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We are excited to announce a career opportunity working as a Property Officer in the Police Department.

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented individual to join our law enforcement team. The Property Officer plays a crucial role in managing and maintaining all physical evidence collected during criminal investigations. This position is essential to ensuring the integrity and security of evidence throughout its lifecycle. 

Details:

• Full-time regular position
• Salary range $27.41 - $34.98 hourly with Excellent Benefits (see below)

Minimum Qualifications for consideration: 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: 

Education/Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by specialized training in the handling, preservation and destruction of property and evidence

Experience: Two years of increasingly responsible experience working with and maintaining police property and evidence.

License or Certificate: Certification as a Property and Evidence Specialist is desirable.

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Is your passion helping people and organizations? Do you have a proven track record of excellence in the Human Resources field? Are you interested in helping to drive culture and create an innovative and engaged workforce within a growing community?

The City of Newark is now recruiting for a Human Resources Technician. The Human Resources Technician is often responsible for first impressions of the City to potential job candidates, employees, and the general public. They are responsible for providing accurate and timely information and are expected to wow our employees and other customers with exemplary personal service. Technicians support all of the Human Resources functions, including recruitment and selection, employee engagement, employee development, workers' compensation, benefits, performance management, talent acquisition, employee relations, and classification and compensation. While working as a generalist in all areas, they can also specialize in a few areas that match their skills, passion, and professional growth interests.

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

Experience:

• Three (3) years of progressively responsible human resources technical or administrative work.

Training:

• Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent. College-level course work is desirable. 

License and Certificate:

Possession of a valid driver license and a satisfactory driving record throughout employment.

The Department

The Human Services Department (HSD) delivers and supports services by forging long-term community partnerships; engaging with and building the capacity of the community to do its own problem-solving; and leveraging financial and volunteer resources.

The Position

The Human Services Specialist (Family Partner) will work as part of a team with counselors and case managers to provide services to parents and their children in Fremont, Newark and Union City. The incumbent will provide peer support and assist families in navigating systems and accessing needed services while promoting independence and advocacy skills through a respectful and non-judgmental manner. The Family Partner uses their own personal lived experience and ensures that the family’s perspective is represented in the provision of all services which will be conducted in the child’s home or school, at Youth and Family Services’ clinic located at the Fremont Family Resource Center or in other community settings.

Examples of Job Duties

• Assists family with identifying need, existing strengths, and accessing services.
• Provides families with information and referrals to needed supportive services and resources.
• Serves as a peer role model and supports families as they navigate the systems.
• Educates and mentors parents/caregivers, helping them to understand and advocate for their rights.
• Increases families’ awareness about the benefits of parent/professional provider partnerships.
• Participates in clinical team meetings while representing the parent’s perspective.
• The complete job description can be viewed here.

Join our team!

Have you ever thought about a career in Urban Planning?

• Are you interested in improving the built environment and taking a part in making important land use decisions?
• Do you enjoy helping the public understand complex rules and regulations?
• Do you have interests in building design, land development, and City zoning standards?
• Do you have excellent project management and writing skills

Then we may have an exciting opportunity for you! 

Details:

• Regular full-time position, alternative 9/80 work schedule with alternating Monday or Friday off
• Salary range $35.83 to $45.86 hourly with an Excellent Benefits Package (see below) 

Minimum Qualifications for consideration: 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:

Education/Training: Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in planning, geography, public administration, environmental science or a related field.

Experience: One year of planning experience is desirable.

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Under general supervision, provides a variety of routine to complex clerical support services within assigned police areas, including but not limited to: typing, word processing, transcribing detailed and confidential material, record keeping and filing, and assisting with the administration of the Police Department’s budget. Performs related work as assigned.

