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The City of San Mateo Public Works Department is looking for a Senior Instrument Control Technician

Why Join our Department?

The Public Works Department’s Environmental Services Division (ESD) is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the City’s 15.7 million gallon per day (MGD) conventional activated sludge wastewater treatment plant (WWTP).  The WWTP serves a population of more than 140,000 with an annual operating budget in excess of $15 million and has a staff of 33 professional and technical personnel.  Planned upgrades to the WWTP include new liquids treatment process facilities consisting of new headworks, primary treatment, and biological nutrient removal/membrane bioreactor (BNR/MBR) process.  When you join the Public Works Department, you will work among collaborative and energetic colleagues who share a passion for serving our San Mateo citizens and improving the community in which we live and work.  Our team is comprised of individuals with diverse talents and experience in various fields.  We will provide you with a wide range of opportunities in a team-based collaborative environment while helping you achieve your professional goals.

Collaboration, Innovation, Respect, Creativity, Transparency and Informed Risk-taking are attributes within the City’s mission, values and organizational principles that we are seeking in the candidates.

Look to some of the reasons why the City of San Mateo is a great place to work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GTIzeSpc_g

What You’ll Do

The Senior Instrument Control Technician installs, maintains, calibrates, tests and repairs a variety of data acquisition, radio communications, and instrumentation and control equipment for wastewater collection and treatment plant systems; principal oversight of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) computer systems and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC); assists in the oversight of the Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS); performs highly skilled electrical, electronic and mechanical work related to in-plant metering equipment and remote controlled devices; operates, monitors, and controls an advanced wastewater treatment (tertiary) system; and performs other related work as required.

Depending upon assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assist in the installation, calibration, maintenance and troubleshooting of electronic and electromechanical equipment to ensure proper operation; assist in the troubleshooting and repairing of control system and electrical power failures in the WWTP, pump and lift station.
• Install, calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot and repair electronic and electromechanical equipment to ensure proper operation; maintain and troubleshoot computerized process control equipment such as PLCs, RTUs, and SCADA system devices; troubleshoot control system and electrical power system failures in plants, lifts and pump stations; and maintain awareness of new related technology.
• Develops and implements improvement projects for the instrumentation and controls systems and equipment by contractors or in-house staff. Clean, oil and paint equipment.
• Maintain documentation and records for the department’s SCADA system and instrumentation/control systems at the wastewater treatment plant (schematics, licenses, etc.).  Perform regular technical programming of the SCADA system to provide programming and troubleshooting assistance as needed during special testing and operations. Confer with operators, mechanics, project engineers and supervisors regarding SCADA issues.
• Respond to and resolve internal customer complaints and issues; provide documentation as required. Communicate in advance with affected staff on programming and related SCADA work.
• Provide oversight, technical support, inspection and coordination over control system modification made by contractors. Maintain documentation and plans of modifications.
• Prepare reports on technical issues as required.
• Develop, implement, and maintain procedures for documenting activities in instrumentation and control areas related to programming of RTUs and HMI software, field implementation of programming change, and process control improvements.
• Provides safety and skills training to apprentice instrumentation technicians, electrician and other plant staff.
• Write basic PLC programming for the implementation of system modifications and process enhancements. Interpret, prepare, and verify control schematics, diagrams and prints.  Provide technical assistance and guidance to staff. Program control systems, instruments and computer operated devices.
• Read, understand and perform minor modifications to existing PLC code. Download PLC programs to PLCs and RTUs.
• Perform as lead person on Instrumentation/Controls projects; effectively provide training and direction to the Instrument Control Technician, calibration Technician and other plant staff.
• Install, troubleshoot, modify, and implement computer hardware and software applications and components. Analyze and correct data communication and acquisition system problems.
• Design, install, test, repair, calibrate and maintain complex electrical, electronic and mechanical equipment such as meters, telemeters, integrators, tone control equipment, temperature control devices, fire alarm equipment, water quality analyzers, life safety equipment, and remote controlling devices, including relays, rectifiers, and manometers.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

The Senior Instrument Control Technician receives supervision from the Wastewater Treatment Plant Maintenance Superintendent.  This position performs lead duties over the Instrumentation Control Technician and Calibration Technician and may provide technical or functional supervision related to the impacted systems to Plant operations or maintenance personnel, contractors or other designed personnel as required.

