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The County of Yuba is currently recruiting for the flexibly staffed position of Building Maintenance Technician I/II in the Buildings & Grounds Division within the Administrative Services Department. Initially under close supervision, incumbents learn, assist and perform a variety of semi-skilled maintenance, construction and repair work on County facilities as well as learn County and departmental policies and procedures. As experience is gained assignments become more complex and are performed under more general supervision. Incumbents may advance to the II-level after gaining experience, demonstrating proficiency, and meeting the qualifications  for the II-level. 

About the County

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

The Hydro Comm Technician troubleshoots, repairs, calibrates, maintains, tests and installs communications and control system hardware, software, and equipment in hydroelectric power generating stations and facilities.  Systems include:  microwave, telemetry, two-way radio, fiber optic, multiplex carrier, VoIP & POTS telephone, SCADA & DCS, RTU’s, serial comms (RS-232 / RS-485), frame relay, protective relay (transfer trip & power line carrier), Electronic Security Perimeter (Routable Networking components including Defense-in-Depth strategies), routable networks security, physical security (alarms & video surveillance), misc. electronics, AC/DC, instrumentation, DC Power, and PV systems.

Essential Duties / Skills: (other duties may be assigned)

• Networking (firewalls, routers, switches, VLAN, encryption, TCP/IP, UDP, VPN, OSI model)
• SCADA (management, graphical development, data historian, OS patches, security)
• Power Plant Control System Security (network security, defense-in-depth, risk modeling/remediation, NERC CIP compliance / monitoring, ports/services)
• PLC interface with DCS distributed control system (input/output, scaling, PLC programming)
• Telemetry (modbus, DNP, Serial, RTU, I/O)
• Telecom (VoIP, POTS, DDS, T1, etc.)
• Microwave (Hardware, software, troubleshooting, etc.)
• Two-Way Radio (900 MHz, Motorola MotoTrbo, etc.)
• Fiber Optics (OTDR, Maintenance, etc.)
• Auxiliary Equipment (Batteries, solar, back-up generators, AC/DC, peripheral computer components)
• Project Management (develop wiring diagrams, layout drawings, & engineering specifications for system modifications)
• Assists with maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment and systems

Desired Skills:

• Hydroelectric power plant experience.
• Ability to operate, control and monitor hydroelectric generating units and auxiliary equipment.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma with additional education and/or certifications (GROL, NARTE, CISSP, CISCO, etc.) highly desirable.
• Completion of a recognized Comm Tech apprenticeship program or equivalent course work in electronics and data communications.
• At least five (5) years of responsible experience maintaining, installing & repairing electronic control systems & data communications equipment.
• Knowledge of:  R56 standards , FCC rules / regulations, NERC CIP standards, Radio frequencies, electronics and instrumentation theory, DC/AC theory, Networking and Security principles.
• Unrestricted CA Drivers License and clean driving record.
• Ability to climb towers up to 175’ and complete physically demanding work in rough natural terrain.
• Willingness to be available for work during off hours in case of emergency.
• Willingness to relocate permanent residence to within 50 miles of Murphys, CA.

Benefits:  NCPA offers excellent benefits including CalPERS medical and retirement plan.  See our website for more details on NCPA’s extensive benefits package.

EOE

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The City of Citrus Heights is seeking Part-time Facility Attendant Trainee’s to assist the public in their use of the Community Center and City Hall facilities for scheduled events.

The Facility Attendant Trainee’s will be expected to perform a wide variety of duties including preparing the facility for use by private parties and community groups of up to 500 guests or more.

Included but not limited to, set up/take down tables and chairs; minor maintenance and janitorial duties, set up of audio-visual systems, open and close facility for daytime, evening, and weekend rentals.

Work Schedule

The specific work schedule(s) of a Facility Attendant Trainee should have flexible availability to open and close rental facilities for daytime, evening, and weekend rentals based on the needs of the City.  Facility Attendant Trainees will generally work less than 29 hours per week.

Update 3/24/2020: At this time, we will only accept online applications.

The City of Lincoln is hiring for the regular and full-time position of Public Safety Dispatcher I/II within the Police Department.  This position is open until filled; the first review of applications is April 15, 2019.  Interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.

The Lincoln Police Department is authorized for 23 sworn officers, six dispatchers, and various other civilian and volunteer positions.  The dispatch center provides public safety dispatch services for the Lincoln Police Department and three Lincoln Fire stations. The communications center is staffed 24/7 and dispatchers work in pairs or solo. Public safety dispatchers answer emergency and non-emergency calls for police, fire and other city services.  Dispatchers prioritize calls and dispatch public safety units as needed.  Heavy phone and radio use is a primary duty of the position.  Other duties include clerical and specialized record keeping functions.

Under immediate supervision, this position performs a wide variety of technical and clerical law enforcement support duties related to taking police, fire and medical emergency requests for service from the public and tracks and dispatches field units as appropriate; gathers, records, maintains, retrieves and distributes law enforcement data and information; enters reports and data into a variety of automated law enforcement records systems; ensures that records and information are accurate, clear and comprehensive for law enforcement personnel and the general public; learns applicable policies, procedures and work methods associated with assigned duties; performs other related duties as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Public Safety Dispatcher I is the entry level class in which incumbents learn to perform and perform Police Dispatcher duties under immediate supervision. This classification is alternatively staffed with Public Safety Officer II and incumbents may advance to the higher level after gaining experience and demonstrating a level of proficiency that meets the qualifications of the higher class.

The Public Safety Dispatcher II is the working level class in which incumbents are expected to perform the full range of Police Dispatcher duties with minimum supervision and apply sound judgment regarding their scope of authority in dispatching personnel. This classification is distinguished from the Community Service Officer series in that the latter performs duties involving work in taking reports in the field and performing face-to-face public service activities.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED
The Public Safety Dispatcher I receives immediate supervision from the Police Office Supervisor or a Watch Commander. Incumbents of this class do not routinely exercise supervision. The Public Safety Dispatcher II receives supervision from the Police Office Supervisor or a Watch Commander. Incumbents of this class do not routinely exercise supervision.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Include but are not limited to the following:

• Receives and enters calls for police, fire and medical service in CAD; dispatches and tracks field units; interprets level of service needed through information obtained from field officers or citizens; coordinates multi-agency responses when necessary; transfers calls to appropriate agencies if warranted.
• Responds to questions and concerns from the general public, department staff and other agencies; takes and records telephone and counter reports; provides information as appropriate and resolves service issues and complaints.
• Enters and maintains accurate data and information into the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS) including stolen vehicles, and missing and unidentified persons; enters and retrieves information from a variety of state and local automated systems; validates selected records from the Department of Justice files including vehicles, boats and missing persons; releases impounded vehicles; processes reports and citations; collects and maintains statistical information.
• Learns and develops an understanding of applicable policies, procedures, and work methods associated with assigned duties.
• Photocopies and distributes crime, incident, arrest and accident reports to the general public and various agencies such as the Department of Justice (DOJ), California Highway Patrol, District Attorney, Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and insurance companies; prepares reports for court; applies federal, state and local laws when releasing information.
• Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies and associations, City management and staff, and the public.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS
This position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily office activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement, and fine coordination in preparing reports and retrieving and entering data using a computer keyboard. Additionally, the position requires near and far vision in reading work related documents and using the computer, and acute hearing is required when providing phone, dispatch and face to face service. The need to lift, drag, and push files, paper, and documents weighing up to 25 pounds also is required.

KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES/SKILLS
The following are a representative sample of the KAS’s necessary to perform essential duties of the position. The level and scope of the knowledge and abilities listed below vary between the I and II levels.

Knowledge of: Civil, criminal, and municipal provisions relating to the various activities of the Police Department; law enforcement, fire, and other operating procedures and functions of the Department as they relate to the dispatch function; geography of the City and the surrounding environment; legal and procedural techniques and regulations regarding transmission and reception of public safety radio traffic; basic radio and related equipment maintenance.

Ability to: Perform a variety of complex work with speed and accuracy; remain calm under emergency situations; learn to operate specialized law enforcement automated information and communication systems; work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and split shifts; learn basic Spanish speaking skills that allow for communication regarding addresses, locations, time descriptions, etc.; interpret, explain and apply applicable laws, codes and regulations; read, interpret and record data accurately; organize, prioritize and follow-up on work assignments; work independently and as part of a team; make sound decisions within established guidelines; follow written and oral directions; observe safety principles and work in a safe manner; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Skill to: Operate an office computer and a variety of word processing and software applications; effectively operate specialized law enforcement automated information and communication systems; type accurately from clear copy at a rate of 35 words per minute.

THE SELECTION PROCESS

To be considered, candidates must possess one of the following at the time of application:

• POST Entry-Level Dispatcher Exam with a T-score of 48 or higher, dated within 24 months of application (We do not accept CritiCall scores at this time).
• A valid POST-certified Public Safety Dispatcher Basic Course Certificate
• A valid POST Dispatcher Basic Certificate

The process may include an in-basket exercise, individual interviews, panel interviews and/or other related components.  Only those candidates who have the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to the process. The candidate selected for the position will be required to complete a background check including reference checks, fingerprint check, medical/drug-test evaluation and/or other related components.

Human Resources will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities.  Please advise HR of any special needs a minimum of five days in advance of the selection process exam by calling (916) 434-3229. The City of Lincoln is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.