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The County of San Mateo Probation Department is seeking highly qualified candidates with exceptional leadership qualities for the position of Assistant Superintendent - Probation Services Manager.

Please click here to review the job brochure for details about the position. For a PDF version of the brochure, please click here.

ABOUT THE ROLE ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Superintendent of Institutions, the Assistant Superintendent plays a critical leadership role in ensuring the care, custody, and rehabilitation of youth in juvenile hall. You’ll manage core operations and supervise staff across functional areas while fostering a culture rooted in accountability, respect, and positive transformation. Inside the hallways of the Youth Services Center School Department. This role requires sound judgment, strong administrative skills, and a deep understanding of juvenile justice practices. You’ll work closely with medical and mental health professionals, court representatives, and community partners to ensure comprehensive support for youth in custody.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Directly supervise and support Institution Services Managers and facility staff
• Ensure safe and effective operation of juvenile facilities in compliance with state and local policies
• Interpret court orders and oversee appropriate case execution
• Collaborate with law enforcement, health providers, and educational institutions
• Guide staff development, training, and performance evaluation
• Analyze data, prepare reports, and drive operational improvements
• Represent the Probation Department at meetings, hearings, and public forums
• Promote a rehabilitative environment focused on growth, accountability, and future success for detained youth

WE’RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO CAN DEMONSTRATE:

• Knowledge of human behavior, justice systems, or rehabilitation, gained through education, training, or experience
• Ability to perform probation-related duties like case management, report writing, and collaboration with partners
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work with diverse populations
• Sound judgment in applying policies and procedures fairly
• Experience handling complex casework in a public agency, nonprofit, or justice-related setting
• Experience promoting a rehabilitative milieu focused on future success for detained youth

A typical way to gain these skills may include a bachelor’s degree in a related field such as sociology, psychology, or justice studies, or two years of relevant experience in probation or community-based work.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE

Final Filing Date: Tuesday, August 5, 2025, by 11:59 PM PST

Application Screening: August 11 - 15, 2025

In-Person Civil Service Panel Interviews: August 28 and/or 29, 2025

Pay rate: starting at $18.25 hourly 

Location: 403 W Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks, CA

One position with Sports and Reservation unit 

Part-time, flexible hours, Primarily Monday - Friday (may include evening and/or weekend hours)

Summary:
Under general supervision, plan, conduct, and participate in recreational program activities according to established programs, schedules, and standards, in accordance with District policies and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Develop, conduct, and participate in various athletic, craft, social, cultural, and instructional activities
• Prepare facilities for programming, special events, or rental group usage
• Greet visitors, direct participants to the appropriate location, and respond to general inquiries
• Ensure safety of environment and equipment for staff, volunteers, participants, and visitors
• May open or close and secure facilities in compliance with District policies and procedures
• Issue and collect recreation equipment and supplies used by instructors, participants, or visitors
• Supervise special events, field trips, and other group activities

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and participate in promotional activities and community events
• Modify and adapt activities specific to specialized programs or populations, as appropriate
• May assist with transportation in specialized programs
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty* satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required:

Education and Experience:
Minimum age of 18 years old with a High School Diploma (or GED). At least 500 hours of experience in recreation with 15 units completed in recreation or a related field preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Certificates and Licenses:

• First Aid & CPR/AED within 90 days of employment with ability to maintain certifications thereafter as a condition of employment.
• Valid California driver’s license with a good driving record and current automobile insurance.
• Department of Justice fingerprint clearance.
• Proof of a negative TB skin test.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to communicate effectively in English in both written and oral form. Ability to write routine correspondence using correct spelling and grammar. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Ability to apply common sense and exercise good judgement in solving problems. Ability to establish effective relationships with fellow employees, volunteers, and participants and/or parents/guardians.

