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Hazardous Materials Inspector I/II

Building, Life, & Environmental Safety (BLES) Division

Inspector I - $6,584.25 - $8,222.92 monthly, plus excellent benefits

Inspector II - $7,273.17 - $9,083.25 monthly, plus excellent benefits

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: 

Friday, September 7, 2018

ABOUT THE POSITION

The City of Gilroy is currently recruiting for a Hazardous Materials Inspector I or a Hazardous Materials Inspector II position to be filled at either level. The goal for the Community Development Department Building, Life & Environmental Safety (BLES) Division is to provide comprehensive plan check and building inspection services in accordance with local, state, and federal statutes to ensure compliance in construction with approved building codes as a measure of ensuring the life safety of buildings, and people.   

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under the supervision of the Fire Marshal, enforce the requirements of Federal, State and Local regulations and ordinances related to industrial/commercial wastewater, hazardous material, underground storage tanks and other similar requirements. 

The Inspector I level is an entry/training level for the Hazardous Materials Inspector job series.  The Inspector I level is expected to have the educational level of the Inspector II, but may have only limited working experience in one or more of the program areas. 

The Inspector II level is expected to have working experience in all program areas and requires relatively little supervision in the enforcement of the laws and regulations.  Incumbents may provide some training to those classified as an Inspector I.  Incumbents accomplish both routine and complex investigations and exercise judgment in applying appropriate enforcement and mitigation techniques.

(FIRE PREVENTION SPECIALIST I) 
(Job Code 9517)

(Approximately 20-25 hours per week)
 

Note: Casual non-benefited employees are limited to working no more than twenty-five (25) hours per week and no more than 900 hours in a fiscal year (July 1-June 30). 

*Submittal of a current (issued within the last 30 days) Department of Motor Vehicles Driving Record is required at time of application.
 

Under close or general direction, in a civilian capacity, performs technical inspections for fire prevention purposes; inspects fire protection systems, construction sites, occupancies, structures, buildings, storage and usage to ensure an appropriate level of fire protection and compliance with applicable state and local ordinances; enforces City and State fire prevention and life safety laws; coordinates fire prevention and life safety education programs; and, performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

(May include, but are not limited to, the following):

• Conducts inspections of buildings and property for compliance with fire codes, proper installation of fire alarms, efficiency of fire protective equipment, adequacy of fire exits, and overall compliance with codes and regulations pertaining to fire and life safety; and, as necessary, develops plans of correction.
• Investigates citizen complaints of violations of fire codes and regulations and takes corrective action; responds to inquiries regarding fire and life safety codes and standards.
• Promotes public relations through public education programs; speaks to various civic and professional organizations to promote the goals of the City; meets with industrial and business representatives to promote cooperation and provide information regarding fire codes and standards; and, makes presentations and participated in promotional events, demonstrations, and fire and life safety programs.
• Prepares and maintains forms, records, technical letters files and reports; issues permits and corrective action correspondence.
• Stays current on the legal and technical developments in the fire prevention field, fire investigation field and other areas of assignment; participates in professional meetings and associations.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Position requires sitting, standing, walking on level, uneven and slippery surfaces, reaching, climbing, crawling, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping and making repetitive hand movements in the performance of daily duties. Work is performed in the office and at various sites throughout the community; both indoors and outdoors with or without protection from the weather, in restricted or confined spaces while wearing a respirator. The need to lift, drag and push files, debris and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, such as a portable generator is also required. The field and/or investigation setting may expose the incumbent to smoke residue, chemicals, hazardous materials, skin irritants, fumes, solvents, and air contaminates. Vision, may be correctable, for visual inspections, observation of conditions, reading reports and regulations is required. Hearing of alarms, radio and telephone communications, and the ability to communicate over a radio and have conversations with the public is also required. The nature of the work may also require the incumbent to climb ladders, use power and noise producing tools and equipment, drive motorized vehicles, work in a variety of conditions and be able to perform duties while wearing a respirator. Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

The minimum qualifications for education and experience can be met in the following way:
Associate's degree or 60 semester units or 90 quarter units in Fire Science/Technology, Building Design, Construction, Chemistry, Fire Protection, Engineering, Architecture, Interior Design or related field from an accredited college or university, AND

 
one year of responsible experience performing work in building construction, code enforcement, fire service, fire protection, architecture, interior and/or building design or related field.
 

In addition, proof of completion of the following five classes from an accredited California community college is required: Fire Protection Organization; Fire Prevention Technology; Fire Protection Equipment and Systems; Building Construction for Fire Protection; and, Fire Behavior and Combustion.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your online City of Sunnyvale employment application and a current Department of Motor Vehicle driving record printout to the Department of Human Resources.

