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POSITION HIGHLIGHTS 

• Opportunities to expand your skills and grow within our organization. 

• Collaborate with a variety of agencies and professional disciplines. 

• Enjoy a newly remodeled, modern office space designed for collaboration and productivity. Position equipped with a City-issued laptop, sit/stand desk, and other modern workplace tools.  

• Opportunity for hybrid flexibility: potential for one day per week telework after six months of employment.  

 

DESCRIPTION 

The City of Thousand Oaks Community Development Department is excited to announce a rewarding career opportunity for a motivated Associate Planner to join our dynamic team! If you are results-oriented, bring a positive attitude, thrive on creativity, and are passionate about making a difference through public service, this is the place for you.  .  

As an Associate Planner, you will play a key role in shaping the community’s future by managing a variety of current and long-range planning projects.  Working under general supervision, you will:   

• Conduct professional Planning work involving land use, zoning, and community development.  

• Review, analyze, and process development applications of moderate to complex scope.  

• Prepare and present staff reports, plans, and recommendations to decision-making bodies. 

• Collaborate with residents, businesses, and stakeholders to promote thoughtful growth. 

• Contribute to long-range plans and projects that align with the City’s General Plan and vision.  

 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Manage and process applications for development projects, including residential, mixed-use, commercial, industrial, and institutional proposals.  

• Facilitate in-person and virtual permit submittals.  

• Respond to phone and email inquiries. 

• Consult and advise property owners, architects, engineers, contractors, and the public regarding applications, City policies, codes, and other plans.   

• Prepare clear and concise technical documents, reports, correspondence and other written materials.  

• Exercise sound independent judgement.  

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those encountered in the course of work.   

• Attend and present information to City Council, Planning Commission, Administrative Hearing Officer, and community meetings as assigned.  

• Plans, organizes and conducts research studies and prepares recommendations regarding land use, zoning, urban design, population trends, transportation, housing and environmental needs, updates and analyzes demographic and other data required for the planning function, participates in the review, development or revision of the various of the General Plan, environmental impact reports, plans, ordinance and other policies and procedures.  

• Independently performs responsible and varied professional planning duties.  

• Provide sound recommendations based on detailed analysis and project evaluation.   

Position Highlights:

• Join a talented team in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment
• Work collaboratively with departments across the City
• Flexible work environment and schedules (9/80 schedule)

The City of Thousand Oaks is seeking a Senior Purchasing Specialist to join our team!

We are seeking an enthusiastic, service-oriented team player who thrives in a busy, fast-paced environment. As part of the Finance Department’s Purchasing Team, the Senior Purchasing Specialist will perform a variety of functions in supporting the City’s purchasing policies and processes.

 Primary responsibilities:

• Receives, examines, analyzes, and processes purchase requisitions and purchase orders according to City and department policies and procedures; ensures that information is correct and documentation is complete; corrects errors as necessary
• Reviews formal solicitations such as bids and requests for proposals/qualifications (RFP/Q) and posts formal solicitations on City’s procurement portal
• Reviews and facilitates informal solicitations for departments
• Trains City staff on purchasing policies and processes
• Oversees the maintenance of solicitation records, commodity/sub-commodity lists, and other purchasing and inventory files
• Negotiates, manages, and monitors Citywide contracts
• Oversees the maintenance and validation of vendor account information
• Oversees the City’s purchasing card (Cal-Card) program
• Oversees the City’s centralized cellphone and smart device program
• Oversees the transfer of disposal of surplus property
• Resolves inquiries and concerns from employees, vendors, and the public
• Generates a variety of financial reports for Accounting and Budget staff

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Exposure to the Full Employee Lifecycle: Gain hands-on experience in various aspects of Human Resources, including recruitment, onboarding, benefits, compliance, training, and more!  

• Flexible Part-time Schedule: Work-life balance that accommodates school or other commitments, with 20 –25 hours per week and scheduling flexibility 

• Work in the Public Sector: Build valuable experience in local government, contributing to meaningful community service while enhancing your skills in a professional and supportive environment

 

DESCRIPTION

The City of Thousand Oaks is hiring an enthusiastic and motivated part-time Human Resources Assistant (Hourly City Worker) to join our team!   This is a great opportunity for someone who is interested in pursuing a career in the public sector. The Human Resources Assistant  will perform a variety of clerical, office, and administrative support functions to support the Human Resources Department.  

