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VTA’s Engineering and Program Delivery Division is seeking a seasoned professional with strong project delivery experience and a specialized focus in environmental engineering to serve as a Senior Environmental Engineer.

The Senior Environmental Engineer is expected to manage, mentor and train team members that supports delivery of projects with regards to environmental assessment/survey, hazardous material investigation, abatement of VTA acquired properties, remediation of soil and groundwater at VTA facilities and construction sites, noise and vibration monitoring, design of remediation system, preparation of site management plan, and facility closure application. 

Engineering and Program Delivery Division
The Engineering and Program Delivery  (EPD) division is responsible for the design and construction of all capital projects and infrastructure required to provide a safe, reliable and efficient transportation system for Santa Clara County. These responsibilities include program and project management, design development, engineering management, project controls, construction management and turnover of various projects that are part of VTA's rail, facilities and highway transportation improvement programs.

This division is also responsible for the implementation of the projects identified in the 2000 Measure A Program, which includes the planning, design, and construction of the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART Silicon Valley) Project. This project will extend the BART regional heavy rail system to Milpitas, San Jose and Santa Clara. 

Transit Engineering Department
The Transit Engineering Department is responsible to deliver capital transit and facility projects located throughout the VTA service area. This group provides program management services for this transit and facility program by leading capital projects from engineering through construction and turnover.  With close coordination with VTA Operations and local jurisdictions, these projects include a variety of pedestrian, bus, light rail and commuter rail improvements.  Projects managed by this group also include important capital improvements for facility projects at the light rail and bus operations and maintenance facilities. The transit and facility projects include a variety of purposes ranging from rehabilitation to sustain a state of good repair to expansion of the existing infrastructure to increase bus or light rail service. This group also performs modification to the system to increase operational efficiency and flexibility and implements safety and security projects to improve the protection of the community and our riders.

What You will Be Doing:
Definition
Under general direction, a Senior Environmental Engineer supervises and performs highly responsible professional engineering in the analysis, design, implementation, operation, monitoring and reporting of hazardous materials remedial action systems either directly or through subordinate staff or consultants.

Distinguishing Characteristics
This position is responsible for managing all issues associated with regulatory determinations, site investigations, remedial recommendations and civil/hazmat contractor coordination for all hazardous material related issues encountered in property acquisitions, light rail construction, highway program liaison, and facility improvement construction activities for VTA.
 

Typical Tasks

• Performs program management for hazardous materials remediation projects;
• Directs engineers and other professionals involved in the remediation activities of VTA facilities, construction projects and real estate transactions;
• Processes requests for hazardous material investigations, develops scope of work for investigation, assigns work to a consultant, arranges for site walkthrough/inspections;
• Meets with Program and Construction Managers to provide status reports;
• Manages the work of environmental consultants and environmental hazardous materials contractors;
• Maintains records of remedial action systems;
• Performs due diligence investigations for property acquisitions for VTA capital projects;
• Performs groundwater monitoring and remedial activities at VTA maintenance facilities;
• Provides oversight of the VTA Highway Program relating to hazardous materials investigations;
• Keeps abreast of Federal, State, and local regulations and programs, and adheres to reporting requirements of regulatory agencies;
• Evaluates permit requirements and develops methods of compliance;
• Conducts and supervises environmental compliance audits;
• Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge of:

• Federal, State and local hazardous materials and safety regulations, statutes and legislation;
• Hazardous materials management activities and programs in the public sector;
• Design, operation, analysis, and monitoring of remedial action systems;
• Hazardous facility permitting processes;
• Types of remedial action systems including air strippers, carbon absorbers, recovery/monitoring wells, recovery slurry trenches, biodegradation, and soil vapor vacuum removal;
• Principles of supervision and training;
• Personal computers and common software applications.

Ability to:

• Monitor, evaluate and report on hazardous remedial action systems;
• Investigate and analyze remedial action systems;
• Prepared detailed and comprehensive engineering studies & reports;
• Interpret and comply with hazardous materials regulations;
• Analyze, evaluate and prepare construction drawings and specifications for remedial action systems;
• Rapidly assess hazardous situations and take appropriate action;
• Prepare and administer consultant contracts;
• Operate personal computers and software programs including word processing, spreadsheets, project management and CADD;
• Prepare comprehensive reports
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
• Plan, direct and supervise the work of others;
• Coordinate the activities of VTA staff, contractors and regulatory agencies on projects with hazardous potential;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Minimum Qualifications:
Training, education and experience that demonstrates possession of the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Development of the required knowledge, skills and abilities is typically obtained through graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in Civil, Chemical, Biochemical, Geotechnical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or a related field and six (6) years of increasingly responsible professional environmental engineering work including experience supervising or leading professional engineers or consultants.

Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of California in Civil, Chemical, Biochemical, Geotechnical, Mechanic, or Industrial Engineering or a related field at the time of appointment is required.

The ability to obtain and maintain a Hazardous Materials training certificate issued by the State of California.

Position Summary

Under general direction from the Director of Planning, manages projects, leads and supervises staff and performs difficult and complex transit planning studies, investigations and analyses. Supports the three elements of the department work program: Short-Range and Service Planning, Long-Range Strategic Planning, and Facilities Planning. Develops various transit and traffic analyses, plans, and projects which include complying with requirements of Title VI and ADA. Develops environmental compliance documents in support of CEQA and/or NEPA approvals. Develops, executes, analyzes and summarizes complex planning projects or manages consultant efforts to accomplish such projects. Coordinates the District’s data using sources from, Golden Gate Bridge Traffic and Toll Revenue Collection System and data from outside the District, and will plan for new data resources to be integrated into the District’s systems as they become available on-line. Provides District data regarding bridge, road and transit facilities, traffic data and performance, transit ridership and performance, and toll and parking policies to outside and partner agencies. 

Makes regular personal contact with District staff to interpret planning policy and interacts with outside public works and transit partner agency representatives to exchange planning and conceptual design information.  Regularly works with the public and other agencies to develop and implement District programs. Receives general assignments or objectives from the Director of Planning, and performs related duties as required or assigned.

Essential Responsibilities

• Develops environmental compliance documents in support of CEQA and/or NEPA approvals

• Researches, compiles, analyzes and interprets complex technical, demographic, economic, financial and other statistical data for the development of various roadway and transit facility plans and projects such as the District's transit service plan, transit capital improvement program, proposed bridge tolls  or parking facilities.
• Monitors and evaluates transit service performance, bridge traffic patterns, parking occupancy and trends, and transit service patronage, including the use of computer techniques or models where appropriate
• Prepares, or supervises preparation of, routine evaluations of the efficiency and effectiveness of bus on-street operations, major transit facilities and bus stops.  Recommends specific improvements based on these evaluations
• Assists in the preparation of the District's Short-Range Transit Plan and other federal and state required reports, including the organization of meetings between various staff providing input to these reports on an as-needed basis
• Leads teams of planning and other staff working on planning projects.  Develops project staffing requirements and timelines
• Prepares official recommendations and informational reports for consideration by the general public, the District's Board of Directors, technical staff of the District or other agencies and other groups on technical and planning subjects. Prepares or assists with verbal presentations to staff groups, public groups, and the boards of local municipalities and advises District personnel on matters related to interactions with these groups
• Supports and coordinates staff responsibilities with regard to monthly meetings of the District’s Service Review Committee and other internal and external coordination meetings as directed
• Acts, when directed, as liaison between the District and other agencies on planning matters by reviewing outside reports, attending meetings, drafting correspondence and providing technical information to public agencies and other transit groups.  Communicates with the general public on technical matters related to facility planning and District data
• Supervises or provides staff support and coordination to certain advisory groups to the District, including the District’s three Passenger Advisory Committees (Bus Passengers Advisory Committee, Ferry Passengers Advisory Committee, and Advisory Committee on Accessibility), as appropriate when specific questions related to bus, ferry, or bridge traffic operations or facilities need a response.
• Prepares scopes of work for planning projects to be undertaken by consultants; coordinates the process of consultant selection; provides technical liaison with consultants and coordinates contract administration
• May assist District Engineering Department with development of capital projects related to transportation and traffic support facilities
• Represents Director of Planning in their absence at various District meetings, meetings with other public agencies, and with the Planning Department  
• May assign and supervise work of Senior Planner and Associate Planners
• Performs related duties as assigned
• Ensures that employees under his or her supervision follow established safe work practices and obey all safety rules
• Regular and reliable attendance and performance is required

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Position Summary

Under the general direction of the Supervising Vessel Master, this position is responsible for the safe navigation of the vessel in accordance with Division policy and the requirements of law.  Responsible for the start-up and shut down of engines and generators plus the in-service care and maintenance of machinery and auxiliaries.   Supervises crew in general upkeep and cleanliness of vessel when in-service crew is aboard and performs other related duties as required by management policy.

