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Do you want to work on helping businesses understand the resources available to them?

Are you interested in reducing bureaucracy and empowering staff to excel?

If so, please consider this exciting opportunity. . .

San Rafael employees are encouraged to bring new ideas to every day work challenges, and find it rewarding to work in a friendly and collaborative environment.

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APPLICATION DEADLINE:   Apply by Friday, March 19, 2021, for first consideration

The City of San Rafael is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Policy & Program Analyst (Fixed-Term/Full-Time) to perform professional administrative work in a variety of program areas.  To manage, coordinate and oversee assigned programs including the development and administration of program

budgets, the negotiation and administration of contracts, the preparation of grant proposals, and the preparation of reports and recommendations; to provide employee and/or public information and education regarding assigned programs. Individuals who are selected to interview and pass the oral board successfully will be placed on an eligibility list to fill future vacancies.

Although the City currently has one position to fill, the City may be hiring for this same job classification (Policy & Program Analyst) in departments throughout the City of San Rafael in the coming months.  Therefore, all who meet the minimum requirements for this job should apply.

This current position reports to the Economic Development & Innovation Department director and the position would be working directly on the City’s economic development program, including business retention and outreach, economic resiliency planning, and relationship building. This position will also assist in the development of strategies to support business recovery and economic vitality for the City of San Rafael.  Work assigned may be in a specific program area and/or specific projects, and programmatic research and analysis.

The position is expected to work in partnership with other city departments in implementing the City’s goals. This position will also provide support to the City’s Together San Rafael innovation initiative. The ideal candidate for this position is excited about establishing partnerships within the organization and with other local, regional, and state partners to promote economic development and community economic resiliency.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND REPONSIBILITIES FOR this position include the following.  Other duties may be assigned as determined by the Director. 

• Perform a variety of responsible and technical administrative and analytical assignments.
• Assist in formulating programs policies, goals and procedures; collect and compile relevant data supporting recommendations.
• Conduct surveys and perform research and statistical analyses as required; prepare related reports.
• Analyzes issues and prepares reports for submission to the Department Director or designee. 
• Coordinates the implementation of assigned programs, policies and projects. 
• Prepares comprehensive written reports regarding program activities.
• Work closely with community groups and organizations in public workshops and meetings as needed.
• Provide budget and invoice processing support to the department.
• Participate and support the City’s Together San Rafael innovation initiative.
• Perform other duties as required.

Economic Development – Program Analyst Responsibilities: (The duties below are specific to the position in the Economic Development Department.)

• Assist with the City’s economic recovery work including helping to develop a strategy recovery plan.
• Help provide business retention and promotional support to San Rafael businesses through the Covid-19 recovery.
• Support the City’s cannabis program including quarterly tax collection, annual licensing renewals, new policy implementation, and staff support to the Measure G Tax Oversight Committee.
• Act as a liaison with the business community, including partnering with the San Rafael Chamber of Commerce, the Downtown Business Improvement District, Downtown San Rafael Arts District and the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to deliver business support services.
• Monitor and respond to incoming business inquiries and provide support for businesses interested in starting a new business in San Rafael.
• Assist in providing social media and marketing support for the City’s Life in San Rafael branding campaign.
• Participate in supporting the General Plan 2040 Economic Vitality goals and Downtown Precise Plan.

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of local government.
• Methods of research, program analysis, and report preparation.
• State legislative procedures.
• Communications strategies.
• Public relations and relationship building.
• Negotiations.
• Computer skills including graphics software.
• Municipal budgeting.

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively.
• Effectively plan, organize, and prioritize work, establish, and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Operate a vehicle observing legal and defensive driving practices.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:  Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.   A Typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in public administration, economic development/city planning, business administration, or a related field and three years of progressively responsible analytical, administrative, or managerial experience. 

Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate for this position will have at least two years of relevant experience with economic development policy and programmatic work.  Government experience is desirable. 

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations. Fluency in Spanish is desirable.  

