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About the Department

The Department of Transportation (DOT) plans, develops, operates, and maintains transportation facilities, services, and related systems which contribute to the livability and economic health of the City. We comprise a team of more than 500 people ready to serve the needs of our residents to improve the efficiency and safety of San José streets. We are an energetic and innovative team that is improving transportation in one of the nation’s largest cities, while focusing on safety, sustainability, and active public life! For more information about DOT, visit www.sanjoseca.gov/transportation. 

 

Position Duties

The Department of Transportation is currently seeking to fill multiple vacancies for the Parking & Traffic Control Supervisor (PTCO) position. If you are interested in employment in these classifications, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

 

The Parking and Traffic Control Supervisor is responsible for the management of the parking control program and coordinates parking control services.  The position is responsible for the supervision of Sr. PTCOs and PTCOs who are directly engaged in the enforcement of vehicle and parking codes and regulations, patrolling assigned areas, issuing citations, impounding vehicles, and directing vehicular and pedestrian traffic.

Additional responsibilities of the PTCO Supervisor may include, but are not limited to:

• Representing DOT in meetings with inside and outside stakeholders and plan and coordinate field work with outside vendors and contractors.
• Managing vendor contract and supervise staff.
• Developing enforcement strategies and directing analysis of operational data to improve program effectiveness.
• Prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff training and development; and making hiring, disciplinary, and status change recommendations.
• Coordinating parking program service deliveries with other City departments, external partners, and members of the public.

May be assigned to work rotational shifts on a 24-hour, 7-day-a-week schedule, including holidays, and may be requires to work overtime in support of operational needs or special events, while performing related duties on a rotational basis consistent with the scope and level of the classification.

 

How to Apply

To view the full announcement of this existing opportunity with the City of San Jose and to apply online, please visit the City of San Jose's career page by clicking the URL link below. 

About the Department

The San Mateo County San Mateo County Emergency Management (SMC EM) is not your typical government agency. We operate more like a startup within the public sector – building innovative programs, forging cross-sector partnerships, and redefining what modern emergency management looks like for a county of 775,000 residents across 20 cities and 18 unincorporated areas.

Our mission is to advance community resilience through a proactive and comprehensive approach to emergency management, involving the whole community in every phase of preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery.

To learn more about SMC EM, visit: https://www.smcgov.org/dem

 

About the Role

This is not a desk job. This is not a new position we are trying to figure out. And this is not a role where you sit behind a screen waiting for the next alert to go out.

For over a year, SMC EM has been deliberately building a countywide Alert and Warning (A&W) program that brings coherence, consistency, and credibility to how San Mateo County communicates with the public before, during, and after emergencies. We have developed training curricula, created frameworks, established partnerships, and advanced the conversation across the Operational Area. Now we need someone to carry that work forward – externally.

The Alert and Warning Coordinator is fundamentally an external-facing role. There are 32 agencies within the San Mateo County Operational Area that hold alerting authority and sending rights. Each has its own protocols, staffing models, and levels of experience with alert and warning systems. Your job is to be the connective tissue—socializing our approach to A&W with operational area partners, building alignment across jurisdictions, and ensuring that when an alert goes out in this county, it is timely, accurate, actionable, and drives protective action.

You will brief city councils, law and fire chiefs with equal confidence. You will sit with an Incident Commander during a fast-moving wildfire and translate urgency into a message that saves lives. You will train authorized users on alerting platforms and hold the line on quality when others want to cut corners. And you will do all of this while representing a department that is changing the culture of emergency management in one of the most complex operational areas in the state.

 

What This Role Actually Involves

Partnership and Coordination (Primary Focus)

• Serve as the primary liaison to the 32 agencies across the Operational Area on all matters related to alert and warning, building relationships and driving alignment toward consistent A&W practices countywide.
• Brief alert and warning programs, standards, and best practices to diverse audiences—from city councils and boards of supervisors to law and fire chiefs, emergency managers, and community organizations—adapting your message for each.
• Coordinate monthly and recurring touchpoints with Operational Area partners to advance shared A&W goals, identify gaps, and troubleshoot challenges collaboratively.
• Represent SMC EM at stakeholder meetings, advisory committees, work groups, tabling events, and public-facing engagements at all levels of government.
• Facilitate training seminars and hands-on workshops for authorized users across jurisdictions on alerting platforms, protocols, and message crafting.

 

Alert Crafting and Operational Readiness

• Develop, review, and issue emergency alerts that drive protective action – messages that are clear, accurate, geographically targeted, accessible across languages, and calibrated to the threat. This includes understanding what makes an alert effective, not just how to press “send.”
• Maintain fluency across multiple alerting platforms including IPAWS, Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA), the Emergency Alert System (EAS), mass notification systems, and reverse 9-1-1.
• Participate in a weekly on-call rotation, maintaining 24-hour readiness and responding to the field or Emergency Operations Center (EOC) during emergencies or disasters.
• Conduct regular testing and evaluation of A&W systems to ensure functionality, reliability, and interoperability across jurisdictions.
• Participate in after-action reviews and improvement planning to refine protocols based on lessons learned from exercises and real-world incidents.

 

Program Development and Standards

• Advance the County’s A&W program by developing and refining emergency notification standards, protocols, templates, and processes that serve as a model for the Operational Area.
• Assess existing community alert and warning programs for effectiveness, identify service gaps, and recommend evidence-based improvements – incorporating research on protective action decision-making, message design, and crisis communications.
• Coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies to ensure A&W system integration and interoperability, including IPAWS compliance and alignment with emerging federal guidance.
• Manage vendor services and contracts related to alerting platforms and notification systems.
• Review and update Operational Area alert and warning plans on a regular basis.
• Prepare reports, briefing materials, presentation decks, and other professional documents as needed.

 

Who We Are Looking For

The right person for this role is not just technically proficient in alerting systems – they understand the weight of what an alert means and the responsibility that comes with it. They know that a poorly crafted message can erode public trust, cause unnecessary panic, or worse, fail to prompt the protective action that saves lives.

We are looking for someone who combines operational skill with judgment, presence, and the relational ability to be credible across a complex Operational Area.

 

Mindset and Character

• Growth mindset. You are insatiably curious, always learning, and never satisfied with “the way we’ve always done it.”
• Willingness to ask for help when uncertain and to verify information before acting. In this work, getting it right matters more than getting it fast.
• Thrives under pressure. You can pivot, adapt, verify, and make sound decisions in rapidly evolving, high-consequence situations.
• Comfort with ambiguity. Emergency management rarely offers a clear playbook. You can operate effectively when the situation is messy, the information is incomplete, and the stakes are high.
• Integrity and courage. If you believe an alert is inaccurate or could cause harm, you speak up – even when it’s uncomfortable.

 

Knowledge and Experience

• Strong knowledge of IPAWS protocols and the broader alert and warning ecosystem, including WEA, EAS, and mass notification platforms.
• Demonstrated fluency using alerting platforms—not just awareness of them, but hands-on operational experience issuing, testing, or managing alerts.
• Understanding what makes an effective emergency alert: message design principles, protective action messaging, audience considerations, and the science behind how people receive and act on warnings.
• Familiarity with local, state, and federal regulations governing public alerts and emergency communications.
• Experience engaging diverse stakeholders including elected officials, public safety leaders, community organizations and adapting communications to the audience.
• Excellent written communication skills, including experience with reports, briefings, proposals, and professional presentations.
• Familiarity with the five Emergency Management Sections (Management, Operations, Planning, Logistics, Finance/Admin) and the Incident Command System.
• Completion of ICS Courses 100, 200, 700, and 800, or ability to complete within first 90 days.
• Completion of IS-247.C (IPAWS for Alert Originators) and IS-248 (IPAWS for the American Public), or ability to complete within first 90 days.
• A valid California Driver’s License.
• Ability to work across a wide variety of settings (field, office, EOC) and disciplines (law enforcement, fire services, emergency medical personnel).

