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Recruitment will close October 22 or when 100 applications are received, whichever comes first.

Performs a variety of unskilled or semi-skilled maintenance work, and operates a variety of equipment in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of Town water, sewer, street and storm drainage facilities and systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Perform required labor involved in construction and maintenance projects as part of a crew, including pavement cutting, ditch digging, manhole and line cleaning, main and pipe repair, laying and backfilling.
• Perform routine cleaning, inspection and preventive maintenance of equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to supervisor.
• Performs all duties in conformance with appropriate safety and security standards.
• Maintains Corporation Yard and other Town facilities.
• Responds to residents' requests for service.
• Maintains a variety of records relating to maintenance activity.
• Assists in determining the locations of water, storm drain and sewer lines from the appropriate sources prior to excavation.
• Drives trucks of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling and unloading of equipment and supplies.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The City of Pacifica is a beautiful coastal community, just south of San Francisco with an exciting opportunity. We are currently hiring for Maintenance Aides to join our team. Under general supervision, the Maintenance Aide will perform unskilled/semi-skilled labor and maintenance work.

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.

SALARY

$16.00 - $20.00 per hour

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

BASIC EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

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

• Performs a variety of unskilled/semi-skilled maintenance or custodial duties involving manual labor of facilities, parks, storm drains, streets, etc.
• Load and unload supplies and materials.
• Assist in performing basic carpentry, painting, plumbing, and pipe-fitting work.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

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. 

PUBLIC WORKS SUPERVISOR 

DEFINITION  

Under general supervision, plans, schedules, assigns, reviews, and supervises the work of maintenance crews and/or contractors in the Public Works Department; supervises, plans, and coordinates the construction, installation, and maintenance of Town streets, water, sewer, and drainage systems and facilities and the maintenance and repair of parks, buildings, vehicles, and equipment; coordinates assigned activities with other Town departments and outside agencies; and performs other duties as assigned. 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED  

Receives general supervision from assigned management personnel.  Exercises direct supervision over maintenance staff. 

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS 

This is the full supervisory-level class in the Maintenance Worker series that exercises independent judgment on diverse and specialized public works maintenance activities with accountability and ongoing decision-making responsibilities associated with the work.  Incumbents are responsible for planning, organizing, supervising, reviewing, and evaluating the work of staff and for providing technical support to management in a variety of areas.  Performance of the work requires the use of independence, initiative, and discretion within established guidelines.  This class is distinguished from the Public Works Superintendent in that the latter has management responsibility for all maintenance and operations programs and activities of the Public Works Department.   

EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only) 

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations where appropriate so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. 

• Plans, organizes, assigns, supervises, and reviews the work of maintenance staff in the Public Works Department; trains staff in work procedures; evaluates employee performance, counsels employees, and effectively recommends initial disciplinary action; assists in selection and promotion. 

• Participates in the development of goals, objectives, policies, and procedures for assigned services and programs; recommends and implements policies and procedures including standard operating procedures for assigned operations. 

• Monitors activities of the maintenance work unit; identifies opportunities for improving service delivery and procedures; provides recommendations concerning process changes; reviews with appropriate management staff; implements improvements. 

• Coordinates assigned services and operations with those of other divisions and outside agencies. 

• Participates in annual budget preparation; identifies and recommends future resource needs; prepares detailed cost estimates with appropriate justifications; monitors expenditures.  

• Supervises and performs construction, maintenance, and repair work designed to provide quality water, sewer, street and drainage services for the Town. 

• Supervises, maintains, and repairs Town parks, buildings, vehicles, and equipment. 

• Plans and lays out maintenance projects; monitors and controls supplies and equipment; orders supplies and tools as necessary; prepares documents for equipment procurement; participates in the bid process for projects. 

• Supervises the use and operation of tools, equipment, and vehicles; ensures that tools, equipment, and vehicles are safely operated, maintained, and secured when not in use; schedules service, repair, and replacement of tools, equipment, and vehicles.  

• Inspects work in progress and completed work of assigned employees and contractors for accuracy, proper work methods and techniques, and compliance with applicable standards and specifications. 

• Supervises the preparation and maintenance of reports, records, and files; ensures the proper documentation of projects and activities. 

• Collaborates and confers with property owners, developers, architects, engineers, and contractors and other Town staff in acquiring information and coordinating public works matters; provides information regarding Town policies, procedures, codes, and ordinances.  

• Monitors changes in regulations and technology that may affect public works maintenance services; implements policy and procedural changes after approval.  

• Answers questions and provides information to the public; investigates and responds to complaints and inquiries from citizens, other departments, and agencies; recommends corrective actions to resolve issues. 

• Performs other duties as assigned.  

QUALIFICATIONS  

Knowledge of:  

• Principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment, review and evaluation, discipline, and the training of staff in work procedures. 

• Principles and techniques for working with groups and fostering effective team interaction to ensure teamwork is conducted smoothly. 

• Basic principles and practices of budget administration and monitoring. 

• Principles, practices, methods, equipment, and techniques of the construction, maintenance, and repair of public works systems and facilities. 

• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, and organizational policies and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility.  

• Techniques for effectively representing the Town in contacts with governmental agencies, community groups, and various business, professional, educational, regulatory, and legislative organizations. 

• Principles and procedures of record keeping, technical report writing, and preparation of correspondence.   

• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and Town staff. 

• The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. 

• Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed. 

Ability to:  

• Select and supervise staff, provide training and development opportunities, ensure work is performed effectively, and evaluate performance in an objective and positive manner. 

• Assist in developing and implementing goals, objectives, practices, policies, procedures, and work standards. 

• Organize, implement, and direct public works maintenance programs and activities. 

• Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed. 

• Identify problems, research and analyze relevant information, and develop and present recommendations and justification for solution.  

• Perform the most difficult public works maintenance duties.  

• Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques. 

• Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, procedures, and other written materials. 

• Maintain accurate records and files of work performed. 

• Make accurate arithmetic and financial computations. 

• Effectively represent the department and the Town in meetings with governmental agencies, community groups, various business, professional, and regulatory organizations, and in meetings with individuals. 

• Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines. 

• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines. 

• Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks. 

• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax. 

• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. 

Education and Experience:  

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: 

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade and five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in the construction, maintenance, and repair of public facilities, including the operation of related maintenance equipment and two (2) years of lead or supervisory experience. 

Licenses and Certifications:  

• For employees hired before January 1, 2020, possession of, or ability to obtain, and maintain a valid California Class B Driver’s License is highly desirable. 

• For employees hired on or after January 1, 2020, possession of, or ability to obtain, and maintain a valid California Class B Driver’s License is required within two years of appointment. 

In addition, when assigned to Water: 

• Possession of a valid Grade II (D2) Water Distribution Operator Certificate issued by California State Water Resources Control Board. 

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Grade III (D3) or higher, Water Distribution Operator Certificate issued by California State Water Resources Control Board is highly desirable. 

In addition, when assigned to Sewer: 

• Possession of a valid Grade II Collections System Maintenance certificate issued by California Water Environment Association (CWEA). 

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Grade III or higher, Collections System Maintenance certificate issued by California Water Environment Association (CWEA) is highly desirable. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment; strength, stamina, and mobility to work in the field and perform medium to heavy physical work; to sit, stand, and walk on level, uneven, or slippery surfaces; frequently reach, twist, turn, kneel, bend, stoop, squat, crouch, grasp and make repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties; to climb and descend ladders, to operate varied hand and power tools and construction equipment, and to operate a motor vehicle and visit various Town sites; and vision to inspect and operate equipment.  The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking in operational areas to identify problems or hazards.  Finger dexterity is needed to operate and repair tools and equipment.  Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects averaging a weight of 50 pounds or heavier weights, in all cases with the use of proper equipment and/or assistance from other staff. 

ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS 

Employees work in an office environment and in the field and are exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, confining work space, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes.    

Description: Facility Attendant/Recreation Leader II - Part-Time, Temporary

Location: 251 City Park Way, San Bruno, 94066

$13.00 to $15.80 per hour

Application Deadline: Continuous Review, Open Until Filled

The City of San Bruno Community Services Department is hiring a part-time, temporary Facility Attendant for the San Bruno Recreation Center.

Hours:

Evening and weekend hours - hours will vary (20-25 hours a week). 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The San Bruno Recreation Services Division is looking for a motivated and upbeat person to assist customers at the Recreation Center during the evening and weekend hours.  Job duties include, but are not limited to, registering customers for classes, renting facilities, setting up and breaking down the facility for various activities, answering phones, monitoring youth and adult open gym basketball hours, and customer service; perform other duties as assigned.

