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The City of Redwood City invites you to apply for the position of Equity and Inclusion Fellow.

• Please click on the job announcement file below to review the recruitment flyer.
• A complete application is required, including a resume and a written supplemental questionnaire.
• Submit your application online via CalOpps by 11:59 pm on Friday, August 13, 2021.
• Applications will be reviewed continuously as they are received.

The Management Fellowship Program is designed to attract top talent from graduate schools to commit to meaningful and value-driven work in local government. This program creates a channel into future leadership opportunities within local government. Primarily designed for recent postgraduate candidates as well as current Master's program students, this Fellowship is a limited term (two-year period) position beginning Fall 2021.

The City/County Association of Governments of San Mateo County (C/CAG), a Joint Powers Authority, is seeking qualified applicants for the position of C/CAG Program Director.
 
Under the direction of the Executive Director, the C/CAG Program Director plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates activities and programs related to transportation and mobility, balanced growth, and climate resiliency for the County.
 
Note: On July 14, 2021, this recruitment was changed to a continuous recruitment.  The recruitment will be open until the position is filled.  The first reading/screening of applications will begin on August 3, 2021.  We encourage you to apply for this exciting and important position before August 3 to be considered in the first round of application screenings and interviews.

This management position will:

• Provide technical and administrative support to the City/County Association of Governments of San Mateo County (C/CAG) on transportation and related issues.
• Coordinate projects with the cities and towns within San Mateo County and the County, as well as, outside agencies.
• Manage budgets related to all assigned projects and programs.
• Design standard work processes and office policies and procedures.
• Develop and execute C/CAG plans and objectives.
• Exercise leadership of diverse professional, technical, and clerical staff through subordinate management and/or supervisory personnel.
• Coordinate activities with all 21 local jurisdictions, as well as, other transportation agencies in the county, the Bay Area region, and the State.

IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will have five years of managerial experience ideally in the transportation or a related field, will have experience in city or regional planning, and will have familiarity with transportation policies.  The ideal candidate will also have experience with funding management and will have knowledge of governmental procurement principles and experience with contract negotiation, preparation, and administration. In addition, the ideal candidate will have knowledge of and experience with the state legislative process.
 
The successful candidate will be:

• A collaborator who can work effectively and positively with a variety of stakeholders.
• Quick and clear thinking, calm under pressure, and tactful in resolving issues.
• Approachable and politically astute with a management style that quickly fosters trust, loyalty, respect, commitment, and partnership from the community, county managers, and Regional / State / Federal agencies.
• A strong financial manager that also has the knowledge and ability to identify, pursue, and secure potential funding sources for C/CAG programs.
• An experienced manager with a sound understanding of the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, the Association of Bay Area Governments, the California Department of Transportation, Congestion Management Agencies, transportation programming, processes, and funding, and local land use and housing planning.
• An effective speaker to diverse audiences, including the Board, and professional, civic, legislative, and citizen groups.
• A relationship builder who can effectively represent C/CAG to other departments, agencies, public bodies, Regional/ State/ Federal agencies, and the California Legislature.

 
C/CAG
The City/County Association of Governments of San Mateo County (C/CAG) is a joint powers agency whose members include the County of San Mateo and the twenty (20) incorporated cities and towns within San Mateo County.  C/CAG is governed by a 21-member Board of Directors and is advised by nine standing committees.  C/CAG is the designated Congestion Management Agency (CMA) in San Mateo County, also known as the County Transportation Agency (CTA), the Airport Land Use Commission, and the Countywide Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program Manager.
 
C/CAG was initially formed to address common issues among members, to adopt and implement state mandated countywide plans and programs including Congestion Management, Airport Land Use Compatibility, and integrated solid waste management.  Over time, it has evolved to address several additional issues that affect the quality of life of the community, including transportation planning and sustainable communities, stormwater runoff, transportation/housing linkage, and climate change. C/CAG provides a unique forum for the cities and the County to collaborate on common issues and develop cost-effective solutions.
 
C/CAG serves the people of San Mateo County by partnering with state, regional, and local agencies and by building relationships with community-based organizations, non-profits, and advocacy organizations to understand community needs and challenges.
 
C/CAG responsibilities include the following functions and Countywide plans:

• Allocation of State and Federal transportation funds to cities, the County, and other agencies
• State Legislative Advocacy
• Congestion Management Plan
• Countywide Transportation Plan
• Countywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan
• Comprehensive Airport Land Use Compatibility Plans
• San Mateo Congestion Relief Plan
• Integrated Countywide Waste Management Plan Review
• Clean Air (TFCA) Expenditure Program for San Mateo County
• Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program
• Environmental/Transportation (Motor Vehicle Fees) Program
• San Mateo County Energy Watch

 

Examples of Duties:

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

• Provide technical support and recommendations to the C/CAG Board in the formulation and implementation of transportation policy, funding, programming, planning, and projects.
• Act as staff liaison to C/CAG committees as assigned by the Executive Director.
• Provide technical support and analysis to the C/CAG Board on transportation-related issues including housing and land use.
• Work on assignments that are highly complex and sensitive in nature, where substantial judgment and initiative is essential.
• Procure, manage, direct, and monitor consultant services, including contract negotiation and invoice processing.
• Monitor and ensure effective internal controls are in place for projects and programs to ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Recruit, develop, supervise, and evaluate staff and ensure timeliness and quality of staff work products.
• Apply for and administer grants and manage grant-funded projects.
• Represent CCAG in federal, state, regional, and local transportation or housing-related task forces, work groups, and committees.
• Work in collaboration with C/CAG member agencies and partner agencies to ensure customer satisfaction, as well as, to represent C/CAG's best interests.
• Analyze transportation-related policies and proposed legislation, recommend positions to be taken by C/CAG and maintain liaison with officials in the legislative and other governmental offices to further C/CAG goals, objectives, and interests.
• Coordinate among C/CAG member agencies, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG), the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), and the California Transportation Commission (CTC) regarding transportation projects, programming, and allocation of funds.
• Supporting major C/CAG projects and programs such as the C/CAG Smart Corridor, the San Mateo County Express Lanes Joint Powers Authority (SMCEL-JPA), and other major transportation programs of countywide significance.    
• Assist or represent the C/CAG Executive Director on the Executive Council for the SMCEL JPA.
• Provide staffing support to SMCEL JPA including, but not limited to, contract and procurement.
• Develop recommendations to the SMCEL JPA Board, coordinate with SMCTA staff and SMCEL JPA Policy/Program Manager, negotiate and/or coordinate with BAIFA, BATA, CHP, and Caltrans for maintenance and operation of express lanes.
• Assist the Executive Director in strategic planning and organization management and participate as a member of the senior management team in the development and implementation of organization-wide policies and programs that will contribute to its overall success.
• Oversee and participate in selecting, training, motivating, and evaluating personnel and contractors and recommend and implement personnel actions, such as promotions, transfers, discharges, and disciplinary measures.
• Administer and manage C/CAG funding programs such as Measure M funds, OneBayArea Grant (OBAG), Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3, Transportation Fund for Clean Air (TFCA), Lifeline Transportation program, State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP), as well as other federal, state, and regional-funded programs such as those authorized by SB1 and RM3 as they relate to C/CAG.
• Maintain and track program and project budgets, review accounting/financial reports from C/CAG Fiscal Agent and reconcile differences, and act as a direct liaison for financial audits on responsible programs/projects.
• Develop and recommend strategies and priorities on transportation, movement of people and goods, traffic congestion relief, and associated strategies as they relate to housing and land use.
• Develop and implement plans and programs such as PDA Investment and Growth Strategy, Countywide Transportation Plan, Congestion Management Program, Countywide Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan, and transportation maps and coordinate between the region and San Mateo County on the development and implementation of Plan Bay Area and associated activities.
• Coordinate with Bay Area County Transportation Agencies (BACTA) and regional and state agencies on the development and implementation of policies, programming, and project delivery.
• Assist member agencies on the programming and delivery of federal and state-funded projects.
• Create goals and strategies that support C/CAG's vision and management philosophy.
• Plan, direct, manage, and support C/CAG-sponsored and C/CAG-supported projects and work with  involved agencies and consultants to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of these projects.
• Coordinate with federal, state, regional, and local agencies to ensure compliance with pertinent administrative requirements.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

 

QUALFICIATIONS

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 five years of increasingly responsible managerial experience preferably in the transportation field.

