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The Department of Public Works is seeking well-qualified candidates for the position of Stationary Engineer II!

Facilities Maintenance & Operations

FM&O, short for Facilities Maintenance & Operations, ensures County facilities are safe, comfortable, and clean. From historic landmarks to modern offices, we keep things running smoothly.

The FM&O Stationary Engineers perform maintenance and repairs to the various plumbing, mechanical, and lighting systems throughout County facilities. These include boilers, chillers, pumps, motors, lamps, ballasts, drivers, toilets, sinks, and faucets as well as utilizing the lighting and building control systems to schedule and adjust run times of the various pieces of equipment. There are multiple Stationary Engineer I/II vacancies in FM&O.

Our team turns the screws, tightens the bolts, hammers the nails, paints the walls, and types in the codes to keep all the buildings and their systems working. If it's loose, stuck, hot, cold, light, or dark FM&O gets the call. Whatever it takes, our team does it with professionalism, care, and heart!

Position Overview

Under the direction of a Supervising Stationary Engineer, Stationary Engineers are responsible for a wide variety of repair and maintenance work in the areas of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, emergency power systems, water treatment systems, boiler equipment, and piping repair, building automation systems, and miscellaneous equipment repair. Stationary Engineer II is a journey-level classification, and incumbents are expected to have proficiency, perform independently, and solve complex problems in all of the areas listed above.

Various Opportunities

There are multiple vacancies to be filled throughout the Department. Work locations will include Redwood City Government Center, San Mateo Medical Center, Youth Services Center, and Maple Street Correctional Facility.

Important Info

Candidates hired as Stationary Engineers must be willing to work evenings, weekends, and alternate shifts. They must also successfully obtain and maintain a Sheriff's Office security clearance as a condition of employment.

The ideal candidates for these positions will have:

• At least three years of journey-level experience as a Stationary Engineer.
• A minimum of three years of journey-level experience in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Extensive knowledge and experience working with boiler and HVAC systems.
• Proficiency in a wide variety of installations and repairs on plumbing, gas system piping, chiller/boiler piping, and wastewater systems, including the ability to operate a large sewer snake.
• Certification as a Backflow Prevention Tester.
• Experience in energy management and computer-controlled systems.
• The ability to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain a variety of equipment, including air conditioning, electric motors, heating units, heat pumps, light commercial furnaces, burners, fresh air and exhaust fans, economizers, and humidifiers.
• Experience with Fire Alarm testing, troubleshooting, and NFPA codes.
• Experience in a hospital or healthcare setting.

IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the “Apply” button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted in addition to the standard County employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required application materials. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.

Tentative Recruitment Schedule

Final Filing Date: May 30th, 2024,

Application Screening (tentative): June 4-6, 2024

Panel Interviews (tentative): June 12th and/or 13th, 2024

Recruitment questions? Contact Chet Overstreet at coverstreet@smcgov.org

The Department of Public Works is seeking experienced and highly motivated individuals for the position of Electrician.

Are you searching for work with a purpose? Working for the County of San Mateo is more than "just a job". Your contributions here will improve our community and make a positive difference in the lives of others. The County offers excellent health and retirement benefits, career development opportunities, and a collaborative environment where your health and well-being are a priority. Submit your application today!

There is currently one Electrician vacancy in the Construction Services section of the Department of Public Works. Electricians are responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems and equipment in and around County buildings. This position requires the ability to work independently in different locations with minimal supervision. While much of the work is performed independently, the Construction Services section is characterized by a strong sense of teamwork and camaraderie.

Link to access the job brochure: https://bit.ly/3WKU9Ts

Examples Of Duties

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

• Estimating, constructing, installing, repairing, and maintaining electrical services requiring journey-level skills.
• Installing conduit, pulling wire, and installing electrical equipment.
• Cleaning and repairing electric motors and other equipment.
• Troubleshooting electrical systems.
• Performing layout work.
• Performing preventative maintenance work.
• Planning, coordinating, and supervising the work of assigned helpers.
• Performing related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

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

• A minimum of five years of experience working as an Electrician or completion of an apprenticeship program with journey-level status as an Electrician and demonstrated proficiency in electrical work.

IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the “Apply” button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted in addition to the standard County employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required application materials. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.

Tentative Recruitment Schedule

Final Filing Date: June 3rd, 2024

Application Screening (tentative): June 4th-6th, 2024

Panel Interviews (tentative): June 17th and/or 18th, 2024

Applications are being accepted for the position of Civil Engineering Intern (part-time hourly/temporary) with the Town of Hillsborough - Public Works Department.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED.  IF INTERESTED, APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.

Program Objectives 

• An Insider's view into management level work within local government.
• The opportunity to observe first-hand the efforts of the Town to resolve issues.
• The opportunity to work on meaningful assignments in the public sector.
• The opportunity to network with professionals in your field of interest.  

Academic Experience

Interns with relevant coursework in the following fields are encouraged to consider assignments in the Public Works Department:

• Civil Engineering
  • Water resources
  • Construction Management
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Traffic Engineering
  • Land Development

Preferred candidates will have strong skills in Microsoft office,  GIS mapping, GPS marking, and Autocad are desired, but not required.

Interns may assist with the following:

• Survey utilities, property lines and sensitive species areas in Town owned open spaces or rights-of-way using GPS.
• Assist with developing database and mapping using ArcGIS.
• Assist with implementation of the Town’s computerized maintenance management system.
• Assisting with development of Capital Improvement Programs for sewer, water, and street departments.
• Assist with Public Outreach and content development. 

Desirable Skills
Surveying, familiarity with Trimble GPS units or other similar equipment, GIS, writing skills, able to work independently, good research skills, able to work outdoors and in heavily vegetated areas on steep terrain, , work safely.

Duration
TBD

Academic Credit
Students seeking academic credit for their internship must check with their respective school for requirements.  If credit is desired the Town will make a reasonable effort to assist in meeting your school requirements.
 
Compensation
Interns will be paid for their services between $25 to $30 based on skills and background.  Flexible weekly hours will range from part time to full time hours, depending upon assignment.

Restrictions
Internships are limited to no more than 960 hours in a fiscal year and are non-benefitted positions.

Interviews will be ongoing based on applicant pool.

Are you curious about aviation and seeking an exciting opportunity? Then join our team at the County of San Mateo Airports as an Airport Maintenance Worker II and enjoy working in a dynamic environment that promises a fulfilling work experience like no other.

As an Airport Maintenance Worker II, you will perform a variety of tasks including but not limited to the repair of electrical and plumbing systems, framing, finish woodwork and carpeting, asphalt and concrete repair, painting, and landscape maintenance. This role demands a versatile skill set ranging from mechanical repairs to groundskeeping, all aimed at keeping our airports operating safely and efficiently.

About The County Of San Mateo Airports Division

Located in the scenic settings of Northern California, the Half Moon Bay and San Carlos Airports are integral parts of the County of San Mateo’s aviation landscape. Both airports serve as vital assets to the community, not only in terms of transportation but also as crucial hubs for emergency services, disaster relief, and community safety. The airports provide a variety of emergency services and response functions including Air-Ambulance and Medivac flights, law enforcement and homeland security patrols, and Coast Guard sea-rescue operations.

Examples Of Duties

The selected candidate will perform duties, which will include but are not limited to:

• Conduct regular inspections of airport facilities to ensure safety and proper functioning.
• Maintain overall appearance of airport grounds and facilities, including controlling weeds and trash pick-up.
• Operate a variety of motor vehicles such as utility trucks, pickup trucks, sweeping machines, boom and scissor lifts, tractors, skid steers, forklifts and other related equipment.
• Maintain aircraft hangars by inspecting, cleaning and repairing of the metal siding, floors, electrical systems and door mechanisms.
• Repair and maintain various airport electrical systems.
• Perform airfield and parking lot pavement striping to ensure that markings are vivid.
• Clean and sweep pavement surfaces and mow airfield grassy areas; perform weed control activities; maintain airport grounds including landscaped areas, lawns, and irrigation systems.
• Perform general maintenance and cleaning of airport buildings, HVAC systems, and painting as needed.
• Operate and maintain equipment or hand tools used in the cleaning and maintenance of buildings, grounds, and facilities.
• Operate light and heavy-duty vehicle to transport materials.
• Monitor and order supplies for airport maintenance and facilities.
• Complete work orders and daily reports as directed to accurately reflect activities performed.
• May be required to be on-call and/or respond to airport maintenance emergencies after hours.
• Train other maintenance staff as needed.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized and able to work collaboratively with others, take initiative as needed to complete maintenance tasks, demonstrate exceptional customer service skills, attendance, attitude, communication skills, safety practices, and appropriate workplace behavior.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

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

• One year of experience providing building and facility maintenance and minor equipment repair.

Licensure/Certification:

Possession of a valid class C California driver license or equivalent

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.

Recruitment Schedule

Application Deadline: June 3rd, 2024

Application Screening (tentative): June 4th-6th, 2024

Performance Exam (tentative): June 26th and/or 27th, 2024

The City of Belmont Police Department is looking for individuals interested in supporting the City's public safety initiatives as a Reserve Police Officer. 

Reserve peace officers are required by Commission Regulations 1950-1955 to meet the same selection standards (e.g. personal history investigation and medical and psychological screening) as full-time regular officers. Commission Regulation 1007(a) outlines the minimum training requirements for reserve peace officers.

Apply Immediately- Open until a Maximum number of 25 applications received

UPDATED Written Exam: TBD

Oral Exams: TBA

Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completing a City application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

This full time position is in Civil Service.

DEFINITION

Under direction, to supervise and perform a wide variety of responsible professional engineering work in connection with the preparation of designs, plans, and specifications for a variety of public works projects, and to do related work as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Prepare, review, and check preliminary and final engineering designs, plans, specifications and cost estimates relating to the construction of streets, storm drains, water systems, sanitary sewer systems, structures, traffic control systems, and other public works projects; perform detailed checking of subdivision construction plans; perform survey and construction inspection work as required; prepare drawings and other documents relating to right of way acquisition; prepare technical reports on such matters as traffic flow, street deficiencies, storm drainage requirements, structural failures, water system requirements, sanitary sewer system requirements and related projects; may act in capacity of Resident Engineer of construction projects; supervise subordinate engineering personnel; establish and maintain satisfactory employee and public relations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of: Modern civil engineering principles, methods and practices, including stress analysis, hydraulics, hydrology, pavement design, traffic engineering, computer-aided drafting and mapping, surveying, technical report writing; the elements of effective supervision.

Ability to: Apply fundamental engineering principles to solving practical problems encountered in the design and construction of streets, storm drains, water systems, sanitary sewer systems, traffic control systems, structures and other public work projects; prepare plans, specifications, and cost estimates for contract documents; prepare engineering computations and technical reports; understand and carry out technical instructions and prepare staff analysis on assigned projects; make independent decisions on technical problems; 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 college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, or equivalent.

Experience: Two years of experience in civil engineering work at the level of a City of Daly City Engineer I.

License: Registration as a Professional Engineer in Civil Engineering in the State of California is required. Possession of a valid Class C California Driver’s License.

This position will perform a variety of responsible law enforcement and crime prevention work, including patrolling assigned areas, answering calls and complaints, investigating crimes, serving civil papers, and providing court room security; enforce all federal and state laws and local ordinances related to public safety and welfare.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Performs routine patrol duties, including but not limited to patrolling assigned areas of the County; responding to emergency calls and/or public calls for assistance; investigating disturbances, prowlers, burglaries, thefts, vehicle accidents and other crimes; checking buildings for physical security, etc.

• Administers first aid in emergency situations.

• Issues traffic citations.

• Serves warrants, subpoenas and civil documents.

• Apprehends and arrests suspects and violent persons; transports prisoners; seizes property and/or criminal evidence; interrogates suspects, witnesses and complainants; gathers and preserves evidence.

