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Lateral Hiring Incentives*

• Hiring Bonus $2,500 - $10,000 (DOE)
• 50 Hours Sick & 50 Hours Vacation (@ Hire)
• Relocation Assistance May Be Available

(*Lateral Hiring Incentives Eligibility: Must be currently employed with a another recognized law enforcement agency.)

The County of Yuba is actively recruiting to fill current vacancies and establish an employment list for the position of Public Safety Dispatcher within the Sheriff’s Department.  The incumbent receives 9-1-1 system sheriff, fire, medical emergency and rescue calls; dispatches sheriff, fire and medical personnel following established procedures; maintains communication with officers in the field to ensure safety and provide back-up and information; provides relief coverage for the records unit; and performs related work as assigned. These classifications require shift work and the ability to make decisions and act appropriately in stressful situations. The work also involves interdepartmental cooperation with various public safety agencies located throughout the County to coordinate the most effective response to requests for assistance from the public.

City of Sunnyvale

Laboratory Manager

Regular Full-Time Employment Opportunity

The City of Sunnyvale is seeking a highly responsible and engaging Laboratory Manager to join our management team in the Environmental Services Department!  The Environmental Services Department provides comprehensive and innovative utility services for Sunnyvale's residents and businesses, and also facilitates initiatives to achieve the City's sustainability objectives. The Department brings together technical, operational, and administrative professional disciplines to form its dedicated and dynamic team. The City’s Environmental Laboratory provides water quality analysis to support Drinking Water and Wastewater Management.  The Lab team includes 10 positions and conducts approximately 48,000 analyses annually.

For the Laboratory Manager, the City of Sunnyvale:

• contributes 4% of the 7% employee contribution to CalPERS for classic members;
• contributes 2% of an employee's gross pay to a deferred compensation plan;
• provides generous retiree medical benefits, and
• provides fully employer paid medical, dental, and vision benefits.

Under general direction of a Division Manager, plans, organizes, directs, and administers the laboratory located at the Water Pollution Control Plant; supervises and coordinates the work of laboratory, industrial waste and administrative professionals, technicians and support personnel. This position entails significant regulatory responsibility with regard to compliance with and enforcement of: municipal ordinances, Regional Water Quality Control Board regulations, Bay Area Air Quality Management District and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

The minimum qualifications for education and experience can be met in the following ways: 

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, microbiology, chemical engineering or a closely related field, and four or more years of experience in the analysis of water, wastewater, solid waste, hazardous waste or other environmental samples in an analytical laboratory or in an industrial pretreatment facility associated with a wastewater or water treatment facility, of which at least two years are at a supervisory level.

A Master's degree in a related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

The Marysville Police Department is recruiting for the position of Public Safety Dispatcher, Lateral.  This recruitment will close on June 21, 2024 at 5:00 pm.

We are seeking energetic and outstanding individuals to join our team.  Ideal candidates are committed to working with their community in total partnership as we work together to improve the quality of life for everyone who works, lives and plays in our city. Public Safety Dispatchers are tasked with dispatching first responders including police, fire and medical services.

The City of Livermore is currently accepting applications to fill one Administrative Technician vacancy.  To be considered for this position, submit your online application at www.livermoreca.gov by 5 p.m. on Monday, July 8, 2024.

THE POSITION

Under general supervision, Administrative Technicians perform a variety of technical duties and provides administrative support to a department or division's highly specialized programs and/or projects; assist with program monitoring and evaluation; research, gather, and interpret data, including statistical data; conduct program outreach; perform inter‑disciplinary policy‑related research; and perform other duties as assigned.

One vacancy exists in the Housing & Human Service Division. Examples of duties for this position includes:

• Assists with the coordination and implementation of the City’s Housing and Human Services Strategic Plan goals and objectives.
• Assists with preparing contracts with non-profit providers.
• Conducts public outreach and facilitates workshops.
• Assists with preparing grant monitoring reports to federal, state and local agencies.
• Monitors contractor compliance.
• Maintains specialized data bases.
• Works with the City’s financial and legal departments to develop and execute various agreements.

