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The Town of Colma Recreation Services Department is currently accepting applications for Recreation Leaders for Summer 2026.  The Recreation Department provides programs and activities for Colma residents of all ages ranging from infants to seniors. Program elements include fitness, enrichment, cultural events, special events, sporting events, trips, and community events. It is the goal of the Recreation Department to offer a balanced program ensuring all elements are offered to all age groups throughout the year. A full job description is available at https://www.colma.ca.gov/documents/jd-recreation-leader/.

This is a part-time position. Hours will range from 20-37 hours per week.

This position is under direct supervision of the Recreation Coordinator. Leaders will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing the Summer Day Camp at Sterling Park.

Description

The County of San Mateo Coroner's Office is accepting applications for the position of Forensic Autopsy Technician.
 
Forensic Autopsy Technicians assist pathologists in the performance of autopsies where trauma, unnatural, or suspicious deaths are examined, maintain the morgue and autopsy room in sanitary and orderly condition, and provide temporary care of decedents in the custody of the Coroner’s Office.
  
The selected candidate must be available to work flexible shifts, including weekends and holidays. The current vacancy is located at the Coroner's Office Pathology Division at San Mateo Medical Center. To learn more about the Coroner’s Office, visit: https://www.smcgov.org/coroner.
 

The ideal candidate:

• Will have at least one year of experience in a hospital setting (nursing, laboratory, or health sciences), a Coroner or Medical Examiner’s Office, or a morgue.
• Is knowledgeable of human anatomy/physiology, autopsy procedures and equipment, and methods of removing organs or preparing bodies for mortuary.
• Will have the knowledge and ability to package and preserve property and evidence according to department policy and maintain chain of custody.
• Is able to effectively multitask, manage competing priorities, and work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

Examples Of Duties

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

• Handle the remains of deceased persons and assist in autopsies.
• Maintain morgue and autopsy room in a clean and orderly condition.
• Maintain records and adequate inventory of all instruments, materials, and chemicals used in autopsies and surgical pathology.
• Assist in enforcing institutional rules of privacy, decorum, and cleanliness in the morgue and autopsy room.
• Maintain routine records and perform custodial duties in the morgue, autopsy room, and adjacent areas.
• Prepare bodies for autopsy by taking photographs and collecting property and evidence.
• Assist pathologists during autopsies, including opening cranium, eviscerating, and collecting specimen, and suturing and cleaning bodies after autopsies.
• Take full-body x-rays.
• Clean and wash tools and equipment used during autopsies.
• Record weight of organs and volume of bodily fluids.
• Prepare specimens for laboratory testing.
• File pathologic specimens and perform minor laboratory work.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies.

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 in a hospital or morgue which has provided a working knowledge of hospital, laboratory, morgue, or mortuary sanitation methods and procedures.

Knowledge of:

• Policies and procedures related to the Coroner's Office.
• Hospital cleaning methods, materials, equipment, and septic and antiseptic procedures.
• Materials, equipment, and instruments used in the performance of autopsies.
• OSHA compliance rules and regulations.
• Biohazardous Waste compliance rules and regulations.
• Techniques of x-ray collection and photography including x-ray safety and best practices.

 
Skill/Ability to:

• Keep detailed records, including specimen and evidence control.
• Lift and maneuver heavy weights.
• Prioritize work and coordinate several activities.
• Use initiative and sound independent judgment within established guidelines.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.

Application/Examination

Open & Promotional. Anyone may apply.  Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in classified regular, probationary, extra-help, or limited term positions prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination.
 

The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: Pass/Fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense. 

IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.
 
TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
Final Filing Date:  Friday, February 20, 2026
Application Screening:  Monday, February 23, 2026
Panel Interviews:  Week of March 2, 2026

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

Final Filing Date: Before 5:00pm, Friday, March 6, 2026

Tentative Interview Date: Monday, March 16, 2026

Appointment to this position is contingent upon:

*Reference check

*TB testing

*Department of Justice fingerprinting criminal history records check

Salary Range: $27.20 - $33.07 per hour

About the Position

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

The work schedule will be Monday-Friday, 8:00am-2:00pm but may vary as needed. Some weekends may be required for special events.

Essential Duties

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

Do you enjoy giving back to your community? Do you like helping people? If so, then we invite you to explore this opportunity with the City of Pacifica.

The Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department within the City of Pacifica works closely with the community providing programming to youth, seniors and all citizens.  We strive to foster a collaborative and collegial atmosphere among staff while providing high quality programs, activities and events to the community and neighborhoods. We take pride in offering excellent community service while remaining adaptable and responsive to our residents' needs and expectations.

Currently, the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department has an exciting opportunity for customer service orientated individuals to join our team as a Lifeguard within our Aquatics Division.

If interested, apply today!

This is a part-time, at-will, non-benefited position. Hours are limited to less than 1,000 hours per year.

ABOUT THE CITY

We offer a wide range of meaningful career opportunities with potential for growth, training and development, competitive salaries, flexible work schedules, paid time off, and robust benefits. The Redwood City team is guided by core values of excellence, integrity, service, inclusion, collaboration and innovation.  Inherent in these values is a great organizational culture based on trust, strong and supportive leadership, respect, risk-taking, empowerment, and effective communication.

The community is known for its inclusivity, strong engaged neighborhoods, and civic pride. The City works diligently to maintain positive and productive relationships with community partners, together providing outstanding services, programs and opportunities for residents and businesses. This mix of tradition and progress, community and diversity, makes Redwood City an extraordinary place to work and call home.

JOIN THE TEAM

ABOUT THE POSITION
Redwood City is known for delivering a large variety of high-quality special events year-round including concerts, festivals, cultural events, kids concerts, pop up recreational activities, and more. Duties for this position include, but are not limited to, the following: follow event plan and execute assigned duties effectively and efficiently; understand proper setup and breakdown procedures of special events equipment; maintain and care for equipment as necessary; monitor program areas for quality assurance; operate effectively as a member of a team; report to supervisors orally and in writing; complete assigned paperwork such as timecards and incident and/or accident reports.
Work schedules can vary during the year pending current event programming. Candidates can expect an average of 15-20 hours per week throughout the year.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Are you an experienced administrative professional looking for an amazing opportunity on the Coast? The City of Pacifica is a beautiful coastal community, just south of San Francisco with an exciting opportunity. We are currently hiring for a Police Records Specialist to join our Police Department in our mission of protecting and serving the Community.

THE DEPARTMENT

The Pacifica Police Department is responsible for all functions related to law enforcement and crime prevention and is made up of several divisions that carry out specialized duties to help the department perform as a cohesive whole. Staff includes thirty-eight (38) full-time positions consisting of the Police Chief, 2 Captains, 7 Sergeants, 6 Corporals, 17 Officers, a Records Supervisor, a Records Clerk, an Evidence Technician, a .5 Property Clerk, 2 .5 grant-funded Community Service Officers and an Administrative Assistant.
 

Together, they come together to carry out the Police Department mission "…to protect and serve the members of our community with the highest level of commitment, ethics and professionalism.” 
 

To learn more about the Pacifica Police Department, you are invited to visit their web site at www.pacificapolice.org. 

THE POSITION

The current opening is for a full-time position and is under the direction of the Police Records Supervisor. The Police Records Specialist will provide a wide variety of clerical, typing, and computer data entry tasks related to Police records; maintaining accurate Police statistics, records, and files; conducting business and transactions with the public, in person and by telephone; is available for occasional night and/or weekend duty as required, and performing other related work as required.

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of clerical, typing, and computer data entry tasks related to Police records; maintains accurate Police statistics, records, and files; conducts business and transactions with the public, in person and by telephone, and performs other related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Police Records Specialist is responsible for all police statistical record keeping and data entry, typing, and clerical work related to all phases of the Police operation, including but not limited to preparing forms, ordering department supplies, and making appointments.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Works under the general supervision of employees in higher clerical, technical and/or supervisory classifications.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS -INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING

• Performs police statistical record keeping.
• Performs a variety of data entry, typing, and clerical work related to all phases of the Police operation.
• Enters, updates, and maintains data while ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of all information.
• Coordinates service of subpoenas.
• Compiles data for Public Records Act requests.
• Approves and prepares reports for the District Attorney.
• Conducts business and transactions with the public, in person and by telephone.
• Directs requests to proper agencies and departments.
• Maintains and transmits warrant monies.
• Prepares correspondence and compiles information for reports.
• Prepares forms, orders department supplies, and makes appointments.
• May handle weapons for registration purposes.
• May conduct person searches in conjunction with Investigative division.
• Performs related duties as required.

