City of Novato

📣 𝐖𝐞'𝐫𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐥/𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐭 ➡️ $𝟏𝟎𝟓,𝟓𝟐𝟓 - $𝟏𝟒𝟗,𝟗𝟔𝟔 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲   The City of Novato is seeking a 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐥/𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐭 to join our City Manager's Office team!   If you have experience in policy analysis, project management, financial analysis, organizational development, real estate or asset management, and program implementation, we encourage you to apply.   𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗼? ✨ 𝗙𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 & 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: 9/80 schedule (every other Friday off!), telecommute potential, generous vacation accruals and 108 hours of administrative leave. ✨ 𝗧𝗼𝗽-𝗧𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀: Receive up to $2,893/month toward health insurance (Kaiser Family equivalent), 14 paid holidays and 8 weeks of paid parental leave. ✨ 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Free parking and just steps from Downtown SMART train station, restaurants, shops and our lively farmers’ market. ✨ 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲: A collaborative mission-driven team that values connection – both within City Hall and across our community. ✨ 𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: Small-town charm with scenic parks, trails and open space – and a thriving, innovative business community.   𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱: ✅ 3+ years of increasingly responsible administrative and analytical experience (local government preferred) 🎓 Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with major course work in public administration, business administration or a related field   🕒 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: Continuous until filled – don’t wait to apply! 🔗𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗡𝗼𝘄: novatojobs.org

It is with profound sadness that the City of Novato shares condolences on the passing of City Councilmember Mark Milberg, a dedicated public servant and cherished member of our community. Mark devoted many years to serving Novato with distinction. He was appointed to the Novato City Council in 2021 and served as Mayor in 2024. Prior to serving on Council, he was a valued member of the Novato Citizens Finance Advisory/Oversight Committee. In every role, Mark demonstrated wisdom, integrity and a genuine commitment to the well-being of our community. Mark’s warmth, friendship and tireless dedication to Novato touched countless lives. His leadership, kindness and unwavering support for his community leave a legacy that will be remembered for years to come. On behalf of the City Council and all City staff, we extend our deepest sympathies to his family and loved ones. Information regarding services will be shared when available. We ask that the family’s privacy be respected, and all inquiries be directed to the City at publicinfo@novato.org.

The City of Novato is seeking proposals from qualified consulting firms to help develop our Economic Development Strategic Plan that will serve as the foundation for the City’s future economic growth initiatives. Firms with experience in developing and implementing economic development strategic plans are encouraged to apply. The selected firm will be responsible for delivering a comprehensive plan with specific goals, strategies, and implementation measures, supported by extensive public engagement to ensure the vision and outcomes are rooted in community input. This plan will guide the City’s efforts to foster a thriving business environment, support a vibrant downtown, and sustain a healthy local economy that attracts visitors while providing residents with diverse options for shopping, recreation, and employment. 🔗 Interested firms can access the full RFP and submission guidelines at novato.org/EconDevPlan. 📩 Questions? Contact Economic Development Manager Katie Skjerping at kskjerping@novato.org 🗓️ Deadline: 5pm on Monday, October 20, 2025

Last week, the Novato City Council presented a proclamation to Gosia Woodfin recognizing her 17 years of service with the City. 👏 Serving as an engineer and project manager in Public Works, Gosia has successfully managed nearly 60 Capital Improvement Program projects totaling over $42 million. While many of her projects focused on streets, transportation and drainage, she also oversaw important parks and facilities improvements. "Working as an engineer for the City for over 17 years has been a privilege. Every time I drive, bike or walk, I bump into one of those 60 projects," Gosia said proudly as she accepted her proclamation. "I would like to give a shoutout to all of my coworkers. It has been a great privilege working with each and every one of you." Throughout her career, Gosia played a key role in every stage of project delivery, from conception, budgeting, planning, and permitting through design, construction and completion. Her positive, “can-do” attitude, made her an invaluable member of Team Novato. The City of Novato extends its heartfelt gratitude to Gosia for her dedication and service to our community, and we wish her all the best in her retirement. 🫶

📣 𝗪𝗲'𝗿𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐲 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞  ➡️ $𝟏𝟓𝟏,𝟐𝟑𝟔 – $𝟏𝟖𝟑,𝟖𝟐𝟖 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲     Exciting opportunity to join our Finance team! We’re seeking a 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐲 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 — an experienced public finance professional with a passion for innovation, team development and organizational success.     In this leadership role, you’ll guide the City’s transition to a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, leading project planning, cross-departmental coordination and successful implementation. If you have prior ERP implementation experience and are eager to lead high-impact projects, we encourage you to apply!     𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗼?  ✨ 𝗙𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 & 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: 9/80 schedule (every other Friday off!), telecommute potential, generous vacation accruals, and up to 180 hours of executive leave annually.  ✨ 𝗧𝗼𝗽-𝗧𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀: Receive up to $2,893/month toward health insurance (Kaiser Family equivalent), performance pay up to $2,000 annually after first year, annual $2,000 deferred compensation match, 14 paid holidays and 8 weeks of paid parental leave.  ✨ 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Free parking and just steps from Downtown SMART train station, restaurants, shops and our lively farmers’ market.  ✨ 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲: A collaborative mission-driven team that values connection – both within City Hall and across our community.  ✨ 𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: Small-town charm with scenic parks, trails and open space – and a thriving, innovative business community.     𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱:  ✅ 4 years municipal finance experience (3+ supervisory role)   ✅ Certified Local Government Finance Officer, GFOA Certified Public Finance Officer or Certified Public Accountant preferred  🎓 Bachelor’s degree 🕒 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: Continuous until filled – don’t wait to apply!  🔗𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗡𝗼𝘄: novatojobs.org 

𝗪𝗲'𝗿𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 – 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗼! 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐥 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫 - $𝟏𝟏𝟎,𝟖𝟕𝟓 - $𝟏𝟑𝟒,𝟕𝟔𝟗 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 Novato Public Works is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Associate Civil Engineer who's excited to help shape the future of our community. In this role, you'll be hands-on with the planning, design and delivery of a wide range of public infrastructure projects. If you have a strong foundation in civil engineering principles and practices, including public infrastructure design, construction management, and review of private development plans, we encourage you to apply! 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗼? ✨ 𝗙𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 & 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: 9/80 schedule (every other Friday off!), generous vacation accruals ✨ 𝗧𝗼𝗽-𝗧𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀: Receive up to $2,893/month toward health insurance (Kaiser Family equivalent), 14 paid holidays and 8 weeks of paid parental leave ✨ 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Free parking and just steps from Downtown SMART train station, restaurants, shops and our lively farmers’ market ✨ 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲: A collaborative mission-driven team that values connection – both within City Hall and across our community ✨ 𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: Small-town charm with scenic parks, trails and open space – and a thriving, innovative business community 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱: ✅ 2 years Assistant Engineer experience or equivalent ✅ Registered CA Professional Civil Engineer ✅ CA Driver’s License 🎓 Bachelor’s degree 🕒 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: Continuous until filled 🔗𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗡𝗼𝘄: novatojobs.org

We’re excited to welcome the Eames Institute to Novato! 🎉 This world-class museum — soon to be located at the iconic Birkenstock campus — will bring dynamic art and design programming, educational opportunities and immersive experiences to our community.  Rooted in a legacy of innovation and creativity, the Eames Institute will transform this vacant landmark into a vibrant cultural destination for residents and visitors alike. From showcasing the renowned Eames Collection to spotlighting visionary design from around the world, this will be a place to explore, learn, and be inspired. ✨ We’re #NovatoProud to be home to such an exciting addition to the Bay Area’s creative landscape.  Welcome to your new home, Eames Institute! 🙌 🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eGhB75vF  

Congratulations to Our Newly Promoted Employees! 🎉 Yesterday, at the Novato Police Department Promotions Ceremony, we proudly recognized the outstanding service and leadership of Sergeant Roderick and Corporal Houser as they made it official! Sergeant Roderick has consistently demonstrated dedication, professionalism, and a strong commitment to the values of the department. Corporal Houser continues to lead with integrity and excellence, setting an example for peers and the community alike. Thank you both for your continued service and congratulations on this well-deserved achievement! 🚔💙

𝙍𝙚𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧 — 𝘼𝙥𝙥𝙡𝙮 𝙩𝙤 𝙅𝙤𝙞𝙣 𝙏𝙚𝙖𝙢 𝙉𝙤𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙤! 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗳 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹: $𝟭𝟰𝟯,𝟯𝟱𝟮 - $𝟭𝟳𝟰,𝟮𝟰𝟲 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 We’re seeking a hands-on, forward-thinking 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗳 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 to lead our 7-person Building Division team. You’ll play a key role in reviewing, issuing and inspecting permits across residential, commercial and public projects. If you’re an experienced building professional with in-depth knowledge of building codes, a customer-first mindset and a passion for public service – we encourage you to apply today! 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗼? ✨ 𝗙𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 & 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: 9/80 schedule (every other Friday off!), telecommute potential, generous vacation accruals, and up to 180 hours of executive leave annually. ✨ 𝗧𝗼𝗽-𝗧𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀: Receive up to $2,893/month toward health insurance (Kaiser Family equivalent), an annual $2,000 deferred compensation match, 14 paid holidays and 8 weeks of paid parental leave. ✨ 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Free parking and just steps from Downtown SMART train station, restaurants, shops and our lively farmers’ market. ✨ 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲: A collaborative mission-driven team that values connection – both within City Hall and across our community. ✨ 𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: Small-town charm with scenic parks, trails and open space – and a thriving, innovative business community. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱: ✅ 5+ years in building design, construction & inspection (2 years supervisory) ✅ ICC Certified Building Official ✅ CA Driver’s License 🎓 Bachelor’s degree preferred 🕒 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: Sunday, July 27, 2025 🔗𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗡𝗼𝘄: https://lnkd.in/eHYPmHiW 📩 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀? Contact Suzanne Mason at suzanne@tbrecruiting.com or 562.631.2500

Over the past few months, our Public Works crews have been performing weed abatement at various locations around town. This work goes beyond keeping Novato clean and beautiful—it plays a vital role in protecting our community, especially during fire season. Dry grasses and overgrown vegetation can fuel wildfires, so proactively clearing these hazards reduces wildfire risk. Weed abatement also enhances visibility along roadways, preserves the health of native landscapes, and helps prevent the spread of invasive plant species. 🌾 These critical efforts are made possible thanks to your support of Measure M. Approved by voters in November 2024, Measure M is a 0.75% local sales tax that directly funds community-identified priorities, including public safety and emergency response, roadway repairs, and parks and facilities maintenance. 🚨🛣️🌳 Keep an eye out for more upcoming and ongoing projects supported by Measure M funding throughout our community. The City remains committed to long-term fiscal sustainability and efficiently delivering essential services. With Measure M, we can continue to preserve and enhance the Novato our community cherishes – creating great places and spaces for everyone to enjoy. Help keep Novato clean, safe and vibrant! 👉 Report overgrown weeds, potholes, traffic signal problems and other non-emergency needs directly to our Public Works Department by submitting a service request at novato.org/servicerequest. Your request will be routed directly to the appropriate staff member for handling.