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.
Senior Corrosion Engineering Aide
The Senior Corrosion Engineering Aide in San Diego performs subprofessional corrosion engineering duties under general supervision. Responsibilities include conducting field investigations and survey data analysis, troubleshooting corrosion issues, performing routine pipe and soil surveys, minor repairs to cathodic protection systems, coordinating projects with City departments and contractors, updating corrosion control specifications, material selection, designing and inspecting cathodic protection equipment, preparing reports and maintaining records. Minimum qualifications include completion of 30 semester/45 quarter college-level units in Engineering, Chemistry, or Physics, or a National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) certificate, along with two years of full-time corrosion engineering experience in cathodic protection and a valid California Class C Driver License.
Senior Corrosion Specialist
The Senior Corrosion Specialist plans, directs, and supervises a major corrosion engineering design section for the City's water or wastewater facilities. Responsibilities include developing and implementing corrosion mitigation programs, conducting technical studies, evaluating corrosion prevention systems, overseeing inspections, and preparing project estimates and bid documents. Minimum qualifications include four years of professional corrosion engineering experience, including specific expertise in cathodic protection systems, and certification as a Cathodic Protection Specialist (CP-4) by the National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE), or registration as a professional Corrosion Engineer with the State of California, along with a valid California Class C Driver License.
Senior Customer Services Representative
The Senior Customer Services Representative supervises a team handling water and sewer customer service activities, including billing, collections, and resolving customer inquiries. Responsibilities include interpreting and enforcing regulations, troubleshooting issues, training staff, maintaining quality control, and preparing reports. Minimum qualifications include three years of clerical experience, including specific customer service functions, and the ability to type at a speed of 30 net words per minute.
Senior Department Human Resources Analyst
The Senior Department Human Resources Analyst performs advanced human resources work within government departments, including providing guidance on HR issues, leading analyst teams, conducting sensitive investigations, developing disciplinary and interview processes, managing HR programs, and serving as a liaison. Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree and three years of professional-level HR experience, with specific expertise in areas such as labor relations, policy interpretation, and HR program administration.
Senior Disposal Site Representative
The Senior Disposal Site Representative supervises and participates in operations at a City-operated refuse disposal site, including scheduling staff, enforcing policies, collecting fees, inspecting vehicles, and maintaining records. Minimum qualifications include one year of experience in fee collection and policy enforcement at a similar facility, along with a valid California Class C Driver's License.
Senior Disposal Site Supervisor
The Senior Disposal Site Supervisor oversees and coordinates landfill operations, including supervising crews, ensuring environmental compliance, managing site maintenance, and handling public relations. Minimum qualifications include three years of experience operating heavy construction equipment with one year in landfill operations and one year in a supervisory role.
The Senior Drafting Aide performs complex drafting work, including preparing and digitizing engineering drawings and maps using CADD or GIS applications. Responsibilities include creating cross-sections, profiles, and legal descriptions, as well as assisting in architectural and structural drawings. Minimum qualifications include two years of experience in drafting and possession of a valid California Class C Driver’s License.
Senior Electrical Engineer
The Senior Electrical Engineer plans, directs, and supervises a major electrical engineering design section, ensuring compliance with electrical ordinances, codes, and regulations. Responsibilities include overseeing electrical designs, coordinating projects with other departments and agencies, researching new construction methods, and preparing project estimates and reports. Minimum qualifications include four years of professional electrical engineering experience and current registration as a professional Electrical Engineer in California, along with possession of a valid California Class C Driver’s License.
Senior Electrical Inspector
The Senior Electrical Inspector supervises a team of inspectors, conducts complex electrical inspections to ensure compliance with codes and regulations, resolves inspection issues, provides technical support to stakeholders, and manages performance evaluations and training within the department. Minimum qualifications include one year of journey-level experience as an electrical inspector and a valid ICC Certificate.
Senior Electrical Supervisor
The Senior Electrical Supervisor coordinates the installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical systems such as street lighting and traffic signals through subordinate supervisors. Responsibilities include planning work assignments, reviewing blueprints, managing budgets, inspecting projects, maintaining records, and training staff. Minimum qualifications include completion of an accredited Electrician Apprentice Program, three years of journey-level Electrician experience with one year in a supervisory role, and a valid California Class C Driver’s License.
Senior Engineer-Fire Protection
The Senior Engineer-Fire Protection serves as an expert in fire protection systems, conducting complex plan reviews for development projects to ensure compliance with state and local fire codes. Responsibilities include recommending design changes, developing new fire protection standards, advising on technical enforcement, coordinating across departments, and presenting recommendations to the Board of Appeals. Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in Fire Protection Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience, and four years of professional-level experience in fire protection engineering. A valid California Class C Driver’s License is required.
The Senior Engineering Aide performs nonprofessional engineering tasks, such as reviewing subdivision plans, conducting traffic counts, preparing drawings, and utilizing GIS for mapping and data collection. Responsibilities also include inspecting construction sites, issuing permits, and providing support across various engineering projects. Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Civil or Structural Engineering, or related field, or relevant experience in engineering or GIS. A valid California Class C Driver’s License is required.
