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Sewer Maintenance Worker I/II
 

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Apply by Friday, October 31 , 2025 at 5:00 p.m. 

THE CITY is focused on enhancing our community members’ quality of life through well-designed services and a positive workplace culture.  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.  San Rafael (population 61,000) 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 of $180 million.  The City’s vision is to be a vibrant economic and cultural center reflective of its diversity.  The City Council is engaged and seeks to strengthen the urban and commercial areas as well as sustain the beautiful natural environment. 

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 City of San Rafael Sanitation District's mission is to protect the public health and the environment through proactively planning and operating a fiscally responsible and safe wastewater collection system.  Our crew of eight maintains 32 pump stations, 13 miles of force main, and clean 132 miles of sewer pipelines.  This collection and transportation system then delivers wastewater for treatment to the Central Marin Sanitation Agency.  

THE POSITION:

The City of San Rafael Sanitation District is seeking a Sewer Maintenance Worker I/II (TWO positions available).  Under general supervision, the employee performs a variety of manual and semiskilled tasks involved in the maintenance, improvement and operation of the City's sewage pumping stations and gravity sewer lines.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (may include but are not limited to the following).  CLICK HERE to view full job description:    

• Operates light power driven, hand held and "walk behind" equipment and uses shovels, rakes, other hand tools, jackhammers, dump trucks in the performance of assigned duties.
• Performs manual and semiskilled work in flushing, clearing, maintaining sewer and storm drainage, pipelines, culverts, force mains, and pumping stations.
• Performs or assists in starts, stops, inspects, lubricates and adjusts pumps, valves, motors, drive shafts,  universal joints and flow rates at pumping stations.
• Performs or assists in taking chemical samples and adjusts rate of chemical flows.
• Performs or assists in removing and replacing pumps, motors, valves and related, and performs repairs.  May rebuild components on a limited basis.
• Performs or assists in excavation and repair or replacement of sewer gravity lines.
• Places traffic barriers and warning signs and directs traffic as necessary.
• Assists in the orientation and on-the-job-training of new employees.
• Assists in notifying residents of sewer system work which may affect their lines, and cooperates with other agencies on repairs.
• Assists in emergency Public Works repairs and maintenance including work in other sections of the Department.
• Performs related duties as required.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

A typical way of gaining the knowledge, skill, and ability outlined in the job description is:

Level I:

• Sufficient formal and/or informal education to provide the necessary reading and communication skills; AND
• Some prior experience in street maintenance work that would include mechanical and hydraulic repair of pumps, gates, valves, pipelines and related.

Level II:

• Equivalent to graduation from high school.
• Two years of increasingly responsible experience in the operations and maintenance of Public Works sewage pumping stations and gravity sewer lines, equivalent to the Sewer Maintenance Worker I classification at the City of San Rafael.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Within one year of hire as a Sewer Maintenance Worker I, must possess a valid California Driver's License with a tank endorsement to drive the vactor in a training capacity.
• Level II:  Must possess a valid California Class "B" license and have a satisfactory driving record
• Level I and Level II:  Must be willing to work underground, in confined places, in and near bacterially contaminated liquids, and in exposure to unpleasant and potentially hazardous conditions. 
• Level I and Level II:  Must be willing to work overtime and on call as needed for emergency repairs.
• Incumbents assigned to this job classification are subject to the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Regulations.  See City of San Rafael DOT Policy

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell.  The employee is occasionally   required to sit.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and fumes or airborne particles.  The employee is frequently exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and outside weather conditions.  The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock and vibration.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.    

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS: 

City of San Rafael application is required.  Resumes do not substitute for the city application.  Candidates should detail related education and experience on the application.  The examination process may include the following application appraisal and oral board interview examination.  The passing point for the oral board examination final score will be 70%.   Note: Prior to appointment, the candidate may be required to pass a background check/fingerprinting and clear DMV record.  To file an application, go to:  www.calopps.org.  Select “Member Agencies”.   Select “San Rafael”.   Follow this link to apply via CalOpps:   https://www.calopps.org/san-rafael/job-20668430.  

