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The Opportunity

The County of San Mateo’s Department of Public Works seeks well-qualified candidates for the position of Departmental Human Resources Manager. This role serves as the primary HR partner for Public Works, supporting workforce strategy, labor relations, communication, equity, and acting as the key liaison to the County’s central Human Resources Department. 

The Department of Public Works plans, designs, constructs, operates, and maintains facilities and equipment that are safe and accessible to the clients of County, the general public, and County employees. The Department advises the Board of Supervisors on all public works issues.

Public Works has a budget of approximately $200 million and is comprised of over 300 employees in five divisions: Administrative Services, Airports, Engineering and Resource Protection, Facility and Capital Projects, and Road Services. 

 

What You Will Do

This position is responsible for administering and supporting key human resources functions for the Department of Public Works, including but not limited to: 

Employee and Labor Relations

• Serve as the first point of contact for employee relations matters, including performance management, corrective action, investigations, and compliance documentation.
• Advise managers on progressive discipline, documentation standards, and risk-aware decision-making.
• Partner with labor organizations; participate in meet-and-confers and negotiations; interpret and apply MOUs and Civil Service Rules. 

Payroll, Compliance, and HR Operations

• Provide oversight and guidance related to payroll processes, audits, and compliance requirements. 
• Ensure adherence to County, State, and Federal laws, regulations, and labor agreements. 
• Interpret and apply policies related to leave, benefits, workers’ compensation, and classification/compensation. 

Workforce & Performance Management

• Coach managers and supervisors on effective performance evaluations, SMART goal setting, and employee development.
• Support workforce planning and recruitment strategies within Civil Service rules. 
• Assist with onboarding, succession planning, and staff development initiatives.

Engagement, Wellness, and Organizational Development

• Champion employee engagement, wellness, appreciation initiatives tailored to the diverse workforce, and leading the department employee engagement committee.
• Conduct training needs assessments and identify systemic issues impacting morale, performance, or compliance.
• Help re-establish and strengthen training, mentoring, and development programs.

Strategic Partnerships and Communication

• Build strong relationships with department leadership, supervisors, frontline staff, and central HR partners.
• Prepare professional reports, policies, Board memos, executive summaries, and presentations.
• Represent the department in meetings with executive leadership, unions, vendors, and community partners. 

 

Who Thrives Here

Successful candidates demonstrate both technical HR expertise and strong interpersonal judgement. The ideal candidate brings experience across employee and labor relations, employee engagement, performance management, and payroll or audit functions, and is comfortable navigating complex stakeholder environments. An ideal candidate will be:

• Experienced in Employee & Labor Relations. Demonstrated capability conducting defensible, unbiased investigations; advising on progressive, risk-aware corrective action; managing complex employee relations matters; and maintaining productive, transparent partnerships with labor organizations.
• Knowledge with Labor Agreements and Standards. Able to interpret and operationalize MOUs, Civil Service Rules, merit system principles, and local ordinances, ensuring consistent application and compliance across a unionized public-sector workforce.
• Strong in Operational HR Management. Proven ability to support workforce planning within civil service constraints, coach supervisors on performance management, and translate County policies into actionable, field-ready guidance for construction crews, maintenance teams, and office staff.
• Effective in Stakeholder Influence & Change Leadership. Skilled at enabling managers to navigate conflict, documentation, and performance issues, while supporting workforce stability during reorganizations, budget shifts, capital project ramps, and service delivery changes.
• Skilled in Communication & Conflict Resolution. Known for clear, de-escalating communication, effective mediation between employees, supervisors, and labor representatives, and sound judgment in high-visibility, high-stakes situations.
• Grounded in Cultural Stewardship & Equity Mindset. Integrates equity and inclusion into employee relations practices, promotes psychological safety, and ensures fair, consistent, and respectful treatment across diverse field and administrative environments.
• A Strategic Partner with County Leadership. Understands Public Works operations and applies a solutions-oriented, anticipatory approach while confidently managing complexity, political dynamics, and sensitive matters in partnership with County Departments. 

Tentative Recruitment Timeline:

Final Filing Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Applicant Screening: Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Panel Interviews: Week of March 2, 2026

Join an agency committed to creating a healthy breathing environment for every Bay Area resident while protecting and improving public health, air quality, and the global climate!
 
The Bay Area Air District (Air District) is a regional government agency, committed to achieving clean air to protect the public's health and the environment. The Air District accomplishes this goal through the regulation of industrial facilities and various outreach and incentive programs designed to encourage clean air choices. 
 
The Air District's jurisdiction encompasses all of seven counties - Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, and Napa; as well as portions of two others - southwestern Solano and southern Sonoma.
 
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

At the Air District, we take pride in our commitment to fostering a workplace that values diversity and promotes cultural awareness. We prioritize employee engagement by providing a collaborative and inclusive environment that encourages active participation and open dialogue. Join us in a dynamic and inclusive culture where your contributions are celebrated, and your growth is nurtured.

Environmental Justice:

Environmental justice is at the heart of the Air District’s mission to ensure equitable, sustainable air quality in the communities we serve. Our college internship program provides aspiring leaders with the tools, knowledge, and real-world experience to support initiatives that improve air quality and build capacity in underserved communities. Together, we can make environmental justice a reality.

A few of our environmental justice priorities:

• Provide Meaningful Agency Support to Advance Environmental Justice
• Integrate Environmental Justice Considerations in Core Functions
• Implement Environmental Justice Best Practices and Innovation
• Communicate with Clarity, Transparency, and Integrity
• Grow Capacity of Environmental Justice Communities and Organizations

This is a temporary training position. Interns generally perform work that is directly related to their academic field in their selected Division/Office.
 
Terms of Assignment
The internship is a paid 10-12 week program. Tentative internship start dates are June 1st or 15th, 2026. Interns may work up to 40 hours per week; their work schedule will be set on an individual basis based on their assigned division's needs and the intern’s availability. Interns can request a hybrid work arrangement with their supervisors. Interns are required to be present onsite on their first day to complete new hire paperwork, pick up office equipment, etc., and at a minimum, one day a week, quite possibly more based on their assigned work. 
 

Eligibility Requirement
 Any student who has participated in the college internship previously is not eligible to apply again. This stipulation is to ensure that opportunities are available to new candidates.
 
The Air District is currently accepting applications for the position of Summer Intern in the following Divisions/Offices:
 

Administrative Resources 

This internship provides hands-on experience supporting a public agency’s core administrative and operational functions. Interns gain exposure to public sector operations, sustainability initiatives, and data-driven management while contributing to meaningful, project-based work.

Through rotations in the Business and Procurement Office and the Fleet & Facilities Management Offices, interns will develop a well-rounded understanding of how these teams support the agency’s daily operations, making it an ideal opportunity for those interested in public administration, operations, or government service to contribute in a meaningful way.

The following are examples of projects that the intern may support:

• Fleet operations and sustainability: Analyzing the Air District’s 100+ vehicle fleet and supporting policies and communications related to fleet greening and the transition to electric vehicles.
• Facilities data and asset management: Assisting with data collection and development of an inventory and tracking program for more than 60 owned and leased facilities. Assisting with contracts and procurement modernization.
• Supporting the rollout of a new contract and procurement data management system through data organization and process documentation.

Compliance & Enforcement
 This internship will provide an opportunity to learn about stationary sources, air quality rules and regulations, compliance and enforcement programs, and principles and practices of air quality. The intern will support compliance assistance and assurance projects that require data review and analyses and other administrative functions to track and ensure compliance. Work includes collaborating with air quality specialists, technicians and other cross-divisional staff on projects and assignments and may involve drafting informational materials that enhance compliance outcomes.

Examples of Duties (Illustrative only):

• Provide administrative support in the review and processing of applications/notifications and other compliance submissions for completeness and accuracy.
• Assist in data entry and the review and preparation of periodic compliance summaries.
• Assist in some technical enforcement work such as the evaluation of compliance plans and reports to ensure regulatory requirements are met.

Communications
The Communications Intern will assist with the development of innovative communication strategies for the Air District. The primary job responsibility of the intern is to use best practices for digital communications to engage interested Bay Area residents and organizations in Air District projects and programs. This position will assist with developing social media content, assist with facilitating Air District presence at Bay Area events, and be responsible for day-to-day administrative work of the Communications Office. The intern will also work on the Spare the Air program, attend staff meetings, and participate in video and social media projects.
 
Examples of Duties (Illustrative only): 

• Assist with updating and maintaining the Air District’s social media presence, including scheduling social media updates.
• Assist in planning and writing e-newsletters.
• Assist with media events.
• Assist with the design of flyers, graphics, and other marketing materials to highlight various Air District programs.
• Collaborate with staff on new ideas, directions, and venues for marketing and communications.
• Provide support for projects related to air quality by conducting research, reviewing policies or regulations, collecting and analyzing data, and preparing documentation.
• Contact public agencies, professional organizations, industry representatives, community groups, and Air District staff to obtain or impart information and data.
• May participate in various public events or meetings.
• Respond by telephone and in writing to assignment-related inquiries from the public, industry representatives, and Air District staff.
• Attend community events, media press conferences, and meetings, as needed.
• Assist with contract oversight and creating tracking spreadsheets. 

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
 The Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) Office leads the Air District’s effort to develop and sustain an inclusive and supportive workforce where every employee is respected, valued, and appreciated. The vision and guiding principles of the Office involve the Air District's commitment to:

• Valuing diversity, equity, and inclusion at the agency and throughout the Bay Area.
• Using diversity, equity, and inclusion as part of: decision-making strategies, policies, procedures, regulations, funding initiatives, public outreach, planning, and hiring.
• A zero tolerance of all forms of discrimination and harassment.
• Workplace and programmatic practices that exemplify these principles.

