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Water Resources Specialist II or III*

(classification title: Resource Management Specialist II or III)*

Resource Management Specialist II Annual Pay Range: $87,792-$109,650

Resource Management Specialist III Annual Pay Range: $99,211-$123,883

Plus full benefits including CalPERS pension

*Midpen determines hiring level depending on qualifications

Application Deadline: February 23, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.

Do you have a passion for protecting and preserving open space?  Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District is seeking a skilled and motivated Water Resources Specialist to join our team of resource management professionals working to protect and restore the natural environment within Midpen’s land in the Santa Cruz Mountains and the San Francisco Peninsula.  While there is regular field work, the ideal candidate will also bring strong communication, project management, and collaboration skills to the position.

About Midpen:  Midpen is a regional greenbelt system in the Santa Cruz Mountain region comprised of nearly 65,000 acres of land in 26 extraordinary open space preserves, permanently protected for public enjoyment and recreation. Midpen is a growing organization with a focused mission that guides our work, and where every employee makes an impact.  If you are looking for an outstanding opportunity to contribute to the legacy of open space protection and outdoor recreation, working with an incredible team of like-minded colleagues, we invite you to apply for this position!  We invite you to view our Working for Midpen video on our Employment Opportunities page.

About the Position: The Water Resources Specialist II or III is responsible for cataloging, organizing, tracking, and long-term planning for water resources management in the District’s open space preserves. In this position, you will manage and obtain water rights and water quality (Clean Water Act) permits and generate required reports for submittal to regulatory agencies and other governing bodies and engage in related activities in the restoration and management of aquatic resources. General responsibilities of this position will also include managing consultants and contractors; writing detailed technical summaries and reports for District staff and the public; preparing grant applications; and conducting surveys in the field.

Basic requirements include the knowledge of California water-related regulations, beneficial uses, and water rights. Knowledge of hydrology, principles and practices of aquatic resource management, water diversion and distribution systems, and environmental planning.  The ability to plan and conduct water use/ hydrological monitoring, analyze and interpret data, use GIS software, and prepare clear and concise reports, as well as to be able to secure and maintain records for regulatory agency permits, and manage complex projects utilizing consultants and contractors.  Knowledge of CEQA is desired, but not required.

The Water Resource Specialist II supports the Senior Resource Management Specialist and works in collaboration with other staff to facilitate complex projects. The Water Resource Specialist II may directly manage smaller projects and does not have any supervisory responsibilities.  This is a non-exempt/hourly position.

The Water Resource Specialist III has broad, technical experience with water resources, is self-directed, and works independently managing complex large-scale projects.  May supervise an intern.  This is an exempt/salaried position.

Work Environment: The Water Resources Specialist II and III functions within a team environment with other Resource Management staff. The position is located in Midpen’s District’s Los Altos office, reporting to the Senior Resource Management Specialist. Work will occur in both a field and office environments, with travel from site to site, and field data collection. When conducting field assignments, work may include traversing rough, difficult terrain in inclement or hot weather with exposure to poison oak.

Education & Experience

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

Water Resources Specialist II: Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in watershed science/management, hydrology, water law/policy, engineering, ecology, biology, earth sciences or other closely related subject, and two years increasingly responsible experience in the field of resource planning and management. Requires excellent organizational, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. A Master’s Degree is desirable.

Water Resources Specialist III: Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in watershed science/management, hydrology, water law policy, engineering, ecology, biology, earth sciences or other closely related subject, and three years increasingly responsible experience in the field of resource planning and management. Requires excellent organizational, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. A Master’s Degree is desirable.

Licenses & Certifications Required:   Possession of a valid California Driver’s License.

Benefits: Midpen provides a competitive benefits package including health, life and disability insurance, CalPERS pension and paid leaves. Detailed information is available on the Benefits page of our website.

How to Apply: Apply online at CalOpps.org.  The application deadline is February 23, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.  CalOpps is unable to accept applications once the application window closes.

Apply online via CalOpps.org. 

