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The San Mateo County Libraries seeks an experienced, reliable, and self-motivated Library Administrative Assistant I/II.

The successful candidate is an enthusiastic team player who is able to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. Under general supervision, the incumbent performs varied and complex administrative support tasks in support of the Library's Executive Team.
 
Reporting to the Director of Library Services, the Library Administrative Assistant will need to develop a good working knowledge of library administration policies, and procedures. The individual selected for this position should possess excellent organizational skills, enjoy delivering warm and welcoming customer service both internally and externally, and represent the library in a professional way when interacting with the public, other library staff, city and county executives, and elected officials.

The salary range for Library Administrative Assistant I is $69,264 - $86,570 annually.
The salary range for Library Administrative Assistant II is $78,686 - $98,384 annually.
 
We respect, value, and celebrate diversity, and bilingual skills are always desired.

San Mateo County Libraries
San Mateo County Libraries is a Joint Powers Authority comprised of the cities of Atherton, Belmont, Brisbane, East Palo Alto, Foster City, Half Moon Bay, Millbrae, Pacifica, Portola Valley, San Carlos, Woodside, and the unincorporated areas of San Mateo County, a service area with approximately 279,000 residents, 65% of whom have library cards. For more information about San Mateo County Libraries, please visit www.smcl.org.
 
Proud to consistently be named one of the top-rated libraries in the nation, we are champions of learning, sharing, and exploration of open minds, new ideas, and bright futures. It is our mission and our passion to strengthen our community by creating an inclusive sense of place and an environment for learning. We seek enthusiastic team players, creative risk takers, and flexible individuals who proactively search for new opportunities to make public library services relevant to all members of the community. Successful candidates will be excited about new challenges, eager to learn, and energized by working with people from a variety of backgrounds.

To learn more about San Mateo County Libraries, click here!

Examples of Duties:

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

• Assist in the development and implementation of the Library's administrative goals, priorities, policies, and procedures; ensure established goals and deadlines are achieved. 
• Attend and participate in professional and community meetings involving regular contact with the JPA Governing Board and Operations Committee, business or community organizations, and others to exchange information and explain library policies and procedures.
• Research and respond to inquiries by Library JPA Governing Board and Operations Committee members.
• Research and compile a variety of informational or statistical material from sources both inside and outside the office; summarize such information as necessary.
• Provide information and resolve public complaints which regularly require the use of judgment and the interpretation and application of policies and procedures.
• Organize and attend executive meetings by preparing agendas and required informational materials.
• Create, review, and prepare a variety of documents for the JPA Governing Board and Operations Committee members, including policies, contracts, etc.
• Assist with the development and administration of the department's budget and annual reports; may prepare or maintain statistical, fiscal, or payroll information.
• Provide varied, responsible, and often confidential and administrative assistance to high-level management and other associated supervisory and professional staff.
• Organize and manage administrative files, including the implementation of a document management system and retention policies.
• Record and report meeting proceedings and JPA memos; prepare minutes and distribute information resulting from Governing Board and Operations Committee meetings and ensure compliance with public notice requirements.
• Conduct analytical studies of organizational, budgetary, administrative, or other areas for San Mateo County Libraries.
• Analyze data from multiple sources and present information in easy-to-understand and visually appealing formats.
• Collect and analyze library performance measures.
• Perform related duties as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:  Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is at least two years of executive assistant experience, including providing complex administrative support to management staff.
 
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Basic organizations and function of public agencies, including the role of Joint Powers Authorities, elected officials, governing boards, and appointed committees.
• Administrative principles and practices, including goal setting, project management, program implementation, and evaluation.
• Techniques for handling demanding situations with diplomacy and tact while working with library staff, government officials, and the public; including maintaining a positive public image under stressful situations.
• Interpret, apply, and explain complex policies and procedures using tact, discretion, initiative, and independent judgment within established guidelines.
• Maintain flexibility in a challenging and changing work environment.
• Establish and maintain effective, professional, and cooperative relationships with co-workers. Provide and promote a high level of public service.
• Record keeping, report preparation, filing methods, and records management techniques.
• Excellent communication skills including strong verbal and written skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Strong analytic and research skills.
• Creativity, curiosity, and a sense of humor. 

