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DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Parks department is looking for a highly motivated, personable individual with innovative ideas to become part of a dynamic team of employees with a strong commitment to providing excellent service to our diverse community.
      
Currently the department has multiple limited dated positions with the budgeted end date of June 30, 2020 and permanent Groundskeeper vacancies.
Under general supervision, the Groundskeeper position performs skilled and semi-skilled grounds keeping and maintenance functions of moderate difficulty to maintain baseball, softball, soccer, football,and other turf and synethic athletic playing fields. In addition, the position will perform related work as required.
      
 Position responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to:
*  Maintains the turf, infields, outfields, base plates, base paths, and pitcher’s mounds, and makes minor building repairs at professional athletic facilities, lighted baseball and softball playing fields, and other athletic fields.
*  Maintains, the lighted and unlighted playing fields in conformance with standards necessary for various levels of baseball, softball, soccer, football, and youth programs.
*  Grades and prepares base paths, applies top dressing, lays sod and seeds athletic infields and outfields.
*  Maintains grandstand and adjacent parking areas and facilities at the PAL Sports Complex.
*  Operates equipment such as chalk liners, airless line strippers, triplex gang/rotary mowers, power edger, sod cutters, aerators, turf sweepers, backpack blowers, rollers, spray rigs, skip loaders, loam screeners, trucks, and other equipment and tools.
*  Applies fungicides, herbicides, insecticides, and fertilizers.
*  Performs watering, cultivating, aerating, pruning, and planting of a variety of turf, trees, and shrubs.
*  May occasionally need to lift up to 100 pounds.
*  May lead less experienced personnel in assigned work.

 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.

 Selection Process
 The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to the Job Specific Questions. Only the candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews, one of which may include a practical/writing exercise.
You will be prompted to answer the following job-specific questions during the online application process. Please note that there is a 4,000-character limit, including spaces, for each text response.
*  Describe your experience with maintenance, preparation, and repairing athletic fields or similar areas. In your response, include names of employers, job titles, dates of employment, hours worked per week, and the duties you performed. Your response must correspond to the detailed information provided in your job experience listed, application, or attached resume.
*  Describe a time when you had to address a customer complaint regarding a site that you maintained. What was the complaint, how did you address the customer and what was the outcome?
*  Describe a time when you had competing deadlines and tasks to complete. Describe what you did, how you set your priorities and what was the end result.

You must answer all job-specific questions in order to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration.
     If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Paige To at Paige.To@sanjoseca.gov.
 

Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) is the Bay Area's newest transit service providing commuter rail transportation to Marin and Sonoma Counties. We are seeking experienced and motivated individuals who enjoy working with new equipment, creating new processes and systems, and motivating a staff to maintain and operate a first class public service. The Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor position is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day activities of a vehicle maintenance operation in a commuter rail environment. This position will provide hands on supervision of the vehicle maintenance technician staff and will be responsible for work activities primarily on the Swing and Grave shifts, weekends, and holidays to ensure safe and efficient transportation to the public.

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by, and minimum requirements required of, employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. SMART reserves the right to determine and amend job responsibilities.

• Assigns and directs the work and activities of subordinate staff.

• Responsible for subordinates’ adherence to department safety rules and compliance with Federal Railroad Administration regulations.

• Manages, monitors, coordinates and controls all aspects of vehicle maintenance programs, processes, resources and activities relating to regular and extra work projects.

• Monitors quality of work.

• Independently performs varied and complex inspection and diagnostic work.

• Reads and interprets schematics, service and safety manuals including schematic symbols, electrical drawings and circuit operations.

• Troubleshoots, diagnoses, repairs and/or overhauls electronic, electrical and mechanical systems for train sets and support equipment.

• Oversees and participates in vehicle maintenance.

• Reports on failures of components.

• Assures quality control using SMART’s Maintenance Information System (MIS) to maintain proper records and generate reports.

• Actively reviews and analyzes maintenance activity reports for trends in repairs, equipment failures and, parts usage; to determine if corrective action is needed.

• May perform Vehicle Technician duties as necessary.

• Assigns specific tasks to subordinate staff using the SMART work order system, including withdrawal of parts and materials from the storeroom and checks tasks upon completion for accuracy of work and closure of work orders. Actively supports ongoing skill building for Vehicle Maintenance Technicians by providing periodic classroom training for certification and skills enhancement.

• Prepares, issues and collects daily operational documents.

• Monitors performance of subordinate staff and ensures adherence to SMART, FRA, CPUC standards and regulations.

• Reviews and evaluates work and makes effective suggestions and recommendations.

• Safely operates train sets and other vehicles in the course of performing assigned duties.

• References parts catalogues and other sources to determine correct parts for specific applications.

