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Staff Assistant III/Receptionist (Rent Control)
- Santa Monica, California
- City of Santa Monica
$67,620.00 - $83,484.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Municipal or County Clerk
Librarian II
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- City of Santa Monica
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- Full Time
- Library Services
Senior Legal Analyst - Consumer Protection Division
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- City of Santa Monica
See Position Description
- Full Time
- Administrative Analysis and Research
- Legal Services
Deputy City Attorney - Civil Litigation Division
- Santa Monica, California
- City of Santa Monica
See Position Description
- Full Time
- Legal Services
- Other
Staff Assistant III
- Santa Monica, California
- City of Santa Monica
$59,532.00 - $73,500.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
Custody Officer
- Santa Monica, California
- City of Santa Monica
$68,316.00 - $84,336.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Custodial and Janitorial
GIS Technician (As Needed)
- Santa Monica, California
- City of Santa Monica
$74,868.00 - $92,436.00 Annually
- Full Time
- GIS and Surveying
Water Operations Analyst
- Santa Monica, California
- City of Santa Monica
$93,936.00 - $115,968.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Administrative Analysis and Research
- Water and Wastewater Treatment
Background Investigation Officer (As-Needed)
- Santa Monica, California
- City of Santa Monica
$48.53 Hourly
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Public Safety Dispatcher
- Santa Monica, California
- City of Santa Monica
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- Full Time
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
- Public Safety
Urban Forest Coordinator
- Santa Monica, California
- City of Santa Monica
$66,081.60 - $81,556.80 Annually
- Full Time
- Public Health
Crossing Guard (As-Needed)
- Santa Monica, California
- City of Santa Monica
$22.50 Hourly
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Payroll Administrator
- Santa Monica, California
- City of Santa Monica
$116,652.00 - $144,012.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Accounting and Finance
- Administration and Management
Payroll Specialist
- Santa Monica, California
- City of Santa Monica
$75,336.00 - $93,000.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Accounting and Finance
SCADA Systems Analyst
- Santa Monica, California
- City of Santa Monica
$112,608.00 - $139,020.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Administrative Analysis and Research
- Information Technology and Communication Services
Senior Plan Check Engineer
- Santa Monica, California
- City of Santa Monica
$117,024.00 - $144,468.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Engineering
Director of Records and Election Services (City Clerk)
- Santa Monica, California
- City of Santa Monica
See Position Description
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
- Municipal or County Clerk
- Political or Public Affairs
Combination Building Inspector I/II/III
- Santa Monica, California
- City of Santa Monica
$79,512.00 - $121,512.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Building and Safety
- Code Enforcement and Inspections
- Construction and Skilled Trades
Police Officer Trainee
- Santa Monica, California
- City of Santa Monica
$90,900.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Personal Driver | Nights and Weekends (90405)
- Santa Monica, California
- ALTO
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Other
Rideshare Driver | Nights and Weekends (90405)
- Santa Monica, California
- ALTO
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Other
Luxury SUV Driver | Nights and Weekends (90405)
- Santa Monica, California
- ALTO
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Other
Driver | Nights and Weekends (90405)
- Santa Monica, California
- ALTO
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Other
Part Time Gig Driver | Nights and Weekends (90405)
- Santa Monica, California
- ALTO
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Other
Nights and Weekends Driver | Car Provided (90405)
- Santa Monica, California
- ALTO
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Other
Nights and Weekends Driver | All Expenses Covered (90405)
- Santa Monica, California
- ALTO
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Other
Full Time Gig Driver | Nights and Weekends (90405)
- Santa Monica, California
- ALTO
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- Federal Government
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Gig Driver | Nights and Weekends (90405)
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Staff Assistant III/Receptionist (Rent Control)
- Santa Monica, California United States
- City of Santa Monica
- May 27, 2026
- $67,620.00 - $83,484.00 Annually - Full Time
City of Santa Monica

