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Our diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7,000 employees play a key role in the success of San José, the heart of the Silicon Valley. All City of San José employees work together as one team to make San José a vibrant, innovative, and desirable place to live and work. Visit here to learn more about our One Team Leadership Values and Expectations, including quality and excellent customer service and here to learn more about San José.

The City of San José is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The City of San José is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at 408-535-1285, 711 (TTY), or via email at CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov.

About the Department

The Environmental Services Department (ESD) is a national leader in pollution prevention, watershed protection, utility service provision, and climate action. Together, ESD employees positively impact every resident and business in San Jose. 

Our department is an exceptional place to start or grow your career. We have a supportive leadership team, numerous professional growth opportunities, and an inclusive workplace culture that is welcoming of your talents! 

To learn more about ESD, follow @sjenvironment on X, Facebook and Instagram and San Jose Environmental Services on LinkedIn.

About the Division

The Administrative Services Division (ASD) team members gain satisfaction when facilitating trainings for ESD’s workforce; feel empowered when managing a full range of information technology data and services to over 500 employees; deliver quality customer service in utility billing; enjoy their contributions to the success of peers by hiring and promoting the right people for the right positions; and oversee the budget planning and fiscal management for a wide variety of special funds that support the important work ESDers do. Join a diverse and dynamic team that provides key strategic support to ESD staff, programs, and utilities linking directly to the department’s mission. By providing behind-the-scenes support, our team makes a difference!

Position Duties

The Environmental Services Department is currently seeking to fill one (1) full-time Principal Accountant vacancy. Reporting to the Division Manager, the Principal Accountant in ASD serves as the technical lead in finance and accounting for the department and its three major Utility Funds: Wastewater, Municipal Water, and Solid Waste Management (with a total annual O&M budget of close to $500m and a CIP of over $1 billion over the next 10 years). This position serves a critical role in the department’s success and financial stewardship of ratepayer funds. The Principal Accountant serves as a technical liaison with the City Finance Department, leads specialized accounting functions, day-to-day operations of a team of 14 professional employees, including six direct reports, as well as full-service accounting programs.

The Principal Accountant’s responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Direct and manage a team of 14 accounting professionals.
• Mentor staff and build a team environment.
• Recruit staff and prepare annual performance appraisals.
• Oversee the timekeeping, procurement, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed asset accounting and other disbursements for the department.
• Calculate and prepare the department’s internal Cost Allocation Plan in compliance with OMB-87.
• Manage the annual year end close and financial audit for the production of the City’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for three major government enterprise funds.
• Manage the year-end close and financial audit for two single audits (SBWR, CWFA).
• Manage the year end close and financial audit for the Wastewater Treatment Funds and production of the Annual Basic Financial Statements.
• Manage the accounting and administration for the Master Agreement(s) for the Wastewater Funds that includes allocating costs to six other participating agencies.
• Manage the Annual Revenue Program for the Regional Wastewater Facility to allocate costs to participating agencies and rate payers.
• Set Sewer and Storm rates that are complaint with Prop 218 requirements.
• Oversee and manage the cash flow to forecast requirements for a Line of Credit and refunding with debt issuance.
• Manage and oversee annual bond compliance reporting and surveillance calls by rating agencies.
• Oversee and manage debt issuance for the department’s for two enterprise funds (Wastewater and Muni Water) which includes a 10-year, $2 billion capital improvement program for the Regional Wastewater Facility. 
• Use budget experience to oversee the development of the CIP Source and Use documents and use other budget documents for financial forecasting.
• Provide professional and technical advice and recommendations on accounting pronouncements, standards, policies, and procedures.
• Support special rate studies as the subject matter expert on rate setting and allocation of costs.
• Act as the liaison between the department and the City’s centralized Finance Department.
• Act as the expert for various financial software used by the department such as FMS and Gravity.
• Implement the new GASB 103 and DOJ ADA WCAG.
• Level AA Compliance requirements for year-end.
• Be familiar with the requirements of Public, Private, Partnerships (P3) and the associated P3 accounting requirements.
• Attend various committee meetings such as TAC, TPAC, and the CWFA.
• Take on other assignments as needed.

Salary Range

Salary range for this classification is: 

$125,671.52 - $191,880.78 annually

This salary range includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation. Actual salary will be determined based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Completion of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with an emphasis in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field, including eighteen semester units of accounting.

Experience: Five years of increasingly responsible professional experience in accounting or financial management including two years of supervising professional accountants.

Required Licensing: Possession of a valid State of California Class C driver's license. 

• If selected, the Conditional Offer of Employment may be contingent upon you providing proof of a valid State of California driver’s license, and an assessment of your California DMV Employer Pull Notice (EPN) as per the DMV Release of Driver Record Information form. Failure to pass the DMV Pull Notice assessment will deem you ineligible for employment.

Other Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history.

Job Expertise - Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations; demonstrates knowledge of generally accepted accounting and auditing principles (GAAP), including governmental accounting as established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Government Accounting Standards Board.

Analytical Thinking - Approaches a problem or situation by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach.

Communication Skills - Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts.

Computer Skills - Experienced with common business computer applications including but not limited to: MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, and MS Excel.

Fiscal Management - Understands the relationship of the budget and resources to the strategic plan.

Planning - Acts to align own unit's goals with the strategic direction of the organization; Defines tasks and milestones to achieve objectives, while ensuring the optimal use of resources to meet those objectives.

Problem Solving - Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem; collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome.

Supervision - Sets effective long and short-term goals based on a good understanding of management practices; establishes realistic priorities within available resources; provides motivational support; empowers others; assigns decision-making and work functions to others in an appropriate manner to maximize organizational and individual effectiveness.

Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills - Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.

Selection Process

The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions. You must answer all questions to be considered or your application may be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews.

If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Adrienne.Pea@sanjoseca.gov. 

 

Additional Information:

Employment Eligibility:  Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.  

You must answer all job-specific questions to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses.  

Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application.  If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided.  IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov and we will research the status of your application. 

AI and the Hiring Process

We recognize that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming part of daily life and can be a valuable tool for learning, research, and professional growth. We encourage candidates to use AI responsibly as a support in preparing application materials, live assessments, and interviews. However, we value authenticity, accuracy and truthfulness. Application responses and interview answers must reflect your own knowledge, skills, and experiences. While AI can supplement preparation, it cannot replace the originality and judgment we look for in our employees. This ensures fairness, transparency, and equity for all applicants in the hiring process. 

 

Please Note: Applications are not accepted through here. To apply to the job, you must do so via this link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sanjoseca/jobs/5356358-0/principal-accountant-environmental-services-department

San Mateo County Health is seeking well-qualified individual for the position of Medical Office Specialist-Behavioral Health & Recovery Services – Extra Help.

There is currently one extra help part time (20-hours per week) vacancy in the Behavioral Health & Recovery Services Division. This position is located in Belmont, CA, but may travel/drive throughout the County to perform duties of the job.

The Medical Office Specialist (MOS) will be involved in the organization and development of workflows for the Access Utilization Management (UM) Team. The Medical Office Specialist will oversee and perform a variety of complex medical office administrative tasks that correspond to the compliance mandates of Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS); perform difficult, complex, technical or specialized medical office support work, which may require the exercise of independent judgment, the application of technical skills, and a knowledge of detailed or specialized activities related to Behavioral Health and Recovery Services and compliance standards; and may train others in work procedures or direct the work of others on a project or relief basis.

Access Utilization Management (UM) MOS Position
Support outpatient utilization management; track timelines, requests, and provide monthly reports on completed tasks; help with formatting spreadsheets, creating PDF referral forms, and completing complex spreadsheet analysis in Excel; write formal letters and input data from the electronic medical record (EMR) database; verify insurance eligibility; input demographic and insurance eligibility in EMR database, Avatar; oversee and perform a variety of complex administrative tasks that correspond to the compliance mandates of DHCS and CMS; and process in or out of county requests using knowledge of specialized out of county activities.

Ideal candidate will possess:

• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Experience processing health care insurance
• Ability to perform a variety of complex medical office administrative tasks
• Experience working in a high-volume health care environment
• Demonstrated skill in organizing and prioritizing work to meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently
• Demonstrated ability to establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

This is an extra-help, at-will assignment, paid on an hourly basis. Extra-help hours are dependent on the business needs of the department and therefore work hours may vary from week to week. Extra help employees shall not exceed 1,040 hours of work per fiscal year. Some extra help positions are eligible for benefits under the Affordable Care Act. Extra help employees are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the assignment.

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Office administrative practices and procedures, including filing and the operation of standard office equipment.
• Basic business data processing principles and the use of word processing or personal computing equipment.
• Medical terminology as related to office support work.
• Policies and procedures related to the medical treatment or screening area to which they are assigned.
• Proper form for typed materials.
• Business arithmetic, including percentages and decimals.
• Correct English usage, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Record keeping principles and procedures.

Skill/Ability to:

• Perform technical, specialized, complex or difficult medical office support work.
• Organize, prioritize and coordinate work activities.
• Read, interpret and apply rules, policies and procedures.
• Organize, research and maintain patient and general office files.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
• Compose routine correspondence from brief instructions.
• Make arithmetic calculations with speed and accuracy.
• Use initiative and sound independent judgment within established guidelines.
• Operate standard office equipment, including a word processor, personal or on-line computer, and centralized telephone equipment.

Note: Specific positions may require the ability to type at a rate of 40 net words per minute from printed copy.

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 journey-level office support experience in a medical office setting OR two years of general clerical or office assistant experience.

Application/Examination

If you are interested in being considered for this limited term position the following items must be submitted via e-mail:

• Cover letter with responses to Supplemental Questions (maximum of 2 pages)
• Resume

Supplemental Questions:

1. Give examples that demonstrate your experience using Excel to sort data, use and create formulas, create reports and creating fillable forms. Be detailed and complete in your response. Additionally, list other Microsoft applications in which you are proficient.

2. Describe your experience working in a high-volume health care environment handling insurance processes, various authorizations, and professional written correspondence. If you have no health care experience, please explain your professional skills that would help you in this role. Be detailed and complete in your response.

3. Describe how you organize your workload to manage multiple specialized tasks and meet mandated deadlines? Be detailed and complete in your response.

Please include the words "Medical Office Specialist-Behavioral Health & Recovery Services – Extra Help Position" in the subject line of email submission. All submitted materials must be in a Word or PDF format.

Please submit the above listed materials via email to:

Colleen Buggs, Clinical Services Manager

cbuggs@smcgov.org

Application materials will be reviewed as they are received, and well-qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Apply immediately. Application materials will be accepted until position is filled. This posting is open on a continuous basis and selection may be made at any time within the process.

NOTE: Application materials are only accepted via e-mail. Materials sent via regular mail and/or fax will not be accepted. Submittals that do not include all required elements (cover letter with responses to supplemental questions and a resume) will not be considered.

About the County
San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse communities.

The County of San Mateo, as an employer, is committed to advancing equity to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. We seek to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community, and we encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work.

The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels.

School Sustainability Associates (SSAs) lead educational field trips at StopWaste’ s two Education Centers, support school-based programs, and help elementary, middle, and high school teachers and students take action to reduce waste.

SSAs also contribute to agency initiatives such as school infrastructure, trainings, and community outreach campaigns.

They work at the Education Centers, at schools, at the agency office, and in community settings to implement programs that advance StopWaste’ s goals and support educational equity.

Instructional support may include facilitating student-led waste audits and activities that help schools reduce waste in alignment with local climate action plans and district environmental literacy curricula. SSAs may also provide technical assistance and training, support school infrastructure projects, and assist with outreach campaigns such as StopWaste’ s Stop Food Waste campaign and carbon farming initiatives.

The position receives day-to-day direction from a StopWaste Program Manager and Project Coordinators or their designees, with work assignments at the StopWaste office and the Educational Field Trip Centers in San Leandro and Fremont. Selected candidates must have reliable transportation, be willing to travel regularly to sites throughout the county and provide proof of insurance if using a personal vehicle. Mileage between work sites is reimbursed at the standard IRS rate.

