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Environmental Programs Department

The Environmental Programs Group is responsible for environmental review of VTA’s capital projects, VTA’s Sustainability Program, and VTA’s Stormwater Management Program.  Environmental review includes preparation of federal and state environmental documents; compliance with environmental laws and regulations; acquisition of regulatory agency permits; management of mitigation plans and programs; and coordination on a wide range of environmental topics.  VTA’s Sustainability Program is responsible for reducing the consumption of natural resources and the generation of greenhouse gases in the provision of transportation services through utility management, transportation electrification, climate action planning, waste reduction, and education. VTA’s Stormwater Management Program is responsible for complying with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit known as MS4. The Program aims to reduce pollution of local creeks and the Bay through the implementation of best management practices in project design and construction, educational initiatives for staff and the public, and enhanced maintenance and sustainable landscaping.

What You'll Be Doing: 
Definition
Environmental Planner II: Under supervision, an Environmental Planner II manages environmental studies and environmental compliance programs; and assists in the review of land development applications and documents for impact on transportation systems and/or facilities; and supports VTA's sustainability program.

Environmental Planner III: Under direction, an Environmental Planner III performs comprehensive environmental planning, analysis, and administrative duties for transportation projects and environmental compliance programs.

Distinguishing Characteristics
Environmental Planner II: 
This is the journey level in the Environmental Planner class series. Positions at his level are expected to be conversant with relevant environmental laws, regulations, and guidelines in order to achieve compliance of transportation projects. Incumbents conduct environmental analysis of projects in concert with other staff and consultants and may have responsibility for management of the environmental phase of minor projects or for specific portions of larger projects. This classification reviews environmental documents and development applications received from cities/regional agencies for project impact on the transportation system and/or facilities.

Environmental Planner III: 
This is the advanced journey level in the Environmental Planning series. Positions at this level work independently on the largest and most complex projects directing, reviewing, and coordinating the work of assigned project staff, consultants, and representatives of other public agencies in multi-disciplinary teams. Incumbents conduct environmental analyses of transportation projects and programs with minimal supervision and are expected to be conversant in and achieve compliance with relevant environmental laws, regulations, and guidelines.

Positions at this level require the use of initiative and judgment in resolving problems and recommending effective courses of action. This classification is distinguished from the Environmental Planner II classification in that positions in this class may act in a lead capacity over the work of lower level staff and consultants.

Salary
Depending on qualifications, this vacancy may be filled at the II or III level. 
Environmental Planner II: $49.45 - $64.30 Hourly / $3,956.00 - $5,144.00 Biweekly / $102,856.10 - $133,743.90 Annually
Environmental Planner III: $53.95 - $70.15 Hourly / $4,316.00 - $5,612.00 Biweekly / $112,216.00 - $145,911.90 Annually

 

Typical Tasks
Environmental Planner II:

• Plans, coordinates, and reviews the work of a multi-disciplinary professional and technical staff and/or consultants conducting environmental studies of minor complexity;
• Manages and coordinates environmental planning, research and analysis of proposed VTA projects, including the planning, design, and construction phases of capital projects, maintenance and operation of facilities, and issuance of permits;
• Analyzes and evaluates the impact of proposed transportation projects and plans, and provides technical input to project design to mitigate adverse environmental effects and ensure compliance with environmental laws and regulations;
• Organizes, prepares, and processes environmental documents, monitoring and reporting plans, technical reports and responses for transportation projects and plans;
• Prepares scopes of work, schedules, and budgets for program activities, and assists with negotiating consultant contracts;
• Prepares necessary applications and acquires permits from regulatory government agencies in compliance with environmental regulations;
• Coordinates, organizes, and presents environmental matters before commissions, governing bodies and at inter-agency and public meetings;
• Provides status of financial expenditures and account balances;
• Develops rationale for legally defensible nexus between transportation mitigation and project impacts;
• Reviews public and private land development referrals (General and Specific Plans, EIR, Notice of Preparation and Project Applications for Site Development, Planning Development, Subdivision, Zoning Changes);
• Develops cooperative arrangements and agreements between public and private sectors for development projects that impact transportation facilities;
• Performs related duties as required.

Environmental Planner III: 

• Implements federal, state, and local agency environmental laws, regulations, and guidelines relating to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA);
• Reviews development proposals received from cities/regional agencies and coordinates with various VTA divisions to prepare official VTA recommendations on development conditions and mitigation measures for said proposals;
• Tracks compliance with permit requirements or other regulatory agency conditions for projects;
• Plans, coordinates, reviews, directs, and oversees the work of multi-disciplinary professional and technical staff and/or consultants conducting complex and comprehensive environmental studies;
• Assists in the administration of VTA's Storm Water Management and Sustainability Programs;
• Assists in the development of policies, procedures, and projects that advance sustainability for VTA facilities and assets;
• Assists with the preparation of CEQA and NEPA environmental documents for large and complex planning, design, and construction projects and maintenance and operation of facilities;
• Acts as an advisor on environmental matters to VTA staff;
• Writes, organizes, prepares, reviews, and processes environmental documents, monitoring and reporting plans, complex technical reports, responses, and position statements for a variety of projects, including large and complex transportation-related projects and plans;
• Prepares mitigation monitoring and reporting plans/environmental commitment records;
• Reviews construction plans and specifications to ensure that environmental commitments are incorporated into contract documents;
• Tracks and documents compliance with project environmental commitments prior to, during, and following construction;
• Develops and manages environmental scopes of work, contracts, budgets, and schedules for capital projects;
• Assists with negotiating large-scale, high dollar-value consultant contracts;
• Oversees the work products of consultant staff, including quality control;
• Identifies and prepares necessary applications and acquires permits and authorizations from government agencies;
• Coordinates, organizes, and presents environmental matters before governing bodies, inter-agency committees, and public meetings;
• Performs related duties as required.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

Employment Standards
Environmental Planner II: 
Development of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is most typically obtained through training and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a four-year degree in environmental studies, natural or physical science, transportation or urban planning, or a related field, and one (1) year of experience in compliance or monitoring of environmental issues. (A Masters Degree in environmental, transportation, or urban planning or related discipline may be substituted for one year of the required experience).

Environmental Planner III:
Sufficient training, education, and experience to demonstrate possession of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Development of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is typically obtained through a combination of training and experience equivalent to a graduation from an accredited college or university with a four-year degree in environmental studies, natural or physical science, transportation or urban planning, or a related field, and four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in environmental planning, including preparing and processing environmental documents for compliance with federal, state, and local environmental laws, regulations, and guidelines; managing related environmental compliance and mitigation programs; and reviewing environmental documents and development applications for project impact on transportation systems and/or facilities. (A Masters Degree in transportation or urban planning or related discipline may be substituted for one year of the required experience).

 

Knowledge of:
Environmental Planner II: 

• Concepts, principles, techniques and legal aspects of transportation planning;
• Research and statistical methods;
• Governmental organizations and operations;
• Community interrelationships;
• Basic supervision methods and principles;
• Project management methods and techniques;
• Some positions may require knowledge of travel processes using regional network systems and sensitivity analysis;
• Some positions may require system measures of capacity, congestion, levels of service and traffic engineering techniques.

Environmental Planner III: 

• CEQA and NEPA and associated environmental regulations as applicable to transportation projects;
• Methods of environmental assessment and mitigation;
• Technical aspects of environmental analysis and planning;
• General understanding of storm water laws and regulations;
• Regulatory agency permitting processes;
• Processes for cultural resources consultation;
• Land development regulations and procedures;
• Principles and practices of urban and transportation planning;
• Methods of sustainable business practices;
• Operation of common office equipment including personal computers and common software applications;
• Methods of collaborative problem solving.

 

Ability to:
Environmental Planner II: 

• Analyze issues and numerical measures associated with transportation planning projects, including estimates derived from computer models, estimates of costs and benefits, and public input;
• Estimate and administer budgets for studies and schedule and manage planning projects;
• Perform analysis and make recommendations based on findings in studies, field observation, and public contacts;
• Write correspondence, Board memorandums, planning and technical reports, and fact sheets designed to be understood by all audiences, including the general public;
• Simultaneously manage multiple projects;
• Maintain project objective and integrity when conflicting interests may influence the project outcome;
• Resolve conflicts between contractors and VTA on the interpretation of contractor project responsibilities;
• Communicate effectively, both written and verbally;
• Establish and maintain effective relations with those contacted in the course of work.

Environmental Planner III:

• Effectively plan, organize, and oversee major projects and programs;
• Successfully manage and complete multiple projects concurrently;
• Effectively lead, train, and direct lower level staff and consultants;
• Communicate complex information and strategies, both orally and in writing, to both technical and non-technical audiences;
• Interpret maps, engineering drawings, and technical reports;
• Establish procedures, standards, schedules, and priorities;
• Effectively coordinate problem-solving efforts and resolve issues with planning, design engineering, construction, and facilities personnel, as well as consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies;
• Prepare, review, and evaluate technical reports and documents for accuracy, project-specific and programmatic applicability, legal sufficiency, and consistency with VTA policies and the policies of our partner agencies;
• Develop and maintain cooperative-working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including professional, governmental, and community officials.

Public Information Representative I: $110,385.60 - $141,315.20 Annually
Public Information Representative II: $121,888.00 - $155,979.20 Annually

Overview:

Are you passionate about educating students about the environment, sustainability, water conservation, flood awareness, and pollution prevention? Do you want to inspire local youth with your knowledge?

Valley Water's Public Information Representative I/II – Education Outreach role might be perfect for you!

The Public Information Representative (PIR) I/II plays an integral and exciting role in our civic engagement efforts that are meaningful in our Water Education & Volunteer Program under the Office of Civic Engagement. The incumbent will support an advanced level of public participation and civic engagement duties including developing projects, materials, and tour/school programming; assessing community perceptions and interest; recommending strategy; and managing and evaluating assigned internal and external engagement efforts.

This position is responsible for assisting the implementation and continuous evaluation of strategies that provide for effective education and engagement of internal and external stakeholders. The incumbent will work with the program lead (PIR III) to develop and execute a variety of advanced community and civic engagement activities with the public, employees, external community leaders, businesses, schools, youth, and civic leaders. This includes, but is not limited to, supporting public presentations and tours, hosting youth tours, and presenting in schools and classrooms, to internal and external stakeholders, and at other community outreach events. This position will also support staff training and guidance on key messaging and public speaking delivery and techniques to part-time staff and student interns. 

In addition to a routine work schedule, this position regularly requires attendance at community outreach and public relations events that may occur during evenings or weekends. 

Our Commitment: 
We are committed to building and sustaining a working environment where all individuals are respected and valued. We believe every member of our team brings unique perspectives that enhance our ability to serve the public effectively. By fostering a workplace with employees from the communities we serve, we broaden our collective understanding of the world around us and strengthen our mission to equitably provide safe, clean water, natural flood protections, and environmental stewardship.

About Valley Water:
Valley Water is a public agency with an operating and capital budget of $964 million, and over 900 employees. With headquarters in San José, Valley Water provides water supply, enhances streams and watersheds through creek restoration and habitat protection, provides flood protection for homes, schools, businesses and roadways, and partners with other agencies to provide trails and open space for the community.

 

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Youth and Student Education Programming: 
  • Support the development and implementation of a variety of educational programming, curriculum lesson plans, and educational activities for students pre-K through grade 12, college students, and the general public.
  • Assist with the delivery of educational presentations at schools, libraries, summer camps, outdoor classrooms, festivals, tabling events, and other youth-focused venues.
  • Assist the planning, development and implementation of educational objectives and strategies to enhance outreach and programming to ensure equal access and reflect diversity throughout the county.
  • Coordinate and schedule a variety of educational events and organize and arrange trainings for teachers, support staff and volunteers.
  • Support the design and production of environmental stewardship materials and curriculum, including overseeing translations in multiple languages to reach broader audiences.
• Community Outreach and Communication:
  • Work with program lead to proactively identify and outreach to schools and youth-serving organizations in Santa Clara County.
  • Coordinate events and plan logistics for outreach initiatives.
  • Raise public awareness of Valley Water’s outreach programs, flood awareness, water conservation, pollution prevention, recycled and purified water, and other water topics.
  • Manage and coordinate logistics related to the organization’s mascot, including scheduling, maintaining costume condition, and relaying mascot performance standards for events.
  • Help to maintain the education outreach web pages, including online registration system, and other outreach materials, including eblasts and mailers.
• Youth Commission:
  • Provide support to the Board Advisory Youth Commission for high school students, including but not limited to leading project groups and supporting the annual retreat.
• Assist with the development, review, and implementation of project and team schedules, activities, and operations.
• Other duties as assigned.   

Ideal Candidate's Background Includes:

Applicants whose experience and background best match the ideal experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and education are considered ideal candidates for the position. To determine the top candidates, each applicant will be assessed based on the ideal candidate criteria as listed below.

Ideal Experience:

• Experience performing public information, education, or outreach activities.
  • PIR I: One (1) year of experience in public relations, public information, community relations, or outreach activities.
  • PIR II: Three (3) years of experience in public relations, public information, community relations, or outreach activities.
• Public outreach & communication: Implementing communication/outreach plans, social marketing campaigns, and developing persuasive materials, messaging, and outreach materials.
• Community engagement & education: Building relationships with agencies, organizations, and all communities across Santa Clara County; developing and delivering youth programming, educational activities, and presentations (virtual, in-person, tours, committees).
• Project & event management: Leading projects and coordinating events from planning to execution, including developing timelines, coordinating logistics, overseeing implementation, and ensuring successful delivery in alignment with program goals and organizational standards.

Ideal Skills and Abilities:

• Plan, coordinate, and implement communication and outreach efforts, marketing campaigns, and educational programs.
• Work collaboratively and effectively with the public, youth, and internal and external stakeholders, including various program and project teams.
• Quickly learn and absorb highly technical information and translate information into easily understandable terms, including tailoring information for different target audiences or grade levels. 
• Make persuasive presentations to the public, youth, and internal and external stakeholders.
• Prioritize project activities in a fast-paced environment and complete tasks on deadline without sacrificing quality. 
• Outstanding presentation and communication skills, written and oral.
• Collaborate and work effectively on project teams.
• Prioritize regularly in an ever-changing environment.
• Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook) and virtual presentation platforms.

Ideal Knowledge:

• Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) standards.
• Outreach, communication, and volunteer engagement strategies and tactics.
• Public information and education campaigns, marketing, and social media campaigns.
• Educational programming, including STEM, and latest school curriculum standards. 
• Principles of project and event management. 
• Advanced principles and techniques of research, investigation, and analysis.
• Journalism, PR writing techniques and social media platforms.
• Spoken proficiency in another language (bilingual) in either Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, Tagalog, etc., is a plus, but not required.

Ideal Training and Education:

Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in communications, journalism, public relations, graphic and web design, education, or a related field. Directly related experience may be substituted for the college requirement on the basis of one and one-half years of experience for one year of education to a maximum of four years.

Required License or Certificate

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license. Individuals who do not meet the driver's license requirement due to a disability will be considered for a reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

To review the Classification Specification, please click here (Download PDF reader)

Office of Civic Engagement (Position Code 946)
Valley Water Telework Program: Eligibility for telework will depend on the type of work performed, operational needs, and the ability for the employee to perform the essential functions of their job duties while teleworking. Employment with Valley Water requires employees to live within 150 miles of their primary physical work location located in San Jose, California by their start date.

 

This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule, typically working 40% remote and 60% onsite, after completion of the probationary period (one year).

The Department:

As a community owned, not-for-profit municipal electric utility, Silicon Valley Power (SVP) has been providing dependable electric service to the City of Santa Clara residents and businesses since 1896. SVP is the only full service, vertically integrated publicly owned utility in Silicon Valley owning generation, transmission and distribution assets. Silicon Valley Power is not driven by profits, as reflected in its significantly lower utility rates when compared to other private sector utilities. Silicon Valley Power is dedicated to our community, customers, and employees. SVP provides safe reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy services with exceptional customer focus.

