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Applications are being accepted for the position of Community Resource Clerk (Recreation Leader III) with the City of South San Francisco. This is a non-benefited, part-time/hourly position. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED. IF INTERESTED, PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY, AS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.

Hourly Rate: $21.77 - $26.46 per hour

The Position

The City of South San Francisco seeks customer service-oriented individuals to join the Community Resource Team at the new Library | Parks and Recreation Center. This position is shared between the Library Department and Parks and Recreation Department and works under the direction of the Community Resource Analyst. The Community Resource Clerk will typically be stationed at the lobby desks on the first and second floors of the new Library | Parks and Recreation Center at 901 Civic Campus Way in South San Francisco, however, may temporarily be assigned to other sites, or to represent the departments at special events. This position will provide a welcoming presence by greeting members of the public and responding to visitor inquiries to assist with wayfinding in the facility and sharing information about activities in the building as well as city and other local community resources.

Applications are being accepted for the position of Literacy Services Coordinator with the South San Francisco Public Library.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2024 OR UPON RECEIPT OF THE FIRST 100 ONLINE APPLICATIONS, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST.

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

The City of South San Francisco is a General Law city with a population of 66,185 residents that grows to 110,000 during business hours. South San Francisco is strategically located on the west shore of the San Francisco Bay, in northern San Mateo County, 10 miles south of San Francisco. This City is also located along the Bay Area's main transportation routes, including 101, 280, Caltrain, BART, San Francisco Bay Ferry, and the San Francisco International Airport.

The City of South San Francisco is a full-service city with 12 City Departments including Police; Fire; Parks and Recreation; Public Works; Economic and Community Development; City Attorney; Library; Finance; Information Technology; Human Resources; City Clerk; and Office of the City Manager.  The City has a Council-City Manager form of government with more than 460 full-time regular employees.

The City of South San Francisco proudly remains The Industrial City, a reflection of its steel mill and ship building past.  In recent years, the City has been redefined to reflect the innovative, entrepreneurial and industrious spirit, which has made South San Francisco the Biotech Capital of the World.

South San Francisco’s biotechnology cluster is the largest in the world, with roughly 45,000 life science workers, 200 biotech companies, and over 12 million square feet of office/R&D facilities – with an additional 9 million square feet of new R&D facilities in the development pipeline. 

South San Francisco enjoys a high quality of life with an extensive public parks system, active library and learning programming and a dynamic, engaged community making South San Francisco a great place to live, learn, work and play. 

The Department

The South San Francisco Public Library is a full-service library committed to delivering quality services to a diverse community.  Library services are available at three sites, including the Main Library (901 Civic Campus Way), the Grand Avenue Library (306 Walnut Avenue) and the Gene Mullin Community Learning Center (520 Tamarack Lane).  Lifelong literacy services are provided by Project Read at the Main Library and the Gene Mullin Community Learning Center (GMCLC).  The City currently has one opening in this classification, for a position providing programs and services at the GMCLC.

Join our dynamic and growing library, and be part of a team that gives our community the opportunity to learn, grow, and connect. The City of Menlo Park seeks per diem librarians to contribute to operations activities, projects and programs in the Library and Community Services Department. Per diem librarians may support a combination of the activities below depending on the needs--location of service may vary. This is an outstanding opportunity to gain experience and grow with a great team of people in a dynamic and interesting work environment.

Schedules vary based on the needs of the library system. Both Menlo Park Library locations are open on Saturdays and Sundays, and until 8pm three nights per week. Regular availability for one weekend day and one evening will be expected. Selected candidates from this applicant pool may be assigned to work at either library location. Per diem librarian positions are scheduled for less than 20 hours per week and may not exceed 980 hours within a twelve (12) month period.

