About the City Ventura
The City of San Buenaventura is located on the edge of the Pacific Ocean, 60 miles north of Los Angeles and 30 miles south of Santa Barbara. A Mediterranean climate offers year round comfortable weather. Ventura is well known for its beaches, parks, sport fishing, boat marina, golf courses, and other recreational facilities. There is a fine school system, including three high schools and a community college. A number of universities have offsite locations in the area. A variety of restaurants, shops and shopping centers are located throughout the City.
Ventura is a charter city incorporated in 1866 and has a population of over 100,000. With a seven member City Council elected at large, the City operates under a City Council/City Manager form of government with a work force of approximately 650 employees.
Our Goals
The Human Resources Department assists other
City departments in meeting their service delivery responsibilities to
the public and assists employees in reaching their fullest potential with
the City. We help maintain a careful balance between the interests of
City government, its departments and its employees.
- We will promote Ventura as an Employer of Choice by delivering innovative services and programs.
- We will support the personal and professional growth and success of our employees through meaningful training and development.
- We will encourage a safe, healthy work environment in which employees' creativity, productivity and initiative are recognized, valued and encouraged.
- We will commit to excellent service to our customers by being respectful of their concerns and responsive to their needs.
Our Mission
To attract, develop, and retain quality employees
dedicated to Making Ventura Even Better.
Human Resources Director
Jenny
Roney was appointed as the City of Ventura's Human Resources Director
on August 9, 2004. Before joining the City of Ventura, Mrs. Roney
spent 14 years as the Human Resources Director for the City of Santa Clarita.
During her private sector career, she worked for Lawry's food, Rockwell
International and the May Company.
A graduate of the University of Massachusetts, Mrs. Roney also has a Masters
in Public Administration from California State University at Northridge.
Contact Human Resources
Open 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Closed Alternate Fridays. For closure dates see City Hall Schedule.
501 Poli Street, Room 210
Ventura, CA 93002
Phone: (805) 654-7853
Job Information: cityofventura.net/jobs
Fax: (805) 648-4467