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Special Pay Incentives:

• All miscellaneous employees will receive an additional 7.5% pay increase to be provided this year as soon as CalPERS approves the negotiated EPMC change.
• Premium Pay – An additional $2/hour for all miscellaneous personnel, paid through June 30, 2023.

Community

Located nearly halfway between San Francisco and Sacramento, Suisun City is a hidden gem of the Bay Area. Suisun City is accessible from Interstate 80 via Highway 12 and Amtrak’s Capitol Corridor commuter rail stop at the Train Depot, right to the heart of the City’s historic Waterfront District, making it a prime location for job seekers as well as homeowners. The community is a unique destination for a Bay Area day trip, an overnight getaway or a place to work, particularly with its reverse commute for inner Bay Area residents. Residents of this mostly bedroom community take great pride in their full-service public safety services provided by the Police and Fire Departments.

The Position: Under general direction, supervises, assigns, reviews, and participates in the work of staff responsible for performing a variety of semi-skilled and skilled duties involved in the maintenance, repair, and construction of public works systems including streets, sidewalks, street lights, traffic signals, collection systems, and assessment districts; ensures work quality and adherence to established policies and procedures; and performs the more technical and complex tasks.

There is currently one full-time position available.  This position is funded specifically for the Lighting and Landscaping Districts.

Essential Job Functions

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Coordinates the organization, staffing, and operational activities for assigned maintenance services including streets, collection systems, sidewalks, assessment districts and related public works facilities.
• Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities; recommends and implements resulting policies and procedures. 
• Directs, coordinates, and reviews the work plan for assigned maintenance services and activities; assigns work activities and projects; monitors workflow; reviews and evaluates work quality, methods, and procedures; meets with staff to identify and resolve problems.
• Oversees contractors working for the City involving landscaping, irrigation, planting, electrical signal light maintenance, and/or other public works maintenance contract services as needed; ensures compliance with specifications; verify completion of work and/or correction of work as needed.
• Monitors work sites and ensures adherence to safe work practices and procedures; responds to and resolves complex work issues, including equipment operating problems; performs technical and complex tasks of the work unit.
• Inspects work in progress and upon completion to assure that repairs, maintenance, and project activities are in accordance with City quality standards, regulations, policies and operating procedures and practices.
• Performs related and other duties as required.

Community

Suisun City is located midway between San Francisco and Sacramento in south central Solano County.  The City, which was among the first to incorporate in California, developed around a waterfront that has direct access to San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean.  Although the City is largely developed, several large parcels exist and a large annexation is on the horizon that signals ongoing development activity will continue to be in the City’s future.

The Position

The primary job responsibility of the Public Works Maintenance Worker I is to join our team of field employees who work daily to maintain, repair, and construct the physical systems of that serve the community, including parks, recreation equipment, streets, traffic signals, landscaped areas, sewer & storm drain collection systems, and other public facilities. We’re looking for creative problem-solvers to perform high-quality skilled work with a variety of tools and equipment types under the direction and guidance of more experienced lead workers and managers in both individual and team projects. 

There are currently five full-time positions available.  Four of the five position are funded specifically for the Lighting and Landscaping Districts, while one position is for general maintenance.

Essential Job Functions

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Performs a variety of maintenance and repair work on various City facilities and structures including streets, landscaped areas, recreation facilities, sewer, storm drains, traffic signals, and other public facilities.
• Operates construction and maintenance equipment and power tools such as a dump truck, front-end loader, backhoe, tractor, overlay machine, jetter, compressor, jackhammer, paint sprayer, and concrete saw; maintains hand tools and assigned equipment; performs preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Conducts traffic control when working in high traffic areas of the City; installs street barricades and cones prior to the performance of maintenance or repair activities; directs and controls traffic around work sites.
• Performs various street maintenance functions; identifies and repairs pot hole areas; repairs or replaces cracked, raised, sunken, or otherwise damaged sidewalks, curbs and gutters; removes any roadway hazards; identifies all areas needing striping and/or painting; maintain, clean, and repair collection systems.
• Maintains, installs, and repairs traffic signal systems; maintain and repair street lighting systems, program controllers.
• Prepares, installs, repairs, and replaces City sign posts and signs; cleans and maintains existing signs; trims vegetation that presents safety hazards, clears walkways of trash and debris; removes graffiti.
• Maintains assessment districts and landscaped areas including parkways, open space areas, and medians; performs weed abatement and pesticide applications; installs and maintains irrigation systems to ensure proper operating efficiency; maintains, trims, and removes trees.
• Utilizes proper safety precautions related to all work performed.
• Clears, maintains, and disposes of trash in public areas; oversees the work of contract staff; performs special projects as required.
• Provides courteous customer service; responds to questions and inquiries from the general public regarding various maintenance projects; resolves customer problems or complaints.

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APPLICATION DEADLINE:   Apply by Friday, April 30, 2021 for first consideration

THE POSITION:

The Library and Recreation Department (Recreation Division) is seeking a full-time Program Coordinator.  The Program Coordinator performs planning, coordination, and supervision of recreation programs, events and activities, including planning, scheduling and implementing recreational activities in a specific program area; recruits, coordinates and supervises the activities of regular, temporary and volunteer staff; prepares program budgets and monitors expenditures; administers the rental, scheduling, use and maintenance of major recreation facilities; and performs related work as required.  The Program Coordinator is expected to exercise judgment and initiative in their management of an assigned center or specialized program which include youth programs, aquatics, sports, and seniors.  Program Coordinators are assigned to one or more of the above divisions in the Community Services Department.  The basic job duties of a Program Coordinator are similar in nature yet vary according to the assigned division.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Duties are illustrative and not all inclusive and may vary with individual assignment.)   

• Provides direction to and supervises regular, temporary and volunteer staff, including selecting, monitoring, training, scheduling and determining workloads; assists with hiring, disciplinary and evaluation processes.
• Assists in the development, recommendation and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for the assigned department division(s).
• Participates in the preparation and administration of an assigned recreation center or specialized recreation program budget.
• Plans, evaluates and coordinates programs, classes, athletic activities and special events, including scheduling facilities, ensuring facilities are set up, scheduling trips and hiring coaches.
• Monitors the day-to-day operations of programs and events, including making site visits, handling and resolving complaints not requiring the attention of a supervisor and ensuring that programs and events have required materials and supplies.
• Formulates and organizes program plans and schedules for seasonal and year-round activities such as athletic leagues, aquatics programs, special events and day and summer camps.
• Acts as liaison and representative with a variety of advisory boards, commissions, community groups, law enforcement agencies, schools and councils.
• Creates program flyers, brochures, catalogs and newsletters, including determining content, layout, materials and distribution methods; prepares activity and operating reports.
• Enforces safety and operating procedures and provides for maintenance needs including compliance with health and safety codes and building codes.
• Books facility rentals for customers; attends to facility users needs, including permits and equipment; prints weekly event schedule and ensures that all setups are done, manages facility budget, including maintenance and supplies.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

• Good customer service techniques.
• Principles and techniques of directing group, social and recreational activities.
• Principles and practices of managing recreational programs for community parks, community centers, youth and senior centers, aquatic centers and/or athletic facilities.
• Recreation site management, including operations and maintenance.
• Techniques of effective supervision; and
• Financial record keeping practices as applied to recreation programs.

• Coordinating and scheduling the work of temporary and volunteer staff.
• Coordinating and scheduling programs, events, and activities.
• Inventorying and ordering supplies, equipment and materials.
• Interpreting and enforcing policies and procedures.
• Maintaining files and monitoring and tracking fees and payments.
• Developing interpersonal relationships with a variety of users and sponsors.
• Using computers and related software.
• Communication to interact effectively with co-workers, supervisors, subordinates, volunteers, and the general public sufficient to convey information and to receive work direction.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: 

• Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in recreation administration, physical education, leisure services or a related field AND
• Two (2) years full-time or its equivalent experience; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job listed above.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Must possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record..

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer, and to attend meetings at various sites within and away from the City, and have availability to work off-hours shifts or events as required; strength to lift and carry materials weighing to 40 pounds; mobility lead groups in activities involving steep or rough terrain; ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather and temperature conditions; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to video display.  The employee is frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions and frequently works in evenings or weekends and inside environmental conditions.  The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and occasionally works with use of a personal vehicle.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:

City of San Rafael application is required.  Resumes do not substitute for the City application.  Candidates should detail related education and experience on the application since this information will be used to determine who will be invited to participate in the next phase of the examination process.  The examination process may include any or all of the following:  Application appraisal, oral board examination, and written examination.  The passing point for the oral and/or written examination final score will be 70%.  Prior to appointment, candidate must pass a background check, DMV check, pre-employment physical/drug screen, and fingerprinting.  To file an application, go to www.calopps.org.  Select “Member Agencies”.  Select “City of San Rafael”.  For more information on the City of San Rafael, go to www.cityofsanrafael.org.  Follow this link to submit your application: https://www.calopps.org/san-rafael/job-20105349 

Reasonable Accommodation:  The City of San Rafael will make reasonable accommodations in the exam process to accommodate disabled applicants.  If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact us at 415-485-3474 no later than seven (7) calendar days before the test date.