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Final Filing Date: Open until filled.  First review of applications January 10, 2020.  NCPA reserves the right to remove the posting after a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

The Organization:
The Northern California Power Agency (NCPA), a California Joint Action Agency, was established in 1968 by a consortium of locally owned electric utilities to make joint investments in energy resources that would ensure an affordable, reliable, and clean supply of electricity for customers in its member communities. NCPA members include municipalities, a rural electric cooperative, and other publicly owned entities for which the not-for-profit agency provides such services as the development, generation, purchase, aggregation, scheduling, and management of electrical energy.   Over the past five decades, NCPA has constructed, operates and maintains a fleet of power plants that is among the cleanest in the nation, and that provides reliable and affordable electricity serving a population of over 700,000 in communities throughout Northern California.   NCPA operates four divisions:  Generation Services, Legislative and Regulatory Affairs, Power Management, and Administrative Services, including in-house General Counsel. NCPA’s annual budget is over $400 million and the Agency employs 180 employees, interns and part-time staff at four different locations throughout Northern California.  This position reports to our headquarters office located in Roseville, CA.

The Community: 
Roseville is an ideal place to raise a family and takes pride in its robust parks and recreation programs along with award-winning educational systems. A Mediterranean climate provides plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities like hiking, biking and swimming in the spring and summer months and for skiing and snowboarding in the winter months. People of all ages can choose from an abundance of recreational programs, over 60 neighborhood parks, golf courses, state-of-the-art fitness centers, and thousands of acres of open space.  With an approximate population of 135,000, Roseville is a dynamic, pioneering city that embraces the future while treasuring its more than 100-year history. Located 25 minutes from California’s capital at the base of the Sierra Nevada foothills, Roseville is the largest city in Placer County and within driving distance to world-class destinations like San Francisco, Napa, Lake Tahoe, and Yosemite. Roseville is well-positioned in a region where amenities and options for recreation, leisure, and entertainment are seemingly boundless.  Other avenues of family fun include Top Golf, iFly Indoor Skydiving, Golfland Sunsplash, or venture along miles of connected, paved trails. Residents have plenty of day-trip options to explore the best that Northern California has to offer.

The Position: 
The Human Resources Manager directs and organizes the Agency’s Human Resources Team, which provides a full range of services to include:  recruitment and selection, classification and compensation, employee and labor relations, benefits, training, safety, workers’ compensation, policies and procedures, and other employee services. It also offers expert professional assistance to Agency Executives, departmental management, and member support. This is an At-Will position reporting to the Assistant General Manager of Administrative Services.

Examples of Job Duties: 

• Responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating the recruitment and selection process for all Agency job openings.
•  Conducts classification and compensation studies, determines exemption status, pay levels/grades, analyzes salary reports and data to develop and maintain a competitive compensation plan.
•  Develops and coordinates the Agency's annual performance appraisals.
•  Develops, updates, and implements Agency personnel policies and procedures and provides counsel to management and staff to ensure consistent application. Consults with legal counsel as needed to ensure compliance with federal and state laws/regulations.
•  Responsible for overseeing the Agency's benefit plans to ensure that the plans are competitive, cost-effective, within budget, and administered as required by contract or law. 
•  Represents management's position in negotiating and managing collective bargaining agreements with all unions. 
•  Ensures that records are maintained in a confidential manner. Works with payroll to ensure seamless recordkeeping and compliance with laws and MOUs.   
• Provides staff reports or information to the Commissioners, Utility Directors, management, or Agency staff. 
• Coordinates the Safety Program for staff including training; manages the Agency-wide Worker’s Compensation Program.
•  Prepares and manages the budget for the Human Resources Department. 
• Coordinates healthy workforce program. 
• Travel to remote facilities is required.
• Other Duties as assigned 

The Ideal Candidate NCPA is seeking is an experienced, professional leader who has a proven commitment to excellence as its next Manager of Human Resources. 

The ideal candidate:      

• a creative problem solver dedicated to continuous improvement, customer service and involving colleagues in decisions that impact them; 
• can anticipate issues and act strategically to position the Agency to meet the changing demands of an evolving diverse workplace and multi-generational workforce;     
• possess the ability to adapt to competing priorities within a very fast paced environment; and 
• a track record of team building and workforce development.  