Experience working with the public and great customer service skills are ideal.

Application Process

If hired for the position, live scan and TB clearance will be required.  If interested, please apply online at calopps.org. Paper applications are available upon request, but online applications are preferred.

This is a part-time, temporary position and does not provide any benefits, with the exception of paid sick leave. In accordance with the Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act of 2014, all temporary, part-time, and seasonal employees accrue one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, and are entitled to use accrued sick days beginning on the 90th day of employment. Employees may use up to 24 hours (or 3 days) of accrued sick leave in each year of employment.

Application Deadline: Continuous Review, Open Until Filled

Recruitment Contact

Contact phone:  (650) 616-7055

Contact email:  hr@sanbruno.ca.gov

The City of San Bruno is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and as such does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, gender, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or national origin in its employment actions, decisions, policies and practices.  If you require special accommodations, please contact us to discuss your needs.

The City of Burlingame invites qualified applicants to apply as a Casual Part-Time Temporary Laborer. 

Our diverse family of employees welcomes you to apply. We are a small city that gets a lot done, and each member of our team is vital to our success as an organization.

We recently asked our employees what they enjoyed most about working for the City of Burlingame, and their responses fell into five general categories:

• Colleagues
• Community
• Location
• The Work
• The Benefits

Browse the Burlingame Welcome Brochure for more information about why employees love  working here or view our City of Burlingame is a Great Place to Work Video: 

Welcome Brochure 

City of Burlingame is a Great Place to Work Video

Description: Facility Attendant/Recreation Leader II - Part-Time, Temporary

Location: 1555 Crystal Springs Road, San Bruno, 94066

$13.00 to $15.80 per hour

Application Deadline: Continuous Review, Open Until Filled

The City of San Bruno Community Services Department is hiring a part-time, temporary Facility Attendant for the San Bruno Senior Center.

Hours:

Thursday through Sunday, afternoons to late evenings - hours will vary (20-25 hours a week depending on the rentals and activities at the Senior Center). 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Oversee proper use and activity of all San Bruno Senior Center facility rentals, ensure compliance of established rules and procedures for the use of the facility, complete room set-ups/break downs (tables and chairs), light custodial, customer service, answer telephones, responsible for building, lock and unlock doors and secure building, supervise and assist all persons renting and/or using facility, assist with the preparation of special City events, attend staff meetings, perform other duties as assigned.

This position will also require some money handling; accepting payments for rental deposits and fees, events, and activities whether in cash, check or credit card form, enters transactions into register/cash box, issues receipts, refunds, and makes change.

Experience working with the public and great customer service skills are ideal.

Application Process

If hired for the position, live scan, credit check and TB clearance will be required.  If interested, please apply online at calopps.org. Paper applications are available upon request, but online applications are preferred.

This is a part-time, temporary position and does not provide any benefits, with the exception of paid sick leave. In accordance with the Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act of 2014, all temporary, part-time, and seasonal employees accrue one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, and are entitled to use accrued sick days beginning on the 90th day of employment. Employees may use up to 24 hours (or 3 days) of accrued sick leave in each year of employment.

Application Deadline: Continuous Review, Open Until Filled

Recruitment Contact

Contact phone:  (650) 616-7055

Contact email:  hr@sanbruno.ca.gov

The City of San Bruno is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and as such does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, gender, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or national origin in its employment actions, decisions, policies and practices.  If you require special accommodations, please contact us to discuss your needs.

Are you interested in working for an innovative public agency that is doing something NOW for the environment?  Do you possess the technical skills and experience to help support the continued growth of a leading community choice aggregation (CCA) program?  If so, please apply for this amazing opportunity to the part of the solution as a Regulatory Analyst or Senior Regulatory Analyst at Peninsula Clean Energy Authority (PCE).  Depending on the qualification of the selected individual, this position could be filled at the Senior Analyst level or Analyst level. 

The Regulatory Analyst works under the general direction of the CEO, the Director of Regulatory and Legislative Affairs, and the PCE's General Counsel and has responsibility for a wide range of Peninsula Clean Energy's regulatory matters. The Regulatory Analyst evaluates proposed regulatory policies at the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and other state agencies to assess the impact on PCE, develops PCE positions on issues, and develops analyses, written reports, and presentation materials to support PCE's position. The Regulatory Analyst represents PCE regarding regulatory issues at the California Community Choice Association (CalCCA), the trade association representing community choice energy programs. This position performs related work and other analytic tasks for PCE as required.

The Regulatory Analyst works independently to perform assignments under the general direction described above. The incumbent participates as a PCE representative before various regulatory agencies, including the CPUC, in matters affecting community choice aggregators (CCAs) and other electric utilities, including ratemaking and rulemaking proceedings. The Regulatory Analyst is tasked with reviewing and drafting comments and briefs, providing technical and/or analytic input on regulatory matters, preparing data requests, testimony, and hearing exhibits, participating in administrative hearings, and researching and preparing legislative policy responses at the State and local levels.

This position may have future supervisory responsibilities and may have oversight responsibility for external contractors depending on the project.

The salary for this position is commensurate with experience.

PENINSULA CLEAN ENERGY
Peninsula Clean Energy is the new community choice energy program for San Mateo County.  PCE is the electricity provider for all electricity accounts in the 20 communities in San Mateo County (Atherton, Belmont, Brisbane, Burlingame, Colma, Daly City, East Palo Alto, Foster City, Half Moon Bay, Hillsborough, Menlo Park, Millbrae, Pacifica, Portola Valley, Redwood City, San Bruno, San Carlos, San Mateo, South San Francisco, and Woodside) as well as the unincorporated county.  The city councils of each city were all unanimous in their support of joining PCE.  

PCE's customer base includes almost 300,000 accounts, serving a population of 765,000, with a total electrical load of almost 4 million megawatt-hours.  Residential customers make up about 270,000 of the accounts, and 37% of the electrical load, with commercial/industrial making up about 30,000 accounts and 63% of the electrical load.  PCE became the fifth operating CCE when it launched in October 2016. 

Examples of Duties: 

• Develop high-level policy and responses for key regulatory issues affecting PCE, including strategy and prioritization of regulatory action for management consideration
• Represent PCE in regulatory proceedings through preparation of comments, data requests, written responses, position papers, analytical models, testimony, and exhibits
• Track, review, analyze, and summarize filings prepared by utilities and other entities that could impact PCE and its customers
• Track, analyze, and interpret regulatory proposals and other policy issues with an eye toward impact on and response from PCE
• Under direction of management, work closely with technical experts and external regulatory counsel to develop effective and persuasive communications before the CPUC, California Energy Commission, California Legislature, and any other legal or regulatory body as required
• Under direction of management, represent PCE in work with other CCAs and at CalCCA

QUALIFICATIONS 
Education and Experience:

• A combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Public Policy, Political Science, Public Administration, Communications, or a related field, and a minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in regulatory affairs at an electric utility, energy-related company, non-profit, regulatory agency, or public policy organization with emphasis on electric procurement issues, renewable energy, energy efficiency, energy policy generally, or closely related field.
• Master's in above fields is a plus and will be considered as one (1) year of experience towards the minimum.

Knowledge of:

• California electric utility regulatory issues and regulatory relations covering topics such as the integrated resource planning, electric vehicle policy, energy storage policy, low-income/disadvantaged communities programs and policies, utility rate design, net energy metering, and demand response programs and policies
• CPUC regulatory practice, protocol, and procedures
• California legislative history regarding CCAs
• Communications portals and web-based resources for regulatory activity
• Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, Adobe Acrobat, and PowerPoint

Ability to:

• Manage multiple priorities and quickly adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced dynamic environment
• Take responsibility and work independently, as well as coordinate team efforts within PCE and the greater CCE community
• Write skillfully, especially related to regulatory filings, briefings, and related regulatory correspondence
• Communicate effectively verbally about complex topics in easy to understand presentations before the Board, staff and other audiences
• Be thorough and detail-oriented
• Work accurately and swiftly under pressure
• Demonstrate patience, tact, and courtesy at all times

Working Conditions

• The physical demands described here are representative of those required for the position. Position requires sitting, walking, standing, bending, and twisting in the performance of daily activities. The position requires hand manipulation and repetitive hand movement and fine coordination in using a computer keyboard. The position requires near and far vision in reading reports and use of a computer. Acute hearing is required in supporting meetings and providing phone and in-person customer service. The position occasionally requires lifting and/or moving objects up to 20 pounds. PCE will make reasonable accommodation of the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability upon request.

APPLICATION/EXAMINATION 
Submit application materials to: 

hr@peninsulacleanenergy.com

with a subject line: "Regulatory Analyst or Senior Regulatory Analyst: Your Name"

Application Materials must include:

• Cover letter expressing interest in the position
• Resume
• A Writing Sample as described below
• Complete and thoughtful responses to the supplemental topics identified below

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

RECRUITMENT TIMELINE
Final Date for Submitting Application Materials: Open Until Filled
Application Screening (tentative): January 11, 2019
Initial Interviews (tentative): January 14, 2019
Finalist Interviews (tentative): January 22, 2019

For questions regarding this position and the recruitment, please contact hr@peninsulacleanenergy.com.

This position will be open until filled.  Dates for the first round of application screenings and interviews are listed above.  Because this position can be filled at any time, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.  If the position is not filled after the first round of interviews, additional application screenings and interviews will be scheduled. 

WRITING SAMPLE INFORMATION

• Along with your cover letter expressing interest in this position, your resume, and responses to the supplemental topics listed below, please attach an example of your professional writing that best demonstrates your qualifications as someone with superior writing skills, especially related to regulatory filings, briefings, legislative correspondence, position papers, analytical models, testimonies, exhibits, etc.  Information can be redacted as appropriate.

 
SUPPLEMENTAL TOPICS

1. Provide a narrative summary of your qualifications for the position of Regulatory Analyst / Senior Regulator Analyst.
2. One of the duties of this position will be evaluating proposed regulatory policies at the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to assess the impact on Peninsula Clean Energy. Please provide a specific example of your experience evaluating and analyzing proposed regulatory policies for their impacts on a business or industry.
3. Describe your experience representing an agency before regulatory agencies and trade associations in such matters as ratemaking proceedings, rulemakings, and proposed rules and regulations.
4. Describe what you think are the biggest challenges facing CCAs in the present regulatory and business environment within California.  Please be specific.  As part of your response, describe how you have managed similar challenges in a similar position, and how you have assisted your prior employer in navigating similar challenges.

Peninsula Clean Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Millbrae Invites Applications for the Position of Seasonal Maintenance Worker (limited term).
 

The Position:  

The City of Millbrae is now accepting applications for Seasonal Maintenance Worker in the Public Works department.  

SELECTION PROCEDURE:   Incomplete applications will be not be considered.  The most qualified candidates may be invited to participate in an interview.  

MEDICAL EXAMINATION:   Appointment is contingent upon the results of the job related medical evaluation which will include a physical examination, administered at no expense to the candidate. A drug screening test will be administered as part of this exam.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:   It is the policy of the City of Millbrae to provide equal employment opportunities for all employees & applicants for employment meeting bona fide occupational qualifications, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex or handicap.

IMMIGRATION REFORM & CONTROL ACT:   To comply with the Immigration Reform & Control Act, effective November 1986, all potential employees will be required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or authorization to work in the United States.

BACKGROUND CHECKS:   Criminal & personal history background checks may be performed.

Definition:  Under general supervision, the Maintenance Worker performs a variety of unskilled, semiskilled, and skilled manual tasks and related work as required in the water, streets, storm, facilities and collection system divisions of Public Works Utilities and Operations.

Essential Duties:   The Public Works Maintenance Worker duties include:

• Operating jack hammers to break up concrete sidewalks, curbs and gutter asphalt roadways, storm drains, and street light bases.
• Mixing and finishing cement including sidewalks, curbs, gutters and containment walls.
• Using appropriate equipment to apply traffic paint and maintain and fabricate street signs.
• Performing heavy labor, shoveling and lifting, in the construction and repair of sewers, streets, water and storm drain lines and services.
• Performing in and responding to emergency calls including repair and installation of sewers, streets, water and storm drain lines and services.
• Operating small trucks with manual or automatic transmissions, two-ton dump trucks, personnel hoists, and tamping equipment.
• Helping construct forms, boxes, fences, walls, and barricades. 
• Performing cleaning and minor maintenance of buildings and facilities.
• Keeping simple records of daily activities, purchase receipts, and inventories including reading meters and test samples.
• Using construction tools including asphalt rakes, shovels, hammers, tapping equipment, cement finishing equipment, chain saws and light mechanical equipment.
• Cleaning City easements and right-of-ways of weeds, trees and debris.
• Read water meters.
• Must maintain a thirty-minute response time to the job site, in order to answer after hours and weekend service calls as required.

