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Position Summary:

Under general direction, formulates and develops recommendations for short and long-range traffic, transportation and parking policies and directs or assists in directing the implementation of all plans, projects and programs which provide for the safe and efficient movement of vehicles, pedestrians, bicyclists and goods. Prepares written and verbal reports to City Council, Planning Commission, Complete Streets Commission, and other boards and commissions and external agencies as needed. Reviews traffic studies and mitigation plans related to zoning changes, use permits, and redevelopment to ensure conformance with best management practices. Performs traffic and civil engineering work in the review, development, design, construction of variety of municipal traffic related capital improvement projects. Coordinates grant writing and grant management; performs liaison functions with other local, sub-regional and regional agencies, community committees and groups on behalf of the City and performs other duties as required.

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Selects, directs, assigns, and evaluates professional and administrative support staff
• Trains staff in work procedures and administers discipline as required
• Directs budget oversight, acquisition of grant funding from outside agencies, schedule and route development, performance monitoring, and evaluation
• Acts as project manager for comprehensive transportation studies and projects related to school commute safety, bicycle program, and other transportation projects and programs
• Prepares reports to senior management, City Council, boards and commissions
• Leads project teams consisting of other staff, consultants, or contractors and citizen participants;
• Manages and designs traffic and transportation-related Capital Improvement Projects
• Acts as City liaison with County, regional and state agencies involved with transportation planning and funding
• Directs, coordinates, and prepares reports and studies on transportation projects and issues and makes presentations to various commission and committees
• Prepares documentation and represents the City as required for applying for, securing, and managing outside transportation grant revenue
• Acts as liaison to special committees and governmental agencies; makes presentations to community, staff, and City Council
• Determines scope of work, prepares requests for proposals, evaluates proposals, and participates in the selection of consultants and negotiation of consultant contracts
• Manages and administers contracts through course of work
• Coordinates transportation issues with various disciplines within City government related to development and capital project review
• Performs field investigations, data collection and analyses, traffic counts, engineering evaluations, issues work requests and other analytical functions to respond to citizen requests and complaints
• Assists in budget preparation and monitoring
• Acts as staff liaison to the Complete Streets Commission
• performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Principles and practices of civil engineering and transportation planning; relevant federal, state, local laws and regulations; functions of state, federal and local transportation agencies; data management, including database and spreadsheet applications and specialized transportation computer applications.

SKILLS AND ABILITY TO:

Implement, interpret and explain complex policies, procedures and ordinances; conduct analytical studies, compile technical and statistical information; prepare clear and concise correspondence and reports; perform with considerable independence; communicate effectively, orally and in writing; make effective, informative presentations utilizing appropriate audio/visual tools and resources; prepare professional reports and contract documents; make sound decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions; perform signal and stop warrants; carry out customer service in a patient, responsive and professional manner; multi-task in a dynamic work environment.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Experience: Five years of progressively responsible professional planning, project management, civil engineering or administrative experience primarily in transportation planning and civil design activities, including at least two years in a project lead/manager capacity.

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Planning, Public Administration, Urban Planning or other closely related subject from an accredited university.

Required and Desired Licenses or Certificates: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver's License is required. A license as a California Civil Engineer or Traffic Engineer is highly desired.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer, to inspect City development and construction sites, to operate a motor vehicle, and to visit various City and meeting sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing and walking between work areas and walking on uneven terrain and climbing to reach certain access points may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: The salary range for this position ranges from $138,576.47 up to $168,440.57 annually. Placement within the range will be DOE.

This position is at-will and the full terms and conditions of this position will be subject to an employment contract.

