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The Superior Court of California, San Mateo County is seeking highly qualified individuals for the position of Court Commissioner. 

The appointment to this position shall be by the judges of the superior court and shall be under the general direction of the presiding judge.

Pursuant to California Rules of Court, candidates must have been admitted to practice law in California for at least 10 years or, on a finding of good cause by the presiding judge, for at least 5 years.

The commissioner’s duties include the subordinate judicial duties set forth in Code of Civil Procedures 259, which include but are not limited to conducting judicial hearings in a broad range of civil proceedings which may include family law, making findings of facts in traffic, small claims, and criminal proceedings, and performing other subordinate judicial activities as may be conferred by law or by order of the court.

There are currently two vacancies for Court Commissioners.  One position is a regular position and the second is a limited term position.  Limited term positions are full-time, temporary assignments not to exceed three years. Limited term employees receive medical and dental benefits, like regular employees, and a defined contribution retirement plan. 

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Experience as a hearing officer, judge pro-tem, or mediator.
• Knowledge of trial and hearing procedures and rules of evidence.
• Knowledge of court calendars.
• Demonstrated ability to present statements of law, fact, and argument clearly and logically in written and oral form.
• Ability to manage a courtroom in a fair, courteous, and efficient manner to promote respect for the judicial process.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with judicial officers, attorneys, court staff, and various governmental agencies.
• Experience working effectively with the public, especially in stressful situations.
• Ability to work efficiently and with flexibility.
• Experience working in and with the citizenry of San Mateo County.

For more information about the Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo, please visit https://www.sanmateocourt.org.

RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE

• Recruitment Opens: August 15, 2025
• Recruitment Closes: August 29, 2025
• Application Screening: September 2-5, 2025
• Panel Interviews: September 11-12, 2025
• Finalist Interviews: October 3, 2025

TO APPLY

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

• Resume
• Cover Letter that includes:
  • You name
  • California State Bar number
  • Date of Admission to the State Bar
  • Law School, Degree Awarded, Date
  • The position(s) in which you are interested – regular, limited term, or both
• Responses to the Supplemental Questions

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

1. Describe your experience working as an attorney during the past five years, including specific areas of the law, trials, and other significant legal practice experience. Cite any relevant cases related thereto. If practicable, please provide a name and telephone number of any person(s) who can be a reference for you regarding your trial/courtroom work.

2. Describe your community or civic service experience. Include the names of the organizations, the services provided, the time periods, and, if practicable, the names and telephone numbers of any persons who can provide a reference regarding your service.

3. Describe, if applicable, any previous Judge Pro Tem service. Please specify the court, specialty area, and period of the service.

4. List the names and telephone numbers of three professional references who are not a sitting judge, commissioner, or staff in this court.

5. Describe any commendations or disciplines issued by the California or other State Bar. Please include the year of the action.

6. Provide a sample of your professional legal writing.

SELECTION PROCESS

The court hiring committee will screen application packets and extend an interview invitation to only the most highly qualified candidates, as determined by the committee.  Panel interviews will be conducted on September 11 and 12, 2025.  Finalist interviews will be conducted on September 19, 2025.  Interviews will be conducted in San Mateo County.

For questions about these positions or the selection process, please contact Chet Overstreet at 650-363-4385 or coverstreet@smcgov.org.

The Mid-Peninsula Water District is excited to announce two openings for highly motivated Maintenance Technicians and/or Water Systems Operators to join our dedicated, community-focused operations team. Reporting directly to the Superintendent, you will play a vital role in maintaining and operating a system that includes over 90 miles of pipeline and serving more than 8,100 customer connections. This is an opportunity to contribute to a trusted public service organization and make a meaningful impact in the community every day. MPWD promotes a healthy work life balance by offering a four-day, 36-hour work week for all employees. 

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Alison Bell, Administrative Services Manager, at abell@midpeninsulawater.org.

Check out the job descriptions! Maintenance Technician and Water System Operator

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The Position

The Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) provides oversight and strategic direction for nursing practice across the organization’s continuum of care. This role ensures a unified nursing vision and consistent standards of practice in all clinical areas where patients receive nursing services. The CNO establishes nursing policies, procedures, standards of practice, and care models that meet the needs of the patient populations served by the organization. They assess, plan, and monitor the resources necessary to support safe, high-quality patient care and foster an environment that promotes staff recruitment, retention, and professional growth.

