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The Department is recruiting to fill a Senior Geographic Systems Specialist (Sr. GSS) position within the Enterprise GIS team. The Enterprise GIS team serves a dual function, both supporting GIS needs within the Department of Public Works and supporting enterprise GIS data and application infrastructure for Citywide use along with defining standards, coordinating with departments, and supporting users in leveraging the enterprise investment. The Sr. GSS position is a data-focused position that will lead Enterprise GIS data management efforts, including supervision of the data management team within Public Works, providing consultation and direction for GIS data management activities across the enterprise, implementing and streamlining editing workflows, and administering enterprise geodatabases. 

Under direction of the Enterprise GIS Manger, this position will perform the key duties and responsibilities listed below along with other duties as assigned: 

Oversee GIS data management efforts, including base map, storm water, and sanitary sewer, ensuring the quality and timely input of the data. This includes performing QC/QA and assisting with hands-on data management work as necessary to ensure that backlogs are kept to a minimum. 
 Lead GIS data conversion and consolidation efforts, building the Enterprise GIS data repository as the City’s authoritative GIS data store. Establish and enforce data standards and integrity checks, and work with departments to inventory and migrate data and engineer and optimize data management workflows. 
Provide geodatabase development and programming (SQL Server), demonstrating the ability to understand complex database concepts and interfaces and the implications of different database designs.  
 Assist in the development and management of GIS project plans, including defining requirements, setting tasks and resource assignments, and ensuring that standards and deadlines are met and work performed to acceptable quality standards. 
 Ensure that City staff using GIS has training and technical support as needed. 
 Hire and manage GIS teams, including GSS I/II (GIS specialists, cartographers, data managers, and analysts) and vendors to ensure that GIS project objectives and timelines are met. Build capacity within the team to provide GIS project support, training, map production, and analysis services in addition to data management. 
 Act as the geodatabase administrator for the enterprise (SDE) geodatabases making up the Enterprise GIS data repository, including setting user permissions, managing versions and reconcile/post/compress routines, incorporating new datasets, and implementing schema changes. Some of these activities will involve scheduled afterhours maintenance windows. 
 Maintain system software, collaboratively test and roll out new versions and/or components, and train others on new software releases.    

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.  

Competencies  

The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history.  Desirable competencies for this position include: 

Job Expertise: Demonstrate knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices of application management, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations 

Innovation: Seeks out opportunities to improve, streamline, reinvent work processes; thinks expansively by combining ideas in unique ways or making connections between disparate ideas; adapts best practices and processes to the work unit.  

Team Work & Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates a positive attitude and flexibility along with the ability to develop effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills. 

Technical Use/Management: Uses efficient and cost-effective approaches to integrate technology into the workplace and improve program effectiveness. Appropriately applies procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies to related service delivery or regulatory activities; develops program goals, objectives, and strategies that are feasible and desirable in clear recognition of technical policies, issues, and limitations; addresses organizational technical training and development needs.  

Project Management: Monitors project progress and evaluates performance; identifies improvement areas and resolves barriers to task completion; sets deadlines in a way that gets commitment from all parties involved.  

Planning: Acts to align own unit's goals with the strategic direction of the organization; uses effective techniques to define outcomes and expectations.  

Customer Service: Demonstrates the ability to anticipate customer's needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently in a timely, accurate, respectful and friendly manner; demonstrates ownership, attention to detail, and effective/efficient follow-through.  

Supervision: Sets effective long and short-term goals based on a good understanding of management practices; establishes realistic priorities within available resources 

Communication Skills: Communicates and listens effectively and responds in an timely, effective, positive and respectful manner; written reports and correspondence are accurate, complete, current; well-organized, legible, concise, neat, and in proper grammatical form 
 

To view the full announcement for this exciting opportunity with the City of San José, please visit the City of San José’s employment page by clicking on the link below.

Then click on the “Executive Opportunities” link.  Do NOT apply through CalOpps!

City of San José Employment Page

To perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the construction, maintenance, and repair of water lines, sewers, storm drains, and pump stations.  The purpose of this recruitment is to fill multiple vacancies in the Sanitary Sewer/Storm Drainage Systems Division, as well as establish an eligibility list for future vacancies.  Initial position and salary of the selected candidate will be based on previous work experience and valid licenses/certificates. 

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The City of Woodland is looking to fill multiple Utilities Maintenance Worker I/II positions in the Public Works Sanitary Sewer/Storm Drainage Systems Division.  The Ideal Candidate for the current vacancy is someone who has a good understanding of all aspects of underground sewer/stormwater maintenance and repairs, and is familiar with the operation of light and heavy equipment.  This position requires a “team player” with good interpersonal, time management, and communication skills.  Candidate must be able to follow direction and display good judgment, as well as be organized, flexible, approachable, resourceful, and a positive team contributor.  Current and valid collections certifications and Class A/B commercial driver’s license are a plus.

Utilities Maintenance Worker I: This is the entry level class in the Utilities Maintenance Worker series. The Utilities Maintenance Worker I may often perform many of the duties required of Utilities Maintenance Workers II but is not expected to have the depth of experience, skill level and certifications of the Utilities Maintenance Worker II. As a result, the Utilities Maintenance Worker I will have fewer opportunities to exercise independent discretion and judgment on matters related to work procedures and methods.

Utilities Maintenance Worker II: This is the Journey level in the Utilities Maintenance Worker series. This class differs from Utilities Maintenance Worker I in that incumbents perform more complex maintenance duties including working independently, exercising judgment, and operating the full range of tools and mechanical equipment related to a specific assignment. The Utilities Maintenance Worker II may also be expected to assist in the oversight and training of less experienced personnel. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the I level, or by candidates with prior work experience elsewhere.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Operate a variety of light and moderately heavy construction and maintenance equipment including such pieces as a loader, dump truck, water truck, steel rollers, High Velocity Vacuum Cleaner, mole trencher, and rubber-tired tractor with all attachments in order to perform a variety of routine construction and maintenance operations. Operate fork lift as assigned and trained. Perform general maintenance and repair on storm and wastewater collection facilities including installation, testing, and backfill of service laterals. Within the sewer and stormwater collections division, employees will be expected to use the Closed Circuit Television Truck, sewer cable machine, flush sewer laterals and mains, assist in sewer tap installations, clean storm drain lines and catch basins.  All Utilities Maintenance Worker I/II will operate equipment and vehicles with possession of all necessary licenses and certificates, utilize proper safety precautions related to all performed work and comply with the policies and procedures in the department Injury & Illness Prevention Program (IIPP). Regular, predictable, consistent and timely attendance is an essential function of the position, in that employee must be present to work on facilities and equipment impacting the public’s health and safety.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

Respond to inquires from the general public. Prepare as built sketches, when required to convey information to engineering for graphic documentation. Check water meters for proper operation; troubleshoot registers and repair. Initiate and discontinue water service to customer accounts as directed. Operate telemetering and flow monitoring equipment. Work cooperatively with others. Perform related duties as assigned. Both Assignments will require employees to be “On Call” as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Utilities Maintenance Worker I:

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.  Courses in, or graduation from, the American Public Works Association’s Public Works Institute is desirable.

Experience: One (1) year of experience in construction or related field.

License and Certificate:  Requires possession of a California State Drinking Water Operator Certification Program (DWOCP) Grade I Water Distribution Operator (D1) and a Grade I Wastewater Collections System Maintenance certificate issued by California Water Environment Association prior to permanent appointment. A Pipeline Assessment and Certification Program certificate issued by the National Association of Sewer System Companies (NASSCO) is desirable.  Requires possession of a valid California Driver's License. A Class B Driver’s permit and DMV Medical Certification are required within three (3) months of hire. Employee must obtain a valid Class B Driver's License, a Work Zone Safety certification issued by the International Municipal Signal Association, First Aid and CPR certifications, Competent Person certification, and Confined Space certification prior to permanent appointment.

Utilities Maintenance Worker II:

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.  Courses in, or graduation from, the American Public Works Association’s Public Works Institute is desirable

Experience: One (1) year of experience performing duties comparable to those of a Utilities Maintenance Worker I.

License and Certificate: Requires possession of a California State (DWOCP) Grade I Water Distribution Operator (D1) and a Grade II Wastewater Collections System Maintenance certificate issued by California Water Environment Association upon hire. Requires all of the certifications necessary for a Utilities Maintenance Worker I and possession of a valid Class B California Driver's License with Tank and Air Brake Endorsement upon hire.

APPLICATION

Apply with a City of Woodland application by visiting www.cityofwoodland.org/employment or the Human Resources Office, City Hall, 300 First Street, 2nd Floor, Woodland, CA 95695 by 5:00 p.m., Monday, August 24, 2020.  Supplemental questionnaire must be submitted with application by the final filing date to be considered.  Résumés and cover letters are encouraged but will not be accepted in lieu of the application form. Postmarks will not be accepted. 

Review Process:  Based on the information provided in the application documents, the best qualified applicants will be invited for further examination.  All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination.  Depending upon the number of applications received, the examination may consist of an application screening, written and/or practical exam, oral interview or any combination thereof.  If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please notify Human Resources at least seven days prior to the event.

Panel Interviews and/or examination tentatively scheduled for September 3, 2020.

BENEFITS

Salary (Current):                 
Utilities Maintenance Worker I  $3,486.48 - $4,449.72 per month
Utilities Maintenance Worker II $3,944.63 - $5,034.45 per month

Retirement:                          
CalPERS Retirement System (2 % @ 60 formula for Classic CalPERS members and 2% @ 62 formula for new CalPERS members).  The City does not participate in social security

Deferred Compensation:                   
Choice of deferred compensation plans (Traditional and Roth options)

Medical:                                 
CalPERS Medical Insurance Plans, including HMOs and PPOs.  City gives an allowance toward the cost of insurance.  Maximum Family Medical Allowance (2020): $2,128.49 per month

Dental/Vision:                      
City paid Delta Dental and Medical Eye Services

LTD/STD:                              
City paid wage protection for long/short term disabilities

Life Insurance:                    
City provides $50,000 life insurance policy

Supplemental Benefits:     
Voluntary Supplemental Life, Cancer, Accident Only and Critical Illness insurance, and Flexible Spending Accounts available

Vacation:                              
6.7 hours per month during first three years of service

Holidays:                              
12.5 paid holidays (including two floating holidays)

Sick Leave:                          
8 hours per month

Bilingual Pay:                      
$200 per month upon certification

Professional Growth:          
$625 per fiscal year for education or professional activities

The City of Woodland hires only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.
The City of Woodland is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Sunnyvale is seeking a modern, skilled communicator, and highly motivated problem solver for the position of Principal Transportation Engineer/Planner.  This management position reports directly to the Transportation and Traffic Manager in the Public Works Department and will be responsible for:  assisting with planning, organizing and coordinating the activities of the Division of Transportation and Traffic; and perform professional traffic engineering, transportation planning, designing, and project management.

This position will supervise a small team within the Division to accomplish specific tasks and high-level, community-oriented projects. Current projects include: Mary Avenue Overcrossing over highways 101 and 237; Bernardo Avenue railroad undercrossing; Sunnyvale Avenue and Mary Avenue railroad grade separations, liaison with the County for the Lawrence Grade Separation project; Stevens Creek Bike and Ped Trail within Sunnyvale; and coordinating with VTA as part of the delivering Measure B transportation projects. The position will manage multiple consultant contracts and will be expected to coordinate and work closely with other staff within the Division and with staff within other departments such as Public Works, Community Development, Environmental Services, and Public Safety, and represent the City with outside agencies such as the Valley Transportation Authority, Caltrain, High Speed Rail, Caltrans, MTC, County of Santa Clara, and adjacent cities.
 
The position will focus on completing the projects mentioned above, assist with oversight of the design and traffic signal operations, implementation of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS); assist with the coordination of Division of Transportation and Traffic activities with other divisions and departments; assist with planning and coordinating division workload and budgets; creating and sustaining cooperative and collaborative working relationships across the City, with the development community, and residents; attend and present at public meetings/City Commissions; and provide assistance with highly complex traffic engineering work. We therefore, are looking for a candidate with strong analytical, technical and problem solving skills, who can prioritize and deliver results in a constantly changing environment, effectively communicate, and has the proven ability to establish effective working relationships with customers, co-workers, and vendors.

The Principal Transportation Engineer requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, planning, public administration or a related field; AND Four years of responsible transportation planning, transportation engineering or planning management experience, including two years of supervisory experience.

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

Principal Transportation Engineer

• Possession of Registration as a Professional Civil or Traffic Engineer issued by the State of California.

Principal Transportation Planner

• AICP Certification issued by the American Planning Association OR
• Professional Transportation Planner certification issued by the Institute of Transportation Engineers.

The City of Sunnyvale provides an excellent benefits package. A complete application consists of a City application and responses to the required supplemental questions. The final filing date is September 10, 2020 at 5:00 pm. For complete information regarding this current opportunity, please visit: Sunnyvale.ca.gov and search Jobs.

“This is a continuous recruitment which can be closed at any time without notice.”

The City of Chowchilla is seeking a Transit Driver I / Dispatcher, 

Candidate must have basic arithmetic skills, speak both English and basic Spanish and have general office procedures knowledge .

The preferred candidate will have a proficient knowledge of the geographical layout of the City of Chowchilla including major streets, public places and landmarks, and general locations within the City’s Sphere of Influence and be capable of  maintaining a mental image of the location of all in-service transit vehicles. The candidate must have knowledge of telephone and two-way radio operations and procedures; must know provisions of the California Motor Vehicle Code that are applicable to the operations of passenger-carrying vehicles; possess safe driving practice; and possess a basic first aid certification. 

Candidate must be able to drive a passenger-carrying bus safely and efficiently; understand and carry out verbal and written instructions; maintain accurate records; think clearly and quickly; be able to use dispatching software and establish and maintain cooperative working relations with City staff, senior citizens, adults, children and persons with disabilities; be able to read and write competently ; speak and communicate effectively in both English and basic Spanish.

The candidate may be exposed to heat, cold, fog and rain, sneezing and coughing passengers, passengers experiencing motion sickness, caustic and corrosive chemicals, and instances to assist persons with a disability. Candidate will be required to maintain the interior and exterior of transit vehicles. 

The City of Pacifica is recruiting for a Wastewater Operator-In-Training (OIT) at the Calera Creek Water Recycling Plant. Under the direct supervision of a certified Wastewater Treatment Operator, the Operator-In-Training (OIT) will assist in monitoring the operation of the Calera Creek Water Recycling Plant.

The City of Pacifica is a beautiful coastal community, just south of San Francisco with an exciting opportunity. At the City of Pacifica, we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. To us, equal opportunity employment is not just about compliance, it’s about who you are, how you can help our City and who you want to be. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and residents.

This is a part-time, at-will, non-benefited position. Hours are typically limited to less than 1,000 hours per year.

BASIC EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

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

• Assists in operating and maintaining treatment facility equipment and operation system, such as sequencing batch reactor tanks, pumps, activated sludge processes, digester, centrifuge, gravity belt thickener, ultra violet disinfection system;
• Assists in monitoring gauges, dials, meters and control panels, and other recording instruments, and interpreting results to determine processing requirements;
• Performs general Plant maintenance work, such as sweeping, cleaning, sanding, painting, and weeding. The duties described in this job announcement are intended only as illustrations of the basic 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. 

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. 

The job description is currently under review.

 Facilities Technician III (Open/Competitive)

The City of Sunnyvale is currently recruiting for a Facilities Technician III for their Public Works Department. We are looking for someone who has at least two years of maintenance experience with HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, and or Mechanical. This position organizes, assigns and reviews the work of personnel engaged in a variety of routine, semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the construction, repair and maintenance of city buildings, components and equipment. Requires at least a high school diploma or equivalent and two years of experience in a skilled trade or trades which may include one or more of the following; Carpentry, HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing or Mechanical.  A complete application consists of a City application and responses to the required supplemental. The final filing date is Monday, August 17, 2020, by 5:00 pm. For complete information regarding this current opportunity, please visit: Sunnyvale.ca.gov

Salary:  $33.04 - $42.17 per hour

THE POSITION

Tri-City is recruiting for an individual to serve as a Clinical Therapist I/II for the Access to Care (ATC) Team. The Clinical Therapist I/II position will appeal to individuals who are inspired by challenges and opportunities presented in working with an engaged and active community.  The Clinical Therapist I/II will report to a Program Supervisor or Clinical Program Manager.

This position is responsible for a variety of ongoing responsibilities including, but not limited to:

• Conduct same day biopsychosocial assessments with both adults and children;

• Will formulate a differential diagnosis concerning the nature of the mental health challenge;

• Create treatment plans and complete all necessary Electronic Health Record documentation;

• Perform screenings, linkage to resources and provide crisis interventions and crisis assessments;

• Work on a multidisciplinary team to promote recovery and ensure Network Adequacy;

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and must have excellent attendance;

• Collaborate with outside agencies to coordinate care for individuals seeking services.

• Perform other duties as assigned, etc.

A complete job description is available upon request.

THE POSITION

Tri-City is actively recruiting for a Clinical Supervisor I for the School Partnership Program. The Clinical Supervisor I will appeal to individuals who are inspired by challenges and opportunities presented in working with children in an engaged and active community. The Clinical Supervisor I will report to the Children’s Clinical Program Manager.

This position is responsible for a variety of ongoing responsibilities including, but not limited to:

• Will oversee the School Partnership Program coordinating, supervising, directing and providing clinical supervision to school-based staff;

• Complete LPS assessments, oversee and provide services for the Pomona, La Verne and Claremont school districts;

• Will provide guidance to subordinates on Agency philosophy, goals, objectives, policies and procedures through casework conferences, staff meetings, and work review;

• Will assist and participate in the development and coordination of in-service training and staff development programs;

• Will supervise, train, evaluate, and participate in the selection of subordinate staff; and initiate and participate in personnel actions in accordance with the Agency’s human resources practices and procedures;

• Will analyze existing caseloads and forecast resource needs;

• Will provide or arrange for clinical supervision of unlicensed staff;

• Will implement and ensure compliance with mandated documentation and quality assurance requirements to ensure efficient and effective operation of the unit in compliance with federal and state regulations;

•  Work on an On-call rotation & other duties as assigned.

A complete job description is available upon request.