The part-time Human Resources Assistant will be the first point of contact for the department and will interact with a diverse group of internal and external customers. This position requires excellent customer service, problem-solving, attention to detail, and organization skills.  In this position, you will be introduced to different facets of the employee lifecycle from recruitment and onboarding to separation.   

Part-time work schedules are approximately 20-25 hour per week and may not exceed 1,000 hours in a fiscal year (July 1 – June 30).  We offer some flexibility in scheduling to balance other commitments, dependent on department needs. 

 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Employee Inquiries and Correspondence - Respond to inquiries in-person, over the phone, via email,  Microsoft Teams, and HR help tickets 

• Administration - Prepare routine periodic reports and administer general office administrative tasks 

• Employee Benefits - Assist with benefits administration and enrollment 

• Data Entry - Assist with data entry for employee record maintenance, such as compliance reporting and safety trainings 

• Document Management - Assist with records management, filing, and maintenance of all Human Resources files, including confidential, personnel, medical, and I-9 files 

• Verification Requests - Respond to verifications of employment (VOE) and unemployment claims 

• Recruitment - Assist with the recruitment and onboarding process by posting jobs, preliminary screening, scheduling interviews, creating interview packets, processing background checks, and candidate correspondence 

• Talent Development and Training - Assist with setting up training initiatives, assignments, courses, and rosters 

• Digital Transformation - Maintain and update the internal Human Resources department site via SharePoint and assist with the conversion of physical records to an electronic format 

• Perform other duties as assigned  

The City of Thousand Oaks has an excellent opportunity!  We are seeking an organized and detail-oriented Administrative Specialist to perform a wide range of office and administrative support functions. The ideal candidate will be a team player, a self-starter, and take a proactive and solution-oriented approach in support of day-to-day department operations. 

We have an immediate opening for an Administrative Specialist position in the Public Works Department.  This position, which requires strong customer service and multi-tasking skills, will work either a 9/80, or a 4/10 schedule, depending on the operational needs of the Department. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Performs a wide variety of complex, sensitive, highly responsible, and confidential office administrative, secretarial, advanced clerical, and support functions
• Creates, formats, proofreads, and edits a variety of departmental documents and correspondence, such as reports, memoranda, letters, technical materials, agreements/contracts, change orders, task orders, and amendments
• Organizes and maintains accurate and up-to-date records and files in accordance with the City’s records management program
• Maintains calendars and meeting schedules, coordinates travel logistics, and processes and reconciles credit card transactions and expense reports
• Serves as liaison between the department and the public, City staff, other City agencies, and outside groups
• Maintains content on department webpage
• Participates in the collection, compilation, and analysis of information from various sources on a variety of topics, e.g., vendor quotes, certificates of insurance, etc.
• Provides general administrative and office support for the department, including processing invoices for payment, preparing pay requests, assisting with employee time-keeping submissions and records, handling petty cash, ordering office supplies, preparing meeting materials, room reservations, and set up as needed
• Communicates with and responds to customer questions and inquiries in person, via e-mail, telephone, and the City's web-based communication system

The City of Stockton is seeking a dynamic Senior GIS Analyst to lead innovative, high-impact geospatial projects that support city operations and better community outcomes. As a key member of our Enterprise Applications Team, you'll bring your technical expertise and creative problem-solving skills to modernize how departments use mapping data, and technology to serve the public.

This position performs tasks associated with specifics of the City’s GIS system and programs, which includes but not limited to the below. Please refer to the full job spec for specifics.

• Lead and manage GIS projects across City departments
• Develop and integrate geospatial data systems using the ESRI suite (ArcGIS Pro, Online, Enterprise)
• Build custom maps, dashboards, and web apps that support strategic decision-making
• Collaborate with departments to solve real-world challenges using location-based data
• Research and implement new tolls, processes, and best practices in GIS

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The City of Thousand Oaks has an excellent opportunity for a motivated team player to provide analytical, technical assistance, planning, and project-level support to administer and enforce the City’s Cross Connection Control Program.  Additional responsibilities may include assistance with regulation tracking and reporting, and provide a variety of other programmatic support related to the City’s drinking water and pretreatment (wastewater) programs.

