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The City of Redwood City Invites Applications for:

Community Services Manager for Human Services

(Parks, Recreation & Community Services Manager)

 

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 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. 

 

The Community Services Manager for Human Services is responsible for managing the Fair Oaks Community Center (FOCC) and administering a number of financial assistance programs for local residents, as well as basic emergency and safety net services such as food, transportation, shelter referrals, housing assistance, and client advocacy. FOCC serves as one of eight core agencies in San Mateo County who work in close collaboration with the County Human Services Agency to provide vulnerable individuals and families in Redwood City and North Fair Oaks with much needed support to stabilize their living situations through a robust Information and Referral program. FOCC also serves as a designated entry point for the Coordinated Entry System for people experiencing homelessness in San Mateo County to access shelter and other resources.

The Community Services Manager for Human Services also oversees more traditional community center functions, providing room rentals for private events as well as free meeting space for nonprofits and community-based organizations. The Community Services Manager supports and interacts with a significant number of partner agencies who deliver services through FOCC. The facility includes both an Older Adult Activity Center run independently by Peninsula Family Services and a Child Care and Early Development Program. Other services delivered on site by partners include immigration and citizenship services, ESL classes, tenants’ rights clinics, mobile shower and laundry services, a mobile health van, and more. The Community Services Manager negotiates, prepares, manages, and monitors contracts and agreements with service providers and community agencies, ensuring effective program delivery and inter-agency coordination.  

This position also provides leadership to inter-departmental and inter-agency collaborative projects including the OYE Latinx Youth Conference, the Redwood City/San Mateo County Toy and Book Program, the bi-annual San Mateo County Homeless One Day Count, and other critical community projects as they arise.

Please review the detailed job description for Parks, Recreation & Community Services Manager here, which includes more information on the duties and essential knowledge, skills and abilities for this position. 

The next challenging career opportunity awaits you! The Accountant position is an outstanding opportunity for a dedicated and skilled professional with experience in performing journey to complex accounting finance work preferably in a municipal setting. Competitive candidates will possess the ability to prepare, maintain, analyze, verify and reconcile complex financial transactions, statements, records and reports; maintain accuracy of the City’s ledgers and subsidiary financial systems; assists in the preparation of assigned budgets, annual audit, and year end closing; and provide staff assistance to management staff.   

Summary Description

Under direction, performs a variety of professional level accounting duties involved in preparing, maintaining, analyzing, verifying, and reconciling complex financial transactions, statements, records, and reports; maintains the accuracy of the City’s ledgers and subsidiary financial systems; assists in the preparation of assigned budgets, annual audit, and year end closing; and provides highly responsible staff assistance to assigned management staff.

Representative Duties

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

1.      Perform a variety of professional accounting functions supporting City-wide operations; maintain accuracy of general, revenue, and expenditure ledgers and subsidiary financial systems.

2.      Reconcile financial ledgers and records; prepare financial statements and reports, general and subsidiary ledgers and supporting schedules; research and resolve discrepancies.

3.      Review and audit all accounts payable, purchase orders, cash receipts, business licenses, payroll, utility billing, and other accounting records and transactions; ensure money is posted to correct accounts and that all accounts balance.

4.      Provide assistance in the development of the annual budget; assist in the review and validation of the annual City budget; create a variety of spreadsheets, documents, and graphs; assist in preparing the final budget document for approval by City Council.

5.      Prepare bank reconciliations and related journal entries for a variety of accounts.

6.      Prepare a variety of monthly, periodic, and annual financial and statistical reports and account summaries; prepare treasurer reports; prepare and file annual State Controllers Report.

7.      Assist in preparation of year end closings and accompanying financial reports.

8.      Perform grant accounting work related to federal, state or grant agency funding; maintain records for audit purposes.

9.      Maintain and track fixed asset inventory control records for the City.

10.   Participate in the year-end audit; compile and prepare supporting schedules, work papers, and financial reports as requested by auditors.

11.   Prepare property tax remittances for payment.

12.   Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve issues in an efficient and timely manner.

13.   Provide responsible staff assistance to management staff; perform special department projects as assigned.

14.   Serve as department liaison to various City committees as necessary.

15.   Perform related duties as required.

 

We're hiring for an Engineering Technician I/II in our Public Works Department.

