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The Department of Public Works is seeking highly-qualified candidates for the position of Electronic Systems Specialist. 

Under general supervision, the Electronic Systems Specialist analyzes client needs and performs professional-level work installing, maintaining, testing, and repairing a wide variety of electronic safety, warning, and security equipment. This role supports county departments by ensuring the effective operation and integrity of access control systems, security alarms, video surveillance, and related electronic access control and protective devices.
 

The Electronic Systems Specialist is a journey-level classification. Incumbents are fully competent and possess considerable technical skills and knowledge to independently plan, install, maintain, and repair electronic safety and security systems, including security alarms, access control, and video systems at county facilities.

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.

 

This is a limited term, at-will position. Limited Term Employees are assigned to assignments not to exceed three years. They receive medical and dental benefits, similar to regular employees, and a defined contribution retirement plan. The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies.

 

 

Examples Of Duties

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

• Assess client department needs and provide technical support in the design of electronic access control, security and protective systems.
• Install, maintain and repair electrified locking hardware, including electromagnetic locks (mag-locks), electric strikes, solenoid-driven locks, and delayed egress systems.
• Ability to wire, test, and troubleshoot low-voltage circuits (DC/AC), power supplies, and access control panels.
• Install, test, maintain, and repair electronic access control, security and protective systems and their components, including, but not limited to, access control, audio, and video surveillance systems.
• Installs, repairs and makes modifications on a variety of card readers, access control boards, scramble pads, card-swipe stations, panic alarm devices, door alarms, electric and mechanic locks and other supportive devices.
• Program, analyze, and resolve malfunctions in panic alarms and devices, keypads, and security alarm systems.
• Review and develop technical building drawings and schematics for installation, replacement, or expansion of access control, security and protective systems, including transmitters, receivers, antenna systems, Personal Computer (PC) based access control, cabling, and network equipment.
• Configure and support IP-based security systems, including network-connected cameras, access control controllers, and monitoring systems.
• Utilize test equipment such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, amp meters, telephone test sets, and various hand and power tools to troubleshoot, install, and monitor equipment.
• Meet with client staff to assess service needs, provide cost estimates, and train users on the operation of electronic access control, security and protective equipment.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to safety codes, system configurations, equipment locations, and cost analyses.
• Work safely in limited access and secure areas as required.
• Respond to emergency service calls and provide after-hours support as needed.
• Operate a vehicle to travel throughout San Mateo County to inspect, diagnose, and troubleshoot access control system issues, and maintain basic vehicle records such as mileage logs.

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Basic alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) electrical fundamentals, equipment, systems, and practices used in installation, maintenance, and repair of electronic safety and security systems. 
• Basic tools and electronic test equipment utilized in troubleshooting and servicing a variety of electronic control systems and devices.
• Traditional door hardware, including mortise locks, cylindrical locks, rim cylinders, and panic bars.
• Computer software and management platforms used to configure and maintain security, alarm, video surveillance, and access control systems, including associated encrypted cardkey issuance and security protocols.
• Safe work practices to ensure personal and workplace safety when handling electronic equipment.
• Basic knowledge of local fire, life safety, and ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) regulations regarding door hardware

Skill/Ability to:

• Follow all safety regulations and procedures precisely.
• Interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams needed for installation and maintenance of electronic access control, security and protective devices.
• Use electronic test instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters, and telephone test sets effectively.
• Design and troubleshoot electronic circuits related to security and safety systems.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot issues with failed lock releases, malfunctioning readers, or communication errors between access control/security hardware and software.
• Research and apply relevant local and state building codes governing the installation of electronic access control, security and protective systems.
• Understand and carry out written and oral instructions accurately.
• Prepare detailed written reports documenting completed tasks and system status.
• Train end users and client personnel on the proper use and operation of security equipment.
• Work cooperatively and communicate effectively with all levels of staff and the public.
• Safely operate a vehicle for travel throughout San Mateo County and maintain accurate vehicle records, including mileage logs.

Training and Experience:

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

Successful completion of at least one year of technical or trade school training in electronics, or completion of a low-voltage apprenticeship program; and two years of full-time work experience in the design, installation, testing, maintenance, and repair of electronic safety and security systems.

