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The San Mateo County Registration & Elections Division is seeking full-time seasonal extra-help Election Materials Proofreaders to assist in the upcoming March 2020 Election. This is an excellent nonpartisan opportunity to get involved in the election process! 
 
We are currently seeking dedicated and hard-working individuals for the position of Proofreader. Proofreaders will be hired into one of three areas (please specify in your application which position you are seeking): 

• Spanish Proofreading 
• Chinese Proofreading 

All Proofreaders will be responsible for proofreading and/or translating election materials leading up to established election deadlines. Proofreaders will review, edit, and proofread documents for accuracy, context, readability, and syntax. Proofreaders will work on-site at the Registration & Elections Division at 40 Tower Road in San Mateo. 
 
Examples of projects and materials needing to be proofread include, but are not limited to: 

• Sample Ballot & Voter Information Pamphlet 
• Official Ballot 
• Accessible Vote by Mail 
• Website content 
• Legal documents 
• Letters, flyers, and other notices to voters 
• Video scripts 

The Proofreader is classified as an Office Specialist. The hourly wage for the Election Materials Proofreader - Office Specialist position is $25.23.
 
NOTE: This is an extra-help, at-will assignment, paid on an hourly basis. Some extra help positions are eligible for benefits under the Affordable Care Act. Extra help employees are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the assignment. 

Water System Supervisor

$29.86-$38.23 Hourly

$62,116.78 - $79,514.73 Annually

Open Until Filled

THE POSITION

The City of Chowchilla is seeking a full time Water System Supervisor who, under general direction, supervises, develops, and directs the work of staff performing difficult and complex technical and administrative support related to all programs and activities of the City’s water distribution division; assists with long- and short-term project planning and overseeing the design, construction, maintenance, and operations of water utility systems, facilities, and related appurtenances and other programs; works with technical and engineering staff to monitor and maintain water quality in accordance with State requirements; coordinates assigned activities with other City departments and outside agencies for services such as meter reading and repair; provides complex and responsible support to the Public Works Director and others in areas of expertise; and performs related work as required.

Incumbents serves as the Division Manager to the City’s water distribution system. Responsibilities include planning, organizing, supervising, reviewing, and evaluating the work of water quality, maintenance, and operations staff either directly or through lead workers. Incumbents are expected to independently perform the full range of water quality, maintenance and operations duties. Performance of the work requires the use of considerable independence, initiative and discretion within established guidelines. This classification is distinguished from the water worker series in that it has direct supervisory responsibilities. 

Wastewater System Supervisor

$29.86 - $38.23 Hourly

$62,116.78 - $79,514.73 Annually

Open Until Filled

THE POSITION

The City of Chowchilla is seeking a full time Wastewater System Supervisor who, under general direction, supervises, develops, and directs the work of staff performing difficult and complex technical and administrative support related to all programs and activities of the City’s Treatment Operations and Collection System Maintenance Operations; assists with long- and short-term project planning and overseeing the design, construction, maintenance, and operations of wastewater collection system and wastewater treatment plant, facilities, and related appurtenances and other programs; works with technical and engineering staff to monitor and maintain water quality in accordance with State requirements; coordinates assigned activities with other City departments and outside agencies for services such as meter reading and repair; provides complex and responsible support to the Public Works Director and others in areas of expertise; and performs other duties as assigned.

Incumbent serves as the Division Manager to the City’s Treatment Operations and Collection System Maintenance Operations system. Responsibilities include planning, organizing, supervising, reviewing, and evaluating the work of wastewater operations, maintenance, and operations staff either directly or through lead workers. Incumbents are expected to independently perform the full range of wastewater treatment and collection, maintenance and operations duties. Performance of the work requires the use of considerable independence, initiative and discretion within established guidelines. This classification is distinguished from the water worker series in that it has direct supervisory responsibilities. 

