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DEFINITION: Under general supervision, direct, supervise, and coordinate operations and maintenance activities for the Town’s Public Works and Parks departments. Public Works responsibilities include, but are not limited to, streets, right-of-ways, street medians, storm drain maintenance, stormwater pollution prevention, streetlight maintenance, major park facility repairs, and Town buildings.  Parks responsibilities include, but are not limited to, parks, landscaped public areas, recreational amenities, minor park facility maintenance, and open space amenities. Functions and responsibilities under each Department may shift or overlap due to operational, staffing, or other Town needs.

 

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

The position is a supervisory class that performs and oversees work that is difficult and complex. The position exercises direct supervision to workers in the maintenance workerseries.  The incumbent is responsible for assisting with the development, recommendation, and implementation of the Town’s goals, objectives, policies, and procedures, and works extensively with Public Works and Parks and Recreation staff, other Town employees, various public/private organizations, and the general public. The person in this position performs maintenance work in addition to supervision. Cross departmental collaboration between the Public Works and Parks maintenance function is required, to ensure service continuity, emergency response, and project completion.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED:

Under general direction of Department Directors or their designees, the Public Works/Parks Maintenance Supervisor assists in overseeing the Public Works and/or Parks maintenance activities of the Town.  The position is responsible for supervision of staff assigned to Public Works and Parks Maintenance programs, and organizes, supervises, and carries out year-round preventive and ongoing maintenance programs.   WORKING CONDITIONS:

Attends meetings at various sites within and away from the Town.

Work on evenings, weekends, and holidays may be required. Incumbents must be willing to work extended hours and be called back in emergencies.  

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work is conducted in an office setting and in the field on a year-round basis. (1) Mobility: frequent performance of heavy manual labor; frequent standing for long periods of time; frequent bending and squatting. (2) Lifting: frequent lifting up to 50 pounds; occasional lifting up to 75 pounds. (3) Vision: constant use of overall vision. (4) Dexterity: frequent grasping, holding, and reaching. (5) Hearing/Talking: frequent hearing and talking in person. (6) Emotional/Psychological: frequent coworker contact; occasional working alone. (7) Environmental: frequent exposure to loud noise; frequent exposure to chemicals, fumes, and other environmental substances.

 

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

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

• Supervise assigned services and activities related to:
  • Streets, right-of-ways, street medians, storm drain maintenance, stormwater pollution prevention, streetlight maintenance, major park facility repairs, Town buildings, and capital improvement projects and other assigned public works functional areas.
  • Parks, landscaped public areas, recreational amenities, minor park facility maintenance, open space amenities, capital improvement projects and other assigned parks functional areas.​​​​​​​
• Participate in the monitoring and evaluation of efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; recommend, within departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels.
• Plan, direct, coordinate, and review the work plan for assigned areas; assign work activities and projects; review and evaluate work products, methods, and procedures; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems.
• Select, train, and evaluate assigned staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; investigate problems and recommend and implement discipline. 
• Order and maintain supplies, tools, and equipment.
• Provide recommendations on staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies needed for public works and parks maintenance activities.
• Serve as liaison for the operations and maintenance function with other Town departments and outside agencies; negotiate and resolve sensitive and controversial issues.
• Establish, ensure compliance, and enforce safety requirements; coordinate and participate in safety training for staff.
• Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive inquiries and complaints.
• Serve in various emergency response roles as required.
• Assist in the implementation and reporting of contractual agreements in compliance with state and regional regulations, and local policies and procedures.
• Coordinate and oversee contracts for quality work and adherence to contract terms and conditions.
• Provide technical guidance to contractors concerning public works and parks projects.
• Assist and coordinate work of various community groups,such as volunteers, or scouts.
• Coordinate with and support Public Works or Parks operations when workload, staffing, or Town priorities require cross-assistance.
• Perform other related duties as assigned. 

*The employer will make reasonable accommodation in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.*

The City of Newark is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented, and highly professional City Clerk to lead and manage the operations of the City Clerk’s Office. This key leadership position is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the City’s official records, ensuring transparency in local government, and safeguarding public information.

