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The City of Campbell announces an employment opportunity for Human Resources Representative

Open Date: Monday, August 2, 2021 

Close Date:  Friday, August 13, 2021

Salary: $7,046.00 - $8,559.20 per month/DOE

Human Resources Representative: Under general supervision, performs a variety of paraprofessional, technical and administrative support work in one or more specialized areas of Human Resources, including but not limited to:  recruitment and selection, classification and compensation, risk management, benefits, employee and labor relations, volunteer services functions, HRIS, training and organizational development; and performs related work as required.

Typical Duties: Coordinates the City’s benefit and wellness program, including coordinating and monitoring paperwork related to COBRA, DOT pull notice, CalPERS, and other programs; monitors, audits and processes employee compensation and benefit data; disseminates and maintains employment and benefit information; processes personnel transactions for employees from initial employment through separation and retirement; processes leave requests, sends correspondence, audits medical certification, tracks leave of absence and disability, coordinates return to work; coordinates general human resources training, including  new hire orientation, brown bag seminars, Health and Benefits Fair, retirement workshops, and exit interviews; recruits and places volunteers within City programs and maintains related records; plans and coordinates the volunteer recognition program; responds to and conducts surveys related to HR and labor relations issues; provides information to  employees and the public as appropriate regarding wages, benefits, personnel procedures, employment opportunities, and claims procedures; assists in coordinating City’s Workers’ Compensation program, including maintaining logs and records, filing and monitoring forms, compiling various statistics, and maintaining liaison with third party administrator; interprets Rules and Regulations, contracts, policies and procedures, and applies such interpretation in the performance of assigned responsibilities; monitors the employee performance evaluation process, tracking evaluation dates and sending out reminder notices, sending out and monitoring notices for salary increases; assists in maintaining personnel files and confidential records; performs routine administrative duties; verifies personnel action documents related to employee status changes, including new hires, salary changes, promotions, transfers, separations and inputs data into the HRIS system; proofreads and checks typed materials and reports for clerical and mathematical accuracy, completeness and for compliance with established standards and procedures; maintains the Human Resources web page on the City’s website; coordinates with Finance to maintain the City’s authorized positions report: assists in aspects of recruitment and selection including arranging for examinations, establishing testing schedules, securing test sites and materials, arranging for raters, placing advertisements, tracking applicant paperwork, scheduling interviews, preparing and processing oral board materials, screening employment applications, sending out notifications; assists in the development and revision of human resources documents, procedures, policies, and forms;  builds and maintains positive working relationships with the public, coworkers and other City employees using principles of exceptional customer service, honesty, respect and ethical behavior and performs other related duties as assigned.

Ability to: Perform detailed and complex paraprofessional work, including arithmetic and calculations with considerable independence; interpret and apply rules, laws and policies and procedures and effectively apply them; maintain confidentiality; function with a high degree of independence in performing job duties and exercise sound judgment in decision making; analyze situations quickly and objectively and determine proper course of action; organize, prioritized, and coordinate work activities; read, interpret, and apply pertinent rules, regulations, standards, and procedures.  Understand, interpret, and explain department policies and procedures:  gather and analyze data and maintain records; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; work independently and use good judgment when dealing with sensitive issues; operate standard office equipment, HRIS System, and learn and operate new programs as required; including a personal computer. On a continuous basis, sit at a desk for long periods of time.  Intermittently twist and reach office equipment; stand, bend, squat, kneel or twist while using keyboard to communicate through written means and enter/retrieve data from computer; and lift and/or carry weight of 10 pounds or less.

Knowledge of: Principles and practices of effective customer services; applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations related to areas of assignment; Human Resources practices and procedures; recruitment and testing methods and practices; principles of benefits administration; recordkeeping and record retention systems; operations and functions of City government and relevant laws and regulations affecting human resource administration; human resources information systems programs; classification and compensation plans, modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment; basic report preparation and English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation; basic statistical  and mathematical methods.

Minimum Qualifications: Education and Experience: Equivalent to completion of an associate of arts degree in Human Resources, business administration or closely related field, plus three years progressively responsible experience in Human Resources or closely related function.  A Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration or closely related field may be substituted for up to one year of the required experience.

Possession of: Valid California Driver's License.

Application Process: This recruitment will close Friday, August 13, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. City employment applications may be obtained from the City of Campbell Human Resources Division, 70 N. First Street, Campbell, CA 95008; the City’s website at www.cityofcampbell.com/hr or apply online through www.calopps.org.

