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POOL OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN
Part-time, approximately 30 hours per week
$26 - $33.19/per hour + benefits
Closing Date: August 24, 2025

The City of Piedmont is a primarily residential 1.7 square mile Charter City. Residents are civic minded and embrace traditions, while also looking for new opportunities to innovate and grow together as a community. With approximately 11,000 residents, the City is located in the beautiful Oakland Hills, overlooking the San Francisco Bay. Aptly named “Piedmont,” or “foot of the mountain,” its most distinct features are gardens, bridges, parks and schools that create a special sense of place. In 1907, residents voted to incorporate it as Piedmont, and in 1923 the City became a Charter City. The City will be opening a new all electric Community Pool featuring a state-of-the-art competition pool, activity pool and bathhouse facility.

The City of Livermore is currently accepting applications for the position of Water Resources Mechanic I/II.  There is 1 vacancy that can be filled at the I or II level. Apply online at www.LivermoreCA.gov!

WR MECHANIC I - $6,958.91 - $8,430.05 MONTHLY
WR MECHANIC II - $7,840.11 - $9,501.15 MONTHLY

Water Resources Mechanics perform a wide range of tasks involving mechanical maintenance and repairs of pumps, plumbing systems, electric motors, compressors, piping, boilers, underground infrastructure, facilities and buildings, carpentry, HVAC systems, mechanical drives, gear boxes, blowers, collectors, belt filter presses, and chemical feed systems. The work is done at the Water Reclamation Plant, located at 101 West Jack London Boulevard in Livermore.

A Water Resources Mechanic I performs a range of tasks requiring journey level mechanical ability and aptitude. Work assignments are performed according to established rules and procedures. Independent judgment is required and is supported at regular intervals by supervisory review and direction. A Water Resources Mechanic II is distinguished from the WR Mechanic I by the possession of advanced journey level mechanical ability and aptitude and is responsible for solving more difficult technical problems.

Description

 

 

 

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Apply by Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 5:00pm.

Working Title: Real Estate Manager
Formal Title: Real Property Manager
 

IMPORTANT: Please be sure to submit a Cover Letter and Resume with your application. If application is submitted without these items, your application will not be considered.

THE POSITION:

The City Manager’s Office is seeking an experienced Real Estate Manager to become a part of its executive team. This exciting newly created position offers an opportunity to work with a dedicated team advancing a number of City of Hayward priorities including growing the economy, cultivating vibrant neighborhoods and preserving, protecting and producing housing. The Real Estate Manager will be responsible for activities focused on the acquisition, leasing, disposition and management of real property.

 

You are:

The ideal candidate is a working manager with real property management experience, excellent leadership skills and a firm commitment to superior service. Hayward places a high priority on providing excellent customer service to its internal and external customers. Good written and verbal communication skills are essential to succeed in this position. The ideal candidate will have five years of increasingly responsible experience involving real property appraisals, negotiations, acquisitions, relocations, and property management, including at least two years of supervisory experience. Experience with or exposure to public private partnerships is desirable.

 

 

Essential Duties

What you will do: 
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Develop and implement goals, objectives, policies and procedures related to the City’s real estate activities, plans and projects. 
• Manage City and Hayward Economic Development Corporation’s real estate acquisition and disposition initiatives to achieve City economic development and revenue objectives.
• Prepare requests for proposals designed to select developers and tenants; analyze business terms and negotiate complex lease and purchase agreements. 
• Manage the City’s portfolio of properties leased to third parties. 
• Consult and work closely with the City Attorney’s Office and/or outside legal counsel to ensure agreements, deeds, quitclaims, partial releases, partial reconveyance and other instruments are compliant with municipal, state and federal law. 
• Support Public Works Department with the negotiation and preparation of use agreements related to use of public right-of-way for telecommunication services, including but not limited to, fiber optic cable and small cell radio equipment; administer use agreements once entered. 
• Assist in the selection and contract negotiations with independent appraisers, relocation specialists, negotiators and other outside consultants involved with property, building and right-of-way acquisitions, appraisals, negotiations and relocations, and eminent domain proceedings; provide direction and instruction related to work as needed. 
• Manage administrative support staff to ensure records related to use agreements and leases are complied with, and payments are up to date, and follow up as needed on non-payment. 
• Review title reports to determine ownership, coordinate escrows, and assist other City staff in the preparation of property descriptions and reports related to real property. 
• Manage sales of City surplus property, including advertising, negotiations and recommendations regarding property sales. Provide technical assistance and advice to other City Departments as required relative to Real Property Program. 
• Coordinate outreach to tenants and property owners regarding projects requiring property acquisition; compile data to determine relocation and socio-economic needs of occupants and availability of relocation accommodations; and negotiate appropriate relocation terms and payments. 
• Prepare written and oral reports and correspondence to City Council, City Manager, other City Departments and Department staff. 
• Represent the City to outside agencies and organizations; participate in outside community and professional groups and committees; provide technical assistance as necessary. 
• Research and prepare technical and administrative reports; prepare written correspondence. Represent the City with dignity, integrity, and the spirit of cooperation in all relations with staff and the public. 
• Foster an environment that embraces integrity, service, inclusion and collaboration. 
• Be an integral team player, which involves flexibility, cooperation, and communication. 
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service. 
• Perform related duties as assigned.  

