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Applications accepted until Monday, April 22, 2019

Interviews: TBA

Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completing a city application.

DEFINITION

Under the direction of the Director of Finance, the Information Services Manager plans, directs, manages, and coordinates the City’s Information Services Division in order to meet the technological needs of the organization.  Essential job functions include but are not limited to directing and performing the operations and activities of the Information Services Division, including network administration, systems analyses, programming, needs assessment, equipment acquisitions, telephone systems management, cost benefit analysis, and needs forecasting.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Coordinate all data processing functions of the City, including systems management, applications development, hardware/software support, PC and communications network support and training, troubleshooting, Geographic Information System development, and staff services.  Develop long-range planning, coordination, security and quality assurance efforts to integrate, coordinate and support all data systems and services within the City, and establish Division goals and objectives.  Evaluate technological and informational needs of the organization, make recommendations, and develop services to accommodate such needs.  Assist in selecting the developing and supervise subordinates.  Review and evaluate employees’ job performance and recommend effective personnel action.  Develop and implement training and customer service programs to effectively and efficiently integrate, coordinate, and support information services activities with other City divisions.  Prepare and administer the Information Services Division budget.  Provide assistance on information services budgetary issues to other impacted divisions.  Prepare effective written reports and oral presentations.  Work with all levels of City employees, City Council members and the public.  Perform other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:  Contemporary information services environments, hardware platforms and operating systems, including personal computers, networks, file servers, geographic information systems, and system integration; principles of management, supervision and training.

Ability to:  Stimulate professional growth and development of Information Systems employees.  Maintain a progressive atmosphere, allowing maximum utilization of technology.  Foster teamwork.  Build consensus and act as a facilitator.  Develop and maintain positive and effective interpersonal working relationships.  Plan, organize, and prioritize projects.  Analyze, interpret, summarize, and present administrative and technical information and date in an effective and understandable manner.  Analyze trends and problems and develop long-range plans.  Prepare effective written reports and oral presentations.  Apply common sense and logic in decision making.  Effectively supervise subordinates.  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

Experience:  Six years progressively responsible administration or managerial experience in a data processing or information services environment.

Education:  A Bachelors degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.  A Masters degree is desirable.  An equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training may substitute for the listed minimum requirements.

License:   Valid Class C California Driver’s License.

Please see the job description and announcement below.

The County of San Mateo's Information Services Department is seeking
a creative and highly motivated individual for the position of 
Executive Secretary – Confidential.

The Executive Secretary plays a key role in the department, and will perform varied, complex and often confidential secretarial and office administrative support tasks in support of the Chief Information officer (CIO)/Director and other associated management, supervisory and professional staff.   

What will help you succeed in this position:

• Passion for public service and Commitment to our values. Not only are we are a trusted technology partner for all County departments, but we are also committed to government transparency and working with residents to ensure everyone receive the highest quality service possible. Your interest in local government and in helping our partners and underserved community will enable you to thrive in this role.
• A love of Technology and Writing. You will be writing, editing, and proofreading a wide variety of documents, including crafting the department's newsletter and creating  dynamic and engaging content for presentations. You must be tech savvy and comfortable with writing, editing, and tight deadlines.
• Extraordinary organizational and interpersonal skills. As a key partner to the CIO's office, you will be instrumental to the success and efficiency of the department. Exceptional organizational skills and a positive attitude are must-have's as is being flexible, adaptive, and responsive in a fast-paced and engaging team environment.