 

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Under supervision (Engineering Technician I) or general supervision (Engineering Technician II), performs a variety of technical field and office engineering work in support of the Public Works Department’s engineering services, activities, and functions; performs engineering studies and prepares progress reports; participates in the design, building, and maintenance of the Geographic Information System (GIS); provides information and assistance to contractors, developers, engineers, and the general public on the City’s engineering services and activities; and performs a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Engineering Technician I - This is the first level in the paraprofessional Engineering Technician class series. Positions at this level require technical engineering experience and/or training but are not expected to function with the same amount of program knowledge or skill level as positions allocated to the Engineering Technician II level and exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods. Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits an established structure or pattern. Exceptions or changes in procedures are explained in detail as they arise. Advancement to the “II” level is based on demonstrated proficiency in performing the assigned functions and is at the discretion of higher level supervisory or management staff.

Engineering Technician II - This is the full journey level class in the paraprofessional Engineering Technician series performing the full range of technical engineering duties with only occasional instruction or assistance. Positions at this level are distinguished from the Engineering Technician level by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned, working independently, applying well developed program area knowledge, and exercising judgment and initiative. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. Work is normally reviewed only on completion and for overall results. Positions in this class series are flexibly staffed and positions at the Engineering Technician II level are normally filled by advancement from the Engineering Technician I level.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Perform a variety of paraprofessional field and office engineering work in support of the Public Works Department’s engineering services, activities, and functions.
• Provide phone and counter support; answer questions and provide technical information and assistance to contractors, developers, engineers, and the general public on the City’s engineering services and activities; investigate and follow-up on complaints from the public.
• Review a variety of engineering plans to assure compliance with City codes, ordinances, standards, and specifications; process public works applications including encroachment, grading, and building applications.
• Assist with the development of designs and specifications for public works projects; draft plans, maps, and design drawings for a variety of projects and studies; perform right-of-way research for projects; make or assist with engineering computations.
• Perform field inspection duties on assigned projects; ensure work performed complies with project plans, specifications, standards, and contracts; refer issues to higher level engineering staff as required.
• Provide technical support to a variety of engineering studies including traffic surveys, traffic flow studies, and accident investigations; research, collect, interpret and record data.
• Update sewer maps to accurately inventory all sewer assets; locate, verify, and map existing City sanitary sewer lines, manholes, and storm drain facilities.
• Perform technical duties in the development, implementation, operation, and maintenance of the City’s geographic information systems; compile, store, inventory, and analyze data; integrate OMI data; prepare queries and report modifications.
• Conducts field and GPS surveying for GIS database development efforts including to verify data.
• Design, develop, and assemble a variety of maps and exhibits.
• Prepare graphic displays for engineering reports and public presentations.
• Stay abreast of new and emerging trends and changing technologies related to the area of assignment including in the field of geographic information systems; read pertinent industry publications; attend meetings and training as required.
• Review, process, and issue local transportation permits.
• Maintain engineering files, records, and maps.
• Perform surveying and staking assistance for preliminary and construction field surveys; compute traverse closures, grades, distances, angles, and areas; reduce field survey notes.
• Perform related duties as required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment: Standard office setting with some travel to conduct site investigations; occasional exposure to outside weather conditions; work and/or walk on various types of surfaces including slippery or uneven surfaces and rough terrain.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability to work in an office setting and in a field environment; walk, stand, and sit for prolonged periods of time; occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, and twist; push, pull, lift, and/or carry moderate amounts of weights; operate assigned equipment and vehicles.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

Senior Project Manager - Capital Projects

$126,348 - $153,576

Plus excellent benefits!

Apply by July 9, 2025. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis. 

 

THE CITY

San Rafael is the economic and cultural heart of Marin County, and its high quality of life is centered on its commercial districts, engaged neighborhoods, active lifestyle, and natural environment.

With a population of approximately 60,000, San Rafael is a full-service city with a City Council/City Manager form of government with 12 departments, more than 400 employees, and an annual budget in fiscal year 2024-2025 of approximately $180 million. The City’s vision is to be a vibrant economic and cultural center reflective of its diversity.

San Rafael’s Organizational culture framework is an initiative called “Together San Rafael.” City employees are our greatest asses, and we seek talented individuals with diverse backgrounds who are creative, curious, and excited about a challenge. We are a results-driven team focused on the needs of community members. The Together San Rafael initiative is focused on modernizing City services and increasing the engagement of employees. This initiative recognizes the interconnectedness of the customer and employee experience.

 

THE DEPARTMENT

The Department of Public Works (PW) is committed to providing the highest standards of service delivery to its citizens as it works to build, maintain, and update the City’s civic infrastructure. Public Works is comprised of approximately 50 employees with a general budget of $33 million and a Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget that ranges between $15–$30 million depending on the City’s annual infrastructure needs.

