Director of Ferry Operations

Salary 

$138,195.20 - $166,982.40 Annually

Location 

Larkspur, CA

Job Type

Regular, Full-Time

Division

Ferry Division

Job Number

PS101685

Closing

10/17/2022 11:59 PM Pacific

Opening(s)

One (1) vacancy

Selection Process

The District will invite ONLY those candidates whose qualifications MOST CLOSELY MATCH the position requirements to continue in the selection process. This position is classified as U.S. Department of Transportation - Federal Transit Administration "Safety Sensitive." Under DOT FTA regulations, employees in "Safety Sensitive" positions are subject to pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, random and return-to-duty drug and/or alcohol testing. The selection process for this position may include: Assessment of education, training and experience; Panel Interview; Department interview for final candidates; Drug Testing (post offer of employment); and Background, Employment and Security Investigation, post offer of conditional employment

• DESCRIPTION
• BENEFITS

Position Summary

 

This position is being reposted. Applicants who have already applied need not to reapply. All applications will be considered for this position. 

First Review Date of Applications:  October 3, 2022 (Monday)

 

Under the general direction of the Deputy General Manager, Ferry Division, this management level position is responsible for overall management, administration, and implementation of the District's Ferry transportation operations and customer service programs involving vessel, terminal, and parking operations.   This position is also responsible for development and oversight of training and safety programs necessary to ensure compliance with various regulatory requirements.  Position also has lead role in labor relations and scheduling functions.

 

Essential Responsibilities

 

• Demonstrates leadership on a daily basis to help guide the Ferry Operations Department in achieving its vision and goals.
• Manages and directs, through subordinate supervisory personnel, ferry transit operations to ensure that ferry service is provided as scheduled in a safe, cost-efficient manner.
• Identifies and assigns appropriate resources within the District to support ferry transit operations.
• Formulates, publishes and administers operating policies and procedures.
• Communicates with the United States Coast Guard, including reporting of marine incidents i.e. 2692's.
• Interacts with the Districts Jones Act attorneys to follow-up on employee and customer incidents and oversees maintenance of all associated records and documents.  
• Maintains strict adherence of the division's safety management program for vessel and terminal operations.
• Participates as a key member of the safety committee.
• Prepares documents for and participates in the development of the Weekly Operations Plan (WOP).
• Ensures that vessel personnel are regularly accomplishing routine maintenance and cleaning of the vessels while in-service as conditions permit.
• Acts as the Division's liaison with union officials and participates in labor negotiations as a member of the District's team.
• Implements and/or reviews disciplinary actions and grievances, and may act as the District's representative in arbitration cases.
• Participates in the development of the annual department budget, including forecasting future workforce and budget needs. This includes annual review of current operating schedule and staffing requirements.
• Communicates with Deputy General Manager, Ferry Division and Director of Engineering and Maintenance with respect to capital program and annual repair and maintenance plans.
• Ensures that employees under his or her supervision follow established safe work practices and obey all safety rules.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with District employees, customers, vendors and all others contacted during the course of work using principles of excellent customer service. 
• Performs additional related duties as assigned. 
• Regular and reliable attendance and performance are required.

 

Minimum Qualifications

 

Education and/or Experience:  

• Bachelor's degree in Marine Transportation, Business or Public Administration, or related field from an accredited college or university. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum of five (5) years recent supervisory and administrative work experience within the public/ private ferry transit industry, including position-related experience in terminal operations, parking operations, scheduling and labor relations or equivalent experience.

 

Required License:  

• Must possess and maintain a current, valid California driver's license and satisfactory driving record. No more than two (2) moving violations within the last 3 years. No DUIs or reckless driving infractions within the last 7 years.  Operates District vehicles on a regular basis. 
• Possess current United States Coast Guard Master's License with near coastal endorsement.   This requirement may be waived providing an applicant demonstrates unique organizational or industry knowledge and experience that may be considered sufficient in lieu of a USCG Master's License.  This will be determined by the by the Deputy General Manager, Ferry Division.

              

Physical Requirement:  

24-hour on-call position which requires ability to work beyond standard office hours to attend evening and weekend meetings, meet with employees working swing and graveyard shifts and respond to emergencies.  Mobility to work in a typical office setting. Ability to communicate in person and over the telephone. Ability to read printed materials and a computer screen. Ability to travel to District facilities. Routine use of computer, telephone and other office equipment.

