CITY OF PALM SPRINGS 2026 - 2027 Allocated Positions & Compensation Plan AVIATION 113.50
Airport Administration Section Total 19.00
Executive Director PS International Airport EX3 83 1.00 Assistant Airport Director EX3 72 2.00
Deputy Director of Capital Development EX3 71 1.00
Airport Emergency Planning Administrator EX2 58 1.00
Airport Safety Management Systems Manager EX2 54 1.00
Aviation Planner MX 52 1.00
Business Intelligence Developer MX 55 1.00
Innovation & Strategic Implementation Administrator MX 54 1.00 Project Manager MX 58 1.00
Executive Program Administrator EX2 52 2.00
Executive Administrative Assistant EX2 45 1.00
Deputy Director of Air Service, Marketing, & Commercial Development EX2 64 1.00 Marketing & Communications Specialist MX 51 2.00
Administrative Specialist MX 41 1.00
Administrative Assistant GU 33 2.00
Control Center Operations
Section Total 40.00
Airport Operations Manager MX 56 2.00
Airport Security Supervisor MX 52 1.00
Airport Security Manager MX 56 1.00
Airport Operations Supervisor MX 52 5.00
Airport Operations Specialist II GU 46 4.00
Airport Operations Specialist I GU 44 15.00
Airport Operations Aide GU 34 12.00
Terminal Operations
Section Total 54.50
Maintenance Superintendent MX 54 1.00
Maintenance Supervisor MX 51 4.00
Maintenance Coordinator GU 41 2.00
Maintenance Electrician GU 45 2.00
Maintenance Technician HVAC GU 45 2.00
Maintenance Technician, Senior GU 45 1.00
Maintenance Technician II GU 39 5.00
Maintenance Technician I GU 35 4.00
Maintenance Worker, Lead GU 38 2.00
Maintenance Worker I GU 28 8.00
Industrial Technician, Lead GU 48 1.00
Industrial Technician GU 45 4.00
Commercial Vehicle Operator GU 32 5.00
Custodian (1.00 FTE) GU 25 13.00
Custodian (0.50 FTE) GU 25 0.50
BUILDING & SAFETY 15.00
Building & Safety Section Total 15.00
Building Official EX2 67 1.00
Plans Examiner Supervisor MX 55 1.00
Building Inspector Supervisor MX 51 1.00
Dept./Section/Classification Unit Range Allocated
Positions
Revised May 27, 2026
Effective June 21, 2026
Administrative Assistant GU 33 1.00
Administrative Specialist MX 41 1.00
Plans Examiner GU 47 2.00
Plans Examiner Trainee GU 45 0.00
Building Inspector II GU 47 1.00
Building Inspector GU 45 3.00
Permit Center Technician GU 43 4.00
CITY CLERK 7.00
City Clerk Section Total 7.00
City Clerk EX4 73 1.00
Chief Deputy City Clerk MX 54 1.00
Certified Records Manager MX 46 1.00
Deputy City Clerk MX 40 2.00
Executive Administrative Assistant EX2 45 1.00
Executive Services Assistant GU 28 1.00
CITY COUNCIL 2.00
City Council Section Total 2.00
Executive Assistant Mayor/Council EX2 48 1.00
Executive Administrative Assistant EX2 45 1.00
CITY MANAGER 8.00
City Manager Section Total 6.00
City Manager CM FLAT 1.00
Business District Administrator MX 59 1.00
Chief Economic Development Officer EX3 70 1.00
Deputy City Manager EX4 84 2.00
Executive Services Administrator EX2 48 1.00
Assistant City Manager
Section Total 2.00
Assistant City Manager¹ EX4 88 1.00
Executive Program Administrator (Funded in Dev Services) EX2 52 1.00 COMMUNICATIONS 4.00
Communications Section Total 4.00
Chief Communications Officer EX2 64 1.00
Public Information Officer EX2 55 1.00
Office of Neighborhoods, Manager EX2 60 1.00
Marketing & Communications Specialist MX 51 1.00
ENGINEERING SERVICES 18.00
Engineering Services Section Total 18.00
Assistant City Manager EX4 88 1.00
City Engineer EX3 79 1.00
Administrative Specialist MX 41 1.00
Administrative Assistant GU 33 1.00
Civil Engineer, Associate¹ MX 59 1.00
Civil Engineer, Senior¹
(Funded in Wastewater) MX 64 2.00
Revised May 27, 2026
Effective June 21, 2026
Civil Engineer, Senior (Funded in Aviation) MX 64 1.00
Engineering Assistant MX 51 1.00
Engineering Assistant, Senior¹ MX 53 1.00
Engineering Associate MX 59 1.00
Public Works Inspector, Senior¹ MX 52 1.00
Permit Center Technician¹ GU 43 1.00
Principal Engineer MX 66 1.00
Project Manager MX 58 2.00
Public Works Inspector1 GU 46 2.00
FINANCE & TREASURY 28.00
Administration & Treasury Section Total 5.00
