Employment Opportunities

Please note the following important information: 

  • To apply for open positions with the City of Fortuna, please visit www.governmentjobs.com and search by "City" (Fortuna) for open positions.
  • Government Jobs will prompt you to make account to apply for open positions. Resume's and other credentials can be uploaded.
  • Incomplete information MAY result in disqualification.
  • Applications and attachments are only accepted for open recruitments.
  • If you need assistance setting up an online Government Jobs account, please contact Ashley Chambers at achambers@ci.fortuna.ca.us or Siana Emmons at semmons@ci.fortuna.ca.us 
  • If you need to speak with someone regarding an open recruitment or hiring process for the City of Fortuna, please call 707-725-7600.
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OPEN RECRUITMENTS:
Park maintenance worker i
Part-Time
$16.00 - $19.47 per hour

Under the direct supervision of the Lead Park Maintenance Worker, to perform semiskilled work assignments
in the maintenance and upkeep of City parks, landscaped areas, public buildings and associated equipment and
structures; to perform routine gardening and landscaping work at a variety of operations, and do related other
work, maintenance and customer service functions within assigned Department as required.

FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AND TO APPLY CLICK HERE

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, March 1, 2024
Police Officer Trainee
Full-Time
$41,802.28 - $50,858.87 per year

The Police Officer Trainee is a public safety position attending and completing a Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) approved Basic Police Academy. The incumbent may also assist the department in a variety of field and office law enforcement activities.

FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AND TO APPLY CLICK HERE

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, March 1, 2024
Police Officer
Full-Time
$53,951 - $65,640 per year

Under the general supervision of a Police Sergeant, to perform law enforcement, crime prevention, traffic control, and crime investigation activities; to perform assigned, specialized law enforcement duties; to assist the public in a variety of ways; and to do related work as required.

FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AND TO APPLY CLICK HERE

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, March 1, 2024
police dispatcher ii
Full-Time
$49,880 - $60,687 per year

Under general supervision of the Police Dispatch Supervisor and on-duty Watch Commander. Dispatchers answer and process both incoming emergency and non-emergency requests, enter information into the prescribed format (RIMS) into the Agency’s computer aided dispatch (CAD) telecommunications system; performs all other functions involved with 9-1-1 public safety dispatching and assists with clerical duties within the Police Department and performs other related duties as assigned.

FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AND TO APPLY CLICK HERE

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled