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Are you looking for a great opportunity to connect with your community while investing in your future? Do you want to see first-hand what it’s like to engage in active, multi-generational work that directly contributes to the well-being of our greater Mill Valley community?  If you answered yes, then you belong with Mill Valley Recreation!  With our team, you will create memorable experiences while cultivating new and lasting connections within our greater Southern Marin Community. You will have the opportunity to grow and learn through consistent, quality training and, apply your learning through direct hands-on experience.

DEFINITION: Under general supervision, performs lifeguard duties, enforces all rules and regulations pertaining to the safety and well-being of visitors and patrons. Perform related work as required, may include light cleaning and janitorial.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Active scanning and patron surveillance, practice preventive Lifeguarding.
• Enforce all rules and regulations.
• Recognize and respond professionally to emergencies, provide care as indicated under the scope of training, including activating EAP. 
• Assume assigned duties connected with care and maintenance of the facility.
• Maintain certain pool records and reports as required.
• Provide basic maintenance, equipment care and chemical pool testing.
• Deal tactfully and courteously with the public.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other city employees, other agencies, and the general public.
• Actively attend and participate in required staff training and in-service drills.
• Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
• The ability to speak English clearly and understandably.
• Perform related duties as required.

TRAINING & EXPERIENCE: Must possess current Lifeguard Certification, which includes CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Lifeguard First Aid.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to lift 50 lbs. and react quickly to emergencies.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS: Candidates receiving a conditional job offer must pass a pre-placement fingerprint review. Candidates must be comfortable calling 911 in an emergency and providing care according to the level of training.

FINAL FILING DATE:                        Open Until Filled  First cut-off is Friday, March 27, 2020.

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 Senior Electric Business Analyst in the Electric Department.  The current vacancy is in the Electric Technology Systems Division. The normal work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 am –5:00 pm; a flex schedule may be available.

This position will be assigned to the Electric Technology Systems Division. This position will lead an internal group to serve as a liaison between Electric Department business operations and technology system development, implementation, and operation. Specifically, it will responsible for eliciting business and functional system requirements, business process change management, contract and vendor management, designing and managing internal data repositories, system configuration, customization, and testing.

The City of Roseville promotes a no smoking atmosphere.

THE CITY

The City of Roseville (COR) incorporates the following Core Competencies as part of the City’s culture:

• Focus on people: Develop and deliver service-oriented solutions that meet or exceed expectations.
• Build trust: Ensure honesty and integrity to gain confidence and support of others.
• Ensure accountability: Take responsibility for the outcomes of one’s own work and foster a sense of ownership in others.
• Communicate effectively: Deliver clear, concise messages and actively listen to ideas and questions.
• Collaborate inclusively:  Build effective working partnerships, alliances, and teams.
• Make quality decisions: Make sound, timely decisions and recommendations.
• Be adaptable/agile: Change approach or methods to best fit the situation and effectively balance competing priorities.

DEFINITION

To organize, assign and review the work of assigned personnel engaged in the performance of complex professional analytical work in support of a variety of Electric Department projects and programs including financial and system data analysis; to perform duties requiring specialized knowledge; and to provide administrative support to assigned supervisor.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the advanced journey level in the Electric Business Analyst series.  Positions at this level are distinguished from other classes within the series by the level of responsibility assumed, complexity of duties assigned, independence of action taken, by the amount of time spent performing the duties, and by the nature of the public contact made.  Employees perform the most difficult and responsible types of duties assigned to classes within this series, including providing technical and functional supervision over assigned personnel and perform complex professional analytical work in support of internal and external customers.  Employees at this level are required to be fully trained in all procedures related to assigned areas of responsibility.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

• Receives direction from an assigned supervisor.
• Exercises direct supervision over lower level professional and technical staff.

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

• Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise and review the work of professional staff assigned to complex professional analytical duties in support of internal and external customer programs.
• Develop schedules and methods to accomplish assignments ensuring work is completed in a timely and efficient manner.
• Participate in the selection of staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures.
• Participate in and review complex cost of service analysis and rate design studies in the development of retail rate options.
• Design, implement, modify, and manage complex databases used to input and extract data and prepare regular and custom reports; design, upgrade, and ensure successful migrations to and from various computer programs; update data and ensure maintenance of accurate data.
• Create statistical models for long-term load and revenue forecasting using specialized software; identify trends in market forces that impact energy use or demand; incorporate energy modeling techniques and new end-users that could impact energy delivery.
• Develop, modify and maintain models for forecasting revenue requirements and cost of services; assist in developing rate structures.
• Perform financial modeling and analysis to evaluate project economics; prepare statistical, feasibility and sensitivity analysis.
• Conduct market assessments, including evaluation of customer base and competitive forces in the market place, demand-side analysis and planning, power supply, risk assessment, and business planning.
• Perform project management, for the more complex projects, from inception to completion; plan, lead, organize, and control project deliverables, schedules, and budgets.
• Research and prepare recommendations regarding proposed legislation, regulatory changes, litigation, and current trends that affect the City’s rate design and implementation.
• Develop recommendations for new, or changes to existing programs or processes to improve efficiency and responsiveness.
• Ensure program compliance with Federal, State and local laws, rules and regulations.
• Intervene and/or support intervention during the development of legislation and regulations consistent with the interests of the City.
• Prepare reports to be used for in-house decision making and to meet regulatory requirements; make oral presentations of findings and conclusions.
• Participate in the selection and oversight of outside consultants.
• Participate in a variety of special projects.
• Perform the most difficult and complex work related to assigned area of responsibility.
• 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:

• Principles and practices of technical and functional supervision and training.
• Principles and practices of research and of quantitative analysis.
• Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluations.
• Principles of data management including database and spreadsheet application.
• Utility load and financial forecasting methodologies.
• Utility load and financial forecasting methodologies.
• Technical and economic characteristics of energy business.
• Project management methodologies.
• Pertinent local, State, and Federal codes, regulations, and laws, and electric utility industry standards.
• Principles of economics, accounting, financial planning, utility cost of service, and energy industry fundamentals.
• Pertinent regulatory reporting requirements.
• Technical report writing procedures and techniques.

Ability to:

• Provide technical and functional supervision over assigned staff; effectively train staff.
• Perform the most complex duties related to financial and system data analysis in support of Electric Department projects, programs and activities.
• On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of the job; intermittently analyze work papers, reports and special projects; identify and interpret technical and numerical information; observe and problem solve operational and technical policy and procedures.
• On a continuous basis, sit at desk for long periods of time; intermittently bend, squat, climb, kneel or twist while performing field work; intermittently twist to reach equipment surrounding desk; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone, and write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means; and lift or carry weight of 10 pounds or less.
• Prepare a variety of technical, administrative and regulatory reports, documents and correspondence.
• Develop technical and financial models related to cost, rates and revenues.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Supervise, train and evaluate assigned staff.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

Experience:

Two years of responsible journey level experience performing duties similar to an Electric Business Analyst II with the City of Roseville (performing complex professional analytical work in support of a variety of Electric Department projects and programs, in support of internal and external customers; conducting financial and system data analysis; and participating in the conduct of special studies in support of department business).

AND

Training:

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, preferably with major course work in business administration, public administration, accounting, computer science, economics, mathematics or a related field.

License or Certificate:

Possession of a valid California driver’s license by date of appointment.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

1.  Your responses to questions 2-6, 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 of experience do you have in utility data analysis?

• Less than 2 years
• 2-5 Years
• 5+ Years

4.  Please describe, in detail, your utility data analysis work experience. If you do not have any work experience in this area, please put N/A.

5.  How many years of experience do you have in utility technology project management?

• Less than 1 year
• 1-5 Years
• 5+ Years

6.  Please describe, in detail, your utility technology project management experience. If you do not have any work experience in this area, please put N/A.

7.  What methodology did you utilize to streamline the business requirements from different department/sections during a technology project? How did you achieve the common goals?

8.  The City of Roseville is adopting smart grid technologies such as AMI. The new technologies will generate massive amount of data. What is your experience of assisting business departments to structure the data in order to achieve their business objectives?

SELECTION PROCESS

All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will have their application scored in a Formula Rate Examination.  The applicant’s experience and education will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula.  Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the Employment List.  Supplemental questions will be utilized by the department hiring authority to make interview and selection determinations.  Final appointment is contingent upon a check of past employment references, passing a City-paid fingerprint check and depending on position applied for a pre-employment medical exam and a drug and alcohol screening test.

THE CITY OF ROSEVILLE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.  IF YOU REQUIRE AN ACCOMMODATION DUE TO A DISABILITY, PLEASE CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT LEAST 5 WORKING DAYS BEFORE A SCHEDULED INTERVIEW/EXAMINATION PROCESS.  MEDICAL DISABILITY VERIFICATION MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO ACCOMMODATION.

City of St. Helena, California

Salary Range: $81,765 - $99,387 annually

($6,814—$8,282 monthly)

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

Internship Opportunity:

The City of Los Altos Recreation and Community Services Department has ongoing internship opportunities for current college students who have completed their coursework and are looking to fulfill their undergraduate program internship requirements to obtain a B.S. or B.A degree in Recreation, similar field or meet other personal career enhancement goals. Interns will work closely with one or more members of the Recreation Management Team and will have an opportunity to develop skills and practical on-the-job experience in a dynamic and diverse public service environment while promoting an understanding of local municipal government. The Recreation staff will work with each student to develop a successful and rewarding experience.

Description of Duties:

Under general supervision and guidance, the intern will plan, develop, and implement selected programs, services or projects. Examples of projects include assisting in the planning and coordination of community events, recreation programming, park and facility projects, policy updates and implementation, marketing, public engagement, research and analysis. This includes working with City staff, department Commissions, the public and community partners.

The intern will also aide in the production and distribution of program fliers, brochures and promotional materials as well as assist with recruiting and training efforts. The intern will gain experience in the agency’s methods for the development of policies, procedures, marketing, customer service, registration, community engagement, collaborations, planning, assessing, and budgeting, analysis, feasibility studies and program evaluations. Example programming areas include special interest classes, tiny tots, teens, seniors, youth and adult sports, camps, aquatics, facility rentals and special events. Example park projects include the development of a new Community Center, dog park, and a variety of other facility improvements. The intern will participate in department, community, commission and staff meetings.

Special Project:

Per guidelines provided by a specific academic curriculum, the intern will complete a minimum of one special project during the internship experience. The supervisor and intern will jointly determine the project and scope. The project should be mutually beneficial to the student as well as the City of Los Altos Recreation and Community Services Department.

Optional Camp Experience (Winter/Spring and Summer only):

• Winter/Spring Interns may assist in the planning of camp programs including summer programming, paperwork, administrative tasks, budget preparation, and other related items.
• Summer Interns may be directly involved with the camp program by: assisting with planning for the summer, participate in administrative team meetings, leading activities, and assisting with day to day operations. They will also assist the Camp Coordinator with administrative aspects of camp; which may include assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating camp programs. For summer interns, camp duties may be in addition to the other duties listed above.

Job Requirements:

• Possession of a valid California Driver’s License
• Interest in local government
• Work effectively, both supervised and unsupervised
• Work cooperatively and have good communication with staff, participants, parents, City professionals and other groups affiliated with City programs
• Good organizational skills
• Completion of assigned tasks
• Ability to plan, develop and implement programs
• Summer and Winter/Spring Interns Only: Additional tasks related to Camp programs
• Proficient in Excel and Word
• Detail oriented
• Great communication skills
• Able to problem solve effectively
• Excellent customer service

Benefits of The Intern Experience:

• Competitive hourly pay rate
• Flexible work schedules
• Field of study work exposure
• Provide meaningful and practical experience for the intern under supervisor/coordinator, including periodic evaluation and feedback.
• Provide a professional experience that fulfills the education requirements of the University while working with the students College internship advisor.
• Academic and professional growth
• Enriching on-the-job experience
• Professional networking opportunities
• Mentoring opportunities
• Resume enhancement
• Academic credit (in some cases)
• Provide an opportunity for the student to relate to, learn from, and interact with a recreation professional.
• Provide an opportunity for the intern to experience all aspects of community-based Recreation from administrative to implementation.
• Provide opportunities to develop direct leadership and supervisory skills.
• Prepare the student for an entry-level position in the field of Recreation.

