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SEWER MAINTENANCE WORKER – GRADE I

($4,254/month)

One Full-time Position in the Public Works Department

Application Deadline:  Friday, September 13, 2019 by 5:00 p.m.

Job Duties:

THE SEWER MAINTENANCE WORKER – GRADE I:  This is the entry-level position of the Sewer Maintenance class series.  Employees in this position are distinguished from the Trainee position in that the Wastewater Collection System Maintenance Worker generally works under less supervision and may perform a broader range of more technically complex tasks.

Typical duties for the position include: 

Depending upon assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Removal of blockages and obstructions from sewers
• Laying and repairing sewer pipe
• Perform heavy manual labor
• Entering and working in confined space areas following strict safety precautions
• Driving pickup trucks, dump trucks, hydroflushers, rodders, and other City vehicles
• Setup and operation of City equipment, tools and machines, both power and manual, utilized in the inspection, maintenance and repair of the City’s wastewater collection system and related appurtenances
• Performing a variety of routine grounds maintenance and building cleaning, including cleaning and disinfecting houses flooded with sewage
• Cutting and breaking concrete and asphalt surfaces using an air compressor and related tools, paving saws and cement saws
• Using shoring equipment in accordance with all regulations
• Setting barricades and warning signs and performing flagging operations for traffic control and safety
• Utilizing proper safety precautions and following City of other established procedures related to all work performed
• Evaluating problems and recommending solutions
• Maintain accurate records/journals of maintenance and repairs
• Performs standby, emergency duty, on-call, and overtime work which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have working knowledge of:

• Basic principles, practices, tools, and materials as they relate to the maintenance and repair of wastewater infrastructure, facilities, systems, and appurtenances similar to those in a municipal environment
• Basic mathematics
• Safe driving rules and practices
• Basic computer software related to work
• English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively and clearly with those contacted in the course of work
• Maintain accurate and neat work records, and prepare clear and concise reports
• Recognize and deal with hazards encountered in the course of work
• Trouble-shoot equipment and facility malfunctions and problems
• Work evenings, weekends, holidays and standby as assigned

Requirements:  Any combination of equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying:

Experience:  Minimum of one year of experience in wastewater collection system or equivalent maintenance. 

Education:  Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade

• Valid California Class “B” California Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator’s license required within one year of appointment
• Must maintain insurability under the City’s vehicle liability insurance coverage
• A valid Grade I Collection System Maintenance Certificate issued by the California Water Environment Association

Special Requirements:

Ability to work in a standard office environment as well as sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, squat, stoop, reach, crawl, twist, climb, lift 50lbs, and distinguish color. Exposure to water, cold, heat, extreme noise, outdoors, confined work space, electrical hazards, vibrations, chemicals, dust, sewage, mechanical hazards, pollens and explosive materials.

THE COMMUNITY AND CITY GOVERNMENT:  Sausalito is a beautiful, San Francisco Bay front city of 7,226 residents within 2.2 square miles that serves a visitor population that may be several times the size of the year round population.  The blend of historical buildings, wooded hillsides, sweeping Bay and San Francisco views nestled against the Golden Gate National Recreation Area combine to make Sausalito a community of unparalleled charm and natural beauty.  Sausalito is a General Law City incorporated in 1893 and has a City Council/City Manager form of government.  The City provides a full range of services including Administration, Finance, Police, Public Works, Parks and Recreation, and Community Development.  The City Council and staff value positive relationships with the residents, businesses, visitors and outside agencies.

THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT:  The Director of Public Works heads up a staff that includes:  Maintenance Division Manager, Senior Engineer, Sewer Coordinator, 2 Wastewater Maintenance Workers, 4 Maintenance Workers, Fleet Maintenance Coordinator, and a Permit Technician.

BENEFITS:

Cafeteria Benefit Plan: The City offers a generous cafeteria benefit program including choices among plan options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, and PERS long-term care insurance.

Leave: Employees earn 10 hours vacation and 8 hours sick leave per month.  Employees in the Public Works Department are entitled to 10 paid holidays and 16 hours of “floating holiday” time each year.

Retirement: This position pays into the CalPERS Retirement System and NOT Social Security.

Union Membership: This position is non-exempt and is part of the Service Employees’ International Union group (SEIU Local 1021)

The position will be responsible for Development Engineering.  The selected candidate will work with developers and their engineers reviewing proposed development plans, issuing “will-serve” letters, determining development conditions and creating development agreements on all development projects within the City.  The engineer will insure that public improvements meet all City standards.  Experience either as a municipal development engineer or as a consultant working on development projects is desirable.  The position will be filled at one of the following levels:

Engineer II

A journey level class in the professional engineering series not requiring registration. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the lower class of Engineer I, or if filled from the outside, require prior professional level experience and possession of an Engineer-in-Training Certificate. Incumbents in this class work under general direction and perform moderately   difficult professional engineering work in engineering. Engineer IIs are normally considered to be the a continuing training status and as assigned responsibilities and breadth of knowledge increase with    experience, and registration is received, may reasonably expect to be promoted to the next higher class of Engineer II.

Engineer III

An advance journey level class in the engineering series requiring registration. Positions in the class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the lower class of Engineer II, or, when filled from the out-side require prior advanced professional engineering work experience. A Engineer III works under general super-vision and is expected to complete complex engineering assignments      requiring the use of judgement and initiative in developing solutions to problems, interpreting general policies, and determining work assignments.  Work in this class is distinguished from that of the Engineer II class by the greater complexity of the assignments received and by the greater independence with which an incumbent is expected to operate.

Senior Civil Engineer

Senior Civil Engineer supervises, assigns, and reviews the work of subordinate contract plan check    engineers and collaborate with our other City staff and private developers. Typical responsibilities include reviewing development applications to determine the impact of proposed developments on City infrastructure including water streets and storm drain facilities. Applications for tentative subdivision and parcel maps use permits, lot line adjustments, building permits and grading are reviewed and  conditions of approval are prepared to mitigate development impacts. The Senior Civil Engineer will represent the Public Works Department at the public hearings before the Project Review Committee, the Planning Commission and City Council.

City Clerk

Enterprise Resource Planning System (ERP) Project Manager 

Full Time - 2 Year Term Limited Assignment

The City of Sunnyvale is recruiting for an Enterprise Resource Planning System (ERP) Project Manager (Term Limited).  Under direction from the Executive Sponsor (Assistant City Manager) the ERP Project Manager will work with the ERP Steering Committee, the ERP Project Team, and the City's contract Systems Integrator to plan, coordinate, oversee, and manage the implementation of the Oracle Fusion Cloud Financials and Human Capital Management (HCM) suite.

The minimum qualifications for education and experience can be met in the following way:

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, information technology, business management, information systems or a related field; AND

Five years of technical or professional level experience, including two years of project management experience and some lead or supervisory experience.

The City of Sunnyvale provides an excellent benefits package, including 4% City-paid Employee PERS contribution and the 2% at 60 retirement plan for Classic employees. A complete application packet consists of a City employment application and responses to the required supplemental questions. The recruitment closes on August 28, 2019 at 5:00 pm.  For complete information regarding this opportunity and to apply, please visit: Sunnyvale.ca.gov, click on City Jobs.

Salary:  $143,007.00 - $168,243.00 Annually

To view the full announcement for this exciting opportunity, please visit the City of San José’s employment page by clicking on the link below.

Then click on the “Management Recruitments” link. 

City of San José Employment Page

Under general supervision, supervises, assigns, reviews and participates in the work of staff responsible for street sweeping (in-house and contract services), concrete and asphalt maintenance (in-house and contract services), yard facility maintenance, equipment maintenance and graffiti removal within the Maintenance Division of the Public Works Department; performs administrative tasks, report writing, acts as Public Works Maintenance Superintendent in absences; and performs other related duties as required.

The Public Works Maintenance Supervisor is a supervisory level classification of the Maintenance Division of the Public Works Department.  This position receives assignments from, and reports to, the Public Works Maintenance Superintendent.

The duties listed below 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 this position.

1. Plans, coordinates, supervises, directs, and inspects the work of crews engaged in the patching, construction, paving, and maintenance of streets, storm drains sidewalks, curbs and gutters, right-of-way’s, and street cleaning operations; painting of streets, cross-walks, safety zones, curbs, and parking stalls; maintenance, replacement, and repair of street signs and barricades and coordinates with fleet maintenance operations.
    
2. Participates in the selection of maintenance staff; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline procedures.
    
