We are pleased to announce the promotion of Darrick Ryser to Assistant City Clerk. In his new position, Darrick will assist with the City’s Records Management program, with an emphasis on digitization and workflow optimization. Darrick started his career with the City in 2022 as an interim Management Analyst in the Fire Department and was hired as the Deputy City Clerk soon after. While in the position of Deputy City Clerk, Darrick successfully updated the Conflict-of-Interest Code and implemented NetFile, streamlining Form 700, sexual harassment, and ethics training into a user-friendly portal. Additionally, Darrick led the Municipal Code recodification project, conducting a comprehensive review with stakeholders to launch a new online platform and recodified code, the first in over 27 years. Darrick holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Arizona and a master’s degree in NGO management from the School for International Training (SIT). Congratulations on your well-deserved promotion!
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The City of Ventura is a coastal community officially named San Buenaventura that was founded in 1782 with the establishment of Mission San Buenaventura. Located along the Pacific Ocean between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, the City was incorporated in 1866. The City of Ventura is a full-service municipality serving 109,000 residents within the 32 square mile city limits. Nearly 600 staff members focus on delivering key services to our businesses, residents and visitors to ensure Ventura remains a fiscally stable, economically vibrant, safe, clean and desirable community. Ventura has a diverse mix of more than 12,000 businesses and a robust workforce of more than 53,000. Progressive businesses like Patagonia, The Trade Desk and Petunia Pickle Bottom are headquartered in Ventura. The City of Ventura makes economic development a priority and is committed to providing local businesses with the resources they need to thrive and expand here. Ventura is the region’s leader in the healthcare and public administration sectors with three medical institutions and the County’s government center headquartered here. A growing entrepreneurial ecosystem and a dynamic startup community make Ventura a strategic location to start a business. The City business incubator graduated a number of successful companies, including The Trade Desk, MomentFeed, Connexity, and GiddyUp. Ventura is an exciting location for a variety of outdoor activities such as biking, hiking, kayaking, paddle-boarding, sailing, surfing, and more. Ventura has a rich history of people who have lived in the area for at least 10,000 years. Influences of the Chumash as well as Spaniards, Europeans, Chinese and early voyagers remain a significant part of the City's diverse art, architecture and cultural heritage. A boom from 1910 to 1930 resulted in an eclectic architectural mix of red brick storefronts, terra cotta "Beaux-Arts" buildings, Victorian and Spanish Revival style homes in the city.
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We would like to welcome the 2 newest members of the Community Development Department! Welcome, Quincy and Brian! 🏛️ Quincy joins the department as an Assistant Planner. He previously worked as a Planner I for the Louisville Metro Government Office of Planning in Kentucky. He graduated with his bachelor’s degree in geography and master’s degree in sustainability from the University of Louisville. 🏛️ Brian, our new Associate Planner, is the newest addition to our team. With his bachelor's degree in urban planning from the University of Utah and previous experience as an Assistant Planner for the City of Berkeley Planning and Development Department, he brings a broad range of experience to his new role. Fun Fact: Brian has a passion for basketball and previously worked with VYBA—Ventura Youth Basketball Association in our Parks & Recreation Department. Together, they will assist the Planning division by working collaboratively with applicants, developers, neighbors, and community partners to ensure a sustainable future for the City of Ventura. Join our team! If you are interested in career opportunities with us, visit our job opportunities page at https://lnkd.in/gZ_psBma
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Welcome, Administrative Assistant Monica Mendoza! 🎉 From starting in the fast food service industry and hospitality to agriculture, Monica has a passion for administrative operations. She has excelled in past positions with Driscoll's and as the Holiday Inn Express and Suites manager in Camarillo. "I was looking for more growth opportunities and was thrilled when Ventura PD called to schedule my interview!" shared Monica. "I have immense respect for police officers but have never known all that happens behind the scenes. The police headquarters are close to home, and I'm excited to learn more about VPD." Monica holds a Bachelor's degree in Sociology and will begin her MBA at Southern New Hampshire University this July. In her free time, she loves hiking and exploring national parks. Welcome to the team, Monica! 🌟 Start your career with the City of Ventura! If you are interested in career opportunities with us, visit our job opportunities page at https://lnkd.in/gZ_psBma
