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The City of San Mateo is building a cross-functional team tasked with upgrading the City’s 15.7 MGD conventional activated sludge plant with new liquids treatment process facilities, including headworks, primary treatment, five-stage biological nutrient removal/membrane bioreactor (BNR/MBR) process, biological and chemically enhanced treatment (BioCET) process, and other general plant upgrades, including odor control to serve the new facilities.

• Act as and perform the duties of the Designated Operator-in-Charge as needed in accordance with State regulations.

• Supervise and participate in the operation of wastewater treatment facilities to control flow and processing of wastewater, bio-solids effluent and bio-gas; monitor and adjust gauges, meters and control panels; observe variations in operating conditions; interpreting meter and gauge readings and test results to determine processing, status and requirements for adjustments.

• Monitor, adjust and troubleshoot as needed plant operational processes utilizing data-driven technology, such as the SCADA or PCS system.

• Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; establish schedules and methods for shift operations; implement policies and procedures.

• Supervise and participate in the operation of valves and gates; start and stop pumps, compressors, fans, engines and electric motors to control and adjust flow and treatment processes; boilers and preheaters; perform routine maintenance work.

• Supervise and participate in the collection of samples; coordinate the performance of routine

• You have graduated from high school or equivalent.

• You have two years of experience comparable to a Waste Water Treatment Plant Operator III.

• You possess a Grade III Waste Water Treatment Plant Operator Certificate issued by the State of California with the ability to obtain Grade IV WWTP Operator Certificate within one year of appointment.

   

• For those being hired as a merit employee – the City offers a generous benefits plan and this classification falls within an employee bargaining unit, where employees may elect to join or pay an equivalent service fee. Please refer to the Management Association Memorandum of Understanding for a list of these benefits.

FREMONT - A CITY ON THE MOVE!

Fremont is a well-managed and innovative city, and has recently generated national attention by placing in Money Magazine’s top 50 “Best Places to Live 2016” in the country, and ranking 4th on the ”Most Family Friendly” list of California cities by Estately. Located in the heart of the Bay Area and Silicon Valley, Fremont prides itself on innovation, green technology, a low crime rate, great schools, a low unemployment rate, quality parks and nearby open space, and an incredibly diverse population of over 231,664 residents. As a full service City, Fremont employs over 915 regular employees and has a General Fund budget of $192.2 million for the 2017-18 fiscal year. Fremont is an employer that values its people, creativity, quality service, integrity, open communication, collaboration, mutual respect, and diversity. Employees find their work challenging, yet rewarding, and most importantly, enjoy the chance to make a difference through public service.

THE POSITION

The Recreation Division of the Community Services Department works within a business model that recovers program costs. This specific Recreation Supervisor will be assigned to the Waterpark. The successful Recreation Supervisor candidate is a dynamic, effective leader with advanced knowledge of programming, budgeting, and implementing a variety of recreation services and activities who demonstrates creative problem solving and excellent customer service skills. Recreation Supervisors exercise considerable judgment in day to day decision making with the scheduling and operations of the waterpark and programming. All positions supervise seasonal or temporary employees and volunteers; these positions include, but are not limited to: lifeguards, water safety staff, pool techs, and EMT’s. The Recreation Supervisor II may also supervise full-time employees. Ensuring proper maintenance of the water park facilities is essential in this position. This would include, but is not limited to: maintenance of pool’s, pumps, equipment and chemical deliveries. At any level, the Recreation Supervisor must establish positive working relationships with the public and community groups and is accountable for ensuring waterpark operations meet the quality, safety , and service standards established by the Department. The position also requires keeping current on developments in the field and making recommendations to expand and improve activities and programs. The position will be filled based on candidate’s career experience and knowledge.

The Community Services Department currently has one vacancy that may be filled at the Assistant Recreation Supervisor, Recreation Supervisor I or II level, depending on work experience and knowledge.

RESPONSIBILITIES
- Plans, organizes, develops and supervises the waterpark activities and facility and overall programs within the established department policy and pursuant to direction
- Responsible for coordination and supervision of swim lessons and junior life guard programs
- Supervise, schedule, and coordinate maintenance of waterpark facilities. Including, but not limited to: maintenance of pool’s, pumps, equipment and chemical deliveries
- Adhere to all safety regulations and/or protocols for programs, facilities and make suggestions on improvements when needed; with assurance to passing all State, County, and Lifeguard Audits and inspections
- Conducts program implementation/coordination and training meetings with seasonal or temporary employees and volunteers in assigned activities to assure maintenance of health, safety and service standards
- Interview, train, schedule, assign work, discipline and exercise functional supervision of seasonal or temporary employees and volunteers. Which include, but are not limited to: all lifeguards, leads, maintenance staff, and water-park safety staff
- Train, schedule, assign work, discipline and exercise full supervision of full-time (regular) employees (applies to Recreation Supervisor II level only)
- Develop and monitor budgets, individual performance plans and marketing plans
- Prepare drafts for reports, flyers memos, letters, and other written materials
- Explain and tactfully enforce City and department policies while working with individuals and community groups

THE CITY OF FREMONT
Fremont maintains a workforce of approximately 915 staff.  It is an employer that values its people, creativity, quality service, integrity, open communication, mutual respect and diversity.  Home to a wide variety of innovative high tech, life science and clean technology firms including Tesla motors, Lam Research, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Redwood Systems among many others.  The City’s innovation District is know as the hottest new address for start-ups.  Over the last two years, companies in Fremont received more than $400 million in venture funding according to PitchBook Data.   Employees find their work challenging, yet rewarding, and most importantly, enjoy the chance to make a difference through public service.  Think Fremont!  

THE CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE
The City Manager’s Office supports the City Council’s efforts to engage in legislative  advocacy at the local, state, and national levels in support of the City’s interests.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

• Monitor legislative activity and support legislative advocacy on behalf of the City.
• Work with a variety of City departments to complete policy analysis.
• Work with City staff to update key administrative regulations.
• Provide staff support to public boards, commissions and meetings.
• Participate in the development of the Capital Improvement Program budget and the Citywide Operating budget.
• Monitor, administer and coordinate the preparation of divisional/departmental budgets.
• Provide project management on assigned projects.
• Develop, negotiate and administer internal and external contracts.
• Research, analyze and prepare reports, memorandums and recommendations to the City Manager’s Office and the City Council on Citywide programs, policies and  issues.
• Assist with the preparation of the City Council agenda packet, attend Council meetings, and follow up on agenda items.
• Plan and organize public meetings.

This job opportunity is Open until Filled.

First application review scheduled for

November 17, 2017.

Reviews are performed periodically thereafter.

The Position

The City of San Mateo is building a cross-functional team tasked with upgrading the City’s 15.7-MGD conventional activated sludge plant with new liquids treatment process facilities, including headworks, primary treatment, five-stage biological nutrient removal/membrane bioreactor (BNR/MBR) process, biological and chemically enhanced treatment (BioCET) process, and other general plant upgrades, including odor control to serve the new facilities. A key player on this team is the Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator III.

The Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator III will be responsible for supporting and executing efforts to guide, develop and mentor staff on an assigned shift, act in a supervisory capacity in the absence of the Shift Supervisor, and is the lead in getting both scheduled and unscheduled work activity completed.  The iedal candidate for this position would be a recognized journey-level wastewater professional, or those who have prepared themselves and are ready for the challenge to become a journey-level wastewater professional and who are desiring to be challenged by the overall effectiveness and efficiency goals placed upon the facility by City leadership.

This position requires shift work, nights, weekends, 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-hours shifts.

The Department

The Public Works Department is comprised of the Engineering and Facilities Services Division, and the Environmental Services Division.  Each division is led by a Deputy Director reporting to the Director of Public Works.  The department is responsible for the City's major capital projects and infrastructure including streets, street lights, traffic signals, publicly owned parking lots and garages, sewer and storm conveyance systems, wastewater treatment plant, pump stations, a major lagoon, and dams and levees.

The Department also has responsibility for the Wastewater Treatment Plant that handles all sewage treatment and disposal of treated water and sludge.

The Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) is a 15.7 MGD sub-regional facility that serves a population of more than 140,000 with an annual operating budget in excess of $10 million and has a staff of 28 professional and technical personnel.

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 processing 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.
• Maintain the Plant operations shift logbook.
• Act as and perform the duties of the Designated Operator-in-Charge as needed in accordance with State regulations.
• Operate treatment plant vehicles and stationary machinery as required.
• Foster and maintain good working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Assist in the requisition and purchases of supplies and materials.
• Supervise and train less experienced Operators on assigned shift.

The City of Chowchilla is seeking a Utility System Supervisor to plan, direct, organize and manage the activities of the City's Utility Systems Division of the Public Works Department including utilities maintenance, water distribution, server collections, facilities maintenance and meter services.  

The Position:   The position reports to the Director of Public Works and develops and implements general policy directives for the water production, distribution, treatment, environmental control, and maintenance programs of the utility department.   The position also develops and implements general policy directives for the wastewater collection, treatment, environmental control, and land application programs of the Public Works Department.   The position is also designated as Chief Plant Operator pursuant to California Code of Regulations, Title 23, Division 3, and Chapter 26.  

The San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District is offering an excellent training and fire experience for individuals interested in a career working for a fire department. The District is accepting applications for the position of Volunteer Communication Reserve. This is a volunteer/non-paid position. Applications are being accepted on a continuous basis, but candidates are encouraged to apply early as this recruitment may close at any time. 

Volunteer Communication Reserves are an important part of the District's operations. Their dedication and commitment to the District contribute to the overall success and safety of the Organization and staff by enhancing the communication and support functions in both times of emergency and on a routine basis. Volunteer Communication Reserves do not perform firefighting functions, or other functions that are normally performed by career District personnel.
 
The duties consist of, but are not limited to the following:

• Fire support duties as assigned, including rehabilitation duties during fire incidents
• Provide support during mutual aid response, including track resources.
• Assist with logistical Situation/Resource Status support
• Distribute and recover radio equipment (Cache radios and other equipment)
• Operate radio equipment at incidents
• Provide telephone and fax support at incidents and during emergencies
• Assist with the Mobile Command Post and Breathing Support Unit, including setup, operation, shutdown and rehabilitation (upon completion of training)
• Drive Communications Support and Breathing Support Units, including setup, startup and shutdown/rehabilitation (upon completion of the appropriate license, certification, and training requirements)
• Responsible for the inspection and care, including reporting maintenance issues through the appropriate channels, of the Mobile Communications and Breathing Support Units
• Assist in Community Events
• Other duties as assigned

ORIENTATION AND TRAINING (provided by the District)
 
The Volunteer Communications Reserve Orientation and Training will include the following:

• First Aid
• CPR
• Basic safety briefings
• Review of District policies
• Equipment familiarization
• Safety/Equipment drills
• Basic Incident Command System
• Correct use of PPE

The Community: The City of Lincoln is a rapidly growing community with a population of 46,000+. It is located northeast of Sacramento, just minutes from I-80 and the Sierra Nevada foothills. The small-town atmosphere features affordable housing, nearby lakes, three local golf courses, and nearby hunting.
THE POSITION:
The purpose of this program is to augment full-time staffing in the City of Lincoln Firefighting program, but mostly the intent is to provide opportunity to develop the skills and abilities necessary for a candidate to gain employment in the fire services industry. The non-sworn Reserve Firefighter will gain the valuable work experience needed to obtain the California State Firefighter I certification. The City of Lincoln will benefit from producing well trained reservists who assist the department with the gained skills, knowledge and abilities. The Reserve Firefighter will receive on-going training.

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

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

DEFINITION

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

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

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

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

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

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