Fingerprint-Based Background Check:
All recreation employees are required to obtain fingerprint-based background clearance prior to their first day of employment.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
The employee may provide guidance or direction to other part-time employees and to volunteers.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in a community center or office environment subject to frequent public contact and interruption and to intermittent exposure to individuals acting in a disagreeable fashion. The noise level is usually moderate. The employee frequently works in the field in outdoor weather conditions, subject to extreme heat or cold and where the noise level may be loud. Exposure to hazardous conditions in the environment will vary depending on unit assigned.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that should be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand or walk; use hands or fingers to touch, handle or feel; use hands and arms to reach; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. Vision requirements include close, distance, color and peripheral vision; depth perception; the ability to adjust focus; and the ability to see well in poor lighting or at night. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds. Physical demands may vary according to unit assignment.

* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Please click on the link below to review the job description and apply.  

Do you want to work with an amazing team of dedicated professionals who work every day to enhance the quality of life for the residents of San Carlos by providing recreational opportunities for all?  Come join our Parks and Recreation Department team as a Recreation Supervisor, make a difference in the community and have fun while doing it!

The Youth Development and Athletics Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the Youth Development and Athletics divisions. planning, organizing, directing and implementing recreation programs and community events, requiring extensive face-to-face interaction with the public.

As our next Recreation Supervisor for the Youth Development and Athletics divisions, you will have the opportunity to be responsible for the following objectives:

• Supervise the full-time Youth Development and Athletics Recreation Coordinators, part-time staff and volunteers. Reports to the Recreation Manager.
• Develop plans for the delivery of recreation programs and community events to the public in accordance with the objectives set by the Recreation Manager and the Parks and Recreation Director. 
• Analyzes the demand for programs, projects program costs, and determines the extent to which fees will be required to support delivery of the programs. Ensures plans integrate the program objectives set by the Parks and Recreation Director and maximize user satisfaction within budget constraints.  Establishes positive working relations with the community and deals with the public in a courteous and effective manner. 
• Solicits participant input to gauge participant reaction to program quality.  Uses evaluation results and past program experience to plan new programs. Effectively plans programs that are convenient to users and participants to promote high levels of attendance and facility use.
• Maintains a competent and motivated work force by exhibiting leadership skills and by maintaining continual supervisory contact with their subordinates and volunteers.  Objectively and constructively evaluates their performance, promptly apprising them of how well they are performing and/or in what specific areas they should seek improvement.
• Provides timely and detailed input to the Recreation Manager and Parks and Recreation Director for the preparation of the budget, adequately documenting the amount and levels of service to be provided.  Keeps expenditures within the limits set.
• Ensures that the revenue for recreation, community and social service programs is handled according to established management policies.
• Effectively promotes and fosters public awareness of recreation programs by appearing before community groups, developing social media marketing, and preparing content to be included in various City newsletters/outreach materials throughout the year.
• Keeps current of changing needs within recreation and community and social service programs.  Remains flexible in ensuring necessary modifications are made.
• Participates in evening and weekend City-wide special events and programs.
• Inspects recreation facilities to ensure they are safe for use by recreation program participants and are presented in a satisfactory appearance.
• Exhibit effective leadership and instruction skills in recreation programs and community events for which they are responsible. Effectively communicate these skills and techniques to participants and staff members.

• Perform a wide variety of tasks such as writing program descriptions, proofreading/editing marketing content, taking photos or selecting imagery to be used in marketing campaigns.
• Assists in the preparation and oversight of the Youth Development and Athletics budgets, summarizing results at program and fiscal year end.

What type of experience and education do you need to be a successful Recreation Coordinator?

A typical qualifying background would be three (3) years of professional experience in the field of Parks and Recreation and a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, with major course work in recreation or a related field.

For more detailed information regarding the minimum qualifications and essential functions of the position, please review the Recreation Supervisor job description.

