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Applications are being accepted for the positions of Lead Equipment Mechanic and Equipment Mechanic with the City of South San Francisco. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 4, 2021 AT 5:00 P.M. OR UPON RECEIPT OF THE FIRST 75 ONLINE APPLICATIONS, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST.

Equipment Mechanic Salary: $71,323.00 - $86,673.00 Annually

Lead Equipment Mechanic Salary: $77,209.00 - $93,870.00 Annually

THE CITY OFFERS AN ATTRACTIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE, AS WELL AS CALPERS RETIREMENT PLAN AND SOCIAL SECURITY PARTICIPATION.

The City of South San Francisco is a General Law city with a population of 68,000 residents that grows to 110,000 during business hours. South San Francisco is strategically located on the west shore of the San Francisco Bay, in northern San Mateo County, 10 miles south of San Francisco. This City is also located along the Bay Area's main transportation routes, included 101, 280, Caltrain, BART, San Francisco Bay Ferry, and the San Francisco International Airport.

The City of South San Francisco is a full-service city with 12 City Departments including Police; Fire; Parks and Recreation; Public Works; Economic and Community Development; City Attorney; Library; Finance; Information Technology; Human Resources; City Clerk; and Office of the City Manager.  The City has a Council-City Manager form of government with more than 460 full-time regular employees.

The City of South San Francisco proudly remains The Industrial City, a reflection of its steel mill and ship building past.  In recent years, the City has been redefined to reflect the innovative, entrepreneurial and industrious spirit, which has made South San Francisco the Biotech Capital of the World.

South San Francisco’s biotechnology cluster is the largest in the world, with roughly 45,000 life science workers, 200 biotech companies, and over 12 million square feet of office/R&D facilities – with an additional 9 million square feet of new R&D facilities in the development pipeline. 

South San Francisco enjoys a high quality of life with an extensive public parks system, active library and learning programming and a dynamic, engaged community making South San Francisco a great place to live, learn, work and play. 

THE DEPARTMENT

The Public Works Department is composed of a Director and 11 full-time management staff with a 26 million dollar operating budget.  The department is comprised of the Maintenance, Engineering, and WQCP (Water Quality Control Plant) divisions.  The Maintenance Division oversees 127 miles of streets which includes asphalt, concrete, over 12,000 road signs, street markings, 70 signalized intersections, 164 miles of sewers, 125 miles of storm drains, 3857 street lights, 5 lift stations, and various miscellaneous tasks.

The City of Redwood City Invites Applications for:

Juvenile and Family Services Specialist

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Juvenile and Family Services Specialist oversees the programs of the juvenile and family services unit within the Redwood City Police Department; provides direct services for first-time juvenile offenders and their families including crisis intervention, needs assessment, therapeutic counseling, and case planning and management; supervises the work of student interns as well as program volunteers; serves as the department’s liaison with social service agencies and organizations within the community to attain services for program participants; develops and presents educational programs related to the area of assignment; assists department staff with cases involving missing and at-risk youth and their families.

The City of Redwood City invites you to apply for the position of Juvenile and Family Services Specialist

• Please click on the job announcement file and job description below to review the recruitment flyer and total list of duties and responsibilities.
• A complete application is required, including a resume and written supplemental questionnaire.
• Please see special instructions for more information on supplemental questionnaire.
• Submit your application online via CalOpps.org by 11:59 pm on Friday, January 29, 2021.
• Applications will be reviewed continuously as they are received.

Selection Process: Oral Board Interviews tentatively scheduled for the week of February 8, 2021

The City of San Mateo Public Works Department is looking for a

Wastewater Treatment Plant Electrical Technician

Why Join our Department?

