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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.

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

The City of San Rafael invites applicants for:

FIREFIGHTER-PARAMEDIC

Annual Salary:  $100,906 - $120,295*

(Additional incentive pays up to 7.5% above base salary available after probationary year)

(*Salary above is effective July 1, 2021 pending City Council approval on July 6, 2021)

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The San Rafael Fire Department is an all-risk fire agency that includes 69 operational firefighters trained in the areas of firefighting, Advanced Life Support (ALS) response, ambulance transport, technical rescue, hazardous material response, disaster response, fire prevention, and community preparedness.  We constantly strive to provide the highest level and most capable emergency service delivery possible to our community; a service that is professional, compassionate, predictable, consistent, and sustainable.

***To learn more about the hiring process and the department, candidates are encouraged to attend a virtual orientation on July 13th, at 5:30 pm.  Click HERE

***Candidates are strongly encouraged to make a station visit during daily drop-in hours between 10 am - 12 pm and 1:30 pm - 4 pm.  Station addresses are available online

Please review the Firefighter-Paramedic job description available on our website.

The most appropriately qualified candidates will be invited to an oral board interview (weighted 100%).  Depending on the number of applicants this process may be altered.

THE POSITION: The City of Campbell is currently recruiting for a School Crossing Guard position.

Be an important member of a successful team of individuals committed to the safety of school children in our community. School Crossing Guards work approximately 15-20 hours per week during the regular school year. School Crossing Guards are assigned to designated locations in the City of Campbell assisting elementary and junior high school students to safely cross the streets.

SALARY: $16.00-$23.00 Hourly

HOURS: 15-20 Hours per week

TYPICAL DUTIES: • Assist school children to safely cross streets • Report crimes, violations, accidents, or injuries • Assist the public

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: • Must be at least 18 years of age • Must have ability to get transportation to different post locations in Campbell • Must not have any dangerous criminal convictions • Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions and procedures • Must be able to communicate clearly with city personnel, pedestrians and motorists • Must be able to work different shift hours, and all school year • Must be able to work outside in all types of weather conditions • Must have a sense of responsibility for the safety of children.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS: Please complete a City of Campbell Employment Application or online through www.calopps.org. Applications are available at www.cityofcampbell.com/hr or in person at Human Resources 70 N. First Street, Campbell, CA 95008 (City Hall, Upper Level). Successful completion of a background investigation will be required prior to being hired. The City of Campbell will provide all safety equipment and uniforms. For more information about the Crossing Guard Program and details about this employment opportunity, call the City of Campbell HR Department at (408) 866-2705 or email: hr@campbellca.gov.

The City of Campbell is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of a person’s race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, mental or physical disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age or sexual orientation.

Candidates with a disability, which may require special assistance in any phase of the application or testing process, should advise City of Campbell upon submittal of application. Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Are you a motivated, energetic, and creative individual interested in working for an organization making a difference for the people in your community? Are you interested in joining an agency developing cutting edge affordable housing policies and programs? The award-winning Santa Clara County Housing Authority (SCCHA) is seeking talented individuals to join us in making a difference with the people in our community. As one of the largest providers of affordable housing in the Bay Area, and a designated Moving To Work (MTW) agency, SCCHA is an independent local government agency that administers the federal Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program for approximately 19,000 households and manages more than 2,600 units of affordable housing in Santa Clara County.

SCCHA was designated a MTW agency in 2008, a distinction granted to less than 1% of the nation’s housing authorities. Since then, we have been creating innovative ways to increase housing options and self-sufficiency for Santa Clara County’s low-income residents while streamlining the administration of our housing programs.

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WILDFIRE MITIGATION AND EMERGENCY

 PREPAREDNESS SPECIALIST

San Rafael Fire Department

Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)/Fixed-Term Position

$71,116 - $90,753 per year

($36.47 - $46.54 per hour)

  Limited Benefits Available

APPLICATION DEADLINE:    Applications will be reviewed on a weekly basis until position is filled

The City of San Rafael Fire Department is seeking to fill the position of Wildfire Mitigation and Emergency Preparedness Specialist.  Fixed-term appointments may be made for up to a three-year period. Continued appointment in this position is contingent upon funding and job performance.  This is an “at will” position.  This position has limited benefits available. 