Director of Finance & Treasurer EX3 82 1.00
Accounting Manager EX2 62 1.00
Auditor MX 54 2.00
Executive Administrative Assistant EX2 45 1.00
Accounting & Accounts Receivable
Section Total 5.00
Assistant Director of Finance EX3 72 1.00
Accountant MX 51 2.00
Accountant (funded in Aviation) MX 51 1.00
Account Specialist I GU 35 1.00
Budget, Audit & Revenue Section Total 9.00
Budget Manager EX2 61 1.00
Audit & Revenue Supervisor MX 58 1.00
Account Technician, Senior MX 45 1.00
Budget Analyst EX2 56 2.00
Account Specialist GU 35 3.00
Account Clerk I GU 28 1.00
Payroll & Accounts Payable
Section Total 5.00
Payroll and Accounting Manager EX2 63 1.00
Payroll Coordinator EX2 49 1.00
Account Technician, Senior MX 45 1.00
Account Specialist GU 35 2.00
Procurement & Contracting
Section Total 4.00
Procurement & Contracting Manager EX2 63 1.00
Procurement Specialist II MX 48 2.00
Procurement Specialist I MX 43 1.00
FIRE 100.00
Airport Rescue Firefighting Section Total 12.00
Fire Captain F 64 3.00
Fire Engineer (includes Paramedic classification) F 45 - 46 9.00 CFD Public Safety Fire Section Total 2.80
Fire Captain (includes Paramedic classification) F 64 - 65 0.80 Firefighter (includes Paramedic classification) F 40 - 41 2.00 Fire Administration Section Total 81.70
Fire Battalion Chief FMX 70 4.00
Fire Captain (includes Paramedic classification) F 64 - 65 17.20 Fire Chief EX4 89 1.00
Revised May 27, 2026
Effective June 21, 2026
Fire Deputy Chief FMX 78 2.00
Fire Engineer (includes Paramedic classification) F 45 - 46 15.00 Firefighter (includes Paramedic classification) F 40 - 41 30.50 Firefighter (overhire) F 40 - 41 1.00
Administrative Specialist MX 41 1.00
Administrative Assistant GU 33 2.00
Emergency Medical Services Coordinator MX 53 1.00
Emergency Management Coordinator MX 53 1.00
Fire Marshal MX 64 1.00
Fire Prevention Specialist
(funded in Aviation) GU 42 1.00
Fire Prevention Specialist GU 42 2.00
Plans Examiner II GU 54 2.00
Safety Augmentation - Fire
Section Total 3.50
Firefighter (includes Paramedic classification) F 40 - 41 3.50 HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 6.00
Housing & Community Development Section Total 3.72
Director of Housing & Community Development EX3 76 0.27 Administrative Specialist MX 41 1.00
Community Development Administrator MX 53 0.45
Homeless Outreach Coordinator MX 53 1.00
Housing Services Administrator MX 57 1.00
Community Development Block Grant
Section Total 0.20
Community Development Administrator MX 53 0.20
CRA Merged Area #1/Merged #1 CAP Successor Section Total 0.43 Director of Housing & Community Development EX3 76 0.43 Housing Successor Project Section Total 0.20
Director of Housing & Community Development EX3 76 0.15 Community Development Administrator MX 53 0.05
New Housing Section Total 1.15
Director of Housing & Community Development EX3 76 0.15 Community Development Administrator MX 53 0.30
Housing Program Assistant GU 39 0.70
Rent Control
Section Total 0.30
Housing Program Assistant GU 39 0.30
HUMAN RESOURCES 13.00
Employee Benefits Section Total 2.50
Administrative Specialist MX 41 0.30
Director of Human Resources EX4 76 0.30
Executive Administrative Assistant EX2 45 0.20
Executive Program Administrator EX2 52 0.20
Human Resources Manager EX2 63 0.50
Human Resources Specialist, Senior EX2 52 1.00
Human Resources
Section Total 5.75
Administrative Specialist MX 41 0.25
Director of Human Resources EX4 76 0.25
Executive Administrative Assistant EX2 45 0.50
Executive Program Administrator EX2 52 0.50
Human Resources Manager EX2 63 0.50
Human Resources Specialist
(funded in Aviation) EX2 45 1.00
Revised May 27, 2026
Effective June 21, 2026
Human Resources Specialist EX2 45 1.75
Human Resources Specialist, Senior EX2 52 1.00
Workers Compensation Section Total 4.75
Administrative Specialist MX 41 0.45
Director of Human Resources EX4 76 0.45
Learning and Leadership Program Manager EX2 56 1.00
Executive Administrative Assistant EX2 45 0.30
Executive Program Administrator EX2 52 0.30
Human Resources Specialist EX2 45 1.25
