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About the Role

We’re looking for a skilled storyteller and strategic communicator to lead the Human Services Agency’s internal and external communications. As the Public Information Officer, you’ll shape how we connect with the public, share our mission, and highlight the impact of our programs. You’ll report directly to Director Claire Cunningham and serve as a trusted advisor on media relations, crisis communications, and community engagement.

How You’ll Make an Impact

In this role, you’ll develop and guide communication strategies that strengthen public trust, support transparency, and elevate the voices of those we serve. From managing media outreach to creating accessible, inclusive content across digital and print platforms, your work will ensure the Agency’s message is clear, consistent, and aligned with our values. You’ll collaborate with leadership and staff to support internal communication, respond to urgent issues, and help tell the story of our work in a way that resonates with the community.

What You’ll Bring to the Team

You bring a strategic, collaborative mindset with experience navigating high-stakes environments. Your strengths include clear and compelling storytelling, confident media and crisis communication, and fluency in tools like Microsoft Office, Adobe, Canva, and social media platforms. You lead with strong judgment, political awareness, and a people-centered approach, staying calm under pressure and communicating with clarity and care.

To be successful in this role, you’ll likely bring:

• A bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field
• At least two years of experience in public information, journalism, media relations, digital engagement, or strategic communications
• A track record of developing content for broad audiences through press releases, newsletters, websites, or multimedia campaigns

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE

Final Filing Date: Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. PST

Tentative Application Screening: Thursday, July 31, 2025

Tentative Combined Panel Interview: Thursday, August 7, 2025

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Link to apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sanmateo/jobs/5006177/public-information-officer-open-and-promotional

Position Summary

Under general direction, performs responsible professional level engineering and administrative work in connection with a wide variety of engineering projects. May lead professional and paraprofessional engineering personnel engaged in the planning, design and construction phases of engineering projects.  Assist Directing Civil Engineer in training and providing guidance to Junior through Associate Engineer classifications and Inspector classifications. Responsibilities include: developing, coordinating and executing engineering methods and policies affecting a wide range of engineering activities; regular contact with professional engineering consultants, governmental agencies, involved communities and contractors in connection with complex and difficult engineering  matters; overall oversight and review of detailed and complex engineering calculations, plans, specifications and technical papers; and performs related duties as required.

Essential Responsibilities

• Prepares reports, calculations, design plans, specifications, schedules, cost estimates and other materials related to the planning, design and construction phases of engineering projects and refers them to their supervisor for final approval
• Prepares and refers to the District Engineer or designee, contract documents and agreements for the planning, design and construction phases of engineering projects with professional engineering consultants, contractors, utilities and governmental agencies
• Confers with other departments and agencies relative to engineering projects and work programs to ensure proper coordination of all related activities and responsibilities
• Makes field trips and inspections to resolve serious differences of opinion between engineers and contractors' representatives as they relate to design matters
• Conducts and attends conferences and meetings in connection with planning and design of improvement and construction projects
• Ability to use computers including proficiency with spreadsheets
• Prepares and leads the preparation of a variety of engineering calculations, data and reports in connection with planning, development, and construction of projects
• Makes oral presentations
• Regular and reliable attendance and performance

Full Job Description and Apply URL: Senior Civil Engineer | Job Details tab | Career Pages

Position Summary

Under general direction, performs work in connection with a wide variety of engineering projects related to inspections, repairs and upgrades of District bridges, buildings and other structures and facilities. May manage projects involving architectural and engineering personnel engaged in the planning, design and construction phases of District facility projects. Coordinates and implements engineering methods and policies affecting a wide range of engineering activities involved in facility inspections, repairs and upgrades of District facilities; maintains contacts with architectural and engineering consultants, governmental agencies, general public and contractors in connection with facility engineering matters; reviews engineering calculations, plans, specifications and technical papers.

