City of San Diego

Welcome to the Personnel Department

The Personnel Department, with its mission to provide excellence in personnel services, is governed by the Civil Service Commission. The five-member Civil Service Commission is appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council.

The Personnel Department maintains a merit system that provides equal opportunity for all City of San Diego applicants and employees. An employee, contract worker, volunteer or job applicant who believes that he or she has been discriminated against at work can file a complaint of discrimination with the City of San Diego Equal Employment Investigations Office (EEIO).Learn More.

Equal Employment Opportunity is the law. Applicants and employees of the City of San Diego are protected from discrimination based on specified characteristics under federal and state law.  More information about the law.

The City of San Diego is a covered employer under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). for PDF icon More information from the United States Department of Labor on FMLA rights.

Sep 01, 2026
Full time
$51,334 - $61,214 yearly
City of San Diego San Diego, CA
JOB INFORMATION Heavy Truck Driver I positions drive single-unit two or three-axle heavy trucks, five to ten-cubic yard dump trucks, six-wheel drive dump trucks, 800 series heat patch trucks, crack seal trucks, 811 series refuse packer trucks, 6300 series refuse packer trucks, and 9000 series five-cubic yard dump trucks equipped with a front-end loader, 803 series eight-cubic yard dump trucks or drive vehicles which tow trailers with a manufactured gross vehicle weight of less than 10,000 pounds; perform pre-trip inspections; keep mileage and service records; assist in loading and unloading trucks using a loader or similar equipment, including refuse barrels from City beaches and parks; perform unskilled construction and maintenance work; and perform other duties as assigned.         NOTES: Heavy Truck Driver I employees may be required to work weekends, extended periods of night or unusual shift work for which they may receive 5% additional pay....
Sep 01, 2026
Full time
$53,289 - $64,251 yearly
City of San Diego San Diego, CA
JOB INFORMATION Heavy Truck Driver II positions drive heavy truck/trailer combination vehicles where the trailer towed has a gross vehicle weight (GVW) of over 6,000 pounds and/or vehicles with a total GVW of 54,000 pounds with complex manual transmissions; complete daily Driver’s Inspection Reports; assist in loading and unloading trucks; perform unskilled construction and maintenance work; and perform other duties as assigned.          NOTES: Heavy Truck Driver II employees may be required to work extended periods of night or unusual shift work for which they may receive 5% additional pay. Some Heavy Truck Driver II positions may include 24-hour shift work. Heavy Truck Driver II employees who operate commercial vehicles are required by California State Law, as a condition of employment, to submit to drug and alcohol testing.  Prior to hire, a background check will be completed in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety...
Sep 01, 2026
Seasonal
$18.51 - $22.29 hourly
City of San Diego San Diego, CA
APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE FOLLOWING RELATED RECRUITMENT(S):  Pool Guard I Pool Guard II Swimming Pool Manager I  Swimming Pool Manager II Swimming Pool Manager III   WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR CANDIDATES MUST APPLY BEFORE TAKING THE PERFORMANCE TEST. ONCE APPLICATIONS ARE APPROVED, CANDIDATES WILL BE NOTIFIED REGARDING THE SPECIFIC DATE, TIME AND LOCATION.   Water Safety Instructor positions instruct and lead a variety of swimming classes; plan, organize, and teach swimming lessons; lead specialized aquatic activities such as water exercise classes, swim team, and water polo; ensure classes and activities adhere to City of San Diego and American Red Cross safety standards; complete lesson plans and course records; maintain course rosters and attendance reports; process activity registrations; respond to community member questions and concerns; clean up and organize teaching materials; and perform other duties as...
Sep 01, 2026
Full time
$97,281 - $116,812 yearly
City of San Diego San Diego, CA
Instrumentation and Control Technician Salary $97,281.60 - $116,812.80 Annually Location  City of San Diego, CA Job Type Permanent, Full Time Job Number MA-T11677-202601 Business Area 2000 - Public Utilities Opening Date 01/23/2026 Closing Date 2/16/2026 11:59 PM Pacific   Description Benefits Questions JOB INFORMATION   Instrumentation and Control Technician positions install, test, adjust, modify and maintain digital and analog circuitry, microprocessor-controlled devices, programmable logic controllers, variable frequency devices, electric valve actuators, process control equipment, telemetry devices, sensors, and controllers on a wide variety of water and wastewater treatment process instruments and...
Sep 01, 2026
Full time
$92,643 - $111,259 yearly
City of San Diego San Diego, CA
Plant Process Control Electrician Salary $92,643.20 - $111,259.20 Annually Location  City of San Diego, CA Job Type Varies by Position Job Number CS-T11486-202103 Business Area N/A - Multiple Departments Opening Date 03/05/2021 Closing Date Continuous   Description Benefits Questions JOB INFORMATION   See NOTE(S) below for future wage increases and/or additional compensation opportunities.   Plant Process Control Electrician positions install, test, adjust, modify and maintain the most complex motor control and power systems, electrical machinery and equipment in a water treatment plant, wastewater treatment plant, water pump station, wastewater pump station and/or storm water pump...
Sep 01, 2026
Full time
$72,030 - $86,465 yearly
City of San Diego San Diego, CA
Traffic Signal Technician I positions install, modify, maintain, and repair wiring in conduits, signal heads, controllers, vehicle detectors, solid state components and digital signal equipment and special illuminations in connection with traffic signals; assist in the design, construction, and modification of special control and test equipment for traffic signal repair; train semiskilled workers and apprentices; drive and operate City vehicles needed to perform work; make daily work reports; keep accurate records; testify in court and give depositions; and perform other duties as assigned.         NOTES: Employees in job classifications represented by AFSME Local 127 are scheduled to receive the following general wage increases:                   5% effective 1/1/24                   4% effective 7/1/24              ...
Sep 01, 2026
Full time
$69,264 - $83,137 yearly
City of San Diego San Diego, CA
JOB INFORMATION Electrician positions install, test and replace conduits, ducts, transformers, electrical and electronic circuits, wires, high and low voltage cables and communication cables; install, modify, repair or test water, wastewater or collection pumps, motor-operated valves or control systems; install and maintain varied electronic equipment such as programmable logic controllers (PLC), variable frequency drives (VFD), building and street lighting systems, motors, heating and ventilating wiring systems, panel boards, primary electrical systems, street lighting, outside flood lighting and airport lighting; assist in training and leading the work of apprentices and other assigned personnel; and perform other duties as assigned.         NOTES: Eligible benefitted employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS).  Electrician employees may be...
Sep 01, 2026
Full time
$56,243 - $67,724 yearly
City of San Diego San Diego, CA
Field Representative Salary $56,243.20 - $67,724.80 Annually Location  City of San Diego, CA Job Type Varies by Position Job Number JR-T11588-202606 Business Area N/A - Multiple Departments Opening Date 06/26/2026 Closing Date 7/13/2026 11:59 PM Pacific   Description Benefits Questions JOB INFORMATION Field Representative positions conduct routine field investigations in response to citizen complaints regarding City services; resolve customer issues/complaints; inspect businesses for proper licensing and conformance with City ordinances; enforce City codes; enforce abandoned vehicle regulations, complete impound reports and issue notices to illegally parked vehicles; investigate water bill inquiries complaints; deliver...