The City of Woodland offers a competitive total compensation package including:
- Starting income ranging from $3,751.32 - $5,416.89 per month based on skills, training, certifications and years of experience, with regular, incremental pay increases
- Robust Retirement Program including CalPERS Retirement Plan, Retirement Health Savings Plan, choice of 457 Deferred Comp plans with a 2% City-Paid contribution
- Low-Cost & No-Cost Health Benefits, including choice of CalPERS Medical plans, and City-paid Dental Insurance, Vision insurance and Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Career Development, including City-paid Professional Growth Incentive, City-provided training & professional advancement opportunities
- Home-Life Balance, inclusive work environment and predictable work schedule, as well as paid holiday, vacation, and sick leaves
THE POSITION
To perform responsible clerical work and administrative duties involved with billing and collection of business registrations; the maintenance and review of licensing and permitting records; the entry of data processing; and/or assisting in the review and input of building permit applications, cannabis permits, and mobile food vendor permits. The purpose of this recruitment is to fill a current vacancy in the Community Development Department, as well as establish an eligibility list for future vacancies.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The Ideal Candidate is customer focused, able to communicate well both orally and in writing, and can prioritize multiple tasks with little direction. The Ideal Candidate must have basic Microsoft Office Suite proficiency, as well as the ability to quickly learn public sector software platforms that encompass multiple modules including cashiering, business licensing, and permitting. Fluency in the Spanish language is highly desirable.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Prepare and process business registrations. Collect payments over the counter and through the mail. Balance cash drawers and reconcile end of day receipts. Set-up and maintain customers on a computer system. Prepare or assist in the preparation of a variety of statistical reports as assigned. Input purchase requisitions into computer system. Enter and verify invoices for payment. Respond to routine permitting inquiries and provide customer service to the public at the permit counter, and/or via telephone, email, or fax. Research and communicate the status of permits for applicants. Work with Building Inspectors and/or Code Compliance Officers to schedule inspections and pull related permits. Process various transactions involving business registrations, cashiering and permitting. Assist customers over the counter with respect to new business registrations and renewals, general building permit issues, and over the counter plan submittals. Generate reports as needed utilizing the computerized program related to permitting and/or licensing. Provide information and directions to the public related to community development, planning, building, engineering, code enforcement and permit processes via phone, e-mail and counter work. Respond to citizen complaints and/or inquiries, referring more complex issues to higher level of authority as appropriate. Review and check records, forms, and other documents for accuracy, completeness and conformance to rules and regulations. Update forms and informational materials as needed. Maintain files, both paper and computerized. Regular, predictable, consistent and timely attendance is an essential function of the position. Other duties as assigned.
Community Development (CD) Clerk I:
This is the entry level position in Community Development Department (CDD) for clerical employees. Employees in this class normally work under close and continuous supervision performing a group of repetitive or closely related duties according to established procedures. A CD Clerk I is normally considered to be on training status and, as assigned responsibility and breadth of knowledge increase with increased experience, may reasonably expect their position to be reassigned to the next higher class of CD Clerk II.
Community Development (CD) Clerk II:
Positions in this class are normally filled by advancement from the lower grade of CD Clerk I, or, when filled from the outside require prior responsible clerical and/or financial record keeping experience, and cash handling including balancing funds received. A CD Clerk II works under general supervision and, within a framework of established procedures, is expected to perform a variety of clerical duties, customer service and assistance with issuing permits with only occasional instruction or assistance.
QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination equivalent to the experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical manner to achieve the knowledge and abilities would be:
Community Development Clerk I
Education: Equivalent to a High School diploma.
Experience: One (1) year of experience performing clerical or financial record keeping support work.
Community Development Clerk II
Education: In addition to a High School diploma, at least 24 units of college or technical training is desired.
Experience: One (1) year of experience performing duties comparable to those of a Community Development Clerk I in the City of Woodland.
APPLICATION
Apply with a City of Woodland application by visiting www.cityofwoodland.gov/employment or the Human Resources Office, City Hall, 300 First Street, 2nd Floor, Woodland, CA 95695, by 5:00 pm on Monday, March 2, 2026 (or first 25 qualified applicants). Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with application to be considered. Résumés and cover letters are encouraged but will not be accepted in lieu of the application form. Postmarks will not be accepted.
Review Process: Based on the information provided in the application documents, the best qualified applicants will be invited for further examination. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the examination may consist of an application screening, written and/or practical exam, oral interview or any combination thereof.
If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please notify Human Resources at least seven (7) days prior to the event.
Panel interview is tentatively scheduled for the week of March 30, 2026.
CURRENT SALARY
Community Development Clerk I
$3,751.32 - $4,787.74 /month
$1,731.38 - $2,209.73 /bi-weekly
Community Development Clerk II
$4,244.27 - $5,416.89 /month
$1,958.90 - $2,500.10 /bi-weekly
BENEFITS
Retirement:
CalPERS Retirement System (2 % @ 60 formula for Classic CalPERS members and 2% @ 62 formula for new CalPERS members). The City does not participate in social security
Deferred Comp:
Choice of deferred compensation plans (Traditional and Roth) with 1% City-match. After successful completion of initial probation, new hires are also eligible for a 2% City contribution.
Medical:
CalPERS Medical Insurance Plans, including HMOs and PPOs. City gives an allowance toward the cost of insurance. Maximum Family Medical Allowance (2026): $2,463.99/month
Dental/Vision:
City paid Delta Dental and VSP Vision Benefits
LTD/STD:
City paid wage protection for long/short term disabilities
Life Insurance:
City provides $50,000 life insurance policy
Supplemental Benefits:
Voluntary Supplemental Life, Cancer, Accident Only, STD/LTD and Critical Illness insurance, and Flexible Spending Accounts available
Vacation:
6.7 hours per month during first three years of service
Holidays:
12.5 paid holidays (including two floating holidays)
Sick Leave:
8 hours per month
Bilingual Pay:
200 per month upon certification
Prof. Growth Incentive:
$625 per fiscal year for education or professional activities
The City of Woodland hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.
The City of Woodland is an Equal Opportunity Employer
