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The City is currently seeking a Senior Electric Engineering Technician who will be responsible for performing a wide range of sub-professional engineering and administrative duties including: planning, engineering design, project review, budgeting and management, labor and material estimates and complex phases of construction cost estimating. The incumbent has lead responsibility in planning, design and review of special and major development projects and has responsibility for the development and implementation of design and construction standards.

A selected sample of duties includes: assists the Utilities Director in preparing and administrating departmental work plan; by use of computer aided drafting software (i.e. ACAD) and/or other related tools, prepares detailed plans for needed maintenance and/or replacement work. Plans include providing special instructions for the materials, location of poles, anchors, guys, conduit systems, vaults, service boxes, transformers, labor estimates and other necessary information required to complete the work; determines proper cable, wire sizes, and transformer sizes for given loads on the distribution system; coordinates layout for major subdivisions with other city and third party utilities, insuring that overall City interests are a priority when said coordinating is done; conducts field surveys of project sites to determine the existing and future locations of electric and other facilities and the impact of proposed changes; ability to analyzing engineering technical and statistical information, evaluating alternatives and making sound recommendations; determines the existence of easement and requirements for new easements. Where new easements are required, initiates the process to gain easements prior to construction; assists in the development and updating of material and construction standards; works with developers, consultants, contractors, property owners, and other utilities on construction activities and proposed additions and changes to the City's electric utility system.

ABOUT FREMONT

Fremont is a well-managed and innovative city, and has recently generated national attention by placing in Money Magazine’s top 50 “Best Places to Live 2016” in the country, and ranking 4th on the “Most Family Friendly” list of California cities by Estately.  Located in the heart of the Bay Area and Silicon Valley, Fremont prides itself on innovation, green technology, a low crime rate, great schools, a low unemployment rate, quality parks and nearby open space, and an incredibly diverse population of over 231,664 residents.  As a full service city, Fremont employs over 915 regular employees and has an operating budget of  $192.2 million.

Fremont is an employer that values its people, creativity, quality service, integrity, open communication, collaboration, mutual respect, and diversity.  Employees find their work challenging, yet rewarding, and most importantly, enjoy the chance to make a difference through public service.  Think Fremont!
            
THE DEPARTMENT

Fremont’s Human Services Department is nationally and internationally recognized for its innovation and effective programs. The Department works to sustain the City’s social service infrastructure which promotes a healthy and safe environment for all residents. The Department also directly offers services to residents throughout their life course from infants to elders. Services offered to families are designed to help them become or remain self-sufficient. The Aging and Family Services (AFS) Division is committed to meeting the needs of a growing senior population and providing a continuum of services to help elders remain independent, safe and in their own homes.

THE POSITIONS

The City of Fremont's Human Services Department currently has two vacancies — a part-time counselor position in the Aging and Family Services (AFS) Division as a Senior Peer Counselor, and a full-time Senior Mobile Mental Health Counselor position in AFS Division’s Mobile Mental Health Team.

SENIOR PEER COUNSELOR (PART-TIME—24 HRS/WEEK):

The Senior Peer Counselor, a part-time (24 hours/week) position, is an integral member of the Senior Peer Counseling program offering supervision and training to the peer counselors who in return provide emotional and mental health support to homebound elders in their place of residence. In collaboration with a clinical supervisor and other members of a multidisciplinary team such as AFS care managers, the Senior Peer Counselor will provide active guidance, leadership and training to the peer counselors and limited direct care services to the seniors in home. The incumbent will interact with seniors and their families by conducting in-home assessments (DSM 5) to develop thoughtful and creative care plans. In addition, the Counselor will provide reports that are due as part of the contract.

EXAMPLES OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Receive and review requests for services.
- Conduct intake evaluations in the homes of the seniors to determine type and severity of problems.
- Create new client files and maintain accurate record and documentation of the program.
- Create reports per contract guidelines
- Conduct weekly consultation group for the peer counselors.
- Conduct monthly training for the peer counselor on topics relevant to counseling as well as train and recruit new counselors once a year.
- Assign counselors to new cases and assess the quality of services.
- Supervise work of the peer counselors in group and individual consultation.
- Interview clients, relatives and other involved persons to evaluate clients' needs and assess clients condition.
- Coordinate plan with supervisor, staff, institutions, private practitioners and any other member of the multidisciplinary teams as needed.

SENIOR MOBILE MENTAL HEALT H COUNSELOR (FULL-TIME)

This Counselor position is an integral member of the Senior Mobile Mental Health team offering outpatient mental health services to homebound elders in their place of residence. In collaboration with a clinical supervisor, psychiatrist, psychiatric nurse and AFS case managers, the Counselor will provide wrap around services to seniors and their families. The incumbent will interact with seniors and their families by conducting in-home assessments (DSM 5) and reassessments to develop thoughtful and creative care plans.

In addition, the Counselor will provide counseling services to seniors with mental illness and guidance to family members caring for them.

EXAMPLES OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Receive and review requests for services.
- Conduct intake evaluations to determine type and severity of problems.
- Establish diagnostic and treatment plans.
- Interview clients, relatives and other involved persons to evaluate clients' needs and assess clients condition.
- Observe client behavior and modify treatment plan to incorporate new information and changing perceptions.
- Coordinate plan with staff, other agencies, institutions, private practitioners and law enforcement personnel.
- Perform individual, family and group counseling to enhance mental and emotional health, level of social functioning and independent living for children, adolescents, adults and older adults using a variety of therapeutic and counseling techniques.

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 know 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 CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE
The City Manager’s Office supports the City Council’s efforts to engage in legislative  advocacy at the local, state, and national levels in support of the City’s interests.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

• Monitor legislative activity and support legislative advocacy on behalf of the City.
• Work with a variety of City departments to complete policy analysis.
• Work with City staff to update key administrative regulations.
• Provide staff support to public boards, commissions and meetings.
• Participate in the development of the Capital Improvement Program budget and the Citywide Operating budget.
• Monitor, administer and coordinate the preparation of divisional/departmental budgets.
• Provide project management on assigned projects.
• Develop, negotiate and administer internal and external contracts.
• Research, analyze and prepare reports, memorandums and recommendations to the City Manager’s Office and the City Council on Citywide programs, policies and  issues.
• Assist with the preparation of the City Council agenda packet, attend Council meetings, and follow up on agenda items.
• Plan and organize public meetings.

Applications will be accepted for this position until the position is filled.

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

DEFINITION

Under direction, the Video Technician assists with the development of television programming and operates a variety of video production equipment for live cablecasts of public meetings and for preparation and playback of pre-recorded video programs and performs other work as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Control remote and portable video cameras, operate digital video recorders and audio equipment for the live cablecasting of public meetings. Choose camera shots, graphics, and adjusts audio levels. View action on monitors; control contrast, brilliance, color balance, and fidelity and audio quality of cablecasted television signal. Inspect video production equipment for proper operation, control, and safety; make minor adjustments and temporary repairs to equipment as necessary. Assist in the production of programs including desktop editing. Create video "slides" using a variety of text, sounds, and graphics including backgrounds, borders and video images. Operate a variety of video imaging and scheduling software and/or character generators. Create automated shows using combinations of video "slides" and/or machine control commands. Duplicate and label DVDs. Maintain records of work performed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of: Television and video production techniques, operations and equipment. Video and computer graphics.

Ability to:     Operate television production equipment such as field and studio cameras, digital recorders, editing equipment, switchers/special effects generators, and character generators; set up, operate and monitor equipment, such as, lights, microphones, audio mixers; follow oral and written directions; work independently or as part of a team; follow safe work practices; work evenings and attend meetings; and attend work and perform duties on a regular and consistent basis.

Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent. College level course work in television production and/or digital video imaging desirable.

Experience: One year of video production employment desirable including live video production experience. 

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

 Applications will be accepted for this position until the position is filled. The selection process may include a written examination and interview.

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

10-15 hours/week

THE POSITION

Library Aides provide customer service to library visitors. Duties include checking items in and out at the Checkout Desk, opening new library accounts, collecting fines and fees, shelving materials, and assisting library visitors in finding materials and using the computers. Other tasks may include processing materials, providing storytimes for children, and assisting with other public programs for children, teens and adults. This is an ideal job for someone who is friendly, computer savvy, enjoys working with the public, putting things in order, and is detail-oriented. Bilingual skills are desirable.

DEFINITION

Under supervision, to do library clerical, technical and customer service work, and related assignments as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Check materials in and out, sort materials, open new library accounts, explain library policies and resolve disputes, collect fines and fees, assist library patrons with self-checkout and public-use computers, printers, photocopiers, and scanners, answer routine information questions, complete opening and closing procedures, and perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:  Modern office and record-keeping procedures; use of office equipment and technology; numerical and alphabetical filing; basic mathematical principles.

Ability to: 

Provide excellent customer service; apply and explain library policies; communicate clearly, both orally and in writing; perform basic troubleshooting and assist patrons with computer use; adapt to changing technology and working conditions; learn the Dewey Decimal Classification System and library procedures; interact positively and cooperate with co-workers; function under demanding time pressure; respond in a positive manner to supervision; and attend work and perform duties on a regular and consistent basis. 

Bilingual ability (Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, or Tagalog) is highly desirable.

Must be physically able to stand for extended periods, walk, bend, kneel, push wheeled carts, lift, reach overhead, go up and down stairs, and use a step stool.

Availability for evening and Saturday shifts is required.

Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent

Experience: None

Applications will be accepted for this position until the position is filled.  The selection process may include a written examination and interview.

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

9-12 hours/week

THE POSITION

The main job of a Library Page is putting books, DVDs, CDs, and magazines back on the shelves and preparing the library for opening and closing. The ability to quickly and accurately sort things alphabetically and numerically is required. This is an ideal job for someone who enjoys organizing and who can work quietly on their own.

DEFINITION

Under supervision, sorts, shelves, straightens, relocates, and searches for library materials, re-orders and organizes materials as needed, provides basic directional information to patrons, performs basic circulation duties using computer software, performs physical tasks to support library programs and procedures, performs closing procedures, and does related work as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Sorts and shelves materials, assists at public service desks; inspects materials for wear and damage and does basic mending of same; keeps books and periodical shelves in order; assists in taking inventory of books; performs basic custodial tasks as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

 Knowledge of: Basic clerical functions, principles of alphabetical and numerical filing, basic record keeping procedures.

Ability to: Sort material quickly and accurately in alphabetic or numeric order; follow oral and written directions; interact positively and cooperate with co-workers, respond politely to library patrons, work as a team member, function under demanding time pressure, respond in a positive manner to supervision, and attend work and perform duties on a regular and consistent basis.

Must be physically able to stand for extended periods, walk, bend, kneel, push wheeled carts, lift, reach overhead, go up and down stairs, and use a step stool.

Availability for evening and Saturday shifts is required.

Age: Minimum age of sixteen.

Education: Completion of the tenth grade in high school.

Experience: None