 
Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of public administration and program management, including planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Principles and practices of governmental procurement principles, and contract negotiation, preparation, and administration.
• Pertinent local, state, and federal laws, rules, regulations, and enforcement procedures.
• Practices and procedures as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs.
• Local and state legislative processes and the “key players” within those processes.
• Basic principles and practices of the County's operations and its administration and organization.
• Principles and practices of transportation planning or urban planning.

 
Skill/Ability to:

• Research, analyze, and make recommendations on administrative and management practices and procedures.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing and prepare comprehensive administrative, fiscal, and technical reports and correspondence.
• Represent C/CAG to other departments and agencies, and before public bodies.
• Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of performing assigned responsibilities.
• Integrate a variety of activities and services to achieve program goals, objectives, and priorities.
• Apply principles and techniques of community organization.
• Speak effectively to diverse audiences, including professional, civic, legislative, and citizen groups.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with other agencies and staff.
• Prepare complex and detailed written reports, program policies and procedures, and contracts.
• Interpret policies, guidelines, and procedures.

 

APPLICATION/EXAMINATION

This is an open and continuous recruitment.  Anyone may apply.

Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to the regular County employment application form. Though a resume may be submitted, a resume will not be accepted as a substitute for completion of the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire.
 
Application materials will be reviewed and applicants whose education and experience appear to best meet the needs of the position will be contacted by C/CAG for an interview with the hiring executive.

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 https://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.
 
Final Filing Date: Open until filled 
Application Screening: Beginning August 3, 2021
Departmental Interviews (tentative): Beginning Week of August 16, 2021

 

This is a continuous recruitment and will remain open until the position is filled.  The position could be filled at any time.  We encourage to apply immediately so as not to miss out on this exciting career opportunity.
 

At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

 
Analyst: Chet Overstreet (07092021) C/CAG Program Director (B163)

INTERNAL RECRUITMENT ONLY

The City of East Palo Alto is looking for a Senior Management Analyst to make a difference providing efficient public services and enhance the quality of life and safety for its multi-cultural community.

The City of East Palo Alto is a City with a dynamic workforce, a deep cultural heritage and diverse community that are resilient and welcoming.  You will join a team who is passionate about supporting the City's growth.

Attached is the job description and announcement covering the nature and level of work to be performed. This is not intended to be a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required.

The City of East Palo Alto reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as may be necessary. 

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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 II 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 August 10, 2021 by 5:00 PDT, so apply today!

 

BASIC EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

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

• Supervises a small crew and participates in the construction, maintenance and repair of streets, curbs, gutters, sewers, storm drains, catch basins, barricades, sidewalks, parks, landscaped areas, and recreation equipment and facilities;

• Operates and makes minor repairs and adjustments to heavy power-driven equipment; constructs forms for and does cement work;

• Does occasional brick work and building construction and maintenance work; builds retaining walls;

• Supervises and performs slide control planting, creek bed clean out, park landscape planting and maintenance, including irrigation; athletic field maintenance; use of herbicides.

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. 

Applications are being accepted for the position of Preschool Teacher I/II with the City of South San Francisco. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: AUGUST 13, 2021 AT 5:00 P.M. OR UPON RECEIPT OF THE FIRST 50 ONLINE APPLICATIONS, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST.

THE CITY OFFERS AN ATTRACTIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE, AS WELL AS CALPERS RETIREMENT PLAN AND SOCIAL SECURITY PARTICIPATION.

The City of South San Francisco is a General Law city with a population of 68,000 residents that grows to 110,000 during business hours. South San Francisco is strategically located on the west shore of the San Francisco Bay, in northern San Mateo County, 10 miles south of San Francisco. This City is also located along the Bay Area's main transportation routes, including 101, 280, Caltrain, BART, San Francisco Bay Ferry, and the San Francisco International Airport.

