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We are looking for individuals who share a passion for protecting, serving, interacting, and problem-solving to help keep Simi Valley safe. Our department is committed to providing superior police services that promote safety and foster strong community partnerships.

Paid training is provided!

The Police Officer Trainee position is the entry-level role for those who have not yet attended the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified academy.

The academy lasts six months and is the first step in your law enforcement career. Upon successful completion, officers perform a variety of law enforcement duties to protect life and property in accordance with applicable laws.

Starting salary for trainees is $30.68 per hour while attending the academy, plus excellent benefits.

Opportunities for growth are built in!

After successfully completing the Police Academy, trainees are promoted to Police Officer with a salary increase to $35.06 per hour. Officers also receive additional pay incentives such as educational pay and POST Intermediate or Advanced Certification pay. There are many opportunities for advancement.

The Simi Valley Police Department offers exceptional benefits, training, and career development, along with various special assignments. 

We also value our officers by offering a 4/10 work schedule and flexible time off to encourage a healthy work-life balance.

Start your journey in law enforcement today with the Simi Valley Police Department!

Our Minimum Qualifications for consideration are:

• Equivalent to graduation from an accredited U.S. high school or a passing score on the General Education Development (GED) test.   
• Possession of a valid California Class C driver license with an acceptable driving record.
• Must be 21 years of age as of the date of hire; a United States citizen or meet citizenship requirements; and be of good moral character with no felony convictions.

 Application process (must meet departmental requirements consecutively for each section):

• Complete online application through CalOpps.
• Complete the National Testing Network (NTN) FrontLine National Written examination after application is submitted or within one year prior to submitting your application. Go to www.nationaltestingnetwork.com to schedule your exam today!
• Or if you have taken a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) entry-level examination (PELLET B) and achieved a passing T-Score of 45.0 or better within the last twelve months, submit your results to jobs@simivalley.org to by pass the NTN exam.

Testing process:

• Upon passing a written examination, candidates will be contacted through email to complete a Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ). 
• Candidates who complete PHQ's in an appropriate and timely manner will be invited for an oral interview with Background Detectives and placed on an eligibility list based on interview ranking.
• Top Candidates will undergo a thorough background investigation including a medical, psychological, polygraph, and drug/alcohol screening.
• A Physical Agility testing will include:
  • One Mile Run (time limit 10 minutes).
  • Solid Fence (time limit 13.5 seconds).
  • Chain Link Fence (time limit 10 seconds).
  • Body Drag (165 pounds) (time limit 14 seconds).
  • 99 Yard Obstacle Course (time limit 25 seconds).
• Chief's Final Oral Interview.

Please refer to the attachments below for additional benefits information, disqualifying factors and much more.

The Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Division of San Mateo County Health is seeking a well-qualified individual for the position of Supervising Mental Health Clinician, to supervise and coordinate the professional work of mental health professionals, paraprofessionals and interns in a geographic or service unit and participate in program planning, administration and evaluation; and provide specialized psychiatric casework counseling and therapeutic services to children and their families within the Prenatal to Three Specialty Team.

 

The current vacancy is in the Mental Health Youth Services, Behavioral Health and Recovery Services, Prenatal to Three Program.

 

Prenatal to Three The Pre-Natal to Three (Pre-3) Program provides specialized mental health services for pregnant women, new caregivers, and children ages 0–5 who meet medical necessity criteria for Specialty Mental Health Services. The program is rooted in a trauma-informed and culturally responsive framework, recognizing the critical importance of the earliest years of life in shaping long-term health and development.

 

Pre-3 clinicians deliver direct mental health treatment and case management while also supporting the parent-child relationship through dyadic and family-based approaches. The program partners closely with Children and Family Services, San Mateo Medical Center, Family Health, and community providers to ensure comprehensive care for families navigating complex needs. Collaboration extends to interagency efforts such as the Keller Center and Child Welfare Team, strengthening coordinated systems of support for vulnerable young children and their caregivers.

By addressing perinatal mental health, early childhood trauma, and family stressors, the Pre-3 Program plays a vital role in promoting resilience, preventing deeper system involvement, and improving long-term outcomes for infants, young children, and their families.

 

The Supervising Mental Health Clinician will oversee a multidisciplinary team that provides clinical outpatient services to children and their families. The team may include psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, marriage and family therapists, and peer support specialists (family partners). The clinical team may also include master and doctoral level interns/trainees and psychiatric residents.

