Departments

Administration

The Administration Department provides the administrative and personnel functions of the city. Services offered in the Administration Department include citizen assistance, public information, and employment opportunities.

Animal Control

Animal services maintains a safe and secure city by providing a healthy environment for human and animal residents living in our community.

Building Department

The building department regulates the construction of all new, remodeled and existing residential, commercial and industrial buildings as mandated by the State of California and the City of Ridgecrest's building codes.

Economic Development

Ridgecrest economic development page

Finance

Under the direction of the Finance Director, the department provides efficient and dependable services to the City Council, City Manager, all City departments, its employees, suppliers of goods and services, bondholders, and most importantly to the general public.

Human Resources

The purpose of the Human Resources Division is to establish, develop, maintain, and communicate office policies throughout the entire company and to represent, help, advise, and consult with the employees, while simultaneously keeping the overall best interests of the company in mind.

Parks & Recreation

Discover information about the Parks and Recreation Department events, classes, facilities, and more.

Planning

The Planning Department is responsible for guiding and regulating long and short-term local developments for the benefit of present and future generations.

Police Department

Public Works

The Public Works department provides the resources to efficiently manage and maintain programs, services and facilities that are vital to the community's health.