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The County of Yuba is currently recruiting for the position of Employment Training Specialist II in the Health and Human Services Department.  This position reports directly to an associated professional, supervisory, or managerial position depending on assignment. Under general supervision, provide complex employment and training assignments requiring a high level of professional skills and knowledge in employment services and career development; conduct training workshops, advanced employment assessment and job development; and other duties as assigned. 

Example Of Duties:  

• Provides employment related services to CalWORKS participants.
• Conducts program orientations and monitors CalWORKS participant’s compliance with program requirements.
• Educates clients and the general public on available services and tools in the Yuba County One Stop Resource Room, assists participants with job search activities and transportation assistance.
• Interviews program participants to evaluate their employability readiness; collaborates with Social Workers on developing goals, plans to improve skills and abilities, and identifying barriers to employment. 
• Administer and interpret results for a variety of assessments and vocational aptitude tests to evaluate client’s knowledge, skills, abilities, interests and personality characteristics and provide vocational counseling.
• Researches labor market information to ensure client’s educational and employment goals are supported by labor market trends.
• Develops, coordinates and facilitates employment and training workshops and classroom sessions.

The City of Marysville is excited to announce the employment opportunity for a Firefighter!  We are seeking energetic and outstanding individuals to join our team. 

Ideal candidates are committed to working with their community in total partnership as we work together to improve the quality of life for everyone who works, lives and plays in our city.

Our Firefighters perform firefighting, rescue, fire prevention, equipment operation and equipment maintenance activities to protect life and property; provide emergency medical and rescue services to the community; and perform related duties and responsibilities as required. The Firefighter classification receives direct supervision from the Fire Captain and may receive functional direction from the Fire Engineer.

This is the entry level paid classification in the field of firefighting. It is distinguished from the classification of Fire Engineer in that the latter is assigned more responsible and varied duties which require knowledge and experience in driving motorized fire fighting vehicles and operating related pumping, hydraulic and other specialized fire equipment.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Essential functions may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Responds to fires, emergency rescues, first aid, fire alarms, natural and man-made disasters, and public assist service calls.
• Operates a variety of tools, power driven equipment and vehicles related to fire suppression and rescue activities.
• Connects and lays hose lines; assists in holding nozzles to direct streams of water; carries and operates various fire extinguishers and other firefighting appliances; operates engine pumping equipment as required.
• Raises, lowers and climbs ladders; makes forcible entry into buildings when necessary; ventilates buildings and searches for victims.
• Assists in overhaul, salvage and cleanup operations at any incident.
• Performs housekeeping and station maintenance.
• Studies Fire Department rules and regulations, fire hazards, firefighting techniques and related subjects.
• Participates and assists in administration of on-going training programs; attends drills, meetings, and staff conferences.
• Operates ventilation equipment; administers first aid.
• Cleans, services, inspects and test firefighting equipment and apparatus.
• Conducts inspections of building, structures, and properties for compliance with building, safety and related City codes.

• Answers general questions from the public.
• Prepares and updates reports, logs, maps, and other departmental records as needed.
• Makes recommendations to improve the manner in which the job is performed and to deliver the highest quality of service to the public.
• Studies and trains on Fire Department rules and regulations, fire hazards, firefighting techniques, and other related emergency subjects.
• Maintains regular, consistent, and timely attendance.
• May be assigned to drive and operate fire department vehicles.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (position requirements at entry) *

Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices, and procedures of modern fire prevention and suppression methods.
• Operation and maintenance of firefighting equipment, tools, and devices.
• Applicable local, State and Federal laws, and departmental rules and regulations.
• Water hydraulics, principles of fire streams and proper pump pressures, and fire behavior.
• First aid, CPR, and other rescue procedures.
• Safety practices, fire hazards, and potentially dangerous situations as they relate to fire prevention, fire suppression, fire investigation, rescue, emergency situations and hazardous materials.
• Geography of the local area including location of hydrants and mains, major traffic areas, and fire hazards.
• English usage, spelling and grammar.
• Modern office equipment, computers. and software.

Ability to:*

• Perform fire suppression, fire prevention and fire inspection activities in emergency situations in accordance with applicable laws, codes, rules, and regulations.
• Demonstrate a high degree of mechanical aptitude as required in the operation and maintenance of the firefighting and rescue equipment.
• Think and act quickly and effectively in emergencies within established guidelines.
• Administer first aid including CPR.
• Drive fire and rescue vehicles with care and safety in accordance with traffic laws and ordinances.
• Keep simple records and prepare reports.
• Utilize basic arithmetic, including decimals, ratios, percentages, and fractions.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

*For a more thorough list of essential functions, areas of knowledge and areas of abilities, please see the job description.

