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THIS RECRUITMENT WILL BE USED TO ESTABLISH AN EMPLOYMENT LIST

AN IMMEDIATE VACANCY EXISTS IN THE WATER DIVISION

The City of Glendora Public Works Department has an exciting NEW management opportunity to take a leadership role in a restructured, more efficient and dynamic team! There are two opportunities for Assistant Public Works Director that assume a critical role in overseeing daily management of either the Water Operations or Maintenance Operations. An immediate vacancy exists in Water Operations - incumbents must be registered as a professional Civil Engineer by the State of California.

The ideal candidate must possess strong organizational management skills and have the ability to work independently while contributing to team goals. The Assistant Director over Water Operations will be expected to manage and recommend advocacy on legislative matters, provide strategic recommendations for current operations and future water supply needs, and participate in strategies for storm water compliance.    

The Assistant Director over Maintenance Operations will be expected to manage City assets (facilities, parks, streets, fleet) and provide strategic recommendations for current operations and future planning, and provide efficient solutions to both internal and external customers.

Both Assistant Public Works Directors report to the Public Works Director and may act in his/her absence.

Some of the typical duties of the Assistant Public Works Director include but are not limited to, the following:

• Assists the Public Works Director in developing and implementing goals, objectives, policies and procedures related to assigned functions of the Public Works Department; oversees assigned operations; maintains appropriate records and files and coordinates work flow.
• Participates in managing the development and implementation of departmental goals, objectives and priorities for each assigned service area; recommends and administers policies and procedures.
• Oversees and consults in the design, preparation, and review of construction plans, site investigations, cost estimates, specifications, and reports for the construction and/or improvement of public facilities.
• Supervises and manages the preparation of requests for professional services; interviews prospective consultants; provides technical and procedural information; reviews plans and specifications; maintains currency with regulations, litigation, and legislation concerning public works activities.
• Meets with developers and contractors to facilitate projects and resolve issues; coordinates projects with other City departments and outside agencies; represents the Department at assigned commission and committee meetings.
• Evaluates work methods, operations, and opportunities for automation; assists in evaluating, selecting, installing, and maintaining computerized management information software programs for reports and decision support purposes.
• Receives and investigates citizen complaints and requests; determines and ensures appropriate disposition; monitors work completed in response to concerns forwarded by City Manager or City Council; investigates and reports on matters related to claims made against the City.
• When assigned to Water Division, directs and oversees the operation, maintenance and capital improvement of the City’s water system, including water engineering, production, distribution, and consumption metering systems and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) requirements for the City.
• When assigned to Maintenance and Operations Division oversees the maintenance and repairs to City parks, streets, storm drains, traffic painting and signing, and all City owned fleet and equipment and City owned facilities.
• Coordinates with Risk Management to research City claims, enhance employee safety and coordinate employee trainings.
• Assists in the hiring process of subordinate staff; plans, organizes, and assigns work; develops and establishes work methods and standards; directs staff training and development; reviews and evaluates employee performance; may execute disciplinary action.
• Initiates and participates in the preparation of departmental budget; monitors expenditures and makes recommendations on staffing and equipment to assure effective utilization of resources.
• Represents the City and the Public Works Department on various City and public committees.

For a complete job description, applicants may go to the City’s website at cityofglendora.org  or contact the Human Resources Department.

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES

Education and/or Experience

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 a Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration or related field of study; when assigned to Water Division Civil Engineering or related field, and five years of progressive responsible supervisory and administrative public works experience. Supplemental education in water treatment/distribution, fleet management, and public administration, is desirable.

Knowledge and Skill Levels

Extensive knowledge of administration principles, methods, and practices as applied in the planning, design, construction and maintenance of municipal public works; laws and regulations governing the design and construction of streets, capital projects, and other public works; principles of supervision and office management. Considerable knowledge of the methods employed in the preparation of contracts, agreements, plans, specifications, procedures, and forms associated with public works projects and laws and processes relevant to assessment districts. Working knowledge of City government and issues of concern to developers, property owners, contractors, private engineers, and others when dealing with the City; varied and alternative financing mechanisms for public works projects, including municipal finance principles and special assessment districts. General skill in the operation of computers.

