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We’re looking for thoughtful urban planners to join the Planning Department and help us shape Lafayette’s future!

Are you excited about shaping communities and making a lasting impact? The City of Lafayette (pop. 24,000) is looking for an experienced Senior Planner to play a key role in maintaining our city’s charm while supporting thoughtful growth and development.

Located just 20 minutes from San Francisco via BART, Lafayette offers a vibrant downtown, scenic hillsides, and top-rated schools. Our residents value a small-town atmosphere with personalized service, and we need a dynamic planner to help guide the city's future.

Join a team of dedicated, energetic, and talented professionals in a city that truly values its employees. If you have a passion for urban planning, exceptional analytical skills, and a commitment to community development, we want to hear from you.

Please note: Cover Letter is required.

Launch Your Public Works Career Where Your Contributions Matter

If you’re an early career civil engineer who wants real responsibility, real projects, and real community impact, the City of Lafayette is a place where your skills won’t sit on the sidelines. Here, you’ll work on visible public works projects, gain hands on design and field experience needed to obtain your PE, and collaborate with seasoned engineers who are invested in your growth—all in a city known for its quality of life, strong community values, and professional excellence.

Lafayette offers the best of both worlds: a welcoming, small‑town atmosphere with convenient access to the Bay Area’s transportation network, cultural attractions, and recreational destinations. The City is served by BART at the Lafayette Station, with downtown San Francisco just a 30–35 minute ride away. Prefer to drive? Easy access to Highway 24 connects you quickly to the East Bay and beyond. Working for the City of Lafayette means more than a paycheck. It means enjoying a balanced, high‑quality lifestyle in a community that values thoughtful growth, green spaces, and public involvement.

Build Your Career. Serve Your Community. Grow with Lafayette.

If you’re looking for a place where your engineering skills will be put to work — and where your contributions truly matter — the City of Lafayette is ready to welcome you.

If you're ready to join our Team as our next Assistant Engineer, submit your resume and cover letter and apply today!

The City of Redwood City Invites Applications for: Equipment Mechanic I/II 

WHY JOIN THE REDWOOD CITY TEAM?

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 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 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 Public Works team that fosters innovation, creativity and collaboration, we hope you’ll apply.  

ABOUT THE POSITION

The City of Redwood City invites you to apply for the position of Equipment Mechanic I/II.  The Equipment Mechanic works within the Equipment Services Section within the Public Works Department, and is responsible for making minor and major mechanical repairs to automotive, diesel and other power-driven equipment, performing routine maintenance and servicing, and performing specialized mechanical and fabrication work as required.  

Equipment Mechanic I:

This is the entry level in the Equipment Mechanic class series. Positions in this class perform mechanical repair work of a routine to moderately complex nature, working under the guidance and training of more experienced mechanics.

Equipment Mechanic II:

This is the full journey level in the Equipment Mechanic class series. Positions assigned to this class perform the full range of journey level automotive and equipment maintenance work typically assigned to Equipment Mechanics. In addition, an Equipment Mechanic II assumes responsibility for providing training for Equipment Mechanic I’s and regularly performs the most complex maintenance and repair work in the shop.

$20.06-$21.89/hour

$21.05-$25.15/hour with WSI

Open until filled

The City of San Mateo Parks and Recreation Department is looking responsible, enthusiastic, and team-oriented individuals to join our Aquatics Team!

Qualifications:

Applicants must be at least 15 years old and able to obtain a work permit if under the age of 18. Candidates must complete and pass the American Red Cross Lifeguard Training course, including Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification, by June 1, 2026. While not required, Water Safety Instruction (WSI) certification is highly desirable.

Lifeguard Job Responsibilities:

• Ensure Patron Safety: The primary responsibility of a lifeguard is to protect lives by preventing injuries and accidents. This includes remaining alert and vigilant, actively monitoring the pool and surrounding areas, recognizing hazards early, and responding quickly and effectively to emergencies—including water rescues, CPR, and first aid.
• Enforce Rules Consistently: Lifeguards help patrons stay safe by enforcing facility rules fairly and consistently. This involves monitoring behavior, addressing unsafe actions, and educating patrons about safe practices.
• Maintain a Clean and Safe Facility: Lifeguards assist with daily maintenance and cleanliness of the facility. Tasks may include checking and recording chemical levels, organizing and inspecting equipment (including rescue buoy, Shepard's hook, First Aid pack, etc...), picking up trash and debris, and reporting or addressing unsafe facility conditions.
• Availability: Ability to work a minimum 25 hours a week from June 15th – August 9th, including some weekends. Pre-planned and approved vacation requests may be accommodated.

Swim Instructor Job Responsibilities:

• Provide Instruction Across Levels: Teach swim lesson participants across a range of skill levels, following established curriculum and safety standards.
• Ensure Participant Safety: Maintain constant awareness and create a safe learning environment for all participants within your class.
• Maintain Professional Class Operations: Arrive prepared and work all scheduled hours, begin and end classes on time, stay afterward to answer participant or parent questions, and ensure all equipment and supplies are properly cleaned.
• Assess and Support Student Progress: Instruct, observe, and evaluate students’ skills and progress throughout the session, providing clear feedback and guidance.
• Complete Required Documentation: Accurately complete and submit report cards, skills sheets, attendance records, and any other required documentation on time.

Schedule:

                Interviews:                            Between March and May 2026

                In-Service Training:              June 8th – 12th (Mandatory Attendance)

                Summer Session:                 June 15th – August 9th

                Weekly In-Service:               Every Other Friday 9:30am-12:30pm

                Programming Daily Hours: (scheduled shifts may vary)

                                M-F         9:45am-7:00pm

                                Sat           9:45am-5:15pm

                                SU           12:45pm-5:15pm

Are You Interested? Apply!

Applications can be found on our website at www.cityofsanmateo.org, on-line at www.calopps.org or at City facilities to e-mail to Mburwell@cityofsanmateo.org If you have any questions, contact Community Services Supervisor, Michelle Burwell via email or 650.522.7475.

Fine Print Prior to hire, candidates will be required to successfully complete all pre-employment requirements, including  reference checks, a Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Live Scan fingerprint background check, and Tuberculosis (TB) clearance. The policy of the City of San Mateo is to grant equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sexual preference, marital status, or national origin.  It is the intent and desire of the City of San Mateo that equal employment opportunity will be provided in recruiting, hiring, training, promoting, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment.  In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicants requiring accommodations for any part of the testing or recruitment process must notify wleopoldino@cityofsanmateo.org or (650) 522-7265 seven (7) days in advance of the deadline for the part of the process requiring accommodations.  Do not upload any documents related to your request for accommodation in CalOpps.  The City of San Mateo complies with employment provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The City of Brisbane is currently recruiting certified Lifeguards for our beautiful year-round outdoor aquatic facility.  Lifeguards patrol and watch the activities in and around the community swimming pool, enforce regulations to prevent accidents, and rescue swimmers in distress.  A full job description is available at www.brisbaneca.org.

JOIN US IN SHAPING THE FUTURE OF THE SEBASTOPOL COMMUNITY!

THE CITY OF SEBASTOPOL IS NOW SEEKING AN EXPERIENCED

PLANNING DIRECTOR

Salary: $136,016 - $165,318 Annually

             $11,335 - $13,777 Monthly

Plus a great benefits package

Deadline to apply: Thursday, January 29, 2026, at 11:59 PM

The City of Sebastopol is seeking a dynamic, professional leader who is a collaborative problem-solver to serve as the next Planning Director. The Planning Director will direct, oversee, and materially participate in the work of the City’s Planning Department, including current and long-range planning, maintenance of the General Plan, Housing Element, and zoning codes, and review of proposals for construction and development within the City of Sebastopol. The selected candidate will coordinate activities, permits, and projects with other City departments. In addition to reviewing and preparing recommendations to the Planning Commission on development proposals, and serve as the official secretary and officer of the Planning Commission.

The Planning Director performs professional planning duties in the fields of long-range planning, current planning, and building permitting, including a variety of diverse professional planning assignments. The incumbent will oversee technical reviews and evaluations of land use and permit applications, handle the most complex customer service issues, environmental impact documents, and construction projects, and provide supervision or lead direction to professional and support staff. The director will ensure compliance with all aspects of the City’s General Plan and related ordinances and laws, and perform related work as assigned.

The Planning Director will demonstrate cultural competency working with all community members regardless of cultural differences or circumstances, including race, ethnicity, religion, language, gender identity, age, marital and familial status, sexual orientation, diverse physical and learning abilities, socioeconomic status, and other identities.

