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The City of Burlingame is accepting applications for the position of Program Coordinator

Our diverse family of employees welcomes you to apply. We are a small city that gets a lot done, and each member of our team is vital to our success as an organization.

We recently asked our employees what they enjoyed most about working for the City of Burlingame, and their responses fell into five general categories:

• Colleagues
• Community
• Location
• The Work
• The Benefits

Browse the Burlingame Welcome Brochure for more information about why employees love  working here or view our City of Burlingame is a Great Place to Work Video: 

Welcome Brochure 

City of Burlingame is a Great Place to Work Video

The Mission of the Burlingame Parks and Recreation Department:

“Creating a better community in which to live and play through quality recreational environments, enriching opportunities and empowering people.”

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

THE OPPORTUNITY

The City of Pacifica is a beautiful coastal community, just south of San Francisco with an exciting opportunity. We are currently hiring for a Maintenance Worker I to join our team. Under general supervision, this position will perform semi-skilled maintenance and repairs of City streets, sanitary sewers, storm drains, park and recreation landscaped areas, and other related work.  

At the City of Pacifica, we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. To us, equal opportunity employment is not just about compliance, it’s about who you are, how you can help our City and who you want to be. At the City of Pacifica, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and residents.

If interested, we invite you to explore this opportunity with us, please note, recruitment closes on May 17, 2021 by 5:00 PDT, so apply today!

BASIC EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

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

• Perform a variety of semi-skilled maintenance related duties involving manual labor of facilities, parks, storm drains, streets, etc.
• Operate and maintain sewer rodding, compressors and additional pneumatic tools
• Clean out catch-basins and other storm-related preventive maintenance
• Repair irrigation systems, tools, recreation and maintenance equipment
• Operate various motorized equipment such as  a tractor, gang mower, power mower, and other equipment
• Plants, waters, mows, prunes, sprays and maintains hedges, lawns, trees, flowers and shrubs
• Repairs and replaces sewer and storm drainage pipe
• Perform basic carpentry, painting, plumbing, street construction and pipe-fitting work
• Street traffic control and sign painting which may include inventory, purchasing, use of computer plotting machine and welding

The duties described in this job announcement are intended only as illustrations of the basic types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. 

The Department of Public Works is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer in the Utilities-Flood Control-Watershed Protection Section of the Engineering & Resource Protection Division. 
 
Senior Civil Engineers serve as project engineers in charge of a small group of subordinate engineers and/or sub-professional staff engaged in a wide variety of responsible civil engineering work and other major projects.  Senior Civil Engineers also perform difficult and complex engineering planning, design, and investigation activities and perform related work as required.
 
The ideal candidate for this position will possess:

• At least four years of civil engineering work experience designing public works infrastructure projects, such as roadways, sanitary sewer and drainage systems, street lighting, and flood control
• Strong understanding of the process for planning, budgeting, and financing public infrastructures
• Strong leadership qualities to foster teamwork and a positive work environment
• Excellent communication and public presentation skills
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with direct reports, co-workers, managers, vendors, stakeholders, and customers
• Hands-on experience using computer-aided drafting software, such as AutoCAD, SoftDesk, LDD, and Civil 3D to design public works infrastructure projects
• Familiarity with California Department of Transportation standard specifications and standard plans
• Hands-on experience with State and Federally funded projects and processes
• Experience with environmental permitting processes and working with regulatory agencies

QUALIFICATIONS

Licensure/Certification: 

• Possession of a valid Certificate of Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California
• Class C California driver license or equivalent 

 
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:

• Four years of professional civil engineering experience which has included field and office work in the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of a variety of civil engineering projects

Knowledge of: 

• Civil engineering practices and procedures including design, construction methods, and techniques, strength and properties and uses of materials, hydraulics, specifications, and structural engineering
• Engineering mathematics and economics
• Laws and ordinances relating to design and construction standards
• Road and road structure design
• Testing procedures and equipment, and materials inspection
• Hydrology and hydraulic design engineering, surveying methods and construction
• Principles of supervision and training
• Budgetary principles and practices

 
Skill/Ability to: 

• Make inspections of all phases of engineering work in progress
• Coordinate work of contractors and county staff
• Enforce contract specifications and requirements
• Make accurate estimates of cost of materials and construction time
• Perform with a minimum of supervision
• Enforce common safety practices and procedures
• Prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive correspondence and reports
• Make verbal presentations

APPLICATION/EXAMINATION

Open and Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and Superior Court of California in San Mateo County employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help, or temporary position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination.
 
Thorough and detailed responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to the standard San Mateo County employment application. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the completion of the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire. 
 
The examination will consist of an application screening (weight: 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%) which may include a writing and/or performance exercise given before or after the interview.
 
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

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 http://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.
 
~ TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE ~
Final Filing Date: May 20, 2021
Application Screening: May 24 - 26, 2021
Civil Service Panel Interviews:  June 9 and/or 10, 2021
 

At the County of San Mateo, we welcome and celebrate the diversity of our employees, and strive to create a workplace where they feel valued every day.

The County of San Mateo is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Analyst: Chet Overstreet (04302021) (Senior Civil Engineer – D064)

The Public Works Department is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Carpenter /Mill Cabinet Worker.

Under general supervision, Carpenters /Mill Cabinet Workers perform journey-level skilled rough and finished carpentry work, including construction and repair of wooden structures and components; maintain, repair, and replace building hardware; and perform related Carpentry or cabinet making duties as assigned.  

In the area of Construction Carpentry, duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Construct, remodel, maintain, and repair various types of buildings and structures
• Lay out work and cut, fit, and join lumber
• Lay out and build concrete forms; place and finish concrete
• Hang doors and install sash and window glazing
• Install wood flooring and lay floor tiles
• Install ceiling and wall systems
• Maintain, repair, and install wood fixtures and components of buildings
• Operate wood working tools and equipment and maintain them in proper working condition
• Maintain and replace door locks, door closers, and other building hardware
• Build and install interior trim and interior fittings, such as cabinet shelves, partitions, and bookcases
• Assist other trades as directed by supervisor
• Perform roofing repairs and maintenance
• Perform related duties as assigned

 
In the area of Mill-Cabinet Worker, duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Lay out work and cut, fit, and join lumber
• Build and install interior trim and finish carpentry work
• Fabricate and install complex finished hardwood cabinetry using non-dimensional hardwoods
• Operate power planers, lathes, saws, routers, and other power tools in working various hardwood shapes into dimensional sizes
• Fabricate and install laminated plastic counters
• Assist other trades as directed by supervisor
• Perform related duties as assigned

The ideal candidate will have the following: 

• Journey-level skills to perform routine repairs such as repairing doors, replacing glass in windows, patching roof leaks, and replacing ceramic and ceiling tiles in our County facilities
• Well-rounded carpentry experience
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to work independently without assistance

Possession of a California driver license is required
 
There is currently one vacancy within the Department of Public Works in the Facilities, Maintenance, and Operations section.
 
IMPORTANT: Carpenters are required to work at various locations throughout the County of San Mateo including County Facilities/Buildings, San Mateo Medical Center, Hall of Justice, Maguire Correctional Facility, Maple Street Correctional Facility, and Youth Services Center.  Candidates will be required to complete an extensive security clearance package and undergo a thorough background check conducted by the County of San Mateo Sheriff's office prior to hiring. The selected candidate must be cleared to work in a locked facility and around detainees.
 
NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies.

QUALIFICATIONS

License: 

• Valid California driver license.

Security Clearance: 

• Ability to pass an extensive background check and maintain jail security clearance.

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:

• A minimum of 5-years of experience working in trades, or
• Completion of certified apprenticeship program with Journey-level status as a Carpenter or a Mill-Cabinet Worker.

Knowledge of: 

• Standard practices, materials, tools, machines, and equipment used in the carpentry and/or the millworker trade
• Basic provisions of the Uniform Building Code as it relates to carpentry construction standards
• Preparation of dimensional sketches and the fabrication of specified products
• Methods of fire stop caulking

Skill/Ability to: 

• Use hand and power tools
• Read blueprints and work from sketches, plans, and specifications
• Perform layout work
• Estimate labor and material requirements for small jobs
• Follow written and oral instructions
• Keep records
• Work courteously and effectively with the public and with co-workers
• Bend, stand, and walk for extended periods of time
• Lift and carry equipment and supplies used in the course of the work, such as lumber, concrete, and fencing materials
• Obtain and maintain jail security clearance

APPLICATION/EXAMINATION

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, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help, or temporary position prior to the final filing date will receive five (5) points added to their final passing score on this examination. 
 
Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form.
 
Depending on the number of applications a screening committee may select those applicants whose education and/or experience appear to best meet the needs of the position. Because of this screening process, not all applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are guaranteed advancement to the next phase of the examination. The examination will consist of a performance test (weight: 100%) which may include a written exam. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense.
 
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 http://jobs.smcgov.org to apply.
 

Tentative Recruitment Schedule
Final Filing Date: May 20, 2021
Application Screening: May 26-27, 2021
Performance Examination: June 16 and/or 17, 2021

At the County of San Mateo, we welcome and celebrate the diversity of our employees, and strive to create a workplace where they feel valued every day.

County of San Mateo is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Analyst: Chet Overstreet (04302021) (Carpenter/Mill-Cabinet Worker - T030)

The City of Redwood City invites you to apply for the position of Contract Human Services Specialist (Bilingual - Spanish & English).

• Please click on the job announcement file below to review the recruitment flyer.
• A complete application is required, including a written supplemental questionnaire.
• Submit your application online via CalOpps by 11:59 pm on Friday, May 14, 2021.
• Applications will be reviewed continuously as they are received. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Why join the Redwood City team?    

We offer a wide range of meaningful career opportunities with potential for growth, training and development, competitive salaries, flexible work schedules, paid time off, and robust benefits. The Redwood City team is guided by the core values of excellence, integrity, service and creativity.  Inherent in these values is a great organizational culture based on trust, strong and supportive leadership, respect, risk-taking, empowerment, and effective communication. The community is known for its inclusivity, strong engaged neighborhoods, and civic pride. The City works diligently to maintain positive and productive relationships with community partners, together providing outstanding services, programs and opportunities for residents and businesses. This mix of tradition and progress, community and diversity, makes Redwood City an extraordinary place to work and call home. If you’re looking to grow your career as a part of a hard-working and fun team that fosters innovation, creativity and collaboration, we hope you’ll apply. 

The City of San Mateo Parks and Recreation Department is looking for a highly qualified, experienced Community Services Coordinator

Why Join our Department?

Be a part of the San Mateo Parks and Recreation Department team, which is a regular recipient of both local and statewide awards for its park design, program creativity, and staff accomplishments.  We provide a full spectrum of landscape maintenance, park design, and recreational opportunities for the San Mateo community.  There are 30 fully developed parks, six community recreation centers, two aquatic facilities, and an 18-hole golf course.  The Community Services Coordinator is a vital position in the Recreation Division providing outstanding program delivery and service.  We are seeking a motivated candidate to join our diverse and passionate team dedicated to providing exceptional public service.

There are three Coordinator assignments within the Recreation Division:

• Senior Center Program Coordinator

• Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center Youth Program Coordinator
• Events and Teen Program Coordinator

The current vacancy is for the Events and Teen Program Coordinator assignment; however, assignments are rotated and applicants should be prepared to serve in any Coordinator assignment.  The employment list resulting from this recruitment may be used for other department vacancies as they occur.

What You’ll Do

The Coordinator is responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating a specific program area within the Recreation Division.  This assignment is typically a more defined program area that is narrower in size or scope than those assigned to Supervisors.  Coordinators excel at the following:

• Instruct and lead specialized recreation and human services activities requiring leadership in a structured environment;

• Provide activities and general facility supervision and control at a community recreation center or special use facility;
• Coordinate, develop, implement, and evaluate programs and services;
• Perform office, administrative, public information and activity intake responsibilities;
• Assist in preparing program facilities for structured program activities and special events.

The City of San Mateo Public Works Department invites you to apply for the position of Deputy Director of Public Works - Environmental Services

• The recruitment will close just prior to midnight on Friday, May 21, 2021.
• To be considered, please submit your cover letter with résumé, and a list of six professional references (two supervisors, two direct reports and two colleagues who will not be contacted in the early stages of the recruitment) using the "Apply" feature at https://www.cpshr.us/recruitment/1778
• Résumés should reflect years and months of positions held, as well as the size of the previous department you have managed or administered.
• Resumes will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in this brochure. Candidates deemed to have the most relevant qualifications will be invited to interview with the consultant in late-May. A limited number of the most highly qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the oral board panel interviews in mid-June. An eligible list will be established from those who pass the oral board panel interviews. Current and future vacancies may be filled from this list which will remain in effect for six months, unless exhausted sooner. Once placed on an eligible list, and at the time a vacancy
  needs to be filled, eligible candidates may be contacted to interview with the Director. Media checks will be performed on all screened candidates, and a comprehensive reference and background check will be performed on final candidates.
• Candidates with disability who may require special assistance in any phase of the application or interview process should contact Kylie Wilson at 916.471.3325 or kwilson@cpshr.us.  Do not upload any documents related to your request for accommodation in CalOpps.
• For additional information about this position please contact Kylie Wilson at 916.471.3325 or kwilson@cpshr.us.

Department Overview
The Belmont Public Works Department is responsible for building and maintaining the City’s infrastructure and for providing street, sidewalk, stormwater, sanitary sewer, development review and transportation services.

The Department consists of two groups: Public Works Engineering - which covers development review, Capital Improvement Projects, Municipal Regional Permit (NPDES) and storm/sewer upgrades; and Public Works Operations - which covers day to day maintenance of city infrastructure, sewer lines, pump stations, traffic signals, street lights and ROW repairs. PW Engineering, working daily with PW Operations, and collaboratively with other city departments, is responsible for ensuring that new development meets city standards, and that new capital improvement projects are funded and constructed.

The Position
The City Engineer/Assistant Public Works Director leads the Engineering group with assistance from the Public Works Director.  Primary areas of focus for the City Engineer/Assistant Public Works Director will be:

-Addressing significant pressure for large, multi-story mixed use and residential redevelopment in the Belmont Village Specific Plan Area (downtown, near Caltrain), as well as marked increases in single family design review as residents upgrade, remodel and add ADU’s to their homes. Potential changes which may lead to retaining walls, ROW encroachments, sewer lateral upgrades and structural/civil engineering solutions which the City Engineer manages.

-Multi-modal and safety-focused infrastructure projects;

-Engaging with regional transportation partners including Caltrain, Samtrans, Caltrans, C/CAG and other transportation providers.

This position would oversee 6 staff members (4 engineers/2 inspectors) and reports to, and often represents the Public Works Director.
 

Assistant Engineer (FLSA Non-Exempt) – This is the entry level in the professional engineering series.

Positions in this class possess the applicable educational and training background required of classes in the professional engineering series, yet typically lack the full range of practical work experience. The Assistant Engineer class is distinguished from the Associate Engineer by the performance of less than the full range of duties as assigned to the journey level class within this series as well as the fact that it is not required that the Assistant Engineer possess an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification. This class may continue to be used as a training class in that incumbent may have only limited related work experience. Incumbents work under direct supervision while learning job tasks and under general supervision as experience and skill levels increase. Once learned, incumbents are expected to operate more independently. Receives general supervision from the Public Works Director/City Engineer, and may receive functional or technical supervision from other higher-level department staff.

About the Town

Los Altos Hills is primarily a residential community of approximately 8,000 residents within an 8.6 square mile area. An additional 5.8 square mile area of unincorporated land adjacent to the Town’s boundaries are within Los Altos Hills’ “sphere of influence.” The Town is home to Foothill Community College. The Town Hall was constructed in 2005 and provides a comfortable and modern work environment. The Town Hall is also within a short walking distance to charming downtown Los Altos. Town residents are known for their spirit of community volunteerism and are encouraged to become active in Town governance, serve on Town committees and to participate in local events. This inclusive, open style of governance is embraced by the citizens and is part of what makes Los Altos Hills a unique and progressive town.

The Town organization includes a staff of 23 FTEs within the departments of Administrative Services, Engineering, Planning, Public Works, Parks & Recreation and the City Clerk. Law enforcement services are contracted with the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Department and the Los Altos Hills County Fire District provides fire protection. The Town has been well managed over time and the resulting fiscal stability and continuity of staff is impressive.  The City Manager has been with the Town since 1999. 

Application filing deadline Open Until Filled- Apply Immediately

Preliminary Interviews- May 2021

Final Interviews: TBA

Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completing a City application.

THE POSITION

As a key staff member of the City Manager’s Office, the Public Information Officer (PIO) / Senior Management Analyst works on a diversity of projects and programs across all City departments in support of strategic City objectives. The PIO develops and implements citywide communications and oversees all public engagement, including direct partnerships with residents, businesses and other organizations. The PIO synthesizes complex information and data and prepares an array of compelling informational and marketing materials for public consumption. A high level of political astuteness and the ability to take initiative are important to success in this role. The PIO works in a demanding, fast-paced environment where a sense of humor and a collaborative attitude are important.

DEFINITION

This Public Information Officer (PIO) role is classified as a Senior Management Analyst and is primarily focused on public information and engagement. The PIO works closely with top level City staff to develop and implement communications strategies that   engage with Daly City’s extremely diverse population. The PIO also oversees service-oriented partnerships with Daly City residents and businesses through impact volunteering programs. Under general direction of the City Manager, performs a wide variety of responsible, professional, administrative, staff assignments; administers a wide variety of interdepartmental and City-wide projects and programs; assists the Assistant City Manager, Deputy City Manager and City Manager as needed; and performs related work as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Assists in program, policy and budget development, implementation, coordination, revision, review, evaluation and monitoring; provides support services for the City Council meetings and speaking before the City Council; participates in interdepartmental task forces and committees; researches, collects, compiles and analyzes financial and other data; prepares recommendations for budget requests, grants, new programs, modification of services and equipment; plans, organizes and coordinates assigned city-wide projects and monitors departmental projects; analyzes, interprets and explains City policies and procedures.

TYPICAL TASKS

The following tasks are typical for positions in the classification. Any single position may not perform all of these tasks and/or may perform similar related tasks not listed.

1. Determines need for and gathers information from various departments and from outside sources in order to research proposed programs and projects.

2. Analyzes data in order to assess cost, operational feasibility and other aspects of proposed programs and projects.

3. Prepares reports and presentations on all pertinent aspects of proposed programs and projects including budget projection.

4.  Make presentations on assigned projects and programs to the City Council and others.

5. Monitors and coordinates execution of approved projects and programs including preparing all required reports and supervising all related record keeping.

6.  Recommends changes in program emphasis or execution.

7.  Assists in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and procedures.

8.  Confers with operating staff regarding the implementation of programs and the interpretation and application of policies and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of: Senior Management Analysts have comprehensive knowledge of the principles, practices and methods of municipal budgeting, finance, public administration and organizational development; modern management of departments and organizations; pertinent legislation; interpersonal behavior dynamics.

Ability to: Write and present reports and recommendations; speak before groups; properly interpret, explain and act in accordance with laws, regulations and policies; demonstrate competency in research and analysis, decision making, and management skills; and tactfully relate to the public, departmental managers, employees, other organizations and outside agencies; interact positively and cooperate with co-workers, respond politely to customers, work as a team member, function under demanding time pressure, respond in a positive manner to supervision, and attend work and perform duties on a regular and consistent basis.

Education: Graduation from a four-year college or university, with major course work in communications, public relations, journalism, English, Public or Business Administration or a related field providing education in writing and public policy. Advanced degree desirable.

Experience: Three to five years of responsible work experience involving public relations and internal / external communications including experience developing and                       implementing a comprehensive communications program. Previous experience in a fiscal or administrative capacity; or an equivalent combination of related training and experience.

License: Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License.