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The Department of Public Works seeks well-qualified candidates for the position of Supervising Custodian.
 

About The Department
The Department of Public Works plans, designs, constructs, operates and maintains facilities and equipment that are safe and accessible to the clients of County agencies, the general public, and County employees. The Department advises the Board of Supervisors on all public works issues, including rates and charges for services that are fair to both the users and service providers. Public Works has a budget of approximately $300 million and is comprised of over 300 employees in five divisions: Administrative Services, Airports, Engineering and Resource Protection, Facility and Capital Projects, and Road Services. To learn more about the department visit: https://www.smcgov.org/publicworks.
 
The Position
In general, the Supervising Custodian is responsible for planning, assigning, monitoring, and evaluating the work of a group of custodians engaged in cleaning and general maintenance of County buildings, offices, institutions, and other facilities.
 
The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of recent custodial/janitorial experience in a large institution, including one year in a supervisory role. They should possess extensive technical knowledge of modern custodial equipment and cleaning methods, along with basic computer skills.

This ideal candidate also is an effective communicator who builds trust, motivates a cohesive team, and works alongside them to foster a results-driven attitude. They are a critical thinker who goes beyond routine tasks, maintains a meticulous approach to cleanliness, and ensures a professional environment. They take the initiative to address issues like dirty walls or door handles without being asked and inspire their team to do the same. Strong customer service skills and a warm, friendly demeanor are essential.
 
The current vacancy requires working an evening shift from 4:00 PM to 12:30 AM PST. There may be occasional weekend shifts as well.

IMPORTANT: Candidates will be required to complete an extensive security clearance package and undergo a thorough background check conducted by the County of San Mateo Sheriff's Office prior to hire. The selected candidate MUST BE cleared to work around detainees in a locked facility.

 

Examples Of Duties

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

• Supervise and direct the activities and staff involved in keeping buildings and facilities clean, orderly, sanitary, and safe.
• Plan, schedule, and assign work.
• Participate in the hiring of assigned staff; recommend selection for management approval.
• Train assigned staff on technical and safety related topics; ensure employees comply with safety practices and procedures.
• Evaluate employee performance, counsel employees, and effectively recommend disciplinary action and other personnel decisions.
• Determine work schedules and authorize leaves, ensuring the effective, efficient, and timely completion of work.
• Inspect assigned areas to review work in progress and report any necessary repairs or hazardous conditions to buildings or grounds for which responsible.
• Ensure and maintain building security for an assigned area and report suspicious conditions.
• Request, sign for, and receive delivery of materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Prepare reports and maintain records.
• Maintain adequate stock of supplies and equipment.
• Conduct periodic safety meetings for custodians supervised.
• Direct and assist in the preparation of rooms for meetings.
• May assist custodians in performing work as needed.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

License:

• Possession of and ability to maintain a valid California class C driver license or its equivalent.

• A typical way to qualify is three years of experience performing custodial/janitorial work.

• Supervisory principles and practices, including work planning, scheduling, review, evaluation, and employee training and discipline
• Cleaning methods, equipment, and supplies
• Proper methods for clean-up and disposal of hazardous wastes  

• Plan, assign, supervise, inspect, and evaluate the work of others
• Train others in safety and work procedures
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with others
• Learn and carry out departmental policies and procedures
• Bend, stand, and walk for extended periods of time
• Lift and carry equipment, materials, and supplies used in the course of work
• Work courteously and effectively with staff, co-workers, customers, and the public
• Perform minor maintenance work and repairs

IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button above. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted in addition to the standard County employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required application materials. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.
 
TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
Final Filing Date: Tuesday, October 1, 2024,  at 11:59 PM PST
Applicant Screening: Week of October 7, 2024
Panel Interviews: Week of October 21, 2024

The City of Sunnyvale is seeking a driven, tech-savvy, service-oriented, visionary leader to elevate and manage the Information Technology Department’s Project Management Office (PMO) Division while being hands-on in driving successful execution of projects. This Division focuses on project delivery, portfolio and project management, strategic alignment, business process redesign, Request for Proposals (RFPs), requirements definition, and analysis. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of program management, implementing effective governance to improve internal efficiencies and resource management. They have a strong passion for customer service, process improvement, execution of strategic initiatives and operational enhancements. As an Information Technology Manager, you will be joining a highly service-oriented team of technical professionals and leadership team who are passionate about our customers, community, and technical solutions.

The final filing date is Monday, October 7, 2024, at 5:00 pm or after receiving 100 qualified and completed applications, whichever is first.

