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The County of San Mateo Department of Public Works is seeking a qualified candidate for the role of Capital Program Manager. 

About The Department
The Department of Public Works plans, designs, constructs, operates and maintains facilities and equipment that are safe and accessible to the clients of County agencies, the general public, and County employees. The Department advises the Board of Supervisors on all public works issues, including rates and charges for services that are fair to both the users and service providers. Public Works has a budget of approximately $300 million and is comprised of over 300 employees in five divisions: Administrative Services, Airports, Engineering and Resource Protection, Facility and Capital Projects, and Road Services. To learn more about the department visit: https://www.smcgov.org/publicworks.

The Position
Under the direction of the Deputy Director of Facilities, the Capital Programs Manager is responsible for overseeing the staff and activities of the County of San Mateo Public Works Department’s Major Capital Projects team (MCP). Recently created, MCP will ultimately be a team of four positions responsible for the execution of large capital improvement projects for the County and is part of the overall Capital Projects Section which includes a total of 21 positions.  This includes maintaining the County’s long-range capital construction program and tenant improvements, and supervising professional, technical, and support staff involved in major capital project planning and design. The role involves developing, implementing, and evaluating goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the section, and providing complex staff assistance to the Director of Public Works, their staff, and/or the County Executive’s Office.
 
 Additionally, the Capital Programs Manager directs their team in the programming, planning, design, and construction of building projects or modifications of County buildings and facilities. The position ensures the overall execution of the program’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), guaranteeing projects are delivered within scope, timeline, and budget.
 
The ideal candidate will possess:

• Eight years of experience managing large capital projects, including at least five years of supervisory and/or management experience.
• Coursework in Construction Management, Building Architecture, Engineering, or a closely related field is preferred. 
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
• Skills in project management, strategic planning, and performance management.
• Experience in public works project management, design, construction, and contracting for complex public works facility construction/improvement projects; and knowledge of standard practices related to public works projects.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulatory codes and rules; and contract development and administration experience related to public works facility improvement activities and operations. 
• Experience in establishing, monitoring, and tracking program budgets and schedules; preparing recommendations and reports related to the capital improvement program; and developing, tracking, planning, procuring, and negotiating consultant services and task orders.
• Knowledge of the State of California and local jurisdiction regulations and permit procedures related to capital improvement projects.
• Knowledge of architectural planning and design practices; building construction materials and methods; and structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering principles as related to capital improvement projects in government buildings including healthcare and correctional facilities.
• Familiarity with the various mechanisms used to finance projects such as state and federal grants, county funding, lease purchase agreements, certificates of participation, and joint powers agreements.
• Experience managing enterprise funds, including setting billing rates.
• Excellent analytical and report-writing skills to formulate and write comprehensive technical reports, specifications, and business correspondence.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients and co-workers.
• Effective communication skills, both orally and in writing.
• Experience managing, directing, and overseeing professional service consultants. 

Additionally, the successful candidate will have the ability to:

• Develop and enforce work statements.
• Monitor, review, and revise job orders, schedules, and budgets.
• Monitor and track project progress and expenditures and implement cost controls.
• Use computer-based project management systems.
• Work effectively in a team environment.
• Understand and communicate to others the larger context in which the project is being completed.
• Negotiate and resolve contract disputes.
• Maintain client-contractor relationships.
• Make effective presentations to clients and the community.
• Communicate effectively with the public, community groups, the media, other County departments, agencies, and private contractors.

Examples Of Duties:

As the Capital Programs Manager, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Develop, plan, and implement goals and objectives for the Major Capital Projects team in the Capital Project section of the Public Works Department in close coordination with the Deputy Director of Public Works.
• Provide leadership and administrative policy direction to the MCP team.
• Establish and monitor performance goals and key performance indicators for the section.
• Monitor the progress of project schedules, budgets, and costs, ensuring overall quality objectives are met across a diverse range of capital projects.
• Work with the team to determine project assignments and ensure a high-performance work environment that supports achieving the department and County’s mission and objectives.
• Manage the most complex or high-profile capital projects.
• Provide guidance and/or address compliance, design, and constructability issues, ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, codes, and ordinances, including the California Environmental Quality Act, County Green Building ordinance, energy conservation goals, and hazardous materials regulations.
• Ensure the maintenance of detailed records of assigned activities and results.
• Coordinate section activities with other Public Works Divisions, other departments, and outside agencies and organizations.
• Provide technical and staff assistance to the Director of Public Works and their staff, the County Executive, and their staff.
• Research, prepare, and present related technical, fiscal, and administrative reports, studies, and correspondence as needed.
• Select, supervise, and evaluate professional, technical, and clerical subordinates; ensure the provision of staff training.
• Supervise and participate in the development, administration, and strategic planning for the CIP and represent the department at the executive level.
• 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 eight years of experience managing large capital projects, including at least five years of supervisory and/or management experience.

Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices, theories, and techniques of construction management, including management of all phases of project delivery from project planning to post-construction. 
• Principles and practices of project planning development and administration. 
• Project construction scheduling control methods, project construction cost-control methods, and construction dispute resolution. 
• Various mechanisms used to finance projects such as state and federal grants, county funding, lease purchase agreements, certificates of participation, and joint power agreements. 
• Trends, approaches, and problem-solving techniques used in construction engineering, inspection, and compliance processes. 
• Modern methods, techniques, equipment, and practices of design, construction, contract administration, and project/program management used in a wide variety of capital projects. 
• Pertinent local, state, and federal laws, rules, regulations, and enforcement procedures; codes, ordinances, and laws concerning building design and construction. 
• Enterprise funds, including setting billing rates. 
• Organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs. 
• Principles and procedures of personnel management such as supervision, training, and performance evaluation. 
• Architectural planning, detailing, standards, and design practices. 
• Building construction materials and methods. 
• Codes, ordinances, laws, and environmental standards and requirements, including LEED. 
• Construction administration, including the roles and responsibilities of the various architectural/engineering disciplines, construction managers, contractors, and other professionals in the design/construction process. 
• Structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering principles as related to capital projects. 
• Contract negotiation, building cost estimates, and budget preparation and control. 
• Construction project management software and other various computer programs and applications relevant to the position.