The following application items are required:

1. Fully completed CalOpps employment application* 

2. Cover letter 

3. Resume 

4. Supplemental question responses

*Incomplete applications will not be considered for the position.  Applicants with the most relevant experience and qualifications suitable for the position will be contacted for an interview.

Recruitment Timeline: We recommend applicants’ schedules be open during this timeframe for panel interviews.

Midpen is unable to accommodate individual schedules.

First Interview: March 24, 2020

Final Interview/Written Exercise at our Los Altos Office: March 30, 2020

Estimated Start Date: April/May 2020

Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation

by contacting the Human Resources department at 650-691-1200   

Put your passion for Open Space to work!

The Environmental Services Department provides comprehensive and innovative utility services for Sunnyvale's residents and businesses and facilitates initiatives to achieve the City's sustainability objectives. The department brings together technical, operational, and administrative professional disciplines to form its dedicated and dynamic team.

We are currently recruiting for an Environmental Engineering Coordinator to join the City's Sustainability Program. This position presents an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual to play a key leadership role in advancing Sunnyvale's local efforts to address climate change. The City's recently adopted Climate Action Playbook (CAP) is a framework for developing bold policies, creating engaging programs, and achieving ambitious greenhouse gas emissions reductions. This position has the unique opportunity to shape those efforts and have a meaningful impact on the local community.
 
The Environmental Engineering Coordinator for Sustainability Programs is primarily responsible for implementing and monitoring the CAP. This includes: developing new programs or continuing the implementation of existing programs to reduce emissions; monitoring and reporting CAP implementation progress; preparing greenhouse gas emissions inventories; conducting research and technical analyses for new programs or policies; and leading community engagement initiatives to encourage climate actions.
 
We are seeking a highly motivated, organized, and creative individual with strong quantitative and analytical skills, impeccable written and verbal communication skills, and a solid understanding of environmental science and policies to help take our City's sustainability programs to the next level!
 
Apply today to be a part of our collaborative team and participate in shaping Sunnyvale's sustainable future!

The City of Sunnyvale provides an excellent benefits package. A complete application consists of a City application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire. Possession and continued maintenance of a valid class C California driver’s license and a safe driving record is required for this position. The position opens on January 9, 2020 and the final filing date is January 30, 2020 at 5:00 pm. For complete information regarding this current opportunity, please visit: Sunnyvale.ca.gov and click on JOBS.

Salary: $109,097.88 - $139,239.56 Annually

The City of Rocklin is now accepting applications for an Information Technology Analyst for the IT Division to perform technology infrastructure maintenance, administration, and support.  Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, participating in the design of technology infrastructure solutions; configuring,  troubleshooting and performing maintenance on server and disk storage systems, routers, switches, and firewalls; performing monthly VDI base image updates and administering virtual desktop pools; administering the VMware vSphere environment and performing vCenter and ESXi host updates and upgrades as needed; administering Windows server infrastructure services including Active Directory, DNS, DFS, and DHCP; managing Active Directory users and groups, logon/logoff/startup/shutdown scripts, group policies, file shares and access permissions; performing basic Microsoft Exchange server administration tasks such as creating mailboxes, contacts, and distribution groups; administering print servers and multifunction print devices; and automating tasks and processes whenever possible through advanced scripting techniques and group policy management.

This is a journey level class with responsibility for the full range of technical and professional functions necessary to accomplish the tasks and duties in the assigned area with minimal direction or assistance.  The Information Technology Analyst reports to the Information Technology Manager or designee, and may provide technical direction or functional supervision over support staff as needed.

The District has one open, full-time position of Information Technology Manager.

For more information or to apply, visit Ralph Andersen & Associates at:

https://www.ralphandersen.com/jobs/it-manager-marin-municipal-water-district/

Candidates should apply by Monday, February 3, 2020 for optimal consideration. This recruitment is considered open until final selection is made.

The County of San Mateo's Information Services Department seeks a qualified IS Manager II to serve on its Applications Team. The candidate will be an integral part in assisting the Division Manager of Applications to maintain, integrate, and support all Countywide applications supported by ISD and applications that departments request ISD to create and/or maintain on their behalf.  Examples of these applications include; CJI, GIS, OpenData, Granicus, etc.

The IS Manager II will plan, coordinate, and implement comprehensive Countywide automation and systems development efforts or Countywide information services security policies and programs; coordinate, direct, and/or evaluate the work of staff and/or County employees engaged in programming and systems analysis work or policy/program implementation; assist in the development, implementation and evaluation of goals, objectives, policies and procedures related to the functions of the department; may select, train and provide direction to the subordinate professional, technical and clerical staff; and provide highly complex staff support to senior level management within assigned area of specialization. 

The IS Manager II will also have full line and functional management responsibilities for staff involved in programming and systems analysis support for a major application or group of applications, which have County-wide impact.  This level is responsible for developing and implementing programs, divisional goals, objectives, policies and priorities.  Activities are based on direct consultation with user department staff and management to assess their information processing needs including shortcomings in their current automated systems and opportunities for new automation support.

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

• Plan, direct, monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of a comprehensive Countywide information services programs or policy, including needs assessment, program design and planning, implementation, evaluation and regulatory enforcement.
• Direct, supervise, evaluate and counsel assigned staff in the development of programming and systems solutions to customer needs.
• Assist in the preparation, administration, review and evaluation of the Department budget.
• Direct, coordinate, and participate in the development and implementation of program goals, objectives, policies, procedures and priorities that balance both customer needs and professional standards and practices.
• Act as liaison between information services management team, senior level management, advisory boards and commissions, regulatory bodies and program staff to ensure that all appropriate policies and guidelines are followed.
• Maintain an effective working relationship with a variety of public and private organizations, including other department staff, County departments and agencies; consult with other managers on relevant program issues, develop alternative strategies for dealing with information system needs and assist in the implementation of solutions as necessary.
• Consult with other program managers on relevant program issues; develop alternative strategies for dealing with departmental needs 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.
• Prepare, administer and monitor project budget to ensure the accomplishment of program and service objectives within budget restrictions.
• Coordinate and direct each project phase: feasibility, requirement definition, detail design, programming and testing, implementation and maintenance for medium to large scale projects.
• Confer with Information Services management and departmental user staff regarding project status; provide regular project status reports.
• Assist user departments to formulate automation options and long-term strategies to meet their information processing requirements.
• Assign project work units and follow up to insure completion.
• Develop, maintain and implement project plans.
• Ensure that project issues tracking, issue resolution and change control procedure are defined and implemented.
• Provide highly complex staff assistance to senior level management and other departments.
• Prepare detailed written reports, policies, procedures and contracts.
• Participate and attend committees, meetings and conferences pertaining to supported Applications.
• Setting and tracking individual goals and accomplishments.
• Ensuring performance metrics are met.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS 

Knowledge of:

• Advanced principles and practices of program management, including planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Job planning and prioritizing techniques.
• Information management platforms and systems.
• Principles and techniques of advanced systems analysis and design.
• Supervisory principles and practices, including work planning and evaluation, project management, scheduling and training.
• Principles of budget preparation and monitoring.
• Principles of personnel training, supervision and evaluation.
• Data processing principles, concepts and terminology.
• Methods and practices of computer system design, programming and implementation.
• Structuring techniques for efficient program construction and maintenance.
• Tools and methods used to standardize and facilitate system design and project management.
• Current technologies for systems design and delivery.
• Phases of software life cycles.
• PERT and/or CPM or other project scheduling methodology.
• Cost estimating and cost/benefit analysis.
• Principles of personnel training, supervision and evaluation.

Skill/Ability to:

• Plan, organize and coordinate programs and services on a comprehensive, County-wide level to meet customer needs.
• Coordinate program area activities with other County departments, programs and/or outside agencies.
• Integrate a variety of activities and services to achieve program goals, objectives and priorities. 
• Work cooperatively with other County departments and public and private organizations.
• Analyze problems accurately, develop recommendations and take appropriate action to resolve them.
• Prepare complex and detailed written reports, procedures, grant applications and contracts.
• Use initiative and sound independent judgement within established procedural guidelines.
• Maintain accurate records and file
• Organize work, set priorities and meet critical deadlines.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
• Utilize appropriate interpersonal style and methods of communication to gain acceptance, cooperation, or agreement of a plan, activity, and/or program idea.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Analyze complex operational, programming and systems problems, evaluate alternatives and reach sound conclusions.
• Plan, schedule and manage large-scale projects.
• Identify critical paths and jeopardies.
• Negotiate agreement between differing individuals and groups of individuals.
• Supervise, evaluate and train assigned personnel.

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 increasingly responsible experience in systems development or programming including one year in a project lead capacity.

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, 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 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.

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%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and 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. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before 11:59 p.m. on the final filing date.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
Deadline for Applications: January 27, 2020 before 11:59 p.m.
Application Screening (Tentative): Week of February 3, 2020
Combined Civil Service and Departmental Panel Interviews (Tentative): February 20 and/or February 24, 2020
 

The County of San Mateo is a diverse, inclusive workplace, where employees are valued and respected for their different perspectives, experiences, backgrounds and contributions.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
 

HR Contact: Lucy Fung (IS Manager II - D115) 

NFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TECHNICIAN I\II
Information Technology Department
 
$5,184.08 to $6,474.25     Level I
$5,726.42 to $7,151.58     Level II

The City of Gilroy is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity
 

The City of Pacifica is a beautiful coastal community, just south of San Francisco with an exciting opportunity. We are currently hiring an Information Technology Support Assistant to join our team. Under general supervision, the new team member will perform semi-skilled work in support of basic information technology needs of the City.

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 residents.

SALARY

$20.00 - $25.00 per hour

This is a part-time, at-will, non-benefited position. Hours are limited to less than 1,000 hours per year.

BASIC EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

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

• Respond to information technology help desk requests and provide assistance via phone, e-mail, remote access, and onsite support; escalating more complex requests to senior staff members.
• Perform basic configuration, installation and maintenance of workstations, laptops, printers, telephones, mobile devices, and other peripherals.
• Troubleshoot basic software, hardware, and network issues; escalating more complex issues to senior staff members.
• Train end-users in operating systems, application programs, and basic computer functionality.
• Assist in creating documentation and training manuals.
• Assist with meeting room setup of laptops, projectors, conference phones, and other requested items.

The duties described in this job announcement are intended only as illustrations of the basic 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. 

The City of San Mateo Public Works Department is Looking for an Environmental Compliance Inspector

Why Join our Department?

The Public Works Department is comprised of Regulatory Compliance, Engineering, Field Maintenance, Facilities/Fleet, Wastewater Treatment, and Asset Management Divisions.  Each division is led by one of two Deputy Directors, who report to the Director of Public Works.  The department is responsible for the City’s major capital projects and infrastructure including streets, street lights, traffic signals, publicly owned facilities, sewer and storm conveyance systems, wastewater treatment plant, pump stations, a major lagoon, dams, and levees; as well as solid waste and environmental programs.  The City of San Mateo wastewater treatment facility and collection system are undergoing major renovation projects over the next five years valued over $100 million dollars through the Clean Water Program.  The Department is responsible for regulatory compliance related to Stormwater, Pretreatment, Green Infrastructure, and other environmental programs, as well as public outreach to raise awareness to the general public and other stakeholders about these issues.

The Public Works Department is committed to high performance standards, utilizing best practices relative to performance management and team-oriented approaches.  Our mission is to enhance the community and its environment by providing sustainable stewardship and innovative approaches to Public Works services.

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

What You’ll Do

The Environmental Compliance Inspector performs inspections and sampling of industrial, commercial and residential sources of discharge to the City’s sanitary sewer and storm drain systems to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations; inspects hazardous materials storage areas; responds to reports of illicit discharges; performs water quality testing; and conducts public outreach activities.  This position reports to the Regulatory Compliance Manager or higher level department personnel.

For a complete list of duties, reference our job specifications at www.cityofsanmateo.org

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Please click the links below for complete details regarding this recruitment.