The benefits package offered by the City includes:

• Retirement: CalPERS retirement plan for Classic members is 2% @ 60 with employee paying a contribution of 7%. PEPRA employees participate on a 2.0% @ 62 plan, with employee paying 6.75% of the retirement contribution. Benefits based on highest three years of compensation. The City does not participate in Social Security.
• Health Plans: Choice of HMO or PPO plans through CalPERS Health with most family plans covered at 100%. Employees who waive coverage may receive stipend of $350 per month.
• Dental/Vision: City offers a dental and vision reimbursement plan.
• Vacation Leave: Management new hires may combine previous years of experience from other public agencies to receive increased accrual rate.
• Flexible Spending Plan: Dependent care and health care reimbursement plan available.
• Deferred Compensation: Voluntary participation in either Nationwide or ICMA-RC.
• Holidays: 10 annual holidays, plus one floating holiday.
• Vacation: 10 days annually.
• Sick Leave: Allowance of 12 days annually.
• Management Leave: Allowance of 80 hours each fiscal year.
• Cell phone allowance: $35.00 per month.
• The City follows a Defined 9/80 schedule with offices closed every other Friday.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: A completed City application, cover letter and resume must be received online.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS:

 The recruitment will remain open until the position is filled. Prior to hire, candidates will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, including a livescan background investigation. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however, failure to disclose a conviction will result in disqualification or termination. 

This position is open until filled with a first review date of February 12, 2021

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER  

The City of Los Altos is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of a person’s race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, mental or physical disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age or sexual orientation. Candidates with a disability, which may require special assistance in any phase of the application or testing process, should advise City of Los Altos upon submittal of application. Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request. 

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER 

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.  

Community

Located nearly halfway between the metropolitan powerhouses of 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 even a place to work, particularly with its reverse commute for inner Bay Area residents.  Residents of this mostly bedroom community take great pride in the quality of their neighborhood infrastructure and amenities.

The Position

Under general direction of the City Manager, this position manages and performs all human resource functions at the City including personnel transaction processing and personnel records management, recruitment and selection, classification, compensation, benefits, administration, leave management, labor and employee relations, and risk management activities including worker’s compensation, liability claims, general insurance, and safety and training programs; evaluates, recommends and implements management decisions and practices that directly affect or influence employees.  This position is “at will” and the incumbent is hired and retained at the pleasure of the appointing authority.

The City of Citrus Heights is seeking an advanced journey level professional to provide highly responsible, analytical staff assistance to the Human Resources Division within the Administrative Services Department. The Administrative Services Department serves as an internal customer service provider of integrated services including human resources, finance, information technology and risk management. 

The Position

Under general supervision of the Human Resources Manager, the Senior Management Analyst will provide administration and technical assistance in the development and implementation of City programs, analytical staff assistance, and assist in office management functions. This position will assist in formulating program policy, goals and procedures, as well as manage complex and sensitive projects within the organization. The Senior Management Analyst may develop and contract Request for Proposals and new program elements to meet City goals and objectives. This position will assist in the preparation of the budget, make recommendations and monitor the budget relative to the assigned program area of responsibility, and ensure funds are available for future program area expenditures. The Senior Management Analyst consults with all levels of management staff on difficult, complex issues and performs assignments in the area of City administration, personnel, benefits, recruitment, position classification, salary administration, employee training and safety, labor relations, risk management and workers’ compensation.

This class differs from the Management Analyst I/II in that it handles the more complex, difficult and sensitive analytical assignments, using a high degree of independent judgement and requiring a substantial level of professional judgement, training, and experience, and may supervise subordinate staff.

The City of Rocklin is seeking candidates for a part-time GIS Assistant position to assist the Public Services Department and Information Technology Division with GIS data maintenance related to roadway infrastructure.  Other duties may include data acquisition, analysis, and map creation using the Esri suite of GIS software. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in the local government GIS field.  The work schedule will be working no more than 28 hours per week, not to exceed 999 hours in a fiscal year (July 1st through June 30th).  This is a temporary at-will position and does not offer benefits.

PLEASE SEE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT LINK BELOW

Public Safety Dispatcher I is the entry level class in the Public Safety Dispatch series.  Performs a variety of duties involved in receiving, evaluating, prioritizing, and relaying calls for emergency and non-emergency public safety assistance; dispatches appropriate units and coordinates response of emergency personnel; operates a variety of telecommunications equipment including radio, telephone, and computer aided dispatch systems; and performs a wide variety of specialized clerical duties involved in the preparation, maintenance, and release of materials related to law enforcement activities.