For a complete list of duties, reference our job specifications at https://www.cityofsanmateo.org/DocumentCenter/Home/Index/86

Under the direction of the Director of Technology, the Technology Manager oversees districtwide technology operations, including network infrastructure, systems administration, cybersecurity, enterprise applications, endpoint support, and technology service delivery. The Manager provides leadership, long-term strategic planning, and advanced technical expertise to ensure secure, reliable, and high-performing technology environments that support teaching, learning, and district operations.

This position manages technical staff, coordinates projects, aligns technology solutions with district goals, and ensures compliance with state and federal data privacy regulations. The Technology Manager serves as a key technology leader, fostering innovation, customer service, and continuous improvement.

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The City of Lincoln is accepting applications for the position of Refuse Truck Driver II in the Solid Waste division of the Public Works department. Under general supervision, this position performs the full array of duties in the Solid Waste division, including maintenance, operating collection vehicles and refuse equipment operation. This job classification is represented by the Classified, Local 39 employee group; the probation period is 12 months.

Open positions may be filled as regular/full-time or seasonal/part-time.  Seasonal positions are limited to 999 hours per fiscal year and are unbenefited, and may become regular/full-time positions, dependent upon the future needs of the department.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Refuse Truck Driver II is the journey-level class responsible for a wide variety of maintenance and refuse collection tasks. This classification is distinguished from the next higher classification of Senior Refuse Truck Driver in that the latter performs the more complex assignments and lead responsibilities. 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED

This position receives general supervision from the Solid Waste division’s Public Services Supervisor. May exercise technical and functional supervision over assigned staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Include but are not limited to the following:

• Performs general maintenance, repair, construction, equipment operation and installation work in refuse collection.
• Operates a variety of collection vehicles and equipment including front, rear and side loaders in the collection and transportation of residential and commercial refuse; drives to landfill site when vehicle is full and unloads material; evaluates and updates assigned routes; cleans, maintains and inspects assigned vehicles; maintains daily logs.
• Demonstrates a full understanding of applicable policies, procedures and work methods associated with assigned duties; may provide training to lower level staff; responds to questions and concerns from the general public; provides information as is appropriate and resolves public service complaints.
• Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies, City management and staff, and the public.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Position requires sitting, standing, walking on level and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping and making repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties. The position also requires both near and far vision when inspecting work and operating assigned equipment. The need to lift, carry and push tools, equipment and supplies weighing 25 pounds or more is also required. Additionally, the incumbent in this outdoor position works in all weather conditions including wet, hot and cold. The incumbent may use cleaning and lubricating chemicals, pesticides or herbicides which may expose the employee to fumes, dust and air contaminants. The nature of the work also requires the incumbent to climb ladders, use power and noise producing tools and equipment, operate hydraulic aerial devices, drive motorized vehicles and heavy equipment, work in heavy vehicle traffic conditions and often work with constant interruptions.

KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES/SKILLS

The following are a representative sample of the KAS’s necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

Knowledge of:  Practices, techniques and materials used in maintenance, construction and repair of streets, buildings, parks and water treatment facilities; knowledge of the City street system; applicable federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations; operating characteristics and safety requirements for operation of trucks, refuse vehicles and other heavy and light equipment; defensive driving; proper lifting procedures; methods and techniques for record keeping; basic principles of mathematics; occupational hazards and standard safety procedures.

Ability to:  Perform maintenance, repair and installation of asphalt, signs, concrete, water mains and storm drains; drive and operate trucks and heavy construction equipment; respond to issues and concerns from the community; interpret, explain and apply applicable laws, codes and regulations; operate a variety of construction equipment, vehicles and power and hand tools; perform heavy manual labor for extended periods of time; work at substantial heights; respond to after-hours call-outs if assigned; organize, prioritize and follow-up on work assignments; work independently and as part of a team; make sound decisions within established guidelines; analyze a complex issue, and develop and implement an appropriate response; follow written and oral directions; observe safety principles and work in a safe manner; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Skill to:  Safely and effectively operate a variety of maintenance equipment, tools and materials.  

