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The City of San Mateo invites applications for the following per diem opportunity: 

Position:          Development Review Arborist

Salary:              $51.83 - $61.85/hr. (Dependent on Qualifications)

Location:         City of San Mateo City Hall

                           330 W. 20th Ave.

                           San Mateo, CA 94403

Hours:               12-18 hours per week

Timeframe:     Open until filled, resumes will be reviewed as received

THE POSITION:  The Community Develop Department at the City of San Mateo has an opportunity for a per diem Arborist position to perform Planning application and Building permit review, arborist report review based on SMMC heritage tree ordinances, and perform site visits as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Two years of college study/job experience in horticulture, arboriculture and landscaping related fields.
• Certified Arborist (International Society of Arboriculture) status.
• Possession of a valid class C California driver’s license is required.
• Able to work independently with direction from Plan Check Supervisor.

Examples of DUTIES:

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

• Review plans and arborist reports submitted for development proposals; identify any missing or inaccurate information and request additional information or clarifications if necessary to provide recommendations based on the City of San Mateo’s tree ordinance, General Plan policies and best management practices.
• Review project plans for potential impacts to Street and Heritage Trees; advise and comment on impacts with the goal of enhancing and preserving the valuable landscapes.
• Review Planning Applications and Building Permits consistent with Chapters 13.35, 13.52, 23.70 and 27.71 of the San Mateo Municipal Code.
• Review Arborist Reports and evaluate Project Arborist recommendations to ensure proper protection of Street and Heritage Trees.
• When necessary, conduct site visits to verify accuracy of tree data presented and tree protection measures are in place prior to issuance of a building permit.
• Provide accurate information to the public at the public counter, on the phone, video conference or by email.
• Perform regular monitoring site inspections to ensure tree protection measures are in place and adequate.
• Ensure that development projects are adhering to the Best Management Practices. That review of projects is completed judiciously and within the timeframe needed.
• Attend public hearings, as necessary.
• Develop guidelines as needed to make the tree protection process smoother for residents, developers and City staff.

HOW TO APPLY: Interested candidates should submit an official City of San Mateo employment application and supplemental questionnaire on-line on CalOpps.org.

or

Submit an official City of San Mateo application and supplemental questionnaire to the City of San Mateo Human Resources Department, 330 W. 20th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403

This recruitment is open until filled or upon receipt of the first 100 applications, résumés(required), and supplemental questionnaires, whichever occurs first.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE:

1. Describe how your education and training have prepared you for the Development Review Arborist position. Be specific.
2. Describe your experience with plan review and reading/interpreting construction drawings. And, also provide your experience regarding preparing or reviewing arborist reports.
    
    
   For additional information, contact Alice Chen at 650-522-7193 or by email at achen@cityofsanmateo.org.

The City of San Mateo is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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

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

Duties include but are not limited to:

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

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

Selected candidate will need to successfully complete a background check.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

PROJECT SPECIALIST

$6,113 - $7,430/mo. + excellent benefits

DEFINITION: Under general direction, the Project Specialist assists in the administration and monitoring of a wide variety of City/Agency/Authority programs, projects and activities in conjunction with pro-active delivery of the Housing strategies. The Project Specialist will provide advice and recommendations regarding program objectives and funding availability in providing Housing opportunities throughout the community.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: The Project Specialist has responsibility for the development of programs, projects and activities designed to pro-actively implement various elements of the Housing Strategies; promotes City/Agency/Authority programs through public speaking and seminars; conducts lender and realtor training/information sessions; participates in the evaluation of various policies for effectiveness; assists in the development of new financing mechanisms and develops new program components; monitors programs and agreements for compliance; monitors funds and prepares reports; assists in the preparation of annual goals and budget objectives; researches housing issues and prepares documents relating to the implementation of programs and projects.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The employee must have the ability to:

• Develop, coordinate, and pro-actively implement programs, projects and activities in conjunction with the Housing Strategies.
• Identify and seek housing related funding through grants from federal, state, local, and private sources; facilitate and monitor the implementation of said funding.
• Analyze and evaluate federal, state, and regional housing programs for the purpose of developing plans and procedures to implement changes and/or new programs.
• Collect, analyze, and evaluate data to assess local housing needs.
• Prepare detailed and comprehensive reports, as required.
• Make presentations to the City Council, outside agencies, the public and business community.
• Assist in the implementation, management and coordination of Department goals and objectives.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Perform any other tasks or functions deemed necessary to the daily operations of the employer.

THE ABOVE LIST OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE AND MAY BE SUPPLEMENTED AS NECESSARY BY THE EMPLOYER.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement and fine coordination in preparing reports using a computer keyboard. Additionally, the position requires near and far vision when preparing and reading written reports and other work related documents. Acute hearing is also required when providing phone and counter assistance.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES: A combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. The employee must have the knowledge of Federal and State funded development programs such as Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home and other housing and economic development (business development and retention) programs; housing finance, banking and underwriting procedures and guidelines; bond financing techniques and requirements; California Redevelopment Law with respect to housing requirements; research methods, techniques and practices; principles, practices and techniques of housing and community development grant administration; effective customer service techniques and principles. EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in Housing experience. EDUCATION: A Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized college or university with major coursework in planning, public administration, business administration, economics or a closely related field. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education. LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: Possession of, and continuously throughout employment, a valid CA Class “C” Driver’s License.

