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The Department

The Community Services Department strives to improve the health, wellness and quality of life for Fremont residents by offering a wide variety of exceptional educational and recreational programs and services, historic and cultural resources, facilities, unique attractions, special events, park use and urban forestry.

The Position

The Senior Landscape Architect will plan, supervise, and review the work of City Landscape Architect staff. The incumbent will: coordinate and oversee various landscape projects; perform professional landscape architect work in conjunction with the design and preparation of plans, specifications and cost estimates for the development and rehabilitation of parks, landscaped areas and street beautification projects; inspect and review the work of developers and consultants for conformance with plans, specifications, and City requirements; prepare and administer grants and give professional advice on landscape matters.

Examples of Job Duties

• Organize and oversee the landscape design and layout of parks, recreational areas, roadway medians and pedestrian ways.
• Plan, supervise, review, and evaluate the work of professional City and contract staff.
• Perform professional landscape architectural work including preparing landscape plans, coordinating master plan development, performing park planning, and preparing related specifications, contracts, and cost estimates.
• Recommend design direction on high-profile urban design of public and private projects that impact landscape design and urban projects within the City.

CUSTODIAN

$60,624 - $76,920 Annually 

Plus excellent benefits

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Apply by Monday, August 18, 2025,  at 5:00 pm

THE CITY is focused on enhancing our community members’ quality of life through well-designed services and a positive workplace culture. San Rafael is the economic and cultural heart of Marin County, and its high quality of life is centered on its commercial districts, engaged neighborhoods, active lifestyle, and natural environment. San Rafael, with a population of approximately 60,000, is a full-service city with a City Council/City Manager form of government with 12 departments, more than 400 employees, and an annual budget in fiscal year 2025-2025 of approximately $193 million. The City’s vision is to be a vibrant economic and cultural center reflective of its diversity. The City Council is engaged and seeks to strengthen the urban and commercial areas as well as sustain the beautiful natural environment. 

San Rafael’s Organizational culture framework is an initiative called “Together San Rafael.” City employees are our greatest asset, and we seek talented individuals with diverse backgrounds who are creative, curious, and excited about a challenge. We are a results-driven team focused on the needs of community members. The Together San Rafael initiative is focused on modernizing City services and increasing the engagement of employees. This initiative recognizes the interconnectedness of the customer and employee experience. 

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Library and Recreation Department is comprised of two divisions, Library and Recreation & Childcare, that are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of San Rafael residents. The Department’s mission is to enrich the community through discovery, learning, and play, and strives to maximize the delivery of strategically aligned programs and services to provide the highest value for the community.

The current vacancy is at our San Rafael Community Center and Albert Field, which is located in downtown San Rafael and hosts a wide variety of events, programs, and activities.  The community center is a multi-use facility to accommodate groups of all ages, from tiny tots to older adults.  Individuals, groups, or organizations are welcome to rent any part of the facility for meetings, weddings, seminars, banquets, fundraisers or any other events.  The center includes an auditorium/theatre, kitchen, lobby, lounge, and four multi-purpose meeting and activity rooms - three of which can be combined to create a single larger room.  

THE POSITION

The Custodian position will primarily support the Recreation & Childcare Division.  The Division includes three community centers, five children's centers, one cultural center, an aquatics center, two community gardens, three ball fields, a multi-use  turf field, three community parks, 11 neighborhood parks, six pocket parks, and five special use parks.  The Recreation Division is responsible for developing innovative, diverse, and community-centered programs and services at the City's park and recreation facilities.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Including but not limited to)

This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive.  CLICK HERE for the full job description.

• Sweeps, mops, oils/waxes and polishes floors.
• Dusts and polishes woodwork, fixtures and equipment.
• Washes windows, walls, and lavatories.
• Empties and cleans wastebaskets and trash containers.
• Provides lead direction to part-time/seasonal custodial aides and facility attendants.
• Works at the front desk performing reception duties in relief of other staff members.
• Moves and set up chairs and tables.
• Cleans and polishes lighting fixtures, surfaces, and trim.
• Cleans rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, and other work areas.
• Sweeps, scrubs, waxes, and polishes floor.
• Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and draperies.
• Empties waste baskets. 
• Transports trash and waste to disposal area.
• Replenishes bathroom supplies. 
• Replace light bulbs.
• Transports small equipment or tools between departments.
• Delivers messages.
• Performs related duties as required.  

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent.
• Able to read and write English.
• Some custodial experience preferred.
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and some holidays.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.  The employee is occasionally required to sit, talk, or hear, and taste or smell.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.  

WORK ENVIRONMENT

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in evenings or weekends and inside environmental conditions.  The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts.  the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.  

The Departments: 

Community Development Department

The Community Development Department is comprised of three divisions: Planning, Building, and Housing and Community Services. In general, the Department guides the ongoing physical development of the community, to ensure that construction conforms to the standards of the City and State. Within the Department, the Housing and Community Services Division provides strategic leadership for the City’s housing program and facilitates the development and preservation of affordable housing and the delivery of community services for lower income residents. The Housing and Community Services Division is staffed by nine (9) full-time positions. Specific activities within the Division include administration of the City’s inclusionary housing program for rental and ownership units, loans for new affordable housing development and rehabilitation, the long-term compliance of the City’s affordable housing portfolio, and management of the City’s Redevelopment legacy assets and Housing Element program implementation. The Division also administers the City’s federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Act Program (HOME) entitlement grant programs. These grants are used to promote affordable housing, rehabilitate substandard housing, facilitate neighborhood improvements, remove barriers to persons with disabilities, prevent homelessness and reduce its impacts, and to fund public services for low- and moderate-income residents. The Housing and Community Services Division of the Community Development Department is currently hiring for two Staff Analyst II positions. 

