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The Department of Housing is a catalyst for increasing access to high-quality affordable housing for households earning a variety of incomes, and supporting related community development activities, so that housing and robust services exist for people of all income levels and ages in San Mateo County. The Department consists of two divisions: Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the Housing Authority of the County of San Mateo.

 

HCD is recruiting for a Housing and Community Development Specialist II/III position. Reporting to the HCD Deputy Director of Real Estate Development and Asset Management, the Housing and Community Development Specialist II/III positions will engage in a variety of functions aimed at increasing the supply of affordable housing throughout San Mateo County and forging partnerships to address critical housing needs. The open position is on the County Real Estate Development Team.

 

The ideal candidate for this position has broad experience with real estate development principles and specific experience with affordable housing development, finance, and policy. The ideal candidate will have worked directly on affordable housing developments from the acquisition and predevelopment phases through construction and permanent phases as a development professional, lending and finance professional, or design professional in either the private or public sector. An ideal candidate will be able to develop and review proformas and financial reports related to the development of typical affordable housing developments. Experience analyzing potential development sites for competitiveness for various local, state and federal affordable housing funding programs is essential.

 

Examples Of Duties

The County Real Estate Development Team’s HCD Specialist's programmatic support duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Assist with all phases of development, including initial financial feasibility analysis, proformas, overseeing design development, securing all necessary financing, procuring and contracting with all third-party consultants, and overseeing construction efforts and timeline for the development of affordable and workforce housing on County-owned land.
• Efficiently manage tasks necessary to obtain entitlements, including neighborhood design meetings, submission of entitlement applications, attendance at public hearings, and ongoing coordination of the project design team.
• Assist with accessing financing for affordable housing, such as Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME), Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), and other local, state, and federal financial sources.
• Perform site inspections and due diligence, evaluating and highlighting opportunities and risks.
• Organize, negotiate, coordinate, document, and facilitate project partnerships and land escrow closings.
• Assist with developing and managing Requests for Proposals (RFPs) or Requests for Qualifications (RFQs) for co-developers and members of the development team.
• Initiate and maintain ongoing relationships with County of San Mateo stakeholders and the larger community.
• Research guidelines and regulations related to the development of housing on public land.
• Identify and research innovative financing models for the development of mixed-income housing and housing for public-sector employees.

 

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:

HCD Specialist II: Two years of experience in construction administration, building inspection, real estate appraisal, community development project coordination, economic development, or loan application preparation and processing.

HCD Specialist III: Three years of experience in a housing and community development program which has included responsibility for coordination of construction, financing, community development, or economic development projects.

 

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE

Final Filing Date: Friday, June 20, 2025, 11:59 PM PST

Application Screening: June 23 - 27, 2025

Civil Service Panel Interview: July 8 and/or 9, 2025

Are you ready to make a difference in the City of East Palo Alto? We are seeking an enthusiastic, innovative, forward-thinking, and inspirational team leader as the next

CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL

Salary: $152,573 - $185,454 Annually 

$12,714 - $15,454 Monthly

PLUS A $22,500 INCENTIVE PACKAGE

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, work well under pressure, and bring innovation and a positive, effective attitude to your work, you may be the next Chief Building Official for the City of East Palo Alto. The Chief Building Official plans, organizes, oversees, coordinates, and reviews the work of professional, technical, and administrative staff performing difficult and complex support related to all programs and activities of the Building Division. In addition, this position administers Building Code activities and manages the effective use of the City's permit processing, plans examination, building inspection, and code compliance resources to improve organizational productivity and customer service. The incumbent will provide highly complex and responsible support to the Community and Economic Development Director in areas of expertise and perform related duties, as assigned.

This is an open, competitive/ promotional recruitment, meaning that it is open to qualified permanent employees and any other applicants who meet the minimum qualifications. Two employment lists will be created for internal promotional and an open list of all other non-current EPA employees.

 

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

The County of San Mateo Department of Emergency Management (SMC EM) is seeking a dynamic Program Services Manager II to drive our mission-critical operations and join our high-impact leadership team of experienced emergency and crisis managers who are pioneering innovations across the full cycle of emergency management.

 

This isn't your typical government role. As Program Services Manager II, you'll operate with significant autonomy to supervise teams and spearhead program development that directly saves lives and protects communities. You'll make high-stakes decisions, interpret complex policies, and apply cutting-edge emergency management expertise across operations, mitigation planning, recovery response, and community resilience initiatives. Your daily interactions will span government executives, external agencies, community leaders, and private sector partners.

 

This is an in-person position with no hybrid options. The role demands flexibility for extended hours during emergencies—evenings, weekends, and on-call shifts are part of protecting our community 24/7. Travel to training, emergency sites, and off-site operations centers comes with the territory.

 

This is more than a job—it's a mission. You'll lead transformative work that builds community resilience and sets the standard for 21st-century emergency management. Join our dynamic, multi-generational team of seasoned professionals who combine decades of emergency management expertise with cutting-edge innovation across mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.

 

Our Culture: How We R.I.S.E. We live by our values—Reliability, Innovation, Synergy, and Excellence—creating a culture where you can count on your teammates completely, where "what if?" and "why not?" drive breakthrough solutions, where collaboration multiplies our collective impact, and where continuous improvement is a way of life, not just a buzzword.

 

About Our Department: San Mateo County SMC EM leads the way in building resilient, connected, and adaptive communities. We work across jurisdictions and disciplines to prepare for, respond to, recover from, and mitigate emergencies and disasters. Our department thrives on innovation, collaboration, and deep commitment to public service. Learn more: https://www.smcgov.org/dem

 

 

Explore a leadership opportunity in emergency management.

Join us on Monday, June 2, 2025, at 11:00 AM PST for a LinkedIn Live info session about the Program Services Manager II role with the San Mateo County Department of Emergency Management.

 

Hear from Shruti Dhapodkar, Director of Emergency Management, and Ryan Reynolds, Assistant Director, as they discuss the role’s impact, what they’re looking for in candidates, and what to expect from the recruitment process.

Register now to secure your spot.
Click here to register.

What We're Looking For

The Right Mindset: You embody our RISE values—driving Innovation with "what if?" thinking, building Synergy through collaboration, delivering Excellence through continuous improvement, and earning trust through Reliability. You thrive in dynamic environments and see challenges as opportunities to transform how emergency management serves communities.

 

Experience Set (Preferred): 3+ years in emergency management, crisis response, or high-stakes operations with 2+ years of team leadership. You've successfully managed programs, budgets, and cross-functional initiatives while making authoritative decisions under pressure.

 

Social Capital: You're a natural relationship builder who creates partnerships across government, private sector, and community organizations. You navigate complex political landscapes with diplomacy and build trust with diverse stakeholders from community groups to executive leadership.

 

Intellectual Capital: Deep knowledge of emergency management principles (mitigation, preparedness, response, recovery), proficiency with ICS/NIMS, and relevant professional certifications. You combine strategic thinking with technical expertise to drive measurable outcomes.

 

Communications Capacity: Exceptional ability to distill complex information for any audience—whether briefing County executives, engaging community members, or coordinating with operational partners. You communicate with clarity, empathy, and authority across all scenarios.

If you embody our RISE values and are passionate about transformative emergency management, this key role offers the opportunity to make lasting impact while growing alongside innovative professionals who are reshaping the field.

 

What You'll Lead

Your essential responsibilities will drive measurable community impact:

• Program Leadership: Lead and manage critical emergency management programs and projects aligned with strategic departmental objectives.
• Team Excellence: Coach, mentor, and accelerate staff development while fostering a culture of accountability, excellence, and continuous innovation.
• Strategic Decision-Making: Make informed, independent decisions that prioritize community safety, equity, and operational effectiveness.
• External Representation: Represent our department in public meetings, emergency operations centers, and high-level planning initiatives.
• High Initiative and Independence: Proven ability to take initiative, exercise sound judgment, and make authoritative decisions.
• Bridge Between Strategy and Operations: Serve as the critical link between executive leadership and front-line staff—translating vision into action, aligning daily operations with long-term goals, and ensuring clear, consistent communication across all levels of the organization.

 

 

Qualifications

 

We value results over credentials. Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities qualifies you for consideration.

 

Typical Qualifying Experience:

• Three years of experience in emergency management or community services organizations
• Two years minimum of significant responsibility in one or more areas: program and budget development, funding management, resource coordination, or program evaluation

 

Preferred Education:

• Master's degree from an accredited institution in emergency management, public administration, or related field (preferred, not required)

 

Essential Knowledge:

• Advanced understanding of public administration and emergency management principles, including planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Proven expertise in personnel training, supervision, and performance management

 

Essential Skills/Abilities:

• Collaborative Leadership: Work effectively with County departments and public/private organizations to achieve shared objectives.
• Problem-Solving Excellence: Accurately analyze complex problems, develop strategic recommendations, and implement effective solutions.
• Strategic Communication: Prepare sophisticated written reports, procedures, grant applications, and contracts that drive results.

 

Application/Examination

 

Open to All Candidates. This is an open recruitment welcoming external applicants. Current County of San Mateo and Superior Court employees with at least six months (1,040 hours) of continuous service will receive a five-point bonus on their final examination score. Responses to the supplemental questions are mandatory and must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire.

 

Selection Process: The examination process will consist of two parts: an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on each candidate's application materials, and a panel interview (weight: 100%) for those applicants who pass the application screening. Due to competitive interest, we may use application screening or select candidates whose qualifications best match our needs based solely on application materials. 
   
Because of the screening process, all applicants meeting 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 http://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. Online applications only.

 

Recruitment Timeline:
LinkedIn Live Information Session: Monday, June 2, 2025, at 11:00 AM PST
Application Deadline: Friday, June 20, 2025, at 11:59 PM PST
Application Screening: July 2-3, 2025
In-Person Interview Process: July 14, 2025

Please click here to view our online brochure.

NOTE: This recruitment was amended on March 20, 2025 to update the role of the current vacancy.

San Mateo County Health is seeking a well-qualified individuals for the position of Environmental Health Specialist IV - Consumer Protection Programs. Environmental Health Specialist will receive general supervision and provide lead direction in performing various countywide environmental health inspection and enforcement activities in one of the several specialized technical areas such as consumer protection, food sanitation, recreational water, water, sewage, land use, and cross connection control; vector control; solid waste; medical waste; and housing and institutions.

There is currently one regular vacancy that will function as a Food Plan Check Specialist within the Environmental Health Division Food and Pool Programs, located in San Mateo, but the position will include travel/driving throughout the county to perform duties of the job.

Environmental Health Services ensures a safe and healthful environment in the County's 20 cities and unincorporated areas through education, monitoring and enforcement of a variety of regulatory programs, as well as ongoing services to the community.

Duties within the Consumer Protection Programs include:

• Lead specialized programs within the Food and Pool Programs, such as Food and Pool Facilities Plan Review, Cottage Food Operations, Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations (MEHKO), Temporary Food Events, Mobile Food Facilities, and Certified Farmers Markets.
• Lead quality assurance, quality control and standardization functions.
• Conduct compliance inspections of programs and projects within the Consumer Protection Programs as assigned.
• Lead or provide direction in the investigation of citizen complaints.
• Lead and implement special projects.
• Set program standards, coordinate activities with various County and City Departments, collaborate with California Conference of Directors of Environmental Health ad hoc committees and stakeholders.

Ideal candidateswill possess:

• Forward thinking; use of innovation for program improvement goals and implementation.
• Exceptional organizational, leadership, communication and technical skills in all programs served.
• Experience leading and motivating a team.
• Experience working with diverse members of the community and other government agencies.
• An understanding of retail food construction design, and facility requirements; inspections of retail food facilities, temporary event/certified farmer's market booths and pools/spas.
• Working knowledge of FDA Standards; California Retail Food Code; California Department of Food Agriculture Guidelines; and Title 22 and 24 of the California Building Code.
• Experience related to performing inspections, investigations and research for an environmental health program or sanitation program in a regulatory agency.
• Ability to travel to different sites in San Mateo County to conduct inspections and investigations; this is critical to the position.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Candidates must be a California Department of Public Health, Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) in good standing. A copy of a current California certificate as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) is to be submitted with the application.
 

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

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

• Provide lead direction, training and work review to assigned staff; organize and assign work, coordinate complex projects, and follow up to ensure completion of assigned work.
• Provide input into selection decisions, performance evaluations and disciplinary matters.
• Serve as technical expert and staff consultant in area of specialization.
• Inspect establishments and properties in assigned area for compliance with environmental health laws and regulations.
• Conduct specialized studies, program audits, investigations and inspections and make recommendations; maintain a program of code compliance and implementation in the area of specialization.
• Develop, standardize, and update staff inspection techniques.
• Investigate and resolve citizen complaints, acting as a liaison with community groups, government agencies and private business.
• Compile data, evaluate procedures and draft proposed legislation and guidelines; may review and make recommendations on environmental impact reports.
• Plan and conduct in service and public education training programs.
• Interpret regulations and provide advice relating to area of specialization to city officials, citizen groups, business owners and others.
• Maintain records and prepare reports and correspondence.
• May act as expert witness in court proceedings.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Knowledge of:

• The area of specialty, including its scientific background, technology, principles, methods, investigative techniques and problems.
• Laws, regulations and codes governing the assigned area of specialization.
• Sanitation provisions in the Health and Safety Code.
• Government agencies, community organizations and business establishments as they relate to environmental health.

Skill/Ability to:

• Plan, direct and coordinate a program of research, study, investigation and enforcement in the specialized area of responsibility.
• Interpret laws, regulations and data.
• Define difficult problem areas, analyze complex data and make valid recommendations.
• Advise and instruct others on compliance requirements in specialized area.
• Enforce local ordinances and state law.
• Work independently.
• Keep complex and accurate records.
• Speak effectively and make public presentations.
• Prepare clear, concise reports and correspondence.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.

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:

• Three years of journey level experience as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist, including one year of experience in a regulatory agency in the designated option: Option 1 - Water, Sewage, Land Use and Cross Connection Control Option 2 - Vector Control and Solid/Infectious Waste Option 3 - Housing and Institutions Option 4 - Food Sanitation and Consumer Protection

Licensure/Certification:

• Possession of a California certificate as Registered Environmental Health Specialist.

 

Application/Examination
Open & Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, or extra-help/limited term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score

A copy of a current California certificate as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) is to be submitted with the application.

The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: Pass/Fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%). 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 5 days in advance in the County of San Mateo Human Resources Department.

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

San Mateo County Health's Public Health, Policy and Planning Division has exciting field-based opportunities for well-qualified and motivated Nurse Practitioners to provide both primary and urgent care to adults from vulnerable populations within our community—people experiencing homelessness and/or in shelters, monolingual Spanish speakers and other new immigrants, and those without insurance or underinsured. These services are provided through various Mobile Clinic modalities and venues, including but not limited to street medicine, shelter medicine, and the mobile coach. We are looking for collaborative Nurse Practitioners to work in and lead various multidisciplinary service teams in the field to provide comprehensive, low-threshold, client-centered care and engagement.

Teams are staffed by a Nurse Practitioner (NP), Psychiatrist, Medical Services Assistant, AOD Case Manager, and Patient Services Assistants. These teams work closely with our community partners from the Human Services Agency and community-based organizations who locate and identify clients needing medical and/or mental health services, as well as provide additional health, housing, and social services in the field.

Under general supervision, Nurse Practitioners provide urgent care and primary health care services such as physical examinations, chronic disease management (e.g., diabetes and hypertension), and referrals/linkages to specialty clinics as appropriate.

Currently, Public Health Clinics has one full-time, regular, 40-hour-per-week vacancy for a bilingual Spanish Nurse Practitioner and two 40-hour-per-week, Limited-Term Nurse Practitioner vacancies, requiring flexible schedules and field-based work at different locations. Sixty-five percent of the NP’s time will be in the field, with the remainder spent in the office documenting notes, placing orders, and coordinating with other staff as needed.

The ideal candidate has experience:

• In family practice addressing chronic disease management

• In the diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted infections

• Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams

• With the underserved population, including those who are homeless

• In a flexible, dynamic work environment

• With electronic medical records

• Using Spanish in a medical context

Examples of Duties

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

• Provide low-threshold, comprehensive care for San Mateo County’s most marginalized and vulnerable populations, including people experiencing homelessness, those in shelters, migrant and immigrant farmworkers, the recently incarcerated, the uninsured, and those with financial challenges.

• Provide comprehensive and urgent care in a variety of non-traditional settings, including homeless encampments, outdoor locations, shelters, and a mobile RV clinic.

• Demonstrate the ability to work closely and collaboratively with a small team in often challenging environments (e.g., homeless encampments, shelters, extreme weather, individuals under the influence, or those with mental health challenges).

• Take stewardship of medical care for assigned geographic populations and/or shelters.

• Outreach to and build long-term, trust-based relationships with vulnerable populations.

• Assess patients’ physical, emotional, and social status through medical history, physical examinations, and diagnostic screenings; evaluate clinical findings and lab results.

• Identify and manage common illnesses and other health problems.

• Refer urgent issues beyond scope to appropriate specialists.

• Deliver longitudinal care in assigned areas.

• Collaborate with other health professionals following protocols for diagnosis and treatment.

• Build relationships with community partners to improve health outcomes and expand services.

• Counsel families regarding health maintenance and care.

• Coordinate referrals to other health or social agencies.

• Maintain accurate records of assessments, follow-ups, and evaluations.

• Supervise subordinate health workers and participate in meetings.

• Actively participate in quality improvement efforts.

• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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

• Education: Completion of an advanced nursing degree from a program accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC), with emphasis in a Nurse Practitioner specialty area.

• Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of paid experience in an acute and/or ambulatory care setting.

Licensure

• California Registered Nurse license

• California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) Nurse Practitioner license

• California BRN Furnishing Number

• DEA Number

For OB-GYN assignments, a Nurse Practitioner license may be substituted with a Nurse Midwife License and at least one certification in women’s health.

Special Certification (depending on assignment)

• Family: Primary health care for patients of all ages

• Geriatric: Primary health care for older patients

How to Apply

• Full-Time Regular Bilingual Spanish Required Nurse Practitioner Vacancy
  Apply here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sanmateo/jobs/967176/nurse-practitioner
  Be sure to select “Public Health (various locations)” on your application.

• Full-Time Limited-Term Nurse Practitioner Vacancies
  Apply here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sanmateo/jobs/4902069/nurse-practitionerpublic-health-mobile-clinics-limited-term-posting-only

Job Title: Code Enforcement Officer
Department: Community Development (Planning)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Benefitted
Salary Range: $6,667.00 - $8,700.00 monthly

 

COME AND JOIN OUR TEAM!! 

The City of Pacifica's Community Development Department is looking for a full time Code Enforcement Officer.  

Through public education and enforcement, this position seeks the public's compliance with the City of Pacifica's Municipal Code and other related codes and ordinances in areas relating to, but not limited to, nuisance abatement, weed abatement, planning and zoning related issues.  The Code Enforcement Officer coordinates with the Planning, Public Works, and Building Inspection Divisions and establishes and maintains a citywide monitoring system for tracking complaints and compliance and will perform other duties as required. 

This is a skilled position involving the enforcement of the City's ordinances and the abatement of nuisance conditions. Responsibilities include the regular contact with property owners, representatives of business or community organizations, and the general public in investigating complaints of ongoing violations and nuisance problems. The incumbent spends a significant portion of time working independently.

 

General

The Graphics Specialist (Graphic Designer) reports to the Manager, Creative Services, and is responsible for design layout, production of collaterals for publications on print, and digital communications for San Mateo County Transit (SamTrans), Peninsula Joint Powers Board (Caltrain), and the San Mateo County Transportation Authority (TA).

