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The City of Hayward is excited to announce its recruitment for the position of  Senior Building Inspector - Electrical. This is a skilled, journey-level class that requires judgment and discretion in interpreting plans and specifications while also enforcing local, state, and federal construction regulations. The quick ability to resolve technical problems in the field is a key component. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, is a resourceful and innovative problem solver, and seeks continuous improvement. Candidates with supervisory experience in the electrical field are encouraged to apply.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: April 13, 2020

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE
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The City of Sunnyvale is looking to fill the Utility Worker position with a team member that believes the impossible is possible. This person is driven to continuously make a positive impact on the organization and believes that as a team we accomplish more. As an organization, we are motivated to produce the highest level of service possible.  

Sunnyvale Golf Course is a par 70 regulation 18-hole course with numerous bunkers, dog legs and water holes. Sunnyvale is a well-manicured test of the player's skill stretching out to 6,255 yards. Sunken Gardens Golf Course is a 9-hole, 1,502 yard executive course. Sunken Gardens is ideal for the beginner golfer with ample practice facilities and shorter length holes. 

Working in the Public Works Department for the City of Sunnyvale as a Utility Worker provides an opportunity to improve the golf courses in the community and see the results of your work.  All of this, plus a generous benefits package which includes a competitive salary, career development and training opportunities make the City of Sunnyvale a great place to work.

This position requires a Graduation from high school or tested equivalent; and Two years of maintenance experience equivalent to the level of Maintenance Worker I.

The City of Sunnyvale provides an excellent benefits package. To be considered for this career opportunity, the City must receive a complete application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire. The position opens Wednesday, March 11, 2020 and final filing date is Monday, April 6 , 2020 at 5:00 pm. or upon receipt of 100 qualified and completed applications, whichever is first.  For complete information regarding this current opportunity, please visit: Sunnyvale.ca.gov and click on JOBS.

The City of San Mateo Community Development Department is accepting applications for a

Plan Checker I/II/Engineer

You’ll be joining a team of talented professionals in a dynamic, collaborative work environment dedicated to serving the San Mateo community. You will work alongside a team of focused and highly motivated professionals who use their talent to provide essential development review and inspection services to our residents and businesses on a daily basis. The Plan Checker I/II/Engineer is an exciting opportunity for a talented professional to join a great organization and make a valuable contribution to the Building Division within the Community Development Department. You can review the detailed job description for Plan Checker I/II/Engineer on the City’s website.

Depending upon class level and assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Review and examine construction documents, plans and specifications for one and two family, and multi-family residential, and basic commercial and industrial projects.
• Conduct plan checks on commercial and residential building structures; review structural calculations, fire resistance requirements, earthquake resistance and soils engineering. Conducts plan checks for commercial buildings to be remodeled and/or altered.
• Confer over the phone or in person with homeowners, builders, engineers, contractors, architects and the public to give information and interpret building codes and regulations and permit requirements; recommends necessary changes to obtain compliance with applicable building and zoning codes and regulations.
• Review corrected plans for conformity with requirements; ensures that proper building permit requirements are met.
• Receive and assess fees for new development and construction projects.  Issue and process building permit applications.
• Maintain records of incoming plans and those completed.
• Conduct field inspections as required. Make on‑site construction inspections on occasion, when required to confirm that construction complies with approved plans and specifications.
• Coordinate plan check activities with other City departments and with outside agencies.
• Initiate appropriate action to enforce code compliance.
• Prepare reports and written correspondence to architects, engineers, contractors and others related to the correction of plans and engineering detail.
• Confer with building inspectors on building‑related problems arising in the field during construction.
• Coordinate construction plans examination processes with those of other City departments and units.
• Monitor changes and legislation pertaining to assigned work; investigate new materials and substitute materials, and new methods of structural design; recommend appropriate changes in the building codes and regulations to the Deputy Building Official.
• Assist in staffing the public counter; issue building permits as required.  Maintain accurate records and write reports regarding the work as required.

THE CITY OF SAN MATEO INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITON OF LANDSCAPE LABORER

POSITION:               Landscape Laborer (Driver and Tree Waterer) Department of Parks & Recreation

SALARY:                  Landscape Laborer - $26.08-28.49/hour – Unbenefited

JOB TYPE:               Per Diem; Part-time/Temporary

LOCATION:             San Mateo Corporation/Park Yard

2001 Pacific Boulevard

San Mateo, CA 94403

HOURS:                     32-40 hours per week, with a maximum of 960 hours per year/Flexible Schedule

APPLICATION:       An official City of San Mateo employment application is required

CLOSING DATE:    Open Until Filled OR Upon receipt of the first 100 applications, whichever occurs first – May Close At Any Time

THE POSITION: Landscape Laborer - To perform unskilled maintenance work on newly planted trees. The primary job duty will be driving a large truck and dual-axle trailer to various tree planting sites throughout the City. At each site the maintenance worker will water the trees (by hose) from the truck-mounted water tank.