Under general direction, plans, organizes, oversees, coordinates, and manages the staff and programs of the Division, including plan review, building inspection, enforcement, and permit processing and the public counter staff; ensures compliance with standards to safeguard public safety and property related to construction, design, quality of material, use, occupancy, location, and maintenance of structures; manages the effective use of division resources to improve organizational productivity and customer service; provides complex and responsible support to the Director of Community Development in areas of expertise; and performs related duties as assigned. 

About the Responsibilities
Specific responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:
• Plans, manages, and oversees the daily functions, operations, and activities of the Building Division, including plan review, building inspection, enforcement, and permit processing and the public counter staff.
• Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the division; recommends within division policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; recommends and administers policies and procedures.
• Participates in the development, administration, and oversight of division budget; determines funding needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; ensures compliance with budgeted funding.
• Develops and standardizes procedures and methods to improve and continuously monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of assigned programs, service delivery methods, and procedures; assesses and monitors workload, administrative, and support
systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities and makes recommendations for improvement.
• Participates in the selection of, trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned personnel; works with employees to correct deficiencies; recommends and implements discipline and termination procedures.
• Develops and manages requests for proposals for professional and/or contracted services; prepares scope of work and any technical specifications; evaluates proposals and recommends award; negotiates contracts; administers contracts to ensure compliance with Town specifications and service quality.
• Advises staff on interpretation and application of state and local codes and regulations, plans, and specifications to safeguard public safety and property related to construction, design, quality of material, use, occupancy, location, and maintenance of structures.
• Serves as source of information for property owners, developers, architects, engineers, contractors, and the general public regarding plan review, building inspection, enforcement, and permitting programs and functions; represents the division, department, and Town in disputes and litigations; facilitates community participation through a continual dialogue with residents on major projects.
• Assists with difficult field inspections, reviews inspections and decisions when unusual circumstances exist; meets with customers to interpret and explain the plan review, permitting, and inspection processes; provides clarification and responds to questions pertaining to plans review comments and inspection results.
• Prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence related to assigned activities and services; presents reports to various commissions, committees, and boards.

Specific responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:
• Conducts field inspections of residential and commercial sites at various stages of construction, alteration, and repair for conformance to state and local building, plumbing, electrical, housing, energy conservation, and wastewater codes, plans, specifications, standards, and drawings.
• Inspects construction framing, foundations, grading, mechanical systems, and electrical, plumbing, and sanitary sewer installations on new construction and alterations to verify code compliance.
• Inspects setbacks from property lines and boundary determinations to ensure compliance with approved plans, construction codes, and zoning ordinances.
• Issues correction notices, stop-work notices, and citations according to established building inspection policies and procedures.
• Conducts follow-up inspections to ensure compliance; conducts and approves final inspections.
• Reviews construction and/or alteration plans of residential and commercial structures and septic system to determine compliance of plans to established codes and regulations; reviews proposed subdivisions for code compliance.
• Performs surface water and ground water sampling.
• Investigates complaints regarding existing buildings or new construction to determine if code violations or problem conditions exist.
• Maintains files, databases, and records related to building inspection activities.
• Prepares a variety of written reports, memoranda, and correspondence.
• Advises and provides information to property owners, developers, architects, engineers, and contractors regarding building inspection requirements, in person and over the counter and telephone; assists the public in the permit application and issuance processes, coordinating and scheduling inspections, plan review, and other developmental processes; responds to questions, complaints, and inquiries.
• Enforces business license, business occupancy, and related codes and regulations as referred by the Finance Department.
• Monitors and interprets changes in building code requirements and new construction techniques.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

The Town of Los Altos Hills is seeking a Building Technician to join its outstanding team of community development professionals. The Town is looking for an individual who enjoys working with people in a fast paced regulatory environment and who has experience with the following:

• Good organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple overlapping tasks,
• Familiarity with building codes and green building regulations,
• Computer skills including permit tracking and spreadsheets,
• Minor plan checks, and
• Permit issuance. 

This is a non-exempt position and works under the direction of the Planning Director. 

About the Town of Los Altos Hills:

Incorporated in 1956, Los Altos Hills is a residential community of nine square miles with a population of 8,334. Town Hall is located on a 2.2 acre campus that is within easy walking distance of downtown Los Altos. The current Town Hall opened in 2005. An extensive pathway system comprised of about 85 miles of trails and off-road paths connect most of the community and provides a nice environment for walking, running or cycling. 

The City of Thousand Oaks has an exciting opportunity for a Building Inspection Supervisor in the Community Development Department. We are seeking a highly motivated and results oriented individual to supervise and lead staff in the enforcement of building, zoning, fire, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, housing and related codes and regulations governing the construction, alteration, repair and use of buildings and structures.

The Building Inspection Supervisor must be highly knowledgeable in building inspection programs and federal, state and local policies, laws and regulations.

Primary responsibilities:

• Plans, organizes, supervises, and evaluates the work and performance of assigned staff; develops, implements, and monitors work plans to achieve goals and objectives
• Provides leadership and works with staff to ensure a high performance, customer service-oriented work environment that supports achieving the department’s and the City’s mission, objectives, and values
• Recommend and implement goals, objectives, policies, and procedures for providing building inspection programs
• Performs the more technical and complex tasks of the work unit including the most difficult and complex inspections of residential and/or commercial buildings to ensure compliance with City, state and federal construction, maintenance, use, health, safety, electrical, mechanical and plumbing standards; issues citations as an enforcement authority for violation of City ordinances
• Keeps informed of changes and new legislation pertaining to building codes and regulations affecting work of the department, ensuring that appropriate staff is informed and current

DEFINITION

Perform a wide variety of paraprofessional, technical and administrative tasks to support duties at the Town's Permit and Welcome Center. Respond to customer visits, phone calls, and inquiries regarding all Development Services permits and applications, permit status, plan check and plan review (by all Development Services Divisions), and field inspections. Accept and review plans or applications for inclusion of required information with state and local codes and regulations; and input pertinent information into an automated permitting system.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives direction from the Senior Development Services Technician. This position does not exercise supervision over others.

Essential Job Duties

Essential duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assist the general public at the Permit & Welcome Center by phone, email and via the electronic permitting system regarding all permitting requirements, plan check and plan review process, permit filing procedures and processing, and permit status.
• Review plans for completeness and conformance with ordinances and Development Services Department standards, policies and guidelines.
• Review plans for conditions of prior approval and track plan check timelines.
• Route plans to other Town departments, divisions, and outside agencies for review.
• Create and maintain informational flyers and brochures.
• Advise and assist the public on routine matters related to all permitting procedures, zoning regulations, business licenses, encroachment permits and public records.
• Review all applications and drawings for compliance with zoning requirements and other ordinances and determine the need for approval by other agencies.
• Confer with property owners regarding the feasibility of an application.
• Receive applications check for completeness, enter computer data, calculate permits fees, issue receipts, and log and route necessary plans for plan checking; to be performed both in person and electronically (email or permitting system).
• Calculate and assess impact fees for other outside agencies; utilize construction valuation table and calculating floor areas.
• Process business license applications. 
• Research public records request forms for all departments and furnish information to the public.
• Receive and account for daily monies received for all counter transactions.
• Maintain utility meter release log and notify utility company for service releases.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of quality customer service.
• Municipal Permit Center procedures and guidelines.
• Planning entitlements, engineering, and transportation application processes.
• Processes utilized to issue building permits.
• Appropriate usage of the English language in both oral and written form.

Ability to:

• Understand the organization and operations of the Town and outside agencies to assume assigned responsibilities, as necessary.
• Read and scale construction drawings to determine feasibility to initiate the plan check and plan review process; read a variety of land use, topographic, parcel, and zoning maps.
• Work with a wide variety of individuals in a tactful and effective manner with minimal supervision.
• Stoop, balance, maneuver, walk and stand for long periods of time.
• Communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Organize duties and determine priorities in order to meet assigned deadlines.
• Establish and maintain complex and extensive records and files.
• Accurately perform moderate arithmetic computations.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Operate standard office equipment and software, including Microsoft Office Suite, permitting systems (EnerGov), Metro Scan, Laserfiche and geographic information systems (GIS).

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

Two (2) years of experience involving extensive public contact with at least one (1) year of experience in the processing and issuance of building permits and/or planning permits.

Education:

The equivalent of the successful completion of twelfth grade with at least 30 college semester units in building, planning, engineering, architecture, or closely related field.

LICENSE(S) AND CERTIFICATION(S)

Possession of a valid California State Driver’s License, or license in another state with the ability to obtain a California license within 30 days of hire. Possess, or obtain within one (1) year of employment, an ICC Certificate as a Permit Technician.

THE CITY

The City of American Canyon is seeking an entry level Maintenance Worker to perform a variety of maintenance and construction duties and operates public works/parks equipment.  Initial hire and assignment will be for the Park’s division.  Maintenance Worker I’s may advance to the Maintenance Worker II level with a salary range of $4,625-$5,620 per month, after a minimum of two years of successful service and upon the recommendation of the supervisor.

THE POSITION

Maintenance Worker I is an entry-level class position. Initially, under close supervision, incumbents learn basic maintenance, construction, and safety procedures. As experience is gained, there is greater independence of action within established guidelines and incumbents are expected to perform a broader scope of duties.

The ideal candidate will possess the ability to:

• Provide manual labor as directed, including digging holes, removing trees, raking, removing trash/litter/debris/graffiti, and planting trees and shrubs.
• Take daily pool readings and perform maintenance activities including cleaning injection systems and strainers, replacing chemical injection lines, and adjusting chemical dosages.
• Perform carpentry work to replace or repair wooden fences, picnic tables, benches, signs, and par course facilities.
• Plant, prune, and maintain plants and trees.
• Assist in the repair and maintenance of irrigation facilities including controllers, drip systems, pipes, and sprinkler heads.

Operate and maintain tractor, flail mower, aerator, and fertilizer spreader.