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The Department of Public Works is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Wastewater Collection Worker I/II. 

Under general supervision, Wastewater Collection Workers perform a variety of semi-skilled and manual tasks in the operation and maintenance of sanitary sewer and storm drain systems and operate a variety of light construction equipment and wastewater system equipment.
 
In addition to possessing the knowledge, skills, and abilities expected of a Wastewater Collection Worker, the ideal candidate for this physically demanding position can work independently, take directions well, provide excellent customer service, utilize safety practices, and contribute as a team player.
 
The Department of Public Works is currently looking to fill three regular/permanent vacancies.

Please Note:  On July 23, 2021, the recruitment was changed to a continuous recruitment.  The Training and Experience Evaluation will be score starting on August 2, 2021.  Interviews will be scheduled as soon as possible after August 2, 2021.  

Wastewater Collection Worker I is the entry-level class in this series.  Initially, under close supervision, incumbents perform the more routine and less complex duties while receiving on-the-job training and gaining practical experience.  As experience is gained, there is greater independence of action within established guidelines. This class is flexibly staffed with Wastewater Collection Worker II and incumbents may advance to the higher level after gaining experience and demonstrating proficiency, which meet the qualification of the higher-level class. The annual salary range is $69,680 - $87,069

Wastewater Collection Worker II is the experienced journey level class in this series.  Under general supervision, incumbents independently perform the full range of duties.  The positions are characterized by the presence of fairly-clear guidelines from which to make decisions and the availability of supervision in non-routine circumstances.  Incumbents at this level should demonstrate a thorough knowledge of operations and procedures, the ability to independently accomplish day-to-day tasks under normal conditions, and the ability to instruct others.  The annual salary range is $79,290 - $99,029.
 
NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies.

Examples of DutiesDuties may include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Perform field inspections of sanitary sewer lines. 
• Read and interpret sanitary sewer system and drainage system maps. 
• Calculate volume, weights and measures. 
• Work with basic arithmetic computations. 
• Read and interpret engineering and construction plans and specifications. 
• Perform closed-circuit television inspections of sanitary sewer lines. 
• Rod (using truck-mounted and hand-rodding equipment) and flush sanitary sewer and  system lines as part of the preventative maintenance activities or to remove obstructions. 
• Maintain accurate and complete records of work performed and system changes or modifications as determined. 
• Operate pumps to remove sewage from damaged or clogged lines, in response to sanitary sewer overflows, or when by-pass pumping is required. 
• Cut and refinish streets, sidewalks, and driveways; lay cement and asphalt. 
• Repair and reconstruct damaged sections of sanitary sewer lines.
• Be certified for confine space entry to inspect, repair, raise, adjust, and construct manholes. 
• Make minor repairs to pumps and other equipment. 
• Drive, operate, and monitor wastewater collection system and road maintenance equipment, including but not limited to ½ and 1-ton trucks, haul behind compressor, and walk-behind rollers. 
• Report maintenance issues of wastewater collection system and road maintenance and construction equipment.
• Respond effectively and appropriately to sanitary sewer overflows and backups. 
• Monitor tools and equipment to ensure they are maintained in good working order and inform supervisor when maintenance or replacement is required. 
• Operate light equipment used in trenching and pipe repair and replacement work including small tractors, light trucks, pumps, generators, compressors, forks, shoring equipment, and other tools. 
• Read domestic, commercial, and industrial water meters; compute water consumption since the previous reading. 
• Prepare clear and comprehensive reports such as, leaks in sewer mains, laterals, and manholes; courteously and effectively communicate to customers of lateral problems that require attention or repair. Receive, record, and respond to complaints; answer questions regarding complaints. 
• Required to participate  in an "on-call" rotation s once sufficiently trained and to be available to assist in emergencies outside of normal working hours. 
• Practice safety relating to public works projects.
• Perform related duties as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS

Licensure/Certification:
Wastewater Collection Worker I: 

• Possession of a class C California driver license or equivalent, AND
• The ability to obtain a Class B California driver license with both air brake and tank endorsements, AND 
• Grade I Collection System Maintenance Certification through California Water Environment Association's (CWEA) Technical Certification Program, within 18 months from the date of hire
   

Wastewater Collection Worker II:

• Possession of a class B California driver license with BOTH air brake and tank endorsements, AND
• Possession of a Grade II Collection System Maintenance Certification through the California Water Environment Association's (CWEA) Technical Certification Program

Education and Experience: 

• Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.