It is imperative candidates have proven success with regard to making quality decisions, collaborating and building consensus, developing and leading a capable, effective human resources team, leading in a high performing organization, and ensuring consistent application of policies and procedures to ensure a fair and equitable work environment; while promoting a diverse organization.  Exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing at all levels of the organization, astute interpersonal and political savvy along with being an honest, trustworthy team player will be key to success. Successful candidates will possess a strong background in public sector organizational development, succession planning and labor relations. Experience with public sector collective bargaining is essential.  

Minimum Requirements:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
At minimum a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferably with major course work in human resources, public administration, organizational development, business administration, or a closely related field.  Have eight (8) years of increasingly responsible experience in human resources including at least four or more years experience needed in managing the full human resources function in a multi-location environment interacting with a senior management team.  Prior public sector or energy industry, CalPERS, and labor negotiations experience is preferred.  Possession of a valid California Driver’s License by date of appointment is required.

SALARY AND BENEFITS  
Starting salary range for the Human Resources Manager position is $141,315 to $176,654 annually.  NCPA offers competitive pay and a generous benefits package including: 

• CalPERS pension plan (classic member 2.5% at age 55 | new member 2% at age 62)            
• CalPERS Medical with generous company contributions         
• Dental and Vision with 100% premiums paid by the Agency         
• Agency contributions for Retiree Medical (service minimum applies)          
• Flex Plan credit of $500 annual contribution (prorated for mid-year hires)         
• 457 and 401A Deferred Compensation Plans         
• Agency paid short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance          
• Paid Vacation of 10-20 days per year based on years of service          
• Paid Administrative Leave (80 hours) plus Two Floating Holidays         
• Paid Holidays (10 days)         
• Paid Sick Leave Please refer to our website for complete benefit descriptions at www.ncpa.com.

TO BE CONSIDERED  
If you would like to be considered for this outstanding opportunity, apply online at: www.ncpa.com.   

Following the first cut-off date, resumes/applications will be screened according to the qualifications outlined. The most qualified candidates will be invited to interviews with the Agency’s Executive staff. Candidates will be advised of the status of recruitment following finalist selection.  

Contact the Executive Services Department at (916) 781-4202 if you have any questions. 

A completed NCPA job application is required for consideration.   
 

NCPA Career Center

THE POSITION

The City of Woodland Police Department is looking for experienced Lateral Police Officers.  Police Officer positions with the City of Woodland are filled from an eligibility list.  A description of the position, duties and qualifications is available from the City Human Resources Office or on-line at www.cityofwoodland.org/employment.

ABOUT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT

The Woodland Police Department is staffed with 64 sworn officers and 12 support employees. It, too, is expected to expand in size as the City grows. The Department is managed by a Chief of Police, a Deputy Chief, three Lieutenants, ten Sergeants, Support Services Manager, and a Police Records Supervisor. The Department has three Bureaus; Patrol, Investigations, and Community Relations. Police Officers are assigned to all Bureaus where the work in various capacities and teams.   Within the Bureaus are many specialty units including K-9 , Traffic/Motors, School Resource Officers, Street Response Team, Narcotics Agent, Detectives, and Homeless Outreach Street Team.  There are a number of collateral duties available to officers to include SWAT, Crisis Negotiations Team, Field Training Officer, Honor Guard, Arrest & Control Instructors, Firearms Instructors, Gang Resistance Education and Training (G.R.E.A.T) instructors, Social Media Team and Bicycle Patrol. The Woodland Police Department prides itself in being a service orientated agency using a Community Oriented Policing model and Intelligence Led Policing (ILP) strategy. The Woodland Police Department welcomes and practices constant community engagement, outreach, and activism. The City's Police Activities League (PAL) was formed and is led by Woodland Police personnel who place an emphasis on providing accessible and healthy activities for the city's youth.

ABOUT THE CITY

Woodland is a city of approximately 55,000 residents. Incorporated in 1871, Woodland is conveniently located on I-5 just 12 miles northwest of Sacramento and 9 miles north of U.C. Davis. Woodland’s primary business is agriculture and light industrial, including distribution centers for Target, True Value, Payless, and Walgreen’s. Woodland has a community college, 2 senior high schools, 2 junior high schools and 12 elementary schools in the public school district, supplemented by five private schools, grades K through 12. The area offers various recreation possibilities: water skiing and boating on the Sacramento River, Lake Berryessa and Lake Folsom; skiing in the Sierras, hunting and fishing; five golf courses; and many other youth and adult oriented recreations.

The City of St. Helena has a challenging and exciting career opportunity to fill a Full-time position in the Human Resources Department.  This is a great opportunity to become part of a team of dedicated individuals that take pride in serving the local community.

Human Resources Technician*

Salary Range: $59,343—$72,132/year

($28.53 - $34.68 hour)†

* Upon approval of the City Council at the December 10, 2019 regular meeting, current vacant position of Human Resources Administrative Assistant with a salary range of $53,997—$65,636/year ($25.96 - $31.56/hour) will be reclassified into this new classification

†Upon approval of the City Council at the December 10, 2019 regular meeting, base salary range will increase an additional  2% effective January 1, 2020 

Examples of Duties: (include but are not limited to the following)

• Assists employees, on the telephone, and via email answering inquiries, explaining division policies and procedures, and providing forms and informational materials related to recruitment processes, employee salary and benefits, performance evaluations, and other matters related to department operations.
• Establishes, updates, and maintains department records, files, and databases, including those pertaining to employment applications, payroll, benefits, and performance evaluations.
• Processes employee and applicant data and status changes, including salary and benefits adjustments, performance evaluations, employment, new hires, promotions and terminations.
• Reviews HR related forms, including benefits, FMLA, and workers compensation forms for accuracy and completeness; performs worker’s compensation injury reporting; coordinates candidate background checks and medical screenings.
• Maintains department operating supplies.
• Prepares and distributes a variety of routine correspondence and informational materials; performs basic research and compiles data for various projects and reports; prepares supporting materials, including literature packs, phone lists, name badges, and place names.
• Provides general clerical and administrative support to department staff, including making photocopies, scheduling appointments and meetings, running errands, filing paperwork records, and records retention; performs staff support for the Labor/Management Safety and Health Committee.
• Prepares materials and generates electronic and digital filing for meetings; takes minutes as required.
• Writes and edits marketing materials including literature, ensuring valid, current and accurate content.
• Writes and distributes press releases and produces media releases, including eNews; maintains the City’s website and intranet and manages inquiries generated from the website.
• Attends HR and Risk Management conferences and trainings and REMIF board meetings.
• Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies and associations, City management and staff and the public.

 Knowledge and Skills:

• Modern office procedures, practices and equipment.
• Office and safety practices, procedures and standards.
• Personal computer hardware and software, including word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs.
• Principles and practices of effective customer service.
• City and Department policies and procedures.
• Record keeping principles and techniques and records management.

The City of San Mateo Police Department is now accepting applications for the position of:

Police Evidence Analyst

This recruitment is scheduled to close on Thursday, January 2, 2020, at 12:00 p.m. or upon receipt of the first 50 applications, resumes, (highly recommended) and supplemental questionnaires, whichever occurs first.

All applications, résumés, highly recommended and supplemental questionnaires (required) received will be reviewed for minimum qualifications.

Interviews are tentative scheduled for Tuesday, January 14, 2020

Why Join our Department?

The San Mateo Police Department is seeking a candidate to join our diverse and outstanding group of men and women who are dedicated to providing exceptional public service. The Police Department is committed to improving the quality of life and solving problems while protecting our community through professionalism, integrity and excellence. We strive to be the model police agency that others will emulate and a leader in the County and in our profession, adopting creative and innovative strategies to prevent crime and support those most in need. We will continue to do this through cutting-edge technology, creative solutions to problems, by respecting individual rights, conducting fair and non-biased policing.

Look to some of the reasons why the City of San Mateo is a great place to work,

https://youtu.be/XNAF7GZUNl8?list=PL3QUX6-y-89-D28g895DzvObmoD89Dqdn

What You’ll Do

The primary duties of this position may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Access, view, and manage video evidence from the department’s body worn cameras.
• Perform quality assurance to ensure videos are being categorized correctly and reports are documented correctly.
• Ensure technology interfaces are functioning properly and coordinate any needed maintenance or repair services.
• Track discovery requests for quarterly reporting.
• Compile, aggregate and analyze data; prepare reports and make recommendations on the formulation of policy and procedure and staffing and organization changes.
• Conduct surveys and perform research and statistical analyses on administrative, fiscal, personnel, and operational problems.
• Participate in the development and installation of new or revised programs, systems, procedures, and methods of operation, update and revise polices and procedures.