Skill/Ability to:

• Plan and develop construction programs including needs assessments, cost analyses, budgets, schedules, project management plans, consultant requirements, preparation, and review of construction documents and reports for the development and alteration of County facilities. 
• Monitor, review, and revise job orders, schedules, and budgets; monitor and track project progress and expenditures and implement cost controls. 
• Use project management systems. 
• Work effectively in a team environment. 
• Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing. 
• Understand and communicate to others the larger context in which the project is being completed. 
• Negotiate and resolve contract disputes and maintain client-contractor relationships. 
• Make effective presentations to clients and the community and communicate effectively with the public, community groups, the media, other County departments, agencies, and private contractors. 
• Lead multi-discipline projects. 
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data. 
• Write comprehensive technical reports, specifications, and business correspondence. 
• Organize and coordinate many projects. 
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work. 
• Anticipate, investigate, and research a wide spectrum of technical problems and develop appropriate solutions. 
• Apply architectural and/or engineering techniques and methods. 
• Review and approve designs and contract documents for program compliance. 
• Use a personal computer for basic spreadsheet, word processing, and project management programs. 
• Perform physical tasks such as climbing ladders and walking on uneven surfaces to observe and approve work. 
• Drive to and from job sites located throughout the County; walk construction sites and/or natural terrain; climb ladders, scaffolds, and lifts, and inspect confined spaces to observe and approve work.

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. 

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 panel interview (weight: 100%) which may include a performance exam. 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 County of San Mateo, 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 Timeline

Recruitment Closes: Monday, January 12, 2026

Application Screening: Week of January 12, 2026

Panel Interviews: Week of January 26, 2026

It’s a great time to join the City of Belmont’s Community Development Department as an Assistant or Associate Planner!

The Community Development Department includes the Planning and Building divisions and works closely with the Housing and Economic Development team in the City Manager’s office. We are a dynamic staff of twelve, including several team members that have many years of service and bring deep institutional knowledge and experience working alongside newer team members who bring fresh perspective and ideas. Together, we are working on a wide range of projects and programs to provide great customer service, encourage housing development, diversify the City’s employment base, and plan for a resilient future for Belmont. We approach our work with a commitment to public service and belief that what we do helps shape the community and peoples’ lives.

This position is ideal for a planner that wants to apply their skills and experience to provide customer service, manage projects, help develop policy, and improve process in a collegial environment where humor is appreciated. The Assistant or Associate Planner will focus on current planning and will also have opportunities to work on advance planning and policy development. The Community Development leadership team is committed to providing training and growth opportunities for staff. This position will be filled at the Assistant Planner or Associate Planner level dependent on candidate qualifications.

Recruitment Timeline

First Review of Applications - January 12, 2026

First Round Interviews - Week of January 26, 2026

Department Interviews - Week of February 2, 2026

*Dates may be subject to change

The City is seeking a Maintenance Operations Supervisor to oversee the maintenance and operations of the City streets, storm water systems, sidewalks, facilities and building systems, plumbing and irrigation, landscaping, and parks within the Operations+ Environmental Services Division of the Public Works Department. This is a full supervisory-level class in the Maintenance series that exercises independent judgment on diverse and specialized maintenance and repair functions with accountability and ongoing decision-making responsibilities associated with the work.

The Maintenance Operations Supervisor is responsible for leading, planning, organizing, supervising, reviewing, and evaluating the work of the Maintenance team. The Maintenance Operations Supervisor provides technical knowledge on a wide variety of topics including streets, stormwater systems, sidewalks, fleet, HVAC, electrical, facilities, environmental compliance (in particular regarding generators and fuel tanks), landscaping, irrigation, plumbing, and parks. Key responsibilities include planning and coordinating comprehensive maintenance programs, bidding, monitoring and inspecting repair work and service contracts, and extensive procurement administration utilizing the City’s purchasing and contract management systems.

The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic Public Works leader with a service-first mindset and demonstrated commitment to safety, staff development, training, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will be comfortable with computer-based work and proficient with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook and Excel. The ideal candidate will have worked in or closely with public agencies, preferably in a public works department setting. Individuals who are flexible, confident, curious, open-minded, and solution-oriented will be a good fit for this dynamic role. This role works collaboratively with other divisions within the Public Works Department, other City Departments, outside agencies, and community members. This position plays a pivotal role with overseeing programs, projects, goals, and policies/procedures to provide exceptional service delivery to the community.

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Career Opportunity

Manager VIII, Deputy Chief Maintenance Officer - SF Municipal Transportation Agency (9182)

Recruitment: RTF0162223-01121240

Published: November 26, 2025

Maggie Gonzalez Diaz - Maggie.GonzalezDiaz@sfmta.com

Department: Municipal Transportation Agency
Job class: 9182-Manager VIII, Municipal Transporation Agency
Starting salary range: $207,558.00 - $264,836.00 (Range A)
Role type: Permanent Exempt What does this mean?
Hours: Full-time

APPOINTMENT TYPE: Permanent Exempt: This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive Civil Service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the Appointing Officer.

Application Opening: Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Deadline to Apply: Application filing will close on or after Thursday, December 11, 2025

Recruitment ID: PEX-9182-162224

Salary: $207,558 - $264,836 annually (Range A) 

Division:                       Transit

Section/Unit:                Maintenance of Way (MOW)

Work Location:            700 Pennsylvania Ave, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA

Work Hours:                 Monday – Friday, 7AM - 4PM

⚠️IMPORTANT⚠️: Your application MUST include responses to the supplemental questionnaire found here: https://forms.office.com/r/ysyP75KTEi

Applicants must complete the supplemental questionnaire and the online application by the filing deadline. A cover letter and resume must be attached to the online application. The application, resume, and cover letter will not be reviewed without a completed supplemental questionnaire and vice versa.

The SFMTA Transit Division’s Maintenance of Way (MOW) Section is seeking an experienced, dependable, and strategic Deputy Chief Maintenance Officer (DCMO) of MOW Operations. The DCMO will provide high level leadership and strategic oversight for three functional units responsible for critical maintenance of all transit assets and infrastructure; Mechanical Infrastructure (comprised of Cable Car Track, Cable Car Propulsion, Light Rail Track, and Mechanical Systems), Electrical Infrastructure (comprised of Motive Power, Overhead Lines, Signals and Digital Systems) and Facilities Maintenance (comprised of Custodial Operations, Building Systems Maintenance, Skilled Trades, External Program Support and Shelter Platform and Maintenance). This position directs the work of Senior Operations Managers of these units and provides leadership across a workforce of maintenance professionals spanning multiple technical classifications. The ideal candidate is highly self-motivated, professional, with extensive experience working at a large transit agency with both rail and trolley vehicles.

Under the direction of the Chief Maintenance Officer (CMO), the DCMO, stewards the agency’s fixed-guideway infrastructure integrity and drives operational excellence through comprehensive planning, performance management, and analytical decision-making. Leads the development and execution of complex, high-impact programs that ensure safe, reliable, and high-quality transit infrastructure in support of SFMTA’s multimodal operations. The DCMO advises and reports to the CMO on the state of critical guideway systems. The DCMO works closely with SFMTA engineering and project delivery stakeholders on capital projects, including review and recommendations related to all aspects of the projects. The DCMO provides direction on emergency response and resolution strategies for critical infrastructure incidents. The DCMO may be called upon to act on behalf of the CMO during their absence and cover the operational needs of the MOW section.

The DCMO oversees the implementation of robust preventive and corrective maintenance programs and provides strategic direction to MOW functional units Senior Operations Managers. The DCMO ensures all standard operating procedures and regulatory requirements are upheld and serves as representative to regulatory bodies and key stakeholders, including the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E), and San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH).

The MOW section of the SFMTA Transit Division directly oversees the fixed guideway infrastructure to ensure smooth and safe operations of our rail and trolley-bus lines. MOW is comprised of three functional operation units (Mechanical Infrastructure, Electrical Infrastructure, Facilities Maintenance) as well as Engineering, Compliance and Administration units. Together these teams directly support four of the five SFMTA transit modes including trolley bus, light rail, historic streetcar, and cable car. The mission of the SFMTA Transit Division is to provide safe, reliable, clean, efficient, accessible, and convenient public transportation to any destination in San Francisco. The Maintenance of Way Section works collaboratively with other SFMTA divisions and other city departments to provide services to our customers by operating and maintaining over 100 track miles of railway, 500 miles of electrical overhead and critical supporting systems.

Transportation connects us all. That is why every single day the SFMTA is working hard to build a safer, more reliable transportation system for our city. We strive to ensure that our community, and the nearly 25 million visitors that our city receives each year, have access to safe and reliable transportation options. Join us to be a part of delivering this mission!

Examples of Important and Essential Duties for the 9182 - Manager VIII:

• Provides high-level oversight on all day-to-day Maintenance of Way infrastructure functions.
• Provides direction to subordinate managers regarding activities and operations of their functional areas; assumes responsibility for improving the maintenance measures; coordinates with maintenance manager to maintain an effective maintenance program.
• Adjusts plans and programs activities to meet maintenance needs and emerging problems; establishes new programs, while continuing to address major departmental policies; plans, organizes, directs, controls, and reviews the operation of departmental functions and activities.
• Coordinates with MOW Administration Manager to monitor and make recommendations to the CMO on the efficiency and effectiveness of the departmental organization structure, staff assignments and service levels.
• Identifies and analyzes opportunities for improvement and implements those improvements.
• Contributes to budget development with strong justifications for proposals; manages and monitors operating budgets across multiple divisions.
• Oversees and supports Senior Operations Managers in planning, assigning, and directing the activities of a large group of subordinate personnel engaged in the maintenance and repair of transit infrastructure.
• Coordinates and directs subordinate supervisory personnel in the maintenance and repair of a variety of MOW fixed guideway facilities.
• Approves requisitions for materials and supplies; prepares and checks cost estimates and makes recommendations for repairs.
• Directs investigation of complaints and makes recommendations as to their adjustment; investigates fieldwork in process for compliance with proper procedures and methods; ensures that all facilities of the SFMTA MOW unit are inspected at regular intervals for compliance with safety laws, rules, regulations, and fire protection safeguards; confers with engineering personnel, Transit Division management, consultants, contractors and vendors on maintenance and repair projects, methods and procedures.
• Assists in the development and advancement of subordinates through training and effective use of employee development program; through subordinate supervisory personnel directs the work of janitorial, maintenance and repair crews and related support staff.

The 9182 – Manager VIII may perform other duties as assigned/required. 

1. Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; AND

2. Eight (8) years of full-time experience at a mass transit agency in the operation, maintenance and repair in any of the following:  power generating and related distribution systems; and/or electronic  systems; and/or  buildings, stations or passenger infrastructure; and/or  use of heavy construction equipment; and/or track work; and/or maintenance engineering, which must have included five (5) years at the second supervisory level or management level which includes responsibility for supervising staff; AND

3. Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Education Substitution: Additional years of qualifying experience (both second-level supervisory/management or non-supervisory) may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. One year (2,000 hours) will be considered equivalent to thirty (30) semester units/forty-five (45) quarter units.

Notes:

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

2. One (1) year full-time experience is equivalent to 2,000 hours. (2,000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40-hour work week). Any overtime hours that you work above forty (40) hours per week are not included in the calculation to determine full-time experience.

Desirable Qualifications

• Ability to lead and direct the maintenance and repair activities of cross-functional teams with a large group of subordinate personnel.
• Experience overseeing the preparation of detailed operational reports for decision-making.
• Background in managing budgets, resources, contracts, or programs in a complex organization.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to work well with staff, peers, executive leadership, elected officials, and the public.
• Ability to handle shifting priorities, emergencies, and operational challenges with good judgment and professionalism.
• Well-rounded leader, with substantial successful leadership experience in a senior level position within a complex organizational environment.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; advanced degree preferred.
• Well-rounded leader, with substantial successful leadership experience in a senior level position within a complex organizational environment.
• Experience working with oversight boards or commissions such as Board of Directors.
• Familiarity with transit systems, infrastructure, or project delivery in an urban setting.
• Knowledge of relevant local, state, and federal regulations or policies.
• Commitment to equity, safety, sustainability, and improved mobility for all San Franciscans.

Verification: Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. More information can be found at: https://sfdhr.org/information-about-hiring-process#verification. Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

All work experience, education, training, and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included in your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application.

Selection Process: Applications will be screened for relevant qualifying experience. Additional screening mechanisms may be used to determine candidates' qualifications. Only those applicants who most closely meet the needs of the Agency will be invited to move forward in the selection process.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed to advance through all the steps in the selection process.

Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire (MQSQ): Candidates will be required to complete an MQSQ as part of the employment application at a later time. This MQSQ is designed to obtain specific information regarding an applicant's experience in relation to the Minimum Qualifications (MQ) for this position. The MQSQ will be used to evaluate if the applicant possesses the required minimum qualifications.

Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights: Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods, and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state, or local laws, rules, or regulations. [Note: The correction of clerical errors in an announcement may be posted on the Department of Human Resources website at https://careers.sf.gov/.

Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:

• Information About the Hiring Process
• Conviction History
• Employee Benefits Overview
• Equal Employment Opportunity
• Disaster Service Worker
• ADA Accommodation
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement

This recruitment may be utilized to fill similar positions in this classification at SFMTA.

Applicants will receive a confirmation email from notification@careers.sf.gov that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.

For questions or inquiries, please contact: Maggie Gonzalez Diaz, at Maggie.GonzalezDiaz@sfmta.com.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

Career Opportunity

Manager VI, Senior Operations Manager – Mechanical Infrastructure - SF Municipal Transportation Agency (9180)

Recruitment: RTF0162225-01087830

Published: November 25, 2025

Maggie Gonzalez Diaz - Maggie.GonzalezDiaz@sfmta.com

Department: Municipal Transportation Agency
Job class: 9180-Manager VI, Municipal Transportation Agency
Starting salary range: $180,440.00 - $230,308.00 (Range A)
Role type: Permanent Exempt What does this mean?
Hours: Full-time

The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA or “the agency”) connects San Franciscans with their communities to enhance the economy, environment and, ultimately, the quality of life in the city. As an agency within the City and County of San Francisco, the SFMTA is responsible for managing the city’s transportation network. The agency has more than 6,000 employees who are responsible for the management of all ground and some underground transportation in the city. The SFMTA has oversight over public transit, as well as bicycling, paratransit, parking and curb management, street operations, walking, and taxis.

APPOINTMENT TYPE: Permanent Exempt. Permanent-Exempt (PEX) Appointment.  Pursuant to the City & County of San Francisco Charter, Section 10.104.13, any person occupying a position under exempt appointment shall not be subject to civil service selection, appointment and removal procedures.  Exempt employees shall serve at the pleasure of the Appointing Officer.  

Application Opening: Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Deadline to Apply: Application filing will close on or after Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Recruitment ID: PEX-9180-162226

Salary: $180,440 - $230,308 annually (Range A)

Division:                       Transit

Section/Unit:                Maintenance of Way (MOW)

Work Location:            700 Pennsylvania Ave, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA

Work Hours:                 Monday – Friday, 7AM - 4PM

⚠️IMPORTANT⚠️: Your application MUST include responses to the supplemental questionnaire found here: forms.office.com/r/YBpRdTQUS5

Applicants must complete the supplemental questionnaire and the online application by the filing deadline. A cover letter and resume must be attached to the online application. The application, resume, and cover letter will not be reviewed without a completed supplemental questionnaire and vice versa.

The SFMTA Transit Division’s Maintenance of Way (MOW) Section is seeking a Senior Operations Manager, Mechanical Infrastructure (Mechanical Infrastructure SOM). This role will oversee and manage the work of four mechanical and infrastructure-related units within MOW, including: Cable Car Propulsion, Cable Car Track Maintenance, Mechanical Systems, and Light Rail Vehicle (LRV) Track Maintenance. The role encompasses the leadership of over 100 maintenance personnel across various classifications, with an emphasis on ensuring high-quality infrastructure in support of SFMTA Muni operations. The ideal candidate is highly self-motivated and professional, with extensive experience managing complex maintenance programs within a transit or similarly scaled operational environment.

Under the direction of the Deputy Chief Maintenance Officer (DCMO), the Mechanical Infrastructure SOM plans, manages, supervises, and leads the execution of essential maintenance and repair activities involving mechanical systems and infrastructure that support the City’s transit operations.

This position is responsible for implementing and overseeing preventive and corrective maintenance programs, ensuring compliance with Standard Operating Procedures and regulatory requirements, and guiding staff in resolving technical and emergency maintenance challenges. The Mechanical Infrastructure SOM works closely with engineering and project delivery teams on capital projects related to mechanical infrastructure including design review and operational readiness support. The position may also serve as a delegate for the DCMO when required.

The MOW section of the SFMTA Transit Division directly oversees the fixed guideway infrastructure, ensuring smooth and safe operations of our rail and trolley-bus lines. MOW is comprised of three maintenance and operation units: Mechanical Infrastructure, Electrical Infrastructure, Facilities Maintenance as well as Engineering, Compliance and Administration units. Together these teams directly support four of the five SFMTA transit modes including trolley bus, light rail, historic streetcar and cable car. The MOW section works collaboratively with other SFMTA divisions and other city departments to provide services to our customers by operating and maintaining over 100 track miles of railway, 500 miles of electrical overhead and critical supporting systems.

Transportation connects us all. That’s why every single day the SFMTA is working hard to build a safer, more reliable transportation system for our city. We strive to ensure that our community, and the nearly 25 million visitors that our city receives each year, have access to safe and reliable transportation options. Join us to be a part of delivering this mission!

Examples of Important and Essential Duties for the 9180-Manager VI:

• Oversees all day-to-day Maintenance of Way mechanical infrastructure functions.
• Provides direction to subordinate managers on operations, maintenance priorities, and performance improvement efforts within mechanical infrastructure teams.
• Plans, assigns, and oversees the work of staff engaged in the maintenance and repair of mechanical systems, cable car propulsion, cable car track and LRV track infrastructure.
• Adjusts plans and programs to address emerging problems and maintenance needs; develops and implements new initiatives to support departmental goals.
• Maintains and refines Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs),
• Monitor staff assignments, service levels, and organizational efficiency and recommend adjustments to the DCMO as needed.
• Identifies and implements opportunities for continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Coordinates with Administration on budget development, tracking expenditures and evaluating cost estimates for repair options.
• Prepares and approves requisitions for materials and supplies.
• Investigates field work and complaints for procedural compliance, quality, and safety; ensures inspections are completed in accordance with regulations and standards.
• Works collaboratively with engineering personnel, contractors, and vendors on mechanical and facility projects, including capital improvements and emergency repairs.
• Supports employee development through training, coaching, and performance management.

The 9180 – Manager VI may perform other duties as assigned/required. 

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; AND
2. Eight (8) years of full-time experience at a mass transit agency in the operation, maintenance and repair in any of the following: buildings, stations or passenger infrastructure; and/or use of heavy construction equipment; and/or track work; and/or maintenance engineering, which must have included three (3) years at the second supervisory level or management level which includes responsibility for supervising staff; AND
3. Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Substitution:
Additional years of qualifying experience (both second-level supervisory or non-supervisory) may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis. One year (2,000 hours) will be considered equivalent to thirty (30) semester units or forty-five (45) quarter units.

Notes:

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

2. One (1) year full-time experience is equivalent to 2000 hours. (2000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40-hour work week). Any overtime hours that you work above forty (40) hours per week are not included in the calculation to determine full-time experience.

Desirable Qualifications:

The stated desirable qualifications may be used to identify candidates advancing to the interview process and/or to identify job finalist(s) at the end of the selection process when referred for hiring.

• Ability to plan, assign, and direct maintenance and repair activities of a large, multidisciplinary workforce.
• Ability to supervise the preparation of detailed operating records and maintenance reports.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with staff, peers, and the public.
• Capacity to manage shifting priorities, emergencies, and operational challenges.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Substantial leadership experience in a senior position within a large, complex organization.
• Experience working with oversight boards or commissions is highly desirable.

Verification: Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. More information can be found at: https://sfdhr.org/information-about-hiring-process#verification. Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

All work experience, education, training and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application.

Selection Process: Applications will be screened for relevant qualifying experience. Additional screening mechanisms may be used to determine candidates' qualifications. Only those applicants who most closely meet the needs of the Agency will be invited to move forward in the selection process.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed to advance through all the steps in the selection process.

Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire (MQSQ): Candidates will be required to complete an MQSQ as part of the employment application at a later time. This MQSQ is designed to obtain specific information regarding an applicant's experience in relation to the Minimum Qualifications (MQ) for this position. The MQSQ will be used to evaluate if the applicant possesses the required minimum qualifications.

Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights: Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations.  [Note: The correction of clerical errors in an announcement may be posted on the Department of Human Resources website at https://careers.sf.gov/.

Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:

• Information About the Hiring Process
• Conviction History
• Employee Benefits Overview
• Equal Employment Opportunity
• Disaster Service Worker
• ADA Accommodation
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement

This recruitment may be utilized to fill similar positions in this classification at SFMTA.

Applicants will receive a confirmation email from notification@careers.sf.gov that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.

For questions or inquiries, please contact: Maggie Gonzalez Diaz, at Maggie.GonzalezDiaz@sfmta.com.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

Career Opportunity

Senior Signaling Engineer - Transit Division - SF Municipal Transportation Agency (1374)

Recruitment: RTF0162611-01159021

Published: December 17, 2025

Ruel Cantos - Ruel.Cantos@sfmta.com

Department: Municipal Transportation Agency
Job class: 1374-Special Assistant XV
Salary range: $163,332.00 - $198,484.00
Role type: Temporary Exempt What does this mean?
Hours: Full-time

The Train Control Upgrade Project (TCUP) is an SFMTA capital project which invests in the Muni Metro rail system by replacing the nearly 30-year-old Automatic Train Control System (ATCS) in the subway with a new Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) system. The project also expands CBTC managed territory outside of the subways to the surface portions of Muni Metro, where signals and switches are currently independently operated in a first come, first serve configuration. Under CBTC, Muni’s entire rail network can be managed centrally with a single, modernized system. Replacing the ATCS with a state-of-the-art CBTC system will maintain the excellent safety record of the current system, while also increasing the subway’s efficiency and reliability.

With a $700 million capital budget, the Train Control Upgrade Project represents a bold step forward for SFMTA and the Muni Metro system. Through a phased implementation plan, an integrated team approach, and flexible contract structures, TCUP is designed to overcome challenges and set a new standard for urban transit infrastructure projects. With a targeted completion date of 2032, the project promises lasting benefits for San Francisco’s public transit system and its riders. Join this exciting team at the cutting edge of urban rail technology!

APPOINTMENT TYPE: Temporary Exempt - Full Time not to exceed three (3) years – This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive Civil Service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the Appointing Officer.

Application Opening: December 17, 2025

Application Filing Deadline: January 2, 2025 

Salary: $163,332 to $198,484/annually

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30AM - 5:30PM

Vacancies: 1

Please Note: A cover letter and resume must be attached to the online application.

Under the general direction of the Train Control Upgrade Project Lead Engineer, the Senior Signaling Engineer leads the signaling design section of the SFMTA owner’s engineering team. The Senior Signaling Engineer assists the Train Control Upgrade Project Lead Engineer with oversight duties related to project design and scheduling to facilitate the procurement, development, and maintenance of the future train control system. Additionally, this position is responsible to the Train Control Upgrade Project Manager and Lead Engineer for reviewing technical submissions from the Train Control Supplier, Hitachi Rail, to ensure that the submitted design meets the SFMTA’s objectives for the project, conforms to all applicable SFMTA, state, local, and federal technical regulations, and complies with the technical standards identified in the Train Control Supplier Contract.

The Train Control Upgrade Project will be delivered through a series of contracts with the technology supplier (Hitachi Rail) and other firms providing installation, construction support, technical expertise, and professional services. The Senior Signaling Engineer will act as a senior reviewer of technical documentation from the project contractors, perform technical coordination between the department and Supplier, and produce technical documentation on behalf of SFMTA in response to Supplier RFI’s and inquiries.

In addition, the Senior Signaling Engineer will liaise with SFMTA Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to obtain their input, and using engineering judgment, develop requirements or evaluation criteria that ensure that the needs expressed by SFMTA SMEs are met. The Senior Signaling Engineer will supervise junior SFMTA engineers and consultants on the team in order to meet these objectives.

As a senior SFMTA technical representative, the Senior Signaling Engineer will have a strong understanding of the project contract requirements and be able to identify key project staff and agency stakeholders for review when evaluating submittals and project deliverables.

Examples of Important and Essential Duties:

• Supervises assistant and associate engineers as the senior member of the SFMTA signal engineering team;
• Participates in project design reviews, evaluates the CBTC System Supplier’s technical designs and installation materials, and prepares technical comments on behalf of the SFMTA;
• Contributes to technical discussions between the SFMTA, CBTC System Supplier and other project contractors;
• Communicates with the CBTC System Supplier and other project contractors via formal correspondence and informally, reviews technical correspondence received and prepares responses to technical RFIs from contractors;
• With the CBTC Supplier, SFMTA Resident Engineer, SFMTA stakeholders and consultants, assists in developing the migration and installation plans for the central and wayside train control system equipment;
• Works with the Technical Program Manager and Technology Department engineers on communications infrastructure design and technical coordination between the Supplier and supportive infrastructure installers;
• Works with Real Estate department, Maintenance of Way staff, facilities project team and engineers on ensuring SFMTA facilities are prepared for train control equipment installation;
• Supports engineering surveys in preparation for train control project design; directs and supervises supporting work by SFMTA and other City departments as well as contractors to prepare field surveys of railway and communications infrastructure relevant to the project;
• Participates in train control system testing and assists the project QA team in assessing the quality of installed components;
• Tracks completion of technical requirements and evaluates the system and individual subsystems and components for acceptance;
• Communicates with the CBTC System Supplier and/or Installers for technical support as needed to address system issues under warranty;
• Works with the CBTC System Supplier, SFMTA operations and maintenance staff to ensure both the designed and finished onboard train control system meets operations and maintenance needs and works within their stated constraints;
• Participates in the selection, training, monitoring, evaluating, and counseling of project engineering staff;
• Analyzes related project schedules and budgets;
• Reviews and manages workload assignment to consultants, junior staff and interns as required;
• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Five (5) years’ experience working on train control or rail signaling projects, including a minimum of two (2) years’ experience supervising engineers on train control or rail signaling projects; AND
• Possession of a baccalaureate, master’s or Ph.D. degree in Engineering.

Substitution:

A Master's Degree in Engineering may substitute for one year of the overall work experience listed above. A Ph. D. in Engineering may substitute for two years of the overall work experience.  The two (2) years of supervisory experience are required and cannot be substituted.

Notes:

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications by the final filing date unless otherwise noted. One year of full-time experience is equivalent to 2000 hours. (2000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40-hour work week.) Any overtime hours that you work above forty (40) hours per week are not included in the calculation to determine full-time experience.

Desirable Qualifications

• Leadership experience and/or experience managing a team of engineers on a project;
• Additional years of train control or train signaling systems supervisory, engineering or technical experience beyond those stated in the minimum qualifications;
• Experience with computer systems, computer networks, and communications/network systems;
• Experience with and/or an understanding of packet-based networks, human-machine interfaces, and number systems;
• Experience with high-level control system programming;
• Experience developing or manipulating computer software to parse and process low-level data;
• Experience with field engineering, testing, or other hands-on engineering work;
• Experience working as a contractor for public transit agencies or as an employee of a public transit agency;
• Technical writing and editing experience; experience writing technical specifications and/or manuals;
• Experience with CAD software or other computer-aided design tools;
• Experience with P6 Primavera, Microsoft Project, or other project management software applications;
• Experience with Microsoft Office products such as Excel, Outlook, and Word;
• Experience interpreting and analyzing telematics data, using Python, SQL, Tableau or other tools to perform calculations and visualize data;

Ability to work well with a multi-disciplinary, diverse workforce, including operations staff, maintenance technicians, technical professionals, contractors, executives and elected officials, and stakeholder groups.

Verification:
Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. More information can be found at: https://sfdhr.org/information-about-hiring-process#verification. Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

Selection Process:
Applications will be screened for relevant qualifying experience. Additional screening mechanisms may be used to determine candidates' qualifications.  Only those applicants who most closely meet the needs of the Agency will be invited to move forward in the selection process.

• Information About the Hiring Process
• Conviction History
• Employee Benefits Overview
• Equal Employment Opportunity
• Disaster Service Worker
• ADA Accommodation
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement

This recruitment may be utilized to fill similar positions in this classification at SFMTA.

For questions or inquiries, please contact: Ruel Cantos, Senior Human Resources Analyst at ruel.cantos@sfmta.com.  

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

This recruitment is open until filled, with application reviews on January 12 and February 2, 2026. This recruitment may close thereafter.

Executive Assistant to the Town Manager & Council
Hourly Rate: $47.87 - $61.67 per hour

Plus, excellent health and retirement benefits, and 3% COLA increase in 2026.
Placement on the salary schedule will be based on qualifications and direct work experience.

The Town of Los Gatos is seeking an exceptional, highly skilled Executive Assistant to provide advanced administrative, project, and analytical support to the Town Manager and Town Council. This is a key position within the Town Manager’s Office, serving as a professional ambassador of the organization and ensuring smooth daily operations at the highest levels of Town leadership. This position will report to the Town Manager or their designee.

This role provides a unique opportunity to support executive leadership, contribute to high-impact municipal initiatives, and play a critical role in supporting transparent, responsive local government. See the Executive Assistant to the Town Manager job classification for more information.

Work Schedule: The normal work week for this position is Monday through Friday, in-person, with occasional extended or irregular hours. A flexible work schedule option may be available.

