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SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER

San Rafael Public Works Department

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Apply by Tuesday, December 6, 2022 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 61,000) 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 $120 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.  2022 Best Places to Work:  San Rafael Excelling Together:  https://elgl.org/2022-best-places-to-work-san-rafael-excelling-together/

THE POSITION:

Under general direction of the Public Works Director, the position is responsible for the City’s most complex civil engineering projects in support of the Capital Improvement Program for the City of San Rafael. The Senior Civil Engineer will apply the broad parameters of departmental policy guidelines in order to execute the planning, design, construction, and project management of complex capital improvements; supervises the work of professional and sub-professional engineering personnel; performs professional field and office civil engineering work in connection with a variety of public work projects; and provides technical assistance to the Assistant Public Works Director.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed and other related duties may be assigned.

• Plans, supervises and performs professional engineering work in the design and construction of all aspects of public capital projects, including but not limited to Streets, City Owned Property and Facilities, Drainage and Traffic projects and related facilities.
• Supervises the preparation of plans, project specifications, field inspections, and other engineering work performed by staff members and consultants.
• Manages complex construction projects and consultants; and meets with public and private engineers, architects, contractors and owners to explain and discuss projects.
• Responds to inquiries or complaints from staff, the public, and provides technical information to internal and outside Agency staff, City Council and the public.
• Prepares comprehensive technical and staff reports in verbal and written form to the City Council and Department Directors.
• Coordinates engineering activities and capital projects with other divisions, departments and agencies.
• Prepares, reviews, and approves engineering drawings, plans and specifications and other legal documents for the City Engineer.
• Ensures compliance with the Public Contracts Code, Federal and State laws, local ordinances and regulations.
• Delivers federally funded transportation projects in conformance with the Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM).
• Reviews and approves progress payments to consultants, contractors and vendors.
• May serve as a witness in court; may represent the department at public hearings and before the City Council and various commissions.
• Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Principles, practices and techniques of municipal civil engineering in order to manage projects from inception to completion.
• Principle, practices, methodology of employee supervision, including work planning reviewing and evaluating.
• General design and construction methods related to pump stations, streets, storm drains, buildings, parks and other public works projects.
• Understanding of Laws and codes related to civil engineering, accessibility codes, and projects related to civil engineering and traffic engineering.
• Principles of organization, administration, budget and supervision.
• Personal computers and related engineering software including but not limited to AutoCAD design and drafting.

ABILITY TO:

• Plan, organize, supervise, review and evaluate the work of staff and effectively recommend selection of staff, disciplinary actions and other personnel matters; and train staff in work procedures.
• Analyze budgetary and staffing needs and make sound independent recommendations.
• Effectively implement new policies and procedures.
• Apply principles of logic and scientific reasoning to develop and evaluate alternative courses of action and determine appropriate solutions.
• Read, understand, and interpret complex technical and legal documents, maps technical drawings and other engineering material related to hydraulics, soil mechanics, surveying, traffic systems, and other municipal engineering related subjects.
• Effectively communicate to convey technical information and give instructions.
• Listen attentively, conduct and record clearly and concisely with technical accuracy.
• Adjusts to workload changes and work under stress to meet deadlines.
• Maintains effective working relationships with all levels of representatives from governmental and private agencies, construction and consultant contractors, coworkers and the general public.
• Prepare plans, drawings, specifications, diagrams and make sketches.
• Use a PC and related engineering software.
• Evaluate and resolve engineering problems.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of the requisite knowledge, skill and abilities. A typical way to obtain these would be:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. Five (5) years of increasingly responsible post degree engineering experience managing complex construction and maintenance projects and consultants. A master’s degree may substitute for 1 year of post degree engineering experience.

• Registration as a Civil Engineer in the State of California.
• Valid drivers’ license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function 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 sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. 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 occasionally works in evenings or on weekends and indoor conditions and regularly works near video/computer displays. The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, lift

and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and uses 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%. Note: Prior to appointment, candidate must pass a pre-employment physical, background check, driving record, drug screen, and fingerprinting. To file an application, go to: www.calopps.org. Select “Member Agencies”. Select “San Rafael”. Follow this link to submit your application:  https://www.calopps.org/san-rafael/job-20321673

For more information about the City of San Rafael, please visit www.cityofsanrafael.org.

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 test date.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Such accommodations must be requested by the applicant.

The Environmental Services Department provides comprehensive and innovative utility services for Sunnyvale's residents and businesses and facilitates initiatives to achieve the City's sustainability objectives. The department brings together technical, operational, and administrative professional disciplines to form its dedicated and dynamic team.

We are currently recruiting for an Environmental Engineering Coordinator to join the City's Sustainability Program. This position presents an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual to play a key leadership role in advancing Sunnyvale's local efforts to address climate change. The City's Climate Action Playbook (CAP) is a framework for developing bold policies, creating engaging programs, and achieving ambitious greenhouse gas emissions reductions. This position has the unique opportunity to shape those efforts and have a meaningful impact on the local community.

The Environmental Engineering Coordinator for Sustainability Programs is primarily responsible for implementing and monitoring the CAP. This includes: developing new programs or continuing the implementation of existing programs to reduce emissions; monitoring and reporting CAP implementation progress; coordinating the internal CAP Implementation Team; preparing greenhouse gas emissions inventories; conducting research and technical analyses for new programs or policies; and leading community engagement initiatives to encourage climate actions.

We are seeking a highly collaborative, organized, and creative individual with strong quantitative and analytical skills, impeccable written and verbal communication skills, and a solid understanding of environmental science and policies to help take our City's sustainability programs to the next level!

Apply today to be a part of our collaborative team and participate in shaping Sunnyvale's sustainable future!

The City of Sunnyvale provides an excellent benefits package. A complete application consists of a City application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire. Possession and continued maintenance of a valid class C California driver’s license and a safe driving record is required for this position. The final filing date is November 30, 2022 at 5:00 pm. For complete information regarding this current opportunity, please visit: Sunnyvale.ca.gov and click on JOBS.

Hourly: $58.98 - $75.28

Annually: $122,686 - $156,582

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. 

Under the supervision of the Security Services Supervisor, this part-time position is responsible for performing work focused around security services at any of the 24 Jose Public Library branches, and providing a safe and orderly environment for staff and the public. The Security Officer will provide security support to the Security unit at branches needing security personnel.

The salary range for Security Officer - Part Time is $27.14 to 32.99 per hour. This amount includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable pay. Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates’ qualifications and experience.

This position requires afternoon to early evening availability Monday – Sunday. Shift rotation may be required every 6 months and will be based on the needs of the department. The Security Officer will monitor the flow of library customers inside the library building and assist staff with responding to Library Conduct Policy violations, as well as notification of dangerous incidents to the police department. The Security Officer will also monitor and respond to incidents on library property and the outside perimeter of library buildings and library parking lots. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Interact with a diverse population of library customers and employees to preserve a calm, inviting, and safe community environment; provide customer service to library customers, such as providing general information and assistance.
• Patrol multiple library branch locations, including building interior and exterior to identifying and deter illegal activities, suspicious behavior or dangerous situations, while promoting a positive visual presence.
• Address and deescalate difficult, complex, or potentially volatile situations such as uncooperative library customers in a positive manner; determine the best means of solving security situations, including enforcing library procedures and policies to prevent conduct policy violations and criminal activity before it happens, warn customers of rule infractions or violations, and suspend violators.
• Investigate potentially hazardous conditions and communicates with Police, Fire, Ambulance, and other agencies as appropriate; liaise with the University Police Department and San Jose Police Department, as needed;
• Respond to emergencies at any of the branch libraries; Respond to medical emergencies and may provide first aid or CPR.
• Interpret and apply legal statutes, laws, departmental policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Provide information and write up incident reports; draft suspension requests; assist with documentation of activities and irregularities, such as disruptions, trespassing, intoxication, harassment, and other behaviors
• Draft, extract and maintain confidential, security-related records/information
• Provide guidance to library staff on library security procedures and appropriate incident response.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Patrols City property, watching for signs of intruders/ illegal lodging, vandalism, damage to property or needed repairs; reports necessary repairs or suspicious circumstances which cannot be taken care of personally
• Checks to see that building security is maintained and that building is secured.
• Handles disturbance problems, enforces safety regulations, provides information on security measures, enforcement activities and emergency procedures.
• May assist in recovery of materials, loss prevention, investigation of illegal acts committed.
• May request emergency police, fire, or ambulance services if needed.

