Looking for work in SLO? These available city positions pay up to $153,000 a year
Want to work for the city of San Luis Obispo?
The city is looking for people to fill a variety of open positions in multiple city departments, including engineering, water distribution and ranger services.
According to the city’s website, employees are eligible for benefits ranging from “health care for the whole family to tuition reimbursement,” as well as vacation days, life insurance and gym discounts.
You can see some of the open employment opportunities on the city’s website, and apply for work online.
These positions were available as of Wednesday, Oct. 2:
Economic development and tourism manager | Permanent, full-time
- Department: Administration
- Salary: $122,850 to $153,530 per year
The manager plans, organizes and administers programs that help spark economic development and tourism in San Luis Obispo.
The manager must monitor progress reports on the city’s strategic economic plans as well as supervise staff working on tourism programs. This position is also expected to collaborate with city leaders and departments to implement economic development projects.
The application period closes Thursday, Oct. 17.
Administrative specialist | Permanent, full-time
- Department: Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Salary: $58,604 to $71,942 per year
The administrative specialist must have experience working with people from diverse backgrounds and embody “cultural humility, trauma-informed practices and the confidence of a change agent,” the city said.
The person in the role will facilitate training and meetings on DEI issues, plus draft policies and procedures for the department.
The administrative specialist is also required to take detailed meeting notes as well as maintain documents, databases, spreadsheets and websites.
The application period closes Sunday, Oct. 20.
Childcare teacher | Part-time, up to 30 hours a week
- Department: Youth Services
- Salary: $18.39 to $21.33 per hour
The childcare teacher provides before- and after-school care at school sites in San Luis Obispo. They will work with childen in transitional kindergarten through sixth grade.
The person will be tasked with leading art, science, games or cooking activities. Other duties include maintaining a safe, sanitary and positive environment.
The person hired can work up to 30 hours a week, with flexible scheduling options available.
The application period closes Wednesday, Oct. 30.
Engineer I to III | Contract, full-time
- Department: CIP Project Engineering
- Salary: $76,440 to $112,528 per year
The department is looking for an engineer who can sign a one-year, limited-term contract with the city.
The role requires civil engineering expertise on projects across San Luis Obispo, ranging from roads, drainage, buildings, water pipelines, bicycle paths, parks and other city infrastructure.
The engineer creates construction drawings for public works projects and evaluate plans for private development.
They also inspect ongoing projects and conduct surveys to ensure city plans are in full compliance.
Ranger service worker | Permanent, full-time
- Department: Ranger Service
- Salary: $51,532 to $77,688 per year
The ranger service worker is responsible for maintaining the safety and natural beauty of San Luis Obispo’s open spaces.
The worker wields power tools such as weed whackers, chain saws and mowers; performs maintenance work, and operates trucks and tractors.
The ranger service worker applies pesticides to limit insect invasions and cleans up vandalism in the area. Some carpentry, painting, welding and basic plumbing work is also required.
The department encourages people interested in applying to set up a ride-along with a ranger before submitting an application. Appointments can be made by calling 805-781-7300.
The application period closes Monday, Oct. 7.
Water distribution system operator | Permanent, full-time
- Department: Water Distribution
- Salary: $63,336 to $95,472 per year
The operator is in charge of the city’s water distribution system. This includes repairing pump stations, installing water mains, maintaining fire hydrants and more.
The person in the position responds to water-related emergencies and uses a variety of specialized equipment to maintain and fix hydraulic systems.
Qualified applicants should know how to read water distribution system maps and be able to lead assigned projects.
The application period closes Wednesday, Oct. 9.
Police officer, lateral | Permanent, full-time
- Department: Patrol
- Salary: $100,178 to $129,480 per year
The San Luis Obispo Police Department is continuously recruiting for police officers. The role requires someone who is able to quickly and calmly respond to criminal activities and emergency situations.
Officers are expected to resolve potentially violent conflicts that occur in SLO. They observe events, write reports and conduct follow ups on safety threats to the community.
The position also involves some work on in-depth criminal investigations.
Adult sports official and adult softball umpire | Part-time, up to 15 hours a week
- Department: Community Services
- Salary: $17.94 to $21.33 per hour
Officials keep time and score for various games within SLO’s adult recreational sports program.
The person hired must understand the rules of the sport and how to maintain scoreboards.
Sports officials supervise players during practices and games and are expected to demonstrate good sportsmanship at all times.
People who apply for the part-time role work five to 15 hours a week, with some weekend work required.
Deputy city attorney I | Contract, full-time
- Department: City Attorney’s Office
- Salary: $97,266 to $121,550 per year
The City Attorney’s Office is seeking a deputy city attorney for a 24-month limited term that could be extended.
The deputy city attorney is in charge of drafting city ordinances, resolutions, contracts, motions, pleadings and other legal documents.
The deputy city attorney provides legal advice and recommendations to the city attorney and staff, and monitors changes in laws and regulations that could impact city operations.
The application period closes Monday, Oct. 7.
Facilities aide, pool | Part-time, up to 20 hours a week
- Department: Swim Maintenance Center
- Salary: $21.33 per hour
- Applications continuously accepted
The pool facilities aide maintains the SLO Swim Center in San Luis Obispo.
The person is responsible for the general upkeep of the pool and swimming equipment. Duties may include vacuuming the pool, sweeping pool decks and conducting pool water tests.
The temporary part-time position does not come with benefits.