QUALIFICATIONS

The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Knowledge of:
Operations, services, and activities of a public safety telecommunications and dispatch center.
Operational characteristics of modern public safety telecommunications equipment including computer aided dispatch systems and multi-channel radio systems.
Law enforcement and emergency service procedures for responding to and handling reported incidents.
Techniques of questioning for both emergency and non-emergency calls.
Methods and techniques of receiving, prioritizing, and dispatching emergency and non-emergency calls for service.
Functions of the Public Safety Department and other City departments.
Geographic features and locations within the area served.
English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment.
Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Methods and techniques of telephone etiquette.
Methods and techniques of conflict resolution.
Principles and procedures of record keeping.

Ability to:
Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
Effectively communicate and elicit information from upset and irate callers.
Speak clearly and concisely in an understandable voice via radio and telephone and in person.
Hear and distinguish radio voice traffic within normal levels and over background noise.
Make independent decisions that affect the safety of public safety personnel, citizens, and property such as those involved in determining the urgency of requests received and the appropriate action to take.
Dispatch police units quickly and effectively.
Think quickly, calmly, and clearly in emergency situations.
Perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
Operate a variety of telecommunications receiving and transmitting equipment including radio transmitting communication equipment, teletype equipment, and computer equipment.
Operate specialized public safety computer systems and applications.
Read and interpret maps and other navigational resources and give directions.
Type and enter data accurately at a speed necessary for successful job performance.
Work under pressure, exercise good judgment, and make sound decisions in emergency situations.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Interpret, apply, and explain applicable federal, state and local policies, procedures, laws, codes and regulations including police records retention and dissemination policies and procedures.
Maintain composure, alertness and concentration while working for extended periods of time.
Compile, maintain, process, and prepare a variety of records and reports.
Deal tactfully and courteously with the public reporting emergencies and seeking information or filing a report.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education and Experience Guidelines - Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Dispatcher I

Education/Training:  Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by successful completion of the basic dispatcher course within specified time period.

Experience:  Two years of increasingly responsible clerical experience that includes customer service in an environment with frequent interruptions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The conditions herein are representative of those that 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 job functions.

Environment: Work is performed in an office and emergency services dispatch center setting with extensive public contact; incumbents are required to work evening, night, weekend, and holiday shifts; incumbents may be called back or held over to maintain staffing levels. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.  The office is a low-light environment.  The type and nature of calls can create periods of extended stress.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office and emergency dispatch center setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Communications switchboard, including computer-aided systems, desktop and laptop computers including word processing software, copy machine, fax machine and two-way radio system.

SELECTION PROCESS

Application Evaluation:  The qualifications of each applicant, as set forth in the application, will be continuously reviewed by the Police Department and Human Resources. Applicants who pass the initial Application Evaluation Test will advance to the next testing phase, the Interview.   Note: Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee advancement in the selection process.  

Those candidates who successfully pass the Interview phase of testing will be certified to a Hiring Eligibility List and the top three (3) scorers will be referred to the Police Department for a selection interview with the Chief of Police.  A select number of candidates will be authorized by the Chief to advance to the Background Investigation, including Fingerprinting. 

Conditional Offer of Employment:  Candidates who pass the Background Investigation will receive a Conditional Employment Offer and will advance to the pre-employment medical examinations, which will include medical psychiatric and physical examinations, including drug testing.

NOTE: Information contained herein does not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and is subject to change without notice.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT     

If you are a qualified individual with a disability as defined by the ADA and you need reasonable accommodations to participate in any of the examinations administered by the City of Ceres, you must notify the Human Resources Department in writing by the final filing date or review date for the specific job. Official documentation of your functional limitations to support your request may be required.

THE CITY OF CERES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY

Tri-City is now actively recruiting to fill a vacancy for Program Supervisor I.  This position will oversee our Clinical Wellness Advocates within our Adult and Child and Family Service Clinics.  The Program Supervisor I position will report to the Chief Clinical Officer.

This position is responsible for a variety of ongoing responsibilities including, but not limited to:

• Under administrative and clinical supervision, to supervise, coordinate, and provide mental health services to individuals and families;

• To plan, organize, and direct the activities of eleven (11) Clinical Wellness Advocates throughout our Agency whom have lived experience;

• Enforce policies and procedures; Analyze existing caseloads and forecast resource needs;

• Make or review decisions on difficult client assessment and casework matters; supervise the timely and accurate submission of activity logs of assigned staff; and review caseload and task/needs reports for accuracy and timely changes;

• Collaborate with Program and Clinical Program Managers to provide appropriate staff placement based on the clinical needs of the patients and ensure delivery of quality patient care; monitor, maintain, and adjust staffing levels according to unit productivity and staffing goals; participate in data collection for unit based on quality assurance indicators;

• Provide direct services to clients under appropriate scope of practice;

• Supervise, train, evaluate, and participate in the selection of subordinate clinical and administrative staff; and initiate and participate in personnel actions in accordance with the Agency’s human resources practices and procedures;

• Make or review decisions on difficult client assessment and casework matters; supervise the timely and accurate submission of activity logs of assigned staff; and review caseload and task/needs reports for accuracy and timely changes.

• Implement and ensure compliance with mandated documentation and quality assurance requirements to ensure efficient and effective operation of the unit in compliance with federal and state regulations, including Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act, Public Law 111-005 (“HITECH Act”).

• Function as liaison representative to other departments, community groups, and agencies.

• Perform unit specific projects as assigned by the Program Manager; prepare and maintain records; and submit monthly reports as required.

• Provide direct patient care as required based on staffing levels, patient loads, and unit necessity.

• Provide, or arrange for, clinical supervision of unlicensed staff.

• Ensure that clients are properly scheduled and information is entered correctly into the management information system by administrative support staff.

• Recommend program alterations to correspond with client needs, funding, and available resources.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of local, county, State, and federal laws, regulations, Agency policies and procedures that govern program and unit operations; disseminate knowledge to staff and ensure compliance on a continuous basis; and other duties as assigned.

The County of Yuba is currently recruiting for the position of Social Worker III/III Master’s Level in the Child and Adult Protective Services Division of the Health & Human Services Department. Under general supervision, incumbents are fully competent to independently perform the most complex and sensitive social services case work by providing a variety of services to County residents; identify, access and document abuse and neglect cases; provide counseling and support services to children and parents; refer clients to services; prepare detailed, complex court documents and testify in court as required; and perform related work as assigned. The work may be related to a specific program area or to more general social service benefit provision. The Social Worker III and the Social Worker III – Master’s Level are the advanced journey-level classes in the general social work series.

About Health and Human Services:

The Yuba County Health and Human Services Department provides a wide array of services through a diverse system of holistic programs.  Employees, numbering about 300, are responsible for planning, managing, coordinating, and delivering a continuum of these services in a manner that is responsive to the needs of the community. There are several major divisions within the department including: Adult Services; Child Welfare Services; Public Assistance; Employment Services; Housing and Integrated Services; Public Health; Veterans Services; Special Investigations Division; and Finance and Administration.  The department is committed to its vision of a healthy and thriving community by improving the overall well-being of our residents, valuing employees and encouraging a healthy work/life balance. The Health and Human Services Department offers flexible work schedules.

About Yuba County:

Yuba County is situated in the Northern Sacramento Valley, approximately 40 miles north of the State Capitol in Sacramento and two hours away from San Francisco and Lake Tahoe. The boundaries stretch from the farms and orchards of the valley to the timberlands of the Sierras. Yuba County offers its residents the many advantages of a rural lifestyle away from the pressures of the urban areas. The County’s rivers, lakes and outdoor recreation areas provide excellent hunting, fishing, boating and skiing opportunities. Our County vision is to create a “golden” future for Yuba County by inspiring a community of participation, embracing our unique history, and discovering the wealth of our untapped potential.