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The City of Menlo Park's Information Technology team is seeking a temporary IT Specialist who has a broad range of support skills to provide day to day computer/desktop support, end-point configuration and management, helpdesk support and management, and maintain and troubleshoot various systems hardware, software, peripherals, A/V, telephones and mobile devices. Support to be provided onsite throughout the City at physical workstations, as well as via phone, video, email and internet.

This is an hourly, at-will, part-time (non-benefited) position offering valuable experience in information technology and public service.

Definition

Under general supervision of the Economic and Housing Development Manager, assists in organizing and implementing an Economic Development Workplan that promotes the growth and development of the City’s economic base, including the facilitation of housing production and new building permits, the retention and expansion of existing businesses, and, sourcing new businesses for the City. This position will also support the Economic and Housing Development Manager’s staffing of the City’s Economic and Community Development Committee.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This is the journey level class within the Housing and Economic and Housing Development Specialist series. Employees perform the full range of duties as assigned. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. Because of the cooperative, facilitative and marketing nature of this role, individuals must be able to work well with and have knowledge of other City departments, community stakeholders, small business owners and real estate developers.

Supervision Received and Exercised

• Receives general supervision from the Economic and Housing Development Manager. 
• May exercise technical or functional supervision over less experienced staff.

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.

We recently 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: 

Welcome Brochure 

The Parks and Recreation Department is seeking a qualified person for the position of Administrative Support (casual, part-time position).  Below you will find a general description of the position, however we are in need of someone to assist us with the following essential duties/tasks:

• General office support (i.e., answering phones, computer input, customer service).
• Prepare Commission agenda, post/notice, and take and prepare meeting minutes monthly.
• Type and process lengthy reports.
• Process Cal Cards monthly, and invoicing/payments weekly.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, and other materials for the Department Head, Superintendent, and Department.
• Provide information about the Parks Division and Tree related information.
• Order supplies and materials.
• Resolve citizen concerns and complaints/refer to the appropriate party/department.
• Prepare Personal Action Forms.

This is an entry level position performing general office work including mail processing, filing and data entry; typing a variety of correspondence, reports and forms; providing information and assistance to Parks and Recreation staff.  Must have excellent customer service skills and the ability to listen effectively and understand and follow instructions. Maintain accurate records, reports, files, etc.  Attention to detail and the ability to work cooperatively with all those contacted in the course of employment is essential.

Applications are being accepted for the position of Communications Dispatcher – Lateral Transfer with the South San Francisco Police Department. 

Please note: This job posting is for lateral-transfer applicants and NOT entry-level, academy graduate or academy attendee applicants. 

CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT

As a continuous recruitment, please ensure timely and complete submission of employment application and supporting documents. This recruitment is to establish an eligible list for current and future vacancies.

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

THE DEPARTMENT:

The City of South San Francisco has 83 sworn and 35 civilian positions. The Department’s philosophy is one of participative management, with a high degree of emphasis on training and education. It employs team and community-oriented policing and problem-solving concepts and recognizes the importance of staying contemporary with technological advances. The Department acknowledges that the responsibility for public safety and the quality of life in our neighborhood is a responsibility share with the whole community. 

A new state-of-the-art Police Department building and 9-1-1 Communications Center has opened at 1 Chestnut Avenue.  The new Police Building includes a large training room for defensive tactics, a dedicated indoor firearms range, and progressive construction incorporating the latest in Police Station design concepts.  The 9-1-1 Communications center will have the latest communications and dispatching technologies to provide improved service and response to South San Francisco residents. 

SSFPD Recruitment Video

THE POSITION:

Under general supervision, receives and transmits routine and emergency telephone and radio traffic; dispatches and coordinates police, fire, public works, and other municipal staff and equipment via multifrequency two-way radio; maintains and processes a variety of communications reports, records, and radio logs; and does related work as required.                                                                              

The City of East Palo Alto Invites Applications for the Position of  

ASSISTANT CITY CLERK 

Salary: 

$ 40.62 - $ 49.38 Hourly 

$ 7,042.38 - $ 8,560.06 Monthly 

Plus, an attractive benefits package 

Deadline to Apply: April 13, 2026, at 11:59 PM  

The City of East Palo Alto is now actively seeking a compassionate, organized, responsible Assistant City Clerk. The Assistant City Clerk performs a variety of responsible, confidential and complex administrative, technical, programmatic, secretarial and clerical duties in support of the daily operations and administration of the City Clerk’s Office and Administration Department. The incumbent will function as communications support, front desk/reception responsibilities, serves as the primary front counter contact for the public, manages public records requests, supports social media and public communications, assists with City Council and board meetings, and performs related duties as assigned. 

This is an internal only recruitment.   

Applications are being accepted for the position of Communications Dispatcher – Academy Graduate & Academy Attendee with the South San Francisco Police Department. 

Please note: This job posting is for academy graduate & academy attendees and NOT entry-level or lateral transfer applicants.

CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT

As a continuous recruitment, please ensure timely and complete submission of employment application and supporting documents. This recruitment is to establish an eligible list for current and future vacancies.

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

THE DEPARTMENT:

The City of South San Francisco has 83 sworn and 35 civilian positions. The Department’s philosophy is one of participative management, with a high degree of emphasis on training and education. It employs team and community-oriented policing and problem-solving concepts and recognizes the importance of staying contemporary with technological advances. The Department acknowledges that the responsibility for public safety and the quality of life in our neighborhood is a responsibility share with the whole community. 

A new state-of-the-art Police Department building and 9-1-1 Communications Center has opened at 1 Chestnut Avenue.  The new Police Building includes a large training room for defensive tactics, a dedicated indoor firearms range, and progressive construction incorporating the latest in Police Station design concepts.  The 9-1-1 Communications center will have the latest communications and dispatching technologies to provide improved service and response to South San Francisco residents. 

SSFPD Recruitment Video

THE POSITION:

Under general supervision, receives and transmits routine and emergency telephone and radio traffic; dispatches and coordinates police, fire, public works, and other municipal staff and equipment via multifrequency two-way radio; maintains and processes a variety of communications reports, records, and radio logs; and does related work as required.                                                                              

The City of Burlingame is accepting applications for: Temporary Parks and Tree Worker

The Position
Under the direct supervision of a Lead Worker, or higher level staff, the Parks and Tree Worker performs a variety of skilled gardening, landscape and tree maintenance duties associated with the development, repair, and maintenance of public landscaped areas and trees, and performs related work as required.

Examples of Duties (include but are not limited to the following)

• Maintain grounds and plantings in City parks, recreation facilities, playground areas, municipal building grounds, and street median islands.
• Maintain designated landscape effects through mowing, edging, pruning, weeding, fertilizing, cultivating, and planting lawns, shrubs, ground cover, trees, and flower beds.
• Pick up, clean and remove trash and debris from parks and public property; clean rest rooms and park buildings.
• Operate various power equipment including mowers, edgers, line trimmers, backpack blowers, sprayers, chain saws, aerators, chippers, brush cutters, sweeper, auger, front-end loader, tractor and its implements, weed whip, stumper, sod cutter, and shop tools.
• Prepare athletic fields for seasonal sports events; paint park benches, grandstands, and fences; install and repair fences, tennis nets, basketball standards, backstops, benches, paths, and playground equipment;
• Operate automatic irrigation controllers and assist in the installation of irrigation systems.
• Assist tree trimmers by lowering cut limbs with ropes and assist in removing trees and stumps.
• Drive, load and unload vehicles used to transport materials, tools and equipment.
• Perform traffic control.
• Work cooperatively and effectively with coworkers.
• Respond to inquiries from the general public. 

Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of: Basic methods, tools, materials, and equipment used in grounds and tree maintenance work; basic construction and repair methods; and safe work practices.

Ability to: Perform semi-skilled landscape maintenance work; learn to operate the full range of light and heavy equipment used in landscape and tree maintenance work; work off of ladders; set up safe work sites; learn geography of the City and sites of City parks and maintenance areas; work cooperatively and effectively with co-workers and provide general assistance to the public; work weekends and holidays as required; learn multiple safety procedures and practices related to landscape maintenance, tree maintenance and tree removal.

Skills: Ability to efficiently use hand and power tools listed above required in general park and tree work, and learn to use new equipment as required.

Education and Experience: Sufficient education and experience to perform the above duties which is typically obtained through prior experience in gardening, grounds keeping, landscape, construction or tree work and completion of the twelfth grade or equivalent.

License/Certificate: Class C driver’s license issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles.

Physical, Mental and Environmental Working Conditions
Position requires sitting, standing, walking on level and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping, and making repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties. The position also requires both near and far vision when inspecting trees and operating assigned equipment. The need to lift, carry and push tools, equipment, and supplies weighing 55 pounds or more is also required. Additionally, the incumbent in this outdoor position works in all weather conditions, including wet, hot, and cold. The incumbent may use herbicides, which may expose the employee to fumes, dust, and air contaminants, and be exposed to mechanical and electrical hazards. The nature of the work also requires the incumbent to use power and noise producing tools and equipment, including the frequent use of chain saws, drive motorized vehicles and heavy equipment, work in heavy vehicle traffic conditions, use proper safety equipment when using noisy and dangerous equipment, hear well enough to follow directions, and see well enough to read instructions.

Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.

The Application Process
 
Applicants must submit a completed application.

Applicants are encouraged to apply on-line at https://www.calopps.org/city-of-burlingame.

Unless otherwise specified, ALL CORRESPONDENCE WILL BE CONDUCTED VIA THE EMAIL ADDRESS PROVIDED ON YOUR APPLICATION.

The Selection Process
All applications will be reviewed for relevant education, experience, training and other job related qualifications. The department will invite the most qualified candidates to an oral panel interview. Date and time to be determined.

• Prior to appointment, candidates are subject to fingerprinting and background reviews.
• To comply with The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 new employees are required to provide proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States at date of hire. Employee will be required to present an original social security card.

