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As a journey-level position, incumbents use substantial independent judgement to make decisions on working issues. This position will focus on one or more specialized functional areas including general and administrative support, fiscal and contract management, program analysis and compliance, and/or staff development and training. This position is located in the Compliance and Quality Improvement Unit in the Mental Health Division of the Health and Human Services Agency, and is a full-time position working forty (40) hours per week.

JOB DUTIES

• Coordinates and oversees the administrative functions of the department; compiles materials; develops and prepares moderately complex reports, correspondence, manuals, publications, and other documents; obtains management review and approval as needed.
• Provides departmental fiscal and accounting oversight by monitoring and managing contracts, grants, and other funding and expenditure sources.
• Performs moderately difficult and complex fiscal analyses and prepares recommendations relating to the status of various fund balance projections, fiscal transactions, and related financial activities.
• Analyzes complex administrative systems and practices, develops and recommends modifications and enhancements; coordinates implementation of changes.

Join an agency committed to creating a healthy breathing environment for every Bay Area resident while protecting and improving public health, air quality, and the global climate!

Bay Area Air District (Air District) is a regional government agency, committed to achieving clean air to protect the public's health and the environment. The Air District accomplishes this goal through regulation of industrial facilities and various outreach and incentive programs designed to encourage clean air choices. The Air District's jurisdiction encompasses all of seven counties - Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara and Napa, and portions of two others - southwestern Solano and southern Sonoma. 

At the Air District, we take pride in our commitment to fostering a workplace that values diversity and promotes cultural awareness. We prioritize employee engagement by providing a collaborative and inclusive environment that encourages active participation and open dialogue. Additionally, we believe in pay equity and strive to create an equitable compensation structure. With a strong emphasis on work-life balance, we understand the importance of supporting our employees' well-being both inside and outside the workplace. Join us in a dynamic and inclusive culture where your contributions are celebrated and your growth is nurtured.

The Air District is currently accepting applications for the position of Air Quality Specialist I/II in the Source Test Section. This is an open recruitment for one (1) full-time, represented position.

The Source Test Section performs source emission tests at regulated facilities for compliance determination, emission factor development, and information gathering. Facilities that are commonly tested include petroleum refineries, power plants, manufacturing facilities, wastewater treatment plants, landfills, and gasoline dispensing facilities. The section also provides regulatory oversight for facility continuous emission monitoring system (CEMS) operation, facility contracted source testing, and special testing or measurement projects. 

This role will be tasked with field, shop, and office source test program duties, including, but not limited to, equipment preparation/maintenance/repair, instrument and device calibration, inventory management, special project management, field testing, assembly/fabrication, records management, warehouse equipment operation, data reduction, and report preparation.

The City of Brisbane is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Associate Planner to join our dynamic and collaborative Community Development team. This is an excellent opportunity for a fast learner who is passionate about public service and thrives on delivering outstanding customer service. A full classification description is available online at www.brisbaneca.org. 

Example of Duties: (Illustrative Only)

• Responds to inquiries from the public by providing information regarding the General Plan, the Zoning and Subdivisions Ordinances, and statistical data.
• Provides content for Department website.
• Reviews building permit applications for compliance with applicable planning regulations.
• Receives and reviews land use permits, design review applications, zoning, and General Plan amendments for conformance with the General Plan, Zoning, and Subdivision Ordinances and other requirements; and prepares staff reports recommending appropriate action.
• Conducts environmental review including preparation of initial studies and negative declarations, technical and administrative support on the preparation of Environmental Impact Reports and staff reports on all phases of environmental review.
• Performs detailed planning studies, research, and analysis to support development of long-range policies and plans, as well as implementation ordinances for the City’s growth and development.
• Prepares and analyzes various professional planning studies including, but not limited to, demographics, traffic, and historic resources.
• Prepares General Plan elements such as the Housing Element by drafting and finalizing plan documents; researching materials and making presentations to committees, the Planning Commission, and the City Council.
• Prepares reports and studies and represents the department before the public, other agencies, and developer representatives.
• Attends and participates in meetings of the Planning Commission, City Council, special committees, and neighborhood groups.

The County of San Mateo Family Health Services Division is seeking an experienced and qualified Senior Community Worker to join the Healthy Families San Mateo County Program. Healthy Families San Mateo County is an evidence-based home visiting program that supports pregnant people and new parents to have the healthiest start for their babies. The Senior Community Worker will work to promote the health of pregnant people and their babies, improve birth outcomes, strengthen parent-child bonding, and create a healthy environment for the entire family by providing intensive home visiting services to families in San Mateo County. The Senior Community Worker will make referrals to community and other agencies, coordinate care with hospitals and medical providers, educate and counsel new parents, act as a resource for staff on medical and nursing issues, interpret medical records and make recommendations.

Currently, there are two regular, full-time vacancies at the Healthy Families San Mateo County Program.

To learn more about the Healthy Families San Mateo County program, please visit: https://www.smchealth.org/general-information/healthy-families-san-mateo-county.

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Experience in conducting home visits with clients and assessing problems and needs.
• Experience in working with pregnant and parenting women.
• The ability to serve as a trusted liaison to perinatal providers with differing practice styles and environments.
• Background on normal child growth and development and parent-child relationships.
• The ability to relate to families from a strength-based model, even in an apparently chaotic family environment.
• The ability to recognize child abuse and neglect.
• The ability to work independently as well as within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care and adverse childhood experiences.
• The ability to problem-solve, make independent judgments, and work autonomously.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Be flexible adapting to a changing environment.
• Fluency in Spanish is required.

Examples Of Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assess and monitor client needs and develop individual care/recovery/support plan based on the needs of the client.
• Prepare and/or coordinate the preparation of informational and outreach materials, basic correspondence and reports, and other documents regarding program activities.
• Assist staff in developing strategy for conducting and maintaining effective relationships with the community; interpret community needs and cultural patterns to professional staff members.
• Performs crisis intervention by arranging for special services to assist clients in addressing serious personal, financial, employment, and/or family issues; performs crisis intervention.
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with community resources.
• Conduct home and field visits to assess and monitor client needs and ensure adherence to individual care plans.
• Provide information and refer clients to appropriate social services agencies; research community resources for clients; work closely with other County staff to coordinate various functions of outreach and referrals.
• Provide educational services to the clientele served; schedule, arrange, and assist in the facilitation of educational programs and activities to support client health/wellness, recovery, self-sufficiency, or employment goals.
• Perform outreach to provide education and information to individuals who may be at risk and unaware of services and/or prevention methods; inform clients and community members of programs and services and promote participation of groups and individuals in program activities.
• Conduct outreach activities to community organizations to provide information about the program and resources and to secure health, welfare, educational, and other social service supportive programs on behalf of clients; promote participation of groups, businesses, and individuals in program activities; and coordinate the delivery of support services to clients.
• Identify home, family, or community conditions needing improvement and develop, recommend, and implement measures to correct these conditions.
• Assist in the follow up and monitoring of cases for assigned client groups; work with client and case management team to develop and maintain individual development plans.
• Monitor action plans and periodically make contact with clients to assess progress and identify support needed to aid clients in pursuing interim goals as planned.
• Advocate with external agencies, employers, and other organizations, to help ensure that the client is represented and informed of processes and procedures, to resolve issues and disputes with third parties, as well as engage in communications on behalf of the client.
• Assist clients in a wide variety of daily living activities, such as completing applications and forms, providing transportation, budgeting, and navigating support service systems.
• Represent the division or section on internal and community committees and task forces as assigned representing the needs of the community or of individual clients; attend and participate in community events.
• Act as an interpreter in contacts involving non-English speaking residents.
• Attend staff and in-service meetings.
• Develop immediate solutions to emergency problems and expedite delivery of needed services.
• Perform special assignments, projects, or other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Note: The level and scope of the knowledge and skills listed below are related to job duties as defined under Distinguishing Characteristics.

