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City of San Mateo, Community Development Department, Planning Division

Planning Intern

Paid Internship Description

The City of San Mateo Community Development Department is looking for two (2) Planning Interns

Why Join our Department?

The City of San Mateo is a progressive City that encourages staff and community engagement to develop positive solutions that meet the current and future needs of our community. You’ll be joining a talented team in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment dedicated to serving the San Mateo community. The Community Development Department’s core function is to ensure a quality commercial and residential environment, healthy neighborhoods, and a strong economic base that aligns with community objectives.

The Community Development Department’s Planning Division provides a broad range of services, including review of applications for new ­­­development and long-range planning.

The intern must have an interest in pursuing planning as a career and will gain practical experience to be competitive in the job market. Enthusiasm, respect, accountability, collaboration, critical thinking, willingness to learn are attributes we are seeking in the candidates.

What You’ll Be Doing

This paid internship will involve supporting research regarding a variety of activities, and assignments performing duties and responsibilities related to the daily functions of Planning Division as required.

*Please visit our What’s Happening in Development page to review some of the exciting projects happening in San Mateo.

Examples of Duties

Essential job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: assisting planning customers at the public counter/virtual counter, responding to zoning inquiries, assisting with current and long-range planning projects, design review, research and special assignments, community outreach, and other related duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

A positive professional attitude, inquisitive, strong communicator with writing skills, and ability to work independently when necessary and meet deadlines. Individuals with an interest in urban planning or local government are preferred.

Typical Qualifications

Experience, Education and Training: Graduate or currently enrolled in a college or university, in the fields of Urban Planning, Architecture, Geography, Public Administration, Public Policy, or related field.

Time Commitment

Approximately 16-24 hours a week. Some flexibility in scheduling can be accommodated. Each intern is able to work a maximum of 1,000 hours per fiscal year.

Application Deadline

Recruitment will close by December 4, 2020, at 5:00 p.m.

Interview Process

All applications will be reviewed for minimum qualifications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for a virtual interview, which is expected to take place the week of December 7 – 11, 2020. The position would begin in January 2021.

Compensation

$16.78 – 20.01 per hour

Supplemental Questions

1. Tell us why you are interested in the planning profession, and specifically with the City of San Mateo?
2. How has your work experience and education, including any special class projects, prepared you for this position?
3. What do you hope to gain out of this internship experience?

For additional information, contact Wendy Lao at 650-522-7219 or via email at wlao@cityofsanmateo.org, or Phillip Brennan at 650-522-7218 or via email at pbrennan@cityofsanmateo.org.

The City of San Mateo is an equal employment opportunity employer

Applications are being accepted for the position of Emergency Medical Technician - BLS Ambulance with the City of South San Francisco to fill several available part-time hourly openings. This is an at-will position.

Application Deadline: DECEMBER 7, 2020 AT 8:00 A.M. OR UPON RECEIPT OF THE FIRST 100 APPLICATIONS, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST. 

The City of South San Francisco is a General Law city with a population of 68,000 residents that grows to 110,000 during business hours. South San Francisco is strategically located on the west shore of the San Francisco Bay, in northern San Mateo County, 10 miles south of San Francisco. This City is also located along the Bay Area's main transportation routes, included 101, 280, Caltrain, BART, San Francisco Bay Ferry, and the San Francisco International Airport.

The City of South San Francisco is a full-service city with 12 City Departments including Police; Fire; Parks and Recreation; Public Works; Economic and Community Development; City Attorney; Library; Finance; Information Technology; Human Resources; City Clerk; and Office of the City Manager.  The City has a Council-City Manager form of government with more than 460 full-time regular employees.

The City of South San Francisco proudly remains The Industrial City, a reflection of its steel mill and ship building past.  In recent years, the City has been redefined to reflect the innovative, entrepreneurial and industrious spirit, which has made South San Francisco the Biotech Capital of the World.

South San Francisco’s biotechnology cluster is the largest in the world, with roughly 45,000 life science workers, 200 biotech companies, and over 12 million square feet of office/R&D facilities – with an additional 9 million square feet of new R&D facilities in the development pipeline. 

South San Francisco enjoys a high quality of life with an extensive public parks system, active library and learning programming and a dynamic, engaged community making South San Francisco a great place to live, learn, work and play. 

THE DEPARTMENT:

The South San Francisco Fire Department provides its residents with service in fire suppression; first-responder and ambulance transport emergency medical services; hazardous materials response; urban search and rescue; marine rescue and fire prevention, investigation and public education. The Department operates five (5) fire stations throughout the City, plus an Emergency Operations Center and Fire Training Tower and is comprised of 92 dedicated staff members.

BUILDING INSPECTOR I

Temporary

SALARY:                   $26.55 to $37.37 hourly

FINAL FILING DATE:                       CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT

PERS retired annuitants are not eligible to apply.

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 temporary and part-time position of Building Inspector I in the Development Services Department. The normal work schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm.

The City of Roseville promotes a no smoking atmosphere.

DEFINITION

To perform a wide variety of light commercial and residential building inspection duties at various stages of construction, alteration and repair for compliance with California building code, plumbing code, electrical code, and local ordinances; provide technical assistance to other inspection staff; and to provide information and assistance to the public.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the entry-level class in the Building Inspector series. Positions in this class typically have little or no directly related work experience and work under immediate supervision while learning job tasks. The Building Inspector I class is distinguished from the II level by the performance of less than the full range of duties assigned to the II level. Incumbents work under immediate supervision while learning job tasks, progressing to general supervision as procedures and processes of assigned area of responsibility are learned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives immediate supervision from the Building Inspection Supervisor and may receive technical and functional supervision from the Senior Building Inspector.

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

• Enforce building related codes, including adopted California Building Code, California Mechanical Code, California Plumbing Code, California Electric Code, California Residential Code, California Green Building Code, California Energy Code, and local ordinances.
• Read and interpret construction plans and documents; perform on-site inspections at various stages of construction and remodeling to ensure compliance with applicable codes; research issues for code compliance; issue correction notices and citations.
• Perform on-site inspections of footings and foundations, framing electrical installations, plumbing and mechanical systems; inspect general framing and structure of building ensuring that sheathing and shear are properly secured, framing materials are of correct size and material and that the wall, roof, and floor systems match the plans and specs for design and layout.
• Inspect foundation prior to placement of concrete, checking size and placement of steel for reinforcement.
• Inspect plumbing for size, locations, and installation of all piping within the building and servicing the building; inspect mechanical systems for equipment, including location, duct sizing, emergency shutoffs, smoke and fire damper installations and locations.
• Inspect electrical systems for proper wire sizing, installation, and location, with the proper ratings of servicing equipment and fixtures.
• Inspect swimming pools and spas for steel placement prior to gunite, electrical, plumbing, and gas lines associated with pool or spa, inspect deck thickness and installation of all equipment.
• Investigate complaints regarding building related issues; assist residents with compliance issues.
• Maintain records of building and inspection activity and complete related reports daily.
• Assist in researching code questions, construction techniques and complaints regarding commercial and residential buildings.
• Respond to complex and sensitive building issues; follow up on daily inspections with contractors, architects, engineers and building owners either personally, by telephone, or in writing.
• Interact with the public to verify and enforce safe building practices.
• 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:

• Accepted safety standards and methods of building construction for commercial, industrial, and residential buildings.
• Building related codes and ordinances enforceable by the City, including the adopted California Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Residential, Energy, Green Building and Mechanical Codes; research methods and sources of information related to building code enforcement.

Ability to:

• Learn to apply technical knowledge and follow proper inspection techniques to examine workmanship and materials.
• On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspect of the job; analyze technical plans and reports; prepare inspection reports; know and understand, interpret, and explain department and program policies, procedures, rules, codes, laws, and operations procedures; observe, analyze, evaluate, and solve building inspection problems/issues, taking appropriate course of action; remember various building inspection rules and codes.
• On a continuous basis, sit at a desk or stand at a counter for long periods of time; twist to reach equipment or materials surrounding desk; stand, walk, balance, stoop, kneel, climb, crawl, and bend while performing field inspection duties; talk, push, pull or perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone, and write or use keyboard to communicate through written means; and lift or carry weight of 50 pounds or less.
• Learn to read and interpret complex building plans, specifications and building codes; detect deviations from plans, regulations, and standard construction practices; research code issues; enforce building codes and construction standards
• Learn to provide technical assistance and make arithmetical computations rapidly and accurately.
• Learn to enforce necessary regulations with firmness and tact.
• Learn to determine whether construction systems conform to requirements.
• Learn to apply rules, codes and policies regarding zoning, environmental matters, and other regulations to field situations.
• Understand and follow safety regulations.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Experience and Training

Experience:

• Three years of journey level building construction experience.

Training:

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by college level coursework or certification in Building Inspection Technology, California Electrical Code (C.E.C.), California Building Code (C.B.C.), California Mechanical Code (C.M.C.),California Plumbing Code (C.P.C) or California Residential Code (C.R.C).

License or Certificate

• Possession of a valid California driver’s license by date of appointment.
• Possession of International Code Council (I.C.C.) certification as a building inspector within two years of date of appointment

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

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

2. How many years of full time experience do you have performing journey level building construction duties?

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

3. How many years of full time experience do you have performing building inspection duties of light commercial and residential buildings?

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

4. Please provide a detailed list of your certifications by International Code Council (I.C.C.) and International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (I.A.P.M.O.) as well as any California Specific Certifications you may hold.  Please list the certification, year obtained and expiration date.

5. Please indicate your completed college level coursework in the following fields.  Check all that apply.

• None
• Building Inspection Technology
• California Electrical Code (C.E.C)
• California Building Code (C.B.C)
• California Mechanical Code (C.M.C)
• California Plumbing Code (C.P.C)
• California Residential Code (C.R.C)

6. Please detail your experience inspecting Residential Single Family and Multi-Family projects for compliance with the minimum code requirements of the California Code of Regulations.

7. Please detail your experience inspecting commercial projects for compliance with the minimum code requirements of the California Code of Regulations.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applications will be screened by the Human Resources Department for minimum qualifications.  Qualifying applicants may be contacted by the Department to interview. 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.