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San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth & innovation, urban development, arts & entertainment, as well as social issues & change. This rich tapestry of culture and ideas is sustained by our City's commitment to heighten the quality of life for the diverse population of San Franciscans and residents of the greater Bay Area. Our employees play an important role not only in making our City what it is today, but also in shaping the future of San Francisco.

• Applications Open: June 14, 2024
• Applications Close: No earlier than 11:59pm on July 7, 2024
• Salary range for 8562/8320 position: $78,884 to $95,914
• Recruitment ID: CBT-8562/8320-148233

Are you passionate about Juvenile Justice, Public Safety, and the Community we serve? Are you a dedicated professional who wants to maximize their impact in the lives of some of San Francisco’s most marginalized youth? If so, we encourage you to take advantage of this unique opportunity to join a team that is devoted to re-imagining Juvenile Justice, committed to racial equity, and focused on ensuring long-term public safety through the development, enrichment, and accountability of young people we serve throughout San Francisco. Click here to read more about the San Francisco Juvenile Probation Department (JPD). 

The San Francisco Juvenile Probation Department’s mission is to serve the needs of youth and families who are brought to our attention with care and compassion.  We engage fiscally sound and culturally competent strategies that promote the best interests of the youth, and provide victims with opportunities for restoration.

Our equity-centered goals are to:

• Reimagine how the City addresses juvenile crime, from referral through reentry, in collaboration with the community and our system partners, emphasizing research and evidence-based practices, and sustainably addressing pervasive racial disparities throughout the system. 
• Advance a Whole Family Engagement strategy that places racial equity at its center to ensure that all youth have equal access to successful outcomes, and that advances youth-and family-centered case plans and goal development, with the supports and resources necessary to help justice-involved youth thrive. 
• Bolster equitable leadership development opportunities for BIPOC staff; implement change that meaningfully improves the workplace experience of BIPOC staff; enact our organizational belief of redemption and helping people to succeed.

Under general supervision, the Juvenile Hall Counselor is responsible for the care, custody, safety and welfare of young people detained at Juvenile Hall.

Essential duties include, but are not limited to: 

1. Observes behavior of detainees in an assigned living unit; directs detainees in the upkeep of personal hygiene, during mealtimes, and while cleaning the unit; maintains appropriate close supervision over detainees to prevent negative incidents; provides appropriate discipline; consults with supervisors regarding disciplinary problems; conducts regular state mandated security checks of rooms; monitors visiting sessions to ensure the safety and security of detainees and counselors.

2. Inspects windows, locks doors when not in use, and keeps count of all detainees assigned to the unit; administers emergency first aid pending the arrival of medical staff; responds to emergency conditions which may require physically subduing and restraining hostile detainees to ensure the safety and security of the unit and the facilities.

3. Completes incident reports, behavior reports, individual case reports, and other departmental forms and reports; maintains the unit log book to ensure adherence to legal requirements. Maintains and updates electronic databases and case management systems.

4. Conducts ongoing individual and group counseling sessions with detainees by communicating rules, policies, expectations, and consequences; listens and responds to questions, concerns, complaints, and requests; provides assistance in working out problems to assist detainees.

5. Directs leisure time activities; teaches and encourages good sportsmanship.

6. Transports residents to and from various locations; directs and controls residents’ movement to ensure the safety and security of the residents.

7. Facilitates the admittance and release process of residents.

8. Confers with departmental personnel and representatives of outside agencies.

Working Conditions:
Individuals must be willing and able to respond to emergency conditions, which may involve physically subduing and restraining hostile youth and young adults who often have the size and strength of adults.  Vision and hearing must be sufficient to perform the duties of the position. May involve considerable amounts of standing, walking and/or when necessary, running. This includes the ability to lift and/or move with assistance objects weighing up to 50 lbs or more. The Counselor may be assigned to work day, swing and graveyard shifts, holidays and weekends.

The City of San Carlos (pop.29,837) is in the center of the San Francisco Bay Area. San Carlos boasts an ideal climate, good government, outstanding schools, attractive residential areas, a modern industrial and commercial area, and plenty of open space.

The Public Works Department has a rewarding and significant opportunity for a Principal Engineer to lead the City’s bold Capital Improvement Program along with five talented engineering professionals.  The ideal candidate will be an experienced engineer with effective communication skills who enjoys working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment on a wide variety of projects.