Licensure/Certification:

• Possession of a Class C California driver license or equivalent. 

Application/Examination

If you are interested in being considered for this limited term position the following items must be submitted via e-mail:

• Cover letter with responses to Supplemental Questions (maximum of 2 pages)
• Resume

Supplemental Questions:

1. Describe how your work experience has prepared you for this position, including any experience on installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting electronic access control, safety and security systems. Include specific enterprise level access control software and systems you have worked on and/or utilized.
2. Describe a time you had diagnosed and fixed a complex issue with an electronic access control or security system. What was your approach?
3. Explain a time you had to explain a technical issue to someone without a technical background.
4.  

Please include the words "Electronic Systems Specialist – Limited Term Position" in the subject line of email submission. All submitted materials must be in a Word or PDF format.
  
 Please submit the above listed materials via email to:

Wilson Wong, Information Technology Manager

dpw_ESS_applications@smcgov.org

About the County 
San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse communities. 
  
The County of San Mateo, as an employer, is committed to advancing equity to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work.

The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer. We seek to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community.

Salary

$141,065.60 Annually

Position Summary

Under general supervision, performs repair, maintenance and alterations of electrical equipment including toll equipment and facilities on the bridge, shops, roadways, administration building and other District offices.

Essential Responsibilities

• Performs routine maintenance on all electrical and related equipment, according to established maintenance schedule, for bridge facilities and buildings and for other divisions as requested.
• Inspects and repairs electrical motors, transformers, switch gear, heating, ventilating and air conditioning controls, alarms, signal systems, navigation aids, roadway lighting.
• Performs alteration work and other duties, as direct or requested, on all District offices, terminals and facilities.
• Knows and follows the safety and health rules and safe working practices applicable to his or her job.
• 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 attendance and performance is required.

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About the Department

The San Mateo County San Mateo County Emergency Management (SMC EM) is not your typical government agency. We operate more like a startup within the public sector – building innovative programs, forging cross-sector partnerships, and redefining what modern emergency management looks like for a county of 775,000 residents across 20 cities and 18 unincorporated areas.

Our mission is to advance community resilience through a proactive and comprehensive approach to emergency management, involving the whole community in every phase of preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery.

To learn more about SMC EM, visit: https://www.smcgov.org/dem

 

About the Role

This is not a desk job. This is not a new position we are trying to figure out. And this is not a role where you sit behind a screen waiting for the next alert to go out.

For over a year, SMC EM has been deliberately building a countywide Alert and Warning (A&W) program that brings coherence, consistency, and credibility to how San Mateo County communicates with the public before, during, and after emergencies. We have developed training curricula, created frameworks, established partnerships, and advanced the conversation across the Operational Area. Now we need someone to carry that work forward – externally.

The Alert and Warning Coordinator is fundamentally an external-facing role. There are 32 agencies within the San Mateo County Operational Area that hold alerting authority and sending rights. Each has its own protocols, staffing models, and levels of experience with alert and warning systems. Your job is to be the connective tissue—socializing our approach to A&W with operational area partners, building alignment across jurisdictions, and ensuring that when an alert goes out in this county, it is timely, accurate, actionable, and drives protective action.

You will brief city councils, law and fire chiefs with equal confidence. You will sit with an Incident Commander during a fast-moving wildfire and translate urgency into a message that saves lives. You will train authorized users on alerting platforms and hold the line on quality when others want to cut corners. And you will do all of this while representing a department that is changing the culture of emergency management in one of the most complex operational areas in the state.

 

What This Role Actually Involves

Partnership and Coordination (Primary Focus)

• Serve as the primary liaison to the 32 agencies across the Operational Area on all matters related to alert and warning, building relationships and driving alignment toward consistent A&W practices countywide.
• Brief alert and warning programs, standards, and best practices to diverse audiences—from city councils and boards of supervisors to law and fire chiefs, emergency managers, and community organizations—adapting your message for each.
• Coordinate monthly and recurring touchpoints with Operational Area partners to advance shared A&W goals, identify gaps, and troubleshoot challenges collaboratively.
• Represent SMC EM at stakeholder meetings, advisory committees, work groups, tabling events, and public-facing engagements at all levels of government.
• Facilitate training seminars and hands-on workshops for authorized users across jurisdictions on alerting platforms, protocols, and message crafting.