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

• Provide support to the CIO/Director with calendaring, agendas, rosters and minutes for various committees. 
• Schedule, set up, and clerk internal and committee meetings. 
• Create newsletter and dynamic presentations for high-level technology conferences and speaking engagements for the CIO/Director, including innovative information and graphical content.
• Receive and screen visitors and telephone calls; provide information and resolve complaints which regularly require the use of judgment and the interpretation and application of policies and procedures. 
• Research and compile a variety of informational or statistical material from sources both inside and outside the office; summarize such information as necessary. 
• Type drafts and a wide variety of finished documents from stenographic notes, brief instructions, or printed materials; may use word processing equipment and input or retrieve data and prepare reports from an on-line or personal computer system. 
• Compile and process confidential materials related to labor and employee relations. 
• Initiate correspondence independently for signature by appropriate management staff; review finished materials for completeness, accuracy, format, compliance with policies and procedures, and appropriate English usage. 
• Organize and maintain various administrative, reference, and follow-up files; purge files as required. 
• Organize meetings by notifying participants, making room arrangements, preparing agendas and required informational materials; may attend such meetings and prepare minutes, or may represent the manager at such meetings. 
• Relieve director and managers of certain administrative matters by following up on projects, transmitting information, and keeping informed of department activities. 
• Make appointments and maintain a calendar; schedule and arrange for meetings and make travel arrangements. 
• Review expense claims for accuracy and required backup materials. 
• Sort mail and obtain related backup materials. 
• Assist with the development and analysis of data; may prepare or maintain statistical information. 
• Organize own work, set priorities and meet critical deadlines; ensure that such deadlines are met by other staff. 
• Manage the workflow of agency reports to the Board of Supervisors. 
• Provide backup support for other administrative support staff and front desk reception.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS 
Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is two years of secretarial experience which has included providing office and administrative support to management staff.

Knowledge of: Office administrative and secretarial practices and procedures, such as business letter writing and the operation of common office equipment, including a word processor and personal or on-line computer; basic organization and function of public agencies, including the role of an elected Board of Supervisors and appointed boards and commissions; record keeping, report preparation, filing methods and records management techniques; correct English usage, including spelling, grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary; standard business arithmetic, including percentages and decimals; basic supervisory principles and practices; and basic budgeting principles and practices.

Skill/Ability to:  Provide varied, responsible, and often confidential secretarial and office administrative assistance to high-level management and other associated supervisory and professional staff; plan, direct and review the work of assigned staff, and instruct staff in work procedures; interpret, apply and explain complex policies and procedures using tact, discretion, initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines; analyze and resolve office administrative situations and problems; research, compile, and summarize a variety of informational materials; compose correspondence independently or from brief instructions; establish and maintain effective working relationships; and organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow up on assignments with a minimum of direction.

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 based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening (weight: pass/fail) will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%), which may include a written or computer exercise. 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 above. 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 midnight on the final filing date.

~ TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE ~
Final Filing Date:  April 2, 2019 
Application Screening:  April 4, 2019
Combined Civil Service and Departmental Panel Interviews: April 17 and/or 18, 2019

At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
 

HR Analyst: Lucy Fung (032019) (Executive Secretary-Confidential – E476)

ABOUT US

Fremont is a well-managed and innovative city, and has recently generated national attention by placing in Money Magazine’s top 50 “Best Places to Live 2016” in the country, and ranking 4th on the “Most Family Friendly” list of California cities by Estately.  Located in the heart of the Bay Area and Silicon Valley, Fremont prides itself on innovation, green technology, a low crime rate, great schools, a low unemployment rate, quality parks and nearby open space, and an incredibly diverse population of over 231,664 residents.  As a full service city, Fremont employs over 937 regular employees and has a General Fund budget for FY 18-19 of approximately $205.7 million.

Fremont is an employer that values its people, creativity, quality service, integrity, open communication, collaboration, mutual respect, and diversity.  Employees find their work challenging, yet rewarding, and most importantly, enjoy the chance to make a difference through public service.

THE DEPARTMENT

The Community Development Department provides community planning, engineering, code enforcement, and building permit and inspection services. Using the City's General Plan and zoning and subdivision ordinances, the Department acts as the steward of the community by assisting the public through mandated development project reviews, the subdivision of land, and related public improvement plans.

To safeguard life, health, property, and the public welfare, the Department is also responsible for ensuring that buildings and public improvements are designed and constructed according to established standards and governing regulations. The City's capital assets - such as streets, parks, and public buildings - are designed and constructed under the Department's auspices.

WHAT IS A TYPICAL DAY LIKE FOR THE BUILDING INSPECTOR SPECIALIST—ELECTRICAL?

- Perform inspections, plan check, and related duties in the specialized field of electrical building inspections.
- Investigate unlisted equipment and suspect substandard installations to determine product equivalency.
- Resolve disputes over interpretation and application of building codes.
- Review building plans to determine compliance to specialized systems and methods and schedules of inspection.
- Meet with City officials, business representatives and the general public to discuss specialized facets of inspection, including procedures and problems.
- Represent the City at meetings and conferences.
- Review and approve building permits.
- Train staff in assigned building inspection specialty.
- Perform combination building inspection duties.
- Prepare correspondence and reports.
- Maintain building inspection records.
- Utilize computer for tracking projects, writing, and generating reports.

Network Systems Specialist

Final Filing Date: Open Until Filled

SALARY: $5,055 - $5,308 - $5,573- $5,852- $6,145 - $6,452 (Longevity Step) Monthly 
2.5% salary increase effective April 2019

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Applicants must include a copy of a college degree or unofficial college transcripts with the completed application.  Attachments must be in PDF format. Copies can also be submitted directly to the Human Resources Analyst at sylviae@ci.salinas.ca.us.  This recruitment is open until filled and may close at any time without prior notice. Applications will be considered incomplete without a copy of college degree.
           
DEFINITION  Under general direction, provides a variety of technical support in maintaining and managing the Windows computer systems; virtual machine environment, network equipment, and provide occasional assistance to city staff on the use of computing equipment.    

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS  Incumbents independently perform a full range of technical analysis and evaluation of the Windows, virtual machine environment, and network-connected equipment for system users.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED  Incumbent receives general supervision from the Network/Systems Administrator.  Technical and functional supervision may be provided by higher-level Information Systems staff members.    Exercise indirect supervision over contract employees.    

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Configure and maintain window servers and clients.  Configure and maintain virtual machine environment.  Perform network-connected equipment troubleshooting to isolate and diagnose common problems.  Configure, maintain, and install workstation hardware and software. Confer with users regarding operating problems, diagnose malfunctions, identify if problem is software or hardware related and perform corrective repairs or arrange for repair on all workstations, servers, and peripherals. Provide technical support of workstation connectivity, application, and database server access.  Assist with receiving, installing, setting up, and deploying computer equipment.  Oversee installation and upgrades of existing computer systems. Occasionally may train users in use of hardware and software.  Perform PC/server administration.  Assist in preparing time and cost estimates of proposed projects involving PC computers, network servers, and/or other equipment. Meet with departments and evaluate needs.    Assist in maintaining equipment and software license inventory.  Assist in developing documentation and procedures for users and for internal use. Maintain the confidentiality of department information.  Assist in evaluating hardware and software packages and make recommendations concerning their capabilities and appropriateness for City network environment. Participate in the development of City-wide data standards. Promote the mission values and organization of an effective public organization, particularly in the area of customer service. Promote and maintain safety in the workplace.  Perform related duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL CHARACTERISTICS  Physical, mental, and emotional stamina to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position; manual dexterity sufficient to write, use telephone, computer, business machines, and related equipment; vision sufficient to read printed materials, visual display terminals, with no color deficiencies; hearing sufficient to hear computer terminal warning sounds and speaker systems, and to conduct in-person and telephone conversations; speaking ability in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in a normal conversational distance, on the telephone, and in addressing groups for training purposes; physical agility to push/pull, squat, twist, turn, bend, stoop, and reach overhead while moving personal computers, monitors, and equipment short distances or onto carts; physical mobility sufficient to move about the work environment, physical strength to lift up to 30 lbs. required to lift computer hardware from the floor to a cart or desk; physical stamina sufficient to sit for prolonged periods of time; mental acuity to collect and interpret data, evaluate, reason, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and make valid judgments and decisions.  
WORKING CONDITIONS  Business office working environment subject to sitting at a desk for long periods of time, bending, crouching, or kneeling at files, pushing/pulling of loaded equipment carts and supplies, reaching in all directions, and prolonged periods of time working at a computer terminal.  Ability to walk from office-to-office, or building-to-building, to make computer repairs.  Physical mobility sufficient enough to move about the work environment.  Drive a motor vehicle, travel to attend classes, seminars, and occasional out-of-town meetings during both work, and non-work, hours.  