THE SELECTION PROCESS

The process may include an in-basket exercise, individual interviews, panel interviews and/or other related components.  Only those candidates who have the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will continue in the selection process. The candidate selected for the position will be required to complete a background check including reference checks, fingerprint check, medical exam, drug-screening and/or other related components.

Human Resources will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources of any special needs a minimum of five days in advance of the selection process exam by calling (916) 434-3229 or emailing hr@lincolnca.gov. The City of Lincoln is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

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Description

San Mateo Medical Center is currently seeking one Full-Time Case Management Nurse to focus on Utilization Review.
 
At San Mateo Medical Center, we are always seeking ways to enhance the already impressive services we offer. This dedication to excellence is reflected in the exceptional care we provide and the extraordinary professionals who provide it. Here, you will have the chance to develop your talents with a skilled team of people who actively support and encourage each other's success. If you are ready to open new doors for your career, join us today!

Exciting news! Candidates have the opportunity to receive a sign-on bonus of up to $30,000. First-time external new hires, or current staff promoted internally or from other County departments into a regular Clinical Nurse-Case Management position in San Mateo Medical Center (SMMC) may be eligible to receive a sign-on bonus of up to $30,000 (subject to discontinuation at any time). The sign-on bonus will be in 3 phases and will be prorated for part-time. 

The Case Management Nurse -Utilization Review will manage patient admission and ongoing stay reviews for patients with chronic or complicated medical conditions and oversee appeals with third-party payors. The incumbent will be responsible for retrospective and concurrent Utilization Review activities and for monitoring order status accuracy, documentation, and clinical compliance, in accordance with State and Federal regulations. In conjunction with other members of the health care team, the Case Management Nurse is accountable for timely coordination of quality health care services to meet the patient's health care needs across the continuum of care. This position requires knowledge of the adult, and geriatric populations.
 
The ideal candidate will possess one or more of the following:

• At least two years of recent, direct, and proven experience in Nurse Case Management in an acute care setting or at least two years of acute care hospital nursing experience. 
• At least two years of experience with industry published standard level of care (i.e. InterQual or Milliman, etc.).
• InterQual interpretation and application of health industry utilization review criteria
• Experience providing the full range of Case Management nursing duties and responsibilities
• Ability to conduct daily Utilization Reviews to assess whether patients meet medical necessity criteria
• Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams to collaborate on appropriate level of care based on Utilization Review outcomes
• A Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate.
• Experience working with diverse, underserved populations.

NOTE: 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:

• Identify problem situations or patient care issues; analyze, interpret, advise and consult with staff and other health care professionals to ensure patient order status reflects the correct level of care. 
• Conduct daily Utilization Reviews to assess whether patient meets medical necessity criteria.  Collaborate with the Clinical Services Manager II and Physician Advisor to support accurate determinations.
• Communicate utilization review findings to the Attending Provider when patients do not meet medical necessity criteria  
• Partner with the Attending Provider to review and determine the appropriate level of care based on Utilization Review outcomes.
• Interpret and modify the system of patient care delivered by evaluating and reviewing standard practices and initiating new procedures.
• Provide consultation and guidance to providers to understand and ensure appropriate care is provided based on patient level of care needs.
• Advise the nursing staff in the establishment and maintenance of records of treatments given and the related progress of each patient for the purpose of analyzing patterns, synthesizing actions and evaluating patient care plans. 
• Resolve unusual or unique patient care problems or situations, which require analytical, interpretative and constructive thinking.
• Formulate and develop plans, procedures and program content designed to meet specifically identified training/educational needs of nursing staff.
• Formulate, and/or collaborate with other health care practitioners to identify relevant clinical problems and conduct research to bring about their resolution. 
• Evaluate nursing research literature and own research findings for implementation and incorporation as appropriate, into patient care activities. 
• Serve as role model and resource person for staff and members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Licensure/Certification: 

• Possession of a California license as a Registered Nurse.

