Job & Contract Opportunities
City of Woodlake - Job Opportunities
MAINTENANCE WORKER I/II OR
WATER-SEWER OPERATOR I/II
The City of Woodlake has an opportunity for a new Maintenance Worker, or a Water-Sewer Operator
The City of Woodlake is seeking one (1) candidate for a Maintenance Worker I/II or Water-Sewer Operator I/II position. Candidate experience will determine classification and pay scale.
Maintenance Worker I/II will perform a variety of skilled and semiskilled duties in the Public Works Department. Duties will include maintenance, landscaping and semi-skilled plumbing. May construct install and repair partitions, shelving, doors, windows, roofs and floors. Will perform grounds work. Will perform other maintenance, repair, and construction duties as assigned. ($3,589-$5,099 monthly plus excellent benefits).
Water-Sewer Operator I/II will perform a variety of skilled and semiskilled duties in the Public Works Department. Duties will include maintenance and operations of control equipment such as pumps, motors, valves, blowers, sludge collectors, heat exchangers, sludge thickeners and other related process equipment. Will also be tasked with duties of water and sewer line replacements and maintenance, repair, and construction duties as assigned. ($4,338-$5,792 monthly plus excellent benefits).
Special Requirements
The position requires education equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade and a valid Driver’s License. The Operator position requires a State Water Resources Control Board License.
To apply for this position, submit an application (which can be found on the city website www.cityofwoodlake.com) to the City Clerk, City of Woodlake, 350 N. Valencia Blvd., Woodlake, CA 93286 by 4:00 p.m., June 24, 2026.
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POLICE SERGEANT
The City of Woodlake has an opportunity for a new Police SERGEANT
The City of Woodlake is seeking applications for Police Sergeant. The Police Sergeant would be responsible for supervision of the activities of police officers on an assigned shift, and to perform skilled law enforcement work conducting criminal investigations or serving in specialized assignments. The police sergeant performs related responsibilities as required.
Qualifications
Completion of a certified POST Basic Academy and possession of a valid California Driver’s License. Must possess the physical capability to perform essential law enforcement duties and demonstrate strong knowledge of department policies, officer conduct standards, and public administration principles. Must be able to effectively deploy personnel in a variety of public safety situations, stabilize crime scenes in a tactful manner, make sound decisions in rapidly evolving situations, and supervise, direct, and evaluate assigned staff in accordance with department regulations. Ability to write clear and accurate reports; ability to understand, follow, and provide oral and written directions; ability to deal tactfully and effectively with the public.
Special Requirements
Possession of a POST Intermediate Certificate and must complete the POST Supervisory Course within one (1) year of appointment. Four (4) years of sworn municipal law enforcement experience as a full-time sworn police officer or graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate’s degree in criminal justice, police science or related field. A bachelor’s degree is desirable.
Applications can be delivered to City Hall at 350 N. Valencia Blvd., Woodlake, CA 93286 or via email at: RHettick@woodlakepd.com
POLICE OFFICER
The City of Woodlake has an opportunity for a new Police Officer
The City of Woodlake is seeking applications for Police Officer (Reserve) positions. The Police Officer would be responsible for assigned shift, patrols assigned areas on foot or in a vehicle; responds to calls; conducts investigations; enforces laws, controls and directs traffic, and cites or warns drivers who are operating vehicles in violation of law; makes arrests; testifies in court, serves warrants and subpoenas; administers first aid in a emergency cases.
Answers complaints on such problems as civil disturbances, animals health code and local ordinance violations; investigates suspicious circumstances; makes property security checks; takes custody of lost and found property; performs crowd control. Takes crime prevention measures and assists in controlling problems of juvenile delinquency; books and transports prisoners and assists in their custody, care and welfare; receives calls and dispatches emergency vehicles and personnel according to departmental policy and standard procedures.
Qualifications
Completion of a certified Peace Officer Standards and Training Basic Academy. Possession of a valid and appropriate California Driver’s License. Minimum age of 21 years; with weight in proportion to height. Must e examined by a licensed physician surgeon and meet the minimum requirements adopted by the State Commission on Peace Officers Standards and training. Ability to demonstrate physical endurance, ability and strength. Any combination of training and experience equivalent to the completion of the 12 grade or G.E.D. Ability to read and understand departmental policy and instructions, laws and regulations, and police literature, together with an aptitude for law enforcement work; ability to analyze situations and adopt a quick, effective course of action giving due regards to the surrounding hazards and circumstances of each situation. Ability to write clear and accurate reports; ability to understand and follow oral and written directions; ability to deal tactfully and effectively with the public.
Special Requirements
Obtain a Peace Officer Standards and Training Basic Certificate within two years of appointment. Must have a first aid and CPR card. Accepting application on an ongoing basis. Applications can be delivered to City Hall at 350 N. Valencia Blvd., Woodlake, CA 93286.
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Notice of Availability/Offer to Sell Surplus Property
As required by Government Code Section 54220 et seq.
of the State of California, City of Woodlake is providing notification that the
- City intends to sell the surplus property listed in the accompanying linked below Notice of Availability table.
In accordance with Government Code Section 54222, you have
sixty (60) days from the date this offer was sent via certified mail or electronic
mail to notify the City of Woodlake of your interest in acquiring the
Property. However, this offer shall not obligate the City
to sell the property to you. Instead, the City may enter into at least ninety (90) days of negotiations
with you pursuant to Government Code Section 54223. If no agreement is reached on sales
price and terms, or lease terms, the City may market the Property in its normal manner and offer it for
sale or lease to the general public.
As required by Government Code Section
54227, if the City receives more than one letter of interest during this 60-day
period, it will give first priority to entities proposing to develop housing
where at least 25 percent of the units will be affordable to lower-income
households. If more than one such proposal is received, priority will be given
to the proposal with the greatest number of units affordable to lower-income
households. If more than one proposal specifies the same number of units
affordable to lower-income households, priority will be given to the entity
that proposes the deepest average level of affordability for the units
affordable to lower-income households.
The City will only entertain proposals that address the purchase and
development of all the Properties as together as a group, including completing
any offsite improvements and any necessary infrastructure. The City reserves
the right to evaluate and investigate all proposals received and will make the
final decision as to the disposition of the Property.
In the event your agency or company is interested in
purchasing the Property, you must notify the City in writing within sixty (60)
days of the date this notice was sent via certified mail or
electronic mail. Notice of your interest in acquiring the property shall be delivered to Emmanuel Llamas, Community
Development Director at 350 N. Valencia Blvd., Woodlake CA 93286. You may also
direct your questions to ellamas@ci.woodlake.ca.us or by calling 559 564 8055.
Entities proposing to submit a letter of interest are advised to
review the requirements set forth in the Surplus Land Act (Government Code Section
54220-54234). Thank
you for your attention to this matter.
Emmanuel Llamas
Community Development Director