We are seeking a motivated DEI Intern to support the DEI Office in advancing key initiatives focused on our environmental justice scholarship and fellowship program, mentorship program, and inclusive workplace practices. This internship offers hands-on experience in implementing DEI programs while developing professional skills in program coordination, research, and stakeholder engagement.
 
Examples of Duties (Illustrative Only):

• Assist in researching best practices and benchmarking environmental justice scholarship and fellowship programs, including analyzing existing successful models and identifying potential program structures.
• Support the coordination and documentation of employee resource group activities, including helping organize meetings, maintaining communication materials, and tracking engagement metrics.
• Provide operational support for our established mentorship program, including tracking participant engagement, coordinating check-ins, gathering program feedback, and assisting with program activities.
• Help compile and analyze diversity metrics and trends in hiring and promotion processes, creating clear data visualizations and summary reports
• Provide administrative and logistical support for DEI events, workshops, and program activities.
• Assist in developing communication materials to promote DEI initiatives across the organization.

Engineering
The Engineering Division is seeking an intern majoring in engineering for an exciting summer opportunity! The Air Quality Engineering Intern will provide support for special engineering studies related to: air quality permits, California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review, and facility health risk assessments. Interns will apply their academic studies to a practical setting and learn how the Air District's Engineering Division regulates air polluting facilities within the Bay Area primarily through the Air District's permit programs (New Source Review and Title V Major Facility), which require facilities to comply with air pollution laws and regulations.
 
Examples of Duties (Illustrative only):

• Work with engineering staff on development of technical Permit Handbook chapters for source categories.
• Participate in engineering studies such as emissions factor development, Best Available Control Technology/emissions control technology research.
• Assist engineering staff with review and handling of CEQA review for permits.
• Assist engineering staff with Rule 11-18 support tasks (e.g., data review, databank queries, etc.).
• Write technical reports as assigned.
• Participate in field visits to permitted facilities.
• Participate in workshops, public meetings, and hearings related to Air District permitting.
• Participate in training opportunities, such as online training courses offered by the California Air Resources Board and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Finance
The Finance Intern will learn about the operations of the Finance Office and will engage in various fiscal areas. The intern will have the opportunity to shadow experienced staff, receive hands-on training, and develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. In addition to providing general fiscal support, the intern will work on several projects relating to the examples of duties listed below: 

Examples of Duties (Illustrative only): 

• Accounts Payable Activities
• Match and assist with processing invoices.
• Assist with ensuring proper authorization and compliance with Air District policies and procedures.
• Accounts Receivable Activities
• Assist with payment receipts and digital filing.
• Assist with reviewing online customer activity to reconcile with the financial system.
• Fixed Asset Inventory Activities
• Assist with taking an inventory of the Air District’s fixed assets.
• Work with lead personnel to reconcile and confirm fixed asset inventory with fiscal records.
• Record Maintenance
• Assist staff in organizing and preparing documents to uploaded to the record-keeping system.
• Assist staff with reviewing the retention periods to ensure documents filed remain within the defined record retention policies.
• Audit Documentation
• Assist with gathering financial records and organization of grant files.
• Assist with gathering financial records for interim financial audit.
• Unclaimed Property
• Assist with contacting customers utilizing various forms of communication regarding unclaimed property.
• Assist with preparing necessary documentation for mail distribution.

Human Resources

The Human Resources Intern will learn about the operations of the Human Resources Office and will engage in assignments across various HR program areas. The intern will have the opportunity to shadow experienced staff, receive hands-on training, and develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.  

In addition to providing general HR administrative and program support, the intern will work on several projects relating to the following activities:

• Digitization of HR Files
• Employee Viewpoint Survey
• Training and Development

Examples of Duties (Illustrative only): 

• Digitization of HR Files
• Assist staff in digitizing paper files.
• Organize electronic records into a user-friendly system.
• Assist staff in developing document retention policies, procedures, and workflows. 
• Employee Viewpoint Survey
• Review and analyze survey data; identify themes and trends.
• Provide a summary of findings.
• Assist staff in developing strategies and recommendations to enhance employee engagement and in areas requiring improvement as a result of the survey.  
• Training and Development Program
• Assist in administering and coordinating training sessions and activities for the Training and Development Program.
• Help develop training and marketing materials.
• Assist with developing reports and tracking attendance/compliance.
• Audit training records in the Learning Management System (LMS).
• Collect, aggregate, and analyze survey results for training sessions.
• Assist with day-to-day HR operations including record keeping, file maintenance, and processing paperwork.
• Assist with assignments for various HR initiatives around compliance, performance management, and employee development.
• Assist with general administrative recruitment operations using the applicant tracking system (NEOGOV).
• Assist with maintaining the Human Resource Information System, including data clean up: updating and uploading employee information, deactivating retire/term employees and updating reporting structure.
• Assist in creating SOPs.

Planning- Climate Protection

The Climate Protection Planning Intern will be an active part of the Local Government Support Program, or LGSP, working to motivate, empower, and equip Bay Area local governments to realize a vibrant and equitable clean economy, clean air, and climate-safe communities. LGSP offers innovative and cutting-edge technical assistance to local governments. It has been designed with one vision in mind: to support Bay Area local governments in taking catalytic action – in partnership with disproportionately overburdened communities – to transform the region into an equitable, healthy, and climate-safe place for all, inspiring bold action across the region and state.

As a member of the LGSP team, the intern will work alongside Planning and Climate Protection staff to develop guidance, innovative tools, and other resources to support local governments, and the communities and organizations they serve, in addressing critical air quality, climate, and environmental justice issues. The intern will also work with Planning and Climate Protection staff to advance the implementation of two community-based emission reduction plans (CERPs) and the Bay Area Regional Climate Action Plan (BARCAP), specifically supporting local governments taking action in alignment with these recently completed plans.

Examples of Duties (Illustrative only): 

• Develop tools and guidance for local governments to facilitate local, policy, and program implementation.
• Research a range of local and state government policies and best practices to reduce air pollution and potential climate benefits.
• Co-lead meetings with internal and external stakeholders including the development of agendas, facilitation, and note-taking.
• Present to small teams and work groups.
• Attend meetings of community groups, and city and county climate planning staff, as appropriate.

Regulatory Development
The Regulatory Development Intern will provide support for various rule development work related to research of regulatory programs and requirements, technical evaluations, and the development process for new air quality rules and rule amendments. Interns will apply their academic studies to a practical setting and learn how the Air District's Regulatory Development Division researches, evaluates, and develops new rules and rule amendments to further the Air District’s mission and improve air quality and public health. Projects are intended to further the intern’s skills and competencies in technical research, written and verbal communication, and task/project management. 

Potential projects and work assignments may include: 

• Developing and working with staff on evaluation studies such as emissions and controls research, regulatory research, and impacts analyses. 
• Writing technical reports and memos on air quality issues, pollutants, emission sources, emission control technologies, and air pollution regulations as assigned.
• Collecting and analyzing data and information related to air pollutant emissions, emission sources, and controls. 
• Assisting staff with review and handling of reports, notices, and documentation for rulemaking projects pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). 
• Assisting staff with public and stakeholder engagement efforts in support of rulemaking projects. 
• Participating in field visits to affected facilities. 
• Participating in workshops, public meetings, and hearings related to Air District rulemakings.
• Participating in training opportunities, such as online training courses offered by the California Air Resources Board and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Software Development (Information Services)

Be part of a mission-driven technology team modernizing how environmental programs serve the public. As a summer intern, you will help design and build Microsoft-based applications that support clean air, environmental protection, and community engagement. Working alongside IT and program staff, you will contribute to real-world systems used by the public, regulated businesses, and partner agencies.

As an intern, you will:

• Develop and enhance Microsoft Power Platform solutions (Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse) that replace and modernize legacy tools.
• Build outward-facing applications that support environmental surveys, grant applications, incentive programs, complaints, public requests, and community reporting.
• Automate business processes including intake, validation, routing, notifications, approvals, and reporting to improve efficiency and transparency.
• Integrate applications with Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Dynamics, and Azure services to support secure data collection and collaboration.
• Help design intuitive, accessible user experiences that serve diverse communities and align with equity and environmental justice goals.
• Test, document, and refine applications to support scalability, security, and long-term maintainability.
• Contribute to the Air District’s broader digital transformation efforts by reducing manual work, improving data quality, and enabling data-driven environmental decision-making.
• Gain hands-on experience working on production systems that directly support environmental protection and public service.

This internship is ideal for students interested in software development, information systems, data, automation, or environmental technology who want their technical work to have a meaningful public impact.

Strategic Incentives Division (SID)

The Strategic Incentives Division (SID) is a lead department for reducing air pollution from mobile sources like cars, trucks, buses, locomotives, and marine vessels. SID is also a contributor to reducing emissions from unregulated or underregulated sources like off-road engines and supporting the addition of multimodal transportation infrastructure like bikeways. The core of SID’s work is incentivizing technology users to scrap older, dirtier equipment and replace it with newer, lower-polluting or zero-emission equipment. Increasingly, we are doing this with an emphasis on improving environmental justice in the Bay Area.

The Strategic Incentives Division Intern will support outreach to technology users in environmental justice communities, help identify and strengthen communication channels with the twin goals of increasing trust between the Air District and technology users in historically underserved communities and boosting the application rate for clean air incentives. The intern will work closely with the supervisor to develop an outreach and data analysis plan and to implement the plan to estimate the size of potential technology adoption in the community. Throughout this process, the intern will have the opportunity to contribute to ideation and evaluations of strategies to overcome barriers to technology adoption — such as cost, access, awareness, and usability – and help to form more inclusive, effective programs that advance environmental and public health goals across the Bay Area.
 
Examples of Duties (Illustrative only): 

• Support outreach and engagement efforts with clean technology users in environmental justice communities, including coordination, documentation, and follow-up.
• Compile, clean, and analyze outreach and participation data to estimate technology adoption and user populations in environmental justice communities.
• Develop summaries, data visualizations, and brief reports that communicate findings to internal stakeholders and inform program decisions.
• Contribute to the identification and evaluation of barriers to technology adoption, such as cost, access, awareness, and usability.
• Assist in ideating and recommending equity-centered strategies to improve outreach effectiveness and increase clean technology adoption in underserved communities.

Examples of Duties for this Position:

See examples of duties for each internship in the description above.

The City of San Mateo Public Works Department is looking for a Maintenance Worker I-II

Why Join Our Department?

The Public Works Department is comprised of the Engineering and Facilities Services Division (EFSD) and the Environmental Services Division (ESD). Each division is led by a Deputy Director reporting to the Director of Public Works. The department is responsible for the City’s major capital projects and infrastructure including streets, street lights, traffic signals, sewer and storm conveyance systems, wastewater treatment plant, pump stations, a major lagoon, and dams and levees. A key player on this team is the Maintenance Worker. You would be joining over 500 people whose mission is to serve the San Mateo community with a collaborative, innovative and professional spirit.

What You'll Do

The Maintenance Worker position may be filled at either the I or II level based on experience. The Maintenance Worker will perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the construction, maintenance, and repair of streets, sidewalks, signs, sewers, storm drains, pump stations, traffic signal and street light equipment, traffic systems, or municipal buildings; and to do related work as required. Some of the duties of this position are as follows:

• Operate construction and maintenance equipment such as backhoes, motorgraders, boom trucks, tractors, vac-all and small sweepers, and skip loaders for a variety of construction and maintenance operations involving streets, sidewalks and gutters, sewer lines, and drainage channels.
• Use concrete cutting and braking equipment; operate a jackhammer; pour and finish concrete; construct concrete forms and perform rough carpentry work.
• Operate maintenance equipment and tools such as trucks, power tools, sewer rodder, hydraulic jet cleaner, vac-all, front loader, backhoe, compressor, sandblaster, power wench, boom truck, cc TV unit, main and auxiliary pumps, pneumatic and electro-mechanical controls, diesel power plants, and related equipment and tools.
• Assist pump mechanics to install, repair and modify pump station machinery and control.
• Paint traffic markings on streets, crosswalks, parking lots, and curbs; operate a striping truck.
• Assist in performing a variety of routine electrical maintenance and repair tasks.
• Assist in trash and debris control activities such as picking up of litter and other street maintenance activities as required or when weather does not permit sweeping operations.
• Fully utilize the computerized work systems in accordance with work flow processes.
• Work cooperatively and effectively with co-workers.

The City of Foster City is looking for a dedicated Senior Engineering Technician to join our Public Works Department. The Senior Engineering Technician is responsible for a wide range of engineering tasks, including performing, field surveys, construction support, project inspections, data mapping, and traffic engineering activities.  The role also involves receiving, reviewing, and processing transportation and encroachment permit applications. This is an advanced-level position expected to manage complex and broader ranging projects with minimal supervision. The successful candidate will independently coordinate engineering support functions and collaborate effectively with internal staff and external stakeholders.  

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

Education: Graduation from high school or the equivalent; college courses in engineering or drafting desirable.

Experience: Four years of full-time, paid experience in municipal engineering, including drafting and surveying. Up to two years of college education in engineering or drafting may be substituted for the required full-time experience on a year for year basis.

To review the full job announcement, click on the "Foster City Sr. Engineering Technician Flyer" below.

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

The process will consist of an Oral Panel Interview. An eligibility list will be established from those who pass the examination process with a score of 70% or higher. Current and future vacancies may be filled from this list. The list will remain in effect for at least one year unless exhausted sooner. 

The department will invite the most qualified candidates from the eligibility list to a final department interview. The Parks department will make the hiring decision.

Expected Dates for Examinations (subject to change):
Oral Panel Interview: March 5, 2026
Department Interview: Week of March 9 (exact date TBD)

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

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

ASSISTANT, ASSOCIATE CIVIL ENGINEER

 Assistant Civil Engineer FY 25/26 $92,192.92 - $125,397.85

Assistant Civil Engineer FY 26/27 $94,957.68 - $129,159.78

Assistant Civil Engineer FY 27/28 $97,806.41 - $133,034.58

Associate Civil Engineer $115,452- $135,396

Plus Excellent Benefits

 Are you looking for a place to grow and develop your engineering skills, to have the opportunity to do meaningful work, and serve your community?  Come join us! 

Located in San Mateo County just twelve miles south of San Francisco, Pacifica feels worlds away from it, yet is easily accessible from Highway 1.  The most panoramic coastal town in the San Francisco Bay Area, Pacifica is famous for its six miles of scenic coastline, classic northern California beaches, breathtaking vistas, and charming ambience.  The city is nestled in between small valleys, with Sweeney Ridge to the east, Montara Mountain to the south and the Pacific Ocean’s rocky bluffs and sandy beaches to the west.  Pacifica encompasses roughly 12.6 square miles, of which, approximately one-half is publicly owned open space.  Numerous cities, county and state parks provide panoramic views and a feeling of spaciousness rarely found in suburban areas. Several miles of coastal and ridge top trails tie Pacifica to neighboring communities.

This natural connecting point of beaches, headlands and hills provides a wide range of recreational opportunities from surfing, kayaking, paddle boarding, scuba diving and paragliding, to hiking, whale and bird watching and cycling. Pacifica’s one-quarter mile fishing pier is considered to be one of the best in the state and is ranked number one by anglers in the Bay area. Other recreational amenities include golf, bowling, archery and team sports. Pacifica’s natural beauty is enhanced by its Mediterranean style weather.

With a population of approximately 40,000, Pacifica is a unique family-oriented coastal community that prides itself on fostering a “small town” feel. Many of Pacifica’s residents are highly engaged and involved in the community. Pacifica has excellent elementary and secondary schools, both public and private, and was recently named one of the Top 100 Safest Cities in America by Location, Inc. The City was also awarded the League of California Cities Helen Putnam Award for Excellence for the restoration of Linda Mar Beach and the reclamation of the wetlands in that area.

The community enjoys a diverse economic base and has a significant number of smaller businesses. Tourism is especially important to Pacifica’s economy with thousands of people annually attracted to its beaches, vistas, and open space. Unique shops and a variety of lodging are available with restaurants offering relaxing sunset and coastal viewing. For live local theater and performing arts, Pacifica Spindrift Players is a local and popular favorite, along with Pacifica Performances, which regularly provide both musical presentations and performing arts as well. The world-class bromeliad nursery, Shelldance Orchid Gardens, is located just off Highway 1. Pacifica plays host to the Pacific Coast Fog Festival each September, which showcases everything from artists and performers to children’s activities and a hometown parade.

Pacifica is a place where one can step into the natural world and enjoy a variety of recreational offerings, sample a cultural arts performance or gallery opening, and later relax at a local restaurant and bask in a spectacular sunset. Pacifica’s rich cultural heritage and unique personality make it a community worth uncovering.

To learn more about the City of Pacifica, please visit City of Pacifica.

THE ORGANIZATION

The City of Pacifica is a General Law City incorporated in 1957 and operates under the Council/Manager form of government. Legislative authority is vested in a five-member City Council elected by district for four-year overlapping terms. The Mayor is selected each year by a majority vote of the other Council members. The Council appoints the City Manager, City Attorney, and members of advisory commissions and committees.

Pacifica is a full-service city (approximately 188 FTE) with a proposed FY 2023/24 general fund budget of $40.1M. The City delivers municipal services through seven departments: the City Manager’s office (including the City Clerk, Economic Development, and contract City Attorney); Administrative Services (Finance, Human Resources and IT Divisions); Parks, Beaches, and Recreation; Planning; Public Works (Field Services & Engineering and Wastewater); Police; and Fire (via North County Fire Authority). Employees are represented by eight bargaining units.

Each year the City Council convenes in advance of the new fiscal year to review and amend as necessary City Council goals, and to develop a list of priorities to be implemented in the upcoming fiscal year to fulfill the goals. In Spring 2023, over the course of three public meetings, the Pacifica City Council undertook a comprehensive strategic planning process instead of its annual goal-setting process. Beginning with identifying Mission, Vision, and Values statements for the organization, followed by identifying goals that represent those statements and strategies to fulfill those goals, the Pacifica City Council developed this 2023 to 2030 Strategic Plan.

• Enhance organizational and fiscal stability.
• Improve and steward City infrastructure, streets and facilities.
• Prioritize protection and development of affordable housing.
• Pursue climate change adaptation and mitigation.
• Broaden public communications and collaboration.

THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
The Public Works Department is organized into two Divisions: Field Services/Engineering and Wastewater.  The City has two Deputy Director positions, one that is responsible for Field Services/Engineering and the other that is responsible for Wastewater.  This position would be responsible for the Field Services/Engineering Division of Public Works, with a key emphasis on delivery of the Capital Improvement Program (CIP).  The Field Services section maintains parks, buildings, playing field and medians and keeps streets and trails clean and well-maintained.  Additionally, Field Services coordinates the tree program, cleans beaches and maintains the city’s storm drain system. The Engineering section implements the city’s CIP related to streets, roads, storm drains, facilities and coastal projects.  Additionally, the Engineering section pursues grants, manages consultants, reviews development projects and oversees the construction of the CIP and development within the City’s right of way. 

The Principal Civil Engineer will work under general direction, to direct, manage, supervise the Engineering Division; to perform highly complex professional engineering work; to plan, director, and supervise a variety of engineering projects and programs; and to conceptualize, develop, design, and implement all phases of difficult design and engineering research projects, to supervise and review the work professional and technical staff engaged in the preparation and/or review of plans, specifications, maps, designs, estimates, and inspections of capital improvement, construction, development and maintenance projects; coordinate the work of Engineering Division with the rest of Public Works.  

The Public Works Department is supported by 56 Full-Time staff and an operating budget of $21 million, along with FY2023-24 CIP appropriation of $26 million. The Engineering Division has an annual operating budget of $5 million, along with a FY2023-24 CIP appropriation of $18.5 million and is supported by 28 full-time staff. The Principal Civil Engineer reports to the Deputy Director of Public Works.

Public Works Department Values

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-              Include everyone; respect, listen to and appreciate others

-              Build strong relationships, be a team player

-              Develop ourselves and mentor and develop others

-              Collaborate and work together effectively as one team

Build Trust

-              Communicate clearly, concisely, and candidly

-              Make sound decisions using facts and data

-              Hold ourselves and others accountable for delivering results

-              Show initiative, courage, and integrity

Maintain a Positive Culture

-              Deal positively with residents, businesses, other departments, and each other

-              Have a can do, find a way attitude and emotional resilience

-              Have a continuous improvement philosophy and practice

-              Enjoy the journey and have fun – never at others’ expense

BASIC EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

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

• Develop, plan, and implement goals and objectives of the Public Works Engineering Capital Improvement Projects; recommend and administer policies and procedures.
• Supervise, coordinate, and review all Public Works engineering activities including engineering design, construction inspection and surveying, as well as contract administration.
• Develop a cohesive team working atmosphere between city staff and contract staff. Establish design guideline parameters to meet regulatory requirements and the goals of the program for the benefit of the customers served.
• Participate in the development and administration of the Capital Improvement Program projects. Forecast annual funding needed for construction, staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies to complete the Capital Improvement Program. Monitor and approve capital improvement expenditures and implement mid-year budget adjustments.
• Determine scope of engineering projects, review plans of private developers and contractors, make technical engineering decisions and establish technical criteria and standards.
• Ensure that quality assurance and quality control plans are in place and being followed for engineering work. Verify computations, plans, specifications, and estimates for Public Works projects, review engineering drawings, and land record maps.
• Attend and participate in meetings and conferences, make project presentations to the City Council and other City commissions and committees, City administrators, public officials, professional organizations, contractors, County, Regional and State regulatory agencies regarding matters relating to areas of assigned responsibilities.
• Prepare a variety of budgets, reports, correspondence, and special studies.

The duties described in this job announcement are intended only as illustrations of the various 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. 

The City of Burlingame is accepting applications for the position of part-time Engineering Technician II

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 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

Under the general direction of the Town Manager, plans, schedules, and directs the work of the Public Works Department, which includes providing supervision of street improvements, permits, traffic control, pavement markings, parks and public landscaping, storm drains, street sweeping, building maintenance, and general engineering functions; performs related work as required.

EXAMPLES  OF DUTIES

Prepares and presents public works related items and issues to the Town Council. Plans and supervises the capital improvement program, street maintenance program, storm drain and disaster related repairs and all aspects and equipment related thereto; periodically inspects streets and all public facilities for deficiencies and recommends corrective actions and priority of work; estimates labor, materials, and oversees initiation of projects including street openings, retaining walls, flood control and drainage facilities; manages the Town’s participation in the Marin County storm water pollution prevention program; manages the Town’s GIS program; prepares plans and specifications for bidding procedures; interacts with the Consulting Town Engineer and/or supervises engineering functions; provides complex and responsible administrative support to the Town Manager; prepares departmental budget and controls expenditures; personnel administration within the department; participates in code enforcement and in other activities, as required.

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS RECRUITMENT, CLICK JOB URL BELOW OR  JOB PDF BELOW.

The City of Menlo Park is currently accepting applications for a temporary Equipment Mechanic in the Fleet Services Section of the Public Works Department. A temporary equipment mechanic performs diagnostic, maintenance and repair services on light and heavy city vehicles and equipment, such as automobiles, storm/sewer trucks, aerial bucket trucks, dump trucks shuttle buses, construction equipment, lawn mowers, small equipment and stationary generators; and performs other duties as assigned.

The temporary equipment mechanic performs a range of skilled tasks requiring journey level mechanical ability and aptitude. Work assignments are performed according to established rules and procedures. Independent judgment is required and is supported by supervisory review and direction. Equipment mechanics are required to provide their own tools and equipment.

The City of San Mateo Public Works Department is looking for a Senior Instrument Control Technician

Why Join our Department?

