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We are looking for individuals who share a passion for protecting, serving, interacting, and problem-solving to help keep Simi Valley safe. Our department is committed to providing superior police services that promote safety and foster strong community partnerships.

Paid training is provided!

The Police Officer Trainee position is the entry-level role for those who have not yet attended the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified academy.

The academy lasts six months and is the first step in your law enforcement career. Upon successful completion, officers perform a variety of law enforcement duties to protect life and property in accordance with applicable laws.

Starting salary for trainees is $30.68 per hour while attending the academy, plus excellent benefits.

Opportunities for growth are built in!

After successfully completing the Police Academy, trainees are promoted to Police Officer with a salary increase to $35.06 per hour. Officers also receive additional pay incentives such as educational pay and POST Intermediate or Advanced Certification pay. There are many opportunities for advancement.

The Simi Valley Police Department offers exceptional benefits, training, and career development, along with various special assignments. 

We also value our officers by offering a 4/10 work schedule and flexible time off to encourage a healthy work-life balance.

Start your journey in law enforcement today with the Simi Valley Police Department!

Our Minimum Qualifications for consideration are:

• Equivalent to graduation from an accredited U.S. high school or a passing score on the General Education Development (GED) test.   
• Possession of a valid California Class C driver license with an acceptable driving record.
• Must be 21 years of age as of the date of hire; a United States citizen or meet citizenship requirements; and be of good moral character with no felony convictions.

 Application process (must meet departmental requirements consecutively for each section):

• Complete online application through CalOpps.
• Complete the National Testing Network (NTN) FrontLine National Written examination after application is submitted or within one year prior to submitting your application. Go to www.nationaltestingnetwork.com to schedule your exam today!
• Or if you have taken a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) entry-level examination (PELLET B) and achieved a passing T-Score of 45.0 or better within the last twelve months, submit your results to jobs@simivalley.org to by pass the NTN exam.

Testing process:

• Upon passing a written examination, candidates will be contacted through email to complete a Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ). 
• Candidates who complete PHQ's in an appropriate and timely manner will be invited for an oral interview with Background Detectives and placed on an eligibility list based on interview ranking.
• Top Candidates will undergo a thorough background investigation including a medical, psychological, polygraph, and drug/alcohol screening.
• A Physical Agility testing will include:
  • One Mile Run (time limit 10 minutes).
  • Solid Fence (time limit 13.5 seconds).
  • Chain Link Fence (time limit 10 seconds).
  • Body Drag (165 pounds) (time limit 14 seconds).
  • 99 Yard Obstacle Course (time limit 25 seconds).
• Chief's Final Oral Interview.

Please refer to the attachments below for additional benefits information, disqualifying factors and much more.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS 

1. Work in a dynamic environment, leading a large team of professional engineers and public works professionals  

2. Play a key role in managing some of the biggest projects Citywide, in building and improving over $1 billion of public infrastructure.   

DESCRIPTION  

The City of Thousand Oaks is excited to announce the creation of a new Engineering Division Manager position within the Public Works Department. This newly established role, has been created to further strengthen our commitment to infrastructure excellence and service. Unlike similar roles in the City, this position has not been previously filled and offers a unique opportunity to shape and lead a critical division focused on engineering and construction of the City’s critical infrastructure. Depending on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate, this position will be responsible for overseeing complex engineering projects related to the City's water and wastewater infrastructure, ensuring the continued reliability and advancement of these vital systems. 

The Public Works Department is seeking an innovative and proactive Engineering Division Manager who will be responsible for leading and managing the design, engineering and construction management to advance and protect the capital investments in the City’s critical public infrastructure.    

PRIMIARY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Provide leadership to direct engineering and project management activities to advance challenging and comprehensive engineering capital projects.  

• Provide strategic and tactical planning by leveraging knowledge of engineering while aligning with the City’s overall goals.  

• Drive continuous improvement through innovation and optimization of processes and procedures.  

• Have extensive team building skills, be results oriented, and be a seasoned project manager with strong management skills.  

• Work cooperatively with all City departments.  

• Have superior interpersonal and communication skills that thrive in a fast-paced work environment.  

• Understand the importance of effective public outreach and engagement.  

• Developing, implementing, and monitoring long-term plans, budgets, goals and objectives focused on achieving the department’s mission and priorities.  

• Directing preparation of a variety of studies and reports relating to current and long-range City capital improvement needs.  

• Managing the preparation of plans, specifications, designs, estimates and schedules, coordinating inspections and project monitoring programs. 

• Making presentations to the Traffic Commission, Planning Commission, and City Council, as well as the public. 

Lead the Way in Wastewater Collection Operations!

Are you an experienced wastewater professional ready to take the next step in your career? As a Wastewater Collection Systems Supervisor, you’ll oversee critical operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and lead a skilled team in maintaining efficient wastewater services for the community.

If you have expertise in wastewater collection, system maintenance, and leadership, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact in public service. Join us in protecting environmental health and improving infrastructure while guiding a dedicated team toward success!

POSITION DETAILS:

• Salary range $37.94 to $48.60 hourly with Excellent Benefits (see below)
• Regular full-time position, with the option of a 9/80 work schedule (every other Monday or Friday off)

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 specialized training in wastewater collection system maintenance or a related field.

Experience:

Four years of wastewater collection system maintenance experience including one year of administrative or lead supervisory responsibility.

License or Certificate:

• Possession of , or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California Class B driver's license with Tanker endorsement within the probationary period. 
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a California Water Environment Association Grade III Certificate within 18 months of employment. 

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JOB DESCRIPTION:

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Position Highlights: 

1. Lead the implementation of the City’s new comprehensive Climate and Environmental Action Plan  

2. Oversee the City’s transition towards electrification, including EV Charging, Solar Energy, and Microgrids. 

3. Help ensure a resilient and sustainable future of the City 

Description 

We are seeking an innovative and proactive Sustainability Manager who will be responsible for leading and managing important environmental programs and projects for the City of Thousand Oaks! As a key Division Head and member of the Public Works Senior leadership team, the Sustainability Division Manager will lead and guide professional staff and will be instrumental in integrating the City’s vision, goals, and people strategy. This is an essential senior management position reporting to the Deputy Public Works Director. 

Primary Responsibilities: 

Oversee, coordinate, and manage key programs and projects in solid waste, organic/food and hazardous waste, water conservation, drought contingency planning and implementation, energy conservation and efficiency, distributed energy resources including solar, battery energy storage and microgrids, clean energy procurement, and electric vehicle charging infrastructure citywide. 

• Plan, develop, implement, and manage strategies to reduce resource use and waste, and minimize the City’s environmental footprint.  

• Promote innovative practices which are economically, socially, and environmentally sustainable. 

• Plan, develop and manage activities for electric vehicle support within the City.  

• Lead implementation of City’s climate action plan including tracking, monitoring and reporting of performance metrics and greenhouse gas inventory. 

• Develop and implement methods and procedures to monitor projects, research strategies, analyze findings, create progress reports, and inform leadership and partners of status to ensure effective collaboration.  

• Promote, gather and communicate sustainability resources and the City’s sustainability efforts within the community. 

• Facilitate community engagement, education, and partnerships, and foster productive relationships to advance sustainability goals.  

• Plan, develop and manage programs for energy conservation and efficiency, clean/renewable energy, and distributed energy resources. 

• Plan, develop and manage activities for a variety of water conservation and efficiency projects, and drought contingency.  

• Plan, develop and manage programs for waste management and waste reduction including organic waste, food recovery and distribution, recycling, and household hazardous waste. 

• Manage the preparation of plans, studies and reports relating to current and long-range City sustainability and resource conservation.  

• Develop, review, analyze and evaluate proposals to determine best value. 

• Select, mentor and supervise staff to deliver optimum services. Provide regular and supportive feedback to staff to assist in their development.  

• Coordinate and drive working relationships with key internal and external partners to achieve collaboration and results. 

• Develop and implement key performance indicators and metrics to measure operational effectiveness, identify areas of success and areas for improvement.  

• Evaluate external sustainability developments, advancements and opportunities to improve customer/user satisfaction, and enhance City’s sustainability program. 

• Perform other duties as required.  

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.

• 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