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The City of Fremont

Fremont maintains a workforce of approximately 915 staff.  It is an employer that values its people, creativity, quality service, integrity, open communication, mutual respect and diversity.  Home to a wide variety of innovative high tech, life science and clean technology firms including Tesla Motors, Lam Research, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Redwood Systems among many others.  The City’s Innovation District is known as the hottest new address for start-ups.  Over the last two years, companies in Fremont received more than $400 million in venture funding according to PitchBook Data.   Employees find their work challenging, yet rewarding, and most importantly, enjoy the chance to make a difference through public service.  Think Fremont!  

The Community Development Department

Fremont’s Community Development Department consists of 72 team members supporting the following divisions:  Administration, Code Enforcement, Planning, Plans and Permits ,Building Inspection and Housing.

We’re Looking for someone who is:

- Experienced in leading a team of Plan Check professionals.
- Knowledgeable of local City of Fremont ordinances, California Building Codes, California Fire Codes, and their appropriate applications.  
- Creative and able to resolve customer challenges with a problem solving approach and perspective!
- A skilled team leader.  Able to lead diverse teams to complete a variety of high profile tasks.
- A polished professional.  You will represent the City at a variety of venues with major clients as well as at public meetings, including City Council meetings.
- Able to make expedient but sound decisions under pressure.
- Able to lead with personal accountability and integrity.
- Able to work with other divisions, departments and outside agencies collaboratively and in concert with City vision and direction.
- Flexible!  This position may require the coordination of plan reviews outside traditional hours.

Reporting to the Building Official you will:
- Manage the plan review section of the Building Division.
- Make complex determinations on fire and building code plan reviews while insuring compliance with local policies, procedure, and ordinances.
- Present City information both orally and in writing to city employees and external customers.
- Improve team efficiencies by implementing industry best practices.
- Manage special projects.
- Maintain a position working relationships for team based project reviews between all divisions to achieve business-friendly actions and efficient turn around times.

Tools used in Community Development:
- Accela Automation Permit Software
- Electronic plan review utilizing Adobe Pro and E-Plan Check
- GIS
- Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint, and Microsoft Outlook
- Internet for research of construction products and their proper applications.

The City of East Palo Alto provides responsive, respectful and efficient public service to enhance the quality of life and safety for its multi-cultural community. East Palo Alto has significant potential for growth due to its central location, recently updated General Plan, and the securing of additional water supplies. Construction just started on a 25,000 square performing arts center. The City is currently processing entitlements for approximately 1.4 million square feet of office projects, a 500 student elementary school, and approximately 200 affordable rental housing units. The City seeks dynamic and committed candidates who want to play a leadership role in shaping the growth in East Palo Alto.

Salary Range:                 $13.01 - $15.69                

Final Filing Date:           Open until filled                                                                                           

About the Position

 Examples of Duties – duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Instruct children at designated school crossings to wait at curb for crossing signal or until safe crossing can be made.

• Stop vehicular traffic.

• Guide children across streets.

• Report traffic violations to police.

• Report suspicious persons and loiterers in the vicinity of intersections or school areas.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Be physically able to properly perform duties.

• Be able to work outdoors for up to 20 hours per week, Monday-Friday.

• Successfully complete a pre-employment fingerprint scan and a background check.

• Successfully complete a pre-employment medical examination.

Ability to:

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with school children, parents, school personnel and the general public.

• Communicate effectively and speak clearly for others comprehension.

• Recognize traffic hazards and act quickly in emergencies.

• Follow written and oral instructions with minimal supervision.

 Experience and Education

• Experience working with children preferred but not required.

• Training and experience equivalent to the completion of High School.

• Must be eighteen (18) years of age.

• Follow written and oral instructions with minimal supervision.

Other

·         Must have reliable transportation.

Special Requirements
Essential duties require the following physical abilities and work environment: Ability to work in all weather conditions, requires the individual to be in good physical condition with good mobility.  Must be able to stand and sit for long periods for time.  Reach, squat, lift and carry up to 10 pound repeatedly, up to 25 pounds occasionally.  Walk on uneven surfaces, climb curb and medians up to 12 inches in height without assistance.

To Apply

Only online applications via CalOpps will be accepted. Visit the City of Milpitas website at www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov or www.calopps.org to apply.
 

Selection Process

Applications will be screened and the candidates with the most relevant qualifications will be invited to an interview.

 The City of Milpitas is an Equal Opportunity/ADA employer.  Reasonable accommodation in the application, examination, and selection process will be made upon request to Human Resources at (408) 586-3090.

The information contained in this announcement does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract and these provisions are subject to change.

PH: 408-586-3090 Fax: 408-586-3092

http://www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov/government/hr/employment.asp

The Menlo Park Police Department demands the highest level of professionalism from its employees. We maintain that employee contact with the public should inspire respect and generate cooperation and approval from the public we serve.

The Menlo Park Police Department strives to provide the best possible police services. For more than 80 years, our department has worked hard every day to protect those who live, work and visit the City of Menlo Park. We achieve this through crime suppression and problem solving, crime analysis and development of crime prevention strategies.

The City of Menlo Park is currently accepting applications from motivated individuals who can meet the challenge of a fast-paced multitasking environment.  Successful Police Recruit candidates will actively participate in the P.O.S.T. (Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training) prescribed police academy training program.  Upon successful completion of the academy program, incumbents of this non-sworn temporary classification may be appointed to the sworn classification of Police Officer.

The City of Chowchilla is seeking a Utility System Supervisor to plan, direct, organize and manage the activities of the City's Utility Systems Division of the Public Works Department including utilities maintenance, water distribution, server collections, facilities maintenance and meter services.  

The Position:   The position reports to the Director of Public Works and develops and implements general policy directives for the water production, distribution, treatment, environmental control, and maintenance programs of the utility department.   The position also develops and implements general policy directives for the wastewater collection, treatment, environmental control, and land application programs of the Public Works Department.   The position is also designated as Chief Plant Operator pursuant to California Code of Regulations, Title 23, Division 3, and Chapter 26.  

ABOUT THE POSITION The City of Lincoln is seeking qualified Part-time Reserve Police Officers - Level I, II, and III trained Police Officers. Successful candidates may be assigned to patrol duties in accordance with POST requirements. Upon completion of the Lincoln Police Department Police Training Officer Program, Reserve Officers will be assigned law enforcement duties on as needed basis. The types of duties assigned will be dependent upon their level of training and experience. This position receives no compensation nor does it include benefits.

QUALIFICATIONS Twenty-one years of age; education equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade; 30 college units (in addition to those earned at the academy) desirable; completion of POST Level I, II, or III Police Officer Training Modules, or POST Basic Academy; possess a valid CA driver's license; and must be available to work at least 16 hours duty time and four hours training time per month.

Additionally: Level I - Regular Basic Course, (664 hours), Field Training Program, (400 hours) and Continuous Professional Training, (24 hours every 2 years)

Level II – Police Officer Training Program Modules I and II, (333 hours) and Continuous Professional Training, (24 hours every 2 years)

Level III – Police Officer Training Program Module III, (144 hours)

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Mobility to work in both an office setting and field work; lift and carry weight of 50 pounds or less; strength and stamina to perform law enforcement duties, including making arrests; chasing suspects: vision to meet department standards; hearing and speech to communicate effectively in person or over communication equipment; analyze work papers, reports and special projects; remember accounts given by witnesses; identify crime suspects; interpret and apply the law in field situations; observe while conducting surveillance; problem solve crime situations; and explain the law to the public.

APPLICATION AND SCREENING PROCESS All applicants must complete a City of Lincoln employment application. POST Certificates must be attached to the City Application. The applicant has the responsibility to explain his/ her qualifications fully and clearly. Applications will be screened based on qualifications, and those applicants that best meet the needs of the City will be invited to participate in the City’s selection process. Offers of voluntary employment are conditional subject to successful completion of a CVSA, thorough background investigation, and a pre-employment medical and psychological exam. Applications must be submitted to the City of Lincoln Human Resources Department. All applicants will be notified by mail following application review.

Applications will be accepted for this position until a sufficient number meeting our qualifications are received. Apply immediately.

$24.91/hour

40 hours/week

Limited to 960 hours annually

This hourly position is not in Civil Service and does not receive benefits.

DEFINITION

Under direct supervision, performs a variety of manual, semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the construction, maintenance, repair and operation of the City’s streets, sidewalks, signs, sewers, storm drains, pump stations, parks, tot lots, medians, gardens, irrigation systems or municipal buildings. Tasks often require considerable physical strength and stamina and may be performed in inclement weather and/or potentially hazardous conditions. Worker may be called back to work during emergencies. Performs related work as required.

CLASSIFICATION CHARACTERISTICS

Utility Maintenance Worker is the entry level to the following classification series: Building Maintenance Worker I/II, Collection System Maintenance Worker I/II, Groundskeeper/Gardener I/II, Street Maintenance Worker I/II, and Water Maintenance Worker I/II. Candidates from the Utility Maintenance Worker Employment List may be appointed in any one of several City departments. They will initially be under close supervision, performing the least skilled and most repetitive tasks while learning to use and apply the methods, materials, tools and equipment involved. Incumbents normally advance to Level II after at least two years of successful experience and demonstrating proficiency for the Level II work. 

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Work assignments may be in any one of the maintenance area programs: building/facility operation and maintenance, water/wastewater system delivery and maintenance, parks, median and grounds maintenance, and streets and sewer maintenance. Sweeps rubbish and leaves from gutters; loads and unloads trucks in a variety of situations; excavates and fills trenches and ditches; does manual work in preparing surfaces for paving, mixing cement, and breaking up paved surfaces using such tools as shovel, rake, jackhammer, tampers, and tar kettle; does manual or the more routine work of laying pipe, backfilling, and installing water meters; acts as a helper to skilled craftsworkers assisting in the more routine aspects of carpentry, plumbing, heating, minor electrical and mechanical repair, and painting including street painting; does manual park work not requiring prior knowledge or skill in gardening.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of: The purpose, safe use and maintenance of hand tools and small power equipment. General construction and maintenance methods, materials, and terminology. Safe working techniques and requirements.

Ability to: Safely and skillfully use hand tools, operate light mechanical equipment, and perform heavy manual labor. Comprehend and follow oral and written instructions and safety warnings and information. Learn to perform more skilled tasks, such as producing manual and computer-generated reports and schedules and installation and maintenance of current job-related equipment or devices. Work independently. Maintain an appropriate public service demeanor and positive customer service interactions. I: Perform sustained, strenuous manual labor; climb, lift, crawl, stoop and bend to reach work; and work outdoors in temperature extremes and inclement weather

Experience: One year, full-time, paid experience in construction, maintenance or other semi-skilled, physical work.

Education: Completion of the tenth grade. Graduation from high school or the equivalent is desirable and required to advance to Level II in the flexible classification series.

License: Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License.