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FINAL FILING DATE:                        Open Until Filled  First cut-off is Friday, March 27, 2020.

IT IS MANDATORY THAT YOU COMPLETE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE. YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE REJECTED IF YOU DO NOT PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY INFORMATION.

THE POSITION

The Human Resources Department is accepting applications for the Regular and full-time position of Senior Electric Business Analyst in the Electric Department.  The current vacancy is in the Electric Technology Systems Division. The normal work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 am –5:00 pm; a flex schedule may be available.

This position will be assigned to the Electric Technology Systems Division. This position will lead an internal group to serve as a liaison between Electric Department business operations and technology system development, implementation, and operation. Specifically, it will responsible for eliciting business and functional system requirements, business process change management, contract and vendor management, designing and managing internal data repositories, system configuration, customization, and testing.

The City of Roseville promotes a no smoking atmosphere.

THE CITY

The City of Roseville (COR) incorporates the following Core Competencies as part of the City’s culture:

• Focus on people: Develop and deliver service-oriented solutions that meet or exceed expectations.
• Build trust: Ensure honesty and integrity to gain confidence and support of others.
• Ensure accountability: Take responsibility for the outcomes of one’s own work and foster a sense of ownership in others.
• Communicate effectively: Deliver clear, concise messages and actively listen to ideas and questions.
• Collaborate inclusively:  Build effective working partnerships, alliances, and teams.
• Make quality decisions: Make sound, timely decisions and recommendations.
• Be adaptable/agile: Change approach or methods to best fit the situation and effectively balance competing priorities.

DEFINITION

To organize, assign and review the work of assigned personnel engaged in the performance of complex professional analytical work in support of a variety of Electric Department projects and programs including financial and system data analysis; to perform duties requiring specialized knowledge; and to provide administrative support to assigned supervisor.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the advanced journey level in the Electric Business Analyst series.  Positions at this level are distinguished from other classes within the series by the level of responsibility assumed, complexity of duties assigned, independence of action taken, by the amount of time spent performing the duties, and by the nature of the public contact made.  Employees perform the most difficult and responsible types of duties assigned to classes within this series, including providing technical and functional supervision over assigned personnel and perform complex professional analytical work in support of internal and external customers.  Employees at this level are required to be fully trained in all procedures related to assigned areas of responsibility.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

• Receives direction from an assigned supervisor.
• Exercises direct supervision over lower level professional and technical staff.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES - Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise and review the work of professional staff assigned to complex professional analytical duties in support of internal and external customer programs.
• Develop schedules and methods to accomplish assignments ensuring work is completed in a timely and efficient manner.
• Participate in the selection of staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures.
• Participate in and review complex cost of service analysis and rate design studies in the development of retail rate options.
• Design, implement, modify, and manage complex databases used to input and extract data and prepare regular and custom reports; design, upgrade, and ensure successful migrations to and from various computer programs; update data and ensure maintenance of accurate data.
• Create statistical models for long-term load and revenue forecasting using specialized software; identify trends in market forces that impact energy use or demand; incorporate energy modeling techniques and new end-users that could impact energy delivery.
• Develop, modify and maintain models for forecasting revenue requirements and cost of services; assist in developing rate structures.
• Perform financial modeling and analysis to evaluate project economics; prepare statistical, feasibility and sensitivity analysis.
• Conduct market assessments, including evaluation of customer base and competitive forces in the market place, demand-side analysis and planning, power supply, risk assessment, and business planning.
• Perform project management, for the more complex projects, from inception to completion; plan, lead, organize, and control project deliverables, schedules, and budgets.
• Research and prepare recommendations regarding proposed legislation, regulatory changes, litigation, and current trends that affect the City’s rate design and implementation.
• Develop recommendations for new, or changes to existing programs or processes to improve efficiency and responsiveness.
• Ensure program compliance with Federal, State and local laws, rules and regulations.
• Intervene and/or support intervention during the development of legislation and regulations consistent with the interests of the City.
• Prepare reports to be used for in-house decision making and to meet regulatory requirements; make oral presentations of findings and conclusions.
• Participate in the selection and oversight of outside consultants.
• Participate in a variety of special projects.
• Perform the most difficult and complex work related to assigned area of responsibility.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of technical and functional supervision and training.
• Principles and practices of research and of quantitative analysis.
• Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluations.
• Principles of data management including database and spreadsheet application.
• Utility load and financial forecasting methodologies.
• Utility load and financial forecasting methodologies.
• Technical and economic characteristics of energy business.
• Project management methodologies.
• Pertinent local, State, and Federal codes, regulations, and laws, and electric utility industry standards.
• Principles of economics, accounting, financial planning, utility cost of service, and energy industry fundamentals.
• Pertinent regulatory reporting requirements.
• Technical report writing procedures and techniques.