Human Resources Technician GU 37 0.00
Occupational Health & Safety Manager EX2 63 1.00
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 21.00
Information Technology Section Total 21.00
Director of Information Technology EX3 78 1.00
Assistant Director of Information Technology EX3 72 1.00 Administrative Assistant GU 33 1.00
Business Systems Analyst MX 52 2.00
GIS Analyst MX 49 1.00
Information Technology Network Engineer MX 64 1.00
Information Technolo
gy Network Engineer (Funded in Aviation) MX 64 1.00
Information Technology Analyst MX 48 1.00
Information Technology Supervisor MX 56 0.00
Network Administrator MX 54 3.00
Information Technology Technician GU 46 5.00
Information Technolo
gy Technician (Funded in Aviation) GU 46 4.00
LIBRARY 16.25
Library Section Total 16.25
Director of Library Services EX3 76 1.00
Assistant Director of Library Services EX2 60 1.00
Library & Public Services Manager MX 49 1.00
Librarian (1.00 FTE) MX 45 5.00
Librarian (0.50 FTE) MX 45 0.50
Administrative Assistant GU 33 1.00
Library Assistant, Senior GU 29 1.00
Library Assistant (1.00 FTE) GU 25 5.00
Library Assistant (0.75 FTE) GU 25 0.75
PARKS AND RECREATION 55.75
Parks and Recreation Administration Section Total 8.00 Director of Parks & Recreation EX3 76 1.00
Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation EX2 63 1.00
Project Manager MX 58 2.00
Administrative Specialist MX 41 2.00
Administrative Assistant GU 33 2.00
Demuth Community Center
Section Total 9.50
Parks & Recreation Manager MX 54 1.00
Program Coordinator GU 35 1.00
Recreation Program Assistant (1.00 FTE) GU 21 2.00
Revised May 27, 2026
Effective June 21, 2026
Recreation Program Assistant (0.75 FTE) GU 21 1.50
Park Ranger (0.75 FTE) GU 24 3.00
Maintenance Worker I GU 28 1.00
James O. Jessie Desert Highland Unity Center
Section Total 6.25
Community Center Manager MX 54 1.00
Program Coordinator GU 35 1.00
Recreation Program Assistant (1.00 FTE) GU 21 2.00
Recreation Program Assistant (0.75 FTE) GU 21 2.25
Leisure Center/Pavilion
Section Total 5.50
Recreation Supervisor MX 41 1.00
Recreation Program Assistant (1.00 FTE) GU 21 3.00
Recreation Program Assistant (0.75 FTE) GU 21 1.50
Special Events/VillageFest
Section Total 4.00
Special Events Manager2 MX 54 1.00
Program Coordinator GU 35 2.00
Recreation Program Assistant (1.00 FTE) GU 21 1.00
Swim Center
Section Total 11.50
Aquatics Manager MX 38 1.00
Aquatics Supervisor MX 28 1.00
Lifeguard, Lead GU 23 1.00
Lifeguard (1.00 FTE) GU 20 3.00
Lifeguard (0.75 FTE) GU 20 3.00
Lifeguard (0.50 FTE) GU 20 2.50
Lifeguard Trainee GU 19 0.00
Parks Maintenance
Section Total 11.00
Maintenance Supervisor I MX 48 1.00
Maintenance Worker, Lead GU 38 1.00
Maintenance Mechanic I - Parks GU 35 3.00
Maintenance Worker I GU 28 6.00
PLANNING SERVICES 11.00
Planning Services Section Total 11.00
Director of Planning Services EX3 79 1.00
Assistant Director of Planning EX3 70 1.00
Principal Planner MX 66 2.00
Associate Planner MX 52 3.00
Assistant Planner MX 47 1.00
Administrative Assistant GU 33 1.00
Administrative Specialist MX 41 1.00
Planning Technician GU 41 1.00
POLICE 168.00
Airport Security Section Total 10.00
Police Officer (Aviation - TSA) (includes Senior & Master Officer classifications) P 45 - 47 2.00 Police Officer (Aviation) (includes Senior & Master Officer classifications) P 46 - 47 7.00 Police Sergeant (Aviation) (includes Sergeant II & III classifications) P 55 - 57 1.00 Animal Services Section Total 2.00
Animal Services Officer GU 36 2.00
CFD Public Safety Police Section Total 2.00
Police Officer (includes Senior & Master Officer classifications) P 45 - 47 2.00 Dispatch Center Section Total 20.00
Revised May 27, 2026
Effective June 21, 2026
Dispatcher Supervisor MX 46 2.00
Dispatcher GU 40 18.00
Grant Funded Section Total 1.00
Police Officer3 (includes Senior & Master Officer classifications) P 45-47 1.00 Police Administration & Enforcement Section Total 129.00 Police Chief EX4 89 1.00
Deputy Police Chief EX4 84 1.00
Executive Administrative Assistant EX2 45 1.00