• References manufacturer schematics (manual and online) to resolve maintenance issues.

• May be assigned Storeroom Supervisor duties.

• Maintains work area in a clean and orderly fashion.

• Safely operates equipment.

• Defines and Coordinates all equipment movements inside the Operation Maintenance Facility limits.

• Performs other related duties as required.

The City of Union City is currently seeking ONE highly energetic, highly motivated individual for the position of Assistant Transit Planner or Associate Transit Planner. Under supervision of the Transit Manager, you will be expected to participate in the development, administration, and analysis of the City's public transit programs.

ASSISTANT TRANSIT PLANNER: Salary: ($5,873 - $7,137/month)
This is the entry-level class in the Transit Planner series. Work involves assisting in analysis and development of transit programs and services is given to an incumbent in this class. The Assistant Transit Planner has basic knowledge of the operating procedures and policies of transit and transportation planning. An incumbent may advance to the higher levels after gaining experience and demonstrating proficiency that meets the qualifications of the higher-level classes. Work is reviewed upon completion of assignments through analysis of draft reports for adequacy, factual content and presentation as well as the soundness of interpretations and conclusions. The Assistant Transit Planner receives considerable direction and assistance from the Transit Manager. 

ASSOCIATE TRANSIT PLANNER: Salary: ($7,033 - $8,543/month)
This is an experienced-level class within the Transit Planner series. Work involves general analysis and development of transit programs and services.  The Associate Transit Planner has general knowledge of the operating procedures and policies of transit and transportation planning. An incumbent may advance to journey-level after gaining experience and demonstrating proficiency that meets the qualifications of the journey-level class. The Associate Transit Planner receives general direction from the Transit Manager.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES (illustrative only)

• Assist in/ Evaluate the planning, operations and activities of the City’s public transit programs (fixed route and paratransit)

• Assist in/ Coordinate a variety of studies for the preparation, analysis, or evaluation of reports and grant requests.

• Assist in/ Prepare the development of the Short Range Transit Plan (SRTP)

• Assist in/ Coordinate the preparation of the scope of work (RFP’s, IFB’s, etc.) and other contract management related tasks such as monitoring and closeout of service and maintenance contracts, professional services, vehicle procurement, etc.

• Work with other City departments, other transit agencies and other public agencies to provide adequate transit amenities, service levels, service coordination and transit or transportation mitigation measures.

• Investigate and respond to inquiries and/or requests by members of the public regarding transit system policies, procedures and services.

• Perform related duties, responsibilities and assist in special projects as needed.

**Please refer to the attached classification specifications for specific information related to each position.**

City of Sausalito
420 Litho Street, Sausalito CA 94965
Attn:  Human Resources Manager
(415) 289-4130   
spaterson@sausalito.gov

PERMIT TECHNICIAN

(Salary Range $4,961 – $6,649 /month)

One Full-time Position in the Sausalito Community Development Department

Application Deadline:  Friday, September 13, 2019 at 5:00pm

THE COMMUNITY AND CITY GOVERNMENT:  Sausalito is a beautiful, San Francisco Bay front city of 7,400 residents within 2.2 square miles that serves a visitor population that may be several times the size of the year round population.  The blend of historical buildings, wooded hillsides, sweeping Bay and San Francisco views nestled against the Golden Gate National Recreation Area combine to make Sausalito a community of unparalleled charm and natural beauty.  Sausalito is a General Law City incorporated in 1893 and has a City Council/City Manager form of government.  The City provides a full range of services including Administration, Finance, Police, Public Works, Parks and Recreation, and Community Development.  The City Council and staff value positive relationships with the residents, businesses, visitors and outside agencies.

Job characteristics:  The City of Sausalito is seeking an enthusiastic, seasoned Permit Technician to provide technical, paraprofessional, and customer support to the Community Development Department.  This Permit Technician provides information and direction to the public on building, planning and engineering issues, processes and requirements; issues building permits; routes and tracks plans to appropriate divisions or departments; and performs related duties as assigned. The successful candidate should have exceptional communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.  Appointments will be based on experience and overall qualifications.

Typical duties for the position include:   

The typical duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Explain zoning, engineering, state and local construction requirements, procedures, and regulations to members of the public at the public counter, on the telephone and through correspondence. 
• Provide complete counter service with the responsibility for maintaining and organizing the counter area
• Review plan submittals to verify that they are in conformance with submission standards and to assure accuracy and compliance with pertinent regulations. 
• Sort and route permit application packages for review by City staff and consultants.
• Perform minor plan checks.
• Calculate and collect fees in accordance with established fee schedules. 
• Issue building permits.
• Maintain the permit tracking system, active plans, and permit records. 
• Serve as coordinator for projects requiring multiple permit approvals.
• Compile approvals and process certificates of occupancy.
• Maintain logs, gather statistics, compile routine reports, and route files.
• Review business licenses for conformance with zoning regulations and issue Occupational Use Permits.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have working knowledge of:

• Basic vocabulary, principles, practices of the Municipal Code and General Plan;
• Basic building codes; land use; zoning, and construction permitting;
• Basic drafting symbols and conventions commonly found in construction plans;
• Permit processing and fee structure;
• Research techniques, and sources of information related to Community Development;
• Computer software applications.

