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DEADLINE TO APPLY: Apply by Monday, June 22, 2026 at 11:59PM

THE POSITION:

Under general supervision, plans, organizes, coordinates, and participates in the operation, maintenance, repair, and construction activities associated with the City’s water systems; provides technical and functional supervision to assigned utilities maintenance staff; oversees emergency response and troubleshooting activities involving utilities infrastructure and equipment; coordinates special projects, contractor activities, and system improvements; operates and utilizes SCADA and computerized maintenance management systems; ensures compliance with safety practices, regulations, and operational standards; and performs related duties as required.

You are:

The ideal candidate is a collaborative and results-driven leader with strong technical expertise in water distribution, wastewater collection, stormwater systems, electrical and mechanical systems, SCADA/CMMS, capital improvements, and regulatory compliance. They have a proven ability to plan, organize, and oversee complex operations and maintenance programs while effectively prioritizing work, managing multiple projects, and ensuring timely, cost-effective results. The successful candidate excels at developing and leading high-performing teams, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement, and using data-driven decision-making to optimize operations, track performance, and support organizational goals. They are committed to emergency preparedness, risk management, and protecting public health and critical infrastructure.

Essential Duties:

What you will do: 
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Plan, prioritize, and review the work of staff assigned to various utilities operations and maintenance activities including electrical, mechanical and distribution system operations, repair and maintenance functions and activities.
• Develop schedules and methods to accomplish assignments ensuring work is completed in a timely and efficient manner.
• Participate in evaluating the activities of staff, recommending improvements and modifications.
• Provide and coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies. 
• Organize, prioritize and coordinate Utilities operations and maintenance special construction projects including, but not limited to, in-house or in-house/contracted tank repairs and modifications, sewer lift station replacement projects, earthwork at tank sites; grade separation upgrade and replacement projects; large scale aqueduct and sewer force main repair projects; pump station upgrade and replacement projects; pressure-regulating station construction projects; and large scale bypass pumping efforts involving potable water, raw sewage. reclaimed water, and storm water.
• Coordinate and participate in Utilities maintenance activities, ensuring that the work is performed correctly and in accordance with all safety regulations.
• Confer with and make recommendations to management personnel regarding repair, maintenance and operation of the water distribution, sewer collection and storm sewer systems.
• Recommend capital improvement and replacement projects.
• Ensure that daily work assignments are completed.
• Operate the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Operate the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system as it relates to the operations of the City’s storage, transmission, pumping, wastewater, and stormwater systems.
• Assist Utilities Electrical and Mechanical O&M Manager in the selection and oversight of outside consultants and contractors, including evaluating vendors and sole source recommendations. 
• As assigned, review, evaluate and prepare comments on construction plans, drawings and specifications related to area of responsibility.
• Respond to emergencies as required and, in coordination with higher level management personnel, implement appropriate measures to address emergency conditions resulting from equipment and system malfunctions.
• Assume a working lead role for the Division’s special construction projects and large scale temporary bypass pumping efforts.
• Identify utilities maintenance needs, review with management personnel and initiate proper action to resolve the problems.
• Actively participate in safety meetings and special trainings.
• Represent the City with dignity, integrity, and the spirit of cooperation in all relations with staff and the public. 
• Foster an environment that embraces integrity, service, inclusion and collaboration.
• Be an integral team player, which involves flexibility, cooperation, and communication.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Link to full job description: Senior Utilities Electrical and Mechanical Operations and Maintenance Leader


CORE COMPETENCIES  

Knowledge of:  

• Principles and practices of technical and functional supervision and training
• Principles and practices of the operation and maintenance of water, sewer, and stormwater systems including water transmission, distribution, storage and pump facilities, sewer and stormwater pump facilities, and sewer collection systems.
• Principles and practices of water transmission, distribution, storage and pumping, including pressure zones and pressure regulating valves.  
• Methods of troubleshooting and repairing mechanical and electrical equipment commonly used in water distribution and sewer collection systems.
• Pertinent local, State and Federal rules, regulations and laws.
• Modern supervisory control and data acquisition systems.
• Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment including relevant software programs.
• Oral and written communication skills; business English including vocabulary, spelling, and correct grammatical usage and punctuation.
• Safe work practices.
• Principles and practices of excellent customer service.

Ability to:

• Organize, prioritize and coordinate Utilities operations and maintenance activities including electrical, mechanical and distribution system operations, repair and maintenance functions and activities, ensuring compliance with City policies and procedures, local, state and federal laws and regulations.  
• Provide technical and functional supervision over assigned staff; effectively train staff.
• Read, interpret and utilize manuals, drawings and schematics to effectively analyze, maintain, troubleshoot and repair utilities equipment and facilities.
• Exercise independent judgement and initiative without close supervision.
• Effectively assess emergency situations, in consultation with higher level management personnel, and develop action plans related to municipal water distribution, wastewater, and stormwater systems.
• Interpret and apply City and department policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Read, write and comprehend the English language at a level necessary for effective job performance exercising correct English usage, vocabulary, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Communicate effectively, tactfully and positively in both oral and written form.
• Operate and use modern office equipment and technology, including computers and applicable software.
• Maintain regular attendance and adhere to prescribed work schedule to conduct job responsibilities.   
• Utilize appropriate safety procedures and practices for assigned duties.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.   
• Contribute effectively to the accomplishments of City goals, objectives and activities.

JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS 

Minimum Qualifications:

You have: 
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience: Three years of increasingly responsible experience in the operation and maintenance of a water system.

Education: Equivalent to completion of twelfth grade.

License: Possession and maintenance of a valid Water Distribution Operator D3 Certificate issued by the California Department of Health Services.

Possession and maintenance of a valid Class B California Driver's License.
 

Supplemental Information:

BENEFITS AND REWARDS:

Depending on employee group, some of these benefits may include:

• Alternative Work Schedule
• Vacation - 80 hours minimum
• 15.5 Paid Holidays
• Generous employer contribution for Health, Dental and Vision coverage
• CalPERS Defined Benefit Retirement Plan (2.5% at 55 for Classic CalPERS members | 2.0% at 62 for New CalPERS members | 3.0% at 50 for Classic Safety members | 2.7% at 57 for New Safety Members) - No Social Security participation.
• Life and Disability Insurance and Paid Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health and Wellness Reimbursement
• Professional Development Reimbursement
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (employee paid)

SELECTION PROCEDURE

Apply - submit a completed City of Hayward job application, license, and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, which fully describe the nature of their professional experience and qualifications.

Application Review - 

A. Minimum qualifications
B. Completion of the supplemental questions

 
The rating of the supplemental questions may determine application status and/or rank on the eligible list. Applications submitted without all required materials will not be considered.

Job Related Testing -

Oral Panel Interviews - Tentatively Scheduled for the Week of July 6, 2026

The examination process will result in a ranked eligible register of candidates for hiring consideration by the department derived from any of the exam processes mentioned above.

Department Interviews - Actual hire depends on success in the departmental selection process.  Include specific or approximate dates here.

Candidates under final consideration for employment with the City should expect to undergo an employment background/reference check that may include, but is not limited to: employment history verification, medical evaluation, confirmation of educational credentials and degrees, licenses including driver's license, registrations, certificates, and other credentials as part of the appointment process. Some positions, depending on the nature of the work, also require a credit check and a review of Summary Criminal History obtained from the State Department of Justice through Live Scan Fingerprinting.

Applicants will be notified electronically via Government Jobs as to their status in the selection process.  It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure they can receive email notice from Neogov/Government Jobs and the City of Hayward.

The City of Hayward reserves the right to modify the selection process as necessary to conform to administrative or business necessity.

APPLICATIONS

Candidates are encouraged to apply online at www.hayward-ca.gov under the Current Vacancies tab or at www.GovernmentJobs.com.  Paper applications can be obtained by visiting the Human Resources Department at Hayward City Hall located at 777 B Street, Hayward, CA  94541.  Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Apply prior to the closing time of the job announcement and allow at least one (1) hour to submit your application if you are a new user to the system.  Our on-line application system is provided by Government Jobs. If you have problems while applying online, please contact the Government Jobs Help Desk at  (855) 524-5627.
 

The City of Hayward is an Equal Opportunity Employer

&

A Certified Age Friendly Employer

Learn more about the mission of the Age Friendly Institute here

General

The Principal Transportation Planner, Multimodal Corridor Programs will report to the San Mateo County Transportation Authority (SMCTA) Manager, Planning and Fund Management, and will be responsible for leading strategic planning initiatives for the Corridor Connect Program, managing the Highway Program Call for Projects, and leading major multimodal safety and congestion relief planning projects. This Principal Transportation Planner will work in partnership with jurisdiction staff across San Mateo County to support local agencies with complex transportation projects, community engagement, and grant or funding strategy development. This role will also support the Planning & Fund Management team members with other SMCTA managed programs, as needed, including the Pedestrian & Bicycle Program and Transportation Demand Management Program. 

Essential Functions & Duties

Examples of Essential Functions: 

• Coordinate on-going initiatives and programmatic activities, monitor progress of priority projects, and communicate updates regularly to stakeholder groups along SMCTA Corridor Connect major highways include US 101, El Camino Real, and Highway 1   
• Manage complex and multi-disciplinary planning projects, or significant portions of such projects, involving a high level of technical complexity, public visibility, and coordination with numerous stakeholders.
• Compile, arrange, analyze, and interpret transportation, demographic and financial data, and presenting them in both quantitative and qualitative formats.
• Facilitate public meetings/workshops and assist with promoting community-based organization partnerships in planning efforts.
• Provide technical assistance to stakeholder agencies on various transportation subject areas by leading projects on behalf of outside agencies, managing consultant contracts, and providing strategic guidance on an as needed basis.
• Lead the development of funding strategies to assist with advanced planning for implementing projects.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external teams to help advance and support mobility initiatives with a focus on multimodal safety and congestion relief for highways and major arterials.
• May supervise staff including hiring, mentoring and taking appropriate corrective and/or disciplinary action. Ensure EEO and affirmative action policies and procedures are followed. Coordinate staff training and professional development, establish performance objectives, monitor and evaluate employee performance. 

• Advance planning work related to a number of wide-ranging topics including but not limited to the following: mobility hubs, transportation demand management, bicycle and pedestrian planning and concept design, signal operations, and/or multimodal highway planning efforts.

• Manage projects and/or programs in partnership with outside agencies, including but not limited to cities, County of San Mateo, and City/County of San Mateo Association of Governments (C/CAG).

• Prepare or coordinate the research, analysis and writing of reports for the SMCTA Board and/or advisory committees.

• Develop and present oral reports in relation to SMCTA planning and program initiatives.

• Assist with the strategic development and preparation of grant applications.

• Establish and maintain working relationships with key partners at the local, regional, and state levels.  

• Assist with the development of strategic planning efforts.

• Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a safe manner to protect one’s self, fellow employees, and the public from injury or harm. Promote safety awareness and follow safety procedures to reduce or eliminate accidents

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Sufficient experience, training and/or education to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. In lieu of a degree, work-related experience that demonstrates the skills and experience necessary to perform this role will be accepted. Development of the required knowledge and abilities is typically obtained through but not limited to:

• Bachelor’s degree in Public or Business Administration, Transportation/Urban Planning, Public Policy, Economics, Engineering, and/or other related field. 

• Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in providing professional-level multimodal transportation planning and concept designs. 

• Knowledge of transportation planning and/or engineering for bicycle/pedestrian, transit, transportation demand management, multimodal highways and the environmental process for transportation projects is preferred.
• Knowledge of Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual and best practice design standards such as NACTO, AASHTO, and other sources.
• Knowledge of local, regional, state, and federal grant funding opportunities.  
• Experience with GIS and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proven experience utilizing analytical, written and verbal communication and presentation skills at many different levels of an organization.
• Effective oral and written communications skills.

                                 POSITION DETAILS:

• Salary Range from $53.63 to $68.97 hourly + Excellent Benefits
  • 3% Cost of Living Adjustment increase effective 6/28/27
  • 3% Cost of Living Adjustment increase effective 6/26/28
    • Generally, salary placement is at the beginning of the salary range.
    • Advanced placement may be granted depending on related education and experience.

    • NOTE: The City recently completed a compensation study comparing its salary ranges with those of other local agencies. As a result, 87% of salary ranges will be adjusted upward at various intervals. As ranges are adjusted, job postings will be updated to reflect these changes.

• Full-time, regular position
• 9/80 work schedule with alternating Friday off

                             MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

Education/Training: 

• Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in engineering or architecture with specialized course work related to area of assignment.

Experience: 

• Four years of professional engineering experience related to area of assignment including one year of administrative and/or lead supervisory responsibility.

License or Certificate: 

• Possession of registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of California
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver’s license.

                                     JOB DESCRIPTION:

                                                                             Senior Engineer                                  

                            ENGINEERING THE FUTURE:

We’re delivering a strong lineup of current capital improvement projects and gearing up for an ambitious pipeline of upcoming work that will shape the next decade of service reliability, sustainability, and innovation. CLICK HERE to explore what we’re building today — and what’s on the horizon. Your next big project could be waiting for you.

                                   IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Ability to lead complex CIP engineering projects involving planning, design, construction, and inspection of major water infrastructure projects.
• Strong project management skills with initiative, accountability, and the ability to manage multiple assignments independently.
• Ability to prepare and maintain hydraulic models to support system analysis, planning, and design recommendations.
• Ability to review and evaluate engineering drawings, designs, and technical submittals for accuracy, compliance, and constructability.
• Ability to ensure regulatory compliance by updating District standards, preparing permitting documents, and reviewing projects for adherence to codes and policies.
• Ability to conduct technical studies and prepare clear, well‑organized staff reports for presentation to City Council.
• Ability to supervise and mentor engineering staff, including engineers and engineering technicians, while fostering teamwork and professional growth.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with external partners such as contractors, developers, and other agencies to ensure proposed facilities meet District needs and standards.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing, including responding to public inquiries and providing technical guidance.

                                            BENEFITS:

We’re proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that supports your health, financial well-being, and professional growth—because we believe taking care of our team is essential to serving our community.

Health & Wellness

• Medical Coverage: 100% City-paid premiums for most plans, including family coverage
• Dental & Vision: City contribution up to $100/month for dental (Delta Dental) and $19.80/month for vision (VSP)
  • Family coverage costs as low as $0–$31.10/month for dental and $2.66/month for vision, depending on plan
• Prescription Drug Plan: Access to major retail and mail-order options
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Pre-tax savings for health and dependent care expenses
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Up to 8 free confidential consultations for employees and household members

Retirement & Financial Planning

• CalPERS Pension:
  • 2% @ 55 formula for Classic members (single highest year final compensation)
  • 2% @ 62 formula for New members (three year average final compensation)
  • 4th Level Survivor Benefit included
• Deferred Compensation:
  • 401(k) and 457 plans with Roth options
  • City matches up to $200/month to 401(k)
• Retirement Health Savings:
  • $200/month City contribution for retiree medical reimbursement
• Note: The City does not participate in Social Security; no FICA deduction except Medicare hospital insurance

Paid Leave & Holidays

• Annual Leave (AL):
  • 5.6 weeks/year to start (vacation + sick combined)
  • Increases at 5 and 10 years of service
  • Cash-out option available after one year
• Holidays:
  • 11 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday annually

Professional Development

• Tuition Reimbursement:
  • Up to $1600/year

Insurance Coverage

• Life Insurance:
  • $101,000 employee coverage fully covered
  • $5,000 dependent coverage fully covered
• Optional AFLAC Plans:
  • Accident, cancer, hospital, and critical care coverage available

We also host a full calendar of employee appreciation events and activities to celebrate the incredible work our team does year-round.

This information is intended to give an overview of the benefits available to City employees. It is not intended to be a contract (expressed or implied), nor is it intended to otherwise create any legally enforceable obligations on the part of the City, its agents or its employees.

                               SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:

• Click Apply and attach a current resume. Only fields marked with an asterisk (*) and the supplemental questionnaire are required.
• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. The first official review of applications will occur after June 26th, 2026.
• Recruitment is open until the position is filled or 50 applications are received. Applicants are encouraged to apply promptly, as the posting may close at any time.   

                                 SELECTION PROCESS: 

• Applications will be evaluated based on education, training, and experience as it relates to the position.
• Testing may include written, oral panel interviews, and department-level interviews.
• Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must submit form DD214 with application.

• *ALL OFFERS OF EMPLOYMENT ARE CONTINGENT UPON THE FOLLOWING:

• Passing a background investigation.
• Passing a pre-employment physical and/or drug screen, if applicable. 
• Providing (3) professional references, including (1) direct supervisor.
• Providing copies of degree(s), training certifications/licenses listed on application/resume
• 5-year Verification of employment 

                        REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance in the selection process, please notify the Human Resources Division, in writing.

City of Simi Valley is an Equal Opportunity Employer Encouraging Workforce Diversity.

Join a team where your skills matter and your ideas help drive the future of the City’s water systems.

In Waterworks Engineering, you’ll lead complex design work, support capital improvement projects, and collaborate with talented professionals who value innovation and problem‑solving.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer ready to take the next step in their career.

                                  POSITION DETAILS:

• Salary Range from $46.94 to $60.27 hourly + Excellent Benefits
  • 3% Cost of Living Adjustment increase effective 6/28/27
  • 3% Cost of Living Adjustment increase effective 6/26/28
    • Generally, salary placement is at the beginning of the salary range.
    • Advanced placement may be granted depending on related education and experience.

    • NOTE: The City recently completed a compensation study comparing its salary ranges with those of other local agencies. As a result, 87% of salary ranges will be adjusted upward at various intervals. As ranges are adjusted, job postings will be updated to reflect these changes.

• Full-time, regular position
• 9/80 work schedule with alternating Friday off

                          MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

Education/Training:

• Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in engineering, architecture, or a related field.

Experience:

• Three years of increasingly responsible engineering experience, preferably with a public agency or two years as an Assistant Engineer with the City of Simi Valley.

License or Certificate:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver’s license.
• Possession of an Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate

                                  JOB DESCRIPTION:

                                                                    Associate Engineer

                                  WHY SIMI VALLEY?

Looking for a thriving community with amazing career opportunities and a high quality of life? Simi Valley has it all! From scenic landscapes to a welcoming atmosphere, it's the perfect place to live and work.

CLICK HERE to check out our exclusive video to see what makes Simi Valley so special—whether you're looking for a rewarding career or just an incredible place to call home, you won’t want to miss it!

                                  IDEAL CANDIDATE:

The ideal candidate will:

• Manage complex water infrastructure projects from design through construction, ensuring compliance with all applicable codes, standards, and regulations.
• Apply advanced civil engineering principles to prepare, review, and refine plans, specifications, cost estimates, and technical calculations.
• Exercise sound engineering judgment when evaluating alternatives, resolving field issues, and making recommendations that support project goals.
• Mentor technical staff by assigning work, reviewing performance, and providing training and guidance.
• Interpret and apply waterworks codes and standards including municipal regulations, construction requirements, and environmental guidelines.
• Conduct field inspections to verify construction quality, resolve discrepancies, and ensure adherence to approved plans.
• Prepare clear technical reports, staff recommendations, and documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, and agencies to review proposals, monitor work activities, and maintain project alignment.
• Analyze engineering problems, identify solutions, and communicate impacts and recommendations effectively.
• Review and evaluate engineering and architectural plans including calculations, material specifications, and geotechnical reports.
• Utilize engineering software tools for design, modeling, drafting, and data analysis.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with the public, developers, contractors, and City staff.
• Work independently while managing multiple priorities and meeting established deadlines.

                                          BENEFITS:

We’re proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that supports your health, financial well-being, and professional growth—because we believe taking care of our team is essential to serving our community.

Health & Wellness

• Medical Coverage: 100% City-paid premiums for most plans, including family coverage
• Dental & Vision: City contribution up to $100/month for dental (Delta Dental) and $19.80/month for vision (VSP)
  • Family coverage costs as low as $0–$31.10/month for dental and $2.66/month for vision, depending on plan
• Prescription Drug Plan: Access to major retail and mail-order options
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Pre-tax savings for health and dependent care expenses
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Up to 8 free confidential consultations for employees and household members

Retirement & Financial Planning

• CalPERS Pension:
  • 2% @ 55 formula for Classic members (single highest year final compensation)
  • 2% @ 62 formula for New members (three year average final compensation)
  • 4th Level Survivor Benefit included
• Deferred Compensation:
  • 401(k) and 457 plans with Roth options
  • City matches up to $200/month to 401(k)
• Retirement Health Savings:
  • $200/month City contribution for retiree medical reimbursement
• Note: The City does not participate in Social Security; no FICA deduction except Medicare hospital insurance

Paid Leave & Holidays

• Annual Leave (AL):
  • 5.6 weeks/year to start (vacation + sick combined)
  • Increases at 5 and 10 years of service
  • Cash-out option available after one year
• Holidays:
  • 11 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday annually

Professional Development

• Tuition Reimbursement:
  • Up to $1600/year

Insurance Coverage

• Life Insurance:
  • $101,000 employee coverage fully covered
  • $5,000 dependent coverage fully covered
• Optional AFLAC Plans:
  • Accident, cancer, hospital, and critical care coverage available

We also host a full calendar of employee appreciation events and activities to celebrate the incredible work our team does year-round.

This information is intended to give an overview of the benefits available to City employees. It is not intended to be a contract (expressed or implied), nor is it intended to otherwise create any legally enforceable obligations on the part of the City, its agents or its employees.

                               SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:

• Click Apply and attach a current resume. Only fields marked with an asterisk (*) and the supplemental questionnaire are required.
• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. The first official review of applications will occur after June 26th, 2026.
• Recruitment is open until the position is filled or 50 applications are received. Applicants are encouraged to apply promptly, as the posting may close at any time.   

                                 SELECTION PROCESS: 

• Applications will be evaluated based on education, training, and experience as it relates to the position.
• Testing may include written, oral panel interviews, and department-level interviews.
• Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must submit form DD214 with application.

*ALL OFFERS OF EMPLOYMENT ARE CONTINGENT UPON THE FOLLOWING:

• Passing a background investigation.
• Passing a pre-employment physical and/or drug screen, if applicable. 
• Providing (3) professional references, including (1) direct supervisor.
• Providing copies of degree(s), training certifications/licenses listed on application/resume
• 5-year Verification of employment 

                         REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance in the selection process, please notify the Human Resources Division, in writing.

City of Simi Valley is an Equal Opportunity Employer Encouraging Workforce Diversity.

This position performs a variety of work in the monitoring of county, state and federal detainees and maintains the security and safety of inmates and staff.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Performs booking procedures, including receiving, booking and assigning prisoners to cells; performing body searches; fingerprinting, and photographing prisoners, etc.
• Maintains custody of prisoners’ private property.
• Maintains the safe and orderly operation of the County jail facility; monitors security cameras and door warning lights; screens and monitors visitors. Inspects all of inmates’ incoming and outgoing mail and telegrams.
• Inspects facilities regularly.
• Monitors the condition and activities of prisoners.
• Prepares prisoners for court appearances; provides transportation as necessary.
• Administers First Aid in emergency situations.
• Performs general office work, including but not limited to entering computer data, copying and filing documents, etc.
• Prepares and submits required records and reports.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

The City of Brisbane is currently accepting applications for Recreation Leaders. Under the direct supervision of a Recreation Coordinator, the Recreation Leader implements and facilitates well-rounded programs in youth after-school programs, pre-school programs, day camps, sports leagues, and special events at designated recreation facilities. This position involves face-to-face leadership and considerable contact with youth ages 5 to 12 years. A full job description is available at www.brisbaneca.gov.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES (Illustrative Only):

• Initiates and leads defined youth recreation and sports programs.
• Maintains discipline and observes the overall well-being of the participants and the program.
• Plans various youth recreational and educational programs appropriate for the age and skill level of the participants.
• Leads, teaches, and coaches sports to youth or organized teams.
• Observes required safety precautions.
• Maintains attendance and activity records.
• Maintains open lines of communication with participants and/or their parents.
• Makes recommendations regarding youth recreation programs.
• Attends staff meetings, in-service training, and conferences, as required.

Join VTA’s Dynamic Multimodal Planning and Real Estate Team! 

At VTA, the newly aligned Multimodal Planning and Real Estate team is a passionate group dedicated to transforming transportation and real estate connections across Santa Clara County.

Planning Division
This division is responsible for conducting all Congestion Management Program (CMP) and VTA transportation and transit planning activities, as well as programming, grants management, and real estate. The Planning Division consists of three primary focus areas: Planning, Programming and Grants, and Multimodal Planning & Real Estate

Multimodal Planning & Real Estate Department Real Estate Department 
As part of the Planning Division, the Multimodal Planning & Real Estate department is a passionate group dedicated to transforming transportation, land use, and community connections across Santa Clara County. The department successfully integrates several key programs to achieve this mission, including Multimodal Planning, Transit-Oriented Development (TOD/TOC), Asset Management/Real Estate, and Right-of-Way. 

The Right-of-Way Program
As a core program within the department, the Right-of-Way (ROW) team directly executes VTA’s capital delivery by overseeing the acquisition of full properties, permanent easements, temporary construction easements, and other critical property interests. ROW ensures project certification and delivery for massive infrastructure improvements across Santa Clara County, including major rail extensions like BART Silicon Valley and Eastridge to BART Regional Connector (EBRC), as well as highway and complete streets projects. This work involves extensive multi-agency coordination with external partners like Caltrans, utility providers, and local municipalities to handle complex property clearances and utility relocations.

What You'll be Doing
Definition
Under direction, the Senior Real Estate Agent plans, organizes, supervises, and integrates the work of assigned staff and consultants engaged in acquiring, appraising, managing, leasing or disposing of real property and rights-of-way and/or planning, offering, negotiating, and managing VTA's joint development projects and associated agreements, and performs related duties as assigned.

Distinguishing Characteristics
Senior Real Estate Agent is the first line supervisory classification in the Real Estate job series. Incumbents are responsible for planning, organizing, and supervising staff engaged in all aspects of VTA real estate transactions and agreements, and for performing the more difficult and complex duties.  Senior Real Estate Agent is distinguished from Manager, Real Estate & Project Administration in that the latter has full managerial responsibility for the entire real property program for VTA.

Typical Tasks
Not all positions perform all duties and not all duties performed are listed. Duties performed vary depending on the area of assignment.

• Selects, supervises, trains, motivates, assigns, evaluates, counsels, and disciplines staff;
• With assigned staff and consultants, develops, implements, and monitors plans, goals and objectives to ensure that designated property appraisal, acquisition, management, sales, relocation projects, and joint development functions are accomplished in accordance with adopted schedules and budgets;
• Supervises and performs work related to major joint development planning projects that encompass residential, commercial, and other types of real estate development;
• Conducts and/or participates in complex planning and rezoning approvals, competitive offerings for long-term leases, difficult appraisals, negotiations, relocation assistance, and property sale or disposition functions;
• Performs detailed, complex research, analyses, and determinations;
• Develops work plans, schedules, and budget estimates for joint development studies and projects and oversees their execution;
• Prepares and presents information to the public, boards, committees, and community groups;
• Reviews, evaluates, and approves architectural, planning, engineering, environmental, financial, and real estate appraisal work product produced by consultants;
• Provides attorneys with market appraisals and other data for use in property settlements and condemnation litigation;
• Plans, directs, negotiates, administers and/or participates in the development, negotiation and administration of consultant contracts;
• Reviews, recommends, and administers Real Estate Department policies and procedures;
• May perform budget preparation and review;
• Reviews, evaluates, and approves appraisals and amounts for negotiation and settlement in accordance with VTA policies and procedures;
• Ensures compliance with VTA policies and procedures regarding equal opportunity and discrimination and harassment prevention;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Concepts, methods and techniques for appraising property and establishing market value, current market conditions, and land sales;
• Principles and practices of planning, development, and management of large-scale mixed-use real estate development projects in complex urban settings;
• Methods and techniques for property recordation and property record search;
• Federal, state and local laws and regulations applicable to land and easement acquisition by public agencies, including condemnation and eminent domain proceedings and vacation and relinquishment law;
• Federal, state, and local laws and regulations applicable to planning, design, construction, financing, and operation of real estate development projects;
• Basic principles and practices of property and contract law, including preparation of detailed legal descriptions;
• Basic terminology, methods, and practices of engineering design, architecture, land use planning, land surveying, mapping, construction processes, real estate finance, and relocation;
• Principles and practices of communication and engagement with diverse stakeholders;
• Principles and practices of effective good faith negotiations;
• Principles and practices of effective supervision, training, employee development, motivation, discipline, and management.

Ability to:

• Analyze technical data and legal requirements, evaluate alternatives, and make sound, timely recommendations within established guidelines;
• Understand, interpret, explain, and apply federal, state and local laws and regulations applicable to real estate responsibilities;
• Perform sound property appraisals that require the application of complex valuation considerations;
• Estimate and manage budgets and schedules for planning studies and projects;
• Read and interpret plans, maps, engineering drawings, and sketches;
• Prepare clear, concise, comprehensive, and legally sound documents and reports;
• Exercise sound independent professional judgment within established guidelines;
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing;
• Negotiate effectively and persuasively on behalf of VTA to meet tight acquisition or project deadlines and legal, regulatory, and budget constraints;
• Use tact, discretion and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive situations and parties;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers, staff, consultants, other governmental agencies and their representatives, property owners, tenants, and others encountered in the course of work.

Minimum Qualifications:

Sufficient training, education, and experience to demonstrate possession of the required knowledge and abilities. 

Development of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is typically obtained through a combination of training and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business administration, public administration, finance, real estate, or a related field; and five years of increasingly responsible experience in the appraisal, acquisition, relocation, design, financing, construction, and/or management of real property, with at least two years in a project lead or supervisory capacity.

Experience in acquisition of property for public use or experience with public-private development on public property is desirable.

VTA’s Engineering and Program Delivery Division is seeking a seasoned professional with strong project delivery experience and a specialized focus in environmental engineering to serve as a Senior Environmental Engineer.

The Senior Environmental Engineer is expected to manage, mentor and train team members that supports delivery of projects with regards to environmental assessment/survey, hazardous material investigation, abatement of VTA acquired properties, remediation of soil and groundwater at VTA facilities and construction sites, noise and vibration monitoring, design of remediation system, preparation of site management plan, and facility closure application. 

Engineering and Program Delivery Division
The Engineering and Program Delivery  (EPD) division is responsible for the design and construction of all capital projects and infrastructure required to provide a safe, reliable and efficient transportation system for Santa Clara County. These responsibilities include program and project management, design development, engineering management, project controls, construction management and turnover of various projects that are part of VTA's rail, facilities and highway transportation improvement programs.

This division is also responsible for the implementation of the projects identified in the 2000 Measure A Program, which includes the planning, design, and construction of the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART Silicon Valley) Project. This project will extend the BART regional heavy rail system to Milpitas, San Jose and Santa Clara. 

Transit Engineering Department
The Transit Engineering Department is responsible to deliver capital transit and facility projects located throughout the VTA service area. This group provides program management services for this transit and facility program by leading capital projects from engineering through construction and turnover.  With close coordination with VTA Operations and local jurisdictions, these projects include a variety of pedestrian, bus, light rail and commuter rail improvements.  Projects managed by this group also include important capital improvements for facility projects at the light rail and bus operations and maintenance facilities. The transit and facility projects include a variety of purposes ranging from rehabilitation to sustain a state of good repair to expansion of the existing infrastructure to increase bus or light rail service. This group also performs modification to the system to increase operational efficiency and flexibility and implements safety and security projects to improve the protection of the community and our riders.

What You will Be Doing:
Definition
Under general direction, a Senior Environmental Engineer supervises and performs highly responsible professional engineering in the analysis, design, implementation, operation, monitoring and reporting of hazardous materials remedial action systems either directly or through subordinate staff or consultants.

Distinguishing Characteristics
This position is responsible for managing all issues associated with regulatory determinations, site investigations, remedial recommendations and civil/hazmat contractor coordination for all hazardous material related issues encountered in property acquisitions, light rail construction, highway program liaison, and facility improvement construction activities for VTA.
 

Typical Tasks

• Performs program management for hazardous materials remediation projects;
• Directs engineers and other professionals involved in the remediation activities of VTA facilities, construction projects and real estate transactions;
• Processes requests for hazardous material investigations, develops scope of work for investigation, assigns work to a consultant, arranges for site walkthrough/inspections;
• Meets with Program and Construction Managers to provide status reports;
• Manages the work of environmental consultants and environmental hazardous materials contractors;
• Maintains records of remedial action systems;
• Performs due diligence investigations for property acquisitions for VTA capital projects;
• Performs groundwater monitoring and remedial activities at VTA maintenance facilities;
• Provides oversight of the VTA Highway Program relating to hazardous materials investigations;
• Keeps abreast of Federal, State, and local regulations and programs, and adheres to reporting requirements of regulatory agencies;
• Evaluates permit requirements and develops methods of compliance;
• Conducts and supervises environmental compliance audits;
• Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge of:

• Federal, State and local hazardous materials and safety regulations, statutes and legislation;
• Hazardous materials management activities and programs in the public sector;
• Design, operation, analysis, and monitoring of remedial action systems;
• Hazardous facility permitting processes;
• Types of remedial action systems including air strippers, carbon absorbers, recovery/monitoring wells, recovery slurry trenches, biodegradation, and soil vapor vacuum removal;
• Principles of supervision and training;
• Personal computers and common software applications.

Ability to:

• Monitor, evaluate and report on hazardous remedial action systems;
• Investigate and analyze remedial action systems;
• Prepared detailed and comprehensive engineering studies & reports;
• Interpret and comply with hazardous materials regulations;
• Analyze, evaluate and prepare construction drawings and specifications for remedial action systems;
• Rapidly assess hazardous situations and take appropriate action;
• Prepare and administer consultant contracts;
• Operate personal computers and software programs including word processing, spreadsheets, project management and CADD;
• Prepare comprehensive reports
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
• Plan, direct and supervise the work of others;
• Coordinate the activities of VTA staff, contractors and regulatory agencies on projects with hazardous potential;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Minimum Qualifications:
Training, education and experience that demonstrates possession of the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Development of the required knowledge, skills and abilities is typically obtained through graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in Civil, Chemical, Biochemical, Geotechnical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or a related field and six (6) years of increasingly responsible professional environmental engineering work including experience supervising or leading professional engineers or consultants.

Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of California in Civil, Chemical, Biochemical, Geotechnical, Mechanic, or Industrial Engineering or a related field at the time of appointment is required.

The ability to obtain and maintain a Hazardous Materials training certificate issued by the State of California.