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POSITION SUMMARY

Under general direction, formulates and develops recommendations for short and long-range traffic, transportation and parking policies and directs or assists in directing the implementation of all plans, projects and programs which provide for the safe and efficient movement of vehicles, pedestrians, bicyclists and goods. Prepares written and verbal reports to City Council, Planning Commission, Complete Streets Commission and other boards and commissions and external agencies as needed. Reviews traffic studies and mitigation plans related to zoning changes, use permits, and redevelopment to ensure conformance with best management practices. Performs traffic and civil engineering work in the review, development, design, construction of variety of municipal traffic related capital improvement projects. Coordinates grant writing and grant management; performs liaison functions with other local, sub-regional and regional agencies, community committees and groups on behalf of the City and performs other duties as required.

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Selects, directs, assigns, and evaluates professional and administrative support staff; trains staff in work procedures and administers discipline as required; directs budget oversight, acquisition of grant funding from outside agencies, schedule and route development, performance monitoring, and evaluation; acts as project manager for comprehensive transportation studies and projects related to school commute safety, bicycle program, and other transportation projects and programs; prepares reports to senior management, City Council, boards and commissions; leads project teams consisting of other staff, consultants, or contractors and citizen participants; manages and designs traffic and transportation-related Capital Improvement Projects; acts as City liaison with County, regional and state agencies involved with transportation planning and funding; directs, coordinates, and prepares reports and studies on transportation projects and issues and makes presentations to various commission and committees; prepares documentation and represents the City as required for applying for, securing, and managing outside transportation grant revenue; acts as liaison to special committees and governmental agencies; makes presentations to community, staff, and City Council; determines scope of work, prepares requests for proposals, evaluates proposals, and participates in the selection of consultants and negotiation of consultant contracts; manages and administers contracts through course of work; coordinates transportation issues with various disciplines within City government related to development and capital project review; performs field investigations, data collection and analyses, traffic counts, engineering evaluations, issues work requests and other analytical functions to respond to citizen requests and complaints; assists in budget preparation and monitoring; acts as staff liaison to the Complete Streets Commission; performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge of:

Principles and practices of civil engineering and transportation planning; relevant federal, state, local laws and regulations; functions of state, federal and local transportation agencies; data management, including database and spreadsheet applications and specialized transportation computer applications. Skills and Ability to: Implementing, interpreting and explaining complex policies, procedures and ordinances; conduct analytical studies, compile technical and statistical information; prepare clear and concise correspondence and reports; perform with considerable independence; communicate effectively, orally and in writing; Make effective, informative presentations utilizing appropriate audio/visual tools and resources; prepare professional reports and contract document; make sound decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions; perform signal and stop warrants.

Experience and Education:

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

Experience:

Five years of progressively responsible professional planning and civil engineering or administrative experience primarily in transportation planning and civil design activities, including at least two years in a project lead/manager capacity.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Planning, Public Administration, Urban Planning or other closely related subject from an accredited university.

Required Licenses or Certificates:

A license as a California Civil Engineer or Traffic Engineer is highly desired. Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver's License.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/GENERAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer, to inspect City development and construction sites, to operate a motor vehicle, and to visit various City and meeting sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing and walking between work areas and walking on uneven terrain and climbing to reach certain access points may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The salary range for this position ranges from $124,383 up to $151,189 annually. Placement within the range will be DOE. This position is at will and the full terms and conditions of this position will be subject to an employment contract. The benefits package offered by the City includes:

• Retirement: CalPERS retirement plan for Classic members is 2% @ 60 with employee paying a contribution of 7%. PEPRA employees participate on a 2.0% @ 62 plan, with employee paying 6.25% of the retirement contribution. Benefits based on highest three years of compensation. The City does not participate in Social Security.

• Health Plans: Choice of HMO or PPO plans through CalPERS Health with most family plans covered at 100%. Employees who waive coverage may receive stipend of $350 per month.

• Dental/Vision: City also offers a dental and vision reimbursement plan

• Vacation Leave: Management new hires may combine previous years of experience from other public agencies to receive increased accrual rate

• Flexible Spending Plan: Dependent care and health care reimbursement plan available

• Deferred Compensation: Voluntary participation in either Nationwide or ICMA-RC

• Holidays: 10 annual holidays, plus one floating holiday

• Sick Leave: Allowance of 12 days annually

• Management Leave: Allowance of 40 hours each fiscal year

• Cell Phone Allowance: $35 per month

• The City follows a Defined 9/80 schedule with offices closed every other Friday.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Prior to hire, candidates will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, including employment verification and a complete background investigation. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however, failure to disclose a conviction will result in disqualification or termination. Candidates with a disability who may require special assistance in any phase of the application or testing process should advise the Human Resources Division upon submittal of application. Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request. The City of Los Altos is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

A completed City application, cover letter and resume must be received no later than Friday, April 19, 2019.

SELECTION PROCESS

The applicants most closely matching the City’s desired qualifications and organizational needs will be invited to participate in the interview process.

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FILING DEADLINE: TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 2019 @ 5:00 P.M. OR UNTIL 50 QUALIFIED APPLICATIONS RECEIVED

The County of Yuba is currently recruiting for several Correctional Officer positions in the Sheriff’s Department. Under continuing supervision incumbents perform a wide variety of support in two areas: corrections, in which incumbents ensure the security, safety and care of individuals in custody; and bailiff, in which incumbents ensure the safety and security of the courts and their personnel during court proceedings; and perform related work as assigned. Incumbents may be assigned to either County Jail security or Court security.

The Crossing Guard position is a temporary position, approximately five hours per day, two hours in the morning and three hours in the afternoon, Monday through Friday.  Crossing Guards work a school year (September thru June).  Applicants must be able to work outdoors, have reliable transportation or ability to report to assignment consistently.

Crossing Guards work under the general direction of the Parking Operations Lead Community Service Officer with the Seal Beach Police Department.  Based on the needs of the City, a flexible schedule may be assigned for either a morning or afternoon shift or a combination thereof, or for specific week days, based on the availability of the Crossing Guards and at the discretion of the Parking Operations Lead Community Service Officer. 

INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS

SELECTION PROCEDURE:  Please visit www.CalOpps.org to submit your application on-line.  However, if you are unable to complete your application on-line a printable version of our employment application may be downloaded from our website at www.sealbeachca.gov.  Applications can also be obtained from the Human Resources Department, Seal Beach City Hall, 211 8th Street, Seal Beach, California 90740 or by calling (562) 431-2527 x1301.  Faxes, emails or postmarks will not be accepted.  Appointment is subject to any or all of the following:  reference check, fingerprinting, comprehensive physical examination including drug screening. If selected, incumbent will be required to submit written identification proving eligibility to work in the United States.

Any qualified individual with a disability must provide reasonable notice to the City prior to the testing process that reasonable accommodation is required. 

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The City of Sunnyvale is seeking to fill the position of Public Safety Dispatcher with an energetic and highly motivated individual who possesses excellent customer service, technical and interpersonal skills.

 
Under general supervision of the Senior Public Safety Dispatcher, processes emergency and non-emergency calls for service; dispatches police, fire-fighting, medical, rescue, animal control or other emergency equipment, by telephone or radio, utilizing complex technical aids, such as computer aided dispatch systems (CAD); and performs related work as required.

The minimum qualifications required for this position are: Graduation from high school or tested equivalent; and Two years of experience within the last five years dispatching police and/or fire services for a public safety agency utilizing contemporary dispatching technical tools, including computer aided dispatching systems; or successful completion of probation as a Public Safety Dispatcher-in-Training with the City of Sunnyvale.

The City of Sunnyvale provides an excellent benefits package. A complete application packet will consist of a City of Sunnyvale employment application, responses to the required supplemental questions and a current (dated within one year of application) typing certificate verifying 35 or more net words per minute (online typing certificates will not be accepted). The position opens January 24, 2019 and is open continuous.

For complete information regarding this current opportunity, please visit: Sunnyvale.ca.gov and click on JOBS.

Salary $89,163.15 - $108,378.40 Annually

The San Jose Police Department is currently recruiting for a School Safety Supervisor position.  The School Safety Supervisor will be part of the San Jose Police Department's Support Services Division, School Safety & Education Unit. The School Safety and Education Unit provides administrative support and staffing for the Adult Crossing Guard Program for the City of San Jose. Additionally, the Unit coordinates the training and supervision of Student Safety Patrols at elementary schools located throughout the City. The unit comprises of 1 Captain, 1 Program Manager, 4 School Safety Supervisors and nearly 300 School Crossing Guards.  The work schedule for this position is a 4/10 schedule (10 hour work days/ 4 days a week).

The duties of this position include (but are not limited to) the following:

 - Supervises School Crossing Guards; including recruitment, interview of prospective candidates, training, scheduling, and discipline.

 - Administers, schedules, and coordinates the activities of the school crossing guard program, including maintenance of timesheets, mileage forms, performance evaluations, within an assigned geographical area.

 - Develops school safety patrol programs; conducts training in safety and advises on current state requirements.

 - Designs, prepares, or obtains teaching materials including films, videos, brochures, and testing materials for educational programs in pedestrian safety, bicycle safety, personal safety, and prevention of child sexual assault.

 - Works with Police Training and Traffic Operations to develop audio-visual instructional materials including slide and video presentations.

 - Prepares and gives presentations to student, parent, and teacher groups in and monitors program effectiveness.

 - Prepares and submits timecards for Crossing Guards.

 - Observes and reports on unsafe physical conditions of streets, roads, signs, crosswalks, and sidewalks. Makes recommendations on adjustments to matters related to the safety of student pedestrian safety.

 - Organizes and directs special events for school-age children.

 - May perform duties of a School Crossing Guard on a relief basis, as required.

 - Maintains personnel files for School Crossing Guards.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

FINAL FILING DATE:                       Open Until Filled First cut-off is February 21, 2019.

Following the first cut-off date, resumes/applications will be screened according to the qualifications outlined below. Applicants meeting the qualifications will be invited to for the Written Exam.

WRITTEN EXAM DATE:           TBD

IT IS MANDATORY THAT YOU COMPLETE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE. YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE REJECTED IF YOU DO NOT PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY INFORMATION.

THE POSITION

The Human Resources Department is accepting applications for the regular and full-time position of Electric Line Technician in the Electric Department.  The normal work schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 am – 3:30 pm; a flex schedule may be available.

The City of Roseville promotes a no smoking atmosphere.

DEFINITION

To perform skilled electrical repair work in the construction and maintenance of underground and overhead electrical transmission and distribution lines.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the journey level class in the Electric Line Technician series and is distinguished from the Electric Apprentice Line Technician level by the assignment of the full range of duties. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new, unusual or unique situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies within the work unit.  Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the Electric Apprentice Line Technician level.

This class is distinguished from the Senior Electric Line Technician in that the latter performs advanced journey level work and provides technical and functional supervision to assigned staff.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

• Receives general supervision from an assigned supervisor.
• Receives technical and functional supervision from a Senior Electric Line Technician.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES - Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Climb poles, splice and repair energized lines; construct new overhead and underground transmission and distribution lines.
• Set poles, install cross arms and breakers; string, pull dead ends and energize primary and secondary wires; mount, bus and energize transformers, cable, risers, potheads, substructures, conduits and underground circuits.
• Run service lines from poles to consumer’s premises; connect, disconnect and replace service loops; build bypass lines; phase out and cut in new circuits; cut and tap primary lines; pull and terminate underground cables.
• Inspect and test poles, lines and other facilities; mount street light standards, heads and electrical control devices; trim trees to clear wires; operate aerial bucket truck ,high ranger, line truck, puller and other related utility equipment.
• May occasionally maintain and repair switching gear, transformers and related substation equipment; respond to service calls.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Elementary principles of electricity.
• Basic methods, procedures, materials and tools used in electrical installation and maintenance.
• Safe work practices.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping.
• Principles of electric theory as applied to circuits and wiring systems.
• Methods, procedures, materials and tools used in electrical installation and maintenance.
• Safe work practices.
• Department policies and procedures.
   

Ability to:

• Learn complex electrical line installation and repair work.
• Learn, understand and follow department policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• On a continuous basis, know and understand operations, and observe safety rules; intermittently analyze problem equipment; identify and locate equipment; interpret work orders; remember equipment location; and explain jobs to others.
• Intermittently, sit while studying or preparing reports; reach, bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist when repairing or installing equipment; perform simple pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation; and lift or carry weight of 50 pounds or less.
• Learn to identify system malfunctions and recommend appropriate corrective action.
• Perform work a considerable distance above the ground among high voltage lines.
• Prepare and maintain simple records of activities.
• Appropriately stock and load trucks with needed supplies on a daily basis; wash and clean trucks.
• Work assigned shift schedules; be available for call-back and on-call assignment.
• Work unusual and prolonged work schedules during emergencies, seasonally-caused circumstances in varying weather and temperature conditions. 
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Independently perform skilled electrical repair work in the construction and maintenance of underground and overhead electrical transmission and distribution lines.
• Assist with the training of staff in the Pre-Apprentice and Apprentice levels.

Experience and Training

Experience:

Three years experience performing duties similar to an Electric Apprentice Line Technician with the City of Roseville (performing skilled electrical repair work in the construction and maintenance of underground and overhead electrical transmission and distribution lines).

AND

Training:

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th)  grade, GED, or higher level degree, and completion of a recognized power line apprenticeship program.

License or Certificate

• Possession of a valid California driver’s license by date of appointment.
• Possession of a valid California class A driver’s license within six (6) months of date of appointment.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, First Aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificates within six (6) months of date of appointment.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

1.  Your responses to questions 2-4, the applicant’s education, training and experience, will be scored using a pre-determined formula.  Your responses to these questions must be consistent with your employment application information.  This experience must also be described in the “Work Experience" section of this application.  Responses to the supplemental questionnaire that are inconsistent from your “Work Experience” section in the application will not be scored.  I understand and agree with the above instructions.

• Yes
• No
   

2.  Was any of the work experience listed on your application an unpaid internship, or volunteer work?  If so, please list below which ones.

3.  How many years of experience do you have performing skilled electrical repair work in the construction and maintenance of underground and overhead electrical transmission and distribution lines?

• Less than 3 years
• 3-4 Years
• 4-5 Years
• 5-6 Years
• 6-7 Years
• 7+ Years

4.  Describe the structure of the Power Line Apprenticeship program that you completed. Please be specific in regards to length of time, name and location of company / Utility, and training received that makes you qualified for this position.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applications will be screened and those applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be invited to a written exam (pass/fail).  Candidates receiving a passing score will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination.  Based upon responses to the supplemental application questions 3-4, the applicant’s responses will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula.  Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the Employment List.  Final appointment is contingent upon a check of past employment references, passing a City-paid fingerprint check and depending on position applied for a pre-employment medical exam and a drug and alcohol screening test.

THE CITY OF ROSEVILLE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.  IF YOU REQUIRE AN ACCOMMODATION DUE TO A DISABILITY, PLEASE CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT LEAST 5 WORKING DAYS BEFORE A SCHEDULED INTERVIEW/EXAMINATION PROCESS.  MEDICAL DISABILITY VERIFICATION MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO ACCOMMODATION.

The County of Yuba is recruiting to fill the Deputy Sheriff classification.  Deputy Sheriff perform a wide variety of patrol officer and related duties required to effectively respond to and resolve the normal scope of peace situations, including the protection of life and property, enforcement of laws and ordinances, criminal investigation, crime prevention and suppression, case preparation and testimony, and providing information and assistance to the public and perform related duties as assigned. Incumbents may be assigned to a specific geographic area for patrol, investigations, crime prevention or other peace officer-related functions.  We are seeking dedicated, public service minded individuals to join our team in this honorable position.

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