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The County of Yuba Probation Department is currently recruiting for both Full-Time and Extra-Help Control Room Operators for the Youth Detention Facilities. Under general supervision, the Control Room Operator monitors video and audio equipment to ensure the safety and security of youths and staff in secured detention youth facilities; maintains records and performs a variety of complex, technical or specialized office support related to the operation of the Tri-County Juvenile Hall and the Maxine Singer Youth Guidance Center; and performs other duties as assigned.

About Detention Services:

The Tri-County Juvenile Hall and Maxine Singer Youth Guidance Center provide youth detention services to the communities of Yuba, Sutter and Colusa Counties. The facilities operate under a Joint Powers Agreement between the three counties. Yuba County Probation is the administrative agency responsible for the management and daily operation of the facilities. The shared goal of staff is to provide services that will assist the youth in successfully reintegrating back into the community.

Lateral Hiring Incentives*

¨ Hiring Bonus $2,000 - $8,000 (DOE)

¨ 50 Hours Sick & 50 Hours Vacation at the Time of Hire

¨ Reduced Field Training Program

¨ Reduced Probationary Period

The Yuba County Sheriff’s Department is currently recruiting for the position of Correctional Officer in the Jail. Under continuing supervision incumbents perform a wide variety of support in two areas: corrections, in which incumbents ensure the security, safety and care of individuals in custody; and bailiff, in which incumbents ensure the safety and security of the courts and their personnel during court proceedings; and perform related work as assigned. Incumbents may be assigned to either County Jail security or Court security.

*Lateral Hiring Incentives Eligibility: Must be currently employed with an adult county, state, or federal correctional institution.

About the Sheriff’s Department :

The Yuba County Sheriff's Department is responsible for the administration of the Yuba County Jail and Jail staff. The Mission of the Yuba County Jail is to provide safe, efficient, humane and secure custody of all persons incarcerated. The county prisoner population is made up of those who are sentenced to county jail, those serving state prison sentences in the county jail under AB109, and those who are pre-trial and who have not yet been sentenced. The jail provides a necessary link in the criminal justice system. There are numerous programs operating within the facility including medical, kitchen, exercise, commissary, visiting, law library, inmate education, work programs, work furlough program, and inmate classification.

The City of Sunnyvale is seeking a modern, skilled communicator, and highly motivated problem solver for the position of Principal Transportation Engineer/Planner.  This management position reports directly to the Transportation and Traffic Manager in the Public Works Department and will be responsible for:  assisting with planning, organizing and coordinating the activities of the Division of Transportation and Traffic; and perform professional traffic engineering, transportation planning, designing, and project management.

This position will supervise a small team within the Division to accomplish specific tasks and high-level, community-oriented projects. Current projects include: Mary Avenue Overcrossing over highways 101 and 237; Bernardo Avenue railroad undercrossing; Sunnyvale Avenue and Mary Avenue railroad grade separations, liaison with the County for the Lawrence Grade Separation project; Stevens Creek Bike and Ped Trail within Sunnyvale; and coordinating with VTA as part of the delivering Measure B transportation projects. The position will manage multiple consultant contracts and will be expected to coordinate and work closely with other staff within the Division and with staff within other departments such as Public Works, Community Development, Environmental Services, and Public Safety, and represent the City with outside agencies such as the Valley Transportation Authority, Caltrain, High Speed Rail, Caltrans, MTC, County of Santa Clara, and adjacent cities.
 
The position will focus on completing the projects mentioned above, assist with oversight of the design and traffic signal operations, implementation of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS); assist with the coordination of Division of Transportation and Traffic activities with other divisions and departments; assist with planning and coordinating division workload and budgets; creating and sustaining cooperative and collaborative working relationships across the City, with the development community, and residents; attend and present at public meetings/City Commissions; and provide assistance with highly complex traffic engineering work. We therefore, are looking for a candidate with strong analytical, technical and problem solving skills, who can prioritize and deliver results in a constantly changing environment, effectively communicate, and has the proven ability to establish effective working relationships with customers, co-workers, and vendors.

The Principal Transportation Engineer requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, planning, public administration or a related field; AND Four years of responsible transportation planning, transportation engineering or planning management experience, including two years of supervisory experience.

Possession and continued maintenance of a valid class C California driver's license or the ability to provide alternative transportation as approved by the appointing authority and a safe driving record.

Principal Transportation Engineer

• Possession of Registration as a Professional Civil or Traffic Engineer issued by the State of California.

Principal Transportation Planner

• AICP Certification issued by the American Planning Association OR
• Professional Transportation Planner certification issued by the Institute of Transportation Engineers.

The City of Sunnyvale provides an excellent benefits package. A complete application consists of a City application and responses to the required supplemental questions. The final filing date is September 10, 2020 at 5:00 pm. For complete information regarding this current opportunity, please visit: Sunnyvale.ca.gov and search Jobs.

“This is a continuous recruitment which can be closed at any time without notice.”

The City of Chowchilla is seeking a Transit Driver I / Dispatcher, 

Candidate must have basic arithmetic skills, speak both English and basic Spanish and have general office procedures knowledge .

The preferred candidate will have a proficient knowledge of the geographical layout of the City of Chowchilla including major streets, public places and landmarks, and general locations within the City’s Sphere of Influence and be capable of  maintaining a mental image of the location of all in-service transit vehicles. The candidate must have knowledge of telephone and two-way radio operations and procedures; must know provisions of the California Motor Vehicle Code that are applicable to the operations of passenger-carrying vehicles; possess safe driving practice; and possess a basic first aid certification. 

Candidate must be able to drive a passenger-carrying bus safely and efficiently; understand and carry out verbal and written instructions; maintain accurate records; think clearly and quickly; be able to use dispatching software and establish and maintain cooperative working relations with City staff, senior citizens, adults, children and persons with disabilities; be able to read and write competently ; speak and communicate effectively in both English and basic Spanish.

The candidate may be exposed to heat, cold, fog and rain, sneezing and coughing passengers, passengers experiencing motion sickness, caustic and corrosive chemicals, and instances to assist persons with a disability. Candidate will be required to maintain the interior and exterior of transit vehicles. 

The City of Pacifica is recruiting for a Wastewater Operator-In-Training (OIT) at the Calera Creek Water Recycling Plant. Under the direct supervision of a certified Wastewater Treatment Operator, the Operator-In-Training (OIT) will assist in monitoring the operation of the Calera Creek Water Recycling Plant.

The City of Pacifica is a beautiful coastal community, just south of San Francisco with an exciting opportunity. At the City of Pacifica, we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. To us, equal opportunity employment is not just about compliance, it’s about who you are, how you can help our City and who you want to be. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and residents.

This is a part-time, at-will, non-benefited position. Hours are typically limited to less than 1,000 hours per year.

BASIC EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

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

• Assists in operating and maintaining treatment facility equipment and operation system, such as sequencing batch reactor tanks, pumps, activated sludge processes, digester, centrifuge, gravity belt thickener, ultra violet disinfection system;
• Assists in monitoring gauges, dials, meters and control panels, and other recording instruments, and interpreting results to determine processing requirements;
• Performs general Plant maintenance work, such as sweeping, cleaning, sanding, painting, and weeding. The duties described in this job announcement are intended only as illustrations of the basic types of work that may be performed. 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 the position. 

The duties described in this job announcement are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. 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 the position. 

The job description is currently under review.

The City of Livermore is currently conducting a recruitment to fill a full-time Legal Assistant position in the City Attorney’s Office.  The City Attorney’s Office is comprised of 9 staff members, including the City Attorney, 1 Senior Assistant City Attorney, 2 Assistant City Attorneys, a Risk Manager, a Risk Analyst, a Law Office Supervisor, a Legal Assistant, and an Administrative Specialist. 

Apply online at www.cityoflivermore.net/jobs by 5 p.m. on August 24, 2020.

The City of Livermore is currently recruiting for a Legal Assistant to provide paraprofessional and technical support to the legal and risk management divisions of the City Attorney’s Office.  General supervision is provided by the Law Office Supervisor.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• A wide variety of complex legal support tasks and other confidential duties including preparing complex court documents requiring knowledge of legal procedures, format, and terminology in accordance with federal, state, and local rules.
• Filing legal papers with the proper court and arranging for service of documents.
• Collecting and organizing voluminous documents in response to discovery and public records requests.
• Organizing documents and files in preparation for hearings and trials.
• Maintaining legal files.
• Processing tort claims.
• Providing assistance with locating references in the law library; maintaining the law library.
• Responding to internal and external inquiries in a professional, creative, and cooperative manner

FINAL FILING DATE: We are accepting applications until closing at 5 pm, August 18, 2020

IT IS MANDATORY THAT YOU COMPLETE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE. YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE REJECTED IF YOU DO NOT PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY INFORMATION.

THE POSITION

The Human Resources Department is accepting applications for the Regular and Full-time position of Safety Coordinator in the Environmental Utilities Department.  The normal work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 –5 pm; a flex schedule may be available.

The City of Roseville promotes a no smoking atmosphere.

THE CITY

The City of Roseville (COR) incorporates the following Core Competencies as part of the City’s culture:

• Focus on people: Develop and deliver service-oriented solutions that meet or exceed expectations.
• Build trust: Ensure honesty and integrity to gain confidence and support of others.
• Ensure accountability: Take responsibility for the outcomes of one’s own work and foster a sense of ownership in others.
• Communicate effectively: Deliver clear, concise messages and actively listen to ideas and questions.
• Collaborate inclusively:  Build effective working partnerships, alliances, and teams.
• Make quality decisions: Make sound, timely decisions and recommendations.
• Be adaptable/agile: Change approach or methods to best fit the situation and effectively balance competing priorities.

DEFINITION

To develop, plan, organize, coordinate, implement and maintain a comprehensive industrial and construction safety program within the Environmental Utilities (EU) department; to perform a variety of professional and technical level tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility; to establish and maintain adherence to all applicable local, state and federal safety requirements; and to establish training programs which enhance job performance.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

• Receives general direction from an assigned supervisor.
• May exercise indirect supervision of staff related to safety and other training exercises or programs.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES - Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist in the development and implementation of goals, policies, procedures and objectives; establish schedules and methods for the Environmental Utilities Department safety program.
• Monitor and audit EU safety practices to ensure compliance with current Cal OSHA regulations in the California Code of Regulations Title 8 and the California Health and Safety Code.
• Conduct regular job site safety inspections of construction and treatment plant areas
• Develop, implement, coordinate and deploy a department wide comprehensive training and safety program, with supporting policies: by compiling safety information and techniques, and applying methods and approaches appropriate to safety practices within Environmental Utilities.
• Evaluate and assist field operations and activities of assigned responsibilities; collaborate with appropriate leads, supervisors and managers in recommending worksite approach and job setup for needed improvements and modifications; prepare various reports on operations and activities.
• Prepare cost estimates for budget recommendations; submit justifications for safety program activities.
• Advise staff, keep records and prepare reports as necessary to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.  Administer a computer based safety management program, including tracking, maintaining and scheduling outside trainings to stay compliant.
• Analyze overall program and sub-elements and develop modifications/corrective actions, maintain records of findings and corrective actions; prepare periodic status reports.
• Represent the department as an information resource and advisor on safety subcommittees and to outside regulatory agencies; coordinate safety activities with other divisions, departments, and outside agencies.
• Develop, present and track a variety of informal and formal safety training, including obtaining outside training resources to ensure compliance with legislative/regulatory safety mandates and in support of City risk management policies.
• Coordinate and conduct safety meetings and training programs to ensure all City and EU policies and safety standards are trained on. Develop and administer competency based training documents to ensure comprehension of trainings presented.
• Respond to inquiries and provide advice to management and supervisory staff, researching and investigating issues as needed, recommending corrective action or modifications.
• Respond to spills/releases and other emergencies involving hazardous materials to minimize the risk and exposure to employees.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Fall Protection, Confined Space, Trench Excavation and Shoring, Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) standards and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.
• Construction Safety Orders and their application.
• Understanding of safe material handling and understanding of proper container labeling
• California Hazardous Waste requirements and federal hazardous waste requirements.
• NFPA 70, National Electric Code
• Principles and practices of industrial best practices for safety program development and implementation.
• Equipment, tools and materials used in industrial safety programs.
• Computer equipment and software applications related to safety management.
• Pertinent local, State and Federal laws, ordinances and rules.

Ability to:

• Plan, organize, implement and direct a comprehensive industrial safety program, conduct effective safety-related training programs including making formal and informal presentations, on a variety of topics as related to a utilities environment.
• On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of the job; intermittently analyze work papers, reports and special projects; identify and interpret technical and numerical information; observe and problem solve operational and technical policy and procedures.
• Sit at desk for long periods of time; intermittently twist to reach equipment surrounding desk; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone, write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means;
• Intermittently, wear personal protection equipment, walk on uneven surfaces, climb stairs and ladders while conducting site visits.
• Train staff on the safety aspects of various types of machinery and equipment, ranging from respiratory protection, jack hammers, and compressors to backhoes, loaders, and shoring equipment.
• Interpret and explain pertinent safety program and department policies and procedures.
• Develop and recommend policies and procedures related to assigned operations.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

Experience:

Five years of demonstrated and increasingly responsible experience in developing,  implementing and monitoring industrial safety program elements, interpreting and applying safety and training regulations as they relate to field staff and industrial plant operations.

Training:

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with emphasis in industrial hygiene, safety engineering, environmental health, occupational health/safety or a related field.

Additional qualifying safety-related experience may substitute for the required education on the basis of one year of full-time experience equaling 30 semester or 45 quarter units of the required education.

License or Certificate:

• Possession of a valid California driver’s license by date of appointment.
• A valid Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 500 certificate within one year of appointment.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

1. Your responses to questions 2-3 the applicant’s education, training and experience, will be scored using a pre-determined formula.  Your responses to these questions must be consistent with your employment application information.  This experience must also be described in the “Work Experience" section of this application.  Responses to the supplemental questionnaire that are inconsistent from your “Work Experience” section in the application will not be scored.  I understand and agree with the above instructions.

• Yes
• No

2. Was any of the work experience listed on your application an unpaid internship, or volunteer work?  If so, please list below which ones.
3. How many years of experience do you have developing, implementing, and monitoring industrial safety program elements and interpreting and applying safety and training regulations?

• Less than 5 years
• 5-6 years
• 6-7 years
• 7-8 years
• 8-9 years
• 9+ years

4. Please describe your professional experience related to: (a) Industrial Safety and (b) Construction Safety.
5. Please describe your strategy for staying current on safety regulations. How do you implement and communicate requirements to your stakeholders?
6. Describe the process you use to evaluate the effectiveness of safety training.
7. How do you educate on-site personnel regarding safety procedures and how do you ensure their safety?
8. What experience do you have in authoring, implementing, and training personnel on safety policies or procedures?

SELECTION PROCESS

All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will have their application scored in a Formula Rate Examination.  The applicant’s experience and training will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula.  Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the Employment List.  Supplemental questions will be utilized by the department hiring authority to make interview and selection determinations.  Final appointment is contingent upon a check of past employment references, passing a City-paid fingerprint check and depending on position applied for a pre-employment medical exam and a drug and alcohol screening test.

THE CITY OF ROSEVILLE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.  IF YOU REQUIRE AN ACCOMMODATION DUE TO A DISABILITY, PLEASE CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT LEAST 5 WORKING DAYS BEFORE A SCHEDULED INTERVIEW/EXAMINATION PROCESS.  MEDICAL DISABILITY VERIFICATION MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO ACCOMMODATION.

The City of South San Francisco is now accepting applications for the position of Laboratory Supervisor.

Application Deadline:  September 11, 2020 @ 5 p.m. or upon receipt of the first 50 online applications, whichever occurs first. 

THE CITY OFFERS AN ATTRACTIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE, AS WELL AS CALPERS RETIREMENT PLAN AND SOCIAL SECURITY PARTICIPATION.

The City of South San Francisco is a General Law city with a population of 68,000 residents that grows to 110,000 during business hours. South San Francisco is strategically located on the west shore of the San Francisco Bay, in northern San Mateo County, 10 miles south of San Francisco. This City is also located along the Bay Area's main transportation routes, included 101, 280, Caltrain, BART, San Francisco Bay Ferry, and the San Francisco International Airport.