 

Its mission is to ensure San Rafael’s infrastructure meets the needs of a vibrant and growing city through careful management of major improvements and the maintenance of the City’s assets. By hiring highly trained, dedicated, responsive, and service-oriented personnel, PW is actively making its mission a reality. 

 

Recently, the Department underwent a process of restructuring as management of all City engineers was placed under the Assistant Director for enhanced oversight, communication, and workflow.

The City has recently championed the Dean Allison Award internship program, which shepherds talented young graduates into local government and encourages engagement with the public sector of California. PW is also currently completing several exciting initiatives to improve transformation, accessibility, and maintenance of the City’s infrastructure while also adding recreation spaces for the public to enjoy. For an overview of the City of San Rafael’s upcoming Capital Improvement Projects, see this page for active and upcoming CIP projects. 

 

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate has a proven track record in completing projects, particularly in capital and municipal construction. Strong written and verbal communication skills, organizational abilities, and critical thinking are essential. They must manage all phases of multiple capital programs effectively, keeping contractors, collaborators, and partners on schedule. Key attributes include strong leadership, problem-solving, proactive planning, relationship-building, and budget awareness. A strong sense of customer service and the ability to solve complex challenges are necessary. As part of the Public Works Team and Measure P project team, they will deliver various capital improvements, including the new Albert Park Library and Community Center Project.

 

CORE COMPETNCIES

• Communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills
• Collaborative
• Flexibility
• Strong time management skills
• Budget management
• Relationship-building

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (including but not limited to - view the full job spec HERE)

• Plans, organizes, directs and controls all parts of projects from concept through design, permitting, bidding, and construction to the closeout for a portfolio of complex capital improvement projects.
• Prepares and monitors project budgets, including support for obtaining funding.
• Coordinates work of a multi-disciplinary development team across organizational boundaries, including design architects and construction professionals.  
• Develops and maintains detailed project schedules and budgets, tracks expenditures, and recommends cost control strategies.
• Reviews and processes change orders, ensures quality control, and oversees contractor compliance with plans, specifications, and safety standards.
• Prepares reports, presentations, and communications to inform internal and external stakeholders, including City Council.
• Ensures that contractors are maintaining safe work sites and that the needs of the staff at each project are being protected.
• Coordinates final project closeout including punch list items, documentation, and transfer to operations.
• Manages consultant contracts and coordinates with engineers, architects, construction managers, and inspectors.
• Facilitates cross-departmental coordination and public outreach related to project scope, impacts, and progress. 
• Supports grant application processes and ensures compliance with local, state, and federal funding requirements.

 

UPCOMING PROJECTS

• Albert Park Main Library and Community Center Project
• City Hall Layout Assessment and long-term planning
• Citywide Buildings and Facilities Plan

Additional projects can be found in our Capital Improvement Program: https://www.cityofsanrafael.org/public-works-projects/

 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Any combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge and abilities listed. 

• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in construction management, project management, civil, structural or mechanical engineering, facilities planning, design management, architecture, business, economics, planning or a related field

AND

• Five years of progressively responsible experience in project management related to the area of assignment.

The required education is interchangeable with project management experience related to the area of assignment on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years.

Possession of a master's degree in a field noted above, professional registration or licensure, or Project Management Institute (PMI) / Construction Management Institute (CMI). Either may be substituted for one year of required experience 

• Valid CA driver’s license required.  
• Registration as a licensed architect or engineer in the State of California is desirable.  
• Project Management Institute (PMI) / Construction Management Institute (CMI) certification is desired. 

 

BENEFITS

This position is a regular position of the City’s Unrepresented Mid-Management group and is eligible to receive benefits including but not limited to:

• MEDICAL | City group health coverage, with the City paying a fixed dollar amount toward the cost of the monthly insurance premium. Employee only: $950.00; Employee plus one: $1,900.00; Family: $2,400.00
• DENTAL AND VISION | Premium fully paid for employee plus eligible dependents.
• VACATION LEAVE | 15 days annually, increases after 5 years of service
• SICK LEAVE | 12 days annually
• ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE | 10 days each calendar year, prorated if hired after the first of the year
• HOLIDAYS | 12 paid City holidays plus 1 floating holiday per year
• BEREAVEMENT LEAVE | Up to 5 days paid leave
• END OF LIFE CARE LEAVE | Up to 80 hours paid leave
• PAID PARENTAL LEAVE (if eligible) | Up to 300 hours paid leave. Unrepresented Mid-Management employees also contribute to State Disability Insurance (SDI)
• LIFE INSURANCE & AD&D | $300,000
• LONG TERM DISABILITY | 66.67% of salary, up to $7,500 per month
• RETIREMENT | Enrollment in the Marin County Retirement System (MCERA) pension plan, a defined benefit retirement program
  • Tier 2 - hired on or after 7/1/2011: 2% @ 55, Average of 3 highest years
  • Tier 3 PEPRA - hired on or after 1/1/2013: 2% @ 62, Average of 3 highest years
• DEFERRED COMPENSATION | City will contribute one percent (1.06%) of base pay into a City-provided deferred compensation plan
• GYM MEMBERSHIP REIMBURSEMENT | Up to $198 per year
• BILINGUAL PAY (if eligible) | Up to $250 per month

 

Associate Civil Engineer

$126,348 - $153,576

Plus excellent benefits!

Apply by July 14, 2025. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis. 

 

THE CITY

San Rafael is the economic and cultural heart of Marin County, and its high quality of life is centered on its commercial districts, engaged neighborhoods, active lifestyle, and natural environment.

With a population of approximately 60,000, San Rafael is a full-service city with a City Council/City Manager form of government with 12 departments, more than 400 employees, and an annual budget in fiscal year 2024-2025 of approximately $180 million. The City’s vision is to be a vibrant economic and cultural center reflective of its diversity.

San Rafael’s Organizational culture framework is an initiative called “Together San Rafael.” City employees are our greatest asset, and we seek talented individuals with diverse backgrounds who are creative, curious, and excited about a challenge. We are a results-driven team focused on the needs of community members. The Together San Rafael initiative is focused on modernizing City services and increasing the engagement of employees. This initiative recognizes the interconnectedness of the customer and employee experience.

 

THE DEPARTMENT

The Department of Public Works (DPW) is committed to providing the highest standards of service delivery to the community as it works to build, maintain, and update the City’s assets and infrastructure. Public Works is comprised of over 50 employees with an operating budget of over $33 million and annual Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget that ranges between $15–$30 million depending on the City’s annual infrastructure needs.

 

The Department of Public Works’ mission is to ensure San Rafael’s infrastructure meets the needs of a vibrant and growing city through careful management of major improvements and the maintenance of the City’s assets. By hiring highly trained, dedicated, responsive, and service-oriented personnel, the PW department is actively making its mission a reality. 

 

All engineering divisions are managed under the leadership of the Assistant Director/City Engineer, a structure designed to enhance oversight, streamline communication, and optimize workflow across engineering functions.

 

The City and DPW are committed to fostering professional growth and career development. We proudly support the Dean Allison Award Internship Program, which guides promising graduates or soon-to-be graduates into careers in local government and promotes meaningful engagement with the City of San Rafael.

 

Our Engineering team also takes initiative in nurturing a strong internal culture. Team members organize quarterly workshops that focus on enhancing technical expertise, strengthening collaboration, and improving internal communication—further supporting a workplace environment that values continuous learning and shared success.

 

Public Works is currently advancing several exciting initiatives focused on infrastructure transformation, accessibility, and maintenance while also adding recreation spaces for the public to enjoy. For an overview of the City of San Rafael’s upcoming Capital Improvement Program projects, see the Public Works Projects website.

 

 

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The City of San Rafael Public Works Department is seeking a full-time Associate Civil Engineer to lead a variety of Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects related to Buildings/Facilities, Parks, Storm Drain, and Transportation.

The Ideal Candidate will possess expertise in municipal engineering and have strong critical thinking, communication and organizational skills that allow them to effectively manage all phases of multiple capital programs and/or projects. They will have a strong sense of customer service and the ability to provide recommended solutions to complex engineering and service challenges. They may serve as a supervisor to a small group of engineers and/or paraprofessional engineering staff. The successful candidate will support the CIP Division by effectively and efficiently delivering the design and construction of various capital improvements while collaborating with other DPW divisions and City departments. Prior experience in traffic engineering is also desirable as there will be an opportunity to directly support the department’s Traffic Division.

 

CORE COMPETNCIES

• Detail-oriented and organized
• Strong time management skills
• Collaborative
• Flexibility
• Communication skills
• Relationship building

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (including but not limited to - view the full job spec HERE)

• Develops Requests for Qualifications (RFQs) and participate with other department staff in the selection of consulting engineers.
• Prepares and/or assists in the preparation of plans, specifications and estimates pertaining to construction projects. 
• Makes engineering calculations, completes design drawings, makes and revises maps, charts and diagrams.
• Conducts pre-construction meetings with contractors to establish job requirements, i.e., timing, noise level, traffic impact.
• Performs field inspections of various municipal construction projects, in progress and upon completion.
• Prepares written reports on civil engineering issues/projects for the department.
• Meets with a variety of public and private officials, individually and/or in a group setting, on civil engineering matters.
• Research and make recommendations on civil engineering issues/problems.
• Performs project management on Capital Projects during the design, environmental, bidding, and construction phases of the project.
• Performs Resident Engineer duties on Capital Projects during construction.
• Performs inspection and enforcement duties to ensure compliance with applicable design standards, specifications, contracts and legal documents, codes and ordinances.
• Meets with State, Federal, Local Districts, Agencies, consultants, and engineers to discuss project guidelines, design parameters, policies and procedures.
• Performs work in accordance with local, State, and Federal standards and regulations.
• Designs and prepares plans and specifications and cost estimates for a variety of public works projects, including but not limited to streets, storm drains, bridges, parks, traffic signals, parking lots, water facilities, infrastructure improvements and other public facilities. Researches project design requirements, performs calculations, prepares estimates of time and materials costs and determines sequencing and detour requirements.
• Serves as Project Engineer (size and complexity based on classification), including serving as design team leader, handling contract administration and providing design support for the inspector during construction.
• Review plans and maps submitted by private developers for conformity with laws, ordinances, City imposed requirements and accepted professional standards with the goal of protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the community. Performs certain administrative duties associated with private development approvals such as preparing agreements, collecting fees, obtaining dedications, and coordinating with other agencies and City departments.
• Investigates field problems affecting the public, property owners, contractors and maintenance operations; collects the necessary data or assigns the collection of data to technical personnel; develops recommendations and meets with the appropriate parties to discuss and implement recommendations.
• Provides engineering information, including City requirements related to property improvements, to the public and other City departments. Arranges and participates in conferences with other engineers, developers and the general public on engineering problems.
• Assigns investigation, design and drafting tasks to subordinates, reviews completed work and assists in the developing solutions to difficult problems. 

 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

The Associate Civil Engineer is the journey level classification in the engineering job class series. This job class requires:

• Registration as a licensed Civil Engineer in the state of California and 4 years of responsible post degree engineering experience (a master’s degree shall count for 1 year of post degree engineering experience).
• A valid drivers’ license 

Under direction, an Associate Civil Engineer performs difficult and complex engineering work and may serve as a supervisor to a small group of engineers and/or paraprofessional engineering staff. The position calls for a high degree of initiative, technical proficiency, and judgement.

 

UPCOMING PROJECTS

• Annual Bridge Maintenance Program
• Albert J. Boro Community Center: Settlement Assessment (planning)
• Electric Vehicle Charging Installations (design and construction)
• Freitas Park and Peacock Gap Park Tennis Courts Resurfacing (design and construction)
• Los Ranchitos Park Sewer Line Replacement (design-build)
• Redwood Hwy Trash Capture (in design)
• Rossi Pump Station Trash Capture (in design)
• San Rafael Canal Crossing (feasibility study/planning/environmental - $1.5M)
• San Rafael North-South Greenway Gap Closure & Multi-modal Improvements (planning/environmental - ATP Cycle 7 grant for $4.4M)

 

BENEFITS

This position is a regular position of the City’s Western Council of Engineers (WCE) employee group and is eligible to receive benefits including but not limited to:

• MEDICAL | City group health coverage, with the City paying a fixed dollar amount toward the cost of the monthly insurance premium. Employee only: $950.00; Employee plus one: $1,900.00; Family: $2,400.00
• DENTAL | Premium fully paid for employee plus eligible dependents.
• VISION | Premium fully paid for employee.
• VACATION LEAVE | 10 days annually, increases after 3 years of service
• SICK LEAVE | 12 days annually
• HOLIDAYS | 12 paid City holidays plus 1 floating holiday per year
• COMPENSATORY TIME option
• BEREAVEMENT LEAVE | Up to 5 days paid leave
• END OF LIFE CARE LEAVE | Up to 80 hours paid leave
• PAID PARENTAL LEAVE (if eligible) | Up to 300 hours paid leave. WCE employees also contribute to State Disability Insurance (SDI)
• LIFE INSURANCE & AD&D | $5,000 Life Insurance and a $5,000 AD&D benefit
• LONG TERM DISABILITY | 66.67% of salary, up to $1,000 per month
• RETIREMENT | Enrollment in the Marin County Retirement System (MCERA) pension plan, a defined benefit retirement program
  • Tier 2 - hired on or after 7/1/2011: 2% @ 55, Average of 3 highest years
  • Tier 3 PEPRA - hired on or after 1/1/2013: 2% @ 62, Average of 3 highest years
• DEFERRED COMPENSATION | City will contribute one percent (1.06%) of base pay into a City-provided deferred compensation plan
• GYM MEMBERSHIP REIMBURSEMENT | Up to $198 per year
• BILINGUAL PAY (if eligible) | Up to $250 per month

