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The City of Sunnyvale is accepting applications for a highly motivated and detail oriented individual for the Management Analyst position. This position will provide an opportunity to work on a broad range of professional administrative and management duties requiring comprehensive analysis of moderate to complex issues and data relating to city policy, grants administration and program management in support of the Department of Public Safety Licenses and Permits unit. The ideal candidate should be an exceptional communicator, researcher and writer, with some experience in fiscal accountability, who will be able to work collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders. 

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in economics, finance, business administration, public administration, social studies, communications or a related field; AND three years of increasingly responsible management/administrative analytical work experience.

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 position opens February 4, 2020 and final filing date is March 3, 2020 at 5:00 pm or upon receipt of 100 qualified and complete applications.  For complete information regarding this opportunity, please go to Sunnyvale.ca.gov and click jobs.

Management Analyst

Salary: $97,707.00 - $117,823.00 Annually

The City of Lincoln is hiring for the position of Maintenance Worker I/II.  There are currently three vacancies: two vacancies within the Streets Division and once vacancy within the Water Division of the Public Works Department.  We are accepting applications until 5:00 pm on March 2, 2020; or we receive 150 applicants, whichever occurs first.  Interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.  Class A Commercial Driver's License is desired.  To be considered for this career opportunity, please apply at calopps.org/city-of-lincoln.  Under general supervision, this position learns to perform and performs the full array of duties assigned to classes in the Maintenance Worker series including maintenance, construction and equipment operation work in one or more Public Works divisions; occasionally assists in the training of lower level Maintenance Workers; performs other related duties as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Maintenance Worker I is the entry level class responsible for a wide variety of maintenance and construction tasks. This classification is alternatively staffed with Maintenance Worker II and incumbents may advance to the higher-level after gaining experience and demonstrating a level of proficiency that meets the qualifications of the higher-level class. The Maintenance Worker II is the journey level class responsible for a wide variety of maintenance and construction tasks. This classification is distinguished from the next higher classification of Senior Maintenance Worker in that the latter performance the more complex assignments and lead responsibilities.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED

The Maintenance Worker I receives general supervision from a Public Works Supervisor. Incumbents of this class do not routinely exercise supervision.  The Maintenance Worker II receives general supervision from a Public Works Supervisor. May exercise technical and functional supervision over assigned staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Include but are not limited to the following:

• Performs maintenance, repair, construction, equipment operation and installation work in streets, water, sewers, refuse collection, parks and buildings.
• Streets: Breaks, removes, crack seals, hydropatches, and repairs surfaces; digs, shovels, hauls, loads and unloads materials; operates jack hammers, tampers, pavement breakers and other hand and power tools; rolls and irons asphalt; operates trucks, backhoes, rollers, pavers, street sweepers and other construction vehicles and equipment; assists in the installation and maintenance of City signs, road markings, striping and delineators; paints street lines and crosswalks; performs concrete sidewalk, curb, gutter and ramp installation and repair; installs, maintains and repairs street lights; installs shoring and trench plates; monitors underground service alert (USA’s) and marks when necessary; conducts street leaf pickup; mows roadsides.
• Water Distribution and Drainage: Constructs, maintains and repairs storm conduits, curbs, gutters and drainage facilities; installs, repairs and maintains water mains and lines; conducts maintenance at well sites; monitors pump stations; operates jack hammers and other tools and equipment; inspects tools and equipment for safety and mechanical defects; installs and repairs water service connections, meters and boxes; performs monthly meter reads; repairs, installs and tests hydrants; monitors USA’s and marks when necessary; operates trucks and other construction vehicles and equipment; locates and repairs leaks in water lines; cleans storm drains, flood control facilities and inlets; operates sewer camera and hydrovac.
• Parks and Buildings: Maintains lawns, shrubs, and trees; assists in spraying of herbicides and pesticides; cuts, sprays and removes weeds; clears brush and debris; assists with planting and maintenance of landscaped areas; installs, maintains, repairs and programs irrigation systems; cleans and maintains parks and city buildings; assists in the performance of minor carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting and remodeling tasks.
• Solid Waste: Operates a variety of collection vehicles and equipment including front, rear and side loaders in the collection and transportation of residential and commercial refuse; drives to landfill site when vehicle is full and unloads material; evaluates and updates assigned routes; cleans, maintains and inspects assigned vehicles; maintains daily logs.
• Fills out reports and work orders; climbs or uses hydraulic aerial devices to top, trim, reshape, strip, treat and remove trees; operates airport fueling vehicles; responds to after-hours call-outs if assigned.
• Demonstrates a full understanding of applicable policies, procedures and work methods associated with assigned duties; may provide training to lower level staff; responds to questions and concerns from the general public; provides information as is appropriate and resolves public service complaints.
• Responds to questions and concerns from the general public; provides information as is appropriate and resolves public service complaints.
• Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies, City management and staff, and the public.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Position requires sitting, standing, walking on level and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping and making repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties. The position also requires both near and far vision when inspecting work and operating assigned equipment. The need to lift, carry and push tools, equipment and supplies weighing 25 pounds or more is also required. Additionally, the incumbent in this outdoor position works in all weather conditions including wet, hot and cold. The incumbent may use cleaning and lubricating chemicals, pesticides or herbicides which may expose the employee to fumes, dust and air contaminants. The nature of the work also requires the incumbent to climb ladders, use power and noise producing tools and equipment, operate hydraulic aerial devices, drive motorized vehicles and heavy equipment, work in heavy vehicle traffic conditions and often work with constant interruptions.

KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES/SKILLS

The following are a representative sample of the KAS’s necessary to perform essential duties of the position:

Knowledge of: Practices, techniques and materials used in maintenance, construction and repair of streets, buildings, parks and water treatment facilities; knowledge of the City street system; applicable federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations; operating characteristics and safety requirements for operation of trucks, refuse vehicles and other heavy and light equipment; defensive driving; proper lifting procedures; methods and techniques for record keeping; basic principles of mathematics; occupational hazards and standard safety procedures.

Ability to: Perform maintenance, repair and installation of asphalt, signs, concrete, water mains and storm drains; drive and operate trucks and heavy construction equipment; respond to issues and concerns from the community; interpret, explain and apply applicable laws, codes and regulations; operate a variety of construction equipment, vehicles and power and hand tools; perform heavy manual labor for extended periods of time; work at substantial heights; respond to after-hours call-outs if assigned; organize, prioritize and follow-up on work assignments; work independently and as part of a team; make sound decisions within established guidelines; analyze a complex issue, and develop and implement an appropriate response; follow written and oral directions; observe safety principles and work in a safe manner; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Skill to: Safely and effectively operate a variety of maintenance equipment, tools and materials.

THE SELECTION PROCESS

The process may include an in-basket exercise, individual interviews, panel interviews and/or other related components.  Only those candidates who have the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to the process. The candidate selected for the position will be required to complete a background check including reference checks, fingerprint check, medical/drug-test evaluation and/or other related components.

Human Resources will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities.  Please advise HR of any special needs a minimum of five days in advance of the selection process exam by calling (916) 434-3229. The City of Lincoln is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

The City of San Mateo Public Works Department is seeking a Sewer Maintenance Leadworker

Why Join our Department?

The Public Works Department is responsible for the City’s major capital projects and infrastructure including streets, street lights, traffic signals, publicly owned buildings, parking lots and garages, sewer and storm conveyance systems, wastewater treatment plant, pump stations, a major lagoon and dams and levees. The department is committed to high performance levels and standards, utilizing best practices relative to performance management and team-oriented approaches. 

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. You would be joining over 550 people whose mission is to serve the San Mateo community with collaborative, innovative and professional spirit.

Look to some of the reasons why the City of San Mateo is a great place to work:

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What You’ll Do

Positions in this class are responsible for lead supervision of a sanitary sewer maintenance field crew, in addition to the more complex and difficult construction, repair, and maintenance tasks. Depending upon assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Lead a small crew, assign and participate in construction, maintenance and repair work, preparing material requisitions, keeping work records, and preparing reports of completed work.
• Perform repairs and maintenance on sewer lines, and a variety of valves, pipes, fittings, and related appurtenances.
• Lead and participate in the operation of a variety of equipment such as loaders, backhoes, trenching machines, compressors, sewer rodding and hydraulic flushing equipment, and TV inspection equipment.
• Locate, excavate and repair sewer lines, and storm drain facilities.
• Build and repair manholes; raise and lower manholes.
• Operate a jackhammer; pour and finish concrete.
• Operate and maintain a variety of sewer cleaning and maintenance equipment.
• Maintain routine records.
• Fully utilize the computerized work systems in accordance with workflow processes.
• Provide information to interested citizens and ensure the safety of the public in performing sewer maintenance.
• Respond to daytime or after work hour emergency conditions such as storms, civil emergencies, and system malfunctions.
• Assist in the preparation of purchase orders (POs) and administrative reports.
• Assist and train less experienced personnel.

For a complete list of duties, reference our job specifications at www.cityofsanmateo.org

The City of Brisbane is currently recruiting for a Public Works Maintenance Worker I/II. Under the general supervision of the Public Works Team Leader, this position performs a variety of semi-skilled work in the maintenance, construction, modification, repair, and operation of City infrastructure, including water systems, storm, and sanitary sewers, parks, streets, trees, and landscaped areas; and performs other related duties as required.  Please see the full job classification for details. Available positions can be filled at either level depending on experience, needs of the department and budget authorization.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES (Sample):

• Maintains, repairs, flushes underground water distribution lines, storm, and sanitary sewer collection systems.
• Excavates and prepares potholes and excavations related to water and wastewater line repair for patching on streets and alleys.
• Cleans storm drains, sidewalks and other appurtenances.
• Repairs and replaces plumbing fixtures, as required.
• Inspects and performs routine maintenance on HVAC equipment.
• Removes concrete, builds forms and repairs sidewalks and gutters and performs other concrete work around City buildings.
• Maintains public facilities, shop areas, and other buildings in a clean and orderly condition, performing regularly assigned custodial duties.
• Performs basic remodeling to City facilities; repairs and replaces plumbing fixtures; and repairs replaces and maintains interior and exterior lighting systems.
• Troubleshoots maintenance and repair problems, and determines the materials and equipment required for repair.
• Contact residents and businesses to inform them of work to be performed.
• Maintains logs and records of work performed and materials and equipment used.

 Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

Public Works Maintenance Worker I – Equivalent to graduation from high school.  Six months of construction, maintenance or repair experience in at least one of the areas found in City work.

Public Works Maintenance Worker II – In addition to the above, two years of semi-skilled maintenance, construction or repair experience in a variety of craft areas at a level equivalent to the City’s Public Works Maintenance Worker I class.

Licenses:  

Public Works Maintenance Worker I - Must possess a valid California Class C driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record. Must be able to obtain Water Distribution Operator I (D1) issued by the State of California within six (6) months of appointment and obtain a Water Distribution Operator II (D2) by the State of California within eighteen (18) months of appointment.  Such licenses and certifications shall be maintained during employment.

Public Works Maintenance Worker II - Must possess a valid California Class B driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record. Must possess a Water Distribution Operator I (D1) issued by the State of California at the time of appointment.  Must be able to obtain a Water Distribution Operator II (D2) by the State of California within twelve (12) months of appointment.  Such licenses and certifications shall be maintained during employment.

Knowledge of: Maintenance principles, practices, tools, and materials for maintaining and repairing a variety of utilities, pump stations, water storage facilities, lift stations, facilities, buildings, grounds and equipment such as found in the City; the operation and minor maintenance of a variety of hand and power tools, vehicles and power equipment; safety equipment and practices related to the work; and safe driving rules and practices and basic traffic control procedures.

Skill in: Performing semi-skilled construction, modification, maintenance, and repair work on a variety of utilities, pump stations, water storage facilities, lift stations, facilities, building, grounds and equipment such as found in the City; troubleshooting maintenance problems and determine materials and supplies required for repair; skillfully and safely use and maintain tools and equipment related to the work; making accurate arithmetic calculations; reading and interpreting construction drawings and specifications; maintaining accurate logs, records and basic written records of work; and working independently or in a team situation.

Physical Demands: Must possess strength, stamina, and mobility to perform heavy physical work and use varied hand and power tools; safely drive a motor vehicle and operate heavy construction equipment; as well as lift and move materials and equipment weighing 90 pounds or heavier.  Must be willing and able to work outside in all weather conditions.

SALARY AND HOURS:

Maintenance Worker I:  $27.77 - $29.15 - $30.61 - $32.14 - $33.75 per hour.

Maintenance Worker II: $30.54 - $32.06 - $33.67 - $35.34 - $37.11 per hour. 

Appointment to this classification is normally made at the first step of these five step scales. This is a full-time 40 hours per week position working Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM.  Must be available for regular standby assignments and work emergency overtime as required.

BENEFITS: This position is eligible for benefits under the General Employees Association memorandum of understanding.  Health benefits are offered through the CalPERS Health Program.  The City contributes to a flexible benefits plan towards the cost of several health plans offered, up to family coverage for Kaiser.  The city provides paid vision through VSP, dental through a self-insured reimbursement program, long-term disability and life insurance coverage through Voya Financial, and an Employee Assistance Program through MHN.  Retirement benefits are provided through CalPERS: 2%@60 for Classic members, 2%@62 for New (PEPRA) members.  The City will make a contribution of 1.5% to a Deferred Compensation 457K plan with additional matching available.  Flexible health reimbursement and dependent care spending accounts are also available.  Free commuter shuttle to and from BART and Caltrain.

LEAVE:

Vacation:  80 hours annually

Sick:   8 hours of sick leave accrued monthly

Holidays: 14 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays 

Longevity:  40 hours after 15 years of service

APPLICATION PROCESS: Interested candidates must submit a completed on-line employment application at www.calopps.org.  Resumes in lieu of a completed application will not be accepted. ONLY THE FIRST 100 APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Applications must be received by Monday, March 2, 2020, at 5:00 PM or until the maximum number of applications are received.  Postmarks and faxes will not be accepted. 

SELECTION PROCESS: Applications will be screened and a limited number of the most highly qualified candidates will be invited to the written examination.  Written examinations are multiple-choice.  A limited number of top scorers from the written examination will be invited to the oral panel interview. An eligibility list will be established from those who pass the written examination and oral panel interview process.  Eligibility lists are good for one year unless abolished sooner.  As positions are available, candidates on the eligibility list may be contacted by the department and scheduled for additional interviews and/or performance testing.  Depending on the number of applicants, this process may be altered. Recommendations for an appointment from this list will be made to the Public Works Director, who will make the final decision.  Prior to appointment, a thorough background check, including fingerprinting for submission to the Department of Justice must be completed, as well as a pre-employment physical evaluation, including drug testing.

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 job 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 job 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.

ABOUT THE CITY:

The City of Half Moon Bay is a Bay Area coastal community of approximately 12,500 residents and is located 25 miles south of San Francisco. The City is governed by a five-member elected City Council and utilizes the council-manager form of government. The City Council appoints a City Manager who is responsible for the oversight of daily operations and provides leadership for the City’s programs. The City currently employs 40 full-time employees in the following departments:  City Manager’s Office, Communications / City Clerk, Administrative Services, Community Development, and Public Works. The City contracts Public Safety with the San Mateo County Sheriff's Department.

The City and surrounding Coastside are a thriving agricultural, fishing, tourism, and recreational destination. There is a rich culture of diverse traditions and multi-generational families who have lived in Half Moon Bay for well over 100 years. In any given neighborhood, you will find farmers, high-tech entrepreneurs, and artists living amongst each other as one community.

Salary Range

Maintenance Worker I - $4,647 - $5,646/monthly DOE

Maintenance Worker II - $5,241 - $6,369/monthly DOE

DEFINITION:

The Maintenance Worker I/II is a flexibly staffed position that performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled maintenance activities and operates a variety of equipment in the construction, operation, repair, and maintenance of City sewers, streets, parks, buildings, and facilities. The Maintenance Worker I/II plants, waters, fertilizes, removes, and trims trees and maintains and repairs parks, building facilities, and adjacent areas.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED: 

The Maintenance Worker I/II receive general supervision from Public Works Superintendent. May receive technical and functional supervision from a Senior Maintenance Worker.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:  

Maintenance Worker I:  An entry-level class in the Maintenance Worker series that allows the incumbent to develop journey-level knowledge, skills, and abilities. Initially, under immediate supervision, incumbents perform the more routine and less complex assignments within an established procedural framework. As experience is gained, there is greater independence of action within established guidelines. This classification is alternatively staffed with Maintenance Worker II, and incumbents may advance to the higher level after gaining experience and demonstrating a level of proficiency that meets the qualifications of the Maintenance Worker II class. 

Maintenance Worker II:  A journey-level class in the Maintenance Worker series. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the Maintenance Worker I class, or when filled from the outside, require prior experience in the construction and maintenance of streets, grounds or building-related facilities. Appointment to the higher class requires that the employee be performing the full range of duties for the class and meet the qualification standards for the class. The Maintenance Worker II class requires that the employee demonstrate the ability to operate heavy equipment such as a backhoe. All positions assigned to this class require the ability to work independently and exercising judgment and initiative. Duties will normally require the ability to operate the full range of mechanical equipment related to a specific assignment.

The City may hire employees into the Maintenance Worker I or Maintenance Worker II classification depending on qualifications.

PARAMOUNT DUTIES:

General Maintenance 

•  Maintain a variety of records relating to vehicle and equipment inspections, and maintenance activity. 

•  Operate motorized vehicles and equipment on routine assignments in the loading, hauling, and unloading of materials and equipment.  

•  Perform routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment. Refer defects or needed repairs to supervisor. 

•  Respond to emergency calls as necessary. 

•  Perform other maintenance duties as required.   

Street Maintenance

•  Perform required labor involved in construction and maintenance projects as part of a crew, including pavement

cuttng, pothole patching, ditch digging, storm drain maintenance, emergency storm work, and laying pipe and

backfilling.

•  Participate in concrete work such as curb, gutter, and sidewalk repair.  

•  Paint crosswalks, curbs, intersections, and repair traffic signs.   

Parks and Grounds Maintenance 

•  Rake leaves and clean walks, fields, courts, and other facilities. Perform general grounds cleaning, including picking up rubbish and paper.

•  Plant trees, flowers, lawns, and shrubs. Water, weed, trim, mow, seed, renovate turf, shrubs, trees, and flower beds.

•  Apply pesticides and herbicides to control for unwanted pests and invasive plants.

•  Remove dead, broken, and undesired branches and tops of trees using saws, axes, and other hand and power tools.

•  Install, maintain, and repair irrigation systems and drinking fountains.

•  Operate mowing equipment, edgers, sprayers, tractors, and a variety of hand and power tools and equipment used in park and landscape maintenance work.

•  Perform routine preventive maintenance on mowing equipment and hand and power tools used in the work.

 Building Maintenance

•  Patch and plaster walls; paint the interior and exterior of buildings.

•  Install, maintain, and repair restrooms, sinks, toilets, and drinking fountains.

•  Replace light bulbs and notify Superintendent of and necessary repairs to buildings and facilities.

Custodial Maintenance

•  Collect trash and garbage.

•  Dust, clean, and polish furniture, woodwork, light fixtures, and office equipment.

•  Wash windows, clean restrooms, sinks, and counters, and replenish supplies.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:    

Knowledge of: 

•  Equipment, materials, methods and procedures used in maintenance, construction and repair activities or grounds,

facilities, and equipment.

•  Safe operation and maintenance of various tools and equipment.

•  Occupational hazards and standard safety precautions necessary in maintenance work.

•  Pesticide, herbicide, and fertilizer hazards, application methods, and storage requirements.

•  Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules and regulations.

•  Applicable national and local building and construction codes.

•  Record keeping procedures and requirements.

•  Plumbing and irrigation methods and materials.

•  Repair and replacement of minor electrical fixtures.

  Skill to: 

 •  Safely operating motorized vehicles and heavy equipment.

•  Operating a two‐way radio and other communications equipment.

•  Safely performing physical tasks for extended periods of time.

•  Safely operating a variety of tools and equipment used in street maintenance and construction, parks maintenance, and buildings and facilities maintenance.

•  Painting using brushes, rollers, and spraying equipment.

•  Performing a variety of heavy manual tasks, occasionally under severe weather conditions.

Ability to:

•  Read, understand, and carry out verbal and written instructions.  

•  Understand, interpret, explain, and apply applicable laws, codes, and regulations.  

•  Perform basic mathematics computations. 

•  Interact effectively with co‐workers, City personnel, contractors, and the public.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:    

Sufficient education and experience to satisfactorily perform the essential and important duties for this position is required. A typical qualifying background for the Maintenance Worker I position would be graduation from high school or a GED equivalent and a general knowledge of municipal maintenance practices. The minimum requirements for the Maintenance Worker II position are one year of experience performing duties comparable to that of a Maintenance Worker I and demonstrating the ability to operate heavy equipment properly and safely.   

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:   

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully 

perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

The Maintenance Worker I/II is required to use hands to manipulate, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee in this position is frequently required to stand and talk or hear, and is occasionally required to walk, sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and smell. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS:   

While performing the duties of this position, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration.  The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and encounters the risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.   

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND REGISTRATIONS:  

Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License

IDEA CANDIDATE:

The ideal candidate is highly professional, self-motivated, detail oriented, reliable, punctual, respectful and ethical; possess 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 merchants, property owners and residents.

BENEFITS:

Full-time benefitted position

Medical, dental and vision

Cafeteria Benefit Plan

Retirement:  PERS Classic 2% @ 55 Classic; single highest year and PEPRA 2% @ 62; highest 3 years average

Deferred Compensation Plan

14 paid holidays per year

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

The City of Half Moon Bay 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 Half Moon Bay upon submittal of application.  Documentation of the need of accommodation must accompany the request.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:

The Maintenance Worker I or Maintenance Worker II (dependent on qualifications) recruitment will close on February 27, 2020 at 11:00 p.m. or until 40 applications.  The interviews are scheduled for March 10, 2020.

The City of Half Moon Bay application and responses to the supplemental questions are required.  Resumes do not substitute for the City application.  To complete an application on-line, go to www.calopps.org.  Select “Member Agencies”.  Select “City of Half Moon Bay”.

RECRUITMENT CONTACT:

Contact phone:

(650) 712-1786

Contact email:  

cbutler@hmbcity.com

Work Hours

7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Work Days

Three days per week depending on assigned section:

Parks/Landscape Section:  Friday – Sunday OR Saturday – Monday

Streets/Waste Water/Trees Section: Monday – Wednesday OR Wednesday - Friday

ABOUT THE POSITION

The City of Gilroy is recruiting for part time Maintenance Worker Assistant positions. The current vacancies are in the Parks/Landscape and Streets/Waste Water/Trees Sections of the Public Works Operations Division. However the position can be later assigned to any of the sections (Water, Streets/Waste Water/Trees or Parks and Landscape) within the Public Works Department, Operations Division.

The goal for the Public Works Department is to actively maintain city streets, wastewater and water systems, and the city’s parks and landscaped areas in a clean, functional, aesthetic, and safe condition for the use and enjoyment of the residents of Gilroy.

THE TEAM

The operations team is a group of very hard-working individuals who are dedicated to making Gilroy a well-maintained, safe, and attractive community.  The employees truly work as a team and fully support a culture of safety, communication, and customer service.  Most all employees have attained advanced certifications related to their area of expertise consistent with the department’s focus on succession planning and professional development.

REASONS TO JOIN OUR TEAM

• Supportive, team environment with vested interest in employee development and growth
• Opportunities to train and learn the hands on skills needed in the field
• Daily work outdoors in a community with open space, great neighborhoods, and a moderate climate
• Employee safety is a #1 priority
• Ability to utilize tools, equipment and technology to get the work done as efficiently and effectively as possible
• Meaningful work providing public works services to appreciative Gilroy residents
• Each employee is a valued member of a team that has a culture of respect, integrity, and collaboration

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, performs a variety of administrative and analytical tasks related to assigned department; participates in the preparation, monitoring, and control of department budget; conducts or assists with a variety of special studies, surveys, research, and special projects; assists in the development and implementation of department policies; performs related duties as assigned.                                                                                                                 

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS                                                                  

Management Analyst performs a variety of complex analytical duties in support of an assigned department.  Incumbents may be assigned tasks related to budget preparation, monitoring and control, developing policies and procedures, supporting management in personnel matters, surveys, data analysis, special projects, and other administrative and analytical support work.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED AND RECEIVED

Receives general supervision from the Department Head or Deputy Director of assigned department.  Provides day-to-day supervision for lower-level administrative and clerical staff.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties listed below are illustrative only and are not meant to be a full and exhaustive listing of all of the duties and responsibilities of the position.

• Maintains, interprets, analyzes, and explains reports, records, and data in a structured management system; provides the results of analysis, recommendations, and information related to the overall management direction, department oversight, and overall operations;
• Conducts surveys and performs research and statistical analyses on administrative, fiscal, management, personnel, staffing, and operational problems;
• Participates in the development and installation of new or revised programs, systems, procedures, and methods of operation; analyzes, reviews, updates, and revises policies, procedures, and practices for conformance with changing regulations as well as needs, directed by long-term planning and indicated by current operational issues and situations;
• Participates in the administration of contracts, which may include those related to capital improvement projects; may be assigned responsibility for department functions, such as reviewing and processing public bid invitations, and reviewing, authenticating, and processing requests for payments, stop notices, and other retention of funds;
• Provides customer service, responding to customer requests and complaints as needed;
• In consultation with appropriate staff members, reviews and monitors overall department financial administration including budget, financial reports, and cost of service analysis; provides direction and coordination for budget preparation and execution; maintains and uses financial and performance records and reports to determine compliance with budget, and monitors trends and observes other performance characteristics to provide advice and assistance to operational managers;
• Manages Departmental agendas for City Council meetings and other meetings as assigned; coordinates the preparation of Department City Council reports; prepares and edits staff reports to the City Council;
• Consults with and provides advice to the Director on personnel matters, including promotions, selection, grievances, compensation, or procedural issues;
• Provides technical and functional supervision of lower-level administrative, clerical, and temporary positions; manages, develops, and trains lower-level support staff;
• Interprets Federal, State, and City regulations; coordinates their application to Department and City operations; serves as Department liaison, informing Department Head and Division Heads on pending legislation and coordinating appropriate responses concerning same;
• Assists in the coordination of interdepartmental and departmental activities with other City departments and divisions and outside agencies; coordinates and administers specialized and ongoing studies and programs requiring interdivisional participation; acts as supervisor for Departmental administrative functions; and
• Performs related duties as assigned.

JOB-RELATED QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of: Theories, principles, and practices of public and business administration as applied to assigned operations, programs, and projects; research techniques, problem-solving methods and sources, and availability of information; report preparation and presentation techniques; principles of modern personnel management, supervision, and labor relations; principles of budget preparation, analysis, monitoring, and expenditure control; methods and practices of municipal enterprise fund finance, budgeting, and accounting; principals of functions of assigned department; pertinent State, Federal, and local laws and regulations; modern office practices, procedures, methods, and equipment, including up-to-date computer applications, technology, and systems; organization and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs.

Ability to: Analyze fiscal, budgetary, or administrative problems and propose solutions; write clearly and comprehensively; read, interpret, and understand complex rules, regulations, and ordinances; communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing; edit reports; communicate and interact effectively with others; analyze and review organizational and management problems, and recommend and implement effective courses of action; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in course of work; elicit cooperation of others; learn, interpret, and apply City policies, procedures, rules, and regulations; properly interpret and make decisions in accordance with laws, rules and policies; assimilate and understand information consistent with essential job duties; think clearly and work well under normal and high pressure circumstances; make sound decisions in a manner consistent with essential job duties.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING GUIDELINES

Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field from a recognized college or university.

Experience: Four (4) years of increasingly responsible work experience in a fiscal or administrative capacity which included analysis, research, and program or project management. Previous experience in a public agency is desirable.

Licenses: Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record as determined by California Motor Vehicle guidelines.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Speak clearly and understandably; stamina to attend and participate in evening meetings as assigned; vision adequate to quickly and accurately review reports and correspondence; ability to report to work at any hour of the day or night as required by a disaster or other emergency situation.  Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duty and responsibilities which may include sitting for extended periods of time and operating assigned office equipment. 

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.

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.
• 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.