APPLICATION/EXAMINATION

Anyone may apply. Current San Mateo County employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help, or term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination.
 
Application materials will include a completed County Employment Application form, responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, and a Cover Letter that you will attach to the Application.
 
In your cover letter please describe your interest in the position and why you desire to work for the San Mateo County Libraries.
 
The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates' application, responses to the supplemental questions, and the required cover letter. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%).  A written examination component may accompany the panel interview process.
 
Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations, or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense.
 
IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply Online" button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org to apply.
 
Recruitment Schedule (Tentative)
Final Date to Apply: January 27, 2021
Application Screenings: January 28 and 29, 2021
Civil Service Interviews: February 9 and/or 11, 2021
 
At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs.  

The County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Analyst: Chet Overstreet (01142021) - Administrative Assistant I/II - E029/E091

The City of Redwood City invites you to apply for the position of Assistant/Associate Planner.

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

• A complete application is required, including a written supplemental questionnaire.

• Submit your application online via CalOpps by 11:59 pm on Thursday, February 4, 2021 (or until we have received 100 applications).
• Applications will be reviewed continuously as they are received.

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 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.  

DEFINITION:

Under general direction, the Senior Administrative Assistant performs a wide variety of complex office, administrative and technical tasks and duties in support of department management, department staff, and department programs requiring knowledge of a specialized function or service; researches, collects and analyzes data and prepares reports; tracks and reports operational data; assists the public by personally or directly providing information to requests according to established procedures; sorts, logs, and maintains records and other documents; follows policies, procedures, and work methods associated with assigned duties; and performs related work as required in a manner that is responsive, cost effective and innovative.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

The Senior Administrative Assistant is the advanced journey-level class in the Administrative Assistant series. Positions at this level are distinguished from other classes within the series by the level of responsibility assumed, complexity of duties assigned, independence of action taken, by the amount of time spent performing the duties, and the nature of public contact made. Incumbents perform a full range of technical and administrative support duties, including organizing and coordinating workload; preparing reports; coordinating, reviewing, and interpreting technical documents; performing entry level plan review and permit and license issuance; and explaining Town ordinances, all requiring considerable department/program knowledge.

Working Conditions

Work is conducted primarily in an office setting and includes occasional trips to other agencies and offices to conduct administrative work. Pressures may be generated by deadlines, volume of work, frequent interruptions, or seasonal peak work periods.

Physical and Mental Demands

Physical: Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily office activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement and fine coordination in preparing statistical reports and data using a computer keyboard. Additionally, the position requires near and far vision in reading correspondence, statistical data and using the computer, and acute hearing is required when providing phone and personal service.  The need to lift, drag, and push files, paper, and documents weighing up to 25 pounds also is required. 

Mental: While performing the duties of this class, the incumbent is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve complex problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; perform highly detailed work under changing, intensive deadlines, on multiple concurrent tasks; work with constant interruptions; and interact with other staff, officials and the public.

Supervision Received/Exercised

This position receives direction from the Director of an assigned department. Incumbents in this class may exercise functional and/or technical supervision over assigned staff or volunteers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs a wide variety of complex office, administrative support, and technical tasks and duties, including organizing and coordinating work; sets priorities and meets deadlines.
• Assists the public by phone and receives visitors at the counter; listens to and receives complaints; responds to requests for documentation related to assigned area of responsibility; explains and interprets area policies and procedures to internal and external customers, demonstrating an understanding of applicable policies, procedures, and work methods associated with assigned duties; represents the Town to callers and visitors in a professional and customer-friendly manner.

• Performs technical and paraprofessional duties related to area of assignment including interpreting, analyzing, and determining compliance or acceptance of information and materials; prepares reports to document results of duties performed.
• Assists professional staff in performing and conducting studies, special projects, administrative and technical functions; performs data collection, research and analysis; prepares draft reports and technical documents; provides project oversight for the less complex or political projects.

