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It’s a great time to join the City of Belmont’s Community Development Department as an Assistant or Associate Planner!

The Community Development Department includes the Planning and Building divisions and works closely with the Housing and Economic Development team in the City Manager’s office. We are a dynamic staff of twelve, including several team members that have many years of service and bring deep institutional knowledge and experience working alongside newer team members who bring fresh perspective and ideas. Together, we are working on a wide range of projects and programs to provide great customer service, encourage housing development, diversify the City’s employment base, and plan for a resilient future for Belmont. We approach our work with a commitment to public service and belief that what we do helps shape the community and peoples’ lives.

This position is ideal for a planner that wants to apply their skills and experience to provide customer service, manage projects, help develop policy, and improve process in a collegial environment where humor is appreciated. The Assistant or Associate Planner will focus on current planning and will also have opportunities to work on advance planning and policy development. The Community Development leadership team is committed to providing training and growth opportunities for staff. This position will be filled at the Assistant Planner or Associate Planner level dependent on candidate qualifications.

Recruitment Timeline

First Review of Applications - January 12, 2026

First Round Interviews - Week of January 26, 2026

Department Interviews - Week of February 2, 2026

*Dates may be subject to change

The Department: 

The Mayor and Council office is a division of the City Manager’s Office. As an integral part of the City Manager’s Office, the Mayor and Council division provides administrative support to the City Council and general customer service to constituents and external stakeholders. The Santa Clara City Council consists of the Mayor elected at-large, and six City Councilmembers elected by City Council district.

The Position: 

The Executive Assistant is an executive-level support position responsible for interacting effectively with the public, elected officials, City management and key department staff. The position will provide administrative support including calendar management, oversight of event and meeting coordination, managing travel arrangements, administration of office budget, and managing a wide range of complex administrative duties with initiative, independence, while supporting management staff and elected officials. This role requires exceptional organizational skills, strong communication abilities, and the capacity to handle confidential information with discretion.

This class is distinguished from other office administrative classes by its direct reporting relationship to the City Manager and its broader continuing interfaces with political and elected officials, department directors, other government agencies, private business representatives, City staff, and the public. The ideal candidate must be able to handle non-partisan confidential matters with a high level of judgement, practice confidentiality and discretion. An incumbent in this position demonstrates strong ethical, professional, and service-oriented leadership and interpersonal skills, sets a good example, and correctly applies the tenets of the City's Code of Ethics and Values.

 
As a member of the City's unclassified service, this is an "at-will" position, and the incumbent serves at the discretion of the City Manager.

Additional Information: 

Applications must be filled out completely (e.g. do not write “see resume, NA, or personnel file.”). To receive consideration for the screening process, candidates must submit a 1) Cover Letter and, 2) Resume. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Application packets may be submitted online through the “Apply Now” feature on the job announcement at www.santaclaraca.gov. Applications must be submitted by the filing deadline of January 31, 2026 at 4:00 PM. 

THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE POSITIONS IN THIS, OR OTHER DIVISIONS OR DEPARTMENTS BESIDES THE POSITIONS LISTED ABOVE.  IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN EMPLOYMENT IN THIS CLASSIFICATION, YOU SHOULD APPLY TO ENSURE YOU ARE CONSIDERED FOR ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT MAY UTILIZE THE APPLICANTS FROM THIS RECRUITMENT.MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS DOES NOT GUARANTEE ADMITTANCE INTO THE EXAMINATION PROCESS.  ONLY THE MOST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WHO DEMONSTRATE THE BEST COMBINATION OF QUALIFICATIONS IN RELATION TO THE REQUIREMENTS AND DUTIES OF THE POSITION WILL BE INVITED TO TEST OR INTERVIEW. 

Effective December 21, 2025, the annual salary range for this position will be $127,822.08 - $165,412.56.  This position may be filled at or near the minimum of the salary range. 

Minimum Qualifications:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Education Requirements: 

High school diploma or tested equivalent.

