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Fire Department

SALARY:                                              $12.02 to $23.80 hourly (26 pay periods annually)

FINAL FILING DATE:                       We are accepting the first 25 qualified applications or closing at 5 pm, January 4, 2019; whichever occurs first. PERS retired annuitants or current PERS members are not eligible to apply.

IT IS MANDATORY THAT YOU COMPLETE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE. YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE REJECTED IF YOU DO NOT PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY INFORMATION.

THE POSITION

The Human Resources Department is accepting applications for the Temporary and Part-time position of College Intern in the Fire Department.  PERS retired annuitants or current PERS members are not eligible to apply.  The normal work schedule will be determined upon selection of an individual but candidates must be available 15 hours a week during normal business hours (8-5 Monday through Friday).

The City of Roseville promotes a no smoking atmosphere.

DEFINITION

To perform a variety of administrative, technical and general support staff duties for assigned department or division.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is a temporary part-time, training classification in which students with current enrollment in college with course work related to the area assigned can gain experience in assisting city staff in the performance of professional administrative or technical duties. 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general supervision from higher level staff as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES - Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Collect, summarize and analyze information and statistics on existing programs and services.
• Participate in organizational and procedural studies and the preparation of reports and manuals.
• Maintain applicable records and files, as assigned.
• Conduct surveys and perform research and statistical analyses regarding municipal policies, procedures and services.
• Participate in the design of forms and the implementation of systems.
• Perform related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Effective methods of making oral and written reports and presentations.
• Research techniques, methods and procedures.

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing.            
• Work cooperatively and effectively with co-workers, other departments, outside agencies, and the general public.
• Understand and apply policies, laws and rules; learn and apply pertinent federal, state and local law codes and regulations.
• Exhibit proficiency in use of modern office methods and enter and revise information on computer databases; demonstrate proficiency in computer word processing; type at a speed necessary to successfully perform duties.
• On a continuous basis, learn and understand all aspects of the job and department procedures; sit at desk or in meetings for long periods of time; review work papers and reports; identify and interpret technical and numerical information.
• On a continuous basis, twist to reach equipment surrounding desk; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone and operate a variety of office equipment; use personal computer.

Experience and Training

Experience:

• None required.

Training:

• Equivalent to the completion the twelfth (12th) grade.   Current enrollment in six or more units towards a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Business Administration or a field related to area of assignment.

License or Certificate

• Based on the needs of the department, some positions may require possession of a valid California driver’s license by date of appointment.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

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SELECTION PROCESS

Applications will be screened by the Human Resources Department for minimum qualifications.  Qualifying applicants may be contacted by the Department to interview. Final appointment is contingent upon a check of past employment references, passing a City-paid fingerprint check and depending on position applied for a pre-employment medical exam and a drug and alcohol screening test.

THE CITY OF ROSEVILLE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.  IF YOU REQUIRE AN ACCOMMODATION DUE TO A DISABILITY, PLEASE CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT LEAST 5 WORKING DAYS BEFORE A SCHEDULED INTERVIEW/EXAMINATION PROCESS.  MEDICAL DISABILITY VERIFICATION MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO ACCOMMODATION.

The San Jose Police Department is accepting applications for BOTH the Public Safety Radio Dispatcher Trainee position AND the Public Safety Communication Specialist position.

Public Safety Communication Specialist - salary range is: $62,275.20 - $75,670.40 annually

Public Safety Dispatcher Trainee's earn $66,830.40 annually.  After training is completed, the salary range is: $74,214.40 - $90,209.60 annually. 

NOTE: In addition to the starting salary, employees in the Public Safety Radio Dispatcher Trainee and Public Safety Communication Specialist classifications shall also receive an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable pay.

Position & Duties - Public Safety Communication Specialist

The Public Safety Communication Specialist position is an entry level training position in the Communications Unit for the Police Department.  Public Safety Communication Specialists are required to handle the full range of telephone answering and dispatch functions.

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.

Mandatory overtime will be required during critical incidents or to maintain staffing levels.  Wearing a uniform is required; however, uniform expenses are partially reimbursed.  The wearing of a headset is also required and is purchased by the employer.  Incumbents receive paid training beginning on their first day attending the Basic Dispatch Academy.

These positions may require assignments to a Swing, Graveyard, or other non-standard shift; most work four 10-hour shifts followed by three days off.  There is a shift differential payment of $1.50/hour for Swing Shift and $1.75/hour for Graveyard Shift.

