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The Department of Transportation (DOT) plans, develops, operates, and maintains transportation facilities, services, and related systems which contribute to the livability and economic health of the City. We comprise a team of more than 500 people ready to serve the needs of our residents to improve the efficiency and safety of San José streets. We are an energetic and innovative team that is improving transportation in one of the nation’s largest cities, while focusing on safety, sustainability, and active public life! For more information about DOT, visit www.sanjoseca.gov/transportation. 

The Senior Engineer, under the general direction of the Division Manager, leads and manages the New Development Review Team, overseeing the review and delivery of complex private development projects. This role ensures that development projects align with the City of San José’s and department’s transportation priorities, multimodal policies, and regulatory requirements.

The position provides technical leadership across the development review process and serves as a key liaison with internal partners, external stakeholders, and the public. As a unit lead, the Senior Engineer supervises staff, manages workload, and supports the consistent, high-quality implementation of City transportation policies and standards.

 

 

Position Duties

The Department of Transportation is currently seeking to fill 1 vacancy for the Senior Engineer position. 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 in the future.

• Lead and manage the New Development Review Team, including supervising, mentoring, and providing technical guidance to engineering and technical staff.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of private development review—from entitlement through design and construction—ensuring timely, high-quality, and compliant project delivery.
• Plan, organize, direct, and participate in the review of development activity, including approximately:
  • 250+ development applications annually
  • 200+ improvement plans
  • 80+ traffic analysis reports
• Lead the review and approval of complex private development applications and public improvement plans, ensuring consistency with City standards, General Plan goals, and Complete Streets policies.
• Conduct and oversee technical review of roadway design, traffic signal modifications, streetscape improvements, and bicycle and pedestrian facilities.
• Review technical reports, traffic studies, and memorandums to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and policies.
• Manage and advance complex and high-profile development projects like Pleasant Hills Golf Course and LS Power, ensuring adherence to aggressive schedules and key milestones.
• Coordinate closely with internal partners, including Public Works (DPW) and Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement (PBCE), on development intake, design, and approval processes.
• Serve as a liaison across DOT sections and with external stakeholders, including developers, Council offices, community groups, and public agencies.
• Represent the Department at community meetings, Director’s Hearings, and Planning Commission meetings; present recommendations and address transportation-related concerns.
• Synthesize and coordinate input across departments to support timely decision-making and high-quality project outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with the City’s General Plan, multimodal policies, Complete Streets standards, and transportation design guidelines.
• Develop and review roadway design parameters and planlines for development projects; assign and monitor deadlines for in-house conceptual design tasks.
• Plan, implement, and monitor program activities, including workload distribution, performance metrics, and continuous process improvements.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of Citywide transportation design guidelines and standards.

San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department

The San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department commenced operations on January 13, 2019. The Fire Department is proud to serve the Cities of Belmont, Foster City and San Mateo as a Joint Powers Authority. The Department collectively has ten engines and two trucks operating out of nine fire stations.  There are 164 full-time employees assigned to one of the following divisions:  Administration, Community Risk Reduction, Training, Emergency Preparedness, Fire Operations and EMS.  The Department serves nearly 164,000 residents daily with a day-time population around 230,000.   Additionally, the department participates in a mutual aid program throughout the county, helping to serve a million people daily. The Department has a healthy collaborative atmosphere and encourages participation at all levels. For more information visit: www.smcfire.org.

 Proudly Serving the Communities of

 The City of Belmont

Belmont is home to approximately 27,000 residents.  Known for its wooded hills, views of the San Francisco Bay and stretches of open space, Belmont is a quiet residential community in the midst of the culturally and technologically rich Bay Area. For more information about the City, visit Belmont’s website at:  www.belmont.gov.

The City of Foster City

Foster City is home to approximately 33,000 residents and a wide array of industry, including some of the bay area’s elite businesses. Conveniently located midway between San Francisco and San Jose, Foster City prides itself on its well-planned neighborhoods, shopping centers, and a supreme quality of life. Foster City’s temperate climate, diverse cultural attractions, beautiful parks, excellent school district and unique waterfront setting offer a quality of life that is unsurpassed. For additional information about the City, visit Foster City’s website at: www.fostercity.org.

The City of San Mateo

San Mateo is a city of approximately 101,000 residents, strategically located midway between San Francisco and San Jose, and is within the Silicon Valley.  One of the City’s strengths is its diversity, both in the ethnic makeup and the physical development of the community.  San Mateo has a vibrant business and retail environment with national and international businesses, two major shopping centers and an active downtown.  The community values its historic and new residential neighborhoods and a recent major development added 1,500 new homes, 300,000 square feet of new retail and approximately 1.5 million square feet of commercial office space.  For additional information about the City, visit San Mateo’s website at: www.cityofsanmateo.org.

Maintenance Worker 2 - Street Maintenance Division

Salary: $37.60 - $47.99 Hourly

The final filing date is Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 5:00 pm or after receiving 100 qualified and complete applications, whichever is first.

The City of Sunnyvale is excited to announce an opportunity for dedicated individuals to fill (2) regular full-time Maintenance Worker 2 positions in the Street Maintenance Division of the Public Works Department. This position plays a key role in supporting the upkeep of the City's streets and traffic safety-related infrastructure. We are seeking dependable, detail-oriented individuals with strong customer service skills to join our team.

Responsibilities include performing a range of semi-skilled and manual labor tasks, such as repairing and maintaining traffic signs, applying roadway striping, installing pavement markings, and removing graffiti. These positions also perform traffic control, completing asphalt and minor concrete repairs, and carrying out other right-of-way maintenance duties as needed.

The City of Sunnyvale provides an excellent benefits package. A complete application consists of a City application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire. The position opens Wednesday, May 6, 2026, and final filing date is Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 5:00 PM or after receiving 100 qualified applicants, whichever is first. For complete information regarding this current opportunity, please visit: Sunnyvale.ca.gov and click on JOBS.

Education and Experience

The minimum qualifications for education and experience can be met in the following way:

A high school diploma or GED equivalent, AND

Six months of experience performing duties comparable to those of the City's Maintenance Worker I classification.

CITY OF PACIFICA

Don't miss this job opportunity of Management Analyst I/II 

Management Analyst I/II | FY 25/26 $8,739-$11,015

Management Analyst I/II  | FY 26/27 $8.770-$11,180

Management Analyst I/II  | FY 27/28 $9,136-$11,516

The City of Pacifica is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Management Analyst I/II for full-time classification. This impactful position will serve in the City Manager's Office and various departments with a specific focus on providing budget communication and analytical support across multiple departments/divisions, including the City Manager's Office and Community Development Department.

Employment with the City of Pacifica has a number of intangible benefits, including its proximity to the natural beauty of the San Mateo County coastline along the Pacific Ocean and the Coast Range mountains just inland. Employees have opportunities to swim or surf before and after work, or fit in a walk along the beach or hike on the numerous trails during lunch hour. The outdoor lifestyle is a complement to the interesting yet challenging work during business hours.

The City of Pacifica is committed to providing a work environment that assists employees with achieving work efficiency and quality of life. Telecommuting is a cooperative arrangement between employees and supervisors and hybrid work arrangements may be approved by department directors.

The City of Pacifica Invites Applications for the Position of

WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT (WWTP) OPERATOR I / II / III

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Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I  |  $75,744.00 - $94,956.00 Annually
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator II  | $83,052.00 - $105,624.00 Annually
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator III  |  $93,372.00 - $118,716.00 Annually

THE POSITION

The City of Pacifica is recruiting for a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I/II/III at the Calera Creek Water Recycling Plant. Under direct or general supervision of the Plant Manager or Assistant Superintendent - Operations, operates and controls wastewater treatment plant and reclamation and recycled water facilities; performs preventative and routine corrective maintenance on a variety of equipment, facilities and related appurtenances; and performs related work as required.