For a complete list of duties, reference our job specifications at www.cityofsanmateo.org

The County of San Mateo Sheriff's Office is seeking a highly motivated individual with strong administrative and interpersonal skills for the position of Administrative Secretary-Confidential. 

This position will perform varied, complex and often confidential secretarial and office administrative work in support of up to three Assistant Sheriffs, and as assigned for other associated management, professional and supervisory staff.  Strong customer service, excellent oral and written communication and proofreading skills, as well as knowledge of public government and public meeting requirements are additional characteristics critical for success.

The ideal candidate will have experience in:

• Providing high-level administrative and secretarial support to executive level management.  
• Handling and maintaining extremely confidential materials and information.
• Communicating with elected officials, management, community leaders and members of the public.
• Managing multiple assignments while maintaining attention to detail.
• Utilizing excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Utilizing computer systems and applications, such as Microsoft Office suite (specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Employing strong customer service, and effective independent problem-solving skills.
• Scheduling appointments, meetings, room reservations and catering of events.

NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies.

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

• Receive and screen visitors and telephone calls; provide factual information which may require the interpretation and application of policies and procedures; take messages or refers the caller to the proper or alternate person.
• Research and compile a variety of informational materials from sources both inside and outside the office to which assigned.
• Open and sort mail and attach pertinent back-up materials and process outgoing mail as required.
• Type drafts and a wide variety of finished documents from notes, minutes of meetings, or printed materials; input and/or retrieve data or prepare reports using a variety of computer platforms.
• Initiate specified correspondence independently for signature by appropriate supervisory or professional staff; review finished materials for completeness, accuracy, format, compliance with policies and procedures, and appropriate grammatical usage.
• Organize and maintain various departmental files; purge files as requested.
• Follow up on projects, transmit information, and keep informed of unit activities.
• Schedule and arrange for meetings; arrange for rooms, prepare agendas and summarize meeting results as required.
• Organize own work, set priorities and meet critical deadlines.
• May provide project direction to office support staff; may instruct staff in work procedures and/or review work for format, accuracy and consistency.
• Order and maintain supplies.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:   Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:

Two years of general clerical or office support experience.

Knowledge of:

• Standard office administrative and secretarial practices and procedures, including filing and business letter writing.
• The operation of common office equipment, including a word processor and personal or on-line computer.
• Policies and procedures related to the unit to which assigned.
• Correct English usage, including spelling, grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary.
• Business arithmetic, including percentages and decimals record keeping principles and practices.

Skill/Ability to:

• Provide varied secretarial and office administrative assistance to management, supervisory and professional staff.
• Organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow up on assignments.
• Use initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Compose correspondence independently or from brief instructions.
• Organize and maintain accurate records and files.
• Make arithmetic calculations with speed and accuracy.
• Operate standard office equipment, including a word processor, personal or on-line computer, and multi-line telephone equipment.

Some positions may require the ability to type at a rate of 50 words per minute.

APPLICATION/EXAMINATION
Anyone may apply. Thorough and detailed responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. A resume or reference to a resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questions.

The examination process will consist of an application screening (pass/fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%), which may include a pre-written written assessment. Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense.

IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org to apply.

~ TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE ~
Final Filing Date: December 16 , 2019
Application Appraisal/Screening: Week of December 16, 2019
Panel Interview:  January 8 and/or January 9, 2020

DEPUTY SHERIFF

CLOSE DATE: Friday, December 20th, 2019

SALARY RANGE:

$27.38-$33.27  Per Hour   

INCENTIVE PAY:

POST Certificate or Degree: 5% - Intermediate or BA or BS, 10% - Advanced or MA or MS, 15% -Supervisory or Ph.D.

OTHER PAY:

5% - Holiday Pay
$0.40 per hour – Uniform Allowance
$0.50 per hour – Bi-Lingual Pay

FINAL FILING DATE:
A complete application packet must be received in the Glenn County Personnel Department by 5:00 P.M., Friday, December 20th, 2019

THE POSITION
The Deputy Sheriff position performs 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 courtroom security; to enforce all federal and state laws and local ordinances related to public safety and welfare at the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office throughout Glenn County. This position is scheduled for forty (40) hours per week with a rotating schedule. This recruitment may be used to establish a list to fill future vacancies for the next six (6) months.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Experience:            Some law enforcement experience is desirable

Training:            High school diploma or GED equivalent

License or Certificate:     Possession of an appropriate valid California driver’s license.  Possession of P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate or enrollment in POST Academy.

All applicants are encouraged to review a detailed job description available at http://www.countyofglenn.net/dept/personnel/job-opportunities/job-descriptions and apply only if they clearly meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.

APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS/INFORMATION - A COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKET MUST INCLUDE:
*     A Glenn County Employment Application        *    Résumé
*     Transcripts and/or Certificates                        *    Cover Letter
*    P.O.S.T. Certificate                                                *    GCPER 44/Conviction Form

It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure applications are received at the Glenn County Personnel Office by 5:00 P.M., Friday, December 20, 2019
GLENN COUNTY EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION:  Application forms must be filled out completely; please do not include “refer to resume” on the application. All statements made on the application are subject to investigation and verification. A separate application must be filed for each position.
Application forms may be completed on CalOpps.org or obtained from and returned to:
GLENN COUNTY PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT
525 W. Sycamore Street, Willows, CA  95988
Telephone (530) 934-6451 – Fax (530) 934-6452
TDD – No Voice (530) 934-6444
Website: www.countyofglenn.net

RESIDENCE REQUIREMENTS: There is no residence requirement except certain positions may require the employee to reside within a reasonable commuting distance.
TRAVEL AND RELATED EXPENSES: Glenn County does not reimburse applicants for any travel or related expenses incurred in connection with applying for employment.
VETERAN’S PREFERENCE POINTS: Applicants wishing to claim veterans' preference points for an open, non-promotional examination must attach a copy of their DD2l4 to their application at the time of submission. Submissions after the final filing date will not be accepted.
MEDICAL EXAMINATION: Applicants may be required to pass a medical examination and fingerprinting as a condition of employment or promotion. Medical exams may include a fitness exam and a drug & alcohol screen.
LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California driver’s license. See Training and Experience for any additional required license or certification.
DEGREE OR CERTIFICATIONS: Copies of all required degrees and/or certifications, as outlined in the job description, must be provided.  Please include copies of all required educational degrees beyond high school and special requirement documents such as certificates, licensures, etc. in your job application packet.
SELECTION PROCESS:  The selection process may consist of an application evaluation, oral examination, written exam and fingerprinting process. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in an interview wherein their qualifications for this position will be reviewed in more detail. Additional testing may be applicable. If you are selected for an interview, you will automatically be contacted.
Eligible lists are used for Full-Time (40 hrs./wk. with benefits), Part-Time (20-39 hrs./wk. with benefits), and Public Service employee (PSE) temporary (limited benefits).
 

The City of Menlo Park, population approximately 32,000, is one of the San Francisco Bay Area’s premier business and residential communities. We’re currently seeking a responsible individual to help enforce local and State parking regulations, as well as local and State ordinances related to municipal code violations and other non-criminal matters.

This is a civilian classification established for the handling of a variety of public service functions in the Parking Enforcement Division of the Police Department with the main focus being overnight parking enforcement.

Employment Opportunity

Public Safety Dispatcher

Salary Range: $56,307 - $68,441 annually

($4,692—$5,703 monthly) plus benefits

The City of St. Helena is located in the center of the premier Napa Valley wine-making region of California approximately 6o miles north of the San Francisco Bay Area.  The City has a population of approximately 6,000 and is a full service city with its own Police Department, Public Library, Building Department, Water and Sewer Departments and Part-Time Fire Department.

The Position: The Public Safety Dispatcher perform duties which involve receiving incoming calls for Police, Medical, and Fire assistance, and dispatching necessary Police response. They also perform a wide variety of clerical/records duties. The St. Helena Dispatch Center is equipped with a RIMS/CAD computer system. Dispatchers are expected to work various shifts, including Dayshift, Nightshift, weekends, holidays, and occasional overtime. Currently Dispatchers work a 3/12 schedule, rotating every four months.

Police Lieutenant: Job #85518

The Stanford University Department of Public Safety is currently accepting applications for the position of Police Lieutenant. 

Interested candidates should apply online at http://stanfordcareers.stanford.edu  
Job search: lieutenant

For additional information please visit our department website at https://police.stanford.edu  or e-mail Recruiter Robert Contreras at robertc2@stanford.edu  

Stanford Deputy Sheriff’s take pride in serving the community of Stanford University – one of the most prestigious universities in the world.  We invite you to join us!