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The City of Patterson’s Public Works Department is seeking to fill (1) one part-time Maintenance Worker I position and to establish an Eligibility List.  In this entry level class in the Public Works Maintenance Worker series, employees are trained and learn to become gradually more independent in, performing unskilled and semi-skilled manual labor in the repair, maintenance, construction, landscaping and cleanup of public works, parks and city facilities and services.  Duties include but are not limited to assist with digging out, breaking up and hauling away damaged sidewalks, gutters, curbs, and asphalt pavements; assist with painting street signs, crossings, crosswalks, curbs and centerlines; assist in repairing or installing landscape irrigation systems; learn to trim, prune, and remove landscaping and shrubbery; learn to operate a variety of trucks and equipment, including dump trucks, vactor trucks, rollers, front-end loaders, backhoe, tractors, air hammers, pavement breakers, lawn mowers, and other turf equipment; performs related duties as assigned.

Successful candidates will be placed on an eligible list that may be used to fill future vacancies in the City's Urban Forestry, Parks, Streets, Collections, and Building Maintenance divisions.

The City of Sausalito Invites Applications for the Position of

LANDSCAPE WORKER I

Plus an excellent benefits package

Deadline to Apply:  Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at 8:00 AM

Do you love being outdoors and take pride in helping the natural beauty of a community shine? 

Under general supervision, the Landscape Worker I performs a variety of semi-skilled work in the maintenance and repair of City infrastructure, including parks, park facilities and buildings, landscaped areas, irrigation systems and controllers, trees, and medians; uses and operated a variety of manual and power tools and light to heavy power driven equipment; and performs related work as required.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will:

• Enjoy contributing to a positive team environment
• Demonstrate exceptional organization, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Possess a Class B license (desired, not required)

• EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: 

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

  • Performs maintenance and repair activities of City parks and related facilities to ensure safe and efficient access for the public, including parks, recreation facilities and buildings, landscaped areas, trees, and medians.

  • Performs a variety of landscape construction and maintenance duties, including planting, irrigating, fertilizing, and maintaining flowers, shrubs, and trees; trimming and pruning trees in street landscaped areas; performing weed abatement using a chemical sprayer; irrigating, mowing, and fertilizing turf; removing fallen trees, stumps, fallen limbs, and related debris; raking leaves and clearing debris from walkways, fields, and other facilities; picking up trash and emptying receptacles.

  • Performs a variety of duties in the maintenance and repair of irrigation systems; changes and adjust heads; maintains controllers; participates in performing irrigation system installation and maintenance projects.

  • Maintains parks and landscaped areas in a clean and safe condition, including picking up trash and maintaining trash receptacles; cleaning and maintaining restrooms.

  • Operates and maintains a variety of light, medium, and heavy equipment and hand and power tools related to the maintenance and repair of City parks and related facilities.

  • Observes safe work methods and makes appropriate use of related safety equipment as required

  • Maintains public facilities, shop and garage areas, storage sites, and other work areas in a clean and orderly condition, including securing equipment at the close of the workday.

  • Maintains accurate logs, reports, and records of work performed and materials and equipment used.

  • Receives and acts upon complaints, referrals, and concerns from the public; responds to and performs work in emergency situations as required.

  • Performs other duties as assigned. 

  QUALIFICATIONS:  

  EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

  Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: 

  Education: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade. 

  Experience: One (1) year of experience in construction, maintenance, and/or repair of parks and/or related facilities is desirable. 

  Licenses and Certifications: Possession of a valid California Class B Driver’s License is desired but not required.

  Benefits Overview:

  The City offers a healthy cafeteria benefits program including choices among plan options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long-term disability. 

  Retirement:  The City is a part of the CalPERS retirement plan and does not contribute to Social Security. Classic employees – 2% @55 formula, highest 3-year average compensation PEPRA employees – hired after 1/1/13 or Classic employees who have experienced a 6- month break in service are eligible for a 2% @ 62 formula, highest 3-year average compensation

  Sick Leave: 96 hours of sick leave per year. 

  Vacation: Employees can earn 120 hours a year

  Holidays: 11 authorized holidays per year, plus 18 hours of floating holiday time.

  Education and Wellness Reimbursement: Employees may request reimbursement for $2,000 of approved education expenditures; $1,000 of that amount may be spent on selected wellness benefits and items.

  Union Membership: This position is non-exempt and is part of the Service Employees’ International Union (SEIU 1021).

  Special Instructions

  SELECTION PROCESS: 

  It is important to complete all required application materials. Applications will be reviewed in detail to identify the most qualified candidates to interview. It is desired that the successful candidate begin employment as soon as possible. 

  Completion of the supplemental questions is a required part of the application and examination process.   “See Resume” will not be acceptable as an answer to supplemental questions.  

  APPLICATION PROCESS: 

  To be considered for this exciting opportunity, candidates should apply through CalOpps.org. Please go to the Member Agencies tab and select the City of Sausalito. Complete an online application and the required supplemental questionnaire. All materials must be included to be considered as a candidate. 

  Deadline to Apply:  Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at 8:00 AM

  The City of Sausalito is not responsible for failure of internet forms or email in submitting your application. Candidates with a disability who may require special assistance in any phase of the application or selection process should advise Human Resources. 

  ABOUT THE COMMUNITY: Sausalito is a beautiful, San Francisco Bay front city of 7,400 residents within 2.2 square miles that serves a visitor population that may be several times the size of the year-round population. The blend of historical buildings, wooded hillsides, sweeping Bay and San Francisco views nestled against the Golden Gate National Recreation Area combine to make Sausalito a community of unparalleled charm and natural beauty.

  THE CITY OF SAUSALITO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

“This recruitment can be closed at any time without notice.”

THE POSITION Under general supervision, this non-sworn, non-peace officer position performs assignments involving responsible public contact work in crime prevention and delivers non-emergency police services; to include Public Safety (emergency/non-emergency) Radio Comm for Police & Fire responders; also performs related duties as required.

Prerequisites / Qualifications 

This is the entry-level position.   Applicants must be 18 years old at time of application, have no felony convictions, have the ability to learn and understand radio and statue codes, understand policy and procedures written in English, function without close supervision, work a variety of shifts including weekends and holidays, and lift and transport various objects.  

Education / Experience

Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school plus one (1) year of experience in a clerical of similar position; college credits in criminal justice or communication preferred. 

Licenses / Registrations / Accreditation / Etc. 

Possession of a Valid Class C California Motor Vehicle Operator License; A 35 WPM Typing Certification (Needs to be attached to application); and achieve within one year of appointment the completion of a P.O.S.T. Dispatch Certificate, completion of D.O.J. training for full access operator, and standard CPR and First Aid Certificates issued by the American Red Cross. 

The City of Sausalito Is Seeking a Forward-Thinking, Enthusiastic Planner!

Is it YOU?

ASSOCIATE PLANNER

Pay Rate: $45.59 - $61.09

Onsite at City office

4/ 9 hour days Monday - Thursday/ 36 hour work week

Plus an excellent benefits package

Deadline to Apply: Friday, October 24, 2025, 11:59 PM

The Associate Planner administers complex current and advanced planning activities, including serving as project manager for complex development applications and special projects. The incumbent administers specified activities in such areas as zoning, advance planning, and environmental impact studies, protection, and compliance, as well as the Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The Associate Planner provides information and assistance to property owners, developers, contractors, and the public, in addition to providing complex professional assistance to the Community Development Director, City Council, Planning Commission, and others in areas of expertise.

The successful candidate will have a great attitude, be a self-starter, detail-oriented, collaborative, capable of managing multiple projects and bringing them to completion, and serve as a contributing member of the planning team.

WASTEWATER OPERATOR II

A completed online employment application and questionnaire is REQUIRED

Incomplete applications will NOT be accepted.  

You must enter all relevant work history in to this application system, resumes will NOT be considered in lieu of the required employment application information.

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. 

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Under general supervision (Wastewater Operator II), performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance and operation of the City's sanitary sewer system and wastewater treatment plant.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the full journey level class within the Wastewater Operator series. This class is distinguished from the Wastewater Operator I by the assignment of the full range of duties assigned. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and they are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies within the work unit. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the 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.

1. Operate and adjust controls on treatment plant equipment and machinery, such as valves, pumps and motors.

2. Grease and clean plant equipment; read and interpret meters and gauges; regulate plant effluent.

3. Monitor, repair, and maintain wastewater system lift stations; remove debris; disassemble and clean pumps; perform minor repairs when necessary.

4. Respond to emergency calls as needed; locate problems and operate sewer cleaning equipment to clear stoppages. 

5. Collect samples and perform various lab tests.

6. Inspect and make repairs to plant equipment.

7. Perform general plant maintenance work such as sweeping, cleaning, sanding and painting of equipment and facilities.

8. Assist in operating video inspection system.

9. Perform general grounds maintenance work.

10. Rod sanitary sewers; install and repair sanitary sewer laterals and trunk lines.

11. Enter and work in permitted confined spaces and underground trenches.

12. Locate, mark and notify sewer lines per USA (underground service alert) requirements.

13. Observe and enforce safety precautions. 

14. May temporarily be assigned to work with other City departments as needed.

15. Operate trucks, tractors and other motorized equipment of comparable size and complexity.

16. Perform related duties as required. 

Education/Training:
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.

Experience:
Two years experience performing duties at a level comparable to a Wastewater Operator I with the City of Ceres while in possession of a Grade I Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certificate.

License or Certificate:
Possession of a valid Class B driver’s license.
Possession of a Grade I Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certificate from the California State Water Resources Control Board.

Are you a motivated and detail-oriented individual with a strong interest in local government operations?

If so, we want YOU!

The City of Sausalito is seeking qualified candidates for the Position of

INTERN

for our Administration Department

Salary: $28.00 Hourly

Part-Time/ limited to a maximum of 960 hours in a fiscal year.

This position is onsite at city offices and city-owned property

Open until filled; first review Friday, October 10, 2025, at 8:00AM

At the City of Sausalito, we are committed to promoting transparency, accountability, and fiscal responsibility in our municipal operations. As an Intern, you will play a crucial role in supporting our City's departments and making a positive impact on our community.  Interns perform routine and/or general assistance tasks with variable difficulty. 

This recruitment seeks a team to support the City Clerk in a citywide digitizing project involving historical files, records, maps, drawings, and related materials.  The project runs from October through December with team members working between 16~36 hours per week, depending on their availability and preferences.  Team members will work collaboratively in groups of three to four and must have the ability to lift and move boxes weighing up to 25 pounds.

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

$13,612.44- $16,546.95 monthly

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

THE POSITION

The Director of Finance is a regular full-time exempt and at-will position. Under general administrative direction, plans, directs, and manages the activities, staffing, resources and operations of the City’s Finance Department; acts as a member of the City Manager’s Executive Team; and provides Financial guidance to complex and sensitive issues.

The ideal candidate will have experience in directing, managing, and operations of a Finance Department in a Public Sector environment, excellent communication skills, ability to cultivate positive relationships, approachable, responsive, and innovative.

This is an excellent opportunity for a new or seasoned leader to advance progressive City initiatives.  The successful candidate will be offered an employment agreement based on their qualifications for the position.  

THE DEPARTMENT

The Finance Department operates with thirteen full-time staff members (inclusive of the Finance Director) with an annual budget of approximately $130 million to manage for the City of which 2.3 million is attributable to the Finance department.  The department is currently going through an enterprise ERP change over and are working on the final stages of the payroll conversion. The Finance Team is made up of dedicated and hardworking individuals that are improving the financial operations throughout the City.   The Financial department is a liaison for all City departments.

JOIN US IN SHAPING OUR CITY!

THE CITY OF SEBASTOPOL IS NOW SEEKING AN EXPERIENCED

PLANNING DIRECTOR

Salary: $136,016 - $165,318 Annually

             $11,335 - $13,777 Monthly

Plus a great benefits package

Deadline to apply: Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 11:59 PM

The City of Sebastopol is seeking a professional, collaborative problem-solver to serve as the next Planning Director. The Planning Director will direct, oversee, and materially participate in the work of the City’s Planning Department, including current and long-range planning, maintenance of the General Plan, Housing Element, and zoning codes, and review of proposals for construction and development within the City of Sebastopol. The selected candidate will coordinate activities, permits, and projects with other City departments. In addition to reviewing and preparing recommendations to the Planning Commission on development proposals, and serve as the official secretary and officer of the Planning Commission.

The Planning Director performs professional planning duties in the fields of long-range planning, current planning, and building permitting, including a variety of diverse professional planning assignments. The incumbent will oversee technical reviews and evaluations of land use and permit applications, handle the most complex customer service issues, environmental impact documents, and construction projects, and provide supervision or lead direction to professional and support staff. The director will ensure compliance with all aspects of the City’s General Plan and related ordinances and laws, and perform related work as assigned.

The Planning Director will demonstrate cultural competency working with all community members regardless of cultural differences or circumstances, including race, ethnicity, religion, language, gender identity, age, marital and familial status, sexual orientation, diverse physical and learning abilities, socioeconomic status, and other identities.

This position is exempt from the overtime regulations of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is an “at will” classification serving at the pleasure of and receiving administrative direction from the City Manager.

For more information about this great opportunity, please view the brochure or bulletin below. 

CAREER OPPORTUNITY IN OUR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AS A PLANNING TECHNICIAN

$4,442.53 - $5,399.33 MONTHLY (paid biweekly)

EXCELLENT BENEFIT PACKAGE & STANCERA RETIREMENT PENSION

OPENS 9/30/2025 AND CLOSES 10/31/2025 AT 5:00PM OR 100 APPLICANTS, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
Under general supervision, provides professional planning staff with a wide variety of technical assistance involving planning, zoning, and land use matters; provides information to developers and the general public; assists with the preparation of comprehensive reports and planning resolutions.

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. Assist professional planning staff with technical and administrative work related to code, ordinance, and regulation requirements.
2. Provide preliminary review and analysis of development plans at the public counter; review plans for completeness and conformance to planning, building, zoning and other appropriate land use and development policies and procedures; confer with developers and the general public regarding City development standards and guidelines.
3. Receive telephone and counter inquiries on zoning and development matters; provide correspondence to the general public; assist and direct the public to the appropriate staff member or department; provide information regarding department policies and procedures.
4. Conduct basic studies and prepare routine staff reports related to planning, zoning, and land use activities.
5. Provide technical assistance to higher level planning staff; research, gather, and compile data and information relevant to environmental and natural resources for use in environmental review documents.
6. Prepare and present graphic material for public meeting presentations.
7. Make field inspections on related development proposals, zoning, or other planning matters.
8. Assist in the maintenance of the City land use data base; produce various reports derived from the data base; research and compile data for special projects and various reports.
9. Assist in the collection of data for annexations; assist in processing annexation applications.
10. Maintain a variety of statistical records; check and tabulate statistical data; prepare simple statistical reports; prepare monthly/annual report on department activity.
11. Compose routing documents for department comments and outside agencies’ comments.
12. Perform clerical duties related to department activities.
13. Serve as a member of various staff committees as assigned.
14. May be required to attend Planning Commission meetings to present information.

15. Attend professional development workshops and conferences to keep abreast of trends and developments in the field of municipal planning.
16. Perform related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS
The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.
Knowledge of:

• Basic planning and development process terms and codes.
• Principles, practices, and theories of graphic design, drafting and related equipment.
• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• The City’s municipal codes and plans.
• Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
Ability to:
• Prepare maps, graphs, charts, site plans, and other descriptive material.
• Assist with the preparation of comprehensive reports and planning resolutions.
• Provide information to the public, developers and realtors regarding address and zoning regulations.
• Research, analyze and interpret data.
• Maintain complex records and prepare reports and answer questions from records.
• Learn the organization, procedures, and operating details of the department.
• Learn planning, land use and zoning terms and codes.
• Perform administrative work including maintenance of appropriate records and preparation of general reports.
• Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Education and Experience Guidelines - Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education/Training:
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade. Additional specialized training in drafting, graphic design, urban planning, surveying, engineering, mathematics, computer science, the physical sciences or a related field is desirable.

Experience:
Two years of work experience, preferably in a municipal setting.

License or Certificate:
Possession of an appropriate, valid driver’s license.

Information Technology Systems Administrator (Police Department)

Salary: $62.6986 - $80.5981 per hour

Plus excellent benefits and a 3% COLA increase in July 2026.

The Los Gatos Monte Sereno Police Department depends on reliable technology for public safety, investigations, communications, and record-keeping. As the Information Technology Systems Administrator, your work will directly contribute to the safety of our residents and the efficiency of our public services by making sure all systems are stable, secure, and aligned with industry best practices, state and federal data security requirements, and Town policies. You will serve as the cloud security officer for the Police Department and help maintain the Town’s IT infrastructure and the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), as needed. 

This is a hands-on role perfect for a motivated individual who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. We are looking for someone who can communicate effectively with other team members and staff and work independently with little supervision.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Administer, monitor, and maintain servers, networks, workstations, storage, and related infrastructure for the Police Department and the wider Town technology environment.
• Implement and enforce security measures, patching, vulnerability management, backup and recovery, disaster planning.
• Install, configure, and support law enforcement software applications and systems such as:
  • Body-worn cameras 
  • In-car mobile audio video systems 
  • Automated license plate readers
  • Mobile data computers
  • Portable and mobile radios and handheld communication devices
  • Computer aided dispatch (CAD)
  • Records management systems (RMS)
  • Mobile data, mapping, evidence technology systems and audio and video storage technology
  • Associated mobility VPN management, wireless connections for video and data transfer, cellular data connections
• Ensure the connections to CLETS, SLETS, California Department of Justice, Sheriff’s Office, ECOMM, SVDPS meet the DOJ requirements for data security.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues; perform root-cause analysis.
• Maintain user accounts, permissions, authentication, and access control in line with department and Town policies.
• Ensure documentation, policies, and standard operating procedures are updated and followed.

• Provide technical support, both remotely and on-site, including diagnosing and resolving hardware, software and network issues.
• Plan, test, and implement system upgrades, patches, and enhancements.
• Assist with or lead procurement, installation, configuration, and maintenance of IT hardware and software.

• Manage, maintain, and troubleshoot servers, networks, workstations, and other IT infrastructure used by the Police Department and other Town departments.
• Serve as a member of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Team responsible for developing, installing, configuring, maintaining, supporting, and troubleshooting all aspects of EOC technology.
• Coordinate with and manage external vendors for system upgrades, maintenance, and new technology rollouts.
• Assist with or lead technology projects from conception to implementation.

For the full job description, review the Information Technology Systems Administrator job classification. This is a FLSA non-exempt position eligible for overtime. It is representative by the Los Gatos Town Employees’ Association.