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of geometry.  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardizations exists.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Valid California Driver’s License.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit.  The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  Employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Vision abilities required include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those and employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in indoor conditions and regularly works near video display.  The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

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 examination, and written examination.  The passing point for the oral and/or written examination is 70%.

Prior to appointment, candidate must pass a background check and fingerprinting.

To file an application, go to www.calopps.org.  Select “Member Agencies.” Select “City of San Rafael.” For more information on the City of San Rafael, go to www.cityofsanrafael.org. Follow this link to submit your application materials:     https://www.calopps.org/san-rafael/job-20092838 

Reasonable Accommodation: The City of San Rafael will make reasonable accommodations in the exam process to accommodate disabled applicants. If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact us at 415-485-3474 no later than seven (7) calendar days before the interview and/or test date.

The City of San Bruno is seeking an energetic and forward-thinking leader to serve as the 

City’s Planning and Housing Manager

As the City continues to grow and develop within the burgeoning San Francisco Bay Area, now is an exciting time to join the San Bruno Community Development Department. The Planning and Housing Manager performs a variety of administrative, technical, managerial, supervisory, and professional work related to housing and current and long-range planning in the City.  

This position reports directly to the Community and Economic Development Director and will directly supervise the Planning Division.

This position upholds management best practices, develops and mentors the team, cultivates an environment that balances the need for quality planning with customer service to the development and business community and adheres to labor and safety guidelines, ensures compliance with policy and procedures and establishes clear expectations in a manner that upholds the values of the City. Key current projects and work items that the Manager will be responsible for include:

• Preparation of upcoming Housing Element
• Administration of City’s Affordable Housing Fund Program
• City’s Short Term Rental program administration
• City’s General Plan and Zoning Code updates
• Various City’s economic development projects such as large residential subdivision development projects, Transit-Orient-Development high density housing development, The Shops at Tanforan redevelopment, distribution warehouse development, new auto dealerships and others.

Some examples of the essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Administering the City’s housing programs, including those related to affordable housing and affordable housing impact fee fund, and developing and implementing programs related to the fund; and
• Monitoring and coordinating the preparation of the agendas, reports, and meeting minutes for the Planning Commission, Architectural Review Committee and Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee. The Manager is the key staff member to the Commission and Committees; and
• Managing the Oversight Board for the Successor Agency to the San Bruno Redevelopment Agency and the Housing Successor.

In addition to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in urban planning, business or public administration, urban studies, architecture, or closely related field and six years of progressively responsible professional experience in housing and municipal planning; the ideal candidate will possess:

• Strong, hands-on technical skills in housing and planning program administration, complex environmental impact analysis, as well as advanced planning.
• Skill in managing people and processes, providing mentorship to planning staff, identifying improvement opportunities within operations, and delivering well-researched options and solutions.
• Confidence and professional diplomacy, while effectively relating to people at all levels internally and externally.
• A poised, credible, and confident demeanor that reassures others and garners respect; conveying an image that is consistent with the department's vision and values.
• The ability to secure and compare information from multiple sources to identify business issues; commit to action after weighing alternative solutions against important decision criteria.
• A proven record of managing individual performance by helping others set performance goals and then, tracking results and evaluating performance effectiveness.
• The ability to clearly and succinctly convey information and ideas to individuals and groups; communicate in a focused and compelling way that captures and holds others' attention.
• A commitment to ensuring that the customer's (internal or external) needs are met; building productive relationships; taking accountability for customer service using appropriate interpersonal techniques to prevent and resolve customer complaints and regain customer confidence; commitment to high professional standards.
• Experience providing feedback, instruction, and development guidance helping others excel in their current or future job responsibilities; planning and supporting the development of individual skills and abilities.

This recruitment is being conducted to fill one Planning and Housing Manager vacancy and may be used to fill future full-time vacancies as they occur during the active status of the employment list.  For a full, detailed class specification, click HERE.

