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Supervising Technician- Building and Safety
- Palmdale, California
- City of Palmdale, CA
$82,139.20 - $104,832.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Building Maintenance
- Building and Safety
- Construction and Skilled Trades
- Public Safety
Office Assistant I/II- Business License
- Palmdale, California
- City of Palmdale, CA
$45,739.20 - $64,355.20 Annually
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Regulatory and Licensing
Office Assistant I -Records Management
- Palmdale, California
- City of Palmdale, CA
$21.99 - $24.24 Hourly
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
Associate Engineer
- Palmdale, California
- City of Palmdale, CA
$115,606.40 - $147,534.40 Annually
- Full Time
- Engineering
Deputy Director of Economic & Community Development
- Palmdale, California
- City of Palmdale, CA
$162,660 - $207,564
- Full Time
- Community and Economic Development
Volunteer Opportunities
- Palmdale, California
- City of Palmdale, CA
$0.00 Hourly
- Full Time
- non-profit management
City Traffic Engineer
- Palmdale, California
- City of Palmdale, CA
$147,534.40 - $188,281.60 Annually
- Full Time
- Engineering
- Transportation or Transit
FIREFIGHTER (HAZMAT TECHNICIAN/BASIC LIFE SUPPORT) - DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY
- Palmdale, California
- Department of the Air Force
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
Air Traffic Control Specialist
- Palmdale, California
- Robinson Aviation
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Fire Controlman
- Palmdale, California
- U.S. Navy
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
Security Guard (FT or PT)
- Palmdale, California
- Guardian National Security
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Security Guard (FT or PT)
- Palmdale, California
- Guardian National Security
- Full Time
- Public Safety
SITE SECURITY PATROL GUARD
- Palmdale, California
- Signal
- Full Time
- Public Safety
11X - Infantryman - Find Success in US Army
- Palmdale, Florida
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- Full Time
- Federal Government
Onsite Supply Chain Tech Coordinator I/II - Secret Clearance
- Palmdale, California
- Northrop Grumman
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Senior Program Planning & Scheduling Analyst DoD Secret
- Palmdale, California
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Security Officer Palmdale Lancaster
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Supervising Technician- Building and Safety
- Palmdale, California United States
- City of Palmdale, CA
- Jun 06, 2026
- $82,139.20 - $104,832.00 Annually - Full Time
City of Palmdale, CA

Help us build a city. The City of Palmdale is seeking motivated applicants that will further our commitment to providing inclusive and accessible services to the diverse, resilient community we serve. We offer the opportunity to shape the future of a quickly growing city. At only 25% of full build-out, there is amazing growth potential now and well into the future. We seek motivated professionals who want to leave a legacy through their work in various fields. The City of Palmdale has opportunities in Public Safety, Maintenance, Finance, Communications, Civil Engineering, Parks & Recreation, and so much more. Join our team and help us build a city. It's the people that make us Palmdale. Beyond all the projects and all the potential are the people that make the City of Palmdale an exceptional place to work. We are a family of dedicated team members who know each other and care about each other, which is why we can accomplish so much together. We are proud to have an employee-centric culture, and our policies reflect that – the City works on a 4/10 schedule, with four 10-hour workdays, closed every Friday to help employees enjoy work-life balance. Come help us build a future. We value ideas and pride ourselves on being willing to take risks essential for innovation and growth. It is part of our culture to listen to our employees and be open to new ideas and perspectives. We support our staff in their desire to contribute to the community and make a difference. The City of Palmdale is committed to diversity and inclusivity at every level, and we are building a diverse staff in culture, ability, age, and more. We are building the staff of the future.
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- $82,139.20 - $104,832.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Jun 06, 2026
Job Description
DESCRIPTION

The full salary range for this position is as follows: Supervising Technician - $39.49- $50.40. Expected hiring range is as follows: $39.49- 43.53.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

The fully experienced classification in the Technician series. Under general direction, supervises, assigns, reviews, and participates in the work of staff responsible for the maintenance of the department or division; participates in activities related to determining project priorities; ensures work quality and adherence to established policies and procedures; and performs the most technical and complex tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.

