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The City of Sunnyvale is recruiting for the position of Fire Protection Engineer II. The primary role of the Fire Protection Engineer II is to review plans and specifications of buildings, fire protection equipment, and industrial and hazardous materials processes to ensure compliance with federal, state, and municipal fire protection codes and ordinances, as well as perform field inspections.

The City of Sunnyvale provides an excellent benefits package. A complete application consists of a City application and responses to the required supplemental questions.  The final filing date is July 20, 2020 at 5:00 pm.  For complete information regarding this current opportunity, please visit: www.Sunnyvale.ca.gov, click on jobs.

Salary: $126,547.20 - $161,491.20 Annually  

DEFINITION
 
Inspects plans of building and construction for compliance with building codes, laws and ordinances, particularly those involving electrical codes during phases of construction, reconstruction or alteration projects to assure conformance with approved plans and specifications and the requirements of applicable codes and regulations; trains and instructs other inspectors on electrical inspections and provides working lead assistance to other inspectors as required.
 
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
 
This is a skilled journey-level class that requires independence of action, judgement and discretion in interpreting plans and specifications and enforcing local, state, and federal construction regulations.

Examples of Essential Duties: 

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
 
Performs skilled inspection work in enforcing compliance with the City's building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical and energy codes plus other related local and state ordinances.
 
Assists the general public, contractors, architects and engineers by interpreting and giving detailed explanation of requirements and application of building, plumbing, mechanical and electrical codes and related local and state ordinances.
 
Makes joint field inspections with Building Inspectors during construction of building to ensure compliance with applicable laws and ordinances and related local and state ordinances.
 
 Helps train and provides working  assistance in specialty to Building Inspectors in the performance of their duties, reviews output and quality of work performed, and provides an evaluation of same to management.
 
Keep records and reports of inspections and enters inspection results and corrections into the City's computerized tracking and reporting system.
 
Review applications for building permits, help applicants fill in required permit data and sees that all required documents and data are included.
 
Orders corrections and improvements as necessary and follows up on rejected work to see that corrections are made.
 
Reviews and approves plans and provides inspections of industrial and commercial buildings to insure compliance with electrical codes and ordinances.
 
May consult with designers or builders regarding load and service requirements in electrical plans.
 
Inspects major commercial and industrial construction for conformance with electrical codes.
 
Prepares correspondence regarding inspections and code requirements.
 
Checks instances of hazards in electrical equipment or wiring and recommends necessary corrections.
 
Reviews complex electrical inspection work.
 
Provides information to public on building regulations.
 
Meets and confers with Building Official and Supervising Building Inspector regarding various pertinent matters.
 
Devises forms, files and other procedures necessary for the efficient operation of the Building Inspection Division.
 
Performs related work as necessary.

JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS 
 
Knowledge of:

•  Building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical and housing codes with specialized knowledge of materials and standards to be applied in electrical construction.

Ability to:

•  Effectively train and provide working lead assistance to subordinate personnel.
• Read and interpret building plans and specifications and to enforce their application.
• Prepare clear and concise written reports.
• Deal effectively and tactfully with fellow employees, the general public, architects and engineers.
• Research and study the various building housing, plumbing, mechanical and electrical codes, laws and ordinances.
• Perform moderate to heavy amounts of paperwork.
• Perform the physical aspects of a field inspection.

Typical Qualifications:

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

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Experience:  Four (4) years of experience as a journey level electrician preferably including one (1) year in a supervisory capacity.

OR

Two (2) years of electrical inspection experience involving major commercial or industrial installations.
 
Education:  Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.
 
Licenses and Certificates:  Possess and maintain a valid Class C California Driver's License. Possess and maintain an International Code Council (ICC) Certification as a Commercial Electrical Inspector. ICC Certification as a Commercial Combination Inspector and/or Residential Combination Inspector is highly desirable.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD: One (1) Year
 

Candidates must submit a completed City of Hayward job application, license, copy of transcript, typing certificate, and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, which fully describe the nature of their professional experience and qualifications.  Be sure to scan and attach a copy of your International Code Council (ICC) Certification as a Commercial Electrical Inspector (ICC Certification as a Commercial Combination Inspector and/or Residential Combination Inspector is highly desirable) to your on-line application; certificates may also be emailed to employment@hayward-ca.gov no later than review date.  Applications submitted without all required materials will not be considered.

Based on the information provided, employment applications will be reviewed for minimum qualifications.  Those best qualified may be invited to the next phase of the process, which may include an oral, practical, written examination and/or supplemental questionnaires reviewed by subject matter experts.

The examination process will result in a ranked eligible register of candidates for hiring consideration by the department derived from any of the exam processes mentioned above.  Actual hire depends on success in the departmental selection process.

Candidates under final consideration for employment with the City should expect to undergo an employment background/reference check that may include, but is not limited to: employment history, confirmation of educational credentials and degrees, licenses including driver's license, registrations, certificates, and other credentials as part of the appointment process. Some positions, depending on the nature of the work, also require a credit check and a review of Summary Criminal History obtained from the State Department of Justice through Live Scan Fingerprinting.

Applicants will be notified electronically via Government Jobs as to their status in the selection process.  It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure they can receive email notice from Neogov/Government Jobs and the City of Hayward.

Candidates are encouraged to apply online at www.hayward-ca.gov under the Current Vacancies tab or at www.GovernmentJobs.com. 

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The City of Burlingame is accepting applications for the position of Associate Engineer

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.

Diversity Statement

We 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

For more detailed information regarding the minimum qualifications and essential functions of the position, please review the Associate Engineer job description.

Please click the links below for complete details regarding this recruitment. We will not be accepting applications via CalOpps. Please follow this link to apply:   

POSITION:                 SUPERINTENDENT, BUS SAFETY & TRAINING (PS101469)

This position is on-call 24/7 and is located at the Bus Transit, San Rafael Office.

SALARY RANGE:           $117,728.00 - $142,292.80 annually plus excellent benefits

Employee pays 7% of salary/wage toward CalPERS retirement plan

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Superintendent of Bus Safety & Training is primarily responsible for the supervision of Transportation Supervisors, and Safety and Training staff. It also has the shared responsibility of managing Bus Operators.

This position will have the responsibility and accountability for investigating collisions, incidents and passenger complaints related to safety and issuing discipline. This will be the staff liaison position with  the Third Party Administrator. This position will also be responsible for the development of the Bus Operator Safety Program activities, enforce safety policies, monitor newly hired bus operators, and observe overall bus operator performance regarding safety incidents, compliance with safety operations, and general operating functions such as farebox, radio and head sign use. Will identify training needs based on operations trends. Will conduct first level hearings related to collisions and safety incidents as well as oversee all retraining for returning operators or those needing refresher training due to performance issues.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Transportation or a related field. Additional recent position-related experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis in lieu of education. Applicants who do not possess a degree must attach a statement supporting additional recent position related experience.
• Minimum of 5 years supervisory experience in transit management is preferred.
• Five-years of full-time experience in safety and training, collision investigation, causation analysis, data analyzation, training programs, and DMV requirements, labor relations, and contract interpretation.

• Familiar with dispatch and street operations in a public transit agency.
• Familiar with Public Transit Agency Safety Plan (PTASP) and Safety Management System (SMS).
• Transportation Safety Institute (TSI) Train the Trainer certification is preferred.

LICENSE(S):

• Must possess and maintain a current, valid California Commercial Class B driver's license with air brakes and passenger endorsements. If not currently a commercial license holder, the successful applicant must obtain at a minimum a California Commercial Class B driver's license with air brakes and passenger endorsements within the 6 month probationary period.
• Must have a satisfactory driving record as defined by: No DUIs and reckless driving infractions within the last 7 years; No more than 2 moving violations within the last 3 years; and Operates District vehicles on a regular basis.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the supervision and management of field supervision staff, and safety and training staff. This position also has a shared responsibility of supervising bus operators.
• Responsible for monitoring and managing the Public Transportation Agency Safety (PTASP) requirements as required by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA).
• Maintains a safety program for passengers and employees.
• Establishes department goals and objectives and ensures that key staff are cross-trained.
• Works closely with the Bus and Maintenance Departments to develop a training curriculum to address fleet safety issues.
• Develops and maintains safety awards and incentives program.
• Responsible for continued modernization of recordkeeping methods and training materials.
• Manages projects and/or provides oversight regarding on-board equipment, operating equipment (coaches), and training.
• Acts as District hearing officer for collision and operations grievance hearings.
• Acts as the District representative at hearings and/or arbitrations.
• Reviews customer service comments for trends and areas of retraining needs.
• Responsible for technical writing of policies, procedures, manuals, and training materials.
• Authors safety bulletins and monthly safety newsletter.
• Co-chairs the joint management/labor safety committee with union designee.
• Develops training and development plans for internal staff.
• Attends quarterly Training Instructor meetings.
• Develops and implements the annual Verification of Transit Training (VTT) curriculum.
• Maintains records in organized fashion and performs quarterly audits to ensure compliance with State and Federal regulations.
• Monitors Bus Operators Hours of Service (HOS) for compliance with State and Federal regulations.
• Develops emergency preparedness policies and procedures and materials and conducts staff training on these materials and prepares annual drill to test practical application of policies and procedures.
• Maintains monthly statistics and reports them on the proper form to proper District personnel for submission to FTA, NTD or other authority.

• Acts as District representative for CHP terminal inspection, DMV or other operational regulatory inspections.
• Responsible for onboard video surveillance equipment by conducting video reviews for collision investigation and to aid in resolving customer complaints.
• Analyzes safety trends and develop statistical reports outlining these trends, as well as develops policies, procedures and methods to reduce these trends.
• Maintains training manual for new hire bus operators.
• Acts as Bus Division representative to the Advisory Committee on Accessibility (ACA).
• Works with the Planning department and other officials on bus stop design and safety considerations.
• Manages the District Bus Operator Mentor program.
• Coordinates Bus Roadeo and other events and programs that promote a culture of safety.
• Keeps abreast and makes recommendations in areas related to best practices and new developments in the field of training and adult learning strategies.
• Conducts regular audits of safety and training records, makes recommendations on findings and conducts follow up as necessary.
• Performs all job duties and responsibilities in a safe and professional manner to protect oneself, fellow employees and the public from injury or harm by promoting safety awareness and following safety procedures in an effort to reduce or eliminate accidents.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Regular and reliable attendance and performance is required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• Collision investigation practices and procedures.
• FTA safety regulations, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) statutes, California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 13, and the California Vehicle Code (CVC) and any other law, regulation or rule related to the operation of public passenger carrying vehicles.
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access).
• Transportation scheduling software (preferably Hastus), video security systems, and various computer programs and technology that are regularly used in the management of transit operations.

Ability to:

• Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills.
• Perform collision analysis and develop specific corrective and preventive procedures.
• Prepare clear, complete and concise operational and statistical reports, correspondence, operating bulletins and memos.
• Effectively operate a personal computer using MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint software and learn other software programs as required.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

24-hour on-call position which requires ability to work beyond standard office hours to attend evening and weekend meetings, meet with employees working swing and graveyard shifts and respond to emergencies. Designated District Emergency Services Worker. Will be required to work as an Operations member of the District’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) or in the field as necessary during natural or man-made disasters. Ability to communicate in person and over the telephone. Ability to read printed materials and a computer screen. Routine use of computer, telephone and other office equipment. Ability to travel to District facilities.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

TO APPLY: www.goldengate.org/jobs

Applicants must apply online by the deadline date. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

The District’s Human Resources Kiosk is available for filling out and submitting your online application and employment documents. The HR kiosk is located at the San Rafael Office. For directions and general information, visit our website www.goldengate.org.

The District’s primary and official means of application notification is via EMAIL. Thus, applicants are advised to check their email for their application status updates.

THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENT(S) MUST BE SUBMITTED AT TIME OF APPLICATION:

1. GGBHT Online Employment Application

2. Resume (Scan and attach as PDF to your online application)

3. A statement supporting additional recent position related experience should be submitted for those applicants who do not possess a degree (Scan and attach as PDF to your online application).

4. DMV K4 Print-out which can only be requested from any DMV office (Scan and attach as PDF to your online application). This report provides your 3-year driving record. Please see below for additional instructions on this requirement:
   • For external applicants: The applicant’s submitted DMV K4 Printout should be dated within 30 days from the date of the job posting. A complete report has the word *END* in capital letters at the end of the report. Your official driving report can only be secured from any DMV office.

• • For internal applicants (District Employees) who are part of the Pull Notice Program, the Human Resources Department will request the applicant’s DMV report upon receipt of the applicant’s online application.

THE SELECTION PROCESS FOR THIS POSITION will include:

• • Assessment of education, training, and experience
  • Oral Panel Interview
  • Department interview for final candidates  
  • Medical Examination, post offer of “conditional employment” (this includes a drug screen and physical abilities examination)
  • Background, Employment and Security Investigation

* Positions in this classification are "Safety Sensitive" and will be required to undergo Drug and Alcohol testing prior to employment and will be subject to further random urine and breath alcohol testing throughout the period of employment

**The District will invite ONLY those candidates whose qualifications MOST CLOSELY MATCH the position requirements to continue in the selection process.  

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District provides equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons based on merit and other job-related factors without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical and mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and/or related medical conditions) gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 years and over), sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status, protected medical leaves, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation and any other status protected by state or federal law.

Applicants with Disabilities: The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts to accommodate applicants with disabilities to complete the Employment Application and in any job-related examination process. Please contact Human Resources at (415) 257-4535 to request assistance with an Employment Application. To request a job-related examination process accommodation, please submit your request to Human Resources with sufficient time to allow the District to consider the reasonableness of the request.

Revised 3/24/2020 MP

The City of San Mateo Community Development Department is accepting applications for a

Plan Checker I/II/Engineer

You’ll be joining a team of talented professionals in a dynamic, collaborative work environment dedicated to serving the San Mateo community. You will work alongside a team of focused and highly motivated professionals who use their talent to provide essential development review and inspection services to our residents and businesses on a daily basis. The Plan Checker I/II/Engineer is an exciting opportunity for a talented professional to join a great organization and make a valuable contribution to the Building Division within the Community Development Department. You can review the detailed job description for Plan Checker I/II/Engineer on the City’s website.

Depending upon class level and assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Review and examine construction documents, plans and specifications for one and two family, and multi-family residential, and basic commercial and industrial projects.
• Conduct plan checks on commercial and residential building structures; review structural calculations, fire resistance requirements, earthquake resistance and soils engineering. Conducts plan checks for commercial buildings to be remodeled and/or altered.
• Confer over the phone or in person with homeowners, builders, engineers, contractors, architects and the public to give information and interpret building codes and regulations and permit requirements; recommends necessary changes to obtain compliance with applicable building and zoning codes and regulations.
• Review corrected plans for conformity with requirements; ensures that proper building permit requirements are met.
• Receive and assess fees for new development and construction projects.  Issue and process building permit applications.
• Maintain records of incoming plans and those completed.
• Conduct field inspections as required. Make on‑site construction inspections on occasion, when required to confirm that construction complies with approved plans and specifications.
• Coordinate plan check activities with other City departments and with outside agencies.
• Initiate appropriate action to enforce code compliance.
• Prepare reports and written correspondence to architects, engineers, contractors and others related to the correction of plans and engineering detail.
• Confer with building inspectors on building‑related problems arising in the field during construction.
• Coordinate construction plans examination processes with those of other City departments and units.
• Monitor changes and legislation pertaining to assigned work; investigate new materials and substitute materials, and new methods of structural design; recommend appropriate changes in the building codes and regulations to the Deputy Building Official.
• Assist in staffing the public counter; issue building permits as required.  Maintain accurate records and write reports regarding the work as required.

SEEKING A HIGHLY MOTIVATED SENIOR PLANNER WHO LOVES PEOPLE AND THE LOCAL COMMUNITY, AND IS A SKILLED COLLABORATER 

The City of Sausalito seeks to fill one full-time vacancy for Senior Planner.  Under direction of the Community Development Director, the Senior Planner administers specified planning activities including current planning, zoning and subdivision ordinance, advanced planning and the General Plan; complex professional planning activities, such as serving as project manager for multifaceted development and land use applications and long-range policy planning projects including Zoning Ordinance and General Plan Amendments. This is a lead position in the Community Development Department and will participate in advanced, multi-department initiatives.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE will be a natural leader with keen emotional intelligence, able to navigate a variety of interpersonal situations with ease and integrate into the planning team with finesse.  The successful candidate will be able to mentor others within the planning unit and explain complicated planning issues in an easy to underStand manner.  

The Senior Planner also:

• Reviews applications for residential, commercial and other land use development; evaluates alternatives and conformance with City policies, ordinances, the General Plan and state and federal laws; prepares and presents staff reports to the Planning Commission and City Council regarding such applications;
• Serves as project manager for complex planning projects, including analyzing and evaluating site and architectural plans, performing technical review for project plans and applications and making recommendations;
• Manages consultant contacts including determining scope of work and budgets, tracking budgets and approving contract payments;
• Updates and creates long-range planning documents such as the City’s General Plan and other assigned plans; prepares modifications to specific General Plan elements;
• Serves as staff liaison for review boards, ad-hoc committees and elected officials, including providing technical advice and giving presentations;
• Confers with and provides information to property owners, contractors, developers, engineers architects and the public regarding conformance to standards, plans specifications and codes; explains codes, requirements and procedures and evaluates alternatives;
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service;
• Ability to deal with the public under stressful circumstances in a fair, calm and understanding way to obtain positive results;
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT: 

The Community Development Director oversees a Planning Division and Building Division which are staffed by Senior Planner, Associate Planner, Assistant Planner, Building Inspector, Permit Technician and Administrative Aide. Contract staff provide Building Plan Check and Code Enforcement services.  The Planning Division provides staff support to the Planning Commission, the Historic Landmarks Board, and the City Council.

REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices and procedures related to City and regional planning and zoning administration, including applicable laws and regulations;
• Comprehensive plans and current planning and the development process;
• Project management techniques;
• Practices of researching planning issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting effective staff reports.

Ability to:

• Work cooperatively with other City employees and the public, often under challenging circumstances;
• Administer complex current and advanced planning and zoning conformance activities in an independent and effective manner;
• Conduct complex planning research projects, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations and prepare effective technical staff reports;
• Interpret, apply and explain complex laws, codes, regulations and ordinances;
• Effectively represent the department and the City in meetings with governmental agencies, community groups and various business, professional and regulatory organizations, and in meetings with individuals;
• Conduct zoning studies and interpreting City zoning laws, regulations and codes;
• Read blueprints and site plans and conduct site inspections; and
• Communicate effectively with officials, co-workers, subordinates, the general public, representatives of organizations and others sufficient to exchange or convey information and receive work direction.

Education/Training/Experience:

Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in city, urban or environmental planning, architecture or a field related to the area of assignment and five years of planning related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job as listed above. A Master’s Degree in Planning or a related field is preferred but not required. Two years of project management or supervisory experience are also preferred. Certification from American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) is desirable.

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:

Must possess a valid Class C California driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the City’s Vehicle Insurance Policy.

First application review deadline – 5:00 pm, Tuesday, May 12, 2020

• Apply online at www.calopps.org/city-of-sausalito

For questions about job openings or any topic related to Human Resources, please contact the City’s Human Resources Advisor from Regional Government Services, Deborah Muchmore, at dmuchmore@sausalito.gov or (650) 587-7317.

The City of Sausalito is a drug free workplace.

E.O.E./A.D.A.

BUS OPERATOR, FULL-TIME (PS101326)

Position is represented by the ATU Local Division #1575

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, operates a variety of transit vehicles to transport passengers along specific, assigned routes according to the District's requirements. Provide service in a safe, courteous and reliable manner. Responsible for written reports and other information as required. Upon completion of the Golden Gate Transit Training Program, the employee operates regularly scheduled assignments. All runs will originate in either Santa Rosa, Novato or San Rafael.

SALARY RANGE:   $24.48 per hour - During training

Golden Gate Bridge, Highway & Transportation District’s Bus Operator Training Program runs approximately twelve (12) weeks, Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., which includes a 60-minute unpaid lunch period. There will also be three (3) nights of night driving scheduled from 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Upon successful completion of training: $25.92 per hour, plus benefits - for the first six (6) months of service

$27.36 per hour, plus benefits - for the second six (6) months of service

$28.80 per hour, plus benefits - thereafter

APPLICATION SCREENING DATES:

Review Date/s

Class Estimated to Start

1st Class: October 1, 2019

March 19, 2020

2nd Class: March 9, 2020

June 2020

3rd Class: July 1, 2020

October 2020

Next Class: October 1,

2020

To be announced

***Applications received on or after the review date will be processed on the next review date.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• No experience is necessary.
• Must be a licensed driver for at least seven (7) years prior to the date of this posting.
• Satisfactory Driving Record (See pages 2 & 4 for detailed requirements).
• Must pass the Student Bus Driver Training program and Probationary period.

For the APPLICATION PROCEDURE AND REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS, please go

to page four (4).

For EMPLOYEE BENEFITS, please go to page three (3). For JOB DESCRIPTION, please go to page two (2).

For the SELECTION PROCESS, please go to page five (5).

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Transports passengers along assigned routes, making designated stops as required or requested.
• Uses the fare box to accurately collect fares, issues transfers and gives general information.
• Completes reports on patron count, non-scheduled mileage, vehicular deficiencies, fare box, accidents and other reports as required.
• Operates automatic lift on buses and assists passengers in wheelchairs, those using crutches or walkers, or who have speech or mental difficulty.
• Ensures that Driver’s license and all other documents required of a commercial licensee are maintained and are current and valid.
• Knows and follows the safety and health rules and safe working practices applicable to his or her job.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with District employees, customers, vendors and all others contacted during the course of work using principles of excellent customer service.
• Performs additional related duties as assigned.
• Regular and reliable attendance and performance are required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of: District policies and labor agreement (MOU) provisions. Occupational health and safety rules and working practices applicable to this position.

Skills or Ability to: Read, write and speak English and perform basic mathematical procedures. Safely and smoothly operate coaches. Follow instructions and work independently. Effectively communicate and be able to work with a diverse public in a courteous, calm and professional manner under all circumstances. Respond quickly, accurately and pleasantly to customer needs. Speak distinctly, clearly, and professionally. Work during the week and evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to successfully pass the District’s pre-employment drug and physical tests and acquire at least a six (6) month medical clearance. The District’s pre-employment tests include the DMV physical, functional performance physical and FTA DOT drug screen.

REQUIRED LICENSE:

• Must possess and maintain a current, valid California driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
  • Must be a licensed driver for at least 7 years prior to the date of posting.
  • No more than 1 moving violation and no "at fault" accidents within the last 3 years.
  • No reckless driving and DUI within the last 7 years.
  • No license suspension, revocation or probation for a period of 3 years prior to the date of this posting.
  • No Failures to Appear or Failures to Pay on DMV printout at the time of submission.
  • Other violations, citations, and/or accidents will be reviewed on a case by case basis and may be cause for non-selection.
  • Ability to obtain a Commercial Driver License (CDL) is part of the completion of the Student Bus Driver Training program.

BENEFITS:

• Ten (10) paid Legal Holidays:

• New Years Day
• Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday
• Cesar Chavez Birthday
• President’s Birthday
• Memorial Day
• Fourth of July
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving
• Day after Thanksgiving
• Christmas Day
• District-paid benefits for the employee:
• Health care (choice of one): either Blue Shield (HMO only for the first 2 years of employment) or Kaiser
• Prescription Drug
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance of $20,000 (on employee)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Deferred Compensation Program (optional)
• Membership in a Credit Union (optional)

• Pension

• Pension: The pension contribution amounts are subject to determination based on currently pending legislative decisions

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

TO APPLY: www.goldengate.org/jobs

Applicants must apply online by the deadline date. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

The District’s Human Resources Kiosk is available for filling out and submitting your online application and employment documents. The HR kiosk is located at the San Rafael Office. For directions and general information, visit our website www.goldengate.org.

All notices related to District recruitments for which you apply will be sent via email. Please ensure the email address you provide on your application is correct, and add ‘@goldengate.org’ as an accepted address to any email blocking or spam filtering program you may use to ensure receipt of notification from the District regarding your recruitment application. The District is not responsible for notices that are not read, received, or accessed by any applicant for any District recruitment.

THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENT(S) MUST BE SUBMITTED AT TIME OF APPLICATION:

• GGBHT Online Employment Application
• DMV Report K4 printout (Scan and attach as PDF to your Online Employment Application) Applicants with DMV printouts older than 30 days will be eliminated (NOTE: You will be required to provide your original DMV K4 print-out if you are invited to the next step of the process). The printout should reflect a pattern of safe, responsible vehicle operation, and demonstrate a clean driving record which would include the following:
  1. NO Reckless Driving CVC 23103 through 23109 (reckless driving), or Driving Under the Influence CVC 23152 – 23153 (driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs). Any DUI or Reckless Driving violation on your DMV printout within the last seven (7) years is an automatic disqualification.
  2. NO more than 1 moving violation and no "at fault" accidents within the last 3 years. NO license suspension, revocation or probation for a period of 3 years prior to the date of this posting.
  3. NO convictions of California State Vehicle Code 20001 (leaving the scene of an accident involving bodily injury or death).
  4. NO Failures to Appear or Failures to Pay on DMV printout at the time of submission.
  5. Any accidents on DMV printout must be accompanied by an insurance or police report verifying that you were not at-fault.

o If accident occurred while driving for an employer a company report is also required.

1. 6. Other violations, citations, and/or accidents will be reviewed on a case by case basis and may be cause for non-selection.

NOTE: ONLY DMV K4 reports will be accepted. A DMV K4 printout report (10 year driving record) MUST come from any DMV office. A complete DMV K4 report has the word ***END*** in capital letters at the end of the report. K4 reports that state: Unable to Print Entire Record will not be accepted. Request that the DMV provides you with a complete DMV K4 report with the final page that states ***END***

THE SELECTION PROCESS FOR THIS POSITION WILL INCLUDE:

There are six steps in the selection process. You must pass each step to move on to the next step. The steps consist of the following:

1. 1. 1. Successful completion of application screening process
      2. Video Examination and Written Examination
      3. Panel Interview
      4. Medical Examination, post offer of "conditional employment" (includes DOT medical and physical guideline requirements, a drug screen and physical abilities examination)
      5. Criminal Investigation
      6. Ten (10) year history conducted on Employment Background

*This position is classified as U.S. Department of Transportation - Federal Transit Administration “Safety Sensitive.” Under DOT FTA regulations, employees in “Safety Sensitive” positions are subject to pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, random and return-to-duty drug and/or alcohol testing.

**The District will invite only those candidates whose qualifications most closely match the position requirements to continue in the selection process.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District provides equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons based on merit and other job-related factors without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical and mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and/or related medical conditions) gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 years and over), sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status, protected medical leaves, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation and any other status protected by state or federal law.

Applicants with Disabilities: The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts to accommodate applicants with disabilities to complete the Employment Application and in any job-related examination process. Please contact Human Resources at (415) 257-4535 to request assistance with an Employment Application. To request a job- related examination process accommodation, please submit your request to Human Resources with sufficient time to allow the District to consider the reasonableness of the request.

Revised 02/25/2020 MP