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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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Description 

Under the general direction from the Recreation Supervisor, the Recreation Specialist – Enrichment is responsible to act as a liaison to the Department’s flourishing enrichment (after school) program and ensure the smooth operation of programming for preschool and elementary aged classes both on and off-site. This includes the elementary-aged afterschool programs Supervised Play at Old Mill Elementary School and Center of Play at the Mill Valley Community Center. This position requires a high level of customer service, attention to detail, marketing prowess, evaluation and oversight of programs, independent contractors, and part-time staff, and the ability to build relationships throughout the community. The Recreation Specialist- Enrichment will assist other staff in the Youth and Teens Division for seasonal programs as needed. 

The ideal candidate will have significant experience working in elementary aged programs, ideally in a fast-paced and dynamic setting. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in early childhood education, recreation, or a related field with a minimum of two years of experience in delivering kindergarten, elementary and/or youth programming, etc. is preferred. 

Must be 18 years of age or older to apply for this position. 

NOTE: This is a part-time, non-benefitted position for the Mill Valley Arts and Recreation Department.  

DEFINITION: Communicate with participants, families, instructors, staff and elementary school sites to coordinate class schedules, registrations, and program needs for the TK-5th grade After School Enrichment programs. Hours are approximately Monday-Friday, 12:30pm-5:30pm. 

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: 

• Facilitates recreation activities for specific age group: Transitional Kindergarten through 5th Grade. 

• Organizes, implements, directs, supervises and/or promotes specific programs and activities. 

• Processes program payments promptly and thoroughly. 

• Programs enrichment classes for each season (Fall/Winter/Spring/Summer).  

• Participates in the preparation and administration of assigned program budget. 

• Works with local School District, PTAs, and community groups in developing, promoting, and providing programs and activities. 

• Communicates clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. 

• Demonstrate excellent customer service and communicate effectively and professionally with schools, staff, parents, and children. 

• Monitors the day-to-day operations of the programs, including making site visits, handling and resolving complaints not requiring the attention of a supervisor and ensuring that programs and events have required materials, staff, and supplies. 

• Assists in the evaluation of programming including conducting customer satisfaction surveys and analyzing reports on program effectiveness. 

• Enforces safety and operating procedures and provides for maintenance needs including compliance with health and safety codes. 

• Creation and development of new programs, as needed. 

• Accurately maintain attendance records. 

• The ability to speak English clearly and understandably. 

• Perform related duties as required. 

• Must be able to lift 50lbs.  

TRAINING & EXPERIENCE: Any combination of education, training, and experience, which likely provides the required knowledge and abilities. 

PRE-EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS: Candidates receiving a conditional job offer must pass a pre-placement fingerprint review. Candidates must possess a current CPR/AED and First Aid certificate and be comfortable calling 911 in an emergency. 

Principal Planner

The City of Sunnyvale is seeking a Principal Planner to join the Community Development Department.  Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Community Development or Planning Officer, the Planning Division is organized into teams which are overseen by Principal Planners who plan, direct, perform and supervise a variety of complex technical planning activities, and related work as required, relative to the assigned area of responsibility.

• The Current Planning Team reviews and acts or makes recommendations on planning applications and performs reviews of building permit applications and business licenses for zoning compliance. 
• The Administrative Support Team supports the Planning Officer and all Planners for the City. This position may act as the Zoning Administrator, overseeing regulatory processes and issues related to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and other regulatory compliance and requirements, process improvements, training needs, coordination with area governments and other administrative and supervisory functions. 
• The Policy Planning Team works on study issues, new area plans, and General Plan updates, conducting intergovernmental reviews of other agencies' proposals and pending legislation.

The City of Sunnyvale provides an excellent benefits package.  A complete application packet will consist of a City of Sunnyvale employment application and responses to the required supplemental questions. The final filing date is Monday, May 11, at 5:00 pm. For complete information regarding this opportunity, please visit: Sunnyvale.ca.gov.

Salary: $153,784 - $192,230 Annually

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, collaboration, inclusion, 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. If you’re looking to grow your career or make valuable contributions as a part of the Department of Engineering and Transportation that fosters innovation, creativity and collaboration, we hope you’ll apply. 

ABOUT THE POSITION

The City of Redwood City’s Engineering and Transportation Department invites you to apply for the position of Part-Time Contract Senior Transportation Planner.  The current opening is a contract position for a two-year term with a focus on managing multi-use trail projects including planning, feasibility studies, environmental coordination, and engineering design. The position requires working with regulatory agencies on environmental clearance process.

Examples of projects may include but are not limited to the following: Seaport Boulevard Path, and Bay Trail Gaps in Redwood City.

THE CITY OF SEBASTOPOL IS SEEKING A PLANNING PROFESSIONAL!

IS IT YOU?

Now accepting applications for the position of

ASSOCIATE PLANNER

Salary: $7,836 - $9,525 Monthly

$45.21 - $54.95 Hourly

Plus a great benefits package

4/10 Work Schedule Monday- Thursday

This position is OPEN UNTIL FILLED

The City of Sebastopol is seeking a skilled, enthusiastic, and adaptable candidate to fill the Associate Planner position. The Associate Planner performs various complex, professional-level office and field planning work related to current and advanced municipal planning, including the review of development and land use applications, zoning, site plans, and environmental documents. The successful candidate will provide professional advice and assistance to the public on planning, zoning, permits, and environmental review. In addition, the Associate Planner provides complex professional staff assistance to the Planning Director, other departments, and the public. This position requires the ability to exercise sound judgment in the interpretation, application, and explanation of a wide variety of City policies, procedures, and regulations, as well as applicable local, State, and Federal laws.

The Associate Planner will reflect a demonstrative cultural competency working with all community members regardless of cultural differences or circumstances, including race, ethnicity, religion, language, gender identity, age, marital and familial status, sexual orientation, diverse physical and learning abilities, socioeconomic status, and other identities.

City of East Palo Alto is accepting applications for the Community & Economic Development Director position. 

Please note, applications are not accepted here via CalOpps.

To apply, click the job announcement link below and it will redirect you to where to submit your application.

The City of Pacifica is now accepting applications for a full-time position of: 

Child Care Site Coordinator

Do you have experience working with Children?

Do you have a passion for public service?

If so, apply today! Child Development Site Permitted Professionals encouraged to apply!

Child Care Site Coordinator | FY 25/26 $6,536-$7,764

Child Care Site Coordinator | FY 26/27 $6,732-$7,997

Child Care Site Coordinator | FY 27/28 $6,934-$8,237

THE OPPORTUNITY

The City of Pacifica is a beautiful coastal community, just south of San Francisco with an exciting opportunity for Child Care Professionals. Currently, the City of Pacifica Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department is recruiting for Child Care Site Coordinator to join our Child Care Team!

At the City of Pacifica, we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. To us, equal opportunity employment is not just about compliance, it’s about who you are, how you can help our City and who you want to be. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and residents.

This is a full-time benefited position that includes a comprehensive benefits package.

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, provides recreational instruction and activities, social development, guidance, direction and care for preschool and elementary school-age children by coordinating and directing the daily operations of a childcare site.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Childcare Site Coordinator is the position responsible for the daily operations of a childcare site.

Supervision Received and Exercised

General supervision is provided by the Recreation Supervisor Childcare Services. Responsibilities include the direct supervision of site subordinate personnel.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS- INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

• Plans, organizes and coordinates the care of preschool and elementary school-age children by providing various activities and events at a childcare site.
• Prepares daily and monthly program plans and assigns activities and events to subordinate staff members.
• Maintains staff and participant files in accordance with departmental, licensing (Title 22) and funding (Title 5) requirements.
• Creates attendance rosters and checkoff list for all rooms for keeping track of children and ratios.
• Schedules staff to ensure required ratios are met at all times. Coordinates staff with other sites.
• Prepares a monthly site newsletter outlining activities and events,
• Provides families with resources and informational documents pertaining to child development.
• Prepares/coordinates lunch/snack menus for the site (breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack).
• Plans/coordinates site-based field trips, special events, and guest speakers collaborating with the site staff to plan and implement.
• Drives city vans to/from the field trips.
• Identifies special needs of participants and develops an action plan with the families for maintaining safety. Initiate referrals as necessary.
• Investigates complaints, accidents and injuries and submits necessary reports.
• Inspects the site and equipment to ensure proper maintenance, cleanliness, operation, and safety.
• Observes children on a daily basis to detect health problems and instructs children in proper health and hygiene care.
• Develops discipline techniques and youth program management plan.
• Coordinates and participates in cleaning and maintaining the facility and equipment.
• Plans and conducts quarterly parent-teacher conferences/meetings with parents/guardians.
• Interacts with personnel from the site school in planning and implementing site activities.
• Attends various school functions and meetings, in-service training programs and staff meetings.
• Conducts site staff meetings.
• Monitors and orders site supplies.
• Prepares forms, records, and reports necessary for site management.
• Allocates funds through grant-based site priorities and needs.
• Supervises, trains, and evaluates assigned personnel.
• Changing diapers and other apparel.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of:

• Childcare issues and regulations.
• Principles of childcare program management and early childhood education, including utilization of DRDPs (Desired Results Developmental Profile).
• How to administer and score the ASQs (Ages and Stages Questionnaires).
• Child development child and family support software, which may include tracking attendance, documenting benchmarks, collecting children's art or classwork, managing child care portfolios, maintaining developmental profiles, and organizing classroom environments.
• Various games, sports, arts, crafts, and other activities appropriate to preschool and elementary school-age children.
• Stages of child development.
• Basic first aid, health/hygiene, and safety procedures and requirements.
• Basic record keeping and budgeting principles.
• Principles of supervision, training goal setting, and performance evaluation.

Skill/Ability to:

• Maintain and prepare city, state, and federal records and reports.
• Evaluate student Assessment Tools and Reporting findings.
• Organize and direct a variety of recreational activities for preschool and elementary school-age children.
• Coordinate a developmentally appropriate preschool and school-age curriculum.
• Communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
• Understand and apply State and departmental regulations and policies.
• Utilize office software including Microsfot Excel Spreadsheets and Microsoft Word
• Maintain and prepare records and reports necessary for site management.
• Establish and maintain effective communications and working relationships with children, parents/guardians, school district personnel, staff and the general public.
• Use various child development child and family support software, which may include tracking attendance, documenting benchmarks, collecting children's art or classwork, managing child care portfolios, maintaining developmental profiles, and organizing classroom environments.
• Supervise, train and evaluate subordinate personnel.

Experience and Training Guidelines

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

One (1) year of experience, defined as three (3) hours or more per day for 350 days in the past four (4) years. This experience must be in a group setting working with children aged 2 ½ - 14.  and 100 hours of supervising adults.

Experience teaching in a Title 5 program is desirable.

Training:

AA degree with 24 units in Child Development units including: All 12 units of the core child development classes, 16 General Education units, 6 Administrative units, and a 2-unit adult supervision class, or

A Teaching or Administrative Credential with 15 units in Child Development units including: All 12 units of the core child development classes, and a 3-unit supervised field experience class.

Licenses/Certifications:

Possession of a valid California driver’s license.

Current Site Supervisor permit from the State of California, or a current Site Supervisor Permit Waiver, or must possess the qualifications to obtain a Site Supervisor Permit with one year of hire.

Red Cross Infant/Child CPR/AED and Red Cross First Aid Certifications must be completed within six months of employment.

All Child care employees must pass the Department of Justice fingerprinting scan in order to work for the City of Pacifica.

All State of California Child Development Permits must be maintained.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Physical demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop or kneel. Use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands or arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. The employee must regularly lift, move, and/or carry up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift, move and/or carry up to 30 pounds.

Working environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to video display; works indoors and outdoors and is frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions and loud noises.

The duties described in this job announcement are intended only as illustrations of the basic types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. See attached job description for further details.

The City of San Mateo Public Works Department is seeking a Senior Transportation Planner 

The Department

The Public Works Department is organized into several divisions, including Administration, Business Services, Wastewater Treatment, Clean Water Program, Fleet and Facilities, Data Management, Field Maintenance, Regulatory Compliance, Capital Improvements, Development Services, and Transportation. The Department operates under a Director and two Deputy Directors to support strong coordination and performance. The Department is responsible for the City’s major capital projects and infrastructure including streets, streetlights, traffic signals, parking lots and garages, sewer and storm conveyance systems, a wastewater treatment plant, pump stations, a lagoon, dams, and levees. 

The Department plays a central role in advancing a safe, connected, and efficient transportation network for all users. San Mateo is a regional leader in transportation, with a strong track record of securing grant funding for major corridor improvements, including along 19th Avenue/Fashion Island Boulevard and Peninsula Avenue. To learn more about the City’s transportation safety efforts, visit our website at https://www.cityofsanmateo.org/4727/Transportation-Safety.  

The Department is committed to high performance and continuous improvement, using data-driven decision-making, best practices, and collaborative, team-oriented approaches. Managers and supervisors are accountable for developing strong teams, supporting employee growth, and delivering on the Department’s goals and work plans. 

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. 

The Position 

The Senior Transportation Planner under general direction, organizes, reviews, and participates in transportation planning work; supervises the work of professional and technical transportation planning personnel, projects, and other activities; and performs other related work as required 

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

• Supervises professional and technical staff, including prioritizing and assigning work, conducting performance evaluations, training staff, and supporting hiring decisions in consultation with the Engineering Manager, Deputy Director, and Department Head. 

• Represents the City and department in communications and interactions, including coordination, briefings, and presentations, with other City departments, City Commissions and City Council, government agencies, local industries, businesses, community groups, and other stakeholders interested in regional and local transportation, transit, traffic, and parking issues. 

• Plans, coordinates, formulates, and implements, in coordination with other City departments, goals, objectives, policies and priorities; and makes recommendations for changes to codes, plans and policies, as it relates to transportation planning and parking management. 

• Directs, coordinates, reviews, and participates in the work of professional, technical, and clerical staff, as well as consultants, in data collection, analysis, plan and policy formulation, and implementation of a wide variety of projects. 

• Participates in and provides technical expertise in transportation demand management and traffic forecasting including the formulation of a City-wide traffic model and the maintenance and update thereof. 

• Manages administration of the City’s parking permit programs, oversees the collection, control, and reconciliation of parking revenues, assists in the preparation and administration of the parking program operating budget, monitors expenses, and prudently allocates resources to support parking program operations and objectives. 

• Assists, contributes and manages the planning, design, and construction of capital projects including preparation of purchase requisitions, requests for proposals, development of the scope of work, professional service agreements and coordination with other City departments as appropriate. 

• Reviews planning applications and building permits in relation to transportation and parking related issues, including review of traffic impact analyses, vehicle miles traveled (VMT) analyses, and other related transportation studies. 

• Attend in-person meetings, site visits, and stakeholder engagements, often with minimal notice; respond promptly to urgent requests requiring physical presence at various locations throughout the region or state; transport necessary materials, documents, and equipment for meetings, presentations, or fieldwork. 

• Supports the review, update, maintenance of transportation-related impact fees. 

• Supports the drafting of submittals for grant funding from various local, state, and federal funding sources. 

• And other duties as assigned. 

This position receives oversight and general direction from the Engineering Manager or other higher departmental management personnel and may exercise direct supervision over professional, technical, and administrative personnel. 

For a complete list of duties, reference our job specifications at https://www.cityofsanmateo.org/DocumentCenter/Home/Index/86c 

The City of Westlake Village is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Associate Planner who has the ability to develop and maintain positive and ongoing relationships and interactions with the public, City staff, and consultants; the ability to complete tasks in a timely manner; and the appropriate skills in managing multiple projects and activities at the same time. The position will assist the Planning Director in administering the City’s Zoning Ordinances, General Plan, and various other programs in support of the City’s residents and businesses. A motivated and organized individual who enjoys being nimble and adaptive to the needs of the organization will thrive in this unique position.

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The City of Menlo Park is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Child Care Teachers to support high-quality early childhood and school-age programs. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong work ethic, a passion for working with young children, and the ability to collaborate effectively within a teaching team.  Successful candidates will help create a safe, engaging, and nurturing learning environment where children can develop socially, emotionally, physically, and cognitively. Responsibilities include assisting with the planning and implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum, facilitating play-based learning experiences, supervising children, and supporting activities that foster creativity, independence, self-confidence, and positive peer relationships. The ideal candidate brings a positive attitude, flexibility, and a commitment to maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for children and families. Candidates should enjoy being actively engaged with children throughout the day and support the City’s high standards for licensed child care programs.

This position supports multiple City-operated child care programs and may be assigned to work at any of the City’s child care sites based on program needs and scheduling requirements.  Our child care programs run year-round, Mondays through Fridays.

Locations:
Menlo Children's Center Preschool and After School - 801 Laurel St., Menlo Park, 94025
Belle Haven Child Development Center - 410 Ivy Drive, Menlo Park, 94025
Belle Haven After School Program - 100 Terminal Ave, Menlo Park 94025

This position is a part-time, hourly, non-benefited classification limited to a maximum of 1,000 hours per fiscal year (or approximately 20 hours a week).