The City of Pacifica is a beautiful coastal community, just south of San Francisco with an exciting opportunity. At the City of Pacifica, we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. To us, equal opportunity employment is not just about compliance, it’s about who you are, how you can help our City and who you want to be. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and residents.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the full journey-level classification in the wastewater treatment plant operator series. Incumbents independently perform the full range of wastewater treatment and reclamation and recycled water facilities and equipment operations and maintenance duties. Responsibilities include inspecting and attending to assigned areas in a timely manner to ensure the proper operation and maintenance of the City’s wastewater treatment plant systems and equipment. Positions at this level work independently, exercise judgment and initiative and receive occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise. This class is distinguished from the Lead Plant Operator in that the latter is responsible for providing technical and functional direction to operations staff and is capable of performing the most complex operations and maintenance duties assigned to the division.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED

Receives supervision and direction from the Wastewater Treatment Plant Manager or designee. Exercises lead oversight, including provision of technical supervision, assignment of work and/or the training of less experienced staff.

WHY JOIN THE REDWOOD CITY TEAM?

We offer a wide range of meaningful career opportunities with potential for growth, training and development, competitive salaries, flexible work schedules, paid time off, and robust benefits. The Redwood City team is guided by core values of excellence, integrity, service, collaboration, inclusion, and innovation.  Inherent in these values is a great organizational culture based on trust, strong and supportive leadership, respect, risk-taking, empowerment, and effective communication.

The community is known for its inclusivity, strong engaged neighborhoods, and civic pride. The City works diligently to maintain positive and productive relationships with community partners, together providing outstanding services, programs and opportunities for residents and businesses. This mix of tradition and progress, community, and diversity, makes Redwood City an extraordinary place to work and call home. If you’re looking to grow your career as a part of a hard-working and fun Public Works Services Department team that fosters innovation, creativity, and collaboration, we hope you’ll apply.  

 ABOUT THE POSITION

The City of Redwood City Public Works Services Department invites you to apply for the position of Utilities Field Supervisor in the Wastewater Division. The Wastewater Division operates and maintains the City’s sanitary sewer collection system and municipal stormwater system. Under general direction, the Utilities Field Supervisor plans, organizes, supervises, trains, and evaluates the work of assigned crews engaged in maintenance, repair, installation, construction, and regulatory compliance duties within the sanitary sewer collection system and municipal stormwater system.  Primary duties include supervising and evaluating performance of assigned staff, scheduling maintenance and repair work, responding to customer inquiries and requests, and traveling among various worksites to direct, supervise, and evaluate work performed in the field. This position is distinguished from the Public Works Superintendent in that the latter is responsible for the administration and management of a large operational division. 

Applications are being accepted for the position of Management Analyst I with the City of South San Francisco. The current vacancy is in the Fire Department. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2026 AT 5:00 PM, OR UPON RECEIPT OF THE FIRST 100 ONLINE APPLICATIONS, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST.

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

The Department

The South San Francisco Fire Department currently has a Fire Chief, a Deputy Fire Chief, a Fire Marshal, 4 Battalion Chiefs, an Emergency Medical Services Battalion Chief, an Emergency Services Captain, 15 Fire Captains, 15 Engineers, 39 Paramedic/Firefighters, Deputy Fire Marshal, 2 Safety Inspector II, 2 Safety Inspector I, 2 Safety Inspectors (hourly/contract), 2 Management Analysts, an Administrative Assistant I, an Administrative Assistant, Senior and an Accounting Assistant II.

The South San Francisco Fire Department provides residents, businesses and visitors with service in fire suppression; emergency medical and ambulance transport; hazardous materials response; urban search and rescue; marine rescue; fire prevention, investigation and public education.  The Department operates five (5) fire stations throughout the City, plus and Emergency Operations Center, Live-Fire Training Tower and is comprised of 92 dedicated staff members.