3. Prepares various reports on operations and activities.
    
4. Recommends and assists in the implementation of goals and objectives; establishes schedules and methods for providing street maintenance services; implements policies and procedures.
    
5. Participates in the preparation and administration of assigned program budget; submits budget recommendations; monitors expenditures. Estimates time and material costs; evaluates and institutes changes in work methods and priorities; assists in the preparation of street maintenance budget and monitors expenditures of allocated funds. 
    
6. Assumes management responsibility for all services and activities of the public works staff.
    
7. Serves as liaison for street maintenance services with other City departments, divisions, and outside agencies; negotiates and resolves significant and controversial issues.
    
8. Provides responsible staff assistance to the Public Works Superintendent; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
    
9. May operate equipment used in street, park, parkway, and tree maintenance work.
    
10. Assists with the oversight and administration of various contract maintenance services, such as but not limited to concrete repairs, asphalt repairs, traffic striping and markings as well as traffic signals, and street lighting.
     
11. Makes arrangements with contractors and administers service contracts for jobs not performed by City staff, such as striping of streets; coordinates construction or maintenance work with other divisions; provides assistance with a variety of construction or maintenance activities; and ensures compliance within such contracts. 
     
12. Receives and investigates citizen complaints and requests; determines and ensures appropriate disposition; investigates and reports on matters related to claims made against the City.
     
13. Works special events after-hours and weekends performing duties such as traffic control, event clean up as well as coordinating tasks with other city departments before, during and after special events.
     
14. Responds to emergency situations in the City as required.

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.  The employee frequently is required to stand, talk, listen, walk; and occasionally sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and move materials, tools, and equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands
While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or new skills; work under deadlines with constant interruptions; and interact with City staff, other organizations and the public; occasionally required to deal with dissatisfied or quarrelsome individuals.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is exposed to traffic, wet or humid conditions, and vibration. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level is frequently loud.

SELECTION PROCESS
Interested persons who feel they meet the desirable qualifications should submit a completed City application. Not every applicant is interviewed.  Selected qualified applicants will be invited to appear before an oral interview board.  Application appraisal, oral interview(s) and written/computer test shall constitute 100% of the selection process.

STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

The City of San Dimas advises the public, employees and job applicants that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical handicap, medical condition, marital status, sex, age or any non-merit based factor in admission to, treatment of or employment in its programs and activities.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), The City of San Dimas will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. EOE (Equal Opportunity Employer)

ABOUT THE CITY

The City of San Dimas is located midway (about 27 miles) between Los Angeles and San Bernardino at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains.  Superior access to freeways offers a centralized location from which to enjoy southern California’s many excellent cultural and recreational activities.

San Dimas was incorporated in 1960 with a Council-Manager form of government.  Its citizens receive a full range of services through the combined efforts of the City’s five departments (City Manager’s Office, Administrative Services, Parks & Recreation, Public Works, and Development Services) and the contract services of Los Angeles County.   

POSITION SUMMARY  

Under general supervision, to perform a variety of skilled manual tasks; to operate light and heavy equipment; specialized and technical equipment; and perform related work as required for Facility Maintenance repairs and projects. This is the next level class above Facilities Maintenance Worker II. Works independently on assignments which require skills and experience in Facilities Maintenance. Uses specialized equipment to perform duties. May be assigned to various divisions.
  

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
The following statements are intended as general illustrations of the work in this job class and are not all inclusive for specific positions.  

• Performs office remodeling including carpentry, drywall, electrical and lighting system installation and repairs
    
• Air conditioning heating system and boiler maintenance
    
• Painting of interior and exterior facilities
    
• Restoration and installation of property with historical significance
    
• Maintenance of building plumbing and waste systems
    
• Maintenance and repair of tennis court lighting, street lighting, and park lighting systems   

MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS  

Knowledge of:  

Skills in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, mechanical maintenance practices, materials, supplies and equipment to perform duties in relation to building/facility maintenance; the operation and maintenance of a variety of light and heavy equipment; safe work practices.  

Skill and Ability To:  

Perform the duties of carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical maintenance tasks; work independently; occasionally direct and supervise the activities of assisting personnel; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with the Facilities team, fellow employees and with the general public; follow oral and written directions; maintain accurate records and prepare clear and concise reports.  