Minimum Experience Requirements: 

Six (6) years of progressively responsible and varied administrative support including supervisory responsibilities, which includes one (1) year of support experience assisting executive management or a high-level public official.

Acceptable Substitution: 

None.

License/Certifications: 

Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license is required at time of appointment and for duration of employment.

Desirable Qualifications: 

Experience working in the public sector.

Other Requirements:  

• Must be able to perform all of the essential functions of the job assignment.
• Requires a comprehensive background examination, including fingerprints.
• Incumbents of this classification may be required to occasionally work odd and unusual hours.

Follow this link to view the entire Class Specification, which includes more information on Typical Duties and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.

Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of Santa Clara will not sponsor, represent, or sign documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.  

The City of Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara 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 (408) 615-2080 or HumanResources@santaclaraca.gov. 

Building Attendant I/II

Part-Time Position - No Benefits

Approximately 20 hours per week - Evenings & Weekends
 (Not to exceed 1,000 hours in a fiscal year)

$1.00/hr extra on weekends

The Belmont Parks and Recreation Department is recruiting for part-time Building Attendants. Building Attendants provide operational supervision of facilities during the absence of full-time staff.

Building Attendant I - This is the entry level class in the Building Attendant series.  Incumbents in this class work under close supervision.  As experience is gained, incumbents may be granted more independence of action under established guidelines.

Building Attendant II - This is the journey level class in the Building Attendant series. Incumbents are expected to work independently in the absence of close supervision.

Please click the Job PDF button below to view the full job announcement.

Please click on the Job PDF below to view the full announcement.

The City of Brisbane is currently recruiting certified Lifeguards for our beautiful year-round outdoor aquatic facility.  Lifeguards patrol and watch the activities in and around the community swimming pool, enforce regulations to prevent accidents, and rescue swimmers in distress.  A full job description is available at www.brisbaneca.org.

The City of Foster City is looking for a Parks Maintenance Worker I who is able to demonstrate competency and increasing independence, knowledge and ability in performing routine and special assignments in a variety of maintenance program areas in the Parks Maintenance Division. This position performs routine and standardized tasks and duties. This is a full-time entry-level position. 

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of advance methods, materials, terminology and safe work practices of parks maintenance, construction maintenance equipment and tools, gardening and landscaping, and pesticide application. They will have experience safely operating a variety of tools and equipment and performing physical tasks for long periods of time. The ideal candidate will have the ability to work independently, exercise good judgement, be an active listener able to understand and communicate verbal and written instructions and directions an establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with others. Ability to respond courteously to public inquiries and effectively interact with a variety or customers is also expected.

Education and Experience
Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities. A typical way would be:

Education: Completion of a job or technical training program in maintenance, construction, or grounds keeping or completion of high school or the equivalent.

Experience: One year of full-time experience in general maintenance, construction, or groundskeeping.

Please note that this is a flexibly staffed position intended to be filled at the entry level Parks Maintenance Worker I position. The higher level Parks Maintenance Worker II position may be offered at management's discretion. 

Licenses, Certificates, Registration
Licenses:  Possession of a valid California Class "C" and Class "B" Driver's License. Must obtain valid California Class “B” Driver’s License within six months of appointment.

To review the full job announcement, click on the "Foster City Parks Maintenance Worker I Flyer" below.

Selection Process
Applications will be reviewed for relevant education, experience, training and other job related qualifications. Based upon a review of employment applications received, a limited number of the qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the examination process.

The process will consist of an Oral Panel Interview (weighted 50%), practical exercise (weighted 50%). An eligibility list will be established from those who pass the examination process with a score of 70% or higher. Current and future vacancies may be filled from this list. The list will remain in effect for at least one year unless exhausted sooner.

The department will invite the most qualified candidates from the eligibility list to a final department interview. The Parks department will make the hiring decision.

Expected Dates for Examinations (subject to change):
Oral Panel Interview: Week of March 9 (exact date TBD)
Department Interview: Week of March 16 (exact date TBD)

Note: Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee that a candidate will be invited to participate in the selection process. The City of Foster City reserves the right, at its discretion, to limit the number of qualified candidates invited to the selection process. 