 

Today, SVP owns, operates, and participates in more than 2,000 MW of electric generating resources delivering 4,800 GWh of electricity. SVP is growing due to data center expansion, high density developments and electrification initiatives. SVP’s peak load will be increasing from 700 MW to 1300 MW in the next 5-10 years. To accommodate the future growth, SVP is in the process of implementing a $400 million system expansion and aging infrastructure replacement plan.

 

The Position:

This is a professional position in the classified service assigned to work in the City’s Electric Utility Department. The incumbent will manage and operate Windows Server, Active Directory, HP Synergy Compute Modules, SAN / LUN Administration.

 

Additional Information:

Applications must be filled out completely (e.g. do not write “see resume, NA, or personnel file.”). To receive consideration for the screening process, candidates must submit a Resume. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

 

Application packets may be submitted online through the “Apply Now” feature on the job announcement at www.santaclaraca.gov. This position is open until filled: Applications will be reviewed on a bi-weekly basis for consideration to the position.  If you are interested in applying you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, before the position is closed.

 

THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE POSITIONS IN THIS, OR OTHER DIVISIONS OR DEPARTMENTS BESIDES THE POSITIONS LISTED BELOW.  IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN EMPLOYMENT IN THIS CLASSIFICATION, YOU SHOULD APPLY TO ENSURE YOU ARE CONSIDERED FOR ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT MAY UTILIZE THE APPLICANTS FROM THIS RECRUITMENT. MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS DOES NOT GUARANTEE ADMITTANCE INTO THE EXAMINATION PROCESS.  ONLY THE MOST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WHO DEMONSTRATE THE BEST COMBINATION OF QUALIFICATIONS IN RELATION TO THE REQUIREMENTS AND DUTIES OF THE POSITION WILL BE INVITED TO TEST OR INTERVIEW.

 

The annual salary range for this position is $145,058.04 - $184,915.44.  This position may be filled at or near the minimum of the salary range.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major work in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.

 

Minimum Experience Requirements:

Four (4) years experience with real-time energy management systems involving development, implementation, and management.

 

Acceptable Substitution:

Additional qualifying experience may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required education, up to a maximum of four (4) years.

 

License/Certifications:

Possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license is required at time of appointment and for the duration of employment.

 

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience with Remote Terminal Units (RTU’s), microprocessor based relays, Distributed Network Protocol (DNP), and ABB Network Manager – S (SPIDER) Energy Management Systems (EMS), VM Ware, virtualization, SAN/NAS storage, and IBM Blade Centers is highly desirable.
   
• Experience using Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems is highly desirable and may be required depending upon assignment.

Other Requirements: 

• May be required to work unusual hours and weekends in the performance of their duties and  be available on an “on call” basis.

 

• Employees are required to pass initial and periodic comprehensive background checks, which may include fingerprinting, to meet Federal, State and/or industry security requirements.

 

• Must be able to perform all of the essential functions of the job assignment.

 

Follow this link to view the entire Class Specification, which includes more information on Typical Duties and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.

 

Candidates must attain a passing score on each phase of the examination process to qualify for the Eligible List. A department interview may be required prior to appointment.

 

Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of Santa Clara will not sponsor, represent, or sign documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.  

 

PERMANENT CITY EMPLOYEES PREFERENCE POINTS: Current permanent employee candidates who receive a passing score on the examination will have an additional five (5) points added to their final score.

 

The City of Santa Clara is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The City of Santa Clara is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at (408) 615-2080 or HumanResources@santaclaraca.gov.

 

Please Note:

First interviews are tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, November 12, 2025

An entry level position under general supervision to perform semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance of the sewage collection system, flow equalization facility, lift stations, buildings and grounds maintenance and to perform related work as required.

Examples of Duties

Loads and unloads materials and supplies; assists in reconditioning of used pipe, fittings and equipment; excavates and refills trenches, ditches and holes; assists in pipe laying, pavement and concrete repair work; uses mechanical cleaning devices to clear sewer obstructions in building and main line sewers; repairs machines, pipes and structures; cleans equipment, machinery and tools; Drives both heavy duty and light duty vehicles and other related equipment; Twenty­-four hour availability to respond to after hour sewer service emergencies relating to sanitary sewer mains, building sewer or pump station failures or any other related work. 