Police Captain PMX 73 2.00
Police Lieutenant PMX 66 4.00
Police Ser
geant (includes Sergeant II & III classifications) P 55 - 57 15.00 Police Officer (includes Senior & Master Officer classifications) P 45 - 47 71.00 Police Officer (Overhire) (includes Senior & Master Officer classifications) P 45 - 47 2.00 Crime Scene Technician GU 44 2.00
Real Time Intelligence Center Manager MX 55 1.00
Police Services Manager MX 61 1.00
Police Services Supervisor MX 44 1.00
Crime Analyst GU 41 1.00
Professional Standards Coordinator GU 38 1.00
Property Technician GU 37 2.00
Community Service Officer GU 36 10.00
Code Compliance Officer GU 41 1.00
Police Records Technician GU 36 1.00
Administrative Specialist MX 41 1.00
Administrative Assistant GU 33 2.00
Police Trainee GU 40 0.00
Police Services Officer GU 30 8.00
Safety Augmentation - Police
Section Total 4.00
Police Officer (includes Senior & Master Officer classifications) P 45 - 47 4.00 PUBLIC WORKS 48.00
Grounds Maintenance Section Total 14.00
Maintenance Supervisor II MX 51 1.00
Maintenance Worker, Lead GU 38 2.00
Maintenance Worker I GU 28 10.00
Maintenance Mechanic GU 35 1.00
Facilities Maintenance
Section Total 23.00
Director of Public Works EX3 79 1.00
Assistant Director of Public Works EX2 63 1.00
Deputy Director of Public Works MX 60 1.00
Administrative Assistant GU 33 2.00
Account Specialist II GU 39 1.00
Administrative Specialist MX 41 2.00
Cogeneration Technician, Senior GU 51 1.00
Cogeneration Technician GU 41 0.00
Maintenance Technician HVAC GU 45 3.00
Maintenance Electrician GU 45 2.00
Facilities Maintenance Manager MX 54 1.00
Maintenance Mechanic, Senior GU 45 1.00
Maintenance Mechanic I - Building GU 35 5.00
Project Manager MX 58 2.00
Street Cleaning
Section Total 0.25
Revised May 27, 2026
Effective June 21, 2026
Street Maintenance Manager MX 55 0.25
Street Maintenance Section Total 10.75
Street Maintenance Manager MX 55 0.75
Street/Traffic Maintenance Worker, Lead GU 38 2.00
Street/Traffic Maintenance Worker GU 31 8.00
SPECIAL PROGRAM COMPLIANCE 20.00
Special Program Compliance Section Total 6.00
Director of Special Program Compliance EX3 70 1.00
Administrative Assistant GU 33 2.00
Account Technician, Senior MX 45 1.00
Administrative Specialist MX 41 1.00
Assistant Director of Special Program Compliance EX2 58 1.00 Code Compliance
Section Total 14.00
Code Compliance Officer GU 41 11.00
Code Compliance Supervisor MX 53 2.00
Administrative Assistant GU 33 1.00
SUSTAINABILITY 5.00
Office of Sustainability Section Total 3.50
Office of Sustainability Director EX2 64 0.25
Program Coordinator GU 35 0.25
Climate Action and Sustainability Specialist MX 48 2.00 Climate Action and Sustainabilit
y Specialist (funded in Aviation) MX 48 1.00
Recycling Section Total 1.50
Office of Sustainability Director EX2 64 0.75
Program Coordinator GU 35 0.75
FY 2026-27 Total Positions 659.50
FY 2025-26 Amendment 2 Total Positions 659.50
FY 2025-26 Amendment 1 Total Positions 660.50
FY 2025-26 Total Positions 667.50
FY 2024-25 Amendment 2 Total Positions 656.00
FY 2024-25 Amendment 1 Total Positions 656.00
FY 2024-25 Total Positions 657.00
CM Denotes City Manager position
EX Denotes exempt positions
F
FMX
G Denotes general unit positions represented by the Teamsters Local 1932 MX Denotes management, professional and confidential positions represented by the Management Association of Palm Springs P
PMX
1 2 Denotes positions funded through Village Fest and Special Events 3 Denotes positions funded through a grant and expires June 1, 2027 Denotes fire management positions represented by the Palm Springs Fire Management Association Denotes police safety positions represented by the Palm Springs Police Officers' Association Denotes police management positions represented by the Palm Springs Police Management Association Denotes positions partially funded through the Waste Water Treatment Plant Denotes firefighter positions represented by the Palm Springs Firefighters Association Revised May 27, 2026
Effective June 21, 2026