The City Clerk oversees the preparation and maintenance of City Council agendas and minutes, directs municipal elections, administers the City’s Records Management Program, and serves as the Filing Officer for the Fair Political Practices Commission. The role also includes managing ordinances and municipal codes, providing complex administrative support to the City Council, City Manager, and Assistant City Manager, and supervising administrative and clerical staff.

This position requires exceptional leadership, judgment, discretion, and organizational skills, as well as extensive knowledge of municipal governance, public policy, and the role of an elected City Council. The City Clerk must work with professionalism, tact, and diplomacy when interacting with elected officials, staff, agencies, and the public. Key responsibilities include:

• Managing official and confidential records in compliance with federal, state, and local laws.

• Overseeing staff, budgets, and office operations.

• Preparing and editing reports, ordinances, and resolutions.

• Ensuring compliance with the California Public Records Act, Government and Elections Codes, Ralph M. Brown Act, Political Reform Act, and related regulations.

• Applying strong communication, organizational, and supervisory skills in a high-demand, public service-oriented setting.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

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

• Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Public Administration, Business Administration, Public Policy, Industrial Relations, Psychology, or a closely related field, and five (5) years of municipal government experience with a minimum of two (2) years in a City Clerk’s office, and two (2) years of supervisory experience.

License and Certificate:

• Certification as a Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC) is desirable. 

The Multimedia Designer is responsible for shaping the visual identity and public-facing content of the Office of Supervisor Paloma Aguirre. This creative role includes capturing and producing photos and videos, managing graphic design, and overseeing the visual design and functionality of the Supervisor’s website and digital communications. The ideal candidate has strong creative and technical skills and is committed to community-centered storytelling. This position reports to the Director of Communications. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, capture, and edit photography and video content for events, announcements, and social media.
• Design flyers, infographics, reports, and branded materials for public distribution.
• Maintain and update the website's visual layout, graphic assets, and visual consistency.
• Collaborate with the Communications Director and Digital Communications Specialist to ensure brand alignment across platforms.
• Archive and catalog media content for future use.
• Assist with livestreaming, lighting, audio, and other media production tasks at press conferences and events.
• Assist with rapid-response visual content during breaking news, emergencies, or policy rollouts.
• Create culturally competent and community-informed visual content that reflects the diversity of the district.

DEFINITION

Perform a wide range of administrative and office support activities for the Recreation, Arts and Community Services Department, its Director and/or managers and supervisors to facilitate the efficient operation of the organization.  The incumbent should be organized, detail-oriented, accurate, and adept with various computer software.  Perform routine correspondence, field public inquiries, maintain departmental files consistent with the Town’s records retention policy; schedule appointments and meetings, procure supplies, assist with data entry, and provide support related to the review, production, and distribution of staff reports.

 

The Recreation, Arts, and Community Services Department currently has two open positions: one providing support to the department and another focused on facilities management.

 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives direction from assigned management personnel. May exercise technical supervision over other clerical positions.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES FOR BOTH POSITONS:

Essential duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Perform general clerical duties related to assigned functional area, including formatting, copying, collating, compiling, binding, and distributing simple and complex reports
• Type, format and edit letters, memoranda, staff reports, public notifications and other documents.
• Compile and maintain complex, extensive paper, and electronic records and files; act as a resource for other employees on the material in files and records maintained or processed
• Assist with simple analysis as needed such as entering data and creating charts in Excel spreadsheets or entering data in the enterprise-wide financial software
• Order and maintain office supply inventories and ensure office equipment in working order
• Determine and manage priorities for multiple tasks to meet assigned deadlines
• Open, sort and distribute incoming correspondence or mail
• Schedule and coordinate meetings as required
• Work cooperatively with other departments, outside agencies, and the public
• Assist in the compilation and mailing of public notifications
• Maintain professional appearance of departmental common areas and lock department area in the evening as directed
• Understand the organization and operations of assigned department and Town as necessary to carry out responsibilities
• Understand and apply operating rules and procedures of department and Town
• Performs duties within OSHA standards
• Other duties as assigned

ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES FOR FACILITIES POSITION: 

• In charge of renting all indoor facilities in the Town of Danville.
• In charge of renting out bocce, picnic, and tennis courts in the Town of Danville.
• Scheduling tours with potential renters.
• Supervise and schedule part time facilities staff.
• Collect floor plans for rentals and making sure staff have them for their shifts.
• Answer calls and questions that come in on the facilities line.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:           

• Intermediate knowledge of Adobe Acrobat and MS Office including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access
• Bookkeeping principles and procedures; business mathematics
• Strong command of English language; spelling, grammar, and punctuation
• Type accurately at 45 words per minute

Ability to:      

• Obtain a TB test prior to first day of work, or provide a result from within the last four years
• Communicate clearly and effectively in both oral and written form
• Understand and follow a variety of oral and written instructions with minimal supervision
• Apply operating rules and procedures of assigned department
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with colleagues
• Maintain financial records and general filing systems
• Understand and perform routine accounting procedures
• Be proficient with and able to assimilate upgrades to a variety of computer software programs; operate standard office equipment and machines.
• Manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work under time constraints
• Consistently perform accurate, detailed work

 

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

 

Experience:

Four years (4) of experience performing duties comparable to those of an Office Assistant, including one year of standard bookkeeping duties. Experience within a Recreation department is highly desirable, as well as experience with facilities rentals.

OR                      

Two years (2) of experience performing standard clerical duties, including usage of Microsoft Office Suite. 

 

Education:     

The equivalent of the successful completion of twelfth grade; college degree preferred.

 

FLSA DISCLAIMER

This classification has been designated as Non-Exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Employees in this classification are entitled to overtime compensation for hours worked in excess of (37.5) hours per week or in accordance with applicable state and local wage and hour laws.

 

AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT DISCLAIMER

Employment with the Town of Danville is at-will and may be terminated at any time by the employee or the Town, with or without cause and with or without notice, subject to applicable provisions of the Town’s personnel policies, and applicable law. This job description is not intended to be an employment agreement or contract.

 

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) ACCOMMODATION

Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application, testing, or selection process, or to perform the essential functions of the job, should contact the Town of Danville Human Resources Division. The Town is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state laws.

The Digital Media Manager is the lead writer and content strategist for the Office of Supervisor Paloma Aguirre. This position is responsible for developing and executing written content for social media, newsletters, speeches, digital platforms, press releases, and official statements. The Digital Media Manager ensures consistent voice, tone, and message alignment across all platforms and works closely with the Media Content Producer to deliver cohesive digital storytelling. This position reports to the Director of Communications. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, edit, and publish content for newsletters, social media, and the official website.
• Write press releases, talking points, public statements, and speeches.
• Develop and maintain a content calendar in alignment with office goals and public engagement efforts.
• Support rapid response communications during high-profile or crisis events.
• Collaborate with the Media Content Producer to pair visual and written content effectively.
• Track analytics on digital engagement to track performance and adjust content strategies accordingly.
• Ensure all written content reflects the values and voice of the Supervisor.
• Monitor trends and conversations in local media to inform messaging and identify opportunities for engagement.
• Assist with translation and adaptation of bilingual content for cultural accuracy and tone.

Are you a hands-on Civil Engineer looking for a role where your work truly matters?

Imagine using your skills to shape safe, efficient, and resilient infrastructure that directly improves the daily lives of Lafayette residents. In this role, you’ll collaborate with city leaders, contractors, and community stakeholders to bring capital improvement projects to life — from concept to construction.

If you're passionate about public works and ready to make a lasting impact in a city that values innovation and community, you may just be the next Senior Civil Engineer we’re looking for at City of Lafayette!  

The City of Lafayette is seeking a well-seasoned, Senior Civil Engineer to play a key role in our Engineering and Public Works Department. The ideal candidate for this role is comfortable with designing, managing and inspecting capital improvement projects; presenting and explaining projects to members of the public, elected officials and appointed officials; and balancing office work with hands-on field work. Currently, this position directly reports to the Engineering Services Manager. In the future, the Senior Civil Engineer may supervise junior department members. Please know that this will be a challenging role; but in a great city and joining a staff of dedicated, energetic and fun teammates!

Please note: Cover Letter is preferred, but not required.

The Policy Advisor for Public Safety is responsible for tracking and shaping policies related to law enforcement, emergency response services, probation, juvenile justice, and criminal justice reform. The Advisor works to ensure that public safety systems in District 1 are rehabilitative, transparent, equitable, and aligned with community needs. This position reports to the Director of Policy. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor board items and legislative actions related to the Sheriff’s Department, Probation, District Attorney, and emergency response.
• Draft board letters, amendments, talking points, and constituent updates.
• Draft talking points and speeches that communicate the elected’s policies, priorities, and vision to constituents, stakeholders, and community leaders
• Serve as liaison with community safety coalitions, violence prevention groups, and first responders.
• Provide support to the elected at community events coordinating scheduling, logistics, and constituent engagement.
• Conduct research and communicate policy ideas in support of the elected’s legislative agenda.
• Develop strategies that promote rehabilitation, accountability, de-escalation, diversion programs and reduce recidivism. 
• Track jail conditions, behavioral health service integration, and reentry programs.

The Policy Advisor for Land Use and Environment Group (LUEG) leads the Supervisor’s agenda in areas including the Tijuana River sewage crisis, environmental policy, transportation, housing, climate adaptation, agriculture, and regional planning. This person plays a key role in the Supervisor’s priorities for equitable development and environmental justice. This position reports to the Director of Policy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze and advise on policies related to planning, permitting, housing sustainability, and transportation.
• Draft policy proposals, board letters, environmental reviews, and public updates.
• Draft talking points and speeches that communicate the elected’s policies, priorities, and vision to constituents, stakeholders, and community leaders.
• Monitor the County’s Climate Action Plan, general plan amendments, and mobility investments.
• Conduct research and communicate policy ideas in support of the elected’s legislative agenda.
• Provide support to the elected at community events coordinating scheduling, logistics, and constituent engagement.
• Engage with academic researchers, environmental advocates, housing developers, and regional planning agencies.

Are you a hands-on Civil Engineer looking for a role where your work truly matters?

Imagine using your skills to shape safe, efficient, and resilient infrastructure that directly improves the daily lives of Lafayette residents. In this role, you’ll collaborate with city leaders, contractors, and community stakeholders to bring capital improvement projects to life — from concept to construction.

If you're passionate about public works and ready to make a lasting impact in a city that values innovation and community, you may just be the next Associate Civil Engineer we’re looking for at City of Lafayette!  

The City of Lafayette is seeking a hands-on Associate Civil Engineer to play a key role in our Engineering and Public Works Department. The ideal candidate for this role is comfortable with designing, managing and inspecting capital improvement projects; and presenting and explaining projects to members of the public, elected officials and appointed officials. Currently, this position directly reports to the Engineering Services Manager. Please know that this will be a challenging role; but in a great city and joining a staff of dedicated, energetic and fun teammates!

Please note: Cover Letter is preferred, but not required.

The Policy Advisor for Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) leads on all matters related to the County’s social services, public health, behavioral health, and child and senior welfare programs. This individual tracks policies, advocates for equitable investments in District 1, and helps design board actions that enhance public health, general welfare, and access to medical care and social support systems. This position reports to the Director of Policy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze HHSA initiatives and county programs related to the safety net, public health, behavioral health, homeless service, housing development, child welfare, and services for seniors and people with disabilities.
• Draft policy memos, board letters, and recommendations to address systemic inequities.
• Draft talking points and speeches that communicate the elected’s policies, priorities, and vision to constituents, stakeholders, and community leaders.
• Serve as a liaison to County departments, community-based organizations, and health justice advocates.
• Conduct research and communicate policy ideas in support of the elected’s legislative agenda.
• Coordinate with the Director of Community Engagement to elevate on-the-ground feedback.
• Provide support to the elected at community events coordinating scheduling, logistics, and constituent engagement.
• Track state and federal funding streams relevant to HHSA priorities.