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS POSITION, CLICK THE JOB URL OR JOB ANNOUNCEMENT PDF BELOW.

The City of Wheatland is looking for an experienced City Clerk. The Clerk is the Elections Official, Legislative Administrator, Records Manager, Website Administrator and performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Wheatland, with a population of approximately 4000 people, is one of only two incorporated cities
in Yuba County. It is nestled at the northeastern edge of California’s vast Sacramento Valley. Located 34 miles north of Sacramento, 107 miles north of San Francisco and 417 miles north of Los Angeles.

Qualified applicants shall have four years of increasingly responsible experience performing specialized clerical administrative duties, including a minimum of two years within a City Clerk’s office. Applicant shall have the equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade, supplemented by specialized training in business administration or a related field. It is desirable for the applicant to have obtained a Certified Municipal Clerk designation.

HOW TO APPLY

Please email cover letter, resume, minimum of three (3) professional references and a completed
City of Wheatland Employment application (available at http://www.wheatland.ca.gov/ ) to:
lthomason@wheatland.ca.gov

The City of Wheatland is accepting applications for Police Officer and/or lateral. 

POLICE DEPARTMENT

The Wheatland Police Department is responsible for providing public safety for the city. Services provided by the Police department include uniformed patrol, investigative services, traffic enforcement and administration. Dispatch services are provided under a contract with the Yuba County Sheriff. The Police Department is staffed with 11.5 FTE positions, of which 9 are authorized sworn positions. The authorized department staffing includes 1 Police Chief, 1 Sergeant, 6 Officers, 3 part-time Reserves and 2 non-sworn positions.

ABOUT THE POSITION
Under general supervision from the Police Sergeant, to perform a variety of duties in law enforcement and crime prevention programs; to maintain order and a safe environment for the citizens of Wheatland; to participate in criminal investigations and crime prevention programs; and to provide a variety of duties relative to assigned areas of responsibility.

TO VIEW JOB ANNOUNCEMENT, CLICK JOB PDF BELOW.

THE POSITION

To perform responsible clerical work and administrative duties involved with billing and collection of business registrations; the maintenance and review of licensing and permitting records; the entry of data processing; and/or assisting in the review and input of building permit applications, cannabis permits, and mobile food vendor permits.  The purpose of this recruitment is to fill a temporary/part-time position to work in the Building Division of the Community Development Department.   

 

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The Ideal Candidate is customer focused, able to communicate well both orally and in writing, and can prioritize multiple tasks with little direction. The Ideal Candidate must have basic Microsoft Office Suite proficiency, as well as the ability to quickly learn public sector software platforms that encompass multiple modules including cashiering, business licensing, and permitting. Fluency in the Spanish language is highly desirable.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Prepare and process business registrations.  Collect payments over the counter and through the mail.  Balance cash drawer and reconcile end of day receipts.  Set-up and maintain customers on a computer system.  Prepare or assist in the preparation of a variety of statistical reports as assigned.  Input purchase requisitions into computer system.  Enter and verify invoices for payment. Respond to routine permitting inquiries and provide customer service to the public at the permit counter, and/or via telephone, email, or fax.  Research and communicate the status of permits for applicants. Work with Building Inspectors and/or Code Compliance Officers to schedule inspections and pull related permits.  Process various transactions involving business registrations, cashiering and permitting.  Assist customers over the counter with respect to new business registrations and renewals, general building permit issues, and over the counter plan submittals.  Generate reports as needed utilizing the computerized program related to permitting and/or licensing.  Provide information and direction to the public related to community development, planning, building, engineering, code enforcement and permit processes via phone, e-mail and counter work.  Respond to citizen complaints and/or inquiries, referring more complex issues to higher level of authority as appropriate.  Review and check records, forms, and other documents for accuracy, completeness and conformance to rules and regulations.  Update forms and informational materials as needed.  Maintain files, both paper and computerized.  Regular, predictable, consistent and timely attendance is an essential function of the position.  Other duties as assigned.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination equivalent to the experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying.  A typical manner to achieve the knowledge and abilities would be:

Community Development Clerk I

Education: Equivalent to a High School diploma.