The Compliance Staff Analyst II in this Division will be essential in administering and monitoring compliance of the City's Affordable Housing Programs. This position ensures that multifamily housing projects comply with local, state, and federal regulations. The Staff Analyst II will review, interpret, and apply these regulations, as well as the City’s affordable housing agreements. Responsibilities include overseeing compliance for the affordable rental portfolio, monitoring both existing and new inclusionary units, collaborating with developers on initial marketing and lease-ups, and assisting with complex issues related to rental compliance and reporting requirements. Additionally, the Staff Analyst II will report directly to the Housing Development Officer and provide administrative and clerical support.

The Housing Policy Staff Analyst II in this Division will be responsible for implementing a range of new policies and programs in the City’s adopted 2023-2031 Housing Element. This position will help track changing state laws and requirements, conduct research and policy analysis, plan and conduct stakeholder outreach, coordinate and manage consultants, serve as the City’s liaison to the Santa Clara Community Planning Collaborative, gather and organize data for analysis and mapping, manage ordinance updates, write staff reports, evaluate programs, draft presentations for City Council, and more. This position will report jointly to the Housing & Community Services Manager and the Planning Manager.

For more information about the Community Development Department, please visit the department website.

Department of Public Works

The City of Santa Clara's Department of Public Works (DPW) seeks a results-oriented and innovative Staff Analyst II to serve out the Department's mission to provide the highest quality public works services to the residents and businesses of Santa Clara, the development community, and other stakeholders in a responsible and efficient manner. The Department has focus areas that include Engineering Services and Operations and Maintenance. Engineering Services is comprised of five divisions: Administration, Traffic, Design, Land and Property Development, and Field Services. Operations and Maintenance include public roadways, parkways and boulevards, City trees, street sweeping, environmental programs, storm drain systems, fleet, solid and mixed waste/recyclables, and City facilities. Currently, DPW has one (1) open position in the Administration Division. The Staff Analyst II in this Division will be essential in administering and monitoring the budgets for the Department’s Capital Improvement Projects and analyzing financial data and coordinating with all levels of personnel and stakeholders.   In addition, the candidate will lead the implementation of changes to how the Department’s staff time is tracked and accounted for within project budgets. The ideal candidate for this position will have a strong financial background and high-level technical support and complex financial analysis related to budget. Candidates should have strong attention to detail, solid written and verbal communications, and must be deadline oriented. The position requires the use of considerable initiative, judgment, analysis, coordination, and interpersonal skills. This position will be providing budget related support to the division, program and project managers. The Staff Analyst II will report directly to the Management Analyst and provide administrative and clerical support and other duties as assigned. For more information about the Department of Public Works please visit the department website.

The Position: 

The Staff Analyst II is responsible for advanced level program analysis and higher level administrative duties in support of assigned programs and activities. Assigned programs could include housing development, housing policy analysis, community development, public works capital improvement program project implementation, community outreach, historic preservation, financial analysis, budget and revenue/expenditure tracking, advanced planning, public/private housing rehabilitation, management analysis, building services, human services, criminal statistics, solid waste, recycling, waste prevention, sustainability, urban runoff pollution prevention, and federal/state grant programs and activities. Performs related duties as assigned. 

The Staff Analyst II works under general supervision and is expected to work within established procedures and policies of the work unit. This classification performs professional work involving program management, budget administration, and research. The Staff Analyst II analyzes data, prepares reports, and make recommendations to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

Additional Information: 

Applications must be filled out completely (e.g. do not write “see resume, NA, or personnel file.”). To receive consideration for the screening process, candidates must submit a Cover Letter and a Resume. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Application packets may be submitted online through the “Apply Now” feature on the job announcement at www.santaclaraca.gov. Applications must be submitted by the filing deadline of 08/20/2025 at 4:00 PM. 

THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE POSITIONS IN THIS, OR OTHER DIVISIONS OR DEPARTMENTS BESIDES THE POSITIONS LISTED BELOW.  IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN EMPLOYMENT IN THIS CLASSIFICATION, YOU SHOULD APPLY TO ENSURE YOU ARE CONSIDERED FOR ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT MAY UTILIZE THE APPLICANTS FROM THIS RECRUITMENT.MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS DOES NOT GUARANTEE ADMITTANCE INTO THE EXAMINATION PROCESS.  ONLY THE MOST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WHO DEMONSTRATE THE BEST COMBINATION OF QUALIFICATIONS IN RELATION TO THE REQUIREMENTS AND DUTIES OF THE POSITION WILL BE INVITED TO TEST OR INTERVIEW. 

The annual salary range for this position is $116,173.44 - $148,626.24. This position will be filled at or near the minimum of the salary range. 

Minimum Qualifications:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Education Requirements: 

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, or a related area; AND

Minimum Experience Requirements: 

Six (6) months of experience performing analytical work.

Acceptable Substitution: 

A Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in one of the above fields may be substituted for the six (6) months required analytical experience.

License/Certifications: 

Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license is required at the time of appointment and for the duration of employment.

Other Requirements:  

Must be able to perform all of the essential functions of the job assignment.

Incumbents of this classification may be required to occasionally work overtime and odd and unusual hours.

Follow this link to view the entire Class Specification, which includes more information on Typical Duties and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.

Candidates must attain a passing score on each phase of the examination process to qualify for the Eligible List. A department interview may be required prior to appointment.

Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of Santa Clara will not sponsor, represent, or sign documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application. 

PERMANENT CITY EMPLOYEES PREFERENCE POINTS: Current permanent employee candidates who receive a passing score on the examination will have an additional five (5) points added to their final score.

The City of Santa Clara is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The City of Santa Clara is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at (408) 615-2080 or HumanResources@santaclaraca.gov.