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City of Madera

(559)661-5404

www.madera.gov/apply

AA/EOE/Drug Free

Park Aide

Salary $16.50 - $17.50 Hourly Location Parks & Community Services, CA Job Type Part-Time Department Parks & Community Services Opening Date 04/04/2025 Closing Date 4/25/2025 3:00 PM Pacific FLSA Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit N/A

Overview

Under general supervision, performs semi-skilled tasks and duties in support of the City of Madera’s community parks and landscape areas; learns policies, procedures and work methods associated with assigned duties; performs other related duties as required.

Primary Responsibilities

The Park Aide is a part-time, at-will, entry level class responsible for a wide variety of parks, landscape and grounds maintenance, and cleaning tasks.  Position may work early mornings, evenings, daytime, and weekends to support the public’s use of recreational open space and facilities within the City. Park Aides are typically part of a work crew and must be dependable and timely in reporting to work.

Minimum Qualifications

 

• Experience in landscape maintenance is preferred, but not required.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C California driver's license

 

Additional Information

Only the most qualified applicants will be considered. Qualifications are determined based on submission of an Employment Application. The City Manager, upon recommendation of the department head, will make the final selection and appointment for this part time, at-will position.

The examination process may consist of the following parts: Application Package Review: Qualifying Only; Oral Interview: Pass/Fail Applicants who require special examination accommodations due to disability should contact the Human Resources Department five (5) business days prior to any scheduled examination at (559) 661-5404.

Appointment will be contingent upon an extensive background check, pre-employment physical and drug screen.

Program Leader I (Sports Division)

Salary $16.50 - $17.50 Hourly Location  Parks & Community Services, CA Job Type Part-Time Department Parks & Community Services Opening Date 04/04/2025 Closing Date 4/25/2025 3:00 PM Pacific FLSA Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit N/A

 

Overview

Under general supervision, performs front-line programmatic activities in support of the City of Madera’s youth services, recreation, aging services, and sports programming; assists with outreach events in support of program participation; learns policies, procedures and work methods associated with assigned duties; performs other related duties as required.

Primary Responsibilities

The Program Leader I is a part-time, at-will, entry level class responsible for a wide variety of programming activities, including monitoring program participants, facilitating program participation, site pre- and post-inspection walk-throughs, and cleaning and basic site maintenance.  Position may work early mornings, evenings, daytime, and weekends to support the public’s use of City facilities. Program Leader I’s must be dependable and timely in reporting to work in support of scheduled programming. The Program Leader I classification differs from the Program Leader II classification in that the latter is a journey-level position that provides specialized instruction or acts as site lead.

Minimum Qualifications

 

• Applicants must demonstrate flexibility, willingness to complete assigned responsibilities, ability to work collaboratively with others, and excellent customer service skills through prior volunteer experience, work experience, or references from a teacher or other individual in a leadership role. 
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid class C California driver’s license may be required depending on specific work assignments. 
• Must be able to complete Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid training and certification.

 

Additional Information

Only the most qualified applicants will be considered. Qualifications are determined based on submission of an Employment Application. The City Manager, upon recommendation of the department head, will make the final selection and appointment for this part time, at-will position.

The examination process may consist of the following parts: Application Package Review: Qualifying Only; Oral Interview: Pass/Fail Applicants who require special examination accommodations due to disability should contact the Human Resources Department five (5) business days prior to any scheduled examination at (559)661-5401.

Appointment will be contingent upon an extensive background check, pre-employment physical and drug screen.

Police Officer I

Salary $61,171.17 - $78,071.18 Annually Location  Police Department, CA Job Type Full-Time Department Police Department Division PD Officer Opening Date 04/04/2025 Closing Date 4/25/2025 3:00 PM Pacific FLSA Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit MPOA  

Overview

Under general supervision, performs tasks and duties related to the protection of public health, safety and welfare, and the enforcement of applicable federal, state and local laws; provides traffic enforcement and control; carries out special assignments in a particular phase of police work; performs other related duties as required. 

Primary Responsibilities

The Police Officer I is the entry level class and the Police Officer II is the senior class in the Police Officer series. Both are responsible for performance of the full scope of assigned law enforcement duties and responsibilities, under general supervision.  The Police Officer I is distinguished from the Police Officer II in that the Police Officer I is the entry-level description in the professional Police Officer series. The Police Officer I serves a twelve month probationary period and is expected to promote to the senior level Police Officer II classification after successful completion of probation.

Minimum Qualifications

 

• A high school diploma, or equivalent
• Prior experience in law enforcement or successful completion of college coursework in criminology, police science, or a related field is desirable but not required
• Possession of a California POST Basic Certificate
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C California driver's license

 

Additional Information

Applications will be reviewed for minimum qualifications. Those persons who meet the necessary criteria will be called for an oral inter-view, which is weighted at 100%. Candidates who earn at least 70% on the interview will be recommended to the Civil Service Commission for inclusion on the employment eligibility list.

Persons selected for further consideration will be required to successfully pass a polygraph examination, background investigation and chief’s interview before being offered a conditional appointment. The offer is conditioned on successful completion of a thorough psychological assessment and medical evaluation (including a drug screen). Applicants must pass all elements to be considered for hire.

The City Manager will make the final selection and appointment based on recommendation for hire by the Police Chief.
Applicants who require special examination accommodations due to a disability should contact the Human Resources Department five (5) business days prior to any scheduled examination at (559) 661-5401.

Applicants may be eligible for Veteran’s Preference Points (5 points) and must attach a DD214 to their employment application for consideration of this preference.

Please contact Sergeant Bushey at 559-675-4287 for more information.

 

Police Officer Trainee

Salary $52,668.96 - $67,227.14 Annually Location  Police Department, CA Job Type Full-Time Department Police Department Division PD Officer Opening Date 04/04/2025 Closing Date 4/25/2025 3:00 PM Pacific FLSA Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit MPOA  

Overview

Under immediate supervision, attends a basic academy course of study necessary to gain Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) approved peace officer status; performs other related duties as required. 

Primary Responsibilities

The Police Officer Trainee is a trainee class responsible for attending a basic police academy.  This position is not intended as a permanent appointment, and those not appointed to the class of Police Officer after successful completion of the law enforcement academy, or appointment as a Community Services Officer, are rejected during probation This classification is distinguished from the next higher classification of Police Officer in that the latter has successfully completed a law enforcement academy and achieved peace officer status in accordance with City and Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST).

Minimum Qualifications

 

• A High School Diploma or equivalent; and
• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Class C California driver's license.
• Successful completion of some college course work in criminology, police sciences or a related field is desirable.

 

Additional Information

Applications will be reviewed for minimum qualifications. The examination process may consist of the following parts:
Application Package Review (Qualifying only): Only the most qualified applicants, based upon the information provided on the application may be invited to participate in the assessment process. Physical Agility Test: Pass/Fail Oral Interview: 100% weight value.

Candidates who earn at least70% on the oral interview will be recommended to the Civil Service Commission for inclusion on the employment eligibility list. Persons selected for further consideration will be required to successfully pass a polygraph examination, background investigation and chief’s interview before being offered a conditional appointment. The offer is conditioned on successful completion of a thorough psychological assessment and medical evaluation (including a drug screen). Applicants must pass all elements to be considered for hire.
The City Manager will make the final selection and appointment based on recommendation for hire by the Police Chief.

Applicants who require special examination accommodations due to a disability should contact the Human Resources Department five (5) business days prior to any scheduled examination at(559) 661-5404.

Applicants may be eligible for Veteran’s Preference Points (5 points). A DD214 must be submitted with the application for consideration of this preference.

Please contact Sergeant Bushey at 559-675-4287 for more information.

Assistant Engineer

Salary $70,687.69 - $90,227.85 Annually Location  Engineering, CA Job Type Full-Time Department Engineering Opening Date 04/04/2025 Closing Date 4/25/2025 3:00 PM Pacific FLSA Exempt Bargaining Unit MM  

Overview

Under general supervision, performs professional engineering work in the design, evaluation and construction of street, storm, sewer, and other public work projects; reviews engineering reports, drawings and calculations for buildings, structures, streets, sewers and other public works facilities to ensure compliance with codes, regulations and ordinances; performs other related duties as required.

Primary Responsibilities

The Assistant Engineer is the journey level class in the professional engineering series.  Incumbents are expected to perform the full scope of assigned duties.  Assignments are generally limited in scope and performed within an established procedural framework.  This classification is distinguished from the next higher classification of Associate Civil Engineer in that the latter requires registration as a Civil Engineer in the state of California, performs more difficult and complex civil engineering tasks. 

Minimum Qualifications

 

• Must possess the equivalent of three years of paraprofessional Engineering experience or three or more years of college level coursework in Civil Engineering
• A valid certificate of registration as an Engineer-in-Training from the State of California
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C California driver's license

 

Additional Information

Only those applicants who meet the qualification standards of this position by the application filing deadline will be allowed to participate in the examination process. Examination scores determine standing on Civil Service eligibility lists. The City Manager, upon recommendation of the department head, will make the final selection and appointment from the established eligibility list. 
 
The examination process may consist of the following parts: Application Package Review: Qualifying Only; Oral Interview: 100% Weight Value. Candidates must earn a score of 70% or higher to be considered for the eligibility list.  

Applicants who require special examination accommodations due to a disability should contact the Human Resources Department five (5) business days prior to any scheduled examination at (559) 661-5404.

Applicants may be eligible for Veteran’s Preference Points (5 points) and should attach a DD214 to their employment application for consideration of this preference.

  Deadline to apply: 3:00 PM, Friday, April 25, 2025
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