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THE DEPARTMENT

The Public Works department consists of approximately 72 full time employees and is responsible for maintaining and improving the city’s streets, parks, water and stormwater systems, traffic signals, trees, fleet and public buildings.  The Transportation Division promotes the safe movement of people and goods throughout the city by maintaining and enhancing a functional and efficient transportation network.  The division promotes the use of public transit, ride sharing, bicycles, and walking and manages the City’s 40 traffic signals, 2200 streetlights, and overall roadway network. They also coordinate the free shuttles, safety education, and neighborhood traffic calming programs. 

Public Works is responsible for building and maintaining the City’s infrastructure and facilities, and for providing many of the basic services affecting the daily lives of everyone living, working, visiting, and commuting within the City, including: 

• 26 City-owned buildings/facilities and their grounds
• A fleet of over 250 vehicles and pieces of equipment
• 97 miles of streets
• Drinking water delivery for 16,000 customers
• Flood protection and stormwater management programs particularly along the San Francisco Bay, San Francisquito Creek and Atherton Channel
• 14 parks, 2 open spaces, 14 playgrounds, 2 dog parks, 9 sports fields, and 14 tennis/pickleball courts
• Efforts to preserve and expand the urban canopy, including 20,000 public trees
• Multimodal transportation services including 42 traffic signals, safe routes to schools and citywide shuttle programs. 

The department has 72 full-time equivalent staff members and a nearly $40 million operating budget supported by over 25 different special/dedicated funding sources for the varied programs and services provided to the community. In addition, the City has an approximately $100 million capital program, in part due to a successful track record in pursuing grants from a variety of local, state and federal sources. Some of the exciting efforts on the horizon include efforts to protect the San Francisco Bay shoreline and adjacent community from sea level rise; efforts to eliminate the City’s reliance on fossil fuels through building and fleet electrification; making investments in transportation safety through strategic quick-build projects and large infrastructure changes like a pedestrian/bicycle undercrossing at Caltrain; and ensuring the equitable delivery of services throughout the entire city in alignment with the goals and programs developed as part of the city’s first environmental justice element underway.

THE POSITION

The Assistant Public Works Director – Transportation is one of three Assistant Director classifications in the Public Works Department and reports directly to the Public Works Director.  This position has oversight of the Transportation Division, which includes overseeing the division’s staff and operations. This role will direct and participate in major activities and programs of the Division’s functions including but not limited to transportation planning and engineering, and/or utilities sections.

In managing and coordinating division service for large and complex transportation projects, the incumbent will provide oversight and input into conceptual design while meeting with stakeholders to interpret and explain procedures, permitting, and transportation impact analyses. The person in this role will review plans and documents, providing comments for development projects associated with permits and environmental review requirements.  They will also prepare transportation impact analysis reports and transportation sections of environmental impact reports in accordance with local, CEQA and NEPA requirements. 

THE DEPARTMENT

The Public Works department consists of approximately 72 full time employees and is responsible for maintaining and improving the city’s streets, parks, water and stormwater systems, traffic signals, trees, fleet and public buildings.  The Engineering Division is responsible for managing the City’s capital improvement program and for the review of development projects for compliance with city standards, ordinances, permits, regulations, and statutes.  Public Works is responsible for building and maintaining the City’s infrastructure and facilities, and for providing many of the basic services affecting the daily lives of everyone living, working, visiting, and commuting within the City, including: 

• 26 City-owned buildings/facilities and their grounds
• A fleet of over 250 vehicles and pieces of equipment
• 97 miles of streets
• Drinking water delivery for 16,000 customers
• Flood protection and stormwater management programs particularly along the San Francisco Bay, San Francisquito Creek and Atherton Channel
• 14 parks, 2 open spaces, 14 playgrounds, 2 dog parks, 9 sports fields, and 14 tennis/pickleball courts
• Efforts to preserve and expand the urban canopy, including 20,000 public trees
• Multimodal transportation services including 42 traffic signals, safe routes to schools and citywide shuttle programs. 

The department has 72 full-time equivalent staff members and a nearly $40 million operating budget supported by over 25 different special/dedicated funding sources for the varied programs and services provided to the community. In addition, the City has an approximately $100 million capital program, in part due to a successful track record in pursuing grants from a variety of local, state and federal sources. Some of the exciting efforts on the horizon include efforts to protect the San Francisco Bay shoreline and adjacent community from sea level rise; efforts to eliminate the City’s reliance on fossil fuels through building and fleet electrification; making investments in transportation safety through strategic quick-build projects and large infrastructure changes like a pedestrian/bicycle undercrossing at Caltrain; and ensuring the equitable delivery of services throughout the entire city in alignment with the goals and programs developed as part of the city’s first environmental justice element underway.

THE POSITION

The Assistant Public Works Director – Engineering is one of three Assistant Director classifications in the Public Works Department and reports directly to the Public Works Director.  This position has oversight of the Engineering Division, which includes overseeing the division’s staff and operations. This role will direct and participate in major activities and programs of the Division’s functions including but not limited to civil engineering, capital improvement projects, land development engineering, as well as manage related management-level classifications that may also oversee these functional areas such as the City Engineer/Engineering Services Manager.

In managing and coordinating division service for large and complex capital projects, the incumbent will provide oversight and input into conceptual design while meeting with stakeholders to interpret and explain plan review as well as permitting and inspection processes. The person in this role will review plans and documents, providing comments for development projects associated with permits and environmental review requirements. They will also interpret municipal code related to right-of-way permitting and federal, state, and local regulations for utilities including storm water and water quality.

The Town of Los Altos Hills is recruiting for a Finance Director.
 
Review the Finance Director Brochure for information about this exciting career opportunity. The annual salary range for the Finance Director is $172,659 - $233,324, depending on qualifications. Actual salary will be based on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate. The salary receives an automatic CIP adjustment every July.

The final filing date for this position is Sunday, June 2, 2024 (5 p.m.).  
 
How to Apply:
To apply for this position and exciting career opportunity, please submit a current resume, with month and year of employment, and compelling cover letter to Rumi Portillo at rumiportillo@gmail.com.

The Town of Los Altos Hills is an equal-opportunity employer. Applicants for all job opportunities will be considered regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful under federal, state, or local laws. The Town of Los Altos Hills is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, email hr@losaltoshills.ca.gov or (650) 941-7222.

Location
Dobbins, CA

Description
Do you seek an opportunity to work for an agency committed to the sustainable management of our water resources for flood risk reduction and reliable water supply, enabled through hydropower generation, in support of the environment and quality of life for our communities?

Are you excited to join a new and emerging team with growth anticipated in the next few years, supporting multiple divisions and departments of the Agency?

The Yuba Water Agency is recruiting for the position of Utility Worker within our Maintenance division in the Power Systems Department. The position would report directly to the Maintenance Manager, with direct supervision by the Working Foreman. 
 

Location
Dobbins, CA

Description
Do you seek an opportunity to work for an agency committed to the sustainable management of our water resources for flood risk reduction and reliable water supply, enabled through hydropower generation, in support of the environment and quality of life for our communities?

Are you excited to join a new and emerging team with growth anticipated in the next few years, supporting multiple divisions and departments of the Agency?

The Yuba Water Agency is recruiting for the position of Hydro Maintenance Worker within our Maintenance division in the Power Systems Department. The position would report directly to the Maintenance Manager, with direct supervision by the Working Foreman. 
 

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The City of Sausalito Invites Applications for the Position of

WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEMS WORKER I/II

Pay Rate: WW Collections Systems Worker I

$28.55 - $38.25 Hourly

WW Collections Systems Worker II

$31.20 - $41.81 Hourly

Plus an excellent benefits package

Deadline to Apply: Sunday, May 19, 2024 11:59PM

Under direct supervision, Wastewater Collection Systems Workers perform a variety of routine to skilled work in the construction, modification, maintenance, and repair of City infrastructure, including wastewater collection, stormwater and drainage, and related systems. The successful candidate will use and operate a variety of manual and power tools and light to heavy power-driven equipment to perform skilled and specialized work on drainage, collection, and related systems, and appurtenances, and performs related work as required. The department may hire at either the I or the II level depending on the skills, certifications, licenses held by candidates in the pool of qualified applicants.

The City of San Mateo Public Works Department is looking for an Assistant/Associate Engineer

Why Join Public Works?

Our team members have diverse talents and experience in various fields; these collaborative and energetic colleagues are passionate about serving and improving San Mateo infrastructure. Joining us provides you with a wide range of opportunities to achieve your professional goals. Collaboration, Innovation, Respect, Creativity, Transparency and Informed Risk-taking are attributes that we seek in engineering candidates.

The City of San Mateo Public Works Department is seeking an Assistant/Associate Engineer for the Capital Improvement Plan Division. Candidates should be highly motivated, experienced, seek professional growth, and desire to lead and support in the delivery and review of various City projects.

As an Assistant/Associate Engineer, you would support our department’s mission to operate, maintain and improve the City’s infrastructure. Public Works is responsible for the maintenance, repair, cleaning, and construction of sewer and storm conveyance systems, wastewater treatment plant, streets, streetlights, traffic signals, active transportation infrastructure, publicly owned parking lots and garages, pump stations, a major lagoon, and dams and levees. Our department also reviews plans and inspects the construction of public improvements to serve new private residential, commercial, and industrial developments, and administers contracts for the collection, disposal, and recycling of solid waste. Public Works is also responsible for the City’s review and management of right-of-way impacts associated with private development and traffic operations.

San Mateo encourages staff engagement to develop positive solutions that meet the demands of the community and regulatory landscape. The Public Works Department is committed to high performance levels and standards, utilizing best practices relative to performance management and team-oriented approaches. The Department supports staff development through a variety of internal and external training opportunities.

Look to some of the reasons why the City of San Mateo is a great place to work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GTIzeSpc_g

What You’ll Do:

The Assistant/Associate Engineer will help support efforts to accomplish short and long-term project deliveries, while sustaining the City’s mission, vision, and goals. The position is considered for the following field of interest:

• The Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Division’s key assignments include planning, designing, reviewing, and preparing detailed engineering plans, drawings, specifications, cost estimates, contracts, and related documents for a variety of capital improvement projects. Roles include project manager and construction manager, with duties that include leading coordination meetings, interfacing with construction contractors, outside engineering firms, construction inspectors, and other public agencies.

For a complete list of duties, reference our job specifications at www.cityofsanmateo.org

Join the C/CAG Team as a Senior Stormwater Program Specialist! 
The City/County Association of Governments of San Mateo County (C/CAG) is seeking a dynamic and passionate Senior Stormwater Program Specialist to champion the San Mateo Countywide Water Pollution Prevention Program.  The Senior Stormwater Program Specialist position plays a significant role in C/CAG's efforts to manage and improve stormwater runoff quality, contributing significantly to the region's environmental health and sustainability.

This pivotal role involves collaborating with 21 member agencies, including the County and cities within San Mateo, the San Mateo County Flood and Sea Level Rise Resiliency District, regional stormwater and watershed management programs and partners, as well as local businesses, stakeholders, and the general public in San Mateo County. This role requires a professional who is committed to environmental stewardship, capable of navigating complex regulatory environments, and adept at collaborative problem-solving.

The ideal candidate will have: 

• A thorough understanding of stormwater regulations, policy, and contracting principles.
• Demonstrated expertise in stormwater program and policy planning.
• Experience with multi-party and multi-county agreements.
• Skill in working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders, including public entities and executives.
• An interest in innovative and creative approaches within the environmental sector.
• Experience in the field and a college degree in Engineering, Urban Planning, Environmental Science, Public Administration, Business Administration, Public Policy, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred.

Why Choose C/CAG?

• Engage in meaningful work that directly impacts the quality of life in San Mateo County.
• Collaborate with a diverse team of professionals dedicated to environmental excellence.
• Be part of an organization that values innovative solutions and sustainable practices.
• Opportunity for personal and professional growth in a dynamic and supportive environment.

 
About the City/County Association of Governments (C/CAG)
C/CAG operates as a Joint Powers Authority and has membership that includes the County of San Mateo and each of the 20 cities in San Mateo County. C/CAG works on issues that affect the quality of life in general including transportation, housing, air quality, storm water runoff, airport/land use compatibility planning, hazardous waste, climate planning, energy and water resource strategies, and solid waste and recycling.  Visit us at www.ccag.ca.gov.
 
At C/CAG, we are committed to equity, which we define as actively identifying, acknowledging, and addressing historical and current disparities that might otherwise influence economic, health, and quality of life outcomes in the communities we serve.  We strive to foster a workplace where equity and inclusion are core values. We also aim to create an environment where all employees are treated with fairness and respect, regardless of their background, and one where their unique perspectives are celebrated. We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce, and we welcome candidates who share our commitment to these values.

Examples Of Duties

Primary responsibilities and duties of the Senior C/CAG Stormwater Program Specialist may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Performs a variety of professional duties related to the C/CAG's Countywide Water Pollution Prevention Program.
• Develops, implements, coordinates, promotes, monitors, and evaluates one or more pollution prevention, resource conservation, environmental compliance, and/or permitting programs/projects.
• Serves as subject matter expert to C/CAG member agencies, external stakeholders, businesses, community groups, and individuals in the assigned areas.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, local, and other pertinent environmental mandates, laws, codes, rules, regulations, and agreements within assigned areas.
• Researches, analyzes, and interprets information and data.
• Designs and conducts a wide variety of studies and surveys.
• Reviews and provides comments on various technical documents.
• Develops, prepares, negotiates, and monitors grants; ensures compliance with grant stipulations and funding agency reporting requirements.
• Prepares written materials such as narrative reports, technical charts, and publications.
• Develops, conducts, monitors, and evaluates comprehensive outreach, public education, training, and media activities.
• Provides supervision and leadership on a project basis to professional, technical, support, and volunteer staff.
• Reviews consultant deliverables and invoices to ensure compliance with contract stipulations, permits, and C/CAG standards.
• Represents C/CAG on committees, boards, and other related groups.
• Develops systems and procedures to support program/project activities.
• Participates in the development and implementation of policies and procedures for new and existing programs.
• Participates in developing and implementing short- and long-range goals and objectives for the assigned area of responsibility in = C/CAG.
• Provides information related to developing and monitoring budgets.
• Stays abreast of new trends, laws, regulations, and innovations in the related fields of resource conservation, environmental compliance, and permitting.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:

• Education: A bachelor’s degree in Environmental Policy or Studies, Urban Planning, Civil or Environmental Engineering, Political Science, Public Administration, Public Policy, or a closely related field. A master’s degree is preferred but not required.

Application/Examination

Open & Promotional. Anyone may apply.  Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, Confidential or Management extra-help/limited term, or SEIU or AFSCME represented extra help/limited term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination.    
 
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 Questionnaire must be submitted in addition to the standard County employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required application materials. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.
 

The examination process will consist of an application screening (pass/fail) based on the candidate's application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations, or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense.
 
Tentative Recruitment Schedule
Final Filing Date for Applications: May 2nd, 2024
Application Screening: Week of May 6th, 2024
Civil Service Interviews: May 15th and/or May 16th, 2024

The City of San Mateo Public Works Department is looking for a qualified Deputy Director of Public Works.

Why Join our Department?

The Public Works Department operates under a two-section model for optimal performance and integration - Environmental Services and Engineering Services – and the two sections work together to meet the needs of the community.

The Environmental Services Section consists of four main Divisions, including Clean Water Program, Wastewater Treatment Plant, Field Maintenance and Data Management. The Engineering Services Section consists of four main Divisions, including Engineering (including Capital Improvement), Fleet Services and Facilities (including facility maintenance and capital improvements), Regulatory Compliance, and Transportation (including Traffic Engineering, Right-of-Way /Private Development, and Transportation Planning).

The current vacancy oversees the Engineering Services Division. Depending on your skillset and experience the City could place you in either of these sections or adjust the divisional oversight responsibilities.

When you join the Public Works Department, you will work among collaborative and energetic colleagues who share a passion for serving our San Mateo citizens and improving the community in which we live and work. Our team is comprised of individuals with diverse talents and experience in various fields. Collaboration, Innovation, Respect, Creativity, Transparency and Informed Risk-taking are attributes within the City’s mission, values and organizational principles that we are seeking in the candidates.

The City of San Mateo is a very progressive City that encourages staff and resident engagement to develop positive solutions that meet the demands of the community and regulatory landscape.

Look to some of the reasons why the City of San Mateo is a great place to work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GTIzeSpc_g

What You’ll Do

The Deputy Director of Public Works is responsible for directing and managing all programs within the Section for which they are responsible, includes capital improvement program development and implementation, traffic engineering, private development review, asset management, construction management, fleet coordination, downtown coordination and building maintenance; and the position may serve as the City Engineer.

• Utilize your experience and skills to lead a number of divisions within the Public Works Department.

• Engage in a positive manner with City Council, PW Department staff, City Departments and citizens.

• Lead and mentor a dedicated and talented staff featuring many emerging leaders.

• Analyze current processes and procedures to make system improvements for efficiencies, updating of standards, and

  improvements to the customer experience.

• Collaborating with other agencies and stakeholders to plan regional solutions on shared items of interest such as traffic

  and the City’s General Plan Update.

• Contribute to a collaborative and dynamic Public Works Leadership team.

  The Deputy Director receives general direction from the Director of Public Works and exercises direct supervision over management, supervisory, professional, technical, and administrative support staff.

  For a complete list of duties, reference our job specifications at https://www.cityofsanmateo.org/.