Search Jobs

The City of Redwood City Invites Applications for:

Senior Planner 

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 the 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 Planning team that fosters innovation, creativity and collaboration, we hope you’ll apply.

The City of Redwood City invites you to apply for the position of Senior Long Range Planner within the Community Development Department’s Planning Division. This position, which will be focused primarily on long range planning activities, is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional to lead or participate in numerous long-range efforts underway including:

• Greater Downtown Area Plan, an update of the City’s vision for Downtown Redwood City and adjacent neighborhoods
• Update to the City’s Historic Preservation Ordinance
• Development of objective design standards
• Implementation of the City’s Housing Element and related policy initiatives
• Research, tracking, and implementation of new State laws
• Development of policies and standards to address climate resilience in coordination with Engineering and Public Works Departments
• Regular maintenance and updates to City’s zoning code and General Plan

In addition to long range planning activities, this position will be assigned a limited number of current planning projects depending on Planning Division needs. The position allows for a hybrid work schedule (3 days in office and 2 days working remotely).

TO VIEW JOB ANNOUNCEMENT, CLICK JOB PDF OR JOB ANNOUCEMENT URL BELOW.

Do you love working with youth and teens? Are you a creative planner, natural leader, and community-minded go-getter? Do you want to work with an amazing team of dedicated professionals who work every day to enhance the quality of life for the residents of San Carlos by providing recreational opportunities for all?  Come join our Parks and Recreation Department team and make a difference in the community and have fun while doing it!

The City of San Carlos Parks & Recreation Department is looking for a motivated and community-focused Recreation Coordinator to lead a variety of youth and teen programs. If you're passionate about creating meaningful recreational experiences and enjoy working with young people, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

About the Position

As a Recreation Coordinator, you’ll be responsible for planning, organizing, and delivering engaging programs for youth and teens. This includes after-school drop-in activities, seasonal camps, the Youth Advisory Council, and year-round classes. You’ll also supervise part-time staff and volunteers, collaborate with community partners, and help promote programs through social media and outreach.

This role requires strong leadership, creativity, and the ability to work independently. The ideal candidate is organized, resourceful, and experienced in youth programming. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and implement youth and teen programs and events
• Supervise part-time staff, instructors, and volunteers
• Coordinate facility use, supplies, and equipment
• Promote programs through social media and community outreach
• Evaluate program effectiveness and participant satisfaction
• Maintain accurate records and prepare reports
• Assist with budget planning and monitoring
• Support department-wide events and initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Recreation or a related field
• At least one year of professional experience in recreation
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and social media platforms
• Valid California driver’s license
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends

Special Requirements

• Ability to speak clearly and understandably
• Dexterity to type and maintain records
• Ability to sit for extended periods and perform light physical tasks (e.g., setup and breakdown of activities)
• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours and overtime.

Licenses and Certifications

Possession of an appropriate California driver's license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles.

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the City:

Final Filing Date: Before 5:00pm, Friday, September 12, 2025  

Tentative Interview Date: Week of September 22, 2025 

Appointment to this position is contingent upon:

*Reference check

*Employment and education verification

*TB testing

*Department of Justice fingerprinting criminal history records check

• An Exciting and Challenging Opportunity to help shape, plan and design a rapidly growing community
• Enjoy an annual salary of $145,571 - $196,520, along with a host of benefits 
• Join a supportive team environment 

About the City of Millbrae

Located in the heart of San Mateo County, California, the City of Millbrae is a vibrant community with a rich history and an exciting future. With its breathtaking natural beauty, thriving economy, and world-class amenities, Millbrae is a gem of the Bay Area. Boasting top-rated schools, a bustling downtown area, and a host of recreational opportunities, there is something for everyone here. Whether you're looking to explore the great outdoors, indulge in some retail therapy, or savor delicious cuisine from around the world, Millbrae has it all. And with its close proximity to San Francisco and Silicon Valley, this city is truly a hub of innovation and opportunity. 