 

Alert Crafting and Operational Readiness

• Develop, review, and issue emergency alerts that drive protective action – messages that are clear, accurate, geographically targeted, accessible across languages, and calibrated to the threat. This includes understanding what makes an alert effective, not just how to press “send.”
• Maintain fluency across multiple alerting platforms including IPAWS, Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA), the Emergency Alert System (EAS), mass notification systems, and reverse 9-1-1.
• Participate in a weekly on-call rotation, maintaining 24-hour readiness and responding to the field or Emergency Operations Center (EOC) during emergencies or disasters.
• Conduct regular testing and evaluation of A&W systems to ensure functionality, reliability, and interoperability across jurisdictions.
• Participate in after-action reviews and improvement planning to refine protocols based on lessons learned from exercises and real-world incidents.

 

Program Development and Standards

• Advance the County’s A&W program by developing and refining emergency notification standards, protocols, templates, and processes that serve as a model for the Operational Area.
• Assess existing community alert and warning programs for effectiveness, identify service gaps, and recommend evidence-based improvements – incorporating research on protective action decision-making, message design, and crisis communications.
• Coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies to ensure A&W system integration and interoperability, including IPAWS compliance and alignment with emerging federal guidance.
• Manage vendor services and contracts related to alerting platforms and notification systems.
• Review and update Operational Area alert and warning plans on a regular basis.
• Prepare reports, briefing materials, presentation decks, and other professional documents as needed.

 

Who We Are Looking For

The right person for this role is not just technically proficient in alerting systems – they understand the weight of what an alert means and the responsibility that comes with it. They know that a poorly crafted message can erode public trust, cause unnecessary panic, or worse, fail to prompt the protective action that saves lives.

We are looking for someone who combines operational skill with judgment, presence, and the relational ability to be credible across a complex Operational Area.

 

Mindset and Character

• Growth mindset. You are insatiably curious, always learning, and never satisfied with “the way we’ve always done it.”
• Willingness to ask for help when uncertain and to verify information before acting. In this work, getting it right matters more than getting it fast.
• Thrives under pressure. You can pivot, adapt, verify, and make sound decisions in rapidly evolving, high-consequence situations.
• Comfort with ambiguity. Emergency management rarely offers a clear playbook. You can operate effectively when the situation is messy, the information is incomplete, and the stakes are high.
• Integrity and courage. If you believe an alert is inaccurate or could cause harm, you speak up – even when it’s uncomfortable.

 

Knowledge and Experience

• Strong knowledge of IPAWS protocols and the broader alert and warning ecosystem, including WEA, EAS, and mass notification platforms.
• Demonstrated fluency using alerting platforms—not just awareness of them, but hands-on operational experience issuing, testing, or managing alerts.
• Understanding what makes an effective emergency alert: message design principles, protective action messaging, audience considerations, and the science behind how people receive and act on warnings.
• Familiarity with local, state, and federal regulations governing public alerts and emergency communications.
• Experience engaging diverse stakeholders including elected officials, public safety leaders, community organizations and adapting communications to the audience.
• Excellent written communication skills, including experience with reports, briefings, proposals, and professional presentations.
• Familiarity with the five Emergency Management Sections (Management, Operations, Planning, Logistics, Finance/Admin) and the Incident Command System.
• Completion of ICS Courses 100, 200, 700, and 800, or ability to complete within first 90 days.
• Completion of IS-247.C (IPAWS for Alert Originators) and IS-248 (IPAWS for the American Public), or ability to complete within first 90 days.
• A valid California Driver’s License.
• Ability to work across a wide variety of settings (field, office, EOC) and disciplines (law enforcement, fire services, emergency medical personnel).

