Human Resources 
Employment Opportunities
There are currently no job recruitments at this time.
Information about Application Process
Applications for employment are accepted only for positions the City of Petaluma is currently recruiting. All required applications materials must be submitted and received by the final filing date.
Applying Online
The City of Petaluma has partnered with CalOpps.org for our online application process. When you click on the link above, you will be directed to the CalOpps.org website to view the City of Petaluma's current employment opportunities and to apply directly online. If an attachment is required (DMV print out, Typing Certificate, etc.), it must be received in the Human Resources office by the final filing date of the recruitment for which you are applying. Attachments may be submitted to Human Resources via email, postal mail or hand delivery.
Email to: humanresources@ci.petaluma.ca.us or mail to: Human Resources, P.O. Box 61, Petaluma, CA 94953 or hand deliver to: City Hall, Human Resources, 11 English Street, Petaluma, CA 94952.
In Person or by Mail
If the above online application process is not convenient for you, you may request a packet to be mailed to you, which includes the City of Petaluma Application for Employment and job flyer for the position for which you are interested. Inquiries may be directed to humanresources@ci.petaluma.ca.us or 707.778.4534.
You may submit your application materials in person to the Human Resources office located at 11 English Street, Petaluma, CA 94952. The office is open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday.
Download Job Application (PDF, 69 kb)
Supplemental Questionnaires
Some positions require the completion of a supplemental questionnaire. If the position you wish to apply for requires a supplemental questionnaire, the link will be included next to the job announcement. You must complete and submit your response to the supplemental questionnaire in order to be considered for the position. Application materials submitted without a response to the supplemental questionnaire will be rejected as incomplete.
Submitting Completed Application Materials
Please read the job announcement carefully to be sure you have prepared all the required application materials for that particular position. All positions require a completed City application form to be submitted. Some positions may require supplemental documents to be submitted with the City application form. Supplemental documents may include (but are not limited to) supplemental questionnaires, resumes, copies of required certificates, etc. Postmarks and faxes are NOT accepted. When completing an application, be thorough, truthful, clear, type or print carefully, check spelling and grammar, be specific, do not leave anything blank, do not write “see résumé” (although you may attach a résumé as additional information), include volunteer experience if applicable, and sign and date your application. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Please note that resumes are not a substitute for an application unless otherwise stated in position announcement, but may be included as additional information.
Note Regarding Online Submissions
The City of Petaluma is not responsible for failure of Internet forms or e-mail in submitting your application.
Mailing Address
Mail completed application materials to the Human Resources office at:
City of Petaluma
Human Resources Division
P.O. Box 61
Petaluma, CA 94953
Accommodation
Candidates with a disability who may require special assistance in any phase of the application or selection process should advise Human Resources, at 707.778.4534, upon submittal of application.
THE CITY OF PETALUMA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Contact Information
Human Resources ManagerPamala Stephens
11 English St.
Petaluma, CA 94952
phone: 707.778.4534
fax: 707.778.4539
email: humanresources@ci.petaluma.ca.us