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The City of San Mateo Community Development Department invites you to apply for the position of Planning Manager

• The recruitment will close on Sunday, August 23, 2020 at 12:00 am.
• Teri Black & Company is conducting this recruitment for City of San Mateo Community Development Department. To be considered for this opportunity, upload a cover letter, resume and a list of six professional references using the "Apply Now" feature at https://www.tbcrecruiting.com/Recruitments/Details/510
• Applicants with the most relevant qualifications will immediately be granted preliminary interviews by the consultants. Candidates deemed to be the best qualified will be invited to interview in San Mateo in September 2020. The hiring authority anticipates making an appointment shortly thereafter following the completion of negotiations and background and reference checks.
• Visit https://www.cityofsanmateo.org/DocumentCenter/View/78441/planning-manager to view the Planning Manager job specification.
• Candidates with disability who may require special assistance in any phase of the application or interview process should contact Teri Black & Company, LLC at (424) 296-3111 or info@tbcrecruiting.com.  Do not upload any documents related to your request for accommodation in CalOpps.

The Marysville Police Department is recruiting for the position of Public Safety Dispatcher. 

We are seeking energetic and outstanding individuals to join our team.  Ideal candidates are committed to working with their community in total partnership as we work together to improve the quality of life for everyone who works, lives and plays in our city. Public Safety Dispatchers are tasked with dispatching first responders including police, fire and medical services.

Definition:

Under general supervision, the Communications Officer, as a member of the Police Department, transmits and receives information over the police and public works radio system; dispatches routine and emergency calls for service; types, records, and files information; handles emergency and non-emergency telephone calls utilizing complex technical aids, such as computer aided dispatch systems (CAD), and performs related work as assigned.

Examples of Essential Duties:

The following statements are intended as general illustrations of the work in this job class and are not all inclusive for specific positions.

1. Receives emergency and non-emergency telephone calls from the public for police, fire, or other emergency services; determines the nature of the call and the resources necessary to respond.
2. Monitors police radio communications; maintains contact with police units to track officer status and respond to need for additional resources; monitors various radio channels to keep abreast of county-wide police activities affecting the City and assist other county agencies with mutual aid.
3. Prioritizes requests for police and other public safety services; determines availability and location of patrol units; transmits information and dispatches police personnel and equipment in response to calls; routes calls for fire and emergency medical assistance to the Santa Clara County Fire Department.
4. Assists police personnel in the field by quickly and accurately researching and relaying criminal history information and other requested data.
5. Communicates with callers to determine the nature of the call and provide appropriate assistance; maintains composure to ensure that complete and accurate information is transmitted to public safety and medical personnel.
6. Screens non-emergency calls for service; provides requested information or directs callers to the proper person, department or agency.
7. Updates and maintains electronic records and logs of data pertaining to calls and activities.
8. Receives and coordinates requests for emergency Public Works assistance outside of the City’s normal business hours (pertaining to full municipal services in Los Altos, and sewer maintenance requests in Los Altos Hills and the surrounding unincorporated areas).
9. Act in the place of records staff for after-hours walk-in visitors to the Police Department.
10. May assist with the training of new communications personnel.

Minimum Qualifications:

KNOWLEDGE OF: Standard office methods, procedures, software and equipment; Geography of the local area; General public safety communications practices; Principles of customer service.

SKILL AND ABILITY TO: Multi-task and prioritize; Efficiently use radio and other communications equipment; Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; Analyze situations quickly and accurately; Maintain composure and work effectively under pressure; Understand and follow oral and written direction; Demonstrate initiative and exercise good judgment in the performance of duties; Establish, maintain, and promote positive working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public; Work various shifts including nights, weekends, holidays, and intermittent shifts as needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND GENERAL WORKING CONDITIONS: This position will require the ability to work rotating shifts on an on-going basis, including irregular hours on short notice. This position will also be assigned a uniform to wearing during work hours.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
Any combination of the listed experience and education requirements may lead to a qualifying application. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

• Possession of a High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required.
• Completion of college-level coursework is highly desirable .
• A minimum of one year of public safety dispatching and/or basic clerical experience is required.
• Possession of Basic P.O.S.T. Dispatch Certificate is highly desirable and may be substituted for work experience.