Embark on high-profile and cutting-edge development projects in Millbrae, focusing on sustainable planning, economic vitality, and enhanced community living. Contribute to innovative planning policies, vibrant economic strategies, and the beautification of open spaces, paving the way for a dynamic and flourishing future.

To learn more about us, please visit our website by ci.millbrae.ca.us

About the Opportunity

The City of Millbrae is looking for a full-time Planning Manager based in Millbrae, California.

Reporting to the Community Development Director, you will play a pivotal role in managing planning functions, leading staff, and shaping the city’s land use, housing, and environmental policies.

In this position, you will be primarily responsible for overseeing the Planning Division, managing current and long-range planning activities, supporting the city’s development goals, and representing the department across internal and external stakeholders.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Managing daily operations of the Planning Division and supervising assigned staff
• Developing and implementing division goals, policies, and work plans
• Preparing reports and making presentations to City Council, Planning Commission, and other bodies
• Overseeing planning-related studies, CEQA review, zoning ordinance updates, and design guidelines
• Administering the General Plan, housing programs, subdivision, and sign ordinances
• Coordinating activities with other City departments, agencies, and community partners
• Monitoring budget and overseeing consultant contracts
• Staying current on planning trends and laws to guide Millbrae’s continued smart growth

To read the full position description, please click here

More About You

Education: Graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in urban planning, architecture, public administration, housing, or a closely related field. A Master’s degree in a related field may be substituted for one year of required experience.

Experience: At least 5 years of professional experience in urban planning or housing, including 1 year in a supervisory or project lead role.

Licenses: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record is required. Certification through the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) is highly desirable.

Special Requirements: Ability to sit, talk, and hear clearly in person and by telephone; use hands to operate standard office equipment; and reach with hands and arms. Must be able to stand, walk, and perform site inspections on rough terrain and around construction areas. Specific vision requirements include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:

• Knowledge of general and specific plan development, zoning, and design guidelines
• Experience with current and long-range planning, housing policy, and CEQA compliance
• Ability to lead, supervise, train, and evaluate a multidisciplinary team
• Skilled in preparing technical reports, RFQs, and managing consultant contracts
• Familiarity with transit-oriented development and infill mixed-use planning
• Strong understanding of urban design, subdivision, and stormwater regulations (C.3)
• Ability to present clearly to City Council, Planning Commission, and community groups
• Proficiency in planning-related software and permit tracking tools
• Capacity to manage division budgets and coordinate across departments and agencies
• Commitment to applying sustainability and equity principles in the planning process

As our ideal candidate, you will possess strong leadership skills, political awareness, and the ability to guide staff through complex and evolving planning challenges. Your ability to communicate effectively, think strategically, and foster collaborative relationships will be key to your success.

This is a unique opportunity to step into a leadership role in one of the most rapidly growing communities in the region. Millbrae ranks sixth in population growth across California and first in San Mateo County. We are looking for someone ready to help shape the future of Millbrae through thoughtful, community-centered planning and innovative land use strategies.

Join an agency committed to creating a healthy breathing environment for every Bay Area resident while protecting and improving public health, air quality, and the global climate! 

The Bay Area Air District (Air District) is a regional government agency, committed to achieving clean air to protect the public's health and the environment. The Air District accomplishes this goal through regulation of industrial facilities and various outreach and incentive programs designed to encourage clean air choices. 

The Air District's jurisdiction encompasses all of seven counties - Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara and Napa, and portions of two others - southwestern Solano and southern Sonoma. 

At the Air District, we take pride in our commitment to fostering a workplace that values diversity and promotes cultural awareness. We prioritize employee engagement by providing a collaborative and inclusive environment that encourages active participation and open dialogue. Additionally, we believe in pay equity and strive to create an equitable compensation structure. With a strong emphasis on work-life balance, we understand the importance of supporting our employees' well-being both inside and outside the workplace. Join us in a dynamic and inclusive culture where your contributions are celebrated, and your growth is nurtured. 

