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The City of Albany is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Community Development Associate (Transportation Program Coordinator).  

Reporting directly to the Community Development Director, the Community Development Associate provides management of the City’s transportation planning process including: community engagement; management of consultants; preparation of staff reports to Commissions and City Council; presentations to Commissions and City Council; preparation and administration of grant programs; coordination with Public Works Department during construction of projects; and monitoring of completed projects. 

Examples of Job Duties

• Plans, coordinates, and implements recommendations to the City’s Traffic Management Plan.
• In collaboration with other colleagues in the Community Development Department staff, participates in General Plan policy and program implementation and planning application project review.
• Assists with pedestrian and bicycle trail projects, and related creek restoration projects.
• May represent the City on various commissions and committees; Works with the public and community organizations to develop and implement committee or commission policies, programs, and objectives, making a variety of presentations.
• Administers City sidewalk repair program, working in cooperation with the Public Works Division and affected property owners.
• Researches and writes grant proposals to fund transportation, trail or other related projects.
• Administers existing or new grant proposals, including ensuring that all requirements for reporting or publicity are met.
• Acts as the City’s liaison to various transportation related agencies, including but not limited to, the Alameda County Congestion Management Agency, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, Caltrans, and AC Transit.
• Assists in continued enhancement and installation of bus shelters throughout the City.  Acts as the City’s liaison to the AC Transit bus shelter project.
• Meets with local groups and community residents on traffic and safety related issues.
• Writes staff reports and presents information to City Council.
• May direct consultants or contractors hired by the city to implement traffic management projects.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

• A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in urban or transportation planning or a related field; and

• At least two (2) years of professional level experience in transportation planning or urban planning (including traffic management experience), or a closely related field; and

• Must be able to work occasional nights and weekends; and

• Must possess a valid California Class C Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record.

The Ideal Candidate

• Has knowledge and experience with transportation and urban design practices and standards. Typical transportation-related projects include traffic calming, cycling and pedestrian improvements, enhancing transit service, evaluation of public parking policies, and transportation-related K-12 school safety.
• Has the ability to write clear concise staff reports that provide decision-makers with accurate technical information and thoughtful analysis of options available.
• Has experience and comfort making public presentations.
• Has an appreciation for high quality urban design.
• Has respect for, and patience with, the local decision-making process.
• Demonstrates an ability to work in a congenial fashion with a variety of colleagues across the full range of municipal government services.

Benefits

The City's excellent benefits package includes:

Retirement

• CalPERS Classic Members (employees hired on or after January 1, 2013, and defined as “classic” PERS members) participate in a 2% @ 60 retirement formula
• New CalPERS Members as defined by PEPRA (employees new to PERS or with greater than 6 months gap in service with PERS) participate in a 2% @ 62 formula
• This position participates in Social Security

Health Insurance

• 9 CalPERS Health Plans to choose from.  Employer-paid family health insurance up to the Bay Area Kaiser premium rate
• Deferred compensation in-lieu of health insurance at Kaiser single rate for employees choosing to opt out by providing proof of outside coverage

Dental, Orthodontia, Life Insurance, and Disability

• Employer paid dental insurance through Delta Dental
• Supplemental Orthodontia reimbursement plan
• Employer paid life insurance in the amount of $50,000
• Employer paid long-term disability insurance

Other Optional Benefits

• Vision Insurance (VSP) - with competitive rates
• Section 457 deferred compensation program, administered through ICMA
• Section 125 flexible spending benefits plan for health care and dependent care expenses
• Commuter Checks

Leave

• 11 days of vacation per year (increases with years of service)
• 13 days of holiday pay per year
• 12 days of sick leave per year

Selection Process

Interested individuals are encouraged to apply online today!  Your completed application materials should include your updated resume and must detail any relevant education and experience you have.  The tentative recruitment schedule is as follows:

• Deadline to Submit Application:  May 29, 2018 at 5:00 PM
• Oral Board Interview:   June 6, 2018

The information contained in this Employment Opportunity flyer is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.  The City of Albany is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against race, color, gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, sex origin or disability.  In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, should special accommodations be necessary at any stage of the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Director at (510) 528-5714 at least five business days prior to any examination.

