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Resident Volunteer: You must live in the Winters City limits or have a Winters, CA zip code

DEFINITION

Under the general direction of the Fire Chief or Shift Captain, a Resident Support Volunteer is a support role position that may perform administrative office functions and provide support for services administered by the department. They will be active members within the Volunteer Firefighters Association and provide support to the activities and fundraising events within the community.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

A Resident Support Volunteer  is designated as a support role to the fire department and a member of the Volunteer Firefighters Association. Resident Support Volunteers do not participate in emergency response as first responder.   The Resident Support Volunteer is recognized as a volunteer and not a member of the regular full time staff for City benefits or retention rights.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS

Resident Support Volunteer must maintain residency within the City of Winters and/or the Winters Fire District boundaries.

PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS

• Participate in monthly Volunteer Business Meetings
• Participate and support fire department functions, events and administrative assignments when needed.

PROBATIONARY REQUIREMENTS

• Resident Support Volunteer Maintain good standing and active participation. A typical way to maintain good standing and active participation is to attend at least 10 of the 12 monthly business meetings.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES – The following are typical illustrations of duties encompassed by the job class, not an all-inclusive or limiting list:

Observe fire drills and training sessions.

Maintain regular and consistent attendance.

Promote and maintain safety in the work place.

Work cooperatively with others.

Participate in fire inspection activities and other fire prevention and public education activities as assigned; ensure that businesses are operating in compliance with the fire code.

Respond to inquiries from the public.

Inventory supplies; maintain records.

Operate radio-telephone equipment.

Operate computer and software applications.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Test and maintain fire hoses and hydrants.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Rules, regulations and operational procedures of the Fire Department.

basic life support, CPR, defibrillation, and blood borne pathogens.

Fire prevention codes and ordinances; building construction;

Skill to:

Understand and follow oral and written directions promptly and accurately.

Deal courteously and effectively with the general public.

Efficiently operate a personal computer.

Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.

Ability to:

Tactfully and effectively interact with all people regardless of race, ethnicity, sec, age or economic status.

Perform heavy lifting and physical maneuvering.

Perform general office and clerical duties in support of assigned activities.

Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform the assigned duties.

The City of Menlo Park currently has an excellent opportunity for experienced Communications Dispatchers. Shift work including weekends and holidays is required.

Communications Dispatchers are responsible for receiving and dispatching emergency and non-emergency calls for the Police Department and City.  Responsibilities are centered on extensive contact with the public over the telephone, in both emergency and non-emergency situations to receive, transmit, and provide factual information and assistance.  All activities are performed within specified legal guidelines.  Incumbents are expected to work independently and exercise judgment and initiative.

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

For more information and to apply, please visit:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Cupertino

Filing Deadline: March 9, 2020

Monthly Salary: $13,560 to $18,035 plus benefits

If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity, please view the job announcement.  To apply, click here or contact Carmen Valdez at Bob Murray & Associates (916) 784-9080. 

The City of Pleasant Hill is seeking a Director of Community Development/Assistant City Manager who is a committed and strong leader who can represent the department with integrity and honesty. The ideal candidate will have the ability to establish and maintain excellent working relationships based on leadership rather than authority; develop, implement, and direct a variety of concurrent engineering, planning, building, and housing improvement programs. The incoming Director will be responsible for dealing effectively with advisory boards and commissions as well as other elected public officials. Candidates should be able to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with City officials, other governmental agencies, and the general public. Individuals who understand the political climate and work effectively within it are sought.

The Director of Community Development/Assistant City Manager receives administrative direction from the City Manager. He/she directly supervises professional, technical, and clerical staff; administers the activities of the Building, Engineering, Maintenance, and Planning Divisions; develops plans, goals and objectives for the Department; advises the City Manager on matters pertaining to departmental functions; contributes to overall City management as a member of the City’s Executive Team; provides highly complex administrative support to the City Manager; may serve as acting City Manager; and performs related work as required.

The incoming Director/Assistant City Manager will be expected to have knowledge of the theories, principles and practices of public administration. Especially as it relates to community development activities; principles and practices of engineering; principles and practices of urban planning; principles and practices of professional administration and management; principles of leadership including supervision of staff; and principles of effective public presentation.

Candidates will possess equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in urban planning, architecture, public administration, civil engineering or a closely related field including public administration. Possession of a master’s degree is highly desirable; and five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in community development, planning, municipal engineering and public works administration, including two (2) years in a supervisory capacity.

Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system. To apply, applicants must complete an application via the City of San Jose’s website at www.sanjoseca.gov/citycareers.  

NEW AT THE CITY OF SAN JOSE

Hiring Incentive Pilot Program:

• • Candidates hired as a Public Safety Radio Dispatcher-TRAINEE on or after February 9, 2020, shall be eligible to receive a non-pensionable lump sum payment of $2,000.

• • Once the Public Safety Radio Dispatcher-TRAINEE is eligible for promotion and enters into the Public Safety Radio Dispatcher classification, the employee is then eligible to receive an additional non-pensionable lump sum payment of $2,000.

• • Once the employee completes their one (1) year probation as Public Safety Radio Dispatcher, he or she will be eligible to receive a final non-pensionable lump sum payment of $2,000.

Please note:

The candidate receiving the incentive would be required to refund the ENTIRE non-pensionable lump sum (up to $6,000) if the employee separates from City employment or accepts another position within the City prior to their one (1) year anniversary of passing probation as a Public Safety Radio Dispatcher.

Further details regarding this can be found in the Municipal Employees’ Federation AFSCME, Local No. 101 union tentative agreement:

This pilot program shall become effective on February 9, 2020 and will expire on June 30, 2021. The City retains the ability to end the Hiring Incentive Pilot Program at its sole discretion prior to June 30, 2021.

Public Safety Radio Dispatcher Trainee: Annual salary rate is $72,966.40 and hourly rate is $35.08

In addition to the salary, employees in the Public Safety Radio Dispatcher Trainee classification shall also receive an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation pay. 

The SJFD is accepting applications for the position of Public Safety Radio Dispatcher - Trainee (PSRD Trainee). This is the entry-level training classification for a career in public safety dispatching within the City of San José. As a PSRD Trainee, you are provided with formal training, both in the classroom and in the Communications Center, in order to develop the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the full range of public safety dispatching functions. Trainees must successfully complete all formal academic and on-the-job training to be appointed to the class of Public Safety Radio Dispatcher (PSRD) and retain their employment.

Duties of the PSRD include: answering emergency and non-emergency telephone calls, complying with medical and fire call taking and dispatching policies and protocols, obtaining information from callers, providing emergency instructions over the telephone, entering data into the computer-aided dispatch (CAD) system, dispatching fire and emergency medical personnel and equipment, providing telecommunications systems support, and performing other related work as assigned.

The PSRD Trainee Training Program includes Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) and Emergency Fire Dispatch (EFD) protocol training. The EMD and EFD certification is a condition of employment. If an employee fails to maintain San José Fire Department protocol compliance standards as established by the International Academy of Emergency Dispatch Board of Accreditation, the employee is subject to discipline up to and including termination.

These positions may require working weekends, holidays and/or assignments including swing, midnight, or other nonstandard shifts. Shifts are currently based on an alternate 9-hour schedule (every other set of days off includes three days off), or an 8-hour schedule (five days a week), based on the needs of the Department. You must be available to work the shift schedule assigned to you by the Department. There is a shift differential payment of $1.50/hour for swing shift and $1.75/hour for midnight shifts.

Mandatory overtime will be required during critical incidents or to maintain staffing levels.

Wearing a uniform is required.

Incumbents receive paid training beginning on their first day attending the Public Safety Radio Dispatch Academy. Employee benefits are provided in accordance with the applicable union agreement.

Laterals are encouraged to apply.

 
Competencies
 

The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history.  Desirable competencies for this position include:

• • Job Expertise - Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations.

• • Communication Skills - Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts.

• • Computer Skills - Experienced with common business computer applications including but not limited to: MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, and MS Excel.

• • Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills - Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.

• • Building Trust - Communicates an understanding of the other person's interests, needs and concerns; identifies and communicates shared interests and goals; identifies and communicates differences as appropriate; demonstrates honesty, keeps commitments, and behaves in an appropriate manner.

• • Flexibility – Makes effective decisions and achieves desired results in the midst of major changes in responsibilities, work processes, timeframes, performance expectations, organizational culture, or work environment.

• • Multi-Tasking - Can handle multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously; has handled a wide variety of assignments in past and/or current position(s).

• • Reliability - Completes quality work assignments in a timely and efficient manner; fulfills responsibilities and maintains confidentiality as appropriate.

In addition, ideal candidates will also possess these abilities to:

• • Learn to accurately and quickly enter information in the computer system while receiving information via radio and telephone;
  • Learn radio codes used in computer-aided dispatch;
  • Retain composure and work accurately under pressure in emergency situations;
  • Read, write, spell, and speak in clear and concise English;
  • Pass an intensive background investigation;
  • Deal tactfully with the public and others;
  • Follow oral and written instructions;
  • Learn and interpret maps;
  • Work in a confined area and wear a radio headset; and
  • Type.

Competency in a city approved language other than English is desirable, but not required for employment.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

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.

The City of Lafayette (pop. 24,000) is recruiting for the position of part-time Administrative Assistant for the hours of 12:30 - 5PM Monday through Friday (22.5 hours per week).  This is a regular position that includes paid vacation, holiday, healthcare and retirement benefits (pro-rated).

This position will primarily be responsible for front-desk duties including heavy phone and walk-in interaction with the public.   In addition, this position will maintain databases, update the website, scan and organize documents and provide office support to the City Clerk .  Candidates must be proficient in Word, Excel and have familiarity with Access.  As the "face of the City", candidates should have excellent organizational skills, highly polished communication skills, the ability to deal with difficult situations, a professional demeanor and a passion for serving the public.

This position is located at City Offices and requires an equivalent to a 12th grade education supplemented by college-level coursework and/or technical training in administrative support and three (3) years of responsible administrative and clerical experience.  

Lafayette prides itself on its vibrant downtown, beautiful tree-studded hillsides and great schools.  Lafayette residents expect personalized service to deliver customized solutions to the community’s unique priorities.  This position will be part of the team whose mission is to support the staff and Council to ensure that Lafayette retains its semi-rural character and "small town" downtown feel.  This is a challenging job in a great city!  The new Administrative Assistant will be joining a staff of dedicated, energetic and fun professionals.

To apply please go to www.lovelafayette.org/jobs.

Final filing date is March 1, 2020. 

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.

The Winters Fire Department offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for volunteer applicants pursuing a career in fire safety.  Winters Volunteer Firefighters may be required to effectively perform duties involving the protection of life and property from fire and other emergencies, while assigned to an engine; maintain station, inspect, test and maintain equipment and fire apparatus; conduct training during shifts, maintain reports, and other duties as specified by the Shift Captain.

Sleeper Program

A new volunteer participates under the Sleeper Program and must meet certain requirements to maintain status.

Distinguishing Features

A Volunteer Firefighter is responsible for the efficient and accurate completion of tasks assigned to him/her by their Shift Officer.  The volunteer Firefighter is recognized as a volunteer and not a member of the regular full time staff for City benefits or retention rights.

Shift Requirements:

Maintain a minimum of three 24 hr. shifts per month.

Compensation

Stipend Pay $50.00 per 24 hr. shift

Employment Processing:  Those selected may be subject to a medical exam including a drug screen, finger printing through the California Department of Justice and a background investigation; and in accordance with Federal law, are able to provide proof of identity and proof that they may legally work in the United States.  It is the policy of the City of Winters to practice fair and equal employment under the law.

The City of Winters is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/FEDERAL AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.