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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.

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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.

The City of Dixon is excited to announce the recruitment for one (1) full-time, regular position of Water Operator I. This position performs a variety of maintenance, operations, and repair work on the City's water distribution system, including pumps, mains, chlorinators, meters, and other equipment. 

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

Work is performed in a variety of different environments with exposure to varying weather conditions including high temperatures, rain, and wind. Work is performed with exposure to hazardous materials, smoke, gasses, and fumes; with exposure to hazards such as, moving machine parts and live electrical current; and exposure to loud and/or high frequency noise. Occasional performance of heavy manual labor; occasional standing or driving for long periods of time; use of a computer; occasional climbing, work at heights above 10 feet; working on ladders, bending, stooping, crawling, squatting, kneeling, twisting, and repetitive hand movement. Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds. Constant use of overall color vision. Frequent grasping, holding, and reaching. Frequent contact with other staff, outside agencies and the general public; occasional working alone. Night, weekend, and holiday hours will be required on a rotating schedule for 24/7 standby and weekend/holiday rounds.

EXAM PROCESS: A limited number of candidates whose applications indicate that they, among those competing, are better qualified in terms of related education, training and experience will be invited to participate in a written exam (pass/fail) and candidates who pass the written exam will be invited for an interview. Note: The examination process may be change as deemed necessary.

EMPLOYMENT PROCESSING: Candidates selected for hire are subject to pre-employment drug testing, fingerprinting, and must successfully complete and pass a pre-employment medical examination, and in accordance with Federal law, are to provide proof of identity and proof that they may legally work in the United States.  A 12-month probation period will be served.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE POINTS will be applied. A copy of the DD214 form must be filed at the time of application.

The City of Dixon is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Reasonable Accommodation in the application, examination and selection process will be made upon request by calling 707-678-7000. 

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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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The City of Brisbane is currently recruiting for a Communications Coordinator. Under general direction, performs and administers the City’s digital communications activities, including website content management, social media publishing, digital asset management, photography, and video content support; ensures public-facing communications are accurate, timely, and accessible to meet current standards. This position works both independently and in close coordination with the City Manager’s designee, who directs City communications, and is responsible for implementing assigned communications priorities, supporting citywide messaging, and carrying out day-to-day communications functions.  A full classification description is available online at: www.brisbaneca.gov/communications-coordinator.

POSITION:
This classification is distinguished from all other classes by its responsibility in carrying out day-to-day digital communications functions and supporting the City’s public information program. The incumbent exercises independent judgment in content development, organization, and publishing, and is expected to perform a significant portion of work independently. This position is responsible for executing communications initiatives and supporting the implementation of citywide communication strategies as directed by the City Manager’s designee. This classification does not exercise direct supervision but may provide technical guidance to staff.

Examples of Duties (Illustrative Only):

• Implements communications priorities and projects as directed by the City Manager’s designee, ensuring timely and consistent delivery of public information.
• Updates and maintains content on the City’s website; ensures information is accurate, current, and consistent with established standards and accessibility requirements.
• Reviews, edits, and publishes content submitted by departments; ensures alignment with City policies, branding, and communication practices.
• Publishes and monitors content on official City social media accounts; supports consistent posting and timely dissemination of public information.
• Designs and produces clear, engaging, and accessible graphics and visual materials to effectively communicate City news, programs, and initiatives to a broad and diverse community across digital and print platforms.
• Develops and executes editorial calendar for City-administered pages, social media pages, and digital signboards.
• Maintains and organizes a centralized digital photo and media library, including file naming, tagging, archiving, and retrieval.
• Applies digital accessibility best practices, including alt text, captioning, and document formatting, in alignment with current standards (WCAG 2.1 AA).
• Reviews and edits captions and transcripts for recorded video content to ensure accuracy and accessibility.
• Coordinates with City departments to gather, verify, and prepare content for publication, while independently managing assigned projects and deadlines
• Provides on-site support at City events, including photography and basic media coverage.
• Tracks and reports basic website and social media metrics; uses data to develop and optimize marketing communications strategies.
• Captures and edits photographs of City programs, events, and facilities for use in digital and print communications; maintains archives.
• Assists with layout and design of digital and print materials, including newsletters, flyers, and reports, in collaboration with the City Manager’s designee.
• Livestreams shorter city events.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

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