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San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department

Announces

STUDENT INTERN

(working title: Emergency Services Intern)

$16.78 - $20.01 per hour Depending on Qualifications

POSITION IS PART-TIME / NO BENEFITS Limited Term

Deadline to Apply: February 21, 2020.

DEFINITION:

Do you want to help communities prepare for disasters?  Are you highly motivated in developing your area of expertise in the emergency management field? If so, then the San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department’s Office of Emergency Services is looking for you! 

This position is part-time, not to exceed 19 hours/week (maximum of 999 hours per fiscal year), and no benefits are provided. The applicant must be able to commit to a minimum of 10 hours per week between the hours of Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., with occasional evening and/or weekend hours. This position is of a limited duration of at least 6 months but not to exceed 12 months.

DUTIES:

The intern’s primary assignment will be related to supporting the Office of Emergency Services in maintaining 3 primary and 3 secondary Emergency Operations Centers. The following duties are illustrative and are not meant to be a complete and exhaustive listing of all of the duties and responsibilities of the assignment.

Under direction of the Emergency Services Manager, the intern will be responsible for:

Supporting the “ready-status” of primary and secondary Emergency Operations Centers

Regularly testing Emergency Operations Center hardware, software, and communications platforms

Reviewing current hardware, software and communications platforms for alignment with industry best practices and researching and recommending alternatives

Maintaining checklists, plans, forms, directories and resource lists in electronic and paper formats

Preparing Emergency Operations Centers for use in trainings and exercises

Updating Emergency Operations Centers supply inventories

Providing other logistics support to the Office of Emergency Services in delivery of Community Preparedness Initiatives

OUTCOMES:

During the assignment, the intern will gain experience in local level emergency management, conducting research, evaluating and testing emergency management software and tools, and project management. The intern will also gain knowledge of local government and fire department operations and functions.

JOB-RELATED QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of:  Emergency Management principles and practices; National Incident Management System (NIMS), Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS), Incident Command System (ICS); radio communications systems, requirements analysis process for hardware, software and communication tools, project management principles and practices

Skill in:  Proficient operation of computer and office equipment, including Microsoft Office Suite/Office 365, SharePoint

Ability to:  Understand verbal and written instructions; establish and maintain effective communications and working relationships with staff; Work independently to manage project assignments while meeting deadlines. Take initiative to identify problems and present possible solutions; Respond effectively to changing priorities.

The ideal intern will be detail oriented, energetic, have a positive attitude, excellent communication skills, and be able to work independently and collaboratively. The intern should strongly identify as a quick learner. The intern must be organized to successfully perform the work as described above in a professional office environment. This position is geared toward students or recent graduates pursuing careers in emergency management.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING GUIDELINES:
Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way would be:

Education:  Graduation from high school, or equivalent. Bachelor’s Degree desired.

Experience:  Previous experience in emergency management or project management. Completion of ICS-100, ICS-200 and ICS-700, or ability to complete training within first month of employment.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, REGISTRATION:

Licenses:  Possession of a valid California Driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

The City of Brisbane will be sponsoring up to 5 summer internships this year.  Our internships are project oriented and are designed to give college students a good general overview of future employment opportunities and current issues in the Public Sector.  You will have the opportunity for exposure to various areas of City Administration during your internship, as well as have opportunities to network with fellow interns and participate in professional development activities in San Mateo County and/or Santa Clara County.

Projects for 2020 include

• City Administration – Provide research support in the City Manager’s Office on Smart Cities technology.  Review other public agency’s Smart Cities programs, research types of innovation available and propose project design for the City to implement.
• Engineering – Provide support to the City’s public utilities including the drinking water, sanitary and storm drain infrastructure systems.  Assignments will focus primarily on federal and state regulatory programs including infrastructure risk & resilience assessment, drinking water quality, drought tolerance and water conservation programs.  Other assignments may include support on various Capital Improvement Projects including SCADA, AMI and a new Drinking Water Booster Pump Station.
• Records Management – Assist in project oversight of our records management project, create innovate best practices to implement the records retention schedule and policy, and support the daily records management tasks in the City Clerk’s Office.
• Police- Provide support to Patrol Services including projects within administration, property/evidence and records. Obtain an understanding of Patrol Operations including investigations and prosecution of cases.

Applicants must be college students currently enrolled in and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree at an accredited college or university in a related field (e.g. public administration, public policy, business, planning, library science, environmental studies, engineering, sustainability). Undergraduate candidates must have a minimum 48 semester units or equivalent completed.  Applicants should also be self-motivated, have excellent interpersonal skills, able to use Microsoft Office software, demonstrate good research ability and have the ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing. 

SALARY AND HOURS:  Salary range for Interns is from $15.00-$20.00 per hour, less than 999 hours per year, over a 12 week or year round period.  Start date is flexible depending on student’s availability.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Candidates can submit their applications on-line at http://www.calopps.org/city-of-brisbane.  Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.  

SELECTION PROCESS:

The applications will be screened and a limited number of applicants possessing the most relevant qualifications will be selected to participate in an oral interview.  Recommendations for appointment to the positions will be based on the results of these interviews.  Prior to appointment, fingerprinting for submission to the Department of Justice must be completed with favorable results.

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, or national origin in its employment actions, decisions, policies, and practices. The duties described in this 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 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 change.

Final filing date:  5:00pm, Friday, March 27, 2020 or until filled

(Supplemental Questionnaire Required)

The Internship Program will run approximately May/June 2020 through August/September 2020.

Candidates are REQUIRED to include a copy of educational transcripts (official or unofficial) with the job application. Transcripts can be attached to the application in CalOpps. If there are issues with uploading transcripts, please e-mail them to hr-dept@cityofsancarlos.org before the application filing deadline.

Selected applicants will be contacted to participate in an interview process at a date to be determined.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of applications. Application, including all work history, must be fully completed even if a resume is attached. Incomplete and/or inaccurate applications may result in disqualification from the recruitment process. Applicants must include a valid e-mail address on the employment application and are responsible for notifying Human Resources of any changes to contact information.

About the Position

The City of San Carlos offers rewarding part-time, 20-hour per week, non-benefited summer internship positions. The positions begin in May-June 2020 and ends in August-September 2020 (depending on school schedule of selected candidate(s)). The main functions of the job are to perform municipal research and analytical work on an entry level professional basis. The City is offering internships this year in three areas of interest – City Manager’s Office, Public Works Department, and Community Development Department. Each intern’s workload will be a balance of assisting in daily municipal operations and special projects.

City Manager’s Office Internship

This intern will receive various assignments from the City Manager’s Office and other City departments as needed. Duties may include, but are not limited to: assistance with citywide communications, including website content management, social media efforts and communications video series; applying for grants and awards; conducting research on various topics; and completing other special projects. The position will serve as a temporary staff member, and will receive overall work direction from the Senior Management Analyst in the City Manager’s Office.

Public Works Department (Engineering Division) Internship

This intern will receive various assignments from the Engineering Division of the Public Works Department. Duties may include, but are not limited to: assistance with citywide communications informing the public of Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects and other Public Works programs; technical engineering calculations related to the CIP; Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) work; mapping the City’s infrastructure; and planning, design and construction of Public Works projects. The position will serve as a temporary staff member, and will receive overall work direction from the Senior Engineer in the Engineering Division of the Public Works Department.

Community Development Department (Planning Division) Internship

The intern will receive various assignments from the Planning Division of the Community Development Department. Duties may include, but are not limited to: planning, zoning and housing analysis; research and analysis of planning data; review of development proposals, building plans, permits and parcel maps; and data analysis of relevant laws, ordinances, regulations and policies. The position will serve as a temporary staff member, and will receive overall work direction from the Planning Manager in the Planning Division of the Community Development Department.

The primary goal of the City’s Internship Program is to provide college students or recent college graduates an opportunity to apply their academic training to and learn more about the various functions of municipal government. These paid internships provide hands-on experience in the daily operations of municipal government on all levels, thus enhancing the intern’s skills and resume for a future career in government.

Entry Level FIREFIGHTER Paramedic

Annual Salary: $121,683 to $144,106

(eff. 7/1/2020- includes Paramedic and Holiday Pay)

Final Filing Date: February 20, 2020 at noon

It is strongly recommended that you apply as soon as possible

THE POSITION

The Menlo Park Fire Protection District invites you to apply for the position of Firefighter / Paramedic. Typical duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Responds to fire alarms, emergency medical calls, emergency rescues and performs required emergency services;
• Provides basic emergency medical treatment to injured or ill persons;
• Calms victims and other persons involved at the scene;
• Inspects residential, commercial and industrial properties to discover and eliminate potential hazards and complies with fire codes, ordinances and laws;
• Assists in performing station and grounds maintenance activities; cleans equipment, vehicles and living quarters;
• Checks the condition of fire apparatus and appliances for proper working order; Completes maintenance work on fire apparatus, fire hydrants, other appliances and equipment;
• Performs firefighting tactical duties which include hose line operations, use of ladders and ventilation procedures; performs life-saving rescue operations; operates portable fire extinguishers;
• Participates in the clean-up and overhaul operations at scene of emergencies; Conducts company or District training on firefighting methods;
• Takes part in fire prevention activities such as public education and training; Continues own training and education programs by individual study and participation in scheduled drills and classes;
• Makes incident reports and other reports as directed; participates in committees and similar organizational activities;
• Provides technical and functional work direction to others as required; plans and checks the work of others as assigned;
• Works safely and follows policies, practices, and procedures related to work safety; calms victims and other persons involved at the scene;
• May serve as Acting Fire Engineer or Fire Captain when assigned and upon meeting all requirements of that classification to which temporarily assigned;
• Remains current with changes in education, technology, rules, regulations and laws related to the work;
• Accepts responsibility for meeting all requirements for recertification and licensing/endorsements; passes all qualifying exams;
• Prepares and presents simple reports, files, logs and records as required; Promotes good community relations by making public presentations and conducting demonstrations; and,
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Applications will be accepted for this position until the position is filled.

This hourly position is not in Civil Service and does not receive benefits.

DEFINITION

Under direction, the Video Technician assists with the development of television programming and operates a variety of video production equipment for live cablecasts of public meetings and for preparation and playback of pre-recorded video programs and performs other work as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Control remote and portable video cameras, operate digital video recorders and audio equipment for the live cablecasting of public meetings. Choose camera shots, graphics, and adjusts audio levels. View action on monitors; control contrast, brilliance, color balance, and fidelity and audio quality of cablecasted television signal. Inspect video production equipment for proper operation, control, and safety; make minor adjustments and temporary repairs to equipment as necessary. Assist in the production of programs including desktop editing. Create video "slides" using a variety of text, sounds, and graphics including backgrounds, borders and video images. Operate a variety of video imaging and scheduling software and/or character generators. Create automated shows using combinations of video "slides" and/or machine control commands. Duplicate and label DVDs. Maintain records of work performed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of: Television and video production techniques, operations and equipment. Video and computer graphics.

Ability to:     Operate television production equipment such as field and studio cameras, digital recorders, editing equipment, switchers/special effects generators, and character generators; set up, operate and monitor equipment, such as, lights, microphones, audio mixers; follow oral and written directions; work independently or as part of a team; follow safe work practices; work evenings and attend meetings; and attend work and perform duties on a regular and consistent basis.

Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent. College level course work in television production and/or digital video imaging desirable.

Experience: One year of video production employment desirable including live video production experience. 

License: Possession of a valid Class "C" California Driver's License.