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Do you enjoy working outdoors? Do you have a passion for preserving outdoor recreation and open space?  Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District is recruiting for a Maintenance, Construction, and Resource Supervisor to plan, schedule, assign, and review the work of staff responsible for the construction, modification, maintenance, restoration, and repair of District lands and facilities in the Santa Cruz Mountains. 

About the District: The Open Space District is a regional greenbelt system in the Santa Cruz Mountain region comprised of over 63,000 acres of land in 26 open space preserves, protected for public enjoyment and recreation.  The District is a growing organization with a focused mission that guides our work, where every employee makes an impact.  If you are looking for a challenging opportunity to contribute to the legacy of open space preservation, we invite you to apply!

About the Position: The Maintenance, Construction, and Resource Supervisor focuses on supervising staff responsible for implementing capital improvement projects, natural resource management, and general park maintenance. The ideal candidate is expected to plan, prioritize, and manage construction and maintenance projects; communicate well and collaborate closely with other departments to complete project requirements; work closely with consultant teams; work with local and regulatory jurisdictional agencies to comply with permitting requirements; evaluate employee performance and ensure that safety procedures are followed. For additional information about the Maintenance, Construction, and Resource Supervisor duties, see the Job Description on the District website. The position receives general direction from the Capital Projects Manager or Area Manager and exercises direct and general supervision over technical and maintenance staff.

Education and Experience: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Equivalent to an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in park maintenance, resource management, or a related field and five (5) years of experience in construction and maintenance of and/or management of natural resources in a park, open space, and/or related facilities.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Possession of a valid California Class B Driver’s License and required endorsements.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Professional Rescuer Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid First Responder or equivalent certification.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, the level of certification in the Incident Command System courses as specified under the National Incident Management System (NIMS).
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a District approved Fire Suppression Training certification.
• Depending on assignment, possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate Qualified Applicator’s certificate.
• Depending on assignment, possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Grade I Water Treatment Operator Certificate and Grade I Water Distribution Operator Certificate issued by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH).

Working Conditions: Work is a combination of office work and outdoor setting within the District’s open space lands with exposure to inclement weather conditions. May be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. Must wear prescribed District uniform and adhere to strict safety procedures and work habits. Employees must possess the ability to lift and carry materials and objects weighing up to 60 pounds and must possess the ability to push and pull objects weighing up to 100 pounds, with the use of proper equipment.

Employee Benefits: Midpen provides a Benefits package including paid leave, insurance, and CalPERS pension.

Additional Information: This position requires passing a pre-employment physical exam including a Department of Transportation (DOT) mandated pre-employment drug and alcohol screening and is subject to ongoing random drug and alcohol testing as required by the DOT and the District’s Substance Abuse Policy. 

How to Apply:  Final Filing Date: August 19, 2019 at 5:00 p.m.

Apply online via CalOpps.org.

The following four (4) application items are required and constitute a complete application:

(1) A fully completed CalOpps employment application

(2) Cover Letter

(3) Resume

(4) Supplemental question responses.

Incomplete applications will not be considered for the position. Applicants with the most relevant experience and qualifications suitable for the position will be contacted for interviews.

Interview Dates:

First interview: August 29, 2019

Second interview & written exercise: September 5, 2019.

Estimated start date is October 2019.

Please check your calendar and plan accordingly as these dates are firm. 

Job Announcement: Tree Care Specialist

The Public Works Department for the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea seeks a highly-motivated, service-oriented team member for the full-time role of Tree Care Specialist. The selected candidate will perform routine and semi-skilled tree care duties including planting, watering, trimming, pruning, and removing trees and stumps in addition to completing a variety of forestry, parks, and beach maintenance duties.

Why Carmel?

Located in Monterey County along the Pacific Ocean, Carmel is a city rich in coastal resources, cultural heritage, and history. It boasts a unique urban forest of over 10,000 public trees, a world-class beach, sensitive habitats, and a variety of parks, trails, and open spaces including the 8-acre North Dunes and the 34-acre Mission Trail Nature Preserve. The City also has a significant amount of unimproved right of way, a linear greenbelt and over 80 acres of parks throughout the City. More information can be found at: https://ci.carmel.ca.us

Essential Functions: 

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

• Climb, trim, and prune trees, plants, and shrubbery to promote health, correct damage of disease, improve appearance, provide a safer environment, and/or to provide clearance of streets, sidewalks, signs, and lights.
• Remove fallen trees, dead limbs, and other debris resulting from storm damage and other conditions.
• Diagnose and treat tree insect and disease problems.
• Install, inspect, and maintain tree cables and braces.
• Inspect for safety, operate, and maintain forestry equipment including climbing belts, spurs, flip lines, ropes, hand saws, power saws, boom lift truck, chipper, pruners, loppers, and related equipment.
• Use high ranger vehicle to access upper tree canopies.
• Determine limbs to be removed; rig ropes in trees and determine placement of ropes for easiest and safest removal of limbs; check location of power lines, personnel, equipment, pedestrians, and traffic before cutting limbs.
• Grind and remove stumps.
• Participate in the selection of equipment and plant materials needed for work assignments.
• Inspect citizen requests for service to determine urgency and needed maintenance, evaluate work being performed, and respond to questions or complaints from the public.
• Advise public concerning plant or tree questions on private property including plant identifica­tion, insect and disease problems, and pruning, trimming, and care techniques.
• Inspect other City grounds including parks, trails, street trees, landscaped median islands, playground equipment, park signs, and barrier rails; perform corrective safety and other actions.
• Install and remove holiday lights and decorations.
• Plant trees, shrubs, and flowers; water and fertilize in accordance with standard procedures.
• Apply herbicides, pesticides, growth regulators and fertilizers; conduct spraying tasks involving insecticides.
• Perform grounds maintenance or other public maintenance work when not assigned to tree trimming duties.
• Perform other job-related duties and responsibilities as required.

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the above representative duties, knowledge and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class. Employees may be assigned duties which are not listed above. Reasonable accommodations will be made as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:

• One year of work experience involving tree maintenance including tree trimming and climbing experience.
• Completion of twelfth grade supplemented by specialized training in tree care or landscape maintenance. 
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver's license and a Pesticide Applicator license.

Please note: In terms of the work schedule for this position, it will normally be 40 hours, Monday – Friday each week with the daily work hours determined by the supervisor. However, the City will maintain the flexibility to schedule weekend work in lieu of, or in addition to, the normal Monday – Friday schedule as operational needs dictate.

To Apply:

To be considered, please submit an on-line application at https://www.calopps.org/city-of-carmel-by-the-sea . Applications will be screened in relation to the criteria indicated in this announcement.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and whose qualifications most closely align with those needed will be invited to interview.

This recruitment is open-until-filled with the first review of applications to begin Monday, August 12.

If you applied for a previous Tree Care Specialist position posted in the last few months, please kindly re-apply for this new posting.

Benefits:

Retirement

Retirement is through the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).

• The formula for "Classic" members hired by a CalPERS-participating agency before 11/1/11 is 2% @ 55 with a total employee contribution of 10% per payroll for FY19-20.
• The formula for "Classic" members hired by a CalPERS-participating agency on or after 11/1/11 and prior to 1/1/13 is 2% @ 60 with a total employee contribution of 10% per payroll for FY19-20.
• The formula for "MISC-PEPRA" members hired by a CalPERS-participating agency on or after 1/1/13 is 2% @ 62 with a total employee contribution of 9.75% per payroll for FY19-20.
• The total employee contribution percentage is based on CalPERS' annual valuation and can change. More information can be found at: www.calpers.ca.gov.

Deferred Compensation Plan (IRS 457)

Participation in a governmental 457 deferred compensation plan (City contribution of $25.00/month with City match of up to $50.00/month)

Health Insurance

• Fully-paid employee and dependent dental plan
• Fully-paid employee and dependent vision plan
• Fully-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• City-paid CalPERS medical coverage (80% of monthly premium)

Vacation & Sick Leave

• 96 hours of accrued annual sick leave
• 80 hours (pro-rated to hire date) of accrued annual vacation leave for first 1-4 years and thereafter up to maximum accrual rate of 176 hours annually

Holidays

• 12 annual paid holidays

Other

• Direct deposit
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare and childcare expenses