Position Summary

Under the general direction of the Fleet and Facilities Manager, this position is responsible for planning, assigning, supervising, training, and assisting mechanics in the routine preventive maintenance, inspection, diagnosis, and repair of structural, mechanical, and electrical systems at Bus Transit facilities. This includes overseeing shop equipment, automated fueling systems, revenue fare collection equipment, passenger amenities, and signage.

The Chief Mechanic - Building Maintenance is a working position that combines the duties of the Mechanic - Building Maintenance classification with skilled supervisory responsibilities. These include supervising work crews, scheduling tasks, managing projects, and providing training and mentorship to subordinate employees. Additionally, the position is accountable for generating detailed written and electronic reports on facility and equipment conditions, documenting maintenance and repairs performed, and outlining ongoing maintenance needs.

Essential Responsibilities

• Plans, supervises and participates in work assignments for all employees supervised
• Evaluates job performance and knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA) of all employees being supervised.
• Provides training, mentoring and feedback to personnel
• Issues 2nd level of progressive discipline, counseling, and written letters of reprimand to employees supervised. This position will not be responsible for administering discipline at subsequent levels.
• Interprets and enforces District rules, regulations, and policies
• Assures proper completion of job assignments with minimum expense and maximum productivity 
• Certifies records of work in progress and completed, including timecards, material requisitions, maintenance records and equipment counts when required.
• Collaborates closely with supervisors of oncoming and off going shifts to assure maximum daily productivity and continuity of work
• Monitors employee attendance and adherence to arrival, break and departure times
• Assures security and safety of premises and work.  

• Assists in developing and performs ongoing monitoring of key performance measures to ensure departmental goals are consistently achieved
• Performs quality control inspections to ensure all repairs meet or exceed regulatory requirements and internal safety and reliability standards
• Schedules facilities and equipment routine maintenance and ensures all inspections and preventive maintenance activities are performed on time and in a timely and satisfactory manner
• Monitors condition of facilities, passenger terminals and equipment. Directs preventive and corrective maintenance activities to maximize asset life and minimize maintenance expenditures   
• Coordinates and directs special projects and campaigns as required
• Coordinates with stores personnel to ensure adequate materials and supplies are available to complete ongoing and scheduled work
• Responsible for cleaning and safe housekeeping in work areas
• Ensures that occupational health and safety practices and procedures are strictly followed
• Refers any problems to Fleet and Facilities Manager, recommending action required
• Opens and closes work orders in Maximo and enters all pertinent information
• Performs other computerized recordkeeping as required
• Inspects, maintains and repairs all facilities mechanical systems including, but not limited to, bus washers, HVAC systems, electrical systems, lighting, plumbing, automatic and roll-up doors, waste oil and wastewater systems 
• Inspects, maintains and repairs shop equipment such as air compressors, generators, welders, fuel and lube oil delivery systems, hydraulic jacks and lifts, steam cleaners, pressure washers and pneumatic tools and other miscellaneous equipment. 
• Performs additional related duties as assigned
• Regular and reliable attendance and performance are required

The City of Menlo Park is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Child Care Teachers to support high-quality early childhood and school-age programs. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong work ethic, a passion for working with young children, and the ability to collaborate effectively within a teaching team.  Successful candidates will help create a safe, engaging, and nurturing learning environment where children can develop socially, emotionally, physically, and cognitively. Responsibilities include assisting with the planning and implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum, facilitating play-based learning experiences, supervising children, and supporting activities that foster creativity, independence, self-confidence, and positive peer relationships. The ideal candidate brings a positive attitude, flexibility, and a commitment to maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for children and families. Candidates should enjoy being actively engaged with children throughout the day and support the City’s high standards for licensed child care programs.

This position supports multiple City-operated child care programs and may be assigned to work at any of the City’s child care sites based on program needs and scheduling requirements.  Our child care programs run year-round, Mondays through Fridays.

Locations:
Menlo Children's Center Preschool and After School - 801 Laurel St., Menlo Park, 94025
Belle Haven Child Development Center - 410 Ivy Drive, Menlo Park, 94025
Belle Haven After School Program - 100 Terminal Ave, Menlo Park 94025

This position is a part-time, hourly, non-benefited classification limited to a maximum of 1,000 hours per fiscal year (or approximately 20 hours a week). 

Join Our Team! The City of South San Francisco's Parks and Recreation department is excited to announce open applications for Building Attendants!

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make an impact? Come thrive in South San Francisco, where vibrant parks, a state-of-the-art library, and a passionate community set the stage for a fulfilling career in civil service. With flexible, part-time positions, this is the perfect opportunity to jumpstart your career, gain hands-on experience, and help shape the future of our dynamic city!

Why Work with Us?

• Be a part of the third largest department in South San Francisco
• Engage with our diverse community through exciting programs in Aquatics, Arts, Youth Enrichment, and more!
• Enjoy a flexible, part-time work schedule perfect for students or those seeking work-life balance

Are you ready to make a difference and grow with us? Apply today and be part of something bigger! 

THE APPLICATION PROCESS:

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

• City application

Recruitment Contact: Mike Mulkerrins

Email: mike.mulkerrins@ssfca.gov

To view the full job description, qualifications, and available shifts, please click the link below. This is a continuous recruitment and may close at at any time.