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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.
 

PSE – PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE WORKER I/II

CLOSE DATE: Friday, February 7th, 2020

SALARY RANGE:
I – $16.23  Per Hour   II – $17.46  Per Hour   

FINAL FILING DATE:
A complete application packet must be received in the Glenn County Personnel Department by 5:00 P.M., Friday, February 7th, 2020.
 

THE POSITION
The PSE – Public Works Maintenance Worker I/II position performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled labor in the construction, maintenance and repair of County roads, bridges, culverts and other related structures, and in various traffic control maintenance and repair activities or in the various solid waste site activities of the Public Works Agency. This position may operate a variety of construction, maintenance and transportation equipment as necessary to complete daily tasks. The PSE – Public Works Maintenance Worker I is the entry/journey-level class series, and is distinguished from the next higher classification of PSE - Public Works Maintenance Worker II in that the latter is the entry/journey-level responsible to perform a wider range of duties in the assigned maintenance area and is required to have a Class B driver’s license with appropriate endorsements. This position is at-Will, Temporary and scheduled for up to forty (40) hours per week. This recruitment may be used to establish a list to fill future vacancies for the next twelve (12) months.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Experience:            I/II - Some experience in the construction trades or road maintenance is desirable.

Training:        I/II - Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.

License or Certificate:    I - Possession of, or ability to obtain an appropriate, valid California Class B driver’s license within one year of employment. II - Possession of, or ability to obtain an appropriate, valid California Class A driver’s license with proper endorsements within one year of employment.
 

Application forms may be completed on CalOpps.org or obtained from and returned to:
GLENN COUNTY PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT
525 W. Sycamore Street
Willows, CA  95988
Telephone (530) 934-6451 – Fax (530) 934-6452
TDD – No Voice (530) 934-6444
Website: www.countyofglenn.net

For a complete job description, please visit the Glenn County Personnel Department

THE COUNTY OF GLENN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WE ENCOURAGE MINORITIES, WOMEN AND DISABLED INDIVIDUALS TO APPLY. IN ADDITION, BI-LINGUAL (SPANISH, HMONG, LAOTIAN) INDIVIDUALS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. WE ARE COMMITTED TO PROVIDING REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION TO APPLICANTS. QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES WHO NEED A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION DURING THE APPLICATION OR SELECTION PROCESS SHOULD CONTACT THE PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT

The Department of Public Works is seeking to fill one vacant Overstrength Sr. Facilities Repair Worker position. This position is a temporary, benefited position, with a standard 40 hours per week with an end date of June 30, 2020. 

The Sr. Facilities Repair Worker position will be working between the Central Service Yard and the Environmental Innovation Center (EIC). Under general supervision by the Preventative Maintenance Program Manager, the Sr. Facilities Repair Worker will perform a wide variety of semi-skilled work in the repair of buildings and equipment at the Environmental Innovation Center.

This position will be stationed at the Central Service Yard with a secondary office at the EIC where most of the time will be spent. In addition to the typical duties of a Sr. Facilities Repair Worker, the successful candidate will provide constant communication and customer service for three tenant groups operating out of the EIC and will have the ability to manage the maintenance and operational needs of the groups with a fixed budget. The position requires flexibility and may oversee other Facility Repair Workers from time to time as well as occasionally needing to respond to afterhours alarms from the facility. 

Other duties of this position include but are not limited to:

 - Schedules and manages the work of contractors engaged in the maintenance and repair of equipment and facilities. Reviews and approves payments. 

- Leads and performs minor repair on buildings caused by vandalism and normal wear, including patching, spot painting, floor tile repair and replacement, glass replacement, water leaks and valve replacement, and other minor plumbing and trades related building maintenance tasks. 

- Prepares work orders for major repair and alterations and monitors progress and completion of projects. 

- Prepares reports on materials, labor, and cost or damage caused by users in order to recover cost. 

- Maintains records of repair equipment. 

- Coordinates the use of shared space and events by the building users to ensure the meeting rooms are properly setup.

- Leads, repairs, and maintains equipment in the facility, including audio/visual equipment in the meeting rooms, waterless toilets, tables, chairs, cubicles, and other environmental innovation features that may be installed in the facility. 

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment. 

 Applications are being accepted for the position of Public Works Maintenance Worker with the City of South San Francisco. This recruitment will be used to fill both full-time and hourly/part-time positions for the Department.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: FEBRUARY 7, 2020 @ 5 P.M. OR UPON RECEIPT OF THE FIRST 100 QUALIFIED ONLINE APPLICATIONS, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST.

THE CITY OFFERS AN ATTRACTIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE, AS WELL AS CalPERS. 

The City of South San Francisco is a fully independent and highly commercialized full-service City with an estimated population of 62,700 growing to 100,000 during business hours. City departments include: Police; Fire; Parks and Recreation; Public Works; Economic and Community Development; City Attorney; Library; Finance; Information Technology; Human Resources; City Clerk; and Office of the City Manager. The City has a Council-City Manager form of government with more than 400 full-and part-time employees. 

THE DEPARTMENT:

The Public Works Maintenance department is composed of a Director and 11 full-time management staff with a 26 million dollar operating budget.  The department is comprised of the Public Works, Engineering, and WQCP (Water Quality Control Plant) divisions.  The Public Works Division oversees 127 miles of streets which includes asphalt, concrete, over 12,000 road signs, street markings, 70 signalized intersections, 164 miles of sewers, 125 miles of storm drains, 3857 street lights, 5 lift stations, and various miscellaneous tasks.

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The Department of Library and Community Services, Community Services Division is seeking a qualified individual to provide temporary administrative/cash handling support at the Baylands Park Gatehouse.

• Collect vehicle entry fee at Baylands Park Gatehouse.
• Sell, log and distribute Season Passes.
• Perform general housekeeping inside gatehouse.
• Reconcile and prepare deposit at end of each day
• General customer service.

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Graduation from high school or tested equivalent
• Prior cash handling and customer service experience desired
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Must be available to work 8 hour shifts on weekdays and weekends

Licenses/Certificates:
Possession and continued maintenance of a valid class C California driver's license and a safe driving record, or the ability to provide alternative transportation as approved by the appointing authority.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your City of Sunnyvale employment application to the Department of Human Resources.

City application forms, completed in full, are required, as well as responses to the required supplemental questions. Electronic applications may be submitted on-line through the City's employment page; go to Sunnyvale.ca.gov, Search: Jobs or application materials may be submitted to: Department of Human Resources, 505 West Olive Avenue, Suite 200, Sunnyvale, CA 94086. Candidates are asked to fully describe any training, education, experience and/or skills relevant to this position. Resumes are optional and are not accepted in lieu of the application. Please submit application materials as soon as possible to be considered for this position as this announcement may close without notice.
 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For more information regarding this position contact Rick Cotter, Community Services Coordinator II at 408-730-7335 or email rcotter@sunnyvale.ca.gov. For information relating to the application process contact Faye Brand, Human Resources Technician at 408-730-3015 or email: fbrand@sunnyvale.ca.gov.