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The County of San Mateo Department of Public Works is looking for up to 2 summer interns to perform a variety of administrative and technical functions in the Engineering and Resource Protection Division; one position is available in the Engineering and Construction Section of the division, and one position is available in the Utilities and Watershed Protection Section.

Interns will gain on-the-job experience under the guidance of experienced professional engineers, Public Works Technicians, and surveyors while participating in various activities in the assigned discipline.

College students in Associate, Undergraduate, and Graduate Degree programs studying the following are encouraged to apply:

• Engineering (Civil, Environmental, Geotechnical, Structural, Transportation, and Water Resources Engineering)
• Construction Management    
• Land Surveying
• Conservation and biological sciences 
• Environmental Studies
• Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Technology
• Computer Science as related to Website Design

Examples Of Duties

• Scan, review, and file documents.
• Prepare letters, forms, spreadsheets, and database.
• Evaluate Division web pages and make recommendations for improvements.
• Aid in design tasks under supervision, such as drafting plans, specifications, utility letters, and creating models.
• Assist with field inspections to assess construction progress and current site conditions.
• Assist with biological surveys (e.g., wildlife, nesting birds, plants).
• Collect, enter, and analyze project-related data.
• Prepare reports, flyers, and presentations summarizing findings and observations.
• Support environmental permitting and stormwater compliance by gathering documentation and coordinating with regulatory agencies.
• Assist with inspections during the construction phase by reviewing plans and responding to Requests for Information (RFI), preparing Contract Change Orders (CCO) and construction related correspondences.
• Maintain organized records of project documents and correspondence.
• Conduct research on industry best practices and emerging technologies.
• Collaborate with project team members to ensure alignment with project goals.
• Attend training sessions and workshops for professional development.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and protocols at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To apply, the following criteria must be met:

Education: At the time of submitting application, you must be enrolled in an accredited university or a community college.  

Must be eligible to work in the United States

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must possess a high school diploma or educational equivalent
• Must successfully pass a thorough background investigation prior to employment
• Must be returning to your associate, undergraduate or graduate program or entering/continuing a graduate program in Fall, 2025
• Students enrolled in second-to-last or last semester and will soon graduate are also encouraged to apply. 
• Ability to drive a motor vehicle and required to have a Class C: For personal vehicles, SUVs, and small trucks.

Ideal Candidates will possess:

• Strong technical skills in engineering principles and relevant software.
• Interest and/or experience in natural resource and watershed protection (e.g., biological monitoring, stormwater pollution prevention, environmental permitting).
• Basic knowledge about construction Best Management Practices and erosion control principles.
• Training in GIS and/or website design.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and critical thinking.
• Clear and effective communication, both verbal and written.
• Capacity to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
• Proactive attitude towards learning and seeking out new challenges.
• Professionalism, reliability, and ethical conduct.
• Adaptability to changing project requirements and environments.
• Genuine passion for civil engineering and making a positive impact.

Work Schedule: Work in an onsite environment, and you may be expected to work onsite in the office up to 5 days per week. In-office workdays are determined by the nature of the work and are scheduled by your supervisor. 

Verification: All work experience, education, training and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.

Application/Examination

Selection Procedures: After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following:

The selection process will include an evaluation of applications in relation to minimum requirements. Depending on the number of applicants, the department may establish and implement additional screening mechanisms to comparatively evaluate the qualifications of candidates. If this becomes necessary, only those applicants whose qualifications most closely meet the needs of the department will move forward in the recruitment process. You must attach the following:

• Proof of your community college, undergraduate or graduate school education (Master’s or PhD program). This can be official or unofficial transcript, diploma, class schedule, or other document that shows your current enrollment or student status with your school.
• Cover letter (one page PDF only) briefly addressing your interest in Engineering, Construction Management, Utilities and Watershed Protection, GIS and website design as related to public works, and Land Surveying, and your career goals.
• Applications without these attachments will be considered incomplete and may not move forward in the hiring process.