The Public Works Department’s Environmental Services Division (ESD) is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the City’s 15.7 million gallon per day (MGD) conventional activated sludge wastewater treatment plant (WWTP). The WWTP serves a population of more than 140,000 with an annual operating budget in excess of $10 million and has a staff of 28 professional and technical personnel. Planned upgrades to the WWTP include new liquids treatment process facilities consisting of new headworks, primary treatment, and biological nutrient removal/membrane bioreactor (BNR/MBR) process.  When you join the Public Works Department, you will work among collaborative and energetic colleagues who share a passion for serving our San Mateo citizens and improving the community in which we live and work. Our team is comprised of individuals with diverse talents and experience in various fields.  We will provide you with a wide range of opportunities in a team-based collaborative environment while helping you achieve your professional goals.

Collaboration, Innovation, Respect, Creativity, Transparency and Informed Risk-taking are attributes within the City’s mission, values and organizational principles that we are seeking in the candidates.

Look to some of the reasons why the City of San Mateo is a great place to work: https://youtu.be/XNAF7GZUNl8

• Install, maintain, repair and research a variety of supervisory controls and replacement electrical components that are part of advanced wastewater treatment processes such as aeration, filtration, disinfection and dechlorination, sludge dewatering, odor control, and an environmental laboratory.
• Perform wiring required for the installation of electronic equipment; install high voltage underground cables in conduits; splice high and low voltage cables utilizing hand taping and pre- molded splice kits.
• Design, install, maintain, repair, test and construct electrical assemblies.
• Troubleshoot high voltage electrical systems, controls and related process equipment. Provide technical support for other work groups within Public Works.
• Specify, install, program, and repair various types of variable frequency motor drive systems.
• Fabricate, maintain, install, service, and calculate power load distributions to various motors and related equipment.
• Install and repair programmable logic controllers and install related hardware and software for control systems.
• Maintain and repair automatic control valves and associated control functions.
• Implement preventive maintenance and repair on motors from fractional to over 400 horsepower. Record and calculate current requirements for new electrical installations.
• Troubleshoot, perform inspections, preventive maintenance and repairs on industrial switchgear and high voltage equipment such as transformers, breakers, circuits, switches, relays, regulators and distribution panels.
• Specify, install, and inspect various types of conduit; isolate breakers and switches for major repairs; coordinate repairs and scheduled outages with operations staff.
• Conduct surveys to gather field data.
• Use aerial lifts, scaffolding and ladders.
• Prepare requisitions and associated documents for purchase of repair parts and supplies.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed, materials used, and associated costs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The City of South San Francisco is now accepting applications for the position of Laboratory Supervisor.

Application Deadline:  February 10, 2021 @ 5:00 p.m. or upon receipt of the first 50 online applications, whichever occurs first. 

THE CITY OFFERS AN ATTRACTIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE, AS WELL AS CALPERS RETIREMENT PLAN AND SOCIAL SECURITY PARTICIPATION.

The City of South San Francisco is a General Law city with a population of 68,000 residents that grows to 110,000 during business hours. South San Francisco is strategically located on the west shore of the San Francisco Bay, in northern San Mateo County, 10 miles south of San Francisco. This City is also located along the Bay Area's main transportation routes, included 101, 280, Caltrain, BART, San Francisco Bay Ferry, and the San Francisco International Airport.

The City of South San Francisco is a full-service city with 12 City Departments including Police; Fire; Parks and Recreation; Public Works; Economic and Community Development; City Attorney; Library; Finance; Information Technology; Human Resources; City Clerk; and Office of the City Manager.  The City has a Council-City Manager form of government with more than 460 full-time regular employees.

The City of South San Francisco proudly remains The Industrial City, a reflection of its steel mill and ship building past.  In recent years, the City has been redefined to reflect the innovative, entrepreneurial and industrious spirit, which has made South San Francisco the Biotech Capital of the World.

South San Francisco’s biotechnology cluster is the largest in the world, with roughly 45,000 life science workers, 200 biotech companies, and over 12 million square feet of office/R&D facilities – with an additional 9 million square feet of new R&D facilities in the development pipeline. 

South San Francisco enjoys a high quality of life with an extensive public parks system, active library and learning programming and a dynamic, engaged community making South San Francisco a great place to live, learn, work, and play. 

THE WATER QUALITY CONTROL PLANT:

The Water Quality Control Plant (WQCP) processes wastewater discharge for the cities of South San Francisco, San Bruno and the Town of Colma. The Water Quality Control Plant is a division of the Public Works Department staffed by 38 employees including: Plant Superintendent and Assistant Plant Superintendent of WQCP; Maintenance, Laboratory and Environment Compliance Supervisors; Senior Chemist; Chemist; Lead Plant Mechanics; Plant Mechanics; Lead Plant Operators; Plant Operators; Electricians; Senior Environmental Compliance Inspector; Environmental Compliance Inspectors, Utility Workers, and two Administrative Assistants.

THE POSITION:

The Water Quality Control Plant Laboratory Supervisor will plan, assign, supervise, and assist in the operations of the Water Quality Control Plant’s (WQCP) laboratory.  This includes supervising and training subordinate lab staff, operators, and inspectors as they perform lab analyses, and perform difficult and complex analyses and other duties as required or assigned.

The Public Works Department of the County of San Mateo is seeking candidates for the position of Assistant/Associate/Associate Civil Engineer to join our skilled and dedicated team!

Assistant Engineer is the entry and trainee level in the professional civil engineering series. Under immediate supervision, employees perform first-level professional civil engineering field and office work while acting in a trainee capacity on a wide variety of civil engineering projects in connection with the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of County-maintained facilities.
 
Associate Engineer is the journey level job classification. Associate Civil Engineer is the registered journey level classification in the engineering series. At these levels, a high degree of technical expertise and some periodic lead responsibilities are required. Under general supervision, incumbents may perform a variety of professional engineering tasks in such areas as planning, design, and construction inspection of roads, park trails, bridges, drainage, sanitary sewer systems, water supply, and other public works projects. Associate Civil Engineers may provide lead direction to other staff in completing projects of greater difficulty and complexity. Incumbents will be required to perform field work in support of the planning, design, and/or construction inspection of public works projects.
 
NOTE: Associate Civil Engineer differs from the Associate Engineer classification in that Associate Civil Engineers are registered as professional engineers in the State of California and may provide lead direction to other staff in completing projects of greater difficulty and complexity.
 
The salary range for Assistant Engineer is $83,242 - $104,021 annually.
The salary range for Associate Engineer is $98,488 - $123,094 annually.
The salary range for Associate Civil Engineer is $110,261 - $137,800 annually.
 
There are currently two vacancies, one in each of these units:
 
Design and Construction 
The Assistant/Associate/Associate Civil Engineer assigned to the Design and Construction Section would perform AutoCAD/Civil3D work and work on Public Works infrastructure projects such as roads, drainage, retaining walls, bridges, sewer, and other public works facilities including the planning, designing, preparation of construction bid documents, and inspection of public works facilities.  This position may also involve the application and management of outside grants associated with Public Works facilities.
 
Utilities-Flood Control-Watershed Protection
The Utilities-Flood Control-Watershed Protection unit oversees 30 Special Districts that include flood control, drainage, domestic water, sanitary sewer, and street lighting. The primary responsibilities of the position include the design and management of various capital improvement projects from the conceptual stage to construction close-out. Additional duties include assisting with the day-to-day operational tasks of administering these Districts.
 

The ideal candidate for either of these positions is:

• Technically knowledgeable and experienced in the principles and practices of civil engineering, and public works design, construction, and maintenance.
• An effective communicator, both orally and in writing; able to represent the County in meetings and presentations to various groups including property owners, community groups, regulatory and other governmental agencies, and the general public.
• Customer-focused and interpersonally effective in dealing with staff, engineers, contractors, and the public, and in coordinating with law enforcement agencies, emergency responders, and other agencies when necessary.
• Able to provide information to the public and other governmental agencies, in person or over the telephone, regarding County procedures and regulations, facility locations, plan requirements, and property ownership, which may require the interpretation of policies and procedures.
• Able to perform development plan reviews and prepare plan review comments.
• Able to analyze and evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations, and prepare concise and effective technical staff reports.
• Accountable and able to schedule and carry through with assignments with independence.
• Experienced in designing public works projects such as road improvements, drainage and flood control improvements, parks facilities, water treatment and distribution systems, and sanitary sewer systems, 
• Experienced using computer aided drafting software such as AutoCAD/Civil3D.
• Proficient in computer aided drafting and design software.

Examples of Duties:

Duties for these positions may include, but are not limited to:

• Serve as resident engineer on routine construction projects.
• Perform duties as chief of party engaged in making surveys.
• Prepare designs, plans, and specifications for routine projects.
• Assist in drafting and preparing instructions for bidders, proposals, affidavits, bonds, specifications, change orders, and other documents and reports involved in the construction of engineering projects.
• Gather, compile, and compute data using engineering, drafting, and calculating instruments and techniques to prepare designs, plans, estimates, technical reports, and specifications for the construction, alterations, maintenance, and operations of a variety of engineering projects.
• Supervise subordinate personnel in a variety of capacities.
• Inspect construction projects for conformance with specifications, safety standards, and federal, state, and local regulations.
• Conduct economic cost and quantity estimates for assigned projects.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies.

QUALIFICATIONS

Licensure/Certification: Candidates for Associate Civil Engineer must possess a valid Certificate of Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California at the time of hire. Some positions require possession of a class C California driver license or equivalent.
 

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:

• Assistant Engineer: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering OR twenty-four semester units in civil engineering courses and three years of civil engineering experience in office, field, or survey party work OR possession of an Engineer in Training Certificate.
• Associate Engineer: Two years of professional civil engineering experience which has included field and office work in the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of a variety of civil engineering projects.
• Associate Civil Engineer: In addition to possession of a valid Certificate of Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California at the time of hire, two years of professional civil engineering experience which has included field and office work in the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of a variety of civil engineering projects.

Knowledge of: 

• Civil engineering practices and procedures including design and construction methods and techniques.
• Strength, properties, and uses of materials and hydraulics.
• Civil engineering design and drafting principles.
• Project management principles and practices.
• Basic principles of supervision.
• Surveying methods.
• Methods, materials, and equipment used in civil engineering projects.
• Methods, materials, and equipment used in civil engineering construction work.
• Construction inspection techniques.
• Principles of engineering as they apply to public works projects.
• Engineering mathematics and their application to engineering problems.

Skill/Ability to: 

• Perform engineering calculations and routine design work.
• Solve surveying problems.
• Prepare neat and accurate maps, drawings, notes, and reports.
• Inspect civil engineering work in progress.
• Prepare clear, concise correspondence and reports.
• Comply with safety procedures.
• Supervise subordinate staff.
• Operate survey equipment.
• Apply civil engineering principles related to transportation projects.

Incumbents in positions designated as Traffic Engineer must also have:
Knowledge of:

• Contract preparation, selection, and administration.
• Grant application processes. 

APPLICATION/EXAMINATION

Open and Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, or SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. Responses to the supplemental questionnaire must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire.
 
The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: Pass/Fail). A screening committee will select those applicants whose training, experience, and responses to the questions on the employment application and supplemental questionnaire appear to best meet the needs of the position and invite them to interview. Because of this process, all applicants meeting the minimum requirements are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the recruitment process.
 
Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%) which may include a written or performance exercise. Depending on the number of applications, an application appraisal of training and experience may be used in place of examinations. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and all applicants must participate at their own expense.
 
IMPORTANT: Applications for this position are accepted online only. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click on the "Apply Online" button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org to apply.
 
TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
Application Deadline:  January 28, 2021
Application Screening:  Week of February 1, 2021
Panel Interviews:  TBD - Most likely week of February 15, 2021
 
At the County of San Mateo, we welcome and celebrate the diversity of our employees, and strive to create a workplace where they feel valued every day.  

The County of San Mateo is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Analyst: Chet Overstreet (010820210) (Assistant/Associate/Associate Civil Engineer – N033/N018/N020)

Applications will be accepted until Monday, February 8, 2021 

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

RESUMES ARE NOT ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF A CITY APPLICATION.

Written Exam: TBA

Oral Exam: TBA

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, performs skilled mechanical work in repairing, installing, maintaining, dismantling, and overhauling of mechanical and electrical equipment, performs maintenance of plant grounds and buildings, and does related work as assigned.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Performs installation, maintenance, replacement, and repair of pumps, motors, generators, and auxiliary equipment; levels and aligns equipment to prevent vibration; installs and connects instruments, gauges, tubing, pipes, instrument panels, switches and valves; dismantles pumps, motors, and generators and inspects for broken or worn parts, and makes appropriate adjustments, replacements and repairs; keeps records of repairs and maintenance services performed; maintains plant grounds and buildings.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of: The installation, operation and repair of pumps, motors, generators, and related equipment; mechanical ability and skill in the use of tools and materials involved in the installation, maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment, use of hand tools and power equipment; basic addition and subtraction.

Ability to: Read, understand and work from blueprints, diagrams and installation sketches; diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical defects; understand and follow written and oral directions; prepare reports and keep accurate records; interact positively and cooperate with co-workers, respond politely to customers, work as a team member, function under demanding time pressure, respond in a positive manner to supervision, and attend work and perform duties on a regular and consistent basis.

Education: Graduation from High School or equivalent.

Experience: One year of experience in the operation, maintenance and/or repair of electrical and mechanical equipment.

Physical Requirements: Moderate and sometimes strenuous exertion required, including sustained walking, standing, bending, climbing and lifting.

License: Possession of a valid Class C California Driver’s License (including acceptable driving record). 

Are you looking for an exciting career in Surveying?  Looking to join an amazing team?  As a Surveying Technician II you will be working on interesting projects, meeting people who share your passion, and learning boundary, legal descriptions, topographic surveying and much more. This is an opportunity to work in both the office and field, advance your career, and be part of something that brings a drawing on paper to life. No day is the same in surveying and San Mateo County is a great place to pursue your career!
 
This is the journey level class of Surveying Technician. The Surveying Technician II will work independently after learning departmental procedures and will work on assignments of large scope and complexity.  Incumbents may be assigned to perform basic office surveying functions including reviewing survey map submittals and legal descriptions, drafting of survey plats and documents, and completing moderately difficult duties as an instrument technician on a survey party. The Surveying Technician II will also assist the public at the service counter, through phone calls, and by responding to emails.
 
The ideal candidate for this position will have the following:

• Possession of an L.S.I.T. or Certified Survey Technician I (CST 1) or above (preferred not required) 
• At least two years of experience in providing technical support to a related public works field such as surveying, drafting, construction, or a related technical support field.
• Excellent professional and courteous customer service skills.
• Ability to perform well under pressure or in stressful situations.
• Ability to quickly learn work policies and procedures and adapt to the work environment.
• Demonstrated experience reading and interpreting drawings, engineering plans, and recorded survey maps and deeds.
• Ability to work independently in the field and the office and manage workload in an organized manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and work professionally with the public and co-workers. 

Examples of Duties:
General duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide customer service to the public and other governmental agencies in person, by phone and/or in writing, regarding County procedures and regulations, facility locations, plan requirements, and property ownership, which may require the interpretation of policies and procedures.
• Work on the survey team on specific County projects.
• Perform basic Task Safety Analysis prior to commencing any field project, function or separate task.
• Perform surveys, including setup of equipment to make field measurements and using appropriate survey instruments.
• Make survey measurements using electronic total stations, digital levels, GPS equipment, and electronic data collectors.
• Act as a flagger to provide protection when performing survey work in high traffic areas.
• May reduce field notes and make related office computations.
• Perform a variety of computer-aided drafting tasks to update and maintain Public Works geographic information systems (GIS), survey maps, right of way maps, and various drawings and plans.
• Obtain and distribute copies of maps, land descriptions, and similar information.
• Review County base maps for accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation regarding surveyed projects.
• Perform survey-related drafting under the direction of the County Surveyor.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies.
 
 
QUALIFICATIONS
Licensure/Certification: Possession of a class C California driver license or equivalent.
 
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 two years of experience providing technical support to a public works field such as engineering, surveying, drafting, construction, resource conservation, or a related technical support field.

Knowledge of: Techniques, principles, and practices related to drafting and surveying; applicable laws, codes, and regulations; mathematics through trigonometry; recordkeeping principles and practices; safety principles, practices, and equipment related to the work; standard office practices and procedures, including filing and the operation of standard office equipment; techniques for dealing with the public, in person and over the telephone.
 
Skill/Ability to: Perform support work in the technical support area(s) to which assigned; perform independent research for collecting and summarizing information for the technical support area(s) to which assigned; use the office and field tools and equipment of the technical support area(s) to which assigned; prepare detailed written reports, correspondence, and professional documents. Use initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines; interpret, apply, and explain applicable codes and regulations; make accurate calculations; read and interpret a variety of plans, specifications, and other technical documents; maintain accurate records of work performed; perform basic drafting and mapping work; perform basic field data collection; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work; and use a computer for word processing, spreadsheet creating, GIS mapping, and AutoCAD drafting.
 
 
APPLICATION/EXAMINATION
Open and Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination.
 
The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%) which may include written and/or performance exercises given before, during, or after the interview.
 
Because of this process, all applicants meeting the minimum requirements are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the recruitment process. Depending on the number of applications, an application appraisal of training and experience may be used in place of examinations. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and all applicants must participate at their own expense.
 
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. 
 
Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.
 
~ Tentative Recruitment Schedule ~
Application Deadline: January 25, 2021
Application Screening (Tentative): January 27 - February 2, 2021
Combined Panel Interviews (Tentative):  February 17 and/or 18, 2021
 

At the County of San Mateo, we welcome and celebrate the diversity of our employees, and strive to create a workplace where they feel valued every day.
The County of San Mateo is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Analyst: Chet Overstreet (12242020) (Public Works Technician II – N011)

The City of Redwood City invites you to apply for the position of Assistant Engineer I/II. 

• Please click on the job announcement file below to review the recruitment flyer.

• A complete application is required, including a written supplemental questionnaire.

• Submit your application online via CalOpps by 11:59 pm on Tuesday, January 19, 2021.
• Applications will be reviewed continuously as they are received.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The City of Pacifica is recruiting for a Wastewater Plant Operations Manager within the Department of Public Works Wastewater Division.  Under direction, the incumbent will plan, organize and manage the activities of the Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations, and coordinates assigned City wide programs and operations activities with other departments, divisions and outside agencies.

THE DEPARTMENT

The Public Works Department is responsible for maintaining and repairing the City’s infrastructure and wastewater treatment operations in an efficient and cost-effective manner while providing a high level of customer service and a safe work environment for city employees. The Department maintains wastewater infrastructures which includes wastewater collection system, pump stations, wastewater treatment plant, parks, playing fields and medians and keeps streets and trails clean and well-maintained. The Department also coordinates the tree program, cleans beaches and coordinates the City Beautification program.

The Public Works Department is organized into three divisions including Wastewater, Field Services and Engineering. The Wastewater Division is organized into two groups which includes the operation of the Calera Creek water treatment plant and management of the collection system. Field Services oversees the maintenance of city streets, parks, trees, vehicles and public facilities. The Engineering Division manages public infrastructure projects, transportation planning and maintenance and repair of the City’s infrastructure. The Public Works Department is supported by 56 full-time staff and the Wastewater Division has an annual operating budget of $18.5 million, along with a CIP appropriation of $ 5 million. The Wastewater Plant Operations Manager reports to the Deputy Director of Public Works-Wastewater. 

The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker and experienced wastewater professional who is knowledgeable about wastewater operations. He or she will be a natural team-builder and mentor who can bring division personnel together to form a high performing organization where relationships and collaboration are strong. The ability to work well with departmental management and staff, other city departments and outside agencies is a prerequisite for success in this organization that values relationships.

At the City of Pacifica, we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. To us, equal opportunity employment is not just about compliance, it’s about who you are, how you can help our City and who you want to be. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and community members. 

If interested, we invite to explore this opportunity with us, please note, recruitment will remain open until filled, however, for first round of consideration, apply by January 11, 2021 at 5:00 PM PST so apply today!

THE POSITION 

This is a full-time, management position that requires significant independence, initiative, and discretion within established guidelines.  This position assists in the strategic planning, organization, and management across multiple operational units. Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Plan, organize and manage the operation, maintenance and repair of the City’s wastewater treatment facility and equipment.
• Develop and implement division goals, objectives, work plans, reports, policies and procedures.
• Coordinate with City departments and State agencies to assure compliance with various regulations, industry standards, City policies, procedures and goals.
• Monitor operations to assure that operating procedures are followed.
• Manage regulatory agency reporting.
• Coordinate treatment plant response to emergency situations.
• Oversee the preventative maintenance program.
• Attend meetings with outside agencies and organizations to help develop solutions to problems or issues of mutual concern; participate in outside community groups and professional groups and committees; provide technical assistance, as needed.
• Research and prepare technical and administrative reports; prepare written correspondence.
• Recommend and enforce safety measures and programs and ensures that assigned staff, consultants and contract employees conduct work in a safe manner in accordance with established procedures.
• Plan, organize, administer, review and evaluate the work of supervisory, technical and operational and maintenance staff directly and through subordinate levels of supervision.
• Provide for the selection, training, professional development and work evaluation of department staff; authorizes discipline as required; provides policy and procedural guidance and interpretation to staff.
• Assist in developing and administering the annual operating budget for the division; recommend budget transfers, expenditures and purchases.
• Prepare requests for proposals for vendor, engineering, contractor and maintenance services; negotiate and administer contracts and authorized payments for services.
• Serve as the City’s representative with all regulatory agencies, including the Regional Water Quality Control Board, the Air Quality Control Board and the State water Quality Control Board.
• Conduct operational studies and special projects; gather information, evaluate alternatives, prepare and present reports and recommendations.
• Investigate and resolve requests for services and complaints regarding wastewater operational functions.
• Control the requisition of supplies, materials and equipment.
• Serve as a Disaster Service Worker, as required.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required and other duties as assigned.

Please refer to attached job description for additional information.

The City of Brisbane is currently recruiting for a Water Quality Technician. Under general supervision of the Senior Engineer, the Engineering Technician performs field sampling and analysis associated with the testing of drinking water quality and other related duties; keeps detailed and accurate records; and maintains overall compliance with all federal, state and local drinking water monitoring and reporting regulations. A full classification description is available online at: https://www.brisbaneca.org/

Example of Duties: (Illustrative Only)

• Performs routine physical, chemical and microbiological field sampling and analyses of drinking water, stormwater discharge, landfill gases, and other related monitoring.
• Prepares and delivers samples for inorganic, organic and bacteriological analysis at an offsite state certified drinking water laboratory and follows strict quality assurance protocols to ensure proper sample collection and documentation; including chain-of-custody forms, internal field tracking forms and compliance data logs prior to delivery to the laboratory.
• Performs routine and emergency field sampling and analysis from drinking water reservoirs and distribution system, monitoring vaults, hydrant flushing, wastewater collection systems, storm water system discharges and other sources as required using established techniques and procedures; performs field tests for total and free chlorine residual, monochloramine, free ammonia, nitrites, nitrates, pH, temperature, conductivity, turbidity and other related tests.
• Collects, monitors and records data for both public and private facilities that includes the monitoring, sampling and reporting of landfill gases, infiltrate water and other site characteristics in accordance with strict state and county permit requirements. 
• Conducts sampling, analysis and reporting in accordance with established Quality Assurance (QA) protocols; submits clear and detailed daily field records and site sheets documenting all sampling and monitoring activities and clearly and accurately compiles all the field and laboratory data into monthly and annual regulatory reporting.
• Operates, maintains, calibrates and properly documents the use of automated sampling equipment, multiparameter portable colorimeters, field gas detectors, pH monitoring meters, turbidity meters, flow and level meters and a variety of other field equipment.
• Prepares and reviews reports, charts, and graphs as required.
• Responds to customer complaints concerning water quality, investigates the complaint and provides accurate information as to the source of the problem.
• Performs related duties as needed or assigned.

Qualifications:

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of water quality related to public infrastructure.
• Field water sampling techniques such as total chlorine, turbidity, total suspended solids, pH, free ammonia, nitrite and nitrate, methane gas, etc.
• General understanding of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Standard Methods and other approved standard protocols for water quality sampling and analysis.
• Software applications including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Techniques for effectively representing the City in contacts with governmental agencies, community groups, developers, contractors and the public.
• Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds, in person and over the telephone.

Skill in:

• Conducting field analyses such as free and total chlorine, free ammonia, nitrite, pH, conductivity, alkalinity, dissolved oxygen, methane gas, etc.
• Collecting water samples in accordance with EPA and other approved standard protocols including microbiological, VOCs and SVOCs, metals; and following all sampling QA/QC protocol.
• Completing water sample documentation and chain of custody records.
• Preparing clear, concise and accurate reports, correspondence, procedures and other written materials under general supervision.
• Maintaining accurate records and files.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work and communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Functioning under demanding time pressure, responding in a positive manner to supervision, and attending work and performing duties on a regular and consistent basis.

Education/Experience:

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12) grade, GED, or higher level degree.  Two years of experience in a water or wastewater utility performing laboratory and/or field technician duties is required.  An Associate degree in biology, chemistry, microbiology, engineering or related field may substitute for the required experience.

Licenses:

Must possess a valid California class C driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record.  Possession of a State of California Department of Drinking Water Distribution Operator Grade 2 (D2) certificate is required, or obtained within one year of appointment.  Possession of any mandated regulatory certifications for water quality certifications required by regulatory agencies and the City within 18 months of notification.  Such certification must be maintained during employment.

SALARY AND HOURS:

$31.78 - $33.36 - $35.04 - $36.77 - $38.62 per hour.  Appointments are generally made at the first step in this range.  This is a full-time 40 hours per week position working Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8:00 AM -5:00 PM, Wednesdays 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM and Fridays 8:00 AM -1:00 PM.

BENEFITS:

This position is eligible for benefits under the General Employees Association memorandum of understanding.  Health benefits are offered through the CalPERS Health Program.  The City contributes to a flexible compensation plan towards the cost of health plans offered, up to family coverage.  City provides paid vision through VSP, dental through a self-insured reimbursement program, long-term disability and life insurance coverage through Voya Financial, and an Employee Assistance Program through MHN.  Retirement benefits are provided through CalPERS, 2%@60 for “Classic” members, 2%@62 for “New” members.  The City will make a contribution of 1.5% to a Deferred Compensation 457K plan with additional matching available.  Flexible spending accounts (Health and Dependent Care) and transportation spending accounts are also available.  Free commuter shuttle to and from BART and Caltrain.

LEAVE:

Vacation:  80 hours annually

Sick:  8 hours of sick leave accrued monthly

Holidays:  14 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays 

Longevity:  40 hours after 15 years of full-time service

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Interested candidates must submit a completed on-line application at www.calopps.org. Applications must be received by January 28, 2021, at 5:00 PM.

SELECTION PROCESS:

Applications will be screened and a limited number of the most highly qualified candidates will be invited to the oral panel.  An eligibility list will be established from those who pass the oral panel interview process.  A limited number of eligible candidates from the list will be invited for a Department Head/Manager interview, who will make the final recommendation.  Eligibility lists are good for one year, unless abolished sooner.  After a mutual interest has been established, the final candidate must pass a fingerprint check submitted to the Department of Justice and a thorough background investigation with favorable results. 

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The City of Brisbane is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or national origin in its employment actions, decisions, policies, and practices. The duties described in this job announcement are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.  This job announcement does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.