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The Department of Public Works is seeking well-qualified candidates for the position of Public Works Technician II.  Public Works Technician II is the journey-level class of the Public Works Technician series and those hired for the position should be fully competent to independently perform technical, field, and office civil engineering work in a variety of technical areas within the Department of Public Works, such as Utilities, Watershed Protection, and Flood Control.
 
The ideal candidate for this position will have at least two years of experience in providing technical support to a related public works field such as engineering, mapping, surveying, drafting, construction, or related technical support field.
 
The Idea candidate will also:

• Perform field work related to utilities (sewer, water, street lighting) construction projects
• Create documents, reports and maps with Microsoft suite applications, AutoCAD and Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Understand sanitary sewer collection system equipment and operations
• Understand and apply environmental permitting requirements
• Understand and apply environmental regulations and compliance

In addition, the ideal candidate will have the ability to:

• Provide excellent customer service in a professional and courteous manner
• Perform well under pressure or stressful situations
• Quickly learn work policies and procedures and adapt to the work environment
• Read and interpret drawings, engineering plans, and regional maps
• Work independently in the field and office and manage workload in an organized manner
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing and work professionally with the public and co-workers

General duties include:

• Provide customer service to the public and other governmental agencies in person, by phone and/or in writing, regarding County procedures and regulations, facility locations, plan requirements, and property ownership, which may require the interpretation of policies and procedures
• Perform field inspections including measurement of quantities in the field and office calculations either during design phase or during construction
• Assist engineering, mapping/survey, and construction management staff in the preparation and archiving of engineering or construction management documents including grant-related documents
• Work on the survey team on specific County projects as a liaison
• Perform surveys, including setup of equipment to make field measurements and using appropriate survey instruments
• Act as a flagger to provide protection when performing survey work in high traffic areas
• Perform basic on-site material testing; take samples for laboratory materials testing as appropriate
• May reduce field notes and make related office computations 
• Perform a variety of computer-aided drafting tasks to update and maintain Public Works geographic information systems (GIS), survey maps, right of way maps, various drawings and plans. 
• Obtain and distribute copies of maps, land descriptions and similar information.
• Review County base maps for accuracy and completeness
• Maintain accurate records and documentation regarding projects surveyed. 
• Perform survey related drafting or engineering drafting under the direction of the County Surveyor or engineering staff
• Perform general drafting using computer-aided drafting software
• Review sanitary sewer plans for Departmental conformance and regulations and correspond to project applicants
• Research County property records for mapping information, easements, benchmarks, field books and respond to customers
• Issue, prepare, and process sewer inspection and other permits for public works projects or other private and utility projects affecting County maintained facilities.
• Enter, retrieve, and report information using computerized asset management systems (CMMS) and Geographical Information System (GIS).
• Perform plan reviews and prepare plan review comments.
• Write clear and professional letters, reports, and correspondence.
• Prepare invoices for billing and payment requests.
• Perform other administrative duties, such as, filing, equipment inventory, research, etc.
• Periodically attend public and/or professional and technical association meetings.
• Provide support to utility staff and information to the public regarding water, wastewater, flood control and streetlight issues and questions.
• Perform related duties as assigned

 
NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies.

QUALIFICATIONS

Licensure/Certification: Possession of a class C California driver license or equivalent.
 
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 providing technical support to a related public works field such as engineering, surveying, drafting, construction, resource conservation, or a related technical support field.

 
Knowledge of: Techniques, principles and practices related to the technical support area(s) to which assigned; basic engineering, drafting, survey and public works inspection terminology and concepts; principles and practices of plan review, field inspection and engineering drafting; applicable laws, codes and regulations; engineering mathematics through trigonometry; recordkeeping principles and practices; safety principles, practices and equipment related to the work; standard office practices and procedures, including filing and the operation of standard office equipment; techniques for  dealing with the public, in person and over the telephone.
 
Skill/Ability to: Perform engineering support work in the technical support area(s) to which assigned; perform independent research for collecting and summarizing information for the technical support area(s) to which assigned; use the office and field tools and equipment of the technical support area(s) to which assigned; prepare detailed written reports, correspondence and professional documents; use initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines; interpret, apply and explain applicable codes and regulations; make accurate engineering calculations; read and interpret a variety of plans, specifications and other technical documents; maintain accurate records of work performed; perform basic drafting and mapping work; perform basic field data collection and inspection work; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work; use computer for word processing, spreadsheet, GIS mapping, and AutoCAD drafting.  