Education and Experience:
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way of gaining the knowledge and skills is;

• Two years of experience providing community services of a remedial and educational nature which includes experience counseling and conducting outreach to the client population served.

Licensure/Certification:

• This position requires possession of a class C California driver license or equivalent.

Physical Demands:
Must possess mobility to work in the field as well as an office environment; to operate a motor vehicle for home visits, jail visits, to attend meetings, and visit various County sites; to inspect sites including client homes; vision and smell to assess environmental situations, identify conditions, and to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking on uneven terrain, and climbing and descending structures to access client homes and interact with members of the community. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate above-mentioned tools and equipment. Positions in this classification bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb to perform work. Employees must possess the ability to lift and carry materials, objects, and children weighing up to 60 pounds, with the use of proper equipment.

Environmental Elements:
Employees frequently work outdoors and are exposed to varying weather conditions, loud or excessive noise levels, unpleasant odors, dust, fumes, allergens, vermin, parasites, or insects, toxic substances; infectious agents, and cold and/or hot temperatures. Incumbents may be exposed to blood and body fluids performing duties. Protective clothing such as gloves, masks, or gown may be necessary when performing client assessments or when supporting client job training. Employees may interact with members of the public or with staff in a highly emotional setting while interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
Final Filing Date: Monday, December 15, 2025, at 11:59 P.M. PST
Application Screening: Week of December 15, 2025
Panel Interviews: Week of January 5, 2026

• Analyst: Debbie Kong (12012025) (Senior Community Worker - G117)

The San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District and the San Ramon Police Department jointly invite qualified applicants to submit an application for the position of Lateral Public Safety Dispatcher. We encourage highly qualified applicants to consider supporting our newly formed 9-1-1 Emergency Communications Center. Under direction and management of the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District, the 9-1-1 Center provides the full array of public safety communication services for Police/Fire and EMS.
 

THE POSITION
Under the supervision of a shift supervisor, the Public Safety Dispatcher processes emergency and non-emergency calls for service; dispatches police, fire, medical, and other emergency equipment, by telephone or radio, utilizing complex technical aids, such as Computer Aided Dispatch systems (CAD); and performs other related duties as assigned.
 
The ideal candidate will possess a POST Basic Certificate, EMD Certificate, and knowledge in all disciplines of Police/Fire and EMS dispatching and one year as a Public Safety Dispatcher with a demonstrated background in the operation of modern Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) systems.  Note:  The POST Basic Certificate is required at time of application. Without the POST Basic Certificate at time of application the candidate will not be considered.  
 
Work Schedule:  Public Safety Dispatchers work a 48x96 schedule.
 
Compensation: Base Salary includes holiday, EMD, and FLSA pay. To qualify for holiday pay, you must be on a 56-hour schedule and to qualify for EMD pay, you must have passed the EMD course. 

DUTIES
Receives and processes 9-1-1, emergency and non-emergency requests for assistance, evaluates the information provided and creates CAD system events; provides pre-arrival and post-dispatch instructions to the caller or relays information to other jurisdictions; processes and prioritizes incoming calls.

Dispatches Police/Fire and EMS personnel and equipment on both routine and emergency calls utilizing a CAD system, multiple video display terminals, radio dispatching consoles, and related equipment.

Monitors and maintains status of public safety personnel and equipment; analyzes situations accurately and takes effective action to help ensure officer and firefighter safety; handle the reassignment of fire equipment to ensure adequate district-wide fire protection.

Provides operational support for police, fire, and medical operations; facilitates outside agency assistance and mutual aid requests; as requested, enters, updates, and retrieves information from teletype networks relating to wanted persons, stolen property, vehicle registration, stolen vehicles; handles tow requests and other information.

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Management Analyst I: $115,980.80 - $148,491.20 Annually
Management Analyst II: $127,982.40 - $163,820.80 Annually

Overview:

Valley Water is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented, and forward-thinking Management Analyst I/II to join our Purchasing & Contracts Unit. This position plays a critical role in managing the procurement of professional services and consultant contracts that directly support the agency’s operations, capital projects, and long-term water infrastructure investments.