The City of South San Francisco is a full-service city with 12 City Departments including Police; Fire; Parks and Recreation; Public Works; Economic and Community Development; City Attorney; Library; Finance; Information Technology; Human Resources; City Clerk; and Office of the City Manager.  The City has a Council-City Manager form of government with more than 460 full-time regular employees.

The City of South San Francisco proudly remains The Industrial City, a reflection of its steel mill and ship building past.  In recent years, the City has been redefined to reflect the innovative, entrepreneurial and industrious spirit, which has made South San Francisco the Biotech Capital of the World.

South San Francisco’s biotechnology cluster is the largest in the world, with roughly 45,000 life science workers, 200 biotech companies, and over 12 million square feet of office/R&D facilities – with an additional 9 million square feet of new R&D facilities in the development pipeline. 

South San Francisco enjoys a high quality of life with an extensive public parks system, active library and learning programming and a dynamic, engaged community making South San Francisco a great place to live, learn, work and play. 

THE DEPARTMENT

The Parks and Recreation Department is the third largest department in the City and is organized by program area, with each program administered by a supervisor, coordinator, or specialist. The Parks and Recreation Department is composed of a Director and 22 full-time management positions. The department is comprised of the Recreation, Community Services, Parks, Facilities and Common Greens divisions.

The Recreation Division consists of seven program areas, including Aquatics, Classes, Cultural Arts, Childcare, Senior Services, Sports and Rentals. The Child Care Program Area includes three preschools for children 2.5 to 5 years; four licensed after school recreation programs for school-age children Kindergarten-12 years; two grant funded ASES programs (REAL Program) designed for academic support for school age children Kindergarten–12 years old; Summer, Spring and Winter camps for children kindergarten through 12 years old; TEEN camp in Summer; Full of Fun Camp and Nights of Fun.

THE POSITION  

The Preschool Teacher will direct, plan, develop, and implement an educational program that provides for the full intellectual and social development of each child.  This journey-level classification is distinguished from the next higher level in that this classification has sites and few administrative and coordinative responsibilities.

Incumbents daily have direct contact with the children and parents.  Incumbents must perform in accordance with specific instructions and are reviewed for compliance with State of California requirements.

Depending on the level of experience, the vacancy will be filled as either a Preschool Teacher I or Preschool Teacher II. 

The City Manager has administrative responsibility and authority to ensure that the laws and ordinances of the Town are duly enforced. The City Manager is responsible for managing and giving direction to all department heads, except for the City Attorney. The City Manager is appointed by, and serves at the pleasure of, the City Council.

Essential responsibilities of the City Manager include:

• Representing the Town with other governmental agencies
• Recommending adoption of ordinances and resolutions to execute the City Council’s policies
• Advising the City Council of the fiscal condition of the Town
• Preparing an annual budget and Capital Improvement Plan
• Exercising general supervision over all public buildings, parks, and other public properties under the control of the Town
• Appointing or removing employees of the Town
• Keeping apprised and informing the City Council of proposed and
  newly adopted laws, trends and societal changes that could affect
  the Town
• Monitoring and informing the City Council of upcoming
  significant contract renewals and the status of
  major Town projects.

The City of Redwood City invites you to apply for the position of Management Analyst I. The current opening is in our Public Works department.

• 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 Tuesday, August 3, 2021.
• Applications will be reviewed continuously as they are received.

 

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. 

Extended- Applications accepted until Tuesday, July 27, 2021 OR upon receipt of the first 200 applications- whichever occurs first.

Written Exam:  August 10, 2021

Oral Exam: August 25, 2021

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

Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

 

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, operates and maintains (O&M), performs, corrective and emergency maintenance, construction and repair to water quality distribution system facilities and infrastructure; handles public relations in the field; and performs other duties as assigned.

Distribution System Operator I is the entry-level class and Distribution System Operator II is the journey level class in the series. Incumbents in the Distribution System Operator I class will progressively perform most of the duties required in the series but are not expected to function at the same skill level and will usually exercise less independent direction and judgment on matters related to work procedures and methods. Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits an established pattern that has been explained in detail as they arise. Under the flexible staffing concept, Distribution System Operator II positions that may become vacant may reasonably be filled at the Distribution System Operator I level.

Positions in the Distribution System Operator II class are flexibly staffed and normally filled by advancement from the Distribution System Operator I class, or when filled from the outside, require prior specific experience in building related and/or water/water-delivery-related O&M. Appointment to this class requires the employee to be performing substantially the full range of water/water-delivery-related construction and O&M duties and to meet the qualification standards for the class. This class requires the ability to work independently exercising judgment and initiative. Duties will normally require the ability to operate the full range of tools and mechanical equipment related to water maintenance and to lead and directly supervise crews on specific projects and activities.

 

 

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Safely O&M as a member of a crew or individually inspects, installs or repairs water lines, service connections, meter, valves, and other water infrastructure facilities; Excavates using heavy equipment including vacuum excavation equipment. Operate pneumatic, hydraulic and power and hand tools; back fills trenches and excavations; cuts, threads and assembles pipe; caulks water lines; makes new service connections installing meters and boxes and tapping main lines; tests, disinfects, pressurizes the system, installs, repairs, and replaces fire hydrants; drives a truck hauling workers and materials; may be required to work unusual hours as needed; responds to service requests; responds to emergency calls; keeps records of materials used or performed; test and repair of water meters; operates compressor, air tools, tampers, backhoe, front loader and other related construction tools. Regularly prepares routine reports and logs including daily activity reports. Accurately mark locations of underground facilities and respond to underground service alerts (USAs); May undertake minor carpentry, plumbing, cement work and electrical work. O&M of the related wastewater treatment system and equipment; monitors gauges, dials, meters and controls panels, and other recording instruments, greases and cleans equipment; services and maintains a variety of distribution system equipment; extracts samples and performs field tests and analysis; inspects plant equipment and facilities to locate and report needed repairs; performs general plant maintenance work, such as sweeping, cleaning, sanding, and painting; performs general grounds maintenance work. Supervise contractors; respond to calls for service 24/7; participate in required standby rotation, participate in all required safety training and maintain required current certification and carry out duties in a safe manner.

 

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

 

Knowledge of: O&M, preventative maintenance, repair and record-keeping procedures of a typical water distribution system; methods and equipment used to install, test, repair and maintain water distribution infrastructure; occupational hazards, safety precautions and principles of accident prevention. The O&M of mechanical equipment, including pumps and electric motors; control procedures for water treatment /distribution processes; tools, equipment and methods used in the overhaul, repair, adjustment and modification of stationary power equipment, and of the pumping, piping, and electrical systems used in a pump station.

 

Ability to:

Safely use heavy equipment, hand and power tools; operate and service pumps, motors and other mechanical equipment; perform the more skilled tasks required in the field operation of a water distribution system; make arithmetic calculations involving fractions, decimals and percentages; use CRTs, PCs, and computer-based data systems; understand and follow oral and written instructions; demonstrate a high degree of mechanical aptitude; read maps; accurately mark locations of underground facilities and respond to underground service alerts (USAs); work in adverse weather conditions which require exposure to wind, rain and cold temperature; work in atmosphere which often involves noise, noxious odors, gases, contact with water and/or wastewater, and risk of bodily injury; maintain an appropriate public service demeanor and positive customer service interactions; report back to work to respond to after hour call backs and to report to duty during an emergency; adhere to Standby Duty Procedures; 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, on time and in approved uniform.

 

Physical Capability to: Perform moderate, and sometimes strenuous, sustained manual labor; walk, climb, lift, crawl, stoop and bend to reach work; work safely in confined spaces; work outdoors in temperature extremes and inclement weather. Must be willing to report to work at any time during an emergency and work an irregular work schedule.

 

Experience:

Distribution System Operator I, entry level: one (1) year, full-time, paid experience in construction, maintenance, or other semi-skilled, physical work.

Distribution System Operator II: two (2) years of full-time, paid experience in construction or maintenance work in a water utility system or the plumbing trade.

 

Education:

 

Distribution System Operator I, entry level; Graduation from high school or equivalent

Distribution System Operator II: Graduation from high school or equivalent

 

License:

 

Possession of a valid, Class C, California Driver’s License at the Distribution System Operator I level.