QUALIFICATIONS:  Ability to work independently. Must have the ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, squat, stoop, reach, twist, and lift 80 pounds; exposure to cold, heat, outdoors, chemicals, dust and mechanical hazards. Must have a valid California Driver’s License and clean driving record. Ability to pass background check.

EXPERIENCE:  At least 6 months experience in a position with similar or transferrable job duties.  Additional experience is highly desirable. Familiarity with the City of San Mateo highly desirable. PRIOR EXPERIENCE DRIVING A LARGE TRUCK OR TRUCK W/ TRAILER IN CITY TRAFFIC IS A MUST!!!

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:  High School Diploma or Equivalent required.

HOW TO APPLY:

Submit an official City of San Mateo application to the City of San Mateo, Attention: Matthew Fried, Managing Arborist, 2001 Pacific Boulevard, San Mateo, CA 94403.   For additional information or if you have any questions please email:  mfried@cityofsanmateo.org

You may also apply online at CalOpps.org

Fine Print

Prior to hire, candidates will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, including a Department of Justice (DOJ) fingerprint check. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment.

The policy of the City of San Mateo is to grant equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sexual preference, marital status or national origin. It is the intent and desire of the City of San Mateo that equal employment opportunity will be provided in recruiting, hiring, training, promoting, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. The City of San Mateo is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

SEEKING A HIGHLY MOTIVATED SENIOR PLANNER WHO LOVES PEOPLE AND THE LOCAL COMMUNITY, AND IS A SKILLED COLLABORATER 

The City of Sausalito seeks to fill one full-time vacancy for Senior Planner.  Under direction of the Community Development Director, the Senior Planner administers specified planning activities including current planning, zoning and subdivision ordinance, advanced planning and the General Plan; complex professional planning activities, such as serving as project manager for multifaceted development and land use applications and long-range policy planning projects including Zoning Ordinance and General Plan Amendments. This is a lead position in the Community Development Department and will participate in advanced, multi-department initiatives.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE will be a natural leader with keen emotional intelligence, able to navigate a variety of interpersonal situations with ease and integrate into the planning team with finesse.  The successful candidate will be able to mentor others within the planning unit and explain complicated planning issues in an easy to underStand manner.  

The Senior Planner also:

• Reviews applications for residential, commercial and other land use development; evaluates alternatives and conformance with City policies, ordinances, the General Plan and state and federal laws; prepares and presents staff reports to the Planning Commission and City Council regarding such applications;
• Serves as project manager for complex planning projects, including analyzing and evaluating site and architectural plans, performing technical review for project plans and applications and making recommendations;
• Manages consultant contacts including determining scope of work and budgets, tracking budgets and approving contract payments;
• Updates and creates long-range planning documents such as the City’s General Plan and other assigned plans; prepares modifications to specific General Plan elements;
• Serves as staff liaison for review boards, ad-hoc committees and elected officials, including providing technical advice and giving presentations;
• Confers with and provides information to property owners, contractors, developers, engineers architects and the public regarding conformance to standards, plans specifications and codes; explains codes, requirements and procedures and evaluates alternatives;
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service;
• Ability to deal with the public under stressful circumstances in a fair, calm and understanding way to obtain positive results;
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT: 

The Community Development Director oversees a Planning Division and Building Division which are staffed by Senior Planner, Associate Planner, Assistant Planner, Building Inspector, Permit Technician and Administrative Aide. Contract staff provide Building Plan Check and Code Enforcement services.  The Planning Division provides staff support to the Planning Commission, the Historic Landmarks Board, and the City Council.

REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices and procedures related to City and regional planning and zoning administration, including applicable laws and regulations;
• Comprehensive plans and current planning and the development process;
• Project management techniques;
• Practices of researching planning issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting effective staff reports.

Ability to:

• Work cooperatively with other City employees and the public, often under challenging circumstances;
• Administer complex current and advanced planning and zoning conformance activities in an independent and effective manner;
• Conduct complex planning research projects, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations and prepare effective technical staff reports;
• Interpret, apply and explain complex laws, codes, regulations and ordinances;
• Effectively represent the department and the City in meetings with governmental agencies, community groups and various business, professional and regulatory organizations, and in meetings with individuals;
• Conduct zoning studies and interpreting City zoning laws, regulations and codes;
• Read blueprints and site plans and conduct site inspections; and
• Communicate effectively with officials, co-workers, subordinates, the general public, representatives of organizations and others sufficient to exchange or convey information and receive work direction.

