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Equipment Mechanic I: $49,292 - $67,948

Equipment Mechanic II: $55,769 - 76,877

NOTE: Selected employee will be required to bring and utilize their own tools.  Individuals who pass probation will receive an annual tool allowance of $500.

Under direct or general supervision, services and performs major and minor repairs to City automobiles, trucks, tractors, and other power driven equipment; performs related work as required.

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

• Inspects automobiles, trucks, and related equipment to locate and determine the extent of necessary overhaul or repair.

• Performs general overhaul and repair work on gasoline, diesel and propane powered, as well as electrical engines such as automobiles, trucks, tractors, and other automotive and mechanical equipment.
• Inspects, adjusts, and replaces necessary units and related parts including valves, hoses, belts and alternators.
• Repairs cooling, fuel, electrical, and exhaust systems; tunes engines using standard testing equipment.
• Installs highly technical electronic equipment, including radios, computers, scanners, audio and video equipment, and emergency lights in Police and Fire emergency vehicles.
• Performs preventive maintenance work on vehicles including lubrication and oil changes.
• May work with Parts Specialist to locate and obtain the appropriate tools, parts, and equipment needed to repair City vehicles in a timely manner.
• Maintains records on maintenance and repair work performed; may drive equipment as necessary.
• Performs repair work on other City equipment and systems as necessary.
• Cleans and maintains the garage area and equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Note: The current eligibility list will be merged with the eligibility list established from this recruitment. 

There is currently one full-time position available, funded by the Lighting and Landscaping Districts.

Community

Suisun City is located midway between San Francisco and Sacramento in south central Solano County. The City, which was among the first to incorporate in California, developed around a waterfront that has direct access to San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean. Although the City is largely developed, several large parcels exist and a large annexation is on the horizon that signals ongoing development activity will continue to be in the City’s future.

The Position

The primary job responsibility of the Public Works Maintenance Worker I is to join our team of field employees who work daily to maintain, repair, and construct the physical systems that serve the community, including parks, recreation equipment, streets, traffic signals, landscaped areas, sewer & storm drain collection systems, and other public facilities. We’re looking for creative problem-solvers to perform high-quality skilled work with a variety of tools and equipment types under the direction and guidance of more experienced lead workers and managers in both individual and team projects.

Essential Job Functions

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.

• Performs a variety of maintenance and repair work on various City facilities and structures including streets, landscaped areas, recreation facilities, sewer, storm drains, traffic signals, and other public facilities.
• Operates construction and maintenance equipment and power tools such as a dump truck, front-end loader, backhoe, tractor, overlay machine, jetter, compressor, jackhammer, paint sprayer, and concrete saw; maintains hand tools and assigned equipment; performs preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Conducts traffic control when working in high traffic areas of the City; installs street barricades and cones prior to the performance of maintenance or repair activities; directs and controls traffic around work sites.
• Performs various street maintenance functions; identifies and repairs pot hole areas; repairs or replaces cracked, raised, sunken, or otherwise damaged sidewalks, curbs and gutters; removes any roadway hazards; identifies all areas needing striping and/or painting; maintain, clean, and repair collection systems.
• Maintains, installs, and repairs traffic signal systems; maintain and repair street lighting systems, program controllers.
• Prepares, installs, repairs, and replaces City sign posts and signs; cleans and maintains existing signs; trims vegetation that presents safety hazards, clears walkways of trash and debris; removes graffiti.
• Maintains assessment districts and landscaped areas including parkways, open space areas, and medians; performs weed abatement and pesticide applications; installs and maintains irrigation systems to ensure proper operating efficiency; maintains, trims, and removes trees.
• Utilizes proper safety precautions related to all work performed.
• Clears, maintains, and disposes of trash in public areas; oversees the work of contract staff; performs special projects as required.
• Provides courteous customer service; responds to questions and inquiries from the general public regarding various maintenance projects; resolves customer problems or complaints.

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Ross Valley Sanitary District invites applications for the position of 

Operations & Maintenance SUPERINTENDENT

$11,123.36 - $14,196.54 per month
Plus an excellent benefits package

The Operations and Maintenance Superintendent (O&M Superintendent) oversees all aspects of wastewater conveyance system operations and maintenance. This position reports to the Operations and Maintenance Manager and supervises and directs assigned staff.

Under the direction of the Operations and Maintenance Manager, the Operations and Maintenance Superintendent is responsible for managing the daily operations of the District wastewater collection and conveyance system, maintenance on infrastructure such as cleaning of gravity lines, operation and maintenance of pump stations, inspection and testing of air valve assemblies, customer service calls requiring field personnel response, and utilizing the District's Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to manage the productivity of the Operations and Maintenance Department.

Sample Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Recommend and implement District goals and objectives; establish performance standards and methods for the operation and maintenance of the District’s wastewater conveyance system and the maintenance of District facilities and fleet; develop and implement policies, procedures and metrics.
• Evaluate operation and maintenance activities; implement improvements and modifications; prepare various reports on operation and maintenance activities.
• Direct and supervise safe and effective operations and maintenance of wastewater collection systems and staff.
• Supervise assigned employees including directing work, conducting performance evaluations, coordinating training, and implementing hiring, discipline and termination procedures.
• Collaborate with colleagues on District projects and development and implementation of policies and procedures.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Include: 

• Principles of wastewater collection and conveyance systems, including best practices, procedures, methods, materials, tools, equipment, and supplies as applicable.
• Understanding and use of heavy equipment, vehicles, power tools, and hand tools utilized in the maintenance of District’s wastewater collection system, pump stations, and related appurtenances.
• Safety regulations, standards, and procedures in wastewater collection system and pump station maintenance.
• Principles and practices of facilities and fleet management.
• Principles and practices of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
• Proficient knowledge of the English language, both spoken and written.
• Mathematics and calculations used in construction and wastewater industry.
• Principles and procedures of emergency response preparedness.
• Adept at using good personal judgment and discretion; remaining calm in crisis, emergency, and/or other stressful situations, and using discretion when handling and disseminating sensitive information.

Required Qualifications:  Any combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this position. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to possess the equivalent of:

• Equivalent to graduation from high school supplemented by CWEA certification or courses in water/wastewater resources, project management, or a related field. A college degree is desirable.
• Three years of experience as a supervisor, preferably in water or wastewater operations.

Licensing, Certification, and Registration Standards: 

• Must possess a valid California Water Environmental Association (CWEA) certification at time of hire.
• Must be able to obtain a valid Collection System Maintenance Grade III issued by the California Water Environmental Association (CWEA) within 24 months of date of hire.
• Must possess and maintain a valid California Class C Driver’s License and insurability under the District’s vehicle liability insurance coverage.
• Possession of CWEA Collection System Maintenance Grade IV and/or Mechanical Technical Grade I is highly desirable.

ROSS VALLEY SANITARY DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Under general direction from the Recreation Supervisor, the Program Coordinator - Facilities is responsible for assisting with the smooth operation of activities, programs, rentals, and special events at multiple Recreation Facilities. This position requires a high level of customer service, attention to detail, marketing prowess, and event planning and management expertise.

Please note: this position requires a Saturday through Wednesday work schedule with an opportunity to review after six months of successful employment. 

EXAMPLES ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Program Coordinator may have a specific focus in a program area or area(s), including, but not limited to facility management.
• Facilitates recreation activities, specifically enrichment, for specific youth age groups with part-time staff, independent contractors, and volunteers (groups and individuals).
• Organizes, implements, directs, supervises and/or promotes specific programs, activities and special events.
• Implements the Recreation Department’s programming at off and on-site locations and develops new programming and curriculum in partnership with the community. 
• Participates in the preparation and administration of assigned program budget.
• Works with local organizations, businesses, school personnel, parents and community members in developing and providing programs and activities through rentals.
• Communicates clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Creates flyers, brochures, and other materials related to programs and events, as directed.
• Provides customer service to applicants, participants, and the general public.
• Monitors the day-to-day operations of the rentals, programs, and special events, including handling and resolving complaints not requiring the attention of a supervisor and ensuring that programs and events have required setups, materials and supplies.
• Assists in the evaluation of programming including conducting customer satisfaction surveys and analyzing reports on rental program effectiveness.
• Enforces safety and operating procedures and provides for maintenance needs including compliance with health and safety codes. 
• Creation and development of new events, as needed.

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"To serve, protect, and promote a safe community."

First application review will be August 27, 2021.

If needed, the second application review will be September 22, 2021.

THE POSITION

Under administrative direction of the City Manager, the Police Chief plans, directs, manages, and oversees the activities and operations of the Police Department; coordinates assigned activities with other City departments and outside agencies; builds and maintains relationships with the community utilizing the principles of community policing; provides expert professional assistance to the City Council, City Manager, and others; and performs related duties as assigned.

The Police Chief will build upon the Police Department’s foundation of teamwork, community connection, and common purpose and advance the department toward higher use of community policing, data-driven decision-making, and innovative practices.

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There is currently one full-time position available.  This position is funded by the Lighting and Landscaping Districts.

Special Pay Incentives:

• Premium Pay – An additional $2/hour for all miscellaneous personnel, paid through June 30, 2023.

Community

Located nearly halfway between San Francisco and Sacramento, Suisun City is a hidden gem of the Bay Area. Suisun City is accessible from Interstate 80 via Highway 12 and Amtrak’s Capitol Corridor commuter rail stop at the Train Depot, right to the heart of the City’s historic Waterfront District, making it a prime location for job seekers as well as homeowners. The community is a unique destination for a Bay Area day trip, an overnight getaway or a place to work, particularly with its reverse commute for inner Bay Area residents. Residents of this mostly bedroom community take great pride in their full-service public safety services provided by the Police and Fire Departments.

The Position: Under general direction, supervises, assigns, reviews, and participates in the work of staff responsible for performing a variety of semi-skilled and skilled duties involved in the maintenance, repair, and construction of public works systems including streets, sidewalks, street lights, traffic signals, collection systems, and assessment districts; ensures work quality and adherence to established policies and procedures; and performs the more technical and complex tasks.

Essential Job Functions

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.

• Coordinates the organization, staffing, and operational activities for assigned maintenance services including streets, collection systems, sidewalks, assessment districts and related public works facilities.
• Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities; recommends and implements resulting policies and procedures. 
• Directs, coordinates, and reviews the work plan for assigned maintenance services and activities; assigns work activities and projects; monitors workflow; reviews and evaluates work quality, methods, and procedures; meets with staff to identify and resolve problems.
• Oversees contractors working for the City involving landscaping, irrigation, planting, electrical signal light maintenance, and/or other public works maintenance contract services as needed; ensures compliance with specifications; verify completion of work and/or correction of work as needed.
• Monitors work sites and ensures adherence to safe work practices and procedures; responds to and resolves complex work issues, including equipment operating problems; performs technical and complex tasks of the work unit.
• Inspects work in progress and upon completion to assure that repairs, maintenance, and project activities are in accordance with City quality standards, regulations, policies and operating procedures and practices.
• Performs related and other duties as required.

Child Care Instructor II (Preschool)

Full-Time (35 hours per week)

$2,957 - $3,595 per month

Plus excellent benefits

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Apply by Friday, August 6, 2021 for first consideration

THE CITY is focused on enhancing our community members’ quality of life through well-designed services and a positive workplace culture.  San Rafael is the economic and cultural heart of Marin County, and its high quality of life is centered on its commercial districts, engaged neighborhoods, active lifestyle, and natural environment.  San Rafael (population 59,000) is a full-service city with a city council/city manager form of government with 12 departments, more than 400 employees, and an annual budget of $100 million.  The City’s vision is to be a vibrant economic and cultural center reflective of its diversity.  The City Council is engaged and seeks to strengthen the urban and commercial areas as well as sustain the beautiful natural environment.

San Rafael’s Organizational culture framework is an initiative called “Together San Rafael.”  City employees are our greatest asset, and we seek talented individuals with diverse backgrounds who are creative, curious, and excited about a challenge.  We are a results-driven team focused on the needs of community members.  The Together San Rafael initiative is focused on modernizing City services and increasing the engagement of employees.  This initiative recognizes the interconnectedness of the customer and employee experience. 

THE POSITION:

The Library and Recreation Department (Child Care Division) is recruiting for a full-time Child Care Instructor II position in their Preschool Programming at Parkside Preschool.  Under the supervision of the Child Care Center Director, this position will provide developmental care and supervision to children enrolled in the childcare program; implement age appropriate curriculum for children; establish and maintain supportive relationships with children and parents; and other related duties as assigned.

This position performs the following essential job duties:      

• Plan, implement and supervise developmental preschool programs.
• Develop age-appropriate curriculum and activities to stimulate children’s cognitive skills, abilities and development.
• Evaluate needs of children, staff and site in order to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children and staff.
• Supervise the activities of children and records observations of children’s behavior and activities; monitor behavioral patterns and develops assessment and profiles.
• Schedule parent conferences to discuss children’s development and concerns; work with family to devise learning and development strategies as necessary.
• Maintain accurate attendance and enrollment records; maintain appropriate confidential records.
• Supervise and coordinate the work of subordinate childcare staff.
• Monitor and order classroom supplies and materials as needed.

To be eligible for this position you must have knowledge of: 

• Early Childhood Development
• Curriculum models such as CLASS and Pyramid training
• Classroom management techniques
• Appropriate disciplinary techniques
• Oral and written communication skills
• Group leadership and teaching skills

To be eligible for this position you must possess the ability to:

• Plan and implement curriculum based on principles of Child Development.
• Supervise and coordinate staff and children.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships.  Work cooperatively to achieve program goals.
• Interact and communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with children, parents, staff, host school and community members.
• Manage time, activities and resources effectively.
• Work as scheduled.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: 

• Completion of twelve (12) units of Early Childhood Education (ECE) courses.     
• One year working with children in a Preschool setting.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Department of Justice and FBI fingerprint clearance
• Prefer possession of a valid California Driver’s License

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:   

Must be able to perform physical activities such as but not limited to:  lifting or carrying children or heavy items (up to 40 lbs.) unassisted, reaching, bending, standing, or walking.  The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, twist, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:   

City of San Rafael application is required.  A City of San Rafael application is required.  Resumes do not substitute for the City application.  Candidates should detail related education and experience on the application since this information will be used to determine who will be invited to participate in the next phase of the examination process.  The examination process may include the following:  application appraisal and oral board interview examination.  The passing point for the oral board examination final score will be 70%.  Prior to appointment, candidate must pass a pre-placement physical examination, drug screen, a background check, and fingerprinting.  To file an application, go online to www.calopps.org.  Select “Member Agencies”.  Select “San Rafael”.  Follow this link to submit an application for this position:  https://www.calopps.org/san-rafael/job-20143352  

Reasonable Accommodation: The City of San Rafael will make reasonable accommodations in the interview process to accommodate disabled applicants. If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact us at (415) 485-3474 before the test date.

Product Manager – Digital Services

$9,910 - $12,045 per month

Plus excellent benefits

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  First review of applicants, August 31, 2021

THE CITY is focused on enhancing our community members’ quality of life through well-designed services and a positive workplace culture.  San Rafael is the economic and cultural heart of Marin County, and its high quality of life is centered on its commercial districts, engaged neighborhoods, active lifestyle, and natural environment.  San Rafael (population 59,000) is a full-service city with a city council/city manager form of government with 12 departments, more than 400 employees, and an annual budget of $100 million.  The City’s vision is to be a vibrant economic and cultural center reflective of its diversity.  The City Council is engaged and seeks to strengthen the urban and commercial areas as well as sustain the beautiful natural environment.

San Rafael’s Organizational culture framework is an initiative called “Together San Rafael.”  City employees are our greatest asset, and we seek talented individuals with diverse backgrounds who are creative, curious, and excited about a challenge.  We are a results-driven team focused on the needs of community members.  The Together San Rafael initiative is focused on modernizing City services and increasing the engagement of employees.  This initiative recognizes the interconnectedness of the customer and employee experience. 

The City of San Rafael Digital Services & Open Government Department is recruiting for a full-time Product Manager – Digital Services.  Under general supervision, this position is responsible for working directly with City departments to deliver government services that are simple, effective, and easy to use; managing the vision, roadmap and enhanced digital delivery of user-centered products to solve problems and modernize City services; researching, process mapping and analyzing data and systems to recommend product decisions; collaborating with service designers to do rapid prototyping and managing delivery of a product through implementation and its lifetime; and managing projects in coordination with cross-departmental and departmental teams. This is an exempt, mid-management level position.

The ideal candidate for this position is an empathetic product manager who cares deeply about how technology can touch people’s lives and lead to extraordinary outcomes.  You will have exceptional people skills and experience shipping web products using Agile practices.

You will champion user-centered design and emphasize accessibility and usability.  You will work with internal and external stakeholders to ensure they’re getting value while growing the use and adoption of digital tools and services.  You will take the City’s Digital strategy to the next level and lead the roll out and adoption of new software and digital products internally and externally.

Technical/Knowledge Skills:

• Clear understanding of user-centered and iterative design, and the agile development process with government
• Experience re-designing complex products, services, or transactions to be more simple, beautiful, and easy to use.
• Experience driving vision, strategy, roadmap, and target outcomes for growth-stage products
• Knowledge of technical systems used to benchmark performance and produce reports, dashboards, and other methods of technical reporting
• Experience with creating user journey maps and/or service blueprints
• Experience with metrics and analytics that inform the success of products, defining KPI’s, tracking conversion funnels, and extracting insight from data
• Comfortable working with productivity tools like Asana

• Equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in computer science, information systems, information technology, public policy, business, public-administration, or closely related field, AND
• Three (3) years of experience working as a product manager for a digital product that is in use by people today.
• One (1) year of experience serving as a lead or in a supervisory or management capacity is desirable.
• Master’s Degree is preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to video displays.  The employee frequently works in evenings or weekends; typically, in inside environmental conditions.  The employee occasionally may travel between worksites.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:

City of San Rafael application is required.  Resumes do not substitute for the City application.  Candidates should detail related education and experience on the application since this information will be used to determine who will be invited to participate in the next phase of the examination process.  The examination process may include any or all of the following:  Application appraisal, oral board examination, and written examination.  The passing point for the oral and/or written examination final score will be 75%.  Prior to appointment, candidate must pass a background check, DMV check, pre-employment physical, and fingerprinting.  To file an application, go to www.calopps.org.  Select “Member Agencies”.  Select “City of San Rafael”.  For more information on the City of San Rafael, go to www.cityofsanrafael.org.  Follow this link to submit your application:  https://www.calopps.org/san-rafael/job-20143238 

To access the full Product Manager Job Description, please follow this link:  https://www.cityofsanrafael.org/documents/product-manager/