (about 1 in 10). A job that is IPERS-covered builds that lifetime pension.

Which Iowa employers offer IPERS?

Under Iowa Code chapter 97B, IPERS coverage is the default for nearly every public employer: state agencies, all 99 counties and their cities, every public school district, Area Education Agencies, community colleges, public universities, and county hospitals. The main exception is full-time police and firefighters in larger civil-service cities, who are under MFPRSI.

Is IPERS Jobs free to use?

Yes. The board is completely free, requires no account or sign-in, and never collects applicant data. Each listing links directly to the employer's own application page.

How many jobs are listed and how often are they updated?

The board aggregates several thousand live openings from official employer hiring systems across Iowa, refreshed every few hours. It does not yet cover every IPERS employer — new sources are added over time. You can filter by employer type, county, city, salary, and full- or part-time.

Are all of these jobs really IPERS-covered?

The listings come from IPERS-covered public employers, so the positions are covered in nearly all cases. Coverage is set by Iowa law rather than stated in each posting; confirm specifics with the employer. This is an independent resource, not affiliated with IPERS or the State of Iowa.

Des Moines IPERS Jobs — Iowa Public Sector Openings

IPERS-Covered Jobs in Des Moines, Iowa

Browse IPERS-covered public-sector jobs listed in Des Moines, Iowa — schools, city and county government, and more. Free, no account. These positions are with IPERS-covered public employers, so they build the Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System pension — a guaranteed lifetime benefit. Each listing links directly to the employer's own application page.

IPERS jobs in Des Moines, Iowa — at a glance

We're currently listing 377 IPERS-covered public-sector job openings in Des Moines, Iowa, from 44 employers. This isn't every IPERS employer — we add new sources over time. Among the most active employers here are Broadlawns Medical Center, Des Moines Public School District, State of Iowa.

377Open jobs44Employers371Full-time6Part-time$28,080–$179,920Listed salary range

Common roles: coach, assistant, school, teacher, stipend, elementary, pool, country

377 IPERS-covered jobs in Des Moines

Environmental Specialist

State

🏛️ State of Iowa📍 Des Moines - 50313 - Polk County, IA📅 Posted Jun 22, 2026

Residential Officer - Fort Des Moines

State

🏛️ State of Iowa📍 Des Moines - 50314 - Polk County, IA📅 Posted Jun 22, 2026

Patient Access Representative - Outpatient Behavioral Health - PRN

Public

🏛️ Broadlawns Medical Center📍 Des Moines, Iowa📅 Posted Jun 22, 2026