Under supervision, the Wildfire Mitigation and Emergency Preparedness Specialist will support the implementation of the San Rafael Wildfire Prevention and Protection Plan and Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority (MWPA) goals; work to improve community disaster preparedness through outreach, education, and engagement; support the San Rafael Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program; support Firewise communities, and Neighborhood Response Groups (NRG’s); support Emergency Operation Center (EOC) functions); and augment designated fire prevention and emergency management staff on strategic projects and programs.       

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Draft policies and procedures, plans, and ordinances related to wildfire prevention and emergency services.
• Deliver training and provide subject matter expertise on fuel reduction measures in alignment with environmentally sound/safe practices and existing ordinances.
• Represent the department through collaboration with multiple community-based organizations, partner agencies and varied stakeholders involving emergency and non-emergency settings.
• Support and coordinate San Rafael CERT and San Rafael-hosted CERT trainings.
• Support emergency alerting and notifications, including educational endeavors and outreach, and database management.
• Support, coordinate, and conduct disaster preparedness and mitigation through public outreach and training opportunities.
• Support the development and implementation of Emergency Operation Plans, including evacuation planning and continuity of operation plans. 
• Support the implementation of the Wildfire Prevention and Protective Action Plan.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Emergency, environmental and fire hazard prevention; principles and practices of emergency management, including hazard identification, mitigation and disaster preparedness; urban interface education/training,
• California Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS), Incident Command System (ICS) and the National Incident Management System (NIMS); Emergency Operations Center (EOC) structure and operating procedures; emergency operations communications systems.
• State and Federal damage reporting and reimbursement procedures; accounting, budgeting, and contract principles and methods; principles and practices of program coordination, development, administration and evaluation.
• Injury and illness prevention practices (IIPP) as well as pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations.
• Preparing and presenting public information; teaching; and public speaking.

Ability To:

• Prepare and present detailed plans and procedures; develop and present training programs for staff and the public.
• Interpret and apply federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations.
• Learn and retain local geography and resources as they relate to emergency management planning and operations; stay abreast of emergency management requirements and standards as well as analyze and evaluate new program techniques.
• Prepare clear and concise reports; express ideas and communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; coordinate, train, oversee and evaluate staff and volunteers.
• Logically and creatively utilize a variety of analytical techniques to solve complex emergency management challenges.
• Participate in the development and administration of department goals, objectives, procedures and budgets; work cooperatively with the public and emergency response agencies.
• Identify and analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals; research, analyze and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques.

Minimum Qualifications Desired:  Possession of one or more of the following is desirable:

1. A background in customer service or public service
2. Completion of CA State Fire Marshal 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, 2B, & 2C courses
3. ICC Certification Fire 77, CA, CF, & CP

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in emergency management, fire management, public administration, or a related field, AND/OR
• Three (3) years of technical-level experience in an organization performing emergency management, disaster planning, and/or response, which has provided knowledge of emergency management concepts, terminology and basic procedures, OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Must possess and maintain a valid California driver’s license, with a satisfactory driving record.

Interview Process:  The most qualified applicants will be invited to interview.    

Application and Selection Process:  Resumes do not substitute for the City application.  Candidates should detail related education and experience on the application since this information will be used to determine who will be invited to participate in the next phase of the examination process.  The examination process may include any or all of the following:  application appraisal and oral board interview examination.  NOTE:  Prior to appointment, candidate must pass a background check/fingerprinting, and DMV check.  To file an application on-line go to www.calopps.org.  Select “Member Agencies”.  Select “Northern Bay Area”.  Select “San Rafael”.

Follow this link to apply for this position:  https://www.calopps.org/san-rafael/job-20106683 

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 before the oral board date.