Link to full job description: Real Property Manager


CORE COMPETENCIES  

Knowledge of:  

• Principles and practices of property leasing, real estate appraisal, valuation, acquisition, relocation, disposal and property management including state-funded and federal-funded projects. 
• Pertinent local, State and Federal rules, regulations and laws pertaining to real property, right-of-way acquisition and vacation, appraisal techniques, property management, eminent domain procedures, title and escrow procedures, real estate, and relocation assistance. 
• Procedures for securing rights-of-way for street and highway purposes, easements, and property rights for the City’s utilities and service facilities, small cell radio equipment and other telecommunication services. 
• Negotiating techniques. Community resources as they pertain to relocation. 
• Principles and practices of leadership, motivation, team building and conflict resolution. 
• Pertinent local, State and Federal rules, regulations and laws. 
• Principles and practices of organizational analysis and management. 
• Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment including relevant software programs. 
• Oral and written communication skills; business English including vocabulary, spelling, and correct grammatical usage and punctuation. 
• Safe work practices. 
• Principles and practices of excellent customer service.

Ability to: 

• Organize and direct real property activities. 
• Conduct negotiations using professional standards and in accordance with federal, state and local rules and regulations. 
• Collect, analyze, compile and interpret economic, technical and statistical data relating to real property, and to establish fair market values. 
• Remain apprised of current laws and regulations pertaining to areas of responsibility, including use of public right-of-way for small cell radio equipment and other telecommunications equipment. 
• Analyze and resolve complex technical and administrative real estate management, acquisition, disposal, and appraisal valuation problems. 
• Interpret maps, legal documents and engineering plans. 
• Supervise administrative staff and outside consultants. 
• Complete work with a high degree of independence and initiative. 
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals. 
• Gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion. 
• Interpret and apply City and department policies, procedures, rules and regulations. 
• Read, write and comprehend the English language at a level necessary for effective job performance exercising correct English usage, vocabulary, spelling, grammar and punctuation. 
• Communicate effectively, tactfully and positively in both oral and written form. 
• Operate and use modern office equipment and technology, including computers and applicable software. 
• Maintain regular attendance and adhere to prescribed work schedule to conduct job responsibilities. 
• Utilize appropriate safety procedures and practices for assigned duties. 
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. 
• Contribute effectively to the accomplishments of City goals, objectives and activities.  

JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS 

 

Minimum Qualifications

You have: 
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience: Five years of increasingly responsible experience involving real property appraisals, negotiations, acquisitions, relocations, and property management, including at least two years of supervisory experience. Experience with or exposure to public private partnerships is desirable 

Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in public or business administration, engineering, real estate or a related field. Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.  

License: Possession and maintenance of a valid Class C California Driver’s License.  

OTHER REQUIREMENTS 
Essential duties require the mental and/or physical ability to: work in a standard office environment and use standard office equipment and current software; safely drive to various locations throughout the City and County to manage, direct, coordinate and/or participate in meetings and community events in a variety of community settings and weather conditions; make effective presentations to public audiences; conduct City business during day and evening hours, including occasional weekend and irregular hours; grasp, perform repetitive hand movements and fine coordination to prepare documents and data using a computer keyboard and mouse/trackball; sit for prolonged periods of time; stand, walk, reach, bend, and safely lift and move equipment and materials weighing up to 35 pounds; withstand exposure to noise, vibration, chemicals, mechanical and electrical hazards; converse by telephone, by email, in person, and before small and large groups, and be clearly understood; read and comprehend legal, technical and complex documents; interact with the public, elected officials, government agencies, and all different levels of City staff in an effective and professional manner. Essential functions must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Supplemental Information

BENEFITS AND REWARDS:

Depending on employee group, some of these benefits may include:

• Vacation - 80 hours minimum
• 14.5 Paid Holidays
• Generous employer contribution for Health, Dental and Vision coverage
• CalPERS Defined Benefit Retirement Plan (2.5% at 55 for Classic CalPERS members | 2.0% at 62 for New CalPERS members | 3.0% at 50 for Classic Safety members | 2.7% at 57 for New Safety Members) - No Social Security participation.
• Life and Disability Insurance and Paid Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health and Wellness Reimbursement
• Professional Development Reimbursement
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (employee paid)

 

SELECTION PROCEDURE

Apply - Submit a completed City of Hayward job application and attach a resume and cover letter to your application.

Application Review - 

A. Minimum Qualifications
B. Cover Letter
C. Resume

Job Related Testing -
 

Supplemental Question Review - Tentatively Scheduled for late August 2025

Oral Panel Interviews - Tentatively Scheduled for mid/late September 2025

The examination process will result in a ranked eligible register of candidates for hiring consideration by the department derived from any of the exam processes mentioned above.

Department Interviews - Actual hire depends on success in the departmental selection process.  

Candidates under final consideration for employment with the City should expect to undergo an employment background/reference check that may include, but is not limited to: employment history verification, medical evaluation, confirmation of educational credentials and degrees, licenses including driver's license, registrations, certificates, and other credentials as part of the appointment process. Some positions, depending on the nature of the work, also require a credit check and a review of Summary Criminal History obtained from the State Department of Justice through Live Scan Fingerprinting.

Applicants will be notified electronically via Government Jobs as to their status in the selection process.  It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure they can receive email notice from Neogov/Government Jobs and the City of Hayward.

  

The City of Hayward reserves the right to modify the selection process as necessary to conform to administrative or business necessity.

APPLICATIONS Candidates are encouraged to apply online at www.hayward-ca.gov under the Current Vacancies tab or at www.GovernmentJobs.com.  Paper applications can be obtained by visiting the Human Resources Department at Hayward City Hall located at 777 B Street, Hayward, CA  94541.  Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Apply prior to the closing time of the job announcement and allow at least one (1) hour to submit your application if you are a new user to the system.  Our on-line application system is provided by Government Jobs. If you have problems while applying online, please contact the Government Jobs Help Desk at  (855) 524-5627.
 

The City of Hayward is an Equal Opportunity Employer

&

A Certified Age Friendly Employer

Learn more about the mission of the age friendly institute here.

The City of Newark is seeking an energetic and committed Associate Civil Engineer to perform professional civil engineering work related to the planning, review, design, construction, inspection, and coordination of a variety of public works projects with a particular emphasis on Land Development. 

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Meet and confer with developers, contractors, engineers and the general public relative to city policies, regulations, and procedures.
• Attend Development Review Committee meetings on designated entitlement projects and present and coordinate Engineering issues with other City departments.
• Recommend and prepare conditions of approval for Planning entitlement projects.
• Review private and public development improvement plans and subdivision maps for compliance with state and local codes, regulations and standards, and compliance with the requirements of project approval.
• Review development encroachment permits, building permits, grading and sitework permits and other permit applications, including technical reports and documents such as hydrology and hydraulic reports, stormwater management reports, and geotechnical reports.
• Review legal property descriptions, ordinances, assessment plans and other written materials.

• Makes engineering calculations, completes design drawings, makes and revises maps, charts and diagrams.

• Assist Public Works Inspectors in resolving construction issues.

• Perform field inspections of various municipal construction projects, in progress and upon completion.

• Respond to applicants, contractors, consulting engineers regarding technical information and project related issues; assist and coordinate project resolutions with applicant’s team and City team.
• Coordinate projects with various agencies, such as Caltrans, Union Sanitary District (USD), Alameda County Water District (ACWD), and Alameda County Flood Control District (ACFCD)

• Perform work in accordance with local, State, and Federal standards and regulations

• Attend Alameda County Cleanwater Program committee meetings.

• Schedule and track progress of land development projects.

• Prepare staff reports, as well as presentations for City Council, and other legislative bodies; respond to the public and other inquiries orally and in writing.

• Develop Requests for Qualifications (RFQs) and participate with other department staff in the selection of consulting engineers.

• Serve as Project Engineer on Public Works capital improvement projects and transportation engineering tasks as needed.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering or a related field. 
• Three (3) years of civil engineering experience, including one year of lead responsibility. 
• Registered as a licensed Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California.
• Possession of a valid driver license and a satisfactory driving record throughout employment.

The City of Fremont's Maintenance Operations Department is recruiting for
Fleet Mechanic I - Heavy Equipment

The Ideal Candidate - Heavy Equipment

The ideal candidate should possess a combination of technical skills, certifications, experience, and professional attributes suited to complete a full range of journey level mechanic work by performing preventative maintenance, repair and overhaul of gasoline, diesel, alternative fuel, hybrid and electric, heavy duty vehicles and equipment that includes but not limited to fire engines and pump systems, fire trucks including large trailer aerial ladder trucks, gang mowers, aerial work platforms, and construction equipment such as loaders, graders, dump trucks, back hoes, asphalt trucks, trailers, rollers, street sweepers, air compressors, and off road equipment.

First Review of Applications
The first review of applications is Friday, August 15, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. (PT). This recruitment may close without notice after this date so interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. A resume and supplemental questionnaire (part of the online application) must be submitted with the completed City application.

 

To be considered for this outstanding employment opportunity, please complete an application online at: www.fremont.gov/cityjobs

 

The City of Fremont's Maintenance Operations Department is recruiting for
Building Maintenance Worker I/II (HVAC & General Maintenance)  
  VIEW THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

The Department

The mission of the Maintenance Operations Department is to enhance the community by providing high quality maintenance services through the maintenance of safe and effective transportation systems and public infrastructure that support a desirable quality of life for residents, businesses, and visitors, and to support the City organization with efficient and effective services for City buildings and fleet vehicles.

The Positions
The Building Maintenance Division of the Maintenance Operations Department is seeking experienced Building Maintenance Workers to provide HVAC maintenance support for all public facilities, such as City Hall, Historic Buildings, Fire Stations, Police Department, Recreation facilities, and Rental Housing. Building Maintenance Workers (HVAC) design, fabricate, inspect, install, troubleshoot and evaluate problems with HVAC equipment.  They also repair heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems and related apparatus. Additionally, they install, repair and/or replace controls for energy management system as well as perform preventive maintenance and sheet metal work, including design and fabrication.

The Building Maintenance Division of the Maintenance Operations Department is also seeking experienced Building Maintenance Workers to provide general maintenance support for all public facilities, such as City Hall, Historic Buildings, Fire Stations, Police Department, Recreation facilities, and Rental Housing. Maintenance tasks for the general assignment typically include painting, electrical repairs, wall repair, roof repair, carpentry/metal work, and floor repair.

First Review of Applications
The first review of applications is Thursday, July 17, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. (PT).  This recruitment may close without notice after this date so interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. A resume and supplemental questionnaire (part of the online application) must be submitted with the completed City application.

To be considered for this outstanding employment opportunity, please complete an application online: Building Maintenance Worker I/II (HVAC & General Maintenance) | Job Details tab | Career Pages

Selection Process
The process may include an online multiple-choice exam (tentatively scheduled for the last week of July), individual and/or panel interviews, professional reference checks, fingerprint check for criminal history, pre-employment medical exam and 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. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process.

Reasonable Accommodation
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 5 days in advance of the selection process by calling (510) 494-4660 or emailing humanresources@fremont.gov.

Contact Us
For additional information, please contact Human Resources Department at: humanresources@fremont.gov    

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

Are you a hands-on Civil Engineer looking for a role where your work truly matters?

Imagine using your skills to shape safe, efficient, and resilient infrastructure that directly improves the daily lives of Lafayette residents. In this role, you’ll collaborate with city leaders, contractors, and community stakeholders to bring capital improvement projects to life — from concept to construction.

If you're passionate about public works and ready to make a lasting impact in a city that values innovation and community, you may just be the next Associate Civil Engineer we’re looking for at City of Lafayette!  

The City of Lafayette is seeking a hands-on Associate Civil Engineer to play a key role in our Engineering and Public Works Department. The ideal candidate for this role is comfortable with designing, managing and inspecting capital improvement projects; and presenting and explaining projects to members of the public, elected officials and appointed officials. Currently, this position directly reports to the Engineering Services Manager. Please know that this will be a challenging role; but in a great city and joining a staff of dedicated, energetic and fun teammates!

Please note: Cover Letter is preferred, but not required.

Are you a hands-on Civil Engineer looking for a role where your work truly matters?

Imagine using your skills to shape safe, efficient, and resilient infrastructure that directly improves the daily lives of Lafayette residents. In this role, you’ll collaborate with city leaders, contractors, and community stakeholders to bring capital improvement projects to life — from concept to construction.

If you're passionate about public works and ready to make a lasting impact in a city that values innovation and community, you may just be the next Senior Civil Engineer we’re looking for at City of Lafayette!  

The City of Lafayette is seeking a well-seasoned, Senior Civil Engineer to play a key role in our Engineering and Public Works Department. The ideal candidate for this role is comfortable with designing, managing and inspecting capital improvement projects; presenting and explaining projects to members of the public, elected officials and appointed officials; and balancing office work with hands-on field work. Currently, this position directly reports to the Engineering Services Manager. In the future, the Senior Civil Engineer may supervise junior department members. Please know that this will be a challenging role; but in a great city and joining a staff of dedicated, energetic and fun teammates!

Please note: Cover Letter is preferred, but not required.

The City of Emeryville is currently seeking an engaging, methodical human resources paraprofessional. The Human Resources Analyst performs professional-level human resources services in the areas of recruitment and selection, classification, compensation, employee and labor relations, disability and leave management, benefits administration, risk management, or other human resources activities. The selected candidate will advise departments on human resources matters and exercise central management oversight in human resources policy matters. In addition, the successful candidate will handle special assignments requiring complex research and analysis; provide technical assistance and task or project-based direction to lower-level Human Resources staff, and perform other related work as required.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS EXCITING OPPORTUNITY, PLEASE VIEW THE FLYER OR FOLLOW THE LINK BELOW:

 

POLICE OFFICER - Academy Graduate - $8,419 to $11,416 per month (up to $13,128 with incentives)

The City of Pleasant Hill is currently seeking applicants for Police Officer Academy Graduate. We offer excellent pay, benefits, opportunities for promotion, as well as the opportunity to serve a great community that values the services we provide.

Police Officers can serve in patrol, traffic, investigations, and K-9 assignments. Other collateral opportunities include instructor positions (Firearms and Force Options Team), Regional SWAT, Mobile Field Force, 10851 Task Force, CSI, Regional Major Accident Investigation Team, Driving Team with firearms and force options team, Crisis Intervention Team (CIT), FBI Safe Streets Task Force, SET Team, Drone Team, Social Media Team, Community Resource Officer, School Resource Officer, and Field Training Officers. Specialty assignments may add an additional 5% pay. 

Officers work 12-hour shifts as part of a team concept. Shift schedules include 4-10 and 3-12, which may be changed periodically as job assignments may be rotated among patrol, traffic, and criminal investigation.  Night shifts include 5% additional pay. 

 

EDUCATION:

Academy Graduates (no sworn experience) - High school diploma and a minimum of 45 units of college-level course work, in addition to graduation from a P.O.S.T. basic academy.

Academy Graduate candidates with an honorable discharge may be credited with up to 15 semester units for a minimum of 3 years of active duty in the U.S. Armed Services (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard).

 

APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS:

To apply, please complete an application and supplemental questionnaire online at caloppsorg. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City employment application.

All applicants must be at least 21 years of age at time of appointment, meet the physical requirements set in the California P.O.S.T. screening manual.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.  Apply early as recruitment may close at any time. Initial screening of applicants will be based on quality of experience, education and training. Those selected will be subject to an interview, a thorough background check, a physical examination, drug screen, psychological evaluation, and polygraph. Failure to achieve a qualifying score on any portion of the selection process will eliminate a candidate from further consideration.

For more information contact Sgt. Kevin Tillman at (925) 288-4644, ktillman@pleasanthillpd.org.