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The City of Redwood City invites you to apply for the position of

Contract Collective Impact Coordinator - Redwood City 2020 (Spanish and English speaking).

• Please click on the job announcement file below to review the recruitment flyer.

• A complete application is required, including a professional resume and a cover letter.

• Submit your application online via CalOpps as soon as possible. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and the first review date is February 8, 2021.
• A selection can be made at any time after the first review.

Why join the Redwood City team?    

We offer a wide range of meaningful career opportunities with potential for growth, training and development, competitive salaries, flexible work schedules, paid time off, and robust benefits. The Redwood City team is guided by the core values of excellence, integrity, service and creativity.  Inherent in these values is a great organizational culture based on trust, strong and supportive leadership, respect, risk-taking, empowerment, and effective communication. The community is known for its inclusivity, strong engaged neighborhoods, and civic pride. The City works diligently to maintain positive and productive relationships with community partners, together providing outstanding services, programs and opportunities for residents and businesses. This mix of tradition and progress, community and diversity, makes Redwood City an extraordinary place to work and call home. If you’re looking to grow your career as a part of a hard-working and fun team that fosters innovation, creativity and collaboration, we hope you’ll apply.  

THE POSITION

This is a Part-time Public Service Assistant position for the City of Fremont to assist the Urban Forestry Program with updating the City-wide Tree Inventory database, tree canopy assessment, and Urban Forest Management Plan.  The primary function of this position is to perform data entry of records and administrative assistance as assigned with an emphasis in database maintenance.  It will consist of approximately 70% in-office with the possibility of teleworking for a portion of that time and 30% in the field verifying data.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

The hourly salary range for this position is $19.00—$43.70 depending on qualifications. This temporary assignment does not include benefits.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

· Make maintenance recommendations on street and public trees.

· Enter historical maintenance data into spreadsheets, data fields, and reports.

· Ability to articulate Arboriculture, Urban Forestry, or Landscape Architecture knowledge.

· Draft letters, reports, and summaries.

· Read and understand GIS layers. 

· Perform data acquisition on GIS and non-GIS datasets.

· Create maps and exhibits.

· Assist in the preparation of administrative documents such as letters, reports, and mapping requests.

· Technical problem solving.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal applicant will have the ability to communicate and articulate clearly, have strong attention to detail, be capable of using mobile devices, and should be familiar with Microsoft Office, Teams, Excel and Word. The ideal applicant would also possess some knowledge of GIS principles, familiarity with computer software, and ESRI Arc desktop.

QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge and skills necessary for satisfactory job performance would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skills would be completion or be enrolled in college course work in Urban Forestry, Business Administration, GIS, Geography, or a related field.  Formal Municipal Urban Forestry work experience will be considered in place of formal education.  Computer experience is required.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS, RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PROCESS

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online as soon as possible.  The position will remain open until filled.  To be considered for this position, submit a completed City application, resume, and completed supplemental questionnaire through the online application system at www.fremont.gov/tempjobs.  Highly competitive candidates may be invited to participate in an individual and/or panel interviews, fingerprints, and 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.

The City of Campbell announces an employment opportunity for:

Temporary Maintenance Worker

Temporary, Non-Benefited, At-Will Position

(20 - 30 hours per week)

Open Date: Friday, December 11, 2020

Close Date: Open Until Filled

Salary: $15.00 - $26.00 Per Hour/DOE

This temporary, non-benefited, at-will classification performs a variety of semi-skilled work in the maintenance of parks, grounds, trees, recreational facilities, public grounds, storm sewers, sidewalks, medians, street signs and markings, and repair and upkeep of streets. Operates maintenance and construction equipment; and does related work as required.

Duties: Performs or learns to perform a variety of parks and streets maintenance tasks including watering, mowing, edging, weeding, spraying, trimming, pruning, planting and removing flowers, plants, trees and turf; maintenance and reconstruction of curbs, gutters, sidewalks, storm drains, pavement and pavement markings; assists with the installation of park, street and recreation related facilities; operates or is trained to operate park and street maintenance equipment and motor vehicles such as dump trucks, water trucks, backhoes/loaders, forklifts, sprayers, chippers, power mowers, edgers, hand tools, rollers, asphalt breakers, airless and air operated paint machines, air compressors, generators, hand tools and related equipment; performs routine maintenance work in the care of tools and supplies; assists with the installation and maintenance of traffic control and informational devices; may be required to work weekends or holidays or in the event of emergencies; and performs other related work as required.

Knowledge of: Methods, techniques, parts, tools and materials used in construction and maintenance of parks, grounds, trees, streets, storm drains, and medians.

Ability to: Perform all essential functions of the job assignment; may perform heavy labor; operate and maintain a variety of hand, power tools and equipment; to deal tactfully and courteously with others; work in a team-based environment and achieve common goals; understand and carry out written and oral instructions; establish and maintain effective working relationships and public relations.  Intermittently, sit while driving, operating equipment, or completing forms/work papers; walk, stand for extended periods of time and bend, stoop, reach carry, crawl, climb, twist and reach while inspecting or repairing, digging or clearing, use various tools and equipment and lift as necessary to perform assigned duties; perform simple and power grasping, pushing, pulling and fine manipulation; lift or carry weight of up to 50 pounds.

Education and Experience: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade. One year of related experience in public works maintenance and/or construction work is desirable but not required.

Possession of: Valid California Driver's License 

Application Process:

City employment applications may be obtained from the City of Campbell Human Resources Division, 70 N. First Street, Campbell, CA 95008; or by visiting the City’s website at www.cityofcampbell.com or at www.calopps.org.

Prior to hire, candidates will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, including employment verification and a Department of Justice (DOJ) fingerprint check. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however, failure to disclose a conviction will result in disqualification or termination.

Information contained in this announcement is subject to change and does not constitute an expressed or implied contract.  The Human Resources Office will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities.  Please advise the Human Resources Office of such special needs at the time of application. 

The City of Campbell is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment based on a person’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, marital status, or medical condition.

Under general supervision of the Public Works Director and or the Public Works Lead, this classification works primarily in the Public Works Department and performs a variety of duties essential to the maintenance of the City.

This position is temporary, part-time and is limited to a maximum of 130 hours per month AND 960 hours per fiscal year. Typical work schedule will be three 8-hour shifts per week, excluding weekends and evenings.

Please only submit one application for this recruitment. The department will determine if the candidate meets the minimum qualification for one or both of the positions. The candidate chosen for hire will be placed in either the Electrician's Assistant or Industrial Electrical/Electronics Technician position based on the candidates experience and the needs of the department.

THE POSITIONS

Electrician’s Assistant

Performs a variety of semi-skilled and routine electrical construction, maintenance, repair and testing work.

Industrial Electrical/Electronics Technician:

Install, inspect, test, maintain, calibrate, troubleshoot, upgrade and repair City-owned electrical and electronic systems.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Electrician's Assistant: Repair, replace and perform routine scheduled maintenance on street lights, traffic signals and other City-owned property. Assist with maintenance and repair of pumps, motors, electrical equipment, and other related equipment. Reads and interprets circuit diagrams, construction drawings, and service and repair manuals. Prepares plans and specifications for the procurement of parts and supplies on assigned projects. Ensures that proper safety precautions and safe work methods are followed. Prepares and maintains accurate maintenance and repair records. Uses and maintains a wide variety of electrical tools and test equipment. Regular and consistent attendance. Other Job Functions: Perform electrical inspections. Read and review electrical prints and diagrams, and modify and update as required. Answer emergency calls and perform emergency repairs. Perform related duties as assigned.

Industrial Electrical/Electronics Technician: Install, inspect, test, calibrate, repair, troubleshoot, upgrade and maintain a wide variety of electrical/electronic equipment and software related to water distribution, water treatment and City facilities; research, design, procure and install equipment and/or upgrade existing electrical/electronic systems; verify equipment compatibility with existing devices; conduct routine maintenance on electrical/electronic equipment, motor controls and electro-mechanical/electronic starters, automatic transfer switches, standby power generators and medium voltage switch gears; keep accurate and up-to-date records on all related assignments; proficiently read and interpret circuit diagrams, ladder logic, construction drawings, and service and repair manuals; prepares plans and specifications for the procurement of parts and supplies on assigned projects; ensures that proper safety precautions and safe work methods are followed; assist with the preparation of standard operating procedures; inspect contract construction projects and submittals; inspect and test equipment, develop punch lists for work to be completed or corrected during construction; perform other duties as assigned; regular, predictable, consistent and timely attendance is an essential function of the position, in that Employee must be present to work on facilities and equipment impacting the public's health and safety. Other Job Functions: Prepare and maintain accurate maintenance and repair records; present oral and written reports; performs electrical inspections; use and maintain a variety of tools and test equipment as required; answers emergency calls and performs emergency repairs.