Senior Engineering Geologist
The Senior Engineering Geologist oversees the review of building and land development permits for compliance with geological hazard requirements, resolves compliance disputes, and advises on hazard mitigation measures. Responsibilities include evaluating geological reports, conducting site visits, updating hazard maps, and preparing reports for public boards and commissions. Minimum qualifications include certification as an Engineering Geologist with the California Board of Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists, and possession of a valid California Class C Driver’s License.
Senior Environmental Scientist
The Senior Environmental Scientist plans, coordinates, and directs environmental programs and laboratory activities related to water quality, air quality, and other environmental assessments. Responsibilities include managing laboratory operations, reviewing compliance with regulatory standards, coordinating with external agencies, conducting research studies, supervising staff, and presenting technical findings to stakeholders and regulatory bodies. Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant scientific field and three years of professional-level experience, including supervision of professional staff. A valid California Class C Driver’s License is required.
The Senior Housing Inspector oversees and supervises housing inspectors, conducting complex and problem inspections to ensure compliance with building codes and regulations. Responsibilities include assigning and reviewing work, providing technical guidance, investigating complaints, preparing reports, and evaluating staff performance. Minimum qualifications include one year of journey-level experience as a combination building inspector with a public agency.
The Senior HVACR Technician oversees the operation of refrigeration, heating, and HVAC systems on a building automation or facility management system. Responsibilities include troubleshooting and repairing systems, designing and modifying software for energy management, performing preventative maintenance, and analyzing operational data. Minimum qualifications include completion of a state-accredited refrigeration apprenticeship program and one year of journey-level experience or five years of journey-level experience in HVACR, including working with computerized building automation systems. Possession of a valid CFC Certificate and California Class C Driver License is required.
The Senior Land Surveyor directs and coordinates the activities of the Survey Section through subordinate supervisors. Responsibilities include planning and assigning work, supervising surveyors and staff, approving and signing land survey documents, coordinating with other departments and agencies, and developing new survey techniques and equipment. Minimum qualifications include current registration as a Professional Land Surveyor in California, and three years of journey-level experience as a survey party chief, supervisor of survey crews, or in related roles. Possession of a valid California Class C Driver’s License is required.
The Senior Legal Secretary supervises and trains subordinate Legal Secretaries and clerical personnel within a unit. Responsibilities include conducting training programs, reviewing and revising work procedures, ensuring legal document accuracy and adherence to procedures, managing databases, and acting as a liaison with court personnel. Minimum qualifications include two years of full-time experience as a Legal Secretary II with the City of San Diego.
Senior Legislative Recorder
The Senior Legislative Recorder supervises and participates in specialized and complex work related to recording the official actions taken by City boards, commissions, and the City Council at public meetings. Responsibilities include scheduling and coordinating the work of subordinate Legislative Recorders, developing work procedures, ensuring accuracy of meeting minutes, drafting meeting minutes, managing agenda content, distributing meeting notices, and responding to inquiries regarding legislative actions. Minimum qualifications include one year of full-time experience as a Legislative Recorder II for the City of San Diego.
Senior Library Technician
The Senior Library Technician supervises and participates in complex copy cataloging within the centralized Cataloging Section of the Library Department. The role involves planning and supervising the cataloging activities, maintaining the online public access catalog, and managing database updates and staff training on new system modules. Minimum qualifications include three years of clerical experience with significant cataloging duties within library settings and possession of a valid California Class C Driver’s License.
Senior Life Safety Inspector
The Senior Life Safety Inspector supervises life safety building inspectors and conducts complex inspections on new and renovated structures to ensure compliance with life safety codes and standards. The role includes providing technical guidance, training staff, and handling inspection-related communications with stakeholders. Minimum qualifications include one year of full-time experience at a journey-level as a life safety/fire sprinkler inspector, and the possession or requirement to obtain an ICC or NICET certification within one year of hire, along with a valid California Class C Driver License.
The Senior Locksmith leads and participates in the work of locksmiths, focusing on the installation, repair, and maintenance of various locking devices and security systems. Responsibilities include supervising staff, enforcing safety standards, managing records, and participating in training and performance evaluations. Minimum qualifications include completion of a three-year Locksmith Apprenticeship Program or four years of journey-level locksmith experience, along with a valid California Class C Driver’s License.
Senior Management Analyst
The Senior Management Analyst is responsible for performing complex fiscal and administrative analyses, including budget reviews, financial forecasting, and evaluating city programs for cost-efficiency. This role also involves leading staff, conducting crime pattern analysis, and presenting research findings to various stakeholders. Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree and three years of professional experience in budgetary or organizational analysis.
The Senior Marine Biologist leads a team in a laboratory engaged in marine and bacteriological studies, primarily for a wastewater treatment plant's ocean monitoring program. This role involves supervising staff, coordinating with various agencies, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, and managing laboratory budgets. Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Marine Biology, Oceanography, or a related field, along with three years of professional marine biology experience, including one year of supervisory experience.
Senior Mechanical Engineer
The Senior Mechanical Engineer supervises the mechanical engineering section, managing consultant contracts for designing and constructing public buildings and facilities. This role includes serving as an expert in HVAC, plumbing, and hydraulic systems, ensuring compliance with all relevant codes, and developing and reviewing mechanical system plans for energy conservation. Minimum qualifications require current registration as a Professional Mechanical Engineer in California and four years of professional-level mechanical engineering experience, including plan compliance and consulting on mechanical design issues.
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