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The City of Menlo Park is seeking a Public Works Supervisor - Trees in the Maintenance Division of the Public Works department. The Maintenance Division provides many of the basic services that affect the daily lives of everyone who lives, works, visits and commutes within the City. The Maintenance Division provides support to all City departments and provides service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to address emergencies during non-working hours. The Maintenance Division is located in the City's Corporation Yard.

Under general direction, assists the City Arborist with overseeing the City’s tree maintenance, planting, inventory, risk management, and emergency response programs. Makes assessments of work needs and responds to citizens requesting city tree inspections and service. Directs the work of tree crews involved in the planting, pruning, and removal of city street, park, median, and plaza trees. Inspects quality and quantity of work and act as the City’s liaison between work crews and the public. Maintains accurate records of work and schedules and ensure compliance with specifications and regulatory requirements. Assists in the enforcement of the City’s Heritage Tree Ordinance.

A position in this class is characterized by having a substantial background in arboriculture in order to make sound technical tree-care related decisions and strong communication skills in order to interact effectively with the public, work crews, and other City staff. This classification is distinguished from the City Arborist role in that the Public Works Supervisor – Trees directly oversees the implementation of the city’s tree programs on the ground and supervises employees and contractors assigned to that program. The City Arborist role, on the other hand, involves responsibilities such as overall program management, budgetary management, review of development projects and heritage tree protection plans, and the authority to issue heritage tree permits. The Public Works Supervisor – Trees role is distinguished from all other City maintenance classes through the specialized arboriculture knowledge required and its responsibility for all phases of work performed by tree maintenance crews.

A job description, including examples of typical job functions and qualifying knowledge, skills, and abilities, is available by clicking on the Job Description link.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Looking to make a direct impact in a small, community-focused organization? Join a collaborative team working with the Community Development Department, where you’ll play a key role in helping residents and businesses move their projects forward and experience meaningful, service-driven work every day.

The Town of San Anselmo is seeking a motivated Administrative / Permit Services Technician to support the Community Development Department. This mid-level classification performs a wide range of technical and administrative duties with a high degree of independence, primarily in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment.

This hands-on position serves as a primary point of contact at the public counter and requires significant daily interaction with residents, contractors, and other stakeholders. Responsibilities include accepting, reviewing, and tracking building and land development applications; calculating and collecting fees; issuing minor permits; performing data entry and maintaining permit tracking systems; coordinating the distribution of legal notices; maintaining files and records; preparing reports; and supporting website updates.

Success in this role requires delivering a consistently high level of customer service, the ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-volume, fast-paced setting, and a commitment to helping customers navigate processes efficiently and effectively. The position also requires building and maintaining positive, professional working relationships both internally across departments and externally with the public and working effectively with a wide range of individuals while maintaining a respectful, service-oriented approach.

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Description 

Under the general direction from the Recreation Supervisor, the Recreation Specialist – Enrichment is responsible to act as a liaison to the Department’s flourishing enrichment (after school) program and ensure the smooth operation of programming for preschool and elementary aged classes both on and off-site. This includes the elementary-aged afterschool programs Supervised Play at Old Mill Elementary School and Center of Play at the Mill Valley Community Center. This position requires a high level of customer service, attention to detail, marketing prowess, evaluation and oversight of programs, independent contractors, and part-time staff, and the ability to build relationships throughout the community. The Recreation Specialist- Enrichment will assist other staff in the Youth and Teens Division for seasonal programs as needed. 

The ideal candidate will have significant experience working in elementary aged programs, ideally in a fast-paced and dynamic setting. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in early childhood education, recreation, or a related field with a minimum of two years of experience in delivering kindergarten, elementary and/or youth programming, etc. is preferred. 

Must be 18 years of age or older to apply for this position. 

NOTE: This is a part-time, non-benefitted position for the Mill Valley Arts and Recreation Department.  

DEFINITION: Communicate with participants, families, instructors, staff and elementary school sites to coordinate class schedules, registrations, and program needs for the TK-5th grade After School Enrichment programs. Hours are approximately Monday-Friday, 12:30pm-5:30pm. 

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: 

• Facilitates recreation activities for specific age group: Transitional Kindergarten through 5th Grade. 

• Organizes, implements, directs, supervises and/or promotes specific programs and activities. 

• Processes program payments promptly and thoroughly. 

• Programs enrichment classes for each season (Fall/Winter/Spring/Summer).  

• Participates in the preparation and administration of assigned program budget. 

• Works with local School District, PTAs, and community groups in developing, promoting, and providing programs and activities. 

• Communicates clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. 

• Demonstrate excellent customer service and communicate effectively and professionally with schools, staff, parents, and children. 

• Monitors the day-to-day operations of the programs, including making site visits, handling and resolving complaints not requiring the attention of a supervisor and ensuring that programs and events have required materials, staff, and supplies. 

• Assists in the evaluation of programming including conducting customer satisfaction surveys and analyzing reports on program effectiveness. 

• Enforces safety and operating procedures and provides for maintenance needs including compliance with health and safety codes. 

• Creation and development of new programs, as needed. 

• Accurately maintain attendance records. 

• The ability to speak English clearly and understandably. 

• Perform related duties as required. 

• Must be able to lift 50lbs.  

 

TRAINING & EXPERIENCE: Any combination of education, training, and experience, which likely provides the required knowledge and abilities. 

PRE-EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS: Candidates receiving a conditional job offer must pass a pre-placement fingerprint review. Candidates must possess a current CPR/AED and First Aid certificate and be comfortable calling 911 in an emergency. 

About the Position
 
The Engineering Division evaluates permit applications and reviews permit renewals for equipment and operations that emit air pollutants in the Air District’s jurisdiction. The division provides technical support to other agency programs and assists businesses, trade associations, agencies, environmental groups, and community members with issues related to permitting and compliance.
  
 Beyond specific permitting work, some of the important programs and projects in which the Engineering Division are actively engaged include but not limited to:

• Emissions modeling of toxic air contaminants including Health Risk Assessments
• Verification of emissions inventories
• Data/database development and management 
• Technical support for rules and regulations

The City of San Mateo Public Works Department is looking for a qualified Assistant/Associate Transportation Planner.

Why Join our Department?
When you join the Public Works Department, you will work among collaborative and energetic colleagues who share a passion for serving our San Mateo citizens and improving the community in which we live and work. Public Works is a diverse department comprised of the Capital Improvement Program, Field Maintenance, Regulatory Compliance, Transportation, Clean Water Program, Data Management, Facilities and Fleet and Wastewater Treatment divisions. Our team is comprised of individuals with diverse talents and experience in various fields. We will provide you with a wide range of opportunities in a team-based collaborative environment while helping you achieve your professional goals. Collaboration, Innovation, Respect, Creativity, Transparency and Informed Risk-taking are attributes within the City’s mission, values and organizational principles that we are seeking in the candidates. 

Look to some of the reasons why the City of San Mateo is a great place to work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GTIzeSpc_g

 

What You’ll Do
The Assistant/Associate Transportation Planner performs professional transportation planning work; conduct and review transportation impact studies; prepare plans, studies, and reports; and to do related work as required. 

Assistant Transportation Planner - The Assistant Transportation Planner is an entry level class in the transportation planning series. This class is distinguished from the Associate Transportation Planner by the performance of the less complex tasks and duties assigned to positions within the series including assignments in the fields of multi-modal transportation associated projects, master plans, specific plans, policies, and programs. Assignments are generally limited in scope and within the design and procedural framework established by higher level employees. However, as experience is acquired, the employee performs with increasing independence. Since this class is typically used as a continued training class, employees may have only limited work experience. This classification receives general supervision from the Parking Manager, or a higher-level position.

Associate Transportation Planner - The Associate Transportation Planner is a journey level class that performs duties relating to multi-modal transportation and associated projects, master plans, specific plans, policies, and programs. This class is distinguished from the Assistant Transportation Planner by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned including complex plans review, policy development, and advance report preparation. This position requires a high degree of independent judgment exercised on diverse and specialized assignments. It is further distinguished by its major program management responsibilities. This classification receives general direction from the Parking Manager, or a higher-level position. May exercise technical and functional supervision over lower-level staff as assigned.

Depending upon assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Review and analyze land development projects including but not limited to VMT, TDM, LOS, parking compliance and other transportation related issues.

• Assist the day-to-day operations of the City’s 3,000+ on and off-street public parking spaces in downtown San Mateo along with public parking spaces in other commercial areas such as 25th Avenue. Duties may include customer service for commercial parking areas, ordering parts for paid parking equipment, evaluating monthly permit parking programs and making policy recommendations, ensuring that signage in restricted parking areas is in good condition and correct for the restriction needed.

• Evaluate and make recommendations on technical aspects of transit planning, capital, or operating projects involving various transit modes such as rail, auto traffic, bicycle and pedestrian transportation and paratransit parking.

• Participate in the development of policies, procedures, and operational actions related to effective parking management, including periodic review of parking related policy issues such as rates, time limits, enforcement hours, loading zones, and other issues.

• Assist or lead in The City’s Residential Parking Permit Program and downtown parking permit program. Duties may include responding to resident inquiries, evaluating new RPPP program area applications, conducting parking occupancy studies, assisting in permit data analysis, establish new public/private lease agreements and participating in community meetings. 

• Provide recommendations resulting from the analysis of alternative transportation system improvements; forecast and prepare transportation capital improvement program project lists. 

• Assist in the compliance of the circulation element of the General Plan, and the City's component of any county or regional transportation plan; provide information and technical support necessary for the development of the City's Transportation Demand Management program. 

• Prepare and/or review reports and studies related to the functioning, improvement and impacts on the transportation system. This may include the evaluation of alternative network improvements and the impacts of proposed or forecasted land development projects.

• Provide support for grant-funding to deliver transportation capital improvements projects, in coordination with Caltrans, San Mateo County Transportation Authority, Metropolitan Transportation Commission, and other agencies; identify and pursue grant funding opportunities in support of transportation related goals for the City.

• May review and check the work of subordinate personnel on specific projects for technical accuracy. May obtain consultants and manage consultant contracts.

• Work with other jurisdictions, congestion management agencies, citizens, business, or professional organizations as necessary. 

• Assist other sections, divisions, or departments on matters related to transportation planning. 

• Develop requests for proposals for parking services, equipment, and technology in coordination with the Police Department. 

• Prepare administrative reports and make presentations to the Sustainability and Infrastructure Committee, City Council, various committees, and advisory boards as directed. 

• Research and draft ordinances and policy for review. 

• Prepare initial studies; coordinate the preparation or review of environmental impact reports; participate in coordinating City planning activities with outside departments. 

• Collect, record and summarize statistical and demographic information; establish and maintain a comprehensive database.

• Perform related duties as assigned.

For a complete list of duties, reference our job specifications at www.cityofsanmateo.org 

The City/County Association of Governments (C/CAG) is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Senior C/CAG Transportation Program Specialist to perform a variety of program administrative and technical support functions related to C/CAG transportation and land use programs.  

 

As part of an interdisciplinary team and under general supervision, this role involves managing and executing high-level, specialized projects. Responsibilities include planning, developing, and implementing countywide programs and policies, particularly those related to C/CAG initiatives. The role demands providing expert-level analysis and technical support on related legislation, along with overseeing a range of complex C/CAG programs and projects. The candidate will serve as a subject matter authority in transportation program areas, demonstrating broad expertise. 

 

The Senior C/CAG Transportation Program Specialist is the lead or specialist level class in the C/CAG Program Specialist Series. In the lead assignment, incumbents provide direction to C/CAG Program Specialist I/II staff, including assigning, directing, and reviewing their work. At this level, incumbents may provide supervision and leadership on a project or program basis to consultants/contractors, volunteers, and other staff including assigning, directing, and reviewing the work of professional staff. In the specialist assignment, incumbents work on dedicated projects or the largest, most visible, complex, and political assignments within the program. 

 

This position will support key program areas, including airport land use compatibility planning, transportation demand management (TDM) policy, community-based transportation planning, and active transportation (bicycle and pedestrian) programs.

 

The ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Self-starter who has demonstrated the ability to independently perform the full scope of required duties.
• Familiarity with making presentations and recommendations to governmental agency boards, commissions, and committees.
• Familiarity with public outreach and engagement processes or gathering input from the public.
• Knowledge of bike or pedestrian plans.
• Knowledge of transportation planning, including Transportation Demand Management practices and policies.

 

About the City/County Association of Governments (C/CAG)

C/CAG operates as a Joint Powers Authority and has membership that includes each of the 20 cities and the County in San Mateo County. C/CAG works on issues that affect the quality of life in general, including transportation, housing, air quality, storm water runoff, airport/land use compatibility planning, hazardous waste, climate planning, energy and water resource strategies, and solid waste and recycling. Visit us at www.ccag.ca.gov.

 

At C/CAG, we are committed to equity, which we define as actively identifying, acknowledging, and addressing historical and current disparities that might otherwise influence economic, health, and quality of life outcomes in the communities we serve.  We strive to foster a workplace where equity and inclusion are core values. We also aim to create an environment where all employees are treated with fairness and respect, regardless of their background, and one where their unique perspectives are celebrated. We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce, and we welcome candidates who share our commitment to these values. 

 

 

Examples Of Duties

 

Primary responsibilities and duties of the Senior C/CAG Transportation Program Specialist may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist with the development and implementation of transportation plans, policies, programs, and projects, and the linkage of transportation, land use, and environmental goals.
• Coordinate with C/CAG partner agencies on reports, joint studies, and projects.
• Assist with preparing, updating, and administering planning documents, grants, funding recommendations, and projects.
• Act as liaison and participate in a variety of local and regional committees/task forces related to transportation, housing, and/or land use planning.
• Maintain contract agreements, review invoices, and track budgets for C/CAG projects.
• Track and analyze proposed policies from other government agencies and legislations related to transportation and housing.
• Coordinate the development of State and Federal transportation improvement plans and programs at a county level.
• Oversee request for proposal (RFP)/request for qualification (RFQ) processes.
• Monitor the regional transportation planning and delivery process for conformance with State and Federal requirements.
• Establish, maintain, purge, and run reports on various office files including minutes from public or private meetings and hearings.
• Draft documents such as C/CAG Board Resolutions, Board and committee staff reports, consultant contracts and agreements, and RFP/RFQs.
• Prepare, or coordinate with consultants to prepare staff recommendations on consistency determination to committees and C/CAG Board on referrals for airport/land use compatibility in accordance with C/CAG airport land use compatibility plan (ALUCP) policies.
• Assist with management of C/CAG’s Transportation Demand Management (TDM) policy.
• Staff various committee meetings including coordinating the distribution of agenda packets and preparation of meeting minutes.
• Set up meetings, coordinate attendee calendars, make reservations, and set up meeting rooms.
• Promote bicycle and pedestrian mobility and safety.
• Recommend policies and programs to promote and enhance active transportation.
• Maintains awareness of current federal, state, and local regulations as it pertains to transportation.
• 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. A typical way to qualify is:

Education: A bachelor’s degree in Transportation Planning, City/Regional Planning, Traffic Engineering, Environmental Policy or Studies, Civil or Environmental Engineering, Political Science, Public Administration, or a closely related field. A master’s degree is preferred but not required.

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of transportation planning, city/regional, and environmental planning or environmental science, engineering, financing and/or policy.  
• Principles and practices of program and project planning, management, implementation, and evaluation.
• Research methods and techniques, including conducting or participating in planning studies.
• Transportation Demand Management practices and policies.
• Principles, practices, trends, and technical information related to assigned program areas. 
• Principles and practices related to contract management.
• Pertinent federal, state, regional, and local laws, codes, regulations, and requirements.

 

Skill/Ability to:

• Plan, implement and evaluate assigned programs, projects, and activities.
• Supervise permanent, temporary, contract, and volunteer staff on a project basis.
• Serve as subject matter expert in assigned areas.
• Work with a wide variety of people at all levels, including those from government, business, private and non-profit agencies, community groups, and the public.
• Gather, compile, analyze, and interpret data and propose solutions.
• Use initiative and sound independent judgment within established guidelines.
• Prepare written materials such as correspondence narrative reports, technical charts, and publications.
• Develop and conduct outreach, trainings, and public education and manage public participation at community meetings. 
• Communicate and present ideas effectively both orally and in writing, to promote agency interests and increase program visibility.
• Research, develop, and evaluate alternative solutions to problems.
• Coordinate multiple projects and tasks efficiently.
• Use MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint.
• Lift 25 lbs.
• Attend evening meetings.

 

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 on this examination.

The examination process will consist of an application screening based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions (weight: pass/fail). Candidates who pass the application screening may 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. 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 https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Responses to the supplemental questions 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.

Tentative Recruitment Schedule
Final Filing Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Application Screening Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Combined Civil Service/Departmental Interview Panel: Wednesday, May 27, 2026
 

About the County
San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse communities.

The County of San Mateo, as an employer, is committed to advancing equity to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work.

 

The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels.

 

HR Analyst: Sarah Huynh (042126)(B413 - Senior C/CAG Program Specialist)

City of Pacifica

Invites you to apply for the position of:

Recreation Coordinator

FY 25-26 $6,157- $7,330 Monthly

FY 26-27 $6,341 - $7,550 Monthly

FY 27-28 $6,532 - $7,776 Monthly

We are currently recruiting for three positions: Recreation Coordinator - Special Events, Senior Services, and Meals on Wheels. These positions are full-time, fully benefitted positions with the Parks, Beaches, & Recreation Department. Details follow below! 

This recruitment closes on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 5:00 PM PST or upon receipt of the first 75 qualified applicants.  

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, plans, organizes, publicizes, coordinates, and administers community and recreation services for various age groups; organizes and conducts special events.

Recreation Coordinator positions will be assigned to one or more of the following areas: administration; aquatics; contract classes, community rentals and facilities; senior services; Meals On Wheels, city-wide special events; youth and teen services, and community outreach.

 

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This classification provides support to the City’s diverse range of recreation and community service programs.  This classification is distinguished from the Recreation Supervisor in that the latter is a full supervisory classification that has broader responsibility for a wider range of programs.

 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED

Receives general supervision from higher-level supervisory staff and oversees assigned staff, contractors, and volunteers.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION REQUIREMENTS

• Plans, coordinates, evaluates, organizes, and implements diversified recreation services and special events of assigned area(s).
• Ensures compliance of standards and regulations for assigned programs, as required by Agency, Contracts, County, State, etc.
• Recommends alternatives for improving services as needed, considering factors such as cost/benefit and marketing analysis, availability of resources, safety of personnel and effects on operations and level of service; recommends or implements improvements as directed.
• Keeps accurate records, maintains program budgets, completes city paperwork and other administrative tasks.
• Communicates with a variety of agencies, vendors, community groups, clients, governmental and members of the public in a courteous and professional manner.
• Responds and resolves inquiries and concerns from the public and escalates inquiries as needed.
• Schedules and assigns work,
• Trains, and instructs assigned volunteers.
• Recruits, orients, evaluates, and recognizes contractors, and volunteers.
• Initiates and collaborates to develop a range of marketing materials for various purposes, including programs, events, informational content, and educational initiatives.
• Conducts program outreach.
• Coordinates and monitors social media.
• Serves as a Disaster Service Worker, as required.
• Coordinate the payroll process with any and all part time staff that are signed to them, including comparing schedules to timecards, entering timecard information into a citywide timecard and invoice system, monitoring staff hours, and auditing timecards for mistakes Senior Services Programs:
• Oversees the organization of all senior programs, encompassing drop-in activities, contracted classes, and social gatherings. Provides support in overseeing the Seniors In Action Council, including the organization of events, programs, and meetings.
• Perform related duties as needed.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of:

• Basic concepts and techniques for organizing, developing, implementing and evaluating recreational programs, services, and events.
• Advanced English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Business correspondence writing and report preparation.
• Basic budget and fiscal control procedures and techniques and basic cost recovery principles.
• Functions and organization of municipal government.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping.
• General office practices
• Youth, Teen, Seniors, and/or Adult Contract Class programming.
• Special Events, including coordination, logistics, safety, event budgeting, event staffing, and advertising.
• Coordinating volunteers including vetting applicants, onboarding and training volunteers, and volunteer schedule coordination.

 

Skills/Ability to:

• Understand community needs in a variety of recreation areas and successfully implement activities according to those needs.
• Understand, interpret and apply pertinent policies, regulations and rules and procedures.
• Independently perform a variety of highly responsible duties in support of assigned area(s).
• Understand the organization and operation of the City and of outside agencies necessary to assume responsibilities.
• Maintain facilities and equipment of assigned area(s).
• Utilize office software including Microsoft Excel Spreadsheets and Microsoft Word
• Recognize and appropriately handle materials in a sensitive and confidential manner.
• Organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow up on assignments.
• Analyze situations carefully and adopt an effective course of action.
• Compile and maintain various records and prepare reports.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Work in a safe manner following industry best practices and the City’s safety practices and procedures in a variety of environments.
• Learn and operate recreation registration software, including the creation of classes, posting online, managing waiting lists, booking facilities, assigning staff, and teaching part time staff basic registration skills.
• Create and update program or special event budgets, including tracking costs, predicting revenues and expenditures, creating a post program/event final budget.
• Create and maintain part time staff and/ or volunteer schedules, including the use of applications or software.
• Work in both an office environment and outdoors, including working in inclement weather.
• Establish rapport with older adults.
• Speak at public functions and meetings to promote services.

 

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES:

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Experience:

One year of experience in recreation and community services.

Experience coordinating and facilitating programs and special events is desirable.

Training:

Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in recreation, human services or a closely related field.

Licenses and Certifications:

Must possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record.

Must possess American Red Cross First Aid certificate and CPR Adult, Child, and Infant CPR within six months of appointment.

When assigned to Aquatics, must possess American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification including First Aid and CPR at time of appointment. Title 22 Certification required within one year of appointment.

 

 

The County of San Mateo's Sustainability Department seeks well-qualified applicants for the position of Senior Sustainability Specialist – Climate Action on the Climate Protection team.

 

Join us for an engaging LinkedIn Live informational session to explore this exciting opportunity. We’ll provide an overview of the department, position, and what the hiring managers are looking for. Don’t miss out—join us on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM PST. Click here to register.

The Opportunity

The San Mateo County Sustainability Department hires Senior Sustainability Specialists to oversee and lead sustainability staff and initiatives in the areas of greenhouse gas emissions reduction, waste diversion and management, and climate readiness. The Department includes the following program areas:  

Climate Protection – The program accelerates the County’s and countywide transition to a fossil fuel-free future with high-impact initiatives in clean energy, zero emission buildings and transportation, and climate beneficial agricultural practices.

Waste Reduction and Management – The program advances the County’s commitment to zero waste through innovative source reduction, diversion and sustainable materials management programs across County operations and the broader San Mateo County community. The program provides essential integrated solid waste management and community services for residents and businesses in the County’s unincorporated areas and manages the Pescadero Transfer Station. 

Climate Resilience – The program builds a climate-ready San Mateo County by reducing emissions and climate risks in County operations and championing regional and community-led solutions to protect residents and ecosystems from escalating impacts of extreme heat, drought, sea level rise, and wildfires.

 

CURRENT OPENING: There is currently one (1) Senior Sustainability Specialist vacancy on the Climate Protection program team. This position will lead the County’s implementation of the Community Climate Action Plan for unincorporated areas. This will include the development and implementation of key emissions reduction programs in collaboration with other countywide initiatives, regional programs, and community-based organizations for phasing out fossil fuel equipment in buildings at scale, transitioning to clean transportation, supporting climate-beneficial agriculture and carbon sequestration, and reducing waste.

All Interested Candidates are Encouraged to Apply: The eligible (hiring) list generated from this recruitment may also be used to fill future vacancies in the other program areas mentioned above. Individuals interested in the Senior Sustainability Specialist positions with the Waste and Climate Resilience teams are also encouraged to apply for this recruitment.

 

What You Will Do

As a Senior Sustainability Specialist, you will:

• Provide staff supervision, staff direction, training, assignment and review of work completed, lead complex projects, and leverage grant opportunities.
• Serve as technical expert, researching, analyzing, and interpreting complex technical data.
• Participate in goal and strategy development and develop procedures and policies for new and existing programs.
• Identify and implement equity and social justice opportunities at work and in the community.
• Identify and coordinate collaboration opportunities across departmental teams, County departments, and public agencies, organizations, and community groups.
• Assist the Program Manager with program planning, budget development, and goal setting.

 

Who Thrives Here

The ideal candidate will:

• Be an experienced project manager able to juggle multiple complex projects simultaneously, prioritizing efforts in alignment with established goals. 
• Build relationships and strategic partnerships with County-level staff, departments, agencies, and non-government organizations to help achieve local and regional climate action goals. 
• Have a solid familiarity with a breadth of sustainability related topics. 
• Possess professional facilitation skills to enable information sharing, knowledge development, and project implementation. 
• Possess a high degree of familiarity with climate mitigation, climate resilience, and/or waste diversion science, policy, technology, as well as familiarity with approaches to collaborative project development and implementation. 
• Have experience mentoring and/or coaching other team members.
• Be able to effectively frame and communicate complex concepts for different audiences, orally and in writing.
• Possess strong analytical skills and experience conducting research, audits, or analyzing data.
• Incorporate the perspectives of multiple stakeholders and community segments in the consideration of impacts and outcomes of a project or initiative.
• Navigate sensitive issues with integrity and political astuteness.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and experience working with a diverse range of stakeholders and perspectives, to identify and achieve collective goals.
• Be able to identify and address barriers that different community groups experience when interacting with County services and programs to enhance project design and delivery. 
• Work with minimal supervision, "hit the ground running," and have the flexibility to change course quickly and effectively.
• Provide leadership and promote teamwork while planning, directing, and coordinating staff activities.
• Define difficult problem areas, research them and provide valid alternatives and recommendations.
• Integrate equity, race, and social justice in both internal and external initiatives.
• Represent the work group and the department on boards, committees and in community groups.
• Speak effectively, make public presentations, conduct outreach, training and/or public education as necessary.
• Be comfortable in a fast-paced, people-focused environment.
• Prepare and edit comprehensive reports, letters, and other written materials.
• Effectively frame and communicate complex concepts for different audiences, orally and in writing.
• Track changes in and compliance with existing contracts, grants, laws, codes, and rules.

 

Sustainability Department

Formed in 2014, the Sustainability Department strives to improve the sustainability of the County’s operations and the greater community through work that is designed to bring solutions today while solving for tomorrow. The Department has programs to help the county both fight and prepare for climate change, ensure clean energy, water, and air, and conserve resources for future generations through waste reduction.

Our Department aims to:

• Transform Systems: Create systemic change by leading policy development and planning, influencing and aligning with state and federal mandates.
• Catalyze Regional Climate Solutions: Advance regional climate solutions by forming impact networks, securing funding, and adopting strategies for economic efficiency.
• Empower Community Leadership and Action: Enable communities to lead and act on climate issues, fostering resilience and adaptability.

 

About the Work

The County’s Community Climate Action Plan (CCAP) is a strategic roadmap to guide unincorporated San Mateo County in preparing for climate risks and creating impactful greenhouse gas emission reductions. The CCAP outlines priority actions to achieve a 45% reduction of greenhouse gas emissions over 1990 levels by 2030 and carbon neutrality within unincorporated San Mateo County by 2040. https://www.smcsustainability.org/climate-change/climate-action-planning/cc-action-plan

 

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 five years of experience in the field of resource conservation which has included program implementation and coordination.

Knowledge of:

• Basic supervisory principles and practices.
• Principles and practices of project management, implementation, and evaluation
• Principles and practices of contract management
• Principles, practices, trends, and technical information related to sustainability
• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations

Skill/Ability to:

• Provide leadership and promote teamwork.
• Plan, assign, direct, and review the work of others.
• Train others in departmental and program specific policies and procedures.
• Plan, implement, coordinate, and evaluate multiple complex programs, projects, and activities.
• Serve as subject matter expert in resource conservation.
• Speak effectively and make public presentations, conduct outreach, and provide training and/or public education as necessary.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of individuals at all levels including those from government, business, private and non-profit agencies, community groups, and the public.
• Serve as representative for various committees and community groups.
• Integrate equity and create the conditions that allow all people in the county to reach their full potential into work duties.
• Supervise permanent, temporary, contract and volunteer staff on a project basis.
• Identify problems and work to resolve them.
• Prepare comprehensive reports, letters, and other written materials.
• Provide information regarding planning, developing, and monitoring a project's scope, timeline, and budget.
• Translate technical topics for professionals and elected officials and communicate across multiple disciplines.
• Research and develop grant applications and other project funding solutions.
• Research and analyze information/data to formulate findings and recommendations.
• Interpret laws, regulations, and data.
• Track and monitor compliance with pertinent mandates, laws, codes, rules, regulations, and agreements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 

SALARY & BENEFITS

The annual salary range for this position is $123,510 - $154,461.

This is a permanent and fully benefited position in the Sustainability Department. 

Health & Wellness

• 3 medical / 2 dental plans

• Vision care paid by the County of San Mateo

• Long Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance paid by the County of San Mateo Employee Wellness Program

• Voluntary Benefits

Paid Leave

• 13 vacation days/year, more with years of service

• 12 paid holidays and 962 hours sick leave per year

Work/Life Programs

• Commute Alternatives and Travel Subsidies

• Employee Assistance Program

• FSA and Dependent Care Assistance

Retirement

• Pension Benefits through the County of San Mateo

• Health Benefits for Retirees

• Deferred Compensation Plan

• Retirement Reciprocity

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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, extra-help/limited term positions prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. 
  
Application Materials

The following are required to be submitted:

1. Regular online employment application form
2. Responses to the supplemental questionnaire
3. Cover letter expressing interest in the position
4. Resume

The examination process will consist of an application screening based on the candidates' application materials. 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 questions 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. 

 
TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE: 
Application Deadline: Monday, May 4, 2026, by 11:59 PM
Application Screening: Wednesday-Friday, May 6-11, 2026
Combined Panel Interviews (virtual): Monday-Tuesday, May 18-19, 2026 

About the County
San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse communities.

The County of San Mateo, as an employer, is committed to advancing equity to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work.

The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels.

 

 

Analyst:  Sarah Hyunh (04152026) (Senior Sustainability Specialist - J080)

The County Executive's Office is seeking highly qualified candidates for the position of 

Chief Communications Officer.

 

 

Please view our Online Brochure for a detailed description of the position and instructions on how to apply.

 

 

Join us for an engaging LinkedIn Live informational session to explore this exciting opportunity. We’ll provide an overview of the department, position, and what the hiring managers are looking for. Don’t miss out—join us on Monday, April 27, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM PST. Click here to register.

 

Hear directly from Effie Verducci, Director of Strategic Communications and Community Partnerships, and Chet Overstreet, Talent Acquisition Supervisor, as they share insights about the role and answer your questions.

Don’t miss this chance to discover what it takes to succeed in this important role and learn how to make your application stand out! 

 

Application/Examination

 

Anyone may apply. Current San Mateo County and San Mateo County Superior Court employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help, or temporary position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination.
 
The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire. 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 above.  If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org to apply.
Responses to the three supplemental questions in the Supplemental Questionnaire must be provided along with County of San Mateo Employment Application Form.

 

Tentative Recruitment Timeline

LinkedIn Live Information Session: Monday, April 27, 2026, from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Final Filing Date:  Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 11:59 PM

Application Screening:   May 6-11, 2026

Panel Interview:   May 20 and 21, 2026
 
 

About the County
San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse communities.
   
The County of San Mateo, as an employer, is committed to advancing equity to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work.

The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer. We seek to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community.

 Analyst: Chet Overstreet (04152026) (Chief Communications Officer – D190)

Role description

Under general supervision, incumbents in this journey-level position function as plant operators and/or plant mechanics and are responsible for operating and maintaining a wide variety of complex machinery and equipment in a sewage treatment plant.

The essential functions of this classification include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Makes regular visual, audio, olfactory and tactile inspections and/or manual tests of all plant machinery and equipment, including auxiliary equipment, in an assigned area or pumping station, maintaining logs and records of required maintenance, completed maintenance, equipment and work order history by taking periodic readings of gauges and meters to ensure that sewage plant is working safely, efficiently and properly; and to provide an accurate record of maintenance, preventive maintenance, equipment, and work order history.
2. Performs a variety of manual tasks requiring the handling of equipment exposed to raw sewage; collects and performs simple assessments of raw sewage and chemical samples on prescribed schedule at specific locations by making chemical and physical assessments to assess the efficiency of the treatment processes and to ensure compliance with the NPDES Permit (National Pollution Discharge Elimination System, Permit).
3. Operates, inspects, maintains, overhauls and makes major and minor repairs to wide variety of pumping, heating, ventilating, process machinery and equipment in a wastewater treatment plant or pumping station, including pumps, bar racks, grit collectors, conveyors and washers, chlorinators, evaporators and storage tanks, sludge collectors, drive units, deodorizing equipment and a wide variety of metering and recording devices to assure the safety and efficiency of equipment and facilities; includes lubricating and greasing machinery and equipment; cleaning and maintaining machinery, equipment and facility to ensure safety and equipment reliability.
4. Inspects sewage pipelines, tanks and gates to check for the condition of equipment, for infiltration and blockage of debris and build-up of mineral deposits, etc., by draining tanks, by monitoring pressure and flow indicators and by visual inspection to determine any problem areas to ensure proper operation.
5. Operates, inspects and maintains solids treatment and flocculating chemical systems by monitoring and adjusting flow indicators or controllers, by visual inspection and by analysis of samples to ensure optimum treatment.
6. Operates, inspects and maintains disinfection and dechlorination systems by performing tests and analyzing sample to determine proper chemical dosages to ensure that effluent or final discharge meets Regional and State pollution control requirement.
7. May assist in training and in supervising work of apprentices or other trainees by oral instruction and hands-on demonstration in the operation and maintenance of sewage treatment processes to ensure competent performance of required skills by apprentices and other trainees.
8. Perform duties as listed in the 7372 Stationary Engineer, Sewage Plant class specification, which can be found on DHR’s website.

  How to qualify Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Please review our articles on Employment Application and Minimum Qualifications and Verification of Experience and/or Education for considerations taken when reviewing applications. 

 

1. Experience:

• Four (4) years of verifiable journey-level Stationary Engineer, Plant Operator and/or Plant Mechanic experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of a variety of mechanical and electrical pumping, heating, air-conditioning, ventilating, and related plant machinery of wastewater treatment plant; government establishment; hospital; industrial, production, or commercial building; OR
• Completion of a recognized four-year Stationary Engineer Apprenticeship Program; OR
• Graduation from a recognized four-year Maritime Academy with a degree in Engineering or Technology; OR
• Possession of at least a 3rd Assistant Marine Engineer's License of any unrestricted horsepower (experience as an Oiler or Firetender will not be accepted as qualifying); OR
• Possession of an FAA Airframe or Power Plant Certificate AND four (4) years of verifiable experience in an Airframe or Powerplant mechanic or maintenance technician capacity that utilizes the certificate; AND

2. License and Certification:

• Possession of a valid driver's license; AND
• Grade I or higher California Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate or Grade I or higher California Water Environment Mechanical Technology Certificate.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualification by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.