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The Position

The City of Orinda Planning Department is seeking a strong, customer-service oriented Planning Technician, for a limited-term, to primarily staff the Planning Counter and process code-enforcement cases. Depending on experience, the successful candidate may also gain opportunities to assist with various current and long-range planning tasks. This non-exempt position will report to the Director of Planning.

Qualifications

All City of Orinda employees are expected to uphold and exhibit the City’s core values including serving the public, being respectful and accountable, maintaining professionalism, and demonstrating responsibility. Specific qualifications for the position are noted in the following:

Education & Experience:

• A 4-year bachelor’s degree in planning or a related field;
• Equivalent to two-years of college, supplemented by at least two years of job experience or training in the planning or a planning-related field; or
• Four years of planning and building administrative support experience.

Other Qualifications Required:

• Ability to pass a comprehensive background check and an occupational medical pre-employment physical exam which includes a pre-employment drug screen.
• Ability to work in a standard office environment including ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, twist, and lift 30 pounds as well as ability travel to different sites and locations.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver's License.
• Strong communication (written and oral), research, and analytical skills.
• Competency in basic computer programs/applications such as Microsoft Office, Google Drive, Box, etc.
• Basic understanding of planning principles.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Coursework and/or experience with aspects of urban planning, long-range planning, urban redevelopment, public policy, civic engagement, stakeholder participation, and governance.
• Ability to be remain flexible and work both independently and collaboratively in a diverse and dynamic environment.
• Ability to learn fast and adapt quickly without comprising the quality of work.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping.
• Proficiency in ESRI ArcGIS.

Typical Functions

• Staffs the Planning Counter to assist the public, conduct plan checks, collect and process forms, and file permit applications and plans.
• Responds to email, telephone, and counter inquiries regarding the municipal code, entitlements, and the City’s development policies and procedures.
• Conducts field work, including Planning Final Inspections, site visits, and code-enforcement.
• Receives, investigates, and monitors requests to investigate alleged violations of the municipal codes and other complaints.
• Coordinates and conducts abatement procedures, including preparing correspondence, coordination with other agencies (Contra Costa County Building Division, Moraga-Orinda Fire District, etc.).
• Processes applications for a hillside-grading permit, elevated-deck permit, exception permit, tree-removal permit, and other “minor” discretionary projects.
• Assists staff in collecting and preparing data for various planning projects and provides support at community meetings as necessary.
• Researches and prepares routine graphic displays/exhibits for use by the Department, Planning Commission, and City Council.
• Drafts reports of limited or variable complexity.

How to Apply

Please visit CalOpps.org to submit a fully-completed application, current resume, and a cover letter before the filing deadline. A limited number of applicants with the most desirable qualifications, as determined by initial screening of applications and resume, will be invited to participate in an interview and testing process that may consist of a written test and oral-board interview. Applicants will be notified by email if they are invited to participate further in the selection process. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (925) 253-4214 or at humanresources@cityoforinda.org.

Completed application materials must be submitted on the CalOpps.org website by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 18, 2020.

The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

 
The City of Orinda is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex origin or disability.  In accordance with Federal law, the City of Orinda will only hire individuals who are legally authorized to work in the United States.  Candidates with a disability which may require special assistance in any phase of the application or testing process should submit a request for accommodation with the application.  Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request.
 

A Dispatcher II is a civilian employee of the Police Department who performs a variety of tasks in the Department’s Support Services Division. The Dispatcher II acts as the Department’s primary dispatcher, receiving and relaying incoming calls for emergency and non-emergency assistance; dispatching police units; operating a variety of telecommunications equipment including radio, telephone, and computer-aided dispatch systems; status monitoring, records and file maintenance in a computer-aided environment; and entry level dispatch training. A Dispatcher II may be assigned to work various hours, shifts, holidays, weekends and overtime.

Additional duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: prioritize requests for service based upon available resources, receive radio requests and handle accordingly, type, process and file a wide variety of reports and materials including memos, letters, complaints, declarations, warrants, citations, crime and traffic reports. Assists Department personnel and the public in person and by phone performing record checks, collecting fees and mailing requested reports to outside agencies in accordance with established regulations.

APPLICATION
Applications are only accepted online at www.calopps.org. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City employment application. Typing certification of 40 wpm net (5 minute test taken within the last 12 months) must be submitted with application. Certificates will only be accepted from a recognized business, adult school, or employment agency. Online typing test results will not be accepted. Applications received without a valid typing certificate, or not meeting the minimum words per minute (40 wpm net) will not be considered and applicants will not be contacted to correct the deficiency. Lateral applicants from a POST certified agency are not required to submit a typing certificate.

