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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.

Our diverse family of employees welcomes you to apply. We are a small city that gets a lot done, and each member of our team is vital to our success as an organization.

Diversity Statement

We asked our employees what they enjoyed most about working for the City of Burlingame, and their responses fell into five general categories:

• Colleagues
• Community
• Location
• The Work
• The Benefits

Browse the Burlingame Welcome Brochure for more information about why employees love working here or view our City of Burlingame is a Great Place to Work Video: 

Welcome Brochure 

City of Burlingame is a Great Place to Work Video

For more detailed information regarding the minimum qualifications and essential functions of the position, please review the Associate Engineer job description.

The City of Foster City is looking for a Building/Fleet Maintenance Superintendent who will oversee the Building and Fleet Maintenance Division of the Public Works Department. This position is responsible for planning, organizing, supervising, reviewing, and evaluating diverse and specialized building and fleet maintenance and repair functions.

This position manages and develops outside contracts, vendors, and project budgets; assures regulatory compliance and economy in all programs; coordinates assigned activities with other City departments and outside agencies; provides responsible and technical staff assistance; and performs duties as assigned. The ideal candidate would be able to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

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: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade supplemented by specialized training or coursework in construction trades, maintenance, automotive technology, or repair, and/or supervision.

Experience: Five (5) years of experience as a journey-level mechanic performing vehicle and equipment repairs or general repair and maintenance in one or more of the building trades, of which two (2) years should be in a supervisory or lead capacity.

Licenses and Certifications

• Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid Class C California driver’s license upon appointment.
• Possession of ,or the ability to obtain, National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification in air conditioning, brakes, and electrical systems is highly desired.
• Possession of, or the ability to obtain, Building Operator Certification Level 1 and 2 is highly desired.

To review the full job announcement click on the "Foster City Building Fleet Maintenance Superintendent Flyer" below.

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

The process will consist of an Oral Panel Interview (weighted 80%) and a written exercise (weighted 20%). 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 Public Works department will make the hiring decision.

Expected Dates for Examinations (subject to change):
Oral Panel Interview: Week of June 22 or 29 (exact date TBD)
Department Interview: Week of June 29 or early July (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 is seeking a Cross-Connection Control Specialist to perform a range of technical and specialized duties supporting the City’s water system, including the development, implementation, and maintenance of cross-connection control and backflow prevention programs. This role ensures compliance with safe drinking water standards as well as federal, state, and local regulations. Responsibilities include conducting field investigations, surveys, tests, and audits of work performed by third‑party vendors or contract staff; preparing reports; maintaining records and files; and performing related duties as assigned.

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: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, supplemented by specialized training in backflow prevention, cross-connection control, water distribution, or a related field.

Experience: Three (3) years of increasingly responsible field and/or office experience related to water distribution and cross-connection control, including inspections, data collection, public contact, and the
interpretation and application of policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.

Licenses and Certifications

• Possession of a valid California Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record to be maintained throughout employment.
• Possession of a valid Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Certificate issued by the American Water Works Association (AWWA) or Northern California Backflow Prevention Association (NCBPA), to be maintained throughout employment.
• Possession of a valid Cross-Connection Control Specialist Certificate issued by the NCBPA, to be maintained throughout employment.
• Possession of a valid Grade II (D-2) Water Distribution Operator Certificate issued by the State of California Water Resource Control Board, to be maintained throughout employment.

To review the full job announcement click on the "Foster City Cross-Connection Control Specialist Flyer" below.

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

The process will consist of an Oral Panel Interview (weighted 60%) and a practical exercise (weighted 40%). 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 Public Works department will make the hiring decision.

Expected Dates for Examinations (subject to change):
Oral Panel Interview: July 2026 (exact date TBD)
Department Interview: July 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.

About the Department

San Mateo County Emergency Management (SMC EM) is not your typical government agency. We operate more like a startup within the public sector, building innovative programs, forging cross-sector partnerships, and redefining what modern emergency management looks like for a county of 775,000 residents across 20 cities and 18 unincorporated areas.

Our mission is to advance community resilience through a proactive and comprehensive approach to emergency management, involving the whole community in every phase of preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery.

To learn more about SMC EM, visit: https://www.smcgov.org/dem

About the Role

This is not an entry-level role. This is not a position for someone learning the field. This is a role for someone who has already been in the crucible of crisis, learned hard lessons, adapted under pressure, and is eager for more.