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Position & Duties - Public Safety Radio Dispatcher Trainee

The Public Safety Radio Dispatcher Trainee position is an entry level training position in the Communications Unit of the Police Department.  The key responsibilities for Public Safety Radio Dispatcher Trainee include:

Learning to dispatch police personnel and equipment on both routine and emergency calls utilizing the computer aided dispatch system, video display terminals, radio dispatching consoles, and related equipment; Answering the telephone and receiving emergency, non-emergency, and 9-1-1 requests for assistance; Inquiring, interpreting, verifying, receiving, and disseminating information from law enforcement computer networks relating to wanted persons, stolen property, vehicle registration, etc; Participating in field training exercises as needed to fully develop dispatching skills; Performing all related learning and testing activities.

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. 

For more information about the Police Departments, Communications Unit click HERE.

Formal training in the classroom and in the field will be provided in order to develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the public safety dispatching functions.  Public Safety Radio Dispatcher Trainees must complete the training program and be appointed to the class of Public Safety Radio Dispatcher in order to retain employment.  Successful candidates must demonstrate excellent communication skills, strong customer service skills, and the ability to retain composure and work accurately under pressure in emergency situations. 

Candidates that are appointed will be required to attend the Basic Dispatch Academy for eight (8) weeks.  Candidates are paid when they begin academy training.  After the academy, candidates will continue on-the-job training, rotating through a number of assignments and shifts.  After successfully completing this portion of the training program, Candidates will begin a five (5) week Radio Academy and training program as a Public Safety Radio Dispatcher.  

Mandatory overtime will be required during critical incidents or to maintain staffing levels.  Wearing a uniform is required; however, uniform expenses are partially reimbursed.  The wearing of a headset is also required which is purchased by the employer.  Incumbents receive paid training beginning with their first day attending the Basic Dispatch Academy.

These positions may require assignment to a Swing, Graveyard, or other non-standard shift; most work four 10-hour shifts followed by three days off.  There is a shift differential payment of $1.50/hour for Swing Shift and $1.75/hour for Graveyard shifts.

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ABOUT US

Centrally located and serving as the eastern anchor of the Bay Area and Silicon Valley, the City of Fremont (pop. 235,439) prides itself on being a vibrant and strategically urban community.  Fremont has developed into a technological and advanced manufacturing power base that captures metropolitan living at its best.  It is also one of the most ethnically and culturally diverse cities in the Bay Area.

Within its 90-square miles, Fremont boasts over 42 million square feet of office, R&D, manufacturing, and warehouse building space. It is home to a wide variety of innovative high tech, life science, and clean technology firms including Tesla Motors, Lam Research, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Redwood Systems, Boston Scientific, and Western Digital, among many others. The city’s Innovation District is known as the hottest new address for start-ups. Over the last two years, companies in Fremont received more than $400 million in venture funding according to PitchBook Data.  Fremont is a City on the move!

The City of Fremont is  also an employer that values its people, creativity, quality service, integrity, open communication, collaboration, mutual respect, and diversity. Employees find their work challenging, yet rewarding, and most importantly, enjoy the chance to make a difference through public service.  

THE POSITION

The Public Works Department is seeking a Fleet Mechanic I—Heavy Equipment to perform a variety of vehicle maintenance, repairs and overhauls on various automotive, construction and mechanical equipment, including police/fire emergency vehicles and general service vehicles.  

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

- Complete service orders to maintain, repair, and overhaul light and heavy vehicles and equipment such as fire engines and pump systems, fire trucks including large trailer aerial ladder trucks, gang mowers, aerial work platforms, and construction equipment such as loaders, graders, dump trucks, back hoes, asphalt trucks, trailers, rollers, street sweepers, air compressors, off road equipment, and motorcycles.
- Perform preventive maintenance services and tune-ups on internal combustion engines.
- Repair major engine components such as valves, pistons, crank and cam shafts, etc.
- Repair and/or replace clutches, automatic and standard transmissions, differentials, gears, bearings, universal joints, and hydraulic units.
- Remove, repair, adjust, or replace major and minor vehicle or equipment components including air conditioning systems, electrical systems, cooling systems, electronic systems, fuel systems, emission systems, drive train, hydraulic systems, air brake systems, diesel and internal gasoline engines, transmissions, carburetors, fuel pumps, starter motors, distributors, generators, alternators, switches, batteries.
- Use an electronic engine analyzer, exhaust emission analyzer, oscilloscope, and related diagnostic equipment to diagnose problems in all systems.
- Respond to requests for emergency road service.
- Make emergency repairs in the field.
- Road test heavy vehicles and equipment.
- Repair, rotate, and balance tires.
- Conduct emission checks on vehicles.
- Clean work areas and related shop facilities.

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Come start your next career with the City of Menlo Park, Community Services Department! 

You would join a committed and professional team at Menlo Children’s Center, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for children and families.  We serve the diverse population of reoccurring families, been in operation for close to 30 years and have a low staff turnover rate.  We value inspiring, through play and a lifelong love of learning.  Help us grow our family and engage in a valuable community service.

A job description, including examples of typical job functions and qualifying knowledge, skills, and abilities, is available to view by clicking on the Job Description button.

At San Mateo Medical Center (SMMC), we are always seeking ways to enhance the already impressive services we offer. This dedication to excellence is reflected in the exceptional care we provide and the extraordinary professionals who provide it. Here, you will have the chance to develop your talents with a skilled team of people who actively support and encourage each other's success. If you are ready to open new doors for your career, join us today!

We are seeking an extra help, part-time (0.5FTE) Program Coordinator for Volunteer and Patient Relations, who is a well-organized, energetic and outgoing person to recruit, schedule, and coordinate volunteer activities that support the various care settings within San Mateo Medical Center hospital and clinics. In this role, you will use your strong communication skills to promote volunteer opportunities in order to maintain and grow engagement in the Volunteer Program to support San Mateo Medical Center operational efforts. The Volunteer Program Coordinator will collaborate with SMMC Management in the office and in a variety of outdoor settings. You will use new data management systems, analyze data, organize and implement volunteer events, and explore creative ways to connect community members with the resources and service opportunities offered.

The ideal candidate will have experience:

• Recruiting volunteers
• Public speaking
• Program or project coordination
• Event Planning and Support
• Creating digital content
• Document Management

NOTE: This is an extra-help, at-will assignment, paid on an hourly basis. Some extra help positions are eligible for benefits under the Affordable Care Act. Extra help employees are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the assignment.

Examples Of Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Volunteer Recruitment & Retention

• Source and recruit volunteers through various techniques (databases, e-mail, social media outreach, flyers, etc.).
• Implement on-line management system to support volunteer recruitment, assignment, participation, and program data collection and reporting.
• Promote volunteer opportunities on digital media and through written communications for upcoming events and volunteer opportunities.
• Work to recruit adequate volunteer participants for events.
• Develop an effective communication process that ensures registered volunteers are adequately informed of event details and prepared to participate.
• Coordinate and staff community outreach events to recruit volunteers and educate public on volunteer opportunities within the Patient Experience Department.

 
Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC)

• Manage recruitment and retention of Patient and Family Advisory Council members (Improvement Partners).
• Assist with coordination of Improvement Partners to ensure participation in Improvement Events and/or other community engagements.
• Responsible for coordination of monthly meetings with Improvement Partners and PFAC staff.
• Implement set up and break down of volunteer events.
• Debrief after each event and identify follow-up tasks to be completed before next event.
• Periodically survey volunteers and conduct review of events with Patient Experience Team to assess effectiveness of program.

Group Volunteer Scheduling

• Respond to requests for group volunteer service projects from corporate, school, and social service organizations.
• Collaborate with Patient Experience Manager to plan yearly calendar of group volunteer events.
• Assist Patient Experience team in preparation for service projects and on day of service event.  
• Debrief after each event and identify follow-up tasks to be completed before next event.
• Periodically survey volunteer groups and conduct review of events to assess effectiveness of program.

 
Administration

• Coordinate, plan, develop, and track volunteer activities using the Department's volunteer management system.
• Consistently strive to identify areas for program improvement - efficiency, satisfaction, and overall program performance in order to achieve goals.
• Keep detailed records of volunteers' information, event statistics, and other program metrics.
• Collect and analyze data to develop a profile on specific programs and prepare reports.
• Represent volunteer program to which assigned and maintain relationships with various service providers, community organizations, and other groups as it relates to job duties. 
• Provide program information to individuals and groups and meet with and make presentations to the community.
• Communicate frequently with volunteers to ensure they are satisfied and well-placed.

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of program area/option to which assigned.
• Principles and practices of effective customer/client relations.
• Principles and practices of working with and managing volunteers, if assigned to volunteer coordination.
• Technical procedures and requirements of program area/option to which assigned.
• Applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations and County and program policies and guidelines governing program area/option to which assigned.
• Principles, practices and techniques of administrative and programmatic research and analysis.
• Computer applications related to the work.
• Office administrative practices and procedures, including records management and the operation of standard office equipment.
• Funding sources, grants and fund raising techniques.

Skill/Ability to:

• Analyze, interpret and apply various regulations and requirements.
• Plan, coordinate and implement administrative and programmatic research and analysis.
• Train staff in work procedures and provide technical and programmatic assistance to staff and subcontractors.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with grantors, subcontractors, County staff, elected and appointed officials, the public and others.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Compile, analyze and interpret data using research techniques; draw sound conclusions and prepare and present effective reports regarding findings and recommendations.
• Exercise sound independent judgment within general policy and regulatory guidelines.
• Prepare clear and accurate reports, correspondence, procedures and other written materials.
• Organize and prioritize work and meet critical deadlines.
• Maintain accurate records and files.
• Interact with a wide variety of people.
• Listen sensitively and accurately; exercise tact, patience and diplomacy.
• Develop, coordinate, and implement plans, programs and events.
• Utilize the appropriate interpersonal style and methods of communication to gain acceptance, cooperation, or agreement of a plan, activity, and/or program idea.
• Make public presentations and prepare articles for publication such as press releases and articles related to events of assigned program.
• Prepare narrative and statistical reports.

The San Mateo County Health System is seeing experienced Spanish-Speaking Certified Medical Assistants to join its Care Team.

The current vacancies are in:

• Fair Oaks Health Center, located at 2710 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA 94063 - one Full-Time, Extra Help position and one Full-Time, Limited Term position.
• OB/GYN Clinic, located at 222 W. 39th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403 - One Full-Time, Extra Help position.
• Specialty Clinics, located at 222 W. 39th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403 - One Full-Time, Limited Term position.
• Coastside Clinic, located at 225 South Cabrillo Highway, Suite 100A, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 - One Full-Time, Extra Help position.

Under direct supervision of licensed staff, Certified Medical Assistants (CMAs) perform a variety of patient care and other services required to treat patients in a health services outpatient or mobile clinic. 

The ideal candidate will have experience in an Ambulatory Care Clinic and documenting in an Electronic Medical Record. Knowledge of working in Care Teams and Patient Centered Medical Home terminology is preferred, but not required.

Compensation:

Salary:

Medical Services Assistants II who are assigned to the clinics and perform advanced patient care duties as defined in the classification specification shall receive a differential of 6.2% in addition to all other compensation.

NOTE: For the Full-Time, Extra Help positions - Extra-help positions are short-term employment for up to 1040 hours which is equivalent to about six months; however, employment might end sooner depending on the needs of the hiring departments. Extra-help assignments are at-will and the employee is paid on an hourly basis. Some extra help positions are eligible for benefits under the Affordable Care Act. Extra-help workers are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the extra-help assignment.

NOTE: For the Full-Time, Limited Term positions - This is an at-will position.  Limited Term positions are designated for a specific and limited period of time, anywhere from 6 months to a maximum of 3 years depending on the assignment. Benefits package for term positions are similar to regular positions EXCEPT for retirement. Term employees receive a 401A retirement package and are not eligible for retiree health benefits or a defined benefit pension.

The City of San José Finance Department currently has one vacant Overstrength Investigator Collector position in Finance with a limit date of June 30, 2018. The Investigator Collector reports to a Senior Investigator Collector and is responsible for timely collection of revenues due to the City.
 
Investigator Collector I annual salary range: $61,152.00-74,276.80
 
NOTE: The actual salary shall be determined by the final candidate’s qualifications and experience.  In addition to the starting salary, employees in the Electrician classification shall also receive an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation pay. 
 
The essential duties of this Investigator-Collector position may include:

• Collecting delinquent fees, service charges, taxes and other revenues from a variety of sources.
• Interpreting City policies and procedures, including City Ordinances and other various City codes.
  • Coordinate, support and serve as a resource to other City Departments regarding billing system functions, issues and inquires
  • Perform testing and analysis for log-in or application issues.
  • Coordinate with IT on software and interface issues
  • Create new user accounts and passwords (based on their roles), serve as administrator for locked out or expired/inactive password resets.
  • Analyze, troubleshoot and test payment plans, workflows & work lists
  • Conducts general Microsoft software updates
  • Generates, creates and update templates and forms for all departments
  • Develop procedures
  • Assist with department-wide trainings and one-on-one training, as needed
  • Develop training materials
  • Analyze and test system functions
  • Analyze and test application software updates in test environments
  • Create, update, and maintain all letters and invoices. Assign business
  letters/correspondence to users and/or departments
  • Create ad hoc queries, as needed
  • Create reports/queries to assist with monitoring application issues on a regular basis.
  • Coordinate with IT, Payment Processing, and vendor

The Environmental Services Department (ESD) is currently seeking to fill multiple Wastewater Attendant (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. Ability to perform the essential physical functions of the job as determined by a post-offer medical examination conducted by City of San Jose Employee Health Services.
 
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, hand rails, 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

 Paint Shop:

• Perform tasks such as sanding, prepping and cleaning projects for painting
• Work with industrial painters to clean and paint machinery and equipment.
• Use appropriate respiratory protection while on duty

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.

RSM

• Assist HEOs in the bed restoration phase of the RSM operations
• Perform pre-operation inspections and operates forklifts, boom lifts, and scissor lifts
• Use hand tools, power tools, picks, shovels, tampers, steam cleaners, and portable pumps
• 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
• Develops proficiency required to read and interpret meters, gauges, thermometers, and other recording and measuring devices showing operating conditions
• Pull and setup firehose to wash down buildings, parking lot and surrounding area
• Wash and clean trucks on a weekly basis.
• Assist HEOs with cleanup of heavy equipment

-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.
 
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.