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Performs a variety of unskilled or semi-skilled maintenance work, and operates a variety of equipment in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of Town water, sewer, street and storm drainage facilities and systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Typical duties include but are not limited to:
•    Perform required labor involved in construction and maintenance projects as part of a crew, including pavement cutting, ditch digging, manhole and line cleaning, main and pipe repair, laying and backfilling.
•    Perform routine cleaning, inspection and preventive maintenance of equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to supervisor.
•    Performs all duties in conformance with appropriate safety and security standards.
•    Maintains Corporation Yard and other Town facilities.
•    Responds to residents' requests for service.
•    Maintains a variety of records relating to maintenance activity.
•    Assists in determining the locations of water, storm drain and sewer lines from the appropriate sources prior to excavation.
•    Drives trucks of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling, and unloading of equipment and supplies.
•    Work in adverse weather conditions.

Possible 40 or more hours per week (Subject to change) up to total 960 hours of temporary employment.

The City of Healdsburg is seeking an experienced Building Official to join the City of Healdsburg team!
 

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There are two (2) full-time, regular hire vacancies between two Departments - one (1) is in the Department of Public Works: Engineering Division [Civil Engineer] and one (1) is in the Community Development Agency: Building & Safety Division [Structural Civil Engineer].

Department of Public Works: Engineering Division Opportunity [Civil Engineer]

Under direction of a Senior Civil Engineer, the Civil Engineer helps define, design, and/or review minor projects and phases of large civil engineering projects with complex budgets and timelines. In the Engineering Division, projects may include such things as bridge repair and replacement, culvert repair and replacement, new retaining walls, pavement management, road improvements, new stormwater management devices, new traffic management devices, and others.

Community Development Agency: Building & Safety Division Opportunity [Structural Civil Engineer]

Do you have experience with structural design and review? Are you passionate about building safety, public service, and helping construction projects move forward with clarity and confidence? As a Structural Civil Engineer, you will play a vital role in reviewing structural plans, calculations, and construction documents to ensure compliance with local and state codes, while contributing to safe, sustainable, and successful development throughout Marin County.

Signing bonus

In addition to a competitive compensations package, new, full-time, regular hire Civil Engineers are eligible to receive a $10,000.00 signing bonus which will be split into two equal payments: 50% at time of hire (i.e. first paycheck) and the remaining 50% after successful completion of their probationary period.

Hybrid schedule

The Department of Public Works and the Community Development Agency have embraced a hybrid work schedule that considers that some duties of this position may be performed remotely. However, the successful candidate must be able to report to County facilities for meetings, work assignments, and/or disaster service work upon short notice, as needed and deemed appropriate. During the initial probationary period, the successful candidate may be required to work primarily onsite before establishing a hybrid work schedule.

Qualifications/How to Apply

Please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/marincounty/jobs/5278118/civil-engineer-dpw-engineering-structural-civil-engineer-cda-building-safe.

Filing Deadline

11:59 P.M. Pacific on Monday, April 6, 2026

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The City of Westlake Village is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Associate Planner who has the ability to develop and maintain positive and ongoing relationships and interactions with the public, City staff, and consultants; the ability to complete tasks in a timely manner; and the appropriate skills in managing multiple projects and activities at the same time. The position will assist the Planning Director in administering the City’s Zoning Ordinances, General Plan, and various other programs in support of the City’s residents and businesses. A motivated and organized individual who enjoys being nimble and adaptive to the needs of the organization will thrive in this unique position.

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Position Summary

This position operates, services and performs minor to major repairs on construction, bridge maintenance and other equipment used by the District to maintain the Bridge and other District properties.  Performs record keeping and written verification of work accomplished as directed.

 

Essential Responsibilities

•    Operates front end loaders, drawbar graders, asphalt rollers, water pumps, travelling scaffolds, air compressors, backhoes, and other machinery and equipment that the District owns or rents
•    Lubricates, services, and performs minor repairs to a wide variety of machinery and equipment, including portable and stationary air compressors, front end loaders, tractors, standby generators, travelling scaffolds, high pressure pumps, sandblasting equipment, fog horns, air powered lifts, air receiver tanks, air tools, air and electric winches, paint spray equipment, permanent bridge air lines, and other machinery and equipment as required
•    Performs major rebuilding, repair, manufacturing and/or removal replacement of mechanical components on machinery and equipment, including engines, transmissions, gear boxes, planetary drives, clutches, differentials, torque converters, pumps, hydraulic systems, valves, electrical systems and associated parts
•    Operates and refuels portable air compressors, front end loaders, travelling scaffolds, air compressors and equipment and other machinery and equipment that the District owns or rents
•    Responsible for normal and reasonable care of all District owned property, equipment and tools provided.  Adheres to shop and equipment safety and housekeeping practices as required by District policy and agencies such as Cal OSHA and Industrial Safety
•    Assists in training apprentices
•    Knows and follows the safety and health rules and safe working practices applicable to his or her job.
•    Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with District employees, customers, vendors and all others contacted during the course of work using principles of excellent customer service
•    Performs additional related duties as assigned
•    Regular and reliable attendance and performance is required

The City of Burlingame Department of Public Works is currently recruiting for a Senior Civil Engineer.  This is a senior level position that manages staff and major program areas in the Engineering Division; performs professional engineering work, project management and coordination of a variety of public works and transportation projects. Performs difficult, professional civil engineering work in the planning and design of street, water, sewer and other public works facilities. Coordinates with City Departments, private engineers, inspectors and contractors on technical details of public works facilities. This is a full-time position that requires significant administrative, analytical and technical skills acquired by advanced professional training and experience. Incumbents of this classification are expected to have a breadth of knowledge and experience to successfully manage complex projects with considerable independence.

Essential Functions (including but are not limited to the following)

• Must be able to work independently with minimum supervision and guidance from the Assistant Director of Public Works;
• Must be able to plan and manage complex projects, perform difficult and complex engineering work, project management and represent the engineering division at City Council and Commission Meetings in the absence of the Assistant Director of Public Works;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for preparing Engineering reports and making presentations to the public and agencies;
• Supervises and participates in the design of engineering plans and specifications for the construction of streets, street lighting, traffic signals, parks and recreation facilities, building facilities, storm, sanitary sewer and water systems, parking facilities and other structures;
• Manage preliminary design studies to determine the most economical and satisfactory type of installation;
• Prepares forecasts and develops and monitors division and capital improvement project budgets;
• Identifies potential funding alternatives and recommends program planning criteria and priorities for inclusion in the budget planning process; trains and develops engineers, technical and clerical support staff; assigns, reviews and evaluates the work of staff in developing computer analyses, technical and staff reports, plans and specifications for engineering design, construction and problem resolution;
• Supervises subdivision plan checking for conformance to City standards;
• Coordinates projects with other departmental sections of teams, consultants, developers and property owners;
• Meets with City, County, State and other officials to resolve problems;
• Prepares or directs the preparation of grant applications, engineering reports and recommendations;
• Supervises inspection and facilities problem resolution of construction projects;
• Approves plans and specifications and authorized payment for services rendered.
• Provides information to the public on department operations and current proposed projects;
• Attend meetings and conferences;
• Make presentations to the City Council, Commission Meetings, and other legislative bodies.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of:  Principles, practices and methods of civil engineering as applied to the planning, designing and construction of streets, storm drainage water systems, building facilities, traffic operations and analysis and other systems; design principles, strengths of materials, stress analysis and principles of mechanical, electrical and structural engineering and surveying as they apply to the design of public works structures; city codes and ordinances; principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation; applicable laws, legal issues and regulatory codes related to design and construction; principles and practices of municipal management including personnel, budget planning and preparation and public relations.

Ability to:  Plan, assign and manage division priorities; effectively supervise and train professional, technical and clerical support staff; learn and retain City administrative, budgeting, purchasing and personnel processes and procedures; perform complex civil engineering studies, transportation studies; analyses and design; identify problem areas and develop alternative solutions and recommendations; determine adherence to engineering, specifications on a wide variety of improvements and construction projects; express technical information to non-engineering staff, maintenance personnel and consultants; develop plans and programs responsive to current mandates and needs; communicate clearly orally and in writing; manage a wide variety of projects simultaneously; develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with others to coordinate public works activities with other city departments, divisions and outside agencies; operate computer system and associated engineering applications; learn, retain and apply various laws and regulatory codes relevant to assigned area of responsibility.

Skills:  Make accurate engineering computations and drawings; familiarity with Computer-Aided-Drafting is desirable; ability to operate survey equipment, e.g., experience with spreadsheets and word processing computer programs.

License/Registration:  Possession of a valid Class C California Driver’s License. Valid registration in the State of California as a Professional Engineer in Civil Engineering.

Education and Experience:  Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field from a recognized college or university. Six years in professional civil-engineering work involving engineering design, plan checking, project management and two years of supervisory responsibility. Additional related experience may be substituted for formal college education on the basis of two years’ experience for each year of formal college education.

Physical, Mental, and Environmental Working Conditions

Physically able to perform functions that would allow sufficient mobility to negotiate difficult construction terrain where crouching, climbing, and/or kneeling would be required. Ability to maintain cooperative working relationship with all those contacted in the course of work; remain calm during emergencies and when talking to irate citizens; exercise good judgment at all times; to enforce regulations with tact and diplomacy; to explain technical matters simply and patiently; to analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action; to sit for long periods of time at a desk or in a car; a self-starter with good judgment, sufficient vision, hearing and stamina to perform the above functions. A sound organizer with attention to detail; ability to speak clearly and write clear and concise English.

The Application Process

Interested candidates must submit a completed on-line employment application.  Resumes in lieu of a completed application will not be accepted.  

Applications submitted without completed supplemental questions will be considered incomplete and disqualified from this recruitment process.  Applications must be received by 5:00PM on Friday, May 1, 2026.  Faxes will not be accepted.

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Unless otherwise specified, all correspondence will be conducted via the email address provided on your application.

Examination Process - Tentative Dates (subject to change):

Job related testing (examination) dates are determined after qualified applicants are selected. All dates are to be determined.

The process is as follows:

• Oral Panel Interview. Wednesday, May 6, 2026.  The interviews will take place at the Burlingame City Hall.
• Department Interviews – Actual hire depends on success in the departmental selection process. The department interviews will be scheduled on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.

The Selection Process

All applications will be reviewed for relevant education, experience, training and other job-related qualifications. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee that a candidate will be invited to participate in the selection process. The candidates who best match the needs of the City will be invited to participate in an oral panel interview process. An eligibility list for this position will be established from those who pass the oral panel interview with a score of 70% or higher. The list will remain in effect for at least one year unless exhausted sooner.

The department will invite the most qualified candidates from the eligibility list to a department interview. The Director of Public Works will make the final appointment. 

The probationary period for an existing employee who accepts a promotion shall be six (6) months.

The probationary period for a new employee shall be twelve (12) months.

Join the City of Lincoln Fire Department as a Reserve Fire Inspector and make a direct impact on the safety of our community. This unique opportunity is ideal for individuals who are passionate about fire prevention, public service, and protecting lives and property through education, inspections, and code compliance. As a Reserve Fire Inspector, you will support the Department’s mission by helping reduce fire risk, strengthen community safety, and expand inspection capacity, all while gaining valuable hands-on experience in the fire service. If you are looking for a meaningful way to serve your community and contribute to a safer Lincoln, we encourage you to apply.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

Reserve Fire Inspectors serve in a volunteer capacity and are expected to participate regularly in assigned duties, training, and development activities, typically over a one-year period. Incumbents must exercise sound judgment, demonstrate professionalism, and work effectively within a team environment while supporting fire prevention and community risk reduction objectives., typically over a one-year period.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED:

Supervision is received from the Fire Marshal, Battalion Chief, or Company Officer. Incumbents do not exercise supervisory responsibility over other personnel.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (include but are not limited to the following)

• Incumbents assist with activities of the Fire Prevention Division, including:
• Participating in public education, community outreach, and fire prevention programs.
• Assisting with business inspections and related fire prevention activities.
• Responding to public inquiries regarding fire and life safety requirements.
• Performing administrative and support functions at the Fire Company or Fire Prevention level.
• Preparing written and electronic inspection reports, correspondence, and related documentation.
• Maintaining communication and awareness of assignment through City and Department communication systems, including assigned email accounts.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

• Supports the mission, goals, and core values of the City and Fire Department.
• Communicates with management, staff, and members of the public regarding inspection activities and
• service needs.
• Assists in the preparation of fire inspection reports documenting technical observations and
• compliance findings.
• Assists with enforcement of applicable codes, laws, and City ordinances under supervision.
• Performs station maintenance and related support duties as assigned.
• Maintains a task book documenting required competencies, training, and completed assignments.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Position requires sitting, standing, walking, running, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, crouching, and lifting more than 50 pounds in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement, and fine coordination in creating reports, and using a computer keyboard. Additionally, the position requires near, far, night, and color vision in situations where there is viewing of maps and fire scenes. When providing emergency services, the position may be required to walk or run on uneven and slippery surfaces and climb ladders. Position may be required to work outdoors in all weather conditions; around loud siren noise; and moving vehicles. This position’s responsibilities will work around fires, chemicals, pesticides, blood, and other potentially toxic exposures. Position may be subject to stressful situations and work unusual and prolonged hours during emergencies, including multiweek mutual aid assignments. These duties may include an occasional demand for extraordinarily strenuous activities in emergencies under adverse environmental conditions.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES: (The following are a representative sample of the KSAs necessary to perform essential duties of the position.)

Knowledge of:
Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations, including adopted Fire and Building Codes and related safety requirements; principles and practices of fire prevention, life safety inspections, and hazard recognition; Department rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; inspection methods and techniques used to evaluate structures and occupancies for fire and life safety compliance; basic fire behavior, fire protection systems, and fire suppression equipment; standard office procedures, practices, and computer software applications; methods and techniques for record keeping, report preparation, and documentation; and public contact and customer service practices related to enforcement and fire prevention activities.

Skill to:
Conduct fire and life safety inspections in a consistent and professional manner; identify fire hazards and code violations and recommend corrective actions; apply applicable codes and regulations to varying occupancy types and situations; prepare accurate inspection reports, notices, and related documentation; operate computers, tablets, and inspection software to enter and maintain records; provide fire prevention education and guidance to business owners and the public; and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other agencies, and community members.

Ability to:
Follow written and oral instructions; communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing; read, interpret, and accurately record data, codes, and inspection findings; make sound decisions within established guidelines and departmental procedures; exercise judgment, tact, and professionalism when interacting with the public; work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining accountability; identify potential safety hazards and take appropriate action; and maintain accurate records while meeting established timelines.