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Job Description
The City of Burlingame (pop. 30,000) is a thriving suburban city three miles south of the San Francisco Airport. It boasts a significant shoreline and has two main downtown areas. With a team of 69 staff and a $52 million budget, the Public Works Department is responsible for facilities, fleet, sewers, streets, water and wastewater, engineering, and the CIP.
The salary range is $208,456 - $253,404, with a 4% increase in January 2026; salary is supplemented by a highly competitive benefits package. Closes at 11:59pm Sunday, October 12, 2025.
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Job Announcement URL:
https://www.tbcrecruiting.com/Recruitments/Details/1787
Job Video Link URL:
https://youtu.be/mNU_8HBfLQ4
Ideal Candidate
Ideal candidates will be knowledgeable public works professionals with a record of delivering high-quality municipal services. They will be strategic thinkers with deep technical expertise and sound judgement. This personable leader will be an excellent communicator and collaborator, foster a team-oriented culture, and ensure staff feel supported. Successful candidates will have six years of increasingly responsible Public Works experience, including five years of management experience and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Registration as a Civil Engineer and/or a Master’s degree is desirable.
Closing Date/Time: 10/12/2025 at 11:59pm -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Burlingame
Show moreThe City of Burlingame is an American suburban city of approximately 31,000 people in San Mateo County, California. It is located on the San Francisco Peninsula and has a significant shoreline on San Francisco Bay. The city is named after Anson Burlingame who was an attorney and a diplomat. Burlingame was settled by wealthy San Franciscans looking for a better climate.
It is known for its high residential quality of life and is often referred to as the City of Trees. Industrial growth was spurred in the 1960s and 1970s by proximity to the San Francisco International Airport. The City of Burlingame has many beautiful hotels along the San Francisco Bayfront and is a significant vacation spot for people wishing to visit the San Francisco Bay Area.
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