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FINAL DATE FOR FILING: February 26, 2019.

THE POSITION

The City/County Association of Governments (C/CAG) is seeking up to two (2) full-time Transportation Program Specialist I/II to perform a variety of program administrative and technical support functions related to C/CAG transportation and land use programs.

C/CAG operates as a Joint Powers Authority and has membership that includes each of the 20 cities and the County in San Mateo County. C/CAG works on issues that affect the quality of life in general; transportation, housing, air quality, storm water runoff, airport/land use compatibility planning, hazardous waste, climate planning, energy and water resource strategies, and solid waste and recycling. Visit us at www.ccag.ca.gov.

Transportation Program Specialist I is the entry and trainee level class, which works under immediate supervision.  Incumbents may be assigned to a specific area or may work in multiple areas.  Incumbents work under general supervision while learning job tasks.  As experience is gained incumbents work with greater independence and are given more responsible assignments. Work is typically reviewed in progress and upon completion for conformance with established procedures.

Transportation Program Specialist II is the fully experienced, journey level class, which works under general direction.  This level is capable of independently performing the full range of duties in one or several specialized areas and is expected to serve as subject matter expert in assigned duty areas.

For both positions, variety and complexity of assignments, scope and complexity of transportation planning responsibility, independence of action and level of decision-making authority, level and variety of work contacts, degree of administrative responsibilities, and responsibility for program and policy implementation are expected to expand with experience.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist with the development and implementation of transportation plans, policies, programs, and projects; and the linkage of transportation and land use.
• Coordinate with C/CAG partner agencies on reports, joint studies, and projects.
• Assist with preparing, updating, and administering of planning documents, grants, funding recommendations, and projects.
• Assist with preparing, updating, and administering of planning documents, grants, funding recommendations, and projects.
• Act as liaison and participate on a variety of local and regional committees/task forces related to transportation, housing, and/or land use planning.
• Maintain contract agreements, review invoices, and track budget for C/CAG projects.
• Track and analyze proposed policies from other government agencies and legislations related to transportation and housing.
• Coordinate the development of State and Federal transportation improvement plans and programs at a county level.
• Oversee request for proposal (RFP) processes.
• Monitor the regional transportation planning and delivery process for conformance with State and Federal requirements.
• Establish, maintain, purge and run reports on various office files including minutes from public or private meetings and hearings.
• Draft documents such as C/CAG Board Resolutions, Board and committee staff reports, consultant contracts and agreements, and RFPs.
• Prepare, or coordinate with consultant to prepare, staff recommendation on consistency determination to committee and C/CAG Board on referrals for airport/land use compatibility in accordance with C/CAG airport land use compatibility plan (ALUCP) policies.
• Staff various committee meetings including coordinating the distribution of agenda packets and preparation of minutes.
• Set up meetings, coordinate attendee calendars, make reservations and set up meeting rooms.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities: 

• Two or more years of professional experience directly in transportation and/or land use planning.
• Self-starter who has demonstrated the ability to independently perform the full scope of duties required.
• Familiar with making presentations and recommendations to governmental agency boards, commissions, and committees.
• Familiar with public outreach and engagement processes or gathering input from the public.
• Familiar with Geographical Information System (GIS).

Salary Information: 

• C/CAG Transportation Programs Specialist I: $68,889.60 - $86,112.00 Annually
• C/CAG Transportation Programs Specialist II: $80,870.40 - $101,046.40 Annually

Note:  This is an unclassified, at-will position allocated to C/CAG. Unclassified positions are not covered by the Civil Service Rules. 

Benefits Information: Please visit http://hr.smcgov.org/sites/hr.smcgov.org/files/SEIU.pdf for a complete listing of all benefits for this classification. Benefits are offered to eligible employees of the County of San Mateo. All benefits are subject to change.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is a bachelor's degree in Transportation Planning, City or Regional Planning, Civil Engineering, Economics, or Public Administration, or a closed related field.

Knowledge of: General practices of transportation and/or land use planning; research methods and techniques, including conducting or participating in planning studies; effective public participation techniques; contemporary environmental, land use, social, economic, fiscal, legal, and other political issues impacting transportation programming.

Skill/Ability to: Use initiative and sound independent judgment within established guidelines; prepare written materials such as correspondence narrative reports, develop technical charts and publications with minimal direction; communicate and present ideas effectively both orally and in writing; research, develop and evaluate alternative solutions to transportation problems; establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with those contacted during the course of the work; use MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint; prioritize work and coordinate several activities; organize and maintain accurate files and records; understand and carry out oral and written directions; work independently under minimal supervision; lift 25 lbs.; transport and handle meeting/event equipment; work evenings twice a month, on an average. 

APPLICATION/EXAMINATION
Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire.

Application materials will be reviewed after the final filing date and applicants whose education and experience appear to best meet the needs of the position will be contacted by C/CAG for an interview with the hiring executive. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense.

IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the 'Apply Online' button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight (unless otherwise stated) on the final filing date.

Final Filing Date: February 26, 2019

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The Superior Court of California is accepting applications from highly dedicated individuals with exceptional leadership qualities for the Supervising Custodian position.

The successful candidate will be a leader of change, a leader of people, results oriented, possess good business acumen, and be able to build coalitions and communicate effectively with others.

In addition to planning, organizing, supervising and coordinating the cleaning and maintenance of court buildings, the Supervising Custodian will be responsible for performing the full range of custodial duties to include cleaning, maintaining and securing assigned areas in and around Court facilities to include offices, courtrooms and common areas.

The incumbent must be willing to work a flexible schedule that will include daytime, evening, and nighttime hours, as well as occasional weekends. This job requires travel between court facilities on a regular basis. Regular punctual attendance is essential.
 

Examples Of Duties:
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Plans, organizes, assigns, supervises, inspects and evaluates the work of subordinate custodial employees.
• Trains custodial staff in appropriate methods to perform custodial duties in a safe, efficient manner, and ensures that staff follow correct procedures.
• Inspects interior and exterior of buildings and facilities for appearance, cleanliness, and sanitary conditions.
• Performs regular custodial work and assist with special projects as assigned by the Facilities Manager.
• Orders and arranges delivery of supplies and equipment and ensures that they are available as needed.
• Checks equipment for safety, and instructs personnel in the safe and proper use of custodial equipment.
• Ensures that the equipment is properly maintained, replaced, and available as needed.
• Meets with customers or Facilities Management to review service levels and to resolve complaints.
• Oversees recycling.
• Lifts and carries supplies and equipment that weigh in excess of 75 lbs.
• Responds promptly and accurately to job-related questions and complaints from subordinate employees and keeps higher-level management informed of any potential problems.
• Prepares and maintains reports and records of maintenance problems, employee timekeeping, labor hours assigned.
• Works flexible hours in order to oversee custodial staff work shifts as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications:

• Possession of a valid California driver's license.
• Three (3) or more years full-time or its equivalent custodial experience in commercial, industrial or public agency, performing the full range of custodial duties, including the use of industrial vacuums, buffers, and rug cleaning equipment;
• One (1) year of the above experience must have been in a lead or supervisory position; or
• Any combination of education and experience that provides the candidate with the requisite knowledge skills and abilities to perform the duties of the Court Custodian Supervisor.

Knowledge of:

• Modern methods, materials and equipment used in custodial work;
• Principles and practices of effective supervision and personnel management;
• Custodial building maintenance requirements, procedures, regulations and laws including those pertaining to health and safety of employees and building occupants; and
• Maintenance requirements and inventory control.

Ability to:

• Plan, organize, direct, supervise, manage and evaluate the work of custodial service personnel;
• Identify maintenance needs and ensure they are resolved;
• Analyze data and prepare recommendations;
• Train subordinate personnel in the safe and economical use of equipment, materials, cleaning solutions and supplies;
• Develop service plans and monitor the work of subordinate staff to ensure quality and cost control;
• Interact effectively with subordinate personnel, co-workers, management and members of the public;
• Lift and carry supplies and equipment which requires bending, squatting, kneeling, and climbing to ensure work is properly done;
• Prepare and maintain work schedules, custodial maintenance records, written reports and timesheets as required;
• Read and understand directions, custodial maintenance policies and procedures, and other administrative procedures, policies and reports.

APPLICATION/EXAMINATION
Open and Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. 

Responses to the Supplemental Questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment Application Form. Failure to submit supplemental responses will result in the removal of your application from the process.  (Please be complete, yet concise, in your responses.  The information contained in your responses will be used in the application screening process.)

The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%), which may include a written and/or performance exercise(s). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in County of San Mateo, California and applicants must participate at their own expense. 

IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.

NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE:
Final Filing Date: February 19, 2019 at 11:59 p.m., PST
Applicant Screening:  February 21, 2019
Panel Interviews:  Week of March 11, 2019

Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number meeting our qualifications have been received.

Interviews: TBA

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

DEFINITION

Under supervision of the Chief Building Inspector, to review building plans and related documents including geotechnical reports, structural calculations and energy calculations to assure compliance with adopted model, California and Municipal Codes, ordinances, regulations and policies, to provide clear and concise direction in plan review comments, to assist inspectors, contractors, design professionals and the public by providing information and clarification regarding the adopted codes and their application. 

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Checks building plans, calculations and submittal documents to assure compliance with applicable codes and ordinances including State of California and Daly City Municipal Code requirements; reviews for compliance of health and safety features, proper materials usage, placement on the property, flood, wind and earthquake provisions, sewer, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, energy and building code requirements; reviews plans, calculations and data submitted with plans for compliance; communicates construction and code requirements verbally and in writing to architects, contractors, engineers, developers and the general public; coordinates the review of other City divisions and departments by overseeing the routing of plans and assimilating comments; supervises others in the Division who review plans; approves field changes to construction plans and designs; under direction of the Chief Building Inspector, advises building inspectors on structural and building code questions encountered during construction inspection, interprets codes, ordinances, regulations related to plan checking; researches the history of codes and ordinances when problems of interpretation arise; recommends revisions to the municipal code and assists in its revision; reviews building code alternate requests and recommends denial or approval; prepares reports and correspondence; supervises as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of: Basic principles of fire and life safety code requirements including use and occupancy, general building limitations, types of construction, fire-resistant materials and construction, fire-protection systems and means of egress; accessibility requirements and regulations; structural engineering including design principles specifically wind and earthquake requirements, materials requirements including masonry, reinforced concrete, steel and wood design, stress analysis and strength design, principles of soil mechanics and foundation analysis, methods of building construction, applicable codes, ordinances and regulations, and plan review procedures.  Individuals must have strong written and verbal communication skills to convey requirements clearly and concisely and strong analytical and critical thinking skills and be able to exercise tact and good judgment in dealing with contractors, design professionals and the public. 

Ability to: Read and interpret building plans and specifications; perform complex building, plumbing, mechanical and electrical plan review; detect building code violations; interpret and apply provisions of pertinent codes and regulations; prepare accurate and concise reports; make accurate engineering computations and drawings; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; acquire and demonstrate skill supervising and managing work of others; learn administrative techniques, methods and procedures of personnel management, budget preparation and other skills required to assist in management of the Division; work with, troubleshoot, and assist in developing improvements to computerized Division operation; establish and maintain effectively cooperative working relations with coworkers, the public and employees of other public agencies and private firms 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.

Experience: Three (3) years of full-time professional engineering level work involving structural design, analysis, techniques or engineering plan checking, one year of which involved industrial or commercial structures.

Education: A Bachelor’s degree, or the equivalent, from a college or university with a major in Civil or Structural Engineering, architecture or closely related field.

License: Possession of a valid Class C California Driver’s License.  Possession of a valid International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO) or International Code Council (ICC) Certification as a Building Plans Examiner.  A candidate without this certification may be hired, but must obtain it within one year from date of hire.  Registration as a professional Civil or Structural Engineer in the State of California.  Certification as an Energy Plans Examiner, for residential and non-residential buildings, is desirable. 

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The Redwood City Police Department is currently accepting applications for Per-Diem COMMUNICATIONS DISPATCHERS.  Using a sophisticated Computer Aided Dispatch terminal, the Communications Dispatcher receives emergency calls from within the public requesting police, fire, medical, or other emergency service; determine priority, and dispatch police, fire, ambulance, or other emergency units as necessary and in accordance with established procedures. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Maintaining contact with all units on assignment and maintaining status and location of police field units and fire units; Monitoring emergency alarm boxes; Coordinating emergency calls and relay information and assistance requests involving other agencies; Entering, updating and retrieving information from networks relating to wanted persons, stolen property, vehicle registration, stolen vehicles and other information. Hours will vary depending on scheduling needs, and will be approximately 20-40 hours per month. 

The ideal candidate will embrace the City’s emphasis on excellent customer service; will be detail-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks; will have a strong work ethic and a track record of reliability and successful performance; will use initiative and independent judgment; will be a team player who likes working with a variety of City staff and the public and have a sense of humor.

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