Filing Deadline: December 20, 2019

Monthly Salary: $9,684 to $12,879, plus benefits

The Chief Building Official plans, organizes, supervises and reviews the activities of the Building Inspection Division; participates in code interpretation, plan checking, issuance of permits, and field inspections; and performs the most technically complex tasks within the Division. The ideal candidate will possess strong supervisory skills to lead a team of experienced building professionals. He/she will be an individual who is trustworthy, approachable, honest, and ethical. A Chief Building Official who will create a teamwork-oriented environment that emphasizes cooperation, accountability and responsiveness is sought. Candidates who bring a positive and can-do attitude will succeed in this position.  The incoming Chief Building Official will have knowledge of building construction principles and practices, including detailed familiarity with carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and other building trades; safety and construction standards of the building construction industry; practices and procedures of contracting in the building construction industry; uniform; building, plumbing and mechanical, national electrical, and health and safety codes; and principles and practices of supervision.

Candidates must possess equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in architecture, structural engineering, civil engineering or a closely related field, five (5) years of experience similar to that of a Building Inspector with at least two years of supervisory experience, and Certification by the International Conference of Building Officials as a Combination Building Inspector.

If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity, please view the job announcement.  To apply, click here or contact Joel Bryden at Bob Murray & Associates (916) 784-9080. 

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The Organization

The City of Lathrop incorporated in 1989 and operates in a Council-Manager form of government. The Lathrop City Council is comprised of five members, including the directly elected Mayor and four Councilmembers. This vibrant organization enjoys a strong, collaborative, and open setting.  Lathrop has developed a long-range strategy to ensure a strong financial position for short and long-term stability.

The Building  Division

The Building Division is part of the Public Works Department  and is responsible for serving the public by ensuring that the safety depicted by the current adopted California Codes and the Lathrop Municipal Code are enforced during the construction, use, occupancy and maintenance of buildings and structures, and all of their various components. This is accomplished by providing examination of plans, calculations and specifications, inspections of all aspects of on‐site construction and providing staff to perform and manage the building permit process. Staff carries on this service after permits are issued and finalized by maintaining plans and documents for future inquires.

The Permit Technician Position

The Permit Technician performs a wide variety of technical and administrative support duties for the Building Division.  Under the general direction of the Chief Building Official, or designee, the incumbent provides information to the public related to the application processes, plan review processes, fees, and policies and procedures.

Essential Functions

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Provides information to homeowners, builders, engineers, developers, architects and the public; serves as the initial public contact for the Building division by phone or at the counter; answers general questions regarding building functions and explains building ordinances, procedures and requirements; assists and advises the general public in matters relating to building requirements, status of submitted projects.
• Checks building plans and issues building permits for minor residential additions and alterations; approves small project plans and issues over the counter permits; reviews applications for completeness and accuracy; verifies contractor’s licenses, construction bonds, and insurance coverages; calculates plan check and building permit fees for plans submitted for review based on the type of construction and square footage, or by evaluated cost; collects fees and issues receipts for various applications, registrations and licenses; inputs data into automated information systems.
• Receives residential, commercial building and development permit applications and plans; opens plan review files; coordinates with other departments and follows up on permit status as necessary; receives, logs, and distributes development plans for plan checking; inputs plan review information from all departments into automated system; updates and generates required reports; maintains and retrieves files and documents for all permit areas; reviews corrected plans for conformity with requirements; calculates fees and submits documentation for permit issuance.
• Accepts various planning applications and plans; checks for completeness and accuracy; performs a variety of office support and technical tasks for assigned areas of responsibility; prepares, types, word processes, and proofreads a variety of documents, including general correspondence, memoranda and related materials.
• See job description for additional details.

Qualifications & the Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will:

Demonstrate a minimum of 3 years of increasingly responsible office support and/or technical work experience involving heavy public contact.

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in construction, planning or building is desirable.
• Deliver excellent customer service for both internal and external customers.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid class C California driver’s license.
• Be able to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Have a positive, friendly attitude.

THE POSITION 

NOTE: This recruitment schedule was amended on November 5, 2019 to extend the closing date. Final Closing Date will be November 14, 2019.

Are you interested in working for a County that is continuously improving energy utilization efficiency? Do you have a record of success in developing and implementing goals, objectives, policies, and procedures to optimize energy conservation? If so, apply for the County of San Mateo's position of the Energy Program Manager!

Under direction from the Senior Capital Projects Manager, the Energy Program Manager will ensure energy-efficient operations in County facilities, direct long-term planning to define County energy maintenance and equipment replacement needs and manage, coordinate and administer the work of consultants and contractors.  

The ideal candidate will have the leadership and technical expertise to address the challenges and take advantage of the opportunities that the position presents, including:

• Develop a comprehensive energy management plan.
• Review the internal County program to improve energy-utilization efficiency.
• Modernize building controls and energy management systems.
• Expedite energy efficiency projects.
• Implement a building retro-commissioning program.
• Implement the recommendations of multiple building energy audits.
• Pursue alternative funding sources, e.g., grants and loans.
• Train and educate Stationary Engineers.
• Oversee development of technical specifications for energy conservation projects and programs.
• Oversee the design of energy conservation measures and projects; estimate project costs, payback periods, and return of investment.
• Inspect and monitor energy conservation projects on-site to ensure specifications are met.
• Monitor monthly utility billings; track energy consumption of all County buildings; record and report on the impact of implemented energy programs.
• Negotiate and coordinate the implementation of utility contracts.
• Develop recommendations for the County's utilities budget.
• Research and apply for grants, rebates and other funding sources for energy savings projects.
• Develop recommendations for energy policies for County facilities.
• Participate in the development and implementation of section goals, objectives, policies, and procedures to optimize energy conservation.
• Coordinate activities with other County departments and divisions to insure effective delivery of services and compliance with County policies.
• Possess a valid Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer in the mechanical engineering discipline, issued by the State of California.

NOTE: Successful applicants who are registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of California will receive an additional 5% differential added to their salary. The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies.

QUALIFICATIONS 
Education and Experience: 
Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or closely related field AND three years of experience in facility engineering, design and operation, with emphasis on building controls for heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), boilers, lighting, electrical power distribution, and automatic control systems.

Knowledge of: 
Theories, principles and procedures of energy conservation including project analysis, cost estimating and scheduling; principles and practices of electrical and mechanical engineering; building systems, including electrical, mechanical, and temperature control systems; automated building controls and energy management systems; building commissioning and retro-commissioning; principles and practices utilized in conducting energy audits; building, electrical and mechanical laws, codes and standards; current utility rate schedules and tariffs; pertinent local, State and Federal laws, rules, regulations, codes, and ordinances and enforcement procedures.

Skill/Ability to: 
Analyze data and develop sound recommendations based on quantitative and statistical analysis; design and implement energy conservation systems including building automation systems, variable air volume systems, cogeneration, thermal storage and lighting control systems; develop plans for cost-savings of utilities usage; plan, develop and implement a comprehensive energy conservation policy and county-wide program; stay abreast of the latest and greatest in building technology aimed at reducing energy consumption; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; prepare comprehensive administrative, statistical, fiscal, and technical reports, studies, specifications and correspondence; direct and coordinate a large number of projects simultaneously consisting of a variety of contractual activities throughout a large geographical area; train stationary engineers on procedures and practices; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in course of performing assigned responsibilities; climb, walk, stand, stoop and crouch for extended periods of time. 

APPLICATION/EXAMINATION 
Open and Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California 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. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire.

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 pre-interview exercise. 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 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" button above. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org to apply.

~ Tentative Recruitment Schedule ~
Final Filing Date: November 14, 2019 at 11:59 PM
Application Screening: November 19, 2019
Panel Interviews: December 11 and/or 12, 2019

At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

THE POSITION 

Note: This recruitment schedule was amended on October 23, 2019 to extend the Final Filing Date. This recruitment has been changed to "Continuous."

The County of San Mateo Department of Public Works is seeking to fill the Department's current vacant County Surveyor position.

 
The County Surveyor oversees the operation and function of the survey unit in the Public Works Department; performs difficult and complex professional land surveying work involving responsible charge duties in the field or office; assigns, monitors and reviews the work of survey parties; provides assistance and/or direction to professional and technical staff; and performs other related work as required.

The ideal candidate for this position will possess and/or be able to provide the following:

• Strong leadership qualities to foster teamwork and a positive work environment.
• Excellent communication and public presentation skills.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with direct reports, co-workers, managers, vendors, stakeholders and customers.
• Hands-on experience using computer aided drafting software, such as AutoCAD, SoftDesk, LDD, and Civil 3D to draft survey mapping documents.
• Being progressive in updating/refining business processes as they relate to Surveying and Mapping as well as document retrieval and preservation.
• Is well organized and can manage and prioritize multiple assignments of varying complexity and sensitivity effectively.

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

• Perform the duties of a County Surveyor under the direction of the Director of Public Works.
• Analyzes available data and makes decisions of a professional nature as defined by the State Land Surveyors Act relating to surveying projects.
• Direct the activities of a field survey party and office engineering technical staff.
• Reviews and certifies subdivision map applications, plans, and survey records submitted by private and government surveyors for compliance with the State Land Surveyors Act, the State Subdivision Map Act and County Ordinances.
• Performs field and office survey work required in the preparation of Record of Survey maps, subdivision maps, corner records, deed descriptions and plot plans for County projects.
• Establishes guidelines to maintain professional, technical, and legal standards mandated by State law.
• Establishes and enforces safety rules for the safety of crews and the safety of the public.
• Coordinates with County Public Works inspectors, private surveyors and other engineers and job contractors on survey projects.
• Prepares the annual equipment budget and makes recommendations for the purchase of necessary surveying equipment.
• Supervises the maintenance of official records, maps, and survey reports and the preparation of related reports.
• Writes and checks boundary legal descriptions and performs other professional duties which require a licensed land surveyor.
• Makes regular contacts with the general public, other departments, contractors, private surveyors, and outside organizations relative to municipal mapping and survey practices and procedures.
• May represent the department at public hearings and before the Board of Supervisors and various commissions.
• Prepares reports as required.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS 
Knowledge of:

• All phases of land survey work including methods of conducting various types of surveys such as Global Positioning System (GPS), automated data collection control surveys, and construction surveys.
• Survey techniques, mathematics and basic science as applied to surveying and mapping functions.
• Principles and practices of Civil Engineering as applied to surveying and design and construction of public works projects.
• Mapping and drafting techniques.
• The Land Surveyor's Act, Subdivision Map Act and other laws, ordinances and regulations pertaining to land survey and subdivision map processing in the County.
• Principles and practices of boundary determination and surveying.
• Legal descriptions of real property.
• Methods and terminology used in searching for land titles and factors involved in determining ownership of property.
• Safety practices and procedures applicable to survey work.
• The application of survey information, which includes familiarity with computer-aided drafting and design systems.
• Principles and practices of supervision and administration.

Skill/Ability to:

• Perform and direct complex field and office survey and mapping work.
• Interpret and apply the provisions of the Land Surveyor's Act, Subdivision Map Act and County Ordinances pertaining to land.
• Plan, assign, direct, monitor, and evaluate the work of subordinates.
• Develop, administer and interpret related policies, guidelines and procedures.
• Read and interpret drawings, maps and documents related to land surveying.
• Research land titles and determine ownership of property.
• Interpret and evaluate legal descriptions of real property.
• Maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with the public and other government officials.
• Prepare clear and comprehensive reports and technical correspondence.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Adhere to performance standards related to land surveying.
• Operate a computer and use computer-aided drafting and design systems.
• Perform extensive physical work in all kinds of terrain and weather.

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:
 

• Education:  Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in Land Surveying or Civil Engineering or successful completion of the Land Surveyor-in-Training (L.S.I.T.) or Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T.) certificates.
• Experience: Five years of progressively responsible professional land surveying experience including two years of experience supervising one or more survey crews.

License:

• Possession of a valid license as a Land Surveyor from the State of California. 
• Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's license.

APPLICATION/EXAMINATION 
Anyone may apply. A supplemental application form must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. Resume or CV will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire.

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 the evaluation of a brief written and/or performance exercise given immediately preceding the interview. 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 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' button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org to apply.

This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted 5 days in advance in the San Mateo County Human Resources Department.
 
Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
Final Filing Date: TBD
Application Screening: TBD
Panel Interview (Tentative): TBD
 

At the County of San Mateo, we welcome and celebrate the diversity of our employees, and strive to create a workplace where they feel valued every day. County of San Mateo is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

City of St. Helena, California

Employment Opportunity

Maintenance Worker I/II DOQ

Buildings & Streets

MWI $46,835 - $56,928 ($22.52 - $27.37 hourly)* plus benefits

 MWII $57,190 - $69,514 ($27.50 - $33.42 hourly)* plus benefits

*Note salary is under review with a Classification & Compensation Study

Distinguishing Characteristics:

Maintenance Worker I – Buildings & Streets

The Maintenance Worker I – Buildings & Streets is the entry level class in the Public Works Maintenance series that allows the incumbent to develop journey level knowledge and abilities. Initially, under immediate supervision, incumbents perform the more routine and less complex assignments within an established procedural framework where there are minimal consequences of error, including a wide variety of maintenance and construction tasks. This classification is alternatively staffed with Maintenance Worker II and incumbents may advance to the higher level after gaining experience and demonstrating a level of proficiency that meets the qualifications of the higher level class.

Maintenance Worker II – Buildings & Streets

The Maintenance Worker II – Buildings & Streets is the journey level class in the Public Works Maintenance series in which incumbents are expected to independently perform the full scope of assigned duties. Incumbents perform a full range of maintenance and construction tasks. Incumbents may advance to the higher level after gaining experience and demonstrating a level of proficiency that meets the qualifications of the higher level class. This classification is distinguished from the next higher classification of Lead Maintenance Worker, which is responsible for performing the more complex maintenance assignments and has lead responsibility duties.

Examples of Duties: (include but are not limited to the following)

Performs a variety of maintenance, repair, construction and installation work in streets and building and grounds maintenance. Performs street maintenance duties including breaking, removing, crack sealing, hydro patching, and repairing surfaces; rolls and irons asphalt. Assists in the installation and maintenance of City signs, road markings, striping, and delineators; paints street lines and crosswalks. Performs concrete sidewalk, curb, gutter, and ramp installation and repair; installs bricks and pavers; sweeps streets and sidewalks. Installs and maintains and repairs street lights. Performs skilled and semi-skilled work in building and facility maintenance including carpentry, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and painting; performs general cleaning of buildings, facilities, and grounds; repairs and installs electrical outlets, fixtures, switches, and wiring; performs interior and exterior painting and staining; stocks paper, supplies, and other supplies as needed; inspects facilities, elevators, and grounds for conditions needing repair and maintenance. Digs, shovels, hauls, loads and unloads materials. Conducts traffic control during maintenance and construction projects; sets up traffic control signs and direct and control traffic around work sites; communicates with the public during flagging duties. Operates a variety of hand and power tools including jack hammers, tampers, pavement breakers, and other hand and power tools; operates trucks, backhoes, rollers, street sweepers, aerial lifts, and other construction vehicles and equipment; maintains, repairs, and cleans assigned vehicles and equipment; inspects tools and equipment for safety and mechanical defects. Assists with City sponsored functions and special events; responds to afterhours callouts as assigned. Responds to questions and concerns from the general public; provides information as is appropriate and resolves public service complaints. Assists other Public Works maintenance units when required. Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies, City management and staff and the public.

Class specifications are only intended to present a descriptive summary of the range of duties and responsibilities associated with specified positions. Therefore, specifications may not include all duties performed by individuals within a classification. In addition, specifications are intended to outline the minimum qualifications necessary for entry into the class and do not necessarily convey the qualifications of incumbents within the position.