Ability to:

• Provide technical and functional supervision over assigned staff; effectively train staff.
• Perform the most complex duties related to financial and system data analysis in support of Electric Department projects, programs and activities.
• On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of the job; intermittently analyze work papers, reports and special projects; identify and interpret technical and numerical information; observe and problem solve operational and technical policy and procedures.
• On a continuous basis, sit at desk for long periods of time; intermittently bend, squat, climb, kneel or twist while performing field work; intermittently twist to reach equipment surrounding desk; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone, and write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means; and lift or carry weight of 10 pounds or less.
• Prepare a variety of technical, administrative and regulatory reports, documents and correspondence.
• Develop technical and financial models related to cost, rates and revenues.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Supervise, train and evaluate assigned staff.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

Experience:

Two years of responsible journey level experience performing duties similar to an Electric Business Analyst II with the City of Roseville (performing complex professional analytical work in support of a variety of Electric Department projects and programs, in support of internal and external customers; conducting financial and system data analysis; and participating in the conduct of special studies in support of department business).

AND

Training:

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, preferably with major course work in business administration, public administration, accounting, computer science, economics, mathematics or a related field.

License or Certificate:

Possession of a valid California driver’s license by date of appointment.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

1.  Your responses to questions 2-6, the applicant’s education, training and experience, will be scored using a pre-determined formula.  Your responses to these questions must be consistent with your employment application information.  This experience must also be described in the “Work Experience" section of this application.  Responses to the supplemental questionnaire that are inconsistent from your “Work Experience” section in the application will not be scored.  I understand and agree with the above instructions.

• Yes
• No

2.  Was any of the work experience listed on your application an unpaid internship, or volunteer work?  If so, please list below which ones.

3.  How many years of experience do you have in utility data analysis?

• Less than 2 years
• 2-5 Years
• 5+ Years

4.  Please describe, in detail, your utility data analysis work experience. If you do not have any work experience in this area, please put N/A.

5.  How many years of experience do you have in utility technology project management?

• Less than 1 year
• 1-5 Years
• 5+ Years

6.  Please describe, in detail, your utility technology project management experience. If you do not have any work experience in this area, please put N/A.

7.  What methodology did you utilize to streamline the business requirements from different department/sections during a technology project? How did you achieve the common goals?

8.  The City of Roseville is adopting smart grid technologies such as AMI. The new technologies will generate massive amount of data. What is your experience of assisting business departments to structure the data in order to achieve their business objectives?

SELECTION PROCESS

All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will have their application scored in a Formula Rate Examination.  The applicant’s experience and education will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula.  Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the Employment List.  Supplemental questions will be utilized by the department hiring authority to make interview and selection determinations.  Final appointment is contingent upon a check of past employment references, passing a City-paid fingerprint check and depending on position applied for a pre-employment medical exam and a drug and alcohol screening test.

THE CITY OF ROSEVILLE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.  IF YOU REQUIRE AN ACCOMMODATION DUE TO A DISABILITY, PLEASE CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT LEAST 5 WORKING DAYS BEFORE A SCHEDULED INTERVIEW/EXAMINATION PROCESS.  MEDICAL DISABILITY VERIFICATION MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO ACCOMMODATION.

The Sustainability Division seeks a bright, technically-competent individual with strong interpersonal and communication skills to provide customer service to residents and contractors, and assist with various administrative and analytical tasks.  Candidates should have an interest in and some knowledge of environmental issues.

The successful candidate will receive professional guidance and training in all activities and work closely under the supervision of a staff member in the Sustainability Division. He/she will learn about the City’s sustainability programs, data collection and analysis, resource use and City operations, and experience working with staff across a number of different City departments.

Duties:

• Respond articulately and tactfully to general sustainability questions from the public via phone, email, or the City’s customer relations portal.
• Interface with other City staff, City partners, solid waste haulers, contractors, residents, and others as needed to resolve customer issues.
• Assist contractors and residents in obtaining recycling permits for construction and demolition work.
• Utilize software to approve and record permits in a database.
• Conduct field inspections or gather data as needed at locations within the City (occasional).
• Assist in planning public events, record and analyze data in spreadsheets, write documentation and memos, contribute to reports and blog articles as needed, and conduct routine administrative tasks.

Please visit www.toaks.org/gogreen for more information about the City's Sustainability Division programs.

To view the full announcement for this exciting opportunity, please visit the City of San José’s employment page by clicking on the link below.

Then click on the “Executive Opportunities” link.  Do NOT apply through CalOpps!

City of San José Employment Page

The Yuba County District Attorney is looking for experienced prosecutors who are ready to lead others in the fight for justice.  Yuba County is currently recruiting for two Senior Deputy District Attorneys.  A Senior Deputy routinely tries the most complex cases, and provides lead direction to other professional staff in the prosecution of a variety of criminal and/or civil matters.  A Senior Deputy District Attorney is an expert litigator with a high-degree of specialized knowledge in one or more of the most complex areas of criminal prosecution and exercises functional-lead supervision over assigned staff. 

About the District Attorney’s Office: Since 1850, the men and women of the District Attorney's Office have been safeguarding the right of the people of Yuba County to a safe and just community.  Numbering only 15, we are  a small workplace family that supports one another to accomplish our mission and allow our team members to live full lives outside the workplace.

About Yuba County: Yuba County stretches from the floor of the Sacramento Valley up into the Sierra foothills.  Situated just 30 minutes north of the State Capitol, Yuba County provides convenient access to Sacramento, while maintaining a small town feel and affordable home prices.  Yuba County boasts wild rivers, scenic lakes, vineyards, and a growing sports and entertainment industry that includes the Toyota Amphitheatre and Hard Rock Casino.  Yuba County, the gateway to the historic Mother Lode Country, has a golden past and a great future.

PLEASE NOTE: A supplemental questionnaire required at the time of application. Additionally, after the final filing date, qualified applicants will be invited to participate in a required selection process at a date to be determined. Please be sure to check e-mail regularly for communications regarding the selection process.

Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system. To apply, applicants must complete an application via the City of San Jose’s website at www.sanjoseca.gov/citycareers.   

The actual salary shall be determined by the final candidate’s qualifications and experience.  In addition to the starting salary, employees in the Chemist classification shall also receive an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation pay.   

The City is seeking dynamic and committed individuals to perform professional and technical work of moderate difficulty involving the qualitative and quantitative chemical, biological and physical analyses of water, wastewater, industrial waste and related materials.  The Environmental Services Department (ESD) is recruiting for Chemist vacancies at the Watershed Protection Division. 

The Watershed Protection Division provides services that support the City's efforts to protect water quality in local creeks and in the Bay. Key functions of the division include Environmental Enforcement, Pollution Prevention, Stormwater Management, and Laboratory Services. The Chemist position is part of the Laboratory Services work group in the Watershed Protection Division. Chemists provide leadership, direction, supervision, and training of Laboratory Technicians and may be assigned tasks in the development of analytical methodologies, applied research, specific projects or related work as required.  