Physical Requirements and General Working Conditions:  

While performing maintenance activities, the Maintenance Technician is required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls; reach; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; lift and/or move 80 lbs. Heavy physical outdoor work may sometimes be required during a normal maintenance work day. Work in inclement weather is also required. Work on holidays, weekends, and nights may be required.  

Experience and Education:  
Any combination equivalent to experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: 

• Equivalent to graduation from High School
    
• Three years of increasingly responsible experience in Building Construction and/or Facilities Maintenance work.
    
• Familiarity with OSHA guidelines, Standard Uniform Building Code, and NEC code a plus
    
• Good computer skills; working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
    
• Familiarity with maintenance work order systems a plus
    
• Must possess a valid California driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record   

Ideal Candidate Possesses the Following Characteristics:  

Is highly professional, patient, respectful, and ethical; possesses excellent problem-solving skills and a can- do attitude. Communicates effectively and proactively both verbally and in writing. Enjoys working in a small town atmosphere with an engaged public, including fellow city employees, merchants, property owners and residents.  

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

$71,253.00 – $86,608.47 annually DOE. 

This is a non-exempt position represented by the Teamsters Union.

•  Retirement: CalPERS retirement plan for Classic members is 2% @ 60 with employee paying a contribution of 7%. PEPRA employees participate on a 2.0% @ 62 plan, with employee paying 6.75% of the retirement contribution. Benefits based on highest three years of compensation. The City does not participate in Social Security.
• Health Plans: Choice of HMO or PPO plans through CalPERS Health with most family plans covered at 100%. Employees who waive coverage may receive stipend of $350 per month.
• Dental/Vision: City also offers a dental and vision reimbursement plan. 
• Flexible Spending Plan: Dependent care and health care reimbursement plan available 
• Deferred Compensation: Voluntary participation in either Nationwide or ICMA-RC 
• Holidays: 10 annual holidays, plus two floating holidays 
• Vacation: 10 days annually  
• Sick Leave: Allowance of 12 days annually 
• The City follows a Defined 9/80 schedule with offices closed every other Friday.   

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
A complete City application, cover letter and resume must be received. The recruitment will remain open until filled.

SELECTION PROCESS
The applicants most closely matching the City’s desired qualifications and organizational needs will be invited to participate in the interview process. Prior to hire, candidates will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, including a physical, reference checks and a complete background investigation. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; However, failure to disclose a conviction will result in disqualification or termination.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Los Altos is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of a person’s race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, mental or physical disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age or sexual orientation. Candidates with a disability, which may require special assistance in any phase of the application or testing process, should advise City of Los Altos upon submittal of application. Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request. 

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. 

This job opportunity is continuous and application reviews are performed periodically.

The Position

San Mateo is a city of approximately 104,000 residents, strategically located midway between San Francisco and San Jose, and is within the Silicon Valley.  One of the City’s strengths is its diversity, both in the ethnic makeup and the physical development of the community.  San Mateo has a vibrant business and retail environment with national and international businesses, two major shopping centers and an active downtown.  The community values its historic and new residential neighborhoods and recently approved a major new Transit Oriented Development that will add 1,500 new homes, 300,000 square feet of new retail and as much as 1.5 million square feet of commercial office space.  

The City organization has a culture of innovation, collaboration and strong customer service.  The City’s annual budget is $191 million and is staffed by over 540 full time employees.  The City is continually evaluating new and innovative ways of providing high quality services to its residents while acknowledging the competing demands for the limited funds available. Find out more interesting facts at:  www.cityofsanmateo.org.

This position will receive general direction from the Chief Plant Operator and instruction from their Shift Supervisor to provide daily guidance to lower level operators and trainees. The WWTP Operator III will be responsible for supporting these efforts to guide, develop and mentor staff on their assigned shift, act in a supervisory capacity in the absence of the Shift Supervisor, and is the assigned lead in getting both scheduled and unscheduled work completed. Those who have prepared themselves and are ready for the challenge to use their skills as a journey-level wastewater professional should seriously consider this opportunity.

This position is assigned rotating shifts working nights, weekends, and holidays with on-call emergency response 24 hours per day.  However, along with this challenge is the benefit of working  a 12-hour shift that results in a very favorable work/life balance and requires the minimum commuting days as compared to other standard 8-hour shifts.

The Department

The Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) is a 15.7 MDG sub-regional facility that serves an estimated 164,545 customers  administering the annual operation and maintenance budget over $12.8 million with a staff of 34 professional and technical personnel.  The City of San Mateo is building a team tasked with the safe and continuous operation of the current expansion of this conventional activated sludge plant by introducing new facilities including; preliminary treatment, primary treatment, enhanced biological nutrient removal/membrane bioreactors (BNR/MBR), biological and chemically enhanced treatment (BioACTIFLO), and additional upgrades to existing process equipment. A vital and instrumental member of this team is the WWTP Operator III.

The Duties

Depending upon assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to the following.

Operate wastewater treatment facilities to control flow and processing of wastewater, sludge and effluent; monitor gauges, meters and control panels; observe variation in operating conditions, interpreting meter and gauge readings and test results to determine process requirements.

• Operate valves and gates; start and stop pumps, engines and electric motors to control and adjust flow and treatment processes; operate and maintain boilers; perform routine maintenance work on valves, tanks, related equipment and facilities to optimize performance.
• Maintain appropriate plant records to support water quality goals.
• Perform the duties of the Designated Operator-in-Charge when required in accordance with State regulations.
• Operate rolling vehicles and stationary machinery as required to perform essential job functions.
• Foster and maintain good working relationships and provide excellent customer service in the course of their work.
• Assist in the inventory, requisition, and purchase of supplies and materials.
• Supervise and train less experienced operators on assigned shift.

The Position

The City Clerk position is a full-time position appointed by City Manager; it is an exempt, at-will classification.  The City Clerk is expected to provide residents of East Palo Alto with accurate and transparent official City records and documents, dedicated to support the City Council and other City Departments with outstanding support; and work with the State of California and the Federal Government to ensure that compliance of these laws and regulations are observed. Specific responsibilities for this position will include:

· Preparation and distribution of City Council agenda materials; taking, transcribing, and certifying minutes; maintaining the City’s official records; monitoring and ensuring compliance with the California Fair Political Practices Commission (FFPC) requirements.

· Drafting and reviewing ordinances, resolutions, staff reports, and other documents for codification to the East Palo Alto Municipal Code.

· Assisting City Council with travel and conference registration, responding to Public Records Act requests.

· Plans, manages, and conducts municipal elections and special elections; ensures conformance with the California Elections Code, Political Reform Act, and other government codes; coordinates, receives, and certifies sufficiency/insufficiency of ballot measures, initiative petitions, arguments, rebuttals, referendums, recalls, and impartial analyses; prepares municipal legislation as required; prepares candidate’s notebooks and provides necessary information to candidates, committees, and the public; serves as filing officer for the Fair Political Practices Commission for campaign disclosure filings; maintains election documents for public inspection; oversees printing of sample ballot material; declares election results; administers and files oaths of office.

·  Serves as the Clerk of the City Council; attends meetings and oversees the recording of all official proceedings; supervises the preparation of public notifications, agendas, minutes, and other documents, as well as the Journal of Proceedings for all agencies; directs the publication, filing, indexing, and safekeeping of all proceedings of the City Council.

· Administers the public hearing process for the City Council; supervises the coordination of public hearing packets and public notices of hearings in accordance with various government code requirements and legal deadlines.

· Serves as Filing Officer and Filing Official for the Political Reform Act; manages the City’s disclosure requirements for designated employees, including composing and presenting legislation; ensures all candidates, political committees, elected officials, appointed officers, and designated employees file timely and complete campaign disclosure forms; distributes forms and notifications; conducts required audits; advises and trains candidates, committees, and treasurers on filing requirements; determines and collects fines for late filing; ensures campaign contribution limits and other requirements are met; corresponds with the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) as appropriate.

The City of Sunnyvale is looking for an Administrative Analyst in the Information Technology Department (ITD). The position in ITD is in the Administration, Fiscal and Performance Management Division, reporting to the Senior Management Analyst, performing professional analysis and administrative support, and conducting research including statistical analysis of the results. This position will be responsible to assist with the budget development and management, track and oversee the purchasing process, and manage the department's equipment replacement schedules as well as miscellaneous other asset management duties.
 

The City of Sunnyvale provides an excellent benefits package. A complete application packet will consist of a City of Sunnyvale employment application and responses to the required supplemental questions. The final filing date for the completed application is August 22, 2019 at 5:00 pm. For complete information regarding this opportunity, please visit: Sunnyvale.ca.gov

Salary: $37.85 - $48.31 per hour