SELECTION PROCESS
Candidates are encouraged to apply early. Initial screening of applications is tentatively set for January 22, 2020. The most qualified applicants based on background and experience as evidenced by their application, will be invited for an oral board interview, which is weighted 100%. To be placed on an eligibility list, an applicant must receive a passing score of 70 or more from each panel member.

A thorough background check, as well as a physical, including a drug screen, psychological evaluation, and polygraph exam will be conducted on the top candidates prior to appointment consideration. Failure to achieve a qualifying score on any portion of the examination process will eliminate a candidate from further consideration.

IMMIGRATION REFORM AND CONTROL ACT
To comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all new employees are required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or authorization to work in the United States on their first day of employment.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Pleasant Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), requests for special accommodations during any stage of the examination process should be made in advance to the Human Resources Department.

SALARY

Facility Attendant I:    $13.00 - $14.85/hour

Facility Attendant II:   $13.00 - $17.82/hour

JOB TYPE

Part-time, Temporary/Seasonal

THE POSITION

The Parks & Community Services Department has immediate Facility Attendant I/II position(s) at the Dublin Senior Center, Stager Gymnasium, Heritage Parks & Museums and Shannon Community Center.  The workweek schedule is generally 10-20 hours per week.

Under general supervision, the Facility Attendant I/II oversees the proper use of a community recreational facility; performs a variety of custodial tasks; and assists the public and staff in their use of the facility. Duties include setting up and cleaning community recreational facilities before, during and after use by private parties and community groups.

Facility Attendant I classification performs set-up and take-down duties, opens and closes for daytime rentals and weekend leisure classes.  The Facility Attendant II classification is distinguished from the Facility Attendant I level in that it has some training responsibilities of new attendants, functionally supervises Facility Attendant I employees, and closes the building after rentals and weekday leisure classes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are normal for this classification. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

Facility Attendant I

• Opens and closes facilities as scheduled for use.
• Sets up furniture or equipment for activities scheduled and sees that it is in proper condition and is replaced after use.
• Monitors activities of facility users for appropriate and safe conduct.
• Cleans up after facility users and sets up for subsequent activities.
• Sweeps and mops floors as required.
• Keeps restrooms and kitchen clean and well stocked with paper towels, tissues, etc.
• Empties garbage throughout the facility as necessary.
• Secures the facility upon leaving.
• Other duties as assigned.

Facility Attendant II

• Makes written reports of damage to equipment or facility.
• Trains attendant staff on facility and rental procedures.
• Lead attendant for evening rentals and weekday evening shifts.
• Responsible for monitoring adherence to building rules and party limitations.

The City of Livermore is currently accepting applications for the position of Public Safety Dispatcher - Lateral.  Apply online at www.cityoflivermore.net/jobs to be considered.  This recruitment is open until filled and may close at any time.

THE POSITION

Public Safety Dispatchers receive 9-1-1 system emergency and non-emergency calls and dispatch assignments according to police procedures.  Dispatchers also provide support services; maintain records; and may be assigned to assist in processing of arrested persons. 

ABOUT FREMONT

Fremont is a well-managed and innovative city, and has recently generated national attention by placing 7th on the list of the Greenest Cities in America according to a 2018 Wallet Hub survey and ranking 3rd Best City in the Nation  to raise a family, according to another 2018 survey by Wallet Hub. Located in the heart of the Bay Area and Silicon Valley, Fremont prides itself on innovation, green technology, a low crime rate, great schools, a low unemployment rate, quality parks and nearby open space, and an incredibly diverse population of over 235,000 residents.   As a full service City, Fremont employs over 937 regular employees and has a General Fund budget of $205 million.  

Fremont is an employer that values its people, creativity, quality service, integrity, open communication, collaboration, mutual respect, and diversity. Employees find their work challenging, yet rewarding, and most importantly, enjoy the chance to make a difference through public service.   

THE POSITION

The Maintenance Services Division of the Public Works Department is seeking an experienced Building Maintenance Worker to provide maintenance support for all public facilities, such as City Hall, Historic Homes, Fire Stations, Police Department, Recreation facilities and Rental Housing.  This position is focused on the area of general maintenance, with an emphasis on locksmithing.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

- General Assignments
- Work independently to install, troubleshoot, repair, service, and maintain all aspects within the scope of general maintenance and locksmithing.
- Build, assemble, transport, install and/or repair facility furnishings and fixtures.
- Assist Building Maintenance Field Supervisor in coordination of work, requisitioning of supplies and inspection of work performed by contractors.
- Provide training and guidance to other trades workers. --
- Provide onsite coordination/consultation with and communication to, outside contractors regarding the location and repair of systems and structures bordering the area involved in the contract work.

General Maintenance Assignments

-Maintain and reconfigure systems furniture.
- Install, repair, and maintain floor coverings such as carpet, VCT tile, ceramic tile, linoleum, etc.
- Maintain, repair, and construct roof systems.

Carpentry/Metal Working Assignments

- Perform rough and finish maintenance carpentry on commercial, public, and residential buildings.
- Install, repair, or replace walls, doors, windows, building hardware, fencing and gates.
- Perform construction carpentry and cabinet making.
- Fabricate wood structures and fixtures using common power tools.
- Fabricate and weld metal structures and fixtures.

Locksmithing Assignments

- Perform maintenance and repair work on commercial doors
- Install, maintain, and repair surface mount and concealed door closers
- Install, repair, and maintain commercial grade security hardware such as panic bars and mortise locks
- Perform key duplication and the rekeying of locksets using the Master Key System
- Pin locks from various manufacturers such as Best, Sargent, Falcon, Master; both pin and wafer style locks.
- Pick cabinet locks, padlocks, and entry locksets.
- Work with electronic card access control devices.

Painting Assignments

- Prepare, wash, patch, and sand surfaces to be painted or stained.
- Install, repair, or replace drywall, tape, mud, texture, and plaster.
- Paint a variety of interior and exterior surfaces using brushes, rollers, and spraying equipment.
- Repair, remove, and hang wallpaper.
- Use stain, varnish, and lacquer in finishing cabinets, countertops, doors, and other surfaces.
- Use metal primers and paints to coat metal surfaces.

A Dispatcher I is a civilian employee of the Police Department who performs a variety of tasks in the Department’s Support Services Division. The Dispatcher I receives incoming calls for police assistance and response; acts as a primary Dispatcher when appropriate; performs a variety of general support duties related to police communications; completes a wide variety of general clerical duties.

The Dispatcher I duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Answer emergency and non-emergency police related phone calls, help prioritize requests for service based upon available resources, receive radio requests and handle accordingly, type, process and file a wide variety of reports and materials including memos, letters, complaints, declarations, warrants, citations, crime and traffic reports.  Assists Department personnel and the public in person and by phone performing record checks, collecting fees and mailing requested reports to outside agencies in accordance with established regulations.  A Dispatcher I may be assigned to work various hours, shifts, holidays, weekends and overtime.

APPLICATION

To apply, please complete an application and supplemental questionnaire online at www.calopps.org. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City employment application.  Typing certification of 40 wpm net (5 minute test taken within the last 12 months) must be submitted with application.  Certificates will only be accepted from a recognized business, adult school, or employment agency. Online typing test results will not be accepted. Applications received without a valid typing certificate, or not meeting the minimum words per minute (40 wpm net) will not be considered and applicants will not be contacted to correct the deficiency. Lateral applicants from a POST certified agency are not required to submit a typing certificate.

 SELECTION PROCESS

CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT:  Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.  You must ensure complete submission of employment application and typing certificate as recruitment may close at any time.  Qualified applicants may be invited to take a written, entry-level Dispatcher test administered by City personnel. Applicants will be notified by email of the scheduled time and location.  Lateral applicants from a POST certified agency will not be subject to a written test. The most qualified applicants based on background and experience as evidenced by their application, and those with a passing score of 70% on the written test will be invited for an oral board interview, which is weighted 100%.  To be placed on an eligibility list, an applicant must receive a passing score of 70 or more from each panel member.

A thorough background check, as well as a physical, including a drug screen, psychological evaluation, and polygraph exam will be conducted on the top candidates prior to appointment consideration.  Failure to achieve a qualifying score on any portion of the examination process will eliminate a candidate from further consideration.

IMMIGRATION REFORM AND CONTROL ACT

To comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all new employees are required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or authorization to work in the United States on their first day of employment.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Pleasant Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), requests for special accommodations during any stage of the examination process should be made in advance to the Human Resources Department.

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THE POSITION

Under general supervision, the Public Safety Dispatcher receives emergency and non-emergency calls for service and dispatches police and fire units or other public safety personnel; performs data entry and other clerical duties; and performs related work as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Basic law enforcement terminology, rules and procedures.
• Modern office methods and procedures, equipment and filing systems.

Ability or Skill to:

• Communicate effectively with callers who may be injured, hysterical or angry, and from a variety of socio-economic backgrounds.
• Quickly and accurately read and analyze computer responses from a variety of systems to gather necessary information.
• Rapidly learn policies and procedures related to the work.
• Learn the principles and techniques of radio communication and record keeping.
• Learn the formats used in handling information for a variety of law enforcement communication networks.
• Learn criteria to determine an emergency or non-emergency.
• Learn to operate a computer-aided dispatch (CAD) system.
• Coordinate the work and track the status and location of law enforcement and fire personnel in the field at all times.
• Act with resourcefulness, courtesy and initiative.
• Work accurately under pressure, exercise good judgment, and make sound decisions in emergency situations.
• Take facts and apply established procedures to the solution of problem situations.
• Learn pertinent codes, public record acts, and penal code sections.
• Courteously receive requests and complaints, answer questions, and make referrals.
• Learn the geography of the City of Newark.
• Maintain neat and accurate records.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with people from a variety of socio-economic backgrounds.
• Understand and carry out verbal and written instructions.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Operate a variety of communications and office equipment.
• Type a minimum of 35 wpm.
• Perform multiple tasks at same time.

Want to be involved in the full array of public safety communications services for Police/Fire and EMS? Are you interested in doing that as part of a dynamic and progressive team? 

This is an outstanding opportunity to become part of our dedicated team and to be actively involved in taking our District forward. The San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District and the San Ramon Police Department have partnered to develop a joint 9-1-1 Emergency Communications Center. Dispatchers process all incoming emergency and non-emergency calls-for-service and dispatch Police/Fire and EMS. The San Ramon Valley 9-1-1 Emergency Communications Center is an EMD Accredited Center of Excellence, certified by the International Academy of Emergency Dispatch. The Communications Center is equipped with state-of-the-art voice, data, and wireless technology utilizing TriTech CAD/RMS, Vesta 4.0, and Motorola MCC 7500 Elite. 

Below is a summary of some of the typical tasks a Public Safety Dispatcher completes. 

DUTIES:  

• Receives and processes 9-1-1, emergency and non-emergency requests for assistance, evaluates the information provided and creates CAD system events; provides pre-arrival and post-dispatch instructions to the caller or relays information to other jurisdictions; processes and prioritizes incoming calls.
• Dispatches Police/Fire and EMS personnel and equipment on both routine and emergency calls utilizing a CAD system, multiple video display terminals, radio dispatching consoles, and related equipment.
• Monitors and maintains status of public safety personnel and equipment; analyzes situations accurately and takes effective action to help ensure officer and firefighter safety; handle the reassignment of fire equipment to ensure adequate district-wide fire protection.
• Provides operational support for police, fire, and medical operations; facilitates outside agency assistance and mutual aid requests; as requested, enters, updates, and retrieves information from teletype networks relating to wanted persons, stolen property, vehicle registration, stolen vehicles; handles tow requests and other information

For more information about the Public Safety Dispatcher duties, please visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/srvfire/classspecs/1178119?page=2&pagetype=classSpecifications

BENEFITS:
Please visit our website to view a summary of benefits: https://firedepartment.org/our-district/human-resources/benefit-summary

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Upon the hiring managers decision, any combination of training, experience, and education may be substituted to meet the minimum qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION
Possession of a high school diploma, G.E.D. equivalency or a high school proficiency certificate.

REQUIRED LICENSE
Possession of a valid California Driver's License.  Maintenance of a valid California driver's license is required as a condition of employment. 

REQUIRED SPECIALIZED CERTIFICATES 
P.O.S.T. Basic Dispatch certificate required at time of application 

HIGHLY DESIRABLE BUT NOT REQUIRED
Medical Priorities Dispatching System (MPDS) certificate from the International Academy of Emergency Dispatch
Healthcare Provider CPR certificate

APPLICATION PROCESS
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.  Candidates must apply online through Government Jobs at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/srvfire. A complete job announcement is also available on the District website at www.firedepartment.org/employment.

This is a continuous posting. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

The District will review application material and select the most qualified candidates to participate in the recruitment process, which includes a panel interview.  

As part of the overall recruitment process, candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment will be required to successfully pass a background investigation, including credit report, and a medical examination, including drug screening.

THE SAN RAMON VALLEY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

THE POSITION

The City is currently seeking a highly energetic, motivated individual for our Chief Building Official. Under direction of the Economic and Community Development Director, the Chief Building Official position is a management position that administers plan check duties, provides building inspections, and functions as Neighborhood Preservation Manager and trains and supervises assigned staff performing those functions; provides expert professional and technical assistance to departmental staff in assigned areas of responsibility; performs related work as required.

THE DIVISION

The Economic and Community Development department is responsible for helping the city grow by balancing jobs and housing by developing long-term strategic plans to attract high-paying jobs for residents as well as maintain housing affordability and keeping Union City a great place to live and work.

THE COMMUNITY AND MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT

The City of Union City, a general law city, is the gateway to the Silicon Valley and a past recipient of the All-America City award. Union City is located in the San Francisco Bay Area. We are proud of our culturally diverse population of 72,155. We have safe and award winning schools and are close to shopping and transportation. Our community is near parklands such as Coyote Hills and the Alameda Regional Trails. In our residential community you will enjoy over 33 parks, mild climate year round, and a City-owned and operated Sports Center.