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The City of Redwood City invites you to apply for the position of Assistant Community Development & Transportation Director. 

• Please click on the job announcement file below to review the recruitment flyer.

• A complete application is required, including a professional resume and cover letter.

• Submit your application online via CalOpps by 11:59 pm on November, 22, 2020.

• Applications will be reviewed continuously as they are received.

Why join the Redwood City team?    

Diverse. Goal-Oriented. Vibrant. Flexible. These would all be associated with your work in our dynamic community and on our high-performing team. We offer a wide range of meaningful career opportunities with potential for growth, training and development, competitive salaries, flexible work schedules, paid time off, and robust benefits. The Redwood City team is guided by the core values of excellence, integrity, service and creativity.  Inherent in these values is a great organizational culture based on trust, strong and supportive leadership, respect, risk-taking, empowerment, and effective communication. The community is known for its inclusivity, strong engaged neighborhoods, and civic pride. The City works diligently to maintain positive and productive relationships with community partners, together providing outstanding services, programs and opportunities for residents and businesses. This mix of tradition and progress, community and diversity, makes Redwood City an extraordinary place to work and call home. If you’re looking to grow your career as a part of a hard-working and fun Community Development team that fosters innovation, creativity and collaboration, we hope you’ll apply.  

To view the full announcement for this exciting opportunity with the City of San José, 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

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.

City of Lafayette – Traffic Engineer
Full Time / Non-Exempt
$93,457 - $122,932 per year
NOTE:  Lafayette does not participate in PERS.

The City of Lafayette (pop. 24,000) is recruiting for the position of Traffic Engineer.  Lafayette prides itself on its vibrant downtown, beautiful tree-studded hillsides and great schools.  This position will be part of the team that ensures that Lafayette retains its semi-rural character and “small town” downtown feel.  The Traffic Engineer performs advance level technical analysis of traffic safety and parking issues in order to mitigate traffic and parking impacts associated with development projects and traffic congestion throughout the city.

Some current projects include:

• Providing technical direction to enhance the safety in the public right-of-way for all users including motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists. 
• Maintaining and supporting transportation programs such as: Walkway & Bikeway Master Plans, Neighborhood Traffic Calming, School Area Traffic Safety.
• Processing Transportation Action Requests and managing resident expectations

The Traffic Engineer reports directly to the Engineering & Public Works Director and performs the following major duties:

• Staffs the Traffic & Circulation Commission, facilitates public meetings and will occasionally make presentations before the City Council. 
• Works with vendors and contractors to update traffic signal technology and performs and signs off on speed surveys.
• Researches and identifies grant funding sources, writes proposals and applications, assists in programming and administering grant awards.
• Responds to public requests for service by evaluating site conditions and prescribing appropriate solution options.
• Serves as interdepartmental liaison and staff advisor on all transportation and traffic-related subjects.
• Represents the City to regional transportation organizations such as the Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) and advocates Lafayette’s interests in regional issues

The Ideal Candidate

The City is seeking a high energy professional who is tactful, self-motivated, creative, and detail-oriented. Exceptional analytical and communication skills and the ability to write well and persuasively are required. An understanding of the regional political infrastructure and how it affects policy development and implementation is preferred.  The candidate should have a four-year degree with an emphasis on traffic engineering or civil engineering.  At least 3 years of professional engineering experience is required. 
Possession of a Certificate of Registration as a Traffic Engineer is highly desirable.  Registration as a Licensed Civil Engineer with the requirement that a Traffic Engineering License shall be obtained within one year of employment start date is also acceptable.

Compensation & Benefits

The salary range for the position is  $93,457 - $122,932 depending on experience and qualifications.  Lafayette also provides an attractive benefits package that includes:

• A 401-A retirement plan with City-paid monthly contributions of 10% of salary with the option of a 5% match as well as City-paid social security contributions
• City-subsidized health and dental insurance as well as life insurance and disability insurance.
• 13 paid holidays, 10 days of administrative leave, and up to 20 days of annual vacation, depending on tenure.
• Challenging, interesting work; opportunities for innovation and creativity; family friendly policies; a flexible work environment; and casual dress.
• A full list of benefits can be found on the City’s website.

Application & Selection

The position will be open until November 20, 2020.   To be considered, you must submit a City of Lafayette Employment Application, plus relevant materials that amplify your qualifications.  Please apply online at www.lovelafayette.org/jobs.  Email TRobinson@lovelafayette.org for questions.

Resumes will be screened and candidates with the most relevant qualifications will be invited to interviews in December with an anticipated start date in January 2021.
 

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.

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