 
Knowledge of: 

• Methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the operation and maintenance of sanitary sewer and storm drain systems. 
• Operating light and medium duty trucks and road construction equipment and monitoring and reporting maintenance issues. 
• The proper use of hand tools including shovels, rakes, hoes, sewer maintenance tools, etc. 
• The proper use of power tools and light equipment including power saws, drills, air-powered tools, portable and stationary pumps, generators, compressors, vibratory rollers, motorized tampers, etc. 
• Methods and materials used in sewer and storm drain systems maintenance and repair. 
• Basic arithmetic. 
• County and CAL OSHA safety rules, procedures, and equipment.

Skill/Ability to: 

• Operate a variety of light construction equipment and wastewater system maintenance equipment, which may include combination truck (Vactor), flusher truck, rodder truck, dump truck, closed circuit television vehicle and equipment, and vacuum pumps. 
• Perform heavy manual labor, which requires strength, agility, and endurance. 
• Operate a wide variety of hand and power tools and equipment. 
• Learn new technologies, work methods, equipment, etc. 
• Work courteously and effectively with the public and with co-workers. 
• Remain calm and react effectively and appropriately in an emergency. 
• Follow oral and written instructions. 
• Bend, stand, and walk for extended periods of time. 
• Lift and carry heavy equipment and supplies used in the course of the work, such as jackhammers, pumps, piping, and paving materials. 
• Follow safety procedures, including traffic regulations to minimize injuries and accidents. 
• Take initiative to improve methods for performing preventative maintenance activities. 
• Analyze existing sewer systems to identify problem lines and offer suggestions for improved maintenance activities and efforts.

APPLICATION/EXAMINATION

Open and Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. 
 
Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form.  A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire.  
 
The examination process will consist of a scored relevant Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E) (weight: pass/fail) based solely on the candidates' responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who achieve a passing score on the T & E will be invited to a Panel /Departmental Interview (weight: 100%).
 
Depending on the number of applications, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or a screening committee may select those applicants whose education and/or experience appear to best meet the needs of the position based solely on the information provided in the application documents. Because of this screening process, all applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense.
 
IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org to apply.
 
 
~TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE~ 
Final Closing Date: Continuous
Training & Experience Evaluation Scoring: To begin August 2, 2021  
Combined Civil Service & Departmental Interviews: TBD

 

 
Analyst: Chet Overstreet (07092021) (Wastewater Collection Worker I/II - N063/N064)

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 a Maintenance Worker II to join our team. Under general supervision, this position will perform semi-skilled maintenance and repairs of City streets, sanitary sewers, storm drains, park and recreation landscaped areas, and other related 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. At the City of Pacifica, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and residents.

If interested, we invite you to explore this opportunity with us, please note, recruitment closes on August 10, 2021 by 5:00 PDT, so apply today!

BASIC EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

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

• Supervises a small crew and participates in the construction, maintenance and repair of streets, curbs, gutters, sewers, storm drains, catch basins, barricades, sidewalks, parks, landscaped areas, and recreation equipment and facilities;

• Operates and makes minor repairs and adjustments to heavy power-driven equipment; constructs forms for and does cement work;

• Does occasional brick work and building construction and maintenance work; builds retaining walls;

• Supervises and performs slide control planting, creek bed clean out, park landscape planting and maintenance, including irrigation; athletic field maintenance; use of herbicides.

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. 

Applications are being accepted for the position of Preschool Teacher I/II with the City of South San Francisco. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: AUGUST 13, 2021 AT 5:00 P.M. OR UPON RECEIPT OF THE FIRST 50 ONLINE APPLICATIONS, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST.

THE CITY OFFERS AN ATTRACTIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE, AS WELL AS CALPERS RETIREMENT PLAN AND SOCIAL SECURITY PARTICIPATION.

The City of South San Francisco is a General Law city with a population of 68,000 residents that grows to 110,000 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, including 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.  The City has a Council-City Manager form of government with more than 460 full-time regular employees.

The City of South San Francisco proudly remains The Industrial City, a reflection of its steel mill and ship building past.  In recent years, the City has been redefined to reflect the innovative, entrepreneurial and industrious spirit, which has made South San Francisco the Biotech Capital of the World.