• Establishes and maintains systems related to assigned technical area of responsibility; monitors area activities and reports progress as required.

• Ensures areas of responsibilities are in compliance with related laws, codes, ordinances, and legislation; advises staff of any irregularities in compliance.
• Reviews, verifies and processes documents related to department activities including budgets, contracts, grants, claims, legislation, purchasing, and other specialized documents based on area of assignment.
• Compiles and develops information for special studies and reports from a variety of resources; collects, compiles and reports findings and recommendations.

• Uses computers to enter, prepare, and proofread drafts, labels, forms, envelopes, and a variety of documents, which may include complex correspondence, agendas, press releases, reports, and memos; prepares and distributes a variety of documents; creates logs, maps, databases, and forms; prepares and distributes public hearing notices; maintains accurate files and records.
• Orders supplies; creates purchase orders; prepares invoices for payment; monitors expenditures; submits demands for payment; sorts and distributes mail.
• Edits, updates and uploads current information to the Town website on a regular basis.
• Prepares time sheets for assigned department for full-time, part-time and contract employees.
• When assigned, reviews routine plans for compliance with Town standards and issues permits; collects permitting fees.
• Assists customers with applications for appropriate permits; ensures applications are complete; oversees application process and forwards applications to appropriate location; receives plans and forwards to the appropriate staff member; locates and retrieves specific documents and plans for the public; provides information regarding procedures and services, tracks applications in a database.

• Assists supervisor and managers with a variety of administrative operations; prepares, recommends and implements procedural modifications.
• Coordinates and assists in the development and administration of a department budget; prepares budget reports; compiles annual budget requests; monitors and classifies expenditures; tracks and reconciles bills; produces budget reports; researches and resolves discrepancies.
• Independently responds to letters, e-mail and general correspondence based on areas of assignment.

• Coordinates, compiles and drafts communications, as requested.
• Coordinates and sets up public hearings, meetings and workshops on a regular basis. This requires agenda preparation, meeting set-up (whether in person or in an online portal), preparation and distribution of meeting minutes and agenda packets, coordination with staff, and technical proficiency in running Zoom meetings and webinars to provide public access to meetings and provides support to staff to conduct the meetings.
• Assists in supporting other departments as needed; depending on assignment, may support contract staff.
• Builds and maintains positive working relationships with co-workers, other Town employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Performs related work as required.
• Create forms, documents and applications for the public.

*The employer will make reasonable accommodation in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.*

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 Position

The City of Fremont currently has a vacancy for the position of Park Maintenance Worker I.  The Park Maintenance Worker I performs routine maintenance and repair work in the care of parks, recreation areas, and equipment.  The selected candidate will be part of a work crew assigned to a daily work detail.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of the methods, materials, and equipment used in gardening; common names and requirements of plants, trees, and shrubs; characteristics of plant pests and disease and techniques for their control; operation of a variety of grounds and park power equipment; and safety practices and precautions to be used in work. In addition, the successful candidate must demonstrate their ability to follow verbal and written instructions; make routine arithmetic calculations; learn traffic safety signage; and learn to operate a variety of equipment such as front-end loader, brush chipper, stumper, riding mower, and various mechanical equipment and vehicles.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience that would provide the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the essential duties of the job would be qualifying.  A typical way to accomplish this includes:

Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent

Experience: Six (6) months experience performing grounds maintenance work

Licenses/Certificates/Special Requirements:

· Possession of a valid Class C California Driver’s License is required at the date of hire

· Obtain a Class B California Driver’s License prior to completion of probation

Examples of Responsibilities

All Assignments

· Responsible for vehicle and pedestrian traffic safety in the work area.

· Manually transports heavy objects, supplies, and materials.

· Cleans equipment, change tires, grease, lubricate, and fuel vehicles.

· Operates ground maintenance equipment including a backhoe and tractor attachments, as well as a variety of hand and power tools.

Trees Assignment

· Prunes and trims designated street trees to shape and improve growth.

· Operates an aerial pruning platform, brush chipper, chain saw, stump grinder, leaf blower, and pole saw.

· Drives a one-ton truck to locations where work is to be performed.

· Clears areas of leaves, using rake or blower, and remove debris.

Central Parks and Sport Complex Assignment

· Maintains lawns, trees, shrubs, ground cover, picnic tables, benches, and sprinkler systems.

· Maintains and makes minor repairs to playground/picnic equipment and playground/picnic areas, athletic fields, and playing courts.

· Irrigates, cultivates, prunes, plants, and transplants a variety of turf, shrubs, trees, and plants.

· Operates mowing equipment in parks and athletic fields.

Outlying Parks Assignment

· Maintains lawns, trees, shrubs, ground cover, picnic tables, benches, and sprinkler systems.

· Maintains and makes minor repairs to playground/picnic equipment, picnic areas, and athletic fields.

· Irrigates, cultivates, prunes, plants, and transplants a variety of turf, shrubs, trees, and plants.

· Operates mowing equipment in parks and athletic fields.

Special Assignments

· Performs general painting, plumbing, and carpentry.

· Maintains, repairs, and renovates irrigation system controllers, valves, pipes, and related components.

For those who desire working in a dynamic environment in an urban setting, the City of San Bruno Community & Economic Development Department is offering a unique career opportunity.

The City of San Bruno is currently recruiting for a dynamic, customer service oriented, Community Development Technician. This position performs a variety of routine and complex clerical, administrative, and technical work in the processing and review of planning and building entitlement applications. This position works under the general supervision of the Chief Building Official.

The Community & Economic Development Department includes the Planning and Building Divisions. The ideal candidate will support both divisions with a heavier emphasis on the Building Division. The Building Division is responsible for all aspects of building plan check and inspection services.

The ideal Community Development Technician candidate will possess the following: 

• An AA/AS degree from an accredited college or technical training in land use, urban planning, architecture, public administration, building technology, or a closely related field.
• One (1) year for Technician I and two (2) years for Technician II of experience in general construction, land use/planning or related field.
• International Code Council (ICC) or comparable certification as a Permit Technician or the ability to successfully obtain this certification prior to completion of probationary period.
• Knowledge of international and California Building Codes and general land use development; zoning regulations; building administration; manual and computerized record-keeping systems.

In addition, candidates will have a successful track record of the following:

• Having achieved a satisfactory level of technical, functional, and/or professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas; keeping up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise; leveraging expert knowledge to accomplish results.
• Actively identifying new areas for learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; using newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learning through their application.
• Working cooperatively with others to help a team or work group achieve its goals.
• Conveying information and ideas clearly and concisely to individuals or groups in an engaging manner that helps them understand and retain the message; listening actively to others.
• Placing a high priority on the internal and external customer’s perspective when making decisions and taking action; implementing service practices that meet the customers’ and own organization’s needs.
• Effectively managing one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
• Taking prompt action to accomplish work goals; taking action to achieve results beyond what is required; being proactive.
• Maintaining stable performance under pressure or opposition (e.g., experiencing time pressure, conflict, or job ambiguity); handling stress in a manner that is acceptable to others and to the organization.

This recruitment is being conducted to fill one Community Development Technician vacancy and may be used to fill future full-time vacancies as they occur during the active status of the employment list.  For a full, detailed class specification, click HERE.

Check out our excellent benefits!

• CalPERS retirement formula of 2.7% @ 55 for classic members or 2% @ 62 for new members
• Annual accruals of 10-23 vacation days based on years of service, 14.5 holidays and 12 sick days
• Opportunity for bilingual incentive pay up to 2.5%
• Matching deferred compensation contribution up to $300 annually
• Medical, dental and vision benefits provided with employee contribution
• Life Insurance equal to one year’s annual salary provided at no cost
• Long-term disability insurance provided at no cost
• Home loan assistance program
• Section 125 Flexible Benefit Plan
• Tuition reimbursement

How to Apply

Applications may be submitted online at www.calopps.org. Applications must be submitted by 5 pm on Friday, January 22, 2021. The City of San Bruno utilizes a merit-based selection system. Such a system is competitive and based on broad outreach efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to take part in a process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position.

What happens next?

• We will review your application and all supplemental materials to select the best qualified applicants to continue in the process. Screening will include a review of minimum qualifications, application appraisal rating of education, training and experience and relevance of background qualifications related to the target job as well as supplemental questions if applicable.
• Applicants selected to move forward in the process may be asked to participate in any combination of the following (at any phase of the selection process): a written examination, job related exercise, physical test or job simulation, phone interview, in-person or video interview(s), and/or web-based testing.
• The final phase of the selection process is the probationary period, which in most cases is one year, depending on your classification.

Reasonable Accommodations: The City of San Bruno is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws in its employment actions, decisions, policies and practices. 

The City of San Bruno Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the selection process to accommodate disabled applicants. Individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation in the process must inform the Human Resources Department by the final filing date by emailing hr@sanbruno.ca.gov.

The County of San Mateo Planning & Building Department is seeking well-qualified candidates for the position of Building Inspector Manager/Building Official.
 
Under the direction of the Director of Community Development, the Building Inspector Manager/Building Official will plan, organize, direct, and evaluate the department's building permit and inspection programs, activities, and staff.  Responsibilities include enforcing the legal provisions governing construction and inspection activities; developing County and departmental policies and procedures; directly and indirectly supervising assigned supervisory and technical staff, including recruitment, training, evaluation, and staff development; overseeing all aspects of the County’s building permit processing and inspection programs, and performing other duties as assigned.
 
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate is an experienced leader in the area of building inspection and permitting procedures and technologies, with a focus on customer service and a sound understanding of the laws, codes, regulations, practices, and policies pertaining to the design, review, construction, and inspection of large commercial and industrial buildings, residential dwellings, and other structures. 
 
The ideal candidate for this position is also:

• approachable and politically astute, with a management style that fosters trust, loyalty, respect, commitment, and partnership
• an excellent problem solver and decision maker with superior oral and written communication skills and an ability to effectively present complex concepts and make recommendations to local government boards
• adept at effectively utilizing limited resources while maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction
• quick and clear-thinking, calm under pressure, tactful, and positive
• highly focused and organized, and capable of integrating multiple programs, systems, and human resources toward a common goal

 Additionally, the ideal candidate will possess: 

• a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in Management, Public Administration, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field 
• five years of increasingly responsible administrative and/or supervisory experience in design and inspection of large commercial and industrial buildings, residential dwellings, and other structures
• Certification as a Certified Building Official, Plans Examiner, and Combination Commercial and Residential Inspector (building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing) from the International Code Council (ICC), or other recognized testing agencies in compliance with AB 717 (1996)

Certification as a CASp Inspector from the Division of State Architects (DSA) is preferred.
 
NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, limited term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.  

• A typical way to qualify is five years of increasingly responsible administrative or supervisory experience in design, construction, or inspection of large commercial and industrial buildings, residential dwellings, and other structures.

  Knowledge of:  

• Principles and practices of organization, administration, and fiscal management
• California Building Code (Title 24) and other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances pertaining to building inspections, including electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and structural
• Methods and procedures of modern building construction, equipment, materials, and structural design
• Legal processes and considerations in prosecuting violations of building codes and ordinances
• Principles and techniques of supervision, performance evaluation, and training

Skill/Ability to:  

• Plan, organize, coordinate, and direct the activities of a comprehensive building permitting and inspection operation
• Formulate, interpret, and implement uniform building construction laws, policies, and procedures
• Develop and implement operational standards and procedures
• Read and interpret contract plans, specifications, and documents
• Interpret accurately and make decisions in accordance with appropriate rules, laws, regulations, and policies
• Analyze situations and problems accurately, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement effective course of action in support of solution
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Maintain clear and accurate records and reports
• Select, supervise, train, and evaluate supervisorial, technical, and administrative staff
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, contractors, architects, engineers, County officials, property owners, developers, attorneys, and others contacted in course of performing assigned duties
• Lift, carry, push, and pull heavy objects and climb, walk, stand, stoop, and crouch for long periods  

APPLICATION/EXAMINATION

Anyone may apply. Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the “Apply” button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org  to apply. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire.
 
