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Provide customer service related to Central Park / Lake Elizabeth boating operations in an efficient and courteous manner. Supervise activities on lake and surrounding areas. Respond to visitor concerns, operate a cash register, provide correct change, handle credit card transactions, maintain a clean and well-equipped worksite. Works well as part of a team in a fun, fast-paced outdoor environment. Employees are expected to work weekends and holidays.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES (This is a general description of duties and is not all-inclusive)

Team Member

• Assist Team Leader in daily boating operations
• Provide customer service to park visitors related to Central Park boating operations
• Perform routine maintenance on and inspection of boat fleet and equipment
• Educate public on safe boating procedures and park policies
• Assist park visitors and answer questions or resolve visitor concerns in a courteous manner
• Set up and take down boat rental station; take out from and return boats to storage 

Team Leader

Performs all duties of Team Member and also the following:

• Train and supervise Lakefront Team Members
• Operate patrol boat and supervise lake activities
• Ensure safety of park visitors utilizing the lake for boating and fishing
• Enforce park policies pertaining to lake activities

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:

https://youtu.be/XNAF7GZUNl8?list=PL3QUX6-y-89-D28g895DzvObmoD89Dqdn

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

The City of San Mateo Community Development Department is Looking for two Assistant Planner/Associate Planners

Why Join our Department?

You’ll be joining a team of dedicated and talented professionals that strive to provide the highest quality of service to the San Mateo community, in a dynamic, fast paced, collaborative, and innovative work environment.

The Community Development Department, also known as CDD, is organized into four divisions — Planning, Building, Code Enforcement, and Housing.  CDD has broad responsibilities including, but not limited to, long-range planning, review of applications for new developments, implementation of the City’s housing programs, and maintenance of neighborhoods.  The Assistant/Associate Planner positions are integral to the Planning Division’s team of highly motivated professionals who work closely with internal and external customers to provide comprehensive planning services to the community.

Look at some of the reasons why the City of San Mateo is a great place to work: https://youtu.be/XNAF7GZUNl8

The Position

The Assistant Planner/Associate Planner performs professional level work in the field of current planning or advance planning and related work as required.

Assistant Planner - This is the entry level class in the professional planning series. This class is distinguished from the Associate Planner by the performance of the less complex tasks and duties assigned to positions within the series including assignments in the fields of current or advance planning which require the application of fundamental planning principles. Assignments are generally limited in scope and within the design and procedural framework established by higher level employees. However, as experience is acquired, the employee performs with increasing independence. Since this class is typically used as a continued training class, employees may have only limited work experience.

Associate Planner - This is the journey level class in the professional planning series. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Assistant Planner by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned, which require the application of professional knowledge and skills to various municipal planning, zoning and environmental problems and the preparation of specific reports and plans. The position provides opportunity for independent judgment in planning work details and making technical determinations. Work in this class is distinguished from that of the Assistant Planner class by the greater complexity of the assignments received including preparing zoning code and general plan amendment studies, and by the greater independence with which the incumbent is expected to operate. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the lower class of Assistant Planner, or, when filled from the outside, require prior professional planning work experience.

The Assistant Planner receives general supervision from a Senior Planner or higher level department personnel.  The Associate Planner receives direction from a Senior Planner or higher level department personnel and may exercise technical and functional supervision over lower level staff as assigned.

For a complete list of duties, reference our job specifications at https://www.cityofsanmateo.org/DocumentCenter/Home/Index/86

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ABOUT US

Fremont is a well-managed and innovative city, and has recently generated national attention by placing in Money Magazine’s top 50 “Best Places to Live 2016” in the country, and ranking 4th on the “Most Family Friendly” list of California cities by Estately.  Located in the heart of the Bay Area and Silicon Valley, Fremont prides itself on innovation, green technology, a low crime rate, great schools, a low unemployment rate, quality parks and nearby open space, and an incredibly diverse population of over 235,000 residents.  As a full service city, Fremont employs over 952 regular employees and has a General Fund budget of $219.9 million for the 2019-20 fiscal year.

Fremont is an employer that values its people, creativity, quality service, integrity, open communication, collaboration, mutual respect, and diversity.  Employees find their work challenging, yet rewarding, and most importantly, enjoy the chance to make a positive impact on the community difference through public service.

THE POSITION

The Community Services Department plays a key role in enhancing the community and ensuring the citizens of Fremont receive excellent customer service through the management of recreation facilities,  quality recreation and environmental programs, park planning and the maintenance of City parks, trees, and medians.  The Park Ranger Supervisor will provide full supervision of the Park Rangers, regular, seasonal and temporary employees, and volunteers.  In addition, the incumbent will participate as needed in the work of the Park Rangers and establish, enforce, and maintain oversight of the boating operations, naturalist programs, and the division safety program.   

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

- Schedule, assign work, and exercise full supervision of assigned regular, seasonal and temporary employees and volunteers.
- Participate in the recruitment, examination, and hiring process; evaluate and discipline assigned staff.
- Prepare written and oral reports.
- Reserve, schedule and coordinate maintenance of assigned facilities and vehicles.
- Assist, under general direction, in developing and writing policies and handbooks and training guidelines for area of responsibility.
- Follow general direction to oversee division budget, boating operations and safety related areas.
- Develop and monitor assigned budgets.
- Develop and provide technical training in laws, rules, regulations, processes and procedures related to the administration of City parks.
- Review and provide solutions to technical issues and problems.
- Monitor individual performance plans and reports the more difficult personnel issues to the Recreation Superintendent for resolution.
- Assume lead role on projects and programs.  Represent the Parks and Recreation division on city-wide teams.
- Perform Park Ranger duties; operate a patrol boat; patrol boat docks; patrol city parks when needed.
- Define personnel resource needs and allocate resources as required to reach unit objectives.
- Maintain oversight of assigned building alarms and ensure required security checks and inspections are completed following general direction.
- Receive and respond to phone calls; dispatch calls for service; detect municipal and other code violations in the area of park visitor services; investigate complaints, crimes and injury incidents; collect evidence and obtain statements; issue citations for Fremont Municipal codes and State laws.  Testify in court proceedings.
- Administer emergency life support services.
- Work weekends, holidays, and nights, on rotating shifts when needed.
- Respond to emergency assignments during off-duty hours.
- Wear a uniform and on occasion use pepper spray and/or bite stick.
- Review, edit, and approve participant injury and criminal incident reports prepared by division staff.
- Supervise the operations of all park activities.
- Serve as a liaison and departmental representative with other City Departments.
- Develop and has oversight of interpretative programs.
- Identify species and behavior of a variety of native wildlife and plants.
- Other related duties as assigned.

Town of Danville
ASSISTANT PLANNER/ASSOCIATE PLANNER
Development Services Department
 

The Town will hire either an Assistant or Associate Planner depending on the candidate's qualifications.

ASSISTANT PLANNER

Salary Range: $5,274 - $7,225

DEFINITION

To perform professional planning work involving current and advanced planning with oversite from the Principal Planner; process a variety of minor development proposals and permit applications, including sign permits, variances, land-use permits, development plans and minor subdivisions ensuring conformance to Town standards; to coordinate the review of all development submittals among the various divisions of the Development Services Department.  This is the entry level in the professional planning series. 

ASSOCIATE PLANNER

Salary Range: $5,905 - $8,090

DEFINITION

This is the experienced level in the professional planning series. Position in this class performs the full range of planning work.  The Assistant level is distinguished from the Associate in that the Associate is expected to assume responsibility for review of all but the most complex development proposals and planning studies. The Associate Planner must possess community relations skills; be able to speak publicly and explain/interpret Town practices and objectives to diverse public and private agencies, organizations, and individuals as required. The Associate Planner is expected to be able to work in an independent manner in the processing of a variety of complex development proposals and permit applications, including land use permits, development plans, subdivisions, rezoning and design review. The Associate Planner must have the ability to prepare reports, proposals, and written materials of an analytical, budgetary, financial, technical and evaluative nature.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general supervision from the Chief of Planning or Principal Planner. Exercises indirect supervision over technical and clerical staff.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer, and attend meetings at various sites within the Town and away from the Town. Must be able to inspect various work, building or construction sites and have the strength to lift and/or carry materials and equipment up to 25 pounds. Must possess vision to read printed materials and a computer screen and hearing and speech to communicate in person and/or over the telephone.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

Essential duties for both Assistant and Associate Planner are inclusive of, but not limited to:

• Process a variety of development proposals and permit applications including sign permits, variances, land-use permits, development plans, major and minor subdivisions; ensure conformance to Town standards; resolve disputes between the Town and developers/property owners; coordinate development review with other divisions of Development Services and outside agencies. 
• Respond to citizen complaints, concerns, and inquiries.
• Prepare reports on a wide range of planning issues; make presentations to the Planning Commission, Design Review Board and other groups, as appropriate.
• Help coordinate the Town’s affordable housing program.
• Help staff the Town’s Design Review Board.
• Performs duties within OSHA standards.
• Coordinate the review of development proposals and permit applications among the various divisions of the Development Services Department; review application for completeness and conformance to administrative requirements; monitor progress of applications during the development review process.

• Perform research on a variety of planning issues; prepare and/or revise ordinances.

• Practical planning methodology, urban development and operations, urban design and basic land economics; current land use and urban design implementation.
• Principles and techniques of project management.
• Development process, economics, practices and procedures.
• California development law, Town planning and zoning codes, The California Environmental Quality Act and other applicable Federal, State and local legislation.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, GIS, and other software.
• Techniques of negotiation.

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

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
 

Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

For the Assistant Planner position, at least one (1) year of experience in the field of city and regional planning through previous employment or internships.

For the Associate Planner position, at least two (2) years of experience in the field of city and regional planning.

Education:

Education equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in urban planning or a closely related field.

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The Position

The City of Orinda Planning Department is seeking a strong, customer-service oriented Planning Technician, for a limited-term, to primarily staff the Planning Counter and process code-enforcement cases. Depending on experience, the successful candidate may also gain opportunities to assist with various current and long-range planning tasks. This non-exempt position will report to the Director of Planning.

Qualifications

All City of Orinda employees are expected to uphold and exhibit the City’s core values including serving the public, being respectful and accountable, maintaining professionalism, and demonstrating responsibility. Specific qualifications for the position are noted in the following:

Education & Experience:

• A 4-year bachelor’s degree in planning or a related field;
• Equivalent to two-years of college, supplemented by at least two years of job experience or training in the planning or a planning-related field; or
• Four years of planning and building administrative support experience.

Other Qualifications Required:

• Ability to pass a comprehensive background check and an occupational medical pre-employment physical exam which includes a pre-employment drug screen.
• Ability to work in a standard office environment including ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, twist, and lift 30 pounds as well as ability travel to different sites and locations.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver's License.
• Strong communication (written and oral), research, and analytical skills.
• Competency in basic computer programs/applications such as Microsoft Office, Google Drive, Box, etc.
• Basic understanding of planning principles.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Coursework and/or experience with aspects of urban planning, long-range planning, urban redevelopment, public policy, civic engagement, stakeholder participation, and governance.
• Ability to be remain flexible and work both independently and collaboratively in a diverse and dynamic environment.
• Ability to learn fast and adapt quickly without comprising the quality of work.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping.
• Proficiency in ESRI ArcGIS.

Typical Functions

• Staffs the Planning Counter to assist the public, conduct plan checks, collect and process forms, and file permit applications and plans.
• Responds to email, telephone, and counter inquiries regarding the municipal code, entitlements, and the City’s development policies and procedures.
• Conducts field work, including Planning Final Inspections, site visits, and code-enforcement.
• Receives, investigates, and monitors requests to investigate alleged violations of the municipal codes and other complaints.
• Coordinates and conducts abatement procedures, including preparing correspondence, coordination with other agencies (Contra Costa County Building Division, Moraga-Orinda Fire District, etc.).
• Processes applications for a hillside-grading permit, elevated-deck permit, exception permit, tree-removal permit, and other “minor” discretionary projects.
• Assists staff in collecting and preparing data for various planning projects and provides support at community meetings as necessary.
• Researches and prepares routine graphic displays/exhibits for use by the Department, Planning Commission, and City Council.
• Drafts reports of limited or variable complexity.

How to Apply

Please visit CalOpps.org to submit a fully-completed application, current resume, and a cover letter before the filing deadline. A limited number of applicants with the most desirable qualifications, as determined by initial screening of applications and resume, will be invited to participate in an interview and testing process that may consist of a written test and oral-board interview. Applicants will be notified by email if they are invited to participate further in the selection process. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (925) 253-4214 or at humanresources@cityoforinda.org.

Completed application materials must be submitted on the CalOpps.org website by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 18, 2020.

The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

 
The City of Orinda is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex origin or disability.  In accordance with Federal law, the City of Orinda will only hire individuals who are legally authorized to work in the United States.  Candidates with a disability which may require special assistance in any phase of the application or testing process should submit a request for accommodation with the application.  Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request.