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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

The Building Efficiency Program Fellow will work closely with Sustainability staff within the Public Works Department to support the launch of the Brisbane Building Efficiency Program (BBEP).

The BBEP is a new program under the city’s Climate Action Plan established through city ordinance in December 2019. It requires commercial, industrial and multi-family buildings larger than 10,000 square feet in Brisbane to benchmark their buildings beginning in 2021. The BBEP is one of the few programs in the state and country to go “Beyond Benchmarking” and require buildings to meet high-performance standards or complete building audits and take action to improve. First of their kind compliance pathways include Green Lease and Distributed Energy Resource options. Get in on the ground floor as we complete development of this innovate program and begin implementation!

Tasks and Responsibilities:
1. Implementation: Facilitate the rollout of the Brisbane Building Efficiency Program through the first benchmarking compliance cycle. Assist in the tracking and reporting of program progress, including suggested improvements.
2. Outreach: Assist with notification of building owners and tenants regarding compliance obligations. Coordinate with the City of Brisbane’s Sustainability and Communications Managers on program marketing activities (e.g. website, social media, and collateral development).
3. Stakeholder Engagement: Assist with in-person and/or virtual stakeholder engagement sessions to inform participants about program requirements and how to comply.
4. Customer Support: Respond to phone and email questions and concerns. Host office hours or technical support sessions to assist stakeholders with compliance.
5. Benchmarking: Work with small businesses to gather facility details and access utility data to complete energy and water benchmarking in Energy Star Portfolio Manager.
6. Communication: Communicate and coordinate with internal staff and external program stakeholders such as building owners/operators, tenants, PG&E, strategic partners, contractors, and community and business organizations to facilitate program objectives.
7. Data Management and Reporting: Compile, organize and present program compliance data and results in both written and verbal form. Assist with reporting to the CA Energy Commission, as well as city leaders and the public.

Minimum Qualifications: Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or related field. Experience in building energy usage and systems and/or Energy Star Portfolio Manager is a plus.
Term of Fellowship: January – August 2021

Interested applicants should apply here:

https://fm.seiinc.org/climatecorps/jobs/building_efficiency_program_fellow_-_january_start_79DFD1.html

Please click the Job PDF button below to view the full job announcement brochure.

The City of Sunnyvale invites applications for the Solid Waste Programs Division Manager to provide leadership and guidance for the Solid Waste Programs Division staff of the Environmental Services Department.  Reporting to the Director of Environmental Services, this manager leads and manages the Solid Waste Programs Division including the award-winning Sunnyvale Materials Recovery and Transfer (SMaRT) Station, the solid waste collection franchise contract and the Sunnyvale Landfill.

The Solid Waste Programs Division is leading the charge towards making Sunnyvale a Zero Waste City with the goal of 90% waste diversion by 2030 through innovative programs like FoodCycle and waste to energy recovery. Other exciting challenges that the Division Manager will be leading is the rebuilding of the SMaRT Station, and the renewal of the waste collection franchise. 

The Solid Waste Programs Division Manager is a management classification responsible for a wide range of functions including preparing and administering the divisional budget, supervising technical and professional staff, outside agencies and consultants, leading major projects and representing the Division with other departments.

For the Solid Waste Programs Division Manager, the City of Sunnyvale:

• contributes 4% of the 7% employee contribution to CalPERS for classic members;
• contributes 2% of an employee's gross pay to a deferred compensation plan;
• provides generous retiree medical benefits, and
• provides fully employer paid medical, dental, and vision benefits.
   

A complete application packet will consist of a City of Sunnyvale employment application and responses to the supplemental questions. The final filing date is November 4, 2020 at 5:00 pm. For complete information regarding this opportunity, please visit: sunnyvale.ca.gov.

Salary: $148,727 - $179,347 Annually

The City of Sunnyvale is seeking a highly motivated individual for the position of Senior Water Pollution Control Operator. The ideal candidates will have a journeyman level understanding of Wastewater Treatment and the associated equipment and controls required to operate those systems. The Sunnyvale Water Pollution Control Plant is a Class V Wastewater Treatment Facility with Recycled Water production.
The Sunnyvale Water Pollution Control Plant is undergoing an exciting transition, we are replacing original processes, structures and equipment with the latest treatment technologies and we would like you to be part of that upgrade.  The SWPCP is currently constructing new Screening, Pumping, Grit Removal, Sedimentation, Odor Control, Power Distribution and SCADA system as the first major replacement effort.  The Plant is also in design for a new Secondary Treatment process with Dewatering and Thickening to carry the city forward in our on-going effort to protect the bay and provide high quality Recycled Water.

The Senior Water Pollution Control (WPC) Operator provides support for their team members on an assigned shift. The Senior WPC Operator, as the shift supervisor oversees the operation, inspection and maintenance of the treatment process, plant equipment and facilities.  The Senior WPC Operator is a reliable communicator that prioritizes tasks and ensures that Operators, Maintenance and other team members work in a safe and productive environment.

The minimum qualifications for education and experience can be met in the following way:

Graduation from high school or tested equivalent, and three years of experience in the operation and maintenance of a wastewater treatment plant.

Possession and continued maintenance of a valid class C California driver's license and a safe driving record and possession of a valid Grade III Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators Certificate issued by the California State Water Quality Control Board is required for this position.

A complete application consists of a City application and supplemental questionnaire. The position is open continuous. For complete information regarding this current opportunity, please visit: www.sunnyvale.ca.gov

The County of Yuba is currently recruiting for the position of Building Maintenance Technician—HVAC in the Administrative Services Department. Currently, the employment list created from this recruitment may also be used to fill Extra-Help vacancies. This position reports directly to the Building and Grounds Supervisor. This class is distinguished from Senior Building Maintenance Technician due to the heavy emphasis on maintaining a variety of heating, refrigerating, and air conditioning units throughout the County requiring specialized knowledge, abilities, and training beyond what is required of other classes in the building and grounds maintenance series including the certification necessary to maintain and repair HVAC systems.

About the County & Administrative Services Department:

The Buildings and Grounds division of the Administrative Services Department provides Building Maintenance and Custodial services to county facilities. The mission of the Buildings and Grounds Division is to maintain the integrity and cleanliness of county buildings, equipment, and grounds. Yuba County is situated in the Northern Sacramento Valley, approximately 40 miles north of the State Capitol in Sacramento and two hours away from San Francisco and Lake Tahoe. The boundaries stretch from the farms and orchards of the valley to the timberlands of the Sierras. Yuba County offers its residents the many advantages of a rural lifestyle away from the pressures of the urban areas. The County’s rivers, lakes and outdoor recreation areas provide excellent hunting, fishing, boating and skiing opportunities. Our County vision is to create a “golden” future for Yuba County by inspiring a community of participation, embracing our unique history, and discovering the wealth of our untapped potential.

PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE/PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE, SENIOR

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

SALARY RANGE:

$29.79 - $36.21  Per Hour – Public Health Nurse
$33.26 - $40.43  Per Hour – Senior Public Health Nurse

INCENTIVE PAY:

RN License: 10% Differential Pay

FINAL FILING DATE:
A complete application packet must be received in the Glenn County Personnel Department.

THE POSITION
The Public Health Nurse/Public Health Nurse, Senior position plans and implements public health nursing services to individual clients and the community at large through the provision of clinical services and counseling and through the promotion of community health and welfare; to develop, maintain and monitor various community health programs  at the Glenn County Health and Human Services Agency. The Public Health Nurse, Senior is the advanced journey level class within the Public Health Nurse Series.  Positions at this level are distinguished from those at the journey level by the performance of the full range of duties assigned.  Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.  This position is scheduled for forty (40) hours per week. This recruitment may be used to establish a list to fill future vacancies for the next six (6) months.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Experience:        Public Health Nurse - Two years of experience as a public health nurse in a generalized public health nursing program. Public Health Nurse, Senior - Four years of experience as a public health nurse in a generalized public health nursing program.

Training:            Completion of a university or collegiate program of study approved for public health nursing.

License or Certificate:    Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver’s license. Possession of a valid license as a registered nurse and a valid certificate as a public health nurse in California.

All applicants are encouraged to review a detailed job description available at http://www.countyofglenn.net/dept/personnel/job-opportunities/job-descriptions and apply only if they clearly meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.

APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS/INFORMATION - A COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKET MUST INCLUDE:
*     A Glenn County Employment Application        *    Résumé
*     Transcripts and/or Certificates                         *    Cover Letter

It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure applications are received at the Glenn County Personnel Office..
GLENN COUNTY EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION:  Application forms must be filled out completely; please do not include “refer to resume” on the application. All statements made on the application are subject to investigation and verification. A separate application must be filed for each position.
Application forms may be completed on CalOpps.org or obtained from and returned to:
GLENN COUNTY PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT
525 W. Sycamore Street, Willows, CA  95988
Telephone (530) 934-6451 – Fax (530) 934-6452
TDD – No Voice (530) 934-6444
Website: www.countyofglenn.net

TRAVEL AND RELATED EXPENSES: Glenn County does not reimburse applicants for any travel or related expenses incurred in connection with applying for employment.
VETERAN’S PREFERENCE POINTS: Applicants wishing to claim veterans' preference points for an open, non-promotional examination must attach a copy of their DD2l4 to their application at the time of submission. Submissions after the final filing date will not be accepted.
MEDICAL EXAMINATION: Applicants may be required to pass a medical examination and fingerprinting as a condition of employment or promotion. Medical exams may include a fitness exam and a drug & alcohol screen.
LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California driver’s license. See Training and Experience for any additional required license or certification.
DEGREE OR CERTIFICATIONS: Copies of all required degrees and/or certifications, as outlined in the job description, must be provided.  Please include copies of all required educational degrees beyond high school and special requirement documents such as certificates, licensures, etc. in your job application packet if applicable.
SELECTION PROCESS:  The selection process may consist of an application evaluation, oral examination, written exam and fingerprinting process if applicable. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in an interview wherein their qualifications for this position will be reviewed in more detail. Additional testing may be applicable. If you are selected for an interview, you will automatically be contacted.
Eligible lists are used for Full-Time (40 hrs./wk. with benefits), Part-Time (20-39 hrs./wk. with benefits), and Public Service employee (PSE) temporary (limited benefits).
 

Applications accepted until Friday, October 30, 2020 OR upon receipt of the first 200 applications- whichever occurs first.

Written Exam: TBA

Oral Exam: TBA

Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

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

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, to do general building and facilities maintenance work and other related duties as required.

Building Maintenance Worker I is the entry-level class and Building Maintenance Worker II is the journey level class in the series. Incumbents in the Building Maintenance Worker I class will progressively perform most of the duties required in the Building Maintenance Worker series but are not expected to function at the same skill level and will usually exercise less independent direction and judgement on matters related to work procedures and methods. Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits an established pattern that has been explained before the work is started. Generally, changes in procedures or exceptions are explained in detail as they arise. Under the flexible staffing concept, Building Maintenance Worker II positions that may become vacant may reasonably be filled at the Building Maintenance Worker I or Utility Maintenance Worker level for training purposes.

Positions in the Building Maintenance Worker II class are flexibly staffed and normally filled by advancement from the Building Maintenance Worker I class, or when filled from the outside, require prior specific experience in building-related construction and maintenance. Appointment to this class requires the employee to be performing substantially the full range of building maintenance duties and to meet the qualification standards for the class. This class requires the ability to work independently exercising judgement and initiative. Duties will normally require the ability to operate the full range of mechanical equipment related to building maintenance.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Assists in, and at the journey level, performs such functions as painting, glazing, repairing plumbing, installing locks, windows, doors, or lighting fixtures; cleaning, waxing, or refinishing floors, walls, and furniture; cleaning and repairing toilet fixtures; sweeping and cleaning interior and exterior of buildings as needed. Makes routine inspection of proper operation and safe conditions of park and playground equipment, walks, roads, and courts; assists in repair or installation of playground equipment of facilities. Assists in the adjustment, and minor repair of heating and air conditioning units; building and finishing cabinets, countertops, and office furniture and staining and varnishing various wood furniture and surfaces. Performs remodeling and renovation tasks for municipal facilities, paints interior and exterior of City buildings as required, and safely operates various power and hand tools.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of: Use and care of general carpentry and maintenance tools; general techniques of carpentry, concrete work, painting, glazing and plumbing.

Ability to: Follow oral and written directions; learn and use skilled tasks and apply current practices and procedures; maintain an appropriate public service demeanor; 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.

Physical Capability to: Perform sustained, strenuous manual labor; climb, lift, crawl, stoop and bend to reach work; may work outdoors in temperature extremes and inclement weather.

Experience: Building Maintenance Worker II: two (2) years full-time experience in general building maintenance, carpentry, plumbing, or painting.

Education: Building Maintenance Worker II: High school graduation or the equivalent.

License: Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License.