Essential Responsibilities

• Prepares and leads the preparation of reports, calculations, design plans, specifications, schedules, cost estimates and other materials related to the planning, design, maintenance repairs and construction phases of District facility projects and refers them to Directing Civil Engineer for final approval
• Prepares and refers to the District Engineer or designee, contract documents and agreements for the planning, design and construction phases of District facility projects
• Oversees work of and manages contracts with professional architectural and engineering consultants, contractors, utility companies, property owners
• Confers with other departments and regulatory agencies relative to engineering District facility projects and work programs to ensure proper coordination of all related activities and responsibilities
• Makes field trips and inspections to resolve differences of opinion between engineers and contractors' representatives as they relate to facility repairs and improvements
• Conducts and attends conferences and meetings in connection with planning and design of improvement and construction projects
• Makes oral presentations
• Knows and follows the safety and health rules and safe working practices applicable to his or her job
• Ensures that employees under his or her supervision follow established safe work practices and obey all safety rules
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with District employees, customers, vendors and all others contacted during the course of work using principles of excellent customer service
• Performs additional related duties as assigned
• Regular and reliable performance and attendance is required

Full Job Description and Apply URL: Facilities Engineer | Job Details tab | Career Pages

Join San Bruno Community Services, Parks Department as a Lead Maintenance Worker! 

The Community Services Department is committed to providing quality programs, services, and spaces to benefit the health and well-being of the community. Within Community Services, the Parks Maintenance Division is responsible for the maintenance of all City’s outdoor recreation sites, including 20 parks covering 68 acres, 6 baseball fields, 128 acres of open space, all City owned facilities, over 7 miles of medians, and one dog park. 
 

Under the supervision of the Parks Field Supervisor, the Parks Lead Maintenance Worker performs a variety of skilled tasks and complex assignments in maintenance, repair, and construction work. The Lead Maintenance Worker is a working supervisor position. The position exercises direct supervision over crews engaged in service, maintenance, and repair. Work assignments may also involve considerable skill in various construction and mechanical crafts and the operation of heavy construction and maintenance equipment. 

CORE DUTIES

Examples of duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Assigns and reviews work of Maintenance Workers I/II and seasonal staff; trains, supervises, and reviews work of assigned staff; provides input into performance evaluations and performance issues.

• Inspects and repairs equipment at frequent intervals to ensure that all aspects of the systems are safe and functioning properly; maintains a variety of records relating to inspections, maintenance activity, materials supply, athletic field layouts and surfaces, base positioning and installation, and layouts of field markings.

• Determines and marks the locations of irrigation system wiring and water lines from the appropriate sources prior to excavation.

• Responds to complaints and resolves problems regarding functional areas such as tree conditions, ball field conditions irrigation system problems, park, building and ball field lighting, water leaks, parks facility issues.

• Ensures the proper maintenance of equipment and tools assigned to their area of responsibility by checking equipment and tools and maintaining maintenance records, and refers defects to supervisory staff.

• Safely operates vehicles/equipment of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling and unloading of various equipment, soil and sand, concrete, performance of tree work; and other job functions; operates pneumatic tools and power tools.

• Oversees and participates in construction and maintenance projects as part of a crew, including laying pipe, trenching and backfilling, determines safety and playability of sports fields and reports information to their supervisor, prunes trees and shrubs in conformance with established professional practices and safe working methods.

• Applies pesticides and utilizes best Integrated Pest Management practices for assigned areas of responsibility.

• Performs set up of traffic safety work zones utilizing traffic safety control devices as needed for work performed in areas such as medians, right-of ways, streets, and parks.

• Performs other duties as assigned. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of education, experience, and training that would provide the best qualified candidates. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be a high school diploma or GED, and two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience performing field maintenance work similar to that of a Maintenance Worker II with the City of San Bruno. 

HIGHLY DESIRABLE

• Possession of a valid California Class B driver’s license. 

• Possession of a Qualified Pesticide Applicators Certificate. 

In addition, the ideal candidate possesses the following competencies:

• Having achieved a satisfactory level of technical or professional knowledge in parks
  maintenance; keeping up with current developments and trends in Community Services; leveraging expert knowledge to accomplish results.

• Taking prompt action to accomplish goals; achieve results beyond what is required; being proactive.

• Crafting and implementing practices that meet resident and organization’s needs; responding quickly to resolve difficult resident situations and maintain the confidence of the community.

• Identifying and leveraging opportunities to accelerate results and build capability by assigning tasks and decision-making responsibilities to individuals or teams with clear boundaries, expectations, support, and follow-up.

• Identifying and understanding problems and opportunities by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting quantitative and qualitative information; choosing the best course of action by establishing clear decision criteria, generating and evaluating alternatives, and making timely decisions; taking action that is consistent with available facts and constraints and optimizes probable consequences.

