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The Bay Area Air Quality Management District (District) is a regional government agency. The District's statutory mandate is to regulate stationary sources of air emissions. The District accomplishes this goal through regulation of industrial facilities and conducts various outreach and incentive programs designed to encourage clean air choices.
 
The Air District's jurisdiction encompasses all of seven counties - Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara and Napa, and portions of two others - southwestern Solano and southern Sonoma.
 
The Air District is currently accepting applications for the position of Rules and Strategic Policy Director in the Rules and Strategic Policy Division. This is an open recruitment for one (1) full-time, exempt, management level position.
 
About the Position
The Director of Rules and Strategic Policy leads the development of new and modified regulations to be presented to the Board of Directors for consideration. Given the District’s leadership in this space, the selected applicant will have a unique opportunity to make significant changes to protect public health, address environmental injustice, and protect the global climate.

This position will require some days on-site. Hybrid schedule will be determined based on a discussion of the needs of the agency and the desires of the selected applicant.

Definition
Under executive direction, the position directs all programs and activities of the Rules and Strategic Policy Division and serves as the District’s chief subject expert on rulemaking and associated policies. The position is accountable for accomplishing division goals and objectives and for furthering District goals and objectives within general policy guidelines.

Directs, plans, monitors, and evaluates the goals, operations, policies, procedures and work standards of the Rules and Strategic Policy Division.
 
Plans, organizes, administers, reviews and evaluates the activities of assigned staff; coaches assigned staff to improve performance.
 
Selects personnel and provides for their training and professional development.
 
Provides technical and managerial direction to District staff and others.
 
Directs the allocation of resources to achieve timely outcomes and measurable goals within budget; adjusts plans and programs to meet emerging or new programs, while continuing to address major agency priorities.
 
Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness and efficiency of the division's operations, organizational structure, staffing levels, systems, and other internal policies and procedures; recommends alternative approaches and implements changes.
 
Represents the District at meetings with the public, industry and other agencies; serves as the liaison for the agency.
 
Plans, develops, implements or directs major or complex projects or programs; directs the research of complex, highly technical issues; analyzes alternative solutions or approaches; recommends most effective course of action.
 
Directs and oversees the preparation and administration of the division's budget.
 
Develops and presents technical and policy issues and recommendations to the District Board and executive management.
 
Receives and analyzes division and agency reports; directs the preparation of monthly and annual reports; directs the gathering and analysis of information and evaluate processes.
 
Assists in the identification, development and implementation of agency goals, objectives, policies, and priorities.

A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills is:
 
Equivalent to graduation from a four year college or university with major coursework in engineering or a closely related field and five years of professional level work experience in developing or implementing air quality regulations, preferably in a public agency, including three years of supervisory experience.

Desirable Qualifications
Experience developing air quality regulations, especially for stationary sources.
 
Experience working in partnership with community advocates to address environmental injustice.

Interested individuals must submit a completed Air District application by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 19, 2024. Applications are accepted online; please visit our website at www.baaqmd.gov/jobs to apply. Resumes are encouraged, but not mandatory, and are not accepted in lieu of the required application materials. Postmarks, faxes, and E-mailed applications will not be accepted.
 
Except as requested in this announcement, do not include any additional documents, such as letters of recommendation, performance evaluations, work samples, etc. They will not be considered or returned.
 
Selection Criteria
Selection may be based upon a competitive examination consisting of a written exercise, interview, or combination of the two. Depending on the number of qualified applicants, an application screening and/or panel interview may be used to determine the most qualified applicants.
 
Persons with disabilities who may require reasonable accommodations during the application and/or selection process should notify the Human Resources Office at (415) 749-4980.
 
The District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

THE DEPARTMENT

The Community Development department is responsible for ensuring a sustainable and vibrant community that supports a high quality of life for residents, businesses and visitors. It includes the Building, Planning and Housing divisions, and core services include building permits, plan check, inspections, affordable housing administration and housing initiatives, as well as long-range planning and development review. The Building Division is responsible for managing the building permit, plan check and inspection processes for compliance with all applicable State laws, local municipal codes and related policies involving building construction, which requires a high level of customer service with the public and coordination within and across departments and agencies.

THE POSITION

The Building Official oversees the development of programs, projects, operations, and services of the Building Division, and is a part of the Community Development management team. This position will manage a 13-member team, including a Permit Manager, Building Permit Technicians, Plan Check Engineer, and Building Inspectors, and will receive general direction from the Assistant Community Development Director or the Community Development Director. Successful performance in this role requires professional and technical skills in the core functional areas of permitting, plan checking and building inspections, as well as knowledge of public policy and municipal services, and excellence in communication and leadership. The individual must be able to assess the current needs of the department and look for innovative ways to help the department advance to improve service delivery and meet the changing needs of the community. This will require guiding modifications to the City’s land management permitting system (Accela) to improve processes, enhance customer service and monitor data.

With the adoption of the General Plan Update in 2016 and, most recently, the Housing Element zoning-related changes, the City is expected to see physical change as plans come to fruition. A key priority for this position will be overseeing the building permit process for a diverse range of projects from tenant improvements to new single-family residential construction to hotels to large-scale, comprehensive planned mixed-use campuses. Currently, the City has approximately 775 residential units and 260,000 square feet of life science uses under construction, with over 2,000 residential units, two hotels and more than 1.8 million square feet of commercial square footage approved, but not yet under construction, along with a number of large development projects currently under review. To learn more, visit menlopark.gov/projects. Another focus of the position will be on collaborating with the Sustainability Team to evaluate and develop green and sustainable codes and regulations to further the City’s climate action goal, which is one of the City Council’s top priorities. 

Description

Join an agency committed to creating a healthy breathing environment for every Bay Area resident while protecting and improving public health, air quality, and the global climate!
 
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District (District) is a regional government agency, committed to achieving clean air to protect the public's health and the environment. The District accomplishes this goal through regulation of industrial facilities and various outreach and incentive programs designed to encourage clean air choices. The District's jurisdiction encompasses all of seven counties - Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara and Napa, and portions of two others - southwestern Solano and southern Sonoma.
 
At the District, we take pride in our commitment to fostering a workplace that values diversity and promotes cultural awareness. We prioritize employee engagement by providing a collaborative and inclusive environment that encourages active participation and open dialogue. Additionally, we believe in pay equity and strive to create an equitable compensation structure. With a strong emphasis on work-life balance, we understand the importance of supporting our employees' well-being both inside and outside the workplace. Join us in a dynamic and inclusive culture where your contributions are celebrated and your growth is nurtured.
 
The District is currently accepting applications for the position of Senior Environmental Planner in the Planning and Climate Protection Division. This is an open recruitment for two (2) full-time, limited-term contract positions. Both positions are for a 2-year term.
 
This is a Limited Term Contract Employee (LTCE) Position. LTCE positions are funded by grants or other designated funds which are not part of the District’s ongoing general fund budget. LTCE positions are subject to individual employment contracts and are limited to the duration of their funding source. Regular employees have the right to apply for an LTCE position. However, LTCE positions are not subject to the terms of the Employee Association MOU, and LTCE employees serve on an at-will basis.  
 
About You in the Position - Air Quality Planning Section (AB 617 Role)
Are you interested in reducing air pollution and improving health outcomes in the most impacted and overburdened communities in the Bay Area? Are you motivated to develop and implement plans, projects and policies that address air pollution injustices and inequities? Are you energized by collaboration, enthusiastic about inter-disciplinary work, and committed to working to build and maintain a culture of shared trust and respect?
 
The AB 617 Senior Environmental Planner will join a high performing and motivated team of professionals who work in deep partnership with frontline communities most impacted by air pollution. You will lead and participate in the successful preparation and implementation of community-scale air quality plans in partnership with Air District staff, community members and partner organizations, and work to support communities and local governments determine how to best improve air quality and reduce health disparities while centering equity and addressing environmental justice. To be successful in this role, you must be a strong team player, have strong communication and analytical skills and be able to work with people of varied backgrounds and perspectives, including low-income communities of color and communities overburdened by air pollution. You will leverage your knowledge of land use, transportation, air quality, equity and environmental justice to conduct research, analyze issues, prepare planning documents, and craft recommendations to support decision making. You will also interface with local, regional, and state agencies in developing and implementing these community-scale air quality plans.
 
Assembly Bill 617
Assembly Bill (AB) 617 (C. Garcia, Chapter 136, Statutes of 2017) was signed into law alongside Assembly Bill 398 which extended California’s cap-and-trade program for greenhouse gas emissions. AB 617 addresses environmental justice concerns regarding the extension of the cap-and-trade program by requiring the California Air Resources Board, with input from community groups, air districts and others, to select locations around the state to prepare community-led plans to reduce emissions of toxic air contaminants and criteria pollutants. Communities can also be selected to prepare community-led monitoring plans. The primary requirement for community selection is a demonstrated high cumulative exposure burden to air pollution and associated health disparities. In the Bay Area, and around the state, these communities are often low-income communities of color.
 
In 2017, West Oakland and Richmond were selected as the first communities to participate in the AB 617 program. Since then, East Oakland and Bayview Hunters Point/Southeast San Francisco communities have been added to the program. The Air District works closely with these communities to both develop and implement emission reduction and monitoring plans.
 
About You in the Position – Climate Protection Section (EPA CPRG Role)
Are you a visionary thinker? Are you committed to developing solutions to climate change that benefit communities? Do you enjoy solving problems in a team atmosphere? Do you like working with different stakeholders to develop policy solutions? The Bay Area Air Quality Management District is leading a regional effort to develop the first-ever Bay Area Regional Climate Action Plan. The EPA Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Senior Environmental Planner will participate in this effort as a member of a high performing and motivated team.
 
To be successful in this role, you must be a strong team player who is able to adapt to changing circumstances and priorities. You will make use of your knowledge of how local governments operate to address planning and policy issues. You will also draw on your experience or interest in addressing GHG mitigation by working with communities to identify local priorities, while at the same time syncing local goals with regional and statewide climate planning efforts. Your ability to review and assess policies and strategic approaches will support your work in developing potential GHG mitigation strategies and measures in a variety of economic sectors.

EPA Climate Pollution Reduction Grant
As part of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, the US EPA launched the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) program, providing $250 million nationwide to states and metropolitan regions to develop regional greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction plans, and $4.3 billion in nationally competitive grants to implement measures in those plans. The Air District has received $1 million from this EPA program to lead an eight-county climate action planning process. This planning effort identifies GHG mitigation measures across economic sectors to achieve aggressive GHG reduction goals and benefit frontline communities.

DEFINITION
Under direction, provides lead direction to environmental planning staff and conducts complex long-range planning for land use and environmental assessments; performs related work as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the advanced lead level in the professional planning series. Incumbents provide lead direction to environmental planners and perform highly specialized and difficult planning functions. Incumbents are assigned to design and implement programs that require considerable professional knowledge and the use of independent judgement. This class is distinguished from Principal Environmental Planner in that the latter has responsibility for creating projects and new programs, and handling the most difficult, sensitive, novel or critical projects.

Examples of Duties for this Position

Analyzes issues, prepares reports and recommendations relative to land use, regional development and related issues; provides input into planned development's impact on air quality.
 
Confers with personnel from other divisions and agencies in coordinating assigned work; meets with community organizations and other groups to encourage cooperative action or resolve problems.
 
Upon assignment, provides lead direction, training and work review to professional environmental planners on routine, continuing or well-defined tasks; prioritizes and follows up on work to ensure timely completion.
 
Responds to inquiries from and represents the District with governmental officials, consultants, and the public related to environmental planning issues.
 
Upon request, provides input into selection decisions and performance evaluations.
 
Performs research on specified administrative and technical activities necessary to achieve environmental review and planning objectives.
 
Monitors and evaluates legislation and other governmental actions relating to air quality management planning; develops recommendations for District regulations, policies and programs.
 
Interfaces with local, state and federal agencies in development of regional development issues.
 
Leads and participates in preparation, review and editing of environmental impact assessment documents from other agencies; prepares District Lead Agency documents in accordance with relevant guidelines.
 
Participates in the preparation of non-attainment area plans related to assigned work.

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Experience
A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills is:
 
Equivalent to graduation from a college or university with graduate degree in regional, urban, or environmental planning or a closely related field and three years of professional environmental planning experience. Additional relevant experience may substitute for the graduate degree.
 
Desirable Qualifications
Air Quality Protection Section (AB 617 Role) 
Cultural competence and sensitivity of how to work with diverse community members. 
 
Ability to listen and understand with humility and empathy.
 
Ability to speak to broad audiences.
 
Understanding of structural and institutional racial inequities and environmental injustices causes and solutions.
 
Awareness of interpersonal skills necessary to effectively work in a team setting. 
 
Bilingual proficiency in one or more languages commonly spoken in the San Francisco Bay Area.
 
Climate Protection Section Role (EPA CPRG Role)
Collaboration, partnership and strong working relationships with local government staff, communities, community groups, stakeholder groups (subject matter experts, businesses, non-profits, etc.).
 
Highly organized, experience using different work planning and project management tools.
 
Strong research and writing skills.
 
Strong executing skills: planning and organizing own work, pursuing defined goals and objectives, and follow-through.

Other Requirements
Must be willing to attend meetings outside of regular working hours.
 
Benefits 
LTCEs are eligible to receive a generous benefits package, including Medical, Dental & Vision Options, Life Insurance, CalPERS Retirement Plan, Floating Holiday Leave, 14 Paid Holidays, Flexible Work Schedule/Remote Options, Transit Subsidy, Educational Reimbursement, and more.
 
Please see a full list of benefits here: https://www.baaqmd.gov/about-the-air-district/job-opportunities/benefits-resources

How to Apply & Selection Criteria

How to Apply
Interested individuals must submit a completed Air District application package and responses to the supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Resumes are encouraged, but not mandatory, and will not be accepted in lieu of the required application materials. Applications are accepted online; please visit our website at www.baaqmd.gov/jobs to apply. Postmarks, faxes, and e-mailed applications will not be accepted.
 
Except as requested in this announcement, do not include any additional documents, such as letters of recommendation, performance evaluations, work samples, etc. They will not be considered.
 
Supplemental Questions Instructions
Individuals who apply for this position must respond to each of the required supplemental questions. Applications must be received by the Human Resources Office no later than the time and date specified in this vacancy announcement. The responses to the supplemental application questions will be used in accordance with the procedures indicated under the Selection Criteria section.
 
Please limit your responses to 250 words per question. Do not combine your responses or reference your application, resume, or any other requested documentation that you have included with your application packet to answer a question. This information will be evaluated as is and may be used to determine those applicants with the most directly related experience, education, and training to continue in the selection process. It is very important to provide a concise, clear, legible, complete response to each question.
 
Selection Criteria
Selection may be based upon a competitive examination consisting of a written exercise, interview, or combination of the two. Depending on the number of qualified applicants, an application screening and/or panel interview may be used to determine the most qualified applicants.
 
The District may hire from this recruitment process to fill future vacancies occurring within the next 18 months.
 
Persons with disabilities who may require reasonable accommodations during the application and/or selection process should notify the Human Resources Office at (415) 749-4980.
 
The District is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Description

Join an agency committed to creating a healthy breathing environment for every Bay Area resident while protecting and improving public health, air quality, and the global climate!
 
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District (District) is a regional government agency, committed to achieving clean air to protect the public's health and the environment. The District accomplishes this goal through regulation of industrial facilities and various outreach and incentive programs designed to encourage clean air choices. The District's jurisdiction encompasses all of seven counties - Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara and Napa, and portions of two others - southwestern Solano and southern Sonoma.
 
At the District, we take pride in our commitment to fostering a workplace that values diversity and promotes cultural awareness. We prioritize employee engagement by providing a collaborative and inclusive environment that encourages active participation and open dialogue. Additionally, we believe in pay equity and strive to create an equitable compensation structure. With a strong emphasis on work-life balance, we understand the importance of supporting our employees' well-being both inside and outside the workplace. Join us in a dynamic and inclusive culture where your contributions are celebrated and your growth is nurtured.
 
The District is currently accepting applications for the position of Environmental Planner I/II in the Planning and Climate Protection Division. This is an open recruitment for one (1) full-time, limited-term contract position for a 2-year term.
 
This is a Limited Term Contract Employee (LTCE) Position. LTCE positions are funded by grants or other designated funds which are not part of the District’s ongoing general fund budget. LTCE positions are subject to individual employment contracts and are limited to the duration of their funding source. Regular employees have the right to apply for an LTCE position. However, LTCE positions are not subject to the terms of the Employee Association MOU, and LTCE employees serve on an at-will basis.  

About You in the Position
Are you interested in reducing air pollution and improving health outcomes in the most impacted and overburdened communities in the Bay Area? Are you motivated to develop and implement plans, projects and policies that address air pollution injustices and inequities?
 
The AB 617 Environmental Planner I/II will join a high-performing and motivated team of professionals who work in deep partnership with frontline communities most impacted by air pollution. You will assist in a wide variety of tasks to support the successful preparation and implementation of community-scale air quality plans in partnership with community members and partner organizations, and work to support communities and local governments determine how to best improve air quality and reduce health disparities while centering equity and addressing environmental justice. To be successful in this role, you must be a strong team player, have strong communication and analytical skills and be able to work with people of varied backgrounds and perspectives, including low-income communities of color and communities overburdened by air pollution. You will leverage your knowledge of land use, transportation, air quality, equity and environmental justice to gather, analyze, interpret, and visualize key data to support decision making.

Assembly Bill 617
Assembly Bill (AB) 617 (C. Garcia, Chapter 136, Statutes of 2017) was signed into law alongside Assembly Bill 398 which extended California’s cap-and-trade program for greenhouse gas emissions. AB 617 addresses environmental justice concerns regarding the extension of the cap-and-trade program by requiring the California Air Resources Board, with input from community groups, air districts and others, to select locations around the state to prepare community-led plans to reduce emissions of toxic air contaminants and criteria pollutants. Communities can also be selected to prepare community-led monitoring plans. The primary requirement for community selection is a demonstrated high cumulative exposure burden to air pollution and associated health disparities. In the Bay Area, and around the state, these communities are often low-income communities of color.
 
In 2017, West Oakland and Richmond were selected as the first communities to participate in the AB 617 program. Since then, East Oakland and Bayview Hunters Point/Southeast San Francisco communities have been added to the program. The Air District works closely with these communities to both develop and implement emission reduction and monitoring plans.

Definition
Under direction, performs professional environmental planning work, including conducting planning studies, environmental impact reviews, and transportation/air quality program activities; performs related work as assigned.
 
Distinguishing Characteristics
Environmental Planner I is the entry level class of this specialized professional planning series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents perform a wide range of professional planning duties while learning the more skilled and complex tasks associated with environmental planning and assessment. As experience is gained, duties become more diversified and are performed under more general supervision. This class is alternately staffed with Environmental Planner II and incumbents may advance to the higher level after gaining experience and demonstrating proficiency which meet the qualifications of the higher-level class.
 
Environmental Planner II is the journey level class in this specialized series, fully competent to perform a wide range of professional planning duties associated with air quality and environmental planning. This class is distinguished from Senior Environmental Planner in that the latter provides lead direction as well as performs more complex and specialized work requiring considerable professional knowledge and the use of significant independent judgment and may provide lead direction for defined tasks.

Examples of Duties for this Position

Represents the District at meetings with the public, other public agencies and consulting firms.
 
Analyzes issues, prepares reports and recommendations relative to land use, regional development, transportation and related issues.
 
Prepares a variety of written communications, including analytical reports, correspondences and drafts of environmental assessments; directs the preparation of these materials by outside consultants and staff.
 
Makes effective oral presentations or prepares materials for presentation to and utilization by the Board of Directors, District staff, consultants and community groups.
 
May act as liaison with other agencies, divisions and local government planning departments.
 
Receives and reviews environmental impact documents to determine the project's impact on air quality.
 
Responds to inquiries from local officials, consultants, and the public related to environmental planning issues.
 
Prepares non-attainment area plans relating to assigned work.
 
Consults with District engineers and technical staff relative to environmental quality documents and permit applications.
 
Prepares, reviews and edits environmental impact assessment documents as Lead Agency in accordance with relevant guidelines.
 
Interfaces with local, state and federal environmental control agencies and health departments regarding environmental planning issues.
 
Proposes study approaches, designs materials and monitors programs to ensure compliance with various environmental legislation and regulations.
 
Assists in development of guidelines for assessing environmental impact of development projects and urban growth plans.
 
Prepares and/or reviews environmental reports to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations and legislation.
 
Administers and interprets District requirements; recommends alternatives or improvements to proposed plans to enhance compliance.
 
Assists in developing and implementing transportation control measures.
 
Plans and conducts assigned research studies and prepares reports and recommendations regarding transportation/air quality programs.
 
Monitors compliance of city and county general plans with air quality district regulations and policies.

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Experience
A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills is:
 
Environmental Planner I: Equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a graduate degree in regional, urban or environmental planning or a closely related field and one year of professional planning experience. Additional relevant experience may substitute for the graduate degree.
 
Environmental Planner II: In addition to the above, one year of professional environmental review and planning experience.
 
Desirable Qualifications
Experience with data collection and documentation, advanced excel skills or database management, and ArcGIS or other mapping platforms.
 
Cultural competence and sensitivity of how to work with diverse community members. 
 
Ability to listen and understand with humility and empathy.
 
Understanding of structural and institutional racial inequities and environmental injustices causes and solutions.
 
Awareness of interpersonal skills necessary to effectively work in a team setting. 
 
Bilingual proficiency in one or more languages commonly spoken in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Other Requirements
Must be willing to attend meetings outside of regular working hours.
 
Benefits 
LTCEs are eligible to receive a generous benefits package, including Medical, Dental & Vision Options, Life Insurance, CalPERS Retirement Plan, Floating Holiday Leave, 14 Paid Holidays, Flexible Work Schedule/Remote Options, Transit Subsidy, Educational Reimbursement, and more.
 
Please see a full list of benefits here: https://www.baaqmd.gov/about-the-air-district/job-opportunities/benefits-resources

How to Apply & Selection Criteria

How to Apply
Interested individuals must submit a completed Air District application package and responses to the supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Resumes are encouraged, but not mandatory, and will not be accepted in lieu of the required application materials. Applications are accepted online; please visit our website at www.baaqmd.gov/jobs to apply. Postmarks, faxes, and e-mailed applications will not be accepted.
 
Except as requested in this announcement, do not include any additional documents, such as letters of recommendation, performance evaluations, work samples, etc. They will not be considered.
 
Supplemental Questions Instructions 
Individuals who apply for this position must respond to each of the required supplemental questions. Applications must be received by the Human Resources Office no later than the time and date specified in this vacancy announcement. The responses to the supplemental application questions will be used in accordance with the procedures indicated under the Selection Criteria section.
 
Please limit your responses to 250 words per question. Do not combine your responses or reference your application, resume, or any other requested documentation that you have included with your application packet to answer a question. This information will be evaluated as is and may be used to determine those applicants with the most directly related experience, education, and training to continue in the selection process. It is very important to provide a concise, clear, legible, complete response to each question.
 
Selection Criteria
Selection may be based upon a competitive examination consisting of a written exercise, interview, or combination of the two. Depending on the number of qualified applicants, an application screening and/or panel interview may be used to determine the most qualified applicants.
 
The District may hire from this recruitment process to fill future vacancies occurring within the next 18 months.
 
Persons with disabilities who may require reasonable accommodations during the application and/or selection process should notify the Human Resources Office at (415) 749-4980.
 
The District is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Applications are being accepted for the position of Police Officer ~ Lateral Transfer with the City of South San Francisco.

THIS IS A CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT. As a continuous recruitment, please ensure timely and complete submission of employment application and supporting documents.

This job posting is for lateral-transfer only and NOT for academy graduate, academy attendee, or entry-level applicants.

THE CITY OFFERS AN ATTRACTIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE AS WELL AS CALPERS RETIREMENT PLAN.

The City of South San Francisco is a General Law city with a population of 68,000 residents that grows to 110,000 during business hours. South San Francisco is strategically located on the west shore of the San Francisco Bay, in northern San Mateo County, 10 miles south of San Francisco. This City is also located along the Bay Area's main transportation routes, included 101, 280, Caltrain, BART, San Francisco Bay Ferry, and the San Francisco International Airport.

The City of South San Francisco is a full-service city with 12 City Departments including Police; Fire; Parks and Recreation; Public Works; Economic and Community Development; City Attorney; Library; Finance; Information Technology; Human Resources; City Clerk; and Office of the City Manager.  The City has a Council-City Manager form of government with more than 460 full-time regular employees.

The City of South San Francisco proudly remains The Industrial City, a reflection of its steel mill and ship building past.  In recent years, the City has been redefined to reflect the innovative, entrepreneurial and industrious spirit, which has made South San Francisco the Biotech Capital of the World.

South San Francisco’s biotechnology cluster is the largest in the world, with roughly 45,000 life science workers, 200 biotech companies, and over 12 million square feet of office/R&D facilities – with an additional 9 million square feet of new R&D facilities in the development pipeline. 

South San Francisco enjoys a high quality of life with an extensive public parks system, active library and learning programming and a dynamic, engaged community making South San Francisco a great place to live, learn, work and play. 

THE DEPARTMENT:

The City of South San Francisco has 85 sworn and 35 civilian positions. The Department’s philosophy is one of participative management, with a high degree of emphasis on training and education. It employs team and community-oriented policing and problem-solving concepts and recognizes the importance of staying contemporary with technological advances. The Department acknowledges that the responsibility for public safety and the quality of life in our neighborhood is a responsibility share with the whole community. 

A new state-of-the-art Police Department building and 9-1-1 Communications Center has opened at 1 Chestnut Avenue.  The new Police Building includes a large training room for defensive tactics, a dedicated indoor firearms range, and progressive construction incorporating the latest in Police Station design concepts.  The 9-1-1 Communications center will have the latest communications and dispatching technologies to provide improved service and response to South San Francisco residents. 

SSFPD Recruitment Video

This Internship is offered as part of a Regional Internship Partnership to introduce and encourage current students and new graduates to local municipal governments. The Town of Los Altos Hills hopes that internships like this will serve as a platform to connect a diverse student population with agencies that recognize their value and provide important opportunities for applicants to bring fresh ideas while gaining valuable hands-on experience in the public sector.

The Town of Los Altos Hills has five rewarding, non-benefitted summer internships to begin June 10, 2024 through August 30, 2024.

Job Description:  

The City Manager’s Office has a full-time, 40 hours per week, non-benefited summer internship opportunity. The main function of the job is to perform municipal research and analytical work on an entry level professional basis.

The workload will be a balance of assisting in daily municipal operations and special projects. Duties may include, but are not limited to town-wide capital inventory, risk management, citizens’ requests, record management, benchmarking, policy analysis and research, and govern a technology assessment. The position will serve as a regular staff member, and will receive assignments and work direction from the Management Analyst and City Manager. The primary goal of the internship program is to provide a recent graduate an opportunity to apply their academic training in a municipal government setting. This paid internship provides hands-on experience in the daily operations of municipal government on all levels, thus enhancing the intern’s skills and résumé for a future profession in government.

The City of Foster City is looking for an experienced Associate Engineer with a passion for public service. This position will provide exposure to large-scale projects and community engagement and performs engineering work on the following types of capital improvement projects:  buildings, parks, levee, storm water systems, lagoon, streets, traffic signals, water distribution systems, and wastewater collection systems.

We are seeking highly skilled individuals with the competence and experience to address challenges with confidence and professionalism. Individuals that demonstrates skills in any of the following areas: land development, transportation/traffic engineering, and storm system management. Independently management for the design and constriction of capital improvement projects and AutoCAD experience are highly desirable. 

Education and Experience
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a directly related field, and three (3) years of professional experience in civil engineering work including project design, plan checking, and project management.

Licenses and Certifications

• Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid Class C California driver’s license upon appointment.
• Possession of a valid Certificate of Registration as a Civil Engineer in the State of California, desirable.

Selection Process
Applications will be reviewed for relevant education, experience, training and other job related qualifications. Based upon a review of employment applications and supplemental questionnaires received, a limited number of the qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the examination process. 

The process will consist of an Oral Panel Interview. An eligibility list will be established from those who pass the examination process with a score of 70% or higher. Current and future vacancies may be filled from this list. The list will remain in effect for at least one year unless exhausted sooner. 

The department will invite the most qualified candidates from the eligibility list to a final department interview. The Public Works department will make the hiring decision. 

Expected Dates for Examinations (subject to change): 
Oral Panel Interview: May 2024 (exact date TBD) 
Department Interview: May 2024 (exact date TBD) 

Note: Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee that a candidate will be invited to participate in the selection process. The City of Foster City reserves the right, at its discretion, to limit the number of qualified candidates invited to the selection process. 

TAKE PART OF SUPPORTING THE EAST PALO ALTO POLICE DEPARTMENT!

WE ARE CURRENTLY SEEKING QUALIFIED CANDIDATES FOR THE POSITION OF A

POLICE RECORDS CLERK I

Salary: $28.78 - $34.99 Hourly

$4,990 - $6,065 Monthly

Deadline to Apply: Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 11:59 PM

The City of East Palo Alto is seeking an outgoing, collaborative, responsible Police Records Clerk I (classification title Police Records Clerk I/II. At this time, we are only seeking a level I. The Police Records Clerk performs a wide variety of general, technical, and clerical records support duties, including maintenance of records and files, processing of data and reports, providing support to sworn personnel, and providing information to the public, outside agencies, and departmental staff; and performs related duties, as assigned.

Position:    Management Analyst Intern – Community Development Department Housing & Admin 

Salary:     $25.08 to $30.02 per hour (Dependent on Qualifications)

Job Type:     Internship

Location:     City Hall- Community Development Department 
    330 W 20th Ave., San Mateo, CA  94403

Hours:     25-30 hours per week/Flexible schedule

Application:     An official City of San Mateo employment application and supplemental questionnaire is required.

Closing Date:    May 5, 2024 or upon receipt of the first 100 applications and supplemental questionnaires

THE POSITION:  The City of San Mateo’s Community Development Department has an opportunity for an intern to work on a number of projects. The Department, which has about 55 full time employees, includes the Building, Housing, Planning, Code Enforcement, & Business/Admin Divisions. The Management Analyst Intern will primarily support the Housing and Business/Admin Divisions and receive primary supervision from the Department’s Business Manager and Housing Manager, and project specific direction from the supervisor/manager primarily responsible for each specific project. The duration and start date of the internship are flexible, though summer interns typically start between mid-May and Mid-June. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  
•    BA/BS or Masters Candidate 
•    Strong analytical, writing and verbal skills; effective written and oral communication
•    Experience conducting research and data analyses
•    Able to work independently with direction from supervisor
•    Interest in learning more about a career in local government

DUTIES: The primary projects will most likely include the following: 
•    Market Research / Data Analysis. Support the research and help prepare findings report on fee schedules across multiple jurisdictions to help the Business Manager prepare for the 2025 comprehensive fee study. 
•    Contracts / Grant Administration. Support the Housing Division Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) administration of contracts and grant funds for nonprofit recipients.
•    Housing Element Compliance / Certification. Support the Housing Division with implementation of Housing Element policies and programs.
•    Community Relations Commission Support. Support the Community Relations Commission, under the direction of the commission liaison, in coordinating commission meeting, preparing documents for commission review, and preparing commission documents for approval and filing with the City Clerk.

In addition, the intern may work on a variety of other projects to support Community Development Department special projects and operations, depending upon need, availability and interest. 

HOW TO APPLY: Interested candidates should submit an official City of San Mateo employment application and supplemental questionnaire by May 5, 2024 on-line on CalOpps.org.
or
Submit an official City of San Mateo application and supplemental questionnaire by May 5, 2024 to the City of San Mateo Human Resources Department, 330 W. 20th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE:   Please submit a cover letter discussing your interest and experience as they relate to this position.
 

The City of Redwood City Invites Applications for Assistant Director of Engineering and Transportation. 

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. Redwood City’s Vision is to be a community where people of all backgrounds and income levels can thrive. The City’s Mission is building a welcoming Redwood City through collaboration, responsiveness, and excellence.

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 Finance Department team that fosters innovation, creativity and collaboration, we hope you’ll apply.  

THE DEPARTMENT:

The Engineering and Transportation Department (ETD) is a new department resulting from a recent organizational assessment. The study reviewed the Community Development and Transportation Department’s Planning, Engineering, and Transportation divisions and aimed to identify operational efficiencies, technology improvements, and a staffing structure better aligned with the workload in order to improve efficiencies. As a result, the Engineering and Transportation functions will now operate as a stand-alone Department with a new Director and Assistant Director. The first step in implementing the Study’s recommendations is to hire a Director and Assistant Director, one of whom will serve as the City Engineer. The new Director, reporting to the Assistant City Manager responsible for land use and development functions, will have functional responsibility for land development, engineering, and transportation, including the City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP), which includes utilities, civic projects, and construction inspection.

The new Engineering and Transportation Department is supported by 24 FTE and has a FY 2023-24 Capital Budget of approximately $38 million in general infrastructure and transportation projects and $13 million in utility infrastructure projects. The Five-Year CIP (FY 2023-24 to FY 2027-28) totals $473 million, including citywide projects. Major projects include an impressive list of transportation projects, such as the SR84/US101 Freeway Interchange, grade separations along the Caltrain rail line, parking, and transportation demand management and Vision Zero implementation, and various traffic calming and roadway projects. Other major projects entail the Transit Center, the Water Master Plan implementation, finalizing and implementing a Recycled Water Master Plan, and various Stormwater System improvements. Future priorities will involve developing an Adaptation Plan to address Sea Level Rise and the Redwood Shores and Bayshore protection projects.

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