• Assists with County search and rescue operations.

• Prepares various reports on investigations, including arrest and unusual incidents observed.

• Assists with criminal investigations as required.

• Prepares case files; testifies and presents evidence in court.

• Works with other law enforcement agencies in matters related to the investigation of crimes and apprehension of offenders.

• May serve as special duty officer as assigned, including responsibilities such as serving on the narcotics task force, serving as Deputy Coroner, providing court security, serving as school resource officer, serving as K-9 handler, serving on gang task force, etc.

• Participates in other special projects and programs as assigned.

• Performs duties related to crime prevention and community relations.

• Performs general administrative work, including but not limited to attending meetings, preparing correspondence and reports, entering computer data, maintaining files, answering the phone, etc..

• Performs related duties as assigned.

This position performs a variety of work in the monitoring of county, state and federal detainees and maintains the security and safety of inmates and staff.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Performs booking procedures, including receiving, booking and assigning prisoners to cells; performing body searches; fingerprinting, and photographing prisoners, etc.
• Maintains custody of prisoners’ private property.
• Maintains the safe and orderly operation of the County jail facility; monitors security cameras and door warning lights; screens and monitors visitors. Inspects all of inmates’ incoming and outgoing mail and telegrams.
• Inspects facilities regularly.
• Monitors the condition and activities of prisoners.
• Prepares prisoners for court appearances; provides transportation as necessary.
• Administers First Aid in emergency situations.
• Performs general office work, including but not limited to entering computer data, copying and filing documents, etc.
• Prepares and submits required records and reports.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

LATERAL HIRING INCENTIVES

Hiring Bonus $2,500 - $10,000 (DOE)

 50 Hrs. Sick & 50 Hrs. Vacation (@ Hire)

Reduced Field Training Program

Reduced Probationary Period

Relocation Assistance May Be Available

(*Lateral Hiring Incentives Eligibility: Must be currently employed in a California municipal or state police agency, county sheriff’s department or California Highway Patrol, or similar as defined in California Penal Code §830.1 or §830.2)

About The Position:

The County of Yuba is actively recruiting to fill current vacancies and establish an eligibility list for the position of Deputy Sheriff. Deputy Sheriff’s perform a wide variety of patrol officer and related duties required to effectively respond to and resolve the normal scope of peace situations, including the protection of life and property, enforcement of laws and ordinances, criminal investigation, report writing, crime prevention and suppression, case preparation and testimony, and providing information and assistance to the public and perform related duties as assigned. Incumbents may be assigned to a specific geographic area for patrol, investigations, crime prevention or other peace officer-related functions. 

*LATERAL HIRING INCENTIVES

· Hiring Bonus $2,500 - $10,000 (DOE)

· 50 Hrs. Sick & 50 Hrs. Vacation @ Hire

· Reduced Training Period

· Reduced Probationary Period

· Relocation Assistance May Be Available

*Lateral Hiring Incentives Eligibility: Must be currently employed with an adult county, state, or federal correctional institution.

The Yuba County Sheriff’s Department is currently accepting applications to establish an eligibility list for the classification of Correctional Officer.  Under continuing supervision incumbents perform a wide variety of support in two areas: corrections, in which incumbents ensure the security, safety and care of individuals in custody; and bailiff, in which incumbents ensure the safety and security of the courts and their personnel during court proceedings; and perform related work as assigned. Incumbents may be assigned to either County Jail security or Court security. 

About the Sheriff’s Department :

The Yuba County Sheriff's Department is responsible for the administration of the Yuba County Jail and Jail staff. The Mission of the Yuba County Jail is to provide safe, efficient, humane and secure custody of all persons incarcerated. The county prisoner population is made up of those who are sentenced to county jail, those serving state prison sentences in the county jail under AB109, and those who are pre-trial and who have not yet been sentenced. The jail provides a necessary link in the criminal justice system. There are numerous programs operating within the facility including medical, kitchen, exercise, commissary, visiting, law library, inmate education, work programs, work furlough program, and inmate classification.