The Chief Nursing Officer reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer and serves as a member of the Senior Leadership Team. The incumbent exercises direct and indirect supervision over skilled nursing, acute psychiatry, emergency services, acute medical/surgical services, perioperative services, ambulatory nursing practice, case management, social services, and other managerial, clinical, technical, and clerical staff. The CNO also collaborates with the Chief Medical Officer, Chief Quality & Experience Officer, and Chief Financial Officer to ensure the optimal delivery of medical services at San Mateo Medical Center.

Ideal Candidate

• Holds or is currently pursuing an advanced degree in Nursing Science
• Brings at least four years of progressive leadership experience overseeing nursing services in a complex healthcare setting
• Understands healthcare administration, including trends in policy, treatment, research, education, licensing, and accreditation
• Recognizes the need for public health systems to operate in innovative, integrated, and efficient ways that ensure continuity of care and align with broader County programs
• Thrives in a collaborative leadership environment focused on serving underserved communities
• Applies Lean/LEAP leadership philosophy and continuous improvement practices in healthcare settings
• Demonstrates a commitment to learning and growing within a principle-based leadership culture
• Has working knowledge of budgeting, finance, and reimbursement models in a public hospital context
• Brings experience navigating organized labor and civil service environments (preferred)

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:

License/Certification

• Current Licensure as a Registered Nurse in California
• Certification in Nursing Administration issued by the American Nurses Credential Center (ANCC) upon hire or within two years of hire

Experience

Four years of increasingly responsible experience in a healthcare organization performing a variety of administrative and management duties.

In addition, successful candidates will possess a minimum of two years of experience within the past five years in a senior-level administrative or executive leadership position.

Education

Possession of, or current enrollment in, an advanced degree program in Nursing Science.

How to Apply

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

• Employment Application Form
• Responses to the supplemental questions
• Resumes are not accepted in place of required materials
• Applications are due by midnight on the final filing date

Tentative Recruitment Schedule

• Deadline to Apply: September 2, 2025, by 11:59 p.m. PST
• Application Screening: September 4, 2025
• Combined Panel/Department Interviews: September 16, 2025

Position Summary

Under general supervision, the Ferry Mechanic performs preventative, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, trouble-shooting, repair, and modifications on structural, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, piping and control systems found on ferry vessels and passenger terminals; performs related work as assigned. Responsibilities include record keeping and written verification of work accomplished.

Salary Range:  
Day Shift:               $56.32 per hour
Swing Shift:           $56.32 per hour + 10% differential pay
Graveyard Shift:    $56.32 per hour + 15% differential pay
 

Essential Responsibilities

• Working with computers on a daily basis for work scheduling, work order entry and work order reporting on the Districts electronic maintenance system in addition to notifications and communications.
• Conducts tests, analyses and measurements as directed to diagnose any unusual, erratic or malfunctioning occurrence in any shipboard or terminal system or component.
• Reports any unusual wear patterns, noise, pressure, temperature, or changes in voltage, current, cycles, resistance or any other indication of potential malfunction.
• References manufacturer schematics including blueprints, drawings and specifications to resolve maintenance issues.
• References parts catalogues and other sources to determine correct parts for specific applications.
• Performs inspections, preventive maintenance, repairs and overhauls as directed.
• Documents and records work performed and parts and materials used in the electronic maintenance system. 
• Reports all safety hazards and corrects unsafe situations immediately where possible.
• Immediately reports to supervisor any potential maintenance problem or condition which could cause a possible schedule delay.
• Maintains all work areas, special tools and equipment used in performing maintenance function, in a clean and orderly manner.
• Operate a forklift and other equipment/vehicles safely.
• Interacts on a regular basis with vessel operations personnel.
• Adheres to the safety and health rules and safe working practices applicable to job.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with District employees, customers, vendors and all others contacted during the course of work using principles of excellent customer service. 
• Performs additional related duties as assigned.
• Regular and reliable attendance and performance required. 

Full Job Description and Apply URL: Ferry Mechanic | Job Details tab | Career Pages

Position Summary

Under general supervision, performs difficult and varied accounting clerical work in support of either accounts receivable or accounts payable activities; compiles, reconciles and verifies general financial and statistical data; performs related work as required.  Employees in this class typically function either in Accounts Payable or in Accounts Receivable.  In either assignment, established policies, methods and procedures are followed when processing and maintaining financial data and records, although employees must exercise judgment in resolving job-related problems within these parameters.

Full Job Description and Apply URL: Accounting Specialist | Job Details tab | Career Pages

Application Review Dates:

• 1st Review Date:      September 1, 2025
• 2nd Review Date:    September 21, 2025 

Position Summary

Under general supervision, performs painting and associated work on the Bridge and other District facilities as required.  Performs other related duties as assigned.
 

Essential Responsibilities

•Paints interiors and exteriors of District buildings, including railings and posts
•Performs dry wall finishing, including joint taping, skip troweling, patch work and related prep work
•Strips and prepares wood and metal for finishing
•Finishes wood and metal furniture and stains and matches gloss of existing finishes
•Applies roadway markings and striping
•Sandblasts and spray paints fabricated steel items
•Repairs and maintains spray painting equipment, brushes and rollers
•Drives District vehicles
•Knows & follows the safety and health rules and safe working practices applicable to his or her job
•Removes graffiti from buildings and the Bridge using ladders
•Handles hazardous wastes
•Responsible for cleaning and housekeeping in assigned work area
•Knows and follows the safety and health rules and safe working practices applicable to his or her job.
•Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with District employees, customers, vendors and all others contacted during the course of work using principles of excellent customer service.
•Performs additional related duties as assigned
•Regular and reliable attendance and performance is required

Full Job Description and Apply URL: House Painter | Job Details tab | Career Pages

The Department of Public Works is seeking well-qualified candidates for the position of Stationary Engineer II.

About the Department
The Department of Public Works plans, designs, constructs, operates, and maintains facilities and equipment that are safe and accessible to the clients of County agencies, the general public, and County employees. The Department advises the Board of Supervisors on all public works issues, including rates and charges for services that are fair to both the users and service providers.
 
Public Works has a budget of approximately $200 million and is comprised of over 300 employees in four divisions: Administrative Services and Airports, Engineering and Resource Protection, Facility and Capital Projects, and Road Services.
 
Facilities Maintenance & Operations
FM&O, short for Facilities Maintenance & Operations, ensures County facilities are safe, comfortable, and clean. From historic landmarks to modern offices, we keep things running smoothly.

The FM&O Stationary Engineers perform maintenance and repairs to the various plumbing, mechanical, and lighting systems throughout County facilities. These include boilers, chillers, pumps, motors, lamps, ballasts, drivers, toilets, sinks, and faucets as well as utilizing the lighting and building control systems to schedule and adjust run times of the various pieces of equipment. There are multiple Stationary Engineer I/II vacancies in FM&O.

Our team turns the screws, tightens the bolts, hammers the nails, paints the walls, and types in the codes to keep all the buildings and their systems working. If it's loose, stuck, hot, cold, light, or dark FM&O gets the call. Whatever it takes, our team does it with professionalism, care, and heart!
 
The Position
Under the direction of a Supervising Stationary Engineer, Stationary Engineers are responsible for a wide variety of repair and maintenance work in the areas of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, emergency power systems, water treatment systems, boiler equipment, and piping repair, building automation systems, and miscellaneous equipment repair. Stationary Engineer II is a journey-level classification, and incumbents are expected to have proficiency, perform independently, and solve complex problems in all of the areas listed above.

There are multiple vacancies to be filled throughout the Department. Work locations will include Redwood City Government Center, San Mateo Medical Center, Youth Services Center, and Maple Street Correctional Facility.
Candidates hired as Stationary Engineers must be willing to work evenings, weekends, and alternate shifts. They must also successfully obtain and maintain a Sheriff's Office security clearance as a condition of employment. 
 
The ideal candidates for these positions will have:

• At least three years of journey-level experience as a Stationary Engineer.
• A minimum of three years of journey-level experience in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Extensive knowledge and experience working with boiler and HVAC systems.
• Proficiency in a wide variety of installations and repairs on plumbing, gas system piping, chiller/boiler piping, and wastewater systems, including the ability to operate a large sewer snake.
• Certification as a Backflow Prevention Tester.
• Experience in energy management and computer-controlled systems.
• The ability to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain a variety of equipment, including air conditioning, electric motors, heating units, heat pumps, light commercial furnaces, burners, fresh air and exhaust fans, economizers, and humidifiers.
• Experience with Fire Alarm testing, troubleshooting, and NFPA codes.
• Experience in a hospital or healthcare setting.