Job Duties/Functions

• On a continuous basis, sits at a desk and/or stands at counter for long periods of time. Intermittently bends, twists, kneels or squats while shelving books, opening boxes, or moving equipment; twists and reaches office equipment; writes and uses keyboard to communicate and enters/retrieves data; runs errands; lifts or carries weight of up to 50 pounds. Pushes loaded book carts.
• Assists users in the use of computers and/or other electronic devices
• May provide or support story time sessions (children or adult,) or the willingness to learn how to provide the service
• May host/support/coordinate programs (children, teen, adult,); willingness to learn how to provide that service
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Provide assistance to and advise patrons of all age groups in the effective use of the Library’s collection, facilities and services; demonstrate the use of library resources, tools, equipment, and electronic reference sources; assist with digital downloads and respond to difficult or technical questions as they relate to the use of electronic resources. Compile subject bibliographies
• Develop an assigned area of the Library collection; review and analyze collection use; recommend books and materials for purchase based on patron needs and according to the variety of patron ages, abilities, education, interests, cultures, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Performs other duties as assigned

The City of Pacifica is a beautiful coastal community, just south of San Francisco with an exciting opportunity. We are currently hiring an Engineering Intern to join our team. Under general supervision, the new team member will perform sub-professional engineering work involving manual and computer drafting, traffic data gathering, records management, map interpretation and processing, retrieval of information, assist with field surveys, and to do related work as required. This position will assist the Department of Public Works, Engineering Division.

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

The City of Burlingame is accepting applications for the position of On-Call Library Assistant I (Main Branch)

The Main Branch is open 10am-8pm Monday-Thursday, 10am-6 pm on Friday, 10am-5pm on Saturday and 1pm - 5pm on Sundays. The ideal candidate should have some availability during these hours. 

This application is for non-benefited, part-time employment only. The candidate will fill staffing vacancies as needed and will be required to work days, evenings, weekends and/or holidays. Schedule may vary and incumbent must be available to work flexible hours.

Our diverse family of employees welcomes you to apply. We are a small city that gets a lot done, and each member of our team is vital to our success as an organization.

We recently asked our employees what they enjoyed most about working for the City of Burlingame, and their responses fell into five general categories:

• Colleagues
• Community
• Location
• The Work
• The Benefits

Browse the Burlingame Welcome Brochure for more information about why employees love working here or view our City of Burlingame is a Great Place to Work Video: 

Welcome Brochure 

City of Burlingame is a Great Place to Work Video

Associate Civil Engineer | Senior Civil Engineer 

The City of San Bruno is a progressive organization offering an exceptional career opportunity in the heart of the Peninsula. 

Please note that the requirements of Associate Civil Engineer and Senior Civil Engineer positions are separate classifications. The vacancy within the Public Work’s Department will be filled according to the qualifications of the selected successful candidate. 

Are you interested in joining our team? The City of San Bruno has an opportunity for a Civil Engineer!  San Bruno is a mid-size agency on the Peninsula and offers an unparalleled opportunity for professional growth in Engineering.  

The Public Works’ Administration and Engineering Team works on the Capital Improvement Program (CIP), which includes projects for our full-service agency. Individuals with interest or experience in CIP, Land Development, and Traffic Engineering are encouraged to apply.  Now is an exciting time to join our team with a robust CIP program, community interest in infrastructure, and the development of several large public projects.  Most notably, the construction of a new water tank, replacement of existing water tanks, new well installation, water pump station rehabilitation, sewer lift station rehabilitation, and community funded pavement projects.   

Associate Civil Engineer:

The Associate Civil Engineer performs complex engineering work in the office and field for environmental, water, sewer, street, and other Public Works projects and programs, ensuring technical competence and compliance with all current codes and criteria.   

Other duties may include determining codes, regulations, and requirements; preparing, reviewing and coordinating the development of engineering plans, specifications, agreements, maps, reports; providing project management for municipal public works projects; reviewing construction bids; administering grant applications; responding to public inquiries; assisting in survey work; administering permits for utility, street use, and franchise; and providing engineering support for other City departments.  

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in civil engineering or a closely related field. 

• A minimum of three (3) years of responsible civil engineering experience performing duties comparable to an Assistant Civil Engineer. 

• Possession and maintenance of a valid registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of California or possess Professional Engineer Registration in another state with the ability to obtain California registration within six (6) months. 