 

To be appointed to the Distribution System Operator II Level, individual must possess a valid Class B California Driver’s License (including acceptable driving record) and a Water Distribution Operators License D1 issued by the Department of Health Services.

 

 

Closing Date: Tuesday, July 27, 2021 @ 5:00 p.m. OR Upon Receipt of the first 50 Application Packages, Whichever Occurs First.

We invite applications for the position of:

Senior Program Assistant

$5,388 - $6,421 MONTHLY SALARY

Plus a comprehensive benefits package

 

The City of San Mateo Parks and Recreation Department is looking for a highly qualified Senior Program Assistant

Why Join our Department?

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 our community.

 

The Parks and Recreation Department provides a full spectrum of services to the San Mateo community including park and landscape maintenance, street and park tree maintenance, park planning and design and a full range of recreational opportunities. There are 32 fully developed parks, 6 community recreation centers, 2 aquatic facilities and an 18-hole golf course.  San Mateo’s park system ranges from small, neighborhood playgrounds to regional parks such as the Shoreline Parks and Laurelwood/Sugarloaf Open Space along with numerous community parks, medians and landscaped islands.  Features unique to San Mateo include an award winning one-acre Japanese Garden, historic Central Park, two community gardens, six dog parks and four bocce courts.  The Department employs more than 60 full-time employees and approximately 250 part-time employees. The Department is committed to its mission of creating community through people, parks and programs.

 

Collaboration, Innovation, Respect, Creativity, Transparency and Informed Risk-taking are attributes that we are seeking in the candidates.

 

Look to some of the reasons why the City of San Mateo is a great place to work,

https://youtu.be/XNAF7GZUNl8?list=PL3QUX6-y-89-D28g895DzvObmoD89Dqdn

 

What You’ll Do

The Senior Program Assistant performs a variety of complex clerical and technical functions in support of programs at the assigned facility; coordinates facility booking, scheduling and rental processes, assists in providing for the safety, maintenance and security of program participants, staff, equipment and facilities; acts as a liaison with program and managerial staff, community groups and program participants; directly participates in, and monitors the work of staff assigned to, the program registration process; processes transactions in support of department programs which entail: substantial interaction with interested parties; knowledge of procedures and policies; and the accounting for payables and monies received; provides information and assistance regarding department programs, policies and procedures to the general public, City personnel, vendors and contractors; processes forms, invoices and other documents in accordance with established procedures; and check for accuracy and completeness of entries, and for compliance with applicable City, statutory and other requirements; computes and receives fees in accordance with department schedules and procedures, record revenue received and provide for the deposit of monies; may provide lead direction to other support staff; enters data and information in the preparation of reports, correspondence, forms and other documents; performs a variety of general clerical duties, including: filing; billing; recording information in office records; photocopying; processing of mail; and answering telephones.

 

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

ABOUT THE POSITION
The City of Redwood City, City Manager’s Office, invites you to apply for the position of Management Analyst I (Communications & Community Engagement Analyst).  This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional to provide highly responsible staff assistance in the development, administration and implementation of City programs; to coordinate and manage implementation of marketing-driven websites, multimedia tools, social media, and content development for print communications, e-publications, and digital tools; to interact with the community by providing community engagement support for the City of Redwood City; to assist in formulating policies and procedures, collecting and compiling data supporting recommendations; to direct and coordinate special projects, events and programs as assigned.  This position works within the City Manager’s Office and reports to the Public Communications manager. 

 

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Experience translating conceptual ideas and business needs into creative website content and digital marketing to engage the community and customers.
• Proficiency using interactive multimedia (including photography, video, sound, graphics, etc.), web-based social media, digital tools (blogs, Word Press, Vision/Granicus, Squarespace, Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Constant Contact, HTML, etc.).
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to copy write, edit and proofread own work and the work of others. 
• Motivation, initiative, independent judgement and self-direction.
• A well-organized and flexible response to changes in priority.
• A desire to be a team player in working with a variety of City staff and the public.
• An enthusiastic, resourceful and effective customer service attitude.
• Values that promote diversity, integrity, trust and respect.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) language skills desirable.
• Masters degree desirable.

 

Please click the link below to review the complete job announcement.