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The City of Sunnyvale is recruiting for the position of Assistant Civilian Fire Marshal. The primary role of the ACFM is to serve as technical assistant to the Civilian Fire Marshal interpreting and enforcing the provisions of the fire, building and municipal codes of the city particularly as they pertain to fire and life safety of new construction and fire protection systems; manage the Fire Protection Engineering Unit of the Department of Public Safety; and serve as the primary liaison with the design community.

The City of Sunnyvale provides an excellent benefits package. A complete application consists of a City application and responses to the required supplemental questions.  The final filing date is November 5, 2018 at 5:00 pm.  For complete information regarding this current opportunity, please visit: www.Sunnyvale.ca.gov, click on jobs.

Salary: $135,221 - $159,083 Annually

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:

     The salary range for this position is $47,777.60 - $65,582.40.  

     In addition to the starting salary, employees in the Police Data Specialist classification shall also receive an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation pay.

     The Police Data Specialist (PDS) position is an entry level training position in the Operations Support Services Division (O.S.S.D.) of the Police Department. Under close supervision, Police Data Specialists learn to perform specialized technical work utilizing automated law enforcement information systems that lend support to sworn personnel and other department members. Duties include complex data input and retrieval processes requiring extreme accuracy; providing services to the community; and performing related work as required. O.S.S.D. operates 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. 

     The Police Department provides a six-month training program. During a one-year probationary period, incumbents complete the training program and a subsequent six months of on-the-job training. This includes but is not limited to a demonstrated proficiency of all aspects of Operations Support Services Division's responsibilities. While on probation, candidate performance is rated on a daily basis by experienced Police Data Specialists, Senior Police Data Specialists and/or other supervisors. Those who pass probation receive a pass/fail proficiency examination. Upon passing the examination, incumbents will be promoted to the position of Police Data Specialist II.  

     This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment. For more information about Police department, OSSD unit, CLICK HERE

     The workweek may consist of four workdays of 10.5 hours followed by 3 consecutive days off or five workdays of 8.5 hours followed by 2 consecutive days off. Each workday includes two paid 15 minute breaks and a 1/2 hour unpaid meal breaks. OSSD employees wear uniforms. A prorated uniform allowance of $500 per year is provided in January of each year. Trainees are expected to purchase and begin wearing their uniforms by the start of the 16th week of training. 

     Trainees are rotated through different units of OSSD and will be assigned to various shifts (Day, Swing and Midnight) and days off. New PDS's should expect to work night shifts, weekends and holidays. A shift differential of $1.50 per hour for Swing Shift and $1.75 per hour for Midnight shift is added to the base salary and compensatory time or pay will be granted for holiday work in accordance with the memorandum of agreement between the City of San Jose and the Municipal Employees Federation. 

     After training, PDS's bid for assignments, shifts (day, swing or midnight) and days off every six months in order of seniority as a Police Data Specialist. Senior employees typically select preferred shifts and days off and may have the option of a five day work week and/or alternate start times available to them. New employees may work nights, weekends and holidays for several years before they attain the seniority required to bid for more desirable assignments, shifts, days off and/or start times.

     If you have questions, comments or concerns about the recruitment, selection or hiring process, please contact Rose Lara at (408) 537-9682 or via email at rose.lara@sanjoseca.gov.

POSITION SUMMARY

To manage and coordinate the implementation of CIP, capital or general projects and to provide support to the City departments in managing projects. This includes the coordination of the planning, design, development, and implementation of general and capital improvement projects. Also performs highly responsible, complex, and varied professional administrative and analytical work in the development, implementation, and administration of Citywide programs, projects, or policies. This position will typically manage projects of varying complexity, exercising independent judgment and the ability to work with minimal guidance and supervision. Receives general direction from the Engineering Services Director. May provide technical supervision of vendors, consultants and contractors. This position will help manage the City’s Capital improvement projects. The City’s current 5-year CIP is estimated at $105 million, including a $35 million Community Center.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Coordinate, consult, and communicate with other departments, architects, landscape architects, planners, commissions or committees, public agencies, developers and others in the development and implementation of project feasibility studies, concepts, programming, planning, design, construction, and other activities for assigned projects.
• Coordinate planning, design and implementation of assigned capital or general projects. • Develop, recommend, and maintain accurate and current project budgets.
• Manage cost and quality controls in all project activities.
• Assist in development of procedures, policies, record-keeping, and duties as required related to overall administration of projects.
• Direct the work of contract consultants retained to provide particular expertise in project studies, programming, development, design, or management. 
• Participate in, or manage the selection, hiring, and development of agreements with consulting firms. Act as the City representative in directing consultants.
• Plan, prepare, and communicate schedules and progress records of projects’ activities and expenditures, and assist others in establishing project schedules and milestones.
• Develop critical path or project flow diagrams to plan, set and evaluate progress on project tasks.
• Solicit and review bids and recommend contract awards.
• Coordinates and consults with Engineering staff on technical projects and assignments.
• Monitor contractor performance, review and process submittals and change orders, retain construction management and inspection assistance as needed, and carry out related activities associated with project construction.
• Review, analyze, and prepare reports and other correspondence on all activities and transactions related to assigned projects, and provide timely information and status updates on assigned projects. • Give presentations and conduct meetings on issues regarding assigned projects, within the City organization and for citizens and citizens groups. 
• Prepare reports on program, feasibility, site options, budget, schedule, design alternatives, or construction issues.
• Prepare and submit grant requests and applications and monitor and manage grant funds received for compliance with terms of grants.
• Other related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE OF 

Project management principles and techniques; procedures for planning and processing capital projects, and for establishing plans, specifications, construction, and inspection for capital projects; principles of contract management; cost estimating and tracking and scheduling for projects; pertinent local, state and federal laws, regulations, and enforcement procedures related to contracts, agreements, and CEQA; city and other agency processes related to general capital projects and improvements; principles and practices of personnel supervision and management.

SKILL AND ABILITY TO

Coordinate and supervise special projects, capital projects, and consultant studies; accurately analyze situations and problems relating to capital projects, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement an effective course of action in accordance with general policy and pertinent codes and regulations; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships in the course of performing assigned responsibilities; utilize project management software and capital project record systems.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION 

Any combination equivalent to experience, education and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities could be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

• Five years of managerial supervision experience related to capital project management, facilities management, construction and supervision
• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in planning, public or business administration, real estate development, architecture, construction management, or related field
• Possession of or ability to obtain, prior to employment, a Class C California Driver License and a satisfactory driving record
• A certification in one or more of the following: Project Management (PMP), Engineering (PE), Construction Management or Architecture is preferred.

IDEAL CANDIDATE POSSESSES THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERISTICS

Is highly professional, patient, respectful, and ethical; possesses excellent problem-solving skills and a can-do attitude. Communicates effectively and proactively both verbally and in writing. Enjoys working in a small-town atmosphere with an engaged public, including merchants, property owners and residents.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/GENERAL WORKING CONDITIONS

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 $111,880 up to $135,991 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 6.25% 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 also 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

• Sick Leave: Allowance of 12 days annually

• Management Leave: Allowance of 40 hours each fiscal year

• Cell Phone Allowance: $35 monthly

• The City follows a Defined 9/80 schedule with offices closed every other Friday.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Prior to hire, candidates will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, including employment verification and a complete 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. Candidates with a disability who may require special assistance in any phase of the application or testing process should advise the Human Resources Division upon submittal of application. Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request. The City of Los Altos is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

A completed City application, cover letter and resume must be received.

SELECTION PROCESS

The applicants most closely matching the City’s desired qualifications and organizational needs will be invited to participate in the interview process.

Tentative Recruitment Schedule:

First Review of Applications: March 29, 2019

The current Senior Engineer opening is located within the unit assigned to deliver two key programs – rebuild of the Water Pollution Control Plant and Design and Construction of a new City Hall.

The City of Sunnyvale is looking for a dynamic and flexible person to help modernize, update, and renovate City infrastructure. Under the direction of the Assistant City Engineer or Assistant Director of Public Works Director/City Engineer, the selected candidates will perform professional and technical engineering work in support of the Capital Improvement Projects Administration Section, and perform related work as required. Ideal candidates have both strong project/program management skills and the ability to effectively and efficiently communicate with staff, consultants, contractors, and other project stakeholders.

This eligibility list created from this recruitment could be used for future Senior Engineer vacancies within the City.

The minimum qualifications for this position are a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering or a related field; AND

Five years of increasingly responsible professional civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering experience, depending on assignment, including experience in a supervisory or project management role.

Possession of registration as a professional civil or structural engineer issued by the State of CA as well as possession of a valid class C California driver’s license and a safe drive record are also required.

The City of Sunnyvale provides an excellent benefits package. To be considered for this career opportunity, the City must receive a complete application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire. The position opens Wednesday, March 6, 2019 and final filing date is Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at 5:00 pm. For complete information regarding this current opportunity, please visit: Sunnyvale.ca.gov and click on JOBS.

Salary: $118,875.00 - $139,852.00 Annually

For more information and to apply, please visit:

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

The City of Sunnyvale is seeking to fill the position of Public Safety Dispatcher with an energetic and highly motivated individual who possesses excellent customer service, technical and interpersonal skills.

 
Under general supervision of the Senior Public Safety Dispatcher, processes emergency and non-emergency calls for service; dispatches police, fire-fighting, medical, rescue, animal control or other emergency equipment, by telephone or radio, utilizing complex technical aids, such as computer aided dispatch systems (CAD); and performs related work as required.

The minimum qualifications required for this position are: Graduation from high school or tested equivalent; and Two years of experience within the last five years dispatching police and/or fire services for a public safety agency utilizing contemporary dispatching technical tools, including computer aided dispatching systems; or successful completion of probation as a Public Safety Dispatcher-in-Training with the City of Sunnyvale.

The City of Sunnyvale provides an excellent benefits package. A complete application packet will consist of a City of Sunnyvale employment application, responses to the required supplemental questions and a current (dated within one year of application) typing certificate verifying 35 or more net words per minute (online typing certificates will not be accepted). The position opens January 24, 2019 and is open continuous.

For complete information regarding this current opportunity, please visit: Sunnyvale.ca.gov and click on JOBS.

Salary $89,163.15 - $108,378.40 Annually

The Assistant Engineer performs paraprofessional engineering duties in such areas as reviewing development plans, estimating costs, coordinating construction projects, maintaining engineering records, and developing in-house project designs and specifications using engineering techniques.

Assistant Engineer will also provide customer service in regards to traffic and transportation inquiries from the public, from surrounding agencies, as well as interdepartmental inquiries.  Inquiries can include, but are not limited to; Stop sign requests, speeding concerns, bicycle and pedestrian safety concerns.  Additional tasks also include review of traffic control plans, and transportation permits.

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Assists in managing Capital Improvement Program (CIP) project designs, monitoring budget and approving payments, coordinating reviews and meetings, maintaining and monitoring report schedules, and advising of changes and delays;
• Produces and develops design and construction contracts including developing bid schedules, constructing and reviewing cost estimates, and reviewing technical and general specifications;
• Reviews and/or develops scope of work for design and construction contracts between the City, consultants, and contractors; develops requests for qualifications; evaluates proposals; assists in selection and negotiation of contracts;
• Evaluates and negotiates fee proposals prepared by consultants and prepares City Council memos;
• Coordinates, reviews, and approves detailed engineering designs, including drawings, reports, and specifications, for compliance with engineering standards and City policies and guidelines;
• Compiles and reviews necessary documentation to ensure compliance with contracts;
• Inspects engineering projects for conformance to established plans and specifications;
• Provides technical advice and assistance to other City departments, engineers, architects, and contractors for conformance with City policies and guidelines;
• Reviews and assesses right-of-way requirements for projects and ensures proper environmental and acquisition issues are completed prior to entry on property or construction;
• Reviews civil construction plans, preliminary plats, final plats, title reports, drainage reports, environmental assessments, and sewer reports for compliance to City code and conformance to reasonable practice;
• Protects the City’s interest by identifying design situations with cost implications to the City from liability or maintenance issues;
• Responds to inquiries from the public on existing or proposed engineering requirements and activities;
• Meets with developers and engineers to review project requirements;
• Coordinates plan revisions with off-site inspections;
• Reviews plans for development;
• Reviews encroachment permit applications for utilities, contractors, and other parties;
• Ensures persons and agencies affected by projects are informed and processes established; coordinates and communicates design development, plan reviews, permitting, changes in design or construction, and internal or external agency involvement and approval;
• Serves as a liaison and contact person for engineers and developers through the development and review process required by the City;
• Prepares and updates capital improvement project schedules;
• Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities;
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies and procedures;
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS

KNOWLEDGE OF: Theory, principles and practices of civil, traffic, and transportation engineering; Design, construction and maintenance requirements of public works facilities, including buildings, streets, drainage systems, and sanitary sewers; Methods, materials, and techniques used in the construction of public works and utilities or traffic engineering projects;  Effectively utilize customer service techniques. 

SKILL AND ABILITY TO: Make complex engineering computations, and check, design, and prepare engineering plans, studies, profiles, and maps.  Utilize computer programs in the performance of calculations. Reading and interpret engineering plans and specifications.  Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND GENERAL WORKING CONDITIONS: The primary duties of this position are performed in an office environment; ability to use phone and computer equipment; ability to stand for long periods of time; exposure to outdoor elements such as: dust, wind, rain, heat and cold; operation of a motor vehicle.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in engineering or a related field
• Two years of experience in civil engineering or related field.
• Possession of Engineering in Training (EIT) certificate.
• Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism at all times. 
• Good written and verbal communications skills and strong problem-solving skills.
• Good computer skills; working knowledge of MS WORD, OUTLOOK, EXCEL, POWER POINT, and AutoCAD

IDEAL CANDIDATE POSSESSES THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERISTICS:  Is highly professional, patient, respectful, and ethical; possesses excellent problem-solving skills and a can-do attitude. Communicates effectively and proactively both verbally and in writing. Enjoys working in a small-town atmosphere with an engaged public, including merchants, property owners and residents.

COMPENSATION

$91,109 – $110,744 annually DOE. 

The City of Los Altos offers a competitive benefits package.  Please visit our website to learn more about our Benefits Summary.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

This recruitment will remain open until filled. Applications must be submitted online. We will begin reviewing applications starting on Monday, March 18, 2019.

POLICE DEPARTMENT COLLEGE INTERN

Violence Prevention

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE:

April 1, 2019 at 5:00 p.m.

The City of Gilroy is recruiting two (2) college interns to work in the Violence Prevention Division of the Police Department. The intern will participate and work with the Violence Prevention staff on a variety of tasks that aim to promote youth and family empowerment, prevent violence, and support community and police relationship-building efforts.

Salary:

This is an educational and work experience unpaid volunteer opportunity.

Duration:

Beginning as early as May 1, 2019 and ending as late as December 31, 2019.

This unpaid volunteer internship is part-time. Volunteers are expected to commit to approximately 10 to 25 hours per week. 

The official start and end date of the internship will be determined at the time of hire. Volunteer hours would fall between 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday and/or evenings and weekends with supervisor approval.