 

Preferred but Not Required

• Master’s degree in emergency management, public administration, public affairs, crisis communication, homeland security, or a related field.
• Experience working across multiple jurisdictions or within a complex multi-agency operational environment.
• Knowledge of information technology related to emergency management, including radio communication systems and interoperability standards.
• Experience with grant writing, program budgeting, or contract management related to emergency communication systems.

 

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify:

• Education: Bachelors and Masters (preferred) degree from an accredited college or university in emergency management, public administration, communications, homeland security, or a related discipline.
• Experience: Minimum five (5) years of experience in alert and warning operations, emergency communications, or emergency/disaster planning and management in a public, military, or private organization.

 

Application/Examination

 

How to Apply

If you are interested in being considered for this position, please submit the following materials via email:

• Resume
• Cover letter with responses to the Supplemental Questions below (maximum 2 pages)

Supplemental Questions

1. Describe your hands-on experience with alert and warning systems and platforms. What role did you play in developing, issuing, or managing alerts and what did you learn about what makes an alert effective at driving protective action?
2. This role requires building alignment across 32 agencies with different levels of A&W experience and capacity. Describe a time you had to bring multiple organizations or stakeholders together around a shared standard or practice. What was your approach, and what did you learn?
3. Tell us about a time when you identified that information being communicated during an emergency or high-pressure situation was inaccurate or incomplete. What immediate steps did you take, and what did you put in place to prevent it from happening again?

Please include “SMC EM Coordinator – Alert & Warning - Unclassified” in the subject line of your email submission. Submit required materials electronically to:

Rick Reed, SMC EM Coordinator

Email: rreed1@smcgov.org

 

Important: APPLY IMMEDIATELY. Application materials will be reviewed as received, and qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. This posting is open on a continuous basis and a selection may be made at any time. Submissions that do not include all required elements will not be considered. Application materials are only accepted via email.

 

About San Mateo 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, serving 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.

 

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

 

Chet Overstreet, Analyst (03032026) (Q002)

The City of Belmont is gearing up for its next standout team member — a driven, sharp, and community‑minded Management Analyst ready to make an immediate impact in the Public Works Department!  This is a great opportunity to join a dedicated team supported by new leadership, bringing fresh momentum and a renewed focus on delivering high‑quality service to the community. 

If you thrive on numbers, love untangling complex problems, and want your work to shape the city’s future, this role puts you right at the center of the action. You’ll help power the planning, coordination, and execution of Public Works operations and projects that keep Belmont moving, strengthening the infrastructure and services residents depend on every day.  

 

This position may be filled at either the Management Analyst I or II level, depending on experience and department needs.  

 

Tentative Recruitment Schedule

First Review of Applications -  March 16, 2026

Panel Interview - Week of March 23, 2026

Department Interview - Week of March 30, 2026

 

The Town of Atherton is recruiting for a Management Analyst I/II (PDF) in the Police Department. This will close on Friday, April 10th, at 5:00 PM. All applications, resumes, and supporting documents will be received through CalOpps.  To review the full job description, click here.

Job Announcement (PDF) - Click Here

Please submit your resume, cover letter, Town of Atherton application, and supplemental questions through CalOpps  or direct questions to Anthony Suber, Deputy City Manager (HR Manager) at: 

Anthony Suber
asuber@athertonca.gov| 650.752.0529  
Atherton, CA 94027 

 

The City of San Mateo Police Department is looking for a

Real Time Information Center Coordinator

 

The Department

The San Mateo Police Department is seeking a candidate to join our diverse and outstanding group of people dedicated to providing exceptional public service. The Police Department is committed to improving the quality of life and solving problems while protecting our community through professionalism, integrity, and excellence. We strive to be the model police agency that others will emulate and a leader in the County and in our profession, adopting creative and innovative strategies to prevent crime and support those most in need. We will continue to do this through using cutting-edge technology, finding creative solutions to problems, respecting individual rights, and conducting fair and non-biased policing.

 

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

 

The Position

The RTIC Coordinator is a non-sworn classification responsible for overseeing all RTIC operations. This role manages resources, develops and implements training requirements, and ensures the RTIC is functioning effectively. This position provides technical and functional oversight of RTIC to ensure the delivery of timely, accurate real-time intelligence to support field operations and departmental decision-making. The RTIC also participates directly in RTIC operations during peak periods, coordinates scheduling and staffing, and represents the City in related initiatives. Work requires a high level of independent judgment, technical expertise, and the ability to collaborate effectively with sworn personnel, specialized units, and external partners.

 

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

 

• Efficiently manages resources, including personnel, budget, and technology, to enhance the overall effectiveness of the center.
• Develops training programs and ensures the continuous professional development of personnel assigned to the RTIC.
• Produces complex reports and bulletins for the Police Department to develop strategies and tactics to effectively prevent and control crime.
• Assists the Police Department with real-time information sharing; utilizes video feeds, intelligence databases, and other systems as needed.
• Assists operations and management personnel in planning the deployment of resources for the prevention and suppression of criminal activity.
• Creates and maintains informational databases; uses complex databases and software applications utilized by the RTIC.
• Participates in operations with specialized units to provide real time intelligence through radio communication and other authorized communication platforms.
• Coordinates the scheduling of the RTIC, ensuring coverage when applicable.
• Acts as an operator for the RTIC during peak operation times.
• Monitors the performance of operators assigned to the RTIC for compliance with policies, procedures, and relevant laws.
• Develops and implements work related procedures to satisfy requirements of local, state, and federal laws.
• Represents the City in interdepartmental, interagency task forces, community, and professional meetings as required; makes presentations as necessary.
• Testifies in court.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

 

The Real Time Information Center Coordinator receives general direction from the Police Technical Services Administrator or higher-level department personnel.

 

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

ABOUT THE SUMMER LEARNING CHALLENGE PROGRAM

The Summer Learning Challenge is a summer library program that encourages kids, teens and adults to read or listen to books in the summer. The Challenge is a fun, interactive program for the whole family that includes free book giveaways, activities, raffles, and prizes for kids ages 0-18. The program starts on June 1 and runs through the end of August.

 

ABOUT THE POSITION

We are looking for enthusiastic high school interns to support Library staff with activities both at the libraries and at summer outreach sites throughout the City of Redwood City to promote and support the Summer Learning Challenge. The interns will be responsible for planning and delivering library programs, providing them with opportunities where their voices are elevated and valued.

 

Example of Duties: Under the supervision of a Librarian perform various duties as assigned for the operation of the Summer Learning Challenge. Duties may include, assist with planning and delivering programs for kids and teen, serve lunch an lead activities during the lunch at the Library service, register children and families up in the Summer Learning Challenge and record statistical data, staff outreach events at local school and community sites.

 

Please click on the PDF link below to review the complete job announcement. 

 

For questions about the position or schedule, please contact Sonia Delgado via email at Sdelgado@redwoodcity.org.

Applications are being accepted for the position of Laboratory Chemist with the City of South San Francisco. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2026, 5:00 P.M. OR UPON RECEIPT OF THE FIRST 100 ONLINE APPLICATIONS, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST.

THE DEPARTMENT

The Water Quality Control Plant (WQCP) processes wastewater discharge for the cities of South San Francisco, San Bruno and the Town of Colma. The Water Quality Control Plant is a division of the Public Works Department staffed by 38 employees including: Plant Superintendent; Operation, Maintenance, Laboratory and Environment Compliance Supervisors; Senior Chemist; Chemist; Lead Plant Mechanics; Plant Mechanics; Lead Plant Operators; Plant Operators; Electricians; Senior Environmental Compliance Inspector; Environmental Compliance Inspectors, Utility Workers, and two Administrative Assistants.

THE LABORATORY

The WQCP laboratory conducts vital chemical and microbiological tests to the wastewater treatment plant 365 days a year. The laboratory analyzes water samples throughout the various stages of treatment process, and provides the operation with quick feedback critical to maintaining and optimizing the treatment process as well as meeting requirements for regulatory monitoring. The Laboratory is accredited by the Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (ELAP) under the State Water Resources Control Board, and maintains accreditation in accordance with the 2016 TNI Standard. 

 

• Are you a detail-oriented planning professional with experience in development review, zoning interpretation, and environmental analysis?
• Do you value thoughtful land use decisions, high-quality residential design standards, and meaningful public engagement?
• Are you looking to grow your career in a small, service-focused organization where your work has a visible impact on the community?

If so, the Town of Los Altos Hills invites you to apply and become part of a collaborative team committed to maintaining the character and quality of one of the region’s most distinctive residential communities.

Location

26379 Fremont Rd. Los Altos Hills, 94022

About the Town

Los Altos Hills is primarily a residential community of approximately 8,000 residents within an 8.6 square mile area. An additional 5.8 square mile area of unincorporated land adjacent to the Town’s boundaries is within Los Altos Hills’ sphere of influence. The Town is home to Foothill College. Town Hall, constructed in 2005, provides a modern and comfortable work environment and is within walking distance of downtown Los Altos.

Residents are known for their strong civic engagement and active participation in Town governance. The Town’s inclusive and open approach to local government is central to its identity and contributes to its reputation as a thoughtful and progressive community.

The Town organization includes 27 full-time employees across Administrative Services, Engineering, Planning, Public Works, Parks & Recreation, and the City Clerk’s Office. Law enforcement services are provided by the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Department, and fire protection is provided by the Los Altos Hills County Fire District.

The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (Midpen) Ranger is a challenging and adventurous generalist position offering a wide variety of responsibilities and opportunities to exercise independent judgement while working on Midpen preserves. Rangers serve a unique role as stewards of the open space by regularly interacting with the community to provide visitors information, natural resource education, interpretive services, enforcement of pertinent regulations, and performing limited maintenance and resource management work on Midpen properties and facilities. Rangers patrol on foot, in all-terrain vehicles, on motorcycles, and in four-wheel drive patrol trucks while enforcing Midpen land use regulations and applicable laws.  Rangers ensure safe public use of preserves, while also responding to emergency calls including medical aids and wildland fires.

About the Position:

The start date for these positions is early-December 2026. For additional information, see the Ranger Recruit and Ranger specifications on our job description page at OpenSpace.org.

There are two types of Ranger Assignments:

1. Ranger with a primary assignment - Generally works at a primary reporting location with regularly occurring consecutive days off.
2. Ranger with a flexible assignment - Will be assigned initially to a primary reporting location with regularly occurring consecutive days off, however Rangers with a flexible assignment may work a varied schedule across multiple reporting locations based on operational needs. They may be assigned to cover both planned and unplanned shift vacancies, including extended leaves of absence and promotional vacancies. During these assignments, rangers with a flexible assignment may be required to report to alternate field offices and/or adjust regular days off.

The Ranger Recruit is a training-level position for individuals who do not possess a Ranger Academy certificate or equivalent, and valid PC 832 certificate.  Upon commencement of employment, new Ranger Recruits will participate in pre-academy instruction on the duties of a District Ranger, receive orientation to District lands and operations and complete additional required training.  Upon completion of pre-academy instruction, new Ranger Recruits will participate in a district approved Park Ranger Law Enforcement Academy based out of the South Bay Regional Public Safety Training Center in San Jose, CA located on Bailey Avenue with the nearest cross street on Santa Teresa Avenue.  The 14-week long academy begins in January 2027 and will include California Penal Code 832 training.  The academy’s full course and tuition are paid for by Midpen. Upon successful completion of the academy and the District’s required robust 12-week Field Training Program and final review by the Chief Ranger, a Ranger Recruit may be appointed as a probationary Ranger.

The Ranger is a challenging and adventurous journey level position offering a wide variety of responsibilities and opportunities to exercise independent judgement while working on Midpen preserves.  Upon commencement of employment, new Rangers will participate in a robust 12-week Field Training Program. 

About Midpen: Midpen helps plants, animals and people thrive throughout the greater Santa Cruz Mountains region by preserving a greenbelt of more than 70,000 acres of public open space with 250 miles of trails in 27 extraordinary preserves, permanently protected for natural resource conservation and ecologically sensitive public enjoyment and education. Midpen is a public agency with a focused mission that guides our work, and where every employee makes an impact.  If you are looking for an outstanding opportunity to contribute to the legacy of open space protection, natural resource restoration and outdoor recreation, working with an incredible team of like-minded colleagues, we invite you to apply for this position!  At Midpen, we believe open space is for all. Our public lands are shared spaces provided for the community by the community. All people, regardless of background, deserve respect, dignity, safety, and a sense of belonging. Midpen welcomes all people to enjoy the public open space preserves we hold in trust, supporting the mental, physical, and social well-being of our region.

 

What does a District Ranger do?  District Rangers are generalists who perform a wide variety of functions. A brief list of day-to-day activities follows:

 

• Midpen Rangers are sworn peace officers responsible for patrolling District Preserves and enforcing the District's regulations and pertinent local, State, and Federal laws on District Preserves. Patrol may be by 4x4 truck, foot, UTV, motorcycle, or mountain bike.  
• Respond to medical emergencies, wildland fires on Midpen lands, and search and rescue incidents.
• Help maintain the preserves by performing light maintenance tasks and resource management assignments.
• Engage the public through interpretive activities and community outreach.
• Shift schedules include evening, weekend, and holiday hours.

 

Positions will be assigned to one of the following District offices:

• South Area Office (SAO) – Campbell (Address: 240 Cristich Lane, Campbell, CA 95008)
• Foothills Field Office – Cupertino (Address: 501 Rancho San Antonio Drive, Cupertino, CA 95014)
• Skyline Field Office (SFO) – La Honda (Address: 21150 Skyline Blvd., La Honda, CA 94020) MAP
• Coastal Area Outpost (CAO) – La Honda (Address: 5710 La Honda Road, San Gregorio, CA  94074)

 

A Few Reasons Why You May Love This Job

• Collaborative work that directly supports Midpen’s mission to protect and restore the natural environment
• You’ll be part of a talented and dynamic team whose work contributes to providing nature’s benefits to everyone
• Excellent employee benefits, including medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and a retirement pension through California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)
• Midpen offers a housing program with reduced rental rates for staff subject to after-hours call outs to support the protection and maintenance of Midpen lands.

 

Basic Job Requirements: Must have the ability to enforce pertinent laws and regulations; administer first aid and CPR; demonstrate and maintain the physical fitness and mobility to meet District fitness standards, and to work in the field; strength, stamina, and mobility to respond to emergency situations to provide emergency medical services, perform fire suppression, and to gain control of a situation for self-defense or in defense of others; operate and maintain various power tools and equipment; operate emergency patrol vehicles and two-way radios; communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing. Pre-employment and annual fitness test required consisting of walking 2 miles while carrying a 25lb pack in 30 minutes or less.

 

Possess the aptitude and demonstrated interest in park/open space work, philosophy, and principles; willingness to perform law enforcement duties; aptitude for interpretive and public relations work; emotional maturity; dependability; punctuality; tact and diplomacy; poise and self-confidence; sensitivity to needs and attitudes of others; neatness and courtesy.   

 

Peace Officer Standards for Rangers: Ability to satisfy the selection standards for peace officers in California as set forth in Government Code Sections 1029, 1030 and 1031, and by the District. Ranger Recruits must complete Midpen’s requirements for training of Peace Officers by attending and successfully completing a Midpen approved law enforcement academy upon hire, unless they have recently successfully passed an equivalent academy, and possess a California Penal Code 832 certificate. 

 

Education & Experience: 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:

 

Ranger Recruit

• Equivalent to an Associate degree from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of experience working in visitor/customer service or an equivalent position that includes interacting with the public.  Education and/or experience in law enforcement, resource management, natural sciences, park management, wildland firefighting, or a related field is highly desirable. 

 

• Certificates and Licenses: A valid California Class C driver’s license (or ability to obtain one upon appointment for candidates possessing an out of state license).

 

Ranger

• Meet all qualifications for Ranger Recruit, plus:

 

• Certificates and Licenses:  Current possession of a District approved Law Enforcement Training certification and a valid California 832 certificate for appointment as a peace officer, and ability to obtain the following certificates prior to completion of the employment probationary period: completion of the District’s Field Training Program, valid professional rescuer CPR certificate and Medical First Responder or equivalent; a Midpen approved Fire Suppression Training certificate; certification in the Incident Command System courses as specified under the National Incident Management System (NIMS).

Working Conditions: Rangers work cohesively with local law enforcement, fire agencies and other adjoining land agencies. Rangers typically work alone and self-initiate their day-to-day patrols. Work conditions require rangers to work weekends, nights, and holidays in all weather conditions.  Most work is outdoors within Midpen’s open space lands with exposure to inclement weather conditions. This requires the ability to patrol on foot, off trail, and in rugged terrain.  Also requires the ability to perform all related emergency services and light maintenance and construction work on Midpen lands. District Rangers interact daily with a diverse Bay Area community to provide safe access for all visitors.

 

How to Apply:  

Apply online at CalOpps.org.   The deadline to apply is Sunday, April 5, 2026

(To avoid missing email communication about this recruitment, add mpropenspace@calopps.org to your contacts or list of safe senders.)

 

The following application items are required to be considered*:

1. Fully completed CalOpps employment application 

2. Resume 

3. Supplemental question responses

(A cover letter is highly desirable).

*Incomplete CalOpps employment applications, or applications without the required application items listed here, will not be considered for the position.

 

INTERVIEW DATES & HIRING PROCESS:

First interviews (In-Person; Administrative Office – Los Altos):  Mon, April 27th, Tues, April 28th and Wed, April 29th (Candidates will be scheduled on one of three days)

Skills assessment (In-Person; Foothills Field Office - Cupertino): Friday, May 8, 2026

Final interviews (In-Person; Administrative Office – Los Altos): Thursday, May 21, 2026, and Friday, May 22, 2026 (Candidates will be scheduled on one of two days)

 

IMPORTANT: Candidates selected to advance after completing the interview process will be required to successfully complete the Peace Officer Standards & Training Personal History Statement, as well as an in-depth background investigation, fitness testing, DOJ and FBI fingerprinting, psychological evaluation, pre-employment physical to include drug testing. It is recommended to review the 27-page Personal History Statement and the required documents on the POST website at www.post.ca.gov/forms.aspx. Select "Background/Hiring" and form 2-251, Personal History Statement for details on the information and certificates you will be required to provide.

 

If more candidates successfully complete the recruitment and background process than we have available positions to fill, these candidates may be brought on at a later date as vacancies occur.  

 

The academy is held at the South Bay Regional Public Safety Training campus in South San Jose.  To successfully complete the academy, recruits must pass the physical agility test. Information about this test is available at Pre-Employment Testing and Training - The Academy.   The academy also offers optional practice sessions for a small fee; available dates are listed on the web site. Attending a practice session is strongly recommended, as it allows potential candidates to gauge their ability to pass the physical agility test by the end of the academy.

 

Important for applicants outside the San Francisco Bay Area: Compensation in California often reflects the region’s significantly higher cost of living. Before applying, and if you haven't done so already, we strongly encourage you to assess whether relocation is practical for you. Please research housing costs, relocation expenses, and commute times to the different field offices for this position.

 

Midpen reserves the right to limit or deny off-duty employment or business ownership which creates a conflict of interest or an incompatibility with District employment. Additional information can be found in the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual Section 4.13 Off-Duty Employment and Business Ownership.

 

Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation by contacting the Human Resources department at 650-691-1200.

Put your passion for Open Space to work!

