Application information & job DESCRIPTIONS

All applicants must complete in full an official City of Ridgecrest employment application. All applications must be completed in their entirety. The applicant has the responsibility to explain his/her qualifications fully and clearly. An incomplete application may be cause for disqualification. Applications which best meet the City’s needs are invited to participate in the selection process. A written exam and oral interview may be required. Candidates selected for interview will be required to sign a release for a pre-employment background check. Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of (some or all of the following, depending on position requirements) 1) a pre-employment physical, 2) psychological exam, 3) fingerprinting and/or 4) background check. The City will screen for those applicants who are most qualified and who possess the desirable special qualifications. Applications can be submitted via in person at City Hall - Second Floor Finance Window, US mail, email or fax (see below).

Applications must be received no later than the final Filing Date by 5:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted (or the first 40 applications received, whichever occurs first) NO POSTMARKS ACCEPTED.

RESUMES NOT ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF CITY APPLICATION, BUT ARE A WELCOME/DESIRED ADDITION.

Employment Application

Job Descriptions

  1. Account Clerk I to II (PDF)
  2. Account Supervisor (PDF)
  3. Administrative Analys II to III (PDF)
  4. Animal Control Officer (PDF)
  5. Animal Shelter Super (PDF)
  6. Assistant Plan (PDF)
  7. Assistant Public Works Director (PDF)
  8. Associate Plan (PDF)
  9. Chief Plant Operator (PDF)
  10. Chief Police (PDF)
  11. City Clerk (PDF)
  12. City Engineer (PDF)
  13. City Manager - 2017 (PDF)
  14. Code Enforcement (PDF)
  15. Community and Economic Development Manager (PDF)
  16. Community and Economic Development Tech (PDF)
  17. Community Service Officer (PDF)
  18. Cultural Affairs Coordinator I to II (PDF)
  19. Cultural Affairs Coordinator I, II and III (PDF)
  1. Director of Finance (PDF)
  2. Director of Parks and Recreation (PDF)
  3. Director of Public Works (PDF)
  4. Engineer I (PDF)
  5. Engineer II (PDF)
  6. Engineer III (PDF)
  7. Fleet Mechanic I (PDF)
  8. Fleet Mechanic II (PDF)
  9. Fleet Mechanic III (PDF)
  10. Human Resources Administrator (PDF)
  11. Information Technology Manager (PDF)
  12. Information Technology Specialist (PDF)
  13. Junior Accountant
  14. Kennel Attendant (PDF)
  15. Maintenance Worker II (PDF)
  16. Maintenance Worker III (PDF)
  17. Parks Supervisor (PDF)
  18. Payroll Technician I to II (PDF)
  1. Planner (PDF)
  2. Police Captain (PDF)
  3. Police Clerk (PDF)
  4. Police Dispatch (PDF)
  5. Police Officer (PDF)
  6. Police Officer Trainee
  7. Police Sergeant (PDF)
  8. Property and Evidence Clerk (PDF)
  9. Public Works Supervisor (PDF)
  10. Recreation Assistant
  11. Senior Bus Driver-Dispatcher (PDF)
  12. Senior Engineer
  13. Traffic Engineer (PDF)
  14. Tranbus Driver (PDF)
  15. Transit Road Safety and Driver Trainer (PDF)
  16. Transit Services Coordinator (PDF)
  17. Wastewater Facilities Operator III (PDF)
  18. Wastewater Facilities Operator in Training (PDF)