Navigating the transition from military service to a civilian career can be challenging, but the City of San Diego is committed to making it easier for veterans and transitioning service members. This job search resource is designed to help you explore career opportunities within the City, offering guidance on applying, translating military experience into civilian qualifications, and accessing veteran hiring preferences. Whether you're seeking stability, growth, or a way to continue serving your community, this tool will help you take the next step with confidence.
Grounds Maintenance Worker III
Grounds Maintenance Worker III leads and assists a crew in landscape maintenance and facility upkeep at major park sites or City-wide park renovation projects. Responsibilities include operating small tractors and equipment, performing heavy turf maintenance, seeding, planting, repairing park facilities, and erosion control. This role requires two years of full-time grounds maintenance experience or one year as a Grounds Maintenance Worker II with the City of San Diego, along with a valid California Class C Driver’s License.
Hazardous Materials Inspector I
Perform inspections and coordination of the proper storage, use, and disposal of hazardous materials at City facilities, and inspect commercial refuse loads at public landfills for unauthorized materials. Requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and one year of relevant experience.
Hazardous Materials Inspector II
Perform journey-level inspections and coordination of the proper storage, use, and disposal of hazardous materials at City facilities, and inspect commercial refuse loads at public landfills for unauthorized materials. Requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of relevant experience.
Hazardous Materials Inspector III
Lead professional staff in hazardous materials inspection and regulatory activities, perform complex technical hazardous materials work, and coordinate compliance and enforcement inspections. Requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and three years of relevant experience.
Hazardous Materials Program Manager
Plan, coordinate, and direct City-wide hazardous materials management and household hazardous waste programs, ensuring compliance with regulations and supervising professional staff. Requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and four years of relevant experience, including one year at a lead or supervisory level.
Hazardous Materials/Pretreatment Trainee
Perform entry-level work in inspecting industrial and commercial waste discharges, hazardous materials management, or storm water regulation compliance. Requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field with specific chemistry coursework and a valid California Class C Driver’s License.
Perform skilled heating work in installing, maintaining, and repairing heating and boiler equipment and piping systems. Requires completion of a state-accredited Pipefitter/Steamfitter Apprenticeship Program or four years of journey-level experience, and a valid California Class C Driver’s License.
Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning Supervisor
Supervises and participates in the installation, repair, and maintenance of HVAC systems, ensuring compliance with specifications and safety regulations. Requires completion of an HVACR Apprenticeship Program and two years of journey-level experience, or six years of full-time experience, and one year of supervisory experience. Must possess a valid California Class C Driver’s License.
Supervises and participates in the installation, repair, and maintenance of HVAC systems, ensuring compliance with specifications and safety regulations. Requires completion of an HVACR Apprenticeship Program and two years of journey-level experience, or six years of full-time experience, and one year of supervisory experience. Must possess a valid California Class C Driver’s License.
Summary: Drives heavy truck/trailer combination vehicles for hauling materials, performing road maintenance, and construction tasks. Requires six months of experience operating vehicles needing a Class A or B California Driver’s license or construction equipment, and possession of a valid California Class A or B Driver’s License, along with a current DMV medical certificate.
Performs complex maintenance, repair, and inspection of helicopters and ground support equipment, ensuring compliance with FAA directives. Requires five years of full-time experience with Bell 212/412 or AIRBUS AS350 helicopters, including three years of helicopter field maintenance, and a valid FAA Airframe and Power Plant Mechanic’s license. Must possess a valid California Class C Driver License.
Manages specialized park maintenance programs and provides expertise in areas such as Arboriculture, Horticulture, or Water Conservation. Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture or a related field, and two years of professional experience in street tree management, park maintenance, or nursery management. Must possess a valid California Class C Driver’s License.
Performs inspection work on new and existing residential structures or mobile homes to ensure compliance with building and housing codes. Requires two years of full-time experience performing combination and/or housing inspections for a government or regulatory agency.
Performs skilled and difficult inspection work on new and existing residential structures or mobile homes, ensuring compliance with building and housing codes. Requires two years of full-time experience in combination and/or housing inspections for a government or regulatory agency, at a level equivalent to Housing Inspector I.
Performs skilled installation, maintenance, and repair work on heating, refrigeration, ventilating, air-conditioning, and combined HVAC systems. Requires completion of a state-accredited HVAC apprenticeship program or four years of journey-level experience in HVAC systems, including a valid EPA CFC Certificate and a California Class C Driver License.
Maintains hydrographic records of water consumption and storage for the City’s reservoirs, calculates water usage, and generates statistical reports. Requires one year of subprofessional engineering or accounting experience with six months in hydrographic records or database management, or two years of experience in database record calculations.
Information Systems Administrator
Supervises a large professional IT staff responsible for developing, testing, implementing, and modifying complex distributed information systems. Requires a Bachelor’s degree and five years of professional IT management experience, including two years at a supervisory level, managing complex information systems, IT policies, budgets, and RFP development. Must possess a valid California Class C Driver’s License.
Information Systems Analyst I
Coordinates the development, testing, implementation, and modification of information systems of average complexity and provides technical support to end users. Requires a Bachelor’s degree and one year of recent full-time information management experience, including information systems management, systems problem solving, systems design and analysis, and providing technical assistance. Must possess a valid California Class C Driver’s License.
Information Systems Analyst II
Coordinates the development, testing, implementation, and modification of complex information systems and provides technical support to end-users. Requires a Bachelor’s degree and two years of professional-level information systems experience, including management, problem-solving, design, and analysis. Must possess a valid California Class C Driver’s License.
Information Systems Analyst III
Leads and coordinates the development, testing, implementation, and modification of complex information systems, providing technical support and managing IT projects. Requires a Bachelor's degree and three years of professional IT experience, including management and project coordination, with one year at the level of an Information Systems Analyst II. Must possess a valid California Class C Driver’s License.
Information Systems Analyst IV
Supervises professional IT personnel responsible for developing, testing, implementing, and modifying complex information systems, providing technical support, and managing IT projects. Requires a Bachelor's degree and four years of professional IT experience, including two years at the level of Information Systems Analyst II. Must possess a valid California Class C Driver’s License.
Information Systems Manager
Supervises the largest professional IT staff responsible for developing, testing, implementing, and modifying complex information systems in large departments. Requires a Bachelor's degree and six years of IT management experience, with three years at the level of Information Systems Analyst IV in a public agency.
Information Systems Technician
Assists in developing, testing, maintaining, and modifying less complex information systems in a small department or division. Requires completion of specific college-level units in Computer Science or Information Systems, or one year of full-time experience in paraprofessional information systems support work. Must possess a valid California Class C Driver’s License.
Instrumentation and Control Supervisor
Supervises and participates in the installation, testing, adjustment, modification, and maintenance of complex electronic and telemetry systems, and process control computers. Requires two years of experience equivalent to an Instrumentation and Control Technician with the City of San Diego, focusing on electronic instrumentation, control equipment, and programmable logic controllers. Must possess a valid California Class C Driver’s License.
Instrumentation and Control Technician
Designs, installs, tests, modifies, and maintains complex electronic and telemetry systems, and process control computers. Requires one year of experience in diagnosing, repairing, and programming logic controllers at a water or wastewater treatment plant or industrial production plant, plus completion of a state-accredited apprenticeship or four years of relevant experience. Must possess a valid California Class C Driver’s License.
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