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The City of Redwood City invites you to apply for the position of Equity and Inclusion Fellow.

• Please click on the job announcement file below to review the recruitment flyer.
• A complete application is required, including a resume and a written supplemental questionnaire.
• Submit your application online via CalOpps by 11:59 pm on Friday, August 13, 2021.
• Applications will be reviewed continuously as they are received.

The Management Fellowship Program is designed to attract top talent from graduate schools to commit to meaningful and value-driven work in local government. This program creates a channel into future leadership opportunities within local government. Primarily designed for recent postgraduate candidates as well as current Master's program students, this Fellowship is a limited term (two-year period) position beginning Fall 2021.

Job Highlights

• Reviews and checks all plans for compliance with zoning and construction codes
• Works with homeowners, builders, architects and engineers in obtaining compliance
• Reports to the Building department on reviews completed
• Reviews materials and applications permits for all significant structures/developments
• Makes recommendations for issuance of permits
• Provides technological assistance to technical staff
• Analyzes blueprints and plans for compliance to all codes
• May use computer applications software in the performance of the job
• Provides excellent customer service and has a great attitude toward the public

A job description, including examples of typical job functions and qualifying knowledge, skills, and abilities, is available by clicking on the Job Description link.

INTERNAL RECRUITMENT ONLY

The City of East Palo Alto is looking for a Senior Management Analyst to make a difference providing efficient public services and enhance the quality of life and safety for its multi-cultural community.

The City of East Palo Alto is a City with a dynamic workforce, a deep cultural heritage and diverse community that are resilient and welcoming.  You will join a team who is passionate about supporting the City's growth.

Attached is the job description and announcement covering the nature and level of work to be performed. This is not intended to be a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required.

The City of East Palo Alto reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as may be necessary. 

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Applications are being accepted for the position of Preschool Teacher I/II with the City of South San Francisco. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: AUGUST 13, 2021 AT 5:00 P.M. OR UPON RECEIPT OF THE FIRST 50 ONLINE APPLICATIONS, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST.

THE CITY OFFERS AN ATTRACTIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE, AS WELL AS CALPERS RETIREMENT PLAN AND SOCIAL SECURITY PARTICIPATION.

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, including 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 Parks and Recreation Department is the third largest department in the City and is organized by program area, with each program administered by a supervisor, coordinator, or specialist. The Parks and Recreation Department is composed of a Director and 22 full-time management positions. The department is comprised of the Recreation, Community Services, Parks, Facilities and Common Greens divisions.

The Recreation Division consists of seven program areas, including Aquatics, Classes, Cultural Arts, Childcare, Senior Services, Sports and Rentals. The Child Care Program Area includes three preschools for children 2.5 to 5 years; four licensed after school recreation programs for school-age children Kindergarten-12 years; two grant funded ASES programs (REAL Program) designed for academic support for school age children Kindergarten–12 years old; Summer, Spring and Winter camps for children kindergarten through 12 years old; TEEN camp in Summer; Full of Fun Camp and Nights of Fun.

THE POSITION  

The Preschool Teacher will direct, plan, develop, and implement an educational program that provides for the full intellectual and social development of each child.  This journey-level classification is distinguished from the next higher level in that this classification has sites and few administrative and coordinative responsibilities.

Incumbents daily have direct contact with the children and parents.  Incumbents must perform in accordance with specific instructions and are reviewed for compliance with State of California requirements.

Depending on the level of experience, the vacancy will be filled as either a Preschool Teacher I or Preschool Teacher II. 

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Senior Executive Analyst (SEA) is a manager level classification and plays a critical role in developing Analysts and guiding them with their assignments.  The SEA position is distinguished from a Budget Analyst position primarily by the scope and complexity of their assignments, the supervisory role they play, and the ability to independently perform their work. The incumbent will be 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 developing and monitoring their operating/capital budgets; analysis of revenues and expenditures; coordination and presentation of budget information to the City Manager; preparation of the City's annual Operating and/or Capital Budgets; 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, conducting research on budget and policy-related matters; and special projects as assigned. During critical times of the year, you will be expected to work overtime, both weeknights and weekends, for the preparation and release of several key budget documents. 
This is an exciting opportunity for individuals with a passion for budgeting in the public sector. The ideal candidate is self-directed, organized, dependable, flexible and detail-oriented, with the ability to conduct complex, sensitive and visible assignments. In addition, he/she is a skilled communicator in both written and verbal formats with an ability to maintain the successful, collaborative and constructive working relationships necessary to succeed in the City Manager’s Office. The successful candidate demonstrates individual leadership through strategic planning and analysis, continuous improvement, and collaboration. Finally, the ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, looking to grow and excel, thrive in a team environment, and be invested in San Jose’s future.
This recruitment is intended to fill one permanent Senior Executive Analyst 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 finding solutions to complex problems/issues when the solution was not clear.  1) Identify the problem/issues involved; 2) the steps you took to address it; and 3) the results you obtained.
3.  Budget work, like any job, often encounters competing priorities and deadlines. Tell us about a specific 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?
4. Describe your experience with analyzing and interpreting data.  Provide a specific example you are proud of. 
5. Describe your experience with direct and/or indirect employee supervision, including the approaches used to train, motivate and inspire staff, while ensuring strong staff work products and customer service levels. 

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 these positions, please contact Kate Handford (kate.handford@sanjoseca.gov). 
If you have questions about the selection or hiring process, please contact Linh Le (linh.le@sanjoseca.gov).

The City Manager has administrative responsibility and authority to ensure that the laws and ordinances of the Town are duly enforced. The City Manager is responsible for managing and giving direction to all department heads, except for the City Attorney. The City Manager is appointed by, and serves at the pleasure of, the City Council.

Essential responsibilities of the City Manager include:

• Representing the Town with other governmental agencies
• Recommending adoption of ordinances and resolutions to execute the City Council’s policies
• Advising the City Council of the fiscal condition of the Town
• Preparing an annual budget and Capital Improvement Plan
• Exercising general supervision over all public buildings, parks, and other public properties under the control of the Town
• Appointing or removing employees of the Town
• Keeping apprised and informing the City Council of proposed and
  newly adopted laws, trends and societal changes that could affect
  the Town
• Monitoring and informing the City Council of upcoming
  significant contract renewals and the status of
  major Town projects.

The City Manager seeks a highly effective Planning Director to oversee the Planning Department, with a commitment to high touch customer service to serve and respond to residents who have a strong spirit of engagement and interest in their community.  Reporting directly to the City Manager, the Planning Director oversees all Planning operations and will have the ability to communicate technical planning issues and process to residents, Council and other stakeholders.

The City of Foster City seeks a Senior Planner who has a strong background in current and long-range planning and is able to provide complex planning services to the City. This position manages, organizes, executes and completes major development projects, assists with policy planning efforts, and performs related duties as required.  The ideal candidate would be someone who has a passion for city planning, would be a strategic thinker and problem-solver with the ability to handle multiple high-priority projects, meeting project deadlines.  The ideal candidate would also have strong written and communication skills, is self-motivated, assists in making planning process-related improvements and has strong interpersonal skills when interacting with residents, business owners, developers, co-workers and appointed and elected officials.

IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

The duties and responsibilities listed below are illustrative only and are not meant to be a full and exhaustive listing of all of the duties and responsibilities of the classification.

• Provides lead direction to consultants, subordinate professional, technical, and clerical staff.
• Trains assigned staff in their areas of work including planning methods, procedures and techniques.
• Verifies the work of assigned employees for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques, and compliance with applicable standards and specifications.
• Reviews planning projects for consistency with applicable rules and regulations, including ordinances, general plan, environmental compliance and other related areas.
• Assists in code enforcement activities and special projects.
• Provides analysis and recommends actions on various aspects of planning.
• Develops statistics and engages in research in preparation of various phases of planning projects.
• Establishes and maintains appropriate files, and prepares correspondence as required.
• Writes reports and develops a variety of presentations related to community needs, goals and services.
• Meets with and advises property owners and developers on a variety of planning matters.
• Provides information on planning, zoning and subdivision matters and interprets laws and policies for other employees and the public.
• Attends and participates in a variety of group meetings.
• Stays abreast of trends and innovations in the field of planning.
• Reviews and makes presentations regarding development plans, architectural reviews, use permits and sign reviews for conformance with design standards.
• Performs field inspections to determine conformance to design standards and regulations.
• Assists in the preparation of agendas, public hearing notices, and scheduling of planning applications.
• Attends meetings of the City Council/District Board, Planning Commission, City Council Sub Committees, AD Hoc Committees and citizen advisory committees as required.
• Assembles pertinent data to be used in studies required for meetings and hearings.
• Prepares technical reports, presents and explains detailed information.
• Performs related duties as required.

Specific Job-Related Qualifications:

• Specific knowledge about and direct hands-on experience processing complex land development and redevelopment projects including industrial, office, commercial, retail, residential and mixed use land development projects.
• Knowledge of and experience working with the California Environmental Quality Act; Subdivision Map Act; and the general planning, housing and zoning laws governing planning agencies and land use planning in the State of California.
• Experience with project management including directing and monitoring the work of land use, economic, traffic, environmental, and other consultant disciplines during the land use entitlement process.
• Prepares documents, reports, memos and studies related to current and future land use, development standards, research, surveys, data analysis, etc.
• Experience working with a city planning commission and ensuring that all legal and administrative matters directly affecting public meetings are routinely met.
• The ability to teach and mentor entry and mid-level planners.
• The ability to prepare thorough staff reports that is on-point, relevant, clear and easy to understand, and timely.
• The ability to prepare, discuss and present information for the City Council, the Planning Commission and the public regarding planning and development projects and other long range planning issues in a manner that is on-point, clear and easy to understand, and timely.
• Ability to use computer and other city software programs.
• A keen understanding of the political environment in which city planning is conducted—the stakeholders, the issues, the opportunities and limitations and the proper role that the staff of a planning agency should play in such an environment.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING GUIDELINES:  Any combination of education and training that would likely provide the knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify would be:

Education:  Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Planning or a related field.

Experience:  Four years of increasingly responsible city municipal planning experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:  Ability to attend evening meetings; ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; ability to manage multiple priorities and projects; ability to apply technical knowledge and explain information to a variety of audiences.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND REGISTRATION:  License: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver’s License and maintenance of a good driving record may be required.

HOW TO APPLY:  A City/District application and supplemental questionnaire is required for consideration Position is open until filled, however, applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as there will be a first review of applications on August 6, 2021.  Submit applications online at: www.calopps.org.   

SELECTION PROCEDURE:  A limited number of the most qualified candidates may be invited to continue in the selection process. The selection process can consist of one or more of the following components: written exam, oral board interview, and assessment center. The list will consist of candidates that successfully complete the oral board process. A departmental interview will be scheduled to fill the current vacancy following the establishment of the employment list. This list will be in effect for at least one year. After a conditional job offer, applicants must complete pre-employment medical examination.

BENEFITS:  The City of Foster City provides a superior benefits program which includes: 12 paid holidays per year; sick leave; vacation leave; administrative leave; participation in the California Public Employees Retirement System in the 2% @ 62 retirement plan (some individuals may be eligible to participate in a different CalPERS retirement benefit (2.7% @ 55) dependent upon prior CalPERS service); voluntary 401(a) program; voluntary 457(b) deferred compensation program; flexible benefits program including health, dental, vision, and medical/dependent care reimbursement accounts; VEBA program (tax deferred health benefit program); 9/80 work schedule; long-term disability insurance; and life insurance.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE:

Describe a particularly complex or controversial project that you handled recently. What did you learn from it and what would you do differently?

The County of San Mateo Planning & Building Department is seeking well-qualified candidates for the position of Assistant Building Official (Assistant Building Inspector Manager). 

Under the direction of the Building Official, the Assistant Official (Assistant Building Inspector Manager) will assist in planning, organizing, directing and evaluating the administration and technical direction of the Building Inspection unit in the Planning and Building Department; exercise direct and indirect supervision over professional and technical staff; act as the Building Official in his/her absence; and perform a variety of technical tasks related to assigned areas of responsibility.

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of organization, administration and fiscal management.
• California Building Code (Title 24) and other federal, state and local laws, regulations and ordinances pertaining to building inspections, including electrical, plumbing, mechanical and structural.
• Methods and procedures of modern building construction, equipment, materials and structural design.
• Legal processes and considerations in prosecuting violations of building codes and ordinances.
• Principles and techniques of supervision, performance evaluations and training.
• Principles of customer service.

Skill/Ability to:

• Coordinate and direct all activities of a building department or division, including building inspection, plan review, and permitting operations.
• Select, supervise, train and evaluate technical staff.
• Formulate, interpret and implement uniform building inspection laws, policies and procedures.
• Develop and implement operational standards and procedures.
• Read and interpret contract plans, specifications and documents. 
• Interpret accurately and make decisions in accordance with appropriate rules, laws, regulations and policies.
• Analyze situations and problems accurately, identify alternative solutions, project consequence of proposed actions, and implement effective course of action in support of solution.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing; maintain clear and accurate records and reports.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, contractors, architects, engineers, County officials, property owners, developers, attorneys and others contacted in course of performing assigned duties.
• Lift, carry, push and pull heavy objects.
• Climb, walk, stand, stoop and crouch for long periods.

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:
 

Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in construction technology, civil engineering, architecture, public administration, management or a related field. Occupational experience and related certificates of achievement may be accepted as evidence of required training. Additional training in management is highly desirable.  

Experience: Five years of increasingly responsible experience in building code inspection and enforcement, engineering and surveying, or code compliance, including one year of supervisory experience. 

Licensure/Certification:

• ICC (International Code Council) Certification as a Combination Inspector or ability to obtain within one (1) year of hire. (Per California Health and Safety Code Section 18949.28(a).)
• Registered as a Certified Access Specialist (CASp) by the State of California or ability to become registered within one (1) year of hire.
• ICC certified as a Plans Examiner is highly desirable.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
Final Filing Date: July 28, 2021
Application Screening: August 10 – 11, 2021
Panel Interview: August 24 – 25, 2021

The City of Brisbane is currently recruiting Police Officer candidates at the Academy Graduate and Lateral level.  Police Officers are responsible for performing a wide variety of law enforcement duties involving the prevention of crime, protection of life and property, and the enforcement of laws and ordinances; control traffic flow and enforce state and local regulations; perform investigative work and other related police work assignments.  Duties and hours will vary with assignments.  A full job description is available online at www.brisbaneca.org. 

The Brisbane Police Department strives to meet the expectations of our citizens and preserve their quality of life by working under the Community Oriented Policing and Problem Solving (COPPS) strategy, partnering with the community to solve problems.  Our dedicated staff consists of 13 sworn positions reporting to our Chief of Police.  Specialty assignments include School Resources Officer, Traffic Officer, Detective and North County SWAT.

Qualifications:

For all candidates:

1. Minimum 21 years of age
2. U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident Alien who is eligible and has applied for citizenship
3. Graduation from an accredited or approved U.S. high school or equivalent
4. Possession of California Driver’s License and able to maintain satisfactory driving record
5. Able to meet POST standards of adequate physical stature, endurance and agility.
6. Free from felony convictions or domestic violence convictions

Academy Graduates:  Possess a certified POST Basic Course Completion Certificate of at least 800 hours issued within the past three years.

Academy Attendee:  Currently enrolled in a POST Basic Academy of at least 800 hours as a “non-affiliate.”  (Must successfully complete academy to be appointed)

Lateral Candidates:  Completion of POST approved Basic Academy and actively employed by a California Law Enforcement Agency as a Peace Officer within the past 12 months, has successfully completed probation, and possesses a POST Basic Certificate of at least 800 hours.  

SALARY:  $8,308.69 - $8,724.11 - $9,160.31 - $9,618.32 - $10,099.24 per month. Appointments to this classification are normally made at the first step of this five step salary range.  Candidates are also eligible for additional salary incentives including Holiday Pay, Education Incentives, and other special assignment pays.  

BENEFITS: This position is eligible for benefits under the Brisbane Police Officers Association Memorandum of Understanding. 

• Retirement:  CalPERS 3%@ 55 for “Classic” members, 2.7%@ 57 for “New” members.
• Health Insurance:  Coverage provided by CalPERS Health Program, with premium paid up to family coverage through Cafeteria Plan.
• Dental:  Self-insured dental, coverage provided for eligible dependents.
• Vision:  VSP, coverage provided for eligible dependents.
• Life Insurance ($150,000 coverage) and Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program through MHN
• Employer contribution to choice of 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Available
• Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program
• Voluntary Commuter Spending Account
• Vacation and sick leave
• Uniform allowance

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Interested candidates must submit a completed online CalOpps employment application along with supporting documents as listed below:

• All Candidates:  Provide copy of U.S. High School diploma or equivalent.
• Academy Graduates:  Submit a copy of your POST Basic Course Completion Certificate of at least 800 hours issued within the past three years.
• Academy Attendee:  Submit proof of current enrollment in a POST Basic Academy of at least 800 hours. 
• Lateral Candidates:  Submit a copy of your POST Basic Course Completion Certificate of at least 800 hours and any other POST certificates you have attained (i.e., Intermediate, Supervisory, etc.)

Please note that the CalOpps website only accepts one attachment with your application, so please include all supporting documents into one document.  If you are unable to upload all requested documents into the CalOpps website, please submit a complete set of documents via fax (415) 508-1178 or email HRstaff2@ci.brisbane.ca.us within five (5) days of completing your CalOpps application.  Applicants that fail to provide required documents within five (5) days may be disqualified at any time during the process.

Applications must be received by WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2021 at 5:00 PM. Resumes in lieu of completed applications and requested documents will not be accepted.    

SELECTION PROCESS:

Applications will be screened for completeness.  After an initial screening of applications, those applicants that meet the minimum qualifications and appear to best meet the Department’s need will be invited to participate further in the recruitment process and will be contacted for an oral panel interview.   Candidates must receive a score of 70% or higher on the oral interview exam to be placed on the initial eligibility list.  A limited number of candidates from the eligibility list will be invited for an interview with the Police Commander and Police Chief.  Depending upon the number of candidates in each recruitment set, this process may be altered.    After a mutual interest has been established, a thorough background investigation will be conducted, including fingerprinting and a polygraph.  Upon successfully passing the background investigation, candidates must successfully complete a psychological evaluation, medical evaluation, including drug testing, and provide proof of legal right to work in the U.S. prior to appointment.  The Police Chief will make the final recommendation for appointment.                    

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The City of Brisbane is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other status protected by state,  federal or city law in its employment actions, decisions, policies, and practices. The duties described in this job announcement are intended only as illustrations of the various 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.  This job announcement does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job and benefits available change.