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The County of Yuba is recruiting to fill the Deputy Sheriff classification.  Deputy Sheriff perform a wide variety of patrol officer and related duties required to effectively respond to and resolve the normal scope of peace situations, including the protection of life and property, enforcement of laws and ordinances, criminal investigation, crime prevention and suppression, case preparation and testimony, and providing information and assistance to the public and perform related duties as assigned. Incumbents may be assigned to a specific geographic area for patrol, investigations, crime prevention or other peace officer-related functions.  We are seeking dedicated, public service minded individuals to join our team in this honorable position.

Suisun City is a progressive and proactive law enforcement agency situated in the heart of Solano County. As a result of its proximity to neighboring jurisdictions, the men and women of the Suisun City Police Department remain extremely busy as they address the needs of the community. Candidates interested in testing for the position of Public Safety Dispatcher with the Suisun City Police Department must be prepared to take on the challenges of a fast paced work environment.

THE POSITION

Under supervision (Public Safety Dispatcher I) or general supervision (Public Safety Dispatcher II) performs a variety of duties involved in receiving, evaluating, prioritizing, and relaying calls for emergency and non-emergency public safety assistance; dispatches appropriate Police, Fire and/or Medic units and coordinates response of emergency personnel; maintains, processes, and distributes police records; operates a variety of telecommunications equipment including radio, telephone, and CAD systems; and performs a wide variety of specialized clerical duties involved in the preparation, maintenance, and release of materials related to law enforcement activities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Receives, classifies, and prioritizes all incoming emergency calls for service to the dispatch center including 911 calls and business line calls received from citizens requesting service or information; operates a variety of public safety communications equipment including 911 emergency telephone equipment, computer aided dispatch systems, and multi-channel radio systems; dispatches police and fire units and personnel.
• Performs a variety of duties involved in police records operations including disseminating, maintaining confidentiality, evaluating, copying, and filing police records and reports; processes and distributes arrest reports to the District Attorney, juvenile probation offices, and courts in a timely manner; ensures that information is released in accordance with related laws and Police Department policies.
• Evaluates response necessary as dictated by a given request for service; determines nature, location, and priority of calls; operates computer aided dispatch system to create calls for service within response criteria guidelines; assigns and dispatches appropriate police, fire, or other emergency vehicles, equipment, and personnel in accordance with policies and procedures; transfers calls to other appropriate agency in accordance with established procedures; obtains and dispatches other support services as necessary.
• Other duties as described in the complete Job Description.

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The City of Sunnyvale is actively seeking a highly energetic, skilled, and motivated individual to join a well-established municipality as a Public Works Construction Inspector - Term Limited, to perform quality assurance inspections for development construction projects and encroachment permits. The ideal candidate for this term limited opportunity will have a passion for excellence, a commitment to serving the community and have outstanding interpersonal skills. Other skills the City is looking for include strong leadership; ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships; and the ability to collaborate with a wide variety of stakeholders.

Under general supervision of the Senior Engineer, performs quality assurance inspections of construction projects to ensure compliance with City standards, approved plans and specification, construction and safety practices; and performs related work as required. The minimum qualification for this position are - Graduation from High School or the tested equivalent and four years of broad and varied experience in construction and inspection activities. The position also requires possession and continued maintenance of a valid class C California driver’s license and a safe driving record.

All of this, plus a generous benefits package and a competitive salary make the City of Sunnyvale a great place to work. 

A complete application consists of a City application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire.  The positions open July 11, 2019 and final filing date is August 8, 2019 at 5:00 pm. For complete information regarding this opportunity, please visit:  Sunnyvale.ca.gov

Salary: $78,521.46 - $100,215.86 Annually

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FOR OUT OF STATE APPLICANTS:

You must successfully complete the entire Basic Course Wavier (BCA) process to obtain a waiver. Please use the link below:

https://www.post.ca.gov/basic-course-waiver-process.aspx

The City of Belmont Public Works Department is recruiting for the position of Construction Inspector I/II.

Recruitment will close by Monday, August 19, 2019 @ 5 p.m. or upon receipt of the first 100 applications and supplemental questionnaires, whichever occurs first.

The City’s Construction Inspector position is responsible for performing duties in support of public works inspection programs; ensuring construction work is in compliance with applicable codes and regulations; maintaining construction project records; and performing a variety of tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.

Construction Inspector I is the trainee level and/or entry level class in the construction inspection series.  This class is distinguished from the Construction Inspector II by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions with the series including section work that does not require previous construction experience.  The purpose of this position is to provide entry level field service in administering public works capital improvements, assessment district and/or developer provided infrastructure improvements projects related to private development for the construction phase of City and/or private infrastructure and facility projects including grading, roads, bridges, drainage facilities, landscaping, traffic signals, parks and buildings.  Incumbents at this level receive on the job training in order to learn and develop competencies in performing the essential functions of the job and to apply City and department policies and procedures in conducting public works project inspections.  The Construction Inspector I is expected to learn how to perform, at an acceptable level, detailed inspections on a variety of projects and progress rather quickly toward performing the full range of duties of the Construction Inspector II.  As experience is gained, incumbents are assigned a broader range of more difficult inspection duties, which are performed under general supervision.  Advancement to the "II" level is based on demonstrated proficiency in performing the full range of journey level inspection duties.  The Construction Inspector I receives direction from the Assistant Public Works Director/City Engineer and may receive technical and functional supervision by Senior Engineer and/or Construction Inspector II.  Training may also be performed by Public Works Supervisors and other personnel.

Construction Inspector II is the journey level class within the Construction Inspector series.  Employees within this class are distinguished from the Construction Inspector I by performance of the full range of duties assigned, including the performance of the entire range of field inspection work requiring a complete knowledge of construction inspection principles and practices.  Work in this class is further distinguished from that of the Construction Inspector I by the greater complexity of the assignment received and by the greater independence with which an incumbent is expected to operate.  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 may be flexibly staffed by advancement from the lower class of Construction Inspector I or, when filled from the outside, usually requires prior public works construction inspection experience.  Appointment to the higher class requires that the employee be performing substantially the full range of duties for the class and meets the qualification standards for the class.  The Construction Inspector II receives direction from the Assistant Public Works Director/City Engineer.

The essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Coordinate, review, document, and perform the work of field personnel related to a variety public works projects; communicate with contractors to ensure compliance with applicable codes and regulations.
• Visit project sites to conduct inspections of all work within the right of way; inspect work to ensure compliance with plans and specifications; document all survey and geotechnical activities at job sites; oversee and perform basic survey work to confirm alignments, grades, etc.; observe work in all stages of progress to ensure conformance with standards, safety, and other applicable regulations and contract requirements; assess construction methods against industry standards; review workmanship and sequence of operations; monitor project schedules.
• Inspect work sites and assess construction performance; record construction activities to ensure compliance with project documents, including major mechanical, electrical, civil, instrumentation and control, telemetry, structural concrete and masonry, heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, structural steel, piping systems, metal work and welding, painting and coating, asphalt and concrete pavement, earthwork, motor control systems and column pipe; make grading observations and conducts erosion control inspections; check lines, grades, elevations and size and location of structures; verify that adequate material sampling and testing is performed; inspect adjacent properties for damage from construction activities; sample or request samples be taken by independent laboratories and tests materials for compliance with specifications; enforce compliance with contract plans and specifications and rejects unsatisfactory or defective work.
• Review construction permits, plans and specifications to enforce applicable codes, regulations, standards, and ordinances.
• Visit industrial and commercial establishments to ensure compliance with stormwater regulations.
• Investigate, document and respond to resident complaints within the right of way; may oversee and perform traffic count work, including installation and monitoring of traffic count equipment; issue notices to property owners regarding issues in the right of way.
• Organize and maintain project records; prepare daily, weekly and monthly construction reports.
• Provide technical information to builders, contractors and the general public as requested; respond to complaints from the general public and resolve issues within area of responsibility.
• Coordinate or conduct various materials testing functions at construction sites including but not limited to asphalt, concrete, soil and water for compliance with applicable specifications; review test reports; review and examine materials delivered to worksites for installation to verify their conformance to specifications; identify and locate faulty materials and workmanship; document compliance and suitability of materials for installation and application.
• Calculate quantities or prepare or review estimates for construction projects, materials and costs.
• Coordinate construction activities with other agencies; act as a liaison between contractor and project manager on construction inspection issues.
• Verify all contract changes; document changes to ensure as-built drawings reflect these changes. 
• Photograph job sites prior to construction.
• Respond to inspection requests and coordinate inspections with other City departments and public utilities; review construction project requirements, costs and issues with project managers; may initiate pre-job meetings with developers to gather required information; represent the City in meetings with developers and contractors as required; provide daily inspection reports to project managers.
• May exercise technical and functional supervision of contracted and clerical staff.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

The Public Works Services Department invites you to apply for the position of Public Works Field Supervisor (Right of Way), in the City’s Right of Way Maintenance Division.  Under the direction of the Right of Way Superintendent, this position is responsible for the supervision of maintenance and technical personnel in an assigned section. The work will include project and contract management, a high level of public interaction, and the delivery of excellent customer service.  The incumbent would serve as the liaison to a non-profit tree planting and pruning community organization, attend monthly night meetings, and participate in weekend planting and pruning events throughout the year. The incumbent will supervise assigned crew, perform technical complex duties, respond to citizen needs and inquiries, and provide responsible and technical assistance to staff.

The ideal candidate will embrace the City's emphasis on excellent customer service; will have a proven track record of reliability and dependability; will be detail-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks; have the ability to supervise and train support staff; will successfully perform work requiring analytical ability and be able to synthesize and summarize information; will use initiative and independent judgment; will be a team player who likes working with a variety of City staff and the public and have a sense of humor.   

Please click on the PDF link below to review the complete job announcement.

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.