The Department of Planning and Development is currently recruiting for one Senior Planner vacancy:

This Senior Planner will play a crucial role in reviewing complex professional-level tasks related to land use and planning laws, zoning, housing, discretionary entitlements with associated report writing for consideration by the County Zoning Administrator and/or Planning Commission, and the review of building permits and environmental analysis under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The Senior Planner will also serve as the lead on assigned projects, which may include overseeing a number of programs (examples include: County General Plan & Housing Element, Surface Mining and Reclamation Act, Santa Clara Valley Ag Plan, and Habitat Plan) and works independently, assuming responsibility for more complex projects (such as Stanford master planning), and must be resourceful and responsive to specialized assignments from Executive Management or the Board of Supervisors. The Senior Planner may also be responsible for reviewing development and parcel maps/subdivision proposals, as well as building plans, and permits. The County will be embarking upon a comprehensive General Plan Update, and other various vision plans and may be expected to oversee and manage these efforts. The County also processes large and complex private development applications for large private institutional uses, new quarries, places of worship and agricultural processing campuses. A Senior Planner with areas of expertise related to long-range/comprehensive planning and/or major project development processing experience, coupled with strong CEQA experience is desired. 

In addition to meeting the employment standards for a Senior Planner, candidates must possess in-depth knowledge and working experience in two (2) or more of the following areas:

• Preparing advanced California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) documents (e.g., Initial Studies, Mitigated Negative Declarations, Environmental Impact Reports).
• Experience in complex medium- to large-scale development entitlement projects such as campus planning, industrial, commercial, housing, agricultural housing or processing developments, or similar projects requiring advanced CEQA processing, staff report writing, data management and analysis, public outreach and public hearings.
• Experience in the management of CEQA and technical consultants, including meeting coordination, reviewing work products, and contracting/billing. Experience in managing consultants to ensure the project is completed within the approved timeline and budget with the proper deliverable is required.
• General requirements of the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act (SMARA), preparation of annual surface mining inspection reports, and review and approval of Financial Assurance Cost Estimate (FACE), Reclamation Plans, and Mining Plans (desired, not required).
• Analytical understanding of State laws and regulations impacting land use and local government, with directly related work products that include major ordinance revisions and creation and processing of new programs. This would include preparation of professional staff reports of summarized data, conclusions and recommendations.
• Have conducted as a lead project manager or co-project manager long-range, comprehensive planning projects; e.g., general plan updates, major zoning ordinance amendments, specific plans, vision plans, etc., with working knowledge of the principals and practices of such working documents.

Filing Period and Application Procedure

Final Filing Date: Open until filled. The recruitment may be extended or closed as early as 10 days after the issue date.  You are encouraged to apply as soon as possible and to monitor this site for updated closing information.

The first review of applications is tentatively scheduled for the week of August 04, 2025.

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS POSITION, PLEASE CLICK THE JOB ANNOUCEMENT URL OR JOB PDF BELOW.

The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the City:

Final Filing Date: Before 5:00pm, Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Tentative Interview Date: Thursday, August 28, 2025

Appointment to this position is contingent upon:

*Reference check

*Employment and education verification

*Department of Justice fingerprinting criminal history records check

Join the City of San Carlos as an Associate Planner!
Help shape the future of the “City of Good Living”

The City of San Carlos is seeking a forward-thinking, collaborative Associate Planner to join our Advance Planning Division. If you're passionate about long-term city growth, innovative planning, and meaningful community impact, this is your opportunity to thrive in a dynamic and supportive environment.

As an Associate Planner, you will play a key role in shaping the City’s future through exciting long-range planning initiatives, including the Downtown Specific Plan, Downtown Master Streetscape Plan, Northeast Area Specific Plan, and Housing Element Implementation, among others. This is a rare opportunity to work on high-profile projects that will influence the City's development and character for decades to come.

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate is:

• Resourceful, curious, and adaptable - ready to navigate complex projects and diverse community interests.
• Naturally communicative and collaborative - comfortable engaging with a range of stakeholders, including residents, developers, business owners, city officials, and staff.
• Team-oriented - committed to collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning in a fast-paced work environment.
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Why San Carlos?

• Work just steps away from Caltrain and a vibrant downtown filled with shops and restaurants.
• Be part of a close-knit, values-driven team where your contributions are recognized and celebrated.
• Make a real impact in a community that values thoughtful growth and inclusive planning.

Come join a city that’s small in size but big on ambition. We welcome fresh ideas, diverse perspectives, and the drive to make a difference.

About the Position

Under general direction, performs professional-level tasks related to municipal planning, zoning, housing, economic development and environmental analysis; researches and analyzes a variety of planning data; prepares various studies and recommendations; prepares and reviews environmental documents; reviews development and subdivision proposals, building plans, permits, and parcel maps; works with developers, architects, attorneys, and the public regarding City standards and policies; may serve as staff to various Commissions and/or committees; and does related work as required.

This classification is a journey level class in the professional planning series.  With the requisite experience, the incumbent can independently assume responsibility for more complex projects and specialized assignments. This position differs from the Assistant Planner position by increased responsibility for project management.

General direction is received from the Planning Manager overseeing the Advance Planning Division. Direct supervision and supervision through secondary managers may be provided with specific project assignments in the Community Development Department. Responsibilities may include functional supervision of subordinate staff.

Essential Duties

• Conducts assigned planning projects involving long-range planning, land use, populations, structures, economic activities, housing, transportation, environmental and related subjects; conducts research, and confers with community members, interested parties, and agency representatives to identify problems and opportunities.
• Analyzes data with respect to relevant laws, ordinances, regulations, and policies; determines methods for compliance with local and state law.
• Prepares professional staff reports of summarized data, conclusions and recommendations; makes oral presentations to the public and elected and appointed decision makers.
• Conducts review of planning applications; coordinates review with various City and outside agencies; may lead a team on complex implementation of long range planning projects; responds to inquiries both orally and in writing; interprets planning policies, state laws and local ordinances, within established parameters; explains City procedures in person, over the phone and in writing.
• Drafts resolutions, findings, ordinances and amendments to them, and California Environmental Quality Act documents.
• Prepares and oversees the preparation of graphs, charts and other displays.
• Provides information on city, regional and state environmental, zoning, and subdivision requirements to consultants, developers, property owners and the general public.
• Works extensively on the computer to manage work programs, produce written documents, prepare maps and graphics, analyze data, create graphics, research on the Internet, and communicate with others through e-mail.
• May administer contracts and oversee the work of consultants.
• May provide staff support to city agencies, commissions or ad-hoc advisory groups.
• Performs duties consistent with the City’s commitment to exceptional customer service.

Midpen is seeking an Engineering and Construction Manager who is passionate about our mission, brings strong technical expertise, and thrives in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate is a results-driven, technically proficient leader with extensive experience in project management, engineering, landscape architecture, and contract administration. They will have a strong technical background in delivering complex capital projects related to public buildings and park infrastructure and the ability to adapt to and effectively work in a wide range of open space environments and natural resource conditions. With an eye for innovation and practicality, the candidate must be able to assess technical challenges, navigate regulatory environments, and ensure projects are completed efficiently and to the highest standards.

Beyond technical ability, the ideal candidate will be a collaborative leader who excels at working across departments and building strong internal and external partnerships. A track record of improving service delivery, aligning departmental operations with community needs, and incorporating best practices into organizational workflows is essential. They will bring a demonstrated ability to coach and mentor staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning, accountability, and performance excellence. Strong emotional  intelligence and communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical issues to stakeholders are also keys to success in this position.

Click on the brochure link below to learn more about this outstanding opportunity and how to apply!   The complete job description can be found here: Engineering & Construction Manager.

Description

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Apply by Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 5:00pm.

IMPORTANT: Please be sure to submit a Cover Letter and Resume with your application. If application is submitted without these items, your application will not be considered.

THE POSITION:

You are:

The ideal candidate is a working manager with real property management experience, excellent leadership skills and a firm commitment to superior service. Hayward places a high priority on providing excellent customer service to its internal and external customers. Good written and verbal communication skills are essential to succeed in this position. The ideal candidate will have five years of increasingly responsible experience involving real property appraisals, negotiations, acquisitions, relocations, and property management, including at least two years of supervisory experience. Experience with or exposure to public private partnerships is desirable.

Essential Duties

What you will do: 
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Develop and implement goals, objectives, policies and procedures related to the City’s real estate activities, plans and projects. 
• Manage City and Hayward Economic Development Corporation’s real estate acquisition and disposition initiatives to achieve City economic development and revenue objectives.
• Prepare requests for proposals designed to select developers and tenants; analyze business terms and negotiate complex lease and purchase agreements. 
• Manage the City’s portfolio of properties leased to third parties. 
• Consult and work closely with the City Attorney’s Office and/or outside legal counsel to ensure agreements, deeds, quitclaims, partial releases, partial reconveyance and other instruments are compliant with municipal, state and federal law. 
• Support Public Works Department with the negotiation and preparation of use agreements related to use of public right-of-way for telecommunication services, including but not limited to, fiber optic cable and small cell radio equipment; administer use agreements once entered. 
• Assist in the selection and contract negotiations with independent appraisers, relocation specialists, negotiators and other outside consultants involved with property, building and right-of-way acquisitions, appraisals, negotiations and relocations, and eminent domain proceedings; provide direction and instruction related to work as needed. 
• Manage administrative support staff to ensure records related to use agreements and leases are complied with, and payments are up to date, and follow up as needed on non-payment. 
• Review title reports to determine ownership, coordinate escrows, and assist other City staff in the preparation of property descriptions and reports related to real property. 
• Manage sales of City surplus property, including advertising, negotiations and recommendations regarding property sales. Provide technical assistance and advice to other City Departments as required relative to Real Property Program. 
• Coordinate outreach to tenants and property owners regarding projects requiring property acquisition; compile data to determine relocation and socio-economic needs of occupants and availability of relocation accommodations; and negotiate appropriate relocation terms and payments. 
• Prepare written and oral reports and correspondence to City Council, City Manager, other City Departments and Department staff. 
• Represent the City to outside agencies and organizations; participate in outside community and professional groups and committees; provide technical assistance as necessary. 
• Research and prepare technical and administrative reports; prepare written correspondence. Represent the City with dignity, integrity, and the spirit of cooperation in all relations with staff and the public. 
• Foster an environment that embraces integrity, service, inclusion and collaboration. 
• Be an integral team player, which involves flexibility, cooperation, and communication. 
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service. 
• Perform related duties as assigned.  

• Principles and practices of property leasing, real estate appraisal, valuation, acquisition, relocation, disposal and property management including state-funded and federal-funded projects. 
• Pertinent local, State and Federal rules, regulations and laws pertaining to real property, right-of-way acquisition and vacation, appraisal techniques, property management, eminent domain procedures, title and escrow procedures, real estate, and relocation assistance. 
• Procedures for securing rights-of-way for street and highway purposes, easements, and property rights for the City’s utilities and service facilities, small cell radio equipment and other telecommunication services. 
• Negotiating techniques. Community resources as they pertain to relocation. 
• Principles and practices of leadership, motivation, team building and conflict resolution. 
• Pertinent local, State and Federal rules, regulations and laws. 
• Principles and practices of organizational analysis and management. 
• Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment including relevant software programs. 
• Oral and written communication skills; business English including vocabulary, spelling, and correct grammatical usage and punctuation. 
• Safe work practices. 
• Principles and practices of excellent customer service.

• Organize and direct real property activities. 
• Conduct negotiations using professional standards and in accordance with federal, state and local rules and regulations. 
• Collect, analyze, compile and interpret economic, technical and statistical data relating to real property, and to establish fair market values. 
• Remain apprised of current laws and regulations pertaining to areas of responsibility, including use of public right-of-way for small cell radio equipment and other telecommunications equipment. 
• Analyze and resolve complex technical and administrative real estate management, acquisition, disposal, and appraisal valuation problems. 
• Interpret maps, legal documents and engineering plans. 
• Supervise administrative staff and outside consultants. 
• Complete work with a high degree of independence and initiative. 
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals. 
• Gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion. 
• Interpret and apply City and department policies, procedures, rules and regulations. 
• Read, write and comprehend the English language at a level necessary for effective job performance exercising correct English usage, vocabulary, spelling, grammar and punctuation. 
• Communicate effectively, tactfully and positively in both oral and written form. 
• Operate and use modern office equipment and technology, including computers and applicable software. 
• Maintain regular attendance and adhere to prescribed work schedule to conduct job responsibilities. 
• Utilize appropriate safety procedures and practices for assigned duties. 
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. 
• Contribute effectively to the accomplishments of City goals, objectives and activities.  

Minimum Qualifications

You have: 
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience: Five years of increasingly responsible experience involving real property appraisals, negotiations, acquisitions, relocations, and property management, including at least two years of supervisory experience. Experience with or exposure to public private partnerships is desirable 

Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in public or business administration, engineering, real estate or a related field. Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.  

License: Possession and maintenance of a valid Class C California Driver’s License.  

OTHER REQUIREMENTS 
Essential duties require the mental and/or physical ability to: work in a standard office environment and use standard office equipment and current software; safely drive to various locations throughout the City and County to manage, direct, coordinate and/or participate in meetings and community events in a variety of community settings and weather conditions; make effective presentations to public audiences; conduct City business during day and evening hours, including occasional weekend and irregular hours; grasp, perform repetitive hand movements and fine coordination to prepare documents and data using a computer keyboard and mouse/trackball; sit for prolonged periods of time; stand, walk, reach, bend, and safely lift and move equipment and materials weighing up to 35 pounds; withstand exposure to noise, vibration, chemicals, mechanical and electrical hazards; converse by telephone, by email, in person, and before small and large groups, and be clearly understood; read and comprehend legal, technical and complex documents; interact with the public, elected officials, government agencies, and all different levels of City staff in an effective and professional manner. Essential functions must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Supplemental Information

BENEFITS AND REWARDS:

Depending on employee group, some of these benefits may include:

• Vacation - 80 hours minimum
• 14.5 Paid Holidays
• Generous employer contribution for Health, Dental and Vision coverage
• CalPERS Defined Benefit Retirement Plan (2.5% at 55 for Classic CalPERS members | 2.0% at 62 for New CalPERS members | 3.0% at 50 for Classic Safety members | 2.7% at 57 for New Safety Members) - No Social Security participation.
• Life and Disability Insurance and Paid Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health and Wellness Reimbursement
• Professional Development Reimbursement
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (employee paid)

SELECTION PROCEDURE

A. Minimum Qualifications
B. Cover Letter
C. Resume

Supplemental Question Review - Tentatively Scheduled for late August 2025

Oral Panel Interviews - Tentatively Scheduled for mid/late September 2025

Applicants will be notified electronically via Government Jobs as to their status in the selection process.  It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure they can receive email notice from Neogov/Government Jobs and the City of Hayward.

The City of Hayward reserves the right to modify the selection process as necessary to conform to administrative or business necessity.

Apply prior to the closing time of the job announcement and allow at least one (1) hour to submit your application if you are a new user to the system.  Our on-line application system is provided by Government Jobs. If you have problems while applying online, please contact the Government Jobs Help Desk at  (855) 524-5627.
 

The City of Hayward is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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A Certified Age Friendly Employer

Learn more about the mission of the age friendly institute here.

About the Role

We’re looking for a skilled storyteller and strategic communicator to lead the Human Services Agency’s internal and external communications. As the Public Information Officer, you’ll shape how we connect with the public, share our mission, and highlight the impact of our programs. You’ll report directly to Director Claire Cunningham and serve as a trusted advisor on media relations, crisis communications, and community engagement.

How You’ll Make an Impact

In this role, you’ll develop and guide communication strategies that strengthen public trust, support transparency, and elevate the voices of those we serve. From managing media outreach to creating accessible, inclusive content across digital and print platforms, your work will ensure the Agency’s message is clear, consistent, and aligned with our values. You’ll collaborate with leadership and staff to support internal communication, respond to urgent issues, and help tell the story of our work in a way that resonates with the community.

What You’ll Bring to the Team

You bring a strategic, collaborative mindset with experience navigating high-stakes environments. Your strengths include clear and compelling storytelling, confident media and crisis communication, and fluency in tools like Microsoft Office, Adobe, Canva, and social media platforms. You lead with strong judgment, political awareness, and a people-centered approach, staying calm under pressure and communicating with clarity and care.

To be successful in this role, you’ll likely bring:

• A bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field
• At least two years of experience in public information, journalism, media relations, digital engagement, or strategic communications
• A track record of developing content for broad audiences through press releases, newsletters, websites, or multimedia campaigns

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE

Final Filing Date: Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. PST

Tentative Application Screening: Thursday, July 31, 2025

Tentative Combined Panel Interview: Thursday, August 7, 2025

Link to brochure: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGkuFOCbos/Ez4YbI3HIgEod9Ooy5-b2w/view?utm_content=DAGkuFOCbos&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=he166fa4000

Link to apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sanmateo/jobs/5006177/public-information-officer-open-and-promotional

TEEN CENTER/ KIDS NIGHT OUT PROGRAM STAFF

Salary Range: $17.37 to $28.95/hour depending on experience.

This is a part-time, temporary, non-benefitted position; 15-20 hours per week (not to exceed 950 hours per fiscal year); predominantly afternoon/early evening schedule with some weekends and concurrent with the school year.

SUPERVISION

General supervision received from the Program Coordinator. May exercise supervision of other staff depending on position.

GENERAL DUTIES

Responsible for general oversight of and ensuring the safety of the after-school youth programming. Specific responsibilities to include:

• Organize and execute a variety of daily and weekly activities for participants ranging in ages 5 –14   including art, crafts, and games
• Mentor and role model, strive to inspire and guide participants towards their full potential
• Maintain accurate attendance records on a daily and weekly basis
• Effectively facilitate and/or lead small and large groups of youth.
• Communicate effectively with participants, co-workers, parents, and supervisors
• Willing and available to work flexible hours as needed.
• Plan and execute duties related to special interest classes, school-year and seasonal programs, and special events.
• Serve as a role model and advocate for youth.
• Communicate effectively with youth and their parents.

• Attend monthly on-site staff meeting

Middle School (Teen Centers) 
Our Teen Centers provide a secure and entertaining atmosphere for middle school students to spend their after-school hours. The centers are furnished with game consoles, sports equipment, board games, and other amusing activities. We operate on early release days and select non-school days, but we are closed during holidays.

Shifts and Locations

Charlotte Wood Middle School:
Mon–Fri, 2:30–5:45pm

Diablo Vista Middle School:
Mon–Fri, 2:30–5:45pm

Los Cerros Middle School:
Mon, Tues, Thu – 3:00-5:45pm, Wed – 2:15-5:45pm, Fri – 1:15-5:45pm

Minimum Days for all Locations:
11:15am-4:30pm

Kids’ Night Out and Kids’ Day Out Programs
Under the general supervision of the Youth Program Coordinator and direct supervision of the Youth Program Assistant, Youth Services staff is responsible for supervision and safety within the Kids’ Night Out and Kids’ Day Out programs, including implementing a variety of crafts, games and activities for youth ages 5 to 11. Kids’ Night Out takes place every other Friday from 6:00pm to 10:00pm and Kids’ Day Out takes place during the week there is no school in session excluding holidays. 

GENERAL INFORMATION

Prior to the start of employment, applicants must provide proof of authorization to work in the United States, current (negative) TB test results, and successfully pass a background check (LiveScan).