Santa Monica is a beachside city of 8.3 square miles on the westside of Los Angeles County. Offering an environment of unparalleled natural beauty, the city is home to a mix of residential communities, commercial districts, and recreational venues. Recently named by National Geographic as one of the Top "10 Beach Cities in the World" and by TIME as one of the "Best Places to Live", Santa Monica features three miles of Pacific beaches and the Santa Monica Pier. Santa Monica’s residential population is approximately 93,000, increasing to an estimated 250,000 during the day with tourists, shoppers, and employees. Tourism attracts over 8 million visitors annually. The City of Santa Monica was incorporated on November 30, 1886 and subsequently adopted a City Charter in 1945. In 1947, a City Council-City Manager form of government was established. The City Council consists of seven members elected by the community at large to four year terms. The City of Santa Monica is a full-service city. City departments provide police, fire, a regional transportation network, water, refuse and recycling, streets, parking, planning, building, engineering, free public wifi, a high speed fiber optic network, parks, affordable housing, economic development, library, rent control, recreational, cultural, and educational services to the community. The City-operated Big Blue Bus regional bus service provides over 16.5 million rides for customers each year, all powered by renewable natural gas. Breeze Bike Share was Southern California's first bike share system with 500 bikes at 85 locations. In 2016, the Metro Expo Line opened connecting Santa Monica to Downtown Los Angeles in under an hour. The City of Santa Monica is a national leader in environmental, economic and social sustainability. The City is working toward aggressive climate action goals including: water self-sufficiency by 2020, zero waste by 2030, and carbon neutrality by 2050. The highly-rated Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District serves both Santa Monica and Malibu residents. Santa Monica College (SMC), one of the state's top two-year community colleges, serves over 30,000 full-time and part-time students on several campuses and offers more than 90 fields of study. Santa Monica's strong education institutions are complemented by the 5-star rated Santa Monica Public Library system. Public safety is a top priority in the City of Santa Monica. Santa Monica Fire Department continues to maintain a Class 1 ISO rating, the highest possible rating. Santa Monica has a strong and diverse economy. Known as “Silicon Beach,” local businesses are at the leading edge of the nation’s creative economy and startup scene. Sana Monica is also home to three renowned and respected health facilities, Providence Saint John’s Health Center, Santa Monica-UCLA Medical Center and Kaiser Permanente. Connect with the City of Santa Monica by visiting www.santamonica.gov, follow @santamonicacity on Twitter, or sign up for the City's newsletter and emergency alerts at www.smgov.net/newsletter.
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- $67,620.00 - $83,484.00 Annually
- Full Time
- May 27, 2026
Job Description

Job Summary

On-line applications will be accepted by the Human Resources Department from May 26, 2026 - June 8, 2026 at 5:30 pm. Only the first 25 qualified applications received will be accepted for further consideration.

DEFINITION:
At a public reception desk, responds to public inquiries regarding Rent Control services and procedures. Performs general office reception duties. Provides a wide variety of complex clerical support to professional staff, as time permits.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED :
Works under the administrative supervision of the Administrator or their designee, who outlines work, monitors work in progress, and reviews completed work. May receive work assignments from other professional/management employees in the Agency.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED :
None.

Representative Duties

At a public reception desk, answers phone calls for the Rent Control Board, greets and directs walk-in customers, and assists the public and City staff with basic requests for Rent Control information and services. Makes referrals to appropriate professional staff for assistance.

Reviews, sorts, and distributes department mail. Assists in the preparation and distribution of bulk mailings.

Performs data entry. Accesses data to edit and to perform queries and mathematical calculations. Prepares and formats forms and reports.

Prepares from drafts a variety of written materials, including letters, notices, memorandums, forms, reports, flyers, and handouts. Proofreads and edits written materials for accuracy, clarity, spelling, punctuation, and grammar.

Prepares written materials for storage in various formats.

Files and maintains a variety of records, forms, documents, and correspondence.

Orders, issues, and maintains office supplies and equipment.

Schedules and arranges appointments, meetings, hearings, and conferences. Prepares transcripts of hearings or meetings from tape recording.

Uses independent judgment and initiative.

Maintains confidentiality.

Learn and use required software applications.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:
Effective customer service techniques
Modern office procedures, practices and equipment
Business English, spelling, punctuation and grammar
Basic mathematics
Data entry practices and procedures
Recordkeeping principles and procedures

Ability to:
Respond to public inquiries and complaints in a tactful, effective manner
Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with City employees and the public
Provide effective customer service
Operate a variety of office equipment
Follow oral and written instructions
Organize and prioritize work assignments
Work independently with frequent interruptions and changing or competing deadlines
Use computers and related work processing and spreadsheet application software
Set up and maintain office files for electronic and hard copy documents
Perform basic mathematical computations
Use independent judgment and initiative
Maintain confidentiality
Learn and use required software applications

Skill in:
Dealing effectively with the public using tact and discretion
Reading, writing, and communicating in English at an appropriate level
Typing at a corrected speed of 35 words per minutes
Working with personal computers, including the Microsoft Windows operating system, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel

Education, Training and Experience :
Graduation from high school or equivalent. Three (3) years of experience performing a variety of complex clerical support duties. Experience must have included frequent contact with the public. An Associate's degree (or 60 semester units at an accredited college or university) may substitute for one year of the required experience. Fluency in Spanish is desirable.

Supplemental Information

HOW TO APPLY : All applicants must submit an online City application and required supplemental questions to be considered for this position. Please note, applications may be rejected if incomplete. Resumes, CVs and cover letters are not reviewed as part of the application screening process and should not be submitted.

SELECTION PROCESS : All applicants will be reviewed and only those candidates determined to be most qualified on the basis of experience, training and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate further in the selection process.

Testing may consist of the following:
Performance/Written Examination
Practical Test: Qualifying (Typing/Keyboarding @ 45 wpm, Microsoft Word and Excel)
Oral Interview

NOTE : You must submit a copy of your college level transcripts or diploma with your application if you wish for your education to substitute for two years of the required work experience. Applicants who indicate receipt of college level coursework or degree from a foreign institution must provide United States credential equivalency verification along with a copy of your college diploma/transcripts. All materials must be received in the Human Resources Department no later than close of business on the application closing date. Failure to do so will result in your application being disqualified. You may upload and attach a scanned copy of your transcripts or diploma to your on-line application if you wish to substitute your education for work experience.

The City of Santa Monica is a progressive, inclusive and culturally-rich community. As leaders in public service, we strive to be an employer of choice by attracting and retaining a workforce where people of diverse races, religions, cultures and lifestyles thrive. Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where our employees are empowered to perform at their highest level and where their differences make a positive impact.

The City is an equal opportunity employer and strives to build balanced teams from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create a workplace that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our employees. Join us!

Special assistance with the application and examination process is available, upon request, for persons with disabilities. Call (310) 458-8246, TDD (310) 458-8696 (Hearing Impaired Only).

Please note the request for reasonable accommodations must be made to Human Resources at least three work days prior to the examination.

NOTE: If three or more qualified City employees apply and pass the examination, a promotional list will be established in addition to an open-competitive list. If fewer than three qualified City employees pass the examination, the appointing authority, in accordance with the City's civil service rules and regulations, can decline to use a promotional list, in which case a promotional list will not be established for this position.

Working Conditions :
Work is performed indoors in a busy office environment. Requires heavy public contact in-person and over the telephone. Work frequently involves meeting deadlines.

The City's liberal fringe benefits for full-time employment include sick leave, holiday and vacation pay, the Public Employees Retirement System, medical, dental and vision insurance, credit union, deferred compensation, tuition reimbursement, Dependent Care Assistance Plan and priority enrollment consideration at Hill & Dale Family Learning Center, Marine Park Child Development Center, and Santa Monica Early Childhood Lab School.

Closing Date/Time: 6/8/2026 5:30 PM Pacific Please mention you found this employment opportunity on the CareersInGovernment.com job board.

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City of Santa Monica

Santa Monica is a beachside city of 8.3 square miles on the westside of Los Angeles County. Offering an environment of unparalleled natural beauty, the city is home to a mix of residential communities, commercial districts, and recreational venues. Recently named by National Geographic as one of the Top "10 Beach Cities in the World" and by TIME as one of the "Best Places to Live", Santa Monica features three miles of Pacific beaches and the Santa Monica Pier. Santa Monica’s residential population is approximately 93,000, increasing to an estimated 250,000 during the day with tourists, shoppers, and employees. Tourism attracts over 8 million visitors annually.

The City of Santa Monica was incorporated on November 30, 1886 and subsequently adopted a City Charter in 1945. In 1947, a City Council-City Manager form of government was established. The City Council consists of seven members elected by the community at large to four year terms.

The City of Santa Monica is a full-service city. City departments provide police, fire, a regional transportation network, water, refuse and recycling, streets, parking, planning, building, engineering, free public wifi, a high speed fiber optic network, parks, affordable housing, economic development, library, rent control, recreational, cultural, and educational services to the community.

The City-operated Big Blue Bus regional bus service provides over 16.5 million rides for customers each year, all powered by renewable natural gas. Breeze Bike Share was Southern California's first bike share system with 500 bikes at 85 locations. In 2016, the Metro Expo Line opened connecting Santa Monica to Downtown Los Angeles in under an hour.

The City of Santa Monica is a national leader in environmental, economic and social sustainability. The City is working toward aggressive climate action goals including: water self-sufficiency by 2020, zero waste by 2030, and carbon neutrality by 2050.

The highly-rated Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District serves both Santa Monica and Malibu residents. Santa Monica College (SMC), one of the state's top two-year community colleges, serves over 30,000 full-time and part-time students on several campuses and offers more than 90 fields of study. Santa Monica's strong education institutions are complemented by the 5-star rated Santa Monica Public Library system.

Public safety is a top priority in the City of Santa Monica. Santa Monica Fire Department continues to maintain a Class 1 ISO rating, the highest possible rating.

Santa Monica has a strong and diverse economy. Known as “Silicon Beach,” local businesses are at the leading edge of the nation’s creative economy and startup scene.

Sana Monica is also home to three renowned and respected health facilities, Providence Saint John’s Health Center, Santa Monica-UCLA Medical Center and Kaiser Permanente.

Connect with the City of Santa Monica by visiting www.santamonica.gov, follow @santamonicacity on Twitter, or sign up for the City's newsletter and emergency alerts at www.smgov.net/newsletter.
City of Santa Monica
- Santa Monica, California, United States
- https://www.santamonica.gov
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Urban Forest Coordinator

Crossing Guard (As-Needed)

Payroll Administrator

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Senior Plan Check Engineer

Director of Records and Election Services (City Clerk)

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