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DEFINITION:

Under direction, provides clerical and administrative support to a department head, division head, section supervisor and/or supervisory and professional staff within a variety of City departments. On occasion, work may involve confidential issues and thus needs to be handled accordingly. May also perform related work as assigned.  Incumbents in this classification perform administrative, technical and analytical duties within assigned program or functional area(s) of a City department.

 

CLASS CHARACTERISITICS:

This is the lead-level class in the Administrative Assistant series. Under general supervision, may provide lead direction and training to a small group of Administrative Assistants and Office Specialists; provides difficult and/or specialized office support to a designated department head, division head, section supervisor and/or supervisory and professional staff within a variety of City departments; and performs related work as assigned. This position is distinguished from the Administrative Assistant II class by the high degree of independence, level of responsibility, the greater complexity of assignments received, and its possible supervisory nature. Incumbents exercise a high degree of responsibility for administrative research and analysis and provide recommendations to department heads, section supervisors and/or supervisory and professional staff within a variety of City departments.

 

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES (illustrative only):

• May provide lead direction, training and review of work of those in the Office Specialist and Administrative Assistant series.

 

• Coordinates purchasing and supply ordering activities; contacts vendors; obtains the best terms and prices; arranges for delivery; and processes paperwork for payment.

 

• Arranges for the maintenance and repair of facilities and equipment; follows up to ensure that repairs have been completed.

 

• Prepares policies and procedures for department use; disseminates such procedures and instructs others in their use.

 

• Coordinates the issuance of permits for use of various City facilities; may arrange for staff coverage for specified events.

 

• Interprets departmental and/or program rules, policies, and procedures for others; recommends improvements to policies and procedures.

 

• Prepares a variety of written reports and correspondence regarding department or program activities, policies, procedures and/or services; maintains records and files.

 

• May assist in the development and administration of the annual program and/or departmental budget; analyzes requests and prepares cost figures; determines the reason for variances.

 

• May provide general administrative support to departmental and/or program staff in such areas as payroll, contract administration, and production and distributions of written and promotional materials.

 

• May attend a variety of meetings with City staff, contractors, vendors, representatives of other governmental and/or regulatory agencies and the public, to identify, discuss and/or resolve problems.

 

• May attend and participate in professional group meetings to maintain knowledge of developing trends and/or innovations in assigned program area.

 

• Participates in various studies by collecting, monitoring, and analyzing data; performs analysis of issues affecting program; assists in developing recommendations, improvements, and/or modifications to policies and procedures to enhance program and administrative effectiveness.

 

• Assists in preparing requests for proposals and contractual agreements.

 

• Perform related duties as assigned.

The Position

The City of Fremont currently has a vacancy for the position of Park Maintenance Worker I.  The Park Maintenance Worker I performs routine maintenance and repair work in the care of parks, recreation areas, and equipment.  The selected candidate will be part of a work crew assigned to a daily work detail.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of the methods, materials, and equipment used in gardening; common names and requirements of plants, trees, and shrubs; characteristics of plant pests and disease and techniques for their control; operation of a variety of grounds and park power equipment; and safety practices and precautions to be used in work. In addition, the successful candidate must demonstrate their ability to follow verbal and written instructions; make routine arithmetic calculations; learn traffic safety signage; and learn to operate a variety of equipment such as front-end loader, brush chipper, stumper, riding mower, and various mechanical equipment and vehicles.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience that would provide the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the essential duties of the job would be qualifying.  A typical way to accomplish this includes:

Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent

Experience: Six (6) months experience performing grounds maintenance work

Licenses/Certificates/Special Requirements:

· Possession of a valid Class C California Driver’s License is required at the date of hire

· Obtain a Class B California Driver’s License prior to completion of probation

Examples of Responsibilities

All Assignments

· Responsible for vehicle and pedestrian traffic safety in the work area.

· Manually transports heavy objects, supplies, and materials.

· Cleans equipment, change tires, grease, lubricate, and fuel vehicles.

· Operates ground maintenance equipment including a backhoe and tractor attachments, as well as a variety of hand and power tools.

Trees Assignment

· Prunes and trims designated street trees to shape and improve growth.

· Operates an aerial pruning platform, brush chipper, chain saw, stump grinder, leaf blower, and pole saw.

· Drives a one-ton truck to locations where work is to be performed.

· Clears areas of leaves, using rake or blower, and remove debris.

Central Parks and Sport Complex Assignment

· Maintains lawns, trees, shrubs, ground cover, picnic tables, benches, and sprinkler systems.

· Maintains and makes minor repairs to playground/picnic equipment and playground/picnic areas, athletic fields, and playing courts.

· Irrigates, cultivates, prunes, plants, and transplants a variety of turf, shrubs, trees, and plants.

· Operates mowing equipment in parks and athletic fields.

Outlying Parks Assignment

· Maintains lawns, trees, shrubs, ground cover, picnic tables, benches, and sprinkler systems.