Special Requirements: Must possess and maintain a valid CALIFORNIA Class "C"Driver's License for operate in high vehicle traffic areas and construction sites; speak clearly and understandably.  Requires moderate and sometimes strenuous exertion including bending, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing, lifting, twisting, carrying and/or handling up to one hundred (100) pounds.  Work in confined spaces and wear protective garments.  May work in conditions that require exposure to noise, odors, chemical and biological agents, gases, and contact with sanitary wastewater.  Ability to report to work at any hour of the day or night as required during a disaster or other emergency situation.  MUST maintain a thirty-minute response time to the job site when answering after hour and weekend service calls.  Shall be a second responder to support supervisors in emergencies.  Carry communication equipment after work hours.

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge of: Basic construction techniques; basic building maintenance and repair; asphalt and cement finishing techniques; general tools used in construction or maintenance work; construction, repair and maintenance.

Ability to: Think and act quickly in emergencies; judge situations and people accurately; understand and carry out oral and written directions; meet standards of adequate physical stature, endurance and agility; establish and maintain cooperative relationships with fellow workers.

Education:  High School Diploma or GED.

Experience: At least one year full-time or four years part-time experience in semiskilled construction maintenance work.

License: Must possess and maintain a valid a Class C California Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record.  

THIS IS A TEMPORARY SEASONAL POSITION

THE POSITION 
The Manager of Distributed Energy Resource (DER) Strategy will create and implement a DER strategy for one of California's largest CCAs covering the full range of DER resources including generation, storage, and demand response.  This is an exciting opportunity to increase local renewable energy usage and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the Bay Area.  This person will work under the supervision of the CEO and in close collaboration with the Director of Power Resources, the Director of Energy Programs and the Director of Customer Care.  The ideal candidate will have at least five – seven years of directly related experience.  More information is available below and at www.peninsulacleanenergy.com.   

About Peninsula Clean Energy
Peninsula Clean Energy (PCE) is the community choice energy program (known as a "CCA") for San Mateo County.  PCE's customer base includes almost 300,000 accounts, serving a population of 765,000, with a total electrical load of almost 4 million megawatt-hours.  PCE is the fifth operating CCE in California and launched in October 2016.
 
PCE is the electricity provider for all electricity accounts in the 20 communities in San Mateo County (Atherton, Belmont, Brisbane, Burlingame, Colma, Daly City, East Palo Alto, Foster City, Half Moon Bay, Hillsborough, Menlo Park, Millbrae, Pacifica, Portola Valley, Redwood City, San Bruno, San Carlos, San Mateo, South San Francisco, and Woodside) as well as the unincorporated county. The city councils of each city were unanimous in their support for joining PCE.  

Examples of Duties: 
PCE has a goal to meet 100% of our customer's load with renewable energy by 2025.  PCE expects implementation of DERs to play a significant role in meeting this goal.   The Manager of DER Strategy will create a distributed generation strategy and launch procurement efforts to develop opportunities to employ DERs in San Mateo County.  The Manager of DER Strategy will work closely with key internal and external stakeholders (including developers, technology providers, site hosts, regulators, and board members), coordinate local community-based renewable/GHG-free energy projects, and participate in Board of Directors meetings as well as community events.  The Manager of DER Strategy is responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with these key stakeholder groups, and for communicating PCE's central messages consistently.  

The salary for this position is commensurate with experience.  Peninsula Clean Energy offers competitive benefits.

QUALIFICATIONS 
Experience/Education:

Education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in business, economics, engineering, environmental planning or a related field and a minimum of five to seven years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities described above including working at a project developer, on DER programs in the utility industry, and/or with a CCA program.  Master's degree in business administration is desirable.  
 