Additional Qualifications for Restricted Positions: 
Specific qualifications are required beyond those specified above for the assignments listed below.

Case Management Nurse 
Must have knowledge of and verifiable experience in initiating and coordinating complex discharge plans, appeals for acute days and clinical denials and criteria for lower-level license care. Must have experience with interpretation and application of health industry utilization review criteria. If designated for acute in-patient psychiatry, candidate must have knowledge and verifiable experience in psychiatric patient treatment trajectory and the respective utilization review criteria.

Knowledge of:

• Advanced principles and practices in specialty areas.
• Nurse Practice Act.
• Current nursing and related medical theory and skills necessary to administer nursing care within assigned clinical settings.
• Safety and infection control practices.
• Clinical systems, supplies and equipment.
• Modern principles, techniques, and procedures of nursing.
• Medical terminology.
• Use and maintenance of medical instruments and equipment.
• Use and effects of medicines.
• Public health principles.
• Health promotion and disease prevention.
• Medical research principles and practices.
• Principles of training and education.
• Lean principles and methodologies.
• Data abstraction and utilization.
• Basic statistics for reporting purposes.
• Report writing.
• Regulatory and accreditation requirements for assigned area.

Skill/Ability to:

• Provide leadership and direction to multi-disciplinary medical teams.
• Give direction to staff.
• Evaluate the work of others.
• Develop and present training and continuing education programs.
• Design, evaluate, construct and modify research models; carry out research and present findings.
• Perform the full range of nursing duties and responsibilities.
• Prepare clear and concise medical record documentation.
• Write articles for publication on areas of specialty.
• Identify problems or discrepancies and make suggestions for corrective actions.
• Teach and orient staff.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and staff members.
• Communicate effectively. 

Education and Experience:

• Associate Degree in Nursing with two years' clinical experience including one year in a clinical specialty area, or
• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or a health-related field with one year of clinical experience including six months in a clinical specialty area, or
• Master's degree in Nursing.

Application/Examination

Open and 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, extra-help/limited term positions prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination.
 
The examination will consist of an 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 a screening committee may select those applicants whose education and/or experience appear to best meet the needs of the position based solely on the information provided in the application materials. Because of this screening process, all 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 Questionnaire must be submitted in addition to the standard County employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required application materials. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
DEADLINE TO APPLY: Wednesday, April 22, 2026, by 11:59 PM PST
APPLICATION SCREENING: April 24, 2026
COMBINED PANEL/DEPARTMENTAL INTERVIEWS: May 12, 2026

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 committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels.

Analyst: Carolyn Burns (040826) (Clinical Nurse - F011)

Description

The San Mateo County Controller's Office is seeking highly qualified candidates for the position of Application Support Analyst III.

The Controller’s Office

The mission of the Controller’s Office of San Mateo County is to promote the County's operational effectiveness and ensure its financial transparency and integrity by providing quality accounting, audit, and financial reporting services.
   
The Controller's Office maintains the County’s accounting system and records, and prepares independently audited, award-winning annual financial reports (ACFR and PAFR) that disclose the financial condition of the County to the public. We are staffed with 51 full-time accounting, audit, and information systems professionals. The office also calculates annual property tax bill amounts, distribute taxes collected to local government agencies, and performs internal audits of the County’s operations.
  
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our Controller’s Information Systems (CIS) team to support various mission-critical applications for the County as they pertain to finance, expense reimbursements, timekeeping, as well as support Countywide system integrations.  
  
As an Application Support Analyst III, you will leverage your systems expertise to collaborate and consult with colleagues within the Controller’s Office and other County fiscal and/or technical staff and resolve issues related to the systems, improve business processes by recommending and implementing solutions within the systems, process requests such as report and integrations development, and maintain application security at both an authentication and application access level.  
  