This position is in the Associate/Intern Series. It is part-time position with a generally fixed schedule. This position is normally scheduled to work Monday through Thursday and includes some scheduled Friday, evening, and weekend classes and events.

Visit the StopWaste school programs website at: https://www.stopwaste.org/schools

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The City of East Palo Alto Invites Applications for the Position of  

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 

Salary: 

$38.13 - $46.35 Hourly 

 $6,609 - $ 8,034 Monthly 

Plus, an attractive benefits package 

Deadline to Apply: June 19, 2026, at 11:59 PM  

The City of East Palo Alto is now actively seeking a compassionate, organized, responsible Administrative Assistant. The Administrative Assistant performs a variety of complex office administrative, secretarial, and clerical duties in support of an assigned Department Director or for the East Palo Alto Sanitary District (EPASD), including coordinating, organizing, and overseeing the administrative operations and functions of the assigned office. The selected candidate coordinates assigned programs, projects, and services with other City departments, divisions, and outside agencies. In addition to coordinating tasks for the assigned area of responsibility, interacting frequently with the public and providing information or directing questions and requests to the appropriate staff, and performing other duties as required. 

This position is expected to be in office Monday through Friday. This is an open competitive/ promotional recruitment, meaning that it is open to qualified permanent employees and any other applicants who meet the minimum qualifications. Two employment lists will be created for internal promotional and an open list of all other non-current EPA employees.  

Applications are being accepted for the position of Administrative Assistant II with the City of South San Francisco. The current vacancy is in the City Manager’s Office. An eligibility list will be established, which will be used to fill the current vacancy and any future vacancies, including in other departments, that may arise while the list is active.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2026 AT 5:00 PM, OR UPON RECEIPT OF THE FIRST 100 ONLINE APPLICATIONS, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST.

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

THE DEPARTMENT

The City Manager’s Department is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the City of South San Francisco. This includes:

• Implementing policy decisions of the City Council
• Providing leadership and strategic direction to the City’s leadership team and organization
• Ensuring that initiatives and programs align with the City’s mission and reflect the values of our community

Overall, the City Manager's Department is responsible for:

• Providing overall guidance to City operating departments
• Administration of City programs to ensure the delivery of high quality services in an efficient and cost-effective manner
• Providing oversight of major City-initiated projects
• Conducting outreach to and involving community members on issues of local concern
• Directing the annual budget process

THE POSITION

This Administrative Assistant II is an executive secretarial classification, coordinating the administrative work of the department in addition to ensuring the efficient service provision of the assigned department. Responsibilities require the frequent use of tact, discretion, and independent judgement as well as a knowledge of departmental and City activities. This class is distinguished from other office administrative classes in that the nature, scope, and diversity of responsibilities originating at a departmental level require a broader understanding of City functions and the capability of relieving a department head and/or related management, supervisory, and professional staff of day-to-day administrative duties.

The Administrative Assistant II in the City Manager’s Department provides crucial administrative support to department operations, communications, volunteer coordination, and public relations. This position is responsible for coordinating office operations, handling confidential documents, and assisting with event preparation. The Administrative Assistant II plays a key role in maintaining effective communication between staff, City officials, and the public, while also supporting day-to-day operations to ensure the smooth functioning of the department. This position requires a high degree of organization, independent judgment, attention to detail, including invoice processing, budget tracking, and calendar management, and the ability to shift quickly from one task to another. 

$2500 Sign-on Bonus! Flexible work Options Available!

Tri-City is now actively recruiting for a  JPA Administrator/Clerk position that will directly support our Executive Team. Tri-City Mental Health Authority is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented professional to serve as our Joint Powers Authority (JPA) Administrator/Clerk.

This role is ideal for someone with strong public sector governance experience, exceptional organizational skills, and knowledge of California public agency compliance requirements.
 

THE POSITION

The JPA Administrator/Clerk serves as the official custodian of Governing Board and Behavioral Health Commission records and oversees governance-related public records administration. The position acts as the Recording Secretary for public meetings and supports compliance with the Brown Act, California Public Records Act, and Political Reform Act.

This position is responsible for a variety of ongoing responsibilities, including, but not limited to:

• Serve as the official Recording Secretary to the Governing Board and Behavioral Health Commission, including attending meetings; preparing, recording, certifying, and maintaining official minutes, resolutions, agendas, and related governance documentation
• Prepare, organize, print, publish, and distribute Governing Board and Commission agenda packets, meeting materials, public notices, hearing notices, and official correspondence in accordance with legal timelines and agency procedures
• Maintain official governance records and serve as custodian of records for Governing Board actions, contracts, agreements, resolutions, minutes, and related public documents in compliance with applicable federal, State, and local regulations
• Ensure compliance with public agency laws and governance requirements, including the Brown Act, California Public Records Act, Political Reform Act (FPPC), records retention laws, and agency policies and procedures
• Coordinate and process governance-related filings, legal notices, resolutions, declarations, and official documentation requiring Governing Board review, approval, certification, or publication
• Administer and coordinate responses to Public Records Act requests, subpoenas, claims, and records retrieval requests while ensuring confidentiality and proper handling of sensitive information
• Maintain and update governance-related information on the Agency website, including Governing Board and Behavioral Health Commission rosters, agendas, meeting notices, minutes, and public announcements
• Conduct research, gather and organize information, and prepare reports, memoranda, presentations, and technical documents for the Executive Director, Executive Management Team, Governing Board, and Behavioral Health Commission
• Provide high-level confidential administrative and governance support to executive leadership on sensitive, complex, or agency-wide matters requiring discretion and independent judgment
• Support governance and administrative coordination of contracts and agreements requiring Governing Board review or official record retention, including routing documents through administrative and legal review processes
• Coordinate meeting logistics, schedules, follow-up actions, and communication between Governing Board members, Commission members, executive leadership, legal counsel, and agency staff
• Perform related duties and special projects as assigned in support of agency governance, compliance, and administrative operations.

Our diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7,000 employees play a key role in the success of San José, the heart of the Silicon Valley. All City of San José employees work together as one team to make San José a vibrant, innovative, and desirable place to live and work. Visit here to learn more about our One Team Leadership Values and Expectations, including quality and excellent customer service and here to learn more about San José.

The City of San José is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The City of San José is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at 408-535-1285, 711 (TTY), or via email at CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov.

About the Department

The Environmental Services Department (ESD) is a national leader in pollution prevention, watershed protection, utility service provision, and climate action. Together, ESD employees positively impact every resident and business in San Jose. 

Our department is an exceptional place to start or grow your career. We have a supportive leadership team, numerous professional growth opportunities, and an inclusive workplace culture that is welcoming of your talents! 

To learn more about ESD, follow @sjenvironment on X, Facebook and Instagram and San Jose Environmental Services on LinkedIn.

About the Division

The San José - Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility (RWF) is one of the largest advanced wastewater treatment facilities in the nation and treats water from homes and businesses in the cities of San José, Santa Clara, Milpitas, Campbell, Cupertino, Los Gatos, Monte Sereno, Saratoga, and unincorporated areas within Santa Clara County. The RWF serves a population of over 1.4 million people and has the capacity to treat 167 million gallons of wastewater per day. For more information visit our website at https://www.sanjoseca.gov/your-government/departments-offices/environmental-services/water-utilities/regional-wastewater-facility.

Position Duties

The Environmental Services Department is currently seeking to fill multiple full-time Wastewater Operator I/II/III vacancies at the San José - Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility (RWF).

Job Classification Overview - Wastewater Operator I/II/III

Under general supervision, performs a variety of work of routine difficulty involved in operation of the San José/Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility. 