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:  The City of San Rafael will make reasonable accommodations in the exam process to accommodate disabled applicants.  If you have a disability for which you require accommodation, please contact us at (415) 485-3474 before the test date.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.  Such accommodation must be requested by the applicant. 

This recruitment is open until filled.

The City
The City of Santa Clara is a "full service" city – one of only a few communities in the Bay Area that has its own police, fire, library, recreation, and electric, water, and sewer utilities, as well as all of the other departments and civic amenities expected in a thriving community. Santa Clara is a family-oriented and business-friendly city, led by a city government that has developed an award-winning ethics program and a commitment to fostering public trust. Located in Santa Clara County at the southern tip of San Francisco Bay, about 45 miles south of San Francisco, Santa Clara is a strategic regional hub, with convenient access to freeways, airports, railroads, expressways, light rail, and other public transportation.  

The Position
This announcement is for two (2) positions as described below:
 
Department of Public Works
The City of Santa Clara's Department of Public Works seeks a results-oriented and innovative engineer to serve out the Department's mission to provide the highest quality public works services to the residents of Santa Clara, the development community, and our customers in a responsible and efficient manner. The Department has focus areas that include Engineering Services and Operations and Maintenance. Engineering Services is comprised of five divisions: Administration, Traffic, Design, Land and Property Development, and Field Services. Operations and Maintenance include public roadways, parkways and boulevards, City trees, street sweeping, environmental programs, storm drain systems, fleet, solid and mixed waste/recyclables, and City facilities. For more information about the Department of Public Works please visit the department website.

The Traffic Engineering Division provides traffic engineering (technical support for the design and construction of both City and private development projects), traffic impact analysis reviews for private development projects and transportation projects, bicycle and pedestrian improvement planning, grant administration, and traffic signal maintenance and operation services for the City. The division receives and investigates resident/business inquiries related to street parking, traffic calming, intersection control (i.e signals, beacons, and crosswalks), and bicycling and pedestrian travel on public streets. The investigations may involve interaction with the residents, field review, traffic data collection, and evaluation of collected information with established city policies to prepare engineering recommendations for possible improvements. The division also focuses on multi-modal planning and implementation specifically related to the goals and projects included with the City’s Bicycle Plan,  Pedestrian Masterplan, and the City’s Complete Streets policy. Finally, this division coordinates with other agencies such as the Valley Transportation Authority, County of Santa Clara Roads and Airports, Caltrans,
 and the cities of San Jose, Cupertino, and Sunnyvale related to projects, programs, and grant opportunities. Experience in customer service, traffic design and construction, transportation planning, and project management and delivery is essential to success in this position.

Under direct supervision, the Associate Engineer (Civil) performs field and office work, reviews and approves designs for traffic control, traffic improvement, and private development related public improvements, administers grants, provides technical assistance in the implementation of transportation plans and programs (i.e. Bicycle Master Plan, Pedestrian Master Plan, Complete Streets Policy), supports the City’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, and will work with the public and consultants on various projects and transportation related inquiries.[CM1] 

 

Water & Sewer Utilities Department
Santa Clara Water & Sewer Utilities' mission is to provide customers a dependable supply of safe, potable water, environmentally-sound wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal. Furthermore, recycled water is offered for approved uses including irrigation and industrial processes, where available. Programs and services are designed and implemented with economic and environmental benefits in mind. The City of Santa Clara's Water & Sewer Utilities Department seeks an engineer with excellent project management skills; strong oral and written communication skills; a proven record of preparing and administering consultant contracts and agreements; experience preparing construction documents; experience designing, managing, maintaining and/or operating water, recycled water and sanitary sewer utilities; experience reviewing land development projects; experience working in a team environment on major construction projects, including working collaboratively with contractors, technicians, field staff, outside agency staff, and the general public. For more information about the Water & Sewer Utilities Department, please visit the department website.

