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The County of Yuba is currently recruiting for the position of Human Resources Analyst II in a part-time capacity in the Human Resources Department. This position will be limited to 30 hours per week. Under general direction, incumbents independently perform work in any of the defined areas as team structure, workload and training needs dictate. Major responsibilities include Merit based recruitments; provide overall advice to supervisors and managers on all aspects of human resources policies, practices and procedures, and perform other duties as assigned. This position administers one or more human resources programs including recruitment and selection, policy and procedure development, organizational development, employee development, and/or human information system. Typical duties include maintaining compliance with applicable County, Federal and State personnel laws, rules and regulations; design and administer job-related selection procedures including application reviews, developing and conducting tests, interview and assessment techniques; analysis and development of ranking procedures; effectively communicating with and responding to a variety of inquiries and complaints from the public, other agencies, and County personnel; and continually researching and analyzing human resources policies, practices and procedures.

THE POSITION

The City of Dublin is currently seeking one full-time, Environmental Technician to perform specialized work in the development, implementation and promotion of environmental programs and compliance within the Dublin community. This position performs duties relating to the delivery and oversight of programs related to solid waste management, pollution prevention, stormwater, mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions, as well as staying abreast of the changing laws and regulations of environmental resource management and sustainability principles.  

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Plan, develop, and administer environmental programs for the City, including programs that support the City’s mission and vision relative to climate protection, solid waste management, transportation, stormwater, green building and mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions.
• Conduct research and analytical studies on a variety of environmental issues/programs and trends in sustainability to ensure City’s compliance with federal, state, regional and local mandates.
• Formulate recommendations and promote programs and activities which support the City’s position/goals relative to sustainability issues.
• Review and make recommendations for revisions of City ordinances regarding environmental programs.
• Participate with other City departments, community service providers, consultants, other jurisdictions and agencies in environmental programs development and coordination efforts, as well as advocacy and education.
• Review building plans to ensure compliance with codes, ordinances and regulations, as needed.
• May conduct site inspections of businesses, schools and residential areas to assess recycling, composting and waste reduction efforts and/or stormwater program compliance; prepare reports and recommendations based on site visits.
• Design and develop a variety of materials and activities to promote, implement, and evaluate assigned environmental programs to enhance public awareness, educate citizens and encourage proactive and cooperative problem solving.
• Prepare grant applications and handle the details of grant administration including contracts with state, county and regional agencies.
• Perform required duties under the City’s disaster response plan.
• Assist with environmental programs budget development and administration, including contract administration, invoice processing and maintenance of support inventory for a variety of programs.
• Conduct presentations relating to the City’s environmental programs and program proposals to City Council, City Departments, a variety of Council appointed commissions and advisory committees; act as a staff liaison to a variety of City committees with sustainability focus, and provide technical assistance and input as necessary.
• Plan and serve as lead staff in the development and coordination of community events which promote the environment, such as Dublin Pride Week, Creek Cleanup Day, and Bike-to-Work days.
• May coordinate consultant and support staff work activities and determine work priorities and methods; provide lead direction and training for program support staff.

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:

The salary ranges for Environment Inspector I and II are:

Environmental Inspector I - $77,750.40 - $94,411.20

Environmental Inspector II - $85,737.60 - $104,228.80

The actual salary shall be determined by the final candidate’s qualifications and experience.  In addition to the base salary, employees in the Environment Inspector I/II classification shall also receive an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation pay. 

The Department of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement, Code Enforcement Division, is hiring an Environmental Inspector I/II in its Local Enforcement Agency (LEA) Program. This environmental professional is one of four members of San José's CalRecycle, State Certified Local Enforcement Agency. This position will be responsible for facility inspections of Solid Waste Permitted facilities to assure compliance with State Public Resource Codes and California Code of Regulations Titles 14 & 27, complaint investigations, enforcement activities, random gas monitoring at closed landfills, and review and approval of Solid Waste Facility Permits and technical documents.

The incumbent will be expected to maintain positive and open communication with facility operators, other City, County, State Agencies and to attend required training(s).

Typical duties for this position include but are not limited to:

-Inspects open landfill, materials recovery facilities, closed landfill sites, composting operations, construction & demolition debris recycling facilities for compliance with Federal, State and Local Regulations.

-Intake, review, determine if technical documents/applications are complete and correct per State Regulations.

-Consult with LEA supervisor and CalRecycle to determine appropriate enforcement actions to take against facility owner/operator per investigations.

-Prepare and present enforcement case violations to the City of San José and LEA hearing officer for further actions.

-Provide education on program policies and regulations at community meetings (SWEP, CEQA, etc.), technical conferences, Division Code Enforcement Academy, etc. as needed/requested by management.

-Participate in developing and implementing policies, procedures and technical protocol specific to the LEA program.

-May be responsible for the application, completion and/or monitoring of the annual EA grant to CalRecycle.

