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The Public Works Maintenance Worker I/II/III position performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled labor in the construction, maintenance and repair of County roads, bridges, culverts and other related structures, and in various traffic control maintenance and repair activities or in the various solid waste site activities of the Public Works Agency; operates a variety of construction, maintenance and transportation equipment as necessary to complete daily tasks at the Glenn County Public Works Agency. The Public Works Maintenance Worker III position is the journey-level class in the Public Works Maintenance class series, and is distinguished from the Public Works Maintenance Worker II by the primary responsibility to operate heavy diesel and gasoline-powered construction equipment in the maintenance of roadways, drainage systems and the County solid waste site. This position is scheduled for forty (40) hours per week, Monday-Thursday 6am-4:30pm during the summer. This recruitment may be used to establish a list to fill future vacancies for the next six (6) months.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Prepares roads for patch repairs, overlays, or chip seals; prepares mix for patching roads; repairs and reconstructs roads.
• Cleans roadsides and drainage systems; inspects and clears debris from drainage systems; conducts roadside burning as needed.
• Prunes trees and other vegetation as needed.
• Directs and controls traffic around work sites.
• Operates semi-trucks, dump trucks, water trucks, boom truck, front loader, rollers, snow plow, etc.; operates a compressor, sand blasters, jack hammer, chipper machine, welding equipment, cutting torch, compaction tools, weed eater, blower, and other hand and power tools.

Special Pay Incentives:

• All miscellaneous employees will receive an additional 7.5% pay increase to be provided this year as soon as CalPERS approves the negotiated EPMC change.
• Premium Pay – An additional $2/hour for all miscellaneous personnel, paid through June 30, 2023.

Community

Located nearly halfway between San Francisco and Sacramento, Suisun City is a hidden gem of the Bay Area. Suisun City is accessible from Interstate 80 via Highway 12 and Amtrak’s Capitol Corridor commuter rail stop at the Train Depot, right to the heart of the City’s historic Waterfront District, making it a prime location for job seekers as well as homeowners. The community is a unique destination for a Bay Area day trip, an overnight getaway or a place to work, particularly with its reverse commute for inner Bay Area residents. Residents of this mostly bedroom community take great pride in their full-service public safety services provided by the Police and Fire Departments.

The Position: Under general direction, supervises, assigns, reviews, and participates in the work of staff responsible for performing a variety of semi-skilled and skilled duties involved in the maintenance, repair, and construction of public works systems including streets, sidewalks, street lights, traffic signals, collection systems, and assessment districts; ensures work quality and adherence to established policies and procedures; and performs the more technical and complex tasks.

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.

• Coordinates the organization, staffing, and operational activities for assigned maintenance services including streets, collection systems, sidewalks, assessment districts and related public works facilities.
• Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities; recommends and implements resulting policies and procedures. 
• Directs, coordinates, and reviews the work plan for assigned maintenance services and activities; assigns work activities and projects; monitors workflow; reviews and evaluates work quality, methods, and procedures; meets with staff to identify and resolve problems.
• Oversees contractors working for the City involving landscaping, irrigation, planting, electrical signal light maintenance, and/or other public works maintenance contract services as needed; ensures compliance with specifications; verify completion of work and/or correction of work as needed.
• Monitors work sites and ensures adherence to safe work practices and procedures; responds to and resolves complex work issues, including equipment operating problems; performs technical and complex tasks of the work unit.
• Inspects work in progress and upon completion to assure that repairs, maintenance, and project activities are in accordance with City quality standards, regulations, policies and operating procedures and practices.
• Performs related and other duties as required.

City of St. Helena, California

Employment Opportunity

Maintenance Worker I/II DOQ (2 positions)

Employment Opportunity

City of St. Helena, California

Underground Utilities

Salary Range: Maintenance Worker I $53,027 - $64,454 annually*

 Salary Range: Maintenance Worker II $58,334 - $70,905 annually*
 

The City of St. Helena has an exciting opportunity to fill  positions in the Public Works Department. This is a great opportunity to become part of a Customer Service focused team of dedicated individuals that take pride in serving the local community.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

The Maintenance Worker I - Underground Utilities is the entry level class in the Public Works Maintenance series that allows the incumbent to develop journey level knowledge and abilities. Initially, under immediate supervision, incumbents perform the more routine and less complex assignments within an established procedural framework where there are minimal consequences of error, including a wide variety of maintenance and construction tasks. This classification is alternatively staffed with Maintenance Worker II and incumbents may advance to the higher level after gaining experience and demonstrating a level of proficiency that meets the qualifications of the higher-level class.

The Maintenance Worker II – Underground Utilities is the journey level class in the Public Works Maintenance series in which incumbents are expected to independently perform the full scope of assigned duties. Incumbents perform a full range of maintenance and construction tasks. Incumbents may advance to the higher level after gaining experience and demonstrating a level of proficiency that meets the qualifications of the higher-level class. This classification is distinguished from the next higher classification of Lead Maintenance Worker, which is responsible for performing the more complex maintenance assignments and has lead responsibility duties.

Supervision Received/Exercised:

Maintenance Worker I-Underground Utilities Receives immediate supervision from a Public Works Superintendent. Incumbents may receive lead direction from a Maintenance Worker II or a Lead Maintenance Worker. Incumbents in this class do not routinely exercise supervision.

Maintenance Worker II-Underground Utilities Receives general supervision from a Public Works Superintendent. Incumbents may receive lead direction from a Lead Maintenance Worker. May exercise functional or technical supervision over lower level workers.

Essential Functions: (include but are not limited to the following)

• Performs a variety of maintenance, repair, construction and installation work related to sewers and storm drains and water production and treatment plant facilities, wells, reservoirs, and tanks.
• Performs sewer and storm drains maintenance including installing, repairing, and maintaining sewer lines; locates and repairs breaks in sewer mainlines; repairs or replaces valves as needed; hydro flushes and rods; cleans storm drains and ditches.
• Performs installation, maintenance and repair of the City’s water distribution system; inspects for and repairs leaks in meters and lines; operates pipe and leak detecting equipment; performs pump and motor repairs, overhauls, and installations; notifies customers of problems or disruptions of water service.
• Checks pump stations and records flows; flushes and flow tests hydrants; creates and maintains spreadsheets containing daily operation and maintenance data related to water related equipment, meters, water mains, services, and backflows.
• Reads meters on an assigned route and records readings; re-reads meters as necessary and investigates unusual readings and customer complaints; identifies and replaces faulty water meters when required.
• Digs, shovels, hauls, loads and unloads materials; installs shoring and trench plates.
• Monitors underground service alert (USA’s) and marks when necessary.
• Conducts traffic control during maintenance and construction projects; sets up traffic control signs and direct and control traffic around work sites; communicates with the public during flagging duties.
• Operates a variety of hand and power tools including jackhammers, asphalt and concrete saws, pipe threaders, cement mixers, and other hand and power tools; operates trucks, backhoes, and other construction vehicles and equipment; maintains, repairs, and cleans assigned vehicles and equipment; inspects tools and equipment for safety and mechanical defects.
• Assists with City sponsored functions and special events; Assists other Public Works maintenance units when required.
• Responds to questions and concerns from the general public; provides information as is appropriate and resolves public service complaints.
• Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies, City management and staff and the public.

There is a no smoking policy in effect within the City offices and vehicles. St. Helena is an equal opportunity employer. The City of St. Helena will require documentation of the legal right to work in the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act upon hire.

Compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): With prior notice to the Personnel Department regarding testing or job performance modifications, the City will make every attempt to offer reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.

Class specifications are only intended to present a descriptive summary of the range of duties and responsibilities associated with specified positions. Therefore, specifications may not include all duties performed by individuals within a classification. In addition, specifications are intended to outline the minimum qualifications necessary for entry into the class and do not necessarily convey the qualifications of incumbents within the position.

The City of Burlingame is accepting applications for the position of Engineering Technician II

Our diverse family of employees welcomes you to apply. We are a small city that gets a lot done, and each member of our team is vital to our success as an organization.

We recently asked our employees what they enjoyed most about working for the City of Burlingame, and their responses fell into five general categories:

• Colleagues
• Community
• Location
• The Work
• The Benefits

Browse the Burlingame Welcome Brochure for more information about why employees love  working here or view our City of Burlingame is a Great Place to Work Video: 

Welcome Brochure 

City of Burlingame is a Great Place to Work Video

Community

Suisun City is located midway between San Francisco and Sacramento in south central Solano County.  The City, which was among the first to incorporate in California, developed around a waterfront that has direct access to San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean.  Although the City is largely developed, several large parcels exist and a large annexation is on the horizon that signals ongoing development activity will continue to be in the City’s future.

The Position

There are currently several full-time positions available.  The primary job responsibility of the Public Works Maintenance Worker I is to join our team of field employees who work daily to maintain, repair, and construct the physical systems of that serve the community, including parks, recreation equipment, streets, traffic signals, landscaped areas, sewer & storm drain collection systems, and other public facilities. We’re looking for creative problem-solvers to perform high-quality skilled work with a variety of tools and equipment types under the direction and guidance of more experienced lead workers and managers in both individual and team projects.

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.

• Performs a variety of maintenance and repair work on various City facilities and structures including streets, landscaped areas, recreation facilities, sewer, storm drains, traffic signals, and other public facilities.
• Operates construction and maintenance equipment and power tools such as a dump truck, front-end loader, backhoe, tractor, overlay machine, jetter, compressor, jackhammer, paint sprayer, and concrete saw; maintains hand tools and assigned equipment; performs preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Conducts traffic control when working in high traffic areas of the City; installs street barricades and cones prior to the performance of maintenance or repair activities; directs and controls traffic around work sites.
• Performs various street maintenance functions; identifies and repairs pot hole areas; repairs or replaces cracked, raised, sunken, or otherwise damaged sidewalks, curbs and gutters; removes any roadway hazards; identifies all areas needing striping and/or painting; maintain, clean, and repair collection systems.
• Maintains, installs, and repairs traffic signal systems; maintain and repair street lighting systems, program controllers.
• Prepares, installs, repairs, and replaces City sign posts and signs; cleans and maintains existing signs; trims vegetation that presents safety hazards, clears walkways of trash and debris; removes graffiti.
• Maintains assessment districts and landscaped areas including parkways, open space areas, and medians; performs weed abatement and pesticide applications; installs and maintains irrigation systems to ensure proper operating efficiency; maintains, trims, and removes trees.
• Utilizes proper safety precautions related to all work performed.
• Clears, maintains, and disposes of trash in public areas; oversees the work of contract staff; performs special projects as required.
• Provides courteous customer service; responds to questions and inquiries from the general public regarding various maintenance projects; resolves customer problems or complaints.

Community

Suisun City is located midway between San Francisco and Sacramento in south central Solano County.  The City, which was among the first to incorporate in California, developed around a waterfront that has direct access to San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean.  Although the City is largely developed, several large parcels exist and a large annexation is on the horizon that signals ongoing development activity will continue to be in the City’s future.

The Position

There are currently three part-time positions available.  The primary job responsibility of the Public Works Maintenance Worker I is to join our team of field employees who work daily to maintain, repair, and construct the physical systems of that serve the community, including parks, recreation equipment, streets, traffic signals, landscaped areas, sewer & storm drain collection systems, and other public facilities. We’re looking for creative problem-solvers to perform high-quality skilled work with a variety of tools and equipment types under the direction and guidance of more experienced lead workers and managers in both individual and team projects.

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.

• Performs a variety of maintenance and repair work on various City facilities and structures including streets, landscaped areas, recreation facilities, sewer, storm drains, traffic signals, and other public facilities.
• Operates construction and maintenance equipment and power tools such as a dump truck, front-end loader, backhoe, tractor, overlay machine, jetter, compressor, jackhammer, paint sprayer, and concrete saw; maintains hand tools and assigned equipment; performs preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Conducts traffic control when working in high traffic areas of the City; installs street barricades and cones prior to the performance of maintenance or repair activities; directs and controls traffic around work sites.
• Performs various street maintenance functions; identifies and repairs pot hole areas; repairs or replaces cracked, raised, sunken, or otherwise damaged sidewalks, curbs and gutters; removes any roadway hazards; identifies all areas needing striping and/or painting; maintain, clean, and repair collection systems.
• Maintains, installs, and repairs traffic signal systems; maintain and repair street lighting systems, program controllers.
• Prepares, installs, repairs, and replaces City sign posts and signs; cleans and maintains existing signs; trims vegetation that presents safety hazards, clears walkways of trash and debris; removes graffiti.
• Maintains assessment districts and landscaped areas including parkways, open space areas, and medians; performs weed abatement and pesticide applications; installs and maintains irrigation systems to ensure proper operating efficiency; maintains, trims, and removes trees.
• Utilizes proper safety precautions related to all work performed.
• Clears, maintains, and disposes of trash in public areas; oversees the work of contract staff; performs special projects as required.
• Provides courteous customer service; responds to questions and inquiries from the general public regarding various maintenance projects; resolves customer problems or complaints.

The County of Yuba is currently recruiting for the position of Employment Training Specialist II in the Health and Human Services Department.  This position reports directly to an associated professional, supervisory, or managerial position depending on assignment. Under general supervision, provide complex employment and training assignments requiring a high level of professional skills and knowledge in employment services and career development; conduct training workshops, advanced employment assessment and job development; and other duties as assigned. 

Example Of Duties:  

• Provides employment related services to CalWORKS participants.
• Conducts program orientations and monitors CalWORKS participant’s compliance with program requirements.
• Educates clients and the general public on available services and tools in the Yuba County One Stop Resource Room, assists participants with job search activities and transportation assistance.
• Interviews program participants to evaluate their employability readiness; collaborates with Social Workers on developing goals, plans to improve skills and abilities, and identifying barriers to employment. 
• Administer and interpret results for a variety of assessments and vocational aptitude tests to evaluate client’s knowledge, skills, abilities, interests and personality characteristics and provide vocational counseling.
• Researches labor market information to ensure client’s educational and employment goals are supported by labor market trends.
• Develops, coordinates and facilitates employment and training workshops and classroom sessions.

The Department of Public Works is seeking well-qualified candidates for the position of Public Works Technician II.  Public Works Technician II is the journey-level class of the Public Works Technician series and those hired for the position should be fully competent to independently perform technical, field, and office civil engineering work in a variety of technical areas within the Department of Public Works, such as Utilities, Watershed Protection, and Flood Control.
 
The ideal candidate for this position will have at least two years of experience in providing technical support to a related public works field such as engineering, mapping, surveying, drafting, construction, or related technical support field.
 
The Idea candidate will also:

• Perform field work related to utilities (sewer, water, street lighting) construction projects
• Create documents, reports and maps with Microsoft suite applications, AutoCAD and Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Understand sanitary sewer collection system equipment and operations
• Understand and apply environmental permitting requirements
• Understand and apply environmental regulations and compliance

In addition, the ideal candidate will have the ability to:

• Provide excellent customer service in a professional and courteous manner
• Perform well under pressure or stressful situations
• Quickly learn work policies and procedures and adapt to the work environment
• Read and interpret drawings, engineering plans, and regional maps
• Work independently in the field and office and manage workload in an organized manner
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing and work professionally with the public and co-workers

General duties include:

• Provide customer service to the public and other governmental agencies in person, by phone and/or in writing, regarding County procedures and regulations, facility locations, plan requirements, and property ownership, which may require the interpretation of policies and procedures
• Perform field inspections including measurement of quantities in the field and office calculations either during design phase or during construction
• Assist engineering, mapping/survey, and construction management staff in the preparation and archiving of engineering or construction management documents including grant-related documents
• Work on the survey team on specific County projects as a liaison
• Perform surveys, including setup of equipment to make field measurements and using appropriate survey instruments
• Act as a flagger to provide protection when performing survey work in high traffic areas
• Perform basic on-site material testing; take samples for laboratory materials testing as appropriate
• May reduce field notes and make related office computations 
• Perform a variety of computer-aided drafting tasks to update and maintain Public Works geographic information systems (GIS), survey maps, right of way maps, various drawings and plans. 
• Obtain and distribute copies of maps, land descriptions and similar information.
• Review County base maps for accuracy and completeness
• Maintain accurate records and documentation regarding projects surveyed. 
• Perform survey related drafting or engineering drafting under the direction of the County Surveyor or engineering staff
• Perform general drafting using computer-aided drafting software
• Review sanitary sewer plans for Departmental conformance and regulations and correspond to project applicants
• Research County property records for mapping information, easements, benchmarks, field books and respond to customers
• Issue, prepare, and process sewer inspection and other permits for public works projects or other private and utility projects affecting County maintained facilities.
• Enter, retrieve, and report information using computerized asset management systems (CMMS) and Geographical Information System (GIS).
• Perform plan reviews and prepare plan review comments.
• Write clear and professional letters, reports, and correspondence.
• Prepare invoices for billing and payment requests.
• Perform other administrative duties, such as, filing, equipment inventory, research, etc.
• Periodically attend public and/or professional and technical association meetings.
• Provide support to utility staff and information to the public regarding water, wastewater, flood control and streetlight issues and questions.
• Perform related duties as assigned

 
NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies.

QUALIFICATIONS

Licensure/Certification: Possession of a class C California driver license or equivalent.
 
Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is two years of experience in providing technical support to a related public works field such as engineering, surveying, drafting, construction, resource conservation, or a related technical support field.

 
Knowledge of: Techniques, principles and practices related to the technical support area(s) to which assigned; basic engineering, drafting, survey and public works inspection terminology and concepts; principles and practices of plan review, field inspection and engineering drafting; applicable laws, codes and regulations; engineering mathematics through trigonometry; recordkeeping principles and practices; safety principles, practices and equipment related to the work; standard office practices and procedures, including filing and the operation of standard office equipment; techniques for  dealing with the public, in person and over the telephone.
 
Skill/Ability to: Perform engineering support work in the technical support area(s) to which assigned; perform independent research for collecting and summarizing information for the technical support area(s) to which assigned; use the office and field tools and equipment of the technical support area(s) to which assigned; prepare detailed written reports, correspondence and professional documents; use initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines; interpret, apply and explain applicable codes and regulations; make accurate engineering calculations; read and interpret a variety of plans, specifications and other technical documents; maintain accurate records of work performed; perform basic drafting and mapping work; perform basic field data collection and inspection work; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work; use computer for word processing, spreadsheet, GIS mapping, and AutoCAD drafting.  

APPLICATION/EXAMINATION

Open and Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current San Mateo County and San Mateo County Superior Court employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination.
 
IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply Online" button.  If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. 
 
Responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted in addition to the standard County employment application form.  A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required application materials. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.
 
The examination process will consist of a written/computer-based test or an application screening (weight: pass/fail) and a panel interview (weight: 100%) which may include a written exercise. Applicants whose training, experience, and responses to the questions on the employment application and supplemental questionnaire appear to best meet the needs of the position will be invited to the written/computer-based exam or their applications will be rated by subject matter experts as part of the application screening. Applicants achieving a passing score on the written/computer-based exam or the application screening will be invited to interview for the position

Applicants meeting the minimum requirements are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the recruitment process. Depending on the number of applications, an application screening may be conducted in place of the written test. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and all applicants must participate at their own expense.
 
~ Tentative Recruitment Schedule ~
Application Deadline:  August 12, 2021
Written/Computer-Based Test or Application Screening (tentative):  August 18 - 25, 2021
Panel Interviews (tentative):  September 8 and/or 9, 2021

At the County of San Mateo, we welcome and celebrate the diversity of our employees, and strive to create a workplace where they feel valued every day.

The County of San Mateo is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

 Analyst: Chet Overstreet (07 23 2021) (Public Works Technician II/N011)

The City/County Association of Governments of San Mateo County (C/CAG), a Joint Powers Authority, is seeking qualified applicants for the position of C/CAG Program Director.
 
Under the direction of the Executive Director, the C/CAG Program Director plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates activities and programs related to transportation and mobility, balanced growth, and climate resiliency for the County.
 
Note: On July 14, 2021, this recruitment was changed to a continuous recruitment.  The recruitment will be open until the position is filled.  The first reading/screening of applications will begin on August 3, 2021.  We encourage you to apply for this exciting and important position before August 3 to be considered in the first round of application screenings and interviews.

This management position will:

• Provide technical and administrative support to the City/County Association of Governments of San Mateo County (C/CAG) on transportation and related issues.
• Coordinate projects with the cities and towns within San Mateo County and the County, as well as, outside agencies.
• Manage budgets related to all assigned projects and programs.
• Design standard work processes and office policies and procedures.
• Develop and execute C/CAG plans and objectives.
• Exercise leadership of diverse professional, technical, and clerical staff through subordinate management and/or supervisory personnel.
• Coordinate activities with all 21 local jurisdictions, as well as, other transportation agencies in the county, the Bay Area region, and the State.

IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will have five years of managerial experience ideally in the transportation or a related field, will have experience in city or regional planning, and will have familiarity with transportation policies.  The ideal candidate will also have experience with funding management and will have knowledge of governmental procurement principles and experience with contract negotiation, preparation, and administration. In addition, the ideal candidate will have knowledge of and experience with the state legislative process.
 
The successful candidate will be:

• A collaborator who can work effectively and positively with a variety of stakeholders.
• Quick and clear thinking, calm under pressure, and tactful in resolving issues.
• Approachable and politically astute with a management style that quickly fosters trust, loyalty, respect, commitment, and partnership from the community, county managers, and Regional / State / Federal agencies.
• A strong financial manager that also has the knowledge and ability to identify, pursue, and secure potential funding sources for C/CAG programs.
• An experienced manager with a sound understanding of the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, the Association of Bay Area Governments, the California Department of Transportation, Congestion Management Agencies, transportation programming, processes, and funding, and local land use and housing planning.
• An effective speaker to diverse audiences, including the Board, and professional, civic, legislative, and citizen groups.
• A relationship builder who can effectively represent C/CAG to other departments, agencies, public bodies, Regional/ State/ Federal agencies, and the California Legislature.

 
C/CAG
The City/County Association of Governments of San Mateo County (C/CAG) is a joint powers agency whose members include the County of San Mateo and the twenty (20) incorporated cities and towns within San Mateo County.  C/CAG is governed by a 21-member Board of Directors and is advised by nine standing committees.  C/CAG is the designated Congestion Management Agency (CMA) in San Mateo County, also known as the County Transportation Agency (CTA), the Airport Land Use Commission, and the Countywide Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program Manager.
 
C/CAG was initially formed to address common issues among members, to adopt and implement state mandated countywide plans and programs including Congestion Management, Airport Land Use Compatibility, and integrated solid waste management.  Over time, it has evolved to address several additional issues that affect the quality of life of the community, including transportation planning and sustainable communities, stormwater runoff, transportation/housing linkage, and climate change. C/CAG provides a unique forum for the cities and the County to collaborate on common issues and develop cost-effective solutions.
 
C/CAG serves the people of San Mateo County by partnering with state, regional, and local agencies and by building relationships with community-based organizations, non-profits, and advocacy organizations to understand community needs and challenges.
 
C/CAG responsibilities include the following functions and Countywide plans:

• Allocation of State and Federal transportation funds to cities, the County, and other agencies
• State Legislative Advocacy
• Congestion Management Plan
• Countywide Transportation Plan
• Countywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan
• Comprehensive Airport Land Use Compatibility Plans
• San Mateo Congestion Relief Plan
• Integrated Countywide Waste Management Plan Review
• Clean Air (TFCA) Expenditure Program for San Mateo County
• Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program
• Environmental/Transportation (Motor Vehicle Fees) Program
• San Mateo County Energy Watch

Examples of Duties:

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide technical support and recommendations to the C/CAG Board in the formulation and implementation of transportation policy, funding, programming, planning, and projects.
• Act as staff liaison to C/CAG committees as assigned by the Executive Director.
• Provide technical support and analysis to the C/CAG Board on transportation-related issues including housing and land use.
• Work on assignments that are highly complex and sensitive in nature, where substantial judgment and initiative is essential.
• Procure, manage, direct, and monitor consultant services, including contract negotiation and invoice processing.
• Monitor and ensure effective internal controls are in place for projects and programs to ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Recruit, develop, supervise, and evaluate staff and ensure timeliness and quality of staff work products.
• Apply for and administer grants and manage grant-funded projects.
• Represent CCAG in federal, state, regional, and local transportation or housing-related task forces, work groups, and committees.
• Work in collaboration with C/CAG member agencies and partner agencies to ensure customer satisfaction, as well as, to represent C/CAG's best interests.
• Analyze transportation-related policies and proposed legislation, recommend positions to be taken by C/CAG and maintain liaison with officials in the legislative and other governmental offices to further C/CAG goals, objectives, and interests.
• Coordinate among C/CAG member agencies, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG), the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), and the California Transportation Commission (CTC) regarding transportation projects, programming, and allocation of funds.
• Supporting major C/CAG projects and programs such as the C/CAG Smart Corridor, the San Mateo County Express Lanes Joint Powers Authority (SMCEL-JPA), and other major transportation programs of countywide significance.    
• Assist or represent the C/CAG Executive Director on the Executive Council for the SMCEL JPA.
• Provide staffing support to SMCEL JPA including, but not limited to, contract and procurement.
• Develop recommendations to the SMCEL JPA Board, coordinate with SMCTA staff and SMCEL JPA Policy/Program Manager, negotiate and/or coordinate with BAIFA, BATA, CHP, and Caltrans for maintenance and operation of express lanes.
• Assist the Executive Director in strategic planning and organization management and participate as a member of the senior management team in the development and implementation of organization-wide policies and programs that will contribute to its overall success.
• Oversee and participate in selecting, training, motivating, and evaluating personnel and contractors and recommend and implement personnel actions, such as promotions, transfers, discharges, and disciplinary measures.
• Administer and manage C/CAG funding programs such as Measure M funds, OneBayArea Grant (OBAG), Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3, Transportation Fund for Clean Air (TFCA), Lifeline Transportation program, State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP), as well as other federal, state, and regional-funded programs such as those authorized by SB1 and RM3 as they relate to C/CAG.
• Maintain and track program and project budgets, review accounting/financial reports from C/CAG Fiscal Agent and reconcile differences, and act as a direct liaison for financial audits on responsible programs/projects.
• Develop and recommend strategies and priorities on transportation, movement of people and goods, traffic congestion relief, and associated strategies as they relate to housing and land use.
• Develop and implement plans and programs such as PDA Investment and Growth Strategy, Countywide Transportation Plan, Congestion Management Program, Countywide Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan, and transportation maps and coordinate between the region and San Mateo County on the development and implementation of Plan Bay Area and associated activities.
• Coordinate with Bay Area County Transportation Agencies (BACTA) and regional and state agencies on the development and implementation of policies, programming, and project delivery.
• Assist member agencies on the programming and delivery of federal and state-funded projects.
• Create goals and strategies that support C/CAG's vision and management philosophy.
• Plan, direct, manage, and support C/CAG-sponsored and C/CAG-supported projects and work with  involved agencies and consultants to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of these projects.
• Coordinate with federal, state, regional, and local agencies to ensure compliance with pertinent administrative requirements.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

QUALFICIATIONS

Education and Experience:
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.

• A typical way to qualify is five years of increasingly responsible managerial experience preferably in the transportation field.

 
Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of public administration and program management, including planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Principles and practices of governmental procurement principles, and contract negotiation, preparation, and administration.
• Pertinent local, state, and federal laws, rules, regulations, and enforcement procedures.
• Practices and procedures as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs.
• Local and state legislative processes and the “key players” within those processes.
• Basic principles and practices of the County's operations and its administration and organization.
• Principles and practices of transportation planning or urban planning.

 
Skill/Ability to:

• Research, analyze, and make recommendations on administrative and management practices and procedures.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing and prepare comprehensive administrative, fiscal, and technical reports and correspondence.
• Represent C/CAG to other departments and agencies, and before public bodies.
• Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of performing assigned responsibilities.
• Integrate a variety of activities and services to achieve program goals, objectives, and priorities.
• Apply principles and techniques of community organization.
• Speak effectively to diverse audiences, including professional, civic, legislative, and citizen groups.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with other agencies and staff.
• Prepare complex and detailed written reports, program policies and procedures, and contracts.
• Interpret policies, guidelines, and procedures.

APPLICATION/EXAMINATION

This is an open and continuous recruitment.  Anyone may apply.

Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to the regular County employment application form. Though a resume may be submitted, a resume will not be accepted as a substitute for completion of the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire.
 
Application materials will be reviewed and applicants whose education and experience appear to best meet the needs of the position will be contacted by C/CAG for an interview with the hiring executive.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense.
 
IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button.  If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.
 
Final Filing Date: Open until filled 
Application Screening: Beginning August 3, 2021
Departmental Interviews (tentative): Beginning Week of August 16, 2021

This is a continuous recruitment and will remain open until the position is filled.  The position could be filled at any time.  We encourage to apply immediately so as not to miss out on this exciting career opportunity.
 

 
Analyst: Chet Overstreet (07092021) C/CAG Program Director (B163)

The City of San Mateo Public Works Department is looking for highly qualified, experienced Traffic Safety Worker

Why Join our Department?

The Public Works Department is committed to high performance levels and standards, utilizing best practices relative to performance management and team-oriented approaches. The City of San Mateo is working towards improving its infrastructure through the maintenance of street signs, curb painting, sign enhancement, USA’s and enhancement of streetlights and traffic signals. A key player on this team is the Traffic Safety Worker. You would be joining over 500 people whose mission is to serve the San Mateo community with collaborative, innovative and professional spirit. 

Look to some of the reasons why the City of San Mateo is a great place to work:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GTIzeSpc_g

What You’ll Do

To paint traffic control markings on pavement; to fabricate, install, repair and maintain traffic warning and other signs; to perform electrical work in the installation and maintenance of traffic signals and street lighting; and to do related work as assigned.

For a complete list of duties, reference our job specifications at www.cityofsanmateo.org

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES - Depending upon assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

•    Measure and lay out center lines, crosswalks and other line marking by using a tape measure and cords; place painting equipment and safety devices at job site.
•    Operate a painting striper or spray gun to line markings on pavement; mix paints; perform and assist in stencil painting pedestrian signs, school signs, stop signs and other word traffic markings on pavement; paint parking zones and colored curbs to indicated parking restrictions.
•    Install or repair signs on standards at the proper designated location, angle, and height according to standards; assemble signs on the job site; set signs at proper height and set sign standards plumb; pick up or remove damaged signs and return them to the shop for repair or replacement.
•    Install, inspect, remove and repair street lights and auxiliary equipment such as light standards, control boxes, lamps and circuitry.
•    Drive paint and sign truck, bucket truck and operate auxiliary equipment; maintain vehicles in clean, safe operating condition; report needed repairs.
•    Must be willing to work out of doors in all weather conditions and to work with exposure to heavy traffic and other hazards. Must be willing to work overtime and off-hours shifts in emergency situations.
•    Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.