Qualifications of Recreation Intern:

• Current college student, recent college graduate, or graduate student.
• Majoring in the field of Recreation, Therapeutic Recreation, Public Administration, Kinesiology, or related field.
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions.
• Ability to instruct and lead individuals or groups in a variety of recreation programs and settings.
• Have knowledge of how to use basic computer programs and use of office machines, such as fax, copier, plotter, etc.
• Basic core knowledge of different techniques for a variety of recreation activities and programs.
• Ability to assist in the operation and control of recreation activities.
• Ability to use assessments to develop individual plans and document progress of participants.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, participants and the public.
• Ability to take initiative in asking questions, performing tasks in leadership and supervision of participants.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS:

The recruitment will remain open until the position is filled. Prior to hire, candidates will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, including a livescan background investigation. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however, failure to disclose a conviction will result in disqualification or termination.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Los Altos is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of a person’s race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, mental or physical disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age or sexual orientation. Candidates with a disability, which may require special assistance in any phase of the application or testing process, should advise the City of Los Altos upon submittal of application. Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

Assistant or Associate Engineer

Open to all interested persons

Salary: Assistant  Engineer-$8,422 -$10,200 per month

Salary: Associate Engineer-$9,735 -$11,759 per month

Filing deadline: Monday, November 16, 2020 by 4:30 p.m. for manual submissions; 5:00 p.m. for online submissions

Position Description

There is one open, full-time position for either an Assistant Engineer or an Associate Engineer in the Design & Construction Section of the Environmental & Engineering Services Division. At the Assistant Engineer level, incumbents perform professional engineering work directly and indirectly related to the planning, design, construction, operation and maintenance of water system facilities.  At the Associate Engineer level, incumbents plan, schedule, supervise and perform difficult professional and technical engineering work in the areas of planning, design, construction, and operations of the water system and conducts studies, analyzes data and prepares reports on a wide variety of District operations. This position will be staffed at a level commensurate with the qualifications of the selected individual.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Assistant Engineer - This class is distinguished from the class of Junior Engineer by the assignment of more responsible professional tasks and the relatively greater degree of independence with which such tasks are performed.  In addition, an incumbent of this class may be assigned to oversee a portion of the daily operation of the engineering office serving as the initial contact for the general public, vendors, private engineers, architects and developers.

Associate Engineer - This is the fully-qualified working level in the professional engineering series.  Individuals in this class are usually project managers or have major responsibilities for system planning, design and construction, system operation and protection depending on assignment.  Positions in this class are assigned complex engineering projects involving responsibility for the timely completion and sound financial management of such projects, often involving supervision of other engineering personnel and coordination with personnel and resources from other divisions throughout the District and outside entities.

Examples of Duties

Assistant Engineer:

• Performs professional engineering work related to the preparation of plans and specifications for pipelines, pump stations, tanks, water treatment system planning, and other water system facilities;
• directs the inspection of and may inspect contract construction for compliance with approved plans and specifications;
• prepares economic and engineering studies;
• assists in the long range planning of pipelines, pump stations, tanks, water treatment, and other water system facilities;
• may serve as project engineer on construction projects;
• may analyze and work with developers on pipeline extension requirements;
• gathers, compiles and analyzes engineering and statistical data;
• may prepare operational manuals and recommend procedures;
• may prepare or assist in the preparation of employee performance evaluations;
• interprets and applies safety rules and regulations to work assignments.