Examples Of Duties:

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

• Operate, maintain, install, and repair electrical, refrigeration, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and ventilating systems.
• Operate, maintain, and repair boiler equipment.
• Repair and replace pipes, fittings, and other equipment used in plumbing, gas, and steam systems.
• Repair electrical equipment, including lamps, fixtures, and switches; adjust electrical controls, motors, and auxiliary equipment up to 480 volts.
• Test, operate, maintain, and repair emergency power systems, including UPS, emergency generators, and associated equipment.
• Use hand and power tools, including cutting and threading tools, grinders, reamers, wrenches, welders, saws, and other special tools.
• Make minor carpentry repairs to doors, windows, floors, and other parts of buildings.
• Do touch-up painting on repaired equipment.
• Remove or arrange for the removal of trash, pests, and other hazardous materials or debris in the course of performing work. 
• Properly place, set, and inspect traps, and collect and remove insects and pests.
• Reclaim or recycle refrigerant using Freon recovery systems.
• Operate water treatment facility, including wastewater and potable water.
• Adjust and calibrate boiler burners and controls.
• Adjust and calibrate chiller controls.
• Test, calibrate, and repair backflow devices.
• Calibrate HVAC controls and associated equipment.
• Monitor building management systems.
• Replace pumps and pump seals, and repair and replace motor valves.
• Repair and replace air conditioning units.
• Troubleshoot HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and energy power systems.
• Conduct preventative maintenance.
• Understand fire alarm systems.
• Repair and install chemical monitoring stations.
• Repair, test, and record data on generators.

If designated as the certified water treatment operator:

• Operate water treatment facility, including wastewater and potable water, consistent with performance standards, federal and state regulations, and variable operating conditions and emergencies.
• Make periodic inspections and reports of facility conditions to ensure adherence to maintenance procedures.
• Perform water sampling in coordination with the health laboratory.
• Maintain logs of facility operations, test results, scheduled maintenance, and other operating conditions.
• Control filter operations.
• Coordinate special projects related to water treatment and distribution, in close coordination with supervisor/manager.
• Troubleshoot complex technical problems related to water treatment and develop recommendations to improve water quality standards, facility effectiveness, and efficiency.
• Perform quality analysis of raw and treated water.
• Compile data concerning flows, chemical dosages, levels, pressure, volume, water quality, and other operational information.
• Prepare reports.

Qualifications:

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

• Completion of courses related to maintenance, installation, and repair of electrical, HVAC, plumbing, refrigeration, and power equipment.
• Two years of journey-level experience as a stationary engineer or equivalent, AND demonstrated experience in maintaining, installing, and repairing electrical, HVAC, plumbing, refrigeration, and power equipment in a large building, plant, or vessel.
• Two years of experience can be substituted with the completion of an apprenticeship program.

Licensure/Certification:

• Must obtain and maintain Sheriff's Office security clearance.
• Universal Certification in Freon recovery upon hire.
• Obtain Backflow Certification within six months of hire and maintain certification.
• If designated as the water treatment operator, possession of or ability to obtain a valid Grade II Water Treatment Operator Certification issued by the State of California within six months of employment is required.

Knowledge of:

• Common safety practices in the workplace.
• Heating and electrical equipment.
• Principles and techniques used in stationary engineering.
• Proper and safe use of basic hand tools.
• Basic arithmetic for measuring, calibrating, and estimating.
• Steam and gas fired heating systems; refrigeration equipment; ventilating and air-conditioning equipment.
• Electrical, plumbing and refrigeration systems.
• Controls and control systems.
• Emergency power systems, generators, and associated equipment.
• Freon recovery procedures and equipment, if at Level II.
• Water treatment systems and operations, principles and practices, and regulatory mandates, if designated as certified water treatment operator.
• Safety rules, regulations, and work practices, including reference to hazardous chemicals.
• Basic record-keeping principles and practices.

Skill/Ability to:

• Follow safety practices.
• Troubleshoot and/or repair, replace, regulate and control electrical, refrigeration, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and ventilating systems.
• Determine and estimate materials required for a job and prepare requisitions.
• Use hand and power tools.
• Make metal parts and equipment.
• Perform minor carpentry and painting tasks.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Communicate effectively, courteously, and professionally with customers and others.
• Read and interpret plans.
• Prepare and maintain accurate maintenance records.
• Operate standard office equipment, computers, and timekeeping systems.
• Lift and carry materials, supplies, and equipment; climb ladders; and crawl in tight spaces.
• Perform water treatment plan and distribution system operations and maintenance activities if at Level II and designated as water treatment operator. 

Application/Examination:

Open and Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in classified regular, probationary, extra-help/limited term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. 
 
The examination process will consist of an Application Screening (weight: pass/fail), and an Interview (weight: 100%), which may include a performance exam. 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. All applicants who meet 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.

This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted five days in advance on this job announcement.

Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process.

