City of San Diego

Water Systems Technician I positions assist in the performance of a variety of construction, repair and maintenance duties on water storage, water metering, transmission, treatment and distribution systems, including the following:  Valve and hydrant installation, repair and maintenance; pump installation, repair and maintenance; storage tank and standpipe repair and maintenance; residential, commercial and industrial meter installation, repair and maintenance; backflow prevention device testing, installation, repair and maintenance; water main, transmission line and service pipe installation, repair and maintenance; operate pick-up, crew truck, dump truck, crew van or other vehicles; perform various routine, semi-skilled construction and maintenance tasks at a variety of water facilities; and perform other duties as assigned.        NOTES: Employees in job classifications represented by AFSME Local 127 are scheduled to receive the following...

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...

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              ...

JOB INFORMATION Special Event Traffic Controller I positions work under the general supervision of the San Diego Police Department; direct traffic on City streets and parking areas at  Balboa Park, Convention Center, Sports Arena, Snapdragon Stadium, PETCO Park, and other areas as assigned; place cones, barricades and signs; provide information to the public and respond to questions/complaints regarding events, parking, and traffic conditions; and perform other duties as assigned. NOTES: It is important to note that by submitting an application, you are agreeing to the work conditions listed below as well as the varying work schedules. Special Event Traffic Controller I employees are available only on a limited, hourly basis with the hours varying depending on the season and special events schedule. There is no implied guarantee of a set number of hours.   Special Event Traffic Controller I employees are required to work day and evening hours, weekend,...

JOB INFORMATION Recreation Aide positions are assigned to work at various City of San Diego recreation centers, teen centers and after school programs; assist with games, crafts, sports, dance and aquatic activities; supervise locker areas; provide information to the public; register participants in classes; perform cashier duties; distribute equipment and games; make simple repairs to equipment and facilities; perform general maintenance of facilities and grounds; assist with/participate in special events. Recreation Aide positions are used to underfill Golf Operations Assistant positions ; answer questions concerning the golf course and procedures, rules and regulations; determine and collect proper green fees from customers and arrange starting order for players; organize golfers into playing groups and make arrangements for timely spacing; patrol the golf course to interpret and enforce course rules; keep records, including those for numbers of players and cash receipts;...

Pure Water Plant Operator positions are responsible for daily operations activities of pure water facilities; operate, monitor, and adjust treatment processes equipment within the facility; regulate the flow of water between various stages of the treatment process; conduct special sampling protocols; maintain operating logs; keep records and reports; 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: 4% effective 7/1/24  2% effective 1/1/25  5% effective 7/1/25 In addition to the scheduled general wage increases, the following special salary wage increase is also scheduled to take effect for Pure Water Plant Operators:       5% effective 1/1/25     5% effective 1/1/26 Eligible benefited employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in...

Principal Survey Aide positions operate optical reading theodolites, electronic total survey stations, survey data collectors, electronic measuring devices, levels, Global Positioning Systems (GPS) receivers, and other precision surveying instruments; determine lines, angles, distances, and elevations; make calculations such as COGO and traverse adjustments using computers and hand-held programmable calculators; review and edit raw survey data stored in data collectors; keep field notes and create drawings; operate hand-held radios to communicate with survey party members and City communications; act as chief of part of a small crew on routine jobs and have responsibility for a large party in the absence of the party chief; train and direct subordinate staff; and perform other duties as assigned.         NOTES: Employees in job classifications represented by Municipal Employees Association (MEA) are scheduled to receive the following general wage...

JOB INFORMATION POOL GUARD I CANDIDATES MUST APPLY BEFORE TAKING THE PERFORMANCE TEST. ONCE APPLICATIONS ARE APPROVED, CANDIDATES WILL BE NOTIFIED REGARDING THE SPECIFIC DATE, TIME AND LOCATION.   Pool Guard I positions oversee the safety of pool patrons by monitoring the pool and deck areas to prevent accidents; explain and enforce facility regulations, policies and procedures; rescue swimmers in distress or in danger of drowning; administer first aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) as needed; receive fees from patrons; assist patrons in aquatic class and activity registration; maintain records and prepare reports; perform maintenance tasks; 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). Prior to employment, all applicants must pass a pass/fail performance test. Should...

JOB INFORMATION   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 station; design, modify and make programming and software improvements on computerized electrical system control and data acquisition operations; analyze problems and make necessary repairs on electrical control systems required to interface with process control computers; instruct Electricians in the more difficult and complex aspects of their work assignments; may lead the work of lower level staff; 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). Plant...

JOB INFORMATION The Human Resources (HR) People Analytics team enables City leaders to develop data-driven insights to inform talent decisions, improve workforce processes, and promote a positive employee experience by collecting and applying talent data. The People Analytics Coordinator partners with departments to identify, lead, and contribute to people, processes, and technology projects. The position utilizes Lean methodologies, project management best practices, analytics, functional knowledge, and business acumen to improve critical workforce and business outcomes. The position will be hybrid and report to 1200 Third Avenue, San Diego, CA. There's no such thing as a "perfect" candidate. The City is looking for exceptional people who want to make a positive impact through their work, will serve their community proudly, and be excited to come to work every day. Education and experience studies have shown that people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe...

Pesticide Applicator positions, under supervision, follow written and oral Pest Control Recommendation directions to apply chemicals to control weeds and pests in City's parks, golf courses, and open spaces; keep records and maintain logs on chemical applications, chemical category, and time and equipment cards; perform preventive maintenance on all application equipment and change pumps, reels, and hoses on all vehicles; 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   2% effective 1/1/25   5% effective 7/1/25 In addition to the scheduled general wage increases, the following special salary wage increase is also scheduled to take effect for Pesticide Applicator:  5% effective...

JOB INFORMATION   See NOTE(S) below for future wage increases and/or additional compensation opportunities.   Management Trainee is the entry-level classification that is used to underfill a number of other classifications throughout the City. This includes the Personnel Analyst series, Information Systems Analyst series, Finance Analyst series, and Community Development Specialist series, to name a few. After gaining the requisite experience, employees may be eligible for career advancement to higher-level classifications. For further information on the City of San Diego’s career advancement process, please refer to the General tab of our frequently asked questions:  https://www.sandiego.gov/empopp/faq         NOTES: Employees in job classifications represented by Municipal Employees Association (MEA) are scheduled to receive the following general wage increases:             2%...

LIFEGUARD I CANDIDATES MUST APPLY BEFORE TAKING THE PERFORMANCE TEST. ONCE APPLICATIONS ARE APPROVED, CANDIDATES WILL BE NOTIFIED AND GIVEN INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO SELF SCHEDULE FOR THE PERFORMANCE TEST. YOU MUST SELF SCHEDULE FOR THE PERFORMANCE TEST.  YOU WILL NOT BE TESTED WITHOUT FOLLOWING THIS PROCEDURE. Bay and Ocean Lifeguard positions guard swimmers at public beaches and bays, perform rescues, administer first aid, warn swimmers of dangerous water conditions, enforce aquatic beach regulations and ordinances, clean and maintain lifeguard equipment, operate rescue boats, drive emergency vehicles such as pickup trucks and 2 and 4-wheel drive vehicles, give information to the public, and maintain records and write reports; 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)....

JOB INFORMATION   Land Surveying Assistant positions   provide office and field survey services in support of the City's public works, land acquisition and private development projects; review, approve and process subdivision and other types of maps, and land title documents to ensure they are in compliance with state and local ordinances; establish and confirm property boundaries on subdivision maps; record maps with the San Diego County Surveyor’s Office and San Diego County Recorder’s Office; prepare legal descriptions, Records of Surveys, easement and survey plats, and Certificates of Correction and Compliance; provide support and supervision to the City Geographic Systems Cadastral Mapping Program; may perform Computer-Aided Drafting & Design (CADD) project processing using various computer programs and may direct field crews for additional field surveying data collection to finalize CADD projects; may serve as Party Chief on a survey crew;...

