Public Works Department
$29.04 - $33.62 per hour – depending upon experience
Temporary/Part-Time/No Benefits
(May not exceed 1,000 hours worked in a fiscal year July 1 – June 30)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, September 11, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
THE CITY is focused on enhancing our community members’ quality of life through well-designed services and a positive workplace culture. San Rafael is the economic and cultural heart of Marin County, and its high quality of life is centered on its commercial districts, engaged neighborhoods, active lifestyle, and natural environment. San Rafael (population 60,000) is a full-service city with a city council/city manager form of government with 12 departments, more than 400 employees, and an annual budget in fiscal year 2026-2027 of $208 million. The City’s vision is to be a vibrant economic and cultural center reflective of its diversity. The City Council is engaged and seeks to strengthen the urban and commercial areas as well as sustain the beautiful natural environment.
San Rafael’s Organizational culture framework is an initiative called “Together San Rafael.” City employees are our greatest asset, and we seek talented individuals with diverse backgrounds who are creative, curious, and excited about a challenge. We are a results-driven team focused on the needs of community members. The Together San Rafael initiative is focused on modernizing City services and increasing the engagement of employees. This initiative recognizes the interconnectedness of the customer and employee experience.
THE POSITION:
The City of San Rafael is looking for a part-time Administrative Specialist to join our team in the Public Works Department (20-30 hours per week), Continued appointment in these positions is contingent upon funding and job performance. This is a temporary “at will” position. The individual in this position may not work more than 1,000 hours in a fiscal year (July 1 thru June 30).
THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT maintains the City’s public infrastructure, streets, roads, parks, facilities as well as traffic programs and land development throughout the City. The Administration Division supports all aspects of the department in directly responding to the public, accounts payable, and managing public communications and outreach.
This position performs the following essential job duties:
- Coordinate the City's Sidewalk Repair Program
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Assisting with the City's asset management data collection and entry
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Answering calls, online messages from the public
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Accounts payable, including invoice processing and sorting
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File management relating to claims, safety reports, public records requests
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Assisting with the department's social media and other outreach efforts
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Creating promotional graphics and flyers
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Data entry as needed
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Updating website
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Other duties as assigned
Education and/or Experience/Other:
- Graduation from a Bachelor-degree program preferred
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Some related professional work experience preferred
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Position is 100% in person at the Public Works Department (111 Morphew Street, San Rafael)
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Bi-lingual with Spanish speaking capability preferred
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Must possess a valid California Driver’s License
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:
City of San Rafael application is required. Resumes do not substitute for the City application. Candidates should detail related education and experience on the application since this information will be used to determine who will be invited to participate in the next phase of the examination process. The examination process may include any or all of the following: application appraisal, oral board interview examination. Note: Prior to appointment, candidate must pass background check/fingerprinting and driving record (if position requires a valid driver’s license).
To file an application online, go to www.calopps.org. Select “Member Agencies”. Select “San Rafael”. Or, follow this link to submit your application: https://www.calopps.org/san-rafael/job-20769314
Reasonable Accommodation: The City of San Rafael will make reasonable accommodation to accommodate disabled applicants. If you have a disability for which you require accommodation, please contact us at 415-485-3474 before the next test date. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Such accommodation must be requested by the applicant.