QUALIFICATIONS 
Knowledge of:  Windows operating systems commands and concepts.  Concepts and understanding of a virtual machine environment. System administrator commands and concepts.  Installing peripheral equipment such as printers, etc., on server/client computer systems.  Software application packages such as MS Office.  Installation and configuration of server software.  Assist in configuring network security (Groups, Profiles, Passwords).  Personal computers connected to the internet.  Computer documentation procedures.  Data processing and basic programming techniques. Networking concepts including multiple operating system configurations.  Emergency procedures relating to computer equipment.

Ability to:  Work effectively and cooperatively with computer system users and department staff.  Identify, evaluate, and solve problems with computer systems and network connected equipment.  Read, interpret, and apply technical publications, manuals, and other documents.  Learn and understand data processing concepts and programs used by the City.  Communicate effectively with personnel of user Departments, both orally and in writing.  Schedule and perform work within time limits and deadlines.  Troubleshoot both hardware and software problems and determine effective solutions.  Understand and follow verbal and written instructions.  Work safely around electronic equipment. Effectively deal with equipment malfunctions, deadlines and fluctuating workloads.  Work with and maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information.  Skills to:  Operate the multiple computer systems, communications, and peripheral equipment. Collaboration with staff and/or outside personnel is an essential part of the position.

License or Certificate:  Possession of a valid California Driver’s License.  Possession of technology certifications, such as Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), VMware Certifications, or other industry certifications is highly desirable. VMware certification to be obtained within one year of employment. 

Education and Experience:  An example of the education and experience which most likely demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the duties would be any combination equivalent to an Associate of Arts Degree in computer science or related field and three (3) years of progressively responsible professional experience with PC/server hardware and software, virtual machines, networking, and data communications and design knowledge. 

Other Requirements:  Positions within the Information Systems Department require an extensive background investigation and criminal background check. Employment offers are contingent upon passing the above requirements.

SELECTION PROCESS: Applicants’ qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of the information provided on the employment application. The exam process may consist of an application appraisal, oral interview, performance exam and/or written exam. The City reserves the right to use alternate testing procedures if deemed necessary. CITY COMMUNICATION REGARDING THE SELECTION PROCESS WILL BE VIA E-MAIL. PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE ACCESS TO THE E-MAIL ON YOUR APPLICATION.  Finalist interview/assessment will be held with the City of Salinas.  

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Salinas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, or any other non-merit factor. The City of Salinas makes reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with a disability.  Individuals requiring any accommodation in order to participate in the testing process must inform the Human Resources Director in writing no later than the final filing date stated in this job announcement.  Requests for accommodation should include an explanation of the type and extent of accommodations needed to participate in the selection process and/or to perform the duties of the job for which they have applied. EEO Utilization Report is available for candidate review upon request.
 

IT APPLICATION PROGRAMMER/DEVELOPER

$6,025 - $7,323 mo. + excellent benefits

DEFINITION: Under the direction of Software Development Supervisor, develop software applications for the City.  Collaborate with Business Analysts in developing project plans and specifications for software development, including interface programming, “gap” programming, and application development.  All development will follow current department standards and procedures for development platforms, languages, operating systems and databases.  This position will also provide input on the development of standards, technical specifications, design guidelines, development guidelines, and testing requirements and participate in design and code reviews.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The incumbent must have the ability to:

• Analyze, design, develop, configure, maintain, and implement software and business processes for the City; analyze workflow and work with other IT professionals to integrate information and processes to optimize the effectiveness of the applications supporting the City’s business functions;
• Gather business requirements through interviews with business teams;
• Develop prototypes and functional/technical specs to meet business needs;
• Design and develop flexible, scalable and extensible server side, client, and web applications;
• Develop test plans/scripts and coordinate testing with business teams;
• Deploy changes to production following the City’s change management process;
• Maintain applications with proper issue triage and rapid issue resolution;
• Actively engage in team-based solution design and problem-solving activities;
• Actively implement continuous improvements to applications and processes;
• Write detailed system documentation, including structure and operation, that can be used and fully understood by other technical staff;
• Write easily understandable user documentation that explains to non-technical users how to effectively use an application;
• Participate as a technical resource on IT Department projects and follow appropriate project management protocols and procedures;
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work;
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing;
• Perform any other tasks or functions deemed necessary to the daily operations of the employer.