Excellent Benefits

• CalPERS retirement formula of 2.7% @ 55 for classic members or 2% @ 62 for new members
• 80 hours management leave annually with an annual option to cash out
• Annual accruals of 10-23 vacation days based on years of service, 14.5 holidays and 12 sick days
• $500 personal and professional reimbursement annually
• Opportunity for bilingual incentive pay up to 2.5%
• Matching deferred compensation contribution of 0.5% of salary
• Medical, dental and vision benefits provided with employee contribution
• Life Insurance equal to one year’s annual salary provided at no cost
• Long-term disability insurance provided at no cost
• Home loan assistance program
• Section 125 Flexible Benefit Plan
• Tuition reimbursement

How to Apply

Applications may be submitted online at https://www.calopps.org.  Applications must be received by 5:00 pm on Friday, March 26, 2021. The City of San Bruno utilizes a merit-based selection system. Such a system is competitive and based on broad outreach efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to take part in a process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position.

What happens next?

• We will review your application and all supplemental materials to select the best qualified applicants to continue in the process. Screening will include a review of minimum qualifications, application appraisal rating of education, training and experience and relevance of background qualifications related to the target job as well as supplemental questions if applicable.
• Applicants selected to move forward in the process may be asked to participate in any combination of the following (at any phase of the selection process): a written examination, job related exercise, physical test or job simulation, phone interview, in-person or video interview(s), and/or web-based testing.
• The final phase of the selection process is the probationary period, which in most cases is one year, depending on your classification.

Reasonable Accommodations: 

The City of San Bruno is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws in its employment actions, decisions, policies and practices. 

The City of San Bruno Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the selection process to accommodate disabled applicants. Individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation in the process must inform the Human Resources Department by the final filing date by emailing hr@sanbruno.ca.gov.

The City of San Bruno Community and Economic Development Department

 is seeking an energetic and talented Management Analyst

The department is seeking a professional Management Analyst to be a strong team member and contribute to the Community and Economic Development team and the City of San Bruno organization. The ideal candidate will bring their key skills and experiences in administration, research, analysis, and project and program management to the position. The incumbent will be a strong communicator, action-oriented, proactive and enthusiastic about economic development who can take initiative to get things done. Under the general direction of the Community and Economic Development Director, this position will manage and coordinate various projects, and assist with various major planning efforts. While familiarity with land use and community development issues would be advantageous, the City is seeking a well-rounded generalist to work on policy related projects that are oriented toward long range planning. Examples of possible projects for the position may include, but are not limited to:

• Participation and facilitation of project/contract management, reimbursement agreements management, budget preparation, and grant administration
• Coordination with planning consultants on special projects
• Managing Department websites
• Leading and coordinating City’s priority economic development projects
• Coordination of public and community outreach on policy initiatives and private projects
• Working with citizen advisory committees on policy initiatives and projects
• Managing and implementation City’s Master Fee and Use Fee Schedule studies

The ideal applicant is a generalist with a broad knowledge of local government operations, comfortable in a fast-paced work environment while balancing priorities among concurrent and important work efforts, maintains a positive attitude, cultivates an ethic of teamwork among colleagues, and seeks continuous improvement. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking to gain broad experience and grow in their career.  This position is Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) exempt.

In addition to graduation from a college or university with a bachelor's degree in public administration, political science, business management, or a closely related field (or any equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible experience, with additional work experience substituting for the required education on a year for year basis), and one year of related experience, the ideal candidate will possess a positive attitude and maintain a successful track record of the following:

• Having achieved a satisfactory level of technical, functional, and/or professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas; keeping up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise; leveraging expert knowledge to accomplish results.
• Taking action to establish and maintain connections with people outside one’s formal work group, including those outside the organization (e.g., peers, cross-functional partners, and vendors), who are willing and able to provide the information, ideas, expertise, and/or influence needed to achieve work goals.
• Working cooperatively with others to help a team or work group achieve its goals.
• Conveying information and ideas clearly and concisely to individuals or groups in an engaging manner that helps them understand and retain the message; listening actively to others.
• Originating action to improve existing conditions and processes; identifying improvement opportunities, generating ideas, and implementing solutions.
• Taking prompt action to accomplish work goals; taking action to achieve results beyond what is required; being proactive.
• Establishing an action plan for self and others to complete work efficiently and on time by setting priorities, establishing timelines, and leveraging resources.
• Maintaining stable performance under pressure or opposition (e.g., experiencing time pressure, conflict, or job ambiguity); handling stress in a manner that is acceptable to others and to the organization.