APPLICATION/EXAMINATION

Open and Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current San Mateo County and San Mateo County 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.
 
IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply Online" button.  If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. 
 
Responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted in addition to the standard County employment application form.  A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required application materials. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.
 
The examination process will consist of a written/computer-based test or an application screening (weight: pass/fail) and a panel interview (weight: 100%) which may include a written exercise. Applicants whose training, experience, and responses to the questions on the employment application and supplemental questionnaire appear to best meet the needs of the position will be invited to the written/computer-based exam or their applications will be rated by subject matter experts as part of the application screening. Applicants achieving a passing score on the written/computer-based exam or the application screening will be invited to interview for the position

Applicants meeting the minimum requirements are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the recruitment process. Depending on the number of applications, an application screening may be conducted in place of the written test. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and all applicants must participate at their own expense.
 
~ Tentative Recruitment Schedule ~
Application Deadline:  August 12, 2021
Written/Computer-Based Test or Application Screening (tentative):  August 18 - 25, 2021
Panel Interviews (tentative):  September 8 and/or 9, 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.

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

 Analyst: Chet Overstreet (07 23 2021) (Public Works Technician II/N011)

The County of San Mateo Board of Supervisors and County Manager's Office seek well-qualified candidates for the position of The Big Lift Program Coordinator II.
 
The Big Lift is an initiative led by the County of San Mateo, San Mateo County Office of Education, and Silicon Valley Community Foundation with the aim of having 80% of the county’s children reading proficiently by the end of 3rd-grade.
 
In 2012, San Mateo County leaders were devastated to learn that only 25% of children from low-income families were reading proficiently in third grade, a critical benchmark for lifetime success. Working together, over 300 community partners turned this collective dismay into action, launching The Big Lift, one of the most ambitious literacy projects in the nation. The Big Lift is what happens when people and institutions focus on working together to achieve dramatic social change.
 
The Big Lift combines high-quality and connected learning experiences from preschool to third grade. This collective impact initiative includes two years of high-quality preschool, summer learning programs for preschool to 3rd grade students, family engagement opportunities, and attendance initiatives.
 

The Big Lift high-quality Preschool program serves 900 children ages 3-5 years old at 37 sites preparing children for more success in kindergarten.
 

The Big Lift Inspiring Summers program serves 1,500 rising kindergarten to third grade students at nine sites. Inspiring Summers aims to support student’s academic and social-emotional skills and interrupt the well-documented summer learning slide that is present for economically disadvantaged children.
 

The Big Lift Family Engagement strategy is embedded in the Big Lift preschool programs, providing support and education for reading at home and family involvement in children’s learning.
 

The Big Lift Attendance strategy provides customized attendance messaging to preschool-second grade students with the objective of reducing chronic absenteeism.

For more information regarding The Big Lift initiative, please visit: thebiglift.org.

The Big Lift Program Coordinator II (Program Coordinator) will be an experienced administrator and leader with strong analytical and program management skills.  The Program Coordinator will also be an excellent communicator, both orally and in writing, and will have proven success with public relations and outreach efforts.  In addition, the Program Coordinator will have demonstrated experience with contract management.

Examples of Duties:

Duties and expectations of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Understand The Big Lift program, the budgets, and the contractors’ programmatic and evaluation goals.
• Develop mechanisms to support contractors to reach these goals and monitor their progress through frequent communications.
• Work closely with the County’s The Big Lift Leadership team on the day-to-day operations of The Big Lift.
• Create an annual workplan for The Big Lift, including who will implement the plan and how progress will be tracked.
• Convene regular meetings of both The Big Lift leadership (County Supervisor, County Superintendent, SVCF Vice President, and members of The Big Lift Core Team) and the Core Team and create agendas, complete memos (in collaboration with Core Team), take minutes for these meetings, and distribute these minutes.
• Convene regular meetings of the Knowledge Network and Countywide Collaborative, and send communications, create agendas, create Powerpoint presentations as needed, and take minutes for these meetings, and distribute these minutes.
• Oversee communications and public relations, coordinate with Public Information Officers at partner organizations, and manage communications' consultants and contracts.
• Oversee contracting processes and manage contract and budget amendment processes.
• Manage fiscal and compliance deadlines for funders and contractors.
• Collect data and reports from contractors and the County Office of Education.
• Develop and deliver all program updates and compliance reports, as needed.
• Provide support with programmatic compliance and contractor site visits.
• Coordinate and communicate with internal and external stakeholders including contractors, consultants, and other partners and supporters to meet deadlines and accomplish The Big Lift goals.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

 
This is a limited term position.  Limited term positions are at-will positions with a term of up to three years.  The Big Lift Program Coordinator II position is currently budgeted for a term of up to two years. Limited Term employees receive full medical and dental benefits, like regular County employees, and a portable 401(a) plan.