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Inspects, operates, adjusts and maintains equipment in one or more areas of the wastewater treatment plant sections.
• Operates pumps, valves, motors, blowers, internal combustion engines, vehicles, and other related wastewater treatment process equipment.
• Reads and interprets SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition) system, gauges, dials and other process instruments; recognizes and diagnoses alarms and other warning indicators and makes necessary process and equipment adjustments to maintain process integrity.
• Maintains records of instrument readings and performs process computations and graphing as required.
• Performs routine laboratory tests used in sewage treatment process; takes samples and performs various simple tests for process control.
• Removes solids, pollutants, and harmful bacteria from wastewater to make it less objectionable and more stable.
• Reviews and provides improvements to wastewater facility SOP and processes.
• Accurately completes work orders for use in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Other duties as assigned.

Assignments may be made to any shift in an around-the-clock operation, and incumbents must also be available for work on Saturday, Sunday, and holidays.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

Salary Ranges

Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates’ qualifications and experience. 

Salary ranges for these classifications are:

• Wastewater Operator I: $92,747.20-$115,502.40
• Wastewater Operator II: $98,384.00-$122,865.60
• Wastewater Operator III: $104,166.40-$130,124.80

Minimum Qualifications

Wastewater Operator I

Education: Successful completion of high school, General Educational Development (G.E.D.) Certificate, or California Proficiency Certificate.

Experience: One (1) year experience as a Wastewater Operator Trainee with the City of San José or one (1) year experience at a Wastewater treatment facility with similar processes.

Certifications: Possession of a valid California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Operator Grade I or higher Certificate.

Required Licensing: Possession of a valid State of California Class C driver's license. 

• If selected, the Conditional Offer of Employment may be contingent upon you providing proof of a valid State of California driver’s license, and an assessment of your California DMV Employer Pull Notice (EPN) as per the DMV Release of Driver Record Information form. Failure to pass the DMV Pull Notice assessment will deem you ineligible for employment.

Physical Requirement: This classification requires a pre-employment respiratory physical exam.

Wastewater Operator II

Education: Successful completion of high school, General Educational Development (G.E.D.) Certificate, or California Proficiency Certificate.

Experience: One (1) year experience as a Wastewater Operator I with the City of San José or one (1) year experience at a Wastewater treatment facility with similar processes while holding a valid SWRCB Wastewater Grade I or higher license.

Certifications: Possession of a valid California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Operator Grade II or higher Certificate.

Required Licensing: Possession of a valid State of California Class C driver's license. 

• If selected, the Conditional Offer of Employment may be contingent upon you providing proof of a valid State of California driver’s license, and an assessment of your California DMV Employer Pull Notice (EPN) as per the DMV Release of Driver Record Information form. Failure to pass the DMV Pull Notice assessment will deem you ineligible for employment.

Physical Requirement: This classification requires a pre-employment respiratory physical exam.

Wastewater Operator III

Education: Successful completion of high school, General Educational Development (G.E.D.) Certificate, or California Proficiency Certificate.

Experience: One (1) year experience as a Wastewater Operator II with the City of San José or two (2) years’ experience at a Wastewater treatment facility with similar processes while holding a valid SWRCB Wastewater Grade II or higher license.

Certifications: Possession of a valid California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Operator Grade III or higher Certificate.

Required Licensing: Possession of a valid State of California Class C driver's license. 

• If selected, the Conditional Offer of Employment may be contingent upon you providing proof of a valid State of California driver’s license, and an assessment of your California DMV Employer Pull Notice (EPN) as per the DMV Release of Driver Record Information form. Failure to pass the DMV Pull Notice assessment will deem you ineligible for employment.

Physical Requirement: This classification requires a pre-employment respiratory physical exam.

For the complete physical/environmental elements, please go to the classification specifications here: Wastewater Operator I/II/III

Other Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history.

Job Expertise – Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations.

1. Knowledge of wastewater treatment processes.
2. Knowledge of the use and purpose, and the ability to use common hand tools and mechanical equipment.
3. Knowledge of general procedures to be used for emergencies and malfunctions.
4. Knowledge of, and ability to, operate pumps and other equipment in response to system demands.
5. Knowledge of city, state, and federal environmental quality standards.
6. Knowledge of general lock out tag out principles.
7. Ability to perform a variety of operation duties and operate a variety of wastewater treatment facility equipment.