This recruitment is being conducted to fill one current Management Analyst I/II vacancy in the Community & Economic Development Department and may be used to fill future full-time vacancies as they occur during the active status of the employment list.  For a full, detailed class specification, click HERE.

Check out our excellent Benefits!

• CalPERS retirement formula of 2.7% @ 55 for classic members and 2% @ 62 for new members
• 80 hours management leave annually with an annual option to cash out
• Annual accruals of 10-23 vacation days based on years of service, 14.5 holidays and 12 sick days
• $500 personal and professional reimbursement annually
• Opportunity for bilingual incentive pay up to 2.5%
• Matching deferred compensation contribution of 0.5% of salary
• Medical, dental and vision benefits provided with employee contribution
• Life Insurance equal to one year’s annual salary provided at no cost
• Long-term disability insurance provided at no cost
• Section 125 Flexible Benefit Plan
• Tuition reimbursement

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates may apply on-line at www.calopps.org.  Applications must be received by 5:00 pm on Friday, March 26, 2021.  Those candidates that best meet the needs of the Department will be invited for oral interviews. 

What happens next?

• We will review your application and all supplemental materials to select the best qualified applicants to continue in the process. Screening will include a review of minimum qualifications, application appraisal rating of education, training and experience and relevance of background qualifications related to the target job as well as supplemental questions if applicable.
• Applicants selected to move forward in the process may be asked to participate in any combination of the following (at any phase of the selection process): a written examination, job related exercise, physical test or job simulation, phone interview, in-person or video interview(s), and/or web-based testing.
• The final phase of the selection process is the probationary period, which in most cases is one year, depending on your classification.

Reasonable Accommodations: The City of San Bruno Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the selection process to accommodate disabled applicants. Individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation in the process must inform the HR Department before the interview date by calling (650) 616-7055.

The City of San Bruno is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws in its employment actions, decisions, policies and practices. 

Applications are being accepted for the position of City Clerk Records Technician with the City of South San Francisco. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 26, 2021 AT 5:00 P.M. OR UPON RECEIPT OF THE FIRST 75 ONLINE APPLICATIONS, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST.

THE CITY OFFERS AN ATTRACTIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE, AS WELL AS CALPERS RETIREMENT PLAN AND SOCIAL SECURITY PARTICIPATION.

The City of South San Francisco is a General Law city with a population of 68,000 residents that grows to 110,000 during business hours. South San Francisco is strategically located on the west shore of the San Francisco Bay, in northern San Mateo County, 10 miles south of San Francisco. This City is also located along the Bay Area's main transportation routes, including 101, 280, Caltrain, BART, San Francisco Bay Ferry, and the San Francisco International Airport.

The City of South San Francisco is a full-service city with 12 City Departments including Police; Fire; Parks and Recreation; Public Works; Economic and Community Development; City Attorney; Library; Finance; Information Technology; Human Resources; City Clerk; and Office of the City Manager.  The City has a Council-City Manager form of government with more than 460 full-time regular employees.

The City of South San Francisco proudly remains The Industrial City, a reflection of its steel mill and ship building past.  In recent years, the City has been redefined to reflect the innovative, entrepreneurial and industrious spirit, which has made South San Francisco the Biotech Capital of the World.

South San Francisco’s biotechnology cluster is the largest in the world, with roughly 45,000 life science workers, 200 biotech companies, and over 12 million square feet of office/R&D facilities – with an additional 9 million square feet of new R&D facilities in the development pipeline. 

South San Francisco enjoys a high quality of life with an extensive public parks system, active library and learning programming and a dynamic, engaged community making South San Francisco a great place to live, learn, work and play. 

