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The City of Burlingame is accepting applications for the position of Program Coordinator

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 Program Coordinator job description.

Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number meeting our qualifications have been received.

Interviews: TBA

Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completing a city application.

DEFINITION

Under supervision of the Chief Building Inspector, to review building plans and related documents including geotechnical reports, structural calculations and energy calculations to assure compliance with adopted model, California and Municipal Codes, ordinances, regulations and policies, to provide clear and concise direction in plan review comments, to assist inspectors, contractors, design professionals and the public by providing information and clarification regarding the adopted codes and their application. 

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Checks building plans, calculations and submittal documents to assure compliance with applicable codes and ordinances including State of California and Daly City Municipal Code requirements; reviews for compliance of health and safety features, proper materials usage, placement on the property, flood, wind and earthquake provisions, sewer, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, energy and building code requirements; reviews plans, calculations and data submitted with plans for compliance; communicates construction and code requirements verbally and in writing to architects, contractors, engineers, developers and the general public; coordinates the review of other City divisions and departments by overseeing the routing of plans and assimilating comments; supervises others in the Division who review plans; approves field changes to construction plans and designs; under direction of the Chief Building Inspector, advises building inspectors on structural and building code questions encountered during construction inspection, interprets codes, ordinances, regulations related to plan checking; researches the history of codes and ordinances when problems of interpretation arise; recommends revisions to the municipal code and assists in its revision; reviews building code alternate requests and recommends denial or approval; prepares reports and correspondence; supervises as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of: Basic principles of fire and life safety code requirements including use and occupancy, general building limitations, types of construction, fire-resistant materials and construction, fire-protection systems and means of egress; accessibility requirements and regulations; structural engineering including design principles specifically wind and earthquake requirements, materials requirements including masonry, reinforced concrete, steel and wood design, stress analysis and strength design, principles of soil mechanics and foundation analysis, methods of building construction, applicable codes, ordinances and regulations, and plan review procedures.  Individuals must have strong written and verbal communication skills to convey requirements clearly and concisely and strong analytical and critical thinking skills and be able to exercise tact and good judgment in dealing with contractors, design professionals and the public. 

Ability to: Read and interpret building plans and specifications; perform complex building, plumbing, mechanical and electrical plan review; detect building code violations; interpret and apply provisions of pertinent codes and regulations; prepare accurate and concise reports; make accurate engineering computations and drawings; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; acquire and demonstrate skill supervising and managing work of others; learn administrative techniques, methods and procedures of personnel management, budget preparation and other skills required to assist in management of the Division; work with, troubleshoot, and assist in developing improvements to computerized Division operation; establish and maintain effectively cooperative working relations with coworkers, the public and employees of other public agencies and private firms interact positively and cooperate with co-workers, respond politely to customers, 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.

Experience: Three (3) years of full-time professional engineering level work involving structural design, analysis, techniques or engineering plan checking, one year of which involved industrial or commercial structures.

Education: A Bachelor’s degree, or the equivalent, from a college or university with a major in Civil or Structural Engineering, architecture or closely related field.

License: Possession of a valid Class C California Driver’s License.  Possession of a valid International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO) or International Code Council (ICC) Certification as a Building Plans Examiner.  A candidate without this certification may be hired, but must obtain it within one year from date of hire.  Registration as a professional Civil or Structural Engineer in the State of California.  Certification as an Energy Plans Examiner, for residential and non-residential buildings, is desirable. 

For more information and to apply, please visit:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Cupertino

THE OPPORTUNITY

The City of Pacifica is a beautiful coastal community, just south of San Francisco with an exciting opportunity. We are currently hiring for a Maintenance Worker I to join our team. Under general supervision, this position will perform semi-skilled maintenance and repairs of City streets, sanitary sewers, storm drains, park and recreation landscaped areas, and other related work.  

At the City of Pacifica, we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. To us, equal opportunity employment is not just about compliance, it’s about who you are, how you can help our City and who you want to be. At the City of Pacifica, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and residents.

If interested, we invite you to explore this opportunity with us, please note, recruitment closes on May 17, 2021 by 5:00 PDT, so apply today!

BASIC EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

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

• Perform a variety of semi-skilled maintenance related duties involving manual labor of facilities, parks, storm drains, streets, etc.
• Operate and maintain sewer rodding, compressors and additional pneumatic tools
• Clean out catch-basins and other storm-related preventive maintenance
• Repair irrigation systems, tools, recreation and maintenance equipment
• Operate various motorized equipment such as  a tractor, gang mower, power mower, and other equipment
• Plants, waters, mows, prunes, sprays and maintains hedges, lawns, trees, flowers and shrubs
• Repairs and replaces sewer and storm drainage pipe
• Perform basic carpentry, painting, plumbing, street construction and pipe-fitting work
• Street traffic control and sign painting which may include inventory, purchasing, use of computer plotting machine and welding

The duties described in this job announcement are intended only as illustrations of the basic types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. 