Information for current County employees: Current and regular County of San Mateo Employees who are interested in this assignment must submit application materials and compete in the selection process. If you are successful in the selection process and are being considered for the assignment, HR will work directly with you and/or your department for options. Please note, there is no guarantee you will be allowed by your department to rotate into this assignment nor is your department obligated to allow you to take on this assignment. The salary range for this position is "as is" and non-negotiable.
 
The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, limited term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies.
  
 
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:

• A bachelor's degree in public or business administration, management, or a related field and four years of professional level administrative and analytical experience in a community-related setting.

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of program management and coordination. 
• Principles and practices of effective customer/client relations. 
• Principles and practices of working with and managing volunteers. 
• Technical procedures and requirements of the Big Lift. 
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations and County and program policies and guidelines. 
• Principles, practices, and techniques of administrative and programmatic research and analysis. 
• Computer applications related to the work. 
• Office administrative practices and procedures, including records management and the operation of standard office equipment.
• Funding sources, grants, and fund-raising techniques.

 
Skill/Ability to:

• Analyze, interpret, and apply regulations and requirements. 
• Plan, coordinate, and implement administrative and programmatic research and analysis. 
• Train staff in work procedures and provide technical and programmatic assistance to staff and subcontractors. 
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with grantors, subcontractors, County staff, elected and appointed officials, the public, and others. 
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. 
• Compile, analyze, and interpret data using research techniques, draw sound conclusions, and prepare and present effective reports regarding findings and recommendations. 
• Exercise sound independent judgment within general policy and regulatory guidelines. 
• Prepare clear and accurate reports, correspondence, procedures, and other written materials. 
• Organize and prioritize work and meet critical deadlines. 
• Maintain accurate records and files. 
• Interact with a wide variety of people. 
• Listen sensitively and accurately; exercise tact, patience, and diplomacy. 
• Develop, coordinate, and implement plans, programs, and events. 
• Utilize the appropriate interpersonal style and methods of communication to gain acceptance, cooperation, or agreement of a plan, activity, and/or program idea. 
• Make public presentations and prepare articles for publication such as press releases and articles related to events of The Big Lift. 
• Prepare narrative and statistical reports.

 
  
APPLICATION/EXAMINATION
Anyone may apply. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire.
 
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 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. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org to apply.
 
TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE:
Final Application Filing Date:  August 12, 2021
Application Screening (tentative):  August 16-17, 2021
Panel Interviews (tentative):  September 1 and/or 2, 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.
The County of San Mateo is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Analyst: Chet Overstreet (07232021) (Program Coordinator II – G244)

The City of San Mateo Public Works Department is looking for highly qualified, experienced Traffic Safety Worker

Why Join our Department?

The Public Works Department is committed to high performance levels and standards, utilizing best practices relative to performance management and team-oriented approaches. The City of San Mateo is working towards improving its infrastructure through the maintenance of street signs, curb painting, sign enhancement, USA’s and enhancement of streetlights and traffic signals. A key player on this team is the Traffic Safety Worker. You would be joining over 500 people whose mission is to serve the San Mateo community with collaborative, innovative and professional spirit. 

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GTIzeSpc_g

What You’ll Do

To paint traffic control markings on pavement; to fabricate, install, repair and maintain traffic warning and other signs; to perform electrical work in the installation and maintenance of traffic signals and street lighting; and to do related work as assigned.