Successful candidates will have five (5) years of civil engineering experience in public works, including two (2) years of project management experience and a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a closely related field. Possession of a Certificate of Registration as a professional civil engineer in the State of California is required.

The salary range is $161,283 - $196,051 DOQE and is supplemented by an attractive benefits package. Closes at 11:59pm on Sunday, July 14, 2024.
 

To apply, visit https://tbcrecruiting.com/Recruitments/Details/1697 

Make sure to have your resume, cover letter and list of six references prepared to upload when you are ready to apply. 

The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the City:

Final Filing Date: Before 5:00pm, Friday, July 5, 2024

Tentative 1st Interview Date: Week of July 15, 2024

Tentative 2nd Interview Date: Week of July 22, 2024

Appointment to this position is contingent upon:

*Reference check

*Employment and education verification

*Department of Justice fingerprinting criminal history records check

Resume will not be accepted in lieu of application. Application, including all work history, must be fully completed if a resume is attached. Incomplete and/or inaccurate applications may result in disqualification from the recruitment process.

Salary Range: $52.21 - $63.46 per hour (effective July 1, 2024)

About the Position

This position is responsible for inspecting public works construction and capital improvement projects to ensure conformance with plans, specifications, standards, laws and regulations and to perform a variety of tasks relative to this area of responsibility. Projects include those involving federal and municipal funds and both public and private improvements. This is a skilled journey-level class and requires independence of action, judgment, and discretion in interpreting plans and specifications and enforcing local, state, and federal construction regulations.

This position is distinguished from that of the Civil Engineering Technician position in that the preponderance of the Public Works Inspector duties are related to field work rather than office work. The Public Works Inspector has a greater depth of knowledge and ability regarding construction materials and methods and greater experience in managing complex construction projects.

Reports to the Senior Engineer. This position is not responsible for any direct supervision but does indirectly supervise contractors.

Essential Duties

• Performs a variety of technical civil engineering functions including inspecting, plan checking and issuing permits.
• Provides field inspection of public and private civil improvement projects, including, but not limited to, grading, underground utilities, encroachments, curbs, gutters, sidewalk, paving, facilities, structures, and park construction; ensures conformance to approved plans and specifications; requires correction of defective work; recommends approval of acceptable work.
• Reviews plans and specifications of assigned projects with the Senior Engineer and/or the Public Works Director/City Engineer; attend/conduct pre-construction conferences.
• Issues permits. Issues notices to correct violations of public works codes and standards, including storm water, right-of-way encroachments, grading and sewer codes and standards, and recommends action to the Senior Engineer if corrections are not made.
• Performs contract administration duties including preparation of daily construction reports, weekly statement of working days, change orders, progress payments, general correspondence, and checking payroll records, materials submittals and certificates of compliance.
• Prepares daily activity records and reports manually and in computer-based format. Take photography and prepare site sketches.
• Estimates the cost of materials and labor necessary to complete new or unanticipated work. Initiates change orders.
• Writes letters to contractors, homeowners, consultants, agencies, and other city departments.
• Collects and review contractor payroll records to insure compliance with state and federal wage rate laws.
• Reviews submittals, takes samples of materials for examination or testing by laboratories; records amounts of materials used and work performed, and interpret results of soils, materials, and operational tests: including asphalt compliance, concrete strength and soil compaction test reports.
• Represents the Department of Public Works with developers, architects, engineers, contractors and the general public; provide information and assistance; interprets and explains City Ordinances, standards, plans, specification, procedures and policies.
• Provides information regarding existing public works infrastructure to satisfy inquiries from staff developers and citizens.
• Coordinates work with maintenance staff, other City departments and public utilities. Indicates location of various items on plans. Helps locate utilities ahead of work sites. Schedules service interruptions with least interference and least inconvenience to properties.
• Investigates property owner complaints; confer with property owners regarding project schedule, hazards and inconvenience.
• Inspects adjacent properties for damage from construction activity.
• Assists the Senior Engineer in administration of federal-aid construction contracts in accordance with the State of California Local Assistance Procedures Manual.

The Department of Public Works at the County of San Mateo is seeking qualified candidates to fill the role of Wastewater Collection Worker I. This crucial position involves a range of semi-skilled and manual tasks critical for the operation and maintenance of our sanitary sewer and storm drain systems. Incumbents will be responsible for the hands-on management of infrastructure that protects community health and the environment, employing various light construction and specialized wastewater collection equipment.