 

Preferred but Not Required

• Master’s degree in emergency management, public administration, public affairs, crisis communication, homeland security, or a related field.
• Experience working across multiple jurisdictions or within a complex multi-agency operational environment.
• Knowledge of information technology related to emergency management, including radio communication systems and interoperability standards.
• Experience with grant writing, program budgeting, or contract management related to emergency communication systems.

 

Minimum Qualifications

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

• Education: Bachelors and Masters (preferred) degree from an accredited college or university in emergency management, public administration, communications, homeland security, or a related discipline.
• Experience: Minimum five (5) years of experience in alert and warning operations, emergency communications, or emergency/disaster planning and management in a public, military, or private organization.

 

Application/Examination

How to Apply

If you are interested in being considered for this position, please submit the following materials via email:

• Resume
• Cover letter with responses to the Supplemental Questions below (maximum 2 pages)

1. Describe your hands-on experience with alert and warning systems and platforms. What role did you play in developing, issuing, or managing alerts and what did you learn about what makes an alert effective at driving protective action?
2. This role requires building alignment across 32 agencies with different levels of A&W experience and capacity. Describe a time you had to bring multiple organizations or stakeholders together around a shared standard or practice. What was your approach, and what did you learn?
3. Tell us about a time when you identified that information being communicated during an emergency or high-pressure situation was inaccurate or incomplete. What immediate steps did you take, and what did you put in place to prevent it from happening again?

Please include “SMC EM Coordinator – Alert & Warning - Unclassified” in the subject line of your email submission. Submit required materials electronically to:

Rick Reed, SMC EM Coordinator

Email: rreed1@smcgov.org

Important: APPLY IMMEDIATELY. Application materials will be reviewed as received, and qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. This posting is open on a continuous basis and a selection may be made at any time. Submissions that do not include all required elements will not be considered. Application materials are only accepted via email.

About San Mateo County

San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California, serving a multitude of culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse communities.

The County of San Mateo, as an employer, is committed to advancing equity to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.

The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels.

Position Summary

Under the general direction of the Fleet and Facilities Manager, this position is responsible for planning, assigning, supervising, training, and assisting mechanics in the routine preventive maintenance, inspection, diagnosis, and repair of structural, mechanical, and electrical systems at Bus Transit facilities. This includes overseeing shop equipment, automated fueling systems, revenue fare collection equipment, passenger amenities, and signage.

The Chief Mechanic - Building Maintenance is a working position that combines the duties of the Mechanic - Building Maintenance classification with skilled supervisory responsibilities. These include supervising work crews, scheduling tasks, managing projects, and providing training and mentorship to subordinate employees. Additionally, the position is accountable for generating detailed written and electronic reports on facility and equipment conditions, documenting maintenance and repairs performed, and outlining ongoing maintenance needs.

Essential Responsibilities

• Plans, supervises and participates in work assignments for all employees supervised
• Evaluates job performance and knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA) of all employees being supervised.
• Provides training, mentoring and feedback to personnel
• Issues 2nd level of progressive discipline, counseling, and written letters of reprimand to employees supervised. This position will not be responsible for administering discipline at subsequent levels.
• Interprets and enforces District rules, regulations, and policies
• Assures proper completion of job assignments with minimum expense and maximum productivity 
• Certifies records of work in progress and completed, including timecards, material requisitions, maintenance records and equipment counts when required.
• Collaborates closely with supervisors of oncoming and off going shifts to assure maximum daily productivity and continuity of work
• Monitors employee attendance and adherence to arrival, break and departure times
• Assures security and safety of premises and work.  

• Assists in developing and performs ongoing monitoring of key performance measures to ensure departmental goals are consistently achieved
• Performs quality control inspections to ensure all repairs meet or exceed regulatory requirements and internal safety and reliability standards
• Schedules facilities and equipment routine maintenance and ensures all inspections and preventive maintenance activities are performed on time and in a timely and satisfactory manner
• Monitors condition of facilities, passenger terminals and equipment. Directs preventive and corrective maintenance activities to maximize asset life and minimize maintenance expenditures   
• Coordinates and directs special projects and campaigns as required
• Coordinates with stores personnel to ensure adequate materials and supplies are available to complete ongoing and scheduled work
• Responsible for cleaning and safe housekeeping in work areas
• Ensures that occupational health and safety practices and procedures are strictly followed
• Refers any problems to Fleet and Facilities Manager, recommending action required
• Opens and closes work orders in Maximo and enters all pertinent information
• Performs other computerized recordkeeping as required
• Inspects, maintains and repairs all facilities mechanical systems including, but not limited to, bus washers, HVAC systems, electrical systems, lighting, plumbing, automatic and roll-up doors, waste oil and wastewater systems 
• Inspects, maintains and repairs shop equipment such as air compressors, generators, welders, fuel and lube oil delivery systems, hydraulic jacks and lifts, steam cleaners, pressure washers and pneumatic tools and other miscellaneous equipment. 
• Performs additional related duties as assigned
• Regular and reliable attendance and performance are required

Join our team!  Make a Difference in Your Community!

Are you enthusiastic, responsible, and ready to make a positive impact?  The City of Menlo Park is hiring part-time Recreation Leaders and Recreation Specialists to support a wide range of programs in our Library and Community Services Department!

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference in your community, build meaningful relationships, and work in a fun, supportive team environment.  We are looking for team members who are energetic, driven, and passionate about creating a fun, safe, and positive experience for participants of all ages.  You will support after-school programs, youth activities, sports, gymnastics, community events, and senior center programs.  
 
Shifts vary between 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM (most positions in sports and events have a later end time, while youth/senior programs typically are daytime hours).

If you are excited to bring your energy, creativity, and commitment to our community, we would love to have you on our team!

About the Position
Depending on the assigned program, the duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

After School Programs

• Opening and closing facilities
• Monitoring, coordinating and running classes
• Setting up and breaking down of events
• Planning and preparing program materials to support program operations

Arrillaga Recreation Center (Events)

• Opening and closing the building
• Answering phones
• Ability to learn, use, and perform tasks in recreation software systems
• Setting up and cleaning up events and facility rentals
• Overseeing and monitoring the Recreation facilities during facility rentals Gymnasium/Sports
• Performing outstanding customer service
• Basketball, Volleyball and Softball scorekeeping
• May be responsible for handling money and organizing class sign-in sheets 

Gymnastics

• Working directly with children in gymnastics classes, supporting skill development, confidence, and independence
• Demonstrating skills and modeling positive behavior as a role model for students
• Communicating with parents as needed about progress, development, and questions
• Maintaining class discipline using positive reinforcement and progressive behavior management techniques

Senior Center

• Helping serve meals
• Helping coordinate activities
• Serving as Kitchen Cook

These positions are part-time, hourly, non-benefited classifications limited to a maximum of 1,000 hours per fiscal year (or approximately 20 hours a week). 

Physical Requirements
This position requires a moderate to high level of physical activity depending on program assignment. Duties may include standing, walking, bending, squatting, kneeling, reaching, and sitting for extended periods of time while facilitating programs, interacting with participants, or performing administrative tasks. Employees must be able to actively supervise and engage participants in a variety of recreation programs and activities, both indoors and outdoors, and move quickly to respond to participant needs and ensure safety. The position may also require lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling equipment, supplies, tables, chairs, or other materials weighing up to approximately 30 – 50 pounds as part of program setup and breakdown. Some assignments may involve computer and desk work for program planning, communication, and administrative duties.

City of Half Moon Bay
Economic and Community Vitality Division Internship

Part - Time
Hourly Pay: $23.15 - $25.53
 

About the City

The City of Half Moon Bay is a Bay Area coastal community of approximately 12,500 residents and is located 25 miles south of San Francisco. The City is governed by a five-member elected City Council and utilizes the council-manager form of government. The City Council appoints a City Manager who is responsible for the oversight of daily operations and provides leadership for the City’s programs. The City currently employs 37 full-time employees in the following departments: City Manager’s Office, Administrative Services and Finance, Community Development, and Public Works. The City also contracts Public Safety with San Mateo County Sheriff's Department.

The City and surrounding Coastside are a thriving agricultural, fishing, tourism, and recreational destination. There is a rich culture of diverse traditions and multi-generational families who have lived in Half Moon Bay for well over 100 years. In any given neighborhood you will find farmers, high-tech entrepreneurs, and artists living together.

About the Economic and Community Vitality Division

The Economic and Community Vitality Division represents an important evolution of the City's structure to advance strategies that lead to a more equitable, vibrant, and resilient economy and community. This division responds to economic challenges by supporting innovation and job creation, expanding higher education and vocational programs, revitalizing commercial and community spaces, helping small businesses and nonprofits thrive, and using the region's abundance of natural assets (including our agricultural lands) to drive economic growth. The division leads the City's efforts to engage with the community, through programs and initiatives that provide support and information, create connections, promote equity, and enrich lives.

The Economic and Community Vitality Division works with a diverse array of communities and stakeholders, including government, labor, community-based organizations, industry, academia, research institutions, philanthropy, and nonprofits. The division also adheres to values of diversity, equity, and inclusion and ensures the needs of the most vulnerable are addressed including youth, immigrants, farmworkers, low-income residents, seniors, members of the LGBQ community and others.

About the Position

The City is seeking a motivated and community-oriented Intern to support the Economic and Community Vitality Division. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in public service, economic development, and community engagement while contributing to meaningful City initiatives.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills who is interested in public sector work and making a positive impact in diverse communities.

Under supervision, you may assist with:

• Supporting economic development and community service initiatives, including research, planning, and implementation

• Conducting research and analysis on programs, policies, and community needs

• Collecting, tracking, and analyzing data to support projects and inform decision making

• Assisting in the preparation of reports, presentations, and recommendations

• Supporting grant related work, including research, tracking, and basic administration

• Participating in community engagement and outreach efforts with diverse stakeholders

• Assisting with coordination of department projects and events

• Attending departmental and community meetings, taking notes, and preparing summaries

• Responding to public inquiries and supporting customer service efforts

• Collaborating with staff across departments and with external partners

• Providing general administrative and project support as needed

• Opportunity to present a report to the City Council

Minimum Qualifications

High School graduate. Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

Education & Experience

• Previous internship, volunteer, academic, or part-time work experience is desirable but not required

• Interest or exposure to economic development, community services, public policy, or local government is a plus

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

• Ability to work collaboratively with City staff

• Basic research and data analysis skills

• Use tact and discretion in public and professional interactions

• Plan, organize, and complete projects on time

• Interpret and apply administrative and departmental policies

• Uphold the City’s organizational mission

• Conduct oneself professionally at all times

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office or similar tools

• Understand diversity, equity, and inclusion principles

Why Apply?

• Growth: Build skills in writing, research, analysis, presentation, and critical thinking

• Training: Gain real-world experience supporting economic and community challenges

• Mentorship: Receive guidance from experienced City staff

• Networking: Connect with professionals in local government

Help Build the Infrastructure That Keeps a Community Moving

As a Public Works Inspector, you’ll spend your days in the field ensuring that streets, sidewalks, drainage systems, and other infrastructure are built safely, correctly, and to the highest standards – work residents experience every time they drive, walk, or bike through town. It’s a strong fit for someone who enjoys hands‑on work, real‑time problem‑solving, and collaborating with contractors, engineers, and the public, and you’ll be part of a team that values service, teamwork, and delivering projects that make a visible difference.

Lafayette blends a welcoming small‑town feel with easy access to the Bay Area’s transportation network, cultural amenities, and recreation. With BART service at the Lafayette Station and quick connections via Highway 24, commuting is simple. Working for the City of Lafayette means enjoying a balanced, high‑quality lifestyle in a community that values thoughtful growth, open space, and public engagement.

What You'll Do

This position offers a mix of fieldwork, technical review, and public interaction. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being outdoors, thrives in active construction environments, and takes pride in ensuring high quality public infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect public works and capital projects – including streets, storm drains, sidewalks, grading, and related infrastructure – for compliance with plans, specifications, codes, and safety standards
• Review construction plans, specifications, and permit applications
• Administer encroachment and transportation permits from issuance through closeout
• Prepare daily inspection reports and maintain project documentation, including support for payments and change orders
• Guide contractors on proper construction methods, materials, and standards
• Oversee field testing for soils, asphalt, and concrete
• Perform survey work and assist with traffic engineering studies
• Investigate resident concerns and coordinate solutions with contractors and City staff
• Serve as a liaison among the City, contractors, utilities, businesses, and property owners
• Support interns and assist with training related to permit processing
• Perform light maintenance tasks such as traffic signal timing adjustments

Who We're Looking For

The City is looking for someone with strong construction knowledge, good judgment, and a commitment to public service. Success in this role comes from being detail‑oriented, confident in the field, and able to communicate clearly with contractors, residents, and colleagues.

Build Your Career. Serve Your Community. Grow with Lafayette.

If you’re looking for a place where your Public Works Inspection skills will be put to work — and where your contributions truly matter — the City of Lafayette is ready to welcome you.

If you're ready to join our Team as our next Public Works Inspector, submit your resume and optional cover letter and apply today!

The City of Livermore is currently accepting applications for the position of Water Resources Operations Manager.  For more information and to apply for this opportunity, go to:  www.LivermoreCA.gov/jobs.  Apply by 5 p.m. on Monday, June 8, 2026.

THE POSITION

Under general direction of the Water Resources Division Manager, this position serves as the Chief Plant Operator of the City’s Water Reclamation Plant (wastewater treatment). The selected candidate will plan, organize, direct and manage the operation of the Water Reclamation Plant including wastewater treatment and recycled water production. They will coordinate activities with other sections/divisions/departments, external customers, regional wastewater agencies, and contractors. This position will ensure that all regulatory compliance targets are met and act as a liaison to regulatory agencies. This position requires a valid Grade IV Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate issued by the State Water Resources Control Board at the time of appointment.

Position Responsibilities:

• Serves as the Chief Plant Operator for the Water Reclamation Plant
• Recommends and implements section goals and objectives
• Implements goals and objectives set by the Division Manager
• Coordinates the execution and process impacts of capital improvement projects with project managers, consultants and contractors
• Establishes performance standards, guidelines, and methods
• Develops, implements, and administers current and new programs and policies
• Sets overall process-control parameters for the wastewater treatment and water recycling facility
• Develops standard operating procedures and trains staff in order to ensure compliance with State and Federal wastewater and recycled water regulations
• Reviews and interprets operational data to effectively and quickly identify, diagnose, and correct problems with the wastewater treatment process

Applications are being accepted for the position of Police Officer ~ Academy Graduate & Academy Attendee with the City of South San Francisco.

THIS IS A CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT. As a continuous recruitment, please ensure timely and complete submission of employment application and supporting documents.

This job posting is for academy graduates and academy attendees only and NOT for lateral transfer or entry-level applicants.

THE CITY OFFERS AN ATTRACTIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE AS WELL AS CALPERS RETIREMENT PLAN.

THE DEPARTMENT:

The City of South San Francisco has 83 sworn and 35 civilian positions. The Department’s philosophy is one of participative management, with a high degree of emphasis on training and education. It employs team and community-oriented policing and problem-solving concepts and recognizes the importance of staying contemporary with technological advances. The Department acknowledges that the responsibility for public safety and the quality of life in our neighborhood is a responsibility shared with the whole community.

A new state-of-the-art Police Department building and 9-1-1 Communications Center was built at 1 Chestnut Avenue, across the road from the former police building. The new Police Building includes a large training room for defensive tactics, a dedicated indoor firearms range, and progressive construction incorporating the latest in Police Station design concepts.  The 9-1-1 Communications center has the latest communications and dispatching technologies to provide improved service and response to South San Francisco residents.

SSFPD Recruitment Video

The City of Half Moon Bay

Invites you to apply for the position of: 

•  Building Attendant I $17.22 - $20.93 Hourly
•  Building Attendant II  $19.94- $24.24 Hourly
•  Building Attendant III  $24.24 - $29.46 Hourly

This is a part-time position not to exceed 960 hours per Fiscal Year (July - June). 

What makes Half Moon Bay a best workplace?
Simply put, our employees and work culture! We are a dedicated team of professionals committed to providing exceptional service to our community, and we want you to join us! You will have the opportunity to work in a beautiful community and collaborative team, meeting our City Council's mission and the needs of our residents. We pride ourselves in being an employer of choice. We are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued, heard, inspired, and encouraged to bring their full selves to work. Our culture empowers our employees to achieve their professional goals and give their personal best.

About Our Team

The Recreation Services Division provides programs and activities for Half Moon Bay residents of all ages ranging from infants to seniors.  Program elements include fitness, enrichment, cultural events, special events, sporting events, trips, and community events. 

About The Position

We are seeking highly motivated, highly skilled, innovative and enthusiastic individuals to join the Recreation and Human Services Division with the City of Half Moon Bay.  As a critical member of this team you’ll be responsible for assisting in organizing and conducting a variety of recreation programs and activities.

You will report to the Recreation Supervisor and work alongside the Recreation Leader and other Building Attendants.  You will have the opportunity to work in a beautiful community and a tremendous opportunity to build and expand on the organizational and community success that has transformed the City over the past several years.   

What You Will Do

• Open, secure and close City facilities.
• Arrange chairs, tables and other equipment for events held at City facilities.
• Arrange audio system and room set-up for City Council, Planning Commission and Recreation Committee meetings.
• Monitor activities during the facility rentals and other facility usage including monitoring the time of access and departure of the group, monitoring set up and clean up quality provided by the group to ensure that department standards are met. Inspect facilities after usage ends. 
• Accept and file facility rental paperwork and drop in fees. 
• Provide customer service in person or by phone by orienting users, answering questions and resolving problems.
• Enforce department rules including facility rental policies.
• Communicate with the community in both English and Spanish (preferred).
• Work evenings and weekends as needed. 
• Perform related duties as assigned.

What You Bring

Sufficient education and experience to satisfactorily perform the duties of this classification. Knowing that any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. Such as:

Building Attendant I: Possession of a High School Diploma, or equivalent, and no experience working in a recreation setting.  Experience working in a recreation setting can substitute for the diploma or equivalent.

Building Attendant II: Possession of a High School Diploma, or equivalent; and two (2) year’s paid or unpaid work experience, or two (2) years of experience equivalent to the level of Building Attendant I.

Building Attendant III:  Possession of a High School Diploma, or equivalent; and four (4) year’s paid or unpaid work experience, or four (4) years of recreation leadership experience equivalent to the level of Building Attendant I.

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Knowledge of:

• Basic mathematical functions.
• Equipment, facilities, operations and techniques used in a comprehensive community recreation program.
• Modern computer equipment and Microsoft Office suite programs and browsers.

Skill to:

• Set up audio and video systems and other devices as needed.
• Maintain an even disposition under pressure and trying circumstances.
• Read general diagrams for event set ups.
• Communicate clearly and understandably, both verbally and in writing.

Ability to:

• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers including, vendors, renters and instructors. 
• Work variable hours, including mornings, late evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Perform heavy manual labor.
• Ensure the safety and security of buildings. 

Who You Are 

• Comfortable working with a diverse community, instructors and staff.
• Strong communicator with excellent writing and interpersonal skills.
• Innovative problem solver who thinks outside the box.
• Individual who is self-motivated, team oriented, reliable and able to thrive in a fast-paced, teamwork environment.
• Professional skilled at juggling multiple priorities and projects in order to meet targeted deadlines.

Physical Demands

The ability to maintain effective audio/visual discrimination and perception to the degree necessary for the successful performance of assigned. The ability to move tables, chairs, and equipment; lift equipment and supplies from 5 to 50 lbs. in weight is required.

Working Conditions

This position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting and stooping in the performance of daily activities.  The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement and fine coordination in preparing statistical reports and data using a computer keyboard.  Additionally, the position requires near vision in reading correspondence, statistical data and using a computer, and acute hearing is required when providing phone service and communicating in person.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Half Moon Bay 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 Half Moon Bay 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 eazevedo@hmbcity.com.