The Emergency Coordinator sits at the operational center of SMC EM. You will plan. You will write. You will brief. You will execute. You will move between strategy and the tactical detail of getting things done, across a complex Operational Area of 20 cities, 18 unincorporated communities, and the partners who serve them.

This work requires range. One day you are facilitating a planning cycle that will shape the next twelve months of countywide preparedness. The next, you are translating policy into a one-page brief for a city council, then coordinating an exercise design with fire and law partners, then back at your desk drafting a memo that will move across the Operational Area in 48 hours.

The throughline is judgment. We need someone who can prioritize, pivot, and produce. Someone who has thrived in uncertainty before, and is energized to do more of it here.

What This Role Actually Involves

Planning (Primary Focus)
Planning is the center of gravity for this role. You will lead and contribute to the full planning cycle, from scoping through drafting, coordinating, executing, exercising, and updating operational plans, annexes, and frameworks across the Operational Area. The work means translating federal and state guidance (FEMA, CalOES, SEMS, NIMS) into plans that are usable on a Tuesday and survive a Saturday at 2 a.m. It means coordinating reviews and revisions with internal staff and external partners, building consensus around standards while protecting quality. Asking how could this be better, more practical and more useful in the moment. And it means maintaining a working understanding of the threat and hazard landscape facing San Mateo County, so the plans on the shelf actually reflect the risk on the ground.

Communication and Coordination
You will brief and present to varied audiences on a regular basis and on demand: senior county leadership, elected officials, fire and law chiefs, Operational Area partners, community organizations, and the public. The substance has to hold steady; the delivery has to flex for the room. Alongside the briefing work, you will produce clear, accurate written products on tight timelines: memos, briefings, plans, talking points, after-action reports, and correspondence that moves at the speed of decision-making. You will represent SMC EM credibly in working groups, advisory committees, tabling events, and external meetings at all levels of government, and you will maintain steady, professional communication with partners across all 20 cities and 18 unincorporated communities.

Project Management and Execution

• Carry assigned projects from initiation through completion. Own timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder coordination.
• Manage multiple concurrent priorities without dropping quality or letting partners go silent.
• Identify obstacles early, problem-solve collaboratively, and escalate when needed.
• Document the work. Hand off cleanly. Build for the next person.

Exercise, Training, and Operational Readiness

• Contribute to the design, development, facilitation, and evaluation of exercises (tabletops, functional, full-scale) aligned with HSEEP standards.
• Support training programs for staff, partners, and the broader Operational Area.
• Participate in a weekly on-call rotation, maintaining 24-hour readiness and responding to the field or Emergency Operations Center (EOC) during emergencies or disasters.
• Participate in after-action reviews and improvement planning. Treat lessons learned as a discipline, not a deliverable.

Who We Are Looking For

The right person for this role has been tested. They have been in crisis situations and knows what it’s like to be in a real EOC. They have written a plan that was used and know what it means to adapt in the moment. They have briefed leadership when the picture was unclear and the pressure was high. They have learned that emergency management is less about the binder on the shelf and more about the relationships, the judgment, and the ability to keep moving when the information is incomplete.

We are looking for someone who is technically capable, operationally seasoned, relationally skilled, and intellectually restless.

Mindset and Character

You are crucible-tested. You have been through real incidents, real activations, and/or real high-stakes operations, and you did not just survive them; you took something from them. You are agile, able to shift directions quickly when priorities change without losing your composure or your standards. You bring a growth mindset: insatiably curious, always learning, never satisfied with the way it has always been done. You are comfortable with ambiguity and can operate effectively when the situation is messy, the information is incomplete, and the stakes are high. And you lead with integrity and courage. You speak up when something is wrong, you ask for help when you need it, and you verify before you act.

Knowledge and Experience

• Working command of the planning cycle. You have led or contributed substantively to plan development, from scoping through publication and exercise.
• Familiarity with the five Emergency Management Sections (Management, Operations, Planning, Logistics, Finance/Admin) and the Incident Command System.
• Demonstrated problem-solving. A track record of identifying issues, generating options, and driving toward resolution under pressure.
• Strong communicator across audiences. You can hold the room with senior executives, political leaders, Operational Area partners, chiefs, and the public, with demonstrated experience adapting message and tone for each.
• Excellent written communication skills, including reports, briefings, plans, and professional correspondence.
• Ability to work across a wide variety of settings (field, office, EOC) and disciplines (law enforcement, fire services, emergency medical services, public health).

Preferred but Not Required

• 5 years of professional experience, with at least 2 years dedicated to emergency management, disaster operations, homeland security, public safety, or military operations.
• Master's Degree in emergency management, public administration, public policy, homeland security, public health, communications, or a related field.
• Completion of ICS Courses 100, 200, 700, and 800 (or ability to complete within the first 90 days)
• Exercise design and execution experience (tabletops, functional, full-scale) aligned with HSEEP.
• Formal project management experience, including managing scope, schedule, and stakeholders across complex initiatives.
• Hands-on experience with alert and warning systems (IPAWS, WEA, EAS, mass notification platforms).
• Experience working across multiple jurisdictions or within a complex multi-agency operational environment.
• Training instruction or curriculum development experience.
• A valid California Driver's License.

 

 

Qualifications

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

Education: Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in business, public administration, emergency management or related discipline.

Experience: One year of experience having responsibility for assisting in program planning, development and budgeting in the public, military, or private organization, preferably related to emergency/disaster planning and management.

How to Apply

To apply for this opportunity, the following materials must be submitted in addition to the standard Employment Application form:

• Resume
• Letter of Interest
• Responses to the Supplemental Questions (attached to the application form)

Tentative Recruitment Schedule:
Final Closing Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2026, by 11:59 PM PST
Application Screening: Week of June 1, 2026
Panel Interviews: Tuesday, June 16, 2026

The Town of Atherton is recruiting for a Management Analyst I/II (PDF) in the Public Works Department. This will remain open until filled. All applications, resumes, and supporting documents will be received through CalOpps.  To review the full job description click here.

Please submit your resume, cover letter, Town of Atherton application, and supplemental questions through CalOpps  or direct questions to Anthony Suber, Deputy City Manager (HR Manager) at: 

Anthony Suber
asuber@ci.atherton.ca.us | 650.752.0529  
Atherton, CA 94027 

The City of San Mateo Public Works Department is looking for a qualified Assistant/Associate Transportation Planner.

Why Join our Department?
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. Public Works is a diverse department comprised of the Capital Improvement Program, Field Maintenance, Regulatory Compliance, Transportation, Clean Water Program, Data Management, Facilities and Fleet and Wastewater Treatment divisions. 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 Assistant/Associate Transportation Planner performs professional transportation planning work; conduct and review transportation impact studies; prepare plans, studies, and reports; and to do related work as required. 

Assistant Transportation Planner - The Assistant Transportation Planner is an entry level class in the transportation planning series. This class is distinguished from the Associate Transportation Planner by the performance of the less complex tasks and duties assigned to positions within the series including assignments in the fields of multi-modal transportation associated projects, master plans, specific plans, policies, and programs. Assignments are generally limited in scope and within the design and procedural framework established by higher level employees. However, as experience is acquired, the employee performs with increasing independence. Since this class is typically used as a continued training class, employees may have only limited work experience. This classification receives general supervision from the Parking Manager, or a higher-level position.

Associate Transportation Planner - The Associate Transportation Planner is a journey level class that performs duties relating to multi-modal transportation and associated projects, master plans, specific plans, policies, and programs. This class is distinguished from the Assistant Transportation Planner by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned including complex plans review, policy development, and advance report preparation. This position requires a high degree of independent judgment exercised on diverse and specialized assignments. It is further distinguished by its major program management responsibilities. This classification receives general direction from the Parking Manager, or a higher-level position. May exercise technical and functional supervision over lower-level staff as assigned.

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

• Review and analyze land development projects including but not limited to VMT, TDM, LOS, parking compliance and other transportation related issues.

• Assist the day-to-day operations of the City’s 3,000+ on and off-street public parking spaces in downtown San Mateo along with public parking spaces in other commercial areas such as 25th Avenue. Duties may include customer service for commercial parking areas, ordering parts for paid parking equipment, evaluating monthly permit parking programs and making policy recommendations, ensuring that signage in restricted parking areas is in good condition and correct for the restriction needed.

• Evaluate and make recommendations on technical aspects of transit planning, capital, or operating projects involving various transit modes such as rail, auto traffic, bicycle and pedestrian transportation and paratransit parking.

• Participate in the development of policies, procedures, and operational actions related to effective parking management, including periodic review of parking related policy issues such as rates, time limits, enforcement hours, loading zones, and other issues.

• Assist or lead in The City’s Residential Parking Permit Program and downtown parking permit program. Duties may include responding to resident inquiries, evaluating new RPPP program area applications, conducting parking occupancy studies, assisting in permit data analysis, establish new public/private lease agreements and participating in community meetings. 

• Provide recommendations resulting from the analysis of alternative transportation system improvements; forecast and prepare transportation capital improvement program project lists. 

• Assist in the compliance of the circulation element of the General Plan, and the City's component of any county or regional transportation plan; provide information and technical support necessary for the development of the City's Transportation Demand Management program. 

• Prepare and/or review reports and studies related to the functioning, improvement and impacts on the transportation system. This may include the evaluation of alternative network improvements and the impacts of proposed or forecasted land development projects.

• Provide support for grant-funding to deliver transportation capital improvements projects, in coordination with Caltrans, San Mateo County Transportation Authority, Metropolitan Transportation Commission, and other agencies; identify and pursue grant funding opportunities in support of transportation related goals for the City.

• May review and check the work of subordinate personnel on specific projects for technical accuracy. May obtain consultants and manage consultant contracts.

• Work with other jurisdictions, congestion management agencies, citizens, business, or professional organizations as necessary. 

• Assist other sections, divisions, or departments on matters related to transportation planning. 

• Develop requests for proposals for parking services, equipment, and technology in coordination with the Police Department. 

• Prepare administrative reports and make presentations to the Sustainability and Infrastructure Committee, City Council, various committees, and advisory boards as directed. 

• Research and draft ordinances and policy for review. 

• Prepare initial studies; coordinate the preparation or review of environmental impact reports; participate in coordinating City planning activities with outside departments. 

• Collect, record and summarize statistical and demographic information; establish and maintain a comprehensive database.

• Perform related duties as assigned.

For a complete list of duties, reference our job specifications at www.cityofsanmateo.org 

Applications are being accepted for the position of Jack Drago Youth Art Internship with the Parks and Recreation Department’s Cultural Arts Program. This is a non-benefited, part-time/hourly position.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2026 AT 5:00PM OR UPON RECEIPT OF THE FIRST 100 ONLINE APPLICANTS, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST.

Hourly Rate: $21.27 per hour

Are you a graduating high senior (class of 2026) that resides in South San Francisco or attends school with the South San Francisco Unified School District (SSFUSD), and have a passion for the arts?  Do you dream of pursuing a future in visual or performing arts and want hands-on experience in the cultural heart of your community?  If so, the South San Francisco Cultural Arts Program has the perfect opportunity for you, the 2026 Jack Drago Youth Art Internship.

About the Jack Drago Youth Art Internship:

The Jack Drago Youth Art Internship is a paid summer opportunity designed to support and elevate the next generation of artists in South San Francisco.  Open to one graduating senior residing in South San Francisco or attending school with SSFUSD, this internship offers an immersive experience working alongside City staff and arts professionals to explore, create, and contribute to the vibrant cultural fabric of South San Francisco.

Drago Youth Art Internship Highlights:

• Duration: Summer 2026
• Hours per week: 20 hours per week, approximately 4 hours per day between the hours of 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM (Monday through Friday), with occasional evening and weekend hours as needed.
• Project: The intern will have the opportunity to lead and contribute to a meaningful arts initiative that engages the South San Francisco community.
• Mentorship & Experience: This position will be able to collaborate with staff, engage with community members, and gain real work insight into careers in the arts. 

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (may include but are not limited to the following):

• Assisting with general office duties related to arts programming, including organizing files, organizing artist databases, preparing materials, emails, and phone calls.
• Conducting fieldwork and research related to public art.
• Creating and managing social media content and scheduling to promote arts initiatives. 
• Supporting community outreach efforts through special event participation, flyer creation and distribution, and in-person engagement.
• Practicing professional communication such as communicating with local businesses and community members to help build connections and promote the City’s cultural art initiatives.
•  Developing and distribution of surveys to gather public input and feedback for arts programs.
•  Contributing creative ideas to enhance public engagement and support the City’s Cultural Arts Program initiatives. 
• Performs other related duties as required. 

QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:

Experience: None 

Training: Senior level high school student residing in South San Francisco or attending school with SSFUSD.

THE APPLICATION PROCESS:

To be considered, applicants must submit the following REQUIRED items:

• City application
• Responses to the supplemental questionnaire
• Personal Statement (300–700 words): Tell us about your creative journey and why you're passionate about the South San Francisco community. How would this internship help you grow? Feel free to share any experience or interest you have in visual or performing arts, any art you've created, and how you've helped or want to help make a difference in the South San Francisco community.
• Portfolio Art Samples (Optional): 3–5 images of original work (include titles, mediums, and a brief description; images should be submitted as JPG or PNG)

NOTE: Applications must be completed in full. All work experience, and education or training must be listed directly on the City application. Applications that state “See Resume” or omit required information will be considered incomplete and subject to disqualification.  Resumes may be attached separately; however, resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City application. Only application materials and documents that are specifically required within this job announcement will be reviewed as part of the application process. 

THE SELECTION PROCESS:

Applicants whose submitted application materials demonstrate knowledge, skills and abilities in best alignment with the required and desired qualifications of this position may be invited to an interview by the hiring department. The interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of June 1, 2026.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS SECTION:

Prior to appointment, candidates will be required to submit to any or all of the following (as applicable):

1. Reference Check
2. SSF Background Check
3. Submission of a valid Work Permit from Highschool (if under 18 years of age)

A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment. Determinations are made on a case-by-case basis with consideration given to the nature and recency of the conviction and relationship to job duties. All City standards must be met before the final appointment is made.

Candidates with a disability who may require special assistance in any phase of the recruitment process should advise the Human Resources Department upon submittal of application.  

The policy of the City of South San Francisco is to grant equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or national origin.  It is the intent and desire of the City of South San Francisco that equal employment opportunity will be provided in recruiting, hiring, training, promoting, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment.  The City of South San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

DISCLAIMER: This general announcement does not constitute an express or implied contract and is subject to change. Any provisions contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

Recruitment Contact

Contact email: erin.obrien@ssfca.gov

This position offers a rare opportunity for a City Manager who thrives in moments of transition— someone ready to build momentum, strengthen operations, and partner with the City Council and community to shape the next chapter of Willits’ future.

For more information about this exciting job opportunity, please view the job brochure below: 
Link to brochure

Application Process: To be considered for this opportunity, candidates should apply by submitting a comprehensive resume and compelling cover letter via email to the

City of Willits Human Resources Department at: jobs@cityofwillits.org

Additional information can be found on the City of Willits website: https://www.cityofwillits.org/ This is a confidential selection process. References will not be contacted until mutual interest has been established.

Confidential inquiries are welcome to: Bob Richardson, Interim City Manager, brichardson@cityofwillits.org, 707-459- 7120.

This position is OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

Candidates with a disability who may require special assistance in any phase of the recruitment process or additional inquiries about the position may be directed to Human Resources at jobs@cityofwillits.org

The City of Foster City is looking for a dedicated and motivated individual to join our team as a Senior Engineering Technician in the Public Works Department. The position plays a key role in the oversight and management of work in the Public Right of Way and requires experience in project inspection, construction, and field operations. The ideal candidate will have experience reviewing traffic control plans, and familiarity with underground utility work for water, wastewater, stormwater, communications, gas, and electric systems.  This role is responsible for reviewing and processing transportation and encroachment permit applications, and as such, proficiency with computers and the ability to learn and use various software applications, is highly desirable.  The Senior Engineering Technician works on a diverse range of projects that directly impact the community, making strong communication skills essential for successful interactions with the public, utility companies, and contractors.    

This position is suited for someone who can take ownership of wide ranging assignments with minimal supervision. The ideal candidate is able to work independently coordinate engineering support functions and collaborate effectively with internal staff and external stakeholders.  

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 the equivalent; college courses in engineering or drafting desirable.

Experience: Four years of full-time, paid experience in municipal engineering, including drafting and surveying. Up to two years of college education in engineering or drafting may be substituted for the required full-time experience on a year for year basis.

To review the full job announcement, click on the "Foster City Sr. Engineering Technician Flyer" below.

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

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

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

Expected Dates for Examinations (subject to change):
Oral Panel Interview: June 2026
Department Interview: June 2026

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.