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Marin Municipal Water District is a public utility providing water to 186,000 people located in a 147 square-mile area of Marin County. In operation since 1912, MMWD is the oldest municipal water district in California.

Salary: $18.25   per hour

Posted: July 18, 2019

Filing Deadline: Open Until Filled

The recruitment may be closed at any time

Description

We have two immediate internships available with the District in the areas of: Water Distribution and Water Treatment. Assignments are for a 40 hour week. Optional work schedules or reduced hours (i.e. part-time) may be considered on a case-by-case basis.  Duration of assignments is for up to six (6) months. Positions operate out of MMWD’s Corte Madera location (Water Distribution) and multiple locations in Marin County (Water Treatment).

The Positions

Distribution System Operator Intern: (1 position) Under the direct supervision of a certified water distribution operator, learn how to operate and maintain mechanical, electrical and control equipment. Perform inspections of mechanical and electrical equipment.  Assist operators in handling consumer calls.  Assist field personnel with confined space entries.  Learn the basics of a potable water distribution system.  Safety Boots required. Work hours are M-F 6:30 am to 3:00 pm.  This position is for up to a six (6) month duration at the Corte Madera location. 

Desired Background: Must be 18 years old or older.

Candidate must have current or recent enrollment in one of the following college level courses of study:

▪ Drinking Water Treatment or Distribution   ▪ Wastewater Treatment   ▪ Environmental Science   ▪ Biology   ▪ Chemistry Candidate should possess genuine interest in a career in the waterworks field. Must be detail oriented, possess good problem solving skills, ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing, and the ability to lift 50 pounds.

Water Treatment Plant Intern: (1 position) Under the direct supervision of a qualified and licensed Water Treatment Plant Operator, assist with the operation and maintenance of one of three different drinking water facilities. The candidate will be exposed to surface water treatment plant processes, chemical dosing, industry standard calculations, water quality laboratory tests, the operation and maintenance of analyzers and ground water quality verification. Safety Boots required. Work hours are M – F 7:00am-3:30pm at one of three different facilities: San Geronimo Water Treatment Plant in Woodacre; Bon Tempe Water Treatment Plant in Fairfax; Ignacio Water Quality Station in Novato. Optional work schedules may be considered on a case-by-case basis. This position is for up to a six (6) month duration. 

Desired Background: Must be 18 years old or older.

Candidate must have current or recent enrollment in one of the following college level courses of study:

▪ Drinking Water Treatment ▪ Wastewater Treatment ▪ Environmental Science ▪ Biology  ▪ Chemistry

Candidate should possess a genuine interest in a career in the water treatment field. Must be detail oriented, possess good problem solving skills, ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing, as well as have the ability to lift 50 pounds. Candidate should have a working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office.

Due to the driving requirements of some positions, a DMV  driving history may be required if applicant moves forward in the process.  Must be 18 years old or older to apply for these internship opportunities. 

TO APPLY

Must be 18 years old or older to apply for these internship opportunities.

THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.  APPLY IMMEDIATELY FOR CONSIDERATION.

To be considered for a position, the following documents must be submitted as part of your application.

1. MMWD Application
2. Supplemental Application

Selection process

Complete the application in full. Be sure to indicate dates of employment, hours worked, and describe your duties. You may attach a resume but does not substitute for any part of the application or supplemental questionnaire. Initial screening of your qualifications is based solely on the application documents received by the District. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the selection process.

These positions are temporary, seasonal, hourly, and non-exempt, and individuals hired in this position can be terminated at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice, at the option of either the District or employee.                

In working for The City of Redwood City’s Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department as a Sandpiper Youth Club Leader, individuals have the opportunity to be a part of a team of dedicated staff members who are passionate about the community, building positive relationships with youth, and inspiring them to reach their full potential.

The City of Redwood City is looking for reliable, creative, and enthusiastic people to serve as role models and mentors for activities and programs based for our Sandpiper Youth Club after school program at Sandpiper Community Center in Redwood Shores. Under supervision, the Recreation Specialist will plan, organize, and supervise activities for Sandpiper Youth Club. Sandpiper Youth Club provide programs for TK-8th grades Monday – Friday from 12 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. during the school year (August –June).