• Gaining others’ confidence by acting with integrity and following through on commitments; treating others and their ideas with respect and supporting them in the face of challenge.

• Using appropriate methods and interpersonal styles to develop, motivate, and guide the team to attain successful outcomes and business objectives.

• Clearly and succinctly conveying information and ideas to individuals and groups; communicating in a focused and compelling way that captures and holds others’ attention.

This recruitment is being conducted to fill one (1) Lead Maintenance Worker vacancy and may be used to fill future full-time vacancies as they occur during the active status of the employment list.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications must be submitted online at the City’s BambooHR page. Applications must be received by 5:00 pm on Monday, August 11, 2025. Applications will be reviewed on a weekly basis for consideration to the position. If you are interested in applying, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible before the position is closed.

The City of San Bruno utilizes a merit-based selection system that is competitive and based on broad outreach efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to take part in a process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness, and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. 

What happens next?

• We will review your application and all supplemental materials to select the best qualified applicants to continue in the process. Screening will include a review of minimum qualifications, application appraisal rating of education, training and experience and relevance of background qualifications related to the target job as well as supplemental questions if applicable.

• Applicants selected to move forward in the process may be asked to participate in any combination of the following (at any phase of the selection process): a written examination, job related exercise, physical test or job simulation, phone interview, in-person
  or video interview(s), and/or web-based testing.

• The final phase of the selection process is the probationary period, which in most cases is one year, depending on your classification.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

The City of San Bruno is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws in its employment actions, decisions, policies and practices.

The City of San Bruno Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the selection process to accommodate disabled applicants. Individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation in the process must inform the Human Resources Department by the final filing date by emailing hr@sanbruno.ca.gov. 

About the City of San Bruno

The City is dedicated to providing excellent services to our residents and community and we are looking to add new members to our team. 

The City of San Bruno Recreation and Aquatic Center offers an exciting part-time opportunity for a Fitness Instructor/Personal Trainer. This position entails 10 to 20 hours per week, with shifts available during weekday mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends. If you are passionate about health, fitness, and wellness, and enjoy helping others stay fit, we look forward to hearing from you! 

Position Summary

The Fitness Instructor/Personal Trainer plays a key role in providing essential fitness instruction and personalized training programs to help individuals achieve their health and fitness goals. The responsibilities include instructing group fitness classes, offering personal training sessions, designing customized fitness programs for clients, ensuring safe and effective exercises, motivating and encouraging participants, providing feedback and adjustments to exercises, and monitoring clients' progress for continuous improvement. This role will also be providing excellent customer service, addressing fitness-related inquiries, maintaining a positive and motivating environment for everyone, and ensuring the fitness facility is clean, safe, and fully operational. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.  

• Certification in personal training or group fitness instruction required (e.g., ACE, NASM, or other recognized certification).  

• At least one year of experience in fitness instruction, personal training, or a related field preferred.  

• Experience in group instruction and one-on-one training is highly desirable. 

Knowledge and Skills

This position requires a knowledge of general fitness principles, exercise techniques, and wellness practices, instructing and motivating individuals or groups in a fitness setting, excellent communication to provide clear instruction and positive feedback and assessing client needs and creating individualized fitness programs. The position also requires ability to operate and maintain fitness equipment safely. 

Special Requirements: 

• Current certification in First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). 

• Fitness certifications (e.g., Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor) from a nationally recognized organization. 

How to Apply

All interested applicants must apply by August 27th, 2025, by 5 p.m, and must submit their application to the City of San Bruno's BambooHR Page.

Reasonable Accommodations 

The City of San Bruno is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws in its employment actions, decisions, policies and practices. The City of San Bruno Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the selection process to accommodate disabled applicants. Individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation in the process must inform the Human Resources Department at 650-616-7055 or hr@sanbruno.ca.gov by the final filing date. 

Position Summary

Under the general direction of the District Engineer, plans, organizes and directs activities of the Engineering Contracts Section of the Engineering Department. Manages the centralization of engineering contract development activities.  Manages implementation of contract administration procedures.  Manages coordination between project managers and District attorneys, insurance advisor, capital and grants staff, Small Business Enterprise staff, state and federal funding oversight agencies, and consultants/contractors.  Manages the preparation and processing of requests for proposals for professional services and invitations for construction bids for District facilities capital improvement projects.   Administers professional services agreements and construction contracts, including verification of consultants and contractors' compliance with certified payroll submissions, prevailing wage requirements and other contract labor rules.  Supervises contract administration staff.  Provides assistance to District Engineer regarding engineering contract matters, budget analysis and cash flow reports, including acting as liaison between District Engineer and District Officers, Heads of District Divisions and the Board of Directors. Facilitates the work of the District Engineer by using discretion, prudence, initiative, and independent judgment. Performs other related duties and special projects as required.

Essential Responsibilities

• Organizes, plans, writes, directs, coordinates reviews and prepares final versions of requests for proposals, formal bids, professional service agreements, purchase agreements, construction contracts, amendments and change orders in adherence to federal, state, local laws and regulations and District procurement policies and guidelines. 
• Reviews contract documents for accuracy, content, timeliness, reasonableness, funding, performance periods, deliverables, and other terms and conditions.
• Provides procurement and contract administration guidance to engineering staff to ensure contract uniformity, and consistency.

• Manages and supervises processing of contract invoices for payments, including checking for accuracy and compliance with contract payment provisions.
• Prepares monthly reports for tracking contract expenditures.  
• Reviews contract budgets and assures that expenditures do not exceed authorized limits.
• Manages and supervises contract compliance activities to ensure that all engineering contracts are in adherence to federal, state, local laws and regulations and District procurement policies and guidelines.
• Manages auditable contract invoice and payment records. 
• Manages processing of change order and amendment requests and assures compliance with District policies, FHWA and FTA guidelines, applicable laws and regulations.
• In coordination with project managers, negotiates and maintains reimbursement rate agreements and any adjustments with consultants.
• Makes recommendation regarding resolution of procurement/contract issues.
• Consults with District attorneys on contract legal issues.
• Attends pre-proposal and pre-bid conferences as needed and explains the District’s contract award procedures and guidelines.
• Organizes proposal evaluation committees, coordinates appropriate committee meetings and reviews, and assists in preparing Board reports.
• Attends District Committee and Board meetings as required.
• Prepares in-house memoranda and written correspondence to consultants and contractors, e.g., notices to proceed, notifications, sole source justification.
• Administers the contracts throughout their duration including the close out process.
• Reviews cost/price analysis as needed.
• Provides supervision and guidance to subordinate staff.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with District employees, customers, vendors and all others contacted during the course of work using principles of excellent customer service.
• Follows established safe work practices and obey all safety rules.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Regular and reliable attendance and performance is required.

Full Job Description and Apply URL: Director of Engineering Contracts | Job Details tab | Career Pages

The City of San Bruno Fire Department offers an exciting opportunity to serve as a Fire Cadet. Our one-year Fire Cadet program is an unpaid, volunteer work experience program that offers hands-on training, and introductory knowledge of firefighting skills, fire service tools and equipment. Cadets respond to emergency calls, render Basic Life Support and participate in training, and participate in the daily station duties.

Cadets must be willing to commit to 24-hour shifts, two to four times per month. The cadet program is one year in length. Upon completion, this program meets the manipulative training and experience requirements in obtaining a California State Fire Marshal’s Office Firefighter II certification.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• State of California EMT or National Registry EMT certification
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and a driving record with minimal violations
• Possession of a Firefighter I Academy certification (or proof of “student in good standing” letter signed by an Academy Instructor if currently enrolled)
• 18 years of age at the time of application

HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates who meet the minimum requirements are encouraged to submit an application on the City's BambooHR page. In your application, please upload 1) EMT Certificate 2) Firefighter I Academy certification (or proof of “student in good standing” letter signed by an Academy Instructor if currently enrolled) 3) Résumé (optional). Applications are part of a continuous recruitment, and candidates who apply may be asked to participate in an interview. 

The City of San Bruno is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and as such does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, gender, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or national origin in its employment actions, decisions, policies and practices. If you require special accommodations, please contact us to discuss your needs.

The San Mateo County Attorney's Office is seeking candidates for the 2026 Michael P. Murphy Public Law Fellowship.

