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If you are interested in pursuing this exciting career opportunity please attach and submit the following required items with your NEOGOV application:
 

• A completed City of Gilroy online application including supplemental responses.
• A detailed resume that highlights your related skills and experience.
• A cover letter explaining your specific interest in this position with the City of Gilroy.

ABOUT THE POSITION
 
City of Gilroy is currently recruiting for the full-time Youth Task Force Coordinator. The Gilroy Police Department is located 28 miles south of San Jose, in Santa Clara County, and serves a diverse population base of over 55,000 residents. The Mission of the Gilroy Police Department is:  Providing excellent public safety services in partnership with the community.
 
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under the direction of the assigned manager, the Youth Task Force Coordinator shall develop, plan, organize, and promote gang related prevention and coordination efforts within South Santa Clara County. The Youth Task Force Coordinator  will also  inventory all available community resources, create a resource guide for at risk youth & gang members who wish to get out of the gang lifestyle, create partnership agreements with community-based & government organizations, survey youth, create a strategic plan, and attend/lead regular Gang Task Force meetings. Other duties related to gang prevention may also be assigned to the Youth Task Force Coordinator. The Youth Task Force Coordinator will regularly interface with all city departments, the city executive management team, elected officials, leaders from other community organizations and jurisdictions, and the public. Working evenings, weekends, and holidays may be required in order to support assigned meetings and to serve the community. This exempt, professional level position is also expected to handle material efficiently, confidentially, and in a professional manner.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

1. Plan, organize, coordinate, publicize, implement, and evaluate a wide variety of programs and activities to help decrease gang involvement and activity.
2. Organize and lead groups in community meetings.
3. Maintain supplies, inventory, and equipment related to gang prevention presentations. Follow City purchasing procedures in order to secure needed supplies, inventory and equipment.
4. Provide assistance on special projects as assigned.
5. Coordinate logistics with various individuals and groups related to assigned program area events.
6. Promote department & Gang Task Force activities & events via preparation of brochures, flyers, and other venues to communicate information to the community.
7. Meet with community-based, government organizations, and law enforcement agencies to promote activities and encourage involvement in gang prevention efforts.
8. Maintain records and generate reports, including budget-related reports for assigned program area(s) and strategic plans.
9. Review program and community statistics and utilize data to document, analyze, and communicate trends and needs within the community.
10. Advise departmental personnel on the significance of data obtained, and prepare charts, graphs and tabulations to portray and define data.
11. Screen, train, schedule, and direct volunteers and other assigned personnel
12. Participate in related training programs and staff meetings.
13. Serve as a liaison to school district and other community agencies as needed.
14. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with public groups, agencies, the media, and others contacted in the course of work.
15. Pursue grants and participate in fund-raising events as assigned for program support. Manage grants received for the South County Youth Task Force and for gang prevention strategies.
16. Review and document the progress and effectiveness of specific and assigned gang prevention efforts; develop and present recommendations for changes.
17. Prepare various reports and promote programs through brochures, notices, catalogues, newsletters, bulletins, and press releases.
18. Make presentations to the City Council, Boards, Commissions, and other groups as assigned.
19. Provide staff support to various Boards and Commissions as assigned.
20. Perform related work as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. A Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, administration of justice, public administration, or other related field of study from an accredited college or university. 
2. One (1) year of full-time work experience or two (2) years part-time experience (averaging at least 20 hours per week) in a gang prevention role. Additional years of directly related work experience may substitute for up to two years (60 units) of the required education. Work experience will be evaluated and all substitutions shall be made at the sole discretion of the city of Gilroy.
3. Possess and maintain a valid California Driver license and a safe driving record necessary to operate assigned vehicle(s). May be required to obtain a Class B license.
4. Strong computer skills with experience utilizing the Microsoft Office Suite software programs.
5. Must be available to work a varied schedule, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
6. Possess (within 6 months of hire) and maintain a valid First Aid and CPR/AED certification.
7. Pass a post-offer medical examination, which includes a drug test and a TB test.
8. Pass a Department of Justice criminal record check and a detailed background check for employment.
9. Prefer non-tobacco user.
10. Prefer bilingual (English/Spanish).

The Public Works Department is looking to fill two (2) Air Conditioning Mechanic vacancies. The Air Conditioning Mechanic position is responsible for performing HVAC duties at more than 200 civic building sites across San Jose. The position will be responsible for performing the operational support, adjustment, troubleshooting, repair and preventative maintenance of heating, ventilating, air conditioning systems and auxiliary equipment.

This position will require controls experience, mechanical equipment experience, and water treatment experience.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Inspecting, repairing, performing preventative maintenance and routine testing of heating, cooling, air-conditioning, ventilating equipment and controls; and chiller and low pressure boiler maintenance.   
• Operating, diagnosing, and programming HVAC equipment and systems via computer controlled LON/BACKNET Energy Management Controls, such as Schneider Electric, Alerton, Johnson Metasys.
• Servicing DX refrigerant and hydronic chilled/hot water distribution piping systems and components and HVAC units for commercial facilities.
• Repairing/replacing actuators, valves, compressors, controls, etc. in a refrigerant or hydronic piping system or HVAC unit.
• Using safe job practices, including wearing the proper PPE and making the job area safe before proceeding to work.
• Conducting chemical tests on water and determining potential issues and causes of HVAC piping and connected components.
• Maintains cooling towers and sump basins as well as filtration systems.
• Responds to calls for emergency repair service.
• Maintains operating logs and related records.
• Replaces sub-assembly units; inspects safety cut controls.
• Performs other related work as required.  

Incumbents are expected to work independently and exercise judgment and initiative. Incumbents should possess ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects averaging a weight of 50 pounds, or heavier weights, in all cases with the use of proper equipment.

Selected candidate will need to successfully complete a background check.

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.

 
If you are interested in pursuing this exciting career opportunity please attach and submit the following required items with your NEOGOV application:
 

• A completed City of Gilroy online application including supplemental responses.
• A detailed resume that highlights your related skills and experience.

  
ABOUT THE POSITION
 
City of Gilroy is currently recruiting for the full-time Public Safety Communications Supervisor. The Gilroy Police Department is located 28 miles south of San Jose, in Santa Clara County, and serves a diverse population base of over 55,000 residents. The Mission of the Gilroy Police Department is:  Providing excellent public safety services in partnership with the community.
 
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
 
Under direct supervision of the Police Captain, plan, supervise and participate in the communication activities of the Administrative Support Services Division of the Police Department; organize, carry out and maintain records for communications purchasing and repairs; participate in training programs; train and evaluate subordinates; perform Public Safety Communicator duties as required; work shift work including weekends, holidays, nights and evening hours.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
 

1. Schedule Communications personnel for the most effective utilization of available personnel.
2. Supervise, train and evaluate all Communications personnel.
3. Prepare and analyze administrative reports as required. 
4. Supervise 911 operations, Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD), California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS), Sheriff's Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (SLETS), National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and public safety computer functions as they relate to the Communications Center.
5. Act as a liaison officer with other departments, law enforcement agencies and cities.
6. Monitor station and communications security and surveillance.
7. Schedule communications equipment maintenance.
8. Inventory and order supplies.
9. Evaluate and assist in the professional development of assigned staff.
10. Perform all related duties of a Public Safety Communicator as required.
11. Participate in the preparation of the operational/capital budgets for the department. Maintain operational budget accounts.
12. Coordinate and implement mobile emergency communication resources and equipment as needed.
13. Act for the Police Captain in his/her absence or as directed.
14. Participate in training and updating programs, and prepare and update policies and procedures as required.
15. Adapt to working shifts, weekends, holidays, nights and evenings.
16. Perform related work as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Sixty semester college units from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Public Administration or related field and four (4) years of full-time experience as a Public Safety Communicator with a municipality including one (1) year of supervisory experience. Possess a Basic Dispatch Certificate and a Communication Training Officer Certificate.
2. Possess and maintain a valid California Driver License and a safe driving record necessary to operate assigned vehicle(s).
3. Pass a POST background investigation, which includes a polygraph examination, an extensive Department of Justice criminal record check, and an FBI clearance.
4. Pass a post-offer psychological evaluation and a medical examination, which includes a drug test.
5. Prefer bilingual (English/Spanish).
6. Prefer non-tobacco user.

The Department is recruiting to fill multiple Associate Construction Inspector vacancies in the Engineering Services Division. These vacancies are assigned to the Construction Management Services and Materials Testing Laboratory sections.

The Associate Construction Inspectors assigned to the Construction Management Services-Capital Program section are responsible for technical inspection services to ensure compliance with City and State Standards and Specifications. Typical duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Inspects methods and materials used in the construction of streets, alleys, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, storm drains, catch basins, driveways, approaches, culverts, sewers, and landscaping for compliance with plans; reviews and interprets construction plans and specifications.
• Inspects actual field construction from rough grading to finished paving of streets, including installation of storm and sanitary sewer systems, concrete structures, utility installations, street lights, and traffic signal systems.
• Schedules final inspections and recommends acceptance of projects.
• Determines the acceptability of materials, especially when there is a question of inferior quality, including researching and reviewing records, logs, and data of various kinds.
• Ensures conformance to OSHA safety regulations, including shoring of trenches, proper use of equipment and machines, and adequate public traffic control.
• Employees may be required to lift test equipment, tools and construction materials with the use of proper equipment. 

The Associate Construction Inspector assigned to the Materials Testing Lab (MTL) is responsible coordinating, supervising, and performing materials sampling and testing of various construction materials to ensure compliance with City and State Standards and Specifications. Under the supervision of a Senior Construction Engineer or Associate Civil Engineer, this candidate will perform the key responsibilities listed below. Typical duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Performs complex materials sampling or testing conforming to stringent test procedures established by ASTM, CALTRANS or AASHTO.
• Performs field compaction tests on native soil, base rock, treated bases, and asphalt pavements using nuclear gauges.
• Samples Hot Mix Asphalt and the asphalt plant or at the job site and transports to lab for testing.
• Fabricates concrete test cylinders (or beams) at the job site and carefully transports to lab for moisture curing.
• Monitors and tests placement of Lime and Cement Treated bases at the job site.
• Schedules and assigns field testing, sampling and inspection tasks using Laboratory Management System database.
• Completes and reviews material test reports for completeness and accuracy prior to supervisors review.
• Participates in AASHTO Materials Reference Laboratory (AMRL) and Concrete Cement Reference Laboratory (CCRL) Proficiency Sample Programs.
• Review plans and specifications to determine proper testing requirements and standards.
• Plan, assign, and supervise the work performed by, Engineering Technicians, Student Interns, Trainees and other assigned personnel.
• Employees may be exposed to chemicals, moving vehicular traffic, and may be required to lift test equipment, tools and construction materials with the use of proper equipment.

The Associate Construction Inspector assigned to the Construction Management Services-Development Services inspection group are responsible for technical inspection services to ensure compliance with City and State Standards and Specifications. Typical duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Inspects methods and materials used in the construction of streets, alleys, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, storm drains, catch basins, driveways, approaches, culverts, sewers, and landscaping for compliance with plans; reviews and interprets construction plans and specifications.
• Inspects actual field construction from rough grading to finished paving of streets, including installation of storm and sanitary sewer systems, concrete structures, utility installations, street lights, and signal systems.
• Schedules final inspections and recommends acceptance of projects.
• Determines the acceptability of materials, especially when there is a question of inferior quality, including researching and reviewing records, logs, and data of various kinds.
• Ensures conformance to OSHA safety regulations, including shoring of trenches, proper use of equipment and machines, and adequate public traffic control.
• Employees may be required to lift test equipment, tools and construction materials with the use of proper equipment.

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.

The City of Sunnyvale is seeking a Building Inspector I to provide building construction inspections. The Building Safety team works as one solution-driven, cohesive team, and encourages leadership from the ground-up (are you the next Building Inspector I to join the team?)  This position is part of a 12-person building inspection team working on a variety of projects from single-family maintenance, remodel and commercial tenant improvements in existing and new buildings, new construction of large development projects of townhomes, apartments, hotels, and Class A office buildings.
 
Under supervision of the Chief Building Official, performs responsible technical duties related to the review of construction plans and the conduct of field inspections on structures during various stages of construction for compliance with approved plans and municipal codes; performs plan and specification reviews; issues building permits; and performs related work as assigned.
 
The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge of the building codes, is a good communicator to coworkers, contractors and other members of the public, and will be able to prepare clear, concise and comprehensive reports, correspondence and other required documents; maintain forms, records and field reports relative to inspection activities and to document findings. The Building Inspector I requires Graduation from high school or tested equivalent and two years of journey-level trades or contractor experience in a variety of building construction and inspection activities. 

The City of Sunnyvale provides an excellent benefits package. A complete application consists of a City application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire.  The position opens Wednesday, June 26, 2019 and final filing date is Monday, July 22, 2019 at 5:00 pm. For complete information regarding this current opportunity, please visit: Sunnyvale.ca.gov and click on JOBS.

Salary $36.98 - $47.20 Hourly

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The City of Sunnyvale is seeking a Chief Building Official to oversee the dynamic Building Safety division operations in the Community Development Department (CDD).  The Chief Building Official works closely with the Director of CDD, Assistant Director of CDD (Planning) and Housing Officer as part of the CDD senior management team and maintains collaborative relationships with numerous other departments and divisions.

The Chief Building Official provides positive leadership, strong management and administrative expertise for the Building Safety division.  Strong technical, problem solving and communication skills are a must.  The desire is to support the long-standing environment that emphasizes service through effective utilization of operational systems, processes, and technology, leading to quicker turnaround and greater levels of communication to the customer.  The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills including a participatory, visible and "hands-on" management style.  Consistent with the focus on service is the timely processing of permits and development plans and inspections made more challenging by a strong economic environment with unprecedented levels of development activity.  The position will engage staff (approximately 20 regular and casual employees) and manage workload through mentorship, training and innovative approaches to service delivery.

Key work items for the next two years include: 1) the implementation of a permit tracking system that integrates building, planning, fire prevention, engineering, housing and code enforcement activities; 2) adoption and implementation of the 2019 California Building Codes and review and adoption of Reach Codes supporting the Climate Action Plan; 3) managing staffing and training during the eighth straight year of record breaking development activity including a large pipeline of residential, office/commercial and hotel projects; and 4) participating in citywide initiatives and projects with bold sustainable innovation.

The City of Sunnyvale provides an excellent benefits package. A complete application consists of a City application and responses to the required supplemental questions.  The final filing date is Monday, July 29, 2019 at 5:00 pm. For complete information regarding this current opportunity or to apply, please visit: www.Sunnyvale.ca.gov, click on City Jobs.

Salary: $138,842 - $163,343 Annually

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