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The County of Yuba is currently recruiting for the position of Legal Services Specialist in the County Counsel’s Office. Under general supervision, the incumbent performs varied and specialized confidential legal support duties, requiring thorough knowledge of the assigned department, division, or program, its procedures, and operational details; provides administrative support to legal staff; assists with calendaring and scheduling; composes and prepares correspondence using judgment in content and style; performs skilled word processing, data entry and organization, recordkeeping, statistical and technical report preparation, and filing; prepares legal documents; assists in case coordination and filing of documents in a timely manner; and performs related duties as assigned. The Legal Services Specialist is a County wide classification.  The employment list established from this recruitment may be used to fill additional vacancies in other departments.

Temporary Fire Prevention & Emergency Services Assistant

San Rafael Fire Department

Up to 20 Hours Per Week

$30.00 - $46.54 per hour

(Professional Temp Salary Range – DOE)

LAST DAY TO APPLY:    Continuous Filing  - Applications will be reviewed weekly until position is filled

The City of San Rafael Fire Department is seeking to fill a Temporary Fire Prevention & Emergency Services Assistant position to work part-time.  This position will serve as a fire inspector on a wide range of fire prevention initiatives and hazard prevention activities; performs routine plan checks and performs basic fire inspections in residential, commercial, school and industrial occupancies; performs vegetation hazard inspections; on occasion, prepares fire prevention public information; completes reports, issues notices, prepares correspondence; assist with coordination of emergency management initiatives and hazard prevention activities; assist with public safety educational outreach and programs; and performs related work as required. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support and coordinate San Rafael CERT and San Rafael-hosted CERT trainings.
• Support emergency alerting, including educational events and database management.
• Support, coordinate, and conduct disaster preparedness and mitigation public outreach and training events.
• Support and coordinate Neighborhood Response Groups (NRGs).                                
• Support the development and implementation of Emergency Operation Plans and continuity of operation plans.
• Support the implementation of the Wildfire Action Plan.
• Interprets and enforces provisions of fire prevention codes and fire safety laws and standards, and City and State ordinances.
• Performs routine safety inspections of new and existing buildings, structures and installations requiring fire clearances; identifies fire hazards; recommends corrective actions; performs follow-up inspections to see that corrective actions have been taken.
• Performs WUI and other vegetation hazard inspections.
• Performs periodic and special events inspections to ensure compliance with applicable codes, and issues associated permits and notices.
• Investigates public and referred public agency complaints which involve Fire Department attention and resolution of issues.
• Researches, prepares, and issues fire and life safety notices, permits, and correction letters that outline compliance issues and deficiencies.
• Works with other City staff pertaining to fire prevention related issues pertaining to projects and other related activities.
• Assists the public, representatives of other public agencies, consultants, and other employees with inquiries and the review of projects or code compliance issues.
• Prepares reports related to fire prevention activities.
• Completes data input and analysis of a variety of information related to fire prevention and occupancies.
• Reviews, evaluates, processes, and maintains a variety of files related to fire prevention activities.
• Assist in the pursuance of legal remedies for non-compliance, including issuance of pre-citation notices, preparing legal complaints, and possibly testifying in court.
• Attends on occasion a variety of continuing education classes, seminars, and/or meetings; remain current on applicable codes, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Knowledge of:

• Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) and Neighborhood Response Groups (NRGs).
• Principles, practices, and techniques of fire prevention.
• Fire prevention codes regulations; knowledge of National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) standards.
• Emergency, environmental and fire hazard prevention; principles and practices of emergency management, including hazard identification, mitigation and disaster preparedness, response and recovery; urban interface education/training.
• Understanding and ability to utilize the City Municipal Code.
• Fire alarm, life safety and fire protection systems.
• Researching methods, techniques, and statistical analysis.
• Principles and techniques of fire inspection work is desirable.
• English grammar, spelling, vocabulary, letter and report writing.
• City’s computer hardware and software programs.

Ability To:

• Effectively communicate and motivate residents towards better disaster preparedness.
• Speak, present, and train small, medium, and large groups on disaster preparedness topics.
• Independently conduct fire inspections and plan checks.
• Apply technical knowledge and follow proper inspection techniques.
• Detect deviations from plans, regulations and safety practices.
• Be self-motivated, work independently to complete assigned duties and responsibilities in a timely manner.
• Interpret and explain fire prevention services, policies and procedures.
• Interpret and apply federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations.
• Stay abreast of fire prevention codes, requirements and standards.
• Prepare clear and concise reports; express ideas and communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Logically and creatively utilize a variety of analytical techniques to solve complex fire prevention challenges.
• Work effectively with the public and representatives of other City departments and agencies.
• Identify and analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with stakeholders to ensure that assigned fire prevention coordination efforts are successful.
• Read, write, and speak Spanish is desirable. 

Qualifications:

• Completion of twelfth grade and any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities in qualifying.
• Must possess and maintain a valid California Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record.
• Possession of one or more of the following is desirable:

1. Completion of CA State Fire Marshal 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, 2B, & 2C courses
2. ICC Certification Fire 77, CA, CF, & CP
3. ICS 100, 200, and 700
4. Community Emergency Response Team Trainer Certificate

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

Application Process:  To file an application on-line go to www.calopps.org.  Select “Member Agencies”.  Select “Northern Bay Area”.  Select “San Rafael”.

The City of East Palo Alto seeks a Deputy City Attorney to provide legal advice/services on a wide range of general municipal law matters, with an emphasis on land use, housing, and contracts.  Our ideal candidate will be a self-starter, comfortable in a multi-cultural and multi-lingual setting, and have relevant experience in the public sector.

The Position

The Deputy City Attorney position is a full-time position appointed by the City Attorney; it is an exempt, at-will classification.  The Deputy City Attorney is expected to provide legal advice/services on a wide range of general municipal law topics, depending on the successful candidate’s experience.  Specific responsibilities for this position will include:

· Providing written and oral advice on a daily basis to City Departments, with an emphasis on land use (CEQA, General Plan and zoning law), rent control, and public contracting and insurance matters.

· Performing legal research on a variety of general municipal law subjects including the Brown Act, conflicts of interest, and the Public Records Act, as well as providing written and oral opinions to the City staff, and various commissions.

· Drafting and reviewing ordinances, resolutions, contracts, leases, staff reports, and other documents for legal soundness and acceptability.

· Drafting, and appearing in court on behalf of the City in writ actions, Pitchess motions, and code enforcement prosecutions, as needed.

· Representing the City Attorney at various boards and commission meetings, as assigned.

The recruitment is for one position, but the City is accepting applications for either the classification of Deputy City Attorney I or Deputy City Attorney II.  Distinction between levels within this series is based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to:  experience, the overall scope of the incumbent’s job duties and responsibilities, complexity of assignments, initiative, ability to exercise independent judgment, level of expertise in assigned areas of law, and ability to effectively communicate with City officials and staff, colleagues, and outside parties.

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Firefighter Lateral - COMING SOON!

Lateral Firefighter: The City of Fremont is excited to announce it will begin recruitment for Lateral Firefighter EMTs and Paramedics on July 8, 2019.

Firefighter Lateral application period will begin July 8 and end at 12:00 Noon on July 29, 2019.

Firefighter - EMT Salary Range:
$91,386 - $111,068  - plus 2.5% EMT Premium Pay

Firefighter - Paramedic Salary Range:
$91,386 - $111,068  - plus paramedic premium pay equal to 10% of top step Firefighter (once assigned by the Fire Chief to perform the full range of Paramedic duties)

Firefighter experience will be used to determine salary step placement.

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Fire and Environmental Safety Inspector I

Fire Department

SALARY:                                              $5270.82 to $6582.54 monthly (26 pay periods annually)

FINAL FILING DATE:                       We are accepting applications until 5 pm, August 2, 2019.

IT IS MANDATORY THAT YOU COMPLETE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE. YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE REJECTED IF YOU DO NOT PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY INFORMATION.

THE POSITION

The Human Resources Department is accepting applications for the Regular and Full-Time position of Fire and Environmental Safety Inspector I in the Fire Department. The normal work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 –5 pm; a flex schedule may be available.

The City of Roseville promotes a no smoking atmosphere.