Application Filing Period: Closes at 5:00pm on the date stated in the job announcement; however, it may close prior to the filing end date if sufficient applications have been received. If sufficient applications have not been received, then the filing period end date may be extended.

The City of Menlo Park currently has an excellent opportunity for experienced Communications Dispatchers. Shift work including weekends and holidays is required.

Communications Dispatchers are responsible for receiving and dispatching emergency and non-emergency calls for the Police Department and City.  Responsibilities are centered on extensive contact with the public over the telephone, in both emergency and non-emergency situations to receive, transmit, and provide factual information and assistance.  All activities are performed within specified legal guidelines.  Incumbents are expected to work independently and exercise judgment and initiative.

A job description, including examples of typical job functions and qualifying knowledge, skills, and abilities, is available by clicking on the Job Description PDF.

Join our award-winning Building Blocks preschool team. We offer a variety of preschool programs starting at age 2 up to age 5. Our Explorers (2 yrs-3yrs) and Discoverers (3 yrs-5yrs) teachers are dedicated to providing a safe environment for each child to grow emotionally, physically, socially, and intellectually. Our teachers commit to supporting families and children by following Developmentally Appropriate Practices. This is a part-time, substitute position in the morning hours and is limited to 1,000 hours in a fiscal year. Please note that this is a non-benefited position.

Why Join our Department?

• Our staff are devoted to creating a fun, safe, and positive school experience.
• Flexible schedules
• Our Values: Respect, Creativity, Integrity, Transparency, and Inclusivity.

What You Bring:

• Energy and Enthusiasm!
• Experience and passion for working with children.

Who You Are

• You have a strong work ethic, customer service skills, and work well with others.
• You have good judgment and make good decisions in a variety of situations.
• You are able to communicate well with your co-workers and supervisors.

What You’ll Do

• Encourage children to learn through play and Developmentally Appropriate Practices.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Nurture all the children in our program and embrace their strengths while helping them build self-esteem and self-confidence.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Flexible work schedule
• Practical work experience
• Become a natural leader! You will develop your leadership and management skills as you learn to work cooperatively with other staff members, teaching and fostering positive child development throughout the school year.
• You will feel a personal sense of accomplishment and importance as you become a mentor and role model in the lives of children.

Preschool Specialist I & II (ages 18 & Up):

• Support the Lead Teacher with the planning and implementation of creative age-appropriate games, arts and crafts, songs, and science activities that coincide with our curriculum standards. Ability to participate in circle time with songs, books, and rhymes.

Are You Interested? Apply.

Application can be found on our website at www.cityofsanmateo.org or at our Recreation Centers:

Submit to Michele Venneri via email: mvenneri@cityofsanmateo.org.

Application materials will be screened on a continuous basis.

Join our dynamic and growing library, and be part of a team that gives our community the opportunity to learn, grow, and connect. The City of Menlo Park seeks per diem Library Assistants to contribute to operations activities, projects and programs in the Library and Community Services Department. Per diem Library Assistants may support a combination of the activities below depending on the needs--location of service may vary. An outstanding opportunity to gain experience and grow with a great team of people in a dynamic and interesting work environment.

Per diem Library Assistants are part-time and non-benefited.

Job Duties/Functions

• On a continuous basis, sits at a desk and/or stands at counter for long periods of time. Intermittently bends, twists, kneels or squats while shelving books, opening boxes, or moving equipment; twists and reaches office equipment; writes and uses keyboard to communicate and enters/retrieves data; runs errands; lifts or carries weight of up to 50 pounds. Pushes loaded book carts
• Assists users in the use of computers and/or other electronic devices
• Provides or supports story time sessions (children or adult,) or the willingness to learn how to provide the service
• Hosts programs (children, teen, adult,) or the willingness to learn how to provide the service
• Supports and/or coordinate programs both in the planning and promotion phases
• Assists with collection maintenance and development
• Performs other duties as assigned