Under direct supervision, the Associate Engineer (Civil) performs high-level, fast paced engineering work relating to the permitting, design and construction of water, recycled water,  and sewer projects within the City. In addition, the Associate Engineer prepares construction documents such as improvement plans, specifications, estimates and schedules for water and sewer projects. As well as procures consultant and construction contracts for the design and construction of water and sewer projects including the preparation of requests for proposals (RFP), administration of the bidding and awarding process, preparation of Council agenda items, and administration of the consultant and construction contracts. This incumbent will review new developments and proposed public and/or commercial utilities improvement projects for compliance with City, County, State and Federal government regulations and standards. The Associate Engineer is expected to plan, organize, and prioritize a diverse workload of projects and tasks including technical and administrative tasks, and exercise independent judgment and decision making in resolving problems.

 

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. 

 

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from a college or university that is accredited by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET)
• Two (2) years of experience in civil engineering office and field work.

Possible Substitutions:
• A Master's Degree in any branch of Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited college or University may be substituted for one (1) year of experience

LICENSES & CERTIFICATION
• Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license is required at time of appointment and for duration of employment
• Possession of a State of California Engineer in Training (E.I.T.) Certificate or Registration as a Civil Engineer in the State of California is required at time of appointment and for duration of employment
• Registration as a Civil Engineer in the State of California is desirable
• Other licenses and certificates directly related to the Civil Engineering field (e.g. Geotechnical Engineer, Traffic Engineer, Structural Engineer, Land Surveyor, Qualified Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan Developer (QSD), Qualified Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan Practitioner (QSP))is desirable
• Current city employees appointed to Associate Engineer (Civil) prior to September 1, 2015 are waived of the required State of California Engineer in Training (E.I.T.) Certificate or Registration as a Civil Engineer in the State of California

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
• Must be able to perform all of the essential functions of the job assignment.
• May be required to work shifts, weekends, and odd and unusual hours in the performance of duties and emergency situations.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Incumbents assigned to the Field Services position are required to file a Conflict of Interest statement upon assuming office, annually, and upon leaving office, in accordance with City Manager Directive 100.

 

Candidates must attain a passing score on each phase of the examination process to qualify for the Eligible List. A department interview will 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.

 

 

Additional Information: 

You must answer all job-specific questions in order to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applications must be filled out completely (i.e. do not write “see resume or personnel file.”). To receive consideration for the screening process, candidates must submit a 1) Cover Letter and, 2) Resume. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Application packets may be submitted online through the “Apply Now” feature on the job announcement at www.santaclaraca.gov. This recruitment is open until filled.

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.

About Oceanside’s Water Utilities Department & Our Water Treatment Plants
The City of Oceanside is accepting applications for the position of Water Treatment Superintendent in the Water Treatment Plants Division, which is responsible for the efficient production and delivery of safe drinking water to all Oceanside residents.

The Oceanside Water Utilities Department is an innovative and forward-looking organization whose goal it is to ensure ongoing access to safe, affordable drinking water & reliable wastewater collection & treatment services by maintaining top talent, resource resiliency, dependability, and system efficiency.

About the position
Under the general direction of the Water Utilities Division Manager, the Superintendent will supervise, plan and coordinate the operation and maintenance of water treatment plants to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, oversee operation of water testing and labs, participate in capital improvement projects related to water treatment facilities, and perform a variety of related tasks. This position is essential to ensuring our dependable water treatment system continues to operate well.

You should be excited about this opportunity because you will…

• Apply various levels of training and experience to become an integral part of our water treatment system.
• Oversee regulatory compliance and day-to-day operations of water treatment facilities.
• Be progressively relied to manage each aspect of our water treatment plants.
• Collaborate with operation and maintenance staff to improve processes and protect our capital assets.
• Utilize a modernized SCADA system to remotely monitor processes in addition to manually reading and operating the system.

Who we are looking for…
The ideal candidate for this position will be confident in water treatment processes and plant oversight, and will be able to make decisions that ensure safe, efficient and reliable production of drinking water for Oceanside’s residents, businesses and tourists.

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Senior Management Analyst I/II

$105,132 - $152,148 Annually

Plus excellent benefits

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Apply by Friday, October 24, 2025. Applications reviewed on a regular basis.