Applications may not be emailed or faxed. Please do not substitute “see résumé” on the employment history section of the applications.  Résumés should be attached separately. A completed employment application must be received by the Human Resources Division by the closing date.  Applications that do not include responses to the supplemental questionnaire will be rejected.

Testing Process: Following initial screening of applications, those applicants with the most appropriate qualifications will be invited to continue in the selection process.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please call City of Campbell Human Resources at 408-866-2705 or email hr@cityofcampbell.com.

Prior to hire, candidates will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, including employment verification and a Department of Justice (DOJ) fingerprint check. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however, failure to disclose a conviction will result in disqualification or termination.

Candidates with a disability who may require special assistance in any phase of the application or testing process should advise the Human Resources Division upon submittal of application. Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request. The City of Campbell is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Position and Duties:
The Mass Care Executive Analyst (EA) position will work out of the City Manager’s Office of Emergency Management (OEM) located at 855 N. San Pedro Street, San José.  

This EA position responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Participates in the organization, administration, operations, and functions of the Office of Emergency Management (OEM)
• Work directly with Council Offices, City Departments and outside agencies to develop a City of San José Mass Care Plan
• Develop, implement, and manage a shelter inventory procedure for both City-owned and privately-owned locations
• Conduct periodic training for both City employees and outside agencies to ensure that the Mass Care Plan is implemented seamlessly during an emergency
• Confer with staff in various City departments on administrative matters and coordinates responses to questions and concerns for the City Manager
• Recommend and write procedures, oversee the implementation of program policies and procedures, provide training on program requirements and best practices and conduct continuous process evaluation and improvements
• Monitor and assist in the development of reports on how to implement state and federal guidance on emergency planning
• Assist in presentations and trainings on community preparedness, City preparedness activities, outreach and technical skills to operate in the Emergency Operation Center (EOC)
• Provide technical skills for identified tasks, such as EOC activities, communications systems, information technology systems, etc.
• Maintain administrative records, supplies, inventory control and tests of disaster equipment
• Perform other emergency management activities as needed
• This position responds to activations of the EOC

Core Competencies:
The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated from past and current employment history:
• Job Expertise – Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations.
• Communication Skills - Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills and displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts.
• Computer Skills - Experienced with common business computer applications including but not limited to: MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, and MS Excel.
• Teamwork and Interpersonal Skills - Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.
• Analytical Thinking - Approaches a problem or situation by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach.
• Problem Solving - Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem; collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome.
• Initiative - Exhibits resourceful behaviors toward meeting job objectives; anticipates problems, is proactive, and avoids difficulties by planning ahead; displays willingness to assume extra responsibility and challenges; pursues continuing education opportunities that promotes job performance.
• Supervision - Sets effective long and short-term goals based on a good understanding of management practices; establishes realistic priorities within available resources; provides motivational support; empowers others; assigns decision-making and work functions to others in an appropriate manner to maximize organizational and individual effectiveness.

Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San José will NOT sponsor, represent, or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.

If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Helen Trinh by email at helen.trinh@sanjoseca.gov.

The Mass Care Executive Analyst position will be open until filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time.

The first application review will be on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at 8:00am PT. Please submit your application by 11:59 p.m. (PDT) on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 if you would like your application to be included in the first review.

Additional Information:
The actual salary shall be determined by the final candidate’s qualifications and experience. In addition to the starting salary, employees in the Executive Analyst classification shall also receive an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation pay.

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

The actual salary shall be determined by the final candidate’s qualifications and experience. In addition to the starting salary, employees in the Division Manager classification shall also receive an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation pay.

The City of San Jose's Planning, Building and Code Enforcement (PBCE) Department is recruiting to fill a Division Manger position in its Building Division.

The Building Division is a part of the Development Services team, and consists of four Core Groups:
• Permit Center & Expedited Review
• Plan Review Services
• South Inspection & Support Services
• North – Central Inspection Services.

The current vacancy is in the Plan Review group. The Division Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Plan Review Section as well as oversight of  the Section’s service delivery, staffing and budget including the management, and quality control of:
• Reviewing and Approving Building Construction Plans
• Building Code Interpretation and Development
• Ordinances, Directives, and Policies
• Alternative Methods and Means for Construction (AMMC)
• Permit Center Division and Field Inspection Coordination
• Electronic Plan Review Program
• Coordinated review projects

Reporting to the Deputy Director of the Building Division, the Division Manager will lead all of the Division activities, participate in the leadership of the Building Division, and work collaboratively with the other City development partners. The position is the primary interfaces between the Building Division and the development and permitting community.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Monitor the Section's workload and determine the corresponding staffing levels required.
• Spearhead the hiring process for the Plan Review  Section staff.
• Manage, monitor and analyze revenues and time spent for delivery services to achieve cost-effectiveness and efficiency in the Section's budget.
• Assist the Building Official in facilitating the adoption of state building codes and regulations; develop and implement local amendments to these codes and regulations and the transition of amendments to City Ordinances.
• Transform code interpretations by the Division into written policies and prepare written procedures for the Plan Review  Section staff.
• Forge working relationships with external customers by coordinating public outreach programs and maintaining on-going interaction between the plan review staff and external customers.
• Coordinate with other sections within the department and other departments to ensure seamless delivery of plan review services.
• Chair the Committee that evaluates and considers proposed Alternate Materials and Methods of Construction.
• Conduct and deliberate customer appeals and hearings related to plan review.
• Leads staff in staying current with changing regulatory requirements and implements these as required by the regulatory authorities
• Manage and support the implementation of the Integrated Electronic Plan Review System.
• Conducts or directs studies and research to solve building and structural engineering and construction problems.
• Implement policies and procedures to streamline existing processes to improve results and/or operating costs.

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.

Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent, or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.

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 questiona (IN DETAIL) during the online application process.  Please note that there is a 4,000-character limit, including spaces, for each text response.  -Please specify your degree, the name of the college or university from which you obtained your degree and your field of study.
• Please describe your six (6) years of progressively responsible directly related experience including three (3) years of supervisory experience. In your response, include the job titles, dates of employment, agency, and responsibilities. Your response should be consistent with your work history.
• Please specify the discipline of your State registered certification, the certification number and expiration date if applicable.
• Describe your knowledge and experience in applying the uniform technical codes (e.g. CA Building, Residential, Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical Code), structural regulations, disabled access regulations, energy conservation regulations and City ordinances.
• Describe your experience leading a team and/or training staff and establishing work schedules, procedures, and training.

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 My Truong at Myphuong.truong@sanjoseca.gov.

Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system. To apply, applicants must complete an application via the City of San Jose’s website at www.sanjoseca.gov/citycareers.

For more information and to apply, please visit:

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

For more information and to apply, please visit:

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

THE CITY

Located in the southern portion of world-famous, wine-growing Napa County, 35 miles northeast of San Francisco, American Canyon first developed following World War II and incorporated in 1992. American Canyon plays an important role in the Napa Valley wine industry with continuous growth in wine logistics, wine making, storage and distribution. 

American Canyon is also home to growing major food production industries, such as Coca Cola, Barry Callebaut Chocolate and Mezzetta.  With a current population of 20,500 in more than 6 square miles, the City plans for a population of 25,000 by 2025.

American Canyon residents take great pride in their community and highly value the outdoor spaces and trails, numerous parks and quality schools.  Residents and business owners feel very safe and enjoy their diverse and engaged community.  You and your family will feel safe at home in American Canyon.

THE POSITION

The City of American Canyon is creating a Maintenance Worker applicant list to perform a variety of maintenance and construction duties and operate Public Works equipment.  Initial hires and assignments are made to streets/storm drainage, parks, or water distribution/reclamation.  There is an immediate opening in streets/storm drainage. Maintenance Workers may be reassigned to any of the Divisions at any time based on the City’s needs or career development.  Employees will have opportunity to grow as Maintenance Workers and/or pursue additional certifications in Water Treatment or Wastewater Reclamation.

The ideal candidate will be a punctual, dedicated, hard-working team player with an understanding of the importance of safe work practices, the ability to provide manual labor as directed, and pride in a job well-done.

For more information and to apply, please visit:

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

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Code Enforcement Official I/II

Level I:  $4,637 - $5,636 per month

Level II:  $5,116 - $6,219 per month

Plus excellent benefits

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Apply by Friday, July 23, 2021, for first consideration

THE CITY is focused on enhancing our community members’ quality of life through well-designed services and a positive workplace culture.  San Rafael is the economic and cultural heart of Marin County, and its high quality of life is centered on its commercial districts, engaged neighborhoods, active lifestyle, and natural environment.  San Rafael (population 59,000) is a full-service city with a city council/city manager form of government with 12 departments, more than 400 employees, and an annual budget of $100 million.  The City’s vision is to be a vibrant economic and cultural center reflective of its diversity.  The City Council is engaged and seeks to strengthen the urban and commercial areas as well as sustain the beautiful natural environment. 

San Rafael’s Organizational culture framework is an initiative called “Together San Rafael.”  City employees are our greatest asset, and we seek talented individuals with diverse backgrounds who are creative, curious, and excited about a challenge.  We are a results-driven team focused on the needs of community members.  The Together San Rafael initiative is focused on modernizing City services and increasing the engagement of employees.  This initiative recognizes the interconnectedness of the customer and employee experience. 

THE POSITION:

The City of San Rafael is recruiting for a Code Enforcement Officer in our Community Development Department.  Under immediate supervision, this position assists with the enforcement of all provisions of the San Rafael Municipal Code, performs code inspections, and enforces the zoning code.

This position is a flexibly staffed position and may be filled at either the I or II level, dependent upon the candidate’s experience and qualifications.  The distinguishing characteristics between each level is as follows:

Code Enforcement Official I:  This class is distinguished from the Code Enforcement Officer II by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within the series including field investigations and field inspections.  Since this class is typically used as a training class, employees may have only limited or no directly related work experience.

Code Enforcement Official II:  This is the full journey level class.  Employees at this level are distinguished from the Code Enforcement Officer I by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned.  Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.  Positions in this class shift away from office and group fieldwork to more defined, independent work.  The supervisor through the performance appraisal system measures movement from Code Enforcement Officer I to II.

This position performs the following essential job duties:

• Exercises enforcement and abatement responsibilities under the land use regulations of the City’s Municipal Codes.
• Conducts field investigations of reported complaints of municipal code, ordinance, and resolution violations.

• Advises individuals of violations and methods of abatement.
• Seeks abatement (remedies) through voluntary compliance or informal administrative process or administrative hearings or judicial action.
• Conducts field inspections to uncover violations, gathers supporting evidence, inform individuals of code provisions and encourage compliance.
• Issue warnings and violation notices and see remedies through voluntary compliance or informal administrative process or administrative hearings or judicial action.
• Explains and interprets municipal codes, ordinances, and resolutions at the counter and in the field to City staff, to property owners and the generic public.
• Confers with other agencies and City departments, verbally and in writing, on the investigation and disposition of related violations.
• Prepares written staff reports and presents evidence at hearings before the Planning Commission, City Council, Hearing Officer, and/or Courts of law related to current code enforcement administrative and judicial proceedings.
• Complete forms, prepare reports, investigation narratives and related correspondence.
• Maintains case records, program statistics, and related materials.
• Performs related duties as required.

To be eligible for this position you must have knowledge of:

• Correct English usage, spelling, and punctuation.
• Simple research and statistical methods.
• Interviewing techniques necessary to obtain investigative and personal data.
• Modern office policies, procedures, and equipment.
• Goals, objectives, and policies of the department.
• Correct written and spoken English.
• Technical aspects of Zoning and Code Enforcement.
• Supervisory techniques and methods.

To be eligible for this position you must have the ability to:

• Interpret and apply laws, ordinances, codes, and policies.
• Express oneself clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Work cooperatively with other departments, agencies, and citizens.
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships.
• Lead and direct the work of others.
• Perform field inspections, investigations.
• Enforce applicable codes and ordinances.

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

Code Enforcement Official I:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent.
• Community College coursework in communications, law enforcement, planning, business, or public administration, or a related field preferred.
• One (1) year of full-time experience involving the enforcement and interpretation of administrative rules and regulations and direct public contact.
• Valid driver’s license.

Code Enforcement Official II:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent.
• Three (3) years of full-time experience involving the enforcement and interpretation of administrative rules and regulations, two (2) years of which must be in a code inspection capacity.
• Valid driver’s license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions and regularly works in inside environmental conditions.  The employee is frequently exposed to video display and moving mechanical parts.  The employee occasionally works with use of personal vehicle.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS: 

City of San Rafael application is required.  Resumes do not substitute for the City application.  Candidates should detail related education and experience on the application.  The examination process may include the following application appraisal and oral board interview examination.  The passing point for the oral board examination final score will be 70%.   To file an application, go to:  www.calopps.org.  Select “Member Agencies”.   Select “San Rafael”.   Follow this link to apply via CalOpps:  https://www.calopps.org/san-rafael/job-20136273 

Reasonable Accommodation:  The City of San Rafael will make reasonable accommodations in the exam process to accommodate disabled applicants.  If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact us at 415-485-3474 no later than seven (7) calendar days before the test date.