THE ABOVE LIST OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE AND MAY BE SUPPLEMENTED AS NECESSARY BY THE EMPLOYER.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Position requires frequent standing and walking; sitting for extended periods; normal manual dexterity and hand/eye coordination; corrected vision to normal range; written and oral communication; use of standard office equipment to include computers, telephone, copier, calculator and facsimile; frequent contact with other staff and the public; ability to push, pull, lift or drag up to 25 pounds.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES: The incumbent must have the ability to work on multiple team projects and collaborate with creative and business teams; excellent oral and written technical communication skills; ability to interact effectively with technical and non-technical city staff and/or citizens; ability to combine technical requirements and constraints with image management and graphic design concepts appropriate for municipal Internet and Intranet web sites; and acute attention to detail and reliable problem-solving ability.  The incumbent must have knowledge of database technologies and standards, project management methodologies, and languages and frameworks currently utilized by the City, including:

• JavaScript development frameworks/toolkits (prefer Angular) 
• XML/JSON 
• jQuery 
• HTML/DHTML/HTML5, CSS2/CSS3
• SQL (prefer T-SQL) scripting, UDFs, stored procedures)  
• MS SSRS/MS Visual Studio/BIDS 
• GIT

EXPERIENCE: At least 4 years of experience as software architect, developer, or technical lead EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Sciences, Engineering, Mathematics, or a closely related field is required; specific relevant experience may be substituted for degree. LICENSES/CERTIFICATES: Possession of, and continuously throughout employment, a valid California Class “C” Driver’s License. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: Successful candidates will be required to pass a drug screening, fingerprint screening, physical examination and a Fontana Police Department abbreviated background investigation.

The City of Pleasant Hill invites your interest for the position of Building Inspector.

POSITION: Under supervision of the Chief Building Official, the Building Inspector inspects residential, commercial, and industrial buildings at various stages of construction, alteration, or repair; examines residential, commercial, and industrial plans that are submitted for a building permit; and also participates in overseeing building activity to ensure public safety and compliance with codes and regulations. This position may require occasional irregular hours and consists of inside and outside work, including site review and other field work.  

DUTIES:  Typical duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Inspect residential, commercial, and industrial building projects at various stages for compliance with all pertinent codes, regulations, and ordinances.
• Assist with the issuance of building permits and checking of plans for code compliance.
• Answer questions regarding building regulations at the counter and on the telephone.
• Produce clear, precise correction notices pursuant to job site field inspections.
• Interact with architects, engineers and developers on matters pertaining to codes and regulations.
• Participate in joint inspections with fire and health officials, as well as other City divisions.
• Review and maintain correct construction files.
• Check for permits and non-compliance of all alterations, major repairs, and additions to buildings.
• Inspect water meters, gas meters, and sewer connections.
• Perform related work as assigned

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION:  Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment physical exam, drug screen and background check. California Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record are required.

SELECTION: All applicants must submit a copy of their ICC certification in order to be considered. The most qualified candidates will be invited for an oral board interview, based on background and experience as evidenced by their application. A written or practical test may be administered.  To be placed on an eligibility list, an applicant must pass the written exam, and receive a passing score of 70 or more from each panel member.

APPLICATION:  Applications are only accepted online at www.calopps.org and must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 5, 2019.   Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City employment application. 

The City of Brisbane is accepting applications for our summer internships.  Our internships are project oriented and are designed to give college students a good general overview of future employment opportunities and current issues in the Public Sector.  You will have the opportunity for exposure to various areas of City Administration during your internship, as well as have opportunities to network with fellow interns and participate in professional development activities in San Mateo County and/or Santa Clara County.

Projects for 2019 include

• City Administration – Provide research support in the City Manager’s Office on Smart Cities technology.  Review other public agency’s Smart Cities programs, research types of innovation available and propose project design for the City to implement.

Applicants must be college students currently enrolled in and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in public policy, public administration, computer science or other related field.  Undergraduate candidates must have a minimum 48 semester units or equivalent completed.  Applicants should also be self-motivated, have excellent interpersonal skills, able to use Microsoft Office software, demonstrate good research ability and have the ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing. 

SALARY AND HOURS:  Salary range for Interns starts at $15.00 per hour, 25-28 hours per week over a 12 week period.  Start date is flexible depending on student’s availability.

APPLICATION PROCESS:  Candidates can submit their applications on-line at www.calopps.org.  Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.  First review of applications will be March 20, 2019. 

SELECTION PROCESS: The applications will be screened and a limited number of applicants possessing the most relevant qualifications will be selected to participate in an oral interview.  Recommendations for appointment to the positions will be based on the results of these interviews.  Prior to appointment, fingerprinting for submission to the Department of Justice must be completed with favorable results.

BUILDING OFFICIAL

$9,346 - $11,360/mo. + excellent benefits

DEFINITION: Under general direction from the Community Development Director, manages, directs and coordinates the activities of the Building & Safety Division; oversees and renders interpretations of a comprehensive set of municipal building codes to ensure construction complies with applicable codes, laws and ordinances; coordinates plan check and building inspection activities with other divisions and departments; and outside agencies; represents Building & Safety on the Development Advisory Board; responds to the most difficult inquiries and complaints by the public; attends meetings and makes presentations, prepares reports, memoranda, letters and other forms of correspondence; and provides highly complex staff assistance to the Community Development Director. Exercises direct supervision over professional, technical and clerical staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The incumbent must have the ability to:

• Recommend goals and objectives; assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures.
• Manage, direct and organize plan check and building inspection activities; coordinate plan check and building inspection activities with other City departments, contractors and developers.
• Direct, oversee and participate in the development of the plan check building inspection work plan; assign work activities, projects and programs; monitor work flow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures.
• Prepare the Division budgets; assist in budget implementation; participate in the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; administer the approved budget.
• Participate in recommending the appointment of personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; and implement discipline procedures.
• Supervise and participate in plan check and building inspection activities; evaluate the need for and develop procedures, methods and schedules.
• Provide technical and administrative assistance to the Community Development Director; develop, prepare and present reports, surveys and other administrative activities.
• Participate in professional and public meetings as required including job site and construction meetings.
• Oversee and direct Division office operations; maintain appropriate records and files; coordinate work flow.
• Assist in preparing presentations for City Council, Planning Commission, and the Design Advisory Board; assist in preparing ordinances and ordinance amendments related to building activities.
• Render interpretations of the building codes.
• Perform any other tasks or functions deemed necessary to the daily operations of the employer.

THE ABOVE LIST OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE AND MAY BE SUPPLEMENTED AS NECESSARY BY THE EMPLOYER.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking on level and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping and making repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties. Incumbents may be required to lift, carry and/or push objects weighing 25 pounds or more. The position requires near and far vision when inspecting work. Incumbents may work in all weather conditions, and may be exposed to fumes, dust and air contaminants, drive motorized vehicles and work around moving traffic.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES: The incumbent must have knowledge of: organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies and operational needs; principles and techniques of budget development and administration; Principles and practices or organization, administration and personnel management; California Building Standards Code and the base model codes, as well as the referenced standards; principles of structural design, engineering mathematics and building inspection;  modern methods of building construction; research methods and sources of information related to building code enforcement; pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations; principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation; and modern office practices, procedures, methods and equipment..  EXPERIENCE: Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in plan check and inspection of public, commercial, industrial and residential buildings including three years of supervisory experience. EDUCATION: Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil/structural engineering, architecture, business administration or a related field.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California Driver’s License. Possession of International Code Council (ICC) certification as a Building Plans Examiner or Building Inspector is required. Possession of ICC certification as a Certified Building Official or obtain within 1 year. Registration as a Civil/Structural Engineer or Licensed as an Architect with the State of California is highly desired.

Senior Building Inspector

$6,938 - $8,433 per month

Plus excellent benefits

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Apply by April 1, 2019, for first consideration

Do you have a forward-thinking mindset?

Do you want to work where staff is encouraged to reduce bureaucracy and take reasonable risks?

Do you want to make a difference in the San Rafael community?

The City of San Rafael is recruiting for a Senior Building Inspector.  Under the general direction of the Chief Building Official, this position coordinates, prioritizes, schedules, and performs as a technical expert in the inspection of buildings.  The Senior Building Inspector will examine plans and specifications in the enforcement of laws regulating the construction of buildings in the City of San Rafael.  This position provides lead direction and technical advice to lower level inspectors and permit technicians, issues building permits and collect fees, and acts in the absence of the Chief Building Official as necessary. 

This position performs the following essential job duties:

• Analyzes, distributes and monitors the inspection workflow.
• Meets with a variety of public and private officials, individually and/or in a group setting, on inspection matters.
• Assists the Chief Building Official with development of technical/informational handouts.
• Serves as a technical expert in training staff; works with employees to improve knowledge.
• Prioritizes and schedules work, including field inspections, to Building Inspectors I and II.
• Reviews and/or inspects complex commercial projects as assigned.
• Assists with complaints and dispute resolution.
• Coordinates the work of the department with other City departments and outside agencies.
• Reads and interprets plans and discusses requirements with builders and owners.
• Investigates disabled access complaints, issues reports, and assists with resolution.
• Inspects building construction, plumbing, electrical and gas installations in residential, business, industrial and public buildings.
• Reviews and investigates building code violations, assists Code Enforcement Division.
• Performs plan reviews of residential and commercial projects as directed.
• Provides information to the public regarding building requirements.
• May be called upon to issue building permits and determine and collect fees.
• Assists with records management, including tracking of expired permits and plan retention.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

To be eligible for this position you must have knowledge of:

• Missions and requirements of other related departments and outside agencies.
• Federal, State and Municipal Codes, ordinances and regulations relating to building construction, plumbing and gas installations.
• Building construction safety standards.
• Principles, techniques of building inspection and engineering mathematics.
• Basic office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with the use of permit tracking software is highly desirable.
• Accepted methods of construction.
• Building, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical codes and ordinances including State Access and Energy Code.

To be eligible for this position you must have the ability to:

• Prioritize and schedule the work of the Building Inspectors.
• Resolve disputes concerning code requirements and effect compliance.
• Operate a computer effectively using the department’s permitting software and operate miscellaneous office equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Communicate effectively with a wide range of citizens, other City and agency staff and private contractors both in oral and written format.
• Calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, and percentages.
• Apply concepts of basic algebra.
• Review construction plans and conduct field inspections of buildings, subdivisions, improvements, and site development projects.
• Prepare clear, concise, and accurate spreadsheets, reports, records, and correspondence.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with engineers, architects and contractors, officials, employees, and the general public.

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent based on courses taken from an accredited educational institution.
• Associate of Arts degree preferred AND
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in building inspection, including commercial inspection and/or plan check experience, of which at least two (2) years must be at the full journey level or above.

• Valid California driver’s license is required.
• Building Inspector Certification from International Code Council (ICC) or equivalent is required.
• CASP certification is highly desirable.
• Commercial Building Inspector or Building Plans Examiner certification from ICC is desirable.
• Certification as a Commercial Building Inspector MUST be obtained within one year of appointment as a condition of continued employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions and regularly works in inside environmental conditions.  The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical pats.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but occasionally loud.

The nature of the work requires the individual to climb ladders or scaffolding in order to access and walk on rooftops.  A sense of balance is required to walk on pitched rooftops.  The job also requires the ability to access and enter cramped quarters such as crawl spaces located under homes, or spaces such as attic areas.  Working within the crawl space may bring the employee into contact with reptiles, insects, and/or rodents.  While conducting an inspection, employee may be required to walk over rough, uneven, and rock surfaces.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS: 

City of San Rafael application is required.  Resumes do not substitute for the City application.  Candidates should detail related education and experience on the application.  The examination process may include the following application appraisal and oral board interview examination.  The passing point for the oral board examination final score will be 70%.   To file an application, go to:  www.calopps.org.  Select “Member Agencies”.   Select “San Rafael”.   Follow this clink to apply via calopps.org: