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The Town of Colma is currently hiring part-time Facility Attendants to join our team!

• Do you have a passion for providing excellent customer service to community members? 
• Do you enjoy working in a team environment? 
• Do you possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent? 
• Are you available to work varying shifts?
• If so, apply today! 

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 Services Department to offer a balanced program ensuring all elements are offered to all age groups throughout the year.  

At the Town of Colma, 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 Town, and who you want to be.  We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and residents.

DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS

$13,612.44 - $16,546.95 Monthly (paid bi-weekly)

OPEN: November 14, 2025 CLOSES: December 4, 2025

City website:  www.ci.ceres.ca.us

Application submissions on:  www.calopps.org/city-of-ceres

The Director of Public Works is a regular, full-time, administrative, at-will, exempt position. Under general administrative direction, plans, directs, manages, and oversees the activities and operations of the Public Works Services Department including street maintenance, facility maintenance, landscape maintenance, equipment maintenance, wastewater collection and treatment, and water production and distribution; coordinates assigned activity with to other departments and outside agencies; and provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the City Manager.

The ideal candidate will have a Public Works background with excellent communication skills, ability to cultivate positive relationships, approachable, responsive, and innovative.  The City is seeking a leader with emotional intelligence and knowledge of performance/change management to implement the City Council’s and City Manager’s vision.  Experience working with streets, wastewater, water distribution, parks, fleet, facilities, engineering workforce are desirable. 

This is an excellent opportunity for a  seasoned leader to advance progressive City initiatives.  The successful candidate will be offered an employment agreement based on their qualifications for the position.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Under general administrative direction, plans, directs, manages, and oversees the activities and operations of the Public Works Department including street maintenance, facility maintenance, landscape maintenance, equipment maintenance, wastewater collection and treatment, and water production and distribution; coordinates assigned activities with other departments and outside agencies; and provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the City Manager.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. 1. Assume full management responsibility for all Public Works Department services and activities; manage the development and implementation of departmental goals, objectives, and priorities for each assigned service area; recommend and administer policies and procedures. 2. Establish, within City policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; allocate resources accordingly. 3. Assess and monitor work load, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identify opportunities for improvement; direct and implement changes. 4. Plan, direct, and coordinate, through subordinate level staff, the Public Works Department’s work plan; assign projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; review and evaluate work methods and procedures; conduct field inspections of work-in-progress and completed projects; ensure the maintenance of safe working conditions and good housekeeping practices; meet with key staff to identify and resolve problems. 5. Select, train, motivate, and evaluate assigned personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures. 6. Direct and review the work of contract consultants providing assistance to staff. 7. Oversee and participate in the development and administration of the department budget; approve the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; approve expenditures and implement budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary. 8. Keep informed of the status and availability of necessary tools, equipment, and material to ensure availability in advance of need; ensure that material and equipment are properly stored, protected, and maintained; initiate purchases of equipment and supplies required for the Department; coordinate and approve purchasing, bidding, and project cost estimation. 9. Provide staff assistance to the City Manager; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence. 10. Research and prepare technical and administrative reports and studies; prepare written correspondence as necessary; provide periodic reports on department activities. 11. Represent the Public Works Department to other departments, elected officials, and outside agencies; coordinate assigned activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations. 12. Explain, justify, and defend department programs, policies, and activities; negotiate and resolve sensitive and controversial issues. 13. Participate on a variety of boards, commissions, and committees including City Council meetings. 14. Attend and participate in professional group meetings; maintain awareness of new trends and developments in the fields related to the operation and maintenance of the City’s infrastructure; incorporate new developments as appropriate. 15. Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints. 16. Perform related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Knowledge of: Operations, services, and activities of a comprehensive public works operations and maintenance program. Advanced principles and practices involved in the operation and maintenance of City infrastructure including: street, sidewalk, and storm drain maintenance; park and facility maintenance; wastewater collection system maintenance; wastewater treatment and disposal; water supply and distribution system maintenance; vehicle and equipment maintenance; and other services and activities related to the operation and maintenance of the City’s infrastructure. Operational characteristics of maintenance and construction equipment and tools used in the area of assignment. Advanced principles and practices of program development and administration. Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration. Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations. Principles of preventive maintenance programs. Principles of maintenance planning and scheduling techniques. Time, material, and labor cost estimating principles and practices used in maintenance and repair projects. Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.

Ability to: Manage and direct a comprehensive municipal infrastructure maintenance and operation program. Develop and administer departmental goals, objectives, and procedures. Analyze and assess programs, policies, and operational needs and make appropriate adjustments. Identify and respond to sensitive community and organizational issues, concerns, and needs. Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the work of lower level staff. Delegate authority and responsibility. Select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff. Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals. Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques. Prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports. Prepare and administer large and complex budgets. Keep accurate material and labor cost records and to prepare required work and time reports. Interpret and apply applicable federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations. Read and interpret construction plans and drawings. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education and Experience Guidelines - Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education/Training: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business administration, public administration, construction management, engineering, or a related field.

Experience: Eight years of increasingly responsible experience in public sector construction management, public works maintenance management, or related activity including three years of management and administrative responsibility in a municipal setting. License or Certificate: Possession of an appropriate, valid driver’s license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting with some travel to different sites and locations; may be exposed to dust, noise, slippery or uneven surfaces, electric energy, machinery, moving objects and other vehicles while in the field; may be exposed to varying climates and temperatures while performing duties in the field; may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends; and may be required to travel outside City boundaries to attend meetings. Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to walk, stand, or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; ability to operate a vehicle to travel to various locations; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction. Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction

The City of Millbrae is seeking a motivated and dependable Plant Operator-in-Training (OIT) to join our Water Pollution Control Plant team. This entry-level Plant operator position is perfect for someone interested in building a career in wastewater treatment and public service. Under supervision, the OIT will learn to operate and maintain treatment plant equipment, monitor system performance, perform laboratory tests, and assist with preventive maintenance and facility upkeep.

This is a hands-on training opportunity offering valuable technical experience, mentorship, and a clear path for advancement to certified Operator levels as skills and certifications are achieved. If you are ready to start a rewarding career helping protect public health and the environment, apply today to join the Millbrae WPCP team!

Definition:  Under supervision, performs work necessary to the day-to-day operations, monitoring and maintenance of sewage treatment processes, equipment and facilities.

Distinguishing Features: This is a special operations operationally classification. Assigned work consists of a variety of tasks and processes associated with treatment plant processes, maintenance and general operations. The Operator in Training (OIT) classification serves as the entry-level classification where individual tasks associated with various plant processes are learned until all aspects of the work of the classification are mastered; is an entry-level position that requires direct supervision by the Senior Operator. The OIT learns during the first year of employment to perform the essential duties of an Operator I/II.

The responsibilities of the Operator I and Operator II are distinguished by the level of independent performance of essential duties, greater complexity of assigned work, additional experience, and requirement for higher California State Operator Certification.

Essential Duties: 

*          Treatment Operations:  Operates wastewater treatment plant machinery and equipment to start up processes; reads, records and interprets meters and gauges; adjusts controls to properly regulate flow and process of wastewater; mixes and adds chemicals; collects samples and performs laboratory tests of materials in process. Adjusts and monitors the operations of valves, pumps, motors, chlorinators disinfection equipment, filters, digester and clarifiers; starts up the belt press and shuts down dewatering system and other processes which are not in continuous operation and assures proper deactivation as appropriate.

*          Laboratory Operations:  Performs standard laboratory tests of materials in process; takes grab and composite samples; performs other laboratory routines required to maintain accurate records of tests personally conducted and as needed to maintain order in laboratory facilities.

*          Preventive Maintenance:  Oils, greases, cleans, and maintains treatment plant machinery and equipment; cleans adjusts and repacks valves and pumps; similarly services/tests outlying pumping station machinery and equipment. Inspects plant electrical, plumbing and mechanical equipment for needed repairs.

*          Maintenance and Electrical Repair/ Construction Repair/Construction:  Disassembles electrical, plumbing and other mechanical or constructed plant systems and structures; makes repairs to existing equipment; fabricates parts when feasible; reassembles and tests repairs. Uses and operates tools and equipment associated with electrical system repairs, plumbing systems, sandblasting, welding, concrete and cement work, metal work, general construction and materials hauling. Assists in plant construction projects as appropriate.

*          Custodial Maintenance:  Cleans tanks and containers, sweeps, sands and paints plant equipment and facilities, performs general grounds keeping and building custodial and maintenance work as needed to maintain orderly plant and facilities operations.

*          Shift Operator:   Operator II provides on-call availability for any emergency work required of the plant during assigned periods. A certified Waste Water Treatment Plant Operator trains and instructs less experienced personnel in treatment plant operations and maintenance work as appropriate. Position does require assignment to vary work schedules and shifts.

*          Record Maintenance:  Keeps and maintains accurate records of plant operations and laboratory procedures, assists in other public works operations as assigned and performs other assigned duties necessary to the effective operations of the plant facility that are consistent with the responsibilities of the classification.

Other Duties:

Incumbent personnel are assigned alternate work schedules.

Special Requirements for all Three Levels:  The ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, twist upper body, climb, lift 60 pounds, and drive a standard motor vehicle. Learn and see operation of plant equipment, ability to access remote areas of the Treatment Plant using ladders, walk ways, and stairs. Work weekends and holidays.

Operator in Training Minimum Qualifications:

Ability to learn how to:

• Operate wastewater treatment plant machinery and equipment.
• Read, record, and interpret meters and gauges.
• Use and maintain manual and automated electronic record-keeping systems used to record treatment plant and laboratory data and activities.
• Perform elementary wastewater mathematics.
• Properly adjust operational equipment and process controls.
• Perform standard wastewater laboratory tests.
• Perform preventive maintenance of treatment plant machinery and equipment.
• Perform minor repair of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Perform operation or maintenance work involving heavy physical labor.
• Train lesser-qualified or experienced personnel in treatment plant operations and preventive maintenance work as appropriate.

Education:  Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.

Experience:  None required.

License:   Possession of a valid Class C California Operators License issued by the California State Department of Motor Vehicles.  Employee is responsible to maintain required license to remain employed by the City of Millbrae.

Certification:  Must possess or obtain upon employment an OIT Operator Certificate issued by the Office of Operator Certification, Division of Clean Water Programs of the State of California Water Resources Control Board. Must pass Grade I certification examination within 24 months of employment. In addition, must obtain Grade II Certification within two years of obtaining Grade I certification. Employee is responsible to obtain and maintain required certification levels to remain employed by the City of Millbrae.

Operator I/II Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge of:  Design, operations and maintenance principles of valves, pumps, motors, plumbing and electrical systems; associated tools and equipment; safe work practices and use of safety equipment.

Ability to:  Operate wastewater treatment plant machinery and equipment; read, record and interpret meters and gauges; make adjustments to controls; perform standard laboratory tests; perform usual preventive maintenance and servicing of treatment plant machinery and equipment; repair electrical and mechanical systems; perform maintenance work involving heavy physical labor; operate skillfully and safely a variety of hand and power tools and motorized equipment used in maintenance and construction activity; keep accurate records and prepare summary reports; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; train and instruct others in plant operations and maintenance processes; operate record keeping systems.

Education:  Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.  An AA degree with 15 units of basic or environmental science is highly desirable.

License:  Possession of a valid Class C California Operators License issued by the California State Department of Motor Vehicles.  Employee is responsible to maintain required license to remain employed by the City of Millbrae.

Additional Operator I Minimum Qualifications:

Experience:  One -year of full-time work experience involving the operation of maintenance of pumps, valves and electric motors or related activities.

License:  performing operation duties at any Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) while in possession of an OIT certificate.

Certification:  Must possess a Grade I Operator Certificate issued by the Office of Operator Certification, Division of Clean Water Programs, and State of California Water Resources Control Board.   Must obtain Grade II Certification within two years of obtaining Grade I certification.  Employee is responsible to obtain and maintain required certification to remain employed by the City of Millbrae.

Additional Operator II Minimum Qualifications:

Experience:  Eighteen months experience performing operation duties at any POTW while in possession of a Grade I Operator Certificate.

Certification:  Must possess a Grade II Operator Certificate issued by the office of Operator Certification, Division of Clean Water Programs, and State of California Water Resources Control Board.  Employee is responsible to obtain and maintain required certification levels to remain employed by the City of Millbrae.

Minimum Requirements for Noncompetitive Advancement to Operator I:

A City of Millbrae OIT can advance to Operator I with successful completion of Operator I qualifications described above and meeting the requirements listed below. The Director of Public Works must recommend and Personnel Officer must approve appointment.

Ability:  To perform essential duties of an Operator I.  Knowledge of Millbrae operation and maintenance procedures, laboratory techniques, etc., as demonstrated by completion of the OIT-training program checklist.

Experience:  One year experience performing operation duties at the City of Millbrae (WPCP) Water Pollution Control Plant) while in possession of an OIT Certificate.

Certification:  Must possess a Grade I Operator Certificate issued by the Office of Operator Certification, Division of Clean Water Programs, and State of California Water Resources Control Board.  Employee is responsible to obtain and maintain required certification to remain employed by the City of Millbrae.

Minimum Requirements for Noncompetitive Advancement to Operator II:

A City of Millbrae Operator I can advance to Operator II with successful completion of Operator II qualifications described above and meeting the requirements listed below.  The Director of Public Works must recommend and Personnel Officer must approve appointment.

Ability:  To perform essential duties of an Operator II.  Knowledge of Millbrae operation and maintenance procedures, laboratory techniques, etc., as demonstrated by completion of Operator I training program checklist.

Experience:  Two years experience performing operation duties at the City of Millbrae WPCP while in possession of an Operator in Training Certificate.

Certification:  Must possess a Grade II Operator Certificate issued by the Office of Operator Certification, Division of Clean Water Programs, and State of California Water Resources Control Board.  Employee is responsible to obtain and maintain required certification to remain employed by the City of Millbrae.

The District is looking for a Plant Operator Grade III to help operate and maintain our wastewater treatment and recycled water facilities. In this role, you’ll inspect, monitor, and maintain plant systems and equipment to ensure reliable and compliant operation. You’ll work independently, use sound judgment in daily activities, and respond to unusual or emergency situations as needed. This position is a great opportunity for an experienced operator ready to take on full journey-level responsibilities within our team.

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$2500 SIGN-ON BONUS!  Join Tri-City's HR Team!

*Salary range for these positions are currently under review.*

Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of over 200 employees supporting behavioral health and administrative services?  Tri-City is seeking a dynamic Human Resources Assistant to join our growing HR Department and help shape the future of our organization.

Tri-City is recruiting to fill a Human Resources Assistant vacancy within our Human Resources Department.  Our team works on a hybrid work schedule, which will be available an initial review period and satisfactory performance.  

A brief summary of some of the duties this position will perform are:

• Provide confidential administrative support to the HR Team and HR Director.
• Coordinate recruitment activities: Schedule interviews, assist at job fairs, and represent Tri-City at community events.
• Conduct new hire orientations, onboarding and offboarding, and managing data in HR systems and spreadsheets.
• Support leave, benefits, classification, compensation, and Workers' Compensation administration.
• Prepare reports, employment verification, and maintain legal postings.
• Assist with training, wellness and employee retention programs and data tracking.
• Maintain confidential personnel and medical records, including filing and assisting in the development of new records retention systems.
• Performs related duties as required.

A complete job description can be found below.

Salary Range: $7,959 - $10,667/month
Application Deadline: Monday, December 8, @ 9PM 

SAVE THE DATES

Round 1 Interviews (in-person): December 16, 2025
Round 2 Interviews (in-person): December 17, 2025

The City of Mill Valley welcomes applications for Public Works Supervisor - Parks.

Under general direction, the Public Works Supervisor assigned to the Parks Division provides leadership and direction in maintaining and enhancing the City’s parks, landscapes, and athletic fields. This position plans, schedules, assigns, and supervises the work of a dedicated crew of seven (7) full-time Maintenance Workers who help keep the City’s outdoor spaces safe, beautiful, and sustainable.

The Supervisor oversees the daily and seasonal maintenance of high-quality athletic fields, irrigation systems, and park facilities, ensuring they meet the needs of both recreational users and organized sports programs. This includes planning and managing turf renovation, field preparation, irrigation repair and upgrades, and plumbing maintenance throughout the City’s parks and landscaped areas.

Serving as the City Arborist, this individual plays a vital role in caring for public trees and vegetation, working closely with the Fire Department, community groups, and other departments to implement the City’s tree maintenance and vegetation management programs.

Other key responsibilities include overseeing and maintaining the City’s gateway areas, medians, demonstration gardens, and other high-visibility landscape features; ensuring the effective operation of irrigation and drainage systems; and supporting the preservation and enhancement of the City’s cherished Steps, Lanes, and Paths network.

As a working supervisor, this position combines hands-on technical knowledge with strong leadership and team-building skills. The Supervisor is responsible for coaching, mentoring, and developing staff; fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and professional growth; and ensuring high standards of performance and service within the Parks Division.

Essential Duties and responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• Plan, schedule, coordinate, assign and supervise the work of field crews and contractors engaged in parks, fields, golf course, landscapes, trees, steps, lanes and paths, and special projects work.
• Ensure the safe use of equipment and material and the use of safe working methods, techniques, and procedures.
• Train, evaluate, and discipline assigned staff.
• Receive and respond to emergency calls and internal and external service requests.
• Administer Tree Management Plans, inspect and evaluate condition of City trees and direct work as needed.
• Monitor, inspect, and review work in progress and upon completion by City crews and contractors.
• Exercise control of annual Parks operating budget and assist in planning, preparation and administration of the annual budget.
• Order necessary authorized materials and recommend capital purchases.
• Maintain a variety of records and prepare reports.
• Assist/advise Parks and Recreation Commission and Tree Committee.
• Recommend Capital Improvement Projects.
• Oversee the construction of Capital Improvement Projects.
• Coordinate and manage volunteer projects.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

***The Job Description for this position is currently under review***

About the Department

The City of San José’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS) is looking for people who want to make San José a better place to live. Our mission is to connect people through parks, recreation, and neighborhood services for an active San José. ActivateSJ, PRNS’ latest strategic work plan, is committed to establishing healthy communities that inspire belonging by following the guiding principles of stewardship, nature, equity & access, identity, and public life.
  
 The Department creates and activates thriving places where people live, work, play, and learn, which includes over 40  community centers, 10 regional parks, over 200 neighborhood parks, Happy Hollow Park & Zoo, 290 playgrounds, and 65 miles of trail. We take a fun approach to public service, and value the public’s trust. Our team is collaborative, supportive, and innovative. We are a fast-paced organization that takes decisive action after thoughtful planning.
 
For more information, please visit activatesj.org.

Position Duties

The Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department is currently seeking to fill one (1) full-time Parks Manager vacancy in the Parks Division at Happy Hollow Park & Zoo.

The total salary range for the Parks Manager classification is $143,860.08 - $175,309.68 annually. 

This salary range includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable pay. Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates’ qualifications and experience. 

The City of San José’s Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department (PRNS) is seeking an innovative and results-driven Parks Manager to lead Happy Hollow Park & Zoo (HHPZ) — the City’s flagship destination known for its blend of family recreation, wildlife conservation, and environmental education. 

The Parks Manager serves as the General Manager for Happy Hollow Park & Zoo (HHPZ), providing strategic leadership and operational oversight for all facets of the park and zoo. This includes animal care and welfare, rides and attractions, entertainment programs, maintenance, guest services, food and beverage, business operations, education, and conservation programming. The position ensures the delivery of safe, high-quality experiences for guests, animals and staff while advancing the City’s goals of equity, stewardship, and sustainability. 
 

Key Responsibilities

Direct daily operations of HHPZ, including animal care, maintenance, attractions, guest services, security and public programming.  Oversee business operations such as admissions, concessions, memberships, and revenue programs to ensure fiscal sustainability and continuous improvement.  Lead and develop a diverse team of staff and supervisors, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation.  Develop and manage operating and capital budgets, contracts, and vendor relationships.  Plan and implement capital improvement projects, including animal exhibit renovations, infrastructure upgrades, and facility enhancements. 

 

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a strategic, innovative, and politically astute leader with experience managing complex park, zoo, or destination operations.

• Strong fiscal and business management skills, including experience with revenue generation, budgeting, and contracts. 
• Knowledge of zoo operations, animal care standards, and guest experience best practices. 
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with staff, partners, and the public. 
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver data-driven results in a dynamic environment. 
• Commitment to the City’s values of inclusion, sustainability, and community service.

Key Priorities

• Strengthen the partnership with the Happy Hollow Foundation to support fundraising, conservation, and education initiatives. 
• Lead capital improvement projects that enhance guest experience, animal habitats, and park infrastructure. 
• Grow revenue-generating programs including memberships, concessions, and special events for fiscal sustainability. 
• Position HHPZ as a national leader in animal care, conservation, and nature-based education, maintaining HHPZ’s 35-plus years of accreditation with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. 

How to apply

To view the full announcement for this exciting opportunity with the City of San Jose and to apply online, please visit the City of San Jose’s careers page by clicking on the URL link below.

Job Announcement URL

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sanjoseca/jobs/5136936/parks-manager-happy-hollow-park-zoo-parks-recreation-and-neighborhood-ser?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

 

 

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The City of Berkeley invites you to apply for Employee Relations Manager in the Human Resources Department! In this role, you'll have the opportunity to manage essential programs in employee and labor relations, workers' compensation, safety, and benefits. In addition to supervising a team of up to ten professional and technical staff, day-to-day responsibilities include interpreting and implementing labor contract language, representing the City with its bargaining groups, and resolving employee relations issues.

The City currently maintains agreements with eight bargaining units representing over 1000 employees. The Employee Relations Manager will play a key role in Spring 2026 renegotiations with public safety labor groups through research, coordination, and participation in negotiations, training the management bargaining team, and working closely with the Director of Human Resources to make recommendations for approval.

Our ideal candidate is a subject matter expert in the area of labor relations and negotiations, who can tactfully navigate conflict and ambiguity. This person can confidently present information and recommendations to governing bodies, develop and implement effective performance management and discipline procedures, and effectively train assigned staff.

Employee Relations Manager is an unrepresented, at-will classification. This classification receives a 5% salary differential (non-pensionable) for a total base salary up to $210,513.

See the full job class specification here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/berkeley/classspecs/105077

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A typical way of gaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position is:
Education
Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college with major course work in business or public administration, industrial relations, or a closely related field.

Experience
Four years of progressively responsible experience in public personnel administration and management and labor relations, including one year in a lead, supervising, or management capacity. Experience in a municipal public agency setting is desirable. Additional professional-level experience as outlined above may be substituted for the college education on a year-for-year basis.

Licenses, Certifications, and Other Requirements
Must be willing to work such hours as are necessary to accomplish the job requirements. Must be able to travel to various locations within and outside the City of Berkeley to meet the program needs and to fulfill the job responsibilities. When driving on City business, the incumbent is required to maintain a valid California driver’s license as well as a satisfactory driving record.

 

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications must be received by 5:00 PM Pacific on November 24, 2025 and must include a completed application and answers to the supplemental questions. Please note that resumes are not a substitute for a completed application. 

Applications are available in alternative formats (audio-format, braille, large print, electronic text, etc.) upon request to ada@berkeleyca.gov. Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format.

 

The exam process will include, but may not be limited to: 

• Application review for minimum qualifications (qualifying experience will be calculated based on the application filing period closing date)
• Review of answers to supplemental questions
• Oral Board Exam (tentatively scheduled for December 15 and/or December 16, 2025)

PROGRAM LEADER (SPORTS AND FITNESS)

Salary Range: $17.37 to $23.15/hour, DOE

This is a part-time, temporary, non-benefitted position; 15-20 hours per week (not to exceed 950 hours per calendar year); predominantly afternoon/evening schedule, some weekends.

DEFINITION
The Town seeks gym monitors, scorekeepers, and leaders for the Junior Warriors youth basketball program. Responsibilities focus on monitoring basketball practices and games for kindergarten-aged through middle school participants. Basketball knowledge is preferred but not required. All staff will be cross-trained to assist with multiple aspects of the program, including refereeing younger age groups (K–3rd grade) and scorekeeping/timekeeping for older age groups. CPR/FA certification is recommended but not required.
 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Program Leader receives supervision from the Program Coordinator and/or Program Assistant.
 

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
Essential duties may include, but are not limited to:
•Gym monitoring for practices and games, including opening the gym, setting up and lowering hoops, and cleaning up.
•Refereeing for younger age groups (K–3rd grade).
•Scorekeeping and timekeeping for older age groups.
•Completing program score sheets, reports, and timesheets according to deadlines.
•Attending monthly staff meetings.
•Various tasks related to the implementation of youth basketball programs.
 

QUALIFICATIONS
•Reliable and dependable.
•Good social skills to communicate with managers, coaches, parents, and children.
•Team player.
•Able to work independently.
•Flexible and willing to learn and teach.
 

SCHEDULE:
•Practices begin in December during the week (gym monitoring shifts).
•Games start in January and occur on weekends (Saturdays and Sundays).

Applications will be reviewed as received. The most qualified applicants will be extended an interview. When applying, please indicate any experience related to sports, fitness, and basketball.

Description

The Department of Public Works of the County of San Mateo is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Assistant/Associate/Associate Civil Engineer. 
 
There is currently one vacancy in the Department of Public Works - Utilities and Watershed Protection Section. This recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies in Utilities and Watershed Protection Section.

Utilities and Watershed Protection
The Utilities and Watershed Protection Section oversees 30 Special Districts that include flood control, drainage, domestic water, sanitary sewer, and street lighting. The primary responsibilities of the position include the design and management of various capital improvement projects from the conceptual stage to construction close-out, supporting utility operations, monitoring of regulatory requirements, preparing reports and analysis, reviewing development plans, responding to public inquiries. Additional duties include assisting with the day-to-day operational tasks of administering these Districts.

Assistant Engineer is the entry or trainee level class of this series. Under immediate supervision employees perform first level professional civil engineering field and office work while acting in a trainee capacity in connection with the planning, design, construction and maintenance of a wide variety of civil engineering projects. This class is flexibly staffed with Associate Engineer and incumbents may advance to the higher level after gaining experience and demonstrating necessary proficiency.
 
Associate Engineer is the journey level job classification and is responsible for routine office or field projects. Employees are expected to be fully competent to independently perform a full range of duties requiring a high level of technical expertise, and some periodic supervisory responsibilities. Employees may also serve as a resident engineer on smaller, less complex construction projects.
 
Associate Civil Engineer is the registered journey level classification in the engineering series. At this level, a high degree of technical expertise and some periodic lead responsibilities are required. Under general supervision, incumbents may perform a variety of professional engineering tasks in such areas as planning, design, traffic engineering & operations and construction inspection of roads, park trails, bridges, drainage, sanitary sewer systems, water supply, and other public works projects. Associate Civil Engineers may provide lead direction to other staff in completing projects of greater difficulty and complexity. Incumbents will be required to perform field work in support of the planning, design, and/or construction inspection of public works projects.
 
NOTE: Assistant/Associate Civil Engineer differs from the Associate Engineer classification in that Associate Civil Engineers are registered as professional engineers in the State of California and may provide lead direction to other staff in completing projects of greater difficulty and complexity.

The salary range for Assistant Engineer is $100,318.40- $125,340.80 annually.
The salary range for Associate Engineer is $118,664.00- $148,324.80 annually.
The salary range for Associate Civil Engineer is $132,828.80- $166,025.60 annually.

The ideal candidate for this position will be:

• Technically knowledgeable and experienced in the principles and practices of civil engineering, public works design, construction, and/or maintenance. 
• An effective communicator, both orally and in writing; able to represent the County in meetings and presentations to various groups including property owners, community groups, regulatory and other governmental agencies, and the public.
• Customer-focused and interpersonally effective in dealing with staff, engineers, contractors, and the public, and in coordinating with law enforcement agencies, emergency responders, and other agencies when necessary.
• Able to provide information to the public and other governmental agencies, in person or over the telephone, regarding County procedures and regulations, facility locations, plan requirements, and property ownership, which may require the interpretation of policies and procedures.
• Able to perform development plan reviews and prepare plan review comments.
• Able to interpret and address current environmental regulations.
• Able to analyze and evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations, and prepare concise and effective technical staff reports.
• Accountable and able to schedule and carry through with assignments with independence.
• Experienced with designing public works projects such as water treatment and distribution systems, and sanitary sewer systems.
• Experienced with computer aided drafting software such as AutoCAD/Civil3D or similar.
• For Assistant Engineer, possession of Engineer in Training Certificate is preferred. 

Examples Of Duties

Duties for these positions may include, but are not limited to:

• Support regulatory monitoring and operations of various utilities
• Preparing designs, plans, and specifications for routine projects.
• Assisting in drafting and preparing instructions for bidders, proposals, affidavits, bonds, specifications, change orders, and other documents and reports involved in the construction of engineering projects.
• Supervising subordinate personnel in a variety of capacities.
• Conducting economic cost and quantity estimates for assigned projects.
• Managing and coordinating with various consultants.
• Performing related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Licensure/Certification: Candidates for Associate Civil Engineer must possess a valid Certificate of Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California at the time of hire. Some positions require possession of a class C California driver license or equivalent.
 
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:
 

• Assistant Engineer: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering OR twenty-four semester units in civil engineering courses and three years of civil engineering experience in office, field or survey party work OR possession of an Engineer in Training Certificate. 
• Associate Engineer: Two years of professional civil engineering experience which has included field and office work in the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of a variety of civil engineering projects.
• Associate Civil Engineer: In addition to possession of a valid Certificate of Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California at the time of hire, two years of professional civil engineering experience which has included field and office work in the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of a variety of civil engineering projects.

Knowledge of: 

• Civil engineering practices and procedures including design and construction methods and techniques.
• Strength and properties and uses of materials and hydraulics.
• Civil engineering design and drafting principles.
• Surveying methods.
• Methods, materials and equipment used in civil engineering projects.
• Methods, materials, tools and equipment used in civil engineering construction work.
• Construction inspection techniques.
• Hydraulics and strength of materials.
• Principles of engineering as they apply to public works projects.
• Engineering mathematics and their application to engineering problems.

Skill/Ability to: 

• Inspect civil engineering work in progress.
• Prepare clear, concise correspondence and reports.
• Comply with safety procedures.
• Supervise subordinate staff.
• Perform engineering calculations and routine design work.
• Solve surveying problems.
• Prepare neat and accurate maps, drawings, notes and reports.

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 a classified regular, probationary, extra-help/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%) which may include a written exercise. 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. Responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted in addition to the standard County employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required application materials. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
Final Filing Date: Monday, December 1, 2025
Application Screening: Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Civil Service Panel Interview (Virtual):  Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Departmental Interviews (In-Person): TBD