 

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT SECTION:

Applications are being accepted for the position of Park Maintenance Worker part-time/hourly) with the City of South San Francisco. This is a non-benefited, part-time/hourly position. 

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled Hourly Recruitment. This recruitment will remain open until the position is filled and may close at any time. Early application is encouraged.

Hourly Rate: $35.88 - $43.61 per hour

Schedule: 30 hours per week, including both weekdays and weekends, select holidays, and evenings.

The Department

The Parks and Recreation Department is the third largest department in the City and is organized by program area, with each program administered by a supervisor, coordinator, or specialist. The department is comprised of the Recreation, Community Services, Parks, Facilities and Common Greens divisions.

The Parks Division is in charge of planning and maintaining the city’s parks, playgrounds, sports fields, and other landscaping. There are approximately 25 parks and play lots, including Sign Hill Park, which has 60 acres of open space, and Centennial Way Linear Park, a 3-mile pedestrian and bicycle trail. Amenities include Centennial Dog Park, bocce ball courts, an above-ground skate park, a variety of ball fields, tennis and basketball courts, picnic shelters and group picnic areas.

 

IDEAL CANDIDATE SECTION:

The ideal Park Maintenance Worker will be able to prioritize work and coordinate multiple tasks while working cooperatively with a variety of people, consistently ensuring excellent customer service. Capable of organizing duties, meeting critical deadlines, and following up on assignments with minimal supervision to maintain parks and public facilities according to established standards. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have knowledge of basic techniques, tools, equipment, and materials used in park and landscape maintenance, as well as an understanding of occupational hazards and related safety practices.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains all types of landscaped areas through mowing, watering, planting, trimming, weeding, and fertilizing.
• Applies insecticides, herbicides, and fertilizers.
• Operates trucks, tractors, mowers, chippers, and related grounds and tree maintenance equipment.
• Cleans and perform minor repairs to park and recreation equipment, buildings, and related facilities; maintains and prepares athletic fields.
• Assists in the maintenance of sprinkler systems; assists in the maintenance and minor repair of power-driven equipment.
• As assigned, works extended or irregular hours.
• Assists in the general cleaning and maintenance of the Corporation Yard.
• Performs other related duties as required.

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

Experience: One year of experience in parks and landscape maintenance work is preferred. 

Training: Equivalent to graduation from high school.

Licenses/Certificates: All licenses and certificates must be maintained as a condition of employment.

• Possession of an appropriate valid California driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record.

 

THE APPLICATION PROCESS

To be considered, applicants must submit the following REQUIRED items:

• City application
• Responses to the supplemental questionnaire

NOTE: Applications must be completed in full. All work experience, and education or training must be listed directly on the City application. Applications that state “See Resume” or omit required information will be considered incomplete and subject to disqualification.  Resumes may be attached separately; however, resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City application. Only application materials and documents that are specifically required within this job announcement will be reviewed as part of the application process.

THE SELECTION PROCESS:

Applicants whose submitted application materials demonstrate knowledge, skills and abilities in best alignment with the required and desired qualifications of this position may be invited to an interview by the hiring department. 

Special Instructions:

Prior to appointment, candidates will be required to submit to any or all of the following (as applicable):

1. Reference Check
2. Department of Justice (DOJ) Fingerprint Check
3. Pre-Employment Medical Examination and Drug Screen

A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment. Determinations are made on a case-by-case basis with consideration given to the nature and recency of the conviction and relationship to job duties. All City standards must be met before the final appointment is made.

Candidates with a disability who may require special assistance in any phase of the recruitment process should advise the Human Resources Department upon submittal of application.  
 

The policy of the City of South San Francisco is to grant equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or national origin.  It is the intent and desire of the City of South San Francisco that equal employment opportunity will be provided in recruiting, hiring, training, promoting, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment.  The City of South San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
 

DISCLAIMER: This general announcement does not constitute an express or implied contract and is subject to change. Any provisions contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

Recruitment Contact

Contact email: parkandrecadmin@ssf.net