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The City of Belmont Public Works Department is recruiting for the position of Assistant Civil Engineer/Associate Civil Engineer.

Recruitment will close by Friday, March 20, 2020 @ 5 p.m. or upon receipt of the first 50 applications and supplemental questionnaires, whichever occurs first.

The Assistant Civil Engineer/Associate Civil Engineer performs a variety of complex engineering work for design, investigation, and management of public works projects and oversight of private development and permitted construction; to prepare a variety of engineering documents, drawings and specifications; to act as project manager in assigned capital projects; and to perform a variety of professional public works and engineering tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.  There are two vacancies – one Assistant (any area) and one Associate (Land Development experience).

Assistant Civil Engineer: This is the entry-level class in the Civil Engineer series. This class is distinguished from the Associate Civil Engineer by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within the Civil Engineer series. Incumbents perform less complex office and field engineering work and assignments are generally routine or closely related within a framework of established procedures. Since this class is typically used as a training class, employees may have applicable education but only limited related work experience. The Assistant Civil Engineer position does not require California registration as a civil engineer or professional engineer.

Associate Civil Engineer: This is the full journey level class within the professional Civil Engineer series. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Assistant Civil Engineer by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned, including by the greater complexity of the assignments received and by the greater independence with which an incumbent is expected to operate. Incumbents are expected to complete complex engineering assignments requiring the use of judgment and initiative in developing solutions to problems, interpreting general policies, and determining work assignments. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the Assistant Civil Engineer level, or when filled from the outside, have prior advanced technical or professional engineering work experience. This class is distinguished from the Senior Civil Engineer in that the latter performs the most difficult and responsible duties assigned to the classification including management of the most complex engineering projects or exercising lead direction over lower level staff.

The Assistant Engineer receives general supervision from higher level professional engineers and may exercise technical or functional supervision over technical engineering staff.  The Associate Engineer receives direction from higher level engineering staff and may exercise technical supervision over lower level staff within the work unit and exercises technical or functional supervision over technical engineering staff.

Depending on assignment, responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform a variety of engineering duties in support of capital improvement projects including road construction, storm drains, sewers, traffic systems and related construction projects.
• Perform design and engineering studies for capital improvement projects; including the preparation of project plans, research project design requirements, drawing specifications, cost estimates and project schedules.
• Preparation of Request for Proposals, including scope of work for a variety of engineering projects and studies. Management of engineering consultant procurement process and oversight of engineering consultants.
• Manage advertisement and award of construction projects including the review of contract bids and proposals; management of construction contracts including participating in the review of contractor work activities; ensures contract compliance with contractual obligations, prepares and reviews change orders and manages contract close out and acceptance.
• Coordinate projects and assignments with businesses, utilities, special districts, and other City departments. Respond to complaints and assists in solving problems related to City projects and policies; provides information to property owners, contractors, engineers, consultants, and the general public on conformance to standards, plans, specifications, and costs.
• Conduct or oversee field inspections or investigation of capital projects during construction; ensure compliance with applicable codes and regulations; provides resolutions to construction problems; conduct or oversee survey, mapping, and data collection.
• Perform a variety of engineering complex calculations and computation; prepare project cost analyses; prepare estimates of time and materials costs.
• Investigate field problems affecting property owners, contractors and maintenance operations.
• Develop revised design and construction standards for public works structures and appurtenances.
• Prepare estimates and feasibility reports for new or modified services and structures.
• Prepare special engineering studies and reports.
• Prepare applications for state and federal grants.
• Review and provide plan check comments for private development applications and building, grading, and encroachment permits in accordance with City codes, ordinances, and policies. Review of required studies and coordinates with consultants to provide peer review of special studies.
• Exercise professional engineering judgment in accordance with current accepted practice of civil engineering and appropriate laws and codes.
• Maintain a variety of public works department and engineering division program and project files and records.

To review the complete job description, visit www.belmont.gov

City of San Mateo - Engineering Internship Opportunities

THE POSITION:

The City is looking for up to four (4) interns who will assist the Public Works Engineering Department on various municipal projects. Positions are open for the following fields of interest:

• Capital Improvement Program (CIP) – Civil engineering majors with an interest in capital improvement project management, design of civil infrastructure, and construction delivery processes. Assist with project standards, CAD drafting, plan review, data collection and analysis.
   
• Traffic Engineering – Civil engineering majors with an interest in traffic engineering, document organization and filing, field data collection, traffic studies, and plan reviews.
   
• Transportation Planning -Civil engineer majors with interest in parking and transportation. Assisting with creating parking zone signage, mapping, program evaluations, and data analysis.
   
• Clean Water Program (CWP) – Civil engineering majors with an interest in wastewater collection and treatment. Assisting with project development tasks, internal standardization, data collection and analysis.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Applicants must be in the process of earning an undergraduate or Master’s degree in civil engineering or a related field as described above.  Applicants must have a valid California Driver’s License (Class C).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to learn new information quickly
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Project) and web-based resources
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate workload
• Ability to work independently and within teams
• Exhibit a positive attitude and flexibility in accepting assignments
• Adobe Acrobat Pro, AutoCAD, Google Earth, or ArcGIS experience is highly desirable
• Experience with interpretation of technical information and statistics
   
  DUTIES: The primary projects will include the following:

• Assisting engineering project managers with administrative or technical tasks
• Drafting engineering plans in AutoCAD
• Creating map displays using Google Earth or GIS
• Gathering, compiling, and presenting data for engineering and construction projects
• Organizing and tracking inspection reports, testing results, invoices, and other construction documentation
• Conducting field assessments of the condition of streets, drainage systems, and other public works infrastructure
• Investigating and proposing responses to questions or inquiries from residents
• Assist in other areas such as interdepartmental communication and public outreach

In addition, the intern may work on a variety of other projects depending availability and workload.

HOW TO APPLY: Interested candidates should submit an official City of San Mateo employment application and supplemental questionnaire on-line on CalOpps.org by March 27, 2020, or upon 100 applications, whichever occurs first.

The City of San Mateo Public Works Department is seeking a Sewer Maintenance Leadworker

Why Join our Department?

The Public Works Department is responsible for the City’s major capital projects and infrastructure including streets, street lights, traffic signals, publicly owned buildings, parking lots and garages, sewer and storm conveyance systems, wastewater treatment plant, pump stations, a major lagoon and dams and levees. The department is committed to high performance levels and standards, utilizing best practices relative to performance management and team-oriented approaches. 

The City is continually evaluating new and innovative ways of providing high quality services to its residents while acknowledging the competing demands for the limited funds available. You would be joining over 550 people whose mission is to serve the San Mateo community with collaborative, innovative and professional spirit.

Look to some of the reasons why the City of San Mateo is a great place to work:

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What You’ll Do

Positions in this class are responsible for lead supervision of a sanitary sewer maintenance field crew, in addition to the more complex and difficult construction, repair, and maintenance tasks. Depending upon assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Lead a small crew, assign and participate in construction, maintenance and repair work, preparing material requisitions, keeping work records, and preparing reports of completed work.
• Perform repairs and maintenance on sewer lines, and a variety of valves, pipes, fittings, and related appurtenances.
• Lead and participate in the operation of a variety of equipment such as loaders, backhoes, trenching machines, compressors, sewer rodding and hydraulic flushing equipment, and TV inspection equipment.
• Locate, excavate and repair sewer lines, and storm drain facilities.
• Build and repair manholes; raise and lower manholes.
• Operate a jackhammer; pour and finish concrete.
• Operate and maintain a variety of sewer cleaning and maintenance equipment.
• Maintain routine records.
• Fully utilize the computerized work systems in accordance with workflow processes.
• Provide information to interested citizens and ensure the safety of the public in performing sewer maintenance.
• Respond to daytime or after work hour emergency conditions such as storms, civil emergencies, and system malfunctions.
• Assist in the preparation of purchase orders (POs) and administrative reports.
• Assist and train less experienced personnel.

For a complete list of duties, reference our job specifications at www.cityofsanmateo.org

The City of Brisbane is currently recruiting for a Public Works Maintenance Worker I/II. Under the general supervision of the Public Works Team Leader, this position performs a variety of semi-skilled work in the maintenance, construction, modification, repair, and operation of City infrastructure, including water systems, storm, and sanitary sewers, parks, streets, trees, and landscaped areas; and performs other related duties as required.  Please see the full job classification for details. Available positions can be filled at either level depending on experience, needs of the department and budget authorization.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES (Sample):

• Maintains, repairs, flushes underground water distribution lines, storm, and sanitary sewer collection systems.
• Excavates and prepares potholes and excavations related to water and wastewater line repair for patching on streets and alleys.
• Cleans storm drains, sidewalks and other appurtenances.
• Repairs and replaces plumbing fixtures, as required.
• Inspects and performs routine maintenance on HVAC equipment.
• Removes concrete, builds forms and repairs sidewalks and gutters and performs other concrete work around City buildings.
• Maintains public facilities, shop areas, and other buildings in a clean and orderly condition, performing regularly assigned custodial duties.
• Performs basic remodeling to City facilities; repairs and replaces plumbing fixtures; and repairs replaces and maintains interior and exterior lighting systems.
• Troubleshoots maintenance and repair problems, and determines the materials and equipment required for repair.
• Contact residents and businesses to inform them of work to be performed.
• Maintains logs and records of work performed and materials and equipment used.

 Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

Public Works Maintenance Worker I – Equivalent to graduation from high school.  Six months of construction, maintenance or repair experience in at least one of the areas found in City work.

Public Works Maintenance Worker II – In addition to the above, two years of semi-skilled maintenance, construction or repair experience in a variety of craft areas at a level equivalent to the City’s Public Works Maintenance Worker I class.

Licenses:  

Public Works Maintenance Worker I - Must possess a valid California Class C driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record. Must be able to obtain Water Distribution Operator I (D1) issued by the State of California within six (6) months of appointment and obtain a Water Distribution Operator II (D2) by the State of California within eighteen (18) months of appointment.  Such licenses and certifications shall be maintained during employment.

Public Works Maintenance Worker II - Must possess a valid California Class B driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record. Must possess a Water Distribution Operator I (D1) issued by the State of California at the time of appointment.  Must be able to obtain a Water Distribution Operator II (D2) by the State of California within twelve (12) months of appointment.  Such licenses and certifications shall be maintained during employment.

Knowledge of: Maintenance principles, practices, tools, and materials for maintaining and repairing a variety of utilities, pump stations, water storage facilities, lift stations, facilities, buildings, grounds and equipment such as found in the City; the operation and minor maintenance of a variety of hand and power tools, vehicles and power equipment; safety equipment and practices related to the work; and safe driving rules and practices and basic traffic control procedures.

Skill in: Performing semi-skilled construction, modification, maintenance, and repair work on a variety of utilities, pump stations, water storage facilities, lift stations, facilities, building, grounds and equipment such as found in the City; troubleshooting maintenance problems and determine materials and supplies required for repair; skillfully and safely use and maintain tools and equipment related to the work; making accurate arithmetic calculations; reading and interpreting construction drawings and specifications; maintaining accurate logs, records and basic written records of work; and working independently or in a team situation.

Physical Demands: Must possess strength, stamina, and mobility to perform heavy physical work and use varied hand and power tools; safely drive a motor vehicle and operate heavy construction equipment; as well as lift and move materials and equipment weighing 90 pounds or heavier.  Must be willing and able to work outside in all weather conditions.

SALARY AND HOURS:

Maintenance Worker I:  $27.77 - $29.15 - $30.61 - $32.14 - $33.75 per hour.

Maintenance Worker II: $30.54 - $32.06 - $33.67 - $35.34 - $37.11 per hour. 

Appointment to this classification is normally made at the first step of these five step scales. This is a full-time 40 hours per week position working Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM.  Must be available for regular standby assignments and work emergency overtime as required.

BENEFITS: This position is eligible for benefits under the General Employees Association memorandum of understanding.  Health benefits are offered through the CalPERS Health Program.  The City contributes to a flexible benefits plan towards the cost of several health plans offered, up to family coverage for Kaiser.  The city provides paid vision through VSP, dental through a self-insured reimbursement program, long-term disability and life insurance coverage through Voya Financial, and an Employee Assistance Program through MHN.  Retirement benefits are provided through CalPERS: 2%@60 for Classic members, 2%@62 for New (PEPRA) members.  The City will make a contribution of 1.5% to a Deferred Compensation 457K plan with additional matching available.  Flexible health reimbursement and dependent care spending accounts are also available.  Free commuter shuttle to and from BART and Caltrain.

LEAVE:

Vacation:  80 hours annually

Sick:   8 hours of sick leave accrued monthly

Holidays: 14 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays 

Longevity:  40 hours after 15 years of service

APPLICATION PROCESS: Interested candidates must submit a completed on-line employment application at www.calopps.org.  Resumes in lieu of a completed application will not be accepted. ONLY THE FIRST 100 APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Applications must be received by Monday, March 2, 2020, at 5:00 PM or until the maximum number of applications are received.  Postmarks and faxes will not be accepted. 

SELECTION PROCESS: Applications will be screened and a limited number of the most highly qualified candidates will be invited to the written examination.  Written examinations are multiple-choice.  A limited number of top scorers from the written examination will be invited to the oral panel interview. An eligibility list will be established from those who pass the written examination and oral panel interview process.  Eligibility lists are good for one year unless abolished sooner.  As positions are available, candidates on the eligibility list may be contacted by the department and scheduled for additional interviews and/or performance testing.  Depending on the number of applicants, this process may be altered. Recommendations for an appointment from this list will be made to the Public Works Director, who will make the final decision.  Prior to appointment, a thorough background check, including fingerprinting for submission to the Department of Justice must be completed, as well as a pre-employment physical evaluation, including drug testing.

The City of Brisbane is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or national origin in its employment actions, decisions, policies, and practices. The duties described in this job announcement are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.  This job announcement does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Do you thrive doing thought-provoking and challenging engineering work? Are you seeking a role to take on new and exciting projects that offer the opportunity to improve the community? Are you interested in joining a team of dedicated and talented professionals? If so, apply to join the Menlo Park team and become part of a dynamic organization!

The City of Menlo Park is recruiting for engineers to help our organization better serve the community and improve the City’s infrastructure. The engineering job family (junior, assistant and associate engineers) provides an excellent opportunity to gain technical and project management skills and experience. As a small city, our engineers have the opportunity to work closely with a team on a variety projects and subject areas.

As part of the recruitment, the City will evaluate candidate interests, experiences and education for potential assignments in the engineering and transportation divisions, as described below.

There are 3 sections in engineering: land development, utilities and capital improvement program. In land development, the team’s primary functions are to review private development applications to ensure compliance with city and regional requirements and to manage construction by third-party permittees in the city’s right of way. An engineer in this team could expect to review project plans and permits to support these functions and to coordinate closely with the City’s planning and building divisions, other city engineering functions, utility engineers and contractors. The successful candidate will have technical engineering skills and project management capabilities to complete timely plan reviews and the ability to communicate proactively with other city departments, developers and contractors.

In utilities, the team’s primary functions are to ensure safe drinking water is delivered to Menlo Park Municipal Water customers, manage a now-closed landfill at Bedwell-Bayfront Park, collaborate regionally on climate change adaptability and resiliency efforts, and oversee the city’s storm drainage programs. An engineer in this team could expect to develop and oversee water capital projects such as water main replacements, reservoir maintenance, and emergency water supply system improvements; manage the landfill leachate collection system; and/or manage grants and coordinate with neighboring cities and partner agencies on sea level rise protection projects. 

In the capital improvement program, the team’s primary function is to deliver new and maintenance infrastructure projects for streets, city buildings, environmental programs, and parks & recreational opportunities. An engineer in this team could expect to work on or manage a variety of capital projects, develop design plans and specifications, manage consultants, and oversee projects through construction. A customer service attitude is critical in this team to work with stakeholders for each project – whether community members, local business owners, or staff in other city departments who manage city buildings, parks and facilities.

The transportation division manages the city’s existing transportation infrastructure – traffic signals and streetlights – and delivers new projects to improve travel for people of all ages and abilities. An engineer in this team could expect to work on projects to enhance crosswalks, design new bike lanes, coordinate with the capital improvement team on repaving and sidewalk projects, work closely with other department teams such as the streets maintenance team, work with the community on traffic calming projects, and review new private development applications to ensure their impacts on the transportation system are minimized. Strong communications skills – in person and in writing – are critical in this team to engage effectively with community members, stakeholders and regional partners like Samtrans, Caltrain, and Caltrans.

 For all job descriptions, including examples of typical job functions and qualifying knowledge, skills, and abilities, please clicking on the Job Description link.

ABOUT THE CITY:

The City of Half Moon Bay is a Bay Area coastal community of approximately 12,500 residents and is located 25 miles south of San Francisco. The City is governed by a five-member elected City Council and utilizes the council-manager form of government. The City Council appoints a City Manager who is responsible for the oversight of daily operations and provides leadership for the City’s programs. The City currently employs 40 full-time employees in the following departments:  City Manager’s Office, Communications / City Clerk, Administrative Services, Community Development, and Public Works. The City contracts Public Safety with the San Mateo County Sheriff's Department.

The City and surrounding Coastside are a thriving agricultural, fishing, tourism, and recreational destination. There is a rich culture of diverse traditions and multi-generational families who have lived in Half Moon Bay for well over 100 years. In any given neighborhood, you will find farmers, high-tech entrepreneurs, and artists living amongst each other as one community.

Salary Range

Maintenance Worker I - $4,647 - $5,646/monthly DOE

Maintenance Worker II - $5,241 - $6,369/monthly DOE

DEFINITION:

The Maintenance Worker I/II is a flexibly staffed position that performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled maintenance activities and operates a variety of equipment in the construction, operation, repair, and maintenance of City sewers, streets, parks, buildings, and facilities. The Maintenance Worker I/II plants, waters, fertilizes, removes, and trims trees and maintains and repairs parks, building facilities, and adjacent areas.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED: 

The Maintenance Worker I/II receive general supervision from Public Works Superintendent. May receive technical and functional supervision from a Senior Maintenance Worker.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:  

Maintenance Worker I:  An entry-level class in the Maintenance Worker series that allows the incumbent to develop journey-level knowledge, skills, and abilities. Initially, under immediate supervision, incumbents perform the more routine and less complex assignments within an established procedural framework. As experience is gained, there is greater independence of action within established guidelines. This classification is alternatively staffed with Maintenance Worker II, and incumbents may advance to the higher level after gaining experience and demonstrating a level of proficiency that meets the qualifications of the Maintenance Worker II class. 

Maintenance Worker II:  A journey-level class in the Maintenance Worker series. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the Maintenance Worker I class, or when filled from the outside, require prior experience in the construction and maintenance of streets, grounds or building-related facilities. Appointment to the higher class requires that the employee be performing the full range of duties for the class and meet the qualification standards for the class. The Maintenance Worker II class requires that the employee demonstrate the ability to operate heavy equipment such as a backhoe. All positions assigned to this class require the ability to work independently and exercising judgment and initiative. Duties will normally require the ability to operate the full range of mechanical equipment related to a specific assignment.

The City may hire employees into the Maintenance Worker I or Maintenance Worker II classification depending on qualifications.

PARAMOUNT DUTIES:

General Maintenance 

•  Maintain a variety of records relating to vehicle and equipment inspections, and maintenance activity. 

•  Operate motorized vehicles and equipment on routine assignments in the loading, hauling, and unloading of materials and equipment.  

•  Perform routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment. Refer defects or needed repairs to supervisor. 

•  Respond to emergency calls as necessary. 

•  Perform other maintenance duties as required.   

Street Maintenance

•  Perform required labor involved in construction and maintenance projects as part of a crew, including pavement

cuttng, pothole patching, ditch digging, storm drain maintenance, emergency storm work, and laying pipe and

backfilling.

•  Participate in concrete work such as curb, gutter, and sidewalk repair.  

•  Paint crosswalks, curbs, intersections, and repair traffic signs.   

Parks and Grounds Maintenance 

•  Rake leaves and clean walks, fields, courts, and other facilities. Perform general grounds cleaning, including picking up rubbish and paper.

•  Plant trees, flowers, lawns, and shrubs. Water, weed, trim, mow, seed, renovate turf, shrubs, trees, and flower beds.

•  Apply pesticides and herbicides to control for unwanted pests and invasive plants.

•  Remove dead, broken, and undesired branches and tops of trees using saws, axes, and other hand and power tools.

•  Install, maintain, and repair irrigation systems and drinking fountains.

•  Operate mowing equipment, edgers, sprayers, tractors, and a variety of hand and power tools and equipment used in park and landscape maintenance work.

•  Perform routine preventive maintenance on mowing equipment and hand and power tools used in the work.

 Building Maintenance

•  Patch and plaster walls; paint the interior and exterior of buildings.

•  Install, maintain, and repair restrooms, sinks, toilets, and drinking fountains.

•  Replace light bulbs and notify Superintendent of and necessary repairs to buildings and facilities.

Custodial Maintenance

•  Collect trash and garbage.

•  Dust, clean, and polish furniture, woodwork, light fixtures, and office equipment.

•  Wash windows, clean restrooms, sinks, and counters, and replenish supplies.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:    

Knowledge of: 

•  Equipment, materials, methods and procedures used in maintenance, construction and repair activities or grounds,

facilities, and equipment.

•  Safe operation and maintenance of various tools and equipment.

•  Occupational hazards and standard safety precautions necessary in maintenance work.

•  Pesticide, herbicide, and fertilizer hazards, application methods, and storage requirements.

•  Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules and regulations.

•  Applicable national and local building and construction codes.

•  Record keeping procedures and requirements.

•  Plumbing and irrigation methods and materials.

•  Repair and replacement of minor electrical fixtures.

  Skill to: 

 •  Safely operating motorized vehicles and heavy equipment.

•  Operating a two‐way radio and other communications equipment.

•  Safely performing physical tasks for extended periods of time.

•  Safely operating a variety of tools and equipment used in street maintenance and construction, parks maintenance, and buildings and facilities maintenance.

•  Painting using brushes, rollers, and spraying equipment.

•  Performing a variety of heavy manual tasks, occasionally under severe weather conditions.

Ability to:

•  Read, understand, and carry out verbal and written instructions.  

•  Understand, interpret, explain, and apply applicable laws, codes, and regulations.  

•  Perform basic mathematics computations. 

•  Interact effectively with co‐workers, City personnel, contractors, and the public.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:    

Sufficient education and experience to satisfactorily perform the essential and important duties for this position is required. A typical qualifying background for the Maintenance Worker I position would be graduation from high school or a GED equivalent and a general knowledge of municipal maintenance practices. The minimum requirements for the Maintenance Worker II position are one year of experience performing duties comparable to that of a Maintenance Worker I and demonstrating the ability to operate heavy equipment properly and safely.   

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:   

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully 

perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

The Maintenance Worker I/II is required to use hands to manipulate, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee in this position is frequently required to stand and talk or hear, and is occasionally required to walk, sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and smell. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS:   

While performing the duties of this position, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration.  The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and encounters the risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.   

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND REGISTRATIONS:  

Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License

IDEA CANDIDATE:

The ideal candidate is highly professional, self-motivated, detail oriented, reliable, punctual, respectful and ethical; possess excellent problem-solving skills and a can-do attitude.  Communicates effectively and proactively both verbally and in writing.  Enjoys working in a small-town atmosphere with an engaged public, including merchants, property owners and residents.

BENEFITS:

Full-time benefitted position

Medical, dental and vision

Cafeteria Benefit Plan

Retirement:  PERS Classic 2% @ 55 Classic; single highest year and PEPRA 2% @ 62; highest 3 years average

Deferred Compensation Plan

14 paid holidays per year

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

The City of Half Moon Bay is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of a person’s race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, mental or physical disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age or sexual orientation.  Candidates with a disability, which may require special assistance in any phase of the application or testing process, should advise City of Half Moon Bay upon submittal of application.  Documentation of the need of accommodation must accompany the request.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:

The Maintenance Worker I or Maintenance Worker II (dependent on qualifications) recruitment will close on February 27, 2020 at 11:00 p.m. or until 40 applications.  The interviews are scheduled for March 10, 2020.

The City of Half Moon Bay application and responses to the supplemental questions are required.  Resumes do not substitute for the City application.  To complete an application on-line, go to www.calopps.org.  Select “Member Agencies”.  Select “City of Half Moon Bay”.

RECRUITMENT CONTACT:

Contact phone:

(650) 712-1786

Contact email:  

cbutler@hmbcity.com

Final filing date:  5:00pm, Friday, March 27, 2020 or until filled

(Supplemental Questionnaire Required)

The Internship Program will run approximately May/June 2020 through August/September 2020.

Candidates are REQUIRED to include a copy of educational transcripts (official or unofficial) with the job application. Transcripts can be attached to the application in CalOpps. If there are issues with uploading transcripts, please e-mail them to hr-dept@cityofsancarlos.org before the application filing deadline.

Selected applicants will be contacted to participate in an interview process at a date to be determined.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of applications. Application, including all work history, must be fully completed even if a resume is attached. Incomplete and/or inaccurate applications may result in disqualification from the recruitment process. Applicants must include a valid e-mail address on the employment application and are responsible for notifying Human Resources of any changes to contact information.

About the Position

The City of San Carlos offers rewarding part-time, 20-hour per week, non-benefited summer internship positions. The positions begin in May-June 2020 and ends in August-September 2020 (depending on school schedule of selected candidate(s)). The main functions of the job are to perform municipal research and analytical work on an entry level professional basis. The City is offering internships this year in three areas of interest – City Manager’s Office, Public Works Department, and Community Development Department. Each intern’s workload will be a balance of assisting in daily municipal operations and special projects.

City Manager’s Office Internship

This intern will receive various assignments from the City Manager’s Office and other City departments as needed. Duties may include, but are not limited to: assistance with citywide communications, including website content management, social media efforts and communications video series; applying for grants and awards; conducting research on various topics; and completing other special projects. The position will serve as a temporary staff member, and will receive overall work direction from the Senior Management Analyst in the City Manager’s Office.

Public Works Department (Engineering Division) Internship

This intern will receive various assignments from the Engineering Division of the Public Works Department. Duties may include, but are not limited to: assistance with citywide communications informing the public of Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects and other Public Works programs; technical engineering calculations related to the CIP; Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) work; mapping the City’s infrastructure; and planning, design and construction of Public Works projects. The position will serve as a temporary staff member, and will receive overall work direction from the Senior Engineer in the Engineering Division of the Public Works Department.

Community Development Department (Planning Division) Internship

The intern will receive various assignments from the Planning Division of the Community Development Department. Duties may include, but are not limited to: planning, zoning and housing analysis; research and analysis of planning data; review of development proposals, building plans, permits and parcel maps; and data analysis of relevant laws, ordinances, regulations and policies. The position will serve as a temporary staff member, and will receive overall work direction from the Planning Manager in the Planning Division of the Community Development Department.

The primary goal of the City’s Internship Program is to provide college students or recent college graduates an opportunity to apply their academic training to and learn more about the various functions of municipal government. These paid internships provide hands-on experience in the daily operations of municipal government on all levels, thus enhancing the intern’s skills and resume for a future career in government.

Announcement: Full-Time Utility Maintenance Worker I

The North Coast County Water District is currently accepting applications for Full-Time Utility Maintenance Worker I.

To apply, please review the job description and submit a resume, job application and supplemental questionnaire to jobs@nccwd.com or mail to: NCCWD, Attn: Human Resources, P.O. Box 1039, Pacifica, CA 94044. Submissions must be complete to be considered. Application packets may be obtained at the District office located at 2400 Francisco Blvd., Pacifica or downloaded here, on the website.

Live Scan background check must be completed prior to employment.

Open Until Filled.
Salary Range: $54,142.40 - $69,097.60 DOQ

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Applications are being accepted for the position of Maintenance Services Supervisor-Public Works (Fleet Services) with the City of South San Francisco. 

OPEN UNTIL FILLED RECRUITMENT: applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Once it is determined that there are a sufficient number of qualified candidates who meet the minimum requirements, oral panel interviews will be scheduled. Please ensure timely and complete submission of employment application and supporting documents as recruitment may close at any time.

THE CITY:

The City of South San Francisco is a General Law city with a population of 65,710 residents that grows to 100,000 during business hours. South San Francisco is strategically located on the west shore of the San Francisco Bay, in northern San Mateo County, 10 miles south of San Francisco. This City is also located along the Bay Area's main transportation routes, included 101, 280, Caltrain, BART, San Francisco Bay Ferry, and the San Francisco International Airport.

The City of South San Francisco is a full-service city with 12 City Departments including 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. 

South San Francisco enjoys a high quality of life with an extensive public parks system, active library and learning programming and a dynamic, engaged community making South San Francisco a great place to live, learn, work and play. 

THE DEPARTMENT:

The Public Works 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 Maintenance, Engineering, and WQCP (Water Quality Control Plant) divisions.  The Maintenance 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.

THE POSITION

Under general direction, this Supervisor will perform responsible professional and technical work in promoting, organizing, and supervising a comprehensive maintenance program within the Public Works Department and will organize, schedule, and supervise the work of employees engaged in work; and does related work as assigned.

This multi-position middle management level classification performs work in several functional areas and is distinguished by its core responsibility for supervising employees, programs and activities within the Public Works or Parks and Recreation Department. This recruitment is for a Supervisor in the Public Works Department's Fleet Services.  The work is performed under general direction and incumbents may provide support for inter-divisional programs and functions. This classification has full supervisory responsibility for staff at different locations and has full administrative and fiscal responsibility for specific programs and/or projects.  Incumbents perform professional level activities and have considerable latitude for independent decision making in choosing methods of developing and implementing approved procedures.

Please review the job description for essential functions and duties.