The City of Orinda -- an exceptional place to live, work and thrive!   Explore a unique opportunity to learn and grow in local government. 

The City of Orinda - an exceptional place to live, work, and thrive - is seeking a motivated and civic-minded Communications Intern to support our public outreach and digital engagement efforts.  This temporary, part-time internship offers hands-on experience in municipal communications, ideal for college students or recent graduates interested in public service, media, or community engagement.

Start your public service journey with the City of Orinda -- where communication builds community.

About the Role:

Reporting to the Senior Management Analyst, the Communications Intern will contribute to a wide range of public information and outreach activities.  The ideal candidate is enthusiastic, responsible, detail oriented, and able to work both independently and collaboratively.  You will help craft digital content, support public engagement campaigns, and represent the City in a professional and tactful manner.

The position offers flexible part-time hours of up to 15-20 hours per week, with occasional evening or weekend hours required for community events.  Compensation is on an hourly basis for actual hours worked.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Create and edit content for the City's website, social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, and Nextdoor), newsletters, flyers, and press materials.
• Capture and document City events and programs through photography, video, and interviews.
• Assist with the scheduling and management of social media content.
• Support updates to the City's website and weekly e-newsletters.
• Participate in community outreach events, help at public meetings, and collect community feedback.
• Research and design basic visual materials for presentations and public campaigns.
• Track engagement analytics across digital platforms and compile reports to guide communication strategies.
• Conducts basic office functions such as data entry and file management.

Required Qualifications:

• Enrollment in or recent completion of a degree in communications, journalism, public relations, graphic design, public administration or a closely related field.
• Proficiency in Canva, Microsoft Office, and social media platforms.

• Ability to work in a standard office environment including ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, twist, and lift 20 lbs.
• Ability to pass a comprehensive background check and a pre-employment drug screen.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Flexible and adaptable with the ability to learn quickly while maintaining high quality work.
• Experience working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of basic public communications, social media, and/or media relations.
• Strong communication (written and oral), research, and organizational skills.
• Competency in basic computer programs/applications such as Microsoft Office, Google Drive, and design tools such as Canva or Adobe Creative Suite

How to Apply

To be considered for this internship, applicants must submit a completed application, resume, and a supplemental questionnaire online at CalOpps.org before the deadline.  Deadline to apply is June 24, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.

A limited number of applicants with the most desirable qualifications, as determined by initial screening of applications and resume, will be invited to participate in an interview. Applicants will be notified by email if they are invited to participate further in the selection process. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (925) 253-4214 or at humanresources@cityoforinda.org.

The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

The City of Orinda is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex origin or disability.  In accordance with Federal law, the City of Orinda will only hire individuals who are legally authorized to work in the United States.  Candidates with a disability which may require special assistance in any phase of the application or testing process should submit a request for accommodation with the application.  Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request.
 

 

 

 

 

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 the 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 Library team that fosters innovation, creativity and collaboration, we hope you’ll apply.  

 

THE POSITION

The City of Redwood City is looking for a dynamic, energetic, team oriented full-time (40-hours per week) Library Services Supervisor to manage, direct and coordinate a work area of the Youth Services and Community Engagement Division.  This individual will also work closely with the Library Division Manager to plan and deliver library programs for youth, coordinate the activities of the Library Makerspace, create the weekly customer service schedule, supervise staff, assist with marketing projects and other duties as assigned. The mission of the Redwood City Public Library is to cultivate community and advance equity by welcoming all people to experience the shared joys of literacy and learning. This position plays a key role in advancing that mission by fostering a sense of inclusion and belonging for our community. The Library Services Supervisor will work primarily at the Downtown Library and may travel to other branches. The incumbent must be able to work during the day, evenings and on a Saturday and Sunday rotation.