CLASS CHARACTERISITICS:

The Police Office Assistant is a journey-level position, fully competent to independently perform a variety of office support duties. All positions are characterized by the presence of fairly clear guidelines from which to make decisions and the availability of supervision in non- routine circumstances. Specific duties, including the amount of typing, word processing, and use of on-line or personal computers, will vary with the organization unit to which assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES (illustrative only):

• Types correspondence, reports, and specialized documents related to the functions of the police unit to which assigned from drafts, notes, dictated tapes, or brief instructions, using a typewriter or word processor.
• Proofreads and edits as necessary typed and other materials for accuracy, completeness, compliance with departmental policies and correct English usage, including grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
• Enters and retrieves data and prepares reports from an on-line or personal computer system, following established formats.
• Prepares and updates a variety of reports which may require the use of arithmetic calculations.
• Maintains records and processes forms such as payroll records, purchase requisitions and orders, and others specific to the organizational unit.
• Provides clerical support to the department in the implementation of operational business plans.
• Assists in the administration of internal and external contracts for interagency services with other agencies.
• Assists the Police Office Coordinator with the administration of the department budget by monitoring the budget for variances, recommending budget transfers, and balancing the overall budget at year-end.
• Establishes and maintains office files, researches and compiles information from such files.
• Provides factual information regarding City or unit activities and functions.
• Accesses confidential local, state and federal databases.
• Views and handles confidential backgrounds and personnel files of prospective and future employees.
• Reviews computer produced reports for accuracy and makes corrections as required.
• Operates standard office equipment and performs such office support activities as opening and distributing mail; processing outgoing mail, erasing dictation tapes and ordering supplies.
• Issues and maintains identification files; seals juvenile and adult arrest records.
• Receives subpoenas, notifies appropriate parties and maintains subpoena files.
• Handles confidential information, including case files, criminal information bulletins, fingerprints, and other related material.
• Serves as the Police Department’s back-up liaison to the Finance Department on matters concerning the Police Department budget.
• Processes the Department’s payroll and time sheets.

DEFINITION:

Plans, organizes, and supervises the Property and Evidence Section within the Police Department; performs and supervises a wide variety of duties involving the intake, storage, maintenance and distribution of property, evidence and supplies held by the police department.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS:

The Property and Evidence Supervisor is a single position within the Police Department responsible for facilitating the safe and secure storage of all property and evidence under the department’s control. The position functions with a degree of autonomy that distinguishes it from the Property and Evidence Specialist classification, which primarily functions as a support position.  

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES (illustrative only)

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Assign, schedule, train and supervise the operation of the Property and Evidence Section.

• Receive, record, seal, store, and maintain strict security control of all incoming evidence and property acquired by the Police Department.

• Assist in the development of policies and procedures for the storage, security, processing and transferring of property and evidence stored by the Police Department.

• Conduct regular audits and inventories.

• Assist in maintaining chain-of-evidence records of evidential property and as required, testify in court.

• Transport property to and from the Police Department, court, and other locations including off-site storage, in a safe manner consistent with property and evidence handling best practices.

• Participate in the selection of staff.

• Approve time-off/leave/overtime.

• Respond to inquiries relating to property by telephone or at the public counter.

• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other city employees and the public using principles of good customer service.

• Prepare, proofs and processes, and disseminate correspondence, memoranda, reports, proposals, forms, and other documentation relating to the Property and Evidence Section.

• Compile monthly statistical reports on work performed, interpret data, and prepare additional reports as required.

• Assist in preparation of the Property and Evidence Section budget.

• Coordinate the auction of unclaimed property.

• Provide leadership to develop and retain highly competent, customer-service oriented staff through training, employee development, coaching, mentoring, and day-to-day supervisory practices, which supports the department’s mission and values in assigned areas of responsibility.

• Use computer systems to perform continuous updates in evidence management databases for all evidence received, released and disposed; and computerized records management systems and court programs to determine the status of court cases; names of suspects, associated persons and interested parties; and the disposition of cases.

• Train Police Department staff on the proper packaging and submission of evidence; maintain detailed statistics on the number and type of evidence transactions.

• Attend training sessions on proper procedures for firearms safety, infectious disease control, hazardous materials awareness, occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens, evidence tracking and control systems, general forensic laboratory, and evidence collection, packaging, and sealing.

• Coordinate the 4th of July fireworks confiscation and destruction with Cal-Fire.

• Perform a variety of other duties as assigned.

Under supervision, a Police Cadet is a non-sworn, part-time classification that assists police personnel in a variety of operations in order to gain practical knowledge of law enforcement. They will obtain practical work experience that supports their career goals.

Employees in this classification may receive training and experience in each of the below duties.

CLASS CHARACTERISITICS:

Incumbents in this position are interested in law enforcement (and the Union City Police Department will provide the opportunity to learn various aspects of police work where they can integrate academic philosophies with practical experience. This position will provide incumbents on-the-job training and the ability to develop professional networking relationships for future service in government or law enforcement.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES (illustrative only):

Positions assigned to Records may be responsible for:

• Copying, indexing, assembling, filing, distributing, and retrieving various documents files, records, and reports.
• Providing information to individuals at the front counter or over the phone.
• Conducting transactions from cash drawer for purchasing reports.
• Inputting, tracking, retrieving, accessing, and purging data in various logs, systems, and databases.
• Conducting research projects and drafting reports and memos.

Positions assigned to Animal Control may be responsible for:

• Transporting animals to the shelter or if injured to the veterinary hospital.
• Disposing of deceased animals.
• Quarantining animals that have bitten people and complete associated forms.
• Investigating cruelty to animal calls.
• Placing animals under protective custody.
• Drafting animal control citations.
• Appearing and testifying in court when subpoenaed.
• Inspecting animal control vehicles and equipment for damage and inventory prior to use on shift.

Positions assigned to Parking Enforcement and Vehicle Abatement may be responsible for:

• Patrolling an assigned area by vehicle or on foot to ensure public compliance with existing parking ordinances.
• Maintaining communication with dispatch.
• Writing warnings and citations for illegally parked vehicles.
• Observing and reporting hazardous conditions such as missing traffic signals, signs, and street markings that need to be repainted.
• Maintaining assigned equipment and supplies such as hand-held citation computers, citation books, rain gear, street cones, flares, etc.
• Performing traffic control duties such as setting up barricades and temporary signs, directing traffic, and placing inoperative bags on broken parking meters.

Positions assigned to Fleet Maintenance may be responsible for:

• Reviewing and reporting vehicle deficiencies.
• Scheduling repair of vehicles and equipment.
• Transporting vehicles and equipment to repair shop.
• Arranging for tows.
• Entering and maintaining vehicle inventory/status log.
• Coordinating service, oil changes, and cleaning of vehicles.
• Maintaining supplies such as stocking first aid kits, fingerprint kits and flares, ensuring fire extinguishers are full and appropriately charged, etc.
• Registering undercover vehicles with DMV.

At the City of Thousand Oaks, we value a culture of professional growth, development, and excellence. We are seeking a creative, dynamic, and passionate Deputy Human Resources Director to join our Human Resources team.  This position requires high-level strategic direction while also engaging in day-to-day operations to ensure successful implementation and management of initiatives and programs.  The Deputy HR Director will oversee talent development, occupational health & safety (OH&S), and risk management to formulate and implement innovative strategies that enhance City-wide employee training and development, safety, and risk mitigation. The successful candidate will be responsible for fostering a culture of continuous learning, high performance, professional development, employee well-being, and safety. 

To excel in this role, the successful candidate will have a knowledge of Citywide goals, the needs of employees to achieve those goals, and embrace innovative learning approaches and methods. This position will work closely with City leaders to incorporate performance improvement principles into the organization’s cultural, environmental, risk management, and succession strategies to enhance overall job performance and service to our community. 

Primary Responsibilities

As an integral member of the Human Resources leadership team, this position will contribute insights and expertise on a broad range of Human Resources disciplines and issues.  This role includes managing a team of Risk, Safety, and Talent Development Analysts to ensure effective risk management, municipal claims processing, worker's compensation, insurance, occupational health and safety (OH&S) and talent development programs and initiatives.

This multi-faceted role includes the primary oversight of the following:

Talent Development

• Successfully lead the design, development, implementation, evaluation and sustainability of talent development programs and onboarding programs.
• Assess and make recommendations on the best learning methods for a diverse range of learning needs, including in-person/virtual instructor-led trainings (ILTs), e-learning videos, and more.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to evaluate training needs, and recommend, and develop training solutions, such as incorporating/preparing customized and purchased content.
• Increase organization utilization and integration of the employee Learning Management System.
• Coach and support supervisors and managers in employee learning, talent development, and performance management.
• Develop strategies for leadership transitions and work with departments to identify and develop employees for future leadership positions.

Risk & OH&S

• Drive the development and enhancement of risk management strategies, policies, and OH&S programs to minimize financial exposure and foster a safe workplace.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to proactively manage and reduce risk.
• Assure appropriate analysis of claims and loss data to identify trends and areas for improvement while maintaining claims databases and records.
• Oversee claims data, loss experience, and OH&S performance.
• Stay current on relevant regulations and coordinate with legal counsel as needed to ensure compliance.
• Manage the risk and OH&S function budgets and programs.

The City of Berkeley invites you to apply for the position of Senior Planner! In this role, you will provide lead direction and conduct complex projects in the area of Transportation, Land Use, or Rent Stabilization. The current vacancy is in the Transportation Division of the Public Works Department.

As a Senior Planner in Transportation, you will lead the Vision Zero Program, aiming to eliminate severe injury and fatality traffic crashes by 2028. With the support of an Associate Planner (Vision Zero Program Coordinator), you will be responsible for managing program elements outlined in the Berkeley Vision Zero Action Plan, including administration, interdepartmental and interagency coordination, capital projects, and public awareness initiatives. You'll serve as project manager for major corridor and "quick build" capital projects on the Vision Zero High Injury Streets, and will lead the conceptual design, public engagement, environmental clearance and Berkeley City Council approval of these projects.

In the Land Use Division of the Planning and Development Department, the Senior Planner is responsible for managing complex and large projects, including General Plan updates, plans focused on Berkeley’s Priority Development Areas, Zoning Ordinance amendments, grant-funded projects, and State-mandated reports and projects.

When assigned to the Rent Stabilization Board, the Senior Planner leads projects and programs associated with Berkeley’s Rent Ordinance, which regulates most residential rents in Berkeley, protects tenants against unwarranted evictions, and is intended to maintain affordable housing and preserve community diversity.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A typical way of gaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities for this classification is:
Equivalent to graduation from a four year college or university with major coursework in city or regional planning, urban planning, or a field related to the work, and four (4) years of professional planning experience, including two (2) years at a level equivalent to that of the Associate Planner.

Progressively responsible related experience may be substituted for the college coursework on a year-for-year basis.

Must be able to attend evening meetings as required. A valid California driver's license is desirable. 

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis. Applicants must submit:

• A completed application, including accurate education and work history; and
• Responses to the supplemental questions.

Please note that resumes are not a substitute for a completed application.

Applications are available in alternative formats (audio-format, braille, large print, electronic text, etc.) upon request to ada@berkeleyca.gov. Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format.

The Human Services Department (HSD) delivers and supports services by forging long-term community partnerships; engaging with and building the capacity of the community to do its own problem- solving; and leveraging financial and volunteer resources. 

The Aging and Family Services Division (AFS) of HSD specifically supports older residents and their caregivers to live active, healthy lives in the Tri-City community. With input from local, older adults (age 55 years+) as our guide, the AFS team provides a continuum of supportive services, from health promotion activities to home-based end of life care. AFS has a Senior InfoLine that is answered in 4 languages (Farsi, English, Spanish and Chinese) that is often an entry point.

DefinitionUnder administrative direction from the Human Services Director, plans, organizes and directs a Division of the Human Services Department which provides specialized family services; and serves as a member of the department's management team.

