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 as well as seasonal (summer) opportunities. 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 Administrative Assistant for the Crete Police Department. Part-time hourly position subject to on-call status. General functions: Perform clerical duties. Effectively and accurately respond to Police Department patrons in person or on the telephone. Accurately calculate fines/fees and safeguard payments made to the City. Accurately enter information and maintain pertinent records. Deliver Department mail. Report to the Support Lieutenant. Hourly range: $18.66 - $26.57. See full job description for more information.

Minimum qualifications include: 

• must be at least 21 years of age;
• must speak, read and write fluently in the English language;
• must possess and maintain valid Nebraska driver’s license;
• must have high school diploma or GED;
• must legally authorized to work in the United States. 

Necessary Special Requirements: 

• reside within 30 minutes of the City of Crete;
• must maintain a functioning phone.

Applications will be accepted until this position is filled and may be obtained from the link below or by contacting the Human Resources Coordinator at City Hall. The City of Crete is an equal opportunity employer. Applications should be completed and submitted in one of the following ways: 

• Download the application and job description, type responses, print as PDF and email to jobs@crete.ne.gov
• Print, write responses, scan, and email to jobs@crete.ne.gov
• Fax to 402-826-6412
• Mail to the attention of Human Resources, City of Crete, at PO Box 86, Crete, NE 68333-0086
• Drop off at Crete City Hall - 243 East 13th Street

View/download the job description and employment application:

• Job description 
• Application for employment 

For additional inquiries, please contact:

Jody Fiehtner, Human Resources Coordinator
City Hall - 243 East 13th Street
Crete NE 68333-0086
Phone: 402.826.4313 Fax: 402.826.6412
jobs@crete.ne.gov

The Historic Preservation Commission is a board established by the Crete City Council in September 2022 with passage of Ordinance 2154 - Historic Preservation Act. The commission’s duties are, in part: to adopt criteria and procedures for the survey, evaluation, and designation of local landmarks and landmark districts that are consistent with the city’s Historic Preservation Act and the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Identification and Registration; to prepare and process nominations of properties potentially eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places and comment on properties nominated; to advocate for the benefits of historic preservation and rehabilitation and the value in protecting and enhancing properties that have historical or cultural value; to advise city officials regarding the preservation of properties having historical or cultural value; to participate in all building and zoning processes that affect proposed or designated landmarks or landmark districts. 

• 5 members
  • majority of members will be professionals in the fields of archeology, historic archeology, architectural history, architecture, or history.
• Appointed to 3-year terms
  • Initially, two members of the Commission shall be appointed for three-year terms, two members shall be appointed for two-year terms, and one member shall be appointed for a one-year term. Members may serve for more than one term.
• meetings held as needed

Historic Preservation Public Meetings:

The first of several public information meeting was held on Oct. 26 in the Crete Carrier Community Room at Crete Public Library to provide details from the city's Historic Preservation Commission on upcoming opportunities for historic districts and properties. There will be additional opportunities to share information on new preservation programming. Click the galleries for videos of the Oct. 26 meeting - parts 1 and 2.

Twelve boards and commissions are comprised of city residents appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council to advise certain City programs or departments. Select boards meet regularly, while others meet as needed. For contact information on individual board members, please contact the City Clerk.

The City of Crete - Crete Fire Department issues open burning permits in accordance with the following:

• Nebraska Statute 81-520.01 states there shall be a statewide open burning ban on all bonfires, outdoor rubbish fires, and fires for the purpose of clearing land.
• The fire chief of a local fire department of his or her designee may waive an open burning ban for an area under his or her jurisdiction by issuing an open burning permit to a person requesting permission to conduct open burning.
  • Crete Volunteer Fire Department & Rescue Squad serves the Crete Fire District (pdf map) 

Permit information required: owner's name and phone number, person supervising the burn and phone number, burn location, person assuming responsibility in event fire comes out of control.

• Permit holders must contact the city before any burn: call 402.826.4312 (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.)
  • Burning is allowed on weekends, but permission must be obtained on the last business day of the week during business hours.
• Burns must not start before sunrise and all open flame must be extinguished before sunset on each day of the burn.
  • Burning is not permitted when the wind is expected to blow more that 15 mph (according to National Weather Service) on the day of the burn.
  • No burning is allowed during Red Flag Warnings in the area.
• Permit must be signed by the fire chief.

Submit a completed Burn Permit in one of the following ways:

• Copies are available in the Public Works Office
• View/Download the City of Crete - Open Burning Permit 
  • print and return to the Public Works office at City Hall
  • email a copy to the Public Works office

Crete Volunteer Fire Department
Burn Permits - City Hall Public Works Office: 402.826.4312  |  243 East 13th Street

The City of Crete provides forms and documents online related to city programs and services. Forms are in a pdf fillable format or can be printed and completed by hand. Links are also shown for forms available in other sections on this site.

Still can't find what you're looking for? Contact City Hall, 402.826.4312, or view a list of city officials and department contacts: City Hall & Officials, Parks & Recreation, Public Works Directory.

Fall 2025:

• Job opening: Administrative Assistant - Crete Police Department (part-time): applications accepted until position is filled
• View/download the 2025 Parks and Recreation Program Schedule (pdf):   English   |   Español
• Plumbers License Renewal 2025 - Building Inspector's Office
• Energy efficiency programs
• Burn Permits
• Commercial Snow Removal Permit
• Sign up for emergency alerts

City Council: 

• Meeting agendas
• On the City Council's main page find:
  • Council Wards/Voting Locations
  • Information about meeting minutes and summaries
  • current legal notices and public hearings
• Public Comments and Agenda Item Requests
• Records Request

Building Inspector's Office:

• Building Permits
• Plumbers License Renewal 2025
• Call Before You Dig
• Zoning Regulations and Building Code

City Clerk:

• The following local permits are online in the Registrations and permits section:
  • Annual and New Business Registration
  • Mobile Food Vendor Permit
  • Special Event Permit Application (festival, parades, fun runs, events requesting street closures, etc.)
  • Prohibited Animal Exception Permit (temporary livestock events, fairs, rodeos, parades, circuses, demonstrations, etc.)
  • ATV and UTV use in city limits
  • Fireworks Sales Permit
  • Door-to-door Sales Permit
  • Sidewalk Cafe Permit
• Records Request from the Clerk's Office
• For additional permits related to city code ordinances, please contact the clerk's office.

Finance Department:

• Annual Budgets and Financial Statements
• City Surplus Online Auctions

City Code: The City Code of the City of Crete is the accumulated ordinances of the City and is online in a keyword searchable format. This link includes a preface explaining how the code is organized and labeled.

City Master Fee Schedule: A comprehensive list of all city fees for services, permits, utilities, and programs across all departments and offices. View the Master Fee Schedule

Public Works - Utility Office:

• all forms must be returned to City Hall Public Works Office in person.
• New Utility Service Account Application
  • Find more information about electric, water, sewer, trash and recycling services; online and automatic payments
• Burn Permits
• Commercial Snow Removal Permit
• Wood Cutting Permit - on city property
• Veterans Monument bricks information and order form
• City Maps: online mapping for property zones, districts, and other information related to the physical layout of the municipality.

​​​​Community and Economic Development:

• Downtown Revitalization program - guidelines and application
• LB840 Economic Development
• Tax Increment Financing

Crete Police Department:

• Animal Control and Permitted Animals - Permitted and prohibited animals and animal impounds
• Parking Enforcement - parking tickets and vehicle impounds

Crete Fire and Rescue Department:

• Burn Permits
• CVFD Membership Application
• Crete Fire District map

Crete Public Library:

• Library card signup
• Reserve and borrow materials
• Dolly Parton's Imagination Library signup
• New: Library of Things

Parks and Recreation Department:

• RecDesk - online registration for recreation programs
  • View/dowload the 2025 Parks and Recreation Program Schedule (pdf):   English   |   Español
• Veterans Monument bricks information and order form
• See information for rental or reservation of park spaces and structures.
• City Maps: online mapping of public parks and amenities

Human Resources:

• View City of Crete employment opportunities

Election Polling Locations in the City of Crete (new in Spring 2022):

• Crete Ward I - Crete Public Schools - Cardinal Welcome Center, 930 Main Ave
• Crete Ward II & Crete Ward III - Crete Public Library - Community Room, 1515 Forest Ave
• View a Crete Ward map (pdf)or go to the online map and select 'Voting Wards' under the Layers tab)
• Nebraska Voter Information Lookup - Find your polling place

City of Crete - Nebraska  |  Marilyn Schacht, Community Assistance Director

City Hall - 243 East 13th Street, Crete NE 68333-0086  |  Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Phone: 402.826.6405  |  Fax: 402.826.6412  |  marilyn.schacht@crete.ne.gov

The Community Assistance Office closes at 5 p.m. Applications will not be started after 4:15 p.m., to allow time to be completed. To schedule an appointment please call the office or email Marilyn Schacht. 