There is currently one Wastewater Collection Worker I vacancy in the Department of Public Works.

The department aims to reinforce its team with individuals who exemplify commitment to public service and possess a blend of technical skills and safety consciousness. The role is designed for those starting in the wastewater collection field, offering structured on-the-job training while encouraging progression towards more autonomous duties. The selected candidates will play a vital role in maintaining the integrity and efficiency of the county's wastewater infrastructure ensuring safe and effective wastewater collection and contributing significantly to our community's well-being.

The ideal candidate for this physically demanding position will be:

• Certified for confined space entry.
• Able to prepare clear and comprehensive reports.
• Able to perform basic arithmetic computations.
• Able to work independently but also contribute to a team environment.
• Able to provide excellent customer service.
• Knowledgeable of and able to utilize appropriate safety practices.
   

Examples Of Duties

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

• Perform field inspections of sanitary sewer lines.
• Read and interpret sanitary sewer system and drainage system maps.
• Calculate volume, weights, and measures.
• Work with basic arithmetic computations.
• Read and interpret engineering and construction plans and specifications.
• Perform closed-circuit television inspections of sanitary sewer lines.
• Rod (using hand-rodding equipment) and flush sanitary sewer lines as part of the preventative maintenance activities or to remove obstructions.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of work performed and system changes or modifications as determined.
• Operate pumps to remove sewage from damaged or clogged lines, in response to sanitary sewer overflows, or when by-pass pumping is required.
• Cut and refinish streets, sidewalks, and driveways, lay cement and asphalt.
• Repair and reconstruct damaged sections of sanitary sewer lines.
• Be certified for confined space entry to inspect, repair, raise, adjust, and construct manholes.
• Make minor repairs to pumps and other equipment.
• Drive, operate, and monitor wastewater collection system and road maintenance equipment, including but not limited to ½ and 1-ton trucks, haul behind compressors, and walk-behind rollers.
• Report maintenance issues of wastewater collection system and road maintenance and construction equipment.
• Respond effectively and appropriately to sanitary sewer overflows and backups.
• Monitor tools and equipment to ensure they are maintained in good working order and inform supervisor when maintenance or replacement is required.
• Operate light equipment used in trenching and pipe repair and replacement work including small tractors, light trucks, pumps, generators, compressors, forks, shoring equipment, and other tools.
• Read domestic, commercial, and industrial water meters; compute water consumption since the previous reading.
• Prepare clear and comprehensive reports such as leaks in sewer mains, laterals, and manholes; courteously and effectively communicate to customers of lateral problems that require attention or repair.
• Receive, record, and respond to complaints and answer questions regarding complaints.
• Practice safety relating to public works projects.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
   

This position requires participating in an "on-call" rotation once sufficiently trained and to be available to assist in emergencies outside of normal working hours.

Qualifications

Licensure/Certification:

• Possession of a Class C California driver license or equivalent AND
• The ability to obtain, within 18 months from the date of hire:
• Class B California driver license with both air brake and tank endorsements, AND
• Grade I Collection System Maintenance Certification through California Water Environment Association's (CWEA) Technical Certification Program.
   

Education and Experience:
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.

Knowledge of:

• Methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the operation and maintenance of sanitary sewer and storm drain systems.
• Operating, monitoring, and reporting maintenance issues of wastewater collection system, road maintenance, and construction equipment.
• The proper use of hand tools including shovels, rakes, hoes, sewer maintenance tools, etc.
• The proper use of power tools and light equipment including power saws, drills, air powered tools, portable and stationary pumps, generators, compressors, vibratory rollers, motorized tampers, etc.
• Methods and materials used in sanitary sewer systems maintenance and repair.
• Basic arithmetic.
• Volume, weights, and measures.
• Safety practices relating to public works projects.
• County and CAL OSHA safety rules, procedures, and equipment.
   

Skill/Ability to:

• Operate a variety of light construction equipment and wastewater collection system maintenance equipment, which may include a combination truck (Vactor), flusher truck, rodder truck, dump truck, closed circuit television vehicle and equipment, and pumps.
• Perform heavy manual labor, which requires strength, agility, and endurance.
• Operate a wide variety of hand and power tools and equipment.
• Learn new technologies, work methods, equipment, etc.
• Work courteously and effectively with the public and co-workers.
• Remain calm and react effectively and appropriately in an emergency.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Bend, stand, and walk for extended periods of time.
• Be certified for confined space entry.
• Lift and carry heavy equipment and supplies used in the course of the work, such as jackhammers, pumps, piping, and paving materials.
• Follow safety procedures, including traffic regulations to minimize injuries and accidents.
• Prepare clear and comprehensive reports.
• Work with basic arithmetic computations.
• Take initiative to improve methods for performing preventative maintenance activities.
• Analyze existing sewer systems to identify problem lines and offer suggestions for improved maintenance activities and efforts.

Tentative Recruitment Schedule
Application Deadline: June 24, 2024
Performance Exams: July 16-17, 2024
Panel Interviews: Week of July 22, 2024

The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the City:

Final filing deadline: Before 5:00pm, Wednesday, July 3, 2024 (Supplemental Questionnaire Required)

First Interview Date: Week of July 15, 2024

Appointment to this position is contingent upon:

*Reference check

*Employment and education verification

*Driving record review

*Pre-employment medical exam and drug testing

*Department of Justice fingerprinting criminal history records check

Resume will not be accepted in lieu of application. Application, including all work history, must be fully completed if a resume is attached. Incomplete and/or inaccurate applications may result in disqualification from the recruitment process. 

Salary Range: $10,240.79 - $12,447.74 per month (effective July 1, 2024)

About the Position

Under general direction from the Public Works Superintendent, this position is responsible for leading and directing the work of Senior Maintenance Workers and Maintenance Worker crews. This classification may also direct the more complex and difficult tasks in the maintenance and repair of the City’s streets, storm drains, wastewater collection facilities, facilities, parks, and open space.

Directly and indirectly supervises the work of Senior Maintenance Workers, Maintenance Workers and maintenance contractors. Receives direct supervision from the Public Works Superintendent. May serve as acting Public Works Superintendent in his/her absence. This classification is distinguished from the next higher classification of Public Works Superintendent in that the latter has overall administrative responsibility for the Public Works maintenance operations.

Essential Duties

• Directly and indirectly supervises the work of the Senior Maintenance Workers and Maintenance Workers, including the determination of work procedures and materials and methods.
• Assists workers with special projects and in solving work problems, enforcing City regulations and policies, and requiring the performance of assigned tasks at  a productive and efficient work pace.
• Ensures that the work schedules, developed in association with the Public Works Superintendent, are effectively implemented and adhered to. Monitors the quality and quantity of the work of employees by reviewing progress to determine if maintenance schedules are being met. Identifies problems in the quantity and quality of work and takes prompt and effective corrective action, if appropriate.
• Monitors the attendance of maintenance staff and ensures no scheduling conflicts exist prior to recommending approval of time off requests.
• Establishes emergency maintenance on-call schedule, and posts and distributes emergency telephone numbers.
• Assists the Public Works Superintendent in evaluating performance of subordinate staff. Reviews evaluations with the Public Works Superintendent for his/her approval.
• Implements safety programs for equipment use and ensures proper safety training. Trains  all personnel on the safe, effective operation of equipment. When new equipment is introduced, trains maintenance staff on the safe, effective operations of the equipment prior to authorizing use of the equipment. Conducts tailgate safety classes. Organizes and conducts department’s safety training program and serves as an active participant of the  City Safety Committee.  Writes codes of safe work practices.
• Administers the work furlough program, assigns projects, and completes all related documentation and reports.
• Identifies, and recommends to Public Works Superintendent, better methods for meeting service demands through streamlining and improving work methods, and tests possible improvements.
• Develops responsibility and teamwork among maintenance staff by ensuring that each person understands his/her work responsibilities. Encourages communication and feedback with and among employees.
• Motivates employees by providing recognition and a sense of achievement  when a job is well done. Helps staff learn new skills to enhance their career growth and address areas which require improvement.
• Maintains thorough knowledge of department emergency procedures. Assists in the operation of the City’s Emergency Operations Center.
• Purchases necessary supplies and equipment for the Public Works Division. Maintains accurate records of purchases.
• May supervise department staff in the absence of the Public Works Superintendent.
• Performs frequent and thorough field inspections. Writes reports on findings and submits them to the Public Works Superintendent.
• Responds promptly and effectively to citizen inquiries and complaints.
• Provides direct supervision and guidance to maintenance contractors.
• Assists in the preparation of the work programs and budget requests.
• Assists crews with solving problems encountered during performance of their job duties in the field.
• Oversee and monitor division's emergency preparedness program and inform staff of responsibilities in event of emergency.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

The San Mateo County Sheriff's Activities League (SAL) is a non-profit organization that builds positive partnerships between youth, deputies and the communities through purposeful programs that make a difference. The Sheriff’s Activities League constantly strives to build strong, positive relationships between law enforcement and the communities we serve by providing resources to help youth in our community reach their full potential. Our vision is to build a strong continuous bond between law enforcement and youth to foster a safe and supportive environment for families within San Mateo County. To learn more about the San Mateo County Sheriff's Activities, visit: https://www.sheriffsactivitiesleague.com/ .

The Sheriff’s Activities League Executive Director plans, coordinates, recommends, develops, implements and evaluates goals, objectives, policies and procedures related to youth programs; provides leadership and coordination to community groups, public and private agencies, advisory boards and volunteers in planning and implementing programs; provides highly complex staff support to senior level management within assigned area of specialization. The Executive Director receives general direction from the assigned senior level manager and will exercise direct and indirect supervision over managerial, professional, technical and clerical staff, including consultants, and contract service providers.

The ideal candidate will possess the following characteristics:

• Competency in preparing youth to meet the challenges of adolescence and adulthood and achieve his or her full potential.
• Understanding of activities and experiences that help youth develop social, ethical, emotional, physical, and cognitive competencies as well as insight on the stages that all children go through to acquire the attitudes, competencies, values, and social skills they need to become successful adults.
• Ability to implement positive youth development programs to strengthen young people’s sense of identity, belief in the future, self-regulation, and self-efficacy as well as their social, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral competencies. Outstanding interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively connect with a diverse group of individuals.
• Extensive experience with fundraising, as well as developing and maintaining funding sources, including grants and donors.
• Proficient in developing and managing budgets for projects and programs. Ability to analyze budgetary data, identify potential cost-saving measures, and ensure adherence to financial constraints.
• Demonstrated understanding of the principles and methodologies involved in designing, implementing, and evaluating various types of programs.
• Strong commitment to personal and professional growth and staff development.
• Excellent time and project management skills.

Additionally, the ideal candidate will possess any combination of the following education and experience:

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public or business administration, management or a related field; or
• A Master's degree from an accredited college or university in public or business administration, management, child development, or a related field.
• Four to six years of progressively responsible administration or management experience in a Police/Sheriff Activities League or similar non-profit community service organization which includes experience working with a volunteer board.

As the Executive Director, your responsibilities will include:

• Planning, directing, monitoring, and evaluating the effectiveness of comprehensive county-wide services and programs, including needs assessment, program design and planning, implementation, evaluation, and regulatory enforcement.
• Directing, coordinating, and participating in the development and implementation of program goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and priorities that balance both mandated services and community needs.
• Acting as a liaison between the Sheriff and executive staff, advisory boards, the SAL Board of Directors, and program staff to ensure adherence to policies and guidelines, and that programs receive adequate funding to maintain both mandated and expected levels of service.
• Maintaining effective working relationships with a variety of public and private organizations, including other county departments and agencies.
• Consulting with other program managers on relevant program issues; developing alternative strategies for addressing community needs related to youth and assisting in the implementation of solutions as necessary.
• Conducting or participating in negotiating contracts with outside vendors, consultants, or organizations; monitoring and evaluating the fiscal and legal liability of such contracts.
• Acting as an advocate and spokesperson in the community in support of SAL and its mission.
• Preparing, administering, and monitoring the program budget to ensure the accomplishment of program and service objectives within budget constraints.
• Acquiring, developing, and maintaining funding sources, such as grants and donations.
• Providing highly complex staff assistance to the Sheriff and executive team, the SAL Board of Directors, and other stakeholders on program issues.
• Preparing detailed written reports, policies, procedures, and contracts.
• Selecting, supervising, training, and evaluating civilian SAL managerial, professional, technical, and clerical subordinates.
• Recruit and leverage volunteers to support community programs.
• Performing related duties as assigned.

Examples Of Duties

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

• Plan, direct, monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of comprehensive County-wide services and programs, including needs assessment, program design and planning, implementation, evaluation and regulatory enforcement.
• Direct, coordinate, and participate in the development and implementation of program goals, objectives, policies, procedures and priorities that balance both mandated services and community needs.
• Act as liaison between the Sheriff and executive staff, advisory boards and the SAL Board of Directors, and program staff to ensure that all appropriate policies and guidelines are followed, and that programs are funded with adequate resources to maintain mandated and expected levels of service.
• Maintain an effective working relationship with a variety of public and private organizations, including other County departments and agencies.
• Consult with other program managers on relevant program issues; develop alternative strategies for dealing with community needs as it pertains to youth and assist in the implementation of solutions as necessary.
• Conduct or participate in negotiating contracts with outside vendors, consultants or organizations; monitor and evaluate fiscal and legal liability of same.
• Act as advocate and spokesperson in the community in support of SAL and its mission.
• Prepare, administer, and monitor the program budget to ensure the accomplishment of program and service objectives within budget restrictions.
• Acquire, develop, and maintain funding sources, such grants and donors.
• Provide highly complex staff assistance to the Sheriff and executive team, SAL Board of Directors and other stakeholders on program issues.
• Prepare detailed written reports, policies, procedures and contracts.
• Select, supervise, train, and evaluate civilian SAL managerial, professional, technical, and clerical subordinates.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

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

Three years of experience in a health, social or community services organization, including at least two years of significant responsibility for one or more of the following: program and budget development or coordination of community resources or program evaluation.

IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org to apply.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE

Final Filing Date: Wednesday, June 19, 2024, by 11:59PM PST

Application Screening: Week of June 24, 2024

Panel Interviews: Week of July 8, 2024

For more information and to apply, please visit:

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

The County of San Mateo is currently seeking highly qualified applicants for the position of

Principal Civil Engineer

Kindly refer to the online brochure for a comprehensive description of this position and follow the instructions on how to apply by copying and pasting the following link to your browser: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGGE7Y_V4U/NTOscD26wJASatRCzMNEfQ/view?utm_content=DAGGE7Y_V4U&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=editor

The Position

The Department of Public Works seeks well-qualified candidates for the position of Principal Civil Engineer. This is an amazing opportunity to join a hard-working team of results-driven professionals.

The Principal Civil Engineer plans, organizes, and directs the staff and operations of a major functional section within the Public Works Department, including engineering design, construction management, surveying, and mapping. In addition, the Principal Civil Engineer supervises professional and technical staff related to these functions and performs a variety of professional engineering tasks relative to the assigned area of responsibility. The current vacancy is in the Design and Construction Management Section.

This position is a full managerial position in the Engineer series, with the following responsibilities:

• Supervise, coach, mentor, and manage performance of professional and technical staff.
• Work cooperatively with the other Divisions and Sections in the Department, including providing timely budget or cost information, as well as, working with other County Departments.
• Make recommendations to the Deputy Director on staffing-levels needed based on anticipated design projects, construction inspection, and administration needs.
• Make recommendations to the Deputy Director on staffing levels, positions, and responsibilities for the Department’s mapping tasks, map filing needs, and efficient storage of information.
• Understand, manage, and budget the funding sources that finance the different activities in the Design and Construction Management Section, including the costs associated with general drafting, counter assistance, and cost of reviewing record maps.
• Oversee and manage the budget and performance measurement requirements and reporting for the Design and Construction Management Section.
• Oversee and manage the design of infrastructure projects ensuring they meet quality standards and project goals.
• Act as the Resident Engineer on construction projects ensuring they are completed safely, on-time and on-budget and per the contract documents.
• Review competed projects with the applicable Divisions or Departments to improve on future projects.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is forward-thinking and has a good balance of technical expertise and leadership abilities, with the following attributes:

• Well-versed in design, construction, and/or operation of roadways and appurtenances, flood control facilities, and/or utilities.
• Able to foster an environment of teamwork, and motivate, mentor, and engage employees.
• Service-oriented and committed to high quality work products and organizational excellence.
• Collaborative and able to assist management in achieving budget and performance initiatives.
• Willing to take reasonable risks, not threatened by change, and promotes and welcomes new, creative ideas.
• Ability to manage several projects and staff to ensure that deadlines and deliverables are met.
• Ability to convey technical information to the public in written or oral format that is easily understandable.
• Thinks clearly under pressure, maintains a positive attitude, and shares a sense of humor.
• Effective in intergovernmental settings and has a realistic knowledge of permit processes and requirements with Federal and State agencies.