This recruitment is for one (1) Manager position in the Assessment, Inventory & Modeling (AIM) Division. This is an open recruitment for one (1) full-time, exempt, management position. 

About the Position
Under administrative direction, the position manages the Air Quality Modeling and Analysis (AQM&A) Section in the AIM Division. The manager is responsible for: maintaining a positive work environment within the AQM&A Section to promote a culture of excellence; directing the development and evaluation of air quality modeling analyses at both regional and local scales, including modeling assessment of potential health impacts from various air pollutants and emission sources; with support from AIM Division staff, developing, evaluating, and reporting modeling-based assessments of community exposure and health impacts from air pollution; interacting with the Board of Directors, Advisory Council, and Air District management and staff on air quality modeling assessments; and performing related work as assigned.

Incumbents in this class make decisions that have impacts on daily operations and implementation of established procedures and policies and solve problems requiring analyses of issues that may result in deviations from routine processes, new technology, and additional resources.  Incumbents make recommendations for program planning and directing, as well as organizing new and future resource needs.

About the Division
The Assessment, Inventory, and Modeling (AIM) Division prepares comprehensive source emission inventories for the Bay Area and conducts air quality modeling at both regional and community scales. AIM prepares technical assessments that evaluate equity in air pollution exposures and health impacts in support of Air District programs. AIM coordinates and implements programs to improve and report estimates of emissions of criteria pollutants, toxic air contaminants, and climate forcing pollutants. AIM maintains the Bay Area photochemical grid modeling platform and functions, developed and analyze modeled concentrations, exposures of toxic air contaminants, particulate matter, ozone and their precursors, to support targeted strategies that reduce impacts of air pollution both regionally and within communities, especially where Assembly Bill (AB) 617 community action plans are being developed and implemented. AIM reviews and provides guidance on environmental health risk assessments within environmental review documents prepared pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

The incumbent will assume responsibility for leading and managing multiple programs and functional areas within the AIM Division and assisting the Division Director in implementing the Air District’s policies and best practices, as well as making decisions regarding program planning, project prioritization, and staff resources allocation. The incumbent will also lead or support collaborative projects across Divisions and provide technical assessments of modeled air pollutant concentrations and health risk associated with stationary and mobile sources.

 

 

Examples of Duties for this Position

(Illustrative Only)

Develops and implements goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for the assigned programs, especially those related to regional and local air quality modeling, to support the Air District’s regulation and policy development and implementation.

Directs, organizes, assigns, reviews, and evaluates the work of assigned staff; selects and trains staff and provides for their professional development.

Directs the preparation, maintenance, verification, and reconciliation of a wide variety of reports.

Develops, reviews, and recommends improved methods and procedures; directs the team in using appropriate modeling analysis approaches and project/task management tools.

Directs the maintenance of and maintains accurate records; prepares clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials.

Analyzes technical data and problems, prepares and presents reports and recommendations regarding operational and policy issues to the Board, various committees, and other Air District groups.

Analyzes and reviews local, state, and federal legislation to determine its impact on the Air District.

Responds to requests for public information regarding the Air District's policies, procedures and operations.

Represents the Air District and assists the Director/Officer as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills is:

Equivalent to graduation from a four (4) year college or university with major coursework in a job related field, including atmospheric and environmental science, environmental modeling, or environmental engineering, and four (4) years of professional level work experience preferably in a public agency, of which at least two (2) years were at a supervisory level. Some positions may require specialized training, education and experience.

San Mateo County Health- San Mateo Medical Center seeks well-qualified candidates for the position of Program Coordinator I in the Patient Access Division. The current vacancy is a full-time, limited term vacancy. The duration of the assignment will last about 6 months.

 

Under the direction of the Patient Access Manager, the Program Coordinator will provide support to over 150 Patient Services Assistants across various departments, including Emergency, Admitting, Long-Term Care, Same-Day Surgery, and will average 27 Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) sites with 8-16 hours of weekly program refresher training on several publicly sponsored coverage options.