Experience and Knowledge:

• Direct experience designing and developing DER installations including evaluating site locations, estimating system output, analyzing costs and benefits, and familiarity with interconnection policies and procedures, and DER system design. 
• Deeply familiar with the DER landscape including DER technologies, contracting structures, local, state, and federal policy, funding sources and opportunities, and best practices for procurement design and implementation.
• Existing relationships with a significant number of DER stakeholders, developers and decision makers. 
• A successful history developing new business, including identifying opportunities, building partnerships, developing proposals, and executing projects to completion with well-thought-out scopes of work and budgets.
• Knowledge of power purchase agreement structures, general terms and conditions and excellent negotiation skills. 
• Experience writing or responding to Requests for Proposal (RFPs) and other procurement processes for renewable energy projects.
• Experience building financial models to evaluate and analyze the costs and benefits of different renewable energy structures, including PPAs, leases, and ownership models.  
• Familiarity with energy efficiency, demand response, energy storage, microgrids, and distributed generation; willingness to work with subject matter experts. 
• Understanding of regulatory requirements and opportunities including the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), California Energy Commission (CEC), the California Independent System Operator (CAISO), the Department of Energy (DOE), as well as others. 

Ability to:

• Produce exceptional written products with strong logistical and quantitative analysis.
• Deliver excellent public speaking across diverse audiences.
• Exercise sound judgment, creative problem solving, effective dispute resolution, and commercial awareness.
• Manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and quickly adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
• Take responsibility and work independently, as well as coordinate team efforts.
• Be thorough and detail-oriented; demonstrate patience, tact, and courtesy.
• Work as needed to attend evening and weekend meetings and presentations.
• Travel throughout the region to attend meetings and functions.
• Establish and maintain effective, professional working relationships with customers, commercial partners, PCE staff team, Citizens Advisory Committee, and Board of Directors.
• Work with intermediate and advance MS Office functions, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Powerpoint.
• Work with tools including Gantt charts and project management tools, CRMs and other advanced project tools.
• Be part of a team of committed people.

 
Supervisory Responsibilities
No direct supervisory role anticipated at this time, but this could change as PCE grows over time.  

APPLICATION PROCESS
Submit application materials to: 

hr@peninsulacleanenergy.com

with a subject line: "Manager DER Strategy: Your Name"

The application materials must include:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Responses to the four Supplemental Questions listed below

Supplemental Questions

1. Please describe how your education and experience have prepared you for this position, and how the position fits into your career goals and aspirations.  Specifically, describe your experience and / or knowledge of procuring or developing distributed generation projects.
2. Describe how you would evaluate the viability and value of a proposed DER project. 
3. Please describe your experience in developing feed-in tariffs, solar programs, and/or other innovative wholesale or retail-based energy programs. 
4. In this position, you will be part of a small, but growing, team of professionals. Describe your experience working as part of a team and indicate how you add value to the team. If you have managed or supervised employees, please describe that experience as well. 

For more information about this position please call Peninsula Clean Energy at 1-866-966-0110.

Applications will be accepted for this position until a sufficient number meeting our qualifications are received. Apply immediately.

$25.66/hour

Not to exceed 20 hours/week

Limited to 960 hours annually

This hourly position is not in Civil Service and does not receive benefits.

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, to perform cleaning duties to maintain city buildings and facilities and perform related work as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Sweep, dust, mop, strip, and polish floors; vacuum and shampoo carpets and rugs; dust and polish woodwork fixtures, and equipment; wash windows, walls, and doors; empty and clean waste receptacles; empty recycling containers; clean restrooms and maintain supplies; clean kitchen and lunchroom areas and appliances; dust and clean air vents; Move furniture as required by for cleaning; set up rooms for special events; replace light bulbs and tubes; maintain inventory of equipment and supplies; sweep exterior building entries; secure facilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:  Methods, materials, and equipment used in custodial maintenance.

Ability to:  Understand and follow written and oral directions; clean and care for assigned facilities in a safe and efficient manner; maintain and appropriate public service demeanor and positive customer service interactions; interact positively and cooperate with co-workers, respond politely to customers, work as a team member, function under demanding time pressure, respond in a positive manner to supervision, and attend work and perform duties on a regular and consistent basis.

Physical capability to:  Perform sustained manual labor; lift, climb, stoop, crawl, and bend to reach work

Experience:  One year of full time custodial maintenance in public buildings or offices.

Education:  Graduation from high school or equivalent.  Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years.

License:  Possession of a valid Class C California Driver’s License.