La oficina de Asistencia Comunitaria cierra a las 5 p.m. Las solicitudes no se iniciarán después de las 4:15 p.m. Para tener suficiente tiempo para completarias. Para programar una cita por favor llame la oficina o envíe un correo electrónico Marilyn Schacht.

• Find local agencies and programs
• Learn more in the Living in Crete section

Community Resources | Rescursos Comunitarios:

PDF documents contain links to organizations online, contact information, and basic services provided. 

View/Download complete Community Resources document (pdfs of above information): English  |   Espańol

The Crete Community Assistance Director is here to help you with a variety of services free of charge. The services include, but are not limited to the following:

• Connecting you with various health, education, housing, and immigration service providers
• Connecting low-income residents with various clothing, food, medical and childcare assistance programs
• Directing you to various community events and programs and helping you get involved in the community
• Helping you understand your rights and responsibilities as a resident of Crete
• Filling out job applications
• Resume help
• Listening and answering your questions, comments, concerns, and recommendations about the city and voicing them to other city officials
• Answering questions about city ordinances and building codes
• Voter registration
• Applications for Medicaid, SNAP, and other public assistance benefits
• Immigrant safety planning
• And much more

La Directora de Asistencia Comunitaria de Crete le puede ayudar con una variedad de servicios gratuitos incluyendo, pero no limitado a lo siguiente:

• Conectándolo/a con varios proveedores de servicios médicos, educativos y migratorios
• Conectando a personas de bajos recursos con programas de asistencia de ropa, comida, cuidado de niños y ayuda médica
• Dirigiéndolo/a a eventos y programas comunitarios e información sobre cómo involucrarse en la comunidad
• Ayudándolo/a a conocer sus derechos y responsabilidades como residente de Crete
• Ayuda llenando solicitudes de trabajo, etc.
• Ayuda creando un currículum
• Escuchando y respondiendo a preguntas, comentarios, dudas y recomendaciones sobre la ciudad y haciéndoselas conocer a otros oficiales de la ciudad 
• Respondiendo a preguntas sobre ordenanzas de la ciudad y códigos de construcción
• Registración para votar
• Solicitudes de Medicaid, SNAP y otros beneficios públicos
• Planificación de seguridad para inmigrantes
• Y mucho más

Request information or refer someone (solicitar información o referir a otra persona):

* Required Information: Name and Phone (*información requerida: nombre y teléfono)

Q.  When do I need a building permit?

A.  The City of Crete requires building permits if you plan to construct, erect, enlarge, alter, repair, improve, remove, convert or demolish any building or dwelling. Some examples would be replacing a water heater, furnace or air conditioner.      

Q.  Where do I get a building permit?

A.  Permits are issued through the Building Inspector's office on the 1st floor of Crete City Hall at 243 East 13th Street. City Hall is open Monday - Friday, from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. An elevator is accessible from the ground floor entrance on the south side of the building. Permits can be downloaded from this site and returned to City Hall.

Q.  Why get a building permit?

A.  The Building Inspector will do inspections to make sure construction codes are adhered to for the health and safety of the owner and the general public.

Q.  How long does it take to get a permit?

A.   Simple permits like a fence or shed usually can be issued immediately. Permits for homes and larger commercial projects need to be reviewed and could take from 1 to 10 days.

Q.  What do I need to bring to get a building permit?

A.   A plan showing the 4 corners of your lot and the location you are putting the building or addition. If it’s a new home or commercial building we need 3 copies of the plan with construction details. You’ll also need to fill out a building permit form, which can be obtained online or in the Building Inspector’s office. 

Q.  Do I need a permit to build a fence or a garden shed?

A.   Yes, there are building codes that determine where you place them and the size they can be.

Q.  Do I need a permit for a sign?

A.   Yes, the city has regulations on sign placement, types and sizes.

Q.  Can I have construction or landscaping materials placed on my street, sidewalk or in the alley during a project?

A.   City code states rock, gravel, dirt, construction material, litter, and/or containers thereof cannot be placed upon any street, alley, right-of-way, or sidewalk without prior permission from the Department of Public Works.

Q.  Where can I find information on local energy efficiency programs?

A.   Currently, the City of Crete in partnership with its wholesale electric power supplier, the Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska, is continuing to provide five energy efficiency programs to assist in lowering energy costs for local utility customers through energy efficiency improvements.

City Hall is open Monday - Friday, from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. The Municipal Building Inspector’s Office is located on the first floor. An elevator is accessible from the ground floor entrance on the south side of the building. Find more information from the Building Inspector's Office

The City of Crete Department of Public Works, in partnership with its wholesale electric power supplier, the Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska, is continuing to provide five energy efficiency programs to assist in lowering energy costs for local utility customers through energy efficiency improvements.

All five programs offer cash incentives to make energy efficient upgrades in the areas of insulation, cooling systems, home thermostats, high efficiency heat pump, and commercial lighting. Here is a rundown of the four programs:

• High Efficiency Heat Pump Program: The program provides cash incentives from $400 to $3,000 to residential homeowners who are installing a new heat pump system to their residential single-family dwelling.
• Smart Thermostat Program: Provides a cash incentive of up to $100 paid directly to residential customers to help cover the cost of installing a qualifying smart thermostat. 
• Attic Insulation Program: Provides cash incentives of $0.15 / per square foot with a maximum incentive of $300 per existing residential dwelling for attic insulation. 
• Cooling System Tune-Up Program: Provides a $30 cash incentive to residential homeowners who have their cooling system tuned up by a HVAC contractor, regardless of what type or age of cooling system (air conditioner/air or water source heat pump).
• Commercial LED Lighting Program: Provides cash incentives paid directly to commercial customers to help cover the cost of interior lighting upgrades and replacements.

These programs are available to customers of the City of Crete through its wholesale power partnership with the Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska. For more information on these programs, contact the Utility Office at City Hall, 402.826.4312, or go online to download program guidelines and application forms.

City Hall - 243 East 13th Street
(Utility Office ground floor main entrance on south side)
Crete, NE 68333
Phone: 402.826.4312

Check out these upcoming events at Crete Public Library. (specific age groups or pre-registration where noted.) Contact library staff for more information. (Click the gallery for more images and view download the latest library calendar pdf.)

Upcoming Programs:

• Stargazing at the library, Wednesday, Nov. 12, 6-7:30 p.m. 
• Dinosaur Tea Party Saturday, November 15, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Families are invited to enjoy a dino-mite morning filled with fun activities and prehistoric surprises. Sip on warm apple cider and munch on snacks while you dig into hands-on fun—literally. Try your hand at breaking open fossils to uncover hidden treasures, and create your very own dinosaur friend to take home. It’s the perfect mix of science, creativity, and cozy fall fun.
• Holiday Golf Wrapping, Saturday, Dec. 6, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Bring your gifts and use our space and supplies. We've got you covered with wrapping paper, scissors, tape, ribbon, and bows - or bring your own.
• Adult Craft Night - Ornament Making, Wednesday, Dec. 10, 5:30 p.m. Limited spots available. Call the library to register.

Recurring events:

• Brush and Bloom, Mondays through April, 10-11 a.m. Open to all moms, no matter what stage of the journey you're in for a relaxing hour of art, conversation, and connection with other moms—no art skills (or clean shirts) required. Little ones are always welcome, feel free to bring your baby, toddler, or stroller crew along.
• Maker Mondays, 1st Monday of the month through April, 4-5 p.m. No registration required. Ages: 5–11 years old. Drop in and explore hands-on science, technology, engineering, and art activities at your own pace! We’ll have plenty of supplies and a variety of exciting activities for kids to choose from—experiment, build, create, and discover.
• Teen Nights, Tuesdays at 5 p.m. For teens ages 12-17. Each week, teens can drop in for a variety of fun activities—movies, crafts, science nights, game nights, and more! Come hang out, try something new, and connect with friends. No registration or sign-up required. 
• Tea and Threads: Tuesdays at 10 a.m.; Laid-back atmosphere, friendly conversation, and creative inspiration for those who crochet, from seasoned pros to beginners.
• Tai Chi Classes for Adults 55+, Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. Tai Chiu is gentle, low impact exercise, perfect for enhancing mobility, reducing stress, and connecting with others in a welcoming environment. $2 per class. Call the library to sign-up.
• All Ages Chess Club, Wednesdays at 4 p.m. All ages and skill levels are welcome—whether you’re a beginner just learning the moves or an experienced player looking for a good match. Two of our chess-loving librarians will be there to teach, play, and share the fun.
• Story Times start in September for the school year (schedule may be adjusted for holidays): Toddlers (ages 0-2) on Wednesdays and Preschool (ages 3-5) on Thursdays; both at 10 a.m.

Check out the library's book clubs:

• Thursday night Murder Club, Flights of Fantasy, Timeless Tales, Whispered Pages (silent book club)

Current library hours:

• Monday, Wednesday, and Friday - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Tuesday and Thursday - 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
• (Monday-Friday - Drive-thru window opens 8:30 a.m.)
• Saturday - 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Crete Public Library
1515 Forest Ave.
Crete, NE 68333
Phone: 402.826.3809
crete.library@crete.ne.gov