Education/Training/Experience:

Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in city, urban or environmental planning, architecture or a field related to the area of assignment and five years of planning related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job as listed above. A Master’s Degree in Planning or a related field is preferred but not required. Two years of project management or supervisory experience are also preferred. Certification from American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) is desirable.

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:

Must possess a valid Class C California driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the City’s Vehicle Insurance Policy.

First application review deadline – 11:59 pm, Monday, March 30, 2020

• Apply online at www.calopps.org/city-of-sausalito

For questions about job openings or any topic related to Human Resources, please contact the City’s Human Resources Advisor from Regional Government Services, Deborah Muchmore, at dmuchmore@sausalito.gov or (650) 587-7317.

The City of Sausalito is a drug free workplace.

E.O.E./A.D.A.

The Maintenance Worker is a part-time position in the Parks and Recreation Department. Incumbents perform a variety of tasks including routine manual maintenance of fields and park areas; field grooming, field marking/striping; field preparation for use in games, practices, and tournaments; operating equipment; and all other duties as assigned. The work schedule will be based on the needs of the department, working no more than 28 hours per week, not to exceed 999 hours in a fiscal year: July 1st through June 30th. Incumbents should be available days, evenings, nights, and weekends.

Code Enforcement Official III

$5,671 - $6,894 per month

Plus, excellent benefits

OPEN UNTIL FILLED:  Apply by Friday, March 27, 2020 for first consideration

THE POSITION:

The City of San Rafael Community Development Department is seeking a full-time Code Enforcement Official III.  The incumbent in this position assists with the enforcement of all provisions of the San Rafael Municipal Code, performs code inspections and enforces the zoning code.  This position is responsible for providing advanced journey level code enforcement duties and for providing some building and/or fire inspection duties typically regarding issues that do not require a permit. This position requires certification as a Combination Building Inspector or the residential inspection track of the International Code Council and/or the Fire Prevention IA, 2A, and 3A courses of the California State Fire Training.

This position performs the following essential job duties:   

• Exercises enforcement and abatement responsibilities under the land use regulations of the City’s Municipal Codes.
• Conducts field investigations of reported complaints of municipal code, ordinance and resolution violations.
• Advises individuals of violations and methods of abatement.
• Seeks abatement (remedies) through voluntary compliance or informal administrative process or administrative hearings or judicial action.
• Conducts field inspections to uncover violations, gathers supporting evidence, inform individuals of code provisions and encourage compliance.
• Issue warnings and violation notices and see remedies through voluntary compliance or informal administrative process or administrative hearings or judicial action.
• Explains and interprets municipal codes, ordinances, and resolutions at the counter and in the field to City staff, to property owners and the general public.
• Confers with other agencies and City departments, verbally and in writing, on the investigation and disposition of related violations.
• Prepares written staff reports and present evidence at hearings before the Planning Commission, City Council, Hearing Officer, and/or Courts of Law related to current code enforcement administrative and judicial proceedings.
• Completes forms, prepare reports, investigation narratives, and related correspondence.
• Maintains case records, program statistics, and related materials.
• Function as a lead work supervisor over other Code Enforcement Official employees.
• Performs related duties as required.

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

• Correct English usage, spelling and punctuation.
• Simple research and statistical methods.
• Interviewing techniques necessary to obtain investigative and personal data.
• Modern office policies, procedures, and equipment.
• Goals, objectives and policies of the department.
• Correct written and spoken English.
• Technical aspects of Zoning and Code Enforcement.
• Supervisory techniques and methods.

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

• Interpret and apply laws, ordinances, codes and policies.
• Express oneself clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Work cooperatively with other departments, agencies and citizens.
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships.
• Lead and direct the work of others.
• Perform field investigations.
• Enforce applicable codes and ordinances.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: (Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge, abilities and skill.)  A typical way to obtain these would be:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent.
• Three (3) years of full-time experience involving the enforcement and interpretation of administrative rules and regulations, two (2) years of which must be in a code inspection capacity, with at least one (1) of those years at an equivalent level to the Code Enforcement Official II.
• Requires certification as a Building or Fire Prevention Inspector.
• Valid driver’s license.

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; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 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 frequently exposed to video display and moving mechanical parts.  The employee occasionally works with use of personal vehicle.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  Hazards are moderate, predictable and protected against. 

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%.  Note:  Prior to appointment, candidate must pass a pre-employment physical, background check, driving record, drug screen, and fingerprinting.   To file an application, go to:  www.calopps.org.  Select “Member Agencies”.  Select “San Rafael”.  Follow this link to submit your application:  https://www.calopps.org/san-rafael/job-19981919

For more information about the City of San Rafael, please visit www.cityofsanrafael.org. 