South San Francisco’s biotechnology cluster is the largest in the world, with roughly 45,000 life science workers, 200 biotech companies, and over 12 million square feet of office/R&D facilities – with an additional 9 million square feet of new R&D facilities in the development pipeline. 

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 Parks and Recreation Department is the third largest department in the City and is organized by program area, with each program administered by a supervisor, coordinator, or specialist. The Parks and Recreation Department is composed of a Director and 22 full-time management positions. The department is comprised of the Recreation, Community Services, Parks, Facilities and Common Greens divisions.

The Recreation Division consists of seven program areas, including Aquatics, Classes, Cultural Arts, Childcare, Senior Services, Sports and Rentals. The Child Care Program Area includes three preschools for children 2.5 to 5 years; four licensed after school recreation programs for school-age children Kindergarten-12 years; two grant funded ASES programs (REAL Program) designed for academic support for school age children Kindergarten–12 years old; Summer, Spring and Winter camps for children kindergarten through 12 years old; TEEN camp in Summer; Full of Fun Camp and Nights of Fun.

THE POSITION  

The Preschool Teacher will direct, plan, develop, and implement an educational program that provides for the full intellectual and social development of each child.  This journey-level classification is distinguished from the next higher level in that this classification has sites and few administrative and coordinative responsibilities.

Incumbents daily have direct contact with the children and parents.  Incumbents must perform in accordance with specific instructions and are reviewed for compliance with State of California requirements.

Depending on the level of experience, the vacancy will be filled as either a Preschool Teacher I or Preschool Teacher II. 

For more information and to apply, please visit:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Cupertino

Electrical Operations Manager
CITY OF PALO ALTO
SALARY: $141,606 - $212,409 DOE/DOQ

The City of Palo Alto is looking for an Electrical Operations Manager to manage the Electrical Operations division, providing utilities services to approximately 67,000 residents, and the City’s commercial and business customers. The Electrical Operations Manager will be responsible for overseeing the electrical field operations section in the Utilities Department and is tasked with managing the construction, operations, and maintenance of the overhead and underground distribution system, distribution substations, street lighting, traffic signals, communication, electric metering, fiber system, system protection and SCADA systems to ensure that performance, quality, cost, and safety standards are met. This position oversees a unit of 66 staff, five of which are direct reports, and a $17M budget. The ideal candidate will effectively build and develop teams, motivate staff, set objectives to meet critical project deadlines, and have a strong technical background in distribution system operations. This position is an important part of the leadership team to ensure the delivery of safe and reliable services to our utility customers. Come join an amazing organization and be a part of a leadership team where you can make a difference in the lives of Palo Alto’s residents and businesses.

THE JOB and THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The Electrical Operations Manager reports to the Assistant Director of Utilities Electric Operations, and oversees a unit of 66 staff, five of which are direct reports, and a $17M budget. This electric operations unit is responsible for the construction, operations, and maintenance of the overhead and underground distribution system, distribution substations, street lighting, traffic signals, communication, electric metering, system protection and SCADA systems. These operations ensure performance, quality, cost, and safety standards are met, and that we deliver safe and reliable services to our utility customers.

This position manages the implementation of daily operations and programs and works with engineering in the development of systems improvements to ensure operating viewpoints and requirements are considered. This position oversees budgets, and staff, consultants, and contractors, and resolves complex customer service issues. The Electric Operations Manager will ensure compliance with regulations, laws and codes, and develop and implement policies and procedures. The Manager will exercise a high level of technical expertise, be a key part of the leadership team, and prepare written and oral reports for management, boards and commissions, and City Council.

IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Sufficient education, training and/or work experience to demonstrate possession of the following knowledge and skills, which would typically be acquired through:
• Bachelor's degree and seven years of directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
• Valid California Driver's License

TO SEE THE FULL RECRUITMENT BROCHURE, VISIT:
https://indd.adobe.com/view/0934e01a-1367-4147-80fe-235b6bc3da9d

HOW TO APPLY: for first consideration APPLY by June 8, 2021 at:

• https://apptrkr.com/2262438

​​​​​​​SECURE THE DATES:

• Interviews will be held on June 23rd and 24th, 2021 (candidates invited to interview will need to be available for both days)

Please contact your recruiter, Sam Buglewicz, with any questions:

• sam@wbcpinc.com
• 541-630-0657 (direct)

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