Regional Government Services is pleased to announce this recruitment for the  Monterey Regional Airport

Operations Supervisor (Airport)

(Full-Time)

The Monterey Regional Airport is seeking a qualified candidate to join its Operations Department. Under general direction, the successful candidate will assist in planning, coordinating, and overseeing the airside and landside operational activities of the Airport. This position requires on-call duty assignments, including regularly scheduled work on weekends, holidays, and evenings.  Strong communications skills and the ability to interact with multiple agencies, functional teams, and tenants are essential to this position.

The Position

The TRAFFIX Administrative Coordinator, under general supervision of the Transportation Division Manager, is responsible for program administration of the Measure J Traffic Congestion Relief Agency – TRAFFIX Program (TRAFFIX).  TRAFFIX is a multi-agency Joint Powers Authority (JPA) consisting of seven board members representing four public agencies (City of San Ramon, Town of Danville, Contra Costa County, and the San Ramon Valley Unified School District). TRAFFIX provides 23 school buses to 11 school sites serving approximately 1,700 students throughout the San Ramon Valley.   

The position is responsible for implementation of day-to-day program administration, customer service, sales and marketing, and liaison with the TRAFFIX bus service provider and public agencies. Responsibilities are varied, requiring knowledge of the San Ramon Valley, a high degree of independent judgment, ability to multi-task with competing deadlines, excellent customer service skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with agency staff members, parents, students, school site administrators, and the bus service provider.    

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

Program Administration - The tasks involve providing the daily administrative oversight for the TRAFFIX Program, which include: 

• TRAFFIX Meetings: Coordinating with Division Manager and Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Chair to develop meeting agendas, agenda packets, and/or meeting notices for the Board of Directors (Board), Technical Advisory Committee (TAC), Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) and subcommittee meetings; compiling all necessary agenda packet documents into a PDF file; distributing to identified meeting participants; and posting meeting packets.  Developing, circulating, and maintaining schedule for agenda and agenda packet distribution; coordinating meeting room availability and equipment needs; contacting Board, TAC, and CAC members 72 hours prior to meeting to confirm attendance; setting up meeting room; recording audio of Board, TAC, and CAC meetings; taking notes of meetings, tracking meeting attendance, motions and seconds, and preparing Summary of Actions for the Board, TAC, CAC and subcommittee meetings ; preparing and mailing public notices on an as-needed basis; providing written or oral reports to the Board, TAC, and CAC on a regular basis; providing periodic status updates to various governing bodies (such as the Town of Danville, San Ramon Valley Unified School District (SRVUSD) Board of Trustees, community groups, and school site Parent Teacher Associations (PTAs)); and preparing and delivering monthly reports and yearly evaluations.  
• Records Management: Filing and maintaining original copies of all official records, contracts, resolutions, invoices, and other documentation consistent with the Public Records Act for auditing purposes; and providing and responding to any public records requests for program documents within the timeframe established by law. 
• Public Interface: Serving as the primary point of contact for the program to the community within the San Ramon Valley. 
• Budget Oversight: Working with the TAC to develop an annual budget (within framework of Measure J funding allocation) and mid-year budget, and processing all invoices related to the operation of the program.
• Website Oversight: Updating bus routes, schedules, route maps agenda packets and minutes and other items necessary on the website.  Maintaining the TRAFFIX database of clients and provide ongoing website maintenance updates to enhance functionality, appearance, and content. Coordinating website maintenance and functionality with website provider and other duties related to website functionality. 
• Customer Service: Notifying customers of route schedule changes, minimum day schedules, and other related service alerts by email, text, or call.  Receiving calls during operating hours on school days; responding to and resolving email and phone inquiries, and maintaining and preparing monthly record of incoming calls, emails, and inquiries.

Sales and Marketing – The tasks involve the development of an annual marketing plan and implementing the plan, within the framework of the approved budget, to promote student transportation service and increase ridership.

• Providing annual bus pass sales, issuing refunds as appropriate, attending on-site sales opportunities, maintaining bus pass sales/ridership database, and reporting updated bus pass sales data each month to TAC.
• Working with TAC and CAC on developing and implementing a strategic marketing plan for the entire system as well as targeted school sites.
• Preparing media communications (press release), news articles, and other marketing material as necessary to promote bus service and pass sales; coordinating email communication at each school site; attending school site events/presentation as determined by TAC; meeting with school site Principals, PTA, and community members to promote the program; coordinating the development and distribution of marketing materials and preparing online marketing efforts as needed. 
• Fare Collection – providing oversight of fare collection and pass distribution system.  Working with the TRAFFIX accountant to track fare revenue, issue bus passes, issue refunds, monitor the use of passes, and perform other related work tasks.

 
Operations – The Administrative Coordinator will be the liaison between TRAFFIX and the service provider.

• Conducting on-site route/bus stop review at a minimum of two times per year and on an as-needed basis.
• Receiving reports and/or submits requests to service provider for operational issues, including on-time performance, dispatch requests, bus driver and route schedule, and bus safety, and serves as a liaison between agencies and service provider with responses to roadway construction impact to the bus service.
• Receiving discipline reports from service provider; contacts parents regarding issues and coordination with school site principals to resolve discipline issues on buses. 
• Monitoring and regularly reviewing the service routes for efficiency to ensure that the available buses and other resources are used in the most efficient manner.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and ability is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
  • Equivalent to completion of two years of college-level coursework in business or a field related to the work and three (3) years of office administrative or lead experience in the area of assignment, in the areas of planning, transportation planning, or a related field; and
  • At least three years of office administrative or lead experience in the area of assignment.

Licenses and Certifications

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver’s License.

Physical Demands

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; operate a motor vehicle to visit various City and TRAFFIX meeting sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.  Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment.  Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employee must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull material and objects up to 25 pounds.

Benefits

The City's excellent benefit package includes: CalPERS retirement; medical, dental and vision plans; 12 days of vacation and 12 days of sick leave accrued annually; 10.5 paid holidays; 2 floating holidays; adoption benefits; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program; group and supplemental life insurance; and a retiree health savings plan.

Please visit www.sanramon.ca.gov for more information.

The Selection Process

Interested individuals must apply online at www.calopps.org. The most qualified applicants, as determined by initial screening of applications and responses to supplemental questions, will be invited to an oral board interview, tentatively scheduled for the week of June 4, 2018. 

Official Job Classification: http://www.sanramon.ca.gov/UserFiles/Servers/Server_10826046/File/Our%20City/Departments/Admin%20Services/HR/Job%20Classifications/ADMIN-AdministrativeCoordinator.pdf

The City of San Ramon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex origin or disability.  In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, should special accommodations be necessary at any stage of the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Division at (925) 973-2523.  Information contained herein is subject to change without notice.

To view the full announcement for this exciting opportunity, please visit the City of San José’s employment page by clicking on the link below.

Then click on the “Management Recruitments” link. 

City of San José Employment Page

Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit is a new passenger rail system that operates between Marin and Sonoma Counties in the Northern San Francisco Bay Area.  A 43-mile, 10 station system was opened in August 2017.  SMART is currently constructing a 2.1-mile extension from downtown San Rafael to Larkspur.  The Junior Engineer would work on this project and be exposed to many aspects of implementing a large infrastructure project that is in the construction phase.

The purpose of the Junior Engineer position is to perform field or office engineering work of moderate
difficulty and  do related work as required. The Jr. Engineer will work on assignments that are portions of a major project that are received in general terms. The Jr. Engineer is expected to use judgment and initiative in developing and completing assigned work.