Special Requirements

Possession of or ability to obtain a Class C California driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record.

When Assigned to Water Division registration as a professional Civil Engineer by the State of California.

Selection Process:

All applications will be reviewed and evaluated.  Those candidates who are determined to be best qualified based upon the information presented on the application materials will be invited to continue in the selection process which may include a qualifying written or performance evaluation and will include an interview weighted 100%.

CLOSING DATE: AUGUST 7, 2019 at 3:00 PM

INTERVIEWS:  TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 20, 2019

A completed online employment application is required and must be submitted at www.calopps.org. Incomplete, late, emailed, faxed, and hard copy applications are not accepted. Resumes are not considered in lieu of the required employment application available at CalOpps. Certificates, resumes, and cover letters must be uploaded with your application on the CalOpps website.  The City of Glendora is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  The City does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, religion, national origin, marital status, medical condition or disability.  Please notify the Human Resources Department in advance if you require special accommodations to participate in any phase of the selection process.

The City of Redwood City’s Library Department invites you to apply for the part-time (20 hours per week) regular position of Library Assistant I/II providing a variety of services for children, adults, and families.  

The current openings are based at the Downtown Library. Bilingual ability (Spanish/English) is desirable.

A person in this classification performs a wide variety of technical and clerical library work related to such activities as circulation and assisting customers in a team-oriented atmosphere.  The candidate will be friendly, outgoing, enthusiastic, creative, technologically savvy and able to consistently provide superb service to a diverse community of library users.  The candidate may also be assigned to work at other Redwood City Public Library locations. 

The position will require work during the day, evenings and weekends. We may use the eligibility list created from this recruitment process to fill any part-time positions that occur in other Redwood City Public Library locations, during the life of the eligibility list.

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 Employment Opportunity

 The City of St. Helena has an exciting opportunity to fill a position in the Public Works Water Treatment Plant.  This is a great opportunity to become part of a team of dedicated individuals that take pride in serving the local community.

Distinguishing Characteristics: The Plant Operator I/II is the entry level or journey level class responsible for a wide variety of plant operations and maintenance of the water treatment plant and related facilities, and incumbents are expected to perform the full scope of assigned duties. The classification is alternatively staffed with Plant Operator III and incumbents may advance to the higher level after gaining experience, obtaining required certifications and demonstrating a level of proficiency that meets the qualifications of the higher level class.

Examples of Duties: (include but are not limited to the following)

• Operates, monitors and maintains all plant equipment and components and related facilities, including but not limited to pumps, chemical feed systems, tanks, plumbing, pump stations, wells, and control systems; reads and interprets meters, gauges and charts; conducts well soundings; performs backwash operations; maintains and upgrades mechanical and electrical systems.
• Conducts regular on-site inspections of plant and system operations making appropriate adjustment to process controls ensuring that operational problems are identified and corrected; ensures that plants are operating within safety standards established by federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations.
• Performs basic and skilled water quality laboratory testing and analysis; takes samples on a daily basis to ensure proper plant operation and quality of water; adheres to quality assurance programs for laboratory analysis and instrumentation; prepares and updates reports, including records and logs in compliance with state and federal mandates for reporting.
• Performs maintenance and construction work as directed on the water treatment system and related facilities; maintains plant facilities and grounds in a safe, clean and orderly condition; loads and unloads equipment and materials.

The City of Ceres is pleased to offer the opportunity for a Facility Maintenance Worker I or II. The level at which an individual is hired depends on the applicant's qualifications and work experience. Ceres offers an excellent benefits package, including 100% employer paid medical premiums for several of the plan options and a retirement pension paid out upon eligible retirement from the City (reciprocity with CalPERS in some situations). 

Those candidates qualified as level II who get hired, usually start out at $3231 per month in the salary range.

Summary Description

Under immediate supervision (Facility Maintenance Worker I) or general supervision (Facility Maintenance Worker II), performs a variety of skilled facility maintenance and repair work on City buildings.

Representative Duties

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

1. Install new plumbing; maintain, repair, and replace plumbing systems and fixtures such as faucets, drinking fountains, water heaters, water closets, urinals, water regulators, and pressure valves; repair boiler and boiler piping and pumps.
2. Maintain, repair, and replace electrical systems including light switches, outlets, interior and exterior light fixtures, computer lines, electrical panels, and card readers; replace light bulbs.
3. Install and repair door lock sets; rekey locks and padlocks; cut keys.
4. Perform carpentry and trim and finish work; frame walls, doors, and windows; build or remodel offices; replace doors and windows; build or assemble cabinets, shelving, and furniture; hang, tape, and texture drywall.
5. Perform painting work; prepare and paint or stain interiors, exteriors, and furniture of various material.
6. Performs welding, masonry, flooring, and general repair work on buildings and furniture.
7. Operate heavy equipment as needed.
8. Perform custodial duties as needed.
9. Monitor and update HVAC control program.
10. Operate and troubleshoot audio/video equipment used to record City Council meeting.
11. Maintain records of work performed.
12. Perform related duties as required.

Facility Maintenance Worker I - This is the entry level class in the Facility Maintenance Worker series. This class is distinguished from the Facility Maintenance Worker II by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within this series. Employees at this level are not expected to perform with the same independence of direction and judgment on matters related to established procedures and guidelines as are positions allocated to the II level. Since this class is typically used as a training class, employees may have only limited or no directly related work experience. Employees work under immediate supervision while learning job tasks.

Facility Maintenance Worker II - This is the full journey level class within the Facility Maintenance Worker series. This class is distinguished from the Facility Maintenance Worker I by the assignment of the full range of duties assigned. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and they are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies within the work unit. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the I level.

QUALIFICATIONS

The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Knowledge of:

Operations, services, and activities of a building maintenance, repair, and construction program.

Materials, methods, terminology, equipment and tools used in the maintenance, repair, and construction of building structures and systems including those used in performing rough and finished carpentry, plumbing, heating, electrical, mechanical, and painting work.

Operational characteristics of tools and equipment used in building maintenance activities.

Proper procedures used in the maintenance and repair of hand and power tools.

Basic mathematical principles.

Pertinent federal, state, and local codes, laws, and regulations including applicable building codes and ordinances.

Principles and practices of record keeping.

Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.

Ability to:

Perform skilled work in a variety of building trades.

Perform a full range of semi-skilled and skilled tasks involved in a variety of building maintenance, repair, and construction activities including those requiring rough and finished carpentry, plumbing, heating, electrical, mechanical, painting, and welding skills.

Safely drive and skillfully operate power equipment and hand tools involved in building maintenance, repair, and construction.

Maintain and repair a variety of tools and equipment.

Read and work from sketches, blue prints, or drawings.

Maintain records including time and material use records.

Ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures.

Work independently in the absence of supervision.

Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

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:

Facility Maintenance Worker I

Education/Training:

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.

Experience:

Two years of increasingly responsible general maintenance experience in a variety of trades.

License or Certificate:

Possession of a valid California Driver License.

Possession of a valid forklift certificate within one year of employment.

Facility Maintenance Worker II

Education/Training:

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade. Additional specialized training in building trades is desirable.

Experience:

Two years of performing duties at a level comparable to the Facility Maintenance Worker I with the City of Ceres.

License or Certificate:

Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license.

Possession of a valid forklift certificate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The conditions herein are 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 job functions.

Environment: Work is performed in an indoor and outdoor field environment; travel from site to site; exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, noxious odors, gases, mechanical and electrical hazards, and all types of weather and temperature conditions; incumbents may be required to respond to emergency and public calls after hours including evenings and weekends.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to walk, stand, and sit for prolonged periods of time; to frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, twist, grasp, and make repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties; to climb unusual heights on ladders; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull moderate to heavy amounts of weight; to operate assigned equipment and vehicles; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT     

If you are a qualified individual with a disability as defined by the ADA and you need reasonable accommodation to participate in any of the examinations administered by the City of Ceres, you must notify the Human Resources Department in writing by the final filing date or review date for the specific job. Official documentation of your functional limitations to support your request may be required.

