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Definition
Under general supervision or general direction, • Participates in pre-design, construction, and utility performs complex project management for a variety coordination meetings and issues construction of capital projects in all phases of development, permits. including environmental review (CEQA/NEPA), preliminary engineering, right of way, utilities • Provides construction administration, public coordination, advertisement, bidding, construction, relations, management, and inspection of public construction management and project closeout. works construction projects, including

Types of projects assigned will also vary between coordinating work with other divisions and Town planning efforts and construction of various public departments, reviewing and inspecting work to right of way and facilities infrastructure. Administers ensure conformance with plans and specifications, related professional service and construction tracking and maintaining all project accounting, contracts; administers Federal and State grant funds coordinating schedules, and providing public associated with assigned projects; provides excellent notices of projects. communication and customer service to internal and • Administers grant funding appropriated on external stakeholders; provides professional staff projects; prepares required local, State and Federal assistance to the Director of Public Works/Town reports for various construction projects, and other
Engineer, other departments, and the public in areas reports, memos and correspondence related to of expertise; performs a variety of studies and contract compliance. prepares and presents staff reports; and performs related work as required. • Represents the department at various public meetings; prepares and conveys presentations to build consensus and secure public support;

About the Responsibilities
Specific responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:

•Hires, manages and coordinates professional consultant contracts, including development of requests for qualifications (RFQ), requests for proposal (RFP). Negotiates, recommends for award and oversees execution of professional service contracts.
•Reviews construction plans and work products prepared by consulting engineers and private contractors to verify compliance with Town standards or objectives; checks plans for conformance with regulations regarding line, grade, size, elevation, and location of structures; reviews engineering calculations of other engineers or engineering technicians.
•Participates in pre-design, construction, and utility coordination meetings and issues construction permits.

•Provides construction administration, public relations, management, and inspection of public works construction projects, including coordinating work with other divisions and Town departments, reviewing and inspecting work to ensure conformance with plans and specifications, tracking and maintaining all project accounting, coordinating schedules, and providing public notices of projects.
•Administers grant funding appropriated on projects; prepares required local, State and Federal reports for various construction projects, and other reports, memos and correspondence related to contract compliance.
•Represents the department at various public meetings; prepares and conveys presentations to build consensus and secure public support; maintains effective community participation on assigned projects.
•Investigates field problems affecting property owners, contractors, and maintenance operations; responds to citizen inquiries and complaints; provides information to the public at the front counter in person, via telephone, or other means of communication regarding grading, encroachment permits, right-of-way and property line information, utility information, slope stability and improvement plan check, and payment processes.
•Oversees development of and updates City's various infrastructure programs including Pavement Management Program and sewer and storm drain master plans.

The Ideal Candidate Education & Experience
Knowledge of:
•Methods, materials, and techniques used in the construction of public works projects, including stormwater, street, and traffic systems design.

•Basic principles, practices, procedures, and standards related to Town public works, engineering infrastructure development and maintenance, and surveying.

•Basic principles and practices of capital improvement program budgeting, cost estimation, funding, project management, and contract administration.
•Subdivision engineering, plan review, mapping, and construction practices.
•Bidding requirements for public works projects.
•Project management and contract administration principles and techniques.
Ability to:
•Assist in the development of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for grant administration.
•Coordinate and oversee administrative, budgeting and fiscal reporting activities related to projects funded by grants.
•Interpret, apply, and explain complex Federal, State, and local laws, codes, regulations, and departmental procedures.
•Analyze, interpret, summarize and present administrative and technical information and data in an effective manner.
•Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and tasks in an effective and timely manner; organize own work, setting priorities, and meeting critical time deadlines.

Education & 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:

•Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, landscape architecture, construction management, or a closely related field; and
•Minimum three years of progressively responsible experience in capital project and construction management, civil engineering, general contracting or facilities/parks;

Important Application Information

To apply for this opportunity, submit a completed Town of Paradise Application for Employment to the following address:

Town of Paradise - Human Resources Department

ATTN: Capital Projects Manager

5555 Skyway

Paradise, CA 95969

Application packets must include the following:

•Employment Application Form
•Resume and Cover Letter

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Monday, March 23, 2020 by 5:00 pm

visit the Town's website for more information and the Application Form: https://www.townofparadise.com/index.php/jobs

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $77,937.00 to $99,486.00 /year

THE COMMUNITY

Located nearly halfway between San Francisco and Sacramento, Suisun City is a hidden gem of the Bay Area. Suisun City is accessible from Interstate 80 via Highway 12 and Amtrak’s Capitol Corridor commuter rail stop at the Train Depot, right to the heart of the City’s historic Waterfront District, making it a prime location for job seekers as well as homeowners. The community is a unique destination for a Bay Area day trip, an overnight getaway or a place to work, particularly with its reverse commute for inner Bay Area residents. The Waterfront Promenade offers beautiful views and serves as an ideal setting for the myriad of outdoor activities, dining choices and lunch hour strolls.

THE DEPARTMENT

The Housing Authority, which operates as a division of the Development Services Department, is responsible for the local implementation of the federal Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program and other local, housing-related programs.

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THE PROCESS

This is an ongoing recruitment; applications will be reviewed as they are received. To be considered for this opportunity, please apply online through www.calopps.org.

THE POSITION

The Facility Attendant serves as the first point of contact with community center users during evening and weekend activities and rentals. The ideal candidate should enjoy serving the public, possess confident communication and customer service skills, and be able to function in a setting that may be at times busy and fast-paced or quiet and slow.

The position will typically work on two or three weekday evenings (Mon.-Fri.), from 5:00 pm until close (2-4 hours), two or three Saturdays each month (approximately 6-9 hours, daytime or evening), and occasional Sundays (daytime or evening); a typical schedule will be about 13-18 hours per week, variable based on the weekly facility use program schedule, and set in advance by the Facility Coordinator.

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Provide friendly, professional customer service to Community Center users, serving as main point of contact during evening and weekend activities, and maintaining a consistent presence for users at all times.
• Follow and explain City and department policies, procedures, and facility use guidelines.
• May assist user groups with indoor or outdoor event set up and take down of equipment and/or furniture such as tables, chairs, podiums, and A/V equipment.
• Locks and unlocks facility doors on schedule; secures buildings during and after activities/rentals.
• Updates attendance sheets, tally sheets and user status sheets.
• May perform clean up duties as needed, including but not limited to: move and arrange furniture and equipment, restroom cleaning, sweeping and mopping, and garbage pick-up and removal.

The Town of Colma

Invites you to apply for the position of:

Management Analyst Intern

This internship provides an excellent opportunity for an individual interested in Public Administration to enhance their administrative and analytical knowledge, skills, and abilities. Through mentorship and under general supervision, the incumbent will be responsible to complete specific projects and a variety of on-going assignments to help develop their knowledge and skills. This is a training opportunity position reporting to an assigned Department. There may be several evening obligations, such as attending City Council meetings or other community events. 

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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

• Maintain records/document management system.
• Conduct public outreach/media (i.e. tax initiative).
• Conduct research/study on technology enhancing.
• Assist in the development and coordination of marketing and branding.
• Perform data analysis.
• Create various electronic forms.
• Create templates for reporting purposes.

• Coordinate projects across departments within the organization.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities are qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education, Training & Experience

Enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program with demonstrated interest/experience in communications, marketing, international relations and community engagement or closely related academic program.

Possession of a valid California Driver’s License may be required.

Knowledge of:

• Social media platforms including Town Hall, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Nextdoor, LinkedIn and other tools.
• Social media management and analytics tools and web content development.
• Research and related reporting strategies.
• Desktop software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher.
• Familiarity with email marketing tools.
• Adobe Creative Suite.
• Records management principles and practices.
• Computer applications related to the work.
• Project management, policy analysis principles, program/policy evaluation or organizational development.

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, and work cooperatively with Town staff.
• Plan, develop, review and complete projects in a timely manner.
• Interpret and apply administrative and departmental policies and procedures.
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance.
• Creative and detail oriented.
• Ability to perform in-depth research on a given topic and provide recommendations.
• Ability to think critically, analyze data, and present logical conclusions or reports based on available information.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

CITY OF LARKSPUR PART-TIME HOURLY WORKER

ASSIGNMENT: LIBRARY PAGE

Up to $14.00 per hour

Maximum of 960 Hours Per Year

Applications will be accepted for this position on a continuous basis. The next review of applications will occur on March 12. The selection process may include an interview and can begin as soon as vacancies occur.  Please do not contact the Human Resources Department about the status of your application unless it has been more than 3 months.

This is a part-time hourly, at-will position. Part-time hourly workers do not receive benefits, except as required by law.

DEFINITION

Under direction, part-time hourly workers in this assignment perform a variety of manual tasks to support library services at the Larkspur Library including sorting, shelving, stacking, and retrieving a wide variety of library materials for holds and transmittals, clearing book drops, and other duties as assigned. Employees in this category do not receive any benefits except as required by law.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Library Page responsibilities include a variety of routine tasks that maintain the condition of the library in accordance with standard procedures.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

The Library Page reports to the Circulation Supervisor and may also receive guidance from other staff members. There are no direct reports or supervision exercised.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Include but are not limited to the following:) Under direction, part-time hourly workers in this assignment perform a variety of routine manual library support tasks including sorting, shelving, stacking, and retrieving a wide variety

of library materials for holds and transmittals, clearing book drops, and performing other duties as assigned. Library Pages help maintain library materials in accordance with established alphabetical, numerical and categorical systems and conduct shelf reading for accuracy and shifts and transports books, magazines, A/V, etc., including pushing heavy book carts, to assigned areas of the library as directed. Assist in keeping all areas of the library in a clean, neat, and orderly condition and may assist in program and display set-up. Perform other job- related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge of: Knowledge of basic principles of organization.

Skill and Ability in: Ability to sort and organize materials in alphabetical, numerical and topical order and attend to detail to ensure accuracy. Ability to learn and apply library policies and procedures, programs and services, and systems such as Dewey Decimal system. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships, deal courteously and tactfully with the public and other people encountered in the workplace, communicate effectively both orally and in writing, and follow specific instructions. Ability to speak, read, write, understand and communicate effectively using the English language.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

This assignment requires sufficient experience and education to demonstrate the knowledge and skills listed and to perform the essential duties as required. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is through possession of or working toward a High School Degree or General Education Degree. Applicants under 18 years of age will be required to secure a work permit prior to employment. No experience required.

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

This assignment requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, squatting and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The employee will occasionally be required to climb or balance or crawl. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to video display terminals. The position also requires repetitive hand movement and fine coordination in data entry and preparing reports using a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Acute hearing is required when providing phone and personal service. The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move or push up to 40 pounds.  The employee may be exposed to dust and infectious organisms.

THE POSITION
The City of Dublin is seeking an Intern in the City Manager’s Office to provide a variety of support for the City’s Census 2020 outreach efforts. Specific focus areas will include communications, community outreach and local government administration. 

The position offers an opportunity for the Intern to interact with high level Staff and members of the public. The Intern will interact with members of the public and may make departmental or public presentations.  The intern can expect to learn valuable professional skills such as communication methods, community organizing, project management, organization, event planning and others.  This internship will provide an opportunity to become acquainted with the City and gain an overall view of municipal government through the opportunity to work with multiple city departments and outside agencies.  

There may be several evening obligations, such as attending weekly Farmers’ Markets or other community events. 

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
The following are the expected duties for this position and are normal for this classification.  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 this class.

• Successfully complete Ambassador Training.
• Research and compile information as it relates to community groups, places of worship, ethnic grocery stores, English as a Second Language (ESL) classes and other avenues to connect with Hard-to-Count populations.
• Draft letters.
• Help with meeting/event planning.
• Engage with community members including to provide timely and accurate information about the Census. 
• Host informational tables at Senior Center, City Hall lobby, Farmers’ Market, etc.
• If requested, support the Questionnaire Assistance Center (“QAC”) at Dublin Library.
• Research and compile information as it relates to demographic data, workforce data, business data, etc.
• Complete Civic Plus training and update and edit webpages.
• Help to compile and track Census outreach efforts and assist in the preparation of reports on the project.
• Participate in calls/meetings with external agencies and other partners.
• Additional specific learning objectives may be tailored to the interests of the student.

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CITY OF LARKSPUR

PART-TIME HOURLY WORKER

ASSIGNMENT: LIBRARY AIDE

Up to $23.00 per hour

Maximum of 960 Hours Per Year

This is a part-time hourly, at-will position.  Part-Time Hourly employees do not receive benefits, except as required by law. Job description and pay under review.

Applications will be accepted for this position on a continuous basis. The next review of applications will occur on March 12. The selection process may include an interview and can begin as soon as vacancies occur.  Please do not contact the Human Resources Department about the status of your application unless it has been more than 3 months.

DEFINITION

Under direction, part-time hourly workers in this assignment perform basic library clerical, technical and customer service work, and related assignments as required. Employees in this category do not receive any benefits except as required by law.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Library Aide responsibilities include both patron support and basic administrative support services.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

The Library Aide reports to supervisor as assigned, and receives guidance from Library staff members. There are no direct reports.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Include but are not limited to the following:)

Under direction, workers in this assignment provide superb customer service support at the Larkspur Library by greeting patrons, checking books in and out, answering basic questions regarding library services and operations over the phone and in person, and other duties as assigned.  The Library Aide may also perform various routine and repetitive tasks relating to the maintenance of the library collection. May be asked to assist Circulation staff and assist in a variety of special projects and services as needed.

REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge of:  Modern office and record-keeping procedures; use of office equipment and technology; numerical and alphabetical filing; basic mathematical principles.

Skill in and Ability to: Communicate and interact effectively and cooperatively with employees and library users of all ages; work under pressure of heavy service demands; be flexible in work scheduling; work as part of a team; remain calm and handle situations with tact and firmness when dealing with difficult situations and difficult people. Must be able to speak, read, write, understand and communicate effectively using the English language.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

This assignment requires sufficient experience and education to demonstrate the knowledge and skills listed and to perform the essential duties as required. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is through possession of a High School Degree or General Education Degree. 

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

This assignment requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, squatting and stooping in the performance of daily activities.  The employee will occasionally be required to climb, balance or crawl. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to video display terminals. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.  Acute hearing is required when providing phone and personal service.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move or push up to 40 pounds.  The employee may be exposed to dust and infectious organisms.