Examples of Duties
Class specifications present a descriptive list of the range, type, and level of duties performed by an
employee in the classification. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed.
Some responsibilities include:
1. Prepares and designs a variety of engineering projects of moderate difficulty
such as land development, bridges, structures and hydraulics.
2. Calculates the quantity, quality, and cost of materials used in various projects.
3. Reviews engineering calculations of other engineers or technicians.
4. Prepares engineering specifications.
5. Prepares and reviews maps, deeds and legal descriptions.
6. Reviews and checks plans for the project to assure compliances, specifications
and sound engineering practices.
7. Acts as resident engineer on the construction projects including field inspections.
8. Provides cost data necessary in the budget preparation process.
9. May respond to inquiries from the public per SMART’s approval.
10. Writes correspondence and reports.

SMART is a new commuter rail service serving Marin and Sonoma counties in Northern San Francisco Bay Area. Under direction of the Track Maintenance Supervisor, the Track Maintainer position is responsible for railroad track inspections, maintenance and repair. This position will be responsible for the inspection, testing and diagnostic analysis of SMART’s track. This position will operate equipment, including on-track equipment and vehicles necessary for track maintenance, repair and other rail support activities. Must be able to work irregular hours, early and late shifts, weekends and holidays.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Must have two years experience in construction or related work.
• Must have at least six months of track maintenance experience.

Other Qualifications:

• Possession of a valid California Driver's license or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of employment.
• Possession of a Class A driver's license or ability to obtain one within the first 12 months of employment.
• Ability to meet requirements of 49 CFR Part 213.7 (b).

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The Community 
Located 35 miles south of San Francisco and 14 miles north of San Jose, Palo Alto is a community of approximately 65,000, excluding Stanford. The City is known as the "Birthplace of Silicon Valley" and continues to be the creative innovation engine of Silicon Valley. It is home to more than 7,000 businesses employing more than 98,000 people. Complementing its exciting and innovative business community are Palo Alto's highly educated, politically aware, and culturally sophisticated citizens. An abundance of local pride and numerous neighborhood organizations contribute to Palo Alto's beautiful, historic, and desirable residential areas.

Department
The Planning and Community Environment Department consists of Transportation, Current Planning, Long Range Planning, Code Enforcement and Development Center Divisions and is responsible for a range of planning and implementation actions aimed at preserving and enhancing the quality of life in Palo Alto, ensuring wise transportation investments, and facilitating land use and development decisions through consistent and transparent processes. 

The Transportation Division operates with a staff of 12 (10 full time and two part time staff) and is responsible for transportation planning, transportation programs, and for the City's transportation infrastructure. The division enhances safety and mobility in Palo Alto's transportation system while protecting environmental resources and preserving the community's quality of life, and is responsible for parking management, traffic operations, bikeways development, area transportation studies, regional transportation coordination, and the Palo Alto Free Shuttle system.

Essential Duties

The Transportation Programs Manager (Manager Transportation Planning) manages a subset of the Transportation Division staff within the Planning and Community Environment Department. Specific programs, projects, and responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Bikeway projects, school commute programs, roadway improvements, transit operations, parking and transportation demand management (TDM) efforts, traffic operations, and minor construction projects related to transportation. 

The Transportation Programs Manager (Manager Transportation Planning) position plays a key role in both internal team development and operations, and the development of external relationships with other divisions and departments, representatives of the public, community and regulatory agencies, elected and appointed officials, and others. This position works with the Chief Transportation Official to ensure that Transportation Division staff perform responsible professional, financial, and administrative tasks as required by their specific job descriptions, and that the performance of the team aligns with the goals of the division. 

The Transportation Programs Manager (Manager Transportation Planning) must plan and assess operational goals and objectives related to one or more Transportation Division functions. This position represents the department and the City at large, and must be familiar with planning and transportation issues within the community and the region

 

Minimum Qualifications

Sufficient education, training and/or work experience to demonstrate possession of the following knowledge and skills, which would typically be acquired through:

• Bachelor's degree in transportation planning, transportation engineering, civil engineering, urban planning, architecture, or a related field. Master's degree is preferred.
• Five years of progressively responsible experience in municipal government including at minimum two years of supervisory experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.  

On Behalf of The Stanislaus Council of Governments (StanCOG)

Regional Government Services (RGS) is conducting a recruitment for the position

of

ASSISTANT PLANNER - TRANSIT / ASSOCIATE PLANNER - TRANSIT

Annual Salary Range:  Assistant Planner - Transit:  $53,700 - $72,000

Associate Planner - Transit:  $63,000 - $82,600

Final Filing Date:  5:00 p.m., June 8, 2018

THE POSITION:

The Stanislaus Council of Governments (StanCOG) is seeking qualified candidates for Transit Planner positions at either the Assistant Transit Planner OR Associate Transit Planner level to perform professional level work in the field of regional and urban transportation planning and related work as required. 

This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in the implementation of the brand new Measure L Transportation Ordinance and Expenditure Plan for the Stanislaus region.  This measure raised the sales tax in Stanislaus County on April 1, 2017, by one‑half cent for 25 years to improve local streets and roads, improve connectivity and reduce congestion. In this position, you will have an active role to ensure that road, transit, bike and pedestrian improvement projects and programs approved by the voters are funded and delivered. 

This position performs professional planning duties related to the development of transportation plans, programs and projects focused on transit services in the Stanislaus Region; represents StanCOG at a variety of policy and planning development and/or public outreach meetings; coordinates comparative studies and planning projects within established timelines and budget parameters; administers contracts; performs special projects as assigned and related work as required.

The Assistant Planner is an entry-level classification within the Professional Planner series and is distinguished from the Associate Planner by the level of skills, knowledge, education and experience.  Initially under close supervision, incumbents perform routine planning and programming duties while learning StanCOG policies and procedures and becoming familiar with various systems and practices. As experience is gained, assignments become more varied and complex and work is performed with greater independence.  Positions at this level usually perform most of the duties required of an Associate Planner, but are not expected to function at the same skill level and typically exercise less independent decision making and judgment in the performance of assigned duties.

The decision to offer the position at an Assistant Planner or Associate Planner level will be made at the end of the recruitment process based on these considerations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Include, but are not limited to the following:

• Researches, compiles, analyzes and presents statistical and technical data in written, graphic and/or oral reports for use by management and staff, partner agencies, committees for a range of regional, transportation and environmental planning matters.
• Represents StanCOG programs, services, projects, and policies to community groups, representatives from public agencies, private sector and the general public; and serves as liaison with partner agencies, transit operators and other organizations.
• Develops and maintains a variety of complex files, records, spreadsheets and databases pertinent to assigned planning and/or project activities.
• Conducts grant research, writes grant proposals and assists partner agencies with the preparation, review and administration of grant and funding applications for transportation related projects.
• Plans, coordinates and facilitates a variety of policy and planning committee and public participation meetings to present information, to promote programs and services, to encourage discussion and/or gain consensus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Education and Experience:

Assistant Planner

• A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university with a major in regional, urban or transportation planning, community development, public policy or a closely related field.
• Sub-professional or professional planning experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of two (2) years.

Note:  Experience with a Geographic Information System (GIS) including conversion of mapping data and databases and development and documentation of related procedures is desirable.

Associate Planner

• A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in regional, urban or transportation planning, community development, public policy or a related field; and two years of professional regional, urban transportation or planning experience; OR
• A Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in majors listed above and one year of progressively responsible professional regional, urban, transportation or transit planning and project management experience.

Knowledge of:
Principles, practices and funding sources for transportation, planning, and related project development and implementation; Transportation Development Act (TDA); principles of effective project management, including team and budget development; effective public speaking and presentation techniques; modern office procedures, standard computer software systems and equipment.

Ability to:
Perform complex professional planning work with significant initiative and minimum supervision; effectively organize, prioritize and coordinate multiple projects and tasks with successful completion under critical timelines; analyze and compile technical and statistical information and prepare reports; communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships; effectively conduct meetings and make presentations to a variety of groups to facilitate consensus and/or promote programs, projects.

ABOUT THE AGENCY:

The Stanislaus Council of Governments is an association of city and county governments created to address regional transportation issues. It is a federally designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), a state designated Regional Transportation Planning Agency (RTPA), and the Local Transportation Authority (LTA) for the Stanislaus region.

THE STANISLAUS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER