SELECTION: Screening will consist of a competitive assessment of relevant education, training
and work experience to be followed by an interview before an Oral Board to
determine the most qualified candidates. Applicants meeting the minimum
qualifications are not guaranteed advancement to an interview, and the
decision of the screening committee is final. Those candidates who are
determined eligible for appointment to the position will be placed on the City’s
Certified Eligibility List. Applicants will receive written electronic notification
regarding the results of all phases of the recruitment process up to the
establishment of the Eligibility List, if applicable. The City reserves the right to alter
the testing process, as needed, without notice. Candidates whose training and work
experience most closely corresponds with the duties that are expected to be
performed will be contacted for further consideration of appointment to the position.
TO APPLY: Apply online at: governmentjobs.com/careers/porterville. A resume may be included,
but does not substitute for a completed application. Submit any other materials
required to accompany the application if noted in this announcement. Application
deadline: 4pm, Friday, July 31, 2026. If you have any questions, please contact the
Human Resources Office at (559)782-7441.
SPECIAL
CONDITION: Candidates recommended for hire will be required to undergo an extensive
background check, a fingerprint check, and a pre-employment physical, which will
include a drug test.
The City of Porterville is an equal opportunity employer (EEO) and is compliant with
the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you believe you need accommodation
under the ADA in the testing process for any position for which you intend to apply,
please contact the Human Resources Division at (559) 782-7441 to request such
accommodation. The City prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color,
religion, creed, sex, national origin, eithnicity, age, disability or medical condition,
Acquired Immune Deficiency (AIDS/HIV) or AIDS related conditions, political
affiliation, sexual orientation, ancestry, marital or domestic partner status, gender
identity, parental status, veteran status, height, weight, or any other basis protected
by law.