The City of Marysville is excited to announce the employment opportunity for a Fire Captain!  We are seeking energetic and outstanding individuals to join our team. 

Ideal candidates are committed to working with their community in total partnership as we work together to improve the quality of life for everyone who works, lives and plays in our city.

Our Fire Captains direct, coordinate, and supervise the activities and operations of an assigned shift; supervise fire services personnel and participate in fire suppression, emergency medical assistance, and related emergency operations; assume command of the fire station on assigned shifts; and perform related duties and responsibilities as required. The Fire Captain receives general or limited supervision from the Fire Chief. This classification exercises direct supervision over staff on an assigned shift and provides incident supervision in the field.

The Fire Captain is distinguished from the class of Fire Engineer by the assignment of more responsible and varied duties which include supervision of staff on assigned shifts and serving as the Incident Commander on emergency incidents unless relieved by higher ranking personnel. Fire Captains must exercise independent judgement, initiative, and leadership skills in fire prevention and areas of administration assigned them by the Fire Chief.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS*

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Essential functions may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Directs company personnel in fire suppression, fire prevention, lifesaving, and rescue operations.
• Oversees operation of a fire station; manages station equipment and supplies; supervises a company of subordinate and volunteer personnel during an assigned shift.
• Conducts performance evaluations; plans and assigns work; gives instructions and training to subordinate and volunteer personnel in proper methods and use of equipment; maintains discipline.
• Ensures safe employee practices and proper care of equipment assigned to the station.
• Assumes the incident commander role at a fire or other emergency until relieved by a superior officer.
• Oversees and personally performs work to maintain departmental fire suppression and emergency equipment in peak operational condition.
• Responds to scenes of fire apparatus; performs firefighting duties as needed; may drive apparatus.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (position requirements at entry)

Knowledge of (but not limited ):*

• Principles, practices, and procedures of modern fire prevention and suppression methods.
• Applicable local, State and Federal laws, and departmental rules and regulations.
• Water hydraulics and fire behavior.
• First aid, CPR, and other rescue procedures.
• Operation and maintenance of firefighting and rescue vehicles and equipment.
• Safety practices, fire hazards, and potentially dangerous situations as they relate to fire prevention, fire suppression, rescue, emergency situations and hazardous materials.
• Geography of the local area including location of hydrants and mains, major traffic areas, and fire hazards.
• English usage, spelling and grammar.

Ability to (but not limited to):*

• Supervise, assign work, and train subordinate and volunteer personnel engaged in fire prevention, suppression, and rescue work.
• Read, understand, interpret, and act in accordance with applicable laws, ordinances, department policies, rules, and regulations.
• Analyze fire and emergency situations accurately and take effective action.
• Assist with fire prevention, suppression, and inspection activities.
• Demonstrate a high degree of mechanical aptitude as needed in the operation and maintenance of fire apparatus.
• Prepare and maintain records, logs, reports, correspondence, and presentations.
• Communicate clearly and concisely with individuals or groups, both orally and in writing.
• Work effectively without immediate supervision.
• Meet the physical requirements established by the department.

*For a more thorough list of essential functions, areas of knowledge and areas of abilities, please see the job description.

The County of Yuba is currently recruiting for a Fire Prevention Officer in the Community and Development Services Agency, Building and Code Enforcement department. Under general direction of a department or agency head in the Community Development and Services Agency, the Fire Prevention Officer plans, directs, coordinates and implements a comprehensive fire prevention and life safety program for the County and participating fire districts. Fire prevention activities include and are not limited to: conducting building and land use inspections and performing plan reviews to ensure compliance with local, state and federal laws, codes and ordinances; coordinating activities with local fire districts in the County; conducting public outreach and informational meetings for fire safe activities, researching, drafting and recommending improved fire safety and prevention policies, regulations, and ordinances; identifying and pursuing related grant funding, and performing related duties as assigned. This is a single management classification in the fire prevention series.

Examples of Duties:

• Review and examine plans, specifications and related documents for residential, commercial and industrial projects for conformance of the California Fire Code and Life Safety Codes, and local fire safety related ordinances.
• Research and pursue grant funding and other source funding
• Plan, design, implementation, including any required integration and/or coordination for a Countywide comprehensive fire prevention and life safety program
• Make public presentations, conduct public outreach and informational meetings to inform and educate others on fire safe planning activities.
• Research studies; prepare reports and recommendations for improvements regarding land use, transportation, housing and fire safe planning methods and techniques.
• Facilitate conflict resolution with developers, engineers, architects, contractors, property owners, and fire districts to provide information regarding codes, regulations and procedures and ensure all are adequately informed of the requirements

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.

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

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.

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.