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Under general supervision, performs duties related to SVCW’s environmental programs; performs inspections, compliance monitoring and enforcement, collects samples and conducts field analyses at industrial and commercial facilities and construction sites; conducts investigations to trace and mitigate the source(s) of non-compliant discharges; prepares reports and must be familiar with all federal, state, and local wastewater regulatory requirements; safely performs related work as required and other duties as assigned.

Every employee appointed to a position at SVCW shall serve at the will and pleasure of the appointing authority.

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WHY JOIN THE REDWOOD CITY TEAM?

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

The community is known for its inclusivity, strong engaged neighborhoods, and civic pride. The City works diligently to maintain positive and productive relationships with community partners, together providing outstanding services, programs and opportunities for residents and businesses. This mix of tradition and progress, community, and diversity, makes Redwood City an extraordinary place to work and call home. If you’re looking to grow your career as a part of a hard-working and fun Public Works Services Department team that fosters innovation, creativity, and collaboration, we hope you’ll apply.  

 ABOUT THE POSITION

The City of Redwood City Public Works Services Department invites you to apply for the position of Utilities Field Supervisor in the Wastewater Division. The Wastewater Division operates and maintains the City’s sanitary sewer collection system and municipal stormwater system. Under general direction, the Utilities Field Supervisor plans, organizes, supervises, trains, and evaluates the work of assigned crews engaged in maintenance, repair, installation, construction, and regulatory compliance duties within the sanitary sewer collection system and municipal stormwater system.  Primary duties include supervising and evaluating performance of assigned staff, scheduling maintenance and repair work, responding to customer inquiries and requests, and traveling among various worksites to direct, supervise, and evaluate work performed in the field. This position is distinguished from the Public Works Superintendent in that the latter is responsible for the administration and management of a large operational division. 

Applications are being accepted for the position of Management Analyst I with the City of South San Francisco. The current vacancy is in the Fire Department. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2026 AT 5:00 PM, 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 Department

The South San Francisco Fire Department currently has a Fire Chief, a Deputy Fire Chief, a Fire Marshal, 4 Battalion Chiefs, an Emergency Medical Services Battalion Chief, an Emergency Services Captain, 15 Fire Captains, 15 Engineers, 39 Paramedic/Firefighters, Deputy Fire Marshal, 2 Safety Inspector II, 2 Safety Inspector I, 2 Safety Inspectors (hourly/contract), 2 Management Analysts, an Administrative Assistant I, an Administrative Assistant, Senior and an Accounting Assistant II.

The South San Francisco Fire Department provides residents, businesses and visitors with service in fire suppression; emergency medical and ambulance transport; hazardous materials response; urban search and rescue; marine rescue; fire prevention, investigation and public education.  The Department operates five (5) fire stations throughout the City, plus and Emergency Operations Center, Live-Fire Training Tower and is comprised of 92 dedicated staff members.

CITY OF PACIFICA

Don't miss this job opportunity of Management Analyst I/II 

Management Analyst I/II | FY 25/26 $8,739-$11,015

Management Analyst I/II  | FY 26/27 $8.770-$11,180

Management Analyst I/II  | FY 27/28 $9,136-$11,516

The City of Pacifica is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Management Analyst I/II for full-time classification. This impactful position will serve in the City Manager's Office and various departments with a specific focus on providing budget communication and analytical support across multiple departments/divisions, including the City Manager's Office and Community Development Department.

Employment with the City of Pacifica has a number of intangible benefits, including its proximity to the natural beauty of the San Mateo County coastline along the Pacific Ocean and the Coast Range mountains just inland. Employees have opportunities to swim or surf before and after work, or fit in a walk along the beach or hike on the numerous trails during lunch hour. The outdoor lifestyle is a complement to the interesting yet challenging work during business hours.

The City of Pacifica is committed to providing a work environment that assists employees with achieving work efficiency and quality of life. Telecommuting is a cooperative arrangement between employees and supervisors and hybrid work arrangements may be approved by department directors.

 

 

San Mateo County Libraries is seeking dynamic and highly motivated individuals to join our team as a Library Assistant!

 

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an award-winning, innovative public library system and contribute to creating informed, engaged, and connected communities. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, flexible, and passionate about public service and community engagement. This role requires strong communication skills, initiative, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, people-centered environment. If you enjoy working with diverse communities and making a positive impact, we encourage you to apply.

Library Assistants are part of our customer service team and play a key role in connecting community members to opportunities for discovery and enrichment through library services, programming, and outreach.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
We are looking for adaptable individuals with strong communication skills and a commitment to engaging with diverse communities. Experience working in a library, social services, youth development, education, or early childhood setting is highly preferred.

In addition, the ideal candidate will have the ability to:

• Proactively connect library patrons with opportunities and resources for discovery and enrichment.

• Communicate clearly and considerately with co-workers, volunteers, and patrons.