Competencies
The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Desirable competencies for this position include:

Job Expertise - Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies, federal and state rules and regulations and basic legal procedures.

Communication Skills - Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people’s ideas and thoughts.

Customer Service - Demonstrates the ability to anticipate customers' needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently using professional demeanor.

Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills - Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.

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.

Decision Making - Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities; uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions.

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.

The City of Healdsburg is seeking a full-time Senior Civil Engineer to join the Public Works Department. This position will be responsible in providing high-level professional support on large scale Operations and Engineering projects. This is an opportunity to join a small team, gain a wide range of hands-on experience within the department.

Desired qualifications include experience in project management, grant writing and preparation of grant application submittal documents, knowledge of engineering development review processes and field experience in construction inspection. This position acts as the City’s MS4 storm water program coordinator and will actively participate in the regional storm water co-permittee group representing the City of Healdsburg. Knowledge of consultant selection and oversight process.  Experience working with Caltrans local assistance highly desired.  Possession of a valid Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California required at time of appointment. 

By joining our team at the City of Healdsburg, you can take advantage of our amazing benefits, such as low to no cost health insurance rates, CalPERS retirement pension, and generous paid time off! The salary range for the Senior Civil Engineer is $9,835 - $12,001 per month. 

**Oral board interviews may be scheduled at any time until the position has been filled. This recruitment may be close at any time, without notice. Prompt application is encouraged.  
 

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The Campbell Recreation and Community Services Department seeks Customer Service Clerks! 

THE POSITION
The Campbell Recreation and Community Services Department seeks Customer Service Clerks (Part-Time, Temporary Non-Benefited) to assist with daily job duties associated with the main office of the Recreation and Community Services Department. 

Salary Range: $16.00 to $20.00 per hour DOQ

Schedule: Mondays through Fridays, Approximately 8 -12 hours per week

Responsibilities:

• Answers inquiries and provides information to interested parties.
• Processes registrations, receives payments and issues receipts.
• Maintains files and records and processes mail.
• Provide a high level of customer service while handling routine inquiries and requests such as assisting the public in selecting appropriate recreation activities and processing registration payments and customer refunds.
• Registers participants in City sponsored classes and events.
• Acts as receptionist by referring calls and inquiries to the proper person or department.
• Operates a variety of office equipment including personal computer.
• Maintain effective communication and working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Maintain accurate and organized program files and records.
• Follow City and Department guidelines and policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Graduation from high school or possession of a GED.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and ability to learn registration software.
• Ability to complete assignments with limited direct supervision.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively.
• Ability to keep basic records and perform basic arithmetic calculations.
• One year of experience in recreation/leisure services, customer service, and/or community-based services highly desirable.
• Bi-lingual candidate highly desirable.

SELECTION PROCESS
The most qualified applicants as determined by initial screening of applications will be invited to participate in an interview. Selections will be made from the results of the interview, practical exercise and references. Selection is contingent on a pre-employment fingerprinted background check.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications are accepted on a continuous basis, until position is filled.

Applications are only accepted online. Emailed or faxed will not be accepted. Résumés should be attached separately. Please do not substitute “see résumé” on the employment history section of the applications. A completed employment application and supplemental questionnaire must be received by the Human Resources Division by the closing date.

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.

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