JOB INFORMATION Lake Aide I positions perform physically active work such as loading/unloading from boats various equipment and materials which may weigh in excess of 50 pounds; clear plant growth, weeds, litter, etc.; clean and repair boats; clean and empty portable restrooms; drive a pickup truck; dig holes and trenches; assist in minor construction of fences, gates, etc.; check lake recreation permits; weigh fish; record information on standard forms; provide information to the public; enforce rules/regulations; collect fees at designated lakes; and perform other duties as assigned.          NOTES: Lake Aide I positions are limited, hourly positions. The number of work hours per week will vary.   MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS You must meet the following requirements on the date you apply, unless otherwise indicated.   AGE : 15 ½ years of age or older.          NOTES:  Applicants less than...

JOB INFORMATION   Laborer positions perform manual construction and maintenance work as a member of a crew by lifting, loading, moving, digging and scraping; operate a jackhammer to break pavement for the repair and maintenance of streets and water utilities services; dig water and sewer pipelines and mains; 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). Laborer employees may be required to lift and carry items weighing up to 100 pounds. After gaining the requisite experience, Laborer employees may be eligible for career advancement to higher level classifications. For positions in the Public Utilities Department, Water System Operations and Water Construction & Maintenance Divisions, Laborer employees are required to meet the following requirements to career...

Junior Engineer – Civil positions perform increasingly responsible engineering work and may be assigned professional-level duties in the following areas: Street and drainage design, structural engineering and plan checking, water and sewer facility design, construction inspection, storm water quality inspection, traffic and transportation engineering, or engineering economics; and perform other duties as assigned.         NOTES: Employees in job classifications represented by Municipal Employees Association (MEA) are scheduled to receive the following general wage increases: 4% effective 7/1/24  2% effective 1/1/25  5% effective 7/1/25   Eligible benefitted employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS). Junior Engineer – Civil employees with valid State of California registration as a Professional Civil,...

JOB INFORMATION   See NOTE(S) below for future wage increases and/or additional compensation opportunities. Grounds Maintenance Worker II positions work at parks, recreation centers and other City facilities to perform a variety of grounds and facility maintenance duties such as plant and replace shrubs, flowers, turf and trees; clean and maintain parks, campgrounds and recreational areas by removing weeds, debris and trash; edge, fertilize, water, mow, prune and trim park landscapes; perform minor maintenance and repair of irrigation systems; clean and maintain buildings and other facilities, including mopping, sweeping, waxing, dusting and similar tasks; set up facilities for multiple types of functions, including meetings, dances, conferences, or other events; perform minor painting, including the removal of graffiti; perform minor construction and maintenance work such as the placement and repair of benches and picnic tables; perform daily inspections of...

JOB INFORMATION See NOTE(S) below for future wage increases and /or additional compensation opportunities. Fleet Technician positions diagnose, maintain, repair and overhaul a variety of equipment including automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, boats, construction equipment, hydraulic equipment, fire equipment and industrial equipment; make preventive maintenance inspections; keep records of work performed; may do minor welding; and perform other duties as assigned.       NOTES: The following wage increase is scheduled to take effect for Fleet Technician: 6% effective 6/30/23. Eligible benefitted employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS). Fleet Technician employees may be required to work an extended period of night or unusual shift work for which they may receive additional pay. Fleet Technician employees who possess Automotive Service Excellence...

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 water shut-off notices; shut-off and/or restore water service; obtain and/or verify meter reads; serve as a court witness; prepare written reports of findings and actions taken; 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).  Field Representative employees may be required to stoop, bend, squat, reach, twist, climb, and walk in...