Experience: One (1) year of experience performing clerical or financial record keeping support work.

APPLICATION

Apply with a City of Woodland application by visiting www.cityofwoodland.gov/employment or the Human Resources Office, City Hall, 300 First Street, 2nd Floor, Woodland, CA 95695.  This recruitment is Open Until Filled.  Supplemental questionnaire must be submitted with application to be considered. First review of applications is scheduled for Friday, October 31, 2025.  Résumés and cover letters are encouraged but will not be accepted in lieu of the application form. Postmarks will not be accepted. 

Review Process: Based on the information provided in the application documents, the best qualified applicants will be invited for further examination.  All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination.  Depending upon the number of applications received, the examination may consist of an application screening, written and/or practical exam, oral interview or any combination thereof. 

If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please notify Human Resources at least seven (7) days prior to the event.

 

SALARY
Community Development Clerk I              
$21.42 - $27.34 per hour
Intern                                                             
$17.00 - $21.00 per hour

Offered position and starting salary based on education, training and years of experience.

 

BENEFITS

The pay cycle is bi-weekly.  Except for worker's compensation coverage and sick leave accrual, no other benefits compensations are provided. Employees must contribute 1.45% of salary to Medicare and 7.5% to a retirement plan in accordance with Federal Law.

 

This position is Temporary / Part-Time, working no more than

130 hours per month AND no more than 960 hours per Fiscal Year.

 

The City of Woodland hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.  The City of Woodland is an Equal Opportunity Employer

 

POSITION 
To perform a variety of tasks in the maintenance of City-owned buildings, equipment and facilities.  The purpose of this recruitment is to fill a current temporary/part-time vacancy in our Community Services Department and to create a list for future vacancies.

Candidates who do not currently meet the minimum qualifications for the Facilities Maintenance Worker I position may be considered for an Intern position instead.

Temporary employees work no more than 130 hours per month AND 960 hours per fiscal year.

 

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The Ideal Candidate for this position will have previous facility maintenance experience, although not required. The Ideal Candidate will be able to follow directions, demonstrate good communication skills (orally and in writing), be flexible, have good attendance, a positive attitude and a willingness to take on new tasks as requested.  The ability to speak and understand Spanish is a desirable quality.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

A primary function of this position is janitorial services. Will include set up and cleanup of special events. Prepare simple activity and related reports; maintain inventory and work records as required. Perform other facility maintenance duties as assigned. Work cooperatively with others. Regular and consistent attendance.

 

QUALIFICATIONS
Facility Maintenance Worker I

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
Experience: Six (6) months of work experience in carpentry, electrical and maintenance work is desirable.

SALARY
Facility Maintenance Worker I:                 
$23.07 - $29.45 per hour

Intern:                                                            
$17.00 - $21.00 per hour

 

WORK HOURS
Position works approximately 16-20 hours per week in the afternoons and evenings, and will require some weekend hours.

APPLICATION
Apply with a City of Woodland application by visiting www.cityofwoodland.gov/employment or by visiting the City of Woodland, Community Services Department, 2001 East Street, Woodland, CA 95776.

This recruitment is Open Until Filled.   

Employees are paid bi-weekly. With the exception of Worker’s Compensation Coverage and sick leave, no other benefits are provided.  Employees must contribute 1.45% of salary to Medicare and 7.5% to a retirement plan in accordance with Federal law.

Temporary/Part-time employees work no more than 130 hours per month
and 960 hours per fiscal year.

 

THE ABILITY TO SPEAK AND UNDERSTAND SPANISH IS A DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION
FOR ALL POSITIONS.

 

For more information about this recruitment, please contact
Yvette Smith, Recreation Supervisor at (530) 661-2000

 

 

The City of Woodland hires only US Citizens and individuals authorized to work in the United States.  The City of Woodland is an equal opportunity employer.