The ideal candidate will be a team player and at the same time have the ability to work independently to implement and supervise off-site programs; will enjoy the challenge of working together with a variety of groups to create positive outcomes for youth; and will have excellent leadership and customer service methods and practices.  The ideal candidate will also have the ability to multi-task.

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

 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 Belmont Parks & Recreation Department is recruiting for the position of Recreation Specialist I - Youth & Teen Services.

If you are an energetic candidate, who has proven abilities to engage the youth and teen population, and want to make a positive difference in their lives, this is the position for you!

As a Recreation Specialist I (Youth & Teen Services), you will: assist with the development and implementation of programs, activities and events; provide mentoring and guidance; marketing outreach efforts, oversee the ”Hideout” (Middle School Homework/After School Center) ; assist with homework, and track daily participation numbers.

The City of Burlingame is accepting applications for the position of Recreation Supervisor

Our diverse family of employees welcomes you to apply. We are a small city that gets a lot done, and each member of our team is vital to our success as an organization.

We recently asked our employees what they enjoyed most about working for the City of Burlingame, and their responses fell into five general categories:

• Colleagues
• Community
• Location
• The Work
• The Benefits

Browse the Burlingame Welcome Brochure for more information about why employees love  working here or view our City of Burlingame is a Great Place to Work Video: 

Welcome Brochure 

City of Burlingame is a Great Place to Work Video

The Mission of the Burlingame Parks and Recreation Department:

“Creating a better community in which to live and play through quality recreational environments, enriching opportunities and empowering people.”

For more detailed information regarding the minimum qualifications and essential functions of the position, please review the Recreation Supervisor job description.

The City of Redwood City, Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department invites you to apply for the position of Parks and Recreation Program Assistant II. This position is to provide coordination and administrative support for programs, activities, trainings, and general community services; oversee daily operations including the scheduling and coordination of programs, provide liaison with the public, community groups, and other City departments as directed.

The Parks and Recreation Program Assistant II position receives direct supervision from management personnel. May receive technical and functional direction from higher level personnel. May be responsible for providing direction and oversight to temporary staff and volunteers.

The ideal candidate will embrace the City’s emphasis on excellent customer service; will be a team player who can work independently with all members of the public; work collaboratively across the organization and establish, maintain and promote positive and effective working relationships with employees, and the public. The successful candidate will be a creative thinker, problem solver and have a desire to be on the cutting edge; will communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing, able to work well in both the office and outdoor environments, and will have a sense of humor.

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

Position Description

We have one full-time, temporary, Field Pipeline Locator internship within the District in the Records Department of the Environmental & Engineering Services Division. Intern Assignments are for a 40 hour week. Duration of this assignment is expected to be up to six (6) months, but can be terminated at any time. Positions operate out of MMWD’s Corte Madera location.

Definition

FIELD PIPELINE LOCATOR INTERN: Under general supervision of the Engineering Support Services Manager, this position locates MMWD underground pipelines and facilities using a Metro Tech 810 DX inductive locator. This includes locating pipes in roadways and on steep slopes, which will require proper safety gear and safety practices. In addition, this work will require the ability to interpret GIS mapping data and record drawings to properly identify the location of the underground water lines. Also, proper communication skills are necessary to report and resolve discrepancies found in the field. Work hours are 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This position is available for up to a six (6) month duration, starting in July/August 2019.

Desired Background: Must be 18 years or older and have a California Driver’s License with satisfactory driving record. Education in the areas of engineering, Geographic Information System (GIS) and/or experience with pipe locator equipment and SAP computer system is desired. Desirable skills include ability to work independently and as a team player; detail oriented. This position performs heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs.) and incumbents must be able to work in various terrains. Must be able to operate a variety of office equipment including, computer, fax, calculator and photocopier. Candidate should have working knowledge of Microsoft Office and ESRI ArcGIS. Safety Boots are required.

Application and Selection Process

To be considered for this career opportunity, applicants must submit the following information to the Human Resources Department by the filing deadline shown on this announcement:

1. Properly completed District application. Clearly state the title of the position for which you are applying.
2. Supplemental application. The attached page of supplemental questions will be a primary tool in evaluating qualifications for this position. The responses will be evaluated along with the completed application form. Applications received without completed Supplemental Responses will not be considered.