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Welcome Brent Green to the team! Brent joins our Parks & Recreation department as a Parks Supervisor. Before joining the City, he worked as a Manager for BrightView Commercial Landscaping and Green Landscape Nursery. His professional background is in landscape horticulture, including a range of specialty areas like landscape design, plant cultivation, and nursery and garden-center management. Welcome Brent! Start your career with the City of Ventura! If you are interested in career opportunities with us, visit our job opportunities page at https://lnkd.in/gZ_psBma
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The City of Ventura is Hiring! DEPUTY CITY CLERK $68,824.08 - $83,639.50 Annually DOQ (effective 7/6/24) Applications are review on a continuous basis and will be accepted until Monday, July 1, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. For more information and to Apply, visit https://lnkd.in/gx2_a9w EEO/ADA #cityofventura #hiring #careeropportunities #diversityrecruitment #job #jobs #jobsearch #career #careers #equalopportunities #publicsector #publicsectorjobs #city #clerk #cmc #certifiedmunicipalclerk #adminjobs #administrativeassistant #administrativejobs #administrativeprofessionals #coastalcommunities #localgovernment #lovewhereyouwork #lovewhereyoulive #localgovjobs #hiringnow #californiajobs #careersearch
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The City of Ventura is Hiring! ASSISTANT CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER $152,041.34 - $203,735.58 Annually DOQ (effective July 6, 2024) Applications are review on a continuous basis and will be accepted until Monday, July 15, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. For more information and to Apply, visit https://lnkd.in/gx2_a9w EEO/ADA #cityofventura #hiring #careeropportunities #diversityrecruitment #job #jobs #jobsearch #career #careers #equalopportunities #publicsector #publicsectorjobs #diversityrecruitment #informationtechnology #informationtechnologyjobs #cto #ctos #chieftechnologyofficer #itjobs #itjobsearch #techcareers #techjobs #ctoconnect #information #technology #techologyjobs #itmanagement #itmanagers #techcareer #it #careersearch #californiajobs #coastalcommunities #localgovernment #lovewhereyouwork #lovewhereyoulive #localgovjobs #hiringnow
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The City of Ventura has selected Shanna Farley as the new Planning Manager in the Community Development Department. Shanna brings a wealth of planning knowledge to the department with nearly 20 years of public sector experience. As Planning Manager, Shanna will play a vital role in large city development projects and department initiatives. Shanna comes to us from the City of Moorpark, where she worked as a Principal Planner. She started her Planning career in 2005 with the City of Carpinteria, where she held various roles, including Permit Technician, Assistant Planner, and Associate Planner. Following that, she worked for the County of Los Angeles—Department of Regional Planning as a Regional Planner. Shanna graduated from UC Irvine with a bachelor’s degree in environmental analysis and design with a minor in education and a master’s degree in urban and regional planning. Welcome Shanna!
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The City of Ventura is pleased to announce the appointment of Joseph Weyers as our new Information Technology Infrastructure Manager. Joseph brings a wealth of IT knowledge to our Information Technology department, with 25 years of IT experience working for several large enterprises throughout his career. Prior to joining the City, Joseph was the Director of Production Support for Harbor Freight Tools. In this role, he was responsible for modernizing the operations and supporting the network and data centers of thousands of Harbor Freight stores and support centers nationwide by implementing significant infrastructure technology upgrades. Prior to that, he worked as the Director of IS Operations for Guitar Center Inc. Joseph earned his bachelor’s degree in Communications from Pennsylvania Western University, Clarion. He also possesses multiple IT certifications and is a certified scrum master. Welcome Joseph!
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After a competitive, nationwide recruitment, the City of Ventura has selected Mike Shaffer as the new Chief Technology Officer in the Information Technology (IT) Department. “Mike brings over 15 years of experience in public sector technology and already has a deep understanding of our City’s needs,” shared City Manager Bill Ayub. “With a proven track record of implementing innovative solutions that drive efficiency and improve user experience, I am confident that Mike will lead Ventura's technological future with excellence and vision." Read more: https://lnkd.in/g3GJFfJJ
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Congratulations to Angel Rodriguez and Johnel Berry on their well-deserved promotions in Ventura Water! 💧 Angel began his career with us in 1988, working as a Public Services Trainee I in the Public Works department. He worked in various departments and positions throughout his career and, most recently, as a Utilities Mechanic II in Ventura Water. Johnel started his career with us as a Water Distribution Operator Trainee earlier this year. He quickly made a positive impact on the Ventura Water team and was promoted shortly after. In his new position, Johnel will perform a wide variety of mechanical repairs on wastewater plant equipment and assist in routine electrical maintenance work at the Ventura Water Reclamation Facility. Congrats! 👏👏 JOIN OUR TEAM! Find all our current career opportunities at: https://lnkd.in/e7E2MBXX #cityofventura
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