Associate Engineer:

• Directs or performs the preparation of planning reports, project schedules, designs, construction plans, cost estimates, specifications and bidding documents for a variety of District projects;
• conducts research and prepares reports on long-range projects to assure successful operation of, water supply, transmission and distribution facilities;
• may analyze the water system to determine what projects and operational procedures are necessary to improve water distribution and water quality;
• manages construction contracts including directing contractors;
• monitors progress on construction projects;
• directs, or may perform, inspections of construction projects;
• may prepare or assist in the preparation of grant applications for State and Federal funding;
• prepares Requests for Proposals for consultants and administers consultants' work on projects;
• may provide technical information to engineering officials of other governmental jurisdictions, District staff and the public, and coordinates with same;
• keeps abreast of new technological developments through contact with vendors and suppliers;
• orders supplies, materials and equipment when necessary;
• prepares engineering reports and processes progress payments for construction work;
• may administer and manage corrosion protection programs;
• coordinates project development with other participating disciplines;
• calculates and monitors project costs;
• may train and evaluate the work of subordinates;
• ensures that safe working conditions are maintained.

THE POSITION:

Under general supervision, the Public Service Officer II provides general community services in a non-sworn law enforcement capacity; performs a variety of activities in support of the police function related to report writing, investigation assistance, non-moving vehicle violation citation, public relations, transportation of good, staff, and citizens; serves as the field training officer for all Public Service Officers; coordinates and provides department training in areas of expertise including animal control, registrations, and THF inspections to all employees;  enforces parking ordinances; conducts investigations to include investigating complaints of animal viciousness or nuisance; quarantines animals as necessary pursuant to county and state statutes and local ordinances; enforces the local animal license and leash law; transports prisoners to appropriate facilities providing for their care, conduct, and safety while in the officer’s custody; provides support functions including data entry, routine criminal registration, and vehicle citation verification; performs related work as required. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Serves as the Field Training Officer for all Public Services Officers and provides department training in areas of expertise including animal control, registrations, and THF inspections to all employees. 

• Researches, monitors and provides municipal code updates to ensure best practices. 

• Serves as an Animal Control Officer including patrolling and enforcing animal regulation laws and ordinances; receiving and investigating complaints and reports from the public and other agencies regarding stray, dangerous, unwanted or improperly controlled dogs, livestock and other animals; answering emergency calls concerning persons bitten by animals; impounding and transporting animals to animal shelter when in violation of ordinance requirements as necessary; giving first aid to animals; investigating and properly quarantining biting animals; maintaining truck in a clean and sanitary condition; and acting as liaison to Animal Shelter, Emergency Vet, etc.  

• Serves as a Prisoner Transport Officer by transporting prisoners from Union City to the County jail; transporting low risk prisoners from other local agencies; inventorying prisoner property; photographing and fingerprinting selected prisoners; arranging and executing the release of prisoners on citations or notices to appear; searching and/or obtaining specimens from, same sex prisoners; inspecting and cleans the holding facilities in order to maintain health/safety standards. 

• Drives a marked police vehicle; transports children to foster care facilities, citizens including stranded motorists, and city staff; delivers messages, property, and evidence to courts, citizens, or other agencies.  

• Conducts investigations for crimes with no suspect, lost and found cases, and non-injury collisions including interviewing witnesses or others involved; searching for, collecting, and identifying evidence; writing reports; testifies in court as needed. 

•  Engages in general patrol observation and reports any suspicious activity to dispatch and patrol officers; receives and transmits calls for service over the police radio; directs traffic at major injury collisions, chemical spills, malfunctioning traffic signals, and special events.  

• Enforces parking ordinances and issues citations for non-moving vehicle violations and abandoned vehicles; verifies and certifies that mechanical violations receiving a citation have been corrected. 

• Enters data and researches records for information which will aid in problem resolution, i.e., in apprehending a criminal, returning lost property, or determining the disposition of a vehicle.

• Assists in clerical functions including typing, filing, and form completion; routine equipment/vehicle maintenance; and completing registration of habitual sex and narcotic offenders.