The City of South San Francisco is a full-service city with 12 City Departments including Police; Fire; Parks and Recreation; Public Works; Economic and Community Development; City Attorney; Library; Finance; Information Technology; Human Resources; City Clerk; and Office of the City Manager.  The City has a Council-City Manager form of government with more than 460 full-time regular employees.

The City of South San Francisco proudly remains The Industrial City, a reflection of its steel mill and ship building past.  In recent years, the City has been redefined to reflect the innovative, entrepreneurial and industrious spirit, which has made South San Francisco the Biotech Capital of the World.

South San Francisco’s biotechnology cluster is the largest in the world, with roughly 45,000 life science workers, 200 biotech companies, and over 12 million square feet of office/R&D facilities – with an additional 9 million square feet of new R&D facilities in the development pipeline. 

South San Francisco enjoys a high quality of life with an extensive public parks system, active library and learning programming and a dynamic, engaged community making South San Francisco a great place to live, learn, work, and play. 

THE WATER QUALITY CONTROL PLANT:

The Water Quality Control Plant (WQCP) processes wastewater discharge for the cities of South San Francisco, San Bruno and the Town of Colma. The Water Quality Control Plant is a division of the Public Works Department staffed by 38 employees including: Plant Superintendent and Assistant Plant Superintendent of WQCP; Maintenance, Laboratory and Environment Compliance Supervisors; Senior Chemist; Chemist; Lead Plant Mechanics; Plant Mechanics; Lead Plant Operators; Plant Operators; Electricians; Senior Environmental Compliance Inspector; Environmental Compliance Inspectors, Utility Workers, and two Administrative Assistants.

THE POSITION:

The Water Quality Control Plant Laboratory Supervisor will plan, assign, supervise, and assist in the operations of the Water Quality Control Plant’s (WQCP) laboratory.  This includes supervising and training subordinate lab staff, operators, and inspectors as they perform lab analyses, and perform difficult and complex analyses and other duties as required or assigned.

SELECTION PROCESS:

The selection process will first consist of a review of your application materials, including responses to the supplemental questionnaire. A résumé may be included, but does not substitute for a completed application.  Applications with "see resume" as a substitution for the work experience description; those with unclear past employment information; or those with insufficient information to evaluate possession of minimum qualifications will not be considered.  The most highly suitable and qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the next selection process of an oral interview panel (weighted at 100%), tentatively scheduled for the week of September 28, 2020.  Possession of minimal qualifications does not guarantee advancement in the selection process and placement on the eligible employment list. The eligible list will be used for the appointment of the position. Top scoring candidates will be invited to the next phase of the selection process, which is a departmental interview.

Appeals concerning administration of an examination must be submitted in writing within two (2) business days from the date the event occurred.

Note: The City of South San Francisco reserves the right, at its discretion, to limit the number of qualified candidates invited to the selection process. Admission to the examination process may be limited to those applicants who demonstrate the best combination of qualifications on the application and resume, in addition to an assessment of supplemental questionnaire responses. Applicants possessing the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed admission to the examination.

This general announcement is subject to change. It does not constitute an expressed or implied contract.

To review the complete job descriptions that include all special requirements, please visit the City’s website at www.ssf.net

The City of Thousand Oaks has an exciting opportunity for a Fleet Services Supervisor (Fleet Services Manager) at the Municipal Service Center.  The Fleet division provides preventative maintenance and repair for the City’s 200 vehicles and 380 pieces of equipment. 

Primary responsibilities: 

• Administer City-wide vehicle & equipment maintenance and repair program, including schedules and methods for maintenance and repair  

• Coach and develop staff; evaluate performance 

• Supervise, assign, and monitor work performance and quality to ensure a high performance and customer service-oriented work environment 

• Prepare applications and filings for oversight agencies-CA Air Resources Board, and Permitting reporting 

• Prepare budgets, studies, and reports for City management, boards, commissions, and other organizations

• Administer fleet software programs and publish reports 

• Manage the City’s alternative fleet and procure fuel supplies 

• Work with other City divisions, outside agencies, and citizen groups  

• Prepare specifications and make recommendations on purchase, sale, and disposal of vehicles and equipment