The supervising-level position may be filled either through open internal recruitment as a promotional opportunity or through a full external recruitment process. Lower levels are not flexibly staffed into the supervising-level position.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Essential and other important responsibilities and functions may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.
Provide information in person or by telephone where judgment, common knowledge, and interpretation of departmental and City policies and regulations are necessary; provide customer and public assistance.
Assist peers with their daily operational responsibilities.
Research, compile, and prepare documents and reports; complete special projects related to department.
Assist in the preparation of a variety of agenda reports and resolutions.
Maintain records and files of various programs and projects including budgets and reports.
Prepare visual presentations and reports.
Write and implement procedural manuals by interpreting the federal and state regulations and policies for various funding sources.
Compose correspondence and other public information documents for the department.
Assist in tracking or reconciling expenditures; maintain logs and inventories, ledgers and statistical records as assigned.
Plan, organize, and oversee the work of others.
Prepare and process a variety of legal documents related to housing programs, prepare legal advertising, and ensure the posting of required notices.
Respond to inquiries and explain housing programs, rules and regulations via telephone, e-mail or in person.
Assist and monitor compliance of housing program participants, affordable housing, and density bonus agreements.
Perform related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of:

Principles and practices of business organization and public administration.
Principles of community relations and communications.
Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, ordinances and codes.
English usage; spelling, punctuation and grammar, and arithmetic, basic mathematical calculations and statistics, and statistical methods.
Report writing techniques.
Computer applications, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel Outlook, and Access).
Principles and practices of training and supervision.
Budget preparation and administration.

Ability to:

Interact professionally with employees and the public.
Evaluate processes and make creative suggestions for improvement.
On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of the job; intermittently review work papers, reports and special projects; identify and interpret technical and numerical information; explain systems and procedures to staff and others.
Perform independent research in carrying out technical administrative duties.
Understand and interpret complex policies, procedures and regulations.
Handle multiple project assignments; and deal firmly and courteously with the public.
Analyze situations quickly and objectively; and determine proper course of action.
Prepare and maintain accurate, detailed and confidential records.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Plan, organize, and oversee the work of others.
Train and orient staff.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

Three to six years of increasingly responsible full-time administrative, technical, and clerical operations support experience.

Education:

Completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by college course work in a related field.

Licenses/Certifications/Other Requirements:

Special licenses that may be required:

Possession of, or ability to obtain within six months, a valid Permit Technician Certification.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Physical Demands:

Mobility: frequent use of keyboard; frequent walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, and sitting; occasional climbing, bending, standing, and squatting.

Lifting: frequently up to 10 pounds; occasionally up to 75 pounds. For Theater, pushing and pulling up to 80 pounds.

Vision: constant use of overall vision; frequent reading and close-up work; occasional color and depth vision.

Dexterity: frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing; frequent grasping, holding, and reaching.

Hearing/Talking: frequent hearing and talking, in person and on the phone.

Emotional/Psychological: frequent decision-making and concentration; frequent public and/or coworker contact; occasional working alone.

Environmental: frequent exposure to noise.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed in a typical temperature-controlled office environment subject to typical office noise and environment.

Positions may require occasional overtime; weekend work and travel is rare.

Adopted: January 2026

FLSA:Overtime Eligible

The City of Palmdale is noted for its highly skilled workforce, with a large concentration of aerospace firms located at Air Force Plant 42 and nearby Edwards Air Force Base. Its family-oriented and culturally enhancing venues, such as the Palmdale Playhouse, DryTown Water Park and Palmdale Amphitheater, make Palmdale "a place to call home."

Palmdale is located approximately one hour north of Los Angeles off the Antelope Valley Freeway (SR-14). It encompasses 106.6 square miles and has a population of approximately 165,450. The City is served by several school districts and has a growing retail and commercial base. For more information, visit www.CityOfPalmdaleCA.gov.

BUSINESS HOURS: Normal operating hours are from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm Monday - Thursday. CLOSED on Friday.

UNION: The Teamsters Local 911 represents certain positions in the City's Public Works Maintenance division.

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

APPLICATION MATERIALS must be submitted by the closing date listed in the job bulletin. Resumes cannot be accepted in lieu of a City online application.

RESIDENCE within the City is not required.

AN ELIGIBILITY LIST of the most qualified applicants will be compiled based on the results of the selection process. The list will remain in place for a period to be determined by Human Resources.

The benefits listed here apply to full-time and benefited part-time positions, not to unbenefited part-time employees unless described.

A PROBATION PERIOD of six months minimum applies to initial employment with the City.

VACATION, HOLIDAYS AND LEAVE: The City provides 15 paid holidays per year and 80 hours vacation (years one through four) with a maximum accrual of 240 hours (160 hours for benefited part-time employees). Administrative employees accrue 80 hours of administrative leave per year with a maximum accrual of 240 hours.

SICK LEAVE: Employees accrue 96 hours per year with a maximum accrual of 800 hours (400 hours for benefited part-time employees). Unbenefited part-time employees receive 28 hours of paid sick leave per fiscal year.

RETIREMENT: The City is a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). Full-time and benefited part-time employees will be enrolled in either the New Member or Classic plan, as defined by CalPERS. New Members are enrolled in the 2% @ 62 formula and pay the full 7.75% employee contribution. Classic Members are enrolled in the 2% @ 60 formula and pay the full 7% employee contribution.

All other part-time employees are covered under the Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS).

WELLNESS PROGRAM: The program includes gym membership discounts, healthy eating programs, exercise classes & other programs.

DIRECT DEPOSIT: Direct Deposit is mandatory for all new employees.

CREDIT UNION: F&A Federal Credit Union & Logix Federal Credit Union (formerly Lockheed) are available options.

INSURANCE: The City offers group health, dental/vision, long term and short term disability, and a $50,000 life insurance policy for full-time employees. The City contributes towards the employee's health insurance.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: The City participates in the ICMA-RC Deferred Compensation Plan, which enables benefited part-time and full-time employees to contribute on a tax deferred basis.

OVERTIME COMPENSATION: Overtime is accrued at time-and-a-half for eligible employees for time physically worked in excess of the regular 40-hour work week.

PART-TIME EMPLOYEES: Unbenefited part-time employees are reviewed for merit salary advancement but are not eligible for any other benefits listed. Benefited part-time employees are eligible for CalPERS retirement, sick leave, holidays, and vacation on a prorated basis.

MILEAGE PAY: Any employee may be reimbursed for work related mileage at 54 cents per mile when assigned to use their private vehicle on City business.

SOCIAL SECURITY: The City does not participate in Social Security and does not deduct Social Security payments from any employee's salary. The City deducts 1.45% of salary for Medicare and makes a 1.45% matching contribution.

*Benefits can change at any time.

Closing Date/Time: 6/18/2026 1:00 PM Pacific
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City of Palmdale, CA

Help us build a city.

The City of Palmdale is seeking motivated applicants that will further our commitment to providing inclusive and accessible services to the diverse, resilient community we serve.

We offer the opportunity to shape the future of a quickly growing city. At only 25% of full build-out, there is amazing growth potential now and well into the future. We seek motivated professionals who want to leave a legacy through their work in various fields. The City of Palmdale has opportunities in Public Safety, Maintenance, Finance, Communications, Civil Engineering, Parks & Recreation, and so much more. Join our team and help us build a city.

It's the people that make us Palmdale.

Beyond all the projects and all the potential are the people that make the City of Palmdale an exceptional place to work. We are a family of dedicated team members who know each other and care about each other, which is why we can accomplish so much together. We are proud to have an employee-centric culture, and our policies reflect that – the City works on a 4/10 schedule, with four 10-hour workdays, closed every Friday to help employees enjoy work-life balance.

Come help us build a future.

We value ideas and pride ourselves on being willing to take risks essential for innovation and growth. It is part of our culture to listen to our employees and be open to new ideas and perspectives. We support our staff in their desire to contribute to the community and make a difference.

The City of Palmdale is committed to diversity and inclusivity at every level, and we are building a diverse staff in culture, ability, age, and more. We are building the staff of the future.
City of Palmdale, CA
- Palmdale, California, United States
- https://www.cityofpalmdale.org
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Supervising Technician- Building and Safety

Office Assistant I/II- Business License

Office Assistant I -Records Management

Associate Engineer

Deputy Director of Economic & Community Development

Volunteer Opportunities

City Traffic Engineer

FIREFIGHTER (HAZMAT TECHNICIAN/BASIC LIFE SUPPORT) - DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Air Traffic Control Specialist

Fire Controlman

Security Guard (FT or PT)

Security Guard (FT or PT)

SITE SECURITY PATROL GUARD

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