DEFINITION

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the entry-level class in the Fire and Environmental Safety Inspector series. Positions in this class typically have little or no directly related work experience and work under immediate supervision while learning job tasks. The Fire and Environmental Safety Inspector I class is distinguished from the II level by the performance of less than the full range of duties assigned to the II level. Incumbents work under immediate supervision while learning job tasks, progressing to general supervision as procedures and processes of assigned area of responsibility are learned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Fire and Environmental Safety Inspector I

• Receives general supervision from the Fire Division Chief/Fire Marshal.
• May exercise technical and functional supervision over technical staff, as appropriate.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES - Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Inspect residential, licensed care, commercial and industrial buildings, and places of public assembly to determine and enforce compliance with local, State, and Federal codes and regulations. 
• Conduct routine and special inspections and investigations of a variety of public and privately-owned sites that store and/or use hazardous materials or produce hazardous waste.
• Perform plan reviews related to fire and life safety code compliance; approve or disapprove plans; work with developers, architects, and contractors to correct plans and resolve issues.
• Enforce regulations related to underground and aboveground storage tanks.
• Review hazardous materials plans and risk management plans submitted by businesses and public sector agencies as required to determine compliance with rules and regulations governing use, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials/waste and issue permits for use and control.
• Participate in plan check review and provide professional level review, comment, and recommendations related to hazardous materials use, storage, and disposal.
• Coordinate with Fire Department staff regarding identity and nature of materials stored at various businesses and facilities within the City; ensure proper storage methods and signage are in place.
• Receive, investigate, and respond to citizen complaints.
• Provide technical assistance to fire suppression staff in incidents involving the release of hazardous materials.
• Issue non-compliance citations and show-cause letters; meet with owners, contractors, and other affected parties to reach compliance; impose penalties and fines, as needed, in coordination with City Attorney’s Office.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Report writing and research methods.
• Modern office equipment, including use of word processing, database and spreadsheet applications.

Ability to:

• Learn to perform technical specialized work related to fire and life safety code enforcement and hazardous materials and/or waste storage and control.
• On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of the job; intermittently analyze work papers, reports and special projects; identify and interpret technical and numerical information; observe and problem solve operational and technical policies and procedures; determine compliance; identify, interpret, explain and enforce violations; review and interpret codes and rules; and maintain awareness of safety at all times.
• Intermittently, walk, stand, kneel, climb, and bend while in the field; perform simple and power grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation; intermittently write or use a keyboard to communicate, and occasionally lift or carry weight of 25 pounds or less.
• Perform basic mathematical calculations including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Learn to appropriately apply California Fire Code, California Building Code and other applicable Federal, state and local laws.
• Learn to properly collect and document evidence.
• Work unusual and prolonged work schedules during emergencies, seasonally-caused circumstances in varying weather and temperature conditions.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Experience and Training

Experience:

• No professional experience required.

AND

Training:

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in chemistry, environmental health, toxicology, industrial hygiene, fire science or a related field.  Eight years of fire and life safety code inspection experience may be substituted for the education requirement.

License or Certificate

• Possession of a valid California driver’s license by date of appointment.
• Possession of certification as a California Underground Storage Tank Inspector within 180 days of hire.
• Completion of P.O.S.T. certified California Penal Code Section 832 course within 180 days of hire.
• Possession of certification as a Fire Inspector I from the International Code Council within 18 months of hire.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

1. Your responses to questions 2-4, the applicant’s education, training and experience, will be scored using a pre-determined formula.  Your responses to these questions must be consistent with your employment application information.  This experience must also be described in the “Work Experience" section of this application.  Responses to the supplemental questionnaire that are inconsistent from your “Work Experience” section in the application will not be scored.  I understand and agree with the above instructions.

• Yes
• No

2. Was any of the work experience listed on your application an unpaid internship, or volunteer work?  If so, please list below which ones.

3. Please detail how your education, experience and training meet the requirements of the California Code of Regulations, Title 27 § 15260 for CUPA program technical staff.

4. Please detail any experience you have in fire prevention or environmental inspections. For each position, include a description of the applicable work duties and the approximate amount of time you have spent engaged in those duties.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applications and responses to supplemental questionnaire will be screened to those most meeting the needs of the department. Those applicants will be rated using a predetermined formula. Final appointment is contingent upon a check of past employment references, passing a City-paid pre-employment medical exam, a drug and alcohol screening test, and a fingerprint check.

THE CITY OF ROSEVILLE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.  IF YOU REQUIRE AN ACCOMMODATION DUE TO A DISABILITY, PLEASE CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT LEAST 5 WORKING DAYS BEFORE A SCHEDULED INTERVIEW/EXAMINATION PROCESS.  MEDICAL DISABILITY VERIFICATION MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO ACCOMMODATION.

Deadline to apply:  Apply by Monday, June 24, 2019 for first consideration

THE POSITION:

The City of San Rafael Fire Department is hiring for the position of Administrative Assistant - Temporary.  This position performs a variety of highly responsible, confidential and complex administrative duties; participates and coordinates office functions in support of department goals and objectives; assists with confidential and sensitive projects; and provides information and assistance to the public regarding departmental polices.  Continued appointment in this position is contingent upon funding and job performance.  This is an “at will” position.  The individual in this position may not work more than 1,000 hours in a fiscal year (July 1 thru June 30).  Duties shall include, but are not limited to: 

Duties:  Provides responsible work on complex administrative assignments.  Researches and compiles a variety of informational materials, types drafts and finished documents including confidential materials, brief instructions, or written materials.  Organizes and maintains files and records, schedules, appointments, and arranges for facilities and supplies.  Receives and screens visitors and telephone calls, and/or taking messages or referring the caller to the appropriate staff member.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Must have excellent writing and communication skills.
• Must have business letter writing and English grammar, spelling, and punctuation skills.
• Knowledge of standard office administrative and secretarial practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of operation of common office equipment.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and complete tasks with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Must be courteous and professional.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Graduation from high school or equivalent AND
• Two years of responsible secretarial or office administrative experience.

SELECTION PROCESS:

Qualified applicants will be interviewed by the hiring department and the most qualified applicants will be subject to a reference check, which will include fingerprinting.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

City of San Rafael application is required.  Resumes do not substitute for the City application.  To file an application on line go to www.calopps.org.  Select “Member Agencies”.  Select “City of San Rafael”.  Follow this link to submit your application:   https://www.calopps.org/san-rafael/job-19873295

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. 

$23.00 per hour

Full-Time/Limited Benefits Available

Deadline to apply:  Apply by Monday, June 10, 2019 for first consideration

THE POSITION:

The City of San Rafael Fire Department is hiring for the position of Fixed-Term Administrative Specialist.  This position performs a variety of highly responsible, confidential and complex administrative duties; participates and coordinates office functions in support of department goals and objectives; assists with confidential and sensitive projects; and provides information and assistance to the public regarding departmental polices.  Continued appointment in this position is contingent upon funding and job performance.  This is an “at will” position.  Fixed-Term appointments may be made for up to a three-year period.  This is a temporary position working under general supervision.  Duties shall include, but are not limited to: 

Duties:  Provides responsible work on complex administrative assignments.  Researches and compiles a variety of informational materials, types drafts and finished documents including confidential materials, brief instructions, or written materials.  Organizes and maintains files and records, schedules, appointments, and arranges for facilities and supplies.  Receives and screens visitors and telephone calls, and/or taking messages or referring the caller to the appropriate staff member.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Must have excellent writing and communication skills.
• Must have business letter writing and English grammar, spelling, and punctuation skills.
• Knowledge of standard office administrative and secretarial practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of operation of common office equipment.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and complete tasks with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Must be courteous and professional.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Graduation from high school or equivalent AND
• Two years of responsible secretarial or office administrative experience.

SELECTION PROCESS:

Qualified applicants will be interviewed by the hiring department and the most qualified applicants will be subject to a reference check, which will include fingerprinting.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

City of San Rafael application is required.  Resumes do not substitute for the City application.  To file an application on line go to www.calopps.org.  Select “Member Agencies”.  Select “City of San Rafael”.  Follow this link to submit your application: 

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. 

Under general direction, the Program Administrator (Contracts Supervisor) plans, organizes, supervises, and coordinates the procurement by contract of professional consultant services (architectural-engineering "A/E" and non-A/E consultants) and specialized District activities, and coordinates and oversees contract administration activities.  The incumbent works on contracts that are highly complex and sensitive in nature, where substantial judgment and initiative are essential in making recommendations and resolving problems. This is a management and leadership position with oversight of a team of contract professionals. This position reports to the Manager of the Purchasing and Consultant Contracts Unit.

Closing Date for Applications: Open Until Filled

For detailed information regarding requirements and qualifications for this opening and to apply online, please see the job posting by clicking on the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/scvw

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