THE CITY is focused on enhancing our community members’ quality of life through well-designed services and a positive workplace culture. 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. San Rafael, with a population of approximately 60,000, is a full-service city with a City Council/City Manager form of government with 12 departments, more than 400 employees, and a fiscal year 2024-2025 annual budget of approximately $180 million. The City’s vision is to be a vibrant economic and cultural center reflective of its diversity. The City Council is engaged and seeks to strengthen the urban and commercial areas as well as sustain the beautiful natural environment. 

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 (PW) is committed to providing the highest standards of service delivery to the community 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 so that management of all City engineers is now under the Assistant Director for enhanced oversight, communication, and workflow. The City champions the Department's Dean Allison Award internship program annually, 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. 

THE POSITION

The mission of the Senior Management Analyst in the City of San Rafael’s Public Works Department is to provide strategic analysis, fiscal oversight, public communications,  and management projects that enhance the City’s infrastructure, services, and quality of life. This role works to build relationships through internal and external stakeholder collaboration and issue resolution. Data-driven insights, innovative problem-solving, and collaborative partnerships all play a critical role in advancing the Department’s efficiency, accountability, communications, and service delivery. 

IDEAL CANDIDATE

Public Works is seeking a full-time Senior Management Analyst I/II to join the team of talented Analysts across City departments. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative and detail-oriented professional with strong analytical, financial, and project management skills. They will have experience in public works or municipal operations, excel at turning data into actionable insights, and communicate effectively with staff, leadership, and the community. A commitment to innovation, teamwork, and equity will be essential to success in this role.

The ideal candidate will possess a mixture of the following skills and traits: 

• Strong analytical and financial management skills
• Knowledge of public works or municipal operations
• Proven project management and organizational abilities
• Ability to work with and navigate across various outside organizations and agencies 
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills including detailed report writing and public communications
• A collaborative, adaptable, and solution-oriented mindset
• Ability and experience in engaging and working with community members, boards, or commissions in a transparent and professional manner, and
• Comfort working in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities, showing initiative and self-direction.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Analytical Thinking & Data-Driven Decision Making
• Financial & Budget Management
• Technology proficiency and optimization awareness 
• Public Works / Municipal Operations Knowledge
• Project & Program Management
• Written, Verbal, and Presentation Communication
• Collaboration & Relationship Building
• Problem-Solving & Innovation
• Policy Analysis & Report Writing
• Adaptability & Initiative
• Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Awareness
   

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. CLICK HERE for the full job spec.

• Assists or leads projects, tasks, and assignments that are priorities for the Mayor and City Council and/or the senior management staff.
• Assumes direct responsibility for managing a variety of projects and programs; oversee assigned administrative support functions including budget.
• Supervises, plans, organizes, and reviews the work of lower level technical and clerical staff.
• Develops and implements operational, administrative, program, and other policies and procedures; assists in contract negotiations and administration.
• Leads departmental communication efforts, providing information to the public and interacting with media on issues pertaining to the functions and issues of the Department and City.
• Participates in drafting and implementing Departmental and/or City-wide goals, policies, and procedures
• Manages or participates in special projects including complex research of new programs and services, budget analysis and preparation, and feasibility analyses; prepare and present reports; participates in a variety of Department operations.
• Assists in the preparation of ordinances and other supporting program documents; prepares and monitors program contracts and related proposals; monitors compliance with applicable contractual agreements.
• Reviews council reports to ensure financial information is accurate and that policy issues have been addressed in advance.
• Prepares and monitors department annual and capital budgets, mid-year budget review, work plans and periodic forecasts; provides complete analysis of revenues and expenditures for each program, re-forecasts and develops new budgets.
• Compiles narrative, fiscal and status reports on department, division, project and fund revenues and expenditures and assists with necessary adjustments.
• Answers inquiries or complaints from the public and other governmental agencies by providing superior customer service.
• Conducts community outreach and civic engagement events.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of the requisite knowledge, skill and abilities. A typical way to obtain these would be:

Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in public administration, business administration or a related field. A master’s degree in public administration, public policy, or business administration is highly desirable.

• Senior Management Analyst I
  • Three to four years of progressively responsible analytical experience.

• Senior Management Analyst II
  • Five years or more of experience performing increasingly complex, professional, analytical work with a high degree of autonomy.

All classifications: A valid CA driver’s license

The City of San Mateo Public Works Department is looking for a qualified Assistant/Associate Transportation Planner.

Why Join our Department?
When you join the Public Works Department, you will work among collaborative and energetic colleagues who share a passion for serving our San Mateo citizens and improving the community in which we live and work. Public Works is a diverse department comprised of the Capital Improvement Program, Field Maintenance, Regulatory Compliance, Transportation, Clean Water Program, Data Management, Facilities and Fleet and Wastewater Treatment divisions. Our team is comprised of individuals with diverse talents and experience in various fields. We will provide you with a wide range of opportunities in a team-based collaborative environment while helping you achieve your professional goals. Collaboration, Innovation, Respect, Creativity, Transparency and Informed Risk-taking are attributes within the City’s mission, values and organizational principles that we are seeking in the candidates. 

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

What You’ll Do
The Assistant/Associate Transportation Planner performs professional transportation planning work; conduct and review transportation impact studies; prepare plans, studies, and reports; and to do related work as required. 

Assistant Transportation Planner - The Assistant Transportation Planner is an entry level class in the transportation planning series. This class is distinguished from the Associate Transportation Planner by the performance of the less complex tasks and duties assigned to positions within the series including assignments in the fields of multi-modal transportation associated projects, master plans, specific plans, policies, and programs. Assignments are generally limited in scope and within the design and procedural framework established by higher level employees. However, as experience is acquired, the employee performs with increasing independence. Since this class is typically used as a continued training class, employees may have only limited work experience. This classification receives general supervision from the Parking Manager, or a higher-level position.

Associate Transportation Planner - The Associate Transportation Planner is a journey level class that performs duties relating to multi-modal transportation and associated projects, master plans, specific plans, policies, and programs. This class is distinguished from the Assistant Transportation Planner by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned including complex plans review, policy development, and advance report preparation. This position requires a high degree of independent judgment exercised on diverse and specialized assignments. It is further distinguished by its major program management responsibilities. This classification receives general direction from the Parking Manager, or a higher-level position. May exercise technical and functional supervision over lower-level staff as assigned.

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

• Review and analyze land development projects including but not limited to VMT, TDM, LOS, parking compliance and other transportation related issues.

• Assist the day-to-day operations of the City’s 3,000+ on and off-street public parking spaces in downtown San Mateo along with public parking spaces in other commercial areas such as 25th Avenue. Duties may include customer service for commercial parking areas, ordering parts for paid parking equipment, evaluating monthly permit parking programs and making policy recommendations, ensuring that signage in restricted parking areas is in good condition and correct for the restriction needed.

• Evaluate and make recommendations on technical aspects of transit planning, capital, or operating projects involving various transit modes such as rail, auto traffic, bicycle and pedestrian transportation and paratransit parking.

• Participate in the development of policies, procedures, and operational actions related to effective parking management, including periodic review of parking related policy issues such as rates, time limits, enforcement hours, loading zones, and other issues.

• Assist or lead in The City’s Residential Parking Permit Program and downtown parking permit program. Duties may include responding to resident inquiries, evaluating new RPPP program area applications, conducting parking occupancy studies, assisting in permit data analysis, establish new public/private lease agreements and participating in community meetings. 

• Provide recommendations resulting from the analysis of alternative transportation system improvements; forecast and prepare transportation capital improvement program project lists. 

• Assist in the compliance of the circulation element of the General Plan, and the City's component of any county or regional transportation plan; provide information and technical support necessary for the development of the City's Transportation Demand Management program. 

• Prepare and/or review reports and studies related to the functioning, improvement and impacts on the transportation system. This may include the evaluation of alternative network improvements and the impacts of proposed or forecasted land development projects.

• Provide support for grant-funding to deliver transportation capital improvements projects, in coordination with Caltrans, San Mateo County Transportation Authority, Metropolitan Transportation Commission, and other agencies; identify and pursue grant funding opportunities in support of transportation related goals for the City.

• May review and check the work of subordinate personnel on specific projects for technical accuracy. May obtain consultants and manage consultant contracts.

• Work with other jurisdictions, congestion management agencies, citizens, business, or professional organizations as necessary. 

• Assist other sections, divisions, or departments on matters related to transportation planning. 

• Develop requests for proposals for parking services, equipment, and technology in coordination with the Police Department. 

• Prepare administrative reports and make presentations to the Sustainability and Infrastructure Committee, City Council, various committees, and advisory boards as directed. 

• Research and draft ordinances and policy for review. 

• Prepare initial studies; coordinate the preparation or review of environmental impact reports; participate in coordinating City planning activities with outside departments. 

• Collect, record and summarize statistical and demographic information; establish and maintain a comprehensive database.

• Perform related duties as assigned.

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

The City of Menlo Park is seeking a Water Quality Specialist for the Public Works department. Under general direction, the Water Quality Specialist is responsible for performing the full range of duties required to ensure that the quality of water supplied by the City provides the highest level of safety for public use and complies with all Federal, State, and local regulations through performance of water microbiological, chemical, and physical testing and analysis and a cross-connection control. Incumbents are expected to work independently and exercise 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. This class is distinguished from the Chief Water Operator in that the latter is the full supervisory-level class in the division, acts as the Chief Operator, and is responsible for organizing, assigning, supervising, and reviewing the work of assigned staff involved in water quality and maintenance operations and activities.   

A job description, including examples of typical job functions and qualifying knowledge, skills, and abilities, is available by clicking on the Job Description link.

The Town of Woodside is seeking a Director of Public Works/Town Engineer to join the Public Works and Building Department under the direction of the Town Manager. The Town will select the candidate with the best combination of experience and education that aligns with the customer service values of Town Hall.

The Town of Woodside:
Woodside is a rural residential community of approximately 5,300 residents located on the San Francisco Peninsula in San Mateo County. The Town is bordered by Redwood City to the north, Atherton and Menlo Park to the east, Portola Valley to the south, and the Santa Cruz Mountains to the west. Residents of Woodside are highly educated and active in local government. The Town maintains an intricate equestrian trail system and many residents keep horses.

Woodside spans 14 square miles and is a largely affluent residential community in Silicon Valley. It has an intentionally small and rural historic business district and is home to the Village Pub, Firehouse Bistro, Buck’s of Woodside and Alice’s restaurants. The Town is currently updating its Town Center Area Plan and is seeking resident input for possible improvements to circulation, pedestrian safety, parking, development, open space, land uses and more.

The Opportunity:
The Director of Public Works/Town Engineer will provide seasoned leadership to advance progressive Town initiatives. Bringing extensive Public Works management experience with excellent communication skills, cultivates positive relationships, approachable, responsive, and innovative. The Town values transparency, accessibility and a forward-facing approach to customer service and resident engagement.

The Director of Public Works/Town Engineer will plan, organize, and provide administrative direction and oversight for all public works functions and activities, including infrastructure engineering, design and construction, streets and traffic control, engineering plan checking, permit approval, facility, parks and infrastructure maintenance.

The duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assume full management responsibility for all department services and activities including engineering, capital improvements, streets, sewer, storm drain systems, building permitting, and vehicle and equipment maintenance; recommend and administer policies and procedures.
• Manage the development and implementation of departmental goals, objectives, policies and priorities for each assigned service area.
• Establish, within Town policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; allocate resources accordingly.
• Plan, direct and coordinate the Public Works Department's work plan; assign projects and program areas of responsibility; review and evaluate work methods and procedures; meet with key staff to identify and resolve problems.
• Assess and monitor workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identify opportunities for improvement; direct and implement changes.
• Provide for the selection, training, professional development, and work evaluation of department staff, authorize discipline as required; provide policy guidance and interpretation to staff.
• Oversee the development and ensure proper implementation and progress of capital improvement projects.
• Review, edit and sign off on reports to the Town Manager regarding capital improvement projects for submission to the Town Council.
• Develop and maintain familiarity with Federal, State, County and regional funding programs and maximize grant acquisition for capital projects.
• Supervise long-term and complex assignments with responsibility for project development, establishing priorities, developing timelines, evaluating work assigned to staff and assuring quality and accuracy of departmental output.
• Review and analyze claims and potential liability matters and provide professional assistance to the Town Manager, Town Attorney, Town Council and insurance claims adjusters.
• Oversee and participate in the development and administration of the department budget; approve the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; timely approval of expenditures; annual review of capital assets; implement budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary.
• Prepare and administer operating and capital improvements program budget.
• Explain, justify and defend department programs, policies and activities; negotiate and resolve sensitive and controversial issues.
• Represent the Public Works Department to other departments, Town Council and outside agencies; coordinate assigned activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations.
• Provide staff assistance to the Town Manager; participate on a variety of committees; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
• Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of public works maintenance and capital improvement project administration.
• Review and advise on plans and permits for work in Town right-of-way.
• Direct the preparation of engineering plans and specifications, bidding, competence of contractors and vendors, and the selection criteria for public contracts.
• • Read and interpret architectural drawings and plans, maps, specifications and reports while managing the 3rd part building services contract.
• Perform the duties of the Town Engineer as prescribed by State Law and Town Ordinances.
• Direct projects for the construction of all municipal public works projects.
• Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
• Implement, interpret and explain complex policies, procedures, codes and ordinances
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

The Department of Public Works is looking for a highly motivated Information Technology (IT) Technician. Under general supervision, the IT Technician will be responsible for supporting the IT staff with general desktop support and access control systems support. General duties include imaging PC's, installing software and hardware, documenting procedures, keeping accurate records, providing advice to users of application software, and training users to make appropriate and safe usage of the IT infrastructure. The IT technician will also be responsible for providing superior customer service in working with both internal users and other departments in maintaining records in the card key management software.

The Department 
The Department of Public Works is unique by being one of the few departments in San Mateo County to have its own internal, full-service IT unit, Business Systems Section. BSS is a small group of dedicated IT staff who are responsible for a wide range of roles in Information Technology: from handling core IT functions to providing GIS support to handling access control.

Working in BSS, staff have the opportunity to learn and work with many different aspects of technology including desktop support, enterprise application support, design/ implement/ maintain server, and network infrastructure, creating GIS maps and spatial applications, internet/ intranet web design and support, databases, and even some programming opportunities.

The ideal candidate:

• Has strong desktop support, troubleshooting and “break-fix” skills; familiarity using helpdesk ticketing systems (Samanage, JIRA, ServiceNow, etc.) and knowledge bases (Confluence)
• Has working knowledge of enterprise software platforms (Microsoft O365) and directory services (Active Directory)
• Has thorough knowledge of computer software and hardware and a variety of internet applications, networking, and operating systems (Windows); ability to image Windows workstations using imaging tools (Windows ISO, Clonezilla) and/or deployment platforms (SCCM, MDT) to deploy and maintain computers and laptops.
• Has familiarity with public sector procurement; experience purchasing software licenses, technology equipment and supplies.
• Has great troubleshooting skills, attention to detail, and have the ability and interest to quickly master new technology.
• Has the ability and interest to quickly master new computer applications.
• Is a problem solver with strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to effectively communicate with diverse groups.
• Is able to maintain confidentiality with sensitive customer and internal information.
• Has the ability to work well and independently in a multi-disciplinary, fast paced environment.

Expected position hours: 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M, Monday through Friday. Time subject to change based on organizational need. Occasional on-call duties may be required. This position will be fully on-site at 555 County Center, Redwood City, CA 94063.

Examples Of Duties

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

• Managing technology asset inventory; deploy, setup, and maintain inventory of technology devices such as laptops, workstations, servers and peripheral equipment; prepare decommissioned equipment for surplus pickup and/or storage; order equipment and supplies as required.
• Manage technology procurement; purchase software licenses, computers and related hardware, conference room equipment, and supplies as needed.
• Write user operating instructions for departmental applications and equipment; present training, documentation and other materials to user groups and individuals.
• Participate in departmental systems planning activities.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

User Support

• Maintain helpdesk service tickets; Serve as technical resource and primary point of contact for departmental system users; provide desktop and end-user support by in person (including visits to remote sites), remote session, telephone, or email.
• Troubleshoot and assist users in solving operational hardware and software application problems; evaluate problem severity and resolve or escalate to appropriate personnel or vendor for resolution.
• Support the department’s use of audio-visual systems including laptops, televisions, and projectors; set up and provide technical support for presentations, virtual meetings and conference rooms (Teams, Zoom Room, etc.)

Desktop Support

• Install, configure, maintain, troubleshoot and upgrade department computers and peripheral equipment. Deploy and maintain computer images, drivers and software packages.
• Using Active Directory maintains and establishes user accounts and profiles; Onboard and offboard users
• Through end-point management software (SCCM, XDR, Tenable, etc) performs routine system administration functions according to desktop security policies, which include monitoring and adding applications, users and devices, monitoring and deploying security patches.
• Provision and support mobile devices (Apple).

Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. 

A typical way to qualify is:

• Education: Possession of a high school diploma and technical certification from an accredited college in a specified area with coursework in computer science, information systems, or a closely related field.
• Experience: One year of full-time experience performing information systems equipment installation, system support, and/or user support duties.

For the Desktop support area

• Computer networks and systems, their operation, support, development and migration.
• Computer hardware and software products in use on the department and across the industry.

Physical Requirements:

• Stoops, kneels, crouches, crawls, walks, sits, and reaches by extending hands and arms in any direction on a consistent and daily basis.
• Communicates verbally by listening and talking on a consistent and daily basis.
• Uses finger dexterity to pick, pinch, and type; grasps objects with fingers and palms; and perceives attributes of objects by touch on a consistent and daily basis.
• Occasionally uses upper extremities to exert force to push and pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds or more; lifts and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis.

Note: Individuals who do not meet these physical requirements due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

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 on this examination.

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: Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Application Screening: Thursday, October 23, 2025
Panel Interviews: Friday, October 31, 2025

The City of Menlo Park is seeking engineering professionals, with exceptional technical and project management skills, for Senior Civil Engineer positions in the Public Works Department (Department) Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Division. The Senior Engineer will lead capital improvement projects under the supervision of the City Engineer or Public Works Director. The CIP team delivers projects for City owned facilities including streets, buildings, storm and domestic water, and parks. The Senior Civil Engineer is responsible for executing CIP projects from planning through completion and managing assigned staff.   

Engineers who prefer diversity in their work and welcome opportunities to work on challenging and visible projects are encouraged to apply. Candidates with experience in a public agency setting, or a combination of public and private sector experience, are preferred. 

About the Department

The Public Works Department consists of approximately 72 full time employees and is responsible for maintaining and improving the City’s streets, parks, water and stormwater systems, traffic signals, fleet, and public buildings.  Public Works provides many of the basic services affecting the daily lives of everyone living, working, visiting, and commuting within the City, including:  

• 26 City-owned buildings/facilities and their grounds
• A fleet of over 250 vehicles and pieces of equipment
• 97 miles of streets
• Drinking water delivery for 16,000 customers
• Flood protection and stormwater management programs particularly along the San Francisco Bay, San Francisquito Creek and Atherton Channel
• 14 parks, 2 open spaces, 14 playgrounds, 2 dog parks, 9 sports fields, and 14 tennis/pickleball courts
• Efforts to preserve and expand the urban canopy, including 20,000 public trees
• Multimodal transportation services including 42 traffic signals, safe routes to schools and citywide shuttle programs. 

The department has nearly a $40 million operating budget supported by over 25 different special/dedicated funding sources for the varied programs and services provided to the community. In addition, the City has an approximate $100 million capital improvement program, in part due to a successful track record in pursuing grants from a variety of local, state and federal sources. Some of the exciting efforts on the horizon include efforts to protect the San Francisco Bay shoreline and adjacent community from sea level rise; efforts to eliminate the City’s reliance on fossil fuels through building and fleet electrification; making investments in transportation safety through strategic quick-build projects and large infrastructure changes like a pedestrian/bicycle undercrossing at Caltrain; and ensuring the equitable delivery of services throughout the entire city in alignment with the goals and programs developed as part of the city’s first environmental justice element underway.

A job description, including examples of typical job functions and qualifying knowledge, skills, and abilities, is available by clicking on the Job Description link.