Essential Responsibilities

• • Navigates the vessel and is responsible for the safety of the passengers and crew.
  • Supervises crew-members in safety procedures.
  • Monitors and inspects the engine room and carries out servicing and maintenance procedures as directed.
  • Conducts and supervises emergency drills prescribed by the US Coast Guard at intervals set by management.
  • Assists with US Coast Guard and FCC inspections when required.
  • Ensures that all US Coast Guard and FCC certificates are valid for vessel operation.
  • Maintain an accurate daily vessel log and prepares such reports and documents as are required by law and District policy. 
  • Knows and follows the safety and health rules and safe working practices applicable to his or her job
  • Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with District employees, customers, vendors and all others contacted during the course of work using principles of excellent customer service. 
  • Performs additional related duties as assigned. 
  • Regular and reliable attendance and performance required.

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The position opens Thursday, May 28, 2026, and the final filing date is Monday, July 6, 2026, at 5:00 pm or after receiving 100 qualified and complete applications, whichever is first.

The City of Sunnyvale is accepting applications for the Regular, Full-Time Maintenance Worker 2 position with five current vacancies in the Water Distribution Division (4) and Sewer and Storm Division (1) in the Environmental Services Department.

The Maintenance Worker 2 will perform a broad range of duties in the basic construction and maintenance trades. This position generally works as a member of a crew, but may be given independent assignments and may, under direction, lead a small crew of trainees or temporary workers and assist with training. This position is subject to callback for after-hour emergencies and after hours on-call/standby duty.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience

The minimum qualifications for education and experience can be met in the following way:

Maintenance Worker II

A high school diploma or GED equivalent, AND

Six months of experience performing duties comparable to those of the City's Maintenance Worker I classification.

The City of Sunnyvale provides an excellent benefits package. A complete application consists of a City application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire. For complete information regarding this current opportunity, please visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sunnyvale/jobs/5311629/maintenance-worker-2-water-distribution-sewer-storm

Salary: $37.60 - $47.99 Hourly

About the Department

Are you ready to join the team that is “Building Community Through Fun?” Are you ready to make a difference?

The City of San José’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS) is looking for people who want to make San José a better place to live and visit. Our mission is to connect people through parks, recreation, and neighborhood services for an active San José. ActivateSJ, PRNS’s strategic plan, envisions healthy communities that inspire belonging by following the guiding principles of stewardship, nature, equity & access, and identity, and public life.
 
The Department creates and activates thriving public places, including over 40 community centers, 10 regional parks, over 200 neighborhood parks, Happy Hollow Park & Zoo, and over 65 miles of trail. We also offer diverse programming for all ages and abilities. We take a fun approach to public service, and value the public’s trust. Our team is collaborative, supportive, and innovative. We are a fast-paced organization that takes decisive action after thoughtful planning.

For more information, please visit sanjoseca.gov/prns.

Happy Hollow Park & Zoo (HHPZ) is a 16-acre amusement park and an Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) accredited zoo located in San José, California with the mission of connecting people to nature through play. HHPZ is open to the public year-round. 

Supported by the Happy Hollow Foundation, HHPZ provides a variety of outdoor play experiences for all ages. In addition to an AZA accredited Zoo, HHPZ also offers a variety of nature play, nature-themed amusement rides, in-house and private events, and a robust animal education and wildlife conservation program. For more information about Happy Hollow Park & Zoo, please visit our website at: www.hhpz.org. 

Position Duties

The Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department is currently seeking to fill one (1) full-time Parks, Recreation Facilities Supervisor vacancy in the Parks Division at Happy Hollow Park & Zoo.

The total salary range for the Parks, Recreation, and Facilities Supervisor classification is $112,563.36 - $137,220.72 annually.

This amount includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable pay. The actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates’ qualifications and experience. 

The Parks, Recreation and Facilities Supervisor at  HHPZ plans, directs, coordinates, and supervises park operations (Parking, Admission, Membership, Guest Services, Food & Beverage, Entertainment, Celebrations, Admin services, Rides, Facility Maintenance, Park Maintenance), programs, budgeting, hiring, and contract management. 

The Parks, Recreation and Facilities Supervisor plays a critical role in developing the future strategic plan which includes managing facility improvement projects that support the mission of HHPZ. The Parks Facility Supervisor also supervises, trains, and evaluates park staff, including the Food & Beverage Supervisor and Amusement Park Supervisor and collaborates closely with the Zoo Manager and the Public Information Representative, under the guidance of the HHPZ Parks Manager. 

The desired candidate is a proven leader in recreation and amusement park management and will be a key champion for the goals and objective of the park, cultivating and maintaining effective relationships with stakeholders, agencies and partner organizations. We are seeking someone with a strong comprehensive safety background, who can create and promote a work environment and culture that reflects Happy Hollow’s values and continually reviews and reinforces the mission and vision of Happy Hollow. The ideal candidate will accomplish this by mentoring, managing and providing inspired, forward-thinking leadership to park staff. 

The Parks, Recreation, and Facilities Supervisor must have the ability to constantly adjust to changing conditions and deal with a wide variety of customers, agencies, departments, classifications and personalities.  This position requires a person who is technically knowledgeable in a variety of subject areas.

How to Apply

To view the full announcement for this exciting opportunity with the City of San Jose and to apply online, please visit the City of San Jose’s careers page by clicking on the URL link below.

Librarian I – FT and PT

Regular Full-Time Employment Opportunity

Regular Part-Time Employment Opportunity (21 Hours)

The final filing date is Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 5:00 PM or after receiving 100 qualified and complete applications, whichever is first.

The City of Sunnyvale is seeking to hire two positions for Librarian I for the new Lakewood Branch Library! The current vacancies are: one Full-Time Librarian I and one Part-Time Librarian I (21 hours per week). 

We are seeking energetic and highly motivated individuals who possess excellent customer service, technical, and interpersonal skills to join our team. The ideal candidates will have experience working closely with the public in a fast-paced full-service library environment. Key responsibilities include creating new and innovative programs for the public, using state-of the-art technology to develop library content, and selecting interesting and relevant titles for the collection. Special projects may include expanding the Library's community engagement and outreach activities. The position requires a Master's degree in Library and Information Science from an American Library Association accredited program.
 

The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future Librarian I vacancies (Part-Time and Full-Time) at the Sunnyvale Main Library and the Lakewood Branch Library.

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Experience

Librarian I

A Master's degree in Library and Information Science or similar field of study from an American Library Association accredited program.

A complete application consists of a City application and responses to the required supplemental questions.  The position opens on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 and the final filing date is Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at 5:00 pm.  Candidates are asked to fully describe any training, education, experience, or skills relevant to this position. 

$43.90 - $56.02 Hourly

For complete information regarding this current opportunity, please visit: Sunnyvale.ca.gov and click JOBS

To apply, click the following link:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sunnyvale/jobs/5350159/librarian-i-ft-and-pt

Job Description Link:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sunnyvale/classspecs/1757103

 

The Department of Public Works is seeking experienced individuals for the position of Road Equipment Supervisor. 

The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years' of increasing responsible experience overseeing a crew involved in the operation of heavy equipment in road construction and maintenance activities, as well as experience in planning, organizing, coordinating, directing and participating in projects involving heavy equipment in construction and maintenance of roadways, bridges, channels, landscape areas, and storm drains and sewers. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have experience utilizing e-mail, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, project management, maintenance management systems.

 

Examples Of Duties

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

• Plan, prioritize, and coordinate projects with the Road Maintenance Managers.
• Supervise, train, evaluate and instruct a group of equipment operators, drivers, and laborers.
• Ensure compliance with safety practices and procedures.
• Estimate and order materials.
• Assist the Vehicle and Equipment Manager with writing specifications for new equipment.
• Coordinate with Vehicle and Equipment Section on equipment repairs to ensure equipment is available when needed.
• Make work assignments, requesting additional labor as needed.
• Oversee projects such as road repair, major overlays and repaving projects.
• Serve as point of contact for Road Supervisors and the public if there are questions or concerns about work being performed.
• Make requests for appropriate training and new equipment.
• As a working supervisor, perform the more difficult or complex Operator tasks.
• 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:
 
 Four years of experience in the operation of rollers, bulldozers, backhoes, mowers and graders.
 
Knowledge of:

• Supervisory principles and practices, including work planning, scheduling, employee training and evaluation.
• Basic mathematics.
• Provision of the California Vehicle Code applying to the operation of vehicles.
• Safety practices in the operation of heavy construction equipment.
• Capabilities of all types of heavy equipment.
• Road maintenance and construction operations, materials and procedures.
• Operation of and preventative maintenance for trucks and road maintenance equipment.

Skill/Ability to:

• Plan, supervise and inspect the work of others.
• Determine personnel, material and equipment requirements for construction or maintenance projects.
• Read blueprints, read and interpret grade stakes, and use instruments to check grades.
• Operate a wide variety of complex road construction and maintenance equipment and light and medium duty trucks including graders, bulldozers, large loaders, backhoes, hydraulic excavators, rollers and mowers.
• Make minor adjustments and emergency repairs to equipment.
• Perform road maintenance duties which require strength, agility and endurance.
• Work courteously and effectively with the public and with co-workers.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Climb, bend, stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Lift and carry equipment and supplies used in construction and maintenance work.
• Meet Department of Transportation (DOT) drug testing requirements and standards.

Licensure/Certification: 

• Possession of a Class A California-issued Commercial Driver License or equivalent with tank vehicle endorsement.

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 (weight: Pass/Fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a Performance Exam (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 http://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. Responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted in addition to the standard County employment application form. 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: Monday, June 29, 2026 at 11:59 PST
Application Screening Date: Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Performance Exams: Wednesday, July 8, 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.

THIS JOB POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL A QUALIFIED POOL OF APPLICANTS IS ESTABLISHED AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY. 

A RESUME IS REQUIRED WITH YOUR APPLICATION.

Be ready to rethink your assumptions about the public sector. Dedicated and motivated colleagues? Beautiful, high amenity building for on-site work and collaboration? Flexible schedules and hybrid work options? Yes, yes, and yes!

ABOUT THE TEAM
The Facilities Team is a component of the agency’s Business Operations Team, which plays a critical role in supporting agency-wide operations by delivering integrated services that ensure continuity, efficiency, and alignment with organizational and building-wide priorities.
 
ABOUT THE ROLE 
The Facilities Manager provides strategic leadership and oversight of building operations and facilities programs. This role leads the Bay Area Headquarters Authority (BAHA) Shared Services Organization (SSO), which works in tandem with the building’s property management team to manage building operations, emergency preparedness programs, guides the agency’s space planning and ergonomic strategies to support evolving organizational needs. The Facilities Manager supervises the Facilities Team and partners with internal leadership sections, and external service providers to align facilities operations with agency priorities.

At a strategic level, the Facilities Manager develops and advances facilities programs that optimize space utilization, ensure operational resilience, manage financial resources responsibly, and maximize long-term asset value. The role serves as a key liaison to stakeholders, promoting a customer-focused approach while ensuring regulatory compliance, fiscal discipline, and sustainable facility operations.

This role requires a leader who can ensure the reliability of existing building systems while identifying and implementing strategic improvements that modernize facilities operations, enhance efficiency, and support evolving workplace needs. Key priorities include maintaining safe and compliant building systems, optimizing space utilization, strengthening stakeholder and vendor partnerships, and reinforcing strong financial and operational discipline.

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The Position

The Town of Los Altos Hills is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Principal Planner to serve as a key leader within the Community Development Department. Reporting to the Community Development Director, the Principal Planner will assist in the management and administration of planning operations, provide leadership and technical guidance to planning staff, coordinate consultant resources, and oversee the Town's most complex current and long-range planning initiatives.

This position is intended to strengthen the Town's planning capacity by providing senior-level expertise and project management support across a broad range of planning activities. The Principal Planner will play a critical role in advancing major policy initiatives, implementing state-mandated planning programs, managing complex development projects, and ensuring the Department remains responsive to the needs of residents, elected officials, and stakeholders.

The Principal Planner serves as a strategic partner to the Community Development Director and works closely with planning staff, consultants, the Planning Commission, City Council, advisory committees, outside agencies, and community stakeholders to advance the Town's priorities and maintain compliance with evolving State planning requirements.

Los Altos Hills is a unique community with a strong commitment to environmental stewardship, wildfire resilience, open space preservation, and thoughtful land use planning. The Principal Planner will help guide the Town through a variety of complex planning efforts, including Housing Element implementation, General Plan maintenance, Safety Element updates, climate adaptation and resilience planning, zoning updates, and review of significant development proposals.

