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Special Pay Incentives:

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

Community

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

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

Essential Job Functions

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

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

Community

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

The Position

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

Essential Job Functions

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

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

THE OPPORTUNITY

The City of Pacifica is a beautiful coastal community, just south of San Francisco with an exciting opportunity. We are currently hiring for a Maintenance Worker II to join our team. Under general supervision, this position will perform semi-skilled maintenance and repairs of City streets, sanitary sewers, storm drains, park and recreation landscaped areas, and other related work.  

At the City of Pacifica, we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. To us, equal opportunity employment is not just about compliance, it’s about who you are, how you can help our City and who you want to be. At the City of Pacifica, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and residents.

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

BASIC EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

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

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

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

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

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

The duties described in this job announcement are intended only as illustrations of the basic types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. 

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

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

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

The City of South San Francisco is a General Law city with a population of 68,000 residents that grows to 110,000 during business hours. South San Francisco is strategically located on the west shore of the San Francisco Bay, in northern San Mateo County, 10 miles south of San Francisco. This City is also located along the Bay Area's main transportation routes, including 101, 280, Caltrain, BART, San Francisco Bay Ferry, and the San Francisco International Airport.

The City of South San Francisco is a full-service city with 12 City Departments including Police; Fire; Parks and Recreation; Public Works; Economic and Community Development; City Attorney; Library; Finance; Information Technology; Human Resources; City Clerk; and Office of the City Manager.  The City has a Council-City Manager form of government with more than 460 full-time regular employees.

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

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

South San Francisco enjoys a high quality of life with an extensive public parks system, active library and learning programming and a dynamic, engaged community making South San Francisco a great place to live, learn, work and play. 

THE DEPARTMENT

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

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

THE POSITION  

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

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

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

For more information and to apply, please visit:

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

The City of San Rafael invites applicants for:

FIREFIGHTER-PARAMEDIC

Annual Salary:  $100,906 - $120,295*

(Additional incentive pays up to 7.5% above base salary available after probationary year)

(*Salary above is effective July 1, 2021 pending City Council approval on July 6, 2021)

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The San Rafael Fire Department is an all-risk fire agency that includes 69 operational firefighters trained in the areas of firefighting, Advanced Life Support (ALS) response, ambulance transport, technical rescue, hazardous material response, disaster response, fire prevention, and community preparedness.  We constantly strive to provide the highest level and most capable emergency service delivery possible to our community; a service that is professional, compassionate, predictable, consistent, and sustainable.

***To learn more about the hiring process and the department, candidates are encouraged to attend a virtual orientation on July 13th, at 5:30 pm.  Click HERE

***Candidates are strongly encouraged to make a station visit during daily drop-in hours between 10 am - 12 pm and 1:30 pm - 4 pm.  Station addresses are available online

Please review the Firefighter-Paramedic job description available on our website.

The most appropriately qualified candidates will be invited to an oral board interview (weighted 100%).  Depending on the number of applicants this process may be altered.

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WILDFIRE MITIGATION AND EMERGENCY

 PREPAREDNESS SPECIALIST

San Rafael Fire Department

Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)/Fixed-Term Position

$71,116 - $90,753 per year

($36.47 - $46.54 per hour)

  Limited Benefits Available

APPLICATION DEADLINE:    Applications will be reviewed on a weekly basis until position is filled

The City of San Rafael Fire Department is seeking to fill the position of Wildfire Mitigation and Emergency Preparedness Specialist.  Fixed-term appointments may be made for up to a three-year period. Continued appointment in this position is contingent upon funding and job performance.  This is an “at will” position.  This position has limited benefits available. 

Under supervision, the Wildfire Mitigation and Emergency Preparedness Specialist will support the implementation of the San Rafael Wildfire Prevention and Protection Plan and Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority (MWPA) goals; work to improve community disaster preparedness through outreach, education, and engagement; support the San Rafael Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program; support Firewise communities, and Neighborhood Response Groups (NRG’s); support Emergency Operation Center (EOC) functions); and augment designated fire prevention and emergency management staff on strategic projects and programs.       

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Draft policies and procedures, plans, and ordinances related to wildfire prevention and emergency services.
• Deliver training and provide subject matter expertise on fuel reduction measures in alignment with environmentally sound/safe practices and existing ordinances.
• Represent the department through collaboration with multiple community-based organizations, partner agencies and varied stakeholders involving emergency and non-emergency settings.
• Support and coordinate San Rafael CERT and San Rafael-hosted CERT trainings.
• Support emergency alerting and notifications, including educational endeavors and outreach, and database management.
• Support, coordinate, and conduct disaster preparedness and mitigation through public outreach and training opportunities.
• Support the development and implementation of Emergency Operation Plans, including evacuation planning and continuity of operation plans. 
• Support the implementation of the Wildfire Prevention and Protective Action Plan.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Emergency, environmental and fire hazard prevention; principles and practices of emergency management, including hazard identification, mitigation and disaster preparedness; urban interface education/training,
• California Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS), Incident Command System (ICS) and the National Incident Management System (NIMS); Emergency Operations Center (EOC) structure and operating procedures; emergency operations communications systems.
• State and Federal damage reporting and reimbursement procedures; accounting, budgeting, and contract principles and methods; principles and practices of program coordination, development, administration and evaluation.
• Injury and illness prevention practices (IIPP) as well as pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations.
• Preparing and presenting public information; teaching; and public speaking.

Ability To:

• Prepare and present detailed plans and procedures; develop and present training programs for staff and the public.
• Interpret and apply federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations.
• Learn and retain local geography and resources as they relate to emergency management planning and operations; stay abreast of emergency management requirements and standards as well as analyze and evaluate new program techniques.
• Prepare clear and concise reports; express ideas and communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; coordinate, train, oversee and evaluate staff and volunteers.
• Logically and creatively utilize a variety of analytical techniques to solve complex emergency management challenges.
• Participate in the development and administration of department goals, objectives, procedures and budgets; work cooperatively with the public and emergency response agencies.
• Identify and analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals; research, analyze and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques.

Minimum Qualifications Desired:  Possession of one or more of the following is desirable:

1. A background in customer service or public service
2. Completion of CA State Fire Marshal 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, 2B, & 2C courses
3. ICC Certification Fire 77, CA, CF, & CP

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in emergency management, fire management, public administration, or a related field, AND/OR
• Three (3) years of technical-level experience in an organization performing emergency management, disaster planning, and/or response, which has provided knowledge of emergency management concepts, terminology and basic procedures, OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Must possess and maintain a valid California driver’s license, with a satisfactory driving record.

Interview Process:  The most qualified applicants will be invited to interview.    

Application and Selection Process:  Resumes do not substitute for the City application.  Candidates should detail related education and experience on the application since this information will be used to determine who will be invited to participate in the next phase of the examination process.  The examination process may include any or all of the following:  application appraisal and oral board interview examination.  NOTE:  Prior to appointment, candidate must pass a background check/fingerprinting, and DMV check.  To file an application on-line go to www.calopps.org.  Select “Member Agencies”.  Select “Northern Bay Area”.  Select “San Rafael”.

Follow this link to apply for this position:  https://www.calopps.org/san-rafael/job-20106683 

Reasonable Accommodation:  The City of San Rafael will make reasonable accommodations in the exam process to accommodate disabled applicants.  If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact us at (415) 485-3474 before the oral board date.

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

THE POSITION:

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

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

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

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

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

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: 

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

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

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

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

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

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

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:

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

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