City application forms, completed in full, are required, the required current (issued within the last 30 days) Department of Motor Vehicles record printout. Candidates are asked to fully describe any training, education, experience and/or skills relevant to this position. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of the application, please do not indicate "see resume or see attached". Electronic applications may be submitted on-line through the City's website at sunnyvale.ca.gov, click City Jobs or application materials may be submitted to: Department of Human Resources, 505 West Olive Avenue, Suite 200, Sunnyvale, CA 94086.

INFORMATION ABOUT PROOF OF EDUCATION
Applicants are required to submit proof of education (i.e., copy of the degree/diploma or college/university transcripts) to include completion of the required college courses. Please include education verification documents with application materials.

SELECTION PROCESS
Application materials will be evaluated for job-related skills, experience and education. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further screening. If interested in this position, please apply as soon as possible as this job posting may close without notice.

 

Position is “Open Until Filled” – Apply by Monday, September 3, 2018 for first consideration.

The City of San Rafael Public Works Department seeks a full time Construction Inspector to assist the Land Development division in Public Works in overseeing plans, specifications, and the enforcement of laws regulating construction in the City of San Rafael. The position will review and issue permits – including encroachment and grading – and inspect public and private construction projects for regulatory compliance, including environmental compliance and disabled access. The inspector will be primarily focused on projects within the right of way. The Construction Inspector will work closely with the Public Works Deputy Director, other engineering staff, and private contractors.

The position is a two-year fixed term position.

• Performs field inspection of permittee and contract work and ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and enforcement of regulations on various projects throughout the City such as, but not limited to, construction in the right-of-way, and other maintenance and capital improvement projects
• Performs construction related inspection, which commonly includes trench work, paving, concrete, drainage, erosion and sediment control, checking construction work against specifications, drawings, monitoring traffic flow, and checking existing facilities.
• Reviews permits, drawings, maps, plans, and specifications for maintenance projects, capital improvement projects, and private projects

• Performs field inspections of utility work, accessibility compliance, environmental impact, traffic control, and flood zone protections.
• Recommends field changes to construction work for compliance and assists in guiding projects to meet regulations.
• Assists in processing permits and payments.
• Prepares and maintains necessary records and reports.
• Performs field measurements, calculations, and sketches.
• Prepares “As Built” plans for construction activities.
• Assists in the updates and maintaining databases; performs field work in order to check discrepancies in computer data, and document existing conditions.
• Performs basic surveying and layout for construction projects.
• Coordinates with other agencies (e.g. MCSTOPP, F&W, RWQCB, FEMA)
• Performs related duties as required

Applicants must have graduated from an accredited high school or equivalent. Any combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge and abilities listed. In general, 2 years of full-time, progressively responsible experience in a variety of building construction work, and 2 years of full-time experience in an inspection capacity.

• Inspection methods and techniques
• Construction methods, equipment, terminology, and techniques
• Surveying principles and practices as applied to construction work
• Soil and material properties
• Safety and traffic control procedures
• Plan checking
• Uniform Construction Standards and State standards and specifications
• Mapping
• Payment processing

• Interpret and enforce construction standards
• Read engineering plans and specifications
• Work from general oral and written instructions
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, contractors, officials, and the general public
• Effectively manage time and workload
• Work in the field during the hours construction is occurring, including but not limited to evenings and night work
• Write technical reports
• Utilize fundamental mapping systems, databases, and computer applications such as Excel, Word, and Microsoft Outlook

Recruitment Contact:  Rhonda Castellucci; 415-485-3474; rhonda.castellucci@cityofsanrafael.org 

Please see the job description and announcement below.

Building Attendant - Cupertino Senior Center

Position: Building Attendant (Part-Time Temporary Non-Benefited Position, limited to 995 hours per fiscal year)
Hours per week: 15 to 20 hours (approximate)
Salary Range: $14.00 to $16.00 per hour
Final Filing Date: Open until filled

The Position 
City of Cupertino is recruiting for customer service-oriented Building Attendants to staff the Cupertino Senior Center. This position is assigned primarily to the Cupertino Senior Center, and may occasionally staff other City of Cupertino facilities and/or special events. The Building Attendant's schedule will vary from week to week based on facility rentals and programs. Hours are primarily evenings and weekends. This is a part-time, temporary, non-benefited position limited to 995 hours per fiscal year.

Under limited supervision of a Recreation Coordinator, the Building Attendant is responsible for setting-up/taking-down rooms for programs and events, opening and closing buildings, assisting customers who rent our facilities with operating audio-visual equipment, monitoring facility usage for compliance with building rules and rental parameters, greeting rental customers, and completing pre-event and post-event inspections and paperwork.

Duties include, but are not limited to:
Preparing, opening, and closing facilities for reservations, programs, special events, and public use.

Arranging furniture and equipment for events; ensuring the room set-up is correct.

Setting up audio/visual equipment.

Removing trash in and around buildings.

Guarding against abuse to all City building facilities.

May perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Skills:

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Excellent customer service techniques.

Knowledge of: 

Basic principles and practices of custodial work.

Supplies and equipment used on the job.

General procedures of audio/visual equipment.

Standards of efficient and safe work.

Ability to: 

Meet time deadlines.

Follow written directions and drawings in setting-up rooms and facilities for programs or events. 

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the public.

Follow and understand written and oral instructions.

Establish and maintain building security.

Work independently, often with limited supervision or direction.

Adhere to the safety procedures, practices, and policies of the City.

Perform physical activities that require substantial use of body, arms, and/or legs.

On a continuous basis, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, twist and reach.

Lift or carry weight of 50 pounds or less. 

Experience and Education:  

High school diploma or equivalent.

Customer service experience highly desireable.

Licenses and Certifications:

Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid Class C California driver’s license.
Current CPR and First Aid certification. (CPR and First Aid certification and re-certification will be offered to new employees within the first six months of employment.)

Selection Procedure
Applicants must complete an official City of Cupertino application and supplemental application and return to Human Resources or apply online at www.calopps.org. Final Filing Date: Until Filled. Failure to complete the supplemental application will disqualify the applicant from the recruitment process. Applications will be screened according to the qualifications outlined in this job announcement. Applicants possessing the most desirable qualifications will be invited to continue in the selection process, which may include a written examination and/or panel interview.

The City of Cupertino is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of a person’s race, religion, color, sex (including gender and pregnancy), sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality, and bisexuality), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, marital status, pregnancy, age, medical condition, genetic characteristics, and physical or mental disability. Candidates with a disability, which may require special assistance in any phase of the application or testing process, should advise City of Cupertino Human Resources upon submittal of application. Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request. 

How to Apply: 
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. City employment applications may be obtained from the City of Cupertino Human Resources Division, 10300 Torre Ave., Cupertino, CA, by calling (408) 777-3227, or by visiting our website at www.cupertino.org. To apply online, visit www.calopps.org. Completed City employment applications and supporting materials must be received by the City’s Human Resources Division no later than the final filing date. Postmarks or late applications will not be accepted. Applications received through fax transmission by the final filing date are acceptable only on the condition that the original application is received no later than by 5 p.m. one week following the closing date.

Applications must be filled out completely. Failure to list work experience or stating “See Resume” in the employment history section of the application will be considered an incomplete application and subject to rejection. Resumes may be attached separately. Appointment to this position is contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical paid for by the City, a pre-employment fingerprinted criminal history records check and the ability to provide verification of authorization to work in the United States. The City of Cupertino is an equal opportunity employer. 

Customer Service Attendant I  - Cupertino Senior Center

Position: Customer Service Attendant I (Part-Time Temporary Non-Benefited Position, limited to 995 hours per fiscal year.)
Hours per week: 10 to 20 hours
Salary Range: $14.00 to $16.00 per hour
Final Filing Date: Open until filled

The Position
City of Cupertino is recruiting for self-motivated, enthusiastic, and reliable customer service-oriented individuals to staff the front desk at the Cupertino Senior Center.

The Customer Service Attendant I typically works evenings Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and/or Thursday 4:45 pm to 10:00 pm and/or Saturday 8:00 am to 5 pm. There are occasional weekday morning and afternoon hours as well. This is a part-time, temporary, non-benefited position limited to 995 hours per fiscal year.

Under limited supervision, a Customer Service Attendant I provides information, assistance, and outstanding customer service to customers, class instructors, and the general public while answering phones and performing various clerical duties that include processing registrations for customers signing up for recreation programs, filing paperwork, and maintaining reports and records.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

Accepting and accounting for money paid for programs and facilities

Issuing receipts

Preparing simple reports

Filing paperwork

Answering questions and fielding complaints from customers and referring them to appropriate staff

Opening and closing classrooms and facilities for weekday, weekend, and evening rentals and recreation classes

Performing a final security inspection before securing and locking the building

May also be responsible for setting up rooms and assisting with various special events.

May perform additional duties as required.

Qualifications 
Knowledge of:

Basic principles of customer service.

Office procedures and methods.

Microsoft Office Suite software.

Ability to:

Perform clerical work with accuracy.

Explain policies and procedures.

Operate a computer including Microsoft Office.

Demonstrate the ability to learn recreation software.

Understand and follow written and oral instructions.

Manage time effectively.

Show initiative and work independently.

Learn policies and procedures applicable to the operation of the City.

Work with a diverse population in a tactful and effective manner.

Obtain information through questioning.

Deal courteously with the public

May sit at a desk for long periods of time; intermittently twist and reach office equipment, and bend, squat, kneel, or twist while managing physical files; hand write and use a keyboard.

Lift or carry weight of 50 pounds or less.

Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Experience and Education:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Customer service experience highly desireable.

Licenses and Certifications:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license. Current CPR and First Aid certification (CPR and First Aid certification and re-certification will be offered to new employees).

Selection Procedure
Applicants must complete an official City of Cupertino application and supplemental application and return to Human Resources or apply online at www.calopps.org. Final Filing Date: Until Filled. Failure to complete the supplemental application will disqualify the applicant from the recruitment process. Applications will be screened according to the qualifications outlined in this job announcement. Applicants possessing the most desirable qualifications will be invited to continue in the selection process, which may include a written examination and/or panel interview.

The City of Cupertino is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of a person’s race, religion, color, sex (including gender and pregnancy), sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality, and bisexuality), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, marital status, pregnancy, age, medical condition, genetic characteristics, and physical or mental disability. Candidates with a disability, which may require special assistance in any phase of the application or testing process, should advise City of Cupertino Human Resources upon submittal of application. Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request. 

How to Apply:
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. City employment applications may be obtained from the City of Cupertino Human Resources Division, 10300 Torre Ave., Cupertino, CA, by calling (408) 777-3227, or by visiting our website at www.cupertino.org. To apply online, visit www.calopps.org. Completed City employment applications and supporting materials must be received by the City’s Human Resources Division no later than the final filing date. Postmarks or late applications will not be accepted. Applications received through fax transmission by the final filing date are acceptable only on the condition that the original application is received no later than by 5 p.m. one week following the closing date.

Applications must be filled out completely. Failure to list work experience or stating “See Resume” in the employment history section of the application will be considered an incomplete application and subject to rejection. Resumes may be attached separately. Appointment to this position is contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical paid for by the City, a pre-employment fingerprinted criminal history records check and the ability to provide verification of authorization to work in the United States. The City of Cupertino is an equal opportunity employer. 

Supplemental Application

A completed supplemental application must be submitted along with a completed City of Cupertino Employment Application to be considered for the Customer Service Attendant I position. Please provide a response to each question. Please limit your response to 2 pages total. 

1. Please describe a time when you provided excellent customer service.

2. Why are you interested in working for City of Cupertino?

Please view the job description and announcement below.

The Monterey Peninsula Water Management District (MPWMD) is seeking an enthusiastic individual with strong customer service skills and experience in ordinance enforcement to join its Water Demand Division. The successful candidate will be working in a fast-paced team environment, delivering excellent customer service, and exercising sound judgment and critical thinking skills.  Responsibilities include issuing notices of violation and letters regarding enforcement action, inspecting property for compliance with water conservation regulations and permit requirements, investigating water waste complaints, calculating connection charges and water allocation, interpreting rules, regulations and ordinances for the public, preparing statistical and narrative reports, documenting and analyzing water use, and representing the District with local businesses and public agencies.

ABOUT US

Centrally located and serving as the eastern anchor of the Bay Area and Silicon Valley, the City of Fremont (pop. 235,439) prides itself on being a vibrant and strategically urban community.  Fremont has developed into a technological and advanced manufacturing power base that captures metropolitan living at its best.  It is also one of the most ethnically and culturally diverse cities in the Bay Area.

Within its 90-square miles, Fremont boasts over 42 million square feet of office, R&D, manufacturing, and warehouse building space. It is home to a wide variety of innovative high tech, life science, and clean technology firms including Tesla Motors, Lam Research, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Redwood Systems, Boston Scientific, and Western Digital, among many others. The city’s Innovation District is known as the hottest new address for start-ups. Over the last two years, companies in Fremont received more than $400 million in venture funding according to PitchBook Data.  Fremont is a City on the move!

The City of Fremont is  also 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.  Think Fremont!

THE POSITION

As a member of Fremont’s Code Enforcement Division in Community Development, the Code Enforcement Officer represents the City by conducting investigations related to land use, zoning, unlawful and/or dangerous structures, illegal occupancy, public nuisances, litter control, unlawful  camping, and enforcing municipal codes.

The position may be filled at the I or II level, depending on the qualifications of the successful candidate.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

- Receive complaints of City codes violations for residential, commercial and industrial property.
- Review and research case files, code manuals, zoning, general plan, tract maps and other documentation relating to property involved in complaints.
- Conduct interviews, field investigations and site inspections, and assistance with physical abatement efforts.
- Determine compliance requirements with a collaborative effort, to seek solutions quickly in all assigned cases.
- Explain violations and compliance options in a professional manner.
- Issue Warning Notices, Notice and Orders to Abate Nuisance, Administrative Citations, and Notices to Appear.
- Assist in processing of abatement orders.
- Review planning approvals and documentation for enforceability of variances and use permit conditions.
- Prepare written reports and legal documents using a computer.
- Prepare case information for and present evidence at appeal hearings and other legal proceedings.
- Act as advocate in appeal hearings, calling and examining witnesses and presenting summary arguments.
- Other related duties as assigned.