| Location | Berkeley, CA |
| Salary | $92,187.89–$108,811.87 Per Year |
Community Services Specialist I
Salary
$92,187.89 - $108,811.87 Annually
Location
Berkeley, CA
Job Type
Career
Job Number
2026-10-2074
Department
City-Wide
Opening Date
10/19/2026
Closing Date
11/2/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Berkeley, California is a small city with a big reputation. At just ten square miles of land and seven square miles of water, Berkeley is famous around the globe as a center for academic achievement, scientific exploration, free speech, and the arts, and home to over 50 parks, a top-ranked university, and the largest public marina in the San Francisco Bay.
JOB OPPORTUNITY
The City of Berkeley is currently accepting applications for Community Services Specialist I. The Community Services Specialist I is a city-wide classification that provides professional level support in assigned community oriented programs. The type of duties performed may vary by program and department (depending on the needs, the type of services provided, and the focus of the program or department), but may include one or any combination of the following: program development, program or community agency monitoring or community organization.
See the full job specification here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/berkeley/classspecs/105198
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A typical way of gaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities for this classification is:
A college degree in sociology or a related field from an accredited college or university. Progressively responsible experience in community organization, social services or a related field which has required independent program development and needs assessment skills may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis.
Other requirements: Must have a valid California drivers license and a satisfactory driving record. Must be willing to work evenings and/or weekends. Some positions may require bilingual language skills to meet the needs of the population to be served.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications must be received by 5:00 PM Pacific on November,2, 2026 and must include a completed application and answers to the supplemental questions. Please note that resumes are not a substitute for a completed application.
Applications are available in alternative formats (audio-format, braille, large print, electronic text, etc.) upon request to ada@berkeleyca.gov. Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format.
EXAM PROCESS
The exam process will include, but may not be limited to:
Tests may consist of any combination of written, oral or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content and may include, but are not necessarily limited to, typing, math, reading, writing and analytical skills; problem solving ability; computer and software proficiency, or any other job-related knowledge, skill, ability or qualification. The examination process and dates are subject to change. The City may, without notice, change or eliminate any assessment component as needs dictate. Applicants passing all examination phases will have their names placed on an employment eligible list that hiring departments will use to conduct final selection interviews.
Reasonable Accommodations: The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must submit a request in writing to hr@berkeleyca.gov at the time of application.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT PROCESS
Candidates under final consideration for employment with the City will undergo an employment background check that may include, but is not limited to: confirmation of employment history, educational credentials and degrees, certificates, registrations, and licenses including drivers license; credit check; criminal history check; and Live Scan fingerprinting.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) EMPLOYER
The City of Berkeley is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All employment actions shall be administered regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, physical or mental disability or medical condition, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, veterans' status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
DISASTER SERVICE WORKER
All City employees are required to provide services as Disaster Service Workers in the event of an emergency/disaster.
Benefited employees receive a myriad of financial and other benefits, including CalPERS pension and other retirement plans, medical and dental coverage, tuition reimbursement, paid time off and more.
Benefit-eligible employees include those with a regular work schedule of at least 20 hours per week. Employees working less than 30 hours per week may receive pro-rated benefits.
Retirement
CalPERS
City employees are included in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). The retirement formula is either 2% at age 62 (PEPRA members) or 2.7% at age 55 (Classic members).
Supplemental Retirement Income Plan (SRIP)
The City contributes 6.7% of the first $32,400 of the employees salary (up to $2,170.80 annually) into a 401(a) account. The City is not a member of Social Security, therefore only the Medicare portion is deducted from employees salaries.
Deferred Compensation
The City offers voluntary 457 deferred compensation plans with CalPERS or Empower. Employees may contribute up to the IRS maximum on a pre-tax basis.
Medical Plans
Employees can choose coverage under Kaiser HMO or Sutter Health Plan HMO. The City contributes an amount equal to the cost of the Kaiser premium. Employees who have medical coverage under another group plan may choose to waive City-provided medical coverage and receive a monthly stipend.
Dental Plan
The City provides group dental benefits through Delta Dental of California. The City contributes up to the family coverage for the plan, which covers 90% of the dental charges up to $2,000 annually per person. Orthodontic benefits are offered at a $2,000 lifetime maximum per person. Employees who have dental coverage under another group plan may choose to waive City-provided dental coverage and receive a monthly stipend.
Vision Plan
The City provides vision benefits through Vision Service Plan. The plan covers 100% for eye exams and lenses every 12 months with $25 copays. The plan also provides an allowance for frames every 24 months.
Life Insurance
The City provides employees with a Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment policy in the amount of $50,000. Employees have the option to purchase additional term life insurance up to a maximum of $300,000.
Sick Leave
Employees earn one day of paid sick leave per month.
Vacation
New employees accrue 80 or 120 hours of vacation annually, depending on classification. Vacation accrual rates increase with additional years of service. See the benefits and compensation table for details.
Holidays
15 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays annually
Uniform Allowance
Employees in select classifications receive up to $1,400 annually (see MOUs)
(SEIU CSU)
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Please indicate your highest level of education completed.
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Please indicate degree and/or major coursework
03
understand I must attach my unofficial transcript to this application to verify the education listed above.
04
Describe your experience working in community organizations, social service or environmental programs. The described experience must be listed in the "WORK EXPERIENCE/HISTORY" section of this online application. Please do not type "See resume" as your response. If you do not have any relevant experience, enter "N/A." (You may copy and paste from a Word document.)
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Please indicate all areas in which you have previous paid/unpaid work experience.
06
I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and my answers to all above supplemental questions for accuracy. I understand that an incomplete application, inconsistent or conflicting information, or incomplete answers to the supplemental questions may result in disqualification from the recruitment process.
Required Question
Employer City of Berkeley
Address 2180 Milvia Street (1st floor)
Human Resources Department
Berkeley, California, 94704
Phone (510) 981-6800