 THE CITY OF CERES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY

STREET SWEEPER OPERATOR

Open/Promotional

SALARY:                                              $4145.02 to $5832.47 monthly (26 pay periods annually)

FINAL FILING DATE:                       We are accepting applications until closing at 5 pm, August 1, 2019

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 Street Sweeper Operator in the Public Works Department.  The normal work schedule is Monday through Friday; a flex schedule may be available. This is a Night Shift position.

The City of Roseville promotes a no smoking atmosphere.

DEFINITION

To operate a heavy motor broom  and vacuum street sweeper on an assigned route; and to maintain clean City streets, parking lots, gutters, islands, and alleyways.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general supervision from the Street Maintenance Supervisor; and receives technical and functional supervision from a Senior Street Maintenance Worker.

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

• Operate heavy vacuum, broom type motor-driven street sweepers; clean streets, parking lots, gutters, islands, and alleyways on assigned routes; prevent damage to sweeper, street structures, automobiles or pedestrians.
• Inspect equipment during operation and make minor operating adjustments; change or assist in changing and rebuilding pickup and gutter brooms, main brooms and center boards.
• Report deceased animals found on route.
• Answer questions and concerns and provide information to the public as necessary.
• Maintain vehicle and equipment operations by daily checking of fuel, oil, grease, radiator, water tank, air cleaner and tires; check sweeper for even wear of brooms.
• Clean and wash equipment at end of each shift.
• Maintain a variety of logs and reports including miles swept per day.
• May operate other equipment such as hoist truck, dump truck, front loader, boom truck, flail or rotary type mower, patch truck and other equipment while assisting street repair and maintenance operations.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the pubic using principles of good customer service.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Operation of various types of heavy trucks, street-cleaning, water truck and other automotive equipment.
• Hazards and applicable safety rules and precautions in heavy-equipment operations.
• Traffic laws, ordinances and rules; basic rules and operations of a two-way radio.

Ability to:

• Operate equipment skillfully, safely and in accordance with traffic laws and regulations.
• On a continuous basis, know and understand assignment.
• On a continuous basis, get in/out of vehicle all day; sit in assigned vehicle or equipment for prolonged periods of time; bend, squat, climb, kneel, twist and reach when operating equipment controls or installing parts; perform simple power grasping, pushing, pulling and fine manipulation; and lift or carry weight of 50 pounds or less.
• Learn City geography; detect needed repairs and make necessary adjustments.
• 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:

• One year of responsible experience in operating heavy equipment or one year of responsible experience similar to a Street Maintenance Worker II for the City of Roseville.

Training:

• Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.

License or Certificate:

• Possession of a valid California Class B driver's license with a tanker endorsement by date of appointment.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

1. Your responses to questions 2-4, 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.

3. How many years do you have driving a Street Sweeper?

• Less than 1 year
• 1-2 Years
• 2-3 Years
• 3-4 Years
• 4-5 Years
• 5+ Years

     4. Do you possess a valid California Class A driver’s License or Class B license with a Tanker Endorsement?

• Yes
• No

      5. Please list your valid California Class A or B driver’s License with a Tanker Endorsement number with expiration date.

SELECTION PROCESS

All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination.  Based upon responses to the supplemental application question 2, the applicant’s responses will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula.  Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the Employment List.  Final promotional appointment is contingent upon having successfully passed a City-paid pre-employment medical exam specific for the position for which applied.

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.

The City of Redwood City Library invites you to apply for the position of Contract Project READ Program Assistant.  This is an excellent opportunity for an energetic, values-driven candidate to serve alongside our Student Tutor Coordinators and Literacy Staff with offering support and resources to our community.

This is a contract position, scheduled to work 30-35 hours per week, Monday – Thursday between the hours of 12:00PM– 9PM, and Fridays between the hours of 10:00AM – 5:00PM, as well as weekends as needed, for an anticipated term of one year.

Please click on the PDF link below to review the complete job announcement.