The City of Brisbane is currently accepting applications for Recreation Leaders. Under direct supervision, the Recreation Leader implements and facilitates well-rounded programs in youth after-school programs, pre-school programs, day camps, sports leagues, and special events at designated recreation facilities. This position involves face-to-face leadership and considerable contact with youth ages 5 to 12 years. A full job description is available at www.brisbaneca.org.

We invite applications for the position of:
Per Diem Recreation Program Specialist

$27.43-$32.72/hour

Open Until Filled

The City of San Mateo Parks and Recreation Department is looking responsible, enthusiastic, and team-oriented individuals to join our Senior Center Team!

The Position:

Are you seeking a meaningful career serving older adults in a diverse, multicultural community?
Join our team and make a positive difference every day. The Senior Lunch Program Coordinator will oversee the daily operations of two senior lunch programs, ensuring high-quality service and a welcoming environment for participants. This role provides leadership and guidance to per diem staff, Title V workers, and volunteers of all ages, serving as a coach and mentor to support their success. Strong attention to grant-related requirements and food safety compliance is essential to maintaining program excellence and accountability.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess a valid State of California driver’s license and demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with individuals from diverse backgrounds. This position requires the ability to work independently while receiving direction from a supervisor, as well as the capacity to train, oversee, and collaborate effectively with volunteers and older adults. Strong attention to detail is essential, including the ability to maintain accurate records and submit documentation as required. Proficiency with computers, including experience using Microsoft Word and Excel, is required. Upon hire, the candidate must successfully obtain a State Food Handler Safety Certificate and pass all required background checks. A bilingual pay differential may be available for candidates fluent in identified languages.  Must be available Monday-Friday 10:00am-2:00pm.

Recreation Program Specialist Example Duties:

• Follow reservation protocol/procedure for patrons.
• Review menu provided by caterer, submit nutritional component breakdown to County for grant compliance, and prepare flyers for patron.
• Submit documentation/information associated with County nutrition grant to supervisor.
• Schedule and implement nutritional education for seniors and in-service training for staff and volunteers.
• Serve as liaison with caterer, grant provider and staff/volunteers.
• Implement food safety practices as outlined by the Health Department.
• Prior nutrition experience is desired, but not required. Training will be provided.

Are You Interested? Apply!
Applications can be found on our website at www.cityofsanmateo.org, on-line at www.calopps.org or at City facilities to e-mail to TCook@cityofsanmateo.org. If you have any questions, contact Community Services Supervisor, Tommy Cook via email or 650.522.7453.

Fine Print Prior to hire, candidates will be required to successfully complete all pre-employment requirements, including  reference checks, a Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Live Scan fingerprint background check, and Tuberculosis (TB) clearance. The policy of the City of San Mateo is to grant equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sexual preference, marital status, or national origin.  It is the intent and desire of the City of San Mateo that equal employment opportunity will be provided in recruiting, hiring, training, promoting, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment.  In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicants requiring accommodations for any part of the testing or recruitment process must notify wleopoldino@cityofsanmateo.org or (650) 522-7265 seven (7) days in advance of the deadline for the part of the process requiring accommodations.  Do not upload any documents related to your request for accommodation in CalOpps.  The City of San Mateo complies with employment provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The San Mateo Police Department is accepting applications for Police Officer Lateral Candidates Only!

This is continuous recruitment.

In addition to the minimum qualifications, a Lateral Candidate must have:

a)  Possession of a California Basic POST Course Certificate written exam certificate with a preferred T-score of 52 or above. Possession of a California Post Course Certificate (as noted above) of at least 800 hours issued within 3 years of the date of application. A copy of your certificate with your application is required in order for you to continue with the process.

AND

b)  Currently employed or previously employed within the last 12 months with a California Law Enforcement Agency as a Peace Officer. A copy of your certificate with your application is required in order for you to continue with the process.

Those applicants meeting the minimum qualifications and have submitted the required documentation, will be added to the employment list. Please email them to joinsmd@cityofsanmateo.org.

Failure to attach and/or submit your certificate, your application will not move forward in the process.

The Position: Police Officers perform law enforcement and crime prevention work; control traffic flow and enforce state and local regulations; perform investigative work; participate in and provide support and assistance to special department crime prevention and enforcement programs and do related police work as assigned. Duties and hours will vary with assignments.