• Model exemplary customer service in all interactions--including in person, at a program, at outreach events, helping with library card or circulation issues, addressing suggestions for improvements, and otherwise ensuring that our library users are uniformly welcomed.

• Work with a variety of technologies to provide services to library patrons and troubleshoot computer issues.

• Use independent judgment to interpret and apply library policies and procedures.

• Work collaboratively with staff and volunteers to reach goals.

• Plan and lead a variety of creative, exciting programs for the public under the direction of the Librarian and Community Program Specialist staff.

• Contribute innovative ideas for library programs and services in the branch and throughout SMCL.

• Effectively adapt in a changing environment.

• Warmly initiate interactions, start conversations, and market the library to the community, one person at a time.

• Communicate inclusivity and cultural sensitivity and be approachable in verbal, written, and non-verbal communications.

• Work a required schedule that includes a combination of day, evening, and weekend shifts.

Because of the diversity of the communities we serve, bilingual language skills (Mandarin, Cantonese, or Spanish) are strongly preferred and are required for some, but not all, vacancies. 

SALARIES:
Library Assistant I: $31.49 - $35.19 hourly  
Library Assistant II: $33.22 - $41.54 hourly
 
NOTE: The part-time and full-time opportunities for Library Assistant are at various locations.
 
NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies. If you are interested in an extra-help opportunity, please be sure to check extra-help on the application, as additional exciting opportunities may be available. This will not impact your consideration for the regular positions which will be filled first. 

Some extra help positions may be eligible for benefits under the Affordable Care Act. For more information, please see: https://hr.smcgov.org/sites/hr.smcgov.org/files/EH%20OE%202017%20Information.pdf (Download PDF reader) 

 

Qualifications

 

Experience and Education: 

Qualified candidates possess any combination of education and experience that would likely provide them with the required knowledge, skills, and ability.

• Library Assistant I: No specific education or experience is required.

• Library Assistant II: One year of public contact and support experience in a library.

Knowledge of:

• Excellent customer service practices.

• Modern library services and functions.

• Internet searching skills.

• Computers and technology.

• Correct written and oral English usage.

• Basic math.

Skill/Ability to:

• Deal tactfully and effectively with a wide variety of individuals.

• Interpret and apply library procedures and policies.

• Use, and teach patrons to use, a changing variety of technologies.

• Plan, promote, and execute library programming.

• Be flexible in responding to frequent change.

• Direct and instruct volunteers.

• Understand and follow oral and written directions.

• Demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail.

Other Requirements:   

• Must be available to work a schedule that includes a combination of days, evenings, and weekends.

 

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, or extra-help/limited term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score.

The examination process will consist of an application screening based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions (weight: pass/fail). Candidates who pass the application screening may be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations, or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification. Applicants meeting 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 questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire.

 

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE

Final Filing Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026, 11:59 PM PST
Application Screening: May 25 -  29, 2026
Civil Service Panel Interview: June 8 - 10, 2026

About the County
San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse communities.

The County of San Mateo, as an employer, is committed to advancing equity in order to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work.
 

The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer. We seek to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. 

 

 

Analyst: Sedrick Dixon (04302026) (Library Assistant I/II K009/K010) 

The City of Foster City is seeking a qualified Senior Building Inspector who is detail-oriented and has the knowledge and experience in the areas of building inspection and safety and code compliance to join the Building Division of our Community Development Department. The Department consists of Building, Planning, and Code Enforcement Divisions and is headed by Community Development Director. 

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 equivalent. A desired course of additional education would include two (2) years of college course work in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Building Inspection, or completion of an Apprenticeship Program in a building construction related field.

Experience: Three (3) years of experience to include a minimum of one (1) year full-time plan check experience and one (1) year of progressively responsible experience in a variety of municipal building inspection work.

Licenses, Certificates, Registration

• Possession of the International Code Council (I.C.C.) Plans Examiner Certificate and Full Combination Building Inspector Certificate.

Special Requirements
Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications; perform complex building, plumbing, mechanical and electrical inspections; interpret and apply provisions of pertinent codes and regulations, prepare accurate and concise reports; acquire and demonstrate skill supervising and managing work of others; learn administrative techniques, methods and procedures of personnel management and other skills required to assist in management of the Division operations; establish and assist in developing improvements to computerized Division operations; establish and maintain cooperative working relations with engineers, architects, contractors and the general public; attend work and perform duties on a regular and consistent basis.

To review the full job announcement, click on the "Foster City Senior Building Inspector 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 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 Community Development Department will make the hiring decision. 

Expected Dates for Examinations (subject to change): 
Oral Panel Interview: June 2026 (exact date TBD)
Department Interview: June 2026 (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. 

The City of Burlingame is accepting applications for the position of Associate Engineer

 

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.

Diversity Statement

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

For more detailed information regarding the minimum qualifications and essential functions of the position, please review the Associate Engineer job description.

