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

 

64 JOB(S) AT City of Fresno

  • Senior Engineering Inspector (Closes on 11-7-2024)

    • 2600 Fresno Street, Fresno, California
    • CITY OF FRESNO, CA
    • Nov 06, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Code Enforcement and Inspections
    • Engineering
  • Equipment Service Worker II

    • 2600 Fresno Street, Fresno, California
    • CITY OF FRESNO, CA
    • Nov 06, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Construction and Skilled Trades
  • Registered Veterinary Technician

    • 2600 Fresno Street, Fresno, California
    • CITY OF FRESNO, CA
    • Nov 06, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Animal Control or Services
  • Principal Account Clerk (Open Until Filled)

    • 2600 Fresno Street, Fresno, California
    • CITY OF FRESNO, CA
    • Nov 05, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Clerical and Administrative Support
    • Planning and Development
  • Senior Accountant-Auditor

    • 2600 Fresno Street, Fresno, California
    • CITY OF FRESNO, CA
    • Nov 05, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Accounting and Finance
  • RESTRICTED ACCESS

    • 2600 Fresno Street, Fresno, California
    • CITY OF FRESNO, CA
    • Nov 05, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Municipal or County Clerk
  • Police Officer Recruit

    • 2600 Fresno Street, Fresno, California
    • CITY OF FRESNO, CA
    • Nov 05, 2024
    • Public Safety
  • Police Cadet I

    • 2600 Fresno Street, Fresno, California
    • CITY OF FRESNO, CA
    • Nov 05, 2024
    • Public Safety
  • City of Fresno Temporary Employment

    • 2600 Fresno Street, Fresno, California
    • CITY OF FRESNO, CA
    • Nov 02, 2024
    • Part Time
    • Other
  • Services Aide - PARCS Community Services and Recreation

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

    • 2600 Fresno Street, Fresno, California
    • CITY OF FRESNO, CA
    • Nov 02, 2024
    • Building Maintenance
    • Custodial and Janitorial
    • Other
  • Senior Heavy Equipment Operator

    • 2600 Fresno Street, Fresno, California
    • CITY OF FRESNO, CA
    • Oct 31, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Construction and Skilled Trades
    • Public Works
  • Senior Water Treatment Plant Operator

    • 2600 Fresno Street, Fresno, California
    • CITY OF FRESNO, CA
    • Oct 31, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Construction and Skilled Trades
    • Water and Wastewater Treatment
  • Housing Program Supervisor

    • 2600 Fresno Street, Fresno, California
    • CITY OF FRESNO, CA
    • Oct 31, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Housing
    • Project Management
  • FY-25 Airports Services Aides

    • 2600 Fresno Street, Fresno, California
    • CITY OF FRESNO, CA
    • Oct 30, 2024
    • Part Time
    • Aviation or Harbor
    • Other
  • Police Sergeant (Open Only to Current Permanent Fresno Police Department Employees)

    • 2600 Fresno Street, Fresno, California
    • CITY OF FRESNO, CA
    • Oct 25, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Public Safety
  • Light Equipment Mechanic Leadworker

    • 2600 Fresno Street, Fresno, California
    • CITY OF FRESNO, CA
    • Oct 18, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Construction and Skilled Trades
  • RESTRICTED ACCESS

    • 2600 Fresno Street, Fresno, California
    • CITY OF FRESNO, CA
    • Oct 18, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Municipal or County Clerk
  • Heavy Equipment Mechanic Leadworker

    • 2600 Fresno Street, Fresno, California
    • CITY OF FRESNO, CA
    • Oct 18, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Construction and Skilled Trades
  • Emergency Services Dispatcher I

    • 2600 Fresno Street, Fresno, California
    • CITY OF FRESNO, CA
    • Oct 17, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Dispatch and Telecommunications
    • Emergency Management

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