The Public Works Department is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Carpenter /Mill Cabinet Worker.

Under general supervision, Carpenters /Mill Cabinet Workers perform journey-level skilled rough and finished carpentry work, including construction and repair of wooden structures and components; maintain, repair, and replace building hardware; and perform related Carpentry or cabinet making duties as assigned.  

In the area of Construction Carpentry, duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Construct, remodel, maintain, and repair various types of buildings and structures
• Lay out work and cut, fit, and join lumber
• Lay out and build concrete forms; place and finish concrete
• Hang doors and install sash and window glazing
• Install wood flooring and lay floor tiles
• Install ceiling and wall systems
• Maintain, repair, and install wood fixtures and components of buildings
• Operate wood working tools and equipment and maintain them in proper working condition
• Maintain and replace door locks, door closers, and other building hardware
• Build and install interior trim and interior fittings, such as cabinet shelves, partitions, and bookcases
• Assist other trades as directed by supervisor
• Perform roofing repairs and maintenance
• Perform related duties as assigned

 
In the area of Mill-Cabinet Worker, duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Lay out work and cut, fit, and join lumber
• Build and install interior trim and finish carpentry work
• Fabricate and install complex finished hardwood cabinetry using non-dimensional hardwoods
• Operate power planers, lathes, saws, routers, and other power tools in working various hardwood shapes into dimensional sizes
• Fabricate and install laminated plastic counters
• Assist other trades as directed by supervisor
• Perform related duties as assigned

The ideal candidate will have the following: 

• Journey-level skills to perform routine repairs such as repairing doors, replacing glass in windows, patching roof leaks, and replacing ceramic and ceiling tiles in our County facilities
• Well-rounded carpentry experience
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to work independently without assistance

Possession of a California driver license is required
 
There is currently one vacancy within the Department of Public Works in the Facilities, Maintenance, and Operations section.
 
IMPORTANT: Carpenters are required to work at various locations throughout the County of San Mateo including County Facilities/Buildings, San Mateo Medical Center, Hall of Justice, Maguire Correctional Facility, Maple Street Correctional Facility, and Youth Services Center.  Candidates will be required to complete an extensive security clearance package and undergo a thorough background check conducted by the County of San Mateo Sheriff's office prior to hiring. The selected candidate must be cleared to work in a locked facility and around detainees.
 
NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies.

QUALIFICATIONS

License: 

• Valid California driver license.

Security Clearance: 

• Ability to pass an extensive background check and maintain jail security clearance.

Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:

• A minimum of 5-years of experience working in trades, or
• Completion of certified apprenticeship program with Journey-level status as a Carpenter or a Mill-Cabinet Worker.

Knowledge of: 

• Standard practices, materials, tools, machines, and equipment used in the carpentry and/or the millworker trade
• Basic provisions of the Uniform Building Code as it relates to carpentry construction standards
• Preparation of dimensional sketches and the fabrication of specified products
• Methods of fire stop caulking

Skill/Ability to: 

• Use hand and power tools
• Read blueprints and work from sketches, plans, and specifications
• Perform layout work
• Estimate labor and material requirements for small jobs
• Follow written and oral instructions
• Keep records
• Work courteously and effectively with the public and with co-workers
• Bend, stand, and walk for extended periods of time
• Lift and carry equipment and supplies used in the course of the work, such as lumber, concrete, and fencing materials
• Obtain and maintain jail security clearance

APPLICATION/EXAMINATION

Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help, or temporary position prior to the final filing date will receive five (5) points added to their final passing score on this examination. 
 
Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form.
 
Depending on the number of applications a screening committee may select those applicants whose education and/or experience appear to best meet the needs of the position. Because of this screening process, not all applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are guaranteed advancement to the next phase of the examination. The examination will consist of a performance test (weight: 100%) which may include a written exam. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense.
 
IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the 'Apply' button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org to apply.
 

Tentative Recruitment Schedule
Final Filing Date: May 20, 2021
Application Screening: May 26-27, 2021
Performance Examination: June 16 and/or 17, 2021

At the County of San Mateo, we welcome and celebrate the diversity of our employees, and strive to create a workplace where they feel valued every day.

County of San Mateo is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Analyst: Chet Overstreet (04302021) (Carpenter/Mill-Cabinet Worker - T030)

The City of Redwood City invites you to apply for the position of Contract Human Services Specialist (Bilingual - Spanish & English).

• Please click on the job announcement file below to review the recruitment flyer.
• A complete application is required, including a written supplemental questionnaire.
• Submit your application online via CalOpps by 11:59 pm on Friday, May 14, 2021.
• Applications will be reviewed continuously as they are received. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Why join the Redwood City 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 team that fosters innovation, creativity and collaboration, we hope you’ll apply. 

The City of San Mateo Parks and Recreation Department is looking for a highly qualified, experienced Community Services Coordinator

Why Join our Department?

Be a part of the San Mateo Parks and Recreation Department team, which is a regular recipient of both local and statewide awards for its park design, program creativity, and staff accomplishments.  We provide a full spectrum of landscape maintenance, park design, and recreational opportunities for the San Mateo community.  There are 30 fully developed parks, six community recreation centers, two aquatic facilities, and an 18-hole golf course.  The Community Services Coordinator is a vital position in the Recreation Division providing outstanding program delivery and service.  We are seeking a motivated candidate to join our diverse and passionate team dedicated to providing exceptional public service.

There are three Coordinator assignments within the Recreation Division:

• Senior Center Program Coordinator

• Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center Youth Program Coordinator
• Events and Teen Program Coordinator

The current vacancy is for the Events and Teen Program Coordinator assignment; however, assignments are rotated and applicants should be prepared to serve in any Coordinator assignment.  The employment list resulting from this recruitment may be used for other department vacancies as they occur.

What You’ll Do

The Coordinator is responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating a specific program area within the Recreation Division.  This assignment is typically a more defined program area that is narrower in size or scope than those assigned to Supervisors.  Coordinators excel at the following:

• Instruct and lead specialized recreation and human services activities requiring leadership in a structured environment;

• Provide activities and general facility supervision and control at a community recreation center or special use facility;
• Coordinate, develop, implement, and evaluate programs and services;
• Perform office, administrative, public information and activity intake responsibilities;
• Assist in preparing program facilities for structured program activities and special events.

 
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR - $134,952 - $217,200*
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MANAGER - $125,832 - $165,048

Choose Morgan Hill: The City of Morgan Hill is the best community for people to live, work, visit, and operate their businesses.

The City of Morgan Hill with a growing population of 45,000 residents at the Southern end of Silicon Valley has fantastic Economic Development career opportunity. A City with a wide range of industry cluster, land for development and strong goals for attracting investment is seeking a veteran Economic Development talent to lead and deliver on an ambitious Economic workplan.

Morgan Hill has 6.5 million square feet of industrial space, approximately 2 million square feet of commercial and industrial development in the pipeline, and a phenomenal and growing Downtown.  The community has been growing at a steady 2 percent rate and manages one of the most robust for ownership, income-restricted affordable programs in Northern California. With the City being surrounded by open space, parks, lakes, trails, wineries and farms, and a growing Downtown culinary scene, the City aspires to become a sports/recreation tourism destination. 

The City of Morgan Hill is recruiting for either an Economic Development Manager or an Economic Development Director to lead the City’s Economic Development efforts. The Economic Development Manager/Director position plays a critical function in the City’s leadership team and is responsible for the advancement of the City’s economic sustainability efforts, implementation of the City’s Economic Blueprint, assisting with project delivery of signature industrial and commercial projects as well as the implementation of the Downtown Specific Plan and Downtown Placemaking Investment and Tourism Strategies. 

The City is seeking a seasoned Economic Development professional to serve in the Development Services Division under the leadership of the Assistant City Manager for Development Services. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in the administration of economic development programs and practices across multiple industries, including industrial, retail, downtown development, tourism, hospitality, and across multiple functions, including marketing, promotions, contract and project management, policy development, economic trends and analysis, land use and community development. 

The City is seeking a strong leader with impressive critical thinking who can advance City policies and programs that support economic growth, job attraction and place-branding. The ideal candidate should have a demonstrated track record of establishing strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including elected officials and appointed boards, governmental agencies, community partners and public in general. The City has a collaborative culture and city staff are referred to as city teammates. Likewise, the ideal candidate will be able to work with city leaders, residents, and businesses with a collaborative business-partner attitude.  

This position will advance business support policies and zoning ordinances as well as administer consultant contracts and city business assistance programs such as the Impact Fee Freeze Agreements, Auto Dealer Tax Sharing Agreements, and Impact Fee Financing Agreements. Additionally, this position requires the ability to develop and analyze various data sets to assess trends, issues and opportunities affecting the business community and the City. Therefore, the ideal candidate should have an eye for detail and be technically savvy to administer programs and thoroughly communicate new concepts and possibilities. 

*This is an “At-Will” classification, which means the Economic Development Director serves at the will of the City Manager. This position is pending City Council approval. 

Application and Selection Process:
To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please apply on-line at www.morganhill.ca.gov and submit the following items:
•    A completed City of Morgan Hill employment application
•    Cover Letter
•    Resume
Please note only completed application packets will be reviewed.  The final date to apply will be Friday, May 21, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.

Candidates for this position may be required to complete a practical exam and oral interview.
 

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:

     The Budget Analyst position in the City Manager’s Office is responsible for operating and/or capital budgetary analysis assignments for a City Service Area (CSA) and several City departments, including assisting their assigned CSA/departments in the development of their operating/capital budgets; analysis of revenue and expenditure projections; coordination and presentation of budget information to the City Manager as appropriate; preparation of the City's annual Operating and/or Capital Budgets, Annual Report, Mid-Year Budget Review, and Fees and Charges Report; review of budget-related departmental requests; collaboration with departments to resolve budgetary issues; review of City Council memoranda for budget implications and appropriate budget language, if necessary; conducting research on budget and policy-related matters; and special projects as assigned. During critical times of the year this position will be expected to work overtime, both weeknights and weekends, for the preparation and release of several key budget documents. 

     This recruitment is intended to fill one permanent Analyst I/II position.

     This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment. 

     Selection Process

     The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to the Job Specific Questions. Only the candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process.  Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews, one of which may include a practical/writing exercise.

     You will be prompted to answer the following job-specific questions during the online application process. Please note that there is a 4,000-character limit, including spaces, for each text response.

     1. Describe your experience working with budgets. This can range from creating reports or tracking costs/revenues, to the development and analysis of any type of budget.

     2.  Describe your experience with analyzing budget and policy issues.

     3.  Describe your experience developing solutions to complex problems/issues when the solution was not clear.  Identify the problem/issues involved, the steps you took to address it, and the results you obtained.

     4.  Budget work, like any job, often encounters competing priorities and deadlines. Tell us about an instance where you had to respond to work deadlines that seemed difficult to meet. What were your actions and what is your general philosophy about managing deadlines?

     You must answer all job-specific questions in order to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. 

     If you have questions about the duties of the position, please contact Kate Handford at mailto:kate.handford@sanjoseca.gov

     If you have questions about the selection or hiring processes, please contact Linh Le at mailto:linh.le@sanjoseca.gov

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third-party job board application system. To apply, applicants must complete an application via the City of San Jose’s website at www.sanjoseca.gov/citycareers. 

The Department of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement (PBCE) is currently recruiting to fill a Principal Permit Specialist in the Development Services Permit Center.

The incumbent in this position will be responsible for supervising a unit of technical and clerical staff in performing a variety of development reviews, permit issuance, and counter functions related to development review processes and permit issuance. Duties may include but are not limited to: supervision, training, preparation of training materials and programs, monitoring of and distribution of workloads, creating and updating customer handouts and information; work on complex special projects as assigned.

Assigned duties require the exercise of judgment to determine development approval requirements, fee analysis, fee assessment and refund decisions sometimes without clear precedents and often with concern for the consequences of the action. This class has full supervisory responsibility over Permit Specialist/Sr. Permit Specialist and other clerical Permit Center staff.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

Salary

Principal Permit Specialist: $68,244.80 - $82,971.20 annually

The actual salary shall be determined by the final candidate’s qualifications and experience.  In addition to the starting salary, employees in the Principal Permit Specialist classification shall also receive an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation pay.

Selection Process

The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to the Job Specific Questions. Only the candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process.

You will be prompted to answer the following job-specific questions during the online application process.  Please note that there is a 4,000-character limit, including spaces, for each text response. 

1. Describe your experience in development review, permit issuance and related customer service functions in a public agency, one year of which must be at the Senior Permit Specialist level or equivalent. Include your specific responsibilities, job title(s), and employment date(s).

2. Describe the knowledge, experience and attributes that you possess that will make you a successful supervisor.

3. Describe your experience with permitting systems and/or Permit Center Procedures.  Please include any special projects or programs that you have been involved with related to the permitting process.

4. Describe your experience in dealing with difficult customers. Please provide an example by describing the customer issue and the techniques you used to resolve it.

5. Describe your public contact/customer service experience. Please specify your role dealing with customer inquiries via phone, email or in person, and include your strategies in dealing with high volume/pressure service delivery.

You must answer all job-specific questions in order to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. 

If you have questions about the duties of this position, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Amy Ruiz at amy.ruiz@sanjoseca.gov.