The Department
The Public Works Department is comprised of Regulatory Compliance, Engineering, Field Maintenance, Facilities/Fleet, Wastewater Treatment, and Asset Management Divisions. Each division is led by one of two Deputy Directors, who report to the Director of Public Works. The department is responsible for the City’s major capital projects and infrastructure including streets, streetlights, traffic signals, publicly owned facilities, sewer and storm conveyance systems, wastewater treatment plant, pump stations, a major lagoon, dams, and levees, as well as solid waste and environmental programs. The City of San Mateo wastewater treatment facility and collection system are undergoing major renovation projects over the next five years valued over $100 million dollars through the Clean Water Program. The Department is responsible for regulatory compliance related to Stormwater, Pretreatment, Green Infrastructure, and other environmental programs, as well as public outreach to raise awareness to the public and other stakeholders about these issues.

The Public Works Department is committed to high performance standards, utilizing best practices related to performance management and team-oriented approaches. Our mission is to enhance the community and its environment by providing sustainable stewardship and innovative approaches to Public Works services. 

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


The Position
The Administrative Assistant performs a wide variety of complex and difficult clerical and secretarial duties for a major division, office, City Boards, Commissions, or Council. This role receives general supervision from professional or management personnel, or a higher-level clerical position. May exercise direct or functional and technical supervision over lower-level clerical positions.  Some duties may include:

• Type and proofread a wide variety of reports, letters, memos and statistical charts, typing from rough draft or transcribing machine recordings; transcribe dictation.
• Independently compose correspondence related to responsibilities assigned.
• Apply applicable policies and procedures in determining completeness of applications, records and reports; provide information and forms to the public; collect and process appropriate information.
• Respond to complaints and requests for information on regulations, procedures, systems and precedents relating to responsibilities assigned; issue, receive, type and process various applications, permits and other forms.
• Research, compile, assemble and analyze data for special projects and a variety of statistical, financial and narrative reports.
• Compile budget requests.
• May serve as Administrative Assistant to a Board or Commission as a part of the overall clerical support function within the office to which assigned; attend meetings of a Board, Commissions or the Council; record, transcribe, type and distribute minutes of meetings.
• Maintain inventory records; process purchase requisitions; maintain purchase records; resolve errors in orders received and invoices.
• Order office supplies; submit expense claims.
• Receive, sort and distribute incoming and outgoing correspondence.
• Perform general clerical work including filing, scheduling appointments, and processing personnel, payroll and purchasing information.
• May maintain petty cash fund; accept payment of fees; maintain and process cash records.
• May perform Notary Public duties.
   

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

About this role

The San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department is looking for highly motivated individuals to be part of our support staff team at the Administrative Assistant level.  Successful candidates should be highly organized, professional, friendly, able to handle confidential materials, have thorough knowledge of department policies & Memorandums of Understanding and be able to work independently.

What You’ll Do

• Provide excellent customer service for the Fire Prevention, Fire Administration, or Training Divisions.
• Perform a wide variety of complex and difficult administrative duties.
• Implement and assist in developing procedures and policies related to functions assigned.
• Research, compile, assemble and analyze data for special projects and a variety of statistical, financial, and narrative reports, and compile budget requests.
• May plan and assign the work of several clerical personnel in the performance of one or more important department functions or independently perform all the clerical work of a department function; review work upon completion for conformance to established requirements.
• Act as receptionist; answer the telephone and wait on the general public, giving information on department policies and procedures as required.
• Maintain a variety of statistical records; input, format, and process statistical data; check and tabulate data; prepare simple statistical reports.
• Maintain inventory records; process purchase requisitions; maintain purchase records; resolve errors in orders received and invoices.
• Perform general clerical work including filing, scheduling appointments, and processing personnel, payroll and purchasing information.

For a complete list of duties, reference our job specifications at www.smcfire.org/administration.

 

The City of Redwood City invites applications for Permits Technician in the Community Development Department.

THE POSITION

The City of Redwood City invites you to apply for the position of Permits Technician.  Under supervision of the Senior Building Inspector/Permit Counter Supervisor, the Permits Technician is responsible for processing a variety of permits; and providing general information to the public at the public counter and by telephone. The Permits Technician is an integral member of Redwood City’s Counter Team. 

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

• Provide internal customer service and to the public at the Community Development & Transportation Services counter; explain ordinances and procedures to owners, contractors, developers, and the general public.
• Issue permits of all types of construction and use, to include checking plot plans for size of lot, set back of house, side yards, and location of sidewalks.
• Review application requests by phone, email, and over the counter.
• Accept plans for plan check and verify accuracy and completeness for information; assist Engineering and Construction with record keeping, haul permits, wide load permits, sewer lateral including Planning, Building and Code Enforcement permits. 
• Compile and report statistical information; maintain files on maps and records; operate specialized permitting software.
• Input a variety of information into the computer system including inspection requests.

Please click on the PDF link below to review the complete job announcement.