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FIRE CHIEF 

CITY OF SAN RAFAEL, CALIFORNIA

$13,288 – $16,152 PER MONTH 

The City of San Rafael is seeking a strong leader and experienced fire management professional to serve as its new Fire Chief. The ideal candidate will be an innovative, compassionate, approachable, genuine, progressive, and outside-the-box thinker who understands fire service traditions and works well with the community while also exploring creative ways to meet the Department’s mission. He or she will be someone who consistently demonstrates sound professional judgment, reasons logically, and takes a strategic approach to problem-solving. A candidate with strong time management skills who thrives in a dynamic, fast-moving environment around tight schedules and pressures will be ideal.

For more information see the complete recruitment brochure:   

https://www.bobmurrayassoc.com/search/upload/San%20Rafael%20Fire%20Chief.pdf

HOW TO APPLY:    Apply immediately for consideration!

• https://www.bobmurrayassoc.com/search/OnlineApplication/Login.aspx

SECURE THE DATES:

• Interviews will be held as top candidates are identified

Please contact your recruiter, Gary Phillips, with any questions:

• (916) 784-9080

Senior Planner

The City of Sausalito seeks a highly-motivated person who, under direction of the Community Development Director, administers specified planning activities including current planning, zoning and subdivision ordinance, advanced planning and the General Plan; complex professional planning activities, such as serving as project manager for complex development and land use applications. This is a lead position in the Community Development Department and will participate in advanced, multi-department initiatives. The Senior Planner also:

• Reviews applications for residential, commercial and other land use development; evaluates alternatives and conformance with City policies, ordinances, the General Plan and state and federal laws; prepares and presents staff reports to the Planning Commission and City Council regarding such applications;
• Serves as project manager for complex planning projects, including analyzing and evaluating site and architectural plans, performing technical review for project plans and applications and making recommendations;
• Manages consultant contacts including determining scope of work and budgets, tracking budgets and approving contract payments;
• Updates and creates long-range planning documents such as the City’s General Plan and other assigned plans; prepares modifications to specific General Plan elements;
• Serves as staff liaison for review boards, ad-hoc committees and elected officials, including providing technical advice and giving presentations;
• Confers with and provides information to property owners, contractors, developers, engineers architects and the public regarding conformance to standards, plans specifications and codes; explains codes, requirements and procedures and evaluates alternatives;
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service;
• Ability to deal with the public under stressful circumstances in a fair, calm and understanding way to obtain positive results;
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) is a new commuter rail system located in Marin and Sonoma Counties. We are seeking two full-time Code Compliance Officers to perform specialized inspections and enforcement of ordinances, regulations and laws governing the transit system. This position is non-sworn and unarmed.

Code Compliance Officers hold limited enforcement authority and are responsible for enforcing ordinances and laws approved by the SMART Board of Directors. Considerable judgment is required in meeting emergency situations, enforcing regulations and in coordination with other personnel and agencies. Ordinances are enforced by the issue of citations and arrests are occasionally necessary. This position is required to prepare incident/arrest reports and other forms either written or using a computer. Code Compliance Officers will be required to testify in court when subpoenaed and may work varied shifts.

In performing their duties, Code Compliance Officers will be called upon to assist and provide information to patrons and the public and ensure the safety of passengers on platforms and in parking lots. This position is classified as a Public Officer under the law with powers of arrest. A primary responsibility is to enforce the fare ordinance by performing unannounced random inspection of fares onboard trains and in paid fare zones. The ability to speak, read and write Spanish is highly desirable.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

All applications will be reviewed to select those applicants whose qualifications appear to most closely match the requirements of the position.  A limited number of qualified applicants may be invited to participate in the subsequent phase(s) of the the recruitment process which may include one or more of the following;  written examination, assessment exercise(s), oral interviews, medical examination, urinalysis, and complete background checks.  Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee selection or advancement in the recruitment process.

THE POSITION

The ideal candidate will be a team-oriented problem-solver with a focus on public service. Recruits enter a training program to develop skills necessary to demonstrate abilities to respond to emergency fire and medical alarms, to protect life and property, to participate in fire suppression training and emergency medical training, to assist with station, apparatus and equipment maintenance, and to do related work as required.

Upon satisfactory completion of probationary period, a Recruit is promoted to the rank of Firefighter, with all benefits entitled.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Under supervision, performs general firefighter duties including, but not limited to:  response to alarms; fire suppression; lifesaving and rescue; vehicle extrications; salvage operations; hazardous materials; emergency medical care; mutual aid assistance; maintenance / inspection / testing of fire fighting equipment; maintenance of  fire station and grounds; participates in required training programs; fire prevention and public education programs; waterway and rescue boat operations; participation in support of the Fire Departments’ various programs provided to residents of Suisun City.

THE CITY OF LARKSPUR INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF ASSOCIATE PLANNER

$39.68 - $50.64 per hour*

40 Hour Work Week      

Recruitment Extended

       Deadline to Apply: Open Until Filled

The City of Larkspur is seeking an experienced planning professional looking to join the Planning & Building Department and work in a dynamic team environment in a small-town setting. This is an exciting opportunity for a professional looking to advance their career and work on a wide range of projects with a high level of responsibility and accountability. The ideal candidate is an experienced urban or regional planning professional, ready to bring outstanding customer service and professionalism to our Planning and Building Department. The position requires a high degree of interaction and coordination with various city departments, outside consultants and agencies, and the public. In addition to current and advanced planning duties, this position will be the primary staff member responsible for promoting sustainability and resiliency initiatives as well as serve as the City liaison to the Marin Climate & Energy Partnership (MCEP). The Associate Planner is expected to readily develop the skills and knowledge necessary to serve as the Zoning Administrator for the City.

• Assist and answer public inquiries at permit information counter.
• Review building permits and business license certificates for conformance to current zoning  regulations.
• Process administrative permit approvals (e.g. Exception Permits, Second Unit Permits)
• Process discretionary permit approvals; analyze planning and planning-related development projects; ensure development proposals conform to General Plan and other applicable plans and regulations.
• Assist in preparing amendments to the General Plan, Municipal Code, and/or other policy and procedure documents as necessary.
• Provide technical and professional advice; respond to questions and concerns from the general public; provide information as is appropriate and resolve complaints.
• Attend City Council meetings, Planning Commission meetings, and other boards, commissions, and committee meetings as needed and represent the City to outside agencies; participate in preparing and managing community workshops; take notes and prepare summary reports.
• Gather, interpret, and prepare data for permit application review process, studies, reports and recommendations; coordinate department activities with other City departments and agencies as needed.
• Manage and participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities for assigned programs; recommend and administer policies and procedures.
• Use a variety of software to maintain and update the Department’s website, electronic forms and databases, and records.

• Possession of a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in urban or regional planning or a related field
• At least two years of professional-level work experience in urban or regional planning or related  field

In addition, qualified candidates must:

• Possess a valid Class C California Driver’s License by date of appointment
• Be willing and able to work occasional evenings as needed for required meetings
• If necessary during an emergency or disaster, work as Disaster Service Worker (DSW) as required of all public employees in the State of California

*Effective July 1, 2019

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