In 2014, the County of San Mateo established a Fellowship position in honor of former San Mateo County Counsel Michael P. Murphy. Mr. Murphy served in the County Counsel’s office from 1982 to 2011, the last four years as County Counsel. Vacancies in Bay Area county counsel offices typically attract many qualified applicants and new attorneys are generally not considered for these positions. This Fellowship provides an opportunity for new attorneys to receive training and experience in advising and litigating on behalf of government agencies as they begin their legal careers.

Attorneys in the San Mateo County Attorney’s Office (previously known as the County Counsel’s Office) are generalists. We provide legal advice to County departments, school districts, and special districts; litigate civil cases in State and Federal courts and before administrative agencies; and manage calendar assignments in Dependency, Probate, Lanterman Petris Short Act, and other specialized areas of law. Fellows are given the opportunity to experience a wide range of public sector work, in litigation, public policy, and advice roles. The goal is to provide each Fellow a year in the life of a Deputy County Attorney.

The one-year Fellowship position is focused on providing opportunities to recent law school graduates and judicial clerks. This Fellowship will begin in the Fall of 2026. Law School graduates who will be sitting for the 2026 July Bar Exam are encouraged to apply.

The annual salary range for the position is $131,673 to $187,860.

To apply, please submit in one combined PDF: a resume, cover letter, writing sample, unofficial transcript, and a list of references to cc_applications@smcgov.org by 11:59 p.m. on September 1, 2025.

Applications will be accepted by email only (cc_applications@smcgov.org).

North Coast County Water District is seeking a qualified individual to perform a variety of mechanical tasks in support of the District’s Operations Department. Interested candidates should apply for one of the following positions depending on their experience and qualifications: Mechanic or Plant Technician.

Review full position descriptions at www.nccwd.com/resources/employment.html

The San Mateo County Libraries is seeking highly motivated candidates for the position of Administrative Assistant II - Confidential.

This is an exciting opportunity to support the administrative operations of a top-rated, innovative public library system. The ideal candidate will be proactive, flexible, and skilled at balancing a wide range of administrative responsibilities in a fast-paced environment. The role requires sound judgment, initiative, and strong collaboration skills to support the effective functioning of the department. If you are passionate about public service and excel at handling a myriad of matters with professionalism and discretion, we encourage you to apply.

This position is assigned to the Administrative Office of San Mateo County Libraries and will perform varied, complex, and often confidential administrative tasks in support of the Library Director and executive team.

The ideal candidate will be experienced in:

• Providing high-level administrative support to executive-level management.
• Handling and maintaining confidential materials and information.
• Exercising sound judgement in complex or sensitive situations.
• Researching and compiling a variety of informational or statistical material from internal and external sources.
• Project management and overseeing multiple assignments and tight deadlines, while maintaining attention to detail.
• Purchasing, supporting operational budgets, and monitoring expenditures.
• Communicating with all levels of staff, elected officials, management, community leaders, and members of the public in a diplomatic and politically astute manner.
• Providing information, responding to inquiries, and resolving concerns using sound judgment and knowledge of policies and procedures.
• Interpersonal and listening skills – genuinely enjoys connecting with people.
• Superb written communication skills and experience reviewing materials for completeness, accuracy, format, etc.
• Organizing work, setting priorities, and meeting critical deadlines for the division and organization.
• Representing executives and the organization in a professional manner.
• Handling “all the little things” – invoices, scheduling, deadlines, follow-up, and general support – with a positive attitude.
• Maintaining calendars, scheduling and organizing meetings and events, responding to and initiating correspondence.
• Providing supervision to office staff.

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Extensive contact with all levels of the organization, the public, our partners, Library Joint Powers Operations Committee and Governing Board members and other officials at the local, county and state level.
• Analyzing administrative processes and recommending improvements.
• Conducting research, data gathering and preparing reports, presentations and other library documents.
• Managing contracts, agreements, and vendor-related processes in compliance with library guidelines.
• Assisting with procurement, tracking purchase requests and departmental budgets.
• Creating timelines, tracking deliverables, and following up on action items.
• Handling confidential information with discretion and integrity.
• Coordinating public records or compliance responsibilities.
• Supporting library board and committee meetings.
• Supervising or leading clerical or administrative staff.
• Supporting special projects and initiatives.
• Performing related duties as assigned.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE

Final Filing Date: Tuesday, August 5, 2025, 11:59 PM PST

Application Screening: August 11 - 15, 2025

Civil Service Panel Interview: August 21 and/or 22, 2025