Class Characteristics
This professional management classification in the Human Services Department may be assigned as Youth and Family Services Administrator, Aging and Family Services Administrator or Family Resource Center Administrator. Incumbent follows general guidelines or professional and administrative standards in accomplishing assignments; it is characterized by the responsibility to develop and implement mental and physical health and other social services that support self-sufficiency, strengthen families, help children achieve their optimal development, and help older adults remain independent and engaged in the community for as long as possible. Supervision for the Family Resource Center Administrator is jointly provided by the Human Services Director and leadership team of the Family Resource Center. Review of work is occasional or on a problem basis with incumbents presenting alternative courses for policy decisions. Routine and unusual problems are handled within the context of general plans, broad policies, budgetary limitations and professional standards. Successful performance is measured by total results. This classification is distinguished from Human Services Director by the latter's responsibility to plan, organize and direct the work of the Human Services Department, and from Clinical Supervisor by the latter's responsibility to supervise counseling or social work staff, to monitor the implementation of professional standards, and to provide training and direction to professional staff and interns. Assigned duties and responsibilities of this position are performed primarily in an office environment, requiring the ability to read and understand complex written documents including laws, rules, and regulations; to use computers and computer software, and telephones; and to develop effective working relationships with individuals from a variety of ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds.

 

Essential Functions

All Assignments:

• Leads the work of a Division charged with the responsibility to develop and implement programs to support families and individuals of all ages.
• Assesses program needs and existing/projected capabilities and develops resources to meet their needs.
• Establishes policies, priorities and standards of practice for service team programs, including training, project monitoring, evaluation and cost effectiveness.
• Develops procedures for collaborative/service integration projects.
• Conducts/participates in multi-agency case consultations and staff orientation and training.
• Supervises multi disciplinary staff such as Clinical Supervisor, Counselor, and Administrative Assistant.
• Provides technical assistance to increase capacity of the community to problem solve, and assists in organizing services to meet the community's needs.
• Develops and integrates new programs into agency administrative structure and service delivery system.
• Interprets policies and procedures for staff.
• Ensures compliance with laws, regulations and professional standards.
• Prepares or directs the preparation of a variety of narrative and statistical reports.
• Evaluates and recommends staffing levels.
• Plans, organizes, assigns, reviews, and evaluates the work of assigned staff.
• Prepares and submits funding proposals.
• Writes grants, planning documents and program effectiveness reports, and ensures that the grant requirements are understood and met by appropriate staff.
• Prepares and justifies budget requests, and ensures Division operates within budget.
• Analyzes and interprets proposed and enacted legislation and regulations.
• Recommends and implements new/revised policies, programs and procedures.
• Represents the program/department to the community, other agencies and service providers, the City Council and other appropriate legislative bodies.
• Develops and implements a service marketing program.
• Participates in service team program planning and policy formulations.
• Assists in establishment of goals and evaluating Division services.
• Provides staff support for relevant Advisory Boards, Commissions, or Committees.
• Works in close collaboration with other management staff to ensure that clinical issues are performed within a team orientation.
• Works collaboratively with non-profit organizations in the Community including County and State level regional bodies and taskforces.

Aging & Family Services Assignment:

• Plans, organizes, and manages social work and counseling services.
• Designs and directs implementation of programs such as Pathways to Positive Aging to meet program and community needs.
• Serves as an advocate on behalf of families of all kinds such as families with dependent older adults and grandparents raising grandchildren.
• Establishes and maintains a continuum of programs and services for older adults:
o Services for Well Elderly including: Oversees operations at the Multi-Service Senior Center(s); develops and implements operational policies and procedures; identifies program needs and develops and oversees implementation of a variety of programs and services targeted to the needs of older adults; reviews existing programs for immediacy and applicability, directing revision as appropriate; coordinates programs with other agencies; provides effective problem assessment and client complaint response.
o Services for Frail Elderly including: Develops and implements operational policies and procedures for service coordination among the Friendly Visitor, Companion for Life, Senior Peer Counseling, Para transit, and other City programs; monitors and evaluates program performance; reviews existing programs for immediacy and applicability, directing revision as appropriate; coordinates programs with other agencies; provides effective problem assessment and client complaint response.

Marginal Functions

• Other duties as assigned.