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The City of Albany Police Department is currently seeking Parking Enforcement & Traffic Control Technician applicants. 

Parking Enforcement & Traffic Control Technician is a civilian, non-sworn position. Under the direction of a police supervisor, the Parking Enforcement & Traffic Control Technician is responsible for a variety of routine paraprofessional traffic enforcement and control duties, related primarily to the enforcement of municipal parking laws and regulations.  The workweek is variable and is subject to the needs of the department.  Technicians typically work 16 - 25 hours per week.

Examples of Duties

• Patrol City streets (both walking and motorized patrol) and issue citations for parking violations such as illegal parking in restricted zones and parking in front of driveways or fire hydrants.
• Chalk tires and return to verify violation, and issue overtime citations.
• Issue citations using hand-held computers and issue hand written citations.
• Document violations and prepare reports related to enforcement of 72-hour parking restrictions; facilitate towing and storage of vehicles for violations of parking regulations, ordinances and laws.
• Report and respond to traffic and emergency situations; respond to requests for assistance with traffic control problems; direct traffic; maintain a traffic control post.
• Receive and respond to complaints and reports of routine parking incidents from the public; respond to public complaints of abandoned and illegally parked vehicles.
• Inform the public of regulations and procedures related to parking enforcement.
• Courteously and tactfully assist the public by answering a wide variety of questions regarding parking enforcement, traffic regulations, and the location of public buildings, parks, transportation facilities and other general directions.
• Testify in administrative hearings and court cases related to parking violations and citations.
• Use a two-way radio to communicate with public safety dispatchers to arrange for towing and call for emergency assistance;
• Communicate orally and in writing with the citation processing vendor.
• Perform clerical duties to include typing, filing and copying.
• Accurately and promptly retrieve information from computer terminals and files; apply appropriate procedures required to input and retrieve data from a computer.
• Maintain records related to work performed; conduct simple research and prepare brief reports to Police Department administration as requested.
• Maintain specialized parking enforcement vehicles in clean, serviceable condition.
• Perform other duties, as necessary, including filling in as a substitute Crossing Guard.
• Operate a Department vehicle and respond to service calls as required.
• Observe and report damaged street signs, inoperative traffic signals and curb markings in need of maintenance.
• Report unusual occurrences or problems of an urgent nature to supervisor and act in accordance with instructions received.

Benefits

This is a temporary position that is not eligible for benefits beyond what is required by law. 

Minimum Requirements

• Possession of a high school diploma or GED.
• At least one year of work experience performing customer service or public contact duties.
• Must possess and maintain a valid California Class C Drivers' License.
• May be required to work evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Successful completion of a criminal records review, DMV history assessment, psychological interview, medical examination and drug screening.
• Safety apparel required (will be provided by City).

Selection Process

Interested individuals are encouraged to apply today!  All completed applications will be reviewed.  Based on the information provided in the application documents, the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process which is tentatively scheduled as follows:

• Deadline to Submit Application:  November 11, 2019 at 6:00pm
• Written Exam:  November 20, 2019 at 6:00pm 
• Oral Board Interviews: Tentatively scheduled for the week of December 2, 2019

The information contained above is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.   The City of Albany  is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against race, color, gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, sex origin or disability.  In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, should special accommodations be necessary at any stage of the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Technician at (510) 528-5715 at least five business days prior to the event.

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THE POSITION
The City of Hayward is excited to announce its recruitment for the position of Family Counselor. Under general direction, the Family Counselor provides crisis intervention, counseling, and referral services to youth, families, and individuals and performs other related duties as required, such as school based, case management, and gang prevention/intervention services. This position is partially funded by Alameda County Probation Department, Delinquency Prevention Network, RFP 901499.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Next review scheduled for September 19, 2019; First round applicants need not reapply; Open Until Filled

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is a journey level professional classification and the incumbent performs the full range of counseling duties within the Youth and Family Services Bureau of the Hayward Police Department.  Employees at this level receive occasional instruction as new or unusual situations arise. Positions in this classification differ from the higher level Counseling Supervisor in that the latter is responsible for providing direct supervision to professional and clerical staff.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE
To apply for this posting, please create an account profile with Government Jobs by clicking on the following link https://www.governmentjobs.com/Home/ApplicationGuide as your CalOpps profile information will not transfer automatically to Government Jobs.

Under direction, plans, organizes, and implements Neighborhood Services programs; plans and implements strategic outreach and community engagement efforts to increase awareness of City, community and social services systems to enhance access to information and services available; and performs related work as required.  The Neighborhood Services Program Leader is a part-time, Hourly, non-benefited position which typically works approximately 15 hours per week.

The Neighborhood Services Division coordinates and implements strategic outreach and community engagement efforts to assist community members navigate City and community services systems by facilitating access to needed information and services. The goals are to build upon existing, and create new partnerships between City and individuals, neighborhood groups, community organizations, and other public agencies to bring together knowledge, skills, and resources to support and foster a resilient and engaged community.

Typical Job Duties

• Receives telephone calls, e-mails, and visits from residents and others seeking information, assistance, and services; responds by providing both general and technical information; uses knowledge and skills to help troubleshoot and solve problems.
• Gathers information and conducts research on unmet needs of residents.
• Prepares a variety of clear and concise reports, correspondence, and other documents to monitor attendance and statistics of Neighborhood Services programs.
• Produces correspondence, memos, flyers, rosters, forms, and records; maintains electronic and hard copy file systems for the program.
• Keep social media sites and websites current and engaging.
• Provides highly responsible and complex staff assistance to assigned supervisor.
• Assists with the planning and supervision of Neighborhood Services Outreach events.
• Ensures customers receive complete information about programs and activities and any applicable policies and regulations.
• Types and proofreads outgoing correspondence for accuracy, completeness, correct English usage, grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
• Serves as liaison to supervisory staff, employees, the general public, and program participants.
• Interacts effectively and courteously with City employees, clients and members of the public.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Equivalent to the completion of twelfth grade

• Two years of experience working in a recreation department, or a related field

• Must possess a valid class C California Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record

The Ideal Candidate

• Possesses excellent communication skills (both orally and in writing)

• Has completed course work in specialized education or a related field

• Is knowledgeable of community program of social services available

• Is organized, dependable, flexible, and able to work independently and as part of a team

• Is proactive and resourceful

Benefits

This is a temporary position that is not eligible for benefits beyond what is required by law. 

Selection Process

Interested individuals are encouraged to apply today!  All completed applications will be reviewed.  Based on the information provided in the application documents, the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process. 

The information contained above is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.   The City of Albany  is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against race, color, gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, sex origin or disability.  In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, should special accommodations be necessary at any stage of the selection process, please contact Human Resources at (510) 528-5715 at least five days prior to any examination.

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

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