QUALIFICATIONS

Electrician's Assistant

Education:

High School diploma or equivalent. Completion of a recognized apprenticeship program in the electrical or instrumentation trade is highly desirable.

Experience:

One (1) year of recent experience in electrical/ electronics/ instrumentation installation, maintenance or repair.

License and Certificates:

Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required upon hire.

Industrial Electrical/Electronics Technician

Education:

High School diploma or equivalent is required. Associate degree in electrical/electronic technology or closely related field is highly desirable.

Experience:

Four (4) years of recent experience as an Industrial Electrician (or equivalent, as determined by the Department Head) is required.

License and Certificates:

Possession of a valid California Driver's License and State of California General Journeyman Electrical License is required upon hire. Possession of a valid International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Work Zone Safety Certification and California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Electrical/Instrumentation Technologist Level II certificate is desirable.

APPLICATION

Apply with a City of Woodland application by visiting www.cityofwoodland.org/employment or the Human Resources Office, City Hall, 300 First Street, 2nd Floor, Woodland, CA 95695. This recruitment is Open Until Filled. First review of applications is scheduled for Monday, November 23, 2020. Résumés and cover letters are encouraged but will not be accepted in lieu of the application form. Postmarks will not be accepted.

Review Process: Applications will be screened and qualified applicants will be invited to participate in an interview. Please only submit one application for this recruitment. The department will determine if the candidate meets the minimum qualification for one or both of the positions. The candidate chosen for hire will be placed in either the Electrician's Assistant or Industrial Electrical/Electronics Technician position based on the candidates experience and the needs of the department. Based on the information provided in the application documents, the best qualified applicants will be invited for further examination. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the examination may consist of an application screening, written and/or practical exam, oral interview or any combination thereof. Applicants will be required to take and pass a medical examination by a City of Woodland physician to insure their physical suitability to perform the assigned duties. If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please notify Human Resources at least seven days prior to the event.

BENEFITS

All of these positions are temporary part-time, offering no more than 130 hours of work per month. Temporary employees work no more than 960 hours in a Fiscal Year.

The pay cycle is monthly. Pay day is the last working day of the month. With the exception of worker's compensation coverage and sick leave accrual, no other benefits compensations are provided. Employees must contribute 1.45% of salary to Medicare and 7.5% to a retirement plan in accordance with Federal Law.

The City of Woodland hires only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

The City of Woodland is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The Building Efficiency Program Fellow will work closely with Sustainability staff within the Public Works Department to support the launch of the Brisbane Building Efficiency Program (BBEP).

The BBEP is a new program under the city’s Climate Action Plan established through city ordinance in December 2019. It requires commercial, industrial and multi-family buildings larger than 10,000 square feet in Brisbane to benchmark their buildings beginning in 2021. The BBEP is one of the few programs in the state and country to go “Beyond Benchmarking” and require buildings to meet high-performance standards or complete building audits and take action to improve. First of their kind compliance pathways include Green Lease and Distributed Energy Resource options. Get in on the ground floor as we complete development of this innovate program and begin implementation!

Tasks and Responsibilities:
1. Implementation: Facilitate the rollout of the Brisbane Building Efficiency Program through the first benchmarking compliance cycle. Assist in the tracking and reporting of program progress, including suggested improvements.
2. Outreach: Assist with notification of building owners and tenants regarding compliance obligations. Coordinate with the City of Brisbane’s Sustainability and Communications Managers on program marketing activities (e.g. website, social media, and collateral development).
3. Stakeholder Engagement: Assist with in-person and/or virtual stakeholder engagement sessions to inform participants about program requirements and how to comply.
4. Customer Support: Respond to phone and email questions and concerns. Host office hours or technical support sessions to assist stakeholders with compliance.
5. Benchmarking: Work with small businesses to gather facility details and access utility data to complete energy and water benchmarking in Energy Star Portfolio Manager.
6. Communication: Communicate and coordinate with internal staff and external program stakeholders such as building owners/operators, tenants, PG&E, strategic partners, contractors, and community and business organizations to facilitate program objectives.
7. Data Management and Reporting: Compile, organize and present program compliance data and results in both written and verbal form. Assist with reporting to the CA Energy Commission, as well as city leaders and the public.

Minimum Qualifications: Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or related field. Experience in building energy usage and systems and/or Energy Star Portfolio Manager is a plus.
Term of Fellowship: January – August 2021

Interested applicants should apply here:

https://fm.seiinc.org/climatecorps/jobs/building_efficiency_program_fellow_-_january_start_79DFD1.html

Recruitment is open until filled.

Performs a variety of unskilled or semi-skilled maintenance work, and operates a variety of equipment in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of Town water, sewer, street and storm drainage facilities and systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Perform required labor involved in construction and maintenance projects as part of a crew, including pavement cutting, ditch digging, manhole and line cleaning, main and pipe repair, laying and backfilling.
• Perform routine cleaning, inspection and preventive maintenance of equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to supervisor.
• Performs all duties in conformance with appropriate safety and security standards.
• Maintains Corporation Yard and other Town facilities.
• Responds to residents' requests for service.
• Maintains a variety of records relating to maintenance activity.
• Assists in determining the locations of water, storm drain and sewer lines from the appropriate sources prior to excavation.
• Drives trucks of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling and unloading of equipment and supplies.

Application Deadline:  Apply by Wednesday, October 7, 2020 for first consideration

The City of San Rafael Public Works Department is seeking an Intern to work part-time (Up to 20 hours per week).  This is an excellent opportunity to build your resume and gain administrative/clerical experience as well as learn about how local government works.  Career exploration for future opportunities is an added benefit to this position.

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• General Office Support
• Incoming Phone Calls (triage calls/answer basic inquiries)
• Filing
• City Website Maintenance (article postings; review and update webpages as necessary)
• Incoming/outgoing mail
• Data Entry
• Inventory Management for Parks/Streets Division
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Must be eager to learn
• Must be willing to work with various divisions in the department
• Must have the ability to multitask
• Must be able to work independently
• Must be a creative thinker

Interview Process:  The most qualified applicants will be invited to interview following the application closing date.  The most qualified applicant (prior to starting in the position) will be subject to a reference check, which will include fingerprinting.  Please note on the application the preferred method of communication, whether by phone or email.  

Application Process:  City of San Rafael application is required.  Resumes do not substitute for the City application.  To file an application on-line go to www.calopps.org.  Select “Member Agencies”.  Select “City of San Rafael”.  Follow this link to submit your application:  https://www.calopps.org/san-rafael/job-20043292 

Contact: For questions regarding this internship please contact Talia Smith (talia.smith@cityofsanrafael.org).

Please click the links below for complete details regarding this opportunity.

Applications will be accepted for this position until a sufficient number meeting our qualifications are received. Apply immediately.

$25.66/hour

Not to exceed 20 hours/week

Limited to 960 hours annually

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

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, to perform cleaning duties to maintain city buildings and facilities and perform related work as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Sweep, dust, mop, strip, and polish floors; vacuum and shampoo carpets and rugs; dust and polish woodwork fixtures, and equipment; wash windows, walls, and doors; empty and clean waste receptacles; empty recycling containers; clean restrooms and maintain supplies; clean kitchen and lunchroom areas and appliances; dust and clean air vents; Move furniture as required by for cleaning; set up rooms for special events; replace light bulbs and tubes; maintain inventory of equipment and supplies; sweep exterior building entries; secure facilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:  Methods, materials, and equipment used in custodial maintenance.

Ability to:  Understand and follow written and oral directions; clean and care for assigned facilities in a safe and efficient manner; maintain and appropriate public service demeanor and positive customer service interactions; interact positively and cooperate with co-workers, respond politely to customers, work as a team member, function under demanding time pressure, respond in a positive manner to supervision, and attend work and perform duties on a regular and consistent basis.

Physical capability to:  Perform sustained manual labor; lift, climb, stoop, crawl, and bend to reach work

Experience:  One year of full time custodial maintenance in public buildings or offices.

Education:  Graduation from high school or equivalent.  Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years.

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