Location: Public Works Building, City of Carmel-by-the-Sea, 93921

Recruitment Contact: Jane Wilson

T (831) 620-2017      E jwilson@ci.carmel.ca.us

Carmel-by-the-Sea is an equal employment opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals to submit an application for this opportunity. The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

The County of Yuba is currently recruiting for a Parks and Landscape Coordinator in the Community Development and Services Agency. This experienced technical and administrative support class oversees and coordinates the parks and landscape program for the Community Development and Services Agency (CDSA); provides technical assistance, review and evaluation for program operations; oversees the administration of contracts, leases and agreements; oversees operation of County operated campgrounds; oversees park impact fee collection and performs related work as assigned. This position may require lead direction of  a small group of subordinate staff on a project or day to day basis, depending on the assignment. This position reports directly to the Public Works Project Manager on all critical functions related to the parks and landscape program.

Working Conditions: Residential, commercial, or industrial properties, parks and campgrounds or other facilities under inspection and potentially under construction. Work with exposure to potentially hazardous chemicals, uneven footing, inclement weather, temperature extremes or other potentially dangerous conditions. May require work with exposure to potential hazards at various construction sites.  

Examples of Duties:

 Plans and oversees the maintenance, operation and improvement of work for County parks, campgrounds and roadside landscape corridors, including specific lighting and landscaping districts; makes periodic inspections to ensure proper performance of maintenance activities.
 

Responds to, investigates and resolves complaints related to assigned areas.
 

Administers County’s Volunteer Campground Caretaker Program; solicits volunteers, administers screening process including acceptance and termination, and oversees the volunteers in their roles as campground caretakers.
 

Calculates park impact fees and oversees the fee collection for new park land and park improvements

The City of Foster City is accepting applications for a Part-time Parks Maintenance Worker.

This is a part-time, non-benefitted position; approximately 20 hours per week.  Please do not apply if you are seeking a full-time, benefitted position.

Deadline to Apply: This is a open until filled recruitment.

This position requires a demonstrated competency and increasing independence, knowledge, and ability in performing routine and special assignments in the Parks Maintenance Division.

This is a part-time position assigned to parks maintenance, which includes weekend rotation in parks and assistance to other departments in emergency and non-routine situations. Maintenance Worker is an entry-level position and receives general supervision from Parks Maintenance Supervisors and ongoing training on a wide variety of equipment, operational rules, guidelines, procedures and methods.

IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Performs mowing, weeding, trimming, pruning, cultivating, fertilizing, pest control, planting and cleaning of lawns, trees, plants, and parks; removes and disposes of trash and litter; maintains park and maintenance equipment, buildings and facilities; maintains irrigation systems; performs construction and demolition of park facilities, drainage, low-voltage electrical and irrigation systems for new, expanded and renovated park facilities as part of capital improvement projects; performs minor plumbing or building repair duties; supervises and coordinates Sheriff’s Work Program personnel; operates small trucks, dump trucks, ride-on and walk-behind mowing equipment; may be required to operate heavy equipment; utilizes a wide variety of construction tools and mechanical equipment; may be required to interact with customers on site or when requested; may be required to utilize department or City-wide software applications to maintain records or perform various duties. Involves significant time walking, stooping, bending, squatting, walking, lifting heavy objects, operating hand and power tools, equipment, and vehicles on a daily basis. Considerable time spent working outdoors in occasional extreme heat and cold; applying pesticides and chemicals to plants, lawns, shrubs and trees.

JOB-RELATED QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of: Standard and job-specific methods, materials, terminology and safe work practices of maintenance, construction, and gardening/landscape work; maintenance equipment and tools.

Skill in:  Physical stamina and strength to operate a variety of tools and equipment, perform physical tasks for long periods of time, and ability to lift light and heavy loads (20-90 lbs); physical flexibility to move objects and operate equipment; demonstrate ability to safely operate and drive vehicles and equipment.

Ability to: Listen, understand, retain, follow, apply verbal and written instructions or directions; learn effective and safe operation of equipment and tools; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others; respond courteously to public inquiries; recognize and use safe work practices; learn and retain specific and general information concerning equipment, functions, and projects; be available for standby and emergency response coverage (before and after regular work hours; weekends, and holidays); or weekend rotation.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING GUIDELINES:

Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way would be:

Education: Completion of a job or technical training program in maintenance, construction, or groundskeeping; completion of high school or the equivalent.