Tentative Recruitment Schedule: 
Round 1 of Screening: Week of May 12, 2025
Round 1 of Panel Interviews: Week of May 16, 2025
Round 2 of Screening: Week of June 16, 2025
Round 2 of Panel Interviews: Week of July 7, 2025
Round 3 of Screening: Week of July 28, 2025
Round 3 of Panel Interviews: Week of August 11, 2025

The Environmental Health Services Division of San Mateo County Health is seeking a well-qualified candidate for the position of Environmental Health Program Supervisor – Hazardous Materials Program.

The Position

Working under general supervision, the successful candidate will supervise, direct, organize, manage, evaluate, audit, and provide accountability for one or more Environmental Health programs in areas encompassing hazardous materials/hazardous waste and environmental health program outreach for pollution prevention, public health protection, and environmental health operations.

The current vacancy supervises staff in the Environmental Health Services Division's hazardous materials/hazardous waste areas and Pollution Prevention programs. This position is located in San Mateo, but will require some travel/driving throughout the county to perform the duties of the job.

The Hazardous Materials Program Supervisor will work in the Certified Unified Program Agencies (CUPA) program and additionally oversee the Pollution Prevention Program. In addition to supervising Pollution Prevention Program work, this position will supervise CUPA regulatory programs, including the Hazardous Materials Business Plan Program, Hazardous Waste Generator (HWG) Program, California Accidental Release Prevention Program, Hazardous Materials Program Fees, Underground Storage Tanks (UST) Program, and Above Ground Petroleum Storage Tank Program.

Key responsibilities include providing subject matter expertise on the Hazardous Waste Generator program and supervising a team of nine specialists across multiple programs. Additionally, the supervisor will also serve in a leadership capacity with the District Attorney's office, political leaders, and county management, and will ensure compliance with all inspection and reporting requirements. Additionally, the incumbent will provide programmatic supervision around website management, messaging, and outreach services for grant work and to other programs within the Division, and ensure messaging and branding alignment with County Health.

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will bring enthusiasm and a strong commitment to public service. More specifically, the ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Proficient in all CUPA regulatory program areas and possess a valid ICC (International Code Council) certification as an underground tank inspector.
• Knowledgeable of the division's enforcement options, such as the Hazardous Materials Administrative Enforcement Orders (AEO) and the District Attorney referral processes.
• Experienced with at least four years of journey level experience in hazardous materials management in the areas of storage, transportation, handling and disposal of hazardous materials and/or hazardous waste; underground tank construction, monitoring and removal; or underground tank site remediation.
• Knowledgeable of hazardous materials management, including its scientific background, technology, principles, methods, investigative techniques and problems; laws, regulations and codes governing hazardous materials; emergency response procedures and protocols; government agencies, community organizations and business establishments as they relate to environmental health and hazardous materials management; basic practices in the transportation and disposal of hazardous wastes.
• Knowledgeable of contract and grant monitoring and expenditures, grant applications, RFP processes.
• Approachable and politically astute with a supervisory style that quickly fosters trust, loyalty, respect and commitment from employees.
• An experienced hazardous materials management professional with a thorough understanding of the full range of issues, practices and regulations related to the CUPA programs.
• An innovative leader who has collaborated with other agencies with positive outcomes that benefited public health and public education.
• Technologically savvy and knowledgeable of electronic field inspection systems and other computer-based technologies utilized by regulatory agencies.
• Highly focused and organized, capable of establishing and implementing program budgets.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage time, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced regulatory environment.
• An excellent problem-solver with superior oral and written communication skills.
• Enthusiastic for and dedicated to public service.
• Possess of a four- year degree from an accredited university and any combination of graduate-level education and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities, demonstrating an increasing level of responsibility is desirable.
• Possession of a California certificate as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) is preferred, but not required.

In addition, the ideal candidate will have four years of progressively responsible experience in an environmental health field, such as hazardous materials management, infectious waste, or food sanitation, including at least two years of experience with a regulatory agency.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

This position requires a valid International Code Council (ICC) certification as an underground tank inspector. If you do not have the ICC certification, you will be required to acquire it within six months of being hired. The California Code of Regulations (CCR) requires local agency inspectors conducting underground storage tank (UST) inspections to have a current inspector certificate from the International Code Council (ICC).

NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE

Final Filing Date: Monday, August 25, 2025, by 11:59 P.M. PST

Application Screening: Thursday, August 28 and Friday, August 29, 2025

Panel Interviews: Wednesday, September 10 and/or Thursday, September 11, 2025

The City of Menlo Park is currently accepting applications for Child Care Teacher I/II.   

These positions are part-time (20 hours a week) and provide a flexible work schedule. We are looking for candidates that enjoy teaching & working with preschool and school aged children. The working hours are Monday through Friday.

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