Communication Skills - Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts.

Computer Skills - Experienced with common business computer applications including but not limited to: MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel.

Flexibility - Makes effective decisions and achieves desired results in the midst of major changes in responsibilities, work processes, timeframes, performance expectations, organizational culture, or work environment.

Initiative - Exhibits resourceful behaviors toward meeting job objectives; anticipates problems, is proactive, and avoids difficulties by planning ahead; displays willingness to assume extra responsibility and challenges; pursues continuing education opportunities that promotes job performance

Problem Solving - Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem; collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome.

Reliability - Completes quality work assignments in a timely and efficient manner; fulfills responsibilities and maintains confidentiality as appropriate.

Teamwork and Interpersonal Skills - Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.

Selection Process

The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions. You must answer all questions to be considered or your application may be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews.

If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Adrienne.Pea@sanjoseca.gov. 

 

Additional Information:

Employment Eligibility:  Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.  

You must answer all job-specific questions to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses.  

Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application.  If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided.  IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov and we will research the status of your application. 

AI and the Hiring Process

We recognize that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming part of daily life and can be a valuable tool for learning, research, and professional growth. We encourage candidates to use AI responsibly as a support in preparing application materials, live assessments, and interviews. However, we value authenticity, accuracy and truthfulness. Application responses and interview answers must reflect your own knowledge, skills, and experiences. While AI can supplement preparation, it cannot replace the originality and judgment we look for in our employees. This ensures fairness, transparency, and equity for all applicants in the hiring process. 

 

Please apply via our link, we do NOT accept applications here :

 https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sanjoseca/jobs/5350396/wastewater-operator-i-ii-iii-environmental-services-department/

ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST 

$6,870 - $8,351 monthly (DOE/DOQ) - salary effective July 1, 2026

Plus excellent benefits

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Apply by Tuesday, June 30, 2026,  at 5:00 pm

THE CITY is focused on enhancing our community members’ quality of life through well-designed services and a positive workplace culture. San Rafael is the economic and cultural heart of Marin County, and its high quality of life is centered on its commercial districts, engaged neighborhoods, active lifestyle, and natural environment. San Rafael, with a population of approximately 60,000, is a full-service city with a City Council/City Manager form of government with 12 departments, more than 400 employees, and a fiscal year 2025-2026 annual budget of approximately $193 million. The City’s vision is to be a vibrant economic and cultural center reflective of its diversity. The City Council is engaged and seeks to strengthen the urban and commercial areas as well as sustain the beautiful natural environment. 

San Rafael’s Organizational culture framework is an initiative called “Together San Rafael.” City employees are our greatest asset, and we seek talented individuals with diverse backgrounds who are creative, curious, and excited about a challenge. We are a results-driven team focused on the needs of community members. The Together San Rafael initiative is focused on modernizing City services and increasing the engagement of employees. This initiative recognizes the interconnectedness of the customer and employee experience. 

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The San Rafael Fire Department is an all-risk fire agency with 69 highly trained operational firefighters providing services in firefighting, Advanced Life Support (ALS) response, ambulance transport, technical rescue, hazardous material response, disaster response, fire prevention, and community preparedness.   

The San Rafael Fire Department delivers exceptional public service from seven neighborhood fire stations.  Our department philosophy of community fire servicing emphasizes collaborative relationships with the community.  

THE POSITION

The San Rafael Fire Department is seeking a full-time Administrative Analyst to join our Administrative Division.  At the direction of the Department's Senior Management Analyst, this position provides professional administrative support to the Fire Department, with responsibilities including contracting, grant management, principles in accounting and other administrative duties.

The ideal candidate will be a blend of the following skills and experience:

• Background and knowledge of accounting and budgeting including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and budgeting.
• Experience with managing contracts, risk management, and the RFP process.
• Ability to create flyers, news posts, and other outreach material to the broader community.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear, accurate meeting agendas, minutes, and memos.
• Experience with payroll and understanding of basic human resources policies and principles.
• Ability to analyze data and present concise written recommendations or summaries of findings.
• A collaborative, service-oriented approach to working with the public, internal staff, and staff across departments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Including but not limited to)

This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive.  CLICK HERE for the full job description.