IDEAL CANDIDATE POSSESSES THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERISTICS: Is highly professional, patient, respectful, and ethical; possesses excellent problem-solving skills; ability to multi-task in stressful situations. Communicates effectively and proactively both verbally and in writing. Enjoys working in a small town atmosphere with an engaged public, including merchants, property owners and residents.

Salary and Benefits:

$93,138.24 – $113,210.11 annually DOE

This is a non-exempt position represented by the Police Officers Association.

• 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 6.75% 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.
• 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 two floating holidays OR Holiday Compensation
• Vacation: 10 days annually
• Sick Leave: Allowance of 12 days annually

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
A complete City application, cover letter, resume, and testing documents must be submitted online at the City's websiteOpens a New Window..

Applicants must also submit proof of successful completion of either the Criticall Dispatcher test with a passing score or the P.O.S.T. Entry-level Dispatcher Test with a T-score of 50 or above. Please make arrangements to sign up for one of these tests in advance. Lateral applicants that are currently employed as a Public Safety Dispatcher (non-probationary) do not need to submit proof of test scores, however a California POST Dispatcher Academy Certificate is required.

Additionally, A typing certificate certifying a minimum of 40 wpm dated within one year of the application date must be submitted along with the City application. Online typing certificates will not be accepted. If you do not have a typing certificate, please schedule an appointment at a vocational school, or a staffing agency.

SELECTION PROCESS
The recruitment will remain open until filled with a first review date of August 17, 2020. Applicants most closely matching the City’s desired qualifications and organizational needs will be invited to participate in the interview process. Prior to hire, candidates will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, including a physical, reference checks 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.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Los Altos is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of a person’s race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, mental or physical disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age or sexual orientation. Candidates with a disability, which may require special assistance in any phase of the application or testing process, should advise City of Los Altos upon submittal of application. Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER 
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

The City of Thousand Oaks has an exciting opportunity for a Fleet Services Supervisor (Fleet Services Manager) at the Municipal Service Center.  The Fleet division provides preventative maintenance and repair for the City’s 200 vehicles and 380 pieces of equipment. 

Primary responsibilities: 

• Administer City-wide vehicle & equipment maintenance and repair program, including schedules and methods for maintenance and repair  

• Coach and develop staff; evaluate performance 

• Supervise, assign, and monitor work performance and quality to ensure a high performance and customer service-oriented work environment 

• Prepare applications and filings for oversight agencies-CA Air Resources Board, and Permitting reporting 

• Prepare budgets, studies, and reports for City management, boards, commissions, and other organizations

• Administer fleet software programs and publish reports 

• Manage the City’s alternative fleet and procure fuel supplies 

• Work with other City divisions, outside agencies, and citizen groups  

• Prepare specifications and make recommendations on purchase, sale, and disposal of vehicles and equipment 

The Office of the Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder and Chief Elections Officer is seeking highly qualified candidates for the position of Departmental Systems Analyst. 

In general, the Departmental Systems Analyst:

• Provides subject matter expertise on legacy data conversion and migration of data from various sources like AS/400, MS Access, MySQL, Excel sheets etc.
• Provides complex analytical support to the maintenance and/or modification of existing systems and development of new systems. 
• Serves as liaison between business users and information technology staff, vendors and service providers.
• Performs other related duties as required and/or assigned.

Incumbents in the position of Departmental Systems Analyst (DSA) will have: a general knowledge of both departmental and program operations and information system capabilities, which will enable effective interactions between technical and non-technical staff; the ability to explain and document the needs and requirements of each to the other; and the ability to participate in the development of systems that effectively support department and program operations.

The Office of the Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder and Chief Elections Officer (ACRE) is involved in multiple technology initiatives aimed at replacing legacy systems, upgrading applications, and implementing new technologies.  A major project undertaken by ACRE is the development of a new Assessor Property Assessment System (APAS) based on the Salesforce platform. A second major effort is the cleansing and migrating of legacy data. 

