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DESCRIPTION

Manage the Town's code enforcement program by performing a variety of routine and complex tasks in the interpretation and enforcement of Town-adopted codes and related rules and regulations. Monitor and enforce a variety of applicable ordinances, codes, and regulations related to zoning, land use, building codes, health and safety, and other matters of public concern.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives direction from a Manager in the Development Services Department. This position does not exercise supervision over others.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

Essential duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Respond to complaints, research background information on code enforcement complaint properties and conduct field investigations of potential code violations.
• Issue verbal and written warnings, correction letters, and notices of violation.
• Meet with property owners, tenants and business operators to review and explain code requirements and potential violations.
• Work cooperatively, on an as-needed basis, with the City Attorney, Chief Building Official, Chief of Planning, City Engineer and other staff to facilitate compliance.
• Investigate suspected violations of health, safety, zoning, public nuisance, building or other codes and take follow-up action as necessary to pursue compliance.
• Prepare reports related to zoning compliance issues and present such reports to management staff, the Planning Commission, Town Council and/or other groups.
• Maintain various logs, reports, chronologies and citation narratives related to zoning compliance issues.

• Serve as a resource person for Development Services personnel for field investigations and/or basic research; testify in court as required.
• Initiate, research and assist with existing and projected changes to the Danville Municipal Code.

During a typical year, the code enforcement duties occupies less than a full-time position; consequently, this position is also expected to:

• Perform administrative planning related duties, such as answering questions from the public related to planning and zoning;
• Perform administrative building related duties, such as processing simple permit applications submittals and assisting customers at the permit center.
• Perform minor inspection tasks as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Operations, services, and activities of a municipal code compliance program.
• Pertinent codes, ordinances, laws, and regulations pertaining to zoning, nuisance abatement, property maintenance, building, health and safety, and related areas.
• Procedures involved in the enforcement of codes and regulations, including methods and techniques of conducting and documenting field investigations.
• Legal actions applicable to code enforcement compliance.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping.

Ability to:

• Independently perform a full range of municipal code enforcement and compliance duties.
• Interpret and apply applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations related to zoning, nuisance abatement, and health and safety issues.
• Inspect and identify violations of applicable codes and ordinances.
• Respond to inquiries, complaints, and requests for service in a fair, tactful, and firm manner.
• Investigate complaints and mediate resolutions is a timely and tactful manner.
• Prepare accurate and detailed documentation of investigation findings.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

One (1) year of municipal experience in code enforcement, building, or planning.

Education:

The equivalent of the successful completion of twelfth grade with at least 30 college semester units. An Associate degree is preferred.

LICENSE(S) AND CERTIFICATION(S)

Possession of a valid California State Driver’s License, or license in another state with the ability to obtain a California license within 30 days of hire.

The City of East Palo Alto is looking for a Finance Director to collaborate and provide highly responisble and complex administrative support to the City Administration. 

The City of East Palo Alto is a City with a dynamic workforce, a deep cultural heritage and diverse community that are resilient and welcoming.  You will join a team who is passionate about supporting the City's growth.

Attached is the job description and announcement covering the nature and level of work to be performed. This is not intended to be a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required.

The City of East Palo Alto reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as may be necessary. 

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. However, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. 

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

The City of Livermore is currently accepting applications for the position of Public Safety Dispatcher - Entry Level.  If you excel with staying calm in high intense situations and have excellent multi-tasking and communication skills, the City of Livermore has a great opportunity for you.  We offer an excellent training program to provide you the opportunity to contribute to this community by serving as a public safety dispatcher for the Livermore Police Department.

Apply online at www.cityoflivermore.net/jobs or contact Human Resources at (925) 960-4100 for more information.  A completed online employment application with responses to the supplemental questions must be received in the Human Resources Division to be considered for this position.  The filing deadline is 5 p.m. on June 1, 2021.

