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The Administrative Services Supervisor oversees and coordinates the Library’s internal administrative operations that include, but are not limited to, finance, accounting, human resources, and Board Administration. The position supervises and directs administrative staff, and performs complex, confidential, and responsible administrative work. Serves as Clerk of the Board of Trustees and performs other related duties as required.

For more information and/or to apply please view the brochure below: 

Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third-party job board application system. To apply, applicants must complete an application via the City of San Jose's website at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sanjoseca 

About the Department

The City of San José, the Capital of Silicon Valley, is one of the nation's best managed cities and one of the top cities in which to live, work, and do business. Moreover, San José is the center of cultural, government and economic activity for the region. The employees of the City of San José have embraced the following values: Integrity, Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Respect, and Celebration. The City's Public Works Department is seeking an individual whose values align with the values of the City's employees.

The Department of Public Works is responsible for delivering capital improvement projects for a wide variety of City facilities and infrastructure, maintaining City facilities and fleet assets, facilitating, and regulating development activities, and providing animal care and services. The Department is committed to high-quality service, and partnering with the community, and providing an excellent environment in which to work.

Salary Information

The actual salary shall be determined by the final candidate’s qualifications and experience. The total salary range for Equipment Mechanic Assistant I/II classification is:

Equipment Mechanic Assistant I: $61,235.20- $74,422.40

Equipment Mechanic Assistant II: $67,225.60- $81,640.00
 

Position Duties

This position is open until filled with the first review date of May 28, 2026.

The Fleet Management Division in Public Works Department is responsible for the management of the City’s fleet including comprehensive inspection, maintenance, repair, acquisition, and disposal. The City’s vehicle and equipment fleet currently consists of over 2,700 assets.

The Department of Public Works Fleet Management Division is recruiting to fill one (1) Equipment Mechanic Assistant I/II (EMA I/II) position. The EMA I/II is responsible for performing inspections, communicating with other staff and customers, servicing, installation of electronic electrical equipment, ordering parts, entering data in the fleet management system, road testing and diagnosing problems to make various repairs and adjustments on automotive, heavy truck and/or heavy equipment. While working under general supervision, the EMA I/II will be expected to perform safely and follow all rules required by the City of San Jose. These positions, depending on facility assignments, will require working various shift hours and overtime.

The following position details are the areas of experience required for employment and a general description of associated duties. Applicants should identify clearly which area or areas align with their experience in the application process. 

Equipment Mechanic Assistant I/II (SERVICE)

Equipment Mechanic Assistant (Service) position is responsible for scheduling, servicing, inspections, and repairs on City vehicles and equipment.

Equipment Mechanic Assistant I/II (PARTS)

Equipment Mechanic Assistant (Parts) position orders, receives, and issues automotive, truck, and equipment parts. This position also researches and identifies selected parts for issue, stocks and verifies inventories, and utilizes the fleet database to manage inventories.

How to Apply

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

Job Announcement URL: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sanjoseca/jobs/5342845/equipment-mechanic-assistant-i-ii?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

About the Department

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 an entry-level role. This is not a position for someone learning the field. This is a role for someone who has already been in the crucible of crisis, learned hard lessons, adapted under pressure, and is eager for more.

The Emergency Coordinator sits at the operational center of SMC EM. You will plan. You will write. You will brief. You will execute. You will move between strategy and the tactical detail of getting things done, across a complex Operational Area of 20 cities, 18 unincorporated communities, and the partners who serve them.

This work requires range. One day you are facilitating a planning cycle that will shape the next twelve months of countywide preparedness. The next, you are translating policy into a one-page brief for a city council, then coordinating an exercise design with fire and law partners, then back at your desk drafting a memo that will move across the Operational Area in 48 hours.

The throughline is judgment. We need someone who can prioritize, pivot, and produce. Someone who has thrived in uncertainty before, and is energized to do more of it here.