The following document(s) must be submitted at time of application:
1. GGBHTD Online Employment Application;
2. Resume (Scan and attach as PDF copy to your online application);
3. Evidence of bachelor's degree or a written statement detailing experience in lieu of degree (Scan and attach as PDF to your online application); and
4. A copy of DMV K-4 print-out (Scan and attach as PDF copy to your online application)

For external applicants: The applicant's submitted DMV K4 Printout should be dated within 30 days from the date of the job posting. A complete DMV K4 report has the word *END* in capital letters at  the end of the report. 

For internal applicants (District Employees) who are part of the Pull Notice Program, the Human     Resources Department will request the applicant's DMV report upon receipt of the applicant's       online application.  

 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

 

Knowledge of:  

• Modern principles of management, leadership, administration, supervision and training, budget preparation, and business ethics.
• Applicable state and federal regulations regarding ferry vessel operations and the public transportation of passengers.
• District Policies and Labor Agreements (MOUs).
• Occupational health and safety rules and working practices applicable to this position. 

  

Skills or Ability to:  

• Identify problems and initiate creative problem solving techniques.
• Manage complex projects from inception through implementation.
• Actively participates in public outreach with ferry customers including regularly scheduled monthly meetings.
• Make effective decisions under pressure, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments in a timely manner.
• Effectively assign, coordinate, and evaluate the work of subordinate personnel.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with peers, subordinate personnel, and representatives of other organizations.
• Prioritize and organize work schedules to meet the District's goals and objectives.
• Read and interpret MOUs and work effectively with union representatives.
• Interpret and enforce District policies and labor agreements. 
• Use computerized record systems, personal computers, and to learn software programs applicable to the department.

 

Agency

Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District

Address

Administration Building, 1101 Andersen Drive

San Rafael, California, 94901

Phone

415.257.4525
415.257.4535

Website

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/goldengate

Please follow the link, below, for information on this career opportunity.

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/rgs/clientrecruit/jobs/3735147/automotive-mechanic-i-ii-for-the-marin-municipal-water-district

Please follow the link, below, for information on this career opportunity.  

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/rgs/clientrecruit/jobs/3744663/assistant-utility-maintenance-worker-for-the-marin-municipal-water-district     

The Environmental Services Department (ESD) is recruiting to fill multiple Wastewater Attendant positions (WWA) positions at the San José - Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility (RWF). The Facility is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Assignments may be made to any shift in an around-the clock operation. The WWAs must also be available to work Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays.
 
Under immediate supervision, the WWA assists in the operation and maintenance of equipment at the RWF. Working in a learning capacity, the WWA works with experienced Wastewater Mechanics (WWMs), Wastewater Operators (WWOs), Heavy Equipment Operators (HEOs), Industrial Painters, Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Technicians, Instrument Control Technicians, Landscapers, and others.
 
Duties require a heavy level of physical exertion, including exerting up to 100 pounds of force. Incumbents may be required to utilize self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) equipment, which requires the ability to pass an annual fit and spirometry test.
 
Depending on the area assignment, typical duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
 
Maintenance:

• Perform minor sheet metal work, rough carpentry and simple plumbing repairs
• Connect various fixtures, pumps, filters, and tanks to piping systems and installs valves, regulators, gauges and similar devices
• Perform inspections and preventive maintenance on equipment
• Maintains tool crib, tool check out, inventory, minor repairs.
• Clean equipment, structures, and facilities such as tanks, clarifiers, handrails, outsides of buildings, and shop areas. May require use of power washer.
• Assist operator/mechanics with trenching work.
• Provide services in refueling and maintaining of vehicles and equipment
• Perform welding and grinding operations

 
Power & Air:

• Inspect, test, dismantle, overhaul, repair and re-assemble wastewater facility machinery, equipment, and engines
• Operate engines and auxiliaries, as required under variable power and air demands
• Adjust feeds and fills lubricant containers for individual bearings and other parts of machinery
• Check temperature of bearings by touch or thermometer
• Perform tests on engine cooling water

 
HVAC:

• Procure HVAC parts from the Facility Warehouse and HVAC suppliers
• Order filters and other HVAC parts
• Work with air conditioning mechanics to change out air filters on HVAC units
• Clean condensing coils and equipment
• Assist air condition mechanics with the repair and maintenance of HVAC equipment.  This work includes changing v-belts, greasing bearings, troubleshooting inoperable equipment and various other tasks related to HVAC equipment.

 
Residual Solids Management (RSM):

• Assist the Heavy Equipment Operators (HEOs) in the bed restoration phase of the RSM operations
• Perform pre-operation inspections and operates forklifts, boom lifts, and scissor lifts
• Assist with sand blasting operations
• Perform minor irrigation repairs
• Assist with weed patrol affecting wastewater processes
• Assist with set-up, movement and hook-up of pumps and hoses for dredging operations

 
In addition to the position-specific duties, Wastewater Attendants also:

• Set up and act as standby for confined space operations
• Participates in maintaining records and preparing reports
• Performs other duties of similar nature or level

 
For additional information regarding the Wastewater Attendant position, please visit the class specification.
 
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions as mentioned above and other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in these classifications, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.
 
 
Salary Information
 
The total annual salary range is $59,508.80 – $72,342.40. As Wastewater Attendant is considered a classification where employees can grow and later move into a variety of other wastewater facility maintenance or operations positions, ESD intends to hire selected candidates at the base of the salary range.
 
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.
 
Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third-party job board application system. To apply, applicants must complete an application via the City of San Jose’s website at www.sanjoseca.gov/citycareers.

The City of East Palo Alto Police Department is seeking individuals who are committed to public safety and quality service to community residents, businesses, and visitors. Join the ranks of the proud men and women of the East Palo Alto Police Department and step into a  career that is  exciting, challenging, and rewarding! 

You will not only become a part of a progressive, policing organization, but you will have the opportunity to engage in a full spectrum of modern policing duties under exceptionally varied conditions providing the maximum opportunity for  continued personal growth.

 

The City of San Bruno, Finance Department is seeking a Procurement Officer to perform Citywide professional purchasing activities. Under the general supervision of the Finance Director, the Procurement Officer will assist departments in procuring goods, services, supplies, materials, and equipment. The Procurement Officer will create and implement a purchasing manual, including purchasing policies, regulations, and procedures. 

 

 

Responsibilities of the Procurement Officer include, but are not limited to: 

 

• Assist in the development and implementation of purchasing goals, objectives, policies and priorities.  

• Plan, organize, and direct the municipal purchasing function.    

• Review major purchase requisitions; approve requisitions for conformity with established procedures; make major equipment purchases.  

• Conduct pre-bid specification review conferences with bidders and City officials to resolve conflicts and misunderstandings regarding bids.  

• Supervise and participate in development of bid specifications; receive, open, analyze and publicly read bids, and make recommendations on major purchases.  

• Prepare periodic purchasing, bidding and proposal, and related contracts reports and records.  

• Provide information on purchasing policies, regulations and procedures.  

• Confer with municipal officials regarding purchasing activities such as development of specifications and standardization.  

• Represent the City with dignity, integrity, and the spirit of cooperation in all relations with staff and the public.   

• Respect and is sensitive towards the cultural and ethnic diversity of the community.  

• Be an integral team player, which involves flexibility, cooperation, and communication.  

• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.  

• Perform related duties as assigned. 

 

 

Minimum Qualifications: 

 

Any combination of education, experience, and training would provide the best qualified candidates. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be possession of the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in purchasing, business administration, public administration, marketing, or another field of study applicable to the responsibilities and requirements of this job class; possession of a master’s degree in public or business administration is desirable. Possession and continued maintenance of a valid California Class C driver’s license is required at the of hire.  

 

In addition to the typical qualifications, the ideal candidate will support the City based on their experience and thorough knowledge of the following: 

 

• Having achieved a satisfactory level of technical knowledge or professional skills in public agency procurement, budget, and accounting procedures and practices. 

• Utilizing financial data to diagnose business strengths and weaknesses and identify the implications for potential strategies; keeping a financial perspective in the forefront when making strategic decisions. 

• Taking prompt action to accomplish work goals; taking action to achieve results beyond what is required; being proactive. 

• Identifying and understanding problems and opportunities by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting quantitative and qualitative information; choosing the best course of action by establishing clear decision criteria, generating and evaluating alternatives, and making timely decisions; taking action that is consistent with available facts and constraints and optimizes probable consequences. 

• Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment (e.g., people, processes, structure, or culture); adjusting effectively to change by exploring the benefits, trying new approaches, and collaborating with others to make the change successful. 

• Developing and leveraging relationships within and across work groups to achieve results. 

• Clearly and succinctly conveying information and ideas to individuals and groups; communicating in a focused and compelling way that captures and holds others’ attention. 

 

 

Supplemental Information

 

For a full, detailed job description, click here. 

 

This recruitment is being conducted to fill one Procurement Officer vacancy and may be used to fill future full-time vacancies as they occur during the active status of the employment list.  

 

How to Apply 

Applications may be submitted online at Government Jobs.  Applications must be received by Friday, October 21, 2022, at 5:00PM. 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. 

 

Recruitment Contact 

Contact phone:  

(650) 616-7055 

Contact email:  

hr@sanbruno.ca.gov 

 

The City of San Bruno, Finance Department is seeking a Budget Officer to develop and maintain the City’s annual operating and capital budgets. Under the general supervision of the Finance Director, the Budget Officer will provide financial analysis to aid in executive management decision making, developing long-range Citywide budgetary forecasts. The Budget Officer will perform complex and specialized budget and accounting work that involves significant accountability and decision-making responsibility; full awareness of operating procedures and policies are critical. 

 

 

Responsibilities of the Budget Officer include, but are not limited to: 

 

• Plan, organize, direct and coordinate the City’s budget processes; prepare the Citywide operating and capital budgets, and all non-departmental budgets.    

• Forecast revenues and expenditures for the City’s General Fund and all other funding streams using trend analysis or other appropriate economic models.    

• Work with departments to identify and solve budget issues.  

• Perform complex technical work on personnel costing.   

• Coordinate fee schedule updates.    

• Participate in the development of policies and procedures.   

• Monitor and prepare reports on budget performance, investment portfolios, and cash management.    

• Provide support and assistance to the Finance Director on complex financial special projects and other administrative functions.  

• Assists in the development and implementation of departmental policies, procedures, goals, and objectives.    

• Perform a variety of accounting duties on an as-needed basis.    

• Assist in the City’s annual audit process.    

• Represent the City with dignity, integrity, and the spirit of cooperation in all relations with staff and the public.   

• Respect and is sensitive towards the cultural and ethnic diversity of the community.  

• Be an integral team player, which involves flexibility, cooperation, and communication.  

• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.  

• Perform related duties as assigned. 

 

 

Minimum Qualifications: 

 

Any combination of education, experience, and training would provide the best qualified candidates. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be possession of the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, business, administration, or another field of study applicable to the responsibilities and requirements of this job class, plus four years of progressively responsible experience performing budget, fiscal, and grant administration and management. Possession and continued maintenance of a valid California Class C driver’s license is required at the of hire. 

 

In addition to the typical qualifications, the ideal candidate will support the City based on their experience and thorough knowledge of the following: 

 

• Having achieved a satisfactory level of technical knowledge or professional skills in operating and capital budgets, budgetary forecasting, and financial analysis. 

• Demonstrating a keen understanding of financial operations and the organizational levers (systems, processes, departments, functions) that impact business processes; drawing from experience to evaluate financial plans and processes to identify data or recommendations that need further investigation. 

• Translating strategic priorities into operational reality; aligning communication, accountabilities, resource capabilities, internal processes, and ongoing measurement systems to ensure that strategic priorities yield measurable and sustainable results. 

• Utilizing financial data to diagnose business strengths and weaknesses and identify the implications for potential strategies; keeping a financial perspective in the forefront when making strategic decisions. 

• Obtaining information and identifying key issues and relationships relevant to achieving a long-range goal; committing to a course of action to accomplish a long-range goal after developing alternatives based on logical assumptions, facts, available resources, constraints, and organizational values. 

• 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. 

• Securing and comparing information from multiple sources to identify business issues; committing to an action after weighing alternative solutions against important decision criteria. 

• Clearly and succinctly conveying information and ideas to individuals and groups; communicating in a focused and compelling way that captures and holds others’ attention. 

 

 

Supplemental Information

 

For a full, detailed job description, click here. 

 

This recruitment is being conducted to fill one Budget Officer vacancy and may be used to fill future full-time vacancies as they occur during the active status of the employment list. 

 

How to Apply 

Applications may be submitted online at Government Jobs.  Applications must be received by Friday, October 21, 2022, at 5:00PM. 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. 

 

Recruitment Contact 

Contact phone:  

(650) 616-7055 

Contact email:  

hr@sanbruno.ca.gov 

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