As a trusted partner to project teams across the organization, the Management Analyst I/II ensures the timely, compliant, and strategic acquisition of consultant services essential to delivering high-quality water resources, watershed stewardship, and capital construction programs. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical capabilities, excellent communication skills, and the ability to navigate complex procurement and contracting processes with a customer-service mindset.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to projects that support community resilience, environmental sustainability, and long-term water reliability for Santa Clara County.

Our Commitment:
We are committed to building and sustaining a working environment where all individuals are respected and valued. We believe every member of our team brings unique perspectives that enhance our ability to serve the public effectively. By fostering a workplace with employees from the communities we serve, we broaden our collective understanding of the world around us and strengthen our mission to equitably provide safe, clean water, natural flood protections, and environmental stewardship.

About Valley Water:
Valley Water is a public agency with an operating and capital budget of $964 million, and over 900 employees. With headquarters in San José, Valley Water provides water supply, enhances streams and watersheds through creek restoration and habitat protection, provides flood protection for homes, schools, businesses and roadways, and partners with other agencies to provide trails and open space for the community.

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Manage procurement activities for consultant and professional-services contracts, ensuring compliance with agency policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead solicitation development and advertisement, including collaborating with internal stakeholders to define scope, requirements, and evaluation strategies.
• Conduct market research, cost analysis, and procurement planning to support project delivery and operational needs.
• Facilitate proposal evaluations, negotiations, contract development, and contract amendments.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for procurement, providing guidance to project managers, executives, and staff on best practices and contracting strategies.
• Support procurement process improvements and policy development to enhance efficiency and transparency.
• Perform system functions including encumbering funds, processing contract modifications, maintaining accurate system data, and supporting procurement-related reporting.
• Manage documentation, prepare staff reports, conduct analytical studies, and present recommendations to management or committees as needed.
• Build strong working relationships with staff, vendors, and consultants to ensure timely and successful project execution.

Ideal Candidate's Background Includes:

Applicants whose experience and background best match the ideal experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and education are considered ideal candidates for the position. To determine the top candidates, each applicant will be assessed based on the ideal candidate criteria as listed below.

Ideal Experience:

• Experience supporting or leading procurement and contracting activities within a public agency or regulated environment.
• Experience developing Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Qualifications (RFQs), and related solicitation documents.
• Experience conducting contract negotiations, managing contract amendments, and administering consultant contracts.
• Experience performing analytical work such as data analysis, budget review, policy evaluation, or operational research.
• Experience working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, consultants, vendors, and internal customers.
• Experience supporting process improvement initiatives or contributing to procedural/policy development.

Ideal Skills and Abilities:

• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to interpret and apply procurement laws, regulations, and policies.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports, staff recommendations, and procurement documentation.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to support and advise project teams at all levels.
• Ability to facilitate meetings, provide training, and confidently present information to diverse audiences.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in complex or sensitive situations.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in contract, financial, and procurement records.

Ideal Knowledge:

• Principles and practices of public-sector procurement, contracting, and contract administration.
• Best practices related to consultant acquisition, negotiation, and contract life-cycle management.
• Public administration, budgeting principles, organizational analysis, and policy evaluation.
• Applicable federal, state, and local procurement and contracting regulations.
• Methods for conducting market research, cost analysis, and vendor/consultant evaluation.
• Familiarity with enterprise financial systems, procurement systems, and reporting tools.

Ideal Training and Education:

A bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, accounting, economics, finance, law, or a related field.

Management Analyst I: At least 1 year of experience in contract and procurement administration and analysis involving complex issues.

Management Analyst II: A minimum of 3 years of experience in similar roles, including direct experience managing procurement of professional services and other consulting contracts involving complex issues.

Substitution: Additional directly related experience may substitute for required education (1.5 years of experience = 1 year of education, up to four years).
 

Purchasing & Consultant Contracts Unit (Position Code 372) 
Valley Water Telework Program: Eligibility for telework will depend on the type of work performed, operational needs, and the ability for the employee to perform the essential functions of their job duties while teleworking. Employment with Valley Water requires employees to live within 150 miles of their primary physical work location located in San Jose, California by their start date.