 

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Knowledge of trauma informed system of care principles and general services.
• Knowledge of program management techniques, system of care principles, and practices.
• Demonstrated expertise and skill in clinical work with infants, young children and families, young children with serious emotional disturbances.
• Experience providing clinical services for clients with co-occurring disorders of mental illness and substance use.
• Ability to provide clinical case management to support the team, as needed.
• Experience working with clients of diverse cultures and backgrounds and conducting outreach to underserved communities from a trauma-informed perspective.
• Knowledge of evidence-based clinical practice modalities, e.g. Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Treatment, Child Parent Psychotherapy, Parent Child Interaction Training, etc.
• Knowledge of Medi-Cal and Medicare regulations and managed mental health care.
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic and evaluation skills.
• Strong supervisory/leadership skills which demonstrate an ability to direct and motivate a multi-disciplinary team.
• Collaborative skills and the ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with consumers, families, professionals and the public; including collaborative community engagement to plan and implement needed services.
• Ability to make sound decisions and manage crises based on the exercise of judgment and the consideration of all available information.

 

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

• Function as the Unit Supervisor, and plan, assign, train, and supervise the work of a group of inter-disciplinary mental health professionals and interns.
• Plan, implement and coordinate all unit related activity.
• Participate in administrative staff meetings to formulate overall program plans and review ongoing operations.
• Establish and maintain program procedures which are consistent with federal, state and local laws governing mental health services.
• Monitor and consult with contract providers to ensure compliance with services requested by the County and to help determine jointly beneficial solutions to problem areas.
• Maintain unit records and collect statistical data for routine, evaluative and research purposes.
• Lead clinical meetings for cooperative planning of treatment and accountable case disposition.
• Facilitate development of training program for staff and interns.
• On occasion, the Unit Supervisor will conduct therapy for individuals, couples and families; and make diagnoses.
• When appropriate, conduct case management functions.
• Maintain patient/client case documentation adhering to state and division policy and procedures.
• Provide crisis consultation, support and triaging for clinicians and their clients
• Screen for new clients and their families.
• As needed, act as liaison for clients hospitalized.
• Provide guidance and support to clinicians in discharge planning, follow-up care, and triaging to clients and family members.
• Provide both client-centered and program-centered consultation to external agencies, institutions and individuals.
• Provide community education and information to external agencies, institutions and individuals.
• Perform related duties as assigned

 

Qualifications

Licensure/Certification: Possession of a current California license in at least one of the following: Clinical Psychology, Clinical Social Worker or Marriage and Family Therapy.

 

Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is a Master's degree in a mental health specialty, such as social work, nursing, or clinical counseling and two years of professional post-graduate experience in a mental health setting.

 

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE

Final Filing Date: Thursday, September 25, 2025, by 11:59PM PST

Application Screening: Week of October 6, 2025

Panel/Departmental Interviews: Week of October 20, 2025

The County of San Mateo is currently seeking highly qualified applicants for the position of 
Deputy County Executive - Unclassified

 

 

Please view the online brochure for a detailed description of this position and instructions on how to apply!

 

Application/Examination

 

To apply for this exciting career opportunity, the following materials must be electronically submitted online at https://jobs.smcgov.org.

1. Resume.
2. Cover Letter that is no more than 3-pages long and addresses the following questions:
   • What aspects of your background and experience make you the right person to serve as Deputy County Executive?
   • What you see as the most pressing challenge facing the County of San Mateo today, and how would you address them in this role.

Resumes and cover letters submitted via email will not be accepted. 

The selection process for this position will consist of an application screening and a panel interview, which may include a pre-interview exercise. Applicants must successfully pass the application screening to move forward to the interview process. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. 

Recruitment Timeline

Final Filing Date: October 2, 2025, by 5:00PM PST
Application Screening: Week of October 6, 2025
Panel Interviews (In-person): Week of October 27, 2025

Finalist Interviews (In-person): Week of November 3, 2025
 

San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 770,000 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 is committed to advancing equity in order 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.

If you have questions regarding this position, please send an email to both Chet Overstreet (coverstreet@smcgov.org) and Lisa Yapching (lyapching@smcgov.org).
 

The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer. 
We seek 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 currently seeking highly qualified applicants for the position of 
Assistant County Executive - Unclassified

 

 

Please view the online brochure for a detailed description of this position and instructions on how to apply!

 

Application/Examination:

To apply for this exciting career opportunity, the following materials must be electronically submitted online at https://jobs.smcgov.org.

1. Resume.
2. Cover letter that is no more than 3 pages long and includes the following (in this order):
   • A summary of what makes you the right leader to represent this county and its community at this moment in time.
   • A description of your executive and innovative leadership experience and what you consider to be the most challenging issue that impact County government today.

Resumes and cover letters submitted via email will not be accepted. 

The selection process for this position will consist of an application screening and a panel interview, which may include a pre-interview exercise. Applicants must successfully pass the application screening to move forward to the interview process. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. 

