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The County of Yuba is currently recruiting for the position of Public Health Nurse Intern, Public Health Nurse I/II in the Health and Human Services Department. This position provides the full range of public health nursing services in homes, clinics, schools and community centers that include: education, assessments, clinical services and communicable disease control and prevention. Public Health Nurses are assigned to specific programs such as; Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health, California Children’s Services, Child Health and Disability Prevention, Foster Care and communicable disease control. Performs related work as assigned.

Public Health Nurse Intern is a recruiting and training level class established to qualify candidates for duties as a PHN I/II in Yuba County Health & Human Services Department. Under close supervision, incumbents learn and perform a variety of public health nursing duties in assigned program areas while pursuing a Public Health Nurse Certification.

Public Health Nurse I is the entry level in this class series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents learn and perform a variety of public health nursing duties in assigned program areas. As experience is gained, assignments become more complex and are performed under more general supervision. This class is flexibly staffed with the PHN II and incumbents may advance to the higher level after gaining experience, qualifications and demonstrating proficiency which meet the requirements for the higher level class.

Public Health Nurse II is the journey level in this class series, fully qualified to provide public health nursing services for complex cases and to review the work of para-professional or support staff assigned to a nursing team.

About Public Health : Yuba County Public Health nurses work with individuals, families, and the community in a holistic way. The Social Determinants of Health and the 10 Essential Public Health Services heavily influence our programs and initiatives. This may look like applying fluoride varnish to a child, helping a new mother learn how to breastfeed, assisting a father who is worried about his one year old child’s developmental status and managing a caseload of medically fragile children, children in foster care or developing programs to assist the community achieve wellness.

About Yuba County:

Yuba County is situated in the Northern Sacramento Valley, approximately 40 miles north of the State Capitol in Sacramento and two hours away from San Francisco and Lake Tahoe. The boundaries stretch from the farms and orchards of the valley to the timberlands of the Sierras. Yuba County offers its residents the many advantages of a rural lifestyle away from the pressures of the urban areas. The County’s rivers, lakes and outdoor recreation areas provide excellent hunting, fishing, boating and skiing opportunities. Our County vision is to create a “golden” future for Yuba County by inspiring a community of participation, embracing our unique history, and discovering the wealth of our untapped potential.

Date Posted:            September 17, 2020

Classification:          COORDINATOR, EARLY LEARNING QUALITY AND INCLUSION
                                   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
                                $10,313                $10,906                 $11,533               $12,197               $12,899

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:     Educational Services Division; Early Learning Support Services Department;
                                   101 Twin Dolphin Drive; Redwood City, CA  94065

Application Deadline:          Friday, October 2, 2020     (application and supplemental application must be received online, or in the Personnel Office by 4:00PM)

Job Summary:  Under the direction of the Executive Director of Early Learning Support Services (ELSS), plan, organize and manage the operations and activities of early learning quality improvement initiatives with a focus on supporting children with special needs and disabilities; provide leadership and coordinate communications, meetings, budgets, grants, data collection, and project reporting requirements, collaborate with program staff, schools, and community partners in project planning, implementation and project evaluation activities; serve as a technical resource and liaison to staff and community partners on early learning initiatives; supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.

Essential Job Functions:              

• Ensure quality preschool services for all children by implementing project objectives that promote significant improvement in school readiness and achievement of children of color, children living in poverty, English learners and children with special needs and disabilities
• Work with the ELSS Executive Director in managing the initiatives, including budget development, compliance monitoring, data and fiscal reporting
• Plan, organize, and manage the timely and effective implementation of initiative’s operations and activities including services provided by subcontractors and consultants
• Work with staff and partner agencies to implement and refine initiative goals and objectives; coordinate the development of policies, procedures, and plans for human and resource allocations
• Develop subcontract documents and serve as lead for subcontractor and consultant agreements needed to implement the initiatives
• Provide leadership, coordinate and facilitate communications, meetings, reporting functions, partnerships and information
• Provide consultation and technical assistance to subcontractors, administrators, and personnel and outside agencies; respond to inquiries, assure proper and timely resolution of issues or concerns related to initiatives policies and procedures, and modify services to ensure compliance with required standards
• Research information and prepare project funding proposals; develop, write and review agreements with outside service providers; participate in contract monitoring procedures and ensure subcontractor compliance with project policies and procedures
• Prepare and maintain a variety of records, reports and files related to financial activity, budgets, grants, contracts, meetings, and assigned duties; assure mandated reports are submitted to appropriate administrator, funding agency or governmental organization in accordance with established time lines and requirements
• Establish, develop and maintain partnerships with community resources and outside agencies to facilitate and enhance support the Early Learning field
• Plan, schedule, coordinate and arrange meetings according to established time lines and requirements; prepare and develop meeting agendas; assure proper recording of meeting minutes; attend and participate in The Big Lift and other meetings related to Quality Improvement Initiatives; present materials, data, research and information related to needs, issues, operations and activities
• Develop annual preliminary budgets for Quality Improvement Initiative contracts; analyze financial data and reports and authorize expenditures
• Provide consultation and technical assistance to contractors, personnel, administrators, outside agencies and others relating to Early Learning quality initiatives’ services; respond to inquiries and provide detailed and technical information
• Monitor the quality of preschool programs participating in Quality Initiatives to assure compliance with established standards, requirements and contract specifications; visit preschool sites to observe classroom activities, confer with assigned consultants and staff, provide technical support, review documentation and assure child development needs are being met; identify and assure proper and timely resolution of compliance issues
• Develop, implement and conduct staff development, and public information activities concerning Early Learning Quality Improvement Initiatives; prepare and deliver oral and written presentations using a variety of media, to explain related principles, theories, standards, guidelines, requirements, practices, procedures and techniques
• Maintain current knowledge of educational methods, research, practices and standards related to quality early childhood education and related laws, codes, and regulations
• Participate in a variety of community outreach activities to facilitate and enhance community awareness of Early Learning Quality Improvement Initiatives; prepare and distribute a variety of promotional and informational materials
• Manage assigned contracts and grants and budgets and reports to funders on contract deliverables
• Act as project liaison within the community representing both the County Office of Education and Big Lift program
• Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel

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:   Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Human Development, Social Science or related field.  A special education degree or specialization, and a CA Child Development permit are preferred.

EXPERIENCE:   Three to four years of professional-level experience in an organization serving at-risk families with young children including responsibility for program coordination, project planning and management, fiscal oversight, grants management, and project evaluation.

LICENSE:         Possession of/or ability to attain a valid California Driver’s License

Specialized Skills and Knowledge:     

Knowledge of:

• Administration and Management - Program planning, project management, budget development, fiscal accountability, compliance monitoring, supervision and staff development, performance evaluation; fundraising and grant writing; project recordkeeping and reporting
• Professional Development - Coaching/mentoring strategies; training techniques; training content development; meeting facilitation
• Early Learning Educational Practices - Research and best practices in early learning and the childcare landscape in California including licensing requirements; education alignment strategies within the pre-K learning environment; CA Preschool Learning Foundations and Curriculum Frameworks; state and federal subsidy programs, and existing quality improvement systems and programs
• Educational and Programmatic Assessment – Methods of child screening, observation and assessment including the California Desired Results Developmental Profile System, and methods of early learning program improvement including Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) frameworks
• Program Evaluation – Current research tools and standards for measuring quality in early learning programs and services; data systems, data collection, analysis and reporting
• Collective Impact - Collaborative partnership development strategies
• Communications - Communication and information dissemination strategies techniques. Written, oral, social and visual media options

Skill/Ability to:

• Project Coordination – Develop scope of work to meet initiative goals and objectives; establish service activity timelines and measurable outcomes; establish collaborative partnerships with community agencies
• Active Listening/Learning – Give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand points being made and asking questions as appropriate; understand implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making
• Training/Coaching - Identify the developmental/coaching needs of others; develop training programs or classes; deliver instruction to improve knowledge and skills; motivate, develop and direct people as they work
• Organizing/Planning/Problem Solving - Develop project goals and objectives; organize and prioritize project activities to accomplish objectives; analyze information, evaluate results and choose the best solution and solve problems; meet schedules and time lines
• Group Process – Facilitate group strategy and decision-making meetings; lead collective impact group participants to achieve desired results and outcomes
• Oral/Written Expression - Express complex information in an understandable and effective way; make public presentations and present seminars to small and large groups of people; write clearly, accurately and effectively
• Interpersonal - Establish rapport and maintain effective work relationships with diverse groups of people including children and families; work collaboratively and communicate effectively exhibiting tact and patience; navigate differences of opinion and resolve conflicts
• Technical - Manage data and create presentations using MS word, Excel, and PowerPoint software
• Supervision – Perform effective staff supervision, performance management and employee development

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.

• Vision sufficient to read a computer screen and small print in computer manuals
• Hearing sufficient to understand verbal communication over the phone or in person
• Speaking sufficient to communicate information over the phone and to both small and large groups of people
• Dexterity of hands and fingers sufficient to operate a computer keyboard
• Sitting/Standing for extended periods of time while on school site visits, conducting meetings, and delivering seminars

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

1. Supplemental questionnaire (anticipated date- October 5, 2020)
2. A written examination (anticipated date- October 8, 2020)
3. An oral board examination (anticipated date- October 20, 2020)

Responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire will be scored, and must be completed for the application to be considered.

All work experience, education, training, and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline.  Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.

APPLICATIONS COMPLETED IMPROPERLY MAY BE CAUSE FOR INELIGIBILITY, DISQUALIFICATION OR MAY LEAD TO LOWER SCORES.  It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure all attachments have been received by the analyst after submission and prior to the expiration of the deadline date and time. Applicants will not be contacted about missing documentation or attachments.

Applicants will only be contacted by email about this position during each phase of the recruitment; therefore, it is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that their registered email address is accurate and kept up-to-date and to check spam filter and junk email for updates for this recruitment. 

Applicants will need to pass each part of the examination process as outlined above to move forward through this recruitment.

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

Candidates who pass all of the examination processes are ranked on an eligibility list according to their 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

https://www.smcoe.org/about/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.

AFTER SCHOOL COMMUNITY SERVICES ASSISTANT (ASCSA) I & II

ASCSA I: $13.39 - $16.28/hr.

ASCSA II: $14.60 - $17.75/hr.

Multiple Positions Open (part-time, at-will, no benefits)

Also hiring Substitute ASCSA I staff available a minimum of 3 days a week.

DEFINITION: Under supervision, staff will perform duties in our After School Program consisting of an educational, enrichment and recreational environment. Work schedule will NOT exceed 28 hours per week; schedule is generally 11am – 6pm (varies from site to site), Monday through Friday and may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualified applicants will be invited to test or asked to provide official documentation to verify they meet the educational requirements.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE FOR ASCSA I:

• A minimum of six (6) months organized recreation, school aged child care, or teaching.
• Ability to successfully lead a group of 20 or more students in both an educational and recreational setting.
• Knowledge of positive behavior guidance techniques and the ability to use them appropriately.
• Ability to create a fun and engaging educational environment for elementary and middle school aged youth.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE FOR ASCSA II:

• A minimum of one (1) year organized recreation, child care, or teaching.
• Ability to successfully lead a group of 20 or more students in both an educational and recreational setting.
• Knowledge of positive behavior guidance techniques and the ability to use them appropriately.
• Ability to create a fun and engaging educational environment for elementary and middle school aged youth

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The incumbent must have the ability to:

• Work with students in reading, spelling, mathematics, and other subjects, assist with computer skills: Assist in supervising and organizing recreation activities; distribute, monitor, and maintain equipment/supplies.
• Assist in monitoring program compliance with laws, rules, and regulations; Supervise children/participants at park site or facility; lead group activities; Recommend and/or assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; implement policies and procedures.
• Provide information and referrals to program participants, school officials and community groups regarding program being offered; operate a computer and related software; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Perform any other tasks or functions deemed necessary to the daily operations of the employer.

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

WORKING CONDITIONS: Position requires prolonged standing, sitting, walking on level or unleveled and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping and making repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties. Incumbents may be required to lift, carry and/or push objects weighing 25 pounds or more. This position requires near and far vision for reading written documents and in the observation of participants during activities. Acute hearing is also required in providing customer service to public and /or assistance in facility, classroom, or outdoors.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:  In addition to the required minimum experience, all positions must have knowledge of teaching curriculum or learning based programs.  EDUCATION: Completion of 12th grade or equivalent; ALSO 2 or 4 year degree from an accredited college OR completion of two (2) years of higher education (48 semester/72 quarter units) OR completion of FUSD Paraprofessional testing. LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS: Possession of, or ability to obtain CPR and basic first aid certifications within sixty (60) days of hire are required. A valid CA driver’s license may be required for certain positions. Candidates must be age 18 or older.

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Police Commander 

The City of East Palo Alto is currently recruiting for the Police Commander position for our City. We invite you to review the position details and if you find that this opportunity is right for you, please complete your application, resume, cover letter, supplemental questionnaire and Police Commander Assessment.

Primary responsibility is to command the operations of the Police Department; performs complex administrative and professional duties; ranks second in command; acts as Chief in the absence of the Police Chief.

The Police Commander is an at-will unrepresented position that serves at the pleasure of the Chief of Police.  Serves as a manager over an assigned division, program or operation within the Police Department; to plan and coordinate the activities and operations of an assigned area.  Coordinates assigned activities with other divisions, outside agencies, and the general public. Provides complex staff assistance to the Police Chief.

The Position

The City of Union City is seeking a highly experienced financial leader to help guide the City during a unique time of challenges and opportunities. Union City, like all communities throughout the country, is facing a substantial impact from the Coronavirus and the new  Assistant City Manager/Chief Financial Officer (ACM/CFO) will be expected to provide strategic leadership guidance, organizational expertise and a high level of financial acumen to help the organization successfully meet those challenges. 

The ACM/CFO is a newly established position created as part of an extensive organizational study completed in 2019.  The expectation is to help implement the City’s ambitious strategic plan, to assist in stabilizing the budget, while focused on building the City’s long-term future. As second in command of city operations, this evolving role will lead all financial and budgetary operations and will oversee the Solid Waste Franchise Agreement and contracted services of the Fire Department and cable TV.  

The City is currently in year two of a biennial budget cycle, which will require immediate attention towards development of the next two-year budget.  Other key priorities relate to a critical upcoming ballot measure, designed to replace an existing revenue measure that “sunsets” in 2021 and the completion of fiscal year 2018/19 and 2019/20 Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports (CAFR).   The City is also working on succession planning strategies that will require the attention of the ACM/CFO.

The City of Foster City seeks a seasoned and dynamic leader to serve as its next City Manager during a unique time of challenges and opportunities. The City, like all cities, is facing a period of increased financial uncertainty due to the economic fallout of COVID-19 pandemic and will have to adapt the organization to meet these challenges while still providing high level services to the community. The next City Manager will lead a young, mostly new, and highly skilled City staff in a collaborative and team-oriented fashion with a focus on mentorship and organizational development. While this is a unique moment, there are numerous opportunities for the next leader to shape the organization and move the City forward into the future.

Salary is negotiable DOQ (current maximum is $256,308)

The Process

If you are interested in pursuing this unique and exceptional career opportunity, please visit the Avery Associates Career Portal on our website at www.averyassoc.net/current-searches/ to upload your letter of interest, resume, and contact information, including email addresses for five work-related references. (We will not contact references until after an initial interview takes place.)

Bill Avery or Paul Kimura Avery Associates

3½ N. Santa Cruz Ave., Suite A

Los Gatos, CA 95030

E-mail: jobs@averyassoc.net

The final filing date for this recruitment is September 30, 2020.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Bill Avery or Paul Kimura at 408.399.4424 or email: bill@averyassoc.net or paulk@averyassoc.net.

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The City of San José is looking for a highly motivated individual to administer a uniform Citywide Open Government and Records Management Program. This position is part of the City Manager's Office, in consultation and collaboration with the City Clerk's Office, City Attorney's Office, and the Information Technology Department, to ensure a consistent and effective program applicable to all City departments, Council appointees, elected officials, and their staff.

Responsibilities of the Open Government Manager include:

- Create and maintain policies and procedures related to the City's Open Government and Records Management programs.

- Make recommendations and revise Open Government and Records Management policies and practices as needed based on professional best practices, legal and legislative issues, and technology tools and trends.

- Monitor and report to the City Administration and City Council regarding adherence to the City’s policies concerning records and open government.

- Provide training to the staffs of City departments, Council appointees, and elected officials to support a consistent Citywide approach to the storage and retrieval of inactive records, records retention and destruction (including paper and electronic records), and the timely release of public records in accordance with legal and policy requirements.

- Maintain an effective network of departmental Public Records Coordinators and Records Administrators to ensure consistent standards for customer service and compliance with the City’s Sunshine policies and California laws.

- Assist City departments, appointees, and elected officials to develop, implement, and revise, as necessary, records retention and management programs in accordance with City policy.

- Provide technical oversight of the City Records Storage Center, including destruction of obsolete records.

- Coordinate cross-department responses to California Public Records Act requests received by the City, assist with the appropriate review and delivery of City records and information to the public and news media, and respond to and assist requestors regarding particularly sensitive or complex requests.

- In conjunction with the City Attorney's Office and the Information Technology Department, develop, and revise as needed, procedures for e-discovery and other electronic records issues.

- Work with the Information Technology Department and other City departments as appropriate to provide and maintain methodologies for the indexing, storing, and accessing of records and information.

- Consult with federal, state, county, and other governmental agencies on open government public records, and information management issues, regulations, technology, and trends.

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.

The final candidate’s qualifications and experience shall determine the actual salary.  In addition to the starting salary, employees in the Senior Executive Analyst classification shall also receive an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation pay.  

Shop and Equipment Supervisor

$74,832 - $90,960 Annually

(Reflects a 5% furlough reduction for FY20/21)

Plus excellent benefits

DEADLINE:     Apply by Friday, September 11, 2020 for first consideration

The City of San Rafael is seeking a full-time Shop and Equipment Supervisor in the Public Works Department.  Under general supervision, this position supervises preventive maintenance, outfitting, and skilled repair of City fleet and police vehicles and light to heavy-duty trucks and equipment. 

The Shop and Equipment Supervisor is a first full supervisory level in charge of personnel and activities associated with maintaining the City’s fleet of automotive, light, and heavy trucks and equipment.  This position is a working supervisor, participating in the work of the unit as needed.  The position is guided by established policies and procedures, principles of the trade, and supervisory personnel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Supervises the repair and maintenance of City vehicles and equipment and equipping of new police vehicles and construction equipment.
• Discusses malfunctions or outfitting requirements with users.
• Plans, sets priorities, and assigns work to equipment shop personnel in accordance with overall City priorities and maintenance schedules.
• Provides instruction and direction to less experienced personnel on complex repairs.
• Ensures safe working practices and conditions in the equipment shop.
• Determines cost effectiveness of in-house work versus contracting out specific tasks.
• Reviews feasibility of returning damaged vehicles to service and recommends retirement or scrapping of vehicles.
• Obtains estimates and oversees performance of contract work.
• Approves and processes contract invoices to submit for payment.
• Evaluates employees and documents disciplinary problems under direction.
• Participates in interviews and related employee selection procedures.
• Identifies needs for and recommends training for employees.
• Estimates annual material and equipment needs to assist in budgeting.
• Orders and maintains inventory of common stock items.
• Maintains records and prepares reports.
• Road tests, inspects, troubleshoots and repairs automobiles, trucks and equipment.
• Handles all vehicle accidents to equipment with insurance and body shops for collection of payment.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE of/ABILITY to: 

• Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision.
• Knowledge of principles, practices, methods and materials used in the maintenance, repair and overhaul of gasoline and diesel-powered automobiles, light trucks, and heavy trucks and equipment.
• Knowledge of use, adjustment, and care of test equipment and had and power tools common to the trade.
• Knowledge of mathematical calculations required in mechanical work.
• Knowledge of safe working practices and shop conditions.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, assign, and review work.
• Ability to troubleshoot and determine causes of malfunctions in automotive and construction equipment.
• Ability to repair and perform preventive maintenance and overhauls on automotive and heavy truck systems and equipment, including hydraulic and pneumatic apparatus, special braking systems, and power drives.
• Ability to keep accurate records and reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively with equipment users, subordinates, and other City personnel.
• Ability to read and interpret repair manuals, parts manuals, and schematic diagrams.
• Ability to order, store and inventory parts and equipment.

LANGUAGE/MATHEMATICAL/REASONING SKILLS:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. 
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess a valid California Class “B” driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record. 
• Must be willing to work underground in confined places, in and near bacterially contaminated liquids, and in exposure to unpleasant and potentially hazardous conditions.
• Must be willing to work overtime and on call as needed for emergency repairs.
• Incumbents assigned to this job classification are subject to Department of Transportation’s Drug and Alcohol Regulations.

A typical way of gaining the knowledge, skill and ability outlined above is:

• Graduation from high school or equivalent
• Completion of an apprenticeship or other training and education leading to journey-level status as a heavy equipment mechanic, AND
• Three (3) years of experience in the repair and maintenance of automotive light, and heavy trucks and equipment, including one (1) year in a lead or supervisory capacity.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

The physical demands described here are the representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee will encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.  The employee occasionally works in indoor conditions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:

City of San Rafael application is required.  Resumes do not substitute for the City application.  Candidates should detail related education and experience on the application since this information will be used to determine who will be invited to participate in the next phase of the examination process.  The examination process may include any or all of the following:  Application appraisal, oral board examination, and written examination.  The passing point for the oral and/or written examination final score will be 70%.  Prior to appointment, candidate must pass a background check, DMV check, credit check, pre-employment physical, and fingerprinting.  To file an application, go to www.calopps.org.  Follow this link to submit your application: https://www.calopps.org/san-rafael/job-20033953

Reasonable Accommodation:  The City of San Rafael will make reasonable accommodations in the exam process to accommodate disabled applicants.  If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact us at 415-4

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