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Sunday, July 13, 2025 (1st Cutoff Sunday June 29, 2025)

 

Essential Functions & Duties

Examples of Essential Functions: 

• Ensure consistency of brand and visual identity across all materials.

• Prepare and finalize artwork for print and digital production across various formats.

• Collaborate with internal teams to understand project goals and deliver visually engaging solutions.

• Effectively prioritize tasks and consistently meet deadlines.

• Make production-ready edits to existing designs, including resizing and layout adjustments.

• Perform quality control checks to ensure accurate, press-ready files

• Scan, manipulate, and correct photographic images used in presentations, publications, multi-media, and public information releases.

• Operate single-lens reflex (SLR) camera at various locations capturing traffic, vehicles, and public events.

• Oversee the print production process with contracted vendors from upload to delivery.

Examples of Essential Duties: 

• Prepare electronic and printed timetables for SamTrans, including schedule brochures and Guide-A-Ride materials, as well as Caltrain timetables for onboard and station displays.

• Prepare layout brochures, newsletters, reports, flyers, forms and other printed materials with text provided by the editor.

• Create sketches, maps, graphs, charts, posters, diagrams, final drawings, and photographs.

• Image correction and manipulation, including retouching, color adjustments, and preparing high-resolution imagery for both print and digital formats.

• Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a safe manner to protect yourself, your fellow employees and the public from injury or harm. Promote safety awareness and follow safety procedures in an effort to reduce or eliminate accidents.

• Performs related duties as assigned. 

 

Minimum Qualifications Sufficient experience, training and/or education to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. In lieu of a degree, work-related experience that demonstrates the skills and experience necessary to perform this role will be accepted. Development of the required knowledge and abilities is typically obtained through but not limited to:

• Three (3) years of progressive experience in graphics art, including experience with HTML and print production processes from concept to delivery, and an understanding of graphic design principles including layout, typography, color theory, and visual hierarchy. 

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience with InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator in a Windows/PC environment preferred

• Transportation or Transit experience preferred

• Experience managing and meeting multiple tight deadlines independently

• Able to communicate effectively orally and in writing

The Procurement Specialist reports to the Manager, Materials and Inventory Controls and is responsible for the acquisition of bus parts, equipment, supplies, and maintenance services for the San Mateo County Transit District (SamTrans).

 

Essential Functions & Duties:

Examples of Essential Functions:

• Receive requisitions and process the purchasing of bus parts, equipment, supplies, and maintenance services.
• Assist with locating or determining appropriate bus part numbers, descriptions, catalogs and sources for items.
• Liaison between vendors and Stores staff to resolve purchasing issues.
• Work with finance and maintenance department staff to maintain vendor relationships and ensure contract compliance including timely payment of invoices.
• Track expenditures throughout the year. Prepare monthly and quarterly reports for management.
• Develop business relationships with vendors and potential suppliers ensuring on time delivery of products and the highest possible customer satisfaction to the maintenance department. 

Examples of Essential Duties:

• Prepare request for bid packages for requisitions.
• Identifies vendors, verify prices of offerings and parts, and negotiate delivery times.
• Create and maintain purchasing files.
• Represent SamTrans to vendors, always keeping the best interests of SamTrans at the forefront of priorities. 
• Maintain and forge new relationships with vendors, suppliers, and potentially alternative sources of inventory. 
• Assist in the process for the disposition of surplus inventory.
• Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a safe manner to protect oneself, fellow employees and the public from injury or harm. Promote safety awareness and follow safety procedures in an effort to reduce or eliminate accidents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Sufficient experience, training and/or education to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. In lieu of a degree, work-related experience that demonstrates the skills and experience necessary to perform this role will be accepted. Development of the required knowledge and abilities is typically obtained through but not limited to:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency.
• Five (5) years of full-time professional experience buying bus parts, automotive (light or heavy- duty) parts, or machine tool parts.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Able to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel.

The Firefighter Candidate Testing Center’s (FCTC) Written Exam and Statewide Eligibility List (SEL) and will be used to screen applications.  If you are not already on the FCTC Statewide Eligibility List (SEL), please arrange to be on the list at www.fctconline.org/written-testing/. There is a $50 fee for the test. Candidates experiencing financial hardship may qualify for financial aid to pay for their FCTC testing fees at https://www.fctconline.org/financialaid/

Interested in learning more about the Redwood City Fire Department: Attend the Open House on June 21, 2025, between 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM at Station 9, located at 755 Marshall St, Redwood City, CA 94063.

See attached Flyer for more details. 

 

The Role:

The City of Redwood City is seeking Firefighter/Engineers who are licensed paramedics. Under direction of the Fire Captain, the Firefighter/Engineer will perform firefighting and fire prevention duties aimed at protecting life and property, operate and maintain firefighting equipment, and provide basic medical assistance.  Firefighter/Engineers also provide Advanced Life Support first responder pre-hospital emergency medical care and emergency medical assistance, perform minor station maintenance, and participate in training to maintain skills.  Please see the Firefighter/Engineer job description for more details.

Required Qualifications:

Experience and Training Guidelines:
A typical way to demonstrate the applicant possesses the required knowledge and ability may be obtained through the following ways:

1. Two years (2) of full-time firefighting service.
2. Possession of a California State Fire Training Firefighter I certificate is required.
3. Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver’s license.
4. Must have a valid Paramedic License from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians and will need to obtain San Mateo County Paramedic accreditation prior to completing probationary period.

Required Certification and License:

1. Must possess a valid Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certificate or valid Paramedic license.
2. Provide proof of a valid Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) certificate.  CPAT must be valid and completed within the last 12 months.
3. Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver’s license.  Driving record will be reviewed and any infractions will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Knowledge of:

• Basic life support

Ability To:

• Act in accordance with departmental policies, rules, and instructions in the field of firefighting.
• Apply principles practices and procedures of modern firefighting.
• Safely operate fire apparatus, equipment, tools, devices, facilities and use properly.
• Perform tasks relating to firefighting, medical aid and other calls for assistance.
• Maintain an Emergency Medical Technician Certification or Paramedic License as required by the State of California.
• Act appropriately in emergency situations.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions promptly and accurately.
• Analyze fire and emergency situations and adopt effective courses of action.
• Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Establish, maintain and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Operate and maintain voice radio equipment, and a computer terminal or personal computer.
• Drive and operate fire apparatus and motor vehicles proficiently and safely.

Special Requirements - Essential duties require the following physical abilities and work environment:

• Must be eighteen (18) years of age;
• Vision Standards: Must pass a pre-employment medical exam according to the standards set by The National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) and freedom from color blindness;
• Hearing Standards: Must pass a pre-employment medical exam according to NFPA;
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, squat, stoop, reach, crawl, twist, climb, lift and carry in excess of 100 lbs.; pull and/or drag 175 lbs.; work in the following environments: cold, extreme heat, extreme noise, outdoors, confining work spaces, elevated areas; work with electrical hazards, vibration, chemicals, dust, toxic waste, mechanical hazards, and explosive materials; availability for shift work.
• This position shall serve a probationary period of eighteen (18) months.

As a condition of employment, employees shall comply with mandated medical monitoring.

Do you thrive on providing excellent community service? If so, you may be the next

Community Services Officer for The City of East Palo Alto!

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

FULL-TIME

COMMUNITY SERVICES OFFICER

Salary: $2,533 - $3,079 Monthly

$31.66 - $38.48 Hourly

Deadline to Apply: Monday, June 16, 2025, at 11:59 PM

We are looking for a compassionate, empathetic effective communicator to join our police department as a full-time Community Services Officer. The Community Service Officer performs a variety of routine to complex field and administrative activities in support of police services and programs for the City’s Police Department. The position provides comprehensive non-sworn staff support to Police Department supervisory and management personnel on a wide variety of law enforcement programs, projects, and services; responds to public requests; and performs related duties, as assigned.

This is an open, competitive/ promotional recruitment, meaning that it is open to qualified permanent employees and any other applicants who meet the minimum qualifications. Two employment lists will be created for internal promotional and an open list of all other non-current EPA employees.

For more information about this exciting opportunity, please view the flyer and job description below: