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Working as a census worker can be a great way to make extra money while helping your community. The U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting thousands of people across the country to assist with the 2020 Census Count. In Santa Clara County, the Bureau is looking to hire over 1000 census workers for a variety of temporary jobs, including census takers (also referred to as enumerators), recruiting assistants, office staff, and supervisors. Positions offer excellent pay ($24-$33 hourly rate), flexible hours, and paid training.

Immediate positions available for Partnerships Specialist. Apply Today! Application closes on March 25, 2019. Bilingual skills are highly desirable (Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Tagalog).

For more information or to apply for field positions (census takers, enumerators, address listers), visit www.2020census.gov/jobs

The City of Sunnyvale’s Office of the City Manager – City Clerk Division is seeking a highly energetic and organized individual to serve as the Deputy City Clerk.  Become part of a hardworking and dynamic team of quality and high performing employees.

The City Clerk Division maintains an automated agenda management system, manages Boards and Commissions throughout the City and serves as a resource to represented departments.  In addition, the Clerk’s office is responsible for records management, notary services, FFPC/conflict of interest and elections.

The Deputy City Clerk provides administrative support to the City Clerk, including system administration of electronic systems, preparation of City Council minutes, and attendance at City Council meetings as needed.  The position supports the records management program and provides training and support to Boards and Commissions program staff and members.

The City of Sunnyvale provides an excellent benefits package. A complete application consists of a City application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire.  The final filing date is April 1, 2019 at 5:00 pm. or upon receipt of 100 complete and qualified applications. For complete information regarding this current opportunity, please visit: https://Sunnyvale.ca.gov and click on JOBS.

Pay Rate:  $36.40 - $46.45 Hourly

FINAL DATE FOR FILING: March 26, 2019.

THE POSITION

Assistant Engineer is the entry and trainee level in the professional civil engineering series. Under immediate supervision, employees perform first level professional civil engineering field and office work while acting in a trainee capacity in connection with the planning, design, construction and maintenance of a wide variety of civil engineering projects.

Associate Engineer is the journey level job classification and Associate Civil Engineer is the registered journey level classification in the engineering series. At both levels, a high degree of technical expertise and some periodic lead responsibilities are required. Under general supervision, incumbents may perform a variety of professional engineering services in such areas as planning, design and construction inspection of roads, park trails, bridges, drainage, sanitary sewer systems, water supply, and other public works projects. Associate Civil Engineers may provide lead direction to other staff in completing projects of greater difficulty and complexity. Incumbents will be required to perform field work in support of the planning, the design and/or construction inspection of public works projects.

NOTE: Associate Civil Engineer differs from the Associate Engineer classification in that employees in the former must be registered as professional engineers in the State of California and may provide lead direction to other staff in completing projects of greater difficulty and complexity.

There are currently two vacancies in the following units:

Design and Construction
The Assistant/Associate/Associate Civil Engineer that would be assigned to the Design and Construction Section would perform AutoCAD/Civil3D work and work on Public Works infrastructure projects such as roads, drainage, retaining walls, bridges, sewer and other public works facilities including the planning, designing, preparation of construction bid documents and inspection of public works facilities.  This position may also involve the application and management of outside grants associated with Public Works facilities.

Roads Services Operations
The Assistant/Associate/Associate Civil Engineer that would be assigned to the Road Operations Section would design and manage traffic circulation improvement projects, review and comment on traffic studies and routinely deal with traffic engineering firms and the public on traffic engineering issues.  In addition, work may include managing consulting traffic engineering firms and performing in-house traffic modeling.

The ideal candidate for this position is:

• Technically knowledgeable and experienced in the principles and practices of civil engineering, and public works design, construction, and maintenance.
• An effective communicator, both orally and in writing; able to represent the County in meetings and presentations to various groups including community groups, regulatory and other governmental agencies, and the general public.
• Customer-focused and interpersonally effective in dealing with staff, engineers, contractors and the public, and in coordinating with law enforcement agencies, emergency responders and other agencies when necessary.
• Provide information to the public and other governmental agencies, in person or over the telephone, regarding County procedures and regulations, facility locations, plan requirements and property ownership, which may require the interpretation of policies and procedures.
• Perform development plan reviews and prepare plan review comments.
• Able to analyze and evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations and prepare effective technical staff reports.
• Accountable and able to schedule and carry through with assignments with independence.
• Experience in designing public works projects such as road improvements, drainage improvements, parks facilities, and sewers, is ideal with work experience using computer aided drafting software such as AutoCAD/Civil3D.
• Proficient in computer aided drafting and design software.

QUALIFICATIONS
Licensure/Certification: Candidates for Associate Civil Engineer must possess a valid Certificate of Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California at the time of hire. Candidates for Traffic Engineer must possess a valid Certificate of Registration as a Traffic Engineer in the State of California is required at the time of hire as or upon designation as Traffic Engineer. Some positions require possession of a class C California driver license or equivalent.

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:

• Assistant Engineer: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering OR twenty-four semester units in civil engineering courses and three years of civil engineering experience in office, field or survey party work OR possession of an Engineer in Training Certificate.
• Associate Engineer: Two years of professional civil engineering experience which has included field and office work in the planning, design, construction and maintenance of a variety of civil engineering projects.
• Associate Civil Engineer: In addition to possession of a valid Certificate of Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California at the time of hire, two years of professional civil engineering experience which has included field and office work in the planning, design, construction and maintenance of a variety of civil engineering projects.

Knowledge of: 

• Civil engineering practices and procedures including design and construction methods and techniques.
• Strength and properties and uses of materials and hydraulics.
• Civil engineering design and drafting principles.
• Project management principles and practices.
• Basic principles of supervision.
• Surveying methods.
• Methods, materials and equipment used in civil engineering projects.
• Methods, materials and equipment used in civil engineering construction work.
• Construction inspection techniques.
• Hydraulics and strength of materials.
• Principles of engineering as they apply to public works projects.
• Engineering mathematics and their application to engineering problems.

Skill/Ability to: 

• Perform engineering calculations and routine design work.
• Solve surveying problems.
• Prepare neat and accurate maps, drawings, notes and reports.
• Inspect civil engineering work in progress.
• Prepare clear, concise correspondence and reports.
• Comply with safety procedures.
• Supervise subordinate staff.
• Operate survey equipment.

Incumbents in positions designated as Traffic Engineer must also have:
 
Knowledge of:

• Current principles and practices of traffic engineering.
• Systems and computer programs used in transportation analyses.
• Traffic control devices including system design, installation and equipment and operation.
• Federal, state and local traffic engineering laws and ordinances.
• Contract preparation, selection, and administration.
• Grant application process.

 
Skill/Ability to:

• Apply civil engineering principles related to transportation projects.
• Create traffic models for in-house projects and review and approve models from consultants.
• Conduct traffic impact analysis for road projects and approve projects affecting county roadway.
• Review transportation studies, perform investigations and submit recommendations regarding installations of traffic control devices and control measures.

APPLICATION/EXAMINATION
Open and Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire.

The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: Pass/Fail). A screening committee will select those applicants whose training, experience and responses to the questions on the employment application and supplemental questionnaire appear to best meet the needs of the position and invite them to interview. Because of this process, all applicants meeting the minimum requirements are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the recruitment process. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%) which may include a written or performance exercise. Depending on the number of applications, an application appraisal of training and experience may be used in place of examinations. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and all applicants must participate at their own expense.

IMPORTANT: Applications for this position are accepted online only. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click on the "Apply Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org to apply.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
Application Deadline:  March 26, 2019
Application Screening:  April 9, 2019
Panel Interviews:  April 24 and/or 25, 2019
 

On behalf of the City of Sebastopol, Regional Government Services (RGS) is pleased to recruit for the exciting full-time position of:

ACCOUNTING SUPERVISOR

This is a regular, full-time, benefitted position.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  FRIDAY, APRIL 5, 2019 at 5 PM

The Position

Under general direction of the Finance Director, the Accounting Supervisor plans, directs, and supervises the Accounting functions of the City, including general accounting, cash management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and reporting, purchasing, cashiering, utility billing, business license and other systems as assigned. The incumbent will supervise the technical and support staff of the department and perform professional level tasks in all assigned areas of responsibility, as well as provide highly responsible and complex assistance to the Finance Director.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The City of Sebastopol is seeking a candidate with extensive previous experience in public sector finance and leadership. A typical pattern of qualifications may include:  Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance or closely related field, with three (3) years of progressively responsible accounting work experience.  Experience in municipal or other governmental environment is highly desirable, as is a minimum of one (1) years of work experience in a supervisory capacity.

The ideal candidate will be a proven leader that consistently demonstrates the ability to collaborate, to create and maintain a positive work environment, and to build and maintain cohesive working relationships that serve the goals and objectives of the City. The ideal candidate will exhibit superior analytical skills, sound judgment, attention to detail, and integrity. In addition, the candidate selected will be an outstanding verbal and written communicator who has strong presentation skills.

Examples of Essential Duties include:

1. Supervise, direct, and evaluate the work of Finance Department staff.
2. Manage the day-to-day accounting functions of the City.
3. Perform the City’s financial accounting, cash management, and banking activities in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
4. Maintain the general ledger.
5. Reconcile all financial accounts.
6. Perform grant administration, reporting and reimbursement.
7. Develop, implement, and enforce accounting policies, procedures, and standards; recommend changes to accounting procedures as needed.
8. Maintain fiscal integrity of the computerized financial system.  
9. Respond to special requests for financial data and analysis, provide information to other local, state and federal agencies as requested.
10. Develop and recommend policy, procedures, and internal controls for customer service related to utility accounts and collection.
11. Guide staff in the resolution of utility billing discrepancies, clarification of fee structures, or other customer service issues.
12. Oversee contracted services for the City’s IT infrastructure; assist consultant with troubleshooting.

About the City

The City of Sebastopol is a small semi-urban community located in Sonoma County, California. The City, incorporated in 1902, currently has a population of about 7,800 and serves the West County trade area population of about 50,000.

Sebastopol has a Council-Manager form of government, with five Council members elected at-large. The City has its own Police, Fire, and Public Works departments, as well as other City departments. With a very low crime rate, Sebastopol remains among the safest cities in northern California.
 

FILING DEADLINE: TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 2019 @ 5:00 P.M. OR UNTIL 50 QUALIFIED APPLICATIONS RECEIVED

The County of Yuba is currently recruiting for several Correctional Officer positions in the Sheriff’s Department. Under continuing supervision incumbents perform a wide variety of support in two areas: corrections, in which incumbents ensure the security, safety and care of individuals in custody; and bailiff, in which incumbents ensure the safety and security of the courts and their personnel during court proceedings; and perform related work as assigned. Incumbents may be assigned to either County Jail security or Court security.

ABOUT US

Fremont is a well-managed innovative city located in the heart of the Bay Area and Silicon Valley. Fremont prides itself on green technology, a low crime rate, great schools and parks, open space, a low unemployment rate, and an incredibly diverse population of 235,000 residents. As a full-service city, Fremont employs 936 regular employees and has a General Fund budget of $205 million dollars.

The City Attorney’s Office in Fremont provides legal advice to all City Departments, the City Council and all Boards and Commissions. In addition, the City Attorney’s Office provides risk management services through the Risk Management Division. The Legal Office is staffed by the City Attorney, the Assistant City Attorney,  two Senior Deputy City Attorneys, a Law Office Supervisor, and a Paralegal, with the Risk Management Division staff represented by the Risk Manager, Risk Management Technician, and Safety Coordinator.   Our staff finds their work challenging, yet rewarding, and most importantly they enjoy the chance to make a difference through public service.  
      
ABOUT THE POSITION

The City of Fremont is seeking to add an exceptional attorney to its City Attorney’s office. We anticipate filling our current opening at the Senior Deputy City Attorney level.  However, based on the qualifications of the applicant pool, the position may be filled at the Deputy City Attorney or the Senior Deputy City Attorney level.  The City Attorney’s Office consists of five attorneys who work collaboratively together to provide legal advice and opinions to the City Council, City Boards and Commissions, Department Heads and staff.   

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

- Consult with and provide legal advice to staff in various departments of the City including Community Development (Planning, Housing, Code Enforcement and Building Inspection), Public Works (Engineering and Maintenance), Community Services (Recreation, Parks and Fremont Resource Center), Police, Fire, Finance and Human Resources. It is anticipated that the new attorney will work primarily with the Planning Division on land use, planning, housing and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) issues while also representing other client departments
- Review staff reports and advise staff on complex and controversial legal matters
- Draft ordinances, resolutions, contracts, deeds, leases and other legal documents and instruments
- Represent the City at various City Council,  board and commission meetings and community meetings
- Handle litigation in civil and some criminal matters in both state and federal court and in  administrative proceedings

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION/HR INTERN

TEMPORARY, PART-TIME, NON-BENEFITED

Hours: Up to 30 hours per week June- September

Salary: $12.00- $15.00 per hour

Application Deadline: Friday, March 29, 2019 at 5:00 p.m.

The City of Campbell has an internship opportunity for an upper class college student, recent college graduate or graduate school student. The intern will have the opportunity to gain insight into local government through placement in the City Manager’s Office which includes the divisions of the City Clerk’s Office and Human Resources. This internship offers valuable, real-world job experience and enables the intern to be exposed to a wide variety of programs and services while enhancing writing, presentation, research and analysis, and critical thinking skills.

TYPICAL DUTIES/PROJECTS

Assist with programs and projects, including, but not limited to, city budgeting, citywide policy development, interdepartmental coordination, intergovernmental relations, city information and outreach, customer service, telecommunications, and a variety of special projects.

Assist with preparing informational materials (including graphics and photography), press releases, proclamations, resolutions, correspondence and presentations.

Conduct surveys and compile data; perform research and statistical analysis and prepare related reports, manuals and policies.

Prepare correspondence and data-gathering from various cities.

Perform a variety of analysis for reports which may include the use of surveys.

Assist with records management which includes utilizing document imaging system, file maintenance, and record distribution.

Other duties may include assisting with Freedom of Information Act compliance which includes logging requests, coordinating and compiling responsive documents, and assisting in the final review process.

File confidential HR paperwork

Update the organizational chart

Create New Hire folders

Assist with recruitments  

Make copies as needed

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Interest in working in local government.

Knowledge of modern principles of organization, administration and management.

Highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Ability to research, compile, analyze and interpret data.

Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relation with others and work in a team-oriented environment.

Ability to interface and work in a diverse working environment.

 TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Upper class college students, recent college graduates, or graduate school students, with majors in public administration, political science, business administration, human resources or other closely related fields are encouraged to apply.

 How to apply:   City employment applications may be obtained from the City of Campbell Human Resources Division, 70 N. First Street, Campbell, CA 95008; by visiting the City’s website at www.cityofcampbell.com or on www.calopps.org.  Applications must be received by Friday, March 29, 2019 at 5:00 p.m.

Prior to hire, candidates will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, including employment verification and a Department of Justice (DOJ) fingerprint check. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however, failure to disclose a conviction will result in disqualification or termination.

 Candidates with a disability who may require special assistance in any phase of the application or testing process should advise the Human Resources Division upon submittal of application. Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request. The City of Campbell is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Examples Of Duties

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

• Classify, identify and verify fingerprints.
• Maintain fingerprint, photograph and identification files.
• Search files for a wide variety of police information including prior records, case histories and aliases.
• Search California Identification (CAL ID) data base through the Department of Justice Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS).
• Answer correspondence requesting arrest information or disposition of cases.
• Issue letters establishing identification based on fingerprint analysis.
• Compile requirements of the state criminal justice system.
• Appear in court as an expert witness in fingerprint identification and classification.
• Process fingerprints with proper interpretation of vehicle and penal codes.
• Use computer to retrieve, type and update information in the automated booking system.
• Fingerprint using digital devices.
• Provide off hours services as required.
• Perform related duties as assigned.