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.
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.
- Payroll Specialist
Apply By: Friday, February 3, 2023
The Payroll Specialist is an advanced journey level class responsible for the City’s payroll processing, distribution and required reporting including records maintenance, management, and the preparation of payroll reports in accordance with union agreements and City, state, and federal rules and regulations. Incumbents exercise considerable judgment in decision-making in day-to-day payroll operations. The Payroll Specialist performs the full array of para-professional accounting duties involved in the processing of payroll and the maintenance of the payroll system, reviews and reconciles payroll reports and prepares journal entries, and provides information to departments and employees regarding payroll issues. The payroll division is comprised of two Payroll Specialists and this recruitment will fill one current vacancy.
Payroll Specialist Job Announcement
Payroll Specialist Job Description
Employment Application
- Director of Financial Services
Recruitment conducted by CPS HR Consulting
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.
Click here to be taken to the recruitment at CPS HR.
Contact David Niemeyer, Executive Recruiter with CPS HR, at (916) 471-3366 or dniemeyer@cpshr.us.
- Public Works Operations Director
Recruitment conducted by CPS HR Consulting
The Public Works Operations Director is a critical department head position and a key member of the City Manager’s operations team. The Department is staffed with 61 full-time and 5 part-time employees and consists of five (5) divisions: Administration, including management of the Solid Waste contract and the City’s general aviation airport; Streets & Storm Drainage; Electrical & Facilities; Water & Sewer; and the Wastewater Treatment Plant. The City is invested in prioritizing and maintaining critical infrastructure within our community and the new Public Works Operations Director will play a key role in ensuring our resources are well-maintained to support our community.
Click here to be taken to the recruitment page at CPS HR.
Contact David Niemeyer, Executive Recruiter with CPS HR, at (916) 471-3366 or dniemeyer@cpshr.us.
- Senior Civil Engineer
Apply by: Open until filled
The Senior Civil Engineer classification is a registered Civil Engineer and performs complex professional engineering assignments requiring considerable knowledge of various aspects of civil engineering, including land development, planning, design standards and regulations, and construction and maintenance. Considerable independent judgment and discretion are required in the application of the principles and practices of planning, design, construction and the administration of a variety of projects to include but not limited to public works (streets, water, sewer and storm drain systems), City parks, building projects, and airport projects.
Senior Civil Engineer Job Flyer
Employment Application
Senior Civil Engineer Job Description
- 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 I-II Job Flyer
Police Officer I-II Job Description
Employment Application
- 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 Trainee Job Description
Employment Application
- Code Enforcement Consultant (Part-Time)
- Public Works Maintenance Worker I (Part-Time)