This position is exempt from the overtime regulations of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is an “at will” classification serving at the pleasure of and receiving administrative direction from the City Manager.

For more information about this great opportunity, please view the brochure or job description below. 

The City of Belmont is seeking a Senior Lifeguard/Pool Manager to supervise the Summer Aquatics Program at the Carlmont Aquatics Facility located at 1400 Alameda de las Pulgas, Belmont, CA 94002

Salary (depending on experience) and Hours:

Monday – Friday Shifts - NO WEEKENDS!

Pay range depending on experience $23.97 - $29.14

Typical shift is from 9:15AM-5:15PM Monday-Thursday and Friday 9:15AM-3:30PM.

• Must have at least one summer of supervisory experience.

• Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification preferred.

• Must be available for paid training Wednesday, June 17 – Friday, June 19, 2026.

• Must be available for the summer aquatics season June 22 – July 31, 2026

• Pool closed Friday, July 3, 2026 for the Holiday.

Lifeguard Certification

Must hold or obtain ARC Lifeguard Training, CPR/AED and First Aid Certificates by June 1st, 2026. With proof of payment, the City will reimburse you for the cost of the lifeguard certification training at the end of the aquatics season if certification is obtained between August 2025 and June 2026.

*For more information about obtaining Lifeguard certification please visit:

https://www.redcross.org/take-a-class/lifeguarding

https://www.bappoa.org/trainings

https://www.happyswimmers.com/red-cross-lifeguard-training

What You Will Do

• Supervise and ensure patron safety at all times, including clearly and professionally conveying rules to patrons and enforcing facility regulations.

• Administer first aid and provide emergency care as required.

• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions and with exposure to pool chemicals.

• Maintain a safe aquatic environment.

• Greet the public and respond to questions and inquiries.

• Assist the Swim Lesson program.

• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor by wearing appropriate uniform or attire for the position and exhibiting respect and enthusiasm.

• Facilitate program activities according to a prepared curriculum for Camps and Swim Lessons.

• Provide feedback regarding the City's aquatic program and activity schedules to the participants or supervisors.

• Conduct proper opening and closing procedures of the aquatic facility.

• Assist in staff trainings and meetings.

• Analyze program needs and recommend new and innovative program ideas.

• Set up proper furniture arrangements, equipment, and facility maintenance.

• Work as a Lead with Lifeguards and Swim Instructors and offer assistance in maintaining the proper execution of all aspects of facility programs, including feedback.

• Ensure all policies of the City of Belmont are followed during all programs, special events and facility use.

• Provide excellent customer service and problem solving.

• Perform functions of registration software applications.

• Prepare daily deposits and reconcile daily reports.

• Ensure all revenues received at assigned site are properly entered and accounted for.

Are you passionate about aquatics? If so, the City of Belmont invites you to apply to our Lifeguard and Swim Instructor positions for our Summer Aquatics Program at the Carlmont Aquatics Facility located at 1400 Alameda de las Pulgas, Belmont, CA 94002

Salary (depending on experience) and Hours:

Monday – Friday Shifts - NO WEEKENDS!

Lifeguard / Swim Instructor I $20.70 - $25.17

Lifeguard / Swim Instructor II $21.79 - 26.48

This is a part-time position.  Hours will range from 25 to 38 hours per week with no weekend shifts. Typical shifts are from Monday - Thursday 9:30AM-5:15PM and Fridays 9:30AM-3:15PM.

• Must be available for paid training Wednesday, June 17 – Friday, June 19, 2026.

• New Hires must be available for all 6 weeks of the summer aquatics season from June 22 – July 31, 2026. Returners must be available for majority of the summer.

• Pool closed Friday, July 3, 2026 for the Holiday.

Lifeguard Certification

Must hold or obtain ARC Lifeguard Training, CPR/AED and First Aid Certificates by June 1st, 2026. With proof of payment, the City will reimburse you for the cost of the lifeguard certification training at the end of the aquatics season if certification is obtained between August 2025 and June 2026.

*For more information about obtaining Lifeguard certification please visit:

https://www.redcross.org/take-a-class/lifeguarding

https://www.bappoa.org/trainings

https://www.happyswimmers.com/red-cross-lifeguard-training

What You Will Do

Lifeguards/Swim Instructors will ensure the safety of facility patrons by preventing and responding to emergencies and instructing swim lessons for participants of all ages.

The essential functions of this position include: maintain constant surveillance of patrons in the facility; act immediately and appropriately to ensure the safety of patrons in the event of an emergency; provide emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services; perform various maintenance duties as directed to maintain a clean and safe facility; prepare and maintain appropriate reports; possess thorough knowledge of rescue techniques; understand and enforcement of facility rules, policies and procedures, demonstrate leadership, public relations skills and decision-making skills.

In addition, Swim Instructors are responsible for instructing all swim lesson participants, ensuring the safety of all participants in their class, evaluating students participating in swim lessons, submitting completed participant report cards on time, and attending mandatory meetings and training sessions as scheduled.

The individual must be able to represent the City of Belmont in a professional manner and follow the City’s polices and regulations.

Join our award-winning Building Blocks preschool team. We offer a variety of preschool programs starting at age 2 up to age 5. Our Explorers (2 yrs-3yrs) and Discoverers (3 yrs-5yrs) teachers are dedicated to providing a safe environment for each child to grow emotionally, physically, socially, and intellectually. Our teachers commit to supporting families and children by following Developmentally Appropriate Practices. This is a part-time, substitute position in the morning hours and is limited to 1,000 hours in a fiscal year. Please note that this is a non-benefited position.

Why Join our Department?

• Our staff are devoted to creating a fun, safe, and positive school experience.
• Flexible schedules
• Our Values: Respect, Creativity, Integrity, Transparency, and Inclusivity.

What You Bring:

• Energy and Enthusiasm!
• Experience and passion for working with children.

Who You Are

• You have a strong work ethic, customer service skills, and work well with others.
• You have good judgment and make good decisions in a variety of situations.
• You are able to communicate well with your co-workers and supervisors.

What You’ll Do

• Encourage children to learn through play and Developmentally Appropriate Practices.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Nurture all the children in our program and embrace their strengths while helping them build self-esteem and self-confidence.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Flexible work schedule
• Practical work experience
• Become a natural leader! You will develop your leadership and management skills as you learn to work cooperatively with other staff members, teaching and fostering positive child development throughout the school year.
• You will feel a personal sense of accomplishment and importance as you become a mentor and role model in the lives of children.

Preschool Specialist I & II (ages 18 & Up):

• Support the Lead Teacher with the planning and implementation of creative age-appropriate games, arts and crafts, songs, and science activities that coincide with our curriculum standards. Ability to participate in circle time with songs, books, and rhymes.

Are You Interested? Apply.

Application can be found on our website at www.cityofsanmateo.org or at our Recreation Centers:

Submit to Michele Venneri via email: mvenneri@cityofsanmateo.org.

Application materials will be screened on a continuous basis.

TAKE PART IN SUPPORTING THE CITY OF SEBASTOPOL POLICE DEPARTMENT!

The City of Sebastopol is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of a

POLICE COMMUNICATIONS DISPATCHER

FULL-TIME PERMANENT

OR PER DIEM

Salary: $67,794 - $82,426 Annually

$5,650 - $6,869 Monthly

Plus a great benefits package for full-time

This position is OPEN UNTIL FILLED

The first round of interviews is anticipated to take place on

Monday, December 22, 2025. Apply early to receive first consideration.

Come join our collaborative and supportive department today. The City of Sebastopol is seeking an outgoing, empathetic, responsible, problem-solver to serve as a Police Communications Dispatcher. The Police Communications Dispatcher receives and processes routine and emergency calls. The incumbent will dispatch police and enter, retrieve, and use data from various automated law enforcement information systems. The successful candidate will coordinate with and transfer calls to other emergency service providers as appropriate. The individual will perform a variety of clerical and technical duties in support of the department’s operations. In addition, they will learn applicable policies, procedures, and work methods associated with assigned duties, and perform other related duties as required. This recruitment is to fill a full-time and per-diem position and create a list for anticipated future vacancies. We will be creating two lists, one for already POST-certified dispatchers and one for entry-level dispatchers.  

The Police Communications Dispatcher will demonstrate cultural competency working with all community members regardless of cultural differences or circumstances, including race, ethnicity, religion, language, gender identity, age, marital and familial status, sexual orientation, diverse physical and learning abilities, socioeconomic status, and other identities.

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