The Public Works Department’s Environmental Services Division (ESD) is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the City’s 15.7 million gallon per day (MGD) conventional activated sludge wastewater treatment plant (WWTP).  The WWTP serves a population of more than 140,000 with an annual operating budget in excess of $15 million and has a staff of 33 professional and technical personnel.  Planned upgrades to the WWTP include new liquids treatment process facilities consisting of new headworks, primary treatment, and biological nutrient removal/membrane bioreactor (BNR/MBR) process.  When you join the Public Works Department, you will work among collaborative and energetic colleagues who share a passion for serving our San Mateo citizens and improving the community in which we live and work.  Our team is comprised of individuals with diverse talents and experience in various fields.  We will provide you with a wide range of opportunities in a team-based collaborative environment while helping you achieve your professional goals.

Collaboration, Innovation, Respect, Creativity, Transparency and Informed Risk-taking are attributes within the City’s mission, values and organizational principles that we are seeking in the candidates.

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 Senior Instrument Control Technician installs, maintains, calibrates, tests and repairs a variety of data acquisition, radio communications, and instrumentation and control equipment for wastewater collection and treatment plant systems; principal oversight of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) computer systems and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC); assists in the oversight of the Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS); performs highly skilled electrical, electronic and mechanical work related to in-plant metering equipment and remote controlled devices; operates, monitors, and controls an advanced wastewater treatment (tertiary) system; and performs other related work as required.

Depending upon assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assist in the installation, calibration, maintenance and troubleshooting of electronic and electromechanical equipment to ensure proper operation; assist in the troubleshooting and repairing of control system and electrical power failures in the WWTP, pump and lift station.
• Install, calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot and repair electronic and electromechanical equipment to ensure proper operation; maintain and troubleshoot computerized process control equipment such as PLCs, RTUs, and SCADA system devices; troubleshoot control system and electrical power system failures in plants, lifts and pump stations; and maintain awareness of new related technology.
• Develops and implements improvement projects for the instrumentation and controls systems and equipment by contractors or in-house staff. Clean, oil and paint equipment.
• Maintain documentation and records for the department’s SCADA system and instrumentation/control systems at the wastewater treatment plant (schematics, licenses, etc.).  Perform regular technical programming of the SCADA system to provide programming and troubleshooting assistance as needed during special testing and operations. Confer with operators, mechanics, project engineers and supervisors regarding SCADA issues.
• Respond to and resolve internal customer complaints and issues; provide documentation as required. Communicate in advance with affected staff on programming and related SCADA work.
• Provide oversight, technical support, inspection and coordination over control system modification made by contractors. Maintain documentation and plans of modifications.
• Prepare reports on technical issues as required.
• Develop, implement, and maintain procedures for documenting activities in instrumentation and control areas related to programming of RTUs and HMI software, field implementation of programming change, and process control improvements.
• Provides safety and skills training to apprentice instrumentation technicians, electrician and other plant staff.
• Write basic PLC programming for the implementation of system modifications and process enhancements. Interpret, prepare, and verify control schematics, diagrams and prints.  Provide technical assistance and guidance to staff. Program control systems, instruments and computer operated devices.
• Read, understand and perform minor modifications to existing PLC code. Download PLC programs to PLCs and RTUs.
• Perform as lead person on Instrumentation/Controls projects; effectively provide training and direction to the Instrument Control Technician, calibration Technician and other plant staff.
• Install, troubleshoot, modify, and implement computer hardware and software applications and components. Analyze and correct data communication and acquisition system problems.
• Design, install, test, repair, calibrate and maintain complex electrical, electronic and mechanical equipment such as meters, telemeters, integrators, tone control equipment, temperature control devices, fire alarm equipment, water quality analyzers, life safety equipment, and remote controlling devices, including relays, rectifiers, and manometers.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

The Senior Instrument Control Technician receives supervision from the Wastewater Treatment Plant Maintenance Superintendent.  This position performs lead duties over the Instrumentation Control Technician and Calibration Technician and may provide technical or functional supervision related to the impacted systems to Plant operations or maintenance personnel, contractors or other designed personnel as required.

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

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

This Temporary/Hourly position is NOT in Civil Service and does not receive benefits.

 DEFINITION

Under supervision, performs sub-professional engineering office work related to Public Works improvements; elementary field surveying; computer-aided drafting and design work; and related work as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Performs a wide variety of responsible sub-professional engineering work; computes and posts simple engineering data; computer-aided drafting, design, and mapping; revises, reviews, files, and updates engineering plans and maps; assists field survey and traffic survey crews as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of: The elementary principles of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry; drafting symbols used in construction work; basic engineering office equipment; modern personal computers and related computer software; principles and practical application of computer-aided drafting, design, and mapping systems.

Ability to: Learn the use of surveying equipment and techniques; learn basic construction inspection procedures; accurately make and verify mathematical computations; perform neat and accurate drafting; collect engineering field data, and make field notes; maintain accurate records; effectively operate computer-aided drafting, design and mapping software; effectively use modern office software; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; work flexible hours; deal effectively and courteously with the public and general contractors; attend work and perform duties as assigned.

Experience: None required

Education: Completion of 45 semester college units with major in civil engineering or related course of study.

License: Possession of valid Class C California Driver's License.