This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule, typically working 40% remote and 60% onsite, after six months of employment.

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE

The City of Sierra Madre is seeking an experienced, hands-on financial leader to serve as its next Finance Director. Reporting directly to the City Manager and serving as a member of the Executive Management Team, the Director provides strategic leadership for the City’s financial planning, reporting, and long-term fiscal sustainability. This role oversees the daily and long-range financial operations of the City and supports the implementation of City Council priorities through clear, data-driven analysis.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 1/5/2026
PRELIMINARY INTERVIEW: 1/15/2026
FINAL INTERVIEW: 1/22/2026

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he Senior Project Manager is responsible for the developing, managing, and administering capital funded design and construction of projects of the infrastructure and capital project development department for the San Mateo County Transit District (SamTrans). 

The Bus Infrastructure and Capital Projects Department oversees the delivery of major bus fleet and facilities infrastructure projects for SamTrans. The department’s projects include design and construction of zero emission infrastructure (battery electric bus (BEB) charging infrastructure and hydrogen fuel cell electric bus (FCEB) infrastructure) for SamTrans's revenue and non­revenue fleet of nearly 400 vehicles, sea level rise and flood mitigation structures, bus administration, transportation, and maintenance buildings, and other structures at SamTrans' North Base and South Base Maintenance Facilities. 

 

 

 

Essential Functions & Duties

• Responsible for overall management of scope, schedule, budget, and quality of assigned capital projects from initiation to closeout. 
• Manage projects through design, procurement, and construction. 
• Manage consultant and in-house staff in formal reviews of design submittals, including engineering drawings, technical specifications, cost estimates and construction schedules. 
• Oversee construction contract to ensure compliance with contract requirements. 
• Manage coordination and communications with all stakeholders, obtain input, collaborate, and build consensus. 
• Represent SamTrans at Board, Commission, Council, and Community Meetings. 
• Responsible for the selection, management and ultimate successful delivery of vendors, contractors, and other professional services for infrastructure projects. 
• Manage consultants and professional level staff outside of the agency. Ensure District DBE, SBE and other labor compliance policies are followed. 

Examples of Essential Duties:

• Present project status at regular review meetings. 
• Review cost estimates, monitor project schedules and budgets, monitor work in progress, approve, authorize, negotiate and execute contract changes, consultant invoices and process payments. 
• Oversee Consultants and Construction Management Staff during construction. 
• Prepare work directives to engage design consultants and oversee design work. 
• Responsible for handover of completed project to systems integration and operations staff. 
• Investigate, negotiate and resolve project issues. 
• Identify root cause of issues, determine and present appropriate solutions. 
• Coordinate and collaborate closely with SamTrans project stakeholders.
• Manage coordination, communications and expectations with project stakeholders, and internal cross-functional teams responsible for different aspects of planning, design, and engineering
• Provide support for federal and state grant applications for funding of SamTrans infrastructure projects.
• Support development of contract solicitations.
• Coordinate with federal, state, and local agencies during project implementation, and ensure compliance with their administrative guidelines.
• Develop, negotiate, and monitor contracts and cooperative agreements with other governmental agencies, private consultants, and private contractors.
• Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a safe manner to protect oneself, fellow employees and the public from injury or harm. Promote safety awareness and follow safety procedures to reduce or eliminate accidents. 
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

 

The selection process may include a panel interview, written and skills test assessments, or supplemental questions.  Only those candidates who are the most qualified will continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to continue in the process.      

 

How to Apply

• Complete an online employment application by 11:59 p.m. of the listed closing date.  Resumes and cover letters will not be accepted in lieu of fully completed applications.  It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that applications are completed with all relevant information (experience, education, certifications, licenses, references and/or other information). 

• The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment/examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request.  If you have a need for an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department.   

• We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace environment.  We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  Minorities, Women, Persons with Disabilities and Veterans are encouraged to apply. 

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