We're excited to welcome you to the Department of Public Works!
You will want to spend some time on the City's Welcome page.
Click below to explore the many aspects of what it means to be a City of San Rafael employee.
You will also find tons of helpful links!
Hiring Managers/Supervisors:
Once a new hire has signed their offer letter, immediately scan and email the document to the DPW Admin team to kick off the onboarding process.
For each new hire, the Public Works New Employee Onboarding Plan and Checklist will be saved as a shared file for both Admin and the Supervisor to collaboratively edit. The Admin team will work with you to ensure a successful first day!
Quick Access to sites to get you started:
Essential Sites
| Online email portal | Accessing your email, OneDrive, and Calendar from a browser (Microsoft 365) |
| HR Webportal | For Timecard Entry |
| Human Resources Resources | Lots of Helpful docs including payroll and holiday calendars! |
| City of San Rafael SharePoint | Cross-departmental documents and groups |
| See Click Fix log in | The City's CRM system |
| Public Works employee website | For DPW employees, not the public. Note: this website is publicly accessible |
| Public Works public website | Might also want to bookmark "Active Projects" webpage |
| Proud City login | For editing the Public or Employee websites |
Map Related Sites
| Google Maps San Rafael | Google map view of San Rafael |
| GIS | City internal GIS. To get access to GIS, please fill out this form to receive your user-specific login |
| Marin Map | Public countywide GIS |
| Buildingeye | Map of encroachment permits in San Rafael |
City Business Sites
| San Rafael Municipal Code | Code of ordinances |
| City Council Meetings webpage | Current and Archived Agendas and Staff reports |
| Public Records Portal | Archived contracts, City Council items pre-2020, etc. For a guide on how to use the portal see City Council items page and Search for Agreements on DPW employee website |
| Uniform Construction Standards | Marin County Public Works |
| Submit a service request to Caltrans | Caltrans website for the public |
Land development and encroachment permit team websites
| Califonia legislative information: Subdivisions | Legislative information on subdivisions |
| MCSTOPPP | Stormwater program |
| City business licenses | Business licences |
| Contractors State License Board |
Check a Contractor License or Home Improvement Salesperson (HIS) Registration |
Engineering Division
| Bluebeam, Inc. | Markup AutoCAD documents (ask supervisor for access due to limited licenses) |
Admin only websites
| Amazon | Office, tech supplies |
| Staples | Office, tech supplies |
| Quickbooks login | City invoices |
| Marin County Print Shop | Printing services |