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Associate Civil Engineer

(Traffic Engineer)

Filing Deadline:  Continuous

Annual Salary:  $99,144 — $121,956

The Position

For those who desire a challenge and working in a dynamic environment in an urban setting,   the City of San Bruno Public Works Department is a progressive organization offering a unique career opportunity.

The City of San Bruno is seeking an Associate Civil Engineer with a strong focus on traffic/transportation.  The Associate Engineer develops traffic and pedestrian safety projects,  is responsible for all signal installations and modifications to the City’s signal system, provides traffic engineering support to various Capital Improvement Projects (CIP), and reviews traffic impacts from private development projects.  They will conduct studies to recommend changes for traffic safety and operational improvements, provide traffic signal design and review on CIP and private development, perform construction management of traffic and transportation improvement projects,  review traffic impact studies and transportation demand management plans for private development projects, address parking issues, interact with general public to resolve traffic issues and  citizen complaints, and make presentations to the Traffic Safety and Parking Committee.   

Other duties may include determining codes, regulations, and requirements; providing project management for municipal public works projects; administering grant applications; review traffic control plans;  administering permits for utility, street use, and franchise; providing engineering support for other City departments and other duties as assigned.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for this position will have extensive experience designing and implementing traffic related projects and be able to monitor and evaluate traffic signals and congestion.  The successful candidate will be a seasoned professional capable of completing high-quality staff work with minimal direction, possess the ability to effectively communicate with a broad audience, and feel comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.  Success will depend on being an inquisitive, competent, adaptable and articulate team player.

Minimum Qualifications

· A minimum of three (3) years of responsible civil engineering experience performing duties comparable to an Assistant Civil Engineer

· Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with a degree in civil engineering or a closely related field

· Municipal or related consultant experience highly desirable

Required Licenses

· Possession and maintenance of a valid registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of California, or possess Professional Engineer Registration in another state with the ability to obtain California registration within six (6) months

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

The successful candidate will possess advanced knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices and methods as applicable to a municipal setting.  In addition, the candidate will demonstrate knowledge of applicable City policies, laws, and regulations as it pertains to engineering, as well as applicable laws and regulatory codes relevant to traffic engineering, traffic studies and traffic control equipment, storm drains, sanitary sewers and similar public improvements.  Knowledge of engineering mathematics, methods, materials, tools, materials and equipment used in engineering construction, as well as topographic and construction surveying, is key.  In addition, the successful candidate must possess effective oral and written communication skills, to communicate with employees, consultants, other governmental agency representatives, City officials and the general public.

Excellent Benefits

· CalPERS retirement formula of 2.7% @ 55 for classic members or 2% @ 62 for new members

· 80 hours management leave annually with an annual option to cash out

· Annual accruals of 10-23 vacation days based on years of service, 14.5 holidays and 12 sick days

· $500 personal and professional reimbursement annually

· Opportunity for bilingual incentive pay up to 2.5%

· Matching deferred compensation contribution of 0.5% of salary

· Medical, dental and vision benefits provided with employee contribution

· Life Insurance equal to one year’s annual salary provided at no cost

· Long-term disability insurance provided at no cost

· Home loan assistance program

· Section 125 Flexible Benefit Plan

· Tuition reimbursement

How to Apply

Applications may be submitted online at www.calopps.org.  After an initial screening of applications, those candidates that best meet the Department’s needs will be invited to participate further in the recruitment process.

Applications Deadline:  Continuous

The City of San Bruno is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and as such does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, gender, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or national origin in its employment actions, decisions, policies and practices.  If you require special accommodations, please contact us to discuss your needs.

The Menlo Park Fire Protection District invites you to apply for the position of Information Technology Support Assistant (Public Service Assistant I/II).  This is a part-time, temporary position for the technically oriented person that requires flexible hours.  It is an ideal opportunity for a MIS, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science major, college graduate or for those who are computer literate and would like to develop skills and gain hands-on experience in website management and help-desk and desktop support. This position reports to the IT Manager.

Job Summary

Perform all aspects of support related to the day to day computing needs for District employees. Provide support via phone, e-mail and Intranet as well as perform problem determination at the users’ workstations throughout the District.
 

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve desktop computer problems and requests from users in a timely manner. Provide assistance via phone, e-mail, remote access, and onsite support; escalating more complex requests to senior staff members. Log requests into the help system
• Install, configure, and troubleshoot hardware, including desktops, laptops, peripherals, network equipment
• Install, configure, and troubleshoot software packages, including operating systems, desktop software and custom applications
• Conduct internal software upgrades
• Maintain inventory and prep hardware for recycling. Assist in creating documentation and training manuals.
• Data Entry. Input and Quality Control Index customize forms to database
• Train end-users in operating systems, application programs, and basic computer functionality.
• Special Projects assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Attention to detail
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Ability to maintain calm demeanor under customer deadline pressures
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Strong initiative, self-motivation, and ability to complete tasks on time
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced, team environment
• Working knowledge of  Windows 10 / OS X Desktop Operating Systems
• Working Knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite / Office 365
• Working knowledge of IOS operating system for tablets and phones
• Familiarity of Desktop and Laptop hardware components
• Familiarity with basic IT concepts

Additional Qualifications

• Working towards a Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information System Technology or related degree
• Knowledge of network protocols and topology a plus
• Preferred A+ Certification and/or Network+ Certification
• Knowledge of imaging software a plus

Selection Process

Applications are accepted until filled.  Interested candidates are encouraged to apply early.   Only those candidates who have the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will continue in the process.  Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee continuation in the process.

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San Mateo County Health is seeking a well-qualified individual for the position of IS Application Support Analyst II – Behavioral Health & Recovery Services - Extra Help.
 
The current vacancy is extra help in the Health Information Technology Division. This position is currently located in San Mateo, CA, but will travel/drive throughout the County to perform duties of the job.
 
Primary responsibilities will include:   

• Interviews, analyzes, and documents end user work processes and systems requirements; conducts systems walk-throughs and technical reviews; develops or refines system specifications, including evaluating and testing vendor software packages for conformance with user requirements and priorities.
• Project Coordination, monitor existing and upcoming projects, evaluate project requests and write business requirements document for proposed projects
• Ability to create and gather business requirements from end users/new requests
• Liaison with Information Services Department (ISD) to ensure that department needs are addressed and met
• Consults with supervisors regarding information technology related issues, needs, and services; conducts special research assignments, gathers data, and prepares reports for consideration by management or special committees.
• Develops and recommends comprehensive standards, policies, procedures, and technical documentation.
• Responds to and resolves software users' inquiries and complaints and escalates problems or issues to vendor representatives as needed.
• Troubleshoots and/or resolves application-related issues in-person, over the phone or remotely.
• Individually or as a team member, works on and is responsible for software applications research, development, conversion, installation, and maintenance projects, including planning, organizing, and defining project requirements, methods, and end objectives in consultation with end users; coordinates project activities with team members, other section staff, user representatives, and outside vendors.

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This job opportunity is continuous and application reviews are performed periodically.

The Position

San Mateo is a city of approximately 104,000 residents, strategically located midway between San Francisco and San Jose, and is within the Silicon Valley.  One of the City’s strengths is its diversity, both in the ethnic makeup and the physical development of the community.  San Mateo has a vibrant business and retail environment with national and international businesses, two major shopping centers and an active downtown.  The community values its historic and new residential neighborhoods and recently approved a major new Transit Oriented Development that will add 1,500 new homes, 300,000 square feet of new retail and as much as 1.5 million square feet of commercial office space.  

The City organization has a culture of innovation, collaboration and strong customer service.  The City’s annual budget is $191 million and is staffed by over 540 full time employees.  The City is continually evaluating new and innovative ways of providing high quality services to its residents while acknowledging the competing demands for the limited funds available. Find out more interesting facts at:  www.cityofsanmateo.org.

This position will receive general direction from the Chief Plant Operator and instruction from their Shift Supervisor to provide daily guidance to lower level operators and trainees. The WWTP Operator III will be responsible for supporting these efforts to guide, develop and mentor staff on their assigned shift, act in a supervisory capacity in the absence of the Shift Supervisor, and is the assigned lead in getting both scheduled and unscheduled work completed. Those who have prepared themselves and are ready for the challenge to use their skills as a journey-level wastewater professional should seriously consider this opportunity.

This position is assigned rotating shifts working nights, weekends, and holidays with on-call emergency response 24 hours per day.  However, along with this challenge is the benefit of working  a 12-hour shift that results in a very favorable work/life balance and requires the minimum commuting days as compared to other standard 8-hour shifts.

The Department

The Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) is a 15.7 MDG sub-regional facility that serves an estimated 164,545 customers  administering the annual operation and maintenance budget over $12.8 million with a staff of 34 professional and technical personnel.  The City of San Mateo is building a team tasked with the safe and continuous operation of the current expansion of this conventional activated sludge plant by introducing new facilities including; preliminary treatment, primary treatment, enhanced biological nutrient removal/membrane bioreactors (BNR/MBR), biological and chemically enhanced treatment (BioACTIFLO), and additional upgrades to existing process equipment. A vital and instrumental member of this team is the WWTP Operator III.

The Duties

Depending upon assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to the following.

Operate wastewater treatment facilities to control flow and processing of wastewater, sludge and effluent; monitor gauges, meters and control panels; observe variation in operating conditions, interpreting meter and gauge readings and test results to determine process requirements.

• Operate valves and gates; start and stop pumps, engines and electric motors to control and adjust flow and treatment processes; operate and maintain boilers; perform routine maintenance work on valves, tanks, related equipment and facilities to optimize performance.
• Maintain appropriate plant records to support water quality goals.
• Perform the duties of the Designated Operator-in-Charge when required in accordance with State regulations.
• Operate rolling vehicles and stationary machinery as required to perform essential job functions.
• Foster and maintain good working relationships and provide excellent customer service in the course of their work.
• Assist in the inventory, requisition, and purchase of supplies and materials.
• Supervise and train less experienced operators on assigned shift.

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