The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates' applications and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%), which may include a written component either before or just after the interview. 

Depending on the number of applicants an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualifications. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination.
 

RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE (TENTATIVE)
Application Filing Deadline: January 19, 2021
Application Screening:  January 25, 2021
Civil Service Panel Interviews: February 8 and/or 9, 2021
  

At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community’s needs.

The County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. 

Analyst: Chet Overstreet (12232020) (Building Inspector Manager - D043)

The City of Redwood City invites you to apply for the position of Casual Maintenance Custodian Assistant. Under the direction of the Custodial Supervisor, the Casual Maintenance Custodian Assistant serves as the worker in the duties of care and cleaning of assigned buildings and related facilities.  The incumbent may be required to travel between several City buildings during their scheduled shift.  This recruitment is to fill a position that has been designated to cover a night shift from 5 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., including weekends.  This recruitment may also be used to fill similar casual positions throughout the City;  shifts and schedules may vary and may include daytime shifts as needed. 

This is a non-benefited casual position.  A casual employee may not work more than 1000 hours per fiscal year.

Please click on the PDF link below to review the complete job announcement.

Perform technical building inspection and plans examining work to enforce compliance with California State building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, Green Building and Energy Codes; researches new construction materials and methods; reviews plans for compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations; and provides information to and works with the public to resolve problems.

Receives direction from the Chief Building Official. This position does not exercise supervision of others.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

Essential job duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Perform routine to complex building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, energy and accessibility inspections of all structures and installations during construction to ensure conformance to local and state codes, ordinances, approved plans, calculations, and specifications.
• Review specifications, sketches, architectural plans of buildings to be constructed, altered, or repaired.
• Process minor building permit applications and over-the counter plan checks, and assist in the issuance of building permits and front counter coverage as needed.
• Check quality of materials and methods of construction; inspect existing buildings for hazardous conditions and/or structural integrity.
• Provide information to builders and the public regarding building regulations.
• Assist other Town staff in the enforcement of zoning, grading, and planning issues.
• Utilize enterprise permit system to plot inspection routes, complete plan check assignments, log inspection and plan check findings, and maintain file records.   
• Prepare and maintain reports and records of plan checks completed, inspections made and/or actions taken.

Knowledge of:

• Federal, state, and local laws, codes and ordinances relating to building construction, including State Energy and Accessibility regulations enforceable by the Town.
• General zoning and land use laws; general grading practices.
• Accepted safety standards, testing procedures and methods of construction.
• Principles and techniques of building inspection and plans examining work.
• Basic understanding of the plan checking process.  

Ability to:

• Analyze, interpret and accurately check building plans, specifications and       building codes; draw valid, independent conclusions.
• Enforce codes with good judgment, impartiality and tact.
• Apply technical knowledge of building trades.
• Establish, maintain and foster positive and harmonious working relationships.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing, producing clear and complete correction notices and inspection reports.
• Use an enterprise permitting system to map inspection routes, log inspection findings and process electronic permit applications.
• Stoop, climb, crawl, balance, maneuver, walk and stand for long periods of time; must possess the ability to lift up to 50lbs.

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

Experience:

Two (2) years of experience as an entry-level combination-building inspector. Specialized training in the building trades and/or code enforcement desirable.

Education:

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade. An Associate degree in construction technology, engineering, or closely related field is desirable.

LICENSE(S) AND CERTIFICATION(S)

Possession of a valid California State Driver’s License, or license in another state with the ability to obtain a California license within 30 days of hire. Minimum of two (2) IAPMO/ICC Certifications in building, plumbing, mechanical, or electrical. State Contractors License, or engineering degree may be substituted for IAPMO/ICC Certification.