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This recruitment may fill up to six (6) Associate Construction Inspector (ACI) positions- one (1) in Special Districts/Landscape Inspection, one (1) in Street Sweeping Inspection, and four (4) in Pavement Maintenance Inspection. Responsibilities of ACIs may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Ensuring paving and concrete work, street conditions, and landscape projects are completed to industry standards and City Specifications
• Assessing tree, sidewalk, park-strip, driveway, and curb/gutter conditions
• Visually inspecting projects, validating work of contractors in the field, maintaining daily inspection logs and photos
• Reviewing and verifying accuracy of invoices
• Cataloging right-of-way infrastructure and/or contracted areas
• Measuring and recording areas of failed pavement
• Mitigating conflicts with residents, businesses, and contractors
• Supporting the development and review of maintenance specifications, as well as other programs in DOT

As all ACIs are required to drive to various locations in performance of job duties, selected candidates will be required to possess a current, valid California Driver License.

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.

THE PROCESS

This temporary, part-time position is available now with an end date to be determined based on the department needs, on or about October 3, 2019. The position is open until filled, with initial application review beginning July 24. To be considered for this opportunity, please apply online through www.calopps.org and click on the member agencies, followed by the City of Saratoga.

THE POSITION

The Street Maintenance Worker will work in the Street Division within the Public Works Department, performing semi-skilled and skilled labor in the construction, maintenance, repair and related service activities related to streets, sidewalk, storm drain, sign, and traffic marking; and to operate construction equipment as required. Experience and skills related to Streets or Parks is desirable. Experience operating the following equipment is also desirable: backhoe, skid steer and cole planer, dump truck, and compaction/rollers.

The normal work schedule for this temporary position will be three, nine-hour days (27 hours) per week, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

MAINTENANCE WORKER I

Public Works Department

$4,249.75 - $5,307.42 monthly, plus excellent benefits

Starting salary is typically at the beginning of the pay range

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE:

Friday, July 19, 2019

APPLICATION PROCESS

If you are interested in pursuing this exciting career opportunity please attach and submit the following required items with your NEOGOV application:

• A completed City of Gilroy online application including supplemental responses.
• A detailed resume that highlights your related skills and experience.

ABOUT THE POSITION

City of Gilroy is currently recruiting for five (5) full-time Maintenance Worker I positions.  The current vacancies may be assigned to any of the sections (Water, Streets/Waste Water/Trees or Parks and Landscape) within the Public Works Department, Operations Division as needed or with future vacancies.

The Water section personnel are responsible for planning and maintaining City wells, and the distribution system that provides safe drinking water to the City. The Water section is also responsible for the booster pumps, the reservoirs, maintenance and the monthly reading of all water meters. The Water section is responsible for meeting California State requirements for a Backflow Program within the City of Gilroy.

The Parks/Landscape section personnel are responsible for planning and developing new parks, and landscaping within those parks. Parks/Landscape Section is responsible for maintaining landscaped areas, such as median islands in the downtown public right of way and throughout the City. Parks/Landscape maintains a water conservation program and provides a weed abatement program around sound walls and around City owned facilities. Parks/Landscape maintains equipment throughout the park system and City facilities.

The Streets/Waste Water/Trees section personnel are responsible for: maintaining and repairing the City's improved and unimproved streets, curbs and gutters, bikeways, public parking lots and parking lots at City facilities. Streets/Waste Water/Trees also cleans and maintains the storm drains throughout the City. Streets/Waste Water/Trees provides the City with 24-hour emergency tree response, neighborhood tree clearance pruning, removal and replacement of dead and unsound trees, planting trees in new subdivisions, as well as processing permits for citizens who want to plant, prune or remove a City tree.

The goal for the Public Works Department is to actively maintain city streets, wastewater and water systems, and the city’s parks and landscaped areas in a clean, functional, aesthetic, and safe condition for the use and enjoyment of the residents of Gilroy.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under direct supervision of the Senior Maintenance Worker, perform work in one of the three following sections as assigned:  Parks and Landscape, Water, Streets/Waste Water/Trees. Employees in this job classification may rotate/transfer between the sections noted above as determined by the City and will be required to fully meet the job requirements, including the obtaining of certifications, when assigned to a specific section for an extended period of time.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

Water Section:

1. Perform general maintenance work on the water system, as well as repairs and replacement of water mains, water services, fire hydrants and water meters.
2. Perform building maintenance on water system facilities.
3. Take water quality samples per State of California regulations.
4. Read water meters.
5. May assist with backflow tests on City-owned backflow assemblies.
6. May assist with cross-connection surveys on City and private premises.

Parks and Landscape Section:

1. Perform landscape and ground maintenance around public buildings, recreation facilities, rights-of-way, and open areas.
2. Perform irrigation maintenance and repairs as necessary.
3. Remove garbage and litter from assigned facilities.
4. Clean and maintain park buildings and restrooms.
5. Assist in park development when required.
6. Perform or coordinate necessary plumbing, carpentry, painting, and related building maintenance and vandalism repair as assigned.
7. Work closely with the Recreation Division, other City departments, allied agencies, and the public to coordinate maintenance schedules with the use of assigned facilities.
8. Perform work in the support of the Recreation Division such as reservations, ball field preparation and clean-up, and special event preparation and clean up.
9. Take appropriate action, such as notifying a supervisor or appropriate authorities, when laws, regulations, and policies pertaining to public use of the parks and municipal facilities are not being followed.
10. May be assigned to work in different facilities throughout the City.
11. May coordinate requisition, procurement, and storage of janitorial supplies.
12. May perform support services during major functions that occur in City facilities.

Streets/Waste Water/Trees Section:

1. Perform general maintenance and repair work involved in streets, sewers, trees, and storm drains.
2. May assist in building maintenance as assigned.

All Sections:

1. Operate and provide daily maintenance on equipment, vehicles, and hand and power tools as assigned.
2. Participate in related training programs.
3. Prepare and keep accurate records and reports.
4. Investigate service requests and complaints.
5. Conduct inspections.
6. Oversee the work of part-time and seasonal employees, volunteers, and others (such as Social Service and Department of Correction programs or individuals) as assigned.
7. Perform disaster relief work as required.
8. Perform related work as necessary and required.
    

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum twelfth (12th) grade education or G.E.D.
• One (1) year of construction, maintenance, or landscape experience. Prior work for a public agency or other similar service industry preferred, but not required.
• Per the AFSCME MOU, due to stand-by and call out duties, employee assigned to the Water and Streets/Wastewater/Trees Section must reside within sixty (60) minutes normal driving time of the City Corporation Yard prior to the completion of one year of work. Normal driving time is the most direct route, at the speed limit. Residency within the sixty (60) minute response must be maintained during the course of employment.
• May be subject to scheduled 7 day paid standby duty on a rotating basis.
• Subject to recall on a scheduled and/or emergency basis.
• Possess, at time of employment, and maintain during employment a valid California Class C Driver License and a safe driving record necessary to operate assigned vehicle(s).
• Possess and maintain a valid California Class A Driver License within 12 months of hire/transfer. May be required to obtain endorsements. Must participate in the Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol Testing program, which includes submission to random drug and alcohol testing at such time the employee possesses a commercial license permit or a commercial license. 
• When assigned to the Water Section, will be required to obtain a State of California Grade I Water Distribution Certification within twelve months of hire or transfer.
• When assigned to the Parks and Landscape Section, will be required to obtain a Qualified Applicators Certificate with any one Category within twelve months of hire or transfer.
• When assigned to the Street/Waste Water/Trees Section, must demonstrate proficiency in at least one of the following pieces of equipment within twelve months of hire or transfer:  backhoe, paint truck, or Vactor. A training certificate may be required.
• Pass a post-offer medical examination, which includes a drug test.
• Pass a Department of Justice record check and background check for employment.
• Prefer non-tobacco user.