Below are the specific requirements for this DSA position:
 
Data Cleansing and Migration Project
 
The DSA will:

• Work closely with business subject matter experts (SMEs) to analyze the legacy data from various sources and translate/interpret the data to the Vendor team. Legacy data resides in AS/400, MS Access, MS Excel and MySQL.
• Have a strong understanding of the legacy data and the target data model in order to create data mapping in collaboration with the SMEs and the Vendor.
• Perform various types of analysis for data extraction and data profiling such as uniqueness analysis, range analysis, etc.
• Document the detailed Data Cleansing Requirements, Business Rules, Data Rules, and list of standard data values based on the findings from Data Profiling.
• Devise data cleansing strategies and procedures.
• Oversee both manual and automated cleansing activities.
• Test the data extraction, data profiling, and data cleansing process standardization and load process thoroughly to make sure requirements are met.
• Produce data cleansing results reports and error/exception reports for the business SMEs.
• Review the error/exception reports and take any necessary actions to correct the data and improve data quality.
• Develop and implement data migration strategies and processes.
• Implement Data Governance by incorporating processes, policies, guidelines, and responsibilities for administering Assessor's entire data in compliance with policy and/or regulatory obligations.

 
The ideal candidate for this position will have:

• Worked as a Lead Data Analyst and completed at least two (2) medium to large legacy data cleansing and conversion projects.
• Extensive experience in Data Mapping, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis, Data Testing, Data Validation, Data Flow, Reporting, and Presentation.
• Technical expertise with data models, database design development, and data profiling techniques.
• Project management, leadership, initiative, and technical skills including data modelling/analysis/migration experience.
• A data-oriented personality and an excellent eye for details.
• Knowledge of data governance standards and principles.

 
This position is a full-time position, which includes medical, dental, vision, vacation, and holiday benefits and a retirement plan.  

QUALIFICATIONS

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

• Education: Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college with major coursework in public administration, business administration, information systems, or a closely related field.
• Experience: The ideal candidate will have eight (8) to ten (10) years of responsible experience in a position that would provide knowledge of department-specific programs, processes and/or operations, including at least three years of experience in data analysis, modeling, design, and legacy data conversion/migration from various sources.

 
Knowledge of:

• Data Architecture and database design.
• Data Conversion Methodology.
• Talend Data Management Platform, Microsoft SQL, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, and other MS office products (advanced level).

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Date Posted:            July 24, 2020

Classification:          COMPUTER/NETWORK TECHNICIAN
                                   Open recruitment

Work Schedule:       8 hours per day (8:00AM – 5:00PM);
                                   5 days per week (Monday – Friday);
                                 12 months per year
 

Salary Range:          Step A                   Step B                   Step C                  Step D                 Step E
(monthly)               starting                   6 mos                  18 mos                30 mos               42 mos
                                 $6,122                   $6,429                  $6,750                  $7,086                 $7,441

Benefits:  Total Compensation Package:  Placement on salary schedule.  If a medical plan is selected, the employee will receive a contribution of $1,075.00/month toward the selected medical plan (through CalPERS), Delta Dental, and Life Insurance.  The employee pays the balance of their health premiums from their gross earnings on a pre-tax basis.  If a medical plan is not selected, employees will receive a contribution of $300.00/month toward single coverage for Delta Dental, and Life Insurance.  A vision plan (VSP) is also available.  Employees pay the worker contribution to the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).

Current Vacancy:     Business Services Division; Information Technology Services Department;
                                   101 Twin Dolphin Drive; Redwood City, CA  94065-1064

Application Deadline:          Friday, August 7, 2020     (application and supplemental application must be received online, or in the Personnel Office by 5:00PM)

Job Summary:  Under the direction of the Manager, Information Technology Support, perform a variety of technical duties involved in the installation, configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting, diagnosis and repair of computer hardware, software, networks and peripherals.

Essential Job Functions:              

• Install, configure, modify and maintain computer hardware, software and peripherals to assure the smooth running of computer work stations and systems; respond to user requests for service; install, upgrade and update computer software and applications as needed
• Inspect, troubleshoot, diagnose and resolve hardware, software, peripheral and network system malfunctions; install, configure, maintain and repair various peripherals and network components such as printers, scanners, switches and cabling
• Perform a variety of network administration activities such as establishing and maintaining user accounts, passwords, e-mail accounts, internet connectivity, security applications and designated programs; troubleshoot and resolve e-mail and operating system malfunctions as needed
• Provide technical support to technology users concerning computer hardware and software issues and malfunctions; receive and respond to telephone calls and e-mails; provide general troubleshooting, determine type of request and diagnose and provide solutions
• Prepare computer work stations for staff use as needed; configure hardware and software to assure proper computer operations and network connectivity; observe elements of computers and systems for evidence of incorrect performance and make adjustments as needed
• Monitor, maintain and assure security of network servers as assigned; establish and maintain network and electrical connections; recover files for users as needed; prepare back-up data files in accordance with established procedures as required
• Communicate with personnel and various outside agencies to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns; contact vendors to request information and solutions related to hardware and software problems and malfunctions
• Input and update a variety of data in designated computer systems as assigned; establish and maintain automated records and files; create queries, manipulate data and generate a variety of computerized reports as required
• Maintain various records related to inventory, hardware, software, user accounts and assigned activities
• Operate a variety of computers, servers, peripherals and specialized software; utilize various hand tools, meters and testers as required
• Monitor inventory levels of computer supplies and equipment; assist with ordering, receiving, storing and maintaining inventory of supplies
• Maintain current knowledge of technological advances in computer hardware and software; research solutions to complex technology issues as needed
• Attend and participate in various meetings and in-services as assigned; conduct technology training sessions as assigned

Qualifications:  Any combination of education and experience providing the job knowledge, skills, and ability for successful job performance will be considered for positions in this classification.  Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

  EDUCATION:  Graduation from high school supplemented by college-level course work in computer science or related field

  EXPERIENCE:  Three (3) years of experience involving the installation, maintenance and repair of computer hardware, software, networks and peripherals

Specialized Skills and Knowledge:     

• Knowledge of practices, procedures, and techniques involved in the installation, configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair of computer hardware, software, networks, and peripherals
• Ability to install, configure, modify and maintain computer hardware, software, networks and peripherals to assure the smooth running of computer work stations
• Knowledge of materials, methods and tools used in the operation and repair of computer systems
• Ability to investigate, troubleshoot, diagnose and repair hardware, software and network malfunctions
• Knowledge of manual instructions, sufficient to enable quick and accurate diagnosis of difficulties
• Ability to provide technical support to technology users concerning computer hardware and software issues and malfunctions
• Knowledge of computer hardware systems and software applications utilized by the County Office
• Ability to install, update and configure various software and applications on computers
• Knowledge of database structures, on-line applications and system capabilities of the County Office’s computer systems
• Knowledge of system utilities and design and program applications
• Knowledge of principles, methods and procedures of operating computers and peripheral equipment
• Ability to operate computers and peripheral equipment properly and efficiently
• Knowledge of principles, practices, procedures and equipment involved in network administration
• Ability to perform a variety of network administration activities as assigned
• Ability to monitor, maintain and assure security of network servers as assigned
• Knowledge of oral and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Knowledge of interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
• Knowledge of record-keeping techniques
• Ability to maintain various records related to work performed
• Ability to work independently with little direction
• Ability to meet schedules and time lines

Physical Requirements:  Applicants must possess the physical abilities outlined below with or without accommodation.  San Mateo County Office of Education will consider reasonable accommodation requests.

• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and on the telephone
• Seeing to read a variety of materials
• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time
• Bending at the waist, kneeling, or crouching to file materials

Examination Process:  The examination process for this classification will consist of:

1. A review of application materials, including supplemental questionnaire, for education, training, experience, completeness, and accuracy
2. A written examination (anticipated date- August 18, 2020)
3. An oral board examination (anticipated date- August 27, 2020)

NOTE:  Examination procedures subject to change as deemed necessary by the Executive Director, Personnel Commission Services.
 

Only the highest qualified candidates will be invited to attend the examinations/interviews.

Applicants will be notified of screening and examination results by e-mail or letter.
 

Candidates who pass the oral board exam are ranked on an eligibility list according to their exam score(s).  Selection for positions will be made from among the top three ranks of candidates.  The job eligibility list will be active for one (1) year unless it is abolished because of an insufficient number of available candidates.

Personnel Commission

101 Twin Dolphin Drive

Redwood City, CA  94065

650-802-5300

classifiedjobs@smcoe.org

http://www.smcoe.org/employees-and-employment/personnel-commission

Proof of citizenship or legal status will be required upon offer of employment.

San Mateo County Office of Education provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons.  The recruitment, testing, and hiring of all personnel will be without regard to race, ancestry, national origin, age, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marriage status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristics, or veteran status.