The examination process may consist of an application screening, written and/or practical test, and oral and/or final interviews. All applicants will be notified of the disposition of their application. Based upon information provided in the application documents, the applicants presenting the best job-related qualifications will be invited to continue in the process.  

The selected candidate, upon acceptance of a conditional offer for District employment, will undergo a background check conducted by an outside agency and must take and pass a pre-employment/pre-duty medical exam and drug test. Additionally, depending upon job duty assignments, the selected candidate may be required to submit an original California Department of Motor Vehicles Driving History printout (10-year history).

Do NOT submit the DMV 10-year driving history until requested to do so.

Online applications are strongly encouraged and will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on the filing deadline date.

You may apply ONLINE through CalOPPS or a manual application packet may also be obtained by calling 415-945-1434, or in person at MMWD/HR, 220 Nellen Avenue, Corte Madera, CA 94925. The filing deadline time for in-person manual application and faxed application submissions is 4:30 p.m. on the filing deadline date.

If application materials are faxed, the originals of the submissions must be mailed and post marked by the filing deadline date indicated in the job posting.

NATURAL RESOURCES PROGRAM MANAGER

Open to all applicants

Salary Range:  $9,714.00 - $11,902.00 per month
($116,568 - $142,824 annually) DOQ/DOE

The Marin Municipal Water District seeks a Natural Resources Program Manager to plan, implement and supervise the District’s watershed natural resource management programs including the vegetation and wildlife management, fishery preservation and enhancement, roads and trails, environmental compliance and environmental stewardship. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of principles, practices and methods of botany, forestry, ecology, wildlife management, natural resources management, hydrology, fisheries, environmental science and soil science and will provide effective leadership and maintain an environment that fosters positive employee engagement, high productivity and effective communication.  The Natural Resources Program Manager will establish and maintain collaborative relationships with both internal and external stakeholders and staff.  This manager will have the responsibility for developing, planning and providing direction to the technical and support staff in all phases of the District’s Vegetation Management Plan, Roads and Trails Plan and other watershed natural resources programs. 

The District:  The District is a medium sized, municipal, water agency with a Board of Directors/General Manager form of government, 240 full time employees and a 105,000,000 combined annual operating and capital budget for FY 2020.  Annually, the District delivers water to 190,000 residents and businesses in the central and southern portions of Marin County and has stewardship responsibilities for 21,000 acres of pristine watershed lands on Mt. Tam.  

Tentative Recruitment Timeline*

Oral Board

Thursday, September 5, 2019*

Final Interview

Wednesday, September 18, 2019*

* Dates are subject to change

4:30 p.m. for manual submissions;

5:00 p.m. for online submissions

PLEASE SEE ATTACHED BROCHURE FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING THIS EXCITING OPPORTUNITY

The City of Redwood City invites you to apply for the position of Plan Checker.  This position is to assist in the review of building plans and specifications for compliance with city, state and model code requirements; provide advice and interpretations to clients; and process building permit applications. It is under general supervision of Chief Building Official.

The ideal candidate will embrace the City’s emphasis on excellent customer service; will be detail-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks; will successfully perform work requiring analytical ability and be able to synthesize and summarize information; will use initiative and independent judgement; will be a team player who likes working with a variety of City staff and the public;  and communicates well with the public. Engineer background is preferred.

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

Do you enjoy giving back to your community? Are you a people’s person? Do you like helping people? If so, then we invite you to explore this opportunity with the City of Pacifica.

The Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department within the City of Pacifica works closely with the community providing programming to youth, seniors and all citizens.  We strive to foster a collaborative and collegial atmosphere among staff while providing high quality programs, activities and events to the community and neighborhoods. We take pride in offering excellent community service while remaining adaptable and responsive to our residents' needs and expectations.

Currently, the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department has an exciting opportunity for customer service orientated individuals to join our team as a Lifeguard within our Aquatics Division.

If interested, apply today!

This is a part-time, at-will, non-benefited position. Hours are limited to less than 1,000 hours per year.