THE POSITION

The Livermore Police Department is looking for committed individuals who are ready to serve their community through a career in emergency services.  A Public Safety Dispatcher provides vital communications support for police and other public safety personnel 24 hours a day. If you have good communication and multi-tasking skills, can function well in both routine and emergency situations, and work in a team environment during a variety of shifts, an exciting and rewarding opportunity awaits you! Dispatchers answer emergency and non-emergency phone calls (including 9-1-1 lines), determine what resources are needed, and dispatch police and other public safety services units by radio, phone, and computer. Dispatchers are in constant communication with police officers, tracking and logging their activities, and responding to requests for information. Dispatchers conduct computer data entry and records research, assist the public as needed, and conduct other support tasks as assigned.

This position requires intensive on-the-job training during the first several months of the probationary period. New dispatchers are assigned to individual trainers who will teach and coach them through the various aspects of their duties in a structured program. New dispatchers will be expected to learn and retain an extensive amount of information through individual instruction, study, observation, simulation, practice, quizzes, and continuous evaluation until proficiency has been achieved.

This position under general supervision will perform a wide variety of duties involving accounting and fiscal functions for the Community Action Department in the Administrative/Fiscal Units; a fiscal and accounting background is desired. This position is at-will, temporary, and part-time and is scheduled for up to twenty-five (25) hours per week.   This recruitment may be used to establish a list to fill future vacancies for the next twelve (12) months.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Assists supervisor in maintaining effective accounting control in daily financial/fiscal activities.
• Performs a variety of complex technical accounting duties in support of the department’s functions and specific accounting system, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and County policies and procedures.
• Prepares a variety of accounting/statistical and routine reports, records, and spreadsheets with accuracy and in a timely manner.
• Calculates the department’s payroll.
• Establishes and maintains accounting records and files with accuracy.
• Receives and responds to inquiries and requests for assistance from County staff, auditors, and the general public.
• Performs routine clerical work as required, including, but not limited to, typing reports, copying and filing documents, entering computer data, answering the telephone, greeting, and assisting customers, etc. 
• Performs related duties as assigned.
   

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THE POSITION:

Under the general supervision of the Youth & Family Services Clinical Supervisor, the Intervention Counselor provides crisis intervention and individual and family counseling; identifies appropriate referral services to youth, families and individuals; participates in department and community meetings as necessary.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Duties may include but are not limited to the following: 

• Provide individual, family and group counseling to children, adolescents, and adults using a variety of therapeutic and counseling techniques.  

• Provide crisis intervention services around a variety of issues including: incorrigible youth/status offenders, child/adult abuse, domestic violence, trauma, individuals experiencing mental health issues, and families in conflict; may conduct visits at homes, schools, and juvenile detention centers.  

• Conduct assessments to identify appropriate resources, provide referral services and connect clients with additional services as needed; May receive, process and track all incoming case management, outreach, and counseling referrals as needed. 

• Develop and maintain relationships with other social welfare agencies and organizations.  

• Prepare and give presentations to youth, parents and community members. 

• Conduct outreach to promote programs and services. 

• Generate and maintain appropriate records, client files, and accurate statistical/monthly reports. 

• Participate in department and community meetings as necessary.  

• May provide clinical supervision, training and assistance to other staff, interns or volunteers.  

• Develop and implement new processes and procedures as needed.  

• Attend meetings, trainings and workshops. 

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:

The San Jose Police Department (SJPD) is recruiting for Crime Prevention Specialist positions within the Bureau of Field Operations (BFO).  The Crime Prevention unit is comprised of 13 employees with twelve (12) Crime Prevention Specialists (CPS) assigned to each of the four divisions under BFO and one (1) Crime Prevention Supervisor.  The Crime Prevention Unit is tasked to promote police and community partnerships and problem solving by bringing safety education, awareness and training to people where they work, worship, learn, live and play.  The unit supports patrol with community policing and problem solving projects.  The unit is also called upon to conduct Neighborhood and Business Watch Programs, National Night Out, Youth Violence Prevention curriculum development and instruction, web page resources, and serve as a liaison to the media for community events.

Under direction of a Crime Prevention Supervisor, the CPS will act as a liaison between the police department and the communities, readily available to answer questions, provide information and give referrals to the general public regarding matters related to crime prevention topics.  The Crime Prevention programs and services are designed to provide the tools the community needs to participate in crime prevention efforts in their neighborhood.