Under the direction of the Water Quality Supervisor in the Environmental Compliance Division, the Assistant/Associate Environmental Compliance Analyst (Analyst) plays a critical role in protecting the City’s drinking water supply. This position is primarily responsible for developing and administering the City’s Cross Connection Control Program while ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

We are seeking a collaborative self-starter to handle a range of responsibilities with competence and professionalism. The Analyst should demonstrate discretion and independent judgment, possess strong organizational skills, and have a proven ability to meet strict deadlines. The role requires handling sensitive issues with care and having excellent communication and interpersonal skills while working with the public, regulators, other City departments and other municipal agencies.

With additional experience, the Analyst may also provide analytic, technical, programmatic, and administrative support to a broader range of responsibilities within the Environmental Compliance Division, including other drinking water-related regulations, stormwater quality compliance and wastewater pretreatment.

The position will be filled at the Assistant or Associate Analyst level, depending on relevant prior education and work experience.

Highlights of this position

• Work in a dynamic environment with a great team of public works professionals working toward meaningful City goals
• Utilize a diverse set of skills: organization, technological, creativity, communication, collaboration, and leadership.
• Lead efforts to implement changes and overcome challenges to meet new requirements
• Opportunity to expand your skills and grow within our organization.

Primary responsibilities:   

• Implementing the City’s Cross Connection Control program and assist with the day-to-day operations and activities of the Environmental Compliance Division
• Conduct Cross Connection Control program field inspections of commercial, industrial, and residential facilities for Hazard Assessments
• Maintain, review and update related databases
• Review construction and plumbing plans for compliance; identify potential contamination risks
•  Enforce corrective actions with residents, business owners, and stakeholders
• Analyze and provide recommendations for updates to program-related municipal code
• Serve as a liaison to regulatory agencies and internal departments
• Keep current with evolving regulations and industry best practices
• Prepare and present technical staff reports for the Public Works Department, City Council, and other stakeholders
• Analyze and interpret data to determine operational needs, identify solutions to address problems, and provide recommendations
• Assist in developing, negotiating, and monitoring assigned contracts and agreements with service providers; ensure work complies with contracts and agreements and are within budget
• Assist in the planning and coordination of projects from start to finish and ensure efficient management of multiple project plans to meet deadlines
• Work independently and as a valuable team player on special projects by organizing, researching and coordinating information and requirements; planning, arranging, and meeting schedules
• Coordinate meetings and events, including community outreach
• Provide administrative and technical support to the Environmental Compliance Division related to Drinking Water and Wastewater Pre-Treatment programs.
• Inspect and certify backflow prevention devices

Field Work/Inspections: Throughout the City of Thousand Oaks

                             JOIN A TEAM THAT CARES!

The City of Simi Valley is calling on passionate, skilled leaders to join our Sanitation Services Division—where protecting public health and preserving our most precious resource, water, is more than a job… it’s a mission.  If you’re ready to lead with impact, grow your career, and serve your community, we want to hear from you.

                              WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS

As our Wastewater Operations Supervisor, you won’t just oversee treatment plant operations—you’ll be at the forefront of environmental protection, public service, and team leadership. You’ll guide a crew of dedicated professionals, ensuring our systems run safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with regulatory standards.

This is your chance to:

• Lead with purpose in a role that directly supports community well-being

• Shape operations by setting priorities, timelines, and methods for success

• Mentor and inspire a skilled team committed to excellence

• Champion sustainability in a city that values innovation and integrity

                                    POSITION DETAILS:

• Regular full-time position
• 4/10 work schedule 
• Salary range: $40.93 - $52.48 hourly (based on qualifications)
• Plus an Excellent Benefits package, see details below

 

                           MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: 

Education/Training:

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by college level course work in water science, chemistry, environmental science or a related field.

Experience:

• Four years of wastewater treatment plant operations experience including one year of administrative or lead supervisory responsibility.

License or Certificates:

• Possession of an appropriate, valid State of California Grade IV Wastewater Treatment Operator certificate, and the ability to obtain a Grade V Wastewater Treatment Operator certificate within one year of hire.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid CPR Certificate.

 

                                 JOB DESCRIPTION:

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                                WHY SIMI VALLEY?

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The Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center is inviting qualified candidates to apply for the position of Technical Coordinator.

This pivotal role is responsible for the comprehensive management and execution of all technical elements within our 185-seat performance venue. The successful candidate will oversee lighting, sound, stage operations, and technical staff coordination, ensuring the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and artistic integrity are maintained throughout each production. 

From musicals and plays to concerts and community productions, the Technical Coordinator plays a vital role in delivering high-quality entertainment that enriches Simi Valley’s vibrant arts community. We are seeking a well-rounded and organized arts professional with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in theatrical production—someone who collaborates effectively with artistic personnel, staff, and community stakeholders. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact by supporting a diverse range of artistic endeavors in a performing arts facility celebrating 30 years of outstanding entertainment.

 

                                 POSITION DETAILS:

• Regular, Full-Time position
• Salary Range: $32.20 to $41.16 plus excellent benefits!
• Work Schedule: This position requires working weekends, evenings and holidays

 

                             MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education/Training:

• Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in theater operations, performing arts, or a related field. A Bachelor’s degree in Technical Theater is preferred.

Experience:

• Three years of technical operations experience in a performing arts facility in a lead worker or supervisory capacity.

License or Certificate:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid CA driver’s license. 
• Possession of Pyrotechnic Certificate desirable

 

                                 JOB DESCRIPTION:

https://www.simivalley.org/home/showpublisheddocument/24347/637654819318300000

                                WHY SIMI VALLEY?

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Under the direction and supervision of the Lieutenant, the Police Sergeant participates in patrol, and may oversee the law enforcement, Police Dispatch and Animal Control activities during an assigned shift. This position leads, inspects, gives instructions to, counsels and provides direction to personnel; completes reports, citations, and other required document reviews to ensure thoroughness, grammar, and spelling; maintains discipline and ensures that department rules, regulations and policies are followed; participates in police patrol activities, including the enforcement of local, state and federal laws, issuing citations, making arrests. This position may also be in charge of an area of responsibility such as training and scheduling, investigations or support services as needed in addition to their patrol supervision responsibilities. This position will prepare reports related to assigned areas of responsibility and prepare and review department policies and procedures manual(s). This position will direct, supervise, guide and train employees assigned in programs instituted by the department. This position will conduct investigations concerning complaints on personnel. This position may address public meetings to promote better community relations and will carry out other related duties as assigned. This position may conduct background investigations of prospective Police Department employees.

Incentives:

• Education Incentives (3% for AA) (6% for BA/BS or Advanced POST) (9% for Masters) 
• $1,000 Annual Uniform Allowance

     

                                Join Our Team!

The City of Simi Valley is recruiting for an Engineering Technician/ Senior Engineering Technician (based on experience). The current vacancy is in the Public Works Department, Ventura County Waterworks District 8. This position works under general supervision and is responsible for performing specialized technical engineering activities related to ongoing projects and a variety of office and field engineering work.  

                                 POSITION DETAILS:

• Regular, Full-Time Position
• 9/80 work schedule, alternating Monday or Friday off
• Salary range:
  • Engineering Technician: $30.65 to $39.10
  • Senior Engineering Technician: $33.77 to $43.12

 

                        MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

                                                       Engineering Technician

Education/Training:

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by college level course work in engineering, drafting or related area.

Experience:

• Two years of increasingly responsible technical engineering experience.

License or Certificate:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver’s license.

                                                     Senior Engineering Technician

Education/Training:

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by two years of college level course work in engineering, drafting or related area.

Experience:

• Three years of increasingly responsible technical engineering experience at a level comparable to an Engineering Technician with the City.

License or Certificate:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver’s license

 

                                 JOB DESCRIPTION:

https://www.simivalley.org/home/showpublisheddocument/28725/638592225965870000

 

                               WHY SIMI VALLEY?

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