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• Reviews and checks all plans for compliance with zoning and construction codes
• Works with homeowners, builders, architects and engineers in obtaining compliance
• Reports to the Building department on reviews completed
• Reviews materials and applications permits for all significant structures/developments
• Makes recommendations for issuance of permits
• Provides technological assistance to technical staff
• Analyzes blueprints and plans for compliance to all codes
• May use computer applications software in the performance of the job
• Provides excellent customer service and has a great attitude toward the public

A job description, including examples of typical job functions and qualifying knowledge, skills, and abilities, is available by clicking on the Job Description link.

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. 

The City Manager seeks a highly effective Planning Director to oversee the Planning Department, with a commitment to high touch customer service to serve and respond to residents who have a strong spirit of engagement and interest in their community.  Reporting directly to the City Manager, the Planning Director oversees all Planning operations and will have the ability to communicate technical planning issues and process to residents, Council and other stakeholders.

The City of Foster City seeks a Senior Planner who has a strong background in current and long-range planning and is able to provide complex planning services to the City. This position manages, organizes, executes and completes major development projects, assists with policy planning efforts, and performs related duties as required.  The ideal candidate would be someone who has a passion for city planning, would be a strategic thinker and problem-solver with the ability to handle multiple high-priority projects, meeting project deadlines.  The ideal candidate would also have strong written and communication skills, is self-motivated, assists in making planning process-related improvements and has strong interpersonal skills when interacting with residents, business owners, developers, co-workers and appointed and elected officials.

IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

The duties and responsibilities listed below are illustrative only and are not meant to be a full and exhaustive listing of all of the duties and responsibilities of the classification.

• Provides lead direction to consultants, subordinate professional, technical, and clerical staff.
• Trains assigned staff in their areas of work including planning methods, procedures and techniques.
• Verifies the work of assigned employees for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques, and compliance with applicable standards and specifications.
• Reviews planning projects for consistency with applicable rules and regulations, including ordinances, general plan, environmental compliance and other related areas.
• Assists in code enforcement activities and special projects.
• Provides analysis and recommends actions on various aspects of planning.
• Develops statistics and engages in research in preparation of various phases of planning projects.
• Establishes and maintains appropriate files, and prepares correspondence as required.
• Writes reports and develops a variety of presentations related to community needs, goals and services.
• Meets with and advises property owners and developers on a variety of planning matters.
• Provides information on planning, zoning and subdivision matters and interprets laws and policies for other employees and the public.
• Attends and participates in a variety of group meetings.
• Stays abreast of trends and innovations in the field of planning.
• Reviews and makes presentations regarding development plans, architectural reviews, use permits and sign reviews for conformance with design standards.
• Performs field inspections to determine conformance to design standards and regulations.
• Assists in the preparation of agendas, public hearing notices, and scheduling of planning applications.
• Attends meetings of the City Council/District Board, Planning Commission, City Council Sub Committees, AD Hoc Committees and citizen advisory committees as required.
• Assembles pertinent data to be used in studies required for meetings and hearings.
• Prepares technical reports, presents and explains detailed information.
• Performs related duties as required.

Specific Job-Related Qualifications:

• Specific knowledge about and direct hands-on experience processing complex land development and redevelopment projects including industrial, office, commercial, retail, residential and mixed use land development projects.
• Knowledge of and experience working with the California Environmental Quality Act; Subdivision Map Act; and the general planning, housing and zoning laws governing planning agencies and land use planning in the State of California.
• Experience with project management including directing and monitoring the work of land use, economic, traffic, environmental, and other consultant disciplines during the land use entitlement process.
• Prepares documents, reports, memos and studies related to current and future land use, development standards, research, surveys, data analysis, etc.
• Experience working with a city planning commission and ensuring that all legal and administrative matters directly affecting public meetings are routinely met.
• The ability to teach and mentor entry and mid-level planners.
• The ability to prepare thorough staff reports that is on-point, relevant, clear and easy to understand, and timely.
• The ability to prepare, discuss and present information for the City Council, the Planning Commission and the public regarding planning and development projects and other long range planning issues in a manner that is on-point, clear and easy to understand, and timely.
• Ability to use computer and other city software programs.
• A keen understanding of the political environment in which city planning is conducted—the stakeholders, the issues, the opportunities and limitations and the proper role that the staff of a planning agency should play in such an environment.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING GUIDELINES:  Any combination of education and training that would likely provide the knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify would be:

Education:  Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Planning or a related field.

Experience:  Four years of increasingly responsible city municipal planning experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:  Ability to attend evening meetings; ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; ability to manage multiple priorities and projects; ability to apply technical knowledge and explain information to a variety of audiences.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND REGISTRATION:  License: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver’s License and maintenance of a good driving record may be required.

HOW TO APPLY:  A City/District application and supplemental questionnaire is required for consideration Position is open until filled, however, applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as there will be a first review of applications on August 6, 2021.  Submit applications online at: www.calopps.org.   

SELECTION PROCEDURE:  A limited number of the most qualified candidates may be invited to continue in the selection process. The selection process can consist of one or more of the following components: written exam, oral board interview, and assessment center. The list will consist of candidates that successfully complete the oral board process. A departmental interview will be scheduled to fill the current vacancy following the establishment of the employment list. This list will be in effect for at least one year. After a conditional job offer, applicants must complete pre-employment medical examination.

BENEFITS:  The City of Foster City provides a superior benefits program which includes: 12 paid holidays per year; sick leave; vacation leave; administrative leave; participation in the California Public Employees Retirement System in the 2% @ 62 retirement plan (some individuals may be eligible to participate in a different CalPERS retirement benefit (2.7% @ 55) dependent upon prior CalPERS service); voluntary 401(a) program; voluntary 457(b) deferred compensation program; flexible benefits program including health, dental, vision, and medical/dependent care reimbursement accounts; VEBA program (tax deferred health benefit program); 9/80 work schedule; long-term disability insurance; and life insurance.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE:

Describe a particularly complex or controversial project that you handled recently. What did you learn from it and what would you do differently?

The City of Brisbane is currently recruiting Police Officer candidates at the Academy Graduate and Lateral level.  Police Officers are responsible for performing a wide variety of law enforcement duties involving the prevention of crime, protection of life and property, and the enforcement of laws and ordinances; control traffic flow and enforce state and local regulations; perform investigative work and other related police work assignments.  Duties and hours will vary with assignments.  A full job description is available online at www.brisbaneca.org. 

The Brisbane Police Department strives to meet the expectations of our citizens and preserve their quality of life by working under the Community Oriented Policing and Problem Solving (COPPS) strategy, partnering with the community to solve problems.  Our dedicated staff consists of 13 sworn positions reporting to our Chief of Police.  Specialty assignments include School Resources Officer, Traffic Officer, Detective and North County SWAT.

Qualifications:

For all candidates:

1. Minimum 21 years of age
2. U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident Alien who is eligible and has applied for citizenship
3. Graduation from an accredited or approved U.S. high school or equivalent
4. Possession of California Driver’s License and able to maintain satisfactory driving record
5. Able to meet POST standards of adequate physical stature, endurance and agility.
6. Free from felony convictions or domestic violence convictions

Academy Graduates:  Possess a certified POST Basic Course Completion Certificate of at least 800 hours issued within the past three years.

Academy Attendee:  Currently enrolled in a POST Basic Academy of at least 800 hours as a “non-affiliate.”  (Must successfully complete academy to be appointed)

Lateral Candidates:  Completion of POST approved Basic Academy and actively employed by a California Law Enforcement Agency as a Peace Officer within the past 12 months, has successfully completed probation, and possesses a POST Basic Certificate of at least 800 hours.  

SALARY:  $8,308.69 - $8,724.11 - $9,160.31 - $9,618.32 - $10,099.24 per month. Appointments to this classification are normally made at the first step of this five step salary range.  Candidates are also eligible for additional salary incentives including Holiday Pay, Education Incentives, and other special assignment pays.  

BENEFITS: This position is eligible for benefits under the Brisbane Police Officers Association Memorandum of Understanding. 

• Retirement:  CalPERS 3%@ 55 for “Classic” members, 2.7%@ 57 for “New” members.
• Health Insurance:  Coverage provided by CalPERS Health Program, with premium paid up to family coverage through Cafeteria Plan.
• Dental:  Self-insured dental, coverage provided for eligible dependents.
• Vision:  VSP, coverage provided for eligible dependents.
• Life Insurance ($150,000 coverage) and Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program through MHN
• Employer contribution to choice of 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Available
• Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program
• Voluntary Commuter Spending Account
• Vacation and sick leave
• Uniform allowance

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Interested candidates must submit a completed online CalOpps employment application along with supporting documents as listed below:

• All Candidates:  Provide copy of U.S. High School diploma or equivalent.
• Academy Graduates:  Submit a copy of your POST Basic Course Completion Certificate of at least 800 hours issued within the past three years.
• Academy Attendee:  Submit proof of current enrollment in a POST Basic Academy of at least 800 hours. 
• Lateral Candidates:  Submit a copy of your POST Basic Course Completion Certificate of at least 800 hours and any other POST certificates you have attained (i.e., Intermediate, Supervisory, etc.)

Please note that the CalOpps website only accepts one attachment with your application, so please include all supporting documents into one document.  If you are unable to upload all requested documents into the CalOpps website, please submit a complete set of documents via fax (415) 508-1178 or email HRstaff2@ci.brisbane.ca.us within five (5) days of completing your CalOpps application.  Applicants that fail to provide required documents within five (5) days may be disqualified at any time during the process.

Applications must be received by WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2021 at 5:00 PM. Resumes in lieu of completed applications and requested documents will not be accepted.    

SELECTION PROCESS:

Applications will be screened for completeness.  After an initial screening of applications, those applicants that meet the minimum qualifications and appear to best meet the Department’s need will be invited to participate further in the recruitment process and will be contacted for an oral panel interview.   Candidates must receive a score of 70% or higher on the oral interview exam to be placed on the initial eligibility list.  A limited number of candidates from the eligibility list will be invited for an interview with the Police Commander and Police Chief.  Depending upon the number of candidates in each recruitment set, this process may be altered.    After a mutual interest has been established, a thorough background investigation will be conducted, including fingerprinting and a polygraph.  Upon successfully passing the background investigation, candidates must successfully complete a psychological evaluation, medical evaluation, including drug testing, and provide proof of legal right to work in the U.S. prior to appointment.  The Police Chief will make the final recommendation for appointment.                    

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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, national origin, or any other status protected by state,  federal or city law 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 and benefits available change.

The City of Brisbane is currently recruiting for non-sworn Police Officer Trainee candidates. This is for individuals that have no prior law enforcement experience and have not received POST certified police academy training. Trainees are paid while attending a POST-certified Police Academy. Upon successful completion of the police academy and upon availability of a Police Officer position, trainees are eligible to be sworn in as a Police Officer and become eligible for salary and benefits as outlined in the Brisbane Police Officers Association Memorandum of Understanding.

Police Officers are responsible for performing a wide variety of law enforcement duties involving the prevention of crime, protection of life and property, and the enforcement of laws and ordinances; control traffic flow and enforce state and local regulations; perform investigative work and other related police work assignments.  Duties and hours will vary with assignments.  A full job description is available online at www.brisbaneca.org. 

Qualifications:

1. Minimum 21 years of age.
2. U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident Alien who is eligible and has applied for citizenship.
3. Graduation from an accredited or approved U.S. high school or equivalent.
4. Possession of California Driver’s License and able to maintain satisfactory driving record.
5. Free from felony convictions, domestic violence convictions, or misdemeanors that carry a penalty of prohibiting ownership, possession, or control of a firearm.
6. Proof of T-Score of 48 or higher on the POST Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB), and proof of passing POST certified academy physical agility test (PAT) within the past 12 months. If selected, proof of completion of the PELLETB and PAT must be submitted prior to continuing with the fingerprint/background process. For more information please visit the following website: http://theacademy.ca.gov/tests
7. Must pass a background investigation and meet all department medical, physical and psychological standards.

SALARY:

Police Officer Trainee: $33.12 per hour

Police Officer: $8,308.69 - $8,724.11 - $9,160.31 - $9,618.32 - $10,099.24 per month.  Appointments to this classification are normally made at the first step of this five step salary range.  Candidates are also eligible for additional salary incentives including Holiday Pay, Education Incentives, and other special assignment pays.  

Police Officer Trainee Benefits:

Health Insurance: CalPERS Health Program with paid Single-Tier medical coverage

Sick leave: 24 Hours after 90 days of employment  

Retirement: CalPERS Miscellaneous pension benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Workers Compensation Coverage while at Academy

Police Officer Benefits: This position is eligible for benefits under the Brisbane Police Officers Association Memorandum of Understanding. 

• Retirement:  CalPERS 3%@ 55 for “Classic” members, 2.7%@ 57 for “New” members.
• Health Insurance:  Coverage provided by CalPERS Health Program, with premium paid up to family coverage through Cafeteria Plan.
• Dental:  Self-insured dental, coverage provided for eligible dependents.
• Vision:  VSP, coverage provided for eligible dependents.
• Life Insurance ($150,000 coverage) and Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program through MHN
• Employer contribution to choice of 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Available
• Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program
• Voluntary Commuter Spending Account
• Vacation leave
• Sick leave (after 90 days of employment)
• Uniform allowance

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Interested candidates must submit a completed online CalOpps employment application along with a copy of their U.S. High School diploma or equivalent, PELLETB and PAT results.  Please note that the CalOpps website only accepts one attachment with your application, so please include all supporting documents into one document.  If you are unable to upload all requested documents into the CalOpps website, please submit a complete set of documents via fax (415) 508-1178 or email HRstaff2@ci.brisbane.ca.us within five (5) days of completing your CalOpps application.  Applicants that fail to provide required documents within five (5) days may be disqualified at any time during the process.

Applications must be received by WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2021 at 5:00 PM. 

SELECTION PROCESS:

Applications will be screened for completeness.  After an initial screening of applications, those applicants that meet the minimum qualifications and appear to best meet the Department’s need will be invited to participate in an oral panel interview.   Candidates must receive a passing score to be placed on the initial eligibility list.  A limited number of candidates from the eligibility list will be invited for an interview with the Police Commander and Police Chief.  Depending upon the number of candidates in each recruitment set, this process may be altered. After a mutual interest has been established, a thorough background investigation will be conducted, including fingerprinting and a polygraph.  Upon successfully passing the background investigation, candidates must successfully complete a psychological evaluation, medical evaluation, including drug testing, and provide proof of legal right to work in the U.S. prior to appointment.  The Police Chief will make the final recommendation for appointment.                    

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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, national origin, or any other status protected by state,  federal or city law 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 and benefits available change.

Applications are being accepted for the position of Police Officer ~ Lateral Transfer with the City of South San Francisco.

THIS IS A CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT. As a continuous recruitment, please ensure timely and complete submission of employment application and supporting documents.

This job posting is for lateral-transfer only and NOT for academy graduate, academy attendee, or entry-level applicants.

THE CITY OFFERS AN ATTRACTIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE AS WELL AS CALPERS RETIREMENT PLAN.

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, 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.  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 City of South San Francisco has 83 sworn and 35 civilian positions. The Department’s philosophy is one of participative management, with a high degree of emphasis on training and education. It employs team and community-oriented policing and problem-solving concepts and recognizes the importance of staying contemporary with technological advances. The Department acknowledges that the responsibility for public safety and the quality of life in our neighborhood is a responsibility share with the whole community. 

A new state-of-the-art Police Department building and 9-1-1 Communications Center is currently being built across road from the current police building.  Construction is progressing on-schedule, with no delays for COVID-19 concerns.  The building is slated to be completed in November 2021, with a move-in shortly thereafter.  The new Police Building includes a large training room for defensive tactics, a dedicated indoor firearms range, and progressive construction incorporating the latest in Police Station design concepts.  The 9-1-1 Communications center will have the latest communications and dispatching technologies to provide improved service and response to South San Francisco residents. 

SSFPD Recruitment Video

Requirements in addition to a completed online application:

Lateral Transfer: Completion of POST approved basic academy and actively employed by a California Law Enforcement Agency as a Peace Officer within the last twelve months; successful completion of probation and possession of POST Basic Certificate required. (Copy of California POST Basic Academy Certificate and POST Basic Certificate must be submitted with application).

Education: Graduation from a U.S. High School or the equivalent with additional education at the community college level preferred.

Qualifications: Minimum 21 years of age at time of examination and must meet standards of adequate physical stature, endurance, and agility.

Licenses or Certificates:

• Ability to obtain an appropriate California Driver’s license, which must be maintained as a condition of employment.
• POST Basic Academy Certificate
• POST Basic Certificate

 *A copy of all required certifications must be submitted with the online employment application in order to be considered for this lateral position.

Selection Process:

The Examination Process will consist of the following independent parts: 

1. Examination process will first consist of a review of application materials including the responses to supplemental questionnaire and POST certifications.

2. The most suitable and qualified candidate(s) may receive a Personal History Statement (PHS) via e-mail to complete and return. 

3. Based on a Personal History Statement review, candidate(s) may be scheduled for an oral panel interview. 

4. Upon successful completion of the oral panel interview, candidate(s) may be placed on an eligible employment list which will be used for the appointment to the position.

Possession of minimum qualifications does not guarantee advancement in the selection process and placement on the eligible employment list. Appeals concerning administration of an examination must be submitted in writing within 2-business days from the date the event occurred.

Prior to appointment, a thorough background check will be done, including a polygraph and fingerprint check.  If successful, candidates are then required to successfully pass a psychological, medical examination, a drug screen, and must be able to furnish proof of legal right to work in the United States. Candidates may be disqualified at any point in this process.

State and Federal Law require that all police officers be free from felony or domestic violence convictions. Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or resident aliens that are eligible and have applied for U.S. Citizenship.

The County of San Mateo District Attorney's Office is seeking qualified District Attorney's Inspectors to join their diverse team.

Located at the heart of the San Francisco Peninsula, the County of San Mateo offers a wide range of recreational pursuits, economic opportunities and numerous attractions. The 764,797 residents of the County enjoy a diverse, multi-cultural citizenry, cosmopolitan ambiance, temperate climate, clean air, and rural open space.

The County of San Mateo takes pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to serve the needs of our diverse community. We also aim to create and maintain a "Culture of Health" by encouraging and supporting employees to see, feel, and experience wellness every day. We thrive to provide work-life balance with flexible/alternate work schedules and provide multiple opportunities for skills enhancement through training and a wide range of differing assignments.

The District Attorney's Inspector conducts a wide variety of specialized investigations under general supervision. The District Attorney’s Office Bureau of Investigation is comprised of two divisions, the Criminal Operations Division, and the Special Operations Division. Duties include investigating all types of criminal conduct under the District Attorney's jurisdiction that may include, officer involved shootings and critical incidents, homicides, political corruption and conflicts of interest, parental child abductions, high tech and electronic crimes, violent sexual offender, environmental and consumer crimes, real estate fraud, elder abuse and fraud, and insurance fraud. District Attorney’s Inspectors also assist other law enforcement agencies with their major investigations, interview suspects and witnesses, make arrests, write search warrant affidavits, serve search warrants, analyze testimony, prepare reports, conduct searches for fugitives, and appear as a witness in criminal and civil cases.

Candidates who have worked for another public agency will have an excellent opportunity to enhance their retirement benefits with the County's own retirement system, The County of San Mateo Employee's Retirement Association (SamCERA). For additional information regarding SamCERA and reciprocity, please visit: https://www.samcera.org/ To review all other exceptional benefits, please visit: DSA Benefits

Career Incentive: Employees holding permanent status may be eligible to receive an incentive equating to 2.5% of base pay in addition to all other compensation for possession of the Intermediate Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) Certificate, or an incentive equating up to 7.5% of base pay for the Advanced POST Certificate. The maximum allowable certification differential is 7.5%.

The ideal candidate for this position has a minimum of two years' experience in the investigation of serious crimes, that may include homicides, officer involved critical incidents, gang related cases, child abductions and other sensitive and complex investigations.

NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill other future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies in any division in the Bureau of Investigation of the District Attorney's Office.

Examples Of Duties:

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

• Investigate independently or under supervision all types of crime under the jurisdiction of the District Attorney's Office.
• Interview victims, suspects, and witnesses.
• Make arrests and serve search warrants.
• Analyze and evaluate testimony and prepare reports on it to the District Attorney.
• Assemble and prepare evidence for presentation by an attorney in court.
• Cooperate with law enforcement officials of municipalities, the County, the State, and the Federal government as necessary in the effective functioning of the District Attorney's Office.
• Conduct searches for fugitives and other missing persons.
• Investigate complaints of citizens.
• Appear in court as a witness in criminal and civil cases.
• Identify and develop other forms of evidence in accordance with modern investigative techniques.
• Prepare oral and written reports.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:

• Two years of experience in criminal investigation with a governmental law enforcement agency.

Licensure/Certification: Possession of a Basic Certificate in Law Enforcement issued by the State of California, Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training at the time of appointment.

Knowledge of: Modern techniques and practices of criminal investigation. The extent of authority of the District Attorney's Office. Modus operandi and criminal laboratory techniques and ballistics. Open source intelligence options. Care and use of small firearms. Rules of evidence and court procedures. The Penal, Civil and Welfare and Institutions Codes. Techniques of identifying, preserving and presenting evidence. Laws of arrest, search and seizure, service of legal process and the legal rights of citizens.

Skill/Ability to: Conduct criminal investigations. Gather, analyze, correlate and evaluate observed facts and evidence. Make recommendations and decisions based on logical conclusions. Question victims, witnesses and suspects effectively and fruitfully. Analyze situations, appraise people and adopt effective courses of action as necessary. Act independently and using initiative.

Other Requirements: Refrain from using tobacco products at any time for employees hired by the County after October 1, 2004. 

APPLICATION/EXAMINATION

Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court 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 on the application must be provided.  A resume or reference to a resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and the supplemental questions.

The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in County of San Mateo, 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. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department by the final filing date.
 
Tentative Recruitment Timeline:
Final Filing Date: July 29, 2021
Application Screening: Week of August 2, 2021
Panel Interviews: August 17 and/or August 18, 2021
 

At the County of San Mateo, we welcome and celebrate the diversity of our employees, and strive to create a workplace where they feel valued every day.

County of San Mateo is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Police Officer

Description:  Performs law enforcement and crime prevention work, controls traffic flow and enforces state and local regulations. Some essential duties are:

• Responds to calls for service and takes appropriate action to resolve problems
• Renders assistance to citizens in distress
• Initiates investigation of criminal or suspicious activity
• Makes arrests, issues citations, and gives warnings when appropriate
• Enforces all laws without bias
• Conducts business license checks
• Promotes crime prevention and disseminates security information
• Testifies accurately and honestly in court

Qualifications: Must either be currently employed as a sworn Peace Officer in California and have successfully passed an FTO program, or have completed a Certified POST Basic Academy.

Education: Graduation from a U.S. High School or equivalent is required.  Additional education at the college level is preferred.

Licenses:  Possession of or the ability to obtain a valid California driver’s license by the time of hire, and ability to maintain the valid license.

Physical Requirement: Meet standards of adequate physical stature, endurance and agility. Vision: • 20/100 correctable to 20/30, with adequate depth perception and color vision. If soft contacts are worn, no limit on uncorrected distance visual acuity provided soft lenses have been worn for at least six months prior to the physical examination.

Background: • As part of the selection process, successful candidates will undergo a stringent background investigation which will include: confirming all information provided by the candidates, a polygraph test, fingerprinting, psychological and medical examinations, including a drug screening. Candidates may be disqualified at any point in this process. Felony Convictions: • State and Federal Law require that all Police Officers be free from felony conviction and domestic violence. Citizenship: • Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or resident aliens that are eligible and have applied for U.S. Citizenship.