 

Additionally, this position will assist the team with several EPIC post-go-live projects, and work queues as we work to revamp processes and enhance collaboration for improved workflows and revenue-generating process efficiencies. 

 

To fill this vacancy, we are seeking applicants who are:

• Effective collaborators and can interact well with diverse personalities.
• Excellent planners and organizers and can establish a course of action for accomplishing short- and long-term goals and efficiently manage multiple assignments at the same time.
• Superior communicators and who excel orally and in writing.
• Flexible and see the value of helping colleagues and being exposed to and trained in several programs and initiatives.
• Proactive and are receptive to innovative changes and creative solutions.
• Team builders and can quickly establish strong partnerships with others.

The Ideal Candidate will possess:

• A Bachelor's degree in public or business administration, management or a related field.
• Experience in using EPIC.
• Two years of professional level analytical and administrative experience in a community-related setting.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and establish and maintain positive working relationships, while balancing multiple, sometimes competing priorities.
• Acute attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to produce accurate work, while meeting deadlines and working under pressure.
• Flexibility and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to design, coordinate, and execute program initiatives and evaluate performance.
• Commitment to properly handle discreet information and maintain confidentiality.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Social Media platforms.

 

This is a limited term, at-will position.  Limited Term Employees are assigned to assignments not to exceed three years. They receive medical and dental benefits, similar to regular employees, and a defined contribution retirement plan. 

 

Examples Of Duties

Duties of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinates efforts between departments, clinics, and Ancillary Services to ensure timely release of claims.
• Serves as a liaison between the Patient Financial Department and Resource Management.
• Facilitate regularly scheduled and special meetings – prepare and distribute agendas and minutes from meetings.
• Maintain program billing and compliance records related to authorizations for Inpatient and Outpatient services.
• Prepare reports as needed for Patient Financial services, Resource Management, and Department of Health Services (DHCS).
• Manage and support activity related to the authorization and denial process.
• Educate and train team members regarding authorization requirements and denial mitigation.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of program area/option to which assigned.
• Principles and practices of effective customer/client relations.
• Principles and practices of working with and managing volunteers, if assigned to volunteer coordination.
• Technical procedures and requirements of program area/option to which assigned.
• Applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations and County and program policies and guidelines governing program area/option to which assigned.
• Principles, practices and techniques of administrative and programmatic research and analysis.
• Computer applications related to the work.
• Office administrative practices and procedures, including records management and the operation of standard office equipment.
• Funding sources, grants and fund-raising techniques, if assigned to Options 1 and 2.

• Analyze, interpret and apply various regulations and requirements.
• Plan, coordinate and implement administrative and programmatic research and analysis.
• Train staff in work procedures and provide technical and programmatic assistance to staff and subcontractors.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with grantors, subcontractors, County staff, elected and appointed officials, the public and others.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Compile, analyze and interpret data using research techniques; draw sound conclusions and prepare and present effective reports regarding findings and recommendations.
• Exercise sound independent judgment within general policy and regulatory guidelines.
• Prepare clear and accurate reports, correspondence, procedures and other written materials.
• Organize and prioritize work and meet critical deadlines.
• Maintain accurate records and files.
• Interact with a wide variety of people.
• Listen sensitively and accurately; exercise tact, patience and diplomacy.
• Develop, coordinate, and implement plans, programs and events.
• Utilize the appropriate interpersonal style and methods of communication to gain acceptance, cooperation, or agreement of a plan, activity, and/or program idea.
• Make public presentations and prepare articles for publication such as press releases and articles related to events of assigned program.
• Prepare narrative and statistical reports.

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:

Program Coordinator I: Bachelor's degree in public or business administration, management or a related field and two years of professional level analytical and administrative experience in a community-related setting.

Application/Examination

If you are interested in being considered for this limited term position the following items must be submitted via e-mail: 

• Cover letter
• Resume

Keshni Kumar, Director of Patient Access

kkumar2@smcgov.org