Reasonable Accommodation:  The City of San Rafael will make reasonable accommodations in the exam process to accommodate disabled applicants.  If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact us at (415) 485-3474 before the test date.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.  Such accommodations must be requested by the applicant. 

The Town of Colma invites your application for the position of 

Facility Attendant

Join our team! 

This is a great opportunity to make a difference in your community, build relationships and work in a team environment.  If you looking for flexible work schedule, this job is for you! 

You will enjoy: 

• Greeting and assisting Town visitors with great customer service . 
• assisting and overseeing people using the facilities. 
• Work alongside of awesome people! 

You may be assigned to serve as a receptionist for Town’s recreation facilities and is responsible for greeting residents and visitors, registering class participants, processing rentals, explaining rules for facility usage, efficient preparation and taking down of equipment at Town facilities; assist and oversee people using the facilities; attend and participate in weekend and evening activities as assigned. 

And 

• Open and secure facilities
• Prepare and distribute Town of Colma identification cards; verify residency
• Set-up equipment needed for classes, meetings and private parties
• Clean up facility; provides janitorial services
• Collect fees
• Issue and collect equipment
• Maintain order and discipline
• Report injuries and accidents
• Supervise volunteers and court referral workers
• Complete reports and refund forms
• Perform routine clerical tasks
• Respond appropriately to emergencies including the application of basic first aid
• Exhibits and encourages behavior that is consistent with the Town’s risk management program and decreases risk of accident or injury to self, employees, residents, visitors and their property
• Perform other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

Any combination of work experience, training and education that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities.  Typical ways to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education and Training:   Possession of a high school diploma or GED equivalent.

Experience: Work experience performing custodial work.

Licenses and Certificates: 

• CPR/First Aid certificates required or achievable within 60 days of hire. 
• Possession of a valid California Driver’s License issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles. 

and

Knowledge of:

• Modern Office Technology (Computer, phone, copier, etc)
• Principles and practices of customer service
• CPR/First Aid
• Equipment, methods and procedures used in custodial activities and semi-skilled activities

Ability to:

• Represent the Town in a positive manner
• Establish, maintain and foster cooperative working relations with others from diverse backgrounds, including elected officials, co-workers and the public effectively and with courtesy, in person, via e-mail and over the phone
• Follow written and oral instructions and procedures
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, by using proper English grammar, spelling and punctuation
• Learn and interpret specific rules and policies and apply them with good judgment
• Understand and work effectively with the public
• Oversee large groups
• Deal effectively with a wide variety of personalities in situations requiring diplomacy, friendliness, poise and tact
• Learn Recreation software
• Lead participants on group outings and field trips
• Work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends
• Work independently
• Solve most work problems independently, referring unusual situations and questions to supervisor especially those matters regarding policy decisions
• Perform janitorial and light maintenance duties

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

These functions may be performed with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Speak clearly and understandably
• Review reports and correspondence quickly and accurately
• Report to work at any hour of day or night as required by disaster or other emergency situation
• Use dexterity and vision necessary to operate computer equipment with a high degree of productivity
• Intermittently twist to reach equipment in their work area
• Perform simple grasping and fine manipulation
• Operate basic office equipment (i.e. telephone, copier, calculator, etc.)
• Safely lift up to 50 pounds
• Speak, read and understand the English language sufficiently to successfully receive/provide information to/from the public, co-workers, supervisors, etc.
• Perform duties on a regular and consistent basis
• Perform all duties listed on the job description except those determined to be incidental

Familiarity with computers, modern technology and customer service required . 

Visit : https://www.calopps.org/town-of-colma and apply immediately, first review of application is March 10, 2020.

The City of Rocklin is looking for a Chief Building Official for the Community Development Department. Under general direction, the incumbent plans, organizes, directs, and reviews the activities of the Building Division,  including plan review and building inspection; performs complex plan reviews and building inspections; ensures all construction and occupancy activity meets applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations; focuses on integrating all development services in a manner that results in an exceptional experience for customers; exercises direct supervision over assigned staff; serves as a technical resource; coordinates assigned activities with other departments and outside agencies; provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Community Development Department.         

The Chief Building Official is a single position management level classification responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Building Services Division. This position plays a critical role in the City’s overall development services operation and is the City’s primary technical expert on building safety and manages the Division’s plan review and inspection activities.   The incumbent is responsible and accountable for the quality of services provided by the Building Division staff. Residents, business owners, architects, contractors, and other professionals routinely interface with Building Division staff and the Chief Building Official is responsible for ensuring that they receive courteous, accurate, and professional services that are consistent, predictable, and timely.