-Must learn and become proficient in the CalRecycle Solid Waste Information System (SWIS) processes/procedures and Decade Envision Connect procedures.

-Respond to and investigate odor complaints relating to compost facilities within the designated areas immediately or within the same day the complaint was received.

-May be assigned to responsibilities associated with annual updates to the Environmental Enforcement Plan (EPP). Provide ongoing monitoring to ensure all approved changes are updated immediately, formatted per CalRecycle recommendations and sent to CalRecycle for EPP update.

-Required to participate in the Annual Medical Monitoring Program to assure proper health and fitness are monitored and maintained to do the job. -Maintain daily activity log, daily record keeping updates of pertinent facility documents to maintain a complete facility history.

-Work with LEA supervisor and CalRecycle to enforce regulations/conditions specific to SWFP and associated technical documents.

-Draft and issue solid waste facility permits for new sites and revise permits at existing facilities when there are changes as well as perform five years of all permitted facilities.

-Prepares enforcement cases for the City and district attorneys, including preparing analytical data reports and interpreting analyzing, data laws, rules and regulations.

-Responds to emergency spills, overseas cleanup, ensures clean up compliance.

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. 

     * Please describe your experience in environmental inspection and/or environmental consulting experience in assessing industrial, commercial, residential, and/or institutional facilities for compliance with Federal, State, or local codes OR equivalent experience in laboratory work, hazardous materials, or process control. In your response, specify your years of experience, the type of experience (i.e: experience working for Local Enforcement Agency), the employers and employment dates. Your response should be consistent with your work history.

     * Please describe your experience with solving a problem at work, including how you arrived at your recommendation to resolve it and what was the outcome?

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 this position, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Manjit Atwal at Manjit.atwal@sanjoseca.gov. 

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Human Resources Specialist

$27.08 - 36.30 per hour (DOQ)

This is a non-exempt, unrepresented, full-time position.

The Sacramento Public Library is looking for a Human Resources Specialist to join our Human Resources Department. If you are a person of integrity, collaborative in nature, customer service oriented, analytical and tech savvy, have experience working with a variety of HR systems and enjoy a fast paced and challenging work environment this may be the perfect fit.

First Review of Applicants:  Thursday, September 30, 2020

THE POSITION

The Director is a regular full-time, administrative, exempt and at-will position. Under general administrative direction, plans, directs, and manages the activities, staffing, resources and operations of the City’s Human Resources Department; acts as a member of the City Manager’s management team; and provides highly-responsible and complex administrative support to the City Manager.

The ideal candidate is a strong relationship-builder with a hands-on mindset; approachable, responsive and influential.  Currently the City is in a temporary hiring freeze due to the pandemic and the Director is also required to fulfill numerous analyst responsibilities in the interim.  The City provides exposure to most facets of HR opportunities and challenges for the Director and seeks a team-player who lives an open-door policy, defend positions of positive change and is not afraid to deliver critical feedback. 

This is an excellent opportunity for a new or seasoned leader to realize their desired potential and advance progressive initiatives.  Each department head has their own contract with the City, including HR Director.

THE DEPARTMENT

The Human Resources Department operates with three full-time staff members (including the Director, an HR Analyst and HR Technician) with an annual budget of approximately $700K.  There is an active contract in place with Stan State’s MPA graduate program for interns to assist with research and special projects as well as provide exposure to the public sector in developing future HR leaders.  HR in Ceres is full-service including all of Risk Management. The Department may work an alternate work schedule providing for maximum work/life balance to offset the current demand of the positions.  The Department recently implemented a robust citywide, paperless and continuous performance evaluation system.

Education and Experience Guidelines - 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:

Education/Training:

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in human resources management, business administration, public administration, or related field.

Experience:

Five years of increasingly responsible human resources experience including two years of management and administrative responsibility. Experience in a public agency is highly desirable.

License or Certificate:

Possession of a valid California Driver License.

See job description link below for knowledge and abilities required and the physical demands and working environment.

The City of Ceres is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Diversity

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Water Conservation Specialist I or II

Open to all interested persons

Salary:  Water Conservation Specialist I - $6,796 - $8,180/month

Salary:  Water Conservation Specialist II - $7,735-$9,275 /month

Filing Deadline:    Wed. 9/30/2020

By 4:30 p.m. for manual submissions;      

By 5:00 p.m. for online submissions  

Position Description

The District has one open, full-time position of Water Conservation Specialist I or II in the Water Efficiency Department of the Facilities & Watershed Division.  This position will be staffed at a level commensurate with the qualifications of the selected individual as determined by the District.  Interested persons must submit a completed District application and supplemental questionnaire responses to the Human Resources Department no later than the filing deadline.

Definition

The Water Conservation Specialist performs water conservation duties, involving water use calculations and analysis.

Distinguishing Characteristics

The Water Conservation Specialist I is the entry level classification whereas the Water Conservation Specialist II is the journey level classification that establishes water allocations for the more complex accounts and implements water conservation programs, performs various ordinance compliance inspections, performs interior and exterior water consultations and participates in and implements landscape water management and other conservation programs.  On a training or emergency basis, the Water Conservation Specialist I may be assigned more complex water conservation duties normally performed by the Water Conservation Specialist II.

Examples of Duties

Typical duties for all incumbents may include, but are not limited to the following. Please see job descriptions for a more expanded list of duties. 

Water Conservation Specialist I:

• Researches and analyzes customer's water use records;
• answers consumer inquiries in person and by telephone regarding water use and water conservation programs;
• researches, creates, and maintains records, files, and directories;
• participates in a variety of water management and conservation programs.

Water Conservation Specialist II:

• Performs analysis of complex water uses, problem accounts, and major residential and non-residential customers;
• studies and reviews various landscape, grading and irrigation plans for compliance with District ordinances;
• analyzes complex water use problems and makes recommendations as to their resolution; 
• performs field inspections for installation of water saving plumbing fixtures and landscape/irrigation components;
• reviews and analyzes consumer’s water use records, and establishes annual water budgets;
• compiles and analyzes statistical data.

FINAL FILING DATE:  We are accepting applications on a continuous basis.

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 Refuse Truck Driver II in the Environmental Utilities Department. The normal work schedule is Monday through Friday 6:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. with weekends required. The list established for this recruitment may also be utilized to fill any limited term or part-time, temporary vacancies. The term length for limited term placements is not guaranteed but cannot exceed 36 months. A part-time temporary position cannot exceed 25 hours per week.

The City of Roseville promotes a no smoking atmosphere.

DEFINITION

To perform a variety of tasks in the collection of residential, commercial, and industrial solid waste refuse, including driving and operating a refuse collection truck.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the journey level class in the Refuse Truck Driver series and is distinguished from the I level by the ability to perform the full range of duties assigned with only occasional instruction or assistance as unusual or unique situations arise.  Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the I level.

This class is distinguished from the Senior Refuse Truck Diver in that the latter provides technical and functional supervision over assigned staff.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general supervision from a Refuse Supervisor, and receives technical and functional supervision from a Senior Refuse Truck Driver.

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

• Drive a one or two-person-staffed refuse collection truck, collecting refuse along an assigned route and emptying contents of trash cans and/or collection bins.
• Operate hydraulic/mechanical controls to load, compress, and dump refuse; collect and dispose of debris on assigned route; transport refuse to/unload at appropriate landfill sites and/or sewage treatment plant.
• Assist refuse truck driver by directing movement into alleys, driveways, and other difficult locations; assist truck driver with lifting/loading contents of trash cans and other collection containers.
• Complete and post notification tags on containers/bins/dumpsters regarding contents not acceptable for refuse collection.
• Maintain assigned truck by regular cleaning and washing, including inspecting for mechanical or other operating problems; report mechanical or related problems for maintenance; perform minor maintenance as appropriate.
• Complete, maintain, and submit records related to operations and maintenance activities, including those related to time, material and equipment usage.
• 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:

• Uses and purposes of general mechanical tools and equipment; safe work practices.
• Methods and practices of solid waste/refuse collection and disposal.
• Methods, techniques, tools, and operating characteristics of mechanical equipment used in the collection and disposal of solid waste refuse.

Ability to:

• Learn refuse collection techniques and to operate refuse collection vehicles and equipment.
• 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; bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist when performing installation of equipment; perform simple and power grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation; and lift or carry weight of 50 pounds or less.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Perform solid waste refuse collection and disposal tasks with minimal supervision. 

Experience and Training

Experience:

Two years of increasingly responsible experience performing refuse collection/disposal work similar to that of a Refuse Truck Driver I with the City of Roseville.

AND

Training:

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, GED, or higher level degree.

License or Certificate:

• Possession of a valid California Class B driver’s license, with airbrakes by date of application.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

1. Your response to question 3, 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. If none, please put N/A.

3. How many years of experience do you have in the collection of residential, commercial and industrial solid waste refuse, including driving and operating a refuse collection truck?

• Less than 2 years
• 2-3 years
• 3-4 years
• 4-5 years
• 5-6 years.
• 6+ years

4. Do you currently possess a valid California class A or B driver’s license with airbrakes? If yes, please list the expiration date.

5. Are you willing to work weekends indefinitely?

• Yes
• No

6. Are you willing to accept a limited term assignment? The term length for limited term placements is not guaranteed but cannot exceed 36 months.

• Yes
• No

7. Are you willing to accept part-time, temporary work?

• Yes
• No

SELECTION PROCESS

All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will have their application scored in a Formula Rate Examination.  The applicant’s experience and education will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula.  Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the Employment List.  Supplemental questions will be utilized by the department hiring authority to make interview and selection determinations.  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.