Employment & Recruitment Information

Applications for all active recruitments are accepted online. If this is the very first time you are applying, you will need to develop an account that includes selecting an unique username and password. Please click on the Current Opportunities connect above to view our active recruitments.

If you have an interest in a position that is not currently published and dream to be notified when we are hiring for that position, sign up for Job Notification Requests.

Application Process

The City of Goleta only accepts job applications for open and active recruitments. All applications must be submitted by the filing deadline. Application products are examined for pertinent experience, training, and education; therefore, it is crucial that your application show all appropriate experience, training, and education you have. Resumes, cover letters, and other attachments may be included however will not be accepted in lieu of a completed job application. Submitting an insufficient application might disqualify you from additional consideration in the recruitment procedure.

Upon review of applications, certified prospects may be welcomed to take part in an evaluation process, which could consist of a composed exam, useful test, or oral board interview. Relying on the candidate pool, all applicants fulfilling the minimum credentials will not always be chosen to get involved in the assessment procedure.

Prior to sending a finished job application, be sure to examine the corresponding recruitment publication for directions. Some recruitments might require extra info, such as actions to additional concerns, writing samples, or cover letters.

Americans with Disabilities Act

An applicant requiring sensible accommodation during the application and choice process due to a certified impairment should inform the Human Resources Department at (805) 961-7523 or by email at jobs@cityofgoleta.org in advance of any deadlines.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Goleta is a Level Playing Field Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religious beliefs, color, sex, age, ancestry, nationwide origin, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, special needs, or safeguarded rights exercised. Equal job opportunity will apply to all personnel actions, consisting of, but not restricted to, recruitment, selection, training, transfers, promotions, assessment, settlement, discipline, layoffs, terminations, and rehires.