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There is currently one full-time position available, funded by the Lighting and Landscaping Districts.

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

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 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.

Assistant or Associate Planner (part-time) Town of Fairfax, CA

The Town is seeking qualified candidates to fill one position at either the Assistant or Associate Planner level.  The position is half-time (20 hours/week) and permanent.  For the Assistant Planner position, candidates should have a professional planning degree from an accredited college, or 1 year’s planning experience, or combination providing the equivalent.  Duties typically include current planning zoning review and processing, under the general supervision of the Principal Planner or Planning Director.  The ideal candidate will have read and have some understanding of how to apply the Town’s zoning regulations, General Plan and other planning-policies, review technical information. 

For the Associate Planner position, the candidate should have at least 2 year’s governmental planning experience, preferably in current planning and a bachelor’s degree in planning from an accredited planning college, or the equivalent.  The ideal candidate demonstrates increasingly challenging and independent planning responsibilities and skills, including long-range planning, and be able to document and demonstrate writing and other communication skills. 

Candidates should also have a collaborative team orientation, and take direction well.

Fairfax is an eclectic, progressive, family-oriented and environmentally conscious Town of 7,440 residents, dedicated to preserving its unique small-town values, sustainability, diversity, and environmental stewardship.  The Town is centrally located in gorgeous Marin County, approximately 15 miles north of San Francisco, and features outstanding outdoor amenities, excellent schools, and an enviable climate.

Pay ranges on an hourly basis from $32-$41/hr DOQ

An interested applicant should send a cover letter and resume to Ben Berto, Director of Planning and Building Services, 142 Bolinas Road, Fairfax, CA 94930, or email to bberto@townoffairfax.org.  Contact Ben with questions at (415) 458-2346.

Position is open until filled.

The Public Works Maintenance Worker IV position leads and works with a crew of workers engaged in the construction, maintenance and repair of County roads, bridges, culverts and other related structures, various traffic control maintenance and repair activities and in the Solid Waste Site operations of the Public Works Agency; operates a variety of heavy construction, maintenance and transportation equipment as necessary to complete daily tasks; performs semi-skilled and skilled maintenance tasks. This position is scheduled for forty (40) hours per week.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Supervises the work of a crew of County maintenance workers and inmate workers.  Instructs workers and demonstrates proper techniques and methods of performing various tasks.
• Determines amount of materials and equipment required for each assignment; orders supplies and materials as needed.
• Inspects work in progress for compliance with policies, procedures, specifications, instructions, and standards of quality and safety.
• Oversees and participates in the maintenance, cleaning and repair of assigned equipment and tools.
• Inspects roads, bridges and drainage systems for hazardous conditions and maintenance/repair requirements.
• Operates heavy construction equipment, including a backhoe, bulldozer, motor grade, front loader, road mixer, chip spreader, various trucks, tractor, roller, power broom, man lift, etc; operates a compressor, sand blasters, jack hammer, chipper machine, welding equipment, cutting torch, grade and crown tools, compaction tools, and other hand and power tools.

Ross Valley Sanitary District invites applications for the position of 

Operations & Maintenance MANAGER
(Executive Contract)

$12,612.22 - $16,299.67 per month
Plus an excellent benefits package

The Operations and Maintenance Manager (O&M Manager) is an executive contract position with responsibility for all aspects of the District's wastewater conveyance system operations and maintenance. This position reports to the General Manager and supervises and directs assigned staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Manage and coordinate safe and effective operations and maintenance (O&M) of wastewater collection systems, including pump stations, force mains, and gravity sewers.
• Work in partnership with General Manager, managers, and supervisors to plan, develop, and implement District-wide programs, procedures, and policies.
• Develop short and long-term operational and maintenance plans; develop specifications and Requests for Proposal; oversee the work of outside consultants and contractors.
• Provide coaching and directions to Operations Supervisors and O&M Superintendent in developing staff’s performance goals and objectives.
• Supervise assigned department employees including directing work, conducting performance evaluations, coordinating training and implementing hiring, discipline and termination procedures.
• Implement SB198 (IIPP) guidelines; ensure maintenance of safety logs, coordinate safety meetings and training.
• Manage procurement, inventory, and allocation of materials; contact vendors and ensure compliance with District financial policies.
• Supervise emergency response as may be needed 24/7; responsible for regulatory reporting as Legally Responsible Officer (LRO).
• Monitor changes in laws, regulations and technology that may affect departmental operations; research and recommend equipment purchases and disposal; implement policy and procedural changes as required.
• Oversee the District's Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) that generates and completes work orders. Analyze data, prepare reports, and maintain updated asset inventory.
• Make presentations of collection systems status and operations to the Board of Directors and represent the District in meetings with governmental and regulatory agencies and the public.
• Prepare annual department budget proposal, including budget forecasts and tracking budget status.
• Collaborate with engineering and inspections to give input on capital improvement projects.

Critical Knowledge and Skills Include: 

• Principles and practices of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
• Principles and practices of wastewater collection system maintenance and repair and capital projects.
• Principles of organization, administration, budget, financial, and personnel management.
• Safety regulations, standards, and procedures in wastewater collection system and pump station maintenance.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills including public presentation skills.
• Understand, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, ordinances, and federal and local legislation.
• Proficient knowledge of modern Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) asset management software and other software related to wastewater operations and management.
• Maintaining work records, analyzing data, and preparing reports.
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.

Required Qualifications:  Any combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this position. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to possess the equivalent of:

• Equivalent to graduation from high school supplemented by CWEA certification or courses in water/wastewater resources, project management, or a related field. A college degree is desirable.
• Five years of experience as a supervisor or manager, preferably in water or wastewater operations.

Licensing, Certification, and Registration Standards: 

• Must possess a valid California Water Environmental Association (CWEA) certification at time of hire.
• Must be able to obtain a valid Collection System Maintenance Grade IV issued by the California Water Environmental Association (CWEA) within 36 months of date of hire.
• Must possess and maintain a valid California Class C Driver’s License and insurability under the District’s vehicle liability insurance coverage.

ROSS VALLEY SANITARY DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

There is currently one full-time position available.  This position is funded by the Lighting and Landscaping Districts.

Special Pay Incentives:

• 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.

There are currently three part-time positions available in the Parks, Recreation and Marina Department that are funded by the General Fund.

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

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.

Senior Civil Engineer

San Rafael Public Works Department

$120,744 - $146,760 Annually (DOE)

Plus excellent benefits

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Apply by Monday, August 2, 2021 for first consideration

THE CITY is focused on enhancing our community members’ quality of life through well-designed services and a positive workplace culture.  San Rafael is the economic and cultural heart of Marin County, and its high quality of life is centered on its commercial districts, engaged neighborhoods, active lifestyle, and natural environment.  San Rafael (population 59,000) is a full-service city with a city council/city manager form of government with 12 departments, more than 400 employees, and an annual budget of $100 million.  The City’s vision is to be a vibrant economic and cultural center reflective of its diversity.  The City Council is engaged and seeks to strengthen the urban and commercial areas as well as sustain the beautiful natural environment. 

San Rafael’s Organizational culture framework is an initiative called “Together San Rafael.”  City employees are our greatest asset, and we seek talented individuals with diverse backgrounds who are creative, curious, and excited about a challenge.  We are a results-driven team focused on the needs of community members.  The Together San Rafael initiative is focused on modernizing City services and increasing the engagement of employees.  This initiative recognizes the interconnectedness of the customer and employee experience. 

THE POSITION:

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

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

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

KNOWLEDGE OF:

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

ABILITY TO:

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

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

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

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

LICENSES:

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

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in evenings or on weekends and indoor conditions and regularly works near video/computer displays. The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and taste or smell.  The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.  The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and uses personal vehicle. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:

City of San Rafael application is required.  Resumes do not substitute for the City application.  Candidates should detail related education and experience on the application.  The examination process may include the following application appraisal and oral board interview examination.  The passing point for the oral board examination final score will be 70%.  Note:  Prior to appointment, candidate must pass a pre-employment physical, background check, driving record, drug screen, and fingerprinting.   To file an application, go to:  www.calopps.org.  Select “Member Agencies”.  Select “San Rafael”.  Follow this link to submit your application:  https://www.calopps.org/san-rafael/job-20138169 

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

Reasonable Accommodation:  The City of San Rafael will make reasonable accommodations in the exam process to accommodate disabled applicants.  If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact us at (415) 485-3474 before the test date.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.  Such accommodations must be requested by the applicant. 

Employment Opportunity

The City of St. Helena has an exciting opportunity to fill a position in the Public Works Wastewater Treatment Plant.  This is a great opportunity to become part of a team of dedicated individuals that take pride in serving the local community. The City of St. Helena is seeking to fill an opening for a Chief Wastewater Plant Operator position or a Wastewater Operator III seeking an opportunity to promote to a Chief. The City will place at the Chief level based on qualifications. Additionally, the City will also establish a pool of qualified candidates to be place on a one-year eligibility list that will used to place potential future vacancies upcoming in the department. 

Distinguishing Characteristics: The Plant Operator III is the advanced journey level class responsible for the full range of treatment plant responsibilities and for the performance of the most complex and difficult assignments within the series. Incumbents in this classification provide training to less experienced staff. This classification is distinguished from the next higher classification of Chief Utility Operator in that the latter is responsible for the overall operation and supervision of the wastewater treatment program.

The Chief Plant Operator – Wastewater Treatment is a supervisory level class within Public Works responsible for assigning and supervising the day-to-day operation, development, repair, and maintenance of the City’s wastewater treatment facilities, and incumbents are expected to perform the full scope of assigned duties. This classification is distinguished from the next higher classification of Utilities Operations Manager in that the latter is responsible for the overall management and administration of the Utilities Division.

Examples of Duties: (include but are not limited to the following)

Operates , monitors and maintains all plant equipment and components, including but not limited to pumps, valves, gearboxes, fans, blowers, aerators, flow controls; reads and interprets meters, gauges and charts; maintains and upgrades mechanical and electrical systems.

Conducts regular on-site inspections of plant and system operations making appropriate adjustment to process controls ensuring that operational problems are identified and corrected; ensures that plants are operating within safety standards established by federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations.

Performs basic and skilled water and wastewater pollution control and laboratory testing and analysis; takes samples and coordinates detailed testing with outside laboratories; adheres to quality assurance programs for laboratory analysis and instrumentation; prepares and updates reports, including records and logs in compliance with state and federal mandates for reporting.

Performs maintenance and construction work as directed on the water and wastewater treatment system and related facilities; maintains plant facilities and grounds in a safe, clean and orderly condition; loads and unloads equipment and materials.

KAS (Knowledge, Ability and Skills):

See Job Description posted on the Human Resources Department website at:

https://www.cityofsthelena.org/hr/page/job-description

The City of St. Helena is looking for an energetic, results driven Assistant Public Works Director. The successful candidate will be a team player with skill in building relationships, project management, innovative, a self starter, and not afraid of a challenge. This is a tremendous growth opportunity for a seasoned Senior Civil Engineer seeking a full range of civil engineering experience at a full-service municipality with a $53.8M Capital Improvement Program.

Employment Opportunity

The City of St. Helena has an exciting opportunity to fill a position in the Public Works Water Treatment Plant.  This is a great opportunity to become part of a team of dedicated individuals that take pride in serving the local community.

The City of St. Helena is seeking to fill two (2) openings at the Water Plant. There is one (1) Chief Water Plant Operator position and one (1) Operator III. The qualified candidates will be placed on a one-year eligibility list that will used to place potential future vacancies in Public Works which includes the following classifications: Plant Operator (Water or Wastewater), Water Distribution Operator and Maintenance Worker.