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The City Council has a Digital Inclusion and Broadband Strategy that seeks to accelerate the deployment of wired and wireless broadband for all people while making it more inclusive for the digitally underserved (the digital divide). Executing this strategy requires negotiating value exchange relationships with telecom providers, overseeing the creation, adoption, and execution of balanced broadband friendly policies, working collaboratively with the community on the aesthetics and other community concerns associated with broadband deployment, and setting the vision, strategy, and priorities for the Small Cell Team in the Department of Public Works, and the Macro Site Team in the Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement Department that executes the Permit to Inspect processes for the City.

The Broadband Manager reports directly to the Director of Civic Innovation and works closely with the Deputy City Manager responsible for 21st Century Infrastructure.

The Broadband Manager directly influences over $1B in private sector investments into the City of San José over the next seven years. This private sector investment creates thousands of jobs, dramatically increases regional GDP, delivers hundreds of millions of dollars of Smart City capability, and delivers tens of millions of economic opportunities for the digitally underserved.

The Broadband Manager requires a broad set of skills including strategic thinking, negotiation, telecommunications experience, public policy, team leadership, and public collaboration.  They will negotiate value exchange agreements to generate the demand for broadband deployments and ensure City’s departments fulfill that demand by permitting communications facilities including macro site, small cells, and underground fiber optics.  This role requires collaboration with various City departments including, but not limited to the City Manager’s Office of Administration, Policy, and Intergovernmental Relations; City Manager’s Budget Office; Mayor’s Office; Information Technology; Planning, Building and Code Enforcement; Public Works; and Transportation. The Broadband Manager will also work closely with innovative technology companies to evaluate ways to accelerate broadband deployment, including Smart City technology within the new context of COVID-19 public health, and the shelter-in-place dynamics that highlight the value of digital inclusion. Collaboration with public interest groups, community organizations, and other stakeholders will also be required to ensure public adoption of broadband deployment, especially the deployment of small cells on street lights. Finally, the Broadband Manager will work closely with the City’s Library Department and external stakeholders to ensure progress of social justice for the digitally underserved people in San José.

The Broadband Manager responsibilities include the following:

• Negotiate value trading agreements with broadband providers that promote economic development, digital inclusion, and support for Smart Cities.

• Direct the development of balanced broadband friendly policies.

• Direct the City departments involved with broadband deployment.

• Collaborate with external stakeholders on community concerns with broadband deployments.

• Measure compliance with agreement terms and conditions.

• Evaluate new technologies and approaches to accelerate broadband.

• Report progress to City Council and external stakeholders.

• Advise on federal, state, and local regulations including rulings from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and recent court decisions.

• Advise on proposed telecommunications resiliency standards for broadband deployments from and emergency operations perspective such as the CPUC Wireless Resiliency Strategy and the City of San José Power Vulnerability Plan.

• Supervise and manage the Small Cell Permitting Project Manager.

• Manage the Digital Inclusion Program in relation to public-private partnership contract requirements and in relation to City and community stakeholders to advance digital inclusion.

This is a permanent position in the City Manager’s Office.

The City of Redwood City invites you to apply for the position of Assistant Community Development & Transportation Director. 

• Please click on the job announcement file below to review the recruitment flyer.

• A complete application is required, including a professional resume and cover letter.

• Submit your application online via CalOpps by 11:59 pm on November, 22, 2020.

• Applications will be reviewed continuously as they are received.

Why join the Redwood City team?    

Diverse. Goal-Oriented. Vibrant. Flexible. These would all be associated with your work in our dynamic community and on our high-performing team. We offer a wide range of meaningful career opportunities with potential for growth, training and development, competitive salaries, flexible work schedules, paid time off, and robust benefits. The Redwood City team is guided by the core values of excellence, integrity, service and creativity.  Inherent in these values is a great organizational culture based on trust, strong and supportive leadership, respect, risk-taking, empowerment, and effective communication. The community is known for its inclusivity, strong engaged neighborhoods, and civic pride. The City works diligently to maintain positive and productive relationships with community partners, together providing outstanding services, programs and opportunities for residents and businesses. This mix of tradition and progress, community and diversity, makes Redwood City an extraordinary place to work and call home. If you’re looking to grow your career as a part of a hard-working and fun Community Development team that fosters innovation, creativity and collaboration, we hope you’ll apply.  

THE POSITION

The City of Dublin is seeking to fill one full-time Office Assistant II position available in the Police Services Department to assist the existing staff currently assigned to the Police Services Records Section. In addition, the City wishes to create an eligibility list for Office Assistant II for positions that may become available throughout the year.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform a wide variety of routine clerical work including data entry of citations into the Records Management system, filing and scanning documents, sorting and distributing incoming mail and sending facsimile requests
• Type, proofread and process a variety of documents including general correspondence, agendas, memos, and statistical charts from rough draft or verbal instruction
• Act as a receptionist, provide assistance on the phone and at the counter to the general public regarding various procedures such as release of reports, impounded vehicles/releases, processing of administrative reviews and filing of police reports; refer inquiries as appropriate
• Process permits and licenses, collect and process fees and charges
• Schedule appointments as assigned
• Sort and file documents and records, maintain alphabetical, index, and cross-reference files
• Process reports to be submitted to the District Attorney’s office for review which includes printing, copying, collating and bundling of packets consistent with departmental guidelines
• Maintain a variety of statistical records, check and tabulate statistical data, prepare routine statistical reports
• Operate standard office equipment including printer, copier and facsimile machine
• Receive, sort, process and distribute incoming and outgoing mail, send facsimile requests
• 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

The City of Livermore is currently accepting applications for the position of Assistant City Clerk.  To be considered for this position, submit your online application at:  www.cityoflivermore.net/jobs by 12 p.m. on Monday, November 9, 2020.

THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE & THE POSITION

The City Clerk’s Office is a division of the Administrative Services Department, which also includes the divisions of Finance, Human Resources, and Information Technology. The City Clerk’s Office employs five dedicated, professionals consisting of the City Clerk, Assistant City Clerk, Deputy City Clerk, Division Clerk, and Senior Clerk.

The Assistant City Clerk position will serve as the right hand to the City Clerk. This position acts in the absence of the City Clerk, as assigned, including attending City Council meetings and may include staff supervision.  The Assistant City Clerk performs a variety of analytical and professional administrative tasks in support of a wide range of programs, operations, services, and policies, and responsibilities may include:

• Coordinating the publication of the City Council agendas and meeting materials; and attending the City Council meetings and preparing minutes.
• Administering release of records in accordance with the California Public Records Act.
• Planning, implementing, and administering the citywide records management program.
• Oversee filing for City ordinances, resolutions, agreements, and meeting minutes.
• Coordinating and supervising bid openings, receipt of claims and subpoenas, centralized mail service, City Council appointments to intergovernmental agencies, and publication of legal notices.
• Assisting the City Clerk in the administration of the City’s Conflict of Interest Code; coordinating municipal elections; monitoring compliance with the State and local campaign finance and conflict laws; and other special projects.

The mission of the City Clerk’s Office is to facilitate local government transparency by ensuring public access to information and legislative proceedings.  Specifically, the City Clerk’s office supports the City Council’s meeting process and records their legislative actions; maintains official records ; provides the public with timely access to information; administers City elections; oversees the City’s boards, commissions, and committees; and ensures regulatory compliance with local, state, and federal statutes such as the Political Reform Act, Brown Act, California Public Records Act, and Elections Ordinance.  

The City of Half Moon Bay 

Invite you to apply for the position of

Assistant Engineer

Why Consider the City of Half Moon Bay?

It’s simple:  We are a dedicated team of professionals committed to providing exceptional service to the community we serve, and we want you to join us!

About Our Team

At the City of Half Moon Bay, you will work alongside a team of creative and highly motivated professionals, who contribute their talents and commitment in providing essential public services to our residents and businesses.

About the Position

We are seeking a highly motivated, highly skilled, innovative, and enthusiastic individual to join the City of Half Moon Bay Public Works Department as an Assistant Engineer.  As a critical member of our team you’ll be performing entry level professional civil engineering work that will include design, construction, inspection and coordination of public works and other capital projects; assist with the management for assigned projects; provide engineering support to other engineering staff and projects both within the office and in the field. 

This position reports directly to the City Engineer. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone seeking un-siloed professional experience.  The duties and reporting relationships provide an excellent opportunity for anyone seeking service time as an Engineer In Training (EIT). 

What You Will Do:

The Assistant Engineer is typically tasked with providing support to development review, minor project design and conducting research, plan checks and field inspections in support of the engineering and capital improvements program.

What You Bring

We are looking for sufficient education and experience to satisfactorily perform the duties of this classification.  Knowing that any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge skills and abilities would be qualifying. Such as:

• Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university, with major course work in civil engineering, or a related field; and
• No experience is required, although some practical technical experience or an internship is desirable.  Plus
• Possess a valid California class “C” Driver's License and Possession of an Engineer in Training Certificate is preferred. Registration as a Civil Engineer in the State of California is strongly encouraged within one year of hire.

Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of civil engineering; computer applications related to the work; applicable laws, codes and regulations.

Skill to:
Conduct research, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations and prepare effective technical staff reports.

Ability to:
Perform engineering design computations, review consultant and private engineer designs and prepare less complex engineering plans and studies.

WASTEWATER OPERATOR I/II

Open: Friday, October 23, 2020

Closed: Friday, November 6, 2020 at 5:00 PM

(or until 100 applications are received, whichever occurs first)

A completed online employment application and questionnaire is REQUIRED

Incomplete or late applications will NOT be accepted.

You must enter all relevant work history in to this application system, resumes will NOT be considered in lieu of the required employment application information.

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. 

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Under immediate supervision (Wastewater Operator I) or general supervision (Wastewater Operator II), performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance and operation of the City's sanitary sewer system and wastewater treatment plant.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Wastewater Operator I - This is the entry level class in the Wastewater Operator series. This class is distinguished from the Wastewater Operator 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.

Wastewater Operator II - This is the full journey level class within the Wastewater Operator series. This class is distinguished from the Wastewater Operator 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.

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. Operate and adjust controls on treatment plant equipment and machinery, such as valves, pumps and motors.

2. Grease and clean plant equipment; read and interpret meters and gauges; regulate plant effluent.

3. Monitor, repair, and maintain wastewater system lift stations; remove debris; disassemble and clean pumps; perform minor repairs when necessary.

4. Respond to emergency calls as needed; locate problems and operate sewer cleaning equipment to clear stoppages. 

5. Collect samples and perform various lab tests.

6. Inspect and make repairs to plant equipment.

7. Perform general plant maintenance work such as sweeping, cleaning, sanding and painting of equipment and facilities.

8. Assist in operating video inspection system.

9. Perform general grounds maintenance work.

10. Rod sanitary sewers; install and repair sanitary sewer laterals and trunk lines.

11. Enter and work in permitted confined spaces and underground trenches.

12. Locate, mark and notify sewer lines per USA (underground service alert) requirements.

13. Observe and enforce safety precautions. 

14. May temporarily be assigned to work with other City departments as needed.

15. Operate trucks, tractors and other motorized equipment of comparable size and complexity.

16. Perform related duties as required. 

City of Lafayette – Traffic Engineer
Full Time / Non-Exempt
$93,457 - $122,932 per year
NOTE:  Lafayette does not participate in PERS.

The City of Lafayette (pop. 24,000) is recruiting for the position of Traffic Engineer.  Lafayette prides itself on its vibrant downtown, beautiful tree-studded hillsides and great schools.  This position will be part of the team that ensures that Lafayette retains its semi-rural character and “small town” downtown feel.  The Traffic Engineer performs advance level technical analysis of traffic safety and parking issues in order to mitigate traffic and parking impacts associated with development projects and traffic congestion throughout the city.

Some current projects include:

• Providing technical direction to enhance the safety in the public right-of-way for all users including motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists. 
• Maintaining and supporting transportation programs such as: Walkway & Bikeway Master Plans, Neighborhood Traffic Calming, School Area Traffic Safety.
• Processing Transportation Action Requests and managing resident expectations

The Traffic Engineer reports directly to the Engineering & Public Works Director and performs the following major duties:

• Staffs the Traffic & Circulation Commission, facilitates public meetings and will occasionally make presentations before the City Council. 
• Works with vendors and contractors to update traffic signal technology and performs and signs off on speed surveys.
• Researches and identifies grant funding sources, writes proposals and applications, assists in programming and administering grant awards.
• Responds to public requests for service by evaluating site conditions and prescribing appropriate solution options.
• Serves as interdepartmental liaison and staff advisor on all transportation and traffic-related subjects.
• Represents the City to regional transportation organizations such as the Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) and advocates Lafayette’s interests in regional issues

The Ideal Candidate

The City is seeking a high energy professional who is tactful, self-motivated, creative, and detail-oriented. Exceptional analytical and communication skills and the ability to write well and persuasively are required. An understanding of the regional political infrastructure and how it affects policy development and implementation is preferred.  The candidate should have a four-year degree with an emphasis on traffic engineering or civil engineering.  At least 3 years of professional engineering experience is required. 
Possession of a Certificate of Registration as a Traffic Engineer is highly desirable.  Registration as a Licensed Civil Engineer with the requirement that a Traffic Engineering License shall be obtained within one year of employment start date is also acceptable.

Compensation & Benefits

The salary range for the position is  $93,457 - $122,932 depending on experience and qualifications.  Lafayette also provides an attractive benefits package that includes:

• A 401-A retirement plan with City-paid monthly contributions of 10% of salary with the option of a 5% match as well as City-paid social security contributions
• City-subsidized health and dental insurance as well as life insurance and disability insurance.
• 13 paid holidays, 10 days of administrative leave, and up to 20 days of annual vacation, depending on tenure.
• Challenging, interesting work; opportunities for innovation and creativity; family friendly policies; a flexible work environment; and casual dress.
• A full list of benefits can be found on the City’s website.

Application & Selection

The position will be open until November 20, 2020.   To be considered, you must submit a City of Lafayette Employment Application, plus relevant materials that amplify your qualifications.  Please apply online at www.lovelafayette.org/jobs.  Email TRobinson@lovelafayette.org for questions.

Resumes will be screened and candidates with the most relevant qualifications will be invited to interviews in December with an anticipated start date in January 2021.
 

The City of Lincoln is hiring for the position of Public Works Director.  The recruitment is open until filled, interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.  

Lincoln's Public Works Director is responsible for the budgeting, operation and maintenance of the various department divisions, including the airport, grounds and facilities, streets, water distribution, water quality, solid waste, sanitary sewer collection and treatment, and the City's fleet.  Responsibilities include preparation of the Urban Water Management Plan, Sanitary Sewer Management Plan; managing utility rate studies for water, sewer and solid waste; and tracking the expenditures and accounting for Maintenance Community Facilities Districts, Benefit Assessment Districts, and Landscape Lighting Assessment Districts.

The Public Works Director serves as the Senior Technical Advisory Committee Representative for the City on the Western Placer Waste Management Authority and is the alternate representative for the City on the Regional Water Authority Board of Directors.

For more information about the City of Lincoln, our benefits, and the position, see our job brochure.  To be considered for this opportunity, click Apply to submit an application, resume and cover letter.

Automotive Mechanic II

OPEN TO ALL APPLICANTS

Salary:    $6,517 - $7,953 per month

Posted:   October 20, 2020

Filing deadline: Monday, November 9, 2020   

by 4:30 p.m. for manual submissions;

by 5:00 p.m. for online submissions

Position Description

The District has one regular, full-time opening for the position of Automotive Mechanic II in the Facilities & Watershed Division. Interested persons must submit a completed District application and Supplemental Questionnaire to the Human Resources Department .

Definition

Under general supervision, performs service and repair work on a variety of District vehicles and gasoline and diesel-powered equipment; and to do related work as required.

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Distinguishing Characteristics

This is a journey-level position that requires a broad spectrum of experience in the diagnosis and repair of automotive vehicles and equipment. Incumbents in this class perform the full range of vehicle and equipment service and repair work from oil and lubricant changes, engine overhauls, tune-ups, smog checks, to the repair of mobile construction equipment and small gasoline powered equipment. Incumbents are expected to train workers, apply safety regulations to work assignments, and prepare and maintain written documents using a computer.

Examples of Duties

Typical duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Performs major overhauls on engines, transmissions, transfer cases and differentials for all types of District vehicles and equipment;

• Keeps current of new technology and practices and maintain certifications as required;

• Inspects, diagnoses and repairs automobiles, trucks and related equipment;

• Adjusts and repairs brakes, alternators, starters and other automotive parts;

• Diagnoses and repairs cooling system problems;

• Performs motor tune-ups, replacing or repairing parts as necessary;

• Provides road service, changing flat tires, hoses or other parts as needed;

• Performs minor repairs to gas tanks, radiators and other parts;

• Logs designated vehicle and equipment service and repairs into computer-based fleet maintenance system;

• Monitors and maintains inventory and stock for auto parts, tools and equipment;

• Maintains and repairs cranes and other heavy equipment;

• Diagnoses, repairs, and overhauls hydraulic pumps, valves and cylinders;

• Performs repairs to small equipment, including gas powered pumps, concrete and chain saws, paving equipment, and weed eaters;

• Services, lubricates and changes oil on a variety of vehicles and equipment;

• Washes and steams cleans vehicles;

• Utilizes diagnostic programs and performs smog tests;

• Follows applicable federal, state, local and District safety rules, regulations, policies and guidelines at the worksite to ensure the safety of others and the District’s vehicle fleet and equipment.

STREET MAINTENANCE OPERATOR I/II

3 Positions are Available

Open: Monday, October 19, 2020

Closed: Monday, November 2, 2020 at 5:00 PM

(or until 100 applications are received, whichever occurs first)

A completed online employment application and questionnaire is REQUIRED

Incomplete or late applications will NOT be accepted.

Resumes will NOT be considered in lieu of the required employment application.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Under immediate supervision (Street Maintenance Operator I) or general supervision (Street Maintenance Operator II), performs semi-skilled to skilled maintenance, repair, and construction work assigned to the streets division; operates maintenance and construction tools and equipment; performs a variety of maintenance tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Street Maintenance Operator I: This is the entry level class in the Street Maintenance Operator series. This class is distinguished from the Street Maintenance Operator II by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to workers in 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 non directly related work experience. Employees work under immediate supervision while learning job tasks.

Street Maintenance Operator II: This is the full journey level class within the Street Maintenance Operator series. This class is distinguished from the Street Maintenance Operator 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 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.

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. Handle complaints and answer questions from the public.

2. Perform general electrical, painting, plumbing and carpentry work as needed.

3. Make minor adjustments on service equipment; maintain tools and equipment in working order.

4. Oversee the work of community service workers.

5. Maintain logs of daily activities.

6. Assist in other areas as needed.

7. Perform related duties as required.

8. Repair and replace street surfaces, sidewalks, curbs, and gutters including back filling trenches and evacuations.

9. Perform the maintenance, repair, construction, and installation work of streets, storm drain, parking lots, street lights, traffic striping, and traffic control signs and signals.

10. Remove hazards from the roadway and other public rights of way.

11. Operate a variety of motorized equipment and specialized maintenance equipment.

12. Perform repaving, patching, overlaying, chuck hole, and crack sealing repair of asphalt.

13. Perform underground service alert locating, marking and notification.

14. Lay out and install traffic signs and pavement markings.

15. Repair and maintain storm drain lift stations.

16. Conduct traffic count surveys.

17. Maintain storm detention ponds, including cleaning, repairing, and spraying weeds.

18. Respond to hazardous materials spills.