This role will entail hands-on support, administration, configuration, and maintenance of multiple related financial systems, including Finance Enterprise by CentralSquare for general accounting, Coupa for accounts payable and vendor onboarding, and Workday Expense for employee expense reimbursements.  
 
While the ideal candidate has experience in all of these systems, we are also accepting candidates who have experience and expertise in at least one of the aforementioned systems but can demonstrate transferable skills to learn the other systems and applications.
   

The ideal candidate will also have:

• 5+ years of proven application support and administration experience, preferably in Finance Enterprise, Coupa, and/or Workday Expense.
• A Bachelor's Degree or higher in Management of Information Systems, Information Technology, or an equivalent field of study is preferred.
• Proven experience leading end-to-end small to medium-sized application projects and implementing solutions for operational improvements and automation.
• Knowledge of VB Script, SQL, and Cognos (or other reporting platform).
• Knowledge of basic security concepts as they pertain to Finance Enterprise, Coupa, and/or Workday.
• The ability to work with and analyze large data sets.
• A thorough understanding of data, data concepts, and relationships.
• An automation approach mindset to solutions that are flexible and scalable.

We welcome you to join our dynamic team and contribute your expertise to drive effective solutions and enhance our County's financial processes. Apply now!
  
NOTE: 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:

• Collaborate, consult, and develop solutions with the Controller's Office and other County departmental partners to understand business and functional drivers across various system modules within Finance Enterprise, Coupa, and Workday Expense.

• System administration, including, but not limited to:

  • Account provisioning and user access level assignment.

  • Report development, maintenance, and support using respective tools (e.g. Cognos reporting platform and SQL for Finance Enterprise).

  • Maintain and troubleshoot workflows. Monitor and troubleshoot integrations, batch jobs, and system performance. 

• Individually, as a project team member, or as a technical lead, works on and is responsible for complex software applications research, development, conversion, installation, and maintenance projects, including planning, organizing, and defining project requirements, methods, and end objectives in consultation with end users, coordinates project activities with team members, other section staff, user representatives and outside vendors.

• Interviews, analyzes, and documents end user work processes and systems requirements; conducts systems walk-throughs and technical reviews; develops or refines system specifications, including evaluating and testing vendor software packages for conformance with user requirements and priorities.

• Facilitates and conducts business process redesign or technical design sessions and/or focus groups for the design and implementation of new processes or systems.

• Designs business processes and workflow strategies for the management, access, and retrieval of data, defines data rules and relationships, and develops methods for quality control of databases.

• Reviews, analyzes, streamlines, and documents business processes and relates them to application software; recommends and implements procedural and operational modifications to optimize internal and customer workflows.

• Develops and implements automated processes, scripts, triggers, specialized views, and reports in response to user needs.

• Designs methods to import/export data for analysis and performs comparative analysis of data from dissimilar applications, designs and codes new and modified programs for data processing.

• Designs, develops, tests, refines, and implements software that supplements or integrates with system applications; customizes and maintains system objects as required.

• Develops and executes test plans to ensure application performance conforms to specifications.

• Responds to and resolves software users' inquiries and complaints and escalates problems or issues to vendor representatives as needed.

• Stays abreast of new trends and innovations in technology related to County operations; researches, recommends, and evaluates vendor solutions and technologies; implements improvements; works with staff to maintain, revise, or improve operations and systems.

• Writes and maintains user and technical operating instructions and documentation; provides training to users and other technical staff and advises on best practices.

• Provides updates, status, and completion information to staff and/or users via voicemail, email, or in-person communication.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. 

A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in management information systems, computer science, or a related field and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in applications analysis, design, and development.

Additional related experience may substitute for education requirement on a year-for-year basis, up to four (4) years.

Knowledge of:

• Advanced principles and practices of computer systems management, analysis, design, and maintenance.
• Various software packages, including word processing, spreadsheet, SQL database, database management, and reporting tools.
• Data processing, management, and general administration practices and techniques.
• Advanced techniques and methods of system evaluation, implementation, and documentation.
• Advanced data management theory, principles, and practices, and their application to a wide variety of services and programs.
• Principles and practices of project management.
• The organization, operation, and functions of the department as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities and to determine the appropriate point of escalation.
• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to the assigned area of responsibility.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping.
• Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to the work.
• English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with vendors and County staff.

• Conduct complex research projects on a wide variety of software issues, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations, and prepare effective technical staff reports.
• Coordinate and plan applications development, enhancement, and maintenance projects.
• Perform analyses of informational requirements and needs; identify, evaluate, and solve systems problems; design and implement new or revised systems and procedures; provide technical advice and consultation, and ensure efficient computer system utilization.
• Code, configure, manage, and maintain assigned system(s) and integrate to meet business needs independently without vendor support.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret procedures and data; develop sound conclusions, recommendations, and solutions.
• Independently facilitate cross-functional groups to establish process redesign or new system and/or design functions.
• Research, develop, and recommend cost-effective technical system improvements.
• Implement comprehensive computer operations-related projects and training programs.
• Prepare clear and concise program documentation, system and user procedures, reports of work performed, and other written materials.
• Analyze and troubleshoot any software issues and use logic to solve the problem.
• Deal tactfully with the customers and staff in providing information, answering questions, and providing customer service.
• Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local policies, procedures, laws, rules, and regulations.
• Operate modern office equipment, including computer equipment and specialized software applications programs.
• Establish and maintain a variety of filing, record-keeping, and tracking systems.
• Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.
• Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

• Some positions may require possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid California Driver's License.
• Some positions may require possession of, or the ability to obtain, industry-recognized information technology certifications.

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.

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.

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.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE

Final Filing Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026, 11:59 PM PST
Application Screening: May 4 - 8, 2026
Civil Service Panel Interview: May 19 and/or 20, 2026

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

Analyst: Sedrick Dixon (04092026) (IS Application Support Analyst III - V262) 

Applications are being accepted for the position of Communications Dispatcher – Lateral Transfer with the South San Francisco Police Department. 

Please note: This job posting is for lateral-transfer applicants and NOT entry-level, academy graduate or academy attendee applicants. 

CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT

As a continuous recruitment, please ensure timely and complete submission of employment application and supporting documents. This recruitment is to establish an eligible list for current and future vacancies.

THE CITY OFFERS AN ATTRACTIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE, AS WELL AS CALPERS RETIREMENT PLAN AND SOCIAL SECURITY PARTICIPATION.

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 share with the whole community. 

A new state-of-the-art Police Department building and 9-1-1 Communications Center has opened at 1 Chestnut Avenue.  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 will have the latest communications and dispatching technologies to provide improved service and response to South San Francisco residents. 

SSFPD Recruitment Video

THE POSITION:

Under general supervision, receives and transmits routine and emergency telephone and radio traffic; dispatches and coordinates police, fire, public works, and other municipal staff and equipment via multifrequency two-way radio; maintains and processes a variety of communications reports, records, and radio logs; and does related work as required.                                                                              

Open Until Filled
Hourly rate: Starting at $19.55 / hour

Part-time position: This position will be in the Grounds unit. Anticipated 3 days per week, up to 27 hours (may include weekend hours)

Summary:

Employees receive moderate supervision within a framework of standard policies and procedures and may be assigned to work in different areas throughout the District, including grounds, custodial and open space.

Must be available to work varied schedules, including weekends and holidays. Positions are part-time and schedules are made based on the needs of the assigned units of Grounds, Maintenance or Park Rangers.

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support daily upkeep and cleanliness of parks, public areas, and facilities
• Perform routine maintenance tasks such as cleaning restrooms, removing litter, trail repair, and maintaining reservation or event areas
• Use hand and power tools for light landscaping work including pruning, weeding, and planting
• Prepare open space, athletic fields or recreational spaces for public use
• Assist with basic irrigation and sprinkler maintenance
• Follow safety procedures and maintain a clean and organized work environment

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be at least 18 years old

Education and Experience:

Graduation from high school or equivalent; maintenance/construction or landscape experience preferred.

Certificates and Licenses:

• Valid California Driver License with satisfactory driving record
• Satisfactory completion of a pre-employment functional capacity examination
• Department of Justice fingerprint clearance

Language Ability:
Ability to read and comprehend basic instructions, short correspondence and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to park visitors and to other employees.

Math Ability:
Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10s and 100s. Ability to perform these operations using units of money and weight measurement, volume and distance.

Reasoning Ability:
Ability to use common-sense understanding to carry out instructions provided in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Supervisor Responsibilities: None

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions including rain, sun and extreme heat for extended periods. The employee is frequently exposed to moving equipment and mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places, toxic or caustic chemicals, plants and pesticides. The noise level in the environment is loud.

Physical Demands:

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk over uneven terrain; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance or smell. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds. The vision requirements include ability to adjust focus, depth perception, peripheral vision, distance vision and close vision.
 

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES

The District encourages applications from qualified individuals with disabilities as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.  Individuals who will require a reasonable accommodation to take a test as part of the selection process must notify Human Resources.  Applicants with disabilities that affect sensory, manual or speaking skills may be provided with a test in a format that does not require the use of the impaired skill.  Persons requesting reasonable accommodation will be required to provide documentation of such need.

This position is subject to a pre-employment physical.

Note:  The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

Overview:

Valley Water is seeking an experienced Information Systems Analyst III to lead the deployment, administration, and long-term governance of Valley Water's new Enterprise Electronic Document and Records Management System (EDRMS). This system represents the capstone of Valley Water’s Digital Transformation Strategy and will serve as the authoritative, enterprise-wide repository for all past, present, and future District documents and records.

This journey-level position plays a foundational role in establishing sustainable information governance practices across the organization. The selected candidate will lead complex system implementation efforts, oversee automated and AI-enabled data classification processes, coordinate secure access controls, administer retention schedules, and design defensible document destruction workflows in compliance with legal and regulatory standards.

Under direction, this position performs the most complex programming, systems analysis, integration, governance, and technical coordination duties. The incumbent will serve as a technical lead and project manager for this enterprise-wide initiative and will collaborate closely with Cybersecurity, Legal Counsel, the District Clerk of the Board, executive leadership, and operational units.

Our Commitment: 
We are committed to building and sustaining a working environment where all individuals are respected and valued. We believe every member of our team brings unique perspectives that enhance our ability to serve the public effectively. By fostering a workplace with employees from the communities we serve, we broaden our collective understanding of the world around us and strengthen our mission to equitably provide safe, clean water, natural flood protections, and environmental stewardship.

About Valley Water:
Valley Water is a public agency with an operating and capital budget of $964 million, and over 900 employees. With headquarters in San José, Valley Water provides water supply, enhances streams and watersheds through creek restoration and habitat protection, provides flood protection for homes, schools, businesses and roadways, and partners with other agencies to provide trails and open space for the community.

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead the deployment, configuration, integration, and ongoing administration of Valley Water’s EDRMS platform.
• Oversee enterprise-wide data and document classification using AI-enabled tools with appropriate human validation to ensure compliance with Valley Water policies and regulatory obligations.
• Administer and enforce Board-approved records retention schedules across all document types and business units.
• Design, implement, and manage automated document destruction workflows in coordination with Legal Counsel, the District Clerk of the Board, and executive leadership.
• Develop, document, and maintain formal procedures governing document destruction, including approval workflows, destruction lists, audit documentation, and verified removal of associated data.
• Coordinate with Cybersecurity to implement and maintain metadata-driven discretionary and mandatory access control frameworks.
• Ensure proper governance of data flowing into Valley Water's data lake, including oversight of integration processes, validation of data accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
• Manage removal of data from enterprise systems and analytical/AI platforms once records are destroyed or no longer authorized for use.
• Provide technical leadership in application configuration, integration, database management, and system optimization.
• Develop system documentation, governance standards, and user training materials.
• Serve as project manager for complex system enhancements and cross-functional initiatives.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex application, database, and integration issues.
• Provide technical guidance and lead-level support to staff as assigned.
• Ensure compliance with information security, privacy, and regulatory standards.
• Stay current on emerging technologies, digital governance standards, and best practices in records and information management

Ideal Candidate's Background Includes:

Applicants whose experience and background best match the ideal experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and education are considered ideal candidates for the position. To determine the top candidates, each applicant will be assessed based on the ideal candidate criteria as listed below.

Ideal Experience:

• Five (5) or more years of progressively responsible experience in enterprise systems analysis, software development, database administration, or information systems governance.
• Experience implementing or administering an Electronic Document and Records Management System (EDRMS).
• Experience applying and operationalizing records retention schedules in a public agency or highly regulated environment.
• Experience designing automated workflows for document lifecycle management and defensible destruction.
• Experience integrating enterprise platforms with data lakes, analytics environments, or AI-enabled systems.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional stakeholders including Legal, IT Security, executive leadership, and operational departments.
• Experience leading complex enterprise technology projects with minimal supervision.

Ideal Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to interpret complex legal, regulatory, and operational requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Ability to design and implement secure, metadata-driven access control structures.
• Ability to oversee AI-enabled classification tools with appropriate validation and quality assurance oversight.
• Ability to manage enterprise data governance frameworks and lifecycle management processes.
• Ability to analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve complex system and integration issues.
• Ability to plan, organize, assign, and review the work of staff as assigned.
• Ability to develop comprehensive technical documentation and procedural manuals.
• Strong project management and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with direction on scope but discretion on methods and technical approach

Ideal Knowledge:

• Advanced principles of computer programming, systems integration, and enterprise application administration.
• Records management principles, including retention scheduling, legal holds, and defensible destruction practices.
• Data governance frameworks and information lifecycle management.
• Database management systems and data architecture concepts.
• Metadata standards and access control methodologies (discretionary and mandatory).
• Enterprise security principles and regulatory compliance requirements.
• AI-enabled data classification tools and governance implications.
• Data lake architecture and data integration processes.
• Quality assurance and system documentation standards.

Ideal Training and Education:

Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in computer science, information systems, information management, data governance, or a closely related field.

Substitution:
Directly related experience may be substituted for the college requirement on the basis of one and one-half years of experience for one year of education.

 

This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule, typically working 40% remote and 60% onsite, after completion of the probationary period (one year).

There is currently one (1) full-time, regular hire Civil Engineer (Engineering) vacancy.

The Senior Civil Engineer (CE) plans, manages, and coordinates the engineering program. Using broad parameters of departmental policy guidelines, this position exercises substantial initiative, judgment, and expertise to meet program and project outcomes. The Senior Civil Engineer creates the scope on large civil engineering projects with complex budgets and timelines, integrating numerous elements that significant stakeholder involvement and sensitivity. This position provides direction and mentorship to more junior staff and oversees both technical and administrative work performed by their staff and ensures that projects are completed efficiently and effectively for the public good. Informing the public and Board of Supervisors, selecting consultants, preparing contract documents, reviewing project plans and specifications prepared by consultants, and administering contracts during construction are performed by the Senior Civil Engineer.

Signing bonus:

In addition to a competitive compensations package, new, full-time, regular hire Senior Civil Engineer are eligible to receive a $10,000.00 signing bonus which will be split into two equal payments: 50% at time of hire (i.e. first paycheck) and the remaining 50% after successful completion of their probationary period.

Hybrid schedule:

The Department of Public Works has embraced a hybrid work schedule that considers that some duties of this position may be performed remotely. However, the successful candidate must be able to report to County facilities for meetings, work assignments, and/or disaster service work upon short notice, as needed and deemed appropriate. During the initial probationary period, the successful candidate may be required to work primarily onsite before establishing a hybrid work schedule.

Qualifications and How to Apply: Visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/marincounty/jobs/5302147/senior-civil-engineer-engineering for complete instructions.

Filing Deadline:

11:59 P.M. Pacific on Thursday, April 30, 2026