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First 5 Orange County is seeking an experienced, skilled, and purpose-driven Senior Manager of Marketing Communications to successfully execute strategic plans and programs that build awareness, inspire enthusiasm, and amplify our mission to support young children and their families.
We’re looking for a strategic thinker and skilled executor who understands how to leverage brand, website, public relations, and social media to expand awareness and deepen public commitment to First 5 Orange County’s mission and impact. This role is ideal for someone who thrives at building and managing effective communication strategies, and who can bring thoughtful ideas to life through expert coordination and implementation.
If you’re motivated by meaningful work, grounded in strategy, and experienced in managing integrated communications efforts, this is your opportunity to lead with purpose and be part of a mission-driven team making a difference across Orange County.
We welcome all interested and qualified applicants. Please submit a cover letter and resume to First5OC@cfcoc.ocgov.com.

About the Role

Reporting to the Director of Partnerships and Government Relations, the Senior Manager of Marketing Communications brings a collaborative spirit and a self-starter mindset. This role requires someone who is equally comfortable leading strategy and rolling up their sleeves to execute on day-to-day marketing needs. They bring thoughtfulness to how messaging is developed and deployed, ensuring all communications reflect First 5 Orange County’s mission and values.
The ideal candidate understands the full spectrum of marketing communications, including how reputation, awareness, and demand intersect to support organizational goals. They have the strategic expertise to shape campaigns and the tactical know-how to implement them effectively. They are experienced in building and managing content for websites, understand best practices in user experience, and know how to leverage digital platforms to educate and engage the public. An understanding of government agencies is especially important, as is experience navigating the unique communications needs and protocols in those environments.
Social media plays a key role in the communications ecosystem, and this leader will guide its use as a tool for public awareness and education. Additionally, they bring seasoned public relations experience and are confident managing external vendors, creatives, and consultants to bring ideas to life. Above all, they have a deep commitment to making a difference in the lives of children and families and are energized by the opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a comprehensive marketing and communications strategy aligned with First 5 Orange County’s mission and strategic plan.
• Lead content development across all platforms, including website, newsletters, social media, presentations, and marketing collateral.
• Plan, write, and oversee the production of marketing collateral such as brochures, fact sheets, infographics, flyers, and other outreach materials.
• Manage and produce the organization’s annual report, ensuring it effectively communicates impact, financial transparency, and community outcomes.
• Coordinate visual storytelling efforts, including photography and videography at community events and for campaigns.
• Oversee the planning, creation, and publication of compelling content that educates, informs, and inspires action.
• Manage and optimize the organization’s website for content accuracy, accessibility, SEO, and user experience.
• Design and execute social media strategies to increase engagement and awareness, managing both content and performance metrics.
• Build and maintain media relationships and manage proactive and reactive public relations initiatives.
• Lead or support the development and execution of public education campaigns in partnership with creative agencies and vendors.
• Ensure messaging consistency across all internal and external communications.
• Analyze and report on the effectiveness of marketing and communications efforts, using data to guide improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and community partners to ensure communications are inclusive, culturally responsive, and effective.
• Manage relationships with marketing consultants, designers, web developers, and other vendors.
• Serve as a thought partner to leadership on communications strategy and crisis communications, as needed.
• Lead and oversee branding strategy to ensure consistent, accurate, and compelling use of logo, visual identity, and messaging across all communications.

Additional Information
This is an "at-will" position. Incumbents in this position will serve at the discretion of First 5 Orange County and can be terminated at any time. In such an event, the candidate has no right to any appeal or grievance procedure under any rule or regulation of First 5 Orange County or the State.
 

The Division

The Fremont Family Resource Center (FRC) Division of the Human Services Department provides core services to a unique and innovative collaborative of more than 20 State, County, City of Fremont and non-profit organizations co-located and working together to serve individuals, families, and children, in southern Alameda County. The FRC provides a friendly environment, offering multi-lingual support where residents may obtain resources, problem solving and benefits at one convenient location.

The Position

The Case Manager will perform professional and clinical social work with individuals and/or families who may have complex social and medical needs including health/mental health care, financial assistance, employment opportunities, as well as housing assistance.

The incumbent will provide comprehensive psycho-social assessments and develop and implement care plans.

This is a thirty-four (34) hours per week position and will receive pro-rated benefits.

Examples of Job Duties

• Manage a caseload of clients which may include the elderly or have complex medical and co-occurring conditions, including SUD, mental illness, or homelessness.
• Conduct comprehensive client assessments to develop appropriate service plans and monitor them closely.
• Assist clients to develop support systems to maintain independent living, self-sufficiency, and family stabilization.
• Collaborate with supervisor, team members, and other Human Services programs and community agencies.
• Make site visits and provide other community interventions as needed.
• Conduct inter-agency and/or family conferences.
• Provide supportive counseling and advocacy for clients and monitor services provided.

Maintain timely electronic documentation of services, reporting, and billing.

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Under direction of the Deputy City Manager, the Recycling and Solid Waste Program Manager plans, organizes, directs and participates in the administration of multiple integrated solid waste management contracts and programs within the City Manager’s Office; represents the City and provides staff support for a variety of intergovernmental committees, subcommittees and authorities.

CLASS CHARACTERISITICS:

The Recycling & Solid Waste Manager performs complex and politically sensitive tasks including functioning as the City’s integrated waste program expert.  Appropriate judgment is essential to this position, as incumbents are expected to use professional judgement and skills in establishing relationships working with regulatory agencies, other cities, franchised service providers, local businesses, and community groups.  Strategic thinking is also essential to this position, including the ability to see emerging trends and develop strategies to succeed in a changing environment.  Community sensitivity and awareness are crucial to this position, including gauging community reaction to new fees and programs, and being able to effectively communicate to a very culturally diverse community. Creativity is paramount in developing and implementing effective Recycling & Solid Waste Program marketing and public information programs, preparing grant applications, and developing new programs to increase the level of community recycling and materials re-use.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES (illustrative only):

• Managing the City's exclusive franchise contract(s) for residential garbage, recycling and organic (i.e., yard and food scrap) waste collection/disposal, commercial garbage collection/disposal, and private-sector contracts for materials transfer and recovery, and long-term disposal.
• Administering contracts including developing requests for proposals, overseeing the bidding process, recommending selection of providers, preparing contracts, policy development, negotiation and administration of the contract, reviewing revenue and expenses pertaining to collection and processing agreements, monitoring performance and regulatory conformance, resolving customer service issues, monitoring service providers for compliance with contracted level of service, and other contractual obligations.
• Prepares and administers the Recycling & Solid Waste (RSW) Program budgets; manages budgets to ensure appropriate spending and recording of expenditures, including tracking the status of associated RSW Special Funds and RSW Program grants.
• Managing the RSW Program's recycling programs including planning, organizing, and implementing programs and projects designed to encourage business, citizen, and public participation in waste reduction, recycling, pollution prevention, and composting, and maximizing efficiency and material recovery.
• Managing the RSW Program's public education, marketing and outreach program for RSW Program functions, and preparing, coordinating, implementing, and participating in public events which support RSW Program service objectives.
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with the press and other media, and community groups, organizations, and agencies, for publicizing, sponsoring and promoting RSW Program programs and events.
• Representing the City at the Alameda County Waste Management Authority (ACWMA), including Alameda County Recycling Board and Authority Board meetings and reporting significant issues to the City Manager in a timely manner; participating in County Waste Management Authority Technical Advisory Committee meetings; preparing and making presentations to the ACWMA and Recycling Board as required.
• Conducting resident and business surveys related to the RSW Program.
• Preparing a variety of data analyses on waste stream quantities and overall program elements, including cost analyses of programs, in conjunction with ACWMA and State programs and mandates.
• Providing reports to State and Regional authorities on integrated solid waste program results.
• Participating in the development of solid waste, waste reduction, recycling, and pollution prevention policies, which comply with regulatory mandates.
• Analyzing proposed regional, state and federal legislation affecting solid waste management.
• Recommending revisions of existing programs to meet new/changing needs.
• Preparing reports and documents for City Council study sessions and meetings; making presentations to City Council, other boards and commissions, and public groups.
• Providing staff-support and/or representing the City with a variety of committees, commissions, community groups, and the general public.
• Receiving and responding to customer service requests concerning scope of program, technical information, and service delivery issues.
• Developing proposals to obtain county, state, and federal grants; implementing and administering grant programs.
• Planning, assigning, supervising, and reviewing the work of professional and/or support staff; participating in the recruitment and selection of RSW Program staff.
• Facilitating communication, consensus building and resolving conflicts related to MSR Program projects and policy matters by conferring with, facilitating and conducting meetings with elected and appointed officials, other City departments, members of the public, and neighborhood organizations; participating in developing and conducting citizen involvement/public participation events to explain MSR Program policies, procedures, and proposed regulations and policies; and developing and conducting demonstration projects, workshops and other training events.
• Maintaining internal and external customer relations by using tact and diplomacy in all interactions with customers; establishing and maintaining positive and effective working relationships with co-workers and those contacted in the course of the work; and coordinating with departments and outside agencies.
• Maintaining attention to detail by prioritizing work and coordinating several activities simultaneously despite interruptions.
• Maintaining integrity of work by taking responsibility and accountability for completion of work and customer interactions and maintaining punctuality and attendance at work.
• Performing other work as assigned.

 SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Appy by Friday, December 5, 2025 at 11:59PM.

THE POSITION:

Hayward is excited to announce an opportunity to join its progressive and dynamic Transportation Division as the Senior Transportation Engineer. Reporting to the Deputy Director of Public Works – Transportation, Principal Transportation Engineer, or assigned supervisor, the Senior Transportation Engineer will manage the development of various transportation plans and projects; provide oversight and management on major strategic initiatives as stipulated by City Council; plan, assign and review the work of transportation engineering staff; perform technical evaluations related to traffic operations in the City, including signal system operations, streetlight system operations, management of neighborhood traffic calming efforts; perform complex and advanced transportation engineering related studies; and provide overall support to the Deputy Director of Public Works – Transportation, Principal Transportation Engineer, or assigned supervisor. 

 

You are:
Ideal candidates will be licensed in the State of California as Professional Civil or Traffic Engineers and have a strong technical background founded on advanced education and the hands-on design, review, and management of municipal traffic improvements and transportation planning initiatives.       

The most ideally suited candidates will also embrace the City values of Openness, Caring and Integrity. 

Leading with integrity and by example and working in close collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams, ideal candidates will have a desire to engage closely with internal and external stakeholders and the Hayward community at large. 

They will act with a clear sense of ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for ensuring the best possible services are delivered to the community and organization. 

They will drive vision, purpose and results by encouraging innovation and will improve the organization's effectiveness by developing and/or supporting the introduction of new and improved methods, procedures, or technologies. 

They will make an impact on others, be curious and ready to learn, while having a strong desire to share knowledge as they supervise, coach and guide those around them. 

They will be poised and able to maintain self-control under pressure showing a desire to listen and understand despite adversity; and they will communicate effectively and with persuasion conveying a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. 

 

 

 

Essential Duties

What you will do: 
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Manages the City's Traffic Management Center and makes recommendations on signal timing and other operational improvements, for the city's 135 signalized intersections.
• Troubleshoots overall traffic operations and traffic safety concerns reported by the community both in the office and in the field.
• Manages and/or prepares various transportation studies or programs.
• Plans, prioritizes, assigns, supervises and reviews the activities and staff in the traffic operations unit of the Transportation section.
• Participates in the preparation of plans and specifications for new and modified traffic signals, street lighting systems and related traffic control devices.
• Prepares grant applications for federal, state, regional or other funding.
• Recommends and assists in the implementation of the Transportation section's goals and objectives; establishes schedules and methods for transportation engineering activities and projects.
• Assists with and conducts the more complex transportation engineering projects and activities; prepares recommendations for traffic signal timing and coordination improvements; prepares traffic signal timing plans; and supervises and participates in collecting, tabulating and analyzing traffic information.
• Acts as City Traffic Engineer.
• Provides professional and technical staff assistance.
• Supervises the City's speed lump program and makes recommendations for alternative traffic calming measures as appropriate.
• Supervises and participates in preparation of work orders for installation, removal or replacement of traffic control devices.
• Confers with neighborhood groups, property owners and others relative to information on traffic operations activities; coordinates responses to inquiries from the public, City Council, City Manager and City staff relative to traffic operations issues;
• Coordinates traffic operations unit activities with other City departments; serves as liaison between  the City and  boards, councils, outside organizations, and commissions as directed; prepares and presents staff reports and presentations at various City Council, commissions, boards, and other governmental meetings; prepares  City Council agenda reports; serves on and attends various committees and task forces, attends  Planning Commission, City Council  and neighborhood meetings as necessary.
• Makes presentations on traffic and transportation issues to citizen and neighborhood groups, City Council, and Planning Commission as appropriate.
• Periodically attends and represents the City at the Alameda County Transportation Commission, Metropolitan Transportation Commission and other regional agencies meetings as appropriate.
• Prepares and reviews agreements for traffic signal maintenance and streetlight maintenance support as needed.
• Participates in budget and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) preparation and administration; prepares cost estimates for budget recommendations; monitors and controls expenditures; recommends funding needs for traffic operations unit functions and capital projects; monitors CIP project expenditures related to traffic operations, and identifies funding sources to supplement the budget for the traffic operations unit.
• Builds and maintains positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Participates in the selection of transportation engineering staff; provides and coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; and implements discipline procedures.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Link to full job description: Senior Transportation Engineer

CORE COMPETENCIES  

Knowledge of:  

• Principles, practices, methods and techniques used in traffic engineering and operations.
• Pertinent local, state and federal laws, ordinances and rules including, the California Vehicle Code, the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), the MUTCD California Supplement and the Highway Capacity Manual.
• Traffic signal system design including communications, timing plans, controller functions and interconnect system design; signal operations, signal optimization software such as SYNCHRO, SIMTRAFFIC, TRANSYT, PASSER, HCS, analysis of traffic operations, development and maintenance of traffic control inventories.
• Traffic management software such as SCATS.
• Various traffic signal controllers such as NAZTEC and Econolite.
• Video detection equipment such as Pentel zoom cameras.
• Techniques for analyzing and developing signal timing and coordination plans and use of traffic signal operational analysis and timing software.
• Techniques for improving traffic operations and mitigating impacts in neighborhoods, the downtown and in other areas of the City, and for improving traffic operations and safety on the City's arterial system.
• Regional transportation planning, funding and oversight agencies including the Alameda County Transportation Commission, Metropolitan Transportation Commission, Air Quality Management District and others as appropriate.
• Street design strategies to address the need to make streets accessible to all users, i.e. Complete Streets.
• Basic telecommunication for traffic signal operations.
• Techniques for improving pedestrian and bicycle circulation.
• Principles and practices of supervision, training, discipline, and performance evaluations.
• Principles and practices of budget monitoring.
• Principles and practices of safety management.

Ability to: 

• Prepare accurate, clear, concise and grammatically correct reports and correspondence in a form understandable to the public.
• Effectively communicate traffic operations issues to the residents of the City.
• Work with signal system design including communications, timing plans, controller and interconnect designs.
• Clearly and effectively articulate City positions on regional transportation planning and funding issues.
• Work with signal operations including determination of optimum signal splits, offset and cycle lengths, preemption, controller functions and settings of typical signal communication equipment.
• Analyze traffic operations to detect and recommend solutions to traffic safety and congestion problems.
• Perform the most advanced and complex transportation engineering related duties.
• Review, evaluate and prepare traffic engineering plans.
• Interpret and explain pertinent laws, rules, regulations and policies.
• Assist in the development and monitoring of an assigned program budget.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Supervise, organize, direct, train and evaluate staff.
• Work effectively and cooperatively with consultants and contractors.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships and deal respectfully and tactfully with those encountered in the course of work.

JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS 

Minimum Qualifications

You have: 
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience: Two (2) years of responsible professional transportation engineering work similar to that of an Associate Transportation Engineer with the City of Hayward.

Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Traffic/Transportation Engineering or a closely related field.

License: Registration as a Professional Civil or Traffic Engineer in the State of California.  An out-of-state P.E. or T.E. will be accepted, but will require the candidate to obtain a State of California registration within a one-year period of being hired.  Possession and maintenance of a valid Class C California Driver's License.  

Supplemental Information

BENEFITS AND REWARDS:

Depending on employee group, some of these benefits may include:

• Alternative Work Schedule and/or Telecommuting 
• Vacation - 80 hours minimum
• 15.5 Paid Holidays
• Generous employer contribution for Health, Dental and Vision coverage
• CalPERS Defined Benefit Retirement Plan (2.5% at 55 for Classic CalPERS members | 2.0% at 62 for New CalPERS members | 3.0% at 50 for Classic Safety members | 2.7% at 57 for New Safety Members) - No Social Security participation.
• Life and Disability Insurance and Paid Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health and Wellness Reimbursement
• Professional Development Reimbursement
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (employee paid)

SELECTION PROCEDURE

Apply - submit a completed City of Hayward job application, license, and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, which fully describe the nature of their professional experience and qualifications.

Application Review - 

A. Minimum qualifications
B. Completion of the supplemental questionnaire

The rating of the supplemental questions may determine application status and/or rank on the eligible list. Applications submitted without all required materials will not be considered.

Job Related Testing (examination) -

Supplemental Questionnaire Review - Tentatively Scheduled for the Week of December 8, 2025

The examination process will result in a ranked eligible register of candidates for hiring consideration by the department derived from any of the exam processes mentioned above.

Department Interviews - Actual hire depends on success in the departmental selection process.  Include specific or approximate dates here.

Candidates under final consideration for employment with the City should expect to undergo an employment background/reference check that may include, but is not limited to: employment history verification, medical evaluation, confirmation of educational credentials and degrees, licenses including driver's license, registrations, certificates, and other credentials as part of the appointment process. Some positions, depending on the nature of the work, also require a credit check and a review of Summary Criminal History obtained from the State Department of Justice through Live Scan Fingerprinting.
Applicants will be notified electronically via Government Jobs as to their status in the selection process.  It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure they can receive email notice from Neogov/Government Jobs and the City of Hayward.

The City of Hayward reserves the right to modify the selection process as necessary to conform to administrative or business necessity.

APPLICATIONS Candidates are encouraged to apply online at www.hayward-ca.gov under the Current Vacancies tab or at www.GovernmentJobs.com.  Paper applications can be obtained by visiting the Human Resources Department at Hayward City Hall located at 777 B Street, Hayward, CA  94541.  Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Apply prior to the closing time of the job announcement and allow at least one (1) hour to submit your application if you are a new user to the system.  Our on-line application system is provided by Government Jobs. If you have problems while applying online, please contact the Government Jobs Help Desk at  (855) 524-5627.
 

The City of Hayward is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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A Certified Age Friendly Employer

Learn more about the mission of the Age Friendly Institute here

Under the direction of the Economic and Community Development Director, the Chief Building Official performs plan check duties, provides technical support at the building counter, supervises assigned staff in the Building Division, provides expert professional and technical assistance to departmental staff in assigned areas of responsibility; and performs related work as required.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

This position plans, organizes, assigns, directs, reviews and evaluates staff and activities related to building permit issuance and code enforcement.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES (illustrative only)

• Responsible for and performs in-house plan checking including review of the work of in-house plan checking staff or contract staff who provide plan checking assistance; administers such professional service contracts.
• Responsible for Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, Energy, and Green
• Codes Inspection and ensuring compliance with all building, fire and safety standards and regulations.
• Responsible for Code Enforcement activities and ensuring that buildings and uses comply with City, State and Federal ordinances and laws.
• Assists in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, work standards and the biennial budget for the department in assigned areas of responsibility.
• Recommends selection of assigned personnel and provides for their training and professional development; interprets City policies and procedures to employees; is responsible for morale and productivity of assigned staff.
• Prepares and presents Building and Code Enforcement Department reports to the City Council, Planning Commission and other public agencies with analysis, findings and recommendations.
• Coordinates the Building Division activities with other City departments and other public and private agencies.
• Manages and coordinates residential and commercial fire sprinkler permitting, inspection and plan check in cooperation with the Fire Department.
• Prepares and issues complex legal notices to maintain public safety and assists other City departments when necessary, with enforcement on dangerous buildings and public nuisances.

• Confers with and provides professional assistance to members of City departments on matters related to functional areas of responsibility.
• Conducts various studies, considers alternatives, and makes recommendations; prepares a variety of periodic and special reports.
• Represents the City in meetings with representatives of governmental agencies, architects, engineers, contractors, property, and business owners and the public; handles difficult inquiries or community complaints.
• In the event of an emergency, organizes and participates in the structural evaluation, documentation of damage, repair, inspection, and approval of public and private structures citywide.
• Responsible for periodically amending and updating the building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, energy, and green codes that are adopted by the City.
• Monitors developments related to building inspection and code enforcement matters; evaluates their impact upon City operations and recommends policy and procedural improvements.
• In his or her absence, may serve as the Economic and Community Development Director on a relief basis.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Apply by 11:59PM on Friday, December 19, 2025.

 Formal Title: Senior Utilities Engineer

The Position
The City of Hayward is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer - Water and Wastewater [Formal Title: Senior Utilities Engineer] with a water and/or wastewater background to supervise, direct, plan, and coordinate the activities of the Utilities Division. The Senior Civil Engineer - Water and Wastewater  is a mid-management level position that performs, oversees, and directs engineering activities including planning, conceptual design, final design, cost estimating, project bidding, water storage and distribution, sewer collection and services during construction and construction management for a variety of projects in wastewater treatment.  

You are:
The ideal candidate will be a senior level professional engineer with experience, interest and skills in designing and implementing a wide variety of wastewater treatment, sewer collections, and water distribution projects in a collaborative and team-focused setting. In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, the ideal candidate will possess:

• Demonstrated experience in managing professional engineering staff and consultants.
• In-depth knowledge of hydrology, hydraulics and related engineering principles and practices. 
• Experience with reviewing private development projects and permit applications
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with government agencies, environmental regulatory agencies and the public.
• Multi-tasking abilities to assume challenges and manage a varied workflow.
• The desire to continuously learn and improve while also training and mentoring others.
• Strategic thinking skills that values input and contribution from others.

DEFINITION
Under general direction, supervise, direct, plan, and coordinate the assigned functions and activities of the Engineering Section of the Utilities Division.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is a mid-management level position that performs, oversees, and coordinates assigned activities of the Utilities engineering section, including planning, conceptual design, final design, cost estimating, project bidding process, services during construction and construction management for variety of projects in water distribution, sanitary sewer collection, recycled water, stormwater management, and wastewater treatment.  This position is distinguished from that of subordinate Associate Civil Engineer position by its responsibility for the supervision of assigned engineering and technical staff, in addition to engineering and technical responsibilities for project development, design, and construction management for more complex projects. This position is distinguished from that of the Principal Utilities Engineer by the latter position’s complexity of assignments and responsibility for the supervision of higher-level engineering and technical staff.  

 

 

Essential Duties

What you will do:
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; establish budgets, schedules, and methods for the engineering, planning, design and construction of assigned utilities systems.

• Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, and review the work of staff involved in the implementation of Capital Improvement Projects through the planning, design, bid award, construction and commissioning phase. 

• Evaluate operations and activities of department; recommend improvements and modifications to operational procedures; prepare various reports on operations. 

• Participate in the mentoring of staff; coordinate and provide staff training; conduct performance evaluations; recommend discipline; implement discipline procedures as directed.

• Review proposed development projects and permit applications for conformance with City standards, specifications, details, and Master Plans; set conditions for the provision of utility services; provide engineering support during construction including reviewing submittals, responding to requests for information, resolving conflicts/claims, coordinating with inspectors and Utilities Operations and Maintenance staff, and ensuring construction conforms with approved plans and specifications. 

• Negotiate and obtain easements, permits, and agreements for the City construction projects and development projects. Review and coordinate annexation of property to the City water, sanitary sewer, and recycled water service areas.

• Prepare Requests for Quotes and Requests for Proposals; receive and respond to questions during proposal period; review proposals and participate in the selection of vendors, consultants, and/or contractors.

• Maintain and create accurate records and maintain design standards and specifications for water, sanitary sewer, wastewater treatment and recycled water infrastructure.

• Oversee and review the preparation and/or updates of Master Plans and studies that outline future water, recycled water, sanitary sewer collection system, and wastewater treatment system improvements.

• Prepare drawings, models, and displays for special studies and reports completed by the Utilities Division and explore and study the preparation of area wide Master Plans guiding future installations of major water, recycled water, and sanitary sewer collection system improvements.

• Serve as construction manager on complex water, sewer (wastewater), and recycled water capital improvement projects.

• Oversee and review the preparation of plans, specifications, cost estimates, and the administration of contracts for construction projects in utilities (e.g., water, recycled water, sanitary sewer collections, and wastewater treatment  and storm drainage projects).

• Prepare, revise, and update standard specifications and details related to water, recycled water, and sanitary sewer system infrastructure.

• Check plans prepared by other agencies for conflict with the City's existing and proposed utilities systems.

• Coordinate work between sections and divisions of various City Departments and advise City staff on assigned engineering and technical matters.

• Participate in the selection and supervision of outside engineering consultants for the development of plans and specifications, studies, and reports.

• Coordinate utilities engineering related activities with other City departments, divisions, and sections and with outside agencies.

• Prepare reports and participate in the development of the Capital Improvement Program and Project budget and priorities for utilities projects. 

• Coordinate and consult with contractors, developers, engineers, and operation and maintenance staff on problems relating to the design, construction, and maintenance of assigned utilities facilities.

• Prepare project statements outlining scope of projects, design criteria, available data, background, scheduling coordination, and financing for utilities projects.

• Review, edit and prepare staff reports and resolutions for City Council authorization; prepare staff reports and presentations to council special committees. 

• Participate in interviews and selection of new employees as directed, and trains employees in work procedures, standards, and safety practices. 

• Prepares and provides input into employee performance evaluations, including setting and assessing goals, conducts counseling on work-related issues, and makes recommendations regarding discipline.

• Answer questions and provide information to the public; research questions and recommend corrective action as necessary to resolve issues.

• Represent the City with dignity, integrity, and the spirit of cooperation in all relations with staff and the public. 

• Foster an environment that embraces integrity, service, inclusion and collaboration.

• Be an integral team player, which involves flexibility, cooperation, and communication.

• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.

• Perform related duties as assigned. 

Link to full job description: Class Specifications | Senior Utilities Engineer | Class Spec Details (governmentjobs.com)

CORE COMPETENCIES

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of civil engineering, mathematics, hydraulics and hydrology.

• Principles of utilities design, construction, and operation.

• Principles of advanced project management.

• Construction management techniques.

• Applicable laws and regulatory codes relevant to planning, design and construction of water, wastewater, recycled water, and storm drainage projects.

• Current developments, literature, and sources of information related to municipal utilities engineering.

• Modern methods and techniques used in the design and construction of a wide variety of utilities engineering projects.

• Methods of asset management.

• Pertinent local, State, Federal rules and regulations and laws.

• Principles of supervision, training, work planning, and performance evaluations.

• Principles of budget monitoring and administration.

• Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment including relevant software programs.

• Oral and written communication skills; business English including vocabulary, spelling, and correct grammatical usage and punctuation.

• Safe work practices.

• Principles and practices of excellent customer service.

Ability to:

• Organize, implement and direct assigned engineering operations and activities. 

• Manage complex Capital Improvement Projects including setting priorities, organizing projects and meeting deadlines and budget constraints.

• Perform complex engineering computations, analyze processes, designs and procedures and make recommendations for improvements. 

• Interpret and/or prepare construction plans, cost estimates, agreements, contract documents, standard plans, specifications, Master Plans, and related documentation.

• Resolve utilities related construction problems in the field.

• Deal tactfully with general public, contractors, developers, architects, engineers, and operation and maintenance staff.

• Interpret and explain pertinent department and City policies and procedures, and applicable codes, rules, and regulations.

• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.

• Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff.

• Read, write, and comprehend the English language at a level necessary for effective job performance exercising correct English usage, vocabulary, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

• Communicate effectively, tactfully, and positively in both oral and written form.

• Operate and use modern office equipment and technology, including computers and applicable software.

• Maintain regular attendance and adhere to prescribed work schedule to conduct job responsibilities. 

• Utilize appropriate safety procedures and practices for assigned duties.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.  

• Contribute effectively to the accomplishments of City goals, objectives, and activities.

Minimum Qualifications

JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS 

You have: 
 Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: 

Experience:  Four years of progressively responsible experience in professional engineering work in the design and construction of water, recycled water, and/or wastewater projects including one year of supervisory or lead experience.
 
Education:  Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering, or a closely related field with major work in civil engineering.  A Master’s degree is desirable.
 
Licenses and Certificates: 
Possession and maintenance of a valid Class C California driver's license. Possession and maintenance of a certificate of registration as a Professional Engineer (Civil or Mechanical) in the State of California.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Essential duties require the mental and/or physical ability to: work in a standard office environment and use standard office equipment and current software; to work in a field environment when needed in various weather conditions; grasp, perform repetitive hand movements and fine coordination to prepare documents and data using a computer keyboard and mouse/trackball; sit for prolonged periods of time; walk, stand, crouch, reach, twist, turn, kneel, bend, squat, stoop and safely lift and move equipment and materials weighing up to 35 pounds; converse by telephone, by email, in person, and to small or large groups and be clearly understood; read and comprehend legal, technical and complex documents; interact with the public and all different levels of City staff in an effective and professional manner; and safely drive to various locations throughout the City and County to travel to fulfill assigned duties and to review work outdoors. Essential functions must be performed with or without reasonable accommodations. 

Supplemental Information

BENEFITS AND REWARDS:

Depending on employee group, some of these benefits may include:

• Alternative Work Schedule and/or Telecommuting
• Potential Opportunity for Over Time Hours Earned
• Vacation - 80 hours minimum
• 15.5 Paid Holidays
• Generous employer contribution for Health, Dental and Vision coverage
• CalPERS Defined Benefit Retirement Plan (2.5% at 55 for Classic CalPERS members | 2.0% at 62 for New CalPERS members | 3.0% at 50 for Classic Safety members | 2.7% at 57 for New Safety Members) - No Social Security participation.
• Life and Disability Insurance and Paid Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health and Wellness Reimbursement
• Professional Development Reimbursement
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (employee paid)

SELECTION PROCEDURE 

Apply - Candidates must submit a completed City of Hayward job application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire which fully describe the nature of their professional experience and qualifications.  Applications submitted without all required materials will not be considered.

Application Review - Based on the information provided, employment applications will be reviewed for minimum qualifications.  

Job Related Testing -Those best qualified may be invited to the next phase of the process, which may include an oral, practical, written examination and/or supplemental questionnaires reviewed by subject matter experts.

The examination process will result in a ranked eligible register of candidates for hiring consideration by the department derived from any of the exam processes mentioned above. 
 

Supplemental Questionnaire Review Tentatively Scheduled for the week of January 5, 2026

Department Interviews - Actual hire depends on success in the departmental selection process.

Candidates under final consideration for employment with the City should expect to undergo an employment background/reference check that may include, but is not limited to: employment history, confirmation of educational credentials and degrees, licenses including driver's license, registrations, certificates, and other credentials as part of the appointment process. Some positions, depending on the nature of the work, also require a credit check and a review of Summary Criminal History obtained from the State Department of Justice through Live Scan Fingerprinting.

Applicants will be notified electronically via Government Jobs as to their status in the selection process.  It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure they can receive email notice from Neogov/Government Jobs and the City of Hayward.

APPLICATIONSCandidates are encouraged to apply online at www.hayward-ca.gov under the Current Vacancies tab or at www.GovernmentJobs.com.  Paper applications can be obtained by visiting the Human Resources Department at Hayward City Hall located at 777 B Street, Hayward, CA  94541.  Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Apply prior to the closing time of the job announcement and allow at least one (1) hour to submit your application if you are a new user to the system.  Our on-line application system is provided by Government Jobs. If you have problems while applying online, please contact the Government Jobs Help Desk at  (855) 524-5627.
 

If you are unsuccessful in this recruitment, you are highly encouraged to look at City of Hayward's current vacancies and apply to any and/or all positions that you meet the minimum qualifications for.
 

The City of Hayward is an Equal Opportunity Employer

&

A Certified Age Friendly Employer

Learn more about the mission of the Age Friendly Institute here

• Compassionate
• Non-judgmental
• Comfortable interacting with youth and families of all backgrounds and lived experiences
• Passionate about restorative justice
• Skilled at working as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Preferably have experiences living or working in Hayward and/or Alameda County
• Preferably bilingual in Spanish but not required. 

• Work with supervisors to identify community needs and opportunities and design programs to fill those needs and achieve identified program outcomes.
• Under direction, develop and implement policies and procedures for implementing various, education, community and volunteer programs to assist youth
• Under direction, represent program to the public through public service announcements, classes, workshops, events and presentations
• Maintain systems for tracking activities and performance measures.

Depending on employee group, some of these benefits may include:

• Alternative Work Schedule and/or Telecommuting 
• Vacation - 80 hours minimum
• 15.5 Paid Holidays
• Generous employer contribution for Health, Dental and Vision coverage
• CalPERS Defined Benefit Retirement Plan (2.5% at 55 for Classic CalPERS members | 2.0% at 62 for New CalPERS members | 3.0% at 50 for Classic Safety members | 2.7% at 57 for New Safety Members) - No Social Security participation.
• Life and Disability Insurance and Paid Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health and Wellness Reimbursement
• Professional Development Reimbursement
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (employee paid)

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