Examples of Duties

Leadership and Administration

• Assists the Community Development Director in the administration and management of the Planning Division.
• Provides leadership, mentorship, technical guidance, and training to planning staff.
• Assists with work planning, project prioritization, performance management, and professional development of planning personnel.
• Coordinates and oversees the work of planning consultants and technical specialists.
• Assists with departmental budgeting, consultant procurement, contract administration, and strategic planning efforts.
• Serves as acting manager for planning operations in the absence of the Community Development Director, as assigned.

Long-Range Planning

• Leads and manages major long-range planning initiatives and policy projects.
• Oversees implementation of Housing Element programs and other state-mandated planning requirements.
• Assists with updates to the General Plan and its elements, including Housing, Safety, Land Use, Open Space and Conservation, and related implementation programs.
• Coordinates planning efforts related to wildfire resilience, climate adaptation, environmental sustainability, hazard mitigation, and emergency preparedness.
• Manages updates to zoning regulations, objective design standards, development regulations, and related planning policies.
• Conducts research and analysis regarding planning legislation, emerging policy trends, and regulatory changes affecting local government.

Current Planning

• Serves as project manager for complex development applications, including residential, institutional, public, and special projects.
• Reviews development proposals for consistency with the General Plan, Municipal Code, zoning regulations, state law, and applicable planning policies.
• Evaluates environmental, design, land use, infrastructure, and community impacts associated with development proposals.
• Coordinates multidisciplinary project reviews involving Planning, Building, Engineering, Fire, Public Works, and outside agencies.
• Provides technical guidance and recommendations regarding planning, zoning, and development issues.

Environmental Review and Project Management

• Oversees and coordinates environmental review activities pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
• Manages consultant preparation of Initial Studies, Negative Declarations, Mitigated Negative Declarations, Environmental Impact Reports, and related environmental documents.
• Develops project scopes, budgets, schedules, and consultant contracts.
• Monitors project progress and ensures timely completion of assigned planning initiatives.

Public Engagement and Intergovernmental Coordination

• Prepares and presents staff reports, ordinances, resolutions, policy analyses, and recommendations to the Planning Commission, City Council, and advisory committees.
• Represents the Town in meetings with residents, property owners, developers, consultants, regulatory agencies, and community organizations.
• Responds to public inquiries regarding planning policies, development proposals, and land use regulations.
• Facilitates community outreach and public engagement efforts related to planning projects and policy initiatives.
• Coordinates with regional agencies and partner organizations on planning and environmental initiatives.

Other Duties

• Performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge Of

• Advanced principles and practices of urban and regional planning.
• California planning, zoning, subdivision, housing, and environmental laws and regulations.
• Housing Element implementation and General Plan administration.
• Safety Element planning, hazard mitigation, wildfire resilience, and climate adaptation strategies.
• California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and environmental review procedures.
• Municipal government organization and administration.
• Project management principles and practices.
• Consultant contract administration and budget management.
• Public engagement and community outreach techniques.
• Principles and practices of supervision, coaching, and staff development.
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS), permit tracking systems, and related planning technologies.

Ability To

• Assist in the management and administration of a municipal planning program.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and technical guidance to professional planning staff.
• Coordinate and oversee consultant teams and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Manage multiple complex projects simultaneously and effectively.
• Analyze planning, environmental, and policy issues and develop practical solutions.
• Interpret and apply complex laws, regulations, ordinances, and planning policies.
• Prepare clear, concise, and effective reports, presentations, and policy recommendations.
• Build productive working relationships with elected officials, commissioners, staff, residents, developers, consultants, and public agencies.
• Exercise sound judgment in politically sensitive and technically complex situations.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Represent the Department and the Town in a professional and effective manner.

Qualifications

Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in urban planning, city planning, environmental planning, public administration, architecture, geography, or a closely related field.

Eight (8) years of increasingly responsible professional planning experience, including substantial experience managing complex planning projects, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and leading policy development and implementation efforts.

Experience in both current planning and long-range planning is highly desirable.

A master's degree in urban planning, public administration, environmental planning, or a related field is desirable.

Certification by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) is preferred. Candidates without AICP certification must demonstrate equivalent senior-level professional planning experience and expertise.

Demonstrated experience with Housing Element implementation, General Plan updates, Safety Element planning, wildfire resilience, climate adaptation, zoning administration, CEQA compliance, consultant management, and public engagement processes is highly desirable.

Experience supervising, mentoring, or providing technical leadership to professional planning staff is desirable.

Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record.

THE COMMUNITY

The City of Menlo Park is a thriving community with tree-lined neighborhoods, active commercial areas, spaces to enjoy the outdoors, and opportunities to engage in local activities. Located conveniently between the major metropolitan areas of San Francisco and San Jose, Menlo Park is home to just under 34,000 residents in its 19 square miles. The stunning natural surroundings of the city afford views of the San Francisco Bay to the east and the Pacific Coastal Range to the west.

Located in the heart of Menlo Park is a downtown featuring unique and upscale shops, restaurants, and entertainment, including the Guild Theatre. Set in a pleasant, pedestrian-oriented atmosphere, Menlo Park’s downtown area attracts locals and visitors alike. The Menlo Park Caltrain station also provides a convenient connection to the numerous arts and leisure activities in the San Francisco and San Jose areas.

As home to numerous venture capital firms and neighbor to Stanford University, Menlo Park is well situated to benefit from and help shape new technologies and innovations originating from Silicon Valley. The city hosts such major employers as Meta, SRI International, Pacific Biosciences, Grail, and Exponent.

THE ORGANIZATION

Incorporated in 1927, Menlo Park is a General Law city operating under a Council-Manager form of government. The City Council is the City's five-member governing body whose members are elected by district to four-year overlapping terms in general municipal elections. The Mayor and Vice Mayor are selected by the City Council to serve one-year terms, rotating each December. The City Council appoints the City Manager and City Attorney, as well as members of the City’s seven commissions, and the City Manager appoints all executive and management positions. City staff report to one of six departments: the City Manager’s Office, Administrative Services, Community Development, Library and Community Services, Police, and Public Works, which includes Menlo Park Municipal Water. Fire protection and sanitary services are provided by separate special districts. The City is supported by approximately 297 full-time equivalent employees and a total expenditure budget of $235 million.

THE DEPARTMENT

The Administrative Services Department is a department of nearly 30 staff in Finance, Human Resources, and Information Technology. The department plays a vital role in supporting the City’s day-to-day operations by delivering essential internal services and ensuring the organization is well equipped to provide exceptional services to the community.

VALUES

In Administrative Services, we believe in the power of teamwork and that how we get our work done is as important as getting it done. The Department's values guide how we behave as a team each day, ensuring we act with:

• Humility – Sharing credit and defining success collectively rather than individually, jumping in to help where needed, and putting the needs of the team ahead of our own self-interest.
• Emotional Intelligence – Understanding the impact that our words and actions have on one another, knowing when to listen and when to share our perspective, and striving to include everyone by respecting, listening to, helping, and appreciating one another.
• Passion – Showing initiative and enthusiasm in our work, delivering outstanding, data-based results, and having a can-do, find-a-way attitude.
• Integrity – Doing what we say we are going to do, communicating clearly and openly, and holding ourselves accountable for the work we do in our respective roles.

THE POSITION

The Human Resources Manager is a key management position at the City. This individual plans, manages, and oversees the daily functions, operations, and activities of Human Resources, working collaboratively with the Administrative Services Director and management staff across the City. It is essential that this position is responsive to all customers and takes a proactive approach to building relationships throughout the organization, recognizing the value and unique contributions made by each and every employee. This individual serves as the main point of contact on employee relations matters and leads labor relations for the City’s five unions (general employees, supervisors and mid-management, police officers, police sergeants, and temporary employees), along with the confidential and unrepresented management groups. This position leads highly-complex projects; conducts a variety of organizational and operational studies and investigations; and prepares and presents staff reports, policies, and other correspondence for the City Council and all employees. The Human Resources Manager leads a staff of five, comprised of three Management Analysts and two Human Resources Technicians, to accomplish a wide variety of daily tasks, policy and labor agreement administration, and process improvements, and is responsible for interpreting and complying with the various regulatory requirements from Federal, State, and local agencies.

The selected candidate will have the opportunity to work on the following upcoming projects:

• Manage projects currently underway that involve collaborating with employees at all levels of the organization, including the citywide classification and compensation study and the employee engagement survey.
• Retool several division functions, including performance management, recruitment, selection and retention processes, leave programs, and workers' compensation leave administration.
• Promote employee engagement and performance management through enhanced training programs and citywide recognition events and other initiatives identified through the engagement survey analysis.
• Continue to manage and develop content for the popular “HR Bits and Bites” trainings, where supervisors and managers connect with Human Resources and one another for development and relationship-building over snacks.
• Train and develop Human Resources staff to form a cohesive team equipped to succeed.
• Review and update policies and practices to ensure compliance with employment laws.