The City of Redwood City invites applications for Permits Technician in the Community Development Department.

THE POSITION

The City of Redwood City invites you to apply for the position of Permits Technician.  Under supervision of the Senior Building Inspector/Permit Counter Supervisor, the Permits Technician is responsible for processing a variety of permits; and providing general information to the public at the public counter and by telephone. The Permits Technician is an integral member of Redwood City’s Counter Team. 

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

• Provide internal customer service and to the public at the Community Development & Transportation Services counter; explain ordinances and procedures to owners, contractors, developers, and the general public.
• Issue permits of all types of construction and use, to include checking plot plans for size of lot, set back of house, side yards, and location of sidewalks.
• Review application requests by phone, email, and over the counter.
• Accept plans for plan check and verify accuracy and completeness for information; assist Engineering and Construction with record keeping, haul permits, wide load permits, sewer lateral including Planning, Building and Code Enforcement permits. 
• Compile and report statistical information; maintain files on maps and records; operate specialized permitting software.
• Input a variety of information into the computer system including inspection requests.

Please click on the PDF link below to review the complete job announcement.

The City of Foster City is seeking a qualified Senior Building Inspector who is detail-oriented and has the knowledge and experience in the areas of building inspection and safety and code compliance to join the Building Division of our Community Development Department. The Department consists of Building, Planning, and Code Enforcement Divisions and is headed by Community Development Director. 

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: Graduation from high school or equivalent. A desired course of additional education would include two (2) years of college course work in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Building Inspection, or completion of an Apprenticeship Program in a building construction related field.

Experience: Three (3) years of experience to include a minimum of one (1) year full-time plan check experience and one (1) year of progressively responsible experience in a variety of municipal building inspection work.

Licenses, Certificates, Registration

• Possession of the International Code Council (I.C.C.) Plans Examiner Certificate and Full Combination Building Inspector Certificate.

Special Requirements
Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications; perform complex building, plumbing, mechanical and electrical inspections; interpret and apply provisions of pertinent codes and regulations, prepare accurate and concise reports; acquire and demonstrate skill supervising and managing work of others; learn administrative techniques, methods and procedures of personnel management and other skills required to assist in management of the Division operations; establish and assist in developing improvements to computerized Division operations; establish and maintain cooperative working relations with engineers, architects, contractors and the general public; attend work and perform duties on a regular and consistent basis.

To review the full job announcement, click on the "Foster City Senior Building Inspector 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 qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the examination process. 

The process will consist of an Oral Panel Interview. 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 Community Development Department will make the hiring decision. 

Expected Dates for Examinations (subject to change): 
Oral Panel Interview: June 2026 (exact date TBD)
Department Interview: June 2026 (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 is seeking a spirited individual with excellent Interpersonal skills to join the Community Development Department Permit Technician Team!

Under general supervision, the Permit Technician performs a variety of technical duties in support of the Community Development Department; serves as staff for the permit and public counter and assists the public with technical information related to the issuance of permit applications, including the process and any related fees; uses specialized database/permit tracking management programs; and performs related work as required.

THE DEPARTMENT

The Community Development Department is responsible for ensuring a sustainable and vibrant community that supports a high quality of life for residents, businesses and visitors. It is comprised of 35 FTE who operate as an effective and cohesive team across multiple functional areas and lead a number of City initiatives to support the City Council goals. The Department includes the Building, Planning and Housing Divisions, and core services include building permits, plan check, inspections, affordable housing administration and housing initiatives, as well as long-range planning and development review.

The Building Division, which is the division this position will be responsible for overseeing, includes managing building permit, plan check and inspection processes for compliance with all applicable State laws, local municipal codes and related policies involving building construction. These functions require a high level of customer service with the public and coordination within and across various departments and agencies. The Division issued approximately 2,106 building permits and conducted approximately 9,000 building inspections in 2025. For additional budget information, visit menlopark.gov/budget.

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