Recruitment Timeline (subject to change)

Final Filing Date: October 2, 2025, by 5:00PM PST
Application Screening: Week of October 6, 2025
Panel Interviews (In-person): Week of October 27, 2025

Finalist Interviews (In-person): Week of November 3, 2025
 

San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 770,000 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 is committed to advancing equity in order 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.

If you have questions regarding this position, please send an email to both Chet Overstreet (coverstreet@smcgov.org) and Lisa Yapching (lyapching@smcgov.org).
 

The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer. 
We seek to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. 
We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.

 

Description

 

The County's Sustainability Department seeks well qualified applicants for the position of Sustainability Specialist III – Commute Alternatives Program (CAP) on the Climate Resilience team.
  
The Climate Resilience Program works on community and government operations hazard mitigation and adaptation, implements water quality regulations, supports efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in county operations, and administers Shift, the County’s employee commute alternatives program.

 

The Sustainability Specialist III will lead efforts to reduce emissions from employee commute and help the County achieve its goal of carbon neutrality for operations by 2035. The CAP lead staff will:

• Empower people to walk, bike, carpool or take transit rather than drive alone.
• Manage daily operations of the CAP for our employees.
• Re-design and implement an integrated CAP for our employees.
• Share ideas of how we can change the way people make sustainable transportation decisions.

 

The ideal candidate has:

• Transportation expertise – knowledge of transportation demand management and demonstrated success in achieving sustained mode shift.
• Strong interpersonal skills – a natural marketer that easily connects with people and can build excitement about alternative transportation and sustainable growth.
• Diplomacy – experienced facilitator and problem solver who can take on projects with active, highly engaged program participants.
• Clear communication – both verbally and in writing
• Strong analytical skills – experienced in conducting research and analyzing data.
• Independence – can "hit the ground running" and work with minimal supervision.
• Flexibility – able to change course quickly and effectively.
• Commute field experience – prior experience working with commuting programs or initiatives.
• Contract management – skilled in managing contracts to support program goals. 
• Equity – committed to ensuring transportation programs are inclusive and accessible to all.

 

About the Sustainability Department
Established in July 2014, the Sustainability Department is dedicated to enhancing the environmental resilience and sustainability of both the County’s operations and the wider community.

 

Our mission is to build innovative solutions that address today’s changing environment while solving for a sustainable future. Through our comprehensive programs, we lead efforts to combat and adapt to climate change, ensure access to clean energy, water, and air, and conserve resources through effective waste reduction strategies.

 

Examples Of Duties

 

The duties of the Sustainability Specialist, may include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Help develop the strategic vision and goals and manage daily operations for the CAP.
• Coordinate the evaluation of the current CAP and launch the re-designed program.
• Pro-actively develop relationships with County departments and regional and local transportation agencies and other partners.
• Develop and implement a marketing and communications strategy and oversee all customer service-related issues for the CAP.
• Identify Transportation Demand Management best practices to be incorporated into the CAP.
• Serve as a liaison to County departments and regional transportation planning initiatives and partnerships.
• Execute contracts, monitor budgets, and coordinate with contractors and County Departments on logistics of the CAP (enroll employees, resolve any issues regarding transit passes, etc.)
• Conduct commute surveys and analyze commute and emissions data.
• Coordinate and support outreach events.

 

Qualifications  

Education and Experience:
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is three years of experience in the field of transportation planning or resource conservation which has included program analysis and coordination.

 

Application/Examination

 

Open & Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, or extra-help/limited term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination.

The following are required to be submitted:

 

1. Regular online County Employment Application Form, including completion of the Supplemental Questionnaire.
2. Resume.
3. Cover letter expressing your interest in the position and how your education and/or experience qualify you for the position.

The examination process will consist of an application screening based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions (weight: pass/fail). Candidates who pass the application screening may be invited to a panel interview (weight:100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense.
 
IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire.

Tentative Recruitment Schedule
Final Filing Date: Monday, September 22, 2025
Application Screening: Thursday, September 25, 2025
Panel Interviews: Monday, October 6, 2025

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.

At the Air District, we take pride in our commitment to fostering a workplace that values diversity and promotes cultural awareness. We prioritize employee engagement by providing a collaborative and inclusive environment that encourages active participation and open dialogue. Additionally, we believe in pay equity and strive to create an equitable compensation structure. With a strong emphasis on work-life balance, we understand the importance of supporting our employees' well-being both inside and outside the workplace. Join us in a dynamic and inclusive culture where your contributions are celebrated and your growth is nurtured.  

 
The Air District is currently conducting an open recruitment for the position of Senior Air Quality Specialist in the Meteorology and Measurement Division. This is an open recruitment for two (2) full-time, represented positions. 
  
The Meteorology and Measurement Division supports the mission of the Air District by monitoring air quality in the San Francisco Bay Area, forecasting regional and local air quality, and conducting and supporting community organizations to do community-scale air monitoring to guide actions to reduce emissions in the Bay Area and in neighborhoods most impacted by air pollution.

About this Position:
Air Monitoring Projects and Technology (AMPT) is a section in the Meteorology and Measurement Division. Our team performs community air quality investigations using air monitoring vans and other equipment to assess air quality at local scales, particularly in disproportionally impacted communities. AMPT is also building a new team centered around developing, constructing, and operating multi-pollutant, ambient air monitoring stations in communities near refineries.

Including some administrative responsibilities, such as assisting with purchasing and maintaining the inventory of shop supplies, Senior Air Quality Specialists (Senior AQS) in the section help evaluate monitoring methods, test and install instrumentation and sampling systems, support monitoring activities, review data, and leading quality assurance to meet program requirements and community expectations. Depending on the program assignment, the Senior AQS may also assist with data collection activities in the air monitoring vans or leading onsite work as the team builds out new air monitoring stations in communities near refineries.

About this role

The San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department is looking for highly motivated individuals to be part of our support staff team.  The successful candidate should be customer service oriented, organized, professional, friendly, able to multi-task, an excellent communicator, and able to work independently.  This part time, non-benefited position will average 15-25 hours a week and is limited to less than 1000 hours in a fiscal year.  To find out more about the position, please visit www.smcfire.org (Job Descriptions – SMC Fire – Office Assistant).

 

What You’ll Do

Fire Prevention/Administration Office Assistant

• Provide excellent customer service for the Fire Prevention and Fire Administration divisions by greeting visitors, answering inquiries, and directing individuals to the appropriate staff or resources
• Manage calendars for multiple inspectors, schedule inspections, and charge appropriate fees
• Process special event permit applications, prepare invoices for permit fees, collect fees, and issue permits
• Assist with accounts payables and receivables, including invoicing, payment collection, and reconciliation for Fire Prevention activities
• Provide information and assistance regarding public education to the general public
• Assist with website updates related to Fire Prevention services
• Update and maintain a variety of Fire Prevention forms and documents

Mechanic Shop Office Assistant

• Provide front-desk customer service by greeting visitors, answering inquiries and directing individuals to the appropriate staff or resources
• Perform a variety of general clerical duties, including filing, photocopying, processing mail, ordering supplies, scanning, and answering a multi-line telephone system
• Enter invoices for payment and data/information for reports, including setting up new vendors, reviewing statements
• Assist with accounts receivables related to shop billing and vendor transactions
• Update and maintain shop-related forms and documentation, assist with maintaining inventories of station supplies, and parts for apparatus repairs
• Receive supplies, check for condition and discrepancies, arrange for efficient and safe storage of stock, materials, and equipment
• Serve as administrative support for the Fleet & Facilities Manager and coordinate with other divisions as needed

AHA is seeking a collaborative and highly qualified candidate to serve as a Property Management Supervisor. This position will support AHA’s operations and programs through a variety of analytical, managerial, and technical assignment and will have the opportunity to perform meaningful and impactful work for an agency committed to providing affordable housing in one of the nation’s most impacted regions.

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The San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District is looking for a motivated, detail-oriented, go-getter to join our Human Resources Division as an Intern!

As an HR Intern, you won’t just sit on the sidelines — you’ll be part of a dynamic team and get hands-on experience in every corner of public sector HR. From recruiting and employee relations to benefits, Workers’ Compensation, wellness programs, and succession planning, you’ll see how HR drives the entire organization from start to finish.

At San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District, every day brings something new! Our Human Resources division plays a role in every corner of the organization, giving you the chance to gain broad, hands-on experience. While we can be flexible with scheduling, the ideal candidate will commit at least 15–20 hours per week.

This is your chance to build real skills, gain mentorship, and prepare for a meaningful career in government service!

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• At least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a college/university program in Human Resources, Communications, or a related field. 
• Candidates considered for employment will be required to undergo background investigation, a medical examination and pre-employment drug screening.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.  Candidates must apply online through Government Jobs at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/srvfire. 
  
The District will review application material and select the most qualified candidates to participate in the recruitment process, which includes a panel interview. Candidates considered for employment will be required to undergo a background investigation, a medical examination and a pre-employment drug screening. 

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, should special accommodations be necessary at any stage of the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Division at (925) 838-6628. The San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District is an equal employment opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit, qualifications and competence. The District does not discriminate on the basis of race (including traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles), sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, pregnancy and breastfeeding), religious creed (including religious dress and grooming), color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, registered domestic partner status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality and bisexuality), age (40 and over), genetic characteristics and information, reproductive health decision-making, or any other basis prohibited by law. 

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