Minimum Qualifications

Licensure/Certification: Possession of a valid Certificate of Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the state of California.

Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.

• A typical way to qualify is three years of responsible supervisory engineer experience including difficult and complex field and office work in planning, design, construction, and maintenance of a variety of civil engineering projects.

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of civil engineering and municipal public works planning, design, construction, and administration.
• Methods and materials used in the design, construction, and inspection of varied civil engineering projects.
• Principles and practices of public administration, organization, and management.
• Principles, practices, and procedures of budget preparation, budget administration, and budget control.
• Principles and practices of contract preparations, negotiations, and administration.
• Practices and procedures as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs.
• Pertinent local, state, and federal laws, rules, regulations, and enforcement procedures.
• Principles and procedures of personnel management such as supervision, selection, training, discipline, and performance evaluation.
• Principles and procedures of safety management as it relates to public works projects.

Skill/Ability to:

• Acquire subject matter expertise in the functions and activities of a major section of a large diversified public works department, including but not limited to, laws, rules, regulations, procedures, and technical operations.
• Plan, organize, direct, coordinate, and review the activities of multiple disciplinary professional and technical staff.
• Evaluate complex design and consulting work, coordinate and prioritize work, and delegate authority and responsibility.
• Develop, control, and administer division budget and expenditures.
• Interpret, develop, and implement division, Department, and County policies, procedures, specifications, rules, and regulations.
• Analyze situations and problems accurately, identify alternative solutions, and take appropriate actions under general policy guidelines.
• Research, analyze, and make recommendations on administrative and management practices and procedures.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Prepare comprehensive administrative, statistical, fiscal, and technical reports and correspondence.
• Represent Public Works to other departments, agencies, and before public bodies.
• Facilitate conflict/dispute resolutions among individuals from different disciplines; and gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion.
• Select, supervise, train, and evaluate supervisory, professional, and technical staff.
• Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with others contacted in course of performing assigned responsibilities.

How to Apply

To apply for this exciting career opportunity, please visit https://jobs.smcgov.org

~ TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE ~

Final Filing Date: June 21, 2024

Application Screening: Week of June 24, 2024

Civil Service Panel Interviews: Week of July 8, 2024

The San José Police Department is dedicated to providing public safety through community partnerships and 21st Century Policing practices, ensuring equity for all. The Department is committed to treating all of San Jose's diverse community members with dignity, fairness, and respect, while protecting their rights and providing equal protection under the law.The San Jose Police Department (SJPD) is recruiting a Latent Fingerprint Examiner Supervisor for the Bureau of Investigations Central Identification Unit. This position has full supervisory responsibility for the direction and activities of the unit and provide technical guidance to Latent Fingerprint Examiners.

Typical duties as a Latent Fingerprint Examiner Supervisor may include, but are not limited to:

• Directs and manages the day-to-day, 24-hour operation and activities of personnel, programs, and facilities within the Central Identification Unit.
• Interprets and enforces the Department's duty manual, general orders and guidelines. Ensures training compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Provides supervision, training, and technical assistance to subordinate personnel in the operation of the Department's in-house Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS), manual fingerprint analysis, comparison and evaluation methodology, and all other aspects of related fingerprint analysis work.
• Establishes procedures for the operation of the Central Identification Unit case work assignment procedures for both automated and manual systems.
• Coordinates the recruitment and hiring of new personnel.
• Acts as a liaison with other county criminal justice agencies.

Are you ready to make a difference in the City of East Palo Alto?

We are seeking an enthusiastic, innovative, forward-thinking, and inspirational team leader as the next

CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL

Salary: $11,558 - $14,049 Monthly

$138,703 - $168,594 Annually

Plus an attractive benefits package 

Onsite/ Monday- Friday 8hr per day

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, work well under pressure, and bring innovation and, a positive effective attitude to your work, you may be the next Chief Building Official for the City of East Palo Alto. The Chief Building Official plans, organizes, oversees, coordinates, and reviews the work of professional, technical, and administrative staff performing difficult and complex support related to all programs and activities of the Building Division. In addition, this position administers Building Code activities; manages the effective use of the City's permit processing, plans examination, building inspection, and code compliance resources to improve organizational productivity and customer service. The incumbent will provide highly complex and responsible support to the Community and Economic Development Director and in areas of expertise; and perform related duties, as assigned.

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