Veteran Resources

Home » HR » Jobs » Veteran Resources Veteran Resources   Previous   Next The City of Long Beach is committed to helping Veterans and their families get connected with current job opportunities and additional resources available to them at the local, federal, and state level. You have served your country and we understand the unique challenges faced by Veterans and their families. Let us help you with your next opportunity. Veteran Employee Testimonials  There are over 50 Veteran employees working at various levels for the City of Long Beach. These employees provided service in the Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Coast Guard, and Reserves. Here are some words from our Veteran employees. Adelita Lopez Technology and Innovation Dept., Community Program Specialist IV "I am incredibly humbled and grateful to have had the opportunity to serve my Country through international deployments with the U.S. Navy and to now leverage those experiences to serve our community locally in Long Beach." Sarah Green Human Resources Department, Chief of Labor Relations "I started working for the City of Long Beach three months after I got out of the Army, and it has been a great place to work as a Veteran. Each Veteran’s Day, I receive heartfelt appreciation for my service from fellow employees. But, more importantly, my time and experience in the service is consistently recognized throughout the year as a contributing factor to my value as an employee and a leader." Rudy Garcia Police Department, Sergeant "I am grateful to work for a city that supports and values Veteran employees like myself. The City of Long Beach has provided me with an ideal environment where I can thrive and utilize my skills and experience to best serve our community." Reggie Harrison Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Communications, Director  "The positive influence my military career has had on my civilian career is clear and impactful. As a military Veteran, at an early age, I had real-world life experiences and acquired skillsets that I could immediately apply to my civilian responsibilities. Those skillsets prepared me for the complexities of my career in government and the importance of working together as a team. I am proud to be a U.S. military officer and Veteran, (R) LTC." Fred Verdugo  Human Resources Department, Deputy Director  "I am appreciative to work for an organization that creates an environment that values and supports a diverse workforce. The City of Long Beach provides access to several resources and creates pathways for Veterans to continue their passion for public service with opportunities for professional growth." Job Seeking At The City Of Long Beach It can be difficult to begin the job search process,so here is a step-by-step resource guide that is designed to make this process easier.  How To Create A Government Jobs Account To apply for a position at the City of Long Beach you must submit all applications through Governmentjobs.com. If you do not have an account on GovernmentJobs.com, check out this video tutorial on how to create a Government Jobs account and begin your application process. Are you a Veteran interested in working for the City of Long Beach? APPLY TODAY!  For general inquiries regarding employment, please email HR-TalentAcquisition@longbeach.gov.    Veteran Resource Centers   Long Beach Veterans Commission Long Beach Public Library (LBPL) Pacific Gateway - Services For Veterans CSULB Veterans Services U.S. Vets CalVet U.S. Department Of Labor Helpful Links For Employees Age Friendly Certified Employer   CalPERS   Citywide Education Assistance Program   EEO   Employee Assistance Program (EAP)  Contact Lists City of Long Beach HR Dept   Union Contacts   Risk Management Bureau Contact Us Bryce M Tyler Director (562) 570-6140 Bryce.Tyler@LongBeach.Gov Omar Ramos Manager of Administration (562) 570 - 6060 Omar.Ramos@LongBeach.Gov Sarah Green Chief of Labor Relations (562)570-6254 Sarah.Green@LongBeach.Gov Yesenia Rico Manager of Talent Management (562)570-6552 Yesenia.Rico@LongBeach.Gov Amanda Elek-Truman Employee Benefits Officer (562)570-6371 Amanda.Elek-Truman@LongBeach.Gov Johnny Johnson Return-To-Work Officer (562) 570-6317 Johnny.Johnson@LongBeach.Gov Joleen Richardson Risk Manager (562) 570-6754 Joleen.Richardson@LongBeach.Gov Derek Law City Safety Manager (562) 570-6476 Derek.Law@LongBeach.Gov