The ideal Associate Engineer candidate will possess the following:    

• Possession of a Master’s degree is desirable. 

• Advanced knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices and methods as applicable to a municipal setting.   

• Municipal or related consultant experience highly desirable.  

Senior Civil Engineer: 

The Senior Civil Engineer performs is responsible for managing a wide range of Public Works projects and initiatives, as well as the potential to supervise and oversee professional, journey-level, and technical staff and consultants. The Senior Civil Engineer for will report directly to the Principal Civil Engineer of the Capital Improvement Program (CIP).  The Engineering Team work under the general direction of the City Engineer/Deputy Public Works Director.    

The Senior Civil Engineer for CIP will manage projects in a broad range of disciplines including water, sewer, storm drain, pavement, transportation, and facilities.   The City’s CIP budget for fiscal year 2024-2025totals $142 million and consists of approximately 96 projects, including the replacement of Fire Station 52, the construction of water tanks, water and sewer mains and pump stations, railroad grade separation, and transportation projects.  The community additionally passed a local measure, which provides for enhanced funding for pavement treatment.  The Senior Engineer will be entering into a cohesive, collaborative and supportive Engineering Section team.    

The ideal Senior Civil Engineer candidate will possess the following:    

• Possession of a Master’s degree in civil engineering or a closely related field. 

• Possession of Professional Traffic Engineer Registration in the State of California highly desirable.  

• Municipal professional engineering and supervisory experience highly desirable.  

Minimum Requirements 

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in civil engineering or a closely related field. 

• A minimum of four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience performing program management or project coordination; at least two (2) years of this experience must be equivalent to an Associate Civil Engineer or above.  

• Possession of a valid California driver’s license or the ability to obtain one prior to employment. 

• Possession and maintenance of a valid registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of California or possess Professional Engineer Registration in another state with the ability to obtain California registration within six (6) months.  

This recruitment is being conducted to fill one Associate/Senior Civil Engineer vacancy and may be used to fill future full-time vacancies as they occur during the active status of the employment list. The vacancy within the Public Work’s Department will be filled according to the qualifications of the selected successful candidate. 

***3% increase effective the first full pay period in January 2025

For a full, detailed class specification, click HERE.  

How to Apply  

Applications may be submitted online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sanbruno. Applications must be received by [DATE]. The City of San Bruno utilizes a merit-based selection system. Such a system is competitive and based on broad outreach efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to take part in a process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position.   

  
What happens next?  

• We will review your application and all supplemental materials to select the best qualified applicants to continue in the process. Screening will include a review of minimum qualifications, application appraisal rating of education, training and experience and relevance of background qualifications related to the target job as well as supplemental questions if applicable.  

• Applicants selected to move forward in the process may be asked to participate in any combination of the following (at any phase of the selection process): a written examination, job related exercise, physical test or job simulation, phone interview, in-person or video interview(s), and/or web-based testing.  

• The final phase of the selection process is the probationary period, which in most cases is one year, depending on your classification.  

Reasonable Accommodations: The City of San Bruno is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws in its employment actions, decisions, policies and practices.    

The City of San Bruno Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the selection process to accommodate disabled applicants. Individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation in the process must inform the Human Resources Department by the final filing date by emailing hr@sanbruno.ca.gov.   

The City of San Mateo Library Department is looking for a part-time Library Assistant I/II

Why Join our Department?

The San Mateo Public Library is seeking a part-time (20 hours per week) Library Assistant I/II  in the Children Services Division at the Main Library The Library Assistant I/II works closely with the Supervising Librarian and the four merit Children’s Librarians to prepare and implement Children’s programs and services. The Library Assistant helps children and adults with reference inquiries, prepares materials and conducts outreach and class visits, helps with storytimes, maintains displays, performs clerical tasks including typing, organizing books and other materials, and maintains statistical information and division-specific documents.

The San Mateo Public Library builds community by inspiring imagination, discovery, and learning.  The Library is a dynamic community resource and destination that includes the Main Library, a state-of-the-art LEED Gold rated green building, and two community branch libraries.  The Library provides library services to residents of the City of San Mateo and the Town of Hillsborough and is part of the Peninsula Library System (PLS), a consortium of public library jurisdictions and community college libraries in San Mateo County.  The Library is also part of the Pacific Library Partnership, a consolidation of four library systems in the greater Bay Area of Northern California.

The Library provides an array of core services for all age groups:  a collection of library materials comprised of books, magazines, newspapers, databases, compact discs, DVDs, downloadable e-books, and technology lending; information and reader’s advisory service; free access to information technology via public computers and wireless Internet, library programs for children, tweens, teens and adults; literacy instruction; specialized collections in the areas of business and biotechnology; a world languages collection that includes titles in Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, and Farsi; and an extensive volunteer program that integrates the community with opportunities to help fulfill the Library’s mission.

Look to some of the reasons why the City of San Mateo is a great place to work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GTIzeSpc_g

What You'll Do

The Library Assistant I/II performs a wide variety of library support work and technical library tasks related to such activities as acquisition, cataloging, classification, circulation, and assisting patrons; and performs related work as required.  The current vacancy may be filled at either level based on experience.  Depending upon class level and assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Prepare print and non-print materials for introduction into the library materials collection, including use of an automated system to retrieve cataloging data and produce catalog cards; preparing and affixing identification labels and pockets to materials; pull discarded materials from catalog card files.
• Assign routine tasks and provide technical instruction to part time and other subordinate positions in area of responsibility.
• Assist in the acquisition, processing and maintenance of the periodical, microform, audio visual, business, historical, or other special collection for the library.
• Assist adults and children in locating materials in the library and in placing requests for materials not available.  Refer more difficult or technical questions to appropriate library staff.
• Handle patron complaints for overdue and lost materials; refer delinquent accounts to an agency for collection.
• Maintain statistics of library use; use computer produced and manual data to prepare reports on circulation processing, inquiries received and other activities.
• Assist in ordering and receiving books, records, cassettes, periodicals, and other library materials and preparing associated paperwork for payment.
• Perform routine clerical assignments, including typing, maintaining files, and routing mail.
• Use a microcomputer or the City's mainframe system for word processing, data file management, and statistical record keeping.
• Process incoming and outgoing interlibrary loan requests; receive and send requests via computer as well as by mail; verify requests for accuracy.
• Provide story hours to children and participate in other programs for children and young adults.
• Prepare and maintain displays and exhibits; develop artwork for publicity materials.
• Recruit and keep records of the work of volunteers in the library; screen potential volunteers and direct to appropriate library division for assignment.
• Assist and advise outreach volunteers and serve as library liaison to Peninsula Library System Outreach Service in the City of San Mateo.
• Check out library materials to patrons; check in and prepare materials for return to the circulating collection; register new patrons; collect overdue fines.
• Respond to patron in person and telephone requests for library materials, services, and information.

The Library Assistant I/II receives direction from higher level personnel.  The Library Assistant II may provide technical supervision over lower-level library positions.

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

The Redwood City Fire Department is seeking individuals for the position of Cadet Firefighter. The Cadet Firefighter Program is designed to allow students an opportunity to gain firsthand knowledge of fire department operations. Fire Department Cadets spend a minimum of 48 hours and a maximum of 96 hours per month at the firehouse, participating in calls for service, station duties, and training. Cadets will also be expected to attend department-sponsored community functions outside of their 96-hour monthly commitment. Though the goal is to immerse the cadet into all aspects of fire department life, they are not allowed to participate in situations deemed Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health (IDLH).

This Fire Cadet position is a non-benefited volunteer position.

General

The Manager, Engineering, Facilities, and Stations reports to the Deputy Director, Infrastructure Engineering is responsible for managing engineering functions related to Caltrain facilities and stations, including design reviews, and inspections of facilities, and stations for the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (Caltrain). 

Essential Functions & Duties

Essential Functions

• Provide engineering direction and oversight for facilities, and stations improvement projects through planning, design, and construction.
• Develop and manage maintenance programs for facilities, and stations.
• Ensure conformance with engineering standards and regulatory requirements for facilities, and stations.
• Supervise staff, hire, mentor and ensure EEO policies and procedures and followed. Participate in selection of staff. Coordinate staff training and professional

• Manage the design review of project documentation such as drawings, basis of design, specifications, technical reports, and calculations for compliance with Caltrain Standards and for cost effectiveness of the design.
• Provide engineering support and technical input to the Planning department to develop project scopes.
• Assist with Maintenance Department to develop the annual and long-term railroad track engineering and maintenance plans, coordinate these plans with capital projects and support to implement the plans.
• Perform QA reviews of RFIs and submittals as well as participate in change order review and final inspections to construction.
• Review and evaluate project specific designs and provide technical recommendations to design variance approval process.
• Coordinate with other agencies such as: California Public Utilities Commission, the Federal Railroad Administration, Union Pacific Railroad and other interested parties.
• Maintain and develop engineering standards.
• Act as Caltrain engineering lead on matters related to facilities and stations capital improvements project.
• Train, motivate and monitor staff activities, provide direction, and to identify and resolve the problems.
• Provide on-call, 24/7 engineering support.
• Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a safe manner to protect one’s self, fellow employees, and the public from injury or harm.  Promote safety awareness and follow safety procedures in an effort to reduce or eliminate accidents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Sufficient experience, training and/or education to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. In lieu of a degree, work-related experience that demonstrates the skills and experience necessary to perform this role will be accepted. Development of the required knowledge and abilities is typically obtained through but not limited to:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering.
• Five (5) years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience of design and engineering in a railroad, engineering firm, or public works agency with a minimum of two experience managing professional staff.
• Two (2) years of experience managing or directly supervising staff.

Additional Information

The Selection Process May Include a panel interview, written and skills test assessments, or supplemental questions.  Only those candidates who are the most qualified will continue in the selection process.  Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to continue in the process.  
 

Current Employment Benefits at Caltrain:  

For additional information on Caltrain benefits, please visit, https://www.caltrain.com/jobs  

Holidays:    Seven (7) paid holidays, plus up to four (4) floating holidays per year  

Paid Time Off:    Up to 26 days per year   

Cafeteria Plans:    Medical, dental, vision care, group life insurance and more  

Transportation:     Free rail transportation for employees.  Free Bus Transportation for    employees and qualified dependents   

Work Location:    Select positions are eligible to work remote up to 50% of the time  

Pension:    Social Security and California Public Employees Retirement Systems (CalPERS)   

Classic Members – 2% @ 60 benefit formula, 3 year average of highest compensation  

New Members – 2% @ 62 benefit formula, 3 year average of highest compensation 

• To apply, please visit the https://www.caltrain.com/about-caltrain/jobs. Complete an online employment application and supplemental questionnaire.  Open until filled. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of the application and supplemental questionnaire (If required).  Incomplete application will not be considered.
• The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment/examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request. If you have a need for an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department at (650) 508-6308.
• SamTrans celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive, and welcoming workplace environment.  We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, Women, Persons with Disabilities and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

The selection process may include a panel interview, written and skills test assessments, or supplemental questions.  Only those candidates who are the most qualified will continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to continue in the process.      

 

How to Apply

• Complete an online employment application by 11:59 p.m. of the listed closing date.  A resume will not be accepted in lieu of the application.  Incomplete applications will not be considered. 

• The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment/examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request.  If you have a need for an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department.   

• We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace environment.  We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  Minorities, Women, Persons with Disabilities and Veterans are encouraged to apply. 

General

The Manager, Rail Vehicle Engineering reports to the Deputy Director Rail Systems Engineering. The manager is responsible for ensuring the design and maintenance integrity of rail cars and maintenance vehicles, vehicle systems, subsystems, and support equipment for the PCJPB Caltrain.

Essential Functions & Duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for design and maintenance integrity. Evaluates the performance of transit rail car and maintenance vehicle systems, subsystems, and components; oversees investigation into malfunctions and failures. Required to make recommendations for remedial action.
• Direct and participate in the development and revision of vehicle maintenance and testing programs and procedures.
• Lead in the design authority for development and procurement of equipment and services related to rail cars and maintenance vehicles.
• Ensure that the requirements for new rail cars, maintenance vehicles, and their related systems, subsystems, and support equipment are included in Caltrain’s specifications.
• Supervise staff.  Hire, mentor, and take appropriate corrective and/or disciplinary action.  Ensure EEO policies and procedures are followed. Participate in selection of staff.  Coordinate staff training and professional development. Establish performance objectives. Monitor and evaluate employee performance.

• Develop technical specifications and designs for new vehicles and/or replacement equipment; research industry standards and incorporate into specifications as applicable.
• Review equipment condition and reliability and recommend systems or subsystems for replacement or rehabilitation under the Capital Improvement Program. Perform life cycle cost analysis to determine the effectiveness of current systems and equipment in meeting service requirements.
• Perform engineering and technical evaluation of new vehicles and new, modified, or existing equipment to ensure conformity with Caltrain’s installation, performance, and maintenance standards. Analyze the above-mentioned modifications for potential effects in rail car/track equipment cost, time requirements, and reliability.
• Analyze vehicle equipment failures; develop, implement, and document resulting changes to maintenance procedures and equipment design.
• Evaluate technical proposals, cost estimates, specifications, and designs for compliance with Caltrain’s operational needs.
• Review contractor submittals, evaluate test procedures, maintenance manuals, and inspection schedules for new equipment and recommend improvements to enhance reliability objectives.
• Develop effective standards for vehicle, equipment, and system testing; perform testing in coordination with maintenance and/or engineering personnel.
• Prepare technical reports relating to design, compatibility, maintenance, and testing requirements of rail car/track equipment systems and subsystems.
• Develop implementation schedules and coordinate installation and monitor progress to ensure adherence to schedule and budget.
• Perform engineering and design work to assist with maintaining engineering documentation for the Configuration Control Management process. Ensure configuration control for technical documentation, maintenance manuals, and drawings.
• Stay abreast of new developments in the field of rail transit vehicle engineering.
• Respond to incidents, conduct incident investigations, and prepare formal reports of findings.
• Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a safe manner to protect oneself, fellow employees, and the public from injury or harm. Promote safety awareness and follow safety procedures in an effort to reduce or eliminate accidents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Sufficient experience, training and/or education to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. In lieu of a degree, work-related experience that demonstrates the skills and experience necessary to perform this role will be accepted. Development of the required knowledge and abilities is typically obtained through but not limited to:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or a related engineering field.
• In lieu of a bachelor’s degree plus five years of full-time work experience, a high school diploma and nine (9) years of experience performing vehicle engineering tasks (i.e., troubleshooting, vehicle/sub-system testing, component/sub-system design, development, and review of technical documentation) may be considered.
• Two (2) years of progressively responsible engineering experience performing rail/maintenance of way vehicle engineering tasks (i.e., troubleshooting, vehicle/sub-system testing, component/sub-system design, development, and review of technical documentation).

• Experience in developing equipment specifications is desired.

Additional Information

• To apply, please visit the https://www.caltrain.com/about-caltrain/jobs. Complete an online employment application and supplemental questionnaire. This position is open until filled. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of the application and supplemental questionnaire (If required).  Incomplete application will not be considered.
• The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment/examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request. If you have a need for accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department on (650) 508-6308. 
• Caltrain celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive, and welcoming workplace environment.  We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, Women, Persons with Disabilities and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

The selection process may include a panel interview, written and skills test assessments, or supplemental questions.  Only those candidates who are the most qualified will continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to continue in the process.      

 

How to Apply

• Complete an online employment application by 11:59 p.m. of the listed closing date.  A resume will not be accepted in lieu of the application.  Incomplete applications will not be considered. 

• The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment/examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request.  If you have a need for an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department.   

• We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace environment.  We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  Minorities, Women, Persons with Disabilities and Veterans are encouraged to apply.