· Maintains and makes minor repairs to playground/picnic equipment, picnic areas, and athletic fields.

· Irrigates, cultivates, prunes, plants, and transplants a variety of turf, shrubs, trees, and plants.

· Operates mowing equipment in parks and athletic fields.

Special Assignments

· Performs general painting, plumbing, and carpentry.

· Maintains, repairs, and renovates irrigation system controllers, valves, pipes, and related components.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Open Until Filled 

Please note, this is the posting for the "Lateral Communications Operator" position. See below for Lateral Communications Operator requirements.

The City of Hayward is adhering to the Alameda County Public Health Department’s order to shelter in place to limit the spread of COVID-19. While the order is in effect, the City is allowing for the typing certificate requirement to be satisfied later in the selection process. The typing certificate is not required to apply for the position, but will be required prior to appointment.

 

THE POSITION:

 

The City of Hayward is excited to announce its recruitment for the position of Lateral Communications Operator.

DEFINITION

Under general supervision from the Communications Supervisor, the Communications Operator operates a computer aided dispatch system receiving calls and dispatching police, fire or other City services.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is a journey technical level position in which incumbents are expected to independently perform the full range of duties assigned. This class is distinguished from the Communications Supervisor in that the latter provides technical and functional supervision over assigned communication personnel.

THE DEPARTMENT

The Communications Center in the Support Services Division of the Hayward Police Department is responsible for dispatching both Police and Fire Services throughout the City of Hayward. The Hayward Police Department is one of 18 CALEA (Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement) accredited police departments in California and is committed to maintaining CALEA's high standards and broadly recognized excellence.
The Communications Center is frequently the first point of contact that a member of the public will have when requesting assistance from the City of Hayward. The information gathered by the communications operator during this contact is critical to a positive outcome. The Communications Center consists of six (6) stations with each communications operator assigned to a specific job.
 

 

Essential Duties

 

Duties may include but are not limited to the following: 

Receives emergency and non-emergency calls from the public, private companies and other jurisdictions.

Dispatches police and fire personnel or other City services in response to such calls.

Relays emergency and non-emergency information to public safety personnel in the field.

Relays information to other agencies as required.

Monitors multiple frequencies.

Maintains accurate record of location and status of public safety units.

Operates a manual dispatch system when necessary.

Assists in relaying information during response to natural disasters.

Performs related work as necessary.

JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• English usage, including comprehension and grammar.

Ability to:

• Read and comprehend information and instructions.
• Learn to operate manual and computer aided radio and telephone equipment in dispatching public safety equipment and personnel.
• Perform several job tasks effectively under pressure for sustained periods of time.
• Memorize and retain information from a variety of sources.
• Interpret information from distraught, incoherent or angry callers and relay critical facts to appropriate emergency or nonemergency personnel.
• Assign priorities both to incoming calls and to the dispatch of calls for service.
• Speak clearly and concisely via radio, telephone and in person.
• Respond to requests for emergency and nonemergency services in a professional and courteous manner.
• Type accurately at a speed of 35 words per minute.
• Work various shifts, including day, swing and graveyard as well as weekends and holidays.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

A complete job description and list of duties can be found at www.hayward-ca.gov.

 

Minimum Qualifications

LATERAL REQUIREMENTS:

Experience: Two (2) years of experience as a public safety dispatcher for a Public Safety Answering Point, including heavy public contact while performing multiple tasks and using a computer-aided dispatch system. 

Education: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.

Licenses and Certificates: Completion of the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Basic Public Safety Dispatcher course is highly desirable.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

The City of Hayward is adhering to the Alameda County Public Health Department’s order to shelter in place to limit the spread of COVID-19. While the order is in effect, the City is allowing for the typing certificate requirement to be satisfied later in the selection process. The typing certificate is not required to apply for the position, but will be required prior to appointment.

Typing Certificate: A typing certificate with 35 net words per minute 

1. Certificates will be accepted from a public school, business school or temporary agency;certificates from Internet testing services and/or home computer CD testing will NOT be accepted.
2. Typing certificate (or signed statement on official letterhead from the testing agency) must be dated no earlier than six (6) months prior to the date of the application filing.
3. Typing certificate (or signed letter) must state all of the following information: · Five (5)-minute timed typing test.
· Gross typing speed in words per minute.
· Gross number of errors.
· Net words per minute. 

THE POSITIONS

Under direct supervision, the Public Service Assistant II will perform litter/trash pick-up, barbeque maintenance, leaf/debris pick-up, and miscellaneous park duties in Central Park and other community parks.  The Public Service Assistant II will also perform related duties as assigned.
 
WORK SCHEDULE

The positions work up to a full-time schedule of 40 hours per week and may be required to work a regular shift that includes evening and weekend hours. These temporary assignments are limited to 999 hours per fiscal year (July 1 - June 30).
 
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

- Pick up and remove trash and litter from various City of Fremont parks
- Maintain park barbeques
- Leaf/debris cleanup
- Perform other related duties as assigned.