Experience: One year of full-time experience in general maintenance, construction, or groundskeeping.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, REGISTRATION:

Licenses: Possession of a valid California Class "C" driver’s license, maintain license and a good driving record.

Lateral Hiring Incentives*

¨ Hiring Bonus $2,000 - $8,000 (DOE)

¨ 50 Hours Sick & 50 Hours Vacation at the Time of Hire

The County of Yuba is recruiting to fill the position of Public Safety Dispatcher within the Sheriff’s Department.  The incumbent receives 9-1-1 system sheriff, fire, medical emergency and rescue calls; dispatches sheriff, fire and medical personnel following established procedures; maintains communication with officers in the field to ensure safety and provide back-up and information; provides relief coverage for the records unit; and performs related work as assigned. These classifications require shift work and the ability to make decisions and act appropriately in stressful situations. The work also involves interdepartmental cooperation with various public safety agencies located throughout the County to coordinate the most effective response to requests for assistance from the public.

About the Sheriff's Department:

The Yuba County Sheriff's Office is comprised of multiple functions within the Operations Division including Valley and Foothill Patrol, Investigations, Narcotics Task Force, Gang Enforcement, Marijuana Eradication Team, Coroner, Crime Prevention, Crisis Negotiation Team, SWAT, Canine Program, Field Training Officer, Aero Squadron, and Marine Enforcement.  The department is committed to working in partnership with the community to identify and resolve public safety and quality of life issues, consistent with it’s core values.  The Sheriff's Office provides a full range of services to an estimated population of about 70,000.  The Sheriff’s Department is located in the City of Marysville with a substation  in Brownsville.

Communications Assistant (Part Time)

Administration Department

$21.86 - $27.06 hourly without benefits

(20-25 hours per week)

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: 

Monday, August 19, 2019 at 5:00 p.m.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The City of Gilroy is currently recruiting for a part-time Communications Assistant for the City’s Communication and Engagement program with the Administration Department. The main goal of Communication and Engagement program is to provide timely and accurate information to the media and public regarding routine city operations, special events and emergency operations and maintain robust communication strategies to convey information to the widest possible audience.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The part-time Communication Assistant provides support in the City’s Communication and Engagement program under the direct supervision of the Communication and Engagement Manager. The Communications Assistant will work in the areas of written communication, print and digital media communication, marketing, community engagement, photography and videography, and customer service. If bilingual, the Communications Assistant may assist with verbal and written translation of communications materials. Evening and weekend hours required. The Communications Assistant is a part-time, at-will position.

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The Marysville Police Department is recruiting for the position of Public Safety Dispatcher. 

We are seeking energetic and outstanding individuals to join our team.  Ideal candidates are committed to working with their community in total partnership as we work together to improve the quality of life for everyone who works, lives and plays in our city. Public Safety Dispatchers are tasked with dispatching first responders including police, fire and medical services.

Do you want to use your skills, experience and creativity to drive communication strategy?   We are seeking creative thinkers who are highly collaborative professionals and thrive on the challenge of building an innovative and service-oriented communications and marketing program.

We are in search of two committed team players to be liaisons with department leadership to champion, develop and implement a comprehensive, strategic communications and marketing plan to ensure key messages are promoted through all communication platforms and channels.

Primary responsibilities:

• Develop and implement strategies to communicate and promote City initiatives and activities and encourage public involvement.
• Produce and coordinate communications and marketing efforts through website, social media, public events, meetings, and presentations.
• Create internal and external communications such as electronic newsletters, brochures, web content, social media content, press releases, speeches, and presentations.
• Maintain and add content to City website, ensuring branding and messaging is consistent throughout.
• Coordinate press releases and serve as an organization liaison to the media.
• Drive civic engagement through community education, events and activities.
• Strategize with departments, organize and participate in special events.
• Participate on special projects to assist with public outreach, public engagement, and messaging.

These positions will be in the City Manager’s Office and are at-will positions.