The Department:  Consists of a diverse and outstanding group of men and women who have dedicated themselves to public service. Our staff is devoted to protecting and serving the citizens of San Mateo professionally, while providing outstanding customer service.  The department is dedicated to providing creative and long-term solutions to ongoing issues that may arise from time to time.

Recreation Leader I/II
The City of Foster City is searching for talented, energetic, responsible individuals who are serious about having fun! If you can think on your feet and be a fun team player, this could be the position for you! As a Recreation Leader, you’ll be responsible for implementing quality youth and teen programs and providing a safe environment for our participants. This is a part-time, seasonal, non-benefited position limited to approximately 20 hours per week and 980 hours in a fiscal year. Level of position will be determined based on the experience (see Education and Training Guidelines). 

Summer Camps
Candidates must commit to working for the entire Summer (June 15, 2026 - August 8, 2026). There will also be a mandatory training for all new and returning staff on June 8, 2026 through June 12, 2026. Work hours will vary between 7:45am – 6:00pm depending on the camp, Monday through Friday. No weekends shifts are available. 

Summer Camps: Kamp Koala, Camp Outback, Camp Way Outback, Camp Breakaway. 

The Vibe Teen Center
We are looking for Recreation Leaders to assist with supervision, lead recreational activities, supervise rentals, and plan special events for teens. This position will start in June and Recreation Leaders must be able to work on a Friday or work a weekend shift each week. Work hours will vary, but typically will be from:

School Year Schedule: Positions are limited.

• Monday - Thursday 3:00pm-6:00pm
• Fridays 3:00pm-9:00pm
• Some weekend shifts are available.

Summer Schedule: 

• Monday-Thursday: 3:00pm-6:00pm
• Fridays: 3:00pm-8:00pm
• Some weekend shifts are available.

Salary 

• Recreation Leader I: $17.85 - $20.48
• Recreation Leader II: $19.12 - $21.96

Important and Essential Responsibilities 

• Must be at least 15 years of age to work at Summer Camps and 16 years of age to work at The Vibe.
• Supervise youth and teens in city programming, which may include after school programs, teen center, vacation and summer camps, and special events. 
• Take initiative to plan, organize, and implement high activity games, program special events and daily schedules, and community events. 
• Stay active and engaged with youth and teens. 
• Act as a professional role model, mentor, and leader. 
• Enforce guidelines and maintain a safe, clean, well-organized environment. 
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with youth, parent/guardians, staff, and community members. 
• Provide exemplary customer service. 
• Attend monthly staff meetings and trainings. 
• Work closely with external organizations and staff. 
• May provide leadership to staff 

Education and Training Guidelines 
Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to qualify would be: 

Recreation Leader I: Completion of eighth grade. No previous experience required. Volunteer or paid experience with groups of children is desirable.

Recreation Leader II: Completion of the ninth grade. Experience as a participant in a variety of recreation activities. Some experience in group leadership is desirable.

Special Requirements 
Ability to lift and move equipment (up to 25 lbs.); complete forms and reports; ability to set-up and coordinate activities; remain calm and use good judgment in difficult and emergency situations; work flexible hours. Physical strength and stamina will be required in some positions to perform demonstrations and leads activities. 

Licenses, Certificates, Registration 

• Certificates: American Red Cross Community First Aid and Safety Course or equivalent (including adult, child infant CPR, and Standard First Aid) or ability to obtain at the beginning of employment.
• All successful candidates under age 18 must possess a work permit prior to hire.

Selection Process
Applications will be reviewed for relevant education, experience, training and other job related qualifications. Based upon a review of employment applications received, a limited number of the qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the examination process. The process will consist of an Oral Panel Interview.

Expected Dates for Interviews (subject to change):
Oral Panel Interview: Week of April 20

Note: Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee that a candidate will be invited to participate in the selection process. The City of Foster City reserves the right, at its discretion, to limit the number of qualified candidates invited to the selection process. 

Application Filing Period: Closes at 5:00pm on the date stated in the job announcement; however, it may close prior to the filing end date if sufficient applications have been received. If sufficient applications have not been received, then the filing period end date may be extended.

For further information, contact Madeline Koval, Recreation Coordinator, at 650-286-3387 or email mkoval@fostercity.org.