NOTE: Extra-help assignments are at-will and the employee is paid on an hourly basis. Some extra-help positions are eligible for benefits under the Affordable Care Act. Extra-help workers are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the extra-help assignment.[DH1]

The City of Burlingame is accepting applications for the position of Engineering Technician II

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

The Office of the City Clerk is a service department within the municipal government upon which the five-member City Council, all City departments, and the general public relies on information regarding the operations and legislative history of the City. The City Clerk serves as the liaison between the public and the City Council and provides related municipal services such as serving as the Elections Official, providing key staff for Council meetings and recording all Council action, and serving as records manager for the protection and preservation of the public record.

The Assistant to the City Clerk position serves as the welcoming and friendly face of government for both the City Council and the City Clerk’s office as this position is the first contact for the front counter and the primary receptionist. The position requires an ability to help demystify government services and processes, learn and maintain an understanding of all government services and procedures and help citizens get to the right service. The position’s administrative functions include responsibility for records management including filing and scanning; managing and ordering office supply inventory; writing correspondence, creating certificates of commendation and writing proclamations on behalf of the Mayor. This position also provides support for Public Records Act (PRA) request intake, coordination, and review to ensure timely and compliant responses. Excellent attention to detail, writing and proofreading skills are required and a positive upbeat attitude with the ability to be flexible, resilient, and creative when situations change is essential. The successful candidate will have a strong work ethic, a passion for making a difference and helping citizens, and a desire to grow in this field.

Some of the duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide information and answer inquiries from officials, the public, and City staff on laws, procedures, and policies, such as the City Municipal Code, the Brown Act, and the Public Records Act; organize and assist with the filing of Statements of Economic Interests and Campaign Statements for candidates, office holders and City employees; record and file deeds and other documents requiring recordation; maintain and monitor agreements and insurance certificates; perform special projects as needed.
• Support the intake, tracking, coordination, and review of Public Records Act (PRA) requests; work collaboratively with departments to identify, gather, review, and produce responsive records; assist in ensuring accurate, timely, and transparent responses in compliance with applicable laws and City policies.
• Act as receptionist and primary responsibility for staffing the front counter; answer the telephone and assist the public and internal customers by responding to requests for information; issue, receive, process various applications.
• Review and evaluate records, applications, and reports to ensure completeness and compliance with the California Public Records Act, the Brown Act, and applicable City policies and procedures.
• Attend meetings as required, may prepare meeting minutes, may assist in City Council agenda preparation and follow-up, as needed; manage Council reservations, correspondence and calendars.
• Assist with coordinating the bi-annual City-wide Records Clean-up Event; maintain comprehensive indexing and filing system of City Council actions, including resolutions, ordinances, deeds, contracts, and agreements; provide research to staff and the public on information needs, as needed.
• Ensure that meeting facilities are properly prepared.
• Maintain logs and manage Council and Clerk correspondence and responsiveness from other departments; receive, sort and distribute incoming and outgoing correspondence.
• Assist Deputy with the preparation and distribution of notices, action reports, letters, and other correspondence as required by action taken in the meetings.
• Order office supplies, manage supply inventory; submit expense claims, pay bills as needed.
• Perform general clerical work including filing, scheduling appointments, and processing personnel, payroll and purchasing information.

The Assistant to the City Clerk receives general supervision from the Deputy City Clerk or a higher-level position and may exercise direct or functional and technical supervision over lower-level clerical positions, volunteers, and interns.

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

For more information and to apply, please visit:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Cupertino

The City of San Mateo invites your application for the Associate Engineer opportunity!

Why Join our City?

The Public Works Department is comprised of the Capital Improvement Program, Field Maintenance, Regulatory Compliance, Transportation, Clean Water Program, Data Management, Facilities/Fleet, and Wastewater Treatment Divisions. Each division is led by one of two Deputy Directors, who report to the Director of Public Works.  The department is responsible for the City’s major capital projects and infrastructure including streets, street lights, traffic signals, publicly owned facilities, sewer and storm conveyance systems, wastewater treatment plant, pump stations, a major lagoon, dams, and levees; as well as solid waste and environmental programs. 

The Public Works Department is committed to high performance standards, utilizing best practices relative to performance management and team-oriented approaches.  Our mission is to enhance the community and its environment by providing sustainable stewardship and innovative approaches to Public Works services.

The Associate Engineer position we currently have is in the Capital Improvement Program Division. While the Associate Engineer may perform other duties as assigned, example assignments include leading the Train Quiet Zone project and managing future stormwater projects for the Green Infrastructure Program. 
 
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 Associate Engineer will perform professional engineering work in the design, investigation, and construction of public works and related projects; to act as project manager in assigned capital projects; and to do related work as required.

This is the journey level class within the professional engineering series and highly encourages professional engineering license registration. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Assistant Engineer by the greater complexity of the assignments received and by the greater independence with which an incumbent is expected to operate. Incumbents are expected to complete complex engineering assignments requiring the use of judgment and initiative in developing solutions to problems, interpreting general policies, and determining work assignments. Employees 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. Positions in the class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the lower class of Assistant Engineer, or when filled from the outside, require prior advanced technical or professional engineering work experience. This position receives direction from higher level engineering staff. It may exercise technical supervision over lower-level staff within the work unit and exercises technical or functional supervision over technical engineering staff.

Depending upon assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Design and prepare plans and specifications and cost estimates for public works projects including pumping stations, streets, storm drains, sewer lines, and related projects. 
• Research project design requirements: perform complex calculations and prepare estimates of time and material costs. 
• Design and prepare plans and specifications for the installation of traffic signals, traffic control devices, and street lighting systems. 
• Review field projects being studied, designed, or constructed. 
• Assign routine investigation, design and drafting tasks to technical subordinates, request 
• survey, mapping and data collection; review completed work; assist in the solution of difficult problems. 
• Research publications and industry information sources to remain current with modern developments, principles, and procedures. 
• Develop revised design and construction standards for public works structures and appurtenances. 
• Investigate field problems affecting property owners, contractors, and maintenance operations. Prepare estimates and feasibility reports for new or modified services and structures. 
• Design and maintain spreadsheets and databases on mainframe and personal computers; write and maintain special programs on personal computers. 
• Fully utilize the computerized work systems in accordance with workflow processes. 
• Participate in the planning, checking, review, and processing of plans for private developments affecting city streets, sewers, drains and related public works facilities and ensure that they meet all City-imposed requirements; analyze materials and design data submitted to the City. 
• Prepare special engineering studies and reports. 
• Prepare various applications for state and federal grants. 
• Administer and enforce City Codes and standards on engineering projects. 
• Determine conformance of parcel and subdivision maps and improvement plans to City requirements; maintain status of parcel and subdivision maps. 
• Serve as staff to a variety of City commissions, boards, and committees on public works or traffic engineering matters. 
• Coordinate public works activities with other City departments, divisions, and sections and with outside agencies. 
• May supervise and train professional and technical staff. 
• Provide staff assistance to the Department Head or Division Manager, including special projects, complex project management, reports, prepare staff reports, and represent the City at City Council meetings. 
• Maintain current knowledge of new trends and innovations in the professional fields, participate in professional groups. 
• Research, negotiate, manage select and monitor contracts with vendors. 
• Advise the public or other city staff in processing transactions in the area his/her professional expertise or maneuvering city policies or responds to inquiries and requests by public, departments, press, or other department staff. 
• Develop and/or deliver high level materials, trainings, or presentations widely disseminated to the City or the public. 
• Manage large scale projects that span long time horizons and require high level expertise. Process city transactions. 
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

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

The Town of Colma

Invites you to apply for the position of:

Management Analyst I/II/III

This position provides an excellent opportunity for an experienced individual in Public Administration to apply their administrative and analytical knowledge, skills, and abilities. Under the guidance of the City Manager, the incumbent will be responsible to provide professional, administrative and technical assistance in the development, administration and implementation of Town programs, operations, services and policies.  The individual may conduct financial and special studies, surveys and research assignments in a wide range of municipal policies involving organization, procedures, finance, and personnel services; may be responsible for oversight of programs, projects and/or financial, and personnel services of the assigned department.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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

• Compile and analyze data; prepare reports and make recommendations on the formulation of policy and procedure. 
• Perform research and statistical analyses on administrative, fiscal, personnel, and operational problems. 
• Assist in the development of short and long-range plans; gathers, interprets, and prepares data for studies, reports and recommendations. 
• Assist in the development of new program elements and program modifications as necessary to meet goals and objectives. 
• Compile materials and assist on the preparation of reports, manuals, and publications. 
• Prepare and deliver clear and concise reports, correspondence. 
• Prepare and administer contracts and agreements; participate in and coordinate or facilitate departmental and/or citywide committees and projects. 
• Interpret Federal, State and local regulations; coordinate their application to Town operations. 

City of Sunnyvale

Engineering Manager

Regular Full-Time Employment Opportunity

The final filing date is Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 5:00 pm.

We build community trust by delivering exceptional services. Our Core Values of Public Services are Integrity, Leadership, and Respect.
 

The City of Sunnyvale is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Engineering Manager to join the Environmental Services Department. This position provides leadership and oversight of engineering functions as well as the operation of the City’s wastewater and storm sewer systems. Experience in the operations and maintenance of sanitary and storm sewer systems is highly desirable.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for public service, operational excellence, and building strong, collaborative teams. This role manages a crew of 14 field staff and requires exceptional communication and problem-solving skills. The candidate must demonstrate a strong ability to communicate effectively and proactively, both orally and in writing, and possess the capability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. This is an on-site leadership position based in the office, with no remote work option.
 

The City of Sunnyvale offers:

• City paid 2% contribution to a deferred compensation plan.
• Classic CalPERS members have 4% of the employee contributions paid by the City, leaving only 3% for the employee to contribute.
• Comprehensive City paid family medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Excellent Retiree Medical Benefits.

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Experience

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in civil, chemical, mechanical, or environmental engineering, or related field; AND

Six (6) years of professional experience in civil, structural, mechanical, or chemical engineering, or wastewater collections and maintenance, including two (2) years of experience in a supervisory capacity.

Licenses/Certificates

Possession of valid registration as a Professional Engineer in Civil, Structural, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering issued by the State of California in good standing.

A complete application consists of a City application and responses to the required supplemental questions.  The position opens on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 and the final filing date is Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 5:00 pm.  Candidates are asked to fully describe any training, education, experience, or skills relevant to this position. 

Salary:  $153,784.00 - $192,230.00 Annually

For complete information regarding this current opportunity, please visit: Sunnyvale.ca.gov and click JOBS

To apply, click the following link:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sunnyvale/jobs/5234942/engineering-manager

Final filing date: Before 5:00 p.m., Friday, March 20, 2026

(Supplemental Questionnaire Required)

The Internship Program will run approximately May/June 2026 through August/September 2026. This position will be in-person (16-39 hours per week).

Candidates are REQUIRED to include with the job application:

• A copy of educational transcripts (official or unofficial)
• A cover letter explaining your previous related education and/or experience and your interest in being an intern for the City of San Carlos Public Works Department and how this experience will benefit you in your long-term career goals. 

Transcripts and cover letter can be attached to the application in CalOpps. If there are issues with uploading the documents, please e-mail them to hr@cityofsancarlos.org before the application filing deadline. If required documents are not received by the deadline, the application may be considered incomplete.

Selected applicants will be contacted to participate in an interview process at a date to be determined.

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. All communication regarding your status in this recruitment process will be conducted via email or postal mail. Be sure to include a valid e-mail address on the employment application. It is suggested that you add sancarlos@calopps.org and hr@cityofsancarlos.org to your e-mail contacts or safe senders list to help ensure that you receive our e-mails. Applicants are responsible for notifying Human Resources of any changes to contact information.

Selection Procedure

Based on the application screening, those candidates with the most relevant qualifications will be invited to an oral interview, which may include a written exam and/or practical exam.

Appointment to these positions is contingent upon reference checks and a pre-employment fingerprinting criminal history records check.

Hourly Salary: $22.28 – $27.08

About the Position

The City of San Carlos is looking for one part-time (approx. 16-39-hours per week) non-benefited, in-person summer intern in the Public Works Engineering Department. The internship is open to candidates with interests in the following fields:  

• TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Civil engineering majors with an interest in traffic engineering including congestion mitigation, alternative transportation, traffic calming, traffic control devices and design, traffic safety, and other related tasks involving the study of traffic impacts on the City in multimodal transportation
• TRANSPORTATION CIP (Capital Improvement Project) - Civil engineering majors with an interest in capital improvement infrastructure project design and construction delivery process pertaining to complete streets and other related tasks to improve pedestrian and bicyclist mobility within the City of San Carlos

This intern will receive various assignments from the Public Works Department. Duties may include but are not limited to:

• Assisting engineering project managers with general clerical, administrative, and technical tasks for public works projects
• Document imaging and electronic document filing
• Checking mathematical calculations & Creating spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel
• Preparing presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint, creating schedules
• Entering data and creating reports in various software applications
• Performing field data collection or investigation as well as Internet research
• AutoCAD drafting and creating map displays using Google Earth
• Compiling and organizing data or documents
• Assist in other areas such as Department communication and public outreach

The position will serve as a temporary staff member and will receive overall work direction from the Associate Engineer in the Public Works Traffic Division with general oversight by the Senior Traffic Engineer.

The primary goal of the City’s Internship Program is to provide a current undergraduate/graduate college student or recent college graduate an opportunity to apply their academic training to and learn more about the various functions of municipal government. This paid internship provides hands-on experience in the daily operations of municipal government on all levels, thus enhancing the intern’s skills and resume for a future career in government.

$2500 Sign-on Bonus!

Tri-City is currently looking to fill one (1) vacancy for a full time Office Assistant position, within our Medical Records/Front Office Department. The Office Assistant position is for experienced clerical staff who will provide a variety of clerical and administrative program support duties within a behavioral health clinical setting. 

This position will perform the following essential duties, including, but not limited to:

• Performs a variety of office support duties related to the assigned work unit; gathers information from a variety of sources, including data systems and clients for the completion and processing of forms, records, and other documents; contacts individuals, other departments, or agencies to obtain additional information.

• Receives and screens visitors; provides general information to clients, visitors, vendors, and staff, in person and on the telephone; assists clients by referring them to sources of information, hands out standard forms and explains how to complete them; answers requests for information or refers to other Authority staff.

• Inputs, updates, tracks, and extracts information into appropriate databases, billing systems and files; searches records and files for pertinent data.

• Maintains records, logs, files, and other forms of information, including various demographic reports, and room schedules specific to the assigned division or department.

• Proofreads and checks files including charts and other documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with departmental policies; makes copies, schedules appointments, and types correspondences and memos.

• Maintains records, logs, files, and other forms of information, including various demographic reports, and room schedules specific to the assigned division or department.

• Proofreads and checks files including charts and other documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with departmental policies; makes copies, schedules appointments, and types correspondences and memos.

• Collects and maintains client financial information/fees and related documents and enters the information into billing systems; keeps all client financial information updated.

$2500 Sign-on Bonus!

Tri-City is currently looking to fill one (1) vacancy for a full time Office Assistant position, within our Medical Records/Front Office Department. The Office Assistant position is for experienced clerical staff who will provide a variety of clerical and administrative program support duties within a behavioral health clinical setting. 

This position will perform the following essential duties, including, but not limited to:

• Performs a variety of office support duties related to the assigned work unit; gathers information from a variety of sources, including data systems and clients for the completion and processing of forms, records, and other documents; contacts individuals, other departments, or agencies to obtain additional information.

• Receives and screens visitors; provides general information to clients, visitors, vendors, and staff, in person and on the telephone; assists clients by referring them to sources of information, hands out standard forms and explains how to complete them; answers requests for information or refers to other Authority staff.

• Inputs, updates, tracks, and extracts information into appropriate databases, billing systems and files; searches records and files for pertinent data.

• Maintains records, logs, files, and other forms of information, including various demographic reports, and room schedules specific to the assigned division or department.

• Proofreads and checks files including charts and other documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with departmental policies; makes copies, schedules appointments, and types correspondences and memos.

• Maintains records, logs, files, and other forms of information, including various demographic reports, and room schedules specific to the assigned division or department.

• Proofreads and checks files including charts and other documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with departmental policies; makes copies, schedules appointments, and types correspondences and memos.

• Collects and maintains client financial information/fees and related documents and enters the information into billing systems; keeps all client financial information updated.