THE DEPARTMENT

The City Clerk’s Office is the archivist of City records and, as such, provides public information and responds to requests for public record information, certifies and distributes ordinances and resolutions as appropriate and/or legally required, publishes and posts legal notices, processes claims and lawsuits, and is responsible for the maintenance and distribution of the South San Francisco Municipal Code.  This Office also serves as the filing officer for Campaign Expenditure Statements required to be filed by candidates in municipal elections and Statements of Economic Interests filed by public officials and designated employees.  The City Clerk serves as Clerk of the Council, administers municipal elections, and maintains rosters, agendas, minutes, attendance records, applications, and oaths for the City's boards and commissions.

THE POSITION:

The City Clerk Records Technician provides responsible, technical, complex, and/or specialized administrative duties in support of City Clerk functions, including records assessment, preparation of reports, and responding to questions and inquiries from the public, City departments, and outside agencies; and does related work as required.  This position is distinguished from all other clerical positions in that it is assigned to the Office of the City Clerk.  The position requires specific well-developed records management skills related to the Office’s activities, procedures, specialized rules, regulations and policies, including assessment, creation and management of various records, including, but not limited to, agreements, public records, election and conflict of interest filings.  The work may include cross-training with one or more positions in the Office of the City Clerk.

The County of Yuba is currently recruiting for the position of Auditor-Appraiser I/II/III in the Yuba County Assessor’s Office. This position performs a variety of routine to complex business, personal, agricultural and other business audits and assessments for taxation purposes; assesses commercial, industrial, rural and residential real and personal property; performs related work as assigned. Placement to this flexibly staffed position is normally determined by level of experience, demonstrated capability for performing skilled audits and appraisals and certification level received under California state requirements. Initially in a learning capacity, incumbents will perform the more standard audits under close supervision. As experience is gained, the work becomes more complex and is performed under more general supervision. Incumbents at the III level may also assist with the training of less experienced staff or be assigned to special projects. ***Due to the current staffing and workload needs of the department, candidates who meet the qualifications of the II and/or III level are highly encouraged to apply.

About Yuba County 

Yuba County is situated in the Northern Sacramento Valley, approximately 40 miles north of the State Capitol in Sacramento and two hours away from San Francisco and Lake Tahoe. The boundaries stretch from the farms and orchards of the valley to the timberlands of the Sierras. Yuba County offers its residents the many advantages of a rural lifestyle away from the pressures of the urban areas. The County’s rivers, lakes and outdoor recreation areas provide excellent hunting, fishing, boating and skiing opportunities. Our County vision is to create a “golden” future for Yuba County by inspiring a community of participation, embracing our unique history, and discovering the wealth of our untapped potential.

The Information Technology Manager is looking for a highly qualified Information Technology Technician II to provide a wide variety of technical support to the Technology Manager and to perform various administrative functions including city-wide staff support for computer hardware, software, networks and other applications related to information technology systems.

Please click the Job PDF button below to view the full job announcement brochure.

Environmental Services Manager – Countywide Services    
 $9,696 - $12,752 monthly
 $116,352 - $153,024 annually
 
 Choose Morgan Hill: The City of Morgan Hill is the best community for people to live, work, visit, and operate their businesses.

Job Summary:  Under general direction of the Program Administrator, the Environmental Services Manager engages in a broad variety of activities in support of the Recycling and Waste Reduction Commission (RWRC) of Santa Clara County, the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) to the RWRC, the Implementation Committee (IC), and subcommittees of the TAC.
  
Class Characteristics:  This is a mid-management classification which requires knowledge of a wide variety of solid waste issues including waste disposal, recycling, composting, source reduction, household hazardous waste management, food waste recovery, and public engagement. The Environmental Services Manager is also responsible for the division's budget administration, cost recovery efforts, and the development of operating procedures. Successful performance in this class requires highly developed interpersonal skills to provide positive supervision and leadership for City staff and an understanding of cost-effective and efficient use of technology solutions to support countywide activities.

Application and Selection Process:

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please apply on-line at www.morganhill.ca.gov and submit the following items:

• A completed City of Morgan Hill employment application
• Responses to the supplemental questions
• Cover Letter
• Resume

Please note only completed application packets will be reviewed.  This position is open until filled with the first review of applications scheduled for Friday, March 26, 2021. Please submit your application by the first review date as this position may close at any time.

TO VIEW JOB ANNOUNCEMENT, CLICK JOB PDF OR JOB ANNOUNCEMENT URL BELOW.
 

LAST DAY TO APPLY:    Apply by Friday, March 19, 2021 for first consideration

The City of San Rafael Fire Department is seeking to fill Seasonal Defensible Space Inspector positions (multiple positions available).  The shifts for these positions will vary and are based on the assignments.  Shifts will average 8-10 hours per day/4-5 days per week.  These are temporary/seasonal positions and will receive NO City paid benefits. 

Under supervision, Seasonal Defensible Space Inspectors perform a wide variety of fire prevention duties.  This is a great opportunity to gain hands on experience working for one of the finest fire departments in the State.  Defensible Space Inspectors are temporary positions for staffing during the peak wildland fire season (for 3-6 months in duration).  Defensible Space Inspectors are expected to do sub-professional work in fire prevention or other related work.     

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform defensible space inspections in accordance with San Rafael Municipal Code 4.12.
• Performs WUI and other Vegetation Hazard Inspections.
• Investigates public and referred public agency complaints.
• Increase awareness, knowledge and actions implemented by individuals and communities to reduce human loss and property damage from wildfires, such as defensible space and other fuels, reduction activities, fire prevention and fire safe building standards.
• Reviews, evaluates, processes, and maintains a variety of files related to fire prevention activities.
• Attends on occasion a variety of continuing education classes, seminars, and/or meetings; remain current on applicable codes, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices and techniques of fire prevention.
• Fire prevention codes regulations.
• Knowledge of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards
• Understanding and the ability to utilize the City Municipal Code
• Principles and techniques of fire inspection work is desirable
• English grammar, spelling, vocabulary, letter and report writing
• City’s computer hardware and software program.
• Window’s, Microsoft Office, Apple products such as iPhones and iPads, City Trakit Software, Emergency Reporting Systems, ArcGIS Collector App.

Ability To:

• Work effectively in small teams or independently for extended periods of time.
• Read and interpret complex technical documents such as maps, diagrams, and textbooks.
• Perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Practice sound judgment.
• Communicate effectively with others.
• Follow both verbal and written instructions.
• Engage effectively with the public and work harmoniously with the San Rafael Fire Department Team.
• Independently conduct fire (defensible space) inspections.
• Apply technical knowledge and follow proper inspection techniques.
• Be self-motivated, work independently to complete assigned duties and responsibilities in a timely manner.
• Interpret and explain fire prevention services, policies and procedures.
• Stay abreast of fire prevention services, policies and procedures.
• Work effectively with the public and representatives of other City Departments and agencies.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with stake holders to ensure that assigned fire prevention coordination efforts are successful. 

Minimum Qualifications Required (please do not apply if you do not meet the requirements below):

• In accordance with State legal requirements, applicants must be at least 18 years old by the application filing deadline.
• Completion of twelfth (12th) grade and any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities in qualifying.
• MUST possess and maintain a Valid California Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record.
• Possession of one or more of the following is desirable:

1. A background in customer service or public service
2. Completion of CA State Fire Marshal 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, 2B, & 2C courses
3. ICC Certification Fire 77, CA, CF, & CP

Interview Process:  The most qualified applicants will be invited to interview.    

Application and Selection Process:  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 and oral board interview examination.  NOTE:  Prior to appointment, candidate must pass a background check/fingerprinting, and DMV check.  To file an application on-line go to www.calopps.org.  Select “Member Agencies”.  Select “Northern Bay Area”.  Select “San Rafael”.

Follow this link to apply for this position:   https://www.calopps.org/san-rafael/job-20092505  

Reasonable Accommodation:  The City of San Rafael will make reasonable accommodations in the exam process to accommodate disabled applicants.  If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact us at (415) 485-3474 before the oral board date.