In the heart of Silicon Valley, Mountain View is a diverse community with an estimated population of 83,601. The Mountain View Fire Department provides emergency and safety services across 12 square miles, responds to more than 7,600 calls annually, holds a Class 1 ISO rating, and is staffed by 89 FTE personnel with a FY2025-26 budget of $42.15 million.
 
The ideal candidate is an accomplished fire service leader who combines operational credibility with strong administrative ability. Candidates should bring a record of leadership success and independent decision-making, a strong operational background respected by peers and subordinates, and demonstrated experience with Incident Command. The ideal candidate is collaborative, approachable, and decisive, with excellent communication skills and a genuine commitment to teamwork and mentorship. Position requires five years of experience in primary fire service functions, including two years in a command position (Battalion or Division Chief), and a bachelor’s degree.
 
Salary range is $235,045–$352,569. Pay beyond the control point of $293,807 may be awarded for exceptional qualifications and experience. Salary supplemented by attractive benefits package. Closes at 11:59 pm on Sunday, January 11, 2026.

Please click on the Job PDF below or visit Teri Black & Co., Deputy Fire Chief - City of Mountain View, for more information on this opportunity. 

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

Located in Redwood City, at the heart of Silicon Valley, the San Mateo Superior Court offers the best of both worlds—a mission-driven organization that values innovation, integrity, and impact. You will play a key role in shaping how justice is delivered in one of California’s most forward-thinking and community-centered courts.

Lead a high-impact technology team at one of California’s most innovative trial courts.

San Mateo Superior Court is searching for an experienced and strategic Information Technology Manager to oversee the Business Applications unit responsible for designing, implementing, and sustaining the enterprise systems that keep Court operations running seamlessly. Reporting directly to the Court Director of Information Technology, you will guide a talented team, partner with internal and external stakeholders, and drive technology solutions that enhance judicial services, support data-driven decision-making, and advance the Court’s long-term priorities.

The Position:

Under the general direction of the Court Director of Information Technology, this position plans, organizes and supervises the work of the Court’s business application team responsible for design, development, implementation and support/maintenance of applications and technology solutions to support achievement of the Court's mission and business, operating and judicial objectives.  The Court’s business application team performs limited in-house development.  The team primarily implements, enhances, maintains and supports enterprise-wide, vendor developed systems.

The Information Technology Manager (IT Manager) provides supervision and direction for the ongoing maintenance, technical support, configuration, and customization of Court case management system applications and associated systems.

The IT Manager also coordinates and works closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure sound, efficient technology solutions that meet the Court’s objectives. Performs other duties as assigned, demonstrating flexibility in responding to emerging needs and technology initiatives.

In addition, the IT Manager in the Business Applications section works closely with the Court IT Manager in the Infrastructure section to deploy solutions to support achievement of the Court's mission and business, operating and judicial objectives.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

Positions in this classification exercise a high level of judgment, influence, and subject-matter expertise to develop, implement, and administer plans, policies, and programs that advance the Court’s strategic priorities and organizational goals. Incumbents serve as key advisors and change leaders, ensuring initiatives are aligned with long-term objectives and operational excellence standards. Positions in this classification are responsible for exercising judgment, influence and expertise to formulate and administer plans, policies and programs in support of organizational goals and objectives. 

Court Information Technology Managers provide strategic leadership and oversight of professional and technical staff responsible for the design, development, implementation, and ongoing support of a broad portfolio of applications, systems, and user/workstation services. They ensure technology solutions are reliable, secure, and aligned with Court operational, administrative, and judicial service needs, enabling efficient business processes and high-quality service delivery across the organization. 

Incumbents provide strategic stewardship over assigned cost center budgets and ensure proactive planning, prioritization, and execution of technology initiatives of varying size, scope, and urgency. This includes aligning projects with organizational priorities, optimizing the use of financial and human resources, and ensuring outcomes are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with enterprise technology standards and long-range strategic goals. 

Incumbents are expected to cultivate and sustain strong, customer-focused partnerships with court managers and executives, judicial officers, justice-system stakeholders, and Judicial Council of California staff. These relationships support effective collaboration, alignment of technology solutions with Court needs, and the advancement of shared operational and strategic priorities across the justice community. 

Incumbents lead and participate in the assessment and adoption of emerging technologies, tools, standards, and frameworks to drive innovation and ensure the Court’s technology processes, systems, and solutions remain efficient, secure, and aligned with industry's best practices. 

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

• Plans, organizes, controls, integrates and evaluates the work of assigned staff; implements and monitors work plans to achieve goals and objectives; develops, recommends and monitors project performance metrics; supervises and participates in developing, implementing and evaluating project plans, work processes and procedures to achieve established goals and objectives.
• Supervises and evaluates the performance of assigned staff; establishes performance requirements and personal development targets; regularly monitors performance and provides training, coaching and mentoring for performance improvement and development; takes disciplinary action to address performance deficiencies, in accordance with Court policies and labor contract agreements.
• Provides day-to-day leadership and project management oversight, and works with staff to ensure a high performance, customer service-oriented work environment that supports achieving the Court’s mission, objectives and service standards; applies best practices and quality assurance processes to assigned areas of responsibility.
• Develops and maintains strong customer relationships to ensure effective service delivery and customer satisfaction; interacts with users regularly to develop and refine requirements, gain agreement on solutions and deliverables, report on progress, monitor satisfaction, identify and resolve concerns and conflicts and seek cooperation, involvement and action to achieve mutual objectives; develops a broad understanding of user business, service delivery and operational requirements; advises and consults with managers on uses of technology to improve business and operational performance; informs managers on industry trends and technology developments.
• Supervises and may participate in developing and managing multiple application development or implementation projects and other technology solutions of varying size, scale, complexity and urgency; reviews and approves and may assist in developing project scope of work and boundaries, detailed project plans, milestones and deadlines and project budgets; oversees and may participate in performing business process and work flow analyses; oversees development of business and data models; oversees and may participate in testing and evaluating vendor packages, products and hardware; integrates new projects into overall work plans; coordinates and integrates work on multiple projects and project teams; conducts project team meetings; oversees and supervises staff to ensure project completion and accountability for results.
• Supervises and oversees development and implementation of comprehensive systems test plans; oversees or develops implementation plans and solution deployment strategies for approval; approves placing applications into production; monitors operations and performance; ensures timely and effective problem identification and resolution; supervises the development of systems and user documentation following quality assurance processes and standards; supervises and oversees user training.
• Supervises and may participate in the activities of staff responding to customer requests for services and resolution of problems associated with their use of computer hardware, standard and specialized software, peripheral equipment, devices, network connectivity and other technology tools; researches data and proposes response and resolution standards and guidelines.
• Handles difficult customer relations situations, involving upset and dissatisfied customers and requiring a high degree of sensitivity and use of sound independent judgment; takes action to resolve customer complaints or ensures that appropriate action is taken by court technology staff.
• Meets and works with project teams, user groups, technical committees and/or court executives and managers to review progress and resolve project issues, problems and bottlenecks; participates in joint working sessions with internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepares and assesses project cost estimates and justifications for new systems or system modifications; drafts Requests for Proposals, evaluates responses and recommends vendor selection; drafts language and assists in negotiating and administering vendor contracts; monitors project progress and reviews or prepares status reports; reviews and acts on project and/or contract change requests; approves deliverables.
• Oversees and participates in analyses, evaluations and risk assessments required for implementation and integration of new large scale and/or highly complex technology solutions.
• Supervises, participates in development and ensures the enforcement of Court-wide technology security policies, protocols and standards in areas of assigned responsibility; participates in or coordinates development of Court-wide disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
• Provides guidance to staff in troubleshooting applications, network and systems communications, software and hardware problems to ensure prompt resolution.
• May serve as project manager for designated projects.

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 could include:

• Education: Graduation from a four-year college or equivalent technical certification with coursework in computer science, information systems or closely related field, AND a minimum of 60 semester or 90 quarter units in IT courses.
• Experience: A minimum of three years as an Information Technology manager or supervisor of at least three staff; a minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in the planning, design, development, implementation, maintenance, and support of core business applications.

Required Knowledge and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices and methods of information technology management applicable to business-related applications.
• Customer relationship management and internal consulting concepts and practices.
• Principles of project leadership and project management methods, tools and techniques, including preparation and management of detailed project schedules and metrics and change management and control.
• Court operations and processes and associated technology issues and requirements.
• Relational database theory, design rules and development practices.
• Operating system architectures, characteristics, components, uses and limitations applicable to the Court's technology environment.
• Disaster planning and recovery techniques.
• Internet/intranet technologies and design concepts.
• Principles, practices and court procedures applicable to budgeting, contracting and purchasing.
• Security management design principles, practices and related methodologies, tools and software.
• Concepts and techniques for process improvement; principles and practices of sound business communications.
• Principles and practices of effective supervision.

Ability to:

• Plan, organize, integrate and manage the work of the Court business applications team.
• Provide technical leadership in evaluating complex technology strategies and developing approaches that maximize return on investment.
• Develop, coach, and mentor staff, emphasizing professional development, and incident response readiness.
• Build teamwork and collaboration within the section and with other sections and divisions to share resources and optimize results.
• Define and communicate project goals to all project stakeholders clearly, succinctly and persuasively.
• Analyze user business and technology needs, formulate conceptual frameworks and apply state-of-the-art technology in developing/implementing integrated, efficient and cost-effective solutions.
• Oversee and effectively carry out project management responsibilities.
• Identify information management issues and opportunities, analyze problems and alternatives and develop sound conclusions and recommendations.
• Set priorities and balance the allocation of resources to most effectively meet a variety of user needs in a timely manner.
• Develop and implement appropriate procedures and controls.
• Prepare clear, concise and accurate process, procedure and systems documentation, reports of work performed and other written materials.
• Communicate clearly and effectively and convey understanding to technical and nontechnical audiences orally and in writing.
• Exercise sound independent judgment within general policy guidelines.
• Keep technical skills current to meet continuing technology assignments.
• Use tact and diplomacy when dealing with sensitive, complex and/or confidential issues and situations.
• Establish and maintain highly effective, customer-focused working relationships with court managers and end users, other technology staff, representatives of other agencies and others encountered in the course of work.

Other Requirements

• May be required to work flexible hours, including evenings or weekends, during emergencies or critical facility operations.
• May need to respond to emergencies or resolve issues after hours.
• Possession of a valid California driver’s license.
• Must pass a background check.

Physical Demands

• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, climb, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Regular mobility to access and inspect facilities, construction sites, and mechanical spaces.
• Manual dexterity and visual acuity sufficient to operate tools, equipment, and computer systems.
• Must travel to all Court locations within San Mateo County.
• Must conduct all work from court premises, will not be able to telework.

Total Rewards and Benefits

The Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo, offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to attract and retain top talent. We are proud to provide exceptional benefits that promote work-life balance, wellness, and financial security:

• Compensatory time accrued at 5 hours per bi-weekly pay period, which may be used for additional time off or eligible for yearly cashed out.
• Fully paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families.
• San Mateo County administers benefits for the Superior Court and offers a variety of plan options. Please visit the Benefits At-A-Glance page on the County’s website for a summary of available benefit packages.
• Wellness and professional development programs designed to support your personal and professional growth. Most opportunities are offered during work hours and at no cost to you.
• Participation in the federal Social Security system, providing valuable retirement benefits based on your salary and years of service.
• Pension plan with optional deferred compensation programs for additional retirement savings.
• Generous leave programs, including vacation, sick leave, and 14 paid holidays per year.
• Participation in Social Security and the pension system, with optional deferred compensation programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Longevity pay.

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. 

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.  
   

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 panel interview (weight: 100%) which may include a performance exam. 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 County of San Mateo, 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: January 5, 2026, at 11:59 PM
Application Screening: January 7-9, 2026
Combined Civil Service and Departmental Panel Interview: January 14 and/or 15, 2026

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 and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse communities.
     
The Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo, as an employer, is committed to advancing equity to ensure all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The Court seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.

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

Note: The Human Resources Department of the County of San Mateo is conducting this recruitment on behalf of the Superior Court.   This position is with the Superior Court of California in San Mateo County.