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The Human Resources Department functions as a supportive partner by providing a full range of services to City of Escondido employees and the public. Some of the services provided by the department include employee and labor relations, classification and compensation, recruitment and selection, employee benefit programs, safety and risk management, policy development, and training. The employees within Human Resources serve as advisors to departments, thereby providing information that empowers managers, administrators, and staff to meet the goals of the City.
The department also provides vision and leadership to promote an environment that values excellence, diversity, autonomy, creativity, and productivity within all levels of the organization. Human Resources strives to accomplish its numerous roles and services with sensitivity, good judgment, confidentiality, and appropriate flexibility.
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- How do I get to City Hall?
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Use mapquest to find City Hall.
From I-15 North:
- Exit at Valley Parkway, then turn right.
- Follow that road all the way to Broadway, then turn left.
- Proceed on Broadway to the corner of Valley Parkway and Broadway. City Hall is located on the corner.
From I-15 South:
- Exit at Valley Parkway, then turn left.
- Follow the road all the way to Broadway, then turn left.
- Proceed on Broadway to the corner of Valley Parkway and Broadway. City Hall is located on the corner.
From Highway 78 East:
- Take Highway 78 to Broadway and turn right.
- You will go through two traffic signals. Before you reach the third traffic signal, you will see the City Hall complex on the corner of Valley Parkway and Broadway. Parking is located in the front as well as along the side of the building.
- Where can I find the current job openings?
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You can visit our Employment page.
We also have a job line that you can call to hear the list of our current job openings. The phone number is 760-839-4585. The job line is updated every time we open a new position.
Job Descriptions (Note: These are not open jobs but rather a listing of all jobs that are within the City of Escondido's organization.) If you are interested in any of these positions, you can submit a job interest card that will be kept on file until the position is opened for recruitment. You will be notified when that position is open.
We also have a clipboard in the Human Resources lobby with job descriptions we receive from other cities and agencies. If you are interested in any of these positions, you must go to the particular agency advertising the job to receive an application form.
- May I leave an application or resume on file?
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Unfortunately, we cannot maintain applications and resumes on file for positions that are not currently available. However, you can submit a job interest card online. These are kept on file for one year and will provide you an email notification if that job begins accepting applications during that time.
- Do you have volunteer or internship positions?
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If you are interested in volunteering or working as an intern for the City of Escondido, visit our Volunteer/Intern Program page.
- Do you provide Veterans' Preference Credit?
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Yes, the City provides Veterans' Preference Credit for eligible individuals who meet the following criteria:
- Served in the U.S. armed forces
- Received an honorable discharge
- Did not retire from military service
- Seeking employment with the City of Escondido for the first time
Guard and Reserve active duty for training purposes does not qualify for veterans' preference. Proof of eligibility (copy of DD-214) must be submitted at time of application, or later if the promulgation of the eligibility list will not be delayed. Veterans' preference credit will only be applied to eligible applicants who attained a passing grade (total score exclusive of credit) on the final open examination.
If you have any questions, please call the Human Resources Department at 760-839-4643.
- Do you provide LGBTQ Resources
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The City of Escondido is an equal opportunity employer.
Community Resources
- North County LGBTQ Resource Center
Max Disposti, Executive Director
Email Max Disposti
The North County LGBTQ Resource Center services include support groups for youth, seniors, military service members, HIV/AIDS testing and prevention, counseling, civil rights advocacy, classes and workgroups.
- North County LGBTQ Resource Center