Ability to:

• Provide accurate information to the public regarding the requirements and procedures for the community development process, including building, and engineering permits and land use;
• Read and understand basic construction plans and specifications;
• Understand, critically evaluate, and interpret architectural plans and specifications, and related drawings;
• Know the principles, and practices, of planning, building inspections, and construction methods;
• Compile and maintain complex records;
• Plan and organize workload efficiently;
• Perform arithmetic calculations accurately;
• Work independently and use good judgment in the absence of supervision;
• Provide excellent customer service; demonstrate tact and diplomacy; handle difficult customers and situations; and establish and maintain harmonious working relationships;
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Requirements:  Any combination of relevant experience and education that provides the required knowledge and abilities qualifies:

Experience: Minimum of four years of increasingly-responsible administrative experience or technical or office support work which involved extensive public contact and interaction providing information and processing documents or experience in building construction which involved extensive exposure to building codes, fees, and document processing. 

Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.  College level course work in urban planning, engineering, building inspection/construction, architecture, or a closely related field is desirable.  Specialized course work in database software, building codes and/or inspection, or related courses is desired.

Licenses/Certifications Required:

• Must possess or obtain an ICC Permit Technician certification within six months of date of hire.

special Requirements:  Must possess: mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, exposure to a computer screens; and extensive public contact.  This classification requires sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time, working in an office setting; speaking, and hearing to exchange information; visual acuity to read and interpret information.  Must possess the physical strength and flexibility to bend, squat, reach above shoulder level, kneel, push/pull up to 25 pounds (boxes, records, etc.)

BENEFITS:

Cafeteria Benefit Plan:  The City offers a healthy cafeteria benefit program including choices among plan options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, and PERS long-term care insurance. 

Leave:  Employees earn 120 hours of vacation and 96 hours of sick leave per year.  Employees in the Community Development Department currently work a 5-40 work schedule and are entitled to 10 paid holidays and 16 hours of “floating holiday” time each year.

Union Membership:  This position is a non-exempt position and is part of the Service Employees’ International Union group and may opt for either fee-payer status or full member status.

Retirement:  This position pays into the CalPERS Retirement System and NOT Social Security.

Application deadline – 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 13, 2019

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

• For questions about job openings or any topic related to Human Resources, please contact Susan S. Paterson, Human Resources Manager, at spaterson@sausalito.gov or (415) 289-4130

The City of Sausalito is a drug free workplace.

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

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Under general supervision of the Columbia Neighborhood Center (CNC) Site Manager or designee, the recreation instructor will develop and facilitate nutrition curriculum and program hands-on cooking activities to support health and wellness programs for youth, adults and families.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

May include, but are not limited to the following: 

• Prepare nutrition curriculum and cooking activities for each 90-minute cooking lesson which may include but not limited to researching and preparing appropriate recipes, submitting supply and equipment requests, nutrition educational materials such as demonstrations, tastings and/or worksheets. Recipes and curriculum must emphasis and support healthy, budget-friendly eating habits,
• Maintain a safe, friendly and clean environment for class participants. Must practice and demonstrate safe and proper food handling techniques during class while using public facilities and ensure facility is returned to original condition after use.
• Provide an orientation and initial assessment to new participants that join the health and wellness programs at CNC. This includes introduction to proper cooking techniques and how to use the equipment and kitchen tools safety
• Work with participants to create individual and group goals and adjust lessons and recipes to reflect participants' skills, needs and interests.
• Actively supervise, monitor, and support participants during hands-on cooking sessions to ensure proper use of equipment and minimize risk of injuries.
• Provide excellent customer service and demonstrate ability to be flexible and creative in meeting the diverse skills and interest of participants.
• Complete clerical and administrative tasks such as open and classroom as needed, submit equipment/supply requests and track participant progress through pre- and post-surveys.
• Submit motivational and educational content suggestions to be sent to program participants bi-weekly via email, text communication and City social media channels.
• Become familiar with programs, services, and special events taking place at Columbia Neighborhood Center to make referrals as appropriate
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience
The minimum qualifications for education and experience can be met in the following way:

• An Associate's degree or higher from an accredited university with a focus on Nutrition or health science.
• Minimum one year experience in providing nutrition education
• Experience with working with diverse populations (youth, adults, seniors, etc.)

Licenses/ Certificates: 
Possession and continued maintenance of a valid class C California driver's license and a safe driving record, or the ability to provide alternative transportation as approved by the appointing authority.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Bilingual in English & Spanish
• Current CPR and First Aid certification
• Currently certified in Nutrition by a nationally recognized organization such as ACE, NASM, ISSA, NESTA, Precision Nutrition or AFPA.

Positions available in the following units:  Therapeutic Recreation Unit (serving individuals with disabilities-Old Meadows Center), Borchard, Conejo, Dos Vientos and Thousand Oaks Community Centers

Hourly Rate: $13.95 - $19.28 (based on combination of education and related experience)

Part-time- variable hours up to 28 hours per week

Apply now- Open Until Filled 

Summary:
Under general supervision, conduct and participate in recreational program activities according to established programs, schedules, and standards, in accordance with District policies and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develops, conducts and participates in various athletic, craft, social, cultural and instructional activities of a community center or District program.
• Modifies and adapts activities specific to specialized programs or populations.
• Develops interest, enthusiasm, and fair play among participants.
• Teaches classes and leads group activities.
• Directs and supervises the use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Prepares facilities for group activities.
• Issues and collects recreation equipment and supplies.
• Supervises dances, special events, field trips and other group activities.
• Ensures safety of environment and equipment for participants.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Referees and umpires organized games and sports activities as Unit requires.
• Coordinates and participates in recreational program promotional activities and presentations to groups.
• Applies behavior modification and social modeling techniques as appropriate in specialized programs.
• May assist with transportation in specialized programs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. *

Education/Experience:
Completion of 30 units is desirable with five hundred (500) to one thousand (1,000) hours of group recreational activity leadership experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience which has provided knowledge of principles and practices of public recreation and basic rules and regulations governing competitive group athletic games.

Language Ability:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports.  Ability to effectively communicate to the general public in written and oral form, including teaching.

Math Ability:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compile statistical information and track scores.

Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Certificates and Licenses:
California Driver’s License; First Aid and CPR certificates within 6 months of employment. The Therapeutics program requires a Commercial Class C license (within 6 months of employment), and is subject to drug testing, including pre-employment.  All positions working with children under 18 require fingerprint clearance.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.* 

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and risk of electrical shock. Exposure to hazardous conditions may vary according to Unit assignment. The noise level in the environment is moderate to loud.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.* 

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee is regularly required to lift up to 25 pounds; frequently required to lift up to 50 pounds, and occasionally required to lift up to 100 pounds. Physical demands may vary according to unit assignment.

 *Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Selection Process:
Based on the information provided in the application documents, those candidates with the most desirable qualifications will be invited to continue in the selection process.  Not all applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination.  Be sure to include all pertinent information regarding your education and experience.  Fill out the application completely; blank spaces may cause rejection; do not refer to resume.  Falsification or omission of material fact is cause for rejection, removal from the eligibility list, or dismissal.  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.  Applications should be submitted as soon as possible as the position will close either at 5:00 p.m. on the filing deadline, or when the listed number of applications are received, whichever occurs first.

Examination: 
Candidate selection will be based on competitive examinations.  Test content will be related to the job.  A driver license will be requested for identification and admission to the testing area.  If there is more than one part to an examination, candidates must pass each part.  Candidates with passing scores will be asked to compete in successive parts of the examination.

• Written Test/Practical Exercise:  A written test and a practical exercise may be used, in addition to the appraisal interview. 
• Appraisal Interview:  A job related appraisal interview will be conducted to evaluate and compare participating candidates’ knowledge, skills, and abilities in relation to those factors which job analysis has determined to be essential for successful performance of the job.
• After the Appraisal Interview, the top candidates will be invited to a staff interview.

          All applicants will receive a written response to their standing in the selection process.

NOTE:     THE DISTRICT DOES NOT REIMBURSE APPLICANTS FOR TRAVEL, LODGING, OR OTHER EXPENSES RESULTING FROM THEIR PARTICIPATION IN THE SELECTION PROCEDURE.

In accordance with the Immigration and Control Act of 1986, the Conejo Recreation and Park District must verify that all new employees have written proof of their right to work in the United States at the time of hire.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES

The District encourages applications from qualified individuals with disabilities as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.  Individuals who will require a reasonable accommodation to take a test as part of the selection process must notify Human Resources.  Applicants with disabilities that affect sensory, manual or speaking skills may be provided with a test in a format that does not require the use of the impaired skill.  Persons requesting reasonable accommodation will be required to provide documentation of such need.

Note:  The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.