Benefits:

• City contributes 4% of the 7% employee contribution to California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) for classic members
• City contributes 2% of an employee's gross pay to a deferred compensation plan
• City provides fully employer-paid medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) Pension
• 11 paid Holidays, plus 30 hours* of Floating Holidays and 60 hours* of Management Leave (*Prorated based on date of hire)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) accruals
• Retiree medical benefit
• City does not participate in Social Security
• Potential hybrid schedule after probationary period
• Onsite gym

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience implementing or establishing a Project Management Office (PMO) or set of project management standards across an organization.
• Experience with PMI-based Project Management, Portfolio Management and Program Management Methodologies; PMP, PgMP and/or PfMP certified a plus.
• The ability to build consensus and help other departments uphold the standards and priorities of the PMO.
• Work experience with implementing major, complex systems or business process changes.
• Work experience coaching and mentoring staff and establishing staff performance goals and improvement plans.
• Work with various levels of customers to provide guidance on defining requirements and establishing project scope.
• Experience utilizing Project Portfolio Management (PPM) tools to provide oversight and management of all IT projects across an organization.
• Knowledge and experience with change management and how to help clients and support teams transition from projects to operations.
• Knowledge of LEAN Business Process Re-Engineering, Kaizen or SixSigma principles.
• Experience with establishing performance-based metrics and KPIs.

Salary: $172,706.00 - $215,883.00 Annually

To review the full job description and apply, please use this link: IT Manager, PMO

The County's Executive Office is seeking highly qualified applicants for the position of Legislative Analyst.

Please view our Online Brochure for detailed information about the position and instructions on how to apply.

You’re invited to a virtual informational session hosted by the hiring manager on Monday, October 7, 2024, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. Join us to learn more about the role. Click here to register!

The Position

The Intergovernmental and Public Affairs Unit is responsible for managing the County's legislative programs in Sacramento and Washington DC. This includes developing the County's Legislative Session Program, initiating legislation, and monitoring State and Federal legislation and budget issues that affect the County. In addition, special projects of an intergovernmental nature are staffed by the unit, including grants.

The Legislative Analyst performs research on and provides interpretation, analysis, and coordination of Federal and State legislative matters impacting the County. The Legislative Analyst also provides staff support in preparing legislative research and positions and performs varied, complex tasks in support of the work of the Intergovernmental and Public Affairs Unit.

This position receives general supervision from the County’s Chief Legislative Officer and may exercise indirect supervision over lower-level professional, technical, and clerical employees.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education, training, and experience that likely would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. Typical ways to obtain the required qualifications could include:

Education - Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in business administration, public administration, political or social science, or a related field.

Experience - Three years of increasingly responsible experience performing a wide variety of administrative and managerial duties in a large, complex public agency, including one year in a senior-level administrative or management position.

IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click "Apply". If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE:

Informational Session: October 7, 2024, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Final Filing Date: October 16, 2024, at 11:59 PM

Application Screening: October 22-24, 2024

Panel Interview: Week of November 4, 2024

The City of Livermore is currently accepting applications to fill a Permit Technician vacancy.  The vacancy may be filled at either the Permit Technician I or the II level.

Apply online at www.LivermoreCA.gov/jobs by 5 PM on Monday, October 14, 2024.

THE POSITION

Under general supervision, a Permit Technician II performs technical and administrative support functions in the processing and issuance of permits in the Permit Center of the Community Development Department; assists customers with questions relating to zoning and building codes, entitlement, and plan review processes; reviews and researches plans primarily of a preliminary nature to ensure compliance with codes and regulations; reviews plans and applications for issuance of permits on smaller projects such as home occupation permits or smaller building permits; explains, calculates and assigns development impact and permit service fees; coordinates the routing of projects to and from other divisions/departments; and performs other duties as assigned.

The City of Livermore is currently accepting applications to fill a Permit Technician vacancy.  The vacancy may be filled at either the Permit Technician I or the II level.

Apply online at www.LivermoreCA.gov/jobs by 5 PM on Monday, October 14, 2024.

THE POSITION

Under general supervision, a Permit Technician I performs technical and administrative support functions in the processing and issuance of permits in the Permit Center of the Community Development Department; assists customers at the Permit Center with questions relating to zoning and building codes, neighborhood preservation, entitlement, plan review processes, city details and specifications, and housing and human services programs; reviews and researches plans primarily of a preliminary nature to ensure compliance with codes and regulations; reviews plans and applications for issuance of permits on smaller projects; coordinates the routing of projects to and from other divisions/departments; and performs other duties as assigned.

PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE WORKER 

Competitive Salary plus Excellent Benefits
Hourly Salary: $ 28.50 $ 38.48

Closing Date: October 20, 2024 (11:59 p.m. PST)

This recruitment aims to establish a new eligibility list for the Public Works Maintenance Worker I position. Eligible candidates interested in this opportunity are encouraged to apply by October 20, 2024 (11:59 p.m. PST).

About the Position

The Public Works Maintenance Worker I is an entry-level classification in the Maintenance Worker series. Assigned duties in this classification are routine tasks requiring no experience or limited experience. Employees at this level perform a limited range of duties under immediate supervision in accordance with established guidelines and procedures and are not expected to perform with the same independence of supervision and judgment on matters related to Town guidelines and procedures as Level II/III.

Employees at this level receive immediate supervision from a manager designated by the City Manager and functional supervision from higher level Maintenance Workers. Incumbents may provide limited direction to less experienced employees in this classification or to seasonal workers.

About Los Altos Hills

Incorporated in 1956, the Town of Los Altos Hills is a premier Silicon Valley residential community located adjacent to the City of Los Altos, 35 miles south of San Francisco, 5 miles south of Stanford University and 17 miles north of downtown San Jose. The advocates of incorporation were dedicated to the "preservation of the rural atmosphere of the foothills and orderly and unhurried growth."

The Ideal Candidate

Candidates who are successful in this position demonstrate a strong commitment to public service and customer service. They possess excellent verbal communication, decision-making, and conflict-resolution skills and can meet and deal tactfully and effectively with the public. They can work effectively with a moderate degree of independence and follow instructions. They are self-assured and can exercise a high degree of common sense and sound judgment. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience and Education: Sufficient education and experience to satisfactorily perform the duties of this classification. A typical qualifying background would be completion of high school or the equivalent and one year of experience in maintenance related work.
• License: Possession of a valid, appropriate State of California Driver’s License.

Knowledge & Skills

Knowledge of:

•  Basic skills in landscape maintenance, carpentry and plumbing, mechanics.
• Tools and equipment used in public works maintenance and construction.
• Safe work practices.

Ability To:

Ability to perform essential physical functions with or without accommodation. These essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Intermittently sit while driving, operating equipment, or completing forms/work papers; stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, twist and reach while inspecting or repairing, digging or clearing, and using various tools and equipment; perform simple and power grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation; distinguish colors used in marking utility facilities, and lift or carry weight of 100 pounds or less.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools and operate light motorized equipment.
• Read, write, and understand English and perform basic arithmetic computations.
• Perform rotating work assignments.
• Work in inclement weather.
• Work extended or irregular hours.
• Follow written and oral instructions.
• Establish effective working relationships with other employees and the public.
• Perform manual labor for extended periods.
• Work independently and/or as part of a team.
• Operate heavy duty equipment, trucks and tractors are desirable.
• Basic knowledge of appropriate materials, methods, tools, equipment, and practices involved in construction, maintenance, and repair of public facilities.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• Working Conditions: May be required to work in inclement weather, work extended hours, and/or perform manual labor for extended periods.
• Physical demands: Essential functions include, but are not limited to, intermittently sitting while driving, operating equipment, or completing forms/work papers; standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting and reaching while inspecting or repairing, digging or clearing, and using various tools and equipment; performing simple and power grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation; distinguishing colors used in marking utility facilities, and lifting or carrying weight of 100 pounds or less.

The City of Thousand Oaks has an exciting opportunity! We are seeking a knowledgeable and results oriented Plan Check Supervisor who will be responsible for staff oversight, assigning, reviewing, organizing, and participating in the work of the Plan Check Section staff in the Building Division of the Community Development Department.

Plan check functions include ensuring permits are issued only for those plans that meet all state and local codes regulating life-safety, quality of life, energy conservation, and structural safety standards. This position is responsible for the more technical and complex plan check tasks and serves as a technical resource to staff.

• Plans, organizes, supervises, and evaluates the work of assigned plan check staff; develops, implements, and monitors work plans to achieve goals and objectives; supervises and participates in developing, implementing, and evaluating plans, work processes, systems, and procedures to achieve annual goals, objectives, and work standards.
• Plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates the performance of assigned staff; establishes performance requirements and personal development targets; regularly monitors performance and provides coaching for performance improvement and development; recommends compensation and provides other rewards to recognize performance; recommends disciplinary action, up to and including termination, to address performance deficiencies, in accordance with the City’s Personnel Rules and Regulations.
• Participates in the selection of plan check staff; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies.
• Establishes schedules and methods for providing plan check services; identifies resource needs; reviews needs with appropriate management staff; allocates resources accordingly.
• Provides leadership and works with staff to ensure a high performance, customer service-oriented work environment that supports achieving the department’s and the City’s mission, objectives and values.
• Participates in the development of the assigned program budget; forecasts funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitors and approves expenditures; recommends budgetary adjustments as necessary.
• Performs the more difficult and complex engineering tasks related to plan checking; reviews complex and difficult construction plans including those for single- and multiple-family dwellings, residential additions, alterations, and repairs, commercial and industrial structures and buildings as well as additions, alterations and repairs, and other projects.
• Reviews and verifies engineering calculations and architectural plans, grading plans, soil engineering recommendations, and related items to ensure compliance with applicable codes and ordinances as well as seismic design provisions; indicates corrections for both plans and calculations; communicates in writing with engineers, architects, and others regarding plan review findings and proposed corrections.
• Reviews and evaluates the most difficult and complex proposed building plans and specifications to insure that proposed construction complies with building, fire, environmental, flood hazard, design, energy, grading, trades, and related codes.
• Makes code interpretations for, responds to more complicated inquiries from, and provides information to architects, engineers, contractors, building designers, owners, and the general public regarding plan review and other code-related items and issues.
• Explains, interprets, and provides guidance regarding applicable codes, regulations, hand-outs, and related materials to the public, architects, engineers, contractors, developers, owners, staff, and other interested parties; answers questions regarding building codes and requirements and interprets plans for field inspectors; resolves highly complex and sensitive customer service issues, including alternate methods and materials, either personally, by telephone or in writing; maintains records and documents of customer service issues and resolutions.
• Coordinates activities and plan review processing with other City staff and staff from other agencies including counter technicians, planners, inspectors, building officials, engineers, fire inspectors, health department plan checkers, and others; assists other Divisions and Departments, including Planning, Public Works, and Finance, in providing information and answering inquiries regarding various projects, fees, plans examination, code interpretations, internal divisional policy and procedures, determination and calculation of valuations, permit costs, and related fees.
• Performs document research and filing; enters data; prepares and maintains records and produces correspondence and documentation as necessary.
• Performs field inspections and site visits as necessary; visits building and construction sites to make determinations on code compliance, answer inquiries related to plans, and to resolve problems.
• Establishes and maintains emergency operation processes and procedures.
• Maintains current knowledge of new trends and innovations related to area of assignment including new and revised codes as well as new materials and products; attends and participates in job related seminars and professional group meetings

The City of Redwood City Invites Your Applications for:

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS LEAD DISPATCHER

To provide supervision over Public Safety Communications Dispatchers; perform clerical/ administrative duties required in the Communications Center; perform all duties of a Public Safety Communications Dispatcher as necessary; assign training and scheduling for Public Safety Communications Dispatchers and oversee progress; and all related work as assigned by the Public Safety Communications Supervisor.

The City of Redwood City invites you to apply for the position of Communications Lead Dispatcher. 

• Please click on the pdf job announcement file below to review the recruitment information.
• A complete application is required, including a resume.
• Please see special instructions for more information on submitting the application.
• Submit your application online via CalOpps by 11:59 pm on Monday, October 7, 2024
• Applications will be reviewed continuously as they are received

Interested in this promotional opportunity?

Application Process:  Apply online by 10/7/24

The City of Dixon is looking to fill one full-time position for a Maintenance Worker I/II in the Public Works Department and to create an eligibility list for future use. This position performs a variety of semi-skilled tasks related to the maintenance and repair of the City's parks, buildings, streets, storm drain ponds and related facilities; to perform related duties as assigned.

Exam Process: A limited number of candidates whose applications indicate that they, among those competing, are better qualified in terms of related education, training and experience may participate in a written exam pass/fail and then in an interview process (weighted 100%). The most qualified candidates from this process will be placed on an employment eligibility list. Note: the examination process may be changed as deemed necessary.

Employment Processing: Those selected will be subject to a pre-employment medical and Live Scan. In accordance with Federal law, an employee must provide proof of identity and legal right to work in the United States.

Veteran’s Preference Points: Veteran’s Preference points will be applied. A copy of the DD214 form must be filed as a PDF attachment at the time of application. 

The City of Dixon is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Reasonable Accommodation in the application, examination and selection process will be made upon request by calling (707) 678-7000.

Please do not reply to emails from CalOpps during this process at any time as this correspondence does not come back to our agency.

The Engineering Group Manager – Facilities will oversee a diverse and talented team responsible for managing the planning, design, and construction of capital projects at the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA). This individual will lead the delivery of high-impact projects ranging from transit infrastructure upgrades to the improvement and rehabilitation of maintenance yards and other critical facilities. The role includes overseeing staff, consultants, and stakeholders in the successful execution of these projects, while also ensuring compliance with VTA’s overall objectives and community needs.