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TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST

(Senior Citizen Van Driver)

$14.64 - $17.80/hr., Part-time, No Benefits

DEFINITION:  Under supervision, drives the City’s 7-15 passenger van(s) and provides responsible, safe transport for senior citizens and the physically disabled.  Schedule may include evenings, holidays and weekends; work schedule will not exceed 28 hours per week.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:  All applicants MUST attach proof of Class B Driver’s License with passenger endorsement at the time you submit your employment application.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  The employee must have the ability to:

• Transport seniors and disabled community members to and from appointments.
• Have the ability to operate a wheelchair lift including correctly loading the passenger onto the wheelchair lift and effectively securing the individual to the vehicle using the appropriate tie downs; assist passengers entering and exiting the vehicle; keep daily records and logs for attendance, mileage and maintenance concerns.
• Complete a thorough pre-trip and post trip inspection of the transportation vehicle on a daily basis.
• Maintain a punctual schedule of picking up seniors for their appointments to ensure a high quality of service.
• Maintain vans, including weekly wash, motor pool inspection, weekly inventory of emergency supplies, and securing the vehicles in the City yard at the end of the night; Contact immediate supervisor and motor pool supervisors when mechanical failures arise.
• Ensure the safety of the community including passengers and personal care attendants as well as other drivers and pedestrians throughout the City.
• Ensure all passengers are safely seat belted in and that safety precautions are adhered to at all times.
• Answer phones and interact with the public in a professional and courteous manner at all times.
• Navigate the City of Fontana efficiently including adhering to speed limits and follow all traffic laws.
• Follow appropriate cash handling procedures including writing out a receipt for all customers that pay for a ride at their pick up time; Complete a daily transportation log which includes establishing the pickup times for the route’s passengers.
• Double check the day’s schedule and follow up with the transportation office to ensure that all passengers have returned home safely either through the senior services transportation vehicles or on their own accord.
• Operate a computer and related software.
• Establish and maintain cooperative-working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Perform any other tasks or functions deemed necessary to the daily operations of the employer.

THE ABOVE LIST OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE AND MAY BE SUPPLEMENTED AS NECESSARY BY THE EMPLOYER.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES:  A combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  The employee must have the knowledge of Bus/Van operation, effective safety precautions, and first aid techniques.

EXPERIENCE: Successful candidate will have a valid Class B California Driver’s License with passenger endorsement, a good driving record, and some bus/van driving experience. 

WORKING CONDITIONS:  This position requires prolonged sitting, reaching, twisting, turning, grasping, making repetitive hand movements and occasional walking on level, unleveled, and slippery surfaces, bending/stooping, and crouching in the performance of daily duties.  May be required to lift, carry and/or push object weighing 10 pounds or more.  May work in all weather conditions and be subject to vibrations when holding onto steering wheel, work around moving traffic and often works with constant interruptions.  The employee must have good vision and hearing abilities.

The City of Roseville seeks a Police Chief who is a collaborative, inclusive, and responsive leader. The successful candidate will be committed to community-oriented policing with strong management and administrative skills. The Police Chief reports to the Assistant City Manager over public safety, oversees five direct reports, and approximately 204 staff (144 sworn; 66 professional/non-sworn), and an annual budget of approximately $46.7 million.  Are you looking to work for an innovative City administration that focuses on making things happen and reducing process and bureaucracy? This position is a chance to work with a top-notch executive team and the professional opportunity to be a transformative leader advancing safety measures that will serve the community for generations to come.

The annual salary range is $176,502 - $236,532. Effective January 2, 2021, the annual salary range will be $178,637-$239,394; salary will be negotiated depending upon qualifications and experience. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be: Seven (7) years of increasingly responsible experience in law enforcement administration, including three (3) years of administrative and management responsibility AND  Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity, please visit our website at www.bobmurrayassoc.com to apply online. Should you have any questions, please contact Valerie Phillips or Gary Phillips at (916) 784-9080. Filing Deadline: January 24, 2021.

The City of Rocklin is conducting a recruitment for Academy Graduate Police Officer candidates interested in an exciting and rewarding career in law enforcement.

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FOR OUT OF STATE APPLICANTS:

You must successfully complete the entire Basic Course Wavier (BCA) process to obtain a waiver. Please use the link below:

https://www.post.ca.gov/basic-course-waiver-process.aspx

Please see the job description and announcement below.

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THE POSITION:

Under direct supervision, the Police Officer Trainee attends a Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T) approved Police Basic Recruit Academy and successfully completes the academic and physical training required for appointment to the classification of Police Officer Recruit II. Police Officer Trainees are considered at-will employees. Police officer probationary status begins when the trainee is sworn in as a Police Officer Recruit II after completion of the police academy.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Participate in a P.O.S.T certified police academy designed to provide an overview of the criminal justice system including knowledge of laws, police procedures, law enforcement techniques, first aid and physical fitness.
• Receives training to develop an awareness of Police Department functions, as well as the responsibilities of Police Officers and how those responsibilities relate to field operations.
• Receives academy and field training to become a Police Officer.
• Learns proper handling and firing of firearms, report writing and emergency vehicle operation. 
• Develops an understanding and working knowledge of the California Penal, Vehicle, Health and Safety Codes. 
• Develops an understanding of proper evidence collection and preservation methods.
   

“This is a continuous recruitment which can be closed at any time without notice.”

The City of Chowchilla is seeking a Transit Driver I / Dispatcher, 

Candidate must have basic arithmetic skills, speak both English and basic Spanish and have general office procedures knowledge .

The preferred candidate will have a proficient knowledge of the geographical layout of the City of Chowchilla including major streets, public places and landmarks, and general locations within the City’s Sphere of Influence and be capable of  maintaining a mental image of the location of all in-service transit vehicles. The candidate must have knowledge of telephone and two-way radio operations and procedures; must know provisions of the California Motor Vehicle Code that are applicable to the operations of passenger-carrying vehicles; possess safe driving practice; and possess a basic first aid certification. 

Candidate must be able to drive a passenger-carrying bus safely and efficiently; understand and carry out verbal and written instructions; maintain accurate records; think clearly and quickly; be able to use dispatching software and establish and maintain cooperative working relations with City staff, senior citizens, adults, children and persons with disabilities; be able to read and write competently ; speak and communicate effectively in both English and basic Spanish.

The candidate may be exposed to heat, cold, fog and rain, sneezing and coughing passengers, passengers experiencing motion sickness, caustic and corrosive chemicals, and instances to assist persons with a disability. Candidate will be required to maintain the interior and exterior of transit vehicles. 

Assistant Transportation Planner
Stanislaus Council of Governments (StanCOG)
Modesto, CA
United States

Salary: 
$55,311-$74,160

Exciting Job Opportunity Available!

The Stanislaus Council of Governments (StanCOG) is seeking an ASSISTANT TRANSPORTATION PLANNER to join its team and be a part of the transportation planning process in the Stanislaus region of northern California where StanCOG serves as the federally-designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), the state-designated Regional Transportation Planning Agency (RTPA), and the Local Transportation Authority (LTA).

The ideal candidate for this entry-level position will have a Bachelor's degree in regional, urban or transportation planning, community development, public policy or a related field from an accredited college or university, communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, be able to coordinate multiple projects and tasks efficiently, and enjoy working in a fast-paced team environment.

StanCOG offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package including retirement benefits, health benefits, a flex schedule and more!

TO APPLY:  Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume and completed StanCOG application (available at http://www.stancog.org/employment/) to HR@Stancog.org.

FOR MORE DETAILS on the position, please visit http://www.stancog.org/employment/

Email: 
HR@Stancog.org

Website: 
http://www.stancog.org/employment/

Associate Transportation Planner
Stanislaus Council of Governments (StanCOG)
Modesto, CA
United States

Salary: 
$64,890-$85,078

Exciting Job Opportunity Available!

The Stanislaus Council of Governments (StanCOG) is seeking an ASSOCIATE TRANSPORTATION PLANNER to join its team and be a part of the transportation planning process in the Stanislaus region of northern California where StanCOG serves as the federally-designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), the state-designated Regional Transportation Planning Agency (RTPA), and the Local Transportation Authority (LTA).

The ideal candidate will have two or more years of transportation planning experience, a Bachelor's degree in regional, urban or transportation planning, community development, public policy or a related field from an accredited college or university, possess professional planning abilities, communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, coordinate multiple projects and tasks efficiently, and enjoy collaborating in a fast-paced team environment.

StanCOG offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package including retirement benefits, health benefits, a flex schedule and more!

TO APPLY:  Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume and completed StanCOG application (available at http://www.stancog.org/employment/) to HR@Stancog.org.

FOR MORE DETAILS on the position, please visit http://www.stancog.org/employment/

Email: 
HR@Stancog.org

Website: 
http://www.stancog.org/employment/