The essential functions of this position include but are not limited to:

- Act as a liaison for SJPD with the community, providing a consistent and personal point of contact;

- Provide a resource for the general public, city staff and SJPD members regarding crime prevention and quality of life issues;

- Provide crime prevention presentations, training and awareness programming;

- Interact with social media and must possess knowledge of public relations;

- Meet with community members and identify social conditions that result to neighborhood disputes, grievances and other related social problems and take the appropriate action;

- Identify social conditions responsible for generating neighborhood disputes and take appropriate action;

- Prepare and deliver lesson plans relative to the prevention of various crimes to include: burglary (residential and commercial), robbery, shoplifting, internal theft, fraud, credit card and check abuse, identity theft and sex-related crimes and personal protection;

- Participate with business and community members in designing crime prevention programs to meet specific needs to include recommending specific prevention apparatus, such as locking devices, alarm systems and lighting systems;

- Must have knowledge of the principles and practices of crime prevention;

- Must have knowledge of the availability of social services aid from local, State and Federal agencies as they pertain to housing, medical aid and counseling services;

- Must have public speaking skills to represent the Police Department.

The unit operates 5 days a week including evenings.  The Crime Prevention Specialist must be available by telephone at all times.  This position will require the employee to work a four, ten-hour days per week and may be scheduled to work evenings, nights and/or weekends.

Selection Process

The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to the Job Specific Questions. You must answer all job-specific questions in order to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. 

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.

Only the candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process.  Additional phase of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews, one of which may include a practical/writing exercise.

You will be prompted to answer the following job-specific questions during the online application process.  Please note that there is a 4,000-character limit, including spaces, for each text response. 

- Please describe in detail your experience in work concerned with improvement of inter-group relations, delinquency prevention, community welfare, social development, community relations program, or developing lesson plans AND classroom type of teaching.  Please specify your years of experience and the organizations you worked for.  Your answers should be consistent with your work history.

- Please describe in detail your experience in public speaking, conducting oral presentations and coordinating and facilitating group meetings and/or instructional programs.  Please describe your target audience, the topics and techniques applied in coordinating presentations and/or facilitating meetings.

-Please describe in detail your experience working with main stream media and public relations including social media.

- Please describe your proficiency in the usage of various software applications in relation to your experience and ability to create memos, correspondences, brochures, articles, newsletters, social media, presentations and curriculum development.

-If you are bilingual in Vietnamese, please list your ability to speak, read, and write in the language.  Please include your level of fluency.

If you have questions regarding the duties of this position, please contact Esther G. Mota at (408) 277-4133.

If you have questions regarding the recruitment, selections, or hiring processes, please contact Alexandria Rodriguez via email at alexandria.rodriguez@sanjoseca.gov.

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:

     San José Animal Care and Services is accepting applications for part-time unbenefited (19 hours) Animal Care Attendants to work at the Animal Care Center. 

     Animal Care Attendants report to the Shelter Manager of Animal Care and Services and are primarily responsible for feeding, caring and moving shelter animals; euthanizing of animals; and cleaning and disinfecting of kennels and cages.  Other duties may include receiving animals brought to the shelter by Animal Control Officers or the public; assisting the public in claiming impounded animals or in adoptions; completing and maintaining animal records; responding to questions regarding age, breed characteristics and treatment of animals; and explaining and interpreting animal control laws, ordinances, regulations, procedures, and policies to the public.  Animal Care Attendants are required to work weekends, holidays, nights, rotating shifts, and respond to emergency animal services assignments during off-duty hours.

     Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 100 pounds while handling animals and equipment. Employees may work outside and be exposed to inclement weather, may be exposed to blood borne pathogens while using hypodermic needles on animals, may be exposed to animal scratches and bites, and may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, fumes, odors, gases, chemicals, pollens, and other airborne irritants.

     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.

     Selection Process

     The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to the Job Specific Questions. Only the candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process.  Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews.

     You will be prompted to answer the following job-specific questions during the online application process.  Please note that there is a 4,000-character limit, including spaces, for each text response. 

    1. If you have at least one year of full-time (40-hours per week) experience caring and handling domestic animals, please specify (a) the number of years of experience you have; (b) the name of the public and/or private facility where you worked; and (c) your job duties. If you do not have any experience, please indicate “N/A”.

    2. What steps would you take to move a large, uncooperative Rottweiler from the public receiving area to its kennel?

    3. Please provide an example and description of your experience working directly with customers. What steps did you take to meet the customers’ needs?

     You must answer all job-specific questions in order to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. 

     If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact April Hanson at april.hanson@sanjoseca.gov.

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Water Resources Division is comprised of three sections: Potable Water Supply and Engineering (Municipal Water System), Water Recycling (South Bay Water Recycling), and Systems Operations and Maintenance. The Water Resources Division provides potable water service through the Municipal Water System to the communities of Evergreen, North San Jose/Alviso, Edenvale, and Coyote.  The Water Resources Division also provides recycled water service through the South Bay Water Recycling program and system to the Cities of San José, Santa Clara and Milpitas. In addition, the Water Resources Division also leads water conservation efforts for the City of San José. 

Under minimal direction, the Principal Construction Inspector performs work of considerable difficulty including contract administration, technical inspection of the construction of water utility and other general public works related infrastructure, and supervision on a unit of construction inspectors and other related staff.

This position will manage inspection of potable and recycled water system construction projects both within the City limits and in other jurisdictions, including reviewing plans and specifications for conformance to established engineering standards and regulatory requirements; consult with public and private engineers, architects, community groups, contractors and developers relative to the construction of potable and recycled water system improvements; and ensure proper implementation of the cross connection control program.

The Principal Construction Inspector duties typically include: Supervises, guides, and supports a team of staff; creates and implements a workplan to ensure sufficient coverage of all inspection and related needs; personally conducts inspections of construction projects, and completes spot check inspections on other projects; coordinates work of the inspection staff with the project engineers, contractor and the public. Provides input and suggestions on utility design plans; reviews project submittals for materials and equipment and ensures compliance with City Specifications and project plans/specifications. Keeps current on relative rules and regulations, and ensures that construction practices comply as required. Reviews and interprets construction plans and specifications; directs construction contractors and enforces corrective actions where needed; signs final completion notices. Creates and documents procedures to guide subordinates; trains and evaluates work of subordinates; reviews completed work and prepares required records and reports. Provides oversight, direction, and support for staff implementing the utility’s cross connection control program.

Additionally, the goal of this position is to establish new procedures and methods which improve process efficiency and effectiveness; the training of inspectors in inspection practices to assure high standards; ensuring quality workmanship and quantity control on each project through an effective inspection program.

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.

Selection Process

The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to the Job Specific Questions. Only the candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process.  Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews, one of which may include a practical/writing exercise.

You will be prompted to answer the following job-specific questions IN DETAIL during the online application process:

1. Please select how you best meet the minimum qualifications for the principal construction inspector:

- Completion of High School or GED or equivalent AND nine (9) years of increasingly responsible sub-professional engineering/construction inspection work that includes three (3) years at the level of Senior Construction Inspector, Senior Engineering Technician or equivalent.

- Completion of High School or GED or equivalent, completion of a terminal curriculum in engineering technology equivalent to that given in an accredited California junior college or two (2) years of college engineering courses AND seven (7) years of increasingly responsible sub-professional engineering/construction inspection work that includes three (3) years at the level of Senior Construction Inspector, Senior Engineering Technician or equivalent.

- None of the above.

2. Do you possess a current, valid, driver’s license authorizing operation of a motor vehicle in the state of California?

- I have a current, valid, California driver’s license

- I have a current, valid, driver’s license from another state

- I do not have a current, valid, driver’s license

3. Please identify whether you have any utility or construction related certifications. For any certifications held, list the Association or Board your certification is from, certificate number(s), and year the certificate(s) was/were awarded to you.

4. Please describe your experience with construction procedures and practices, particularly as they relate to water system facilities including pump stations, pipelines, and reservoirs.  Please specify duties and responsibilities, length of experience, name of employers, examples of specific projects and relevant dates.

5. Please describe any supervision experience you have had related to inspection work.  Specify the length of experience, name of employers, and type of supervision (e.g. City staff, contract employees, etc.).

6. Please describe your knowledge and/or work experience in utilizing regulations/guidelines set by the State Water Resources Control Board and/or other regulatory agencies.  Please include length of experience, name of employers, specific projects and relevant dates.

You must answer all job-specific questions in order to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration.

If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Shellyne.Urban@sanjoseca.gov.  

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:

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 José’s website at www.sanjoseca.gov/citycareers. 

The San José Fire Department is seeking to hire a qualified individual to fill a Desktop/Systems Support (Network Technician I/II/III) position. 

Network Technician I salary range is $58,531.20 - $71,323.20.

Network Technician II salary range is $68,827.20 - $83,657.60.

Network Technician III salary range is $76,273.60 - $92,747.20.

The starting salary will be determined by the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.  In addition to the starting salary, employees in the Network Technician I/II/II classification shall also receive an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation pay. 

The Fire Department’s Information Technology Team supports 33 fire stations and 5 field offices, ensuring availability and reliability of their critical software/hardware systems.  The Desktop/Systems Support Technician (Network Technician I/II/III) provides significant technical support for major computer systems that enable critical Fire Department operations such as:  network connectivity for remote locations and fire apparatus/equipment, as well as proactively and efficiently supporting the enterprise desktop/client environment which includes the latest Windows operating systems, Office 365 suite, mobile devices, and other enterprise software.  Primary duties of this individual include day-to day system administration and deployment of desktop hardware and software, Office 365, and mobile devices, as well as resolving end-user requests.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

     * Provide support for Windows desktop and office productivity applications such as Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Office 365 suite, and client applications.

     * Provide support for mobile devices such as iPads, iPhones, apparatus MDCs and their associated applications.

     * WAN support for data network connecting 38 Fire Department facilities.

     * Creation and maintenance of desktop, laptop, and mobile images.

     * Assist with the management and maintenance of Fire Department file servers, print servers and application servers.

     * Respond to incidents and/or requests from end-users via telephone, email, or helpdesk tickets, and resolving them in a timely and courteous manner.

     * Prioritize and schedule helpdesk tickets, and post resolutions.

     * Set up, troubleshoot, deploy, and maintain hardware and software for department PCs (desktops and laptops), printers, peripherals and network and communications hardware.

     * Create and manage Active Directory objects such as users and computers.

     * Apply drivers, patches and anti-virus/malware updates to PC’s and mobile devices.

     * Respond to, and remediate, desktop-level security incidents.

     * Update documentation for helpdesk tickets, knowledge base, system administration procedures, etc.

     * Evaluate documented resolutions and analyze trends for ways to prevent future problems.

     * Perform duties with minimum supervision following Department standards and best practices to make good judgment calls for system issues resolutions or escalation. 

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.

Selection Process

The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to the Job Specific Questions.  Only the candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process.  Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews, one of which may include a practical/writing exercise.

You will be prompted to answer the following job-specific questions during the online application process.  Please note that there is a 4,000-character limit, including spaces, for each text response. 

     * Please describe your experience working in a Help Desk or Desktop Support environment providing technology support to both local and remote users. Include specifics regarding any experience with Help Desk ticketing systems or other Help Desk tools/utilities/software.

     * Please describe your experience supporting Microsoft Active Directory user accounts, Group Policy Objects, and password policies. Include a description of your typical duties and your experience creating or deploying group policies, managing users and groups, managing organizational units, etc.

     * Please describe your experience with deploying, maintaining, managing, and supporting both desktop PCs and servers in an enterprise environment.

     * Please describe in detail an IT customer service related “success story” that explains or highlights your understanding of, and approach to, customer service.

You must answer all job-specific questions in order to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. 

If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Lynda De Santiago, HR & Recruitment Analyst, at lynda.desantiago@sanjoseca.gov.