Key responsibilities of the Chemist include but are not limited to: 

• Develops, implements, directs, and reviews analytical methodologies for instrumental and wet chemical analysis on water, wastewater, industrial waste and related samples.  
• Monitors, evaluates, and recommends solutions for laboratory analytical and sampling problems related to facility operations, pretreatment source control and revenue programs, and SBWR (South Bay Water Recycling) monitoring.  
• Performs complicated and research related biological, chemical and physical analyses of water, wastewater, industrial waste and related samples.  
• Evaluates, determines, and implements sampling programs and procedures; quality assurance/quality control program tenets; and recommends methods and procedures for implementation into normal laboratory operations.  
• Supervises, directs, and reviews the daily work activities within the laboratory including the instruction and training of laboratory personnel, preparation and modification of daily work schedules, assignment of duties to laboratory technicians, laboratory safety, and the maintenance of laboratory supply inventories.  
• Reviews, validates and reports laboratory analytical data using LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System). Reconcile discrepancies and incorporate corrections as required.  
• Assists with the organization, analysis, and summary of information from industry, government agencies and the public, which may include hearings, workshops, seminars, etc.  
• Compiles records and manages laboratory data and records; provides organization of record keeping and data retrieval; supervises clerical and other personnel as directed; prepares written and verbal reports as requested.  
• Reviews, analyzes and implements requirements for laboratory safety, chemical storage facilities, hazardous materials inventory statements and hazardous material management and communication plans. Knowledge and understanding of the laboratory’s Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP).  
• Incorporates and maintains required laboratory quality control, quality assurance (QA/QC), and Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs) protocols in all laboratory work.  
• Must possess physical characteristics to perform critical and important duties of the job. 
• Must be willing to work weekends, holidays and overtime as needed. 

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.  

Competencies 

The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history.  Desirable competencies for this position include: 

Job Expertise - demonstrates knowledge of and experience with instrumental analytical methods and their application to environmental analyses; knowledge of laboratory safety; knowledge of and experience with quality assurance/control tenets and procedures; knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations relevant to analytical methods and water quality programs; knowledge and skills in experimental design procedures and analytical methods development; knowledge and experience in using computer applications or data management systems used in a laboratory environment; and knowledge of the California laboratory accreditation and audit processes. 

Analytical Thinking - approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; identifies a set of features, parameters, or considerations to take into account, collects and analyzes data, makes inferences about the meaning of the data; uses logic and intuition to arrive at conclusions and recommendations.  

Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills - develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.  

Innovation - is receptive to new ideas and adapts to new situations; seeks out opportunities to improve, streamline and reinvent work processes; explores numerous potential solutions and evaluates each before accepting any; develops new methods or approaches and adapts best practices and processes to the work unit.  

Computer Skills - experienced with common business computer applications including but not limited to: LIMS, MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, and MS Excel.   

Communication Skills - communicates and listens effectively and responds in a timely, effective, positive and respectful manner; written reports and correspondence are accurate, complete, well organized, concise, clear, and in proper grammatical form.  

Assistant or Associate Engineer

Open to all interested persons

Salary: Assistant  Engineer-$8,422 -$10,200 per month

Salary: Associate Engineer-$9,735 -$11,759 per month

Filing deadline: Monday, November 16, 2020 by 4:30 p.m. for manual submissions; 5:00 p.m. for online submissions

Position Description

There is one open, full-time position for either an Assistant Engineer or an Associate Engineer in the Design & Construction Section of the Environmental & Engineering Services Division. At the Assistant Engineer level, incumbents perform professional engineering work directly and indirectly related to the planning, design, construction, operation and maintenance of water system facilities.  At the Associate Engineer level, incumbents plan, schedule, supervise and perform difficult professional and technical engineering work in the areas of planning, design, construction, and operations of the water system and conducts studies, analyzes data and prepares reports on a wide variety of District operations. This position will be staffed at a level commensurate with the qualifications of the selected individual.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Assistant Engineer - This class is distinguished from the class of Junior Engineer by the assignment of more responsible professional tasks and the relatively greater degree of independence with which such tasks are performed.  In addition, an incumbent of this class may be assigned to oversee a portion of the daily operation of the engineering office serving as the initial contact for the general public, vendors, private engineers, architects and developers.

Associate Engineer - This is the fully-qualified working level in the professional engineering series.  Individuals in this class are usually project managers or have major responsibilities for system planning, design and construction, system operation and protection depending on assignment.  Positions in this class are assigned complex engineering projects involving responsibility for the timely completion and sound financial management of such projects, often involving supervision of other engineering personnel and coordination with personnel and resources from other divisions throughout the District and outside entities.

Examples of Duties

Assistant Engineer:

• Performs professional engineering work related to the preparation of plans and specifications for pipelines, pump stations, tanks, water treatment system planning, and other water system facilities;
• directs the inspection of and may inspect contract construction for compliance with approved plans and specifications;
• prepares economic and engineering studies;
• assists in the long range planning of pipelines, pump stations, tanks, water treatment, and other water system facilities;
• may serve as project engineer on construction projects;
• may analyze and work with developers on pipeline extension requirements;
• gathers, compiles and analyzes engineering and statistical data;
• may prepare operational manuals and recommend procedures;
• may prepare or assist in the preparation of employee performance evaluations;
• interprets and applies safety rules and regulations to work assignments.

Associate Engineer:

• Directs or performs the preparation of planning reports, project schedules, designs, construction plans, cost estimates, specifications and bidding documents for a variety of District projects;
• conducts research and prepares reports on long-range projects to assure successful operation of, water supply, transmission and distribution facilities;
• may analyze the water system to determine what projects and operational procedures are necessary to improve water distribution and water quality;
• manages construction contracts including directing contractors;
• monitors progress on construction projects;
• directs, or may perform, inspections of construction projects;
• may prepare or assist in the preparation of grant applications for State and Federal funding;
• prepares Requests for Proposals for consultants and administers consultants' work on projects;
• may provide technical information to engineering officials of other governmental jurisdictions, District staff and the public, and coordinates with same;
• keeps abreast of new technological developments through contact with vendors and suppliers;
• orders supplies, materials and equipment when necessary;
• prepares engineering reports and processes progress payments for construction work;
• may administer and manage corrosion protection programs;
• coordinates project development with other participating disciplines;
• calculates and monitors project costs;
• may train and evaluate the work of subordinates;
• ensures that safe working conditions are maintained.

Open until Filled ~Posted on 10/22/2020~                                    

Apply Immediately.  The recruitment may be closed at any time.

The Water District is offering an opportunity to work on the Mt. Tamalpais watershed while earning valuable work experience working with a community oriented organization that is committed to contributing to the well-being of the environment!

Salary Range $21.57 - $24.89 per hour

These positions are all for full-time (40 hours per week), temporary Watershed Aides for terms of just under six (6) months in duration. The days and hours worked also vary by position and need.

The current needs are:

One (1) Watershed Aide in the area of Volunteer Management/Environmental Education & Community Engagement.  The assignment is for just under six (6) months. The work shift is Tuesday through Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and may include weekends, holidays and shift changes.  ANTICIPATED START DATE NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2020. Apply immediately for consideration.

Two (2) Watershed Aides in the area of Watershed Maintenance.  The assignment is for just under six (6) months. May cover AOWP assignment and schedule.  The work shift is Monday through Friday or Tuesday through Saturday 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. dependent upon assignment. ANTICIPATED START DATE JANUARY 2021. Apply immediately for consideration.

One (1) Watershed Aide in the area of Watershed Protection/Ranger Aide.  This assignment is for just under six (6) months.  The work shift includes both Saturdays and Sundays, with two weekday days off and hours worked to be determined, and may include holidays and shift changes. ANTICIPATED START DATE JANUARY 2021. Apply immediately for consideration.

Two (2) Watershed Aides in the area of Vegetation Management. The assignment is for just under six (6) months. The work shift is Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and may include weekends, holidays and shift changes. ANTICIPATED START DATE FEBRUARY/MARCH 2021. Apply immediately for consideration.

These are unrepresented (i.e., non-union), seasonal positions.  Incumbents are expected to work a flexible schedule, which may include weekends and holidays.  Job duties may include physical labor, maintenance, technical, scientific, educational and clerical assignments.

Examples of Duties

Tasks within the area of assignment may include, but are not limited to, the duties listed below. In addition to the listed duties, each employee assigned to this classification may perform additional duties pertinent to the area of assignment.

VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT/ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

• Assists regular staff with the maintenance and restoration of watershed lands;
• removes exotic plant species and plants native vegetation;
• organizes and co-leads volunteer habitat restoration, biological monitoring, trail maintenance and community science events, including production and distribution of outreach and educational material;
• conducts field surveys including vegetation, pollinator, and wildlife monitoring;
• manages photos and data flow related to the Marin Wildlife Picture Index Project;
• serves as liaison to partner schools, environmental and community service organizations, interns and crews;
• schedules events, gives classroom presentations, and assists instructors in processing and analyzing student-collected data;
• maintains radio communications with field staff;
• follows safe work practices and observes safety rules and precautions to ensure a safe work environment;
• drives light trucks to and from various locations throughout the watershed to conduct District business;
• performs administrative tasks including maintenance of volunteer database, and production of volunteer outreach materials including web postings, mailings and posters; and
• performs other duties as assigned.

WATERSHED MAINTENANCE

• Assists regular staff with the maintenance and restoration of watershed lands;
• works with Marin County Adult Offender Work Program (AOWP) participants on Saturdays
• constructs or maintains fuel breaks;
• removes exotic plant species and plants native vegetation;
• constructs fish habitat improvement;
• installs erosion control structures;
• may work on a crew preparing for and conducting prescribed burns;
• supports heavy equipment operation and maintenance used in vegetation management;
• maintains radio communications with field staff;
• follows safe work practices and observes safety rules and precautions to ensure a safe work environment;
• drives light trucks to and from various locations throughout the watershed to conduct District business;
• operates construction equipment and a variety of hand and power tools in the maintenance of watershed lands and facilities; and
• performs other duties as assigned.

WATERSHED PROTECTION/RANGER AIDE

• Assist Ranger staff with day to day maintaining of park and watershed cleanliness and order;
• maintain off park watershed property for cleanliness and order;
• inspects facilities for cleanliness and empties trash containers, refills dispensers and cleans restroom facilities as needed;
• replace and update signage as needed;
• repair, maintain or close trails as needed;
• maintains security of radio, cash, materials, and supplies;
• maintains radio communications with field staff and assists watershed personnel as requested;
• performs administrative tasks including completing daily cash summaries, verifying and securing receipts;
• assists with patrol of areas to aid visitors and prevent vandalism and misuse;
• assists in interpretation of  laws, ordinances, rules and regulations;
• may enforce parking regulations;
• may administer first aid as directed or consistent with level of training;
• maintains signs, roads, trails and recreation areas including picking up trash;
• follows safe work practices and observes safety rules and precautions to ensure a safe work environment;
• drives light trucks to and from various locations throughout the watershed to conduct District business;
• operates construction equipment and a variety of hand and power tools in the maintenance of watershed lands and facilities; and
• educates and assists the public by answering questions regarding the watershed.

VEGETATION MANAGEMENT

• Assists regular staff with the maintenance and restoration of watershed lands;
• removes exotic plant species using hand and power tools, and plants native vegetation;
• maps watershed natural resources using a global positioning system or Calflora’s Observer Pro system;
• enters data into watershed geographic information system or Calflora Weed Manager system;
• conducts natural resource field surveys including habitat assessments, rare plant surveys, and permanent vegetation plots;
• performs administrative tasks including data entry and report production;
• directs interns and volunteers in execution of scientific protocols and habitat restoration activities; and
• performs other duties as assigned.

WASTEWATER OPERATOR I/II

Open: Friday, October 23, 2020

Closed: Friday, November 6, 2020 at 5:00 PM

(or until 100 applications are received, whichever occurs first)

A completed online employment application and questionnaire is REQUIRED

Incomplete or late applications will NOT be accepted.

You must enter all relevant work history in to this application system, resumes will NOT be considered in lieu of the required employment application information.

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. 

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Under immediate supervision (Wastewater Operator I) or general supervision (Wastewater Operator II), performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance and operation of the City's sanitary sewer system and wastewater treatment plant.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Wastewater Operator I - This is the entry level class in the Wastewater Operator series. This class is distinguished from the Wastewater Operator II by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within this series. Employees at this level are not expected to perform with the same independence of direction and judgment on matters related to established procedures and guidelines as are positions allocated to the II level. Since this class is typically used as a training class, employees may have only limited or no directly related work experience. Employees work under immediate supervision while learning job tasks.

Wastewater Operator II - This is the full journey level class within the Wastewater Operator series. This class is distinguished from the Wastewater Operator I by the assignment of the full range of duties assigned. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and they are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies within the work unit. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the I level.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

1. Operate and adjust controls on treatment plant equipment and machinery, such as valves, pumps and motors.

2. Grease and clean plant equipment; read and interpret meters and gauges; regulate plant effluent.

3. Monitor, repair, and maintain wastewater system lift stations; remove debris; disassemble and clean pumps; perform minor repairs when necessary.

4. Respond to emergency calls as needed; locate problems and operate sewer cleaning equipment to clear stoppages. 

5. Collect samples and perform various lab tests.

6. Inspect and make repairs to plant equipment.

7. Perform general plant maintenance work such as sweeping, cleaning, sanding and painting of equipment and facilities.

8. Assist in operating video inspection system.

9. Perform general grounds maintenance work.

10. Rod sanitary sewers; install and repair sanitary sewer laterals and trunk lines.

11. Enter and work in permitted confined spaces and underground trenches.

12. Locate, mark and notify sewer lines per USA (underground service alert) requirements.

13. Observe and enforce safety precautions. 

14. May temporarily be assigned to work with other City departments as needed.

15. Operate trucks, tractors and other motorized equipment of comparable size and complexity.

16. Perform related duties as required. 

The City of Thousand Oaks Hill Canyon Wastewater Treatment Plant (HCTP) has an excellent opportunity!   We are seeking a highly motivated, organized and detail-oriented Laboratory Aide to assist with a variety of wastewater analysis, including testing, sampling, research, laboratory cleanliness, and analytical data entry.  The Laboratory Aide will be a team player, and self-starter, and take a proactive and solutions-oriented approach in the support of the day-to-day laboratory operations. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist with sample collection at various sites within the facility, test preparation, and the analysis of process control samples; communicate laboratory results to appropriate staff
• Generate, input, and track data
• Maintain laboratory cleanliness, including cleaning of instruments, equipment, laboratory bench tops, and glassware
• Assist with the calibration of laboratory equipment, instruments, and sample container preparation
• Assist in the preparation of laboratory reagents, standards, and bacteriological media for testing
• Operate pH meter, analytical balances, autoclaves, and other basic bench top instrumentation

Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system. To apply, applicants must complete an application via the City of San Jose’s website at www.sanjoseca.gov/citycareers. 

The actual salary shall be determined by the final candidate’s qualifications and experience.  In addition to the starting salary, employees in the Legal Administrative Assistant II classification shall also receive an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation pay. The annual salary range for a Legal Administrative Assistant II is $64,792 to $78,728.  

This position is responsible for performing legal secretarial duties requiring both sound judgment and good technical skills.  These duties may include, but are not limited to, transcribing, preparing, processing, and e-filing pleadings/briefs in the various state and federal courts; preparing and processing correspondence, contracts, ordinances, resolutions, City Council memoranda, and other legal documents and instruments; maintaining calendars for attorneys; answering telephones and contacting other offices to provide, obtain, and/or coordinate information and/or appearances; and performing office filing; as well as organizing and maintaining a wide variety of information and materials in support of attorneys.  The skill level of this position places strong emphasis on accuracy, quality, and attention to detail.  A strong knowledge base of legal procedures and court rules (federal and state) is desirable.  This position involves a variety of legal matters including civil litigation, workers' compensation, and all aspects of municipal law.  Incumbent must be proficient in the use of personal computers and able to work with various types of software in the Microsoft Windows environment.
 
 

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this department.  If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.