City of Ventura’s Post

We're excited to announce Sarah Mulder's promotion to Water Resources Manager. Since joining us in 2021 as an Environmental Biologist, Sarah has made significant contributions to Ventura Water. Her achievements include the successful development of a draft management action matrix for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, the coordination of the Ventura River Fish Passage Project, and leading the 303 listings amendment that was approved by the California State Water Resources Control Board. She also led our Water Code 1211 permitting process for the California State Water Resources Control Board. Sarah holds a bachelor's degree in aquatic biology from UC Santa Barbara. As Water Resources Manager, Sarah will manage the City’s water resource allocations and prepare the Comprehensive Water Resources Report and Urban Water Management Plan. This includes leading the planning, management, and coordination of water supply initiatives and collaborating with local and regional partners to ensure effective alignment of efforts. She is most excited to continue to serve the City while working on the reliability of our water supply and the progress we’ve made on water conservation. She looks forward to collaborating with local and regional partners to improve the sustainability of the City’s water supply and continuing our environmental stewardship. Congratulations Sarah!

Please join us in (officially) welcoming Joseph Summers to the City of Ventura! Joseph joins the City Manager’s Office as an Office Assistant II. In this role, he will support various functions, including providing administrative assistance to executive-level staff and elected officials. Joseph started with the City in 2023, working in an interim role where he provided exceptional customer service to the public. Before joining the City, he worked as a Program Manager for the Diversity Collective VC and earned an LGBTQ cultural competency training and certification (RISE) from the Los Angeles LGBT Center. Joseph is actively involved in the Ventura community and volunteers for various non-profits in his free time. Welcome, Joseph! Join our team! If you are interested in career opportunities with us, visit our job opportunities page at https://lnkd.in/gZ_psBma

Earlier this month, we welcomed the 3 newest members of the Ventura Water team to the Wastewater Division! 💧   Welcome, Jasen, Tanner, and Kevin! Together, these well-qualified individuals share our commitment to helping Ventura Water achieve its purpose of proudly providing local, reliable, and quality services for all generations. We are excited to have them on board and look forward to their contributions.   Welcome to the City of Ventura! Join our team! If you are interested in career opportunities with us, please visit our job opportunities page at https://lnkd.in/gZ_psBma #WelcomeToTheTeam #VenturaWater #CityOfVentura

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!

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

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

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

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

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!