To review the job specification, please visit: Library Services Supervisor

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

 

• Develop goals, policies, and priorities for the program; analyze library systems; recommend and implement changes in systems.
• Participate in the development of long-term strategic plans for service, implementing short and mid-term activities and programs to meet long-term goals.
• Participate in budget preparation and administration; prepare cost estimates for budget recommendations; monitor budget expenditures.
• Develop resources for financial support to the program by identifying and soliciting funds from outside sources, such as private donations, corporations, foundations, local business, and tax supported revenue sources.
• Collect and analyze data regarding the activities of the program.
• Meet with individuals, community groups, and school officials to analyze community needs for library services; develop services and activities that are responsive to these needs; represent the library in the community.
• Maintain working relationships with other City departments and with Peninsula Library System staff and member libraries.
• Select, train, motivate, and evaluate personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; schedule staff; assign and monitor support tasks.
• Demonstrate and foster in others a spirit of innovation.
• Ensure adequate staffing levels and a comfortable and safe working environment.
• Manage a complex schedule with multiple service points and programs.
• Provide consistent and effective enforcement of the Library Behavior Policy.
• Respond to and resolve customer inquiries.
• Coordinate the provision of programming for the community.
• Plan and implement publicity programs and outreach campaigns.
• Select appropriate materials for the library collections; negotiate leases and contracts for electronic products and vendor agreements for other materials and services.

We are seeking a financial professional to join our team. Is it you?

The City of East Palo Alto is now seeking a

FINANCIAL SERVICES MANAGER

Salary: $133,204 - $161,910 Annually

$11,100 - $13,492 Monthly

A Hybrid Work Schedule is available upon completion of the 6-month probationary period

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at 11:59 PM

Are you a financial professional who excels at analytical reasoning, problem-solving, and mentorship? If so, we encourage you to apply to this rare opportunity.

The Financial Services Manager assists in planning, organizing, managing, and providing direction and oversight for major functions and activities of the Finance Department. Duties include financial reporting, payroll, accounts payable, and purchasing. The selected candidate will assist in coordinating assigned activities with other City departments, divisions, outside agencies, and the public. The Financial Services Manager will foster cooperative working relationships among City departments, divisions, and with intergovernmental and regulatory agencies and various public and private groups. The incumbent will provide highly responsible and complex professional assistance to the Finance Director in multiple areas of expertise, acts as the Finance Director in their absence, and perform related duties as assigned.

This is an open, competitive/ promotional recruitment, meaning that it is open to qualified permanent employees and any other applicants who meet the minimum qualifications. Two employment lists will be created, one for internal promotion purposes and an open list of all other non-current EPA employees. 

For more information about this rare opportunity please view the brochure below: 

 

The City of Woodland offers a competitive total compensation package including:

 

• Starting income ranging from $4,245.20 to $5,418.07 per month based on skills, training, certifications and years of experience, with regular, incremental pay increases
• Robust Retirement Program including CalPERS Retirement Plan, Retirement Health Savings Plan, choice of 457 Deferred Comp plans with a 2% City-Paid contribution
• Low-Cost & No-Cost Health Benefits, including choice of CalPERS Medical plans, and City-paid Dental Insurance, Vision insurance and Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Career Development, including City-paid Professional Growth Incentive, City-provided training & professional advancement opportunities
• Home-Life Balance, inclusive work environment and predictable work schedule, as well as paid holiday, vacation, and sick leaves

 

THE POSITION

To perform a variety of highly responsible confidential clerical and administrative duties for the Human Resources Department.  The purpose of this recruitment is to fill a current vacancy in the Human Resources Division of the Administrative Services Department, as well as establish an eligibility list for future vacancies.

 

IDEAL CANDIDATE

This is a non-exempt, entry-level position in the Human Resources Department.  The Ideal Candidate will be a team player who can manage a high volume of work and changing priorities with frequent interruptions.  The Ideal Candidate must be able to multi-task, be flexible, provide a high level of customer service, be able to self-direct and have good time management skills to meet deadlines.  The Ideal Candidate must have strong general clerical skills, be computer savvy, able to maintain confidentiality, while also having the ability to think creatively to get the job done.   Prior experience working in a Human Resources department is preferred.  Ability to communicate in Spanish is highly desirable.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The following are typical illustrations of duties encompassed by the job class; this is not an all-inclusive or limiting list: 

Perform a variety of highly responsible confidential clerical and administrative duties for the Human Resources Department such as: providing excellent customer services; answering telephone and in-person inquiries from staff and public; responding to inquiries of a complex and technical nature requiring personal discretion and some familiarity with the subject matter; photocopying; proofreading; and operate a personal computer to perform word processing, data entry, spreadsheet, and specialized applications. Initiate and maintain a variety of confidential personnel files and records. Ensure the timely and accurate billing of various personnel benefits. Process Personnel Action Forms, benefit changes and related payroll information. Assist as information support for employee benefit programs to include gathering data and reviewing benefit policy revisions to resolve eligibility, coverage and pay provisions. Maintain, update and process a wide variety of City and Department forms and reports. Order office supplies as needed. Codes departmental invoices. Researches and collects data from other agencies for salary and benefit comparisons. Responds to requests for information from other agencies, including salary surveys. Regular and consistent attendance.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS 

Assist in the preparation and implementation of personnel recruitment and examination material including job announcements, advertisements, skills tests, and other assessment instruments. Evaluate and make recommendations on improving office procedures. Promote and maintain safety in the workplace. Work cooperatively with others. Perform related duties as assigned.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: 

High School diploma or equivalent. 

Experience: 

Two (2) years of increasingly responsible clerical experience, preferably including one (1) year experience comparable to that of Administrative Clerk II with the City of Woodland.

 

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 by 5:00PM on Friday, June 20, 2025.  Supplemental questionnaire must be submitted with the application by the final filing date to be considered.  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.

 

Panel interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of July 7, 2025.

 

CURRENT SALARY
$4,245.20 - $5,418.07 /month
$1,959.32 - $2,500.65 /bi-weekly

 

BENEFITS

Future Salary COLAs:           
4% increase (eff July 2025) and 1% increase (eff January 2026)

Retirement:                          
CalPERS Retirement System (2 % @ 60 formula for Classic CalPERS members and 2% @ 62 formula for new CalPERS members).  The City does not participate in social security

Deferred Compensation:                   
Choice of deferred compensation plans (Traditional and Roth) with 1% City-match.  After successful completion of probation, new hires are also eligible for a 2% City contribution.

Medical:                               
CalPERS Medical Insurance Plans, including HMOs and PPOs. City gives an allowance toward the cost of insurance. Maximum Family Medical Allowance (2025): $2,463.99 per month

Dental/Vision:                     
City paid Delta Dental and VSP Vision Benefits

LTD/STD:                             
City paid wage protection for long/short term disabilities

Life Insurance:                    
City provides $50,000 life insurance policy

Supplemental Benefits:     
Voluntary Supplemental Life, Cancer, Accident Only, STD/LTD and Critical Illness insurance, and Flexible Spending Accounts available

Vacation:                             
6.7 hours per month during first three years of service

Holidays:                              
12.5 paid holidays (including two floating holidays)

Sick Leave:                          
8 hours per month

Bilingual Pay:                      
$200 per month upon certification

Professional Growth Incentive:     
$625 per fiscal year for education or professional activities

 

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

HOUSING OFFICER

 

The City of Sunnyvale is seeking a Housing Officer to oversee the Housing Division in the Community Development Department, responsible for the City's affordable housing programs, human services funding, federal grants and homeless services. The ideal candidate will be a passionate affordable housing professional known for being creative and solution-oriented and will be well-versed in state and federal housing legislation and familiar with the unique challenges presented by California's housing market. This position manages the City's varied federal, state and local housing programs and projects and is responsible for managing the technical, fiscal and policy aspects of complex projects and programs. This position serves as liaison to the Housing and Human Services Commission which advises the City Council on funding and policy related to affordable housing and human services. The Housing Officer needs to work collaboratively with the Director, the other two program managers, the Housing Division staff, and many directors and program managers in other City Departments. Excellent written and spoken communication is required along with an excellent rapport with stakeholders and colleagues.

 

Currently, major work efforts include implementation of the 2023-2031 Housing Element Programs and establishment of programs to assist unhoused members of the community. Development of these programs requires coordination and partnership with numerous departments in the City, the County of Santa Clara, and agencies providing services. Consultant/contractor assistance may be required for developing and implementing programs.

 

The City of Sunnyvale provides an excellent benefits package. A complete application consists of a City application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire.  The position opens Friday, June 6, 2025 and final filing date is Wednesday, July 9, 2025 5:00 PM. For complete information regarding this current opportunity, please visit: Sunnyvale.ca.gov and click on JOBS.

 

Salary: HOUSING OFFICER: $172,706.00 - $215,883.00 Annually