• Plans, organizes, coordinates and implements day-to-day program assignments independently.
• Conducts research, analyzes data, and presents conclusions and recommendations.
• Analyzes federal and state laws and regulations as they relate to assigned programs and develops and implements changes.
• Develops program manuals, comprehensive reports, handouts, flyers, newsletters, and other documents for communicating program  information.
• Drafts and publishes authorized social media posts, consistent with City messaging, and responds to citizen inquiries on behalf of Department.
• Plans and coordinates civic engagement events.
• Participates in the training of clerical personnel.  May provide work direction to others.
• Prepares comprehensive written reports regarding program activities.
• Educates and engages with other city staff, city council, community representatives, and citizens.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:  (Please see  job spec for additional details):  

• Equivalent to an Associate's degree with college course work in public administration, business administration, or a related field, AND
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative support experience, preferably within a public agency.
• Experience involving extensive written customer communications, employer social media posts, research, budget preparation/reconciling; development of marketing materials and event planning/coordination may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

The Legislative and Regulatory Manager is responsible for organizing, assigning, reviewing and participating in the performance of a wide range of professional duties related to Pioneer Community Energy regulatory and legislative matters, with particular emphasis on representation of Pioneer’s interests at the California Public Utilities; develops Pioneer’s positions on complex issues; and develops analyses, written reports, and presentation materials to support Pioneer’s position. Duties include:

• Planning, prioritizing, and reviewing the performance of professional staff involved in the research and analysis of legislation and regulatory issues.
• Developing methods and schedules to accomplish assignments, ensuring work is completed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Tracking complex legislation and regulations through multiple amendments and preparing drafts of legislative and regulatory updates on policy issues and programs.
• Performing a variety of complex research projects on legislative and regulatory policy issue areas; preparing and presenting findings and recommendations of Pioneer's position.
• Representing Pioneer in regulatory proceedings through preparation of data requests, written responses, position papers, analytical models, testimony, and exhibits.
• Reviewing and drafting comments and briefs, providing high level technical and/or analytic input on regulatory and legislative matters.
• Overseeing the preparation of data requests, testimony, and hearing exhibits and participating in administrative hearings.
• Tracking, reviewing, analyzing and summarizing filings prepared by utilities and other entities that could impact Pioneer and its customers.
• Coordinating and working closely with technical experts and external regulatory counsel to develop effective and persuasive communications before the CPUC, CA Energy Commission, CA Legislature and any other legal or regulatory body as may be needed.

Qualified candidates will possess knowledge of California electric utility regulatory issues, CPUC regulatory practices, protocols and procedures; California utility rate design, electric resource planning, demand resources solutions and regulatory relations; and procedures, operations, and functions of legislative and regulatory agencies, including processes for the promulgation of regulations.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CLICK JOB ANNOUCEMENT URL BELOW.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Looking to make a direct impact in a small, community-focused organization? Join a collaborative team working with the Community Development Department, where you’ll play a key role in helping residents and businesses move their projects forward and experience meaningful, service-driven work every day.

The Town of San Anselmo is seeking a motivated Administrative / Permit Services Technician to support the Community Development Department. This mid-level classification performs a wide range of technical and administrative duties with a high degree of independence, primarily in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment.

This hands-on position serves as a primary point of contact at the public counter and requires significant daily interaction with residents, contractors, and other stakeholders. Responsibilities include accepting, reviewing, and tracking building and land development applications; calculating and collecting fees; issuing minor permits; performing data entry and maintaining permit tracking systems; coordinating the distribution of legal notices; maintaining files and records; preparing reports; and supporting website updates.

Success in this role requires delivering a consistently high level of customer service, the ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-volume, fast-paced setting, and a commitment to helping customers navigate processes efficiently and effectively. The position also requires building and maintaining positive, professional working relationships both internally across departments and externally with the public and working effectively with a wide range of individuals while maintaining a respectful, service-oriented approach.

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