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The City of Brisbane will be sponsoring up to four summer internships this year.  Our internships are project-oriented and designed to give college students a good general overview of future employment opportunities and current issues in the Public Sector.  You will have the opportunity for exposure to various areas of City Administration during your internship and to network with fellow interns and participate in professional development activities in San Mateo County and/or Santa Clara County.

Projects for 2024 include:

• Communications – Assist with developing innovative and relevant content for posting on City-administered social media sites, research and work with departments in developing articles for publication on the City’s website and print newsletter, and assist with aspects of video production including storyboarding, camera work, and script-writing.

• IT – Have some familiarity with programs such as Windows, Active Directory, Office/Microsoft 365. Must be able to disassemble and reassemble a PC. Projects will consist of adding and editing AD and email accounts and sorting and organizing hardware components. Some daily tasks will include responding to help desk requests and making basic equipment repairs and replacements.

• Human Resources - Offering learning opportunities by following a full recruitment and onboarding process. Assist with website updating; maintaining employee records; the conversion of physical records/forms to electronic format; and conducting research and analysis on HR-related topics.

• Public Works (Utilities) – Provide support to the City's Public Works Department - Utilities Division with various engineering projects in drinking water distribution, water resources, sanitary sewer collection, and storm drainage. Primary assignment will focus on mapping and geolocating drinking water facilities to comply with new state regulatory compliance.  Secondary assignments may include field engineering support on construction of capital utility projects and assisting on various engineering reports and studies.

Applicants must be college students currently enrolled in and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree at an accredited college or university in a related field (e.g. public administration, public policy, business, planning, library science, environmental studies, engineering, sustainability). Undergraduate candidates must have a minimum of 48 semester units or equivalent completed.  Applicants should also be self-motivated, have excellent interpersonal skills, able to use Microsoft Office software, demonstrate good research ability and have the ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing. 

SALARY AND HOURS: The salary range for Interns is $20.00 per hour, 15-18 hours per week over a 12-week period.  The start date is flexible depending on the student’s availability.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Candidates can submit their applications online at http://www.calopps.org/city-of-brisbane.  Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application.   

SELECTION PROCESS:

The applications will be screened and a limited number of applicants possessing the most relevant qualifications will be selected to participate in an oral interview.  Recommendations for appointment to the positions will be based on the results of these interviews.  Prior to appointment, fingerprinting for submission to the Department of Justice must be completed with favorable results.

The City of Brisbane is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or national origin in its employment actions, decisions, policies, and practices. The duties described in this announcement are intended only as illustrations of the various 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.  This announcement does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

The City of Brisbane will be sponsoring up to four summer internships this year.  Our internships are project-oriented and designed to give college students a good general overview of future employment opportunities and current issues in the Public Sector.  You will have the opportunity for exposure to various areas of City Administration during your internship and to network with fellow interns and participate in professional development activities in San Mateo County and/or Santa Clara County.

Projects for 2024 include:

• Communications – Assist with developing innovative and relevant content for posting on City-administered social media sites, research and work with departments in developing articles for publication on the City’s website and print newsletter, and assist with aspects of video production including storyboarding, camera work, and script-writing.

• IT – Have some familiarity with programs such as Windows, Active Directory, Office/Microsoft 365. Must be able to disassemble and reassemble a PC. Projects will consist of adding and editing AD and email accounts and sorting and organizing hardware components. Some daily tasks will include responding to help desk requests and making basic equipment repairs and replacements.

• Human Resources - Offering learning opportunities by following a full recruitment and onboarding process. Assist with website updating; maintaining employee records; the conversion of physical records/forms to electronic format; and conducting research and analysis on HR-related topics.

• Public Works (Utilities) – Provide support to the City's Public Works Department - Utilities Division with various engineering projects in drinking water distribution, water resources, sanitary sewer collection, and storm drainage. Primary assignment will focus on mapping and geolocating drinking water facilities to comply with new state regulatory compliance.  Secondary assignments may include field engineering support on construction of capital utility projects and assisting on various engineering reports and studies.

Applicants must be college students currently enrolled in and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree at an accredited college or university in a related field (e.g. public administration, public policy, business, planning, library science, environmental studies, engineering, sustainability). Undergraduate candidates must have a minimum of 48 semester units or equivalent completed.  Applicants should also be self-motivated, have excellent interpersonal skills, able to use Microsoft Office software, demonstrate good research ability and have the ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing. 

SALARY AND HOURS: The salary range for Interns is $20.00 per hour, 15-18 hours per week over a 12-week period.  The start date is flexible depending on the student’s availability.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Candidates can submit their applications online at http://www.calopps.org/city-of-brisbane.  Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application.   

SELECTION PROCESS:

The applications will be screened and a limited number of applicants possessing the most relevant qualifications will be selected to participate in an oral interview.  Recommendations for appointment to the positions will be based on the results of these interviews.  Prior to appointment, fingerprinting for submission to the Department of Justice must be completed with favorable results.

The City of Brisbane is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or national origin in its employment actions, decisions, policies, and practices. The duties described in this announcement are intended only as illustrations of the various 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.  This announcement does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

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

Final Filing Date: Before 5:00pm, Friday, May 31, 2024

Tentative Interview Date: Week of June 10, 2024

Appointment to this position is contingent upon:

*Reference check

*TB testing

*Department of Justice fingerprinting criminal history records check

Resume will not be accepted in lieu of application. Application, including all work history, must be fully completed if a resume is attached. Incomplete and/or inaccurate applications may result in disqualification from the recruitment process.

About the Position

Do you want to work with an amazing team of dedicated professionals who work daily to enhance the quality of life for the residents of San Carlos by providing recreational opportunities for all? Join our Parks and Recreation Department team as a Program Coordinator to make a difference and have fun while doing it!

The work schedule will be Monday-Friday, 8:00am-2:00pm but may vary as needed.

Essential Duties

• Develop and distribute marketing materials and update monthly newsletters to showcase Adult Community Center programs.
• Assist in planning and organizing special events, classes, and workshops.
• Support kitchen preparation and coordinate meal deliveries for the Curbside Lunch Program.
• Rentals for City-owned facilities.
• Caring Cupboard weekly grocery program.
• Recruit and coordinate volunteers.
• Process registrations.

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 Human Resources Department is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Human Resources Technician – Employee Benefits and Wellness.
   
If you are interested in joining a team of professionals committed to providing innovative services and delivering exceptional customer service to current County employees, County retirees, and members of the community, we encourage you to apply.  Human Resources Technicians (HR Techs) perform a wide variety of technical and paraprofessional duties in support of our Human Resources divisions which include:

• Employee Benefits and Wellness
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Diversity and Inclusion
• Employee and Labor Relations
• Human Resources Information Management
• Risk Management and Workers' Compensation
• Talent Acquisition
• Training and Development
• Shared Services
• Strategic Support and Partnerships

The current vacancy is in the Employee Benefits and Wellness Division of the department. We are seeking a candidate who has a solid foundation in customer service, along with intermediate to advanced Excel skills to carry out daily tasks.
 
Working as part of the Benefits team, the new HR Tech will provide daily customer service support to County employees and retirees by answering questions about the generous benefits that are offered and conducting trainings and presentations to educate employees and retirees about their benefit packages.  Call center experience is extremely helpful, though not required. Exceptional customer service is a hallmark of the position.

Examples Of Duties

The HR Tech will be responsible for reconciling benefits reports and assisting in the development of dashboards. We are seeking an individual who can gather, organize, analyze, and explain benefit plan data effectively through concise reports. The ideal candidate will possess intermediate to advanced Excel proficiency, allowing them to create pivot tables, formulate equations, conduct calculations, generate visual data representations, and design forms/audit reports.

Additional duties for the HR Tech include assisting with the annual Employee Benefits Fair and determining eligibility requirements.  

The County offers a myriad of benefits which include, but are not limited to Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance; Life Insurance; Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts; Deferred Compensation; Employee Assistance Program; and a nationally recognized Employee Wellness Program.
 
Because of the diversity, complexity, and breadth of the benefits we offer, the ability to learn, synthesize, and retain information is critical.  The HR Tech must be able to recall information, locate resources, interpret data, and impart information in a busy environment.  
 
We are looking for self-motivated, highly organized, flexible individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment where priorities frequently change, but the mission remains constant – to maximize organizational and individual potential and position the County of San Mateo as an employer of choice.
 
The successful candidate will be extremely-well organized, have strong attention to detail, be capable of working independently within set guidelines, and show initiative.
 
Strong communication skills are a key element.  The chosen applicant will be able to communicate clearly and persuasively with employees at all levels of the organization and with the vendors and health care organizations who provide benefits to County employees.
 
Because this position deals with sensitive information, the chosen applicant will need to understand the importance of confidentiality, tact, and discretion.
 
This is an amazing opportunity to demonstrate and expand your data management skills, while working with a high-functioning team to ensure County employees and retirees understand and utilize the benefits available to them.

Benefits Division
The Employee Benefits Division, led by the Human Resources Benefits Manager, coordinates and administers benefits programs, providing assistance and technical support to County employees and retirees, benefit partners, and insurance providers.

Out team supports a workforce of over 6,000 active employees and 3,000 retirees.  We operate a customer service call center, conduct one-on-one and group benefits education, and facilitate large benefits-related training sessions.  We assist employees with benefit concerns, work closely with administrators and insurance providers to resolve County coverage issues quickly, and process benefit changes efficiently.  

The County offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and various voluntary benefits. Employees and their families also have access to a wide range of Wellness benefits and resources.

Qualifications

Experience and Education:  
Any combination of experience, education, and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.

• A typical way to qualify is three years of increasingly responsible administrative support work with at least two years of HR-related work. 

Experience in Benefits is strongly preferred but not required.
 
Knowledge of:

• Microsoft Excel.
• Principles and practices of human resource/personnel administration and management.
• Federal, State, and local legislation involving human resource/personnel function.
• Organization, procedures, and operating details of the County or similar jurisdictions or agencies.
• Correct English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Modern office methods, procedures, and equipment including computer systems and HR-related programs and applications.

Skill/Ability to:

• Manage and analyze large amounts of complex data.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Employ good judgment and make sound decisions in accordance with established procedures and policy.
• Learn and interpret laws and rules.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Achieve operating efficiency in an administrative office environment.
• Work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Establish and maintain positive and cooperative working relationships with other employees and the public.

 
NOTE: The eligible list created from this recruitment will be used to fill this vacancy and could be used to fill other future vacancies in HR or other County Departments.

Application/Examination

Open & Promotional – Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination.
 
Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply Online" button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Responses to the supplemental questionnaire must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form.
 
Important Information About the Examination Process 
The examination process will consist of the steps detailed below. Because of this process, not all applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are guaranteed advancement through the examination process.
  
Initial review of application materials.  At this step applicants submitting incomplete applications, lacking relevant qualifications, and/or not following instructions will be disqualified.  Applicants who pass this initial review will be further evaluated for relevant training and experience.
  
Application screening and auto-scored evaluation of relevant training and experience (T&E) that is based solely on the applicants' responses the supplemental questions. Those applicants whose application materials receive a passing score on the T&E evaluation and application screening will be invited to take the online computer-based examination.    
  
Panel interview (weight: 100%). Those applicants who pass the online computer-based exam will be interviewed by a panel of three subject matter experts.  Applicants who pass the interview will be placed on an eligible (or hiring) list and the top ranked candidates will be invited to a second interview and will meet with the Benefits team.  An Excel proficiency exam will be given as part of the second interview.
 
Recruitment and Examination Dates (tentative):
Deadline for Applications:  May 8, 2024
Application Screening and T & E Scoring:  May 13-15, 2024
Panel Interview:  May 29 and/or 30, 2024

The City of Burlingame is accepting applications for the position of Permit Technician

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

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

Applications will be accepted until May 13, 2024 

Written Exam: June 4, 2024

Oral Exam: TBA 

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

Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Veteran's Preference Available.

Applicants for this position must be able to pass a comprehensive background investigation including polygraph and fingerprinting.

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, performs parking enforcement activities; occasionally performs a variety of routine law enforcement activities, including serving subpoenas, fingerprinting, relieving at the complaint desk, and processing abandoned vehicles; performs other related duties as required. This is not a sworn Peace Officer position; no weapon will be authorized.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Performs assigned duties relative to parking enforcement which are of a routine and limited nature, including enforcement of parking regulations, observes and marks parked cars, issues parking citations, contacts vehicle tow service for removal of cars parked illegally, and explains parking regulations to motorists. Other responsibilities include directing traffic, carrying out school security checks, police station security checks, and vacation checks, processes abandoned vehicles and animal complaints, handles transportation details, prepares reports of actions taken and unusual incidents observed; testifies in court when citations are contested; and fingerprints citizens.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to: Understand and follow verbal and written directions and Department rules and regulations; learn standard broadcasting procedures of a police radio; prepare clear and concise written reports; observe accurately and remember names, faces, numbers, incidents and places, think and act quickly in emergencies, 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 high school or equivalent.

Experience: None required.

Age: Must be 18 years of age for entrance.

Physical: Have the physical strength, stamina, and agility adequate to perform all duties of a Police Assistant I.

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

Applicants for this position must be able to pass a comprehensive background investigation including polygraph and fingerprinting.

This is a journey-level class in the Police Records Specialist classification series responsible for maintaining information in specialized departmental databases, preparing and assembling reports, processing payments, and preparing and processing subpoenas, requests for information, and other documents. All activities are performed within specified legal guidelines. Incumbents are expected to work independently and exercise judgment and initiative. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

A job description, including examples of typical job functions and qualifying knowledge, skills, and abilities, is available by clicking on the Job Description link.

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

The City of San Mateo Public Works Department is looking to fill two vacancies for Engineering Manager.

Why Join our Department?

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. We will provide you with a wide range of opportunities in a team-based collaborative environment while helping you achieve your professional goals. 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. To this end, the Engineering Manager will help lead efforts utilizing networking skills, strategic planning, and performance leadership to develop strategies and tactics to accomplish short and long-term project delivery, while sustaining the City’s missions, visions and goals. 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. The Engineering Manager role will include responsibility for ensuring the best possible performance of each employee and accomplishing the collective services, goals, projects, initiatives, and work plans of the Department and City. 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 Engineering Manager will provide and participate in critical team leadership in assuring that all engineering services, goals, projects and initiatives meet the high-performance standards of the Department and City. Demands of this position will continue to evolve and change to respond to community needs. Adaptability and flexibility are important for success in this position. An Engineering Manager receives general direction from a Deputy Director of Public Works or higher-level department personnel and exercises direct supervision over professional, technical and clerical staff.

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