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.
Deputy Noise Abatement Officer
The Deputy Noise Abatement Officer assists in developing and administering the City's Noise Abatement Program by performing noise level studies, developing community education programs, reviewing building plans for acoustical standards, preparing technical reports, and representing the City on noise abatement matters, requiring a Bachelor's degree and one year of experience in noise-related fields.
Development Project Manager I
The Development Project Manager I performs journey-level professional project management work, managing discretionary projects such as lot line adjustments, multi-family buildings, and commercial buildings, ensuring compliance with local, State, and Federal land use regulations, and coordinating multidisciplinary project teams, requiring a Bachelor's degree and two years of relevant professional experience.
Development Project Manager II
The Development Project Manager II handles moderately complex development projects involving multiple agencies, such as planned development permits and coastal development permits, ensuring compliance with local, State, and Federal land use regulations, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and potentially supervising other project management staff, requiring a Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant professional experience.
Development Project Manager III
The Development Project Manager III oversees the most complex and sensitive development projects involving multiple agencies, complex environmental reviews, and significant City-wide impacts. This role includes managing high-rise structures, community plan amendments, rezonings, and large-scale commercial, industrial, and public infrastructure projects. The manager ensures compliance with all relevant land use regulations, coordinates multidisciplinary project teams, conducts preliminary reviews, establishes project schedules, and maintains official records. The position requires a Bachelor's degree and four years of relevant professional experience, including at least one year in engineering, planning, or project management for mixed-use or large-scale developments.
Development Services Permit Technician
Development Services Permit Technicians review and research complex building and construction permit materials, perform plan checks, and issue permits. They provide technical information to the public, assist with plan check filing procedures, and ensure compliance with building codes. Responsibilities include processing permits, tracking permit information, calculating fees, and resolving application issues using a permit tracking system. The position requires two years of relevant experience, including one year in construction permit application setup or review in a public agency.
Dispatcher I receives and evaluates requests for Police, Fire, and emergency medical services, and operates a base radio station for public works. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, or a degree from an accredited college or university.
Dispatcher II receives and evaluates requests for Police, Fire, and emergency medical services using a CAD system, serving as the primary answering point for 911 and non-emergency calls. Minimum qualifications include six months of experience as a Dispatcher I/II with the City of San Diego or one year of similar experience, along with a high school diploma or equivalent.
Disposal Site Representative
Disposal Site Representatives determine and collect user fees at City-operated refuse disposal sites, operating a computerized scale and register system, handling cash transactions, and enforcing disposal site policies. Minimum qualifications include six months of cashiering experience or public contact experience with disposal fee collection at a refuse disposal site, along with a valid California Class C Driver’s License.
Disposal Site Supervisors plan and supervise construction, maintenance, and equipment operation work at sanitary landfills, overseeing excavation, access road construction, refuse compaction, and burial. They handle citizens' complaints and ensure regulatory compliance. Minimum qualifications include one year of crew-leading experience and three years of heavy equipment operation experience, including one year at a large landfill or large-scale excavation operations, along with a valid California Class B Driver License and a recent DMV medical certificate.
Dispute Resolution Officer
Dispute Resolution Officers coordinate the City's Dispute Resolution Program, conducting informal office hearings to resolve citizen disputes without formal court proceedings and ensuring compliance with various codes. Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and one year of full-time experience in investigation, legal counseling, law enforcement, or a related field.
District Managers plan, coordinate, and manage recreation programs and grounds and facilities maintenance for multiple community park areas. Responsibilities include managing specialized recreation programs, overseeing park maintenance operations, coordinating safety programs, and enforcing regulations. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and relevant experience in recreation or grounds maintenance management.
District Refuse Collection Supervisor
District Refuse Collection Supervisors plan, coordinate, and supervise waste and recyclable commodity collection within an assigned district through the work of subordinate supervisors and crews. Responsibilities include developing training programs, investigating public complaints and accidents, managing equipment and staffing needs, and enforcing safety regulations. Requires one year of supervisory experience in refuse or recycling collection and a valid California Class C Driver's License.
DNA Technical Managers provide expertise in DNA analysis within the Police Crime Laboratory, lead professional laboratory personnel, and ensure technical accuracy and compliance with DNA-related policies. Responsibilities include reviewing and approving DNA analyses, troubleshooting equipment issues, and testifying in court. Requires a Master’s Degree in a relevant science and specified coursework.
Document Examiner I performs simple, less complex examination of questioned documents in crime investigations under supervision, including handwriting comparison and microscopic examination. No specific education or experience required.
Document Examiner II performs routine examination of questioned documents in criminal investigations, including handwriting and mechanical impressions analysis. The role requires one year of professional experience examining questioned documents and testifying in court as an expert witness.
Document Examiner III performs varied, difficult, and complex examinations of questioned documents in criminal investigations, including handwriting and mechanical impressions analysis. The role requires two years of professional experience examining questioned documents and testifying in court as an expert witness.
Drafting Aide performs drafting and nonprofessional engineering work, including preparing design plans for streets, alleys, water, sewer lines, and traffic projects using hand, drafting machines, or computer-aided drafting systems. The role requires one year of subprofessional engineering experience, including six months of drafting or GIS experience, or a combination of experience and relevant coursework.
Economist performs complex economic impact analyses of urban growth, develops econometric models for revenue forecasting, and conducts cost-benefit analyses of capital improvement projects. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Economics, Business, or Finance, and two years of experience in economic analysis using statistical or econometric models.
Editor/Proofreader edits and proofreads a variety of written materials for spelling, punctuation, grammar, and clarity, confers with writers to ensure original intent is retained, and writes guides to effective writing. The role requires one year of experience in editing written material for accuracy and clarity.
Electrical Inspector I inspects structures for compliance with electrical and fire alarm codes, checks conformance to approved plans, investigates code violations, and prepares correction notices. The role requires one year of experience performing general electrical or fire alarm work and a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience and education.
Electrical Inspector II performs skilled and difficult electrical inspection work on various structures to ensure compliance with electrical and fire alarm codes. The role requires two years of experience performing electrical or fire alarm inspections with a governmental jurisdiction and relevant educational qualifications or equivalent experience.
Electrician installs, modifies, services, maintains, and repairs various electrical systems, including highway and street lighting, building lighting, and industrial wiring. The role requires the completion of a state-accredited electrician apprenticeship program or five years of journey-level electrician experience, including commercial or industrial wiring and electrical conduit system installation and repair.
Electrician Supervisor plans and supervises the work of skilled electricians and other personnel engaged in electrical work, including street lighting, building lighting, and electrical systems. The role requires the completion of a state-accredited electrician apprenticeship program and two years of journey-level experience, or six years of journey-level experience in all phases of electrical work. Possession of a valid California Class C Driver’s License is required.
Electronic Publishing Specialist
Electronic Publishing Specialist prepares written and graphic materials for offset reproduction, develops formats, creates graphs and line drawings, and operates computerized composing equipment. The role requires two years of full-time experience in layout composition, including operating a typesetting composer or similar machine.
Electronics Technicians install, adjust, maintain, and repair electronic and telemetry systems and equipment. This role requires four years of relevant experience or completion of a four-year State-accredited apprenticeship program, or an Associate degree in Electronics Technology or Electronics Engineering with two years of experience.
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