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

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES - Depending upon assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

•    Measure and lay out center lines, crosswalks and other line marking by using a tape measure and cords; place painting equipment and safety devices at job site.
•    Operate a painting striper or spray gun to line markings on pavement; mix paints; perform and assist in stencil painting pedestrian signs, school signs, stop signs and other word traffic markings on pavement; paint parking zones and colored curbs to indicated parking restrictions.
•    Install or repair signs on standards at the proper designated location, angle, and height according to standards; assemble signs on the job site; set signs at proper height and set sign standards plumb; pick up or remove damaged signs and return them to the shop for repair or replacement.
•    Install, inspect, remove and repair street lights and auxiliary equipment such as light standards, control boxes, lamps and circuitry.
•    Drive paint and sign truck, bucket truck and operate auxiliary equipment; maintain vehicles in clean, safe operating condition; report needed repairs.
•    Must be willing to work out of doors in all weather conditions and to work with exposure to heavy traffic and other hazards. Must be willing to work overtime and off-hours shifts in emergency situations.
•    Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

INTERNAL RECRUITMENT ONLY

**All external applications received will automatically be disqualified.**

Senior Maintenance Worker

The City of Marysville seeks qualified candidates for this excellent promotional opportunity!  We are seeking one Senior Maintenance Worker for the Streets Division and one Senior Maintenance Worker for the Parks and Facilities Division.

A position in the Senior Maintenance Worker class is distinguished from lower-level maintenance classes by the responsibility for supervising others as a lead worker and performing the most skilled construction, maintenance and repair work and for frequently operating heavy power‑driven construction equipment, such as motor grader or backhoe, in finishing construction and maintenance work in exact compliance with specifications.

FINAL FILING DATE:
A complete application must be completed online by 3:00 pm, Monday, August 2, 2021.

Supervision Received and Exercised

Receives direction from the Lead Maintenance Worker and/or Public Works Director.

Exercises technical and functional supervision over maintenance staff.

Examples of Duties 

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

Plan, direct, and supervise maintenance and repair activities involving a wide variety of municipal public works facilities such as streets, curbs, gutters, sewers, storm drains, sidewalks, parks, and related facilities.

Supervise the operation of equipment and lead personnel involved in public works construction, maintenance and repair work.

Make recommendations on the types and kinds of equipment needed for maintenance and repair work.

Participate in difficult maintenance and repair work.

Estimate and schedule work to be done and the quantities of material needed.

Inspect work projects in progress and upon completion.

Respond to concerns about street maintenance, repair and cleaning.

Operate a backhoe, motor grader, rollers, loaders, trucks, and other power‑driven equipment in the maintenance and construction of City streets, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, storm drains, water lines, and park facilities as a major work assignment.

Cut, level, slope and otherwise finish grades under construction.

Dig and backfill ditches and excavations.

Perform routine electrical maintenance of traffic control devices and controlled water sprinkler systems.

May assist in the installation and removal of concrete and asphalt on streets, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and other public facilities as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of:

Tools, equipment and procedures used in skilled construction, maintenance and repair work.

The nature, type, and proper uses of materials used in public works, parks and building construction, maintenance and repair.

Sources, storage and proper care and handling of equipment, materials and supplies used in the course of work.

Operational characteristics and the routine maintenance requirements of a variety of heavy duty power‑driven equipment.

Safe work practices.

Principles of assigning and reviewing the work of others.

Ability to:

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Perform a variety of skilled tasks in street maintenance.

Assign and supervise the work of crews engaged in equipment operation and public works maintenance and repair work.

Skillfully operate, without direct supervision, a variety of heavy duty, power‑driven equipment.

Properly and safely use a wide variety of hand and power tools, and materials required for public works, parks and building maintenance, construction and repair work.

Perform heavy manual labor.

Read and interpret plans and specifications.

Estimate time, materials, and equipment needed to perform maintenance and repair work.

Maintain records and prepare complex reports.

Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Effectively lead an on‑going maintenance program.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requires the maintenance of physical conditioning necessary to operate motorized equipment and vehicles. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand; talk and hear; walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and smell.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and vehicles and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration.

The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The employee may be required to work night, early morning, or weekend hours, depending on workload factors, in addition to normally scheduled work hours. The noise level in the work environment can be loud. In addition, if assigned to Public Services, may have contact with sewage, hazardous traffic situations, high-pressure water and hazardous chemicals.

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 of Redwood City invites you to apply for the position of Management Analyst I. The current opening is in our Public Works department.

• Please click on the job announcement file below to review the recruitment flyer.
• A complete application is required, including a written supplemental questionnaire.
• Submit your application online via CalOpps by 11:59 pm on Tuesday, August 3, 2021.
• Applications will be reviewed continuously as they are received.

Why join the Redwood City team?    

We offer a wide range of meaningful career opportunities with potential for growth, training and development, competitive salaries, flexible work schedules, paid time off, and robust benefits. The Redwood City team is guided by the core values of excellence, integrity, service and creativity.  Inherent in these values is a great organizational culture based on trust, strong and supportive leadership, respect, risk-taking, empowerment, and effective communication. The community is known for its inclusivity, strong engaged neighborhoods, and civic pride. The City works diligently to maintain positive and productive relationships with community partners, together providing outstanding services, programs and opportunities for residents and businesses. This mix of tradition and progress, community and diversity, makes Redwood City an extraordinary place to work and call home. If you’re looking to grow your career as a part of a hard-working and fun team that fosters innovation, creativity and collaboration, we hope you’ll apply. 

Extended- Applications accepted until Tuesday, July 27, 2021 OR upon receipt of the first 200 applications- whichever occurs first.

Written Exam:  August 10, 2021

Oral Exam: August 25, 2021

Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completing a City application.

Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, operates and maintains (O&M), performs, corrective and emergency maintenance, construction and repair to water quality distribution system facilities and infrastructure; handles public relations in the field; and performs other duties as assigned.

Distribution System Operator I is the entry-level class and Distribution System Operator II is the journey level class in the series. Incumbents in the Distribution System Operator I class will progressively perform most of the duties required in the series but are not expected to function at the same skill level and will usually exercise less independent direction and judgment on matters related to work procedures and methods. Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits an established pattern that has been explained in detail as they arise. Under the flexible staffing concept, Distribution System Operator II positions that may become vacant may reasonably be filled at the Distribution System Operator I level.

Positions in the Distribution System Operator II class are flexibly staffed and normally filled by advancement from the Distribution System Operator I class, or when filled from the outside, require prior specific experience in building related and/or water/water-delivery-related O&M. Appointment to this class requires the employee to be performing substantially the full range of water/water-delivery-related construction and O&M duties and to meet the qualification standards for the class. This class requires the ability to work independently exercising judgment and initiative. Duties will normally require the ability to operate the full range of tools and mechanical equipment related to water maintenance and to lead and directly supervise crews on specific projects and activities.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Safely O&M as a member of a crew or individually inspects, installs or repairs water lines, service connections, meter, valves, and other water infrastructure facilities; Excavates using heavy equipment including vacuum excavation equipment. Operate pneumatic, hydraulic and power and hand tools; back fills trenches and excavations; cuts, threads and assembles pipe; caulks water lines; makes new service connections installing meters and boxes and tapping main lines; tests, disinfects, pressurizes the system, installs, repairs, and replaces fire hydrants; drives a truck hauling workers and materials; may be required to work unusual hours as needed; responds to service requests; responds to emergency calls; keeps records of materials used or performed; test and repair of water meters; operates compressor, air tools, tampers, backhoe, front loader and other related construction tools. Regularly prepares routine reports and logs including daily activity reports. Accurately mark locations of underground facilities and respond to underground service alerts (USAs); May undertake minor carpentry, plumbing, cement work and electrical work. O&M of the related wastewater treatment system and equipment; monitors gauges, dials, meters and controls panels, and other recording instruments, greases and cleans equipment; services and maintains a variety of distribution system equipment; extracts samples and performs field tests and analysis; inspects plant equipment and facilities to locate and report needed repairs; performs general plant maintenance work, such as sweeping, cleaning, sanding, and painting; performs general grounds maintenance work. Supervise contractors; respond to calls for service 24/7; participate in required standby rotation, participate in all required safety training and maintain required current certification and carry out duties in a safe manner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of: O&M, preventative maintenance, repair and record-keeping procedures of a typical water distribution system; methods and equipment used to install, test, repair and maintain water distribution infrastructure; occupational hazards, safety precautions and principles of accident prevention. The O&M of mechanical equipment, including pumps and electric motors; control procedures for water treatment /distribution processes; tools, equipment and methods used in the overhaul, repair, adjustment and modification of stationary power equipment, and of the pumping, piping, and electrical systems used in a pump station.

Ability to:

Safely use heavy equipment, hand and power tools; operate and service pumps, motors and other mechanical equipment; perform the more skilled tasks required in the field operation of a water distribution system; make arithmetic calculations involving fractions, decimals and percentages; use CRTs, PCs, and computer-based data systems; understand and follow oral and written instructions; demonstrate a high degree of mechanical aptitude; read maps; accurately mark locations of underground facilities and respond to underground service alerts (USAs); work in adverse weather conditions which require exposure to wind, rain and cold temperature; work in atmosphere which often involves noise, noxious odors, gases, contact with water and/or wastewater, and risk of bodily injury; maintain an appropriate public service demeanor and positive customer service interactions; report back to work to respond to after hour call backs and to report to duty during an emergency; adhere to Standby Duty Procedures; 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, on time and in approved uniform.

Physical Capability to: Perform moderate, and sometimes strenuous, sustained manual labor; walk, climb, lift, crawl, stoop and bend to reach work; work safely in confined spaces; work outdoors in temperature extremes and inclement weather. Must be willing to report to work at any time during an emergency and work an irregular work schedule.

Experience:

Distribution System Operator I, entry level: one (1) year, full-time, paid experience in construction, maintenance, or other semi-skilled, physical work.

Distribution System Operator II: two (2) years of full-time, paid experience in construction or maintenance work in a water utility system or the plumbing trade.

Education:

Distribution System Operator I, entry level; Graduation from high school or equivalent

Distribution System Operator II: Graduation from high school or equivalent

License:

Possession of a valid, Class C, California Driver’s License at the Distribution System Operator I level.

To be appointed to the Distribution System Operator II Level, individual must possess a valid Class B California Driver’s License (including acceptable driving record) and a Water Distribution Operators License D1 issued by the Department of Health Services.

This position is located in the Public Health Division at the Glenn County Health and Human Services Agency; it will have a focus on health equity, social determinants of health, public health data, and public information. The Program Manager position has managerial and supervisory responsibility for County programs which provides direct service to the public or other public agencies.  Program Managers are held accountable for the success of the programs and may act on behalf of the Department Head. This position exercises direct and in-direct supervision over professional, technical, and clerical staff.  This position is full time and is scheduled for forty (40) hours per week. 
 

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Manage the daily work activities of Public Health programs directly or through subordinate supervisors, by establishing performance levels, communicating goals, and performance expectations, and monitoring and reviewing work to ensure conformance to established policies and procedures, and standards for quality and timeliness.
• Oversee personnel actions to determine compliance with policies and procedures, and provide guidance to subordinate supervisors regarding personnel managers.
• Prepare grant, budget, and other material such as Requests for Proposals, Requests for Qualifications, and other information, as needed by the program, Board meetings, Board task forces, community organizations, interagency committee and other meetings, and conferences.
• May respond to emergency situations and use the media to communicate important program information.
• Perform general administrative work as necessary, including preparing reports and correspondence, copying and filing documents, entering computer data, and preparing spreadsheets and custom reports.
   

Closing Date: Tuesday, July 27, 2021 @ 5:00 p.m. OR Upon Receipt of the first 50 Application Packages, Whichever Occurs First.

We invite applications for the position of:

Senior Program Assistant

$5,388 - $6,421 MONTHLY SALARY

Plus a comprehensive benefits package

The City of San Mateo Parks and Recreation Department is looking for a highly qualified Senior Program Assistant

Why Join our Department?

The City of San Mateo is a very progressive City that encourages staff and resident engagement to develop positive solutions that meet the demands of our community.

The Parks and Recreation Department provides a full spectrum of services to the San Mateo community including park and landscape maintenance, street and park tree maintenance, park planning and design and a full range of recreational opportunities. There are 32 fully developed parks, 6 community recreation centers, 2 aquatic facilities and an 18-hole golf course.  San Mateo’s park system ranges from small, neighborhood playgrounds to regional parks such as the Shoreline Parks and Laurelwood/Sugarloaf Open Space along with numerous community parks, medians and landscaped islands.  Features unique to San Mateo include an award winning one-acre Japanese Garden, historic Central Park, two community gardens, six dog parks and four bocce courts.  The Department employs more than 60 full-time employees and approximately 250 part-time employees. The Department is committed to its mission of creating community through people, parks and programs.

Collaboration, Innovation, Respect, Creativity, Transparency and Informed Risk-taking are attributes that we are seeking in the candidates.

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

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What You’ll Do

The Senior Program Assistant performs a variety of complex clerical and technical functions in support of programs at the assigned facility; coordinates facility booking, scheduling and rental processes, assists in providing for the safety, maintenance and security of program participants, staff, equipment and facilities; acts as a liaison with program and managerial staff, community groups and program participants; directly participates in, and monitors the work of staff assigned to, the program registration process; processes transactions in support of department programs which entail: substantial interaction with interested parties; knowledge of procedures and policies; and the accounting for payables and monies received; provides information and assistance regarding department programs, policies and procedures to the general public, City personnel, vendors and contractors; processes forms, invoices and other documents in accordance with established procedures; and check for accuracy and completeness of entries, and for compliance with applicable City, statutory and other requirements; computes and receives fees in accordance with department schedules and procedures, record revenue received and provide for the deposit of monies; may provide lead direction to other support staff; enters data and information in the preparation of reports, correspondence, forms and other documents; performs a variety of general clerical duties, including: filing; billing; recording information in office records; photocopying; processing of mail; and answering telephones.

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

MAINTENANCE WORKER (Part time)

The City of Marysville seeks qualified candidates for this excellent career opportunity!

Working in the Community Development and Public Services Department, the Maintenance Worker will perform a variety of unskilled, semiskilled and skilled light and heavy duty construction, maintenance and repair work involving public works, sewer and drainage systems, buildings, parking meters, and other facilities.

The position will be filled as a Maintenance Worker based on the experience and qualifications of the candidate.

SALARY RANGE:
Part-time Maintenance Worker I   – $2,531.01 to $3,321.95 per month   
 

FINAL FILING DATE:
A complete application packet must be completed online or dropped off at Marysville City Hall by 5:00 pm, Friday, July 30th, 2021.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

Maintenance Worker I 

This is the entry level class in the maintenance worker series. Positions in this class normally perform a variety of unskilled and semi‑skilled maintenance tasks. Although trucks and other motorized equipment may be operated by a Maintenance Worker I, the equipment is used on a training basis or for tasks which are repetitious in nature. Under this training concept, positions assigned to the class of Maintenance Worker II which become vacant may reasonably be filled at the Maintenance Worker I level, with the understanding that reassignment to the Maintenance Worker II class may be expected following successful job performance and personal development.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Examples of Work are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills. They are intended to be accurate summaries of what the job classification involves and what is required to perform it. Employees are responsible for all other duties as assigned.

• Perform a variety of maintenance work in the construction, maintenance and repair of streets, parks, sewers, storm drains, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, parking meters and other public facilities.
• Operate power‑driven equipment such as skip loaders, dump trucks, water trucks and fork lifts.
• Break out old concrete work such as curbs, sidewalks, and gutters.
• Cut and prepare streets for patches, spread premix and oil, and rake asphalt.
• Replace, repair, couple, test, and backfill sewer lines.
• Clean and maintain basic tools used on the job.
• Paint traffic directional markings, such as crosswalks and safety loading zones.
• Fabricate, install, repair and replace street signs.
• Operate heavy power‑driven equipment on a relief or training basis.
• Water, mow, weed, trim, renovate, and fertilize grass and other landscaped areas.
• Rake leaves, clean walks, fields, courts, and other facilities.
• Spade and otherwise prepare ground around plants and shrubs, including mixing and applying fertilizers.
• Plant, trim and/or remove trees, flowers, and shrubs. 
• Load trimmings on trucks for disposal.
• Pick up rubbish and litter materials and perform general grounds cleaning.
• Operate power mowers, edgers, sewer rodders, and other hand-operated and power tools in the performance of maintenance and repair activities.
• Drive vehicles as required and assist in routine care and upkeep of such vehicles.
• Assist in moving and installing park and recreational equipment.
• Install, maintain, and repair sewer system mains, sprinkler systems, pipes and facilities.
• Inspect, maintain, and repair parking meter devices.

To be successful in these positions, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS (position requirements at entry and throughout employment)

Any combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job is qualifying. These employment standards would typically be achieved by possession of a high school diploma, or equivalent, and:

Maintenance Worker I: Possession of a valid California Class C driver license.  There is an employee weight limitation of 325 pounds to meet the legal limits for the safe use of certain equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accom­modations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, stand, stoop, climb, dig, lift up to 50 pounds and push motorized equipment.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accom­modations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet indoors, and varying outdoors.

Work is performed in all sorts of weather, including inclement weather and temperatures above 100 degrees Fahrenheit.