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.a1620429295redam1620429295@ofni1620429295rh1620429295
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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.
- Public Works Operations Director
Apply by Friday, April 2, 2021
Reporting directly to the City Manager, 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 Works Operations Director Job Flyer
- 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
- 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.
- Public Safety Dispatcher
Apply by 3pm, May 7, 2021
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.
Public Safety Dispatcher Job Flyer
- Civil Engineer Senior or Associate Level
Apply by 3pm, April 30, 2021
Civil Engineers with the City of Madera perform complex professional engineering assignments requiring considerable knowledge of various aspects of civil engineering including land development, planning, design standards and regulations, construction and maintenance. Assignment as either Senior or Associate is dependent on prior work experience. Associate Engineers may be recommended for promotion to Senior Engineer by the City Engineer upon meeting the position qualifications. The City is growing and this recruitment will fill a new position added in the City's mid-year budget.
Associate Civil Engineer Job Description
- Combination Building Inspector
Apply by 3pm, May 14, 2021
The Combination Building Inspector performs skilled inspections work in the enforcement of building, zoning, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, housing and related codes and regulations governing the construction, alteration, repair and use of buildings and structures; assists in the review of building plans and zoning codes and laws; performs other related duties as required.
Combination Building Inspector Job Flyer
- Planner Senior or Associate Level
Apply by 3pm, May 14, 2021
Planners with the City of Madera lead, oversee, review and perform complex and professional land use and urban planning work including current and long range planning, implementation of the City's General Plan, coordination of special projects; draft ordinances and resolutions; make presentations to various groups; and review complex zoning and development applications. Assignment as either Senior or Associate is dependent on prior work experience.
Planner Senior or Associate Job Flyer
Senior Planner Job Description
- Accounting Technician II
Apply by 3pm, May 14, 2021
The Accounting Technician II is responsible for a full range of financial record keeping transactions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, utility billing, collection and taxation. Under genera; supervision performs point-of-capture data entry related to cash receipts and accounts payable transactions; prepares; processes and verifies bookkeeping entries affecting general and subsidiary ledgers; performs customer service functions with the public and/ or accounts payable vendors both in person and over the phone; performs other related duties as required.
Accounting Technician II Job Flyer
- Assistant Engineer
Apply by 3pm, May 21, 2021
The Assistant Engineer is the entry level class in the professional engineering series. Under general supervision, individuals perform professional engineering work in the design, evaluation and construction of street, storm, sewer, and other public works projects.
Assistant Engineers who successfully obtain their professional Civil Engineer designation from the State of California will be considered for automatic promotion to Associate Engineer upon demonstrating the professional capacity to work at the advanced journey level.
- Police Office Supervisor
Apply by 3pm, May 28, 2021
The Police Office Supervisor is the supervisory level class responsible for directing and coordinating a variety of complex technical, clerical and office support in the Police Department. The Police Office Supervisor's primary responsibility is the supervision and management of the Records and Dispatch divisions of the Police Department,, but may include additional assignments depending on department needs as determined by the Police Chief. The incumbent must be familiar with communications systems and records management software. The ideal candidate will be demonstrated leader with strong supervisory skills.
Police Office Supervisor Job Flyer