 
The City of Gilroy is recruiting a college intern to work in the Public Works Department to perform a variety of administrative duties related to the work of the department. The following are examples of projects and assignments for this internship:

• Create and update spreadsheets for various programs (land development, capital improvement projects, sidewalk and storm water programs)
• Update and aggregate Public Works files and information contained on a shared computer drive so files are well-organized and accessible by staff
• Create standard Public Works file folder templates and structure for both electronic and hard copy files so a consistent system is utilized by all staff
• Organize binders and master plan documents in the Engineering Division
• Update existing sidewalk survey documents
• Assist in creating a database for drainage problem areas
• Assist in creating a GIS layer of Community Facilities Districts within the City of Gilroy
• May go out into the field to gather information for above work assignments
• Perform other related work as assigned

 
Salary:
$17.21 - $19.12 per hour        (for students in a Master Program)
$12.75 - $16.57 per hour        (for students in a Bachelor Program)
 
Duration:
As soon as hired to approximately September 30, 2019 when school is not in session. There is potential for the internship to continue past September.
 
During summer and when school is not in session for up to 11 weeks, this position can be full-time (up to 40 hours per week) or part-time (up to 25 hours per week).  If the position is extended past 11 weeks, or once school is in session, the position is part-time only.
 
The official start and end date of the internship will be determined at the time of hire. Work hours are generally Monday – Friday between   8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Interns may be assigned to attend some evening, weekend and off-site meetings or events.

About the Department

The City of San José is one of the nation's best-managed cities and one of the top ten cities in which to live, work, and do business. The employees of the City have embraced the following values: Integrity, Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Respect, and Celebration. The City's Public Works Department (PWD) is seeking an individual whose values align with the values of the City's employees. 

The PWD has the primary responsibility to deliver facilities and infrastructure that meets the needs of the residents of San Jose and comply with the standards and requirements established in the engineering guidelines and the City’s Master Plans. The PWD achieves its goals through planning, design, and construction of the City’s capital projects, and through the plan review and permit process to regulate and facilitate private development projects. The PWD is committed to high-quality service, partnering with the community, and providing an excellent environment in which to work.

Salary Information

Current salary range for Associate Engineer is $90,937.60 - $115,128.00. Effective June 30, 2019, there will be a cost of living increase which will update the salary range to $93,662.40 – $118,580.80.

In addition to the starting salary, employees in the Associate Engineer classification shall also receive an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable pay. The final candidate’s qualifications and experience shall determine the actual salary.

Position and Duties

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.

The Department is currently recruiting multiple Associate Engineer positions of different disciplines including Civil, Structural, Mechanical, and Electrical.

Associate Engineers support work in several PWD divisions, including Transportation and Hydraulic Services (THS) Division, City Facilities Architectural Services (CFAS) Division, and Development Services (DS) Division.

THS is responsible for the design, construction, and master plan of bridges, culverts, streets, sidewalks, storm and sanitary sewers, pump stations, streetlights, landscape and hardscape improvements, traffic signals, and supports construction and engineering, upgrade and revitalization of the San Jose-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility. In addition, this division provides general engineering plan review for general projects and electrical engineering review for projects constructed by private developers.

CFAS has the primary responsibility for the delivery of capital improvements projects on City properties and provides design and construction services for public buildings, landscape improvements, and capital maintenance projects, including recreational facilities, parks, trails, libraries, public safety facilities, and various cultural facilities.

DS is responsible for ensuring that new development projects comply with all applicable City, State, and Federal regulations and provide the necessary public infrastructure to support development by requiring, permitting, and inspecting the construction of public streets, sidewalks, storm and sanitary sewers, streetlights, landscaping in frontages and street islands, and traffic signals. In addition, the Utilities section is responsible for the review of other public agency and utility companies’ plans and issuance of permits for the construction of utility infrastructure and encroachment in City streets.

The ideal candidate will possess a high level of professionalism, excellent customer service skills, and supreme work ethic. The position requires excellent judgement, initiative, perseverance, integrity, organizational skills, flexibility, and written and verbal communication skills. Under the direction of a Senior Engineer, these candidates will perform the key responsibilities (but are not limited to) listed below:

Key Responsibilities

(Dependent upon the position/discipline for which they may be selected.)

- Prepares and/or reviews designs, improvement plans, estimates, specifications, and contract documents for capital improvement projects, private development projects or other engineering related projects that are prepared by subordinates and/or consultants engaged by the City or by private developers. 

- Reviews and responds to Request for Information memos (RFIs) and submittals, negotiates change orders and reviews pay applications.

- Manages projects, i.e., oversees, controls, and guides the project.

- Negotiates, prepares, and manages consultant agreements and/or construction contracts.

- Supervises staff such as Engineers and Engineering Technicians by prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff is trained; making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.

- Supervises the collection and analysis of field data and prepares recommendations.

- Interfaces with the public, consultants, contractors, other City departments/sections, and other agencies, and is responsible for timely response to the stakeholders' requests and concerns on projects.

- Coordinates with construction inspectors and attends field meetings to resolve problems arising in the field during the construction of a public improvement project.

- Prepares clearly written and effective reports and Council Memos.

- Works with client to prepare project scoping and budgeting. Tracks and manages project costs using appropriate tools and resources.

- Responsible for permitting, managing, and designing capital projects.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in the required professional engineering discipline (e.g. Civil, Structural, or closely related field) or possession of an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certificate.

2. Experience: Three (3) years of increasingly responsible professional engineering experience.

3. Acceptable Substitution: A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in the required professional engineering discipline may be substituted for one (1) year of professional engineering experience.

4. Licensing: Possession of a Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) issued by the California State Board of Registration for Civil and Professional Engineers is desirable but not required. Possession of a valid driver's license in the State of California may be required.

Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent, or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.

To Learn More and Apply

To view the full announcement for this exciting opportunity and apply online 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 “Open-Competitive Recruitments” link.

City of San José Employment Page

• A completed City of Gilroy application form which includes specific supplemental questions.

 
ABOUT THE POSITION
 
City of Gilroy is recruiting for one (1) ongoing and two (2) substitute part-time Early Childhood Recreation (ECR) Assistant Instructors. The goal of the Recreation Department is to provide early childhood recreational opportunities to foster social development, healthy lifestyles, build confidence and instill problem solving, listening and communications skills in participating children in a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment.
 
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
 
Under direct supervision of an Early Childhood Recreation Instructor and indirect supervision of a Recreation Supervisor and/or a Recreation Coordinator, assist in teaching a developmental program for preschool children 30 months to 6 years of age.  This position provides supervision of appropriate activities and events during program hours.  This position is a substitute position.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

1. Observes program areas to ensure cleanliness and safe, proper use of facilities and equipment.
2. Supervises children in the classroom and on the playground.
3. Assists in instructing curriculum for classroom activities (music and movement, arts and crafts, early math, science, language and reading skills, gross and fine motor skills development, size, color, and shape discrimination, etc.).
4. Instructs classroom activities in the absence of the Early Childhood Recreation Instructor.
5. Prepares the physical environment and materials for daily activities.
6. Provides ordered arrangement, appearance and décor of the learning environment.
7. Assists in ordering and maintaining supplies and maintaining equipment inventory.
8. Researches new concepts, ideas, and resources for inclusion in the curriculum.
9. Shares ideas, materials, time and resources with other members of the staff with a commitment to the concept of team spirit.
10. Responsible for parent contacts, informs parents of philosophy and program curriculum and child's development.
11. Participate in related training programs and staff meetings.
12. Perform a variety of clerical and administrative support functions for assigned program area as needed.
13. Assist in training other recreation personnel.
14. Render first aid in the event of injury.
15. Keep activity and attendance records.
16. Open and close buildings and maintain in clean and orderly manner.
17. Perform related work as required.

REQUIREMENTS, TRAINING EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. One (1) year of work experience in supervising children, communicating with parents and the general public, preferably in a preschool setting.
3. Six (6) Early Childhood Education (ECE) units preferred, but not required.
4. Adult and Infant Red Cross First Aid and CPR/AED certificates preferred at time of application and must possess within six (6) months of hire date.
5. Valid tuberculosis (TB) Certificate.
6. Possess and maintain a valid California Driver License along with a safe driving record necessary to operate assigned vehicle(s).
7. Pass a pre-employment drug test.
8. Pass an employment background check including a Department of Justice criminal record check.
9. Prefer non-tobacco user.
10. Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.