The City of Sunnyvale is actively seeking highly enthusiastic, innovative, and creative individuals to join the Environmental Services Department in various divisions. The ideal candidates will have a passion for excellence, a commitment to serving the community and outstanding interpersonal skills. Candidates must exhibit excellent problem-solving skills; a strong ability to communicate effectively and proactively both orally and in writing; and the capability to establish and maintain effective work relationships.

We are currently recruiting for the following Senior Environmental Engineer positions:

Regulatory Programs Division: Under general direction from the Regulatory Programs Division Manager, the Senior Environmental Engineer – Wastewater Treatment will focus on regulator support to the Water Pollution Control Plant for NPDES discharge requirements and for air, safety, and hazardous materials compliance programs for the Plant.

* Water Pollution Control Plant Division: Under general direction from the Water Pollution Control Plant Division Manager, the Senior Environmental Engineer – Wastewater Treatment will provide engineering services to support process control and coordinate CIP activities at the Plant.

* Water and Sewer Division: Under general direction from the Water and Sewer System Division Manager, the Senior Environmental Engineer – Civil Utilities provides engineering services for the City’s water system, sanitary sewer collection system, and stormwater collection systems including development review and system CIP.

*These are new positions included in the recommended budget for FY 2024-25, which will be considered by the Sunnyvale City Council on June 18, 2024.

The City of Sunnyvale provides an excellent benefits package including:

• City paid 2% contribution to a deferred compensation plan.
• Classic CalPERS members have 4% of the employee contributions paid by the City, leaving only 3% for the employee to contribute.
• Comprehensive City paid family medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Excellent Retiree Medical Benefits.

A complete application consists of a City application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire.  The position closes June 25, 2024.

For complete information regarding this current opportunity, please visit: Sunnyvale.ca.gov and click on JOBS.

Salary $142,182.00 - $177,727.00 Annually

The recruitment opens on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, and the final filing date is Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at 5:00 pm or after receiving 100 qualified and complete applications, whichever is first. 

Please note: Only the first 100 qualified and complete applications will be considered for this position. A complete application consists of a City application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire.

The Environmental Services Department provides comprehensive and innovative utility services for Sunnyvale’s residents and businesses, including initiatives to achieve the City’s sustainability and zero waste objectives. The department brings together technical, operational, and administrative professional disciplines to form its dedicated and dynamic team.

We are seeking energetic, creative, organized program professionals to advance our environmental goals by engaging the community and designing responsive programs.

We are currently recruiting for the following Environmental Program Specialist positions:

Regulatory Programs Division: Implement Watershed stewardship programs focused on pollution prevention practices for stormwater and wastewater management.

*Regulatory Programs Division: Implement Sustainability programs (e.g. building or transportation electrification) including policy development, program design and implementation, and community engagement.

*Solid Waste Division: Implement Zero Waste programs including SB1383 compliance, waste management technical assistance, outreach and enforcement for multi-family dwelling and commercial businesses.

*Water and Sewer Division: Implement Water Conservation programs to support “Water Conservation as a Way of Life.”

*These are new positions included in the recommended budget for FY 2024-25, which will be considered by the Sunnyvale City Council on June 18, 2024.

The eligibility list from this recruitment may also be used to fill future vacancies in the classification.

All positions are responsible for developing, planning, and implementing environmental programs, and are expected to become knowledgeable about all of the Department’s service areas, regardless of which division they are assigned to. The positions provide an opportunity for candidates to enhance their marketing, engagement, and collaboration skills as well as build a solid understanding of City policy and program development and implementation.

Salary: $43.23 - $55.17 Hourly

This position will perform a variety of responsible law enforcement and crime prevention work, including patrolling assigned areas, answering calls and complaints, investigating crimes, serving civil papers, and providing court room security; enforce all federal and state laws and local ordinances related to public safety and welfare.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Performs routine patrol duties, including but not limited to patrolling assigned areas of the County; responding to emergency calls and/or public calls for assistance; investigating disturbances, prowlers, burglaries, thefts, vehicle accidents and other crimes; checking buildings for physical security, etc.

• Administers first aid in emergency situations.

• Issues traffic citations.

• Serves warrants, subpoenas and civil documents.

• Apprehends and arrests suspects and violent persons; transports prisoners; seizes property and/or criminal evidence; interrogates suspects, witnesses and complainants; gathers and preserves evidence.

• Assists with County search and rescue operations.

• Prepares various reports on investigations, including arrest and unusual incidents observed.

• Assists with criminal investigations as required.

• Prepares case files; testifies and presents evidence in court.

• Works with other law enforcement agencies in matters related to the investigation of crimes and apprehension of offenders.

• May serve as special duty officer as assigned, including responsibilities such as serving on the narcotics task force, serving as Deputy Coroner, providing court security, serving as school resource officer, serving as K-9 handler, serving on gang task force, etc.

• Participates in other special projects and programs as assigned.

• Performs duties related to crime prevention and community relations.

• Performs general administrative work, including but not limited to attending meetings, preparing correspondence and reports, entering computer data, maintaining files, answering the phone, etc..

• Performs related duties as assigned.

We are seeking two outgoing and community-oriented individuals to join our Public Works department as temporary, part-time and/or substitute Crossing Guards. This rewarding and impactful position safely assists school children in crossing busy intersections by halting vehicles through the use of mechanical signals and/or hand-held stop signs; maintains order among children waiting to cross the street at street crossing points; permits street crossing only when safe to do so; reports the license numbers of vehicles violating school crosswalk-related traffic laws to Community Services management personnel or the Simi Valley Police Department; and, instills an awareness in school children of safety measures necessary for safe street crossing. 

Pay rate for this position is $16.00 hourly

Our Minimum Qualifications for consideration are:

Any combination of education and experience, which would provide the necessary knowledge and abilities, along with the following special requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older, have open availability, and be willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to remain calm and use good judgment in emergency situations.
• Basic first aid knowledge is desirable.
• Must possess good hearing ability across a frequency range from 500 Hz to 3,000 Hz. Hearing levels meeting these requirements in the better ear either with or without a hearing aid will be acceptable. If an individual meets the criteria by using a hearing aid, then he/she must wear that hearing aid and be in possession of a spare power source for the hearing aid.
• Must possess corrected vision of 20/40 minimum, with no color blindness.
• A medical examination may be required prior to appointment and as a condition of continuing employment with the City.

A full Job Description is available for review utilizing the link below:

Have you ever thought about a career in an Environmental Laboratory?  

• Do you like working independently and collaboratively in a laboratory setting?
• Are you looking for a career that protects public health and the environment?
• Does the idea of learning about environmental testing interest you?
• Are you detail oriented and have the ability to troubleshoot problems quickly?

Then we want to talk to you!

Details:

• Salary range $30.37 to $38.77 hourly with Excellent Benefits (see below)
• Full-time regular position, 9/80 schedule with Monday or Friday off
• To view full job description, click on the link:

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

Education/Training: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by college level course work in biology, microbiology, chemistry or a related field. A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in biology, chemistry, microbiology, or a related field is highly desirable.

Experience: Two years of experience conducting a variety of tests in a physical, chemical, or biological laboratory.

License or Certificate: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Grade I Laboratory Analyst certification within 18 months of employment. Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver’s license.

Are you an organized and energetic self-starter with a passion for preserving open space?  Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District is seeing a skilled professional to fill our Senior Grants Technician position.  The ideal candidate is enthusiastic about open space preservation and has strong support experience.  We are looking for an independent worker with strong writing and editing capabilities, who is organized, detail-oriented, and able to meet deadlines while managing multiple competing priorities.

About Midpen:  Midpen helps plants, animals and people thrive throughout the greater Santa Cruz Mountains region by preserving a greenbelt of more than 70,000 acres of public open space with more than 250 miles of trails in 27 extraordinary preserves, permanently protected for natural resource conservation and ecologically sensitive public enjoyment and education.  Midpen is a public agency with a focused mission that guides our work, and where every employee makes an impact.  If you are looking for an outstanding opportunity to contribute to the legacy of open space protection, natural resource restoration and outdoor recreation, working with an incredible team of like-minded colleagues, we invite you to apply for this position! Check out the Working for Midpen video on our Employment Opportunities page.            

About the Position:  The incumbent will be a part of a collaborative, three-person Grants Program team within Administrative Services. Midpen aims to recruit and retain employees who embody professionalism, accountability, and respect, who value working in a purpose-driven agency that aspires to contribute to an inclusive, diverse and equitable community.

The Grants Program identifies and secures external funding and manages a small Grantmaking Program. In this role, the Senior Technician supports the entirety of the grant lifecycle, including identifying funding opportunities, application review and editing, and, once awarded, developing funding agreements, monitoring compliance with the grant agreements, and working with Midpen departments to submit reimbursement requests, reports, and project deliverables. Additionally, the Senior Technician supports the administration of a small grantmaking program. Other duties include administrative and record-keeping functions, including editing board reports, meeting scheduling, contract management, invoice processing, and data management.  This is an advanced journey-level classification, where you will be asked to perform detailed and technical work accurately and in a timely manner.

A Few Reasons Why You May Love This Job

• Collaborative work that directly supports Midpen’s mission to protect and restore the natural environment
• You’ll be part of a talented and dynamic team whose work contributes to providing nature’s benefits to everyone
• Excellent employee benefits, including medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and a retirement pension through California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)

Work Environment:  This position is part of Administrative Services at Midpen’s office in Los Altos, California.  Midpen offers a hybrid office/telecommute work schedule for this position.

Midpen reserves the right to limit or deny off-duty employment or business ownership which creates a conflict of interest or an incompatibility with District employment.  Additional information can be found in the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual Section 4.13 Off-Duty Employment and Business Ownership.

Education and Experience:  Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:  equivalent to the completion of twelfth (12th) grade supplemented by college-level coursework in accounting or finance and five (5) years of experience in the maintenance of financial and accounting records, budgeting, grants support, procurement support, or financial support experience.  Prior experience in the public sector is highly desired.

Licenses & Certifications Required:   Possession of a valid California Driver’s License.

Benefits:   Midpen provides an excellent benefits package including health, life & disability insurance as well as CalPERS pension. Please see the Benefits page on our website for details.

How to Apply: apply online at CalOpps.org

(To avoid missing email communication about this recruitment, add mpropenspace@calopps.or to your contacts or list of safe senders)

Application Deadline: July 14, 2024.  Applicants with the most relevant experience and qualifications suitable for the position will be contacted for an interview.

The following application items are required to be considered*:

1. Fully completed CalOpps employment application 

2. Cover letter 

3. Resume 

4. Supplemental question responses

*Incomplete CalOpps employment applications, or applications without the required application items listed here, will not be considered for the position.

Interview Schedule: (dates subject to change)

First Interview (virtual): July 25, 2024

Written Exercise (virtual): July 29, 2024

Second Interview (in person): July 30, 2024

A note to applicants who currently live outside of the San Francisco Bay Area: before committing to the application process, and if you haven’t done so already, we suggest evaluating the feasibility of relocation. We recommend researching the cost of living in the San Francisco Bay Area, the cost to relocate, and typical commute times to Los Altos from outlying areas.

Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation

by contacting the Human Resources department at

(650) 691-1200 or via email at hr@openspace.org.   

Put your passion for Open Space to work!