To support social distancing, please consider submitting your application by email or fax. Applications may be signed digitally or with an image of your signature. Please call (559) 661-5400, option 8, with questions.
Email applications to: vog.a1656883324redam1656883324@ofni1656883324rh1656883324
Fax applications to: (559) 673-1655
The positions for which the City is currently accepting applications are listed on this page. Original applications must be received by the filing deadline indicated; postmarks are not accepted. If a Supplemental Application is listed, it must be submitted with the Employment Application to be considered for the position. Incomplete applications will be rejected.
Applications can be obtained by clicking on this EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION link, by contacting the HR Department at (559) 661-5400, option 8 to have an application mailed to you, or by coming to City Hall at 205 W. 4th Street in Madera to pick up an application.
Below is a list of open recruitments. Click on the job title to display more information.
- Construction Inspector II
The Construction Inspector II is an integral part of the City’s Engineering Department, supporting the ongoing development activities in the City of Madera. Construction Inspectors are responsible for making field inspections of a variety of public and private construction projects related to City facilities and private development, ensuring that construction work is completed in conformance with applicable standards, plans, specifications, and City ordinances. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of infrastructure development and improvement best practices, be a team player, and be committed to making our community the best it can be.
Apply by Wednesday July 20, 2022
Construction Inspector II Job Flyer
Construction Inspector II Job Description
- Water System Worker I
Apply by Wednesday July 20, 2022
The Water System Worker I is an integral part of the City’s water delivery system, providing our citizens with safe and clean drinking water. Incumbents perform semiskilled and skilled duties in water system repair, maintenance, and installation. Certification from the State of California as a Water Distribution Operator I is required.
- Public Works Operations Director
Apply by: Friday, July 29, 2022
1st Round Interviews: Tuesday, August 16, 2022
Madera is looking for a collaborative Public Works Operations Director with excellent leadership skills to be part of its management team. The Public Works Operations Director is a key, at-will department head position that accepts full responsibility for the City’s Public Works activities and services, including water treatment, water distribution, sewer collection, streets maintenance, storm drainage systems, wastewater treatment, electrical systems, street lights, traffic signals, facilities maintenance, and the municipal airport.
- Public Safety Dispatcher
Apply by 3:00 p.m. on 7/8/2022
The Public Safety Dispatcher performs the full range and scope of dispatching duties including maintaining field communications with public safety personnel with minimal guidance and supervision. Receives emergency and non emergency requests for law enforcement services and dispatches via radio, telephone and other communications media; provides telecommunications support and incident coordination for field units. Work shifts will rotate and mandatory overtime may be required. is a division manager within the Police Department. Incumbents perform a wide variety of police administrative work and perform specialized duties as assigned. Positions in this class exercise supervision over other employees, make assignments, establish priorities, and train and review work of subordinates. Incumbents are responsible all aspects of personnel management and make recommendations to the Police Commander and Chief of Police on such matters.
Public Safety Dispatcher Job Flyer
- Director of Financial Services
Open Until Filled
The City of Madera is looking for a collaborative Director of Financial Services with excellent leadership and communication skills to be part of its management team. Reporting directly to the City Manager, the Director of Financial Services is a key, at will department head position that accepts full responsibility for the City’s utility billing, business licensing, general accounting, expenditure controls, purchasing, grants administration, and maintenance of the City’s investment portfolio. The City follows the principle of continuous improvement, and the new director will have the opportunity to enhance information sharing related to financial data, as well as oversee the expenditures and accounting of significant funds related to the COVID pandemic that will be invested in infrastructure improvements.
- Chief Building Official
Application Deadline: Open until filled
The Chief Building Official is one of four division head positions in the Community Development Department. The incumbent is responsible to the Director of Community Development for advice and consultation on building matters and for the efficient operation of the division. The Chief Building Official plans, manages, oversees, and directs the operations and services of the Building Division which include the permitting process, plan checks, and building inspections for both residential and commercial development.
- Police Officer I/II
Open Until Filled
Police Officers are responsible for assigned law enforcement duties and responsibilities; perform tasks and duties related to the protection of public health, safety and welfare; and the enforcement of applicable federal , state and local laws; provide traffic enforcement and control; carry out special assignments in a particular phase of police work; and perform other related duties as required.
- Police Officer Trainee
Open Until Filled
The Police Officer Trainee is a trainee class responsible for attending a basic academy course of study necessary to gain Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) approved peace officer status. This position is not intended as a permanent appointment, and those not appointed the class of Police Officer after successful completion of the law enforcement academy are rejected during probation. Appointment to sworn police officer will be based on overall academy performance and graduation. Academy expenses (fees, materials and equipment) of candidates hired while attending the academy will become the responsibility of the City from the date of employment.
Police Officer Trainee Job Flyer
- Public Works Maintenance Worker I (Part-Time)
Open Until Filled
The City is currently filling 3 vacancies on the Safe & Clean Team, a part of the Public Works Streets Division. Members of the Safe & Clean Team perform general maintenance and repair tasks to help make our community a better place.
- Lifeguard/Swim Instructors
Lifeguard/Swim Instructors (Part-Time)
Apply today! Open until filled.
- Program Leader I
Program Leader I (Part-Time)
Apply today! Open until filled.