City of Fresno

  • Fresno, California
City of Fresno

Employer Description

The City of Fresno is the largest city in the San Joaquin Valley and the fifth largest city in California, with a population of more than 545,000 residents. Fresno is the financial core of the San Joaquin Valley, and its economy relies on its large-scale agricultural production. Revitalization of Downtown Fresno's core and the construction of High Speed Rail are two of many exciting projects that continue to successfully support Fresno's growing economy.

 Click HERE for a video about the great City of Fresno.

Located in the geographical center of California, Fresno offers many sights. From fertile agricultural fields, an abundance of lakes, and the snowy Sierra Nevada mountain range, the scenic variety in Fresno is large. Fresno also features a diverse selection of dining, shopping, farmers markets, vibrant arts and culture, wineries, as well as a variety of attractions. With 300 days of sunshine a year, the climate in Fresno is the source of its agricultural productivity, and allows year-round recreational activities including sailing, snow and water skiing, fishing, backpacking, and golfing.

 

Los Angeles is approximately four hours south and the San Francisco Bay Area is approximately three hours north. Fresno is located in proximity to three sites of natural beauty: Yosemite National Park, Kings Canyon National Park, and Sequoia National Park. Residents and visitors alike enjoy these scenes and others, including the Sierra Nevada Mountains and the Pacific Ocean.

Another advantage to living in Fresno is the exceptional housing that is available at lower price levels than California's other large metropolitan areas. There are four large school districts in the Fresno area: Fresno Unified, Central Unified, Sanger Unified and Clovis Unified. Fresno is the home of California State University, Fresno, as well as a number of other colleges and universities.

The people of Fresno enjoy a wide variety of social, cultural, athletic, educational and recreational activities in an affordable and clean living environment.

City Government

Fresno is a full-service charter city operating under a strong mayor form of government. There are seven Council Members. The Council appoints the City Attorney and the City Clerk. The Mayor is elected at- large and does not serve on the Council, but has veto power over certain actions taken by the City Council. The City Manager, who is appointed by the Mayor, is responsible for appointing all other department heads in the City

 

62 JOB(S) AT City of Fresno

  • Principal Account Clerk (Open Until Filled)

    • 2600 Fresno Street, Fresno, California
    • CITY OF FRESNO, CA
    • Dec 10, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Clerical and Administrative Support
    • Planning and Development
  • RESTRICTED ACCESS

    • 2600 Fresno Street, Fresno, California
    • CITY OF FRESNO, CA
    • Dec 10, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Municipal or County Clerk
  • Parking Enforcement Officer I

    • 2600 Fresno Street, Fresno, California
    • CITY OF FRESNO, CA
    • Dec 10, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Transportation or Transit
  • Airports Operations Officer I

    • 2600 Fresno Street, Fresno, California
    • CITY OF FRESNO, CA
    • Dec 10, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Aviation or Harbor
    • Other
  • Accountant-Auditor II

    • 2600 Fresno Street, Fresno, California
    • CITY OF FRESNO, CA
    • Dec 10, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Accounting and Finance
  • Retirement Counselor I (Closes on 12/18/2024)

    • 2600 Fresno Street, Fresno, California
    • CITY OF FRESNO, CA
    • Dec 07, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Human and Social Services
    • Legal Services
  • Equipment Service Worker I

    • 2600 Fresno Street, Fresno, California
    • CITY OF FRESNO, CA
    • Dec 06, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Construction and Skilled Trades
  • Communications Technician II

    • 2600 Fresno Street, Fresno, California
    • CITY OF FRESNO, CA
    • Dec 04, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Information Technology and Communication Services
  • Police Officer Recruit

    • 2600 Fresno Street, Fresno, California
    • CITY OF FRESNO, CA
    • Dec 03, 2024
    • Public Safety
  • Services Aide - PARCS Community Services and Recreation

    • 2600 Fresno Street, Fresno, California
    • CITY OF FRESNO, CA
    • Dec 02, 2024
    • Community and Economic Development
    • Parks and Recreation
    • Other
  • Services Aide - PARCS Custodial & Maintenance

    • 2600 Fresno Street, Fresno, California
    • CITY OF FRESNO, CA
    • Dec 02, 2024
    • Building Maintenance
    • Custodial and Janitorial
    • Other
  • City of Fresno Temporary Employment

    • 2600 Fresno Street, Fresno, California
    • CITY OF FRESNO, CA
    • Dec 02, 2024
    • Part Time
    • Other
  • Recreation Specialist

    • 2600 Fresno Street, Fresno, California
    • CITY OF FRESNO, CA
    • Nov 26, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Parks and Recreation
  • Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program Coordinator Original Title: DBE/Small Business Program Coordinator

    • 2600 Fresno Street, Fresno, California
    • CITY OF FRESNO, CA
    • Nov 22, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Legal Services
    • Project Management
  • Plans and Permit Technician

    • 2600 Fresno Street, Fresno, California
    • CITY OF FRESNO, CA
    • Nov 16, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Code Enforcement and Inspections
    • Regulatory and Licensing
  • PARCS Sports, Play, and Active Recreation for Kids (SPARK) Program - Various Temporary Assignments

    • 2600 Fresno Street, Fresno, California
    • CITY OF FRESNO, CA
    • Nov 13, 2024
    • Part Time
    • Parks and Recreation
    • Other
  • YJCP Ambassador (Grant Funded)

    • 2600 Fresno Street, Fresno, California
    • CITY OF FRESNO, CA
    • Nov 13, 2024
    • Part Time
    • Fundraising or Grants Administration
    • Political or Public Affairs
  • Building Inspector II (Open Until Filled)

    • 2600 Fresno Street, Fresno, California
    • CITY OF FRESNO, CA
    • Nov 08, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Building and Safety
    • Code Enforcement and Inspections
    • Construction and Skilled Trades
  • Emergency Services Dispatcher III (Open Until Filled)

    • 2600 Fresno Street, Fresno, California
    • CITY OF FRESNO, CA
    • Nov 08, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Dispatch and Telecommunications
    • Emergency Management
  • Assistant Director of Public Utilities (Wastewater and Utilities Planning & Engineering Divisions)

    • 2600 Fresno Street, Fresno, California
    • CITY OF FRESNO, CA
    • Nov 07, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Clerical and Administrative Support
    • Engineering
    • Planning and Development
    • Utilities
    • Water and Wastewater Treatment

City of Fresno

The City of Fresno is the largest city in the San Joaquin Valley and the fifth largest city in California, with a population of more than 545,000 residents. Fresno is the financial core of the San Joaquin Valley, and its economy relies on its large-scale agricultural production. Revitalization of Downtown Fresno's core and the construction of High Speed Rail are two of many exciting projects that continue to successfully support Fresno's growing economy.

 Click HERE for a video about the great City of Fresno.

Located in the geographical center of California, Fresno offers many sights. From fertile agricultural fields, an abundance of lakes, and the snowy Sierra Nevada mountain range, the scenic variety in Fresno is large. Fresno also features a diverse selection of dining, shopping, farmers markets, vibrant arts and culture, wineries, as well as a variety of attractions. With 300 days of sunshine a year, the climate in Fresno is the source of its agricultural productivity, and allows year-round recreational activities including sailing, snow and water skiing, fishing, backpacking, and golfing.

 

Los Angeles is approximately four hours south and the San Francisco Bay Area is approximately three hours north. Fresno is located in proximity to three sites of natural beauty: Yosemite National Park, Kings Canyon National Park, and Sequoia National Park. Residents and visitors alike enjoy these scenes and others, including the Sierra Nevada Mountains and the Pacific Ocean.

Another advantage to living in Fresno is the exceptional housing that is available at lower price levels than California's other large metropolitan areas. There are four large school districts in the Fresno area: Fresno Unified, Central Unified, Sanger Unified and Clovis Unified. Fresno is the home of California State University, Fresno, as well as a number of other colleges and universities.

The people of Fresno enjoy a wide variety of social, cultural, athletic, educational and recreational activities in an affordable and clean living environment.

City Government

Fresno is a full-service charter city operating under a strong mayor form of government. There are seven Council Members. The Council appoints the City Attorney and the City Clerk. The Mayor is elected at- large and does not serve on the Council, but has veto power over certain actions taken by the City Council. The City Manager, who is appointed by the Mayor, is responsible for appointing all other department heads in the City