What This Role Actually Involves

Planning (Primary Focus)
Planning is the center of gravity for this role. You will lead and contribute to the full planning cycle, from scoping through drafting, coordinating, executing, exercising, and updating operational plans, annexes, and frameworks across the Operational Area. The work means translating federal and state guidance (FEMA, CalOES, SEMS, NIMS) into plans that are usable on a Tuesday and survive a Saturday at 2 a.m. It means coordinating reviews and revisions with internal staff and external partners, building consensus around standards while protecting quality. Asking how could this be better, more practical and more useful in the moment. And it means maintaining a working understanding of the threat and hazard landscape facing San Mateo County, so the plans on the shelf actually reflect the risk on the ground.

Communication and Coordination
You will brief and present to varied audiences on a regular basis and on demand: senior county leadership, elected officials, fire and law chiefs, Operational Area partners, community organizations, and the public. The substance has to hold steady; the delivery has to flex for the room. Alongside the briefing work, you will produce clear, accurate written products on tight timelines: memos, briefings, plans, talking points, after-action reports, and correspondence that moves at the speed of decision-making. You will represent SMC EM credibly in working groups, advisory committees, tabling events, and external meetings at all levels of government, and you will maintain steady, professional communication with partners across all 20 cities and 18 unincorporated communities.

Project Management and Execution

• Carry assigned projects from initiation through completion. Own timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder coordination.
• Manage multiple concurrent priorities without dropping quality or letting partners go silent.
• Identify obstacles early, problem-solve collaboratively, and escalate when needed.
• Document the work. Hand off cleanly. Build for the next person.

Exercise, Training, and Operational Readiness

• Contribute to the design, development, facilitation, and evaluation of exercises (tabletops, functional, full-scale) aligned with HSEEP standards.
• Support training programs for staff, partners, and the broader Operational Area.
• 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.
• Participate in after-action reviews and improvement planning. Treat lessons learned as a discipline, not a deliverable.

Who We Are Looking For

The right person for this role has been tested. They have been in crisis situations and knows what it’s like to be in a real EOC. They have written a plan that was used and know what it means to adapt in the moment. They have briefed leadership when the picture was unclear and the pressure was high. They have learned that emergency management is less about the binder on the shelf and more about the relationships, the judgment, and the ability to keep moving when the information is incomplete.

We are looking for someone who is technically capable, operationally seasoned, relationally skilled, and intellectually restless.

Mindset and Character

You are crucible-tested. You have been through real incidents, real activations, and/or real high-stakes operations, and you did not just survive them; you took something from them. You are agile, able to shift directions quickly when priorities change without losing your composure or your standards. You bring a growth mindset: insatiably curious, always learning, never satisfied with the way it has always been done. You are comfortable with ambiguity and can operate effectively when the situation is messy, the information is incomplete, and the stakes are high. And you lead with integrity and courage. You speak up when something is wrong, you ask for help when you need it, and you verify before you act.

Knowledge and Experience

• Working command of the planning cycle. You have led or contributed substantively to plan development, from scoping through publication and exercise.
• Familiarity with the five Emergency Management Sections (Management, Operations, Planning, Logistics, Finance/Admin) and the Incident Command System.
• Demonstrated problem-solving. A track record of identifying issues, generating options, and driving toward resolution under pressure.
• Strong communicator across audiences. You can hold the room with senior executives, political leaders, Operational Area partners, chiefs, and the public, with demonstrated experience adapting message and tone for each.
• Excellent written communication skills, including reports, briefings, plans, and professional correspondence.
• Ability to work across a wide variety of settings (field, office, EOC) and disciplines (law enforcement, fire services, emergency medical services, public health).

Preferred but Not Required

• 5 years of professional experience, with at least 2 years dedicated to emergency management, disaster operations, homeland security, public safety, or military operations.
• Master's Degree in emergency management, public administration, public policy, homeland security, public health, communications, or a related field.
• Completion of ICS Courses 100, 200, 700, and 800 (or ability to complete within the first 90 days)
• Exercise design and execution experience (tabletops, functional, full-scale) aligned with HSEEP.
• Formal project management experience, including managing scope, schedule, and stakeholders across complex initiatives.
• Hands-on experience with alert and warning systems (IPAWS, WEA, EAS, mass notification platforms).
• Experience working across multiple jurisdictions or within a complex multi-agency operational environment.
• Training instruction or curriculum development experience.
• A valid California Driver's License.

 

 

Qualifications

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

Education: Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in business, public administration, emergency management or related discipline.

Experience: One year of experience having responsibility for assisting in program planning, development and budgeting in the public, military, or private organization, preferably related to emergency/disaster planning and management.

How to Apply

To apply for this opportunity, the following materials must be submitted in addition to the standard Employment Application form:

• Resume
• Letter of Interest
• Responses to the Supplemental Questions (attached to the application form)

Tentative Recruitment Schedule:
Final Closing Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2026, by 11:59 PM PST
Application Screening: Week of June 1, 2026
Panel Interviews: Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Position Description: 

The County of San Mateo is seeking a capable and multifaceted Assistant Director to assist the Director of the Family Justice Center with strategic planning, program development, and management of the County’s new Center.

Under the Leadership of the Family Justice Center Director, the County is working with community partners and stakeholders to develop a one-stop holistic service and support center for families and survivors of domestic violence, child abuse, sexual assault, and other forms of abuse. The mission of the Center is to support survivors and their families by creating a single destination to receive crucial services and support.

The San Mateo County Family Justice Center is a County-run multi-agency, multi-disciplinary service center where both public and private partner agencies assign staff on a full-time or part-time basis to provide services from one location. The Center’s focus will be on reducing the number of times survivors tell their story, reducing the number of places they must go for help, and through active collaboration with community-based organizations, increasing the quality of services and support they receive.

This is an opportunity for a committed public servant with extensive program management experience to successfully navigate the opportunities and challenges in developing and building new programs, collaborations, and a space that achieves the County’s goal of providing comprehensive, wrap-around services to victims of violence. The Assistant Director will be instrumental in carrying out the vision and goals by working alongside the Director.

Examples Of Duties

As the Assistant Director, you will have the opportunity to:

· Participate in the planning process to establish the Center which is modeled after successful Family Justice Centers across the country.

· Join in the effort to establish interagency collaborations.

· Engage with survivors to gather input and feedback that will inform the development and operation of the Family Justice Center, ensuring that their experiences and needs shape the center’s services and policies.

· Assist in facilitating focus groups and conducting best practice research as needed.

· Consult with County and external subject matter experts on relevant program issues.

· Participate in securing contracts with outside vendors, consultants, or organizations.

· Provide oversight for the program budget that ensures the accomplishment of program and service objectives within budget restrictions.

· Prepare detailed written reports, policies, procedures, and contracts.

· Assist in completion of phase one of the Family Justice Center

Requirements: 

This project requires extensive research, careful planning, and successful collaborations. As such, the selected Assistant Director will need the following competencies:

· Leadership Skills – Influences, motivates, and challenges others effectively. Adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations.

· Subject Familiarity – Has comprehensive knowledge of the most current information, theories, techniques, practices, and procedures regarding victim assistance and family justice, or a strong willingness to learn the subject.

· Fact Finding – Identifies information needed to address an issue. Locates appropriate sources and pursues leads to additional sources. Effectively questions and digs for details and quality information.

· Effective Communication – Possesses the interpersonal skills needed to build relationships with interagency partners, the County Board of Supervisors, other County departments, and community-based organizations.

· Planning and Organizing – Ability to facilitate effective courses of action to ensure that work is completed efficiently.

· Problem Analysis and Problem Solving – Uses sound and logical judgment to spot and analyze problems, develop alternative solutions, and initiate corrective action.

· Emotional Intelligence – Perceives, understands, and manages personal emotions and the emotions of others during interpersonal interactions.

· Collaboration – Works with others toward an agreement and negotiates to find mutually acceptable solutions. Effectively gains consensus between differing parties in sensitive situations.

In addition to possessing the above-listed competencies, any combination of education, training, and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:

· A minimum of five years of increasing responsible experience in the areas of project management, victim assistance program management, program development, or management of non-profit or community-based organizations.

To apply: 

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.orgto apply.

To apply:

· Complete the County of San Mateo Employment Application Form

· Provide responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, which includes these two subjects:

1. Explain how your education, training, and experience have prepared you to be successful in this position.

2. Describe your experience developing and working in programs that provide assistance to victims of violence.

· Attach a Cover Letter expressing your interest in the position.

· Attach a Resume

Tentative Recruitment Schedule:
LinkedIn Live Session: Wednesday, May 20, 2026, from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM PST
Final Filing Date: Monday, June 1, 2026, by 11:59 PM PST
Application Screening: Week of June 8, 2026
Panel Interviews: Week of June 22, 2026

The City of Dixon is recruiting a Senior Lifeguard/ Swim Instructor for the 2026 Aquatic Season.

The Senior Lifeguard/Swim Instructor performs a variety of duties to ensure the City of Dixon swimming pool is a safe and enjoyable aquatic facility. Supervises pool patrons, enforces pool rules, performs first aid and emergency rescues, instructs swim lessons, performs cashiering duties, leads recreational activities; performs related and other work as required.

Staff may be expected to work weekends and on fixed holidays. Those who work on a City Holiday will earn 1 ½ times their base hourly salary.

This position is subject to random controlled substance testing and/or breath alcohol testing.

Exam Process:  Only a limited number of candidates, whose applications indicate that, among those competing, they are better qualified in terms of related experience, will be invited to participate in the recruitment process, which will consist of an oral interview (weighted 100%). 

Employment Processing: Those selected are subject to pre-employment drug testing and fingerprinting. In accordance with Federal law, an employee must provide proof of identity and proof that they may legally work in the United States.

Veteran's Preference Points: Veteran's Preference Points will be applied in accordance with the City's Personnel Rules & Regulations. A copy of the DD214 form must be filed at the time of application.

The City of Dixon is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Please do not reply to any emails from CalOpps during this process as this correspondence does not come back to our agency.

The City of Burlingame is accepting applications for the position of Custodian in the Library Department

Our diverse family of employees welcomes you to apply. We are a small city that gets a lot done, and each member of our team is vital to our success as an organization.

We recently asked our employees what they enjoyed most about working for the City of Burlingame, and their responses fell into five general categories:

• Colleagues
• Community
• Location
• The Work
• The Benefits

Browse the Burlingame Welcome Brochure for more information about why employees love  working here or view our City of Burlingame is a Great Place to Work Video: 

Welcome Brochure 

City of Burlingame is a Great Place to Work Video

For more detailed information regarding the  qualifications and essential functions of the position, please review the Custodian job description.

San Mateo County Health - Aging and Disability Services is seeking a motivated individual for the position of Executive Secretary - Confidential.

Join us for an engaging LinkedIn Live informational session to explore this exciting opportunity. We’ll provide an overview of the department, position, and what the hiring manager is looking for. Don’t miss out—join us on Thursday, May 21, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM PST. Click here to register.

 

The executive secretary will perform varied, complex, and often confidential administrative tasks in support of the Director of Aging and Disability Services and interfacing with and supporting associated management, supervisory and professional staff. The position involves extensive contact with all levels of the organization, the public, community partners, and officials at the local, state, and federal levels.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate experience in:

• Providing high-level administrative and secretarial support to executive level management. 
• Handling and maintaining confidential materials and information. 
• Managing multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Working independently while recognizing when to seek input or consultation.
• Screening and triaging calls and emails, and referring matters to the appropriate executive, division, or department staff.
• Utilizing excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Communicating with staff at all levels, clients, elected officials, management, community leaders and members of the public in a diplomatic and politically astute manner.
• Showing proficiency with computer systems and applications, including Microsoft Windows, the Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, Canva, and AI tools.
• Proofreading and editing documents such as correspondence and contracts with a high degree of accuracy.
• Delivering strong customer service, adapting to changes in direction, and applying effective problem-solving skills.

 

 

Examples Of Duties

The Executive Secretary’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Organizing and supporting meetings by notifying participants, arranging rooms, preparing agendas and materials, attending as needed to take minutes, or representing the manager.
• Participating in meetings with government officials, Board of Supervisors or commission members, business and community representatives, the public, and County staff at all levels to exchange information and explain administrative policies and procedures.
• Providing information and resolving complaints requiring judgment and the interpretation and application of policies and procedures.
• Researching, compiling, and summarizing informational or statistical material from internal and external sources.
• Drafting, proofreading, and editing a wide variety of documents and correspondence; preparing materials for management signature and reviewing for accuracy, completeness, format, compliance, and proper usage.
• Compiling and processing confidential materials related to labor and employee relations.
• Organizing and maintaining administrative, reference, and follow-up files; ensuring completion of administrative tasks by tracking projects, transmitting information, and staying informed of departmental activities.
• Managing calendars, scheduling appointments and meetings, making travel arrangements, and processing incoming mail with related backup materials.
• Prioritizing and organizing work to meet critical deadlines and ensuring deadlines are met by other staff.
• Supervising payroll and administrative support staff.
• Performing related duties as assigned.

NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies.

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Office administrative and secretarial practices and procedures, such as business letter writing and the operation of common office equipment, including a word processor and personal or on-line computer.
• Basic organization and function of public agencies, including the role of an elected Board of Supervisors and appointed boards and commissions.
• Record keeping, report preparation, filing methods and records management techniques.
• Correct English usage, including spelling, grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary.
• Standard business arithmetic, including percentages and decimals.
• Basic supervisory principles and practices.
• Basic budgeting principles and practices.

Skill/Ability to:

• Provide varied, responsible, and often confidential secretarial and office administrative assistance to high-level management and other associated supervisory and professional staff.
• Plan, direct and review the work of assigned staff, and instruct staff in work procedures.
• Interpret, apply and explain complex policies and procedures using tact, discretion, initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.
• Analyze and resolve office administrative situations and problems.
• Research, compile, and summarize a variety of informational materials.
• Compose correspondence independently or from brief instructions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow up on assignments with a minimum of direction.
• Some positions may require the ability to type at a rate of 50 words per minute.

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:

• Two years of secretarial experience, which has included providing office and administrative support to management staff.

Other Requirement:
Specified positions may require skill in taking dictation at a rate of 80 words per minute by hand and transcribing it accurately.

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 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 pre-interview exercise. 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.

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 Questionnaire must be submitted in addition to the standard County employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required application materials. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE 
 Final Filing Date: Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 11:59 PM PST
Application Screening: Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Civil Service Panel Interviews: Wednesday, June 10, 2026

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

The County of San Mateo, as an employer, is committed to advancing equity to ensure 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.

HR Contact: Sarah Huynh (05122026) (Executive Secretary – Confidential E476)

The Housing Authority of the City of Alameda (AHA) is seeking an exceptional, process-orientated professional to serve as the Director of Housing Programs to assist with planning, organizing, managing, and providing administrative direction and oversight for all functions and activities of the Housing Programs Department which administers the various assistance programs the AHA operates. This is a fast-paced agency that seeks to meet the mission through a high level of accountability and transparency.

AHA is particularly interested in applications from candidates with a strong track record in a Housing Choice voucher program management in a HUD or PHA position. Successful performance of the work requires excellent knowledge of public policy, housing policy and programs, Housing Authority functions and activities, and the ability to develop, oversee, and implement projects and programs. The successful candidate will also be team-oriented with the ability to coordinate and collaborate with a variety of internal and external stakeholders to move activities and projects forward.

Due to the size of the program, candidates must have excellent planning, tracking and project management skills and be customer-oriented in their approach. Significant relevant supervisory experience is required. 

This position will report to Executive Director or other Director. The Director of Housing Programs provides assistance to the Executive Director and the Authority in a variety of regulatory, analytical, and supervisory capacities.

To apply, submit a:

• Resume, and
• Cover letter stating why you are interested in and qualified for the position (two pages maximum)
• Supplemental questions

Your resume and cover letter must be emailed to hr@alamedahsg.org with the subject line: [Position you are applying for] – Employment Application. 

Final Filing Date: Open Until Filled.

The Department: 

The Community Development Department strives to enhance the community’s safety, welfare, quality of life, and economic opportunities by providing advanced planning, development review, permitting and inspection services, as well as administration of programs related to affordable housing. 

The Community Development Department consists of three divisions: Planning, Building, and Housing and Community Services. The Department guides the ongoing physical development of the community, which includes long range land use planning, review of new development proposals and construction to ensure that it conforms to the standards of the City and State and ensures the provision of affordable housing with the City of Santa Clara. The delivery of high-quality professional services, including the enhancement and streamlining of the development permit process, and forging partnerships to provide housing services to lower income members of the community, are primary objectives of the Department. The Department acts as an advisor to the City’s decision-makers in these areas and carries out the policies of the City Council. 

The Department demands for quality communications continues to increase, especially as the list of high visibility development projects grows in Santa Clara. The department is seeking a dedicated Communications Coordinator to handle outreach and engagement efforts and be a liaison to the City’s Communications Team.

The Position: 

The incumbent provides high-level public information and community outreach services that require in-depth knowledge of public sector communications, website content and graphic design, and experience in managing and implementing creative and innovative promotions and projects.

This role is essential to centralizing the department’s communication efforts and ensuring that both internal and public-facing messages are strategic, consistent, and impactful.
 
The Communications Coordinator will be housed in the Technology and Communications Team and will be supervised by the Assistant Director. The Communications Coordinator will work across all divisions and will not only help streamline communications related to key initiatives and projects but also serve as an internal consultant, helping staff develop clear, effective messaging across all channels. This will enable the department to better meet increasing demands from the City Manager’s Office for improved web content, newsletters, and outreach efforts, while also promoting the department’s key initiatives and projects to a broader audience.

Under general direction, the Communications Coordinator coordinates and maintains content on the Department's website and intranet; implements and supports internal and external communication efforts; and coordinates social media and video communication activities. Incumbents may function as a supervisor, or an individual contributor, depending on the department or assignment.

Additional Information: 

Applications must be filled out completely (e.g. do not write “see resume, NA, or personnel file.”). To receive consideration for the screening process, candidates must submit a 1) Cover Letter and 2) Resume. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Application packets may be submitted online through the “Apply Now” feature on the job announcement at www.santaclaraca.gov. Applications must be submitted by the filing deadline of June 2, 2026 at 4:00 PM. 

THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE POSITIONS IN THIS, OR OTHER DIVISIONS OR DEPARTMENTS BESIDES THE POSITIONS LISTED ABOVE.  IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN EMPLOYMENT IN THIS CLASSIFICATION, YOU SHOULD APPLY TO ENSURE YOU ARE CONSIDERED FOR ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT MAY UTILIZE THE APPLICANTS FROM THIS RECRUITMENT.MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS DOES NOT GUARANTEE ADMITTANCE INTO THE EXAMINATION PROCESS.  ONLY THE MOST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WHO DEMONSTRATE THE BEST COMBINATION OF QUALIFICATIONS IN RELATION TO THE REQUIREMENTS AND DUTIES OF THE POSITION WILL BE INVITED TO TEST OR INTERVIEW. APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR POSITIONS ADHERING TO ALL APPLICABLE CITY POLICIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CMD 033- EMPLOYMENT OF RELATIVES.

The annual salary range for this position is $113,920.32 – $145,705.32. This position may be filled at or near the minimum of the salary range. 

Minimum Qualifications:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Education Requirements: 

A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with a degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Advertising, Marketing, Public Relations, or closely related field.

Minimum Experience Requirements: 

None.

Acceptable Substitution: 

Additional full time professional experience in public relations, public information, or other related experience may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis up to two years with one year full time experience being equal to 30 semester (45 quarter) units of college.

Desirable Qualifications: 

• Experience working in the public sector communications, press releases, social media platforms, website and graphic design, and analytics research is desirable.

• Experience in managing and implementing creative promotions and projects is desirable.

Other Requirements:  

• May be required to work odd and unusual hours in the performance of duties and during emergency situations.

• Must be able to perform all of the essential functions of the job assignment.

Follow this link to view the entire Class Specification, which includes more information on Typical Duties and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.

Candidates must attain a passing score on each phase of the examination process to qualify for the Eligible List. A department interview may be required prior to appointment.

Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of Santa Clara will not sponsor, represent, or sign documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application. 

VETERAN’S PREFERENCE POINTS: This position qualifies for Veteran’s Preference Points.  Applicants who have separated from service (Active Duty Status) must submit proof of honorable discharge (Form DD214) with their application at time of filing or will be ineligible to have points added to their final score.

The City of Santa Clara is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The City of Santa Clara is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at (408) 615-2080 or HumanResources@santaclaraca.gov. 

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