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The PRNS Department is recruiting to fill several Groundsworker positions. Under general supervision, this position performs semi-skilled and skilled grounds maintenance functions of routine difficulty. The typical duties and responsibilities for Groundsworker are to maintain park grounds. This may include, but is not limited to: irrigation, cultivation, pruning, planting, and transplanting a variety of turf, shrubs, trees, and plants. The position may also operate mowing equipment in parks and athletic fields and operate triplex gang/rotary mowers, power edgers, tractors, rototillers, sprayers, dump and other trucks, power chain saws and other light power equipment and hand tools used in grounds and maintenance work. The position may also apply fungicides, herbicides, insecticides, and fertilizers. The position may also maintain and make minor repairs to playgrounds, picnic areas, athletic fields and sport courts, park trails, and firebreaks as well as make minor repairs and adjustments to irrigation systems, mowers, and miscellaneous equipment. The position may also perform clean-up and litter pick-up functions, clean pools and fountains, schedule automatic irrigation controllers, maintain work-related records, and prepare corresponding reports. The position may also explain programs and policies to the public, provide lead guidance to less experienced workers, assist in firefighting and rescue duties in wilderness park areas, and may be responsible for vehicle and pedestrian traffic safety in work areas. Candidates must be willing and able to work weekends, holidays, and/or other shifts as needed.  

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

Competencies

The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Desirable competencies for this position include:

Job Expertise: Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations. Demonstrates knowledge of the tools, methods, and materials used in grounds maintenance and the methods used in planting, transplanting, cultivating and caring for (including irrigating) turf, shrubs, plants, and trees; knowledge of the operation and minor upkeep of trucks, tractors, power and related equipment and tools, as well as work and equipment safety practices and procedures; knowledge of common plant and turf diseases and pests.

Communication Skills: Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts.

Leadership: Leads by example; demonstrates high ethical standards; remains visible and approachable and interacts with others on a regular basis; promotes a cooperative work environment, allowing others to learn from mistakes; provides motivational supports and direction.

Decision Making: Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities; uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions.

Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills: Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.

Customer Service: Demonstrates the ability to anticipate customers' needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently using professional demeanor.

The Stanislaus Council of Governments Invites Applications for the Position

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ASSISTANT TRANSPORTATION PLANNER / ASSOCIATE TRANSPORTATION PLANNER

Annual Salary Range:  Assistant Transportation Planner:  $55,311 to $74,160
Associate Planner - Transit:  $64,890 to $85,078

Final Filing Date:  Open Until Filled

THE POSITION:
The Stanislaus Council of Governments (StanCOG) is seeking qualified candidates for Transportation Planner positions at either the Assistant Transportation Planner OR Associate Transportation Planner level to perform professional level work in the field of regional and urban transportation planning and related work as required. 

This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in the implementation of the brand new Measure L Transportation Ordinance and Expenditure Plan for the Stanislaus region.  This measure raised the sales tax in Stanislaus County on April 1, 2017, by one‑half cent for 25 years to improve local streets and roads, improve connectivity and reduce congestion. In this position, you will have an active role to ensure that road, transit, bike and pedestrian improvement projects and programs approved by the voters are funded and delivered. 

Under direction, this position performs professional planning duties related to the planning, programming and funding of transportation projects in the Stanislaus Region; represents StanCOG at a variety of policy and planning development meetings with state and federal agencies, local jurisdictions, and the public; ensures that projects are completed within established timelines and budget parameters; provides complex technical planning and research expertise to assist management in analysis of regional policy issues; performs special projects as assigned and related work as required.

The Assistant Transportation Planner is an entry-level classification within the Professional Planner series and is distinguished from the Associate Transportation Planner by the level of skills, knowledge, education and experience.  Initially under close supervision, incumbents perform routine planning and programming duties while learning StanCOG policies and procedures and becoming familiar with various systems and practices. As experience is gained, assignments become more varied and complex and work is performed with greater independence.  Positions at this level usually perform most of the duties required of an Associate Transportation Planner, but are not expected to function at the same skill level and typically exercise less independent decision making and judgment in the performance of assigned duties.

The decision to offer the position at an Assistant Transportation Planner OR Associate Transportation Planner level will be made at the end of the recruitment process based on these considerations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Include, but are not limited to the following:

• Develops and manages the Federal (FTIP), State (STIP) and Regional (RTIP) Transportation Improvement Programs.
• Prepares amendments; interprets and explains regulations, procedures and guidance.
• Researches, compiles, analyzes and summarizes information, prepares and maintains financial spreadsheets and establishes and maintains a complex and comprehensive database.
• Represents StanCOG in statewide and regional transportation funding meetings; conducts research and analysis regarding federal and state transportation funding legislation.
• Administers grant programs, assists staff, management and representatives from local jurisdictions in the research and development of applications for grant funding.
• Plans, coordinates and facilitates a variety of policy and planning committee and public participation meetings to present information, to promote programs and services, to stimulate discussion and/or facilitate consensus.
• Plans, schedules, prioritizes and assigns planning projects and activities for the programming staff; communicates status of projects to executive management and works cooperatively to schedule activities according to established and specific operational priorities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Education and Experience:

Assistant Transportation Planner

• A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university with a major in regional, urban or transportation planning, community development, public policy or a closely related field.
• Sub-professional or professional planning experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of two (2) years.

Note:  Experience with a Geographic Information System (GIS) including conversion of mapping data and databases and development and documentation of related procedures is desirable.

Associate Transportation Planner

• A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in regional, urban or transportation planning, community development, public policy or a related field; and two years of professional regional, urban transportation or planning experience; OR
• A Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in majors listed above and one year of progressively responsible professional regional, urban, transportation or transit planning and project management experience.

Knowledge of:
Principles, practices of regional, urban and/or transportation planning and policy development; principles of effective project management; local state and federal transportation funding mechanisms; effective public speaking and presentation techniques; modern office procedures, standard computer software systems and equipment.

Ability to:
Perform complex professional planning work with significant initiative and minimum supervision; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during performance of work duties and responsibilities; effectively organize, prioritize and coordinate multiple projects and tasks with successful completion under critical timelines; analyze and compile technical, financial and statistical information and prepare reports; communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; analyze complex problems and identify logical solutions.

ABOUT THE AGENCY:
The Stanislaus Council of Governments is an association of city and county governments created to address regional transportation issues. It is a federally designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), a state designated Regional Transportation Planning Agency (RTPA), and the Local Transportation Authority (LTA) for the Stanislaus region.

THE STANISLAUS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

On Behalf of The Stanislaus Council of Governments (StanCOG)

Regional Government Services (RGS) is conducting a recruitment for the position

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ASSISTANT PLANNER - TRANSIT / ASSOCIATE PLANNER - TRANSIT

Annual Salary Range:  Assistant Planner - Transit:  $55,311 to $74,160

Associate Planner - Transit:  $64,890 to $85,078

Final Filing Date:  Open Until Filled

THE POSITION:

The Stanislaus Council of Governments (StanCOG) is seeking qualified candidates for Transit Planner positions at either the Assistant Transit Planner OR Associate Transit Planner level to perform professional level work in the field of regional and urban transportation planning and related work as required. 

This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in the implementation of the brand new Measure L Transportation Ordinance and Expenditure Plan for the Stanislaus region.  This measure raised the sales tax in Stanislaus County on April 1, 2017, by one‑half cent for 25 years to improve local streets and roads, improve connectivity and reduce congestion. In this position, you will have an active role to ensure that road, transit, bike and pedestrian improvement projects and programs approved by the voters are funded and delivered. 

This position performs professional planning duties related to the development of transportation plans, programs and projects focused on transit services in the Stanislaus Region; represents StanCOG at a variety of policy and planning development and/or public outreach meetings; coordinates comparative studies and planning projects within established timelines and budget parameters; administers contracts; performs special projects as assigned and related work as required.

The Assistant Planner is an entry-level classification within the Professional Planner series and is distinguished from the Associate Planner by the level of skills, knowledge, education and experience.  Initially under close supervision, incumbents perform routine planning and programming duties while learning StanCOG policies and procedures and becoming familiar with various systems and practices. As experience is gained, assignments become more varied and complex and work is performed with greater independence.  Positions at this level usually perform most of the duties required of an Associate Planner, but are not expected to function at the same skill level and typically exercise less independent decision making and judgment in the performance of assigned duties.

The decision to offer the position at an Assistant Planner or Associate Planner level will be made at the end of the recruitment process based on these considerations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Include, but are not limited to the following:

• Researches, compiles, analyzes and presents statistical and technical data in written, graphic and/or oral reports for use by management and staff, partner agencies, committees for a range of regional, transportation and environmental planning matters.
• Represents StanCOG programs, services, projects, and policies to community groups, representatives from public agencies, private sector and the general public; and serves as liaison with partner agencies, transit operators and other organizations.
• Develops and maintains a variety of complex files, records, spreadsheets and databases pertinent to assigned planning and/or project activities.
• Conducts grant research, writes grant proposals and assists partner agencies with the preparation, review and administration of grant and funding applications for transportation related projects.
• Plans, coordinates and facilitates a variety of policy and planning committee and public participation meetings to present information, to promote programs and services, to encourage discussion and/or gain consensus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Education and Experience:

Assistant Planner

• A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university with a major in regional, urban or transportation planning, community development, public policy or a closely related field.
• Sub-professional or professional planning experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of two (2) years.

Note:  Experience with a Geographic Information System (GIS) including conversion of mapping data and databases and development and documentation of related procedures is desirable.

Associate Planner

• A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in regional, urban or transportation planning, community development, public policy or a related field; and two years of professional regional, urban transportation or planning experience; OR
• A Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in majors listed above and one year of progressively responsible professional regional, urban, transportation or transit planning and project management experience.

Knowledge of:
Principles, practices and funding sources for transportation, planning, and related project development and implementation; Transportation Development Act (TDA); principles of effective project management, including team and budget development; effective public speaking and presentation techniques; modern office procedures, standard computer software systems and equipment.

Ability to:
Perform complex professional planning work with significant initiative and minimum supervision; effectively organize, prioritize and coordinate multiple projects and tasks with successful completion under critical timelines; analyze and compile technical and statistical information and prepare reports; communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships; effectively conduct meetings and make presentations to a variety of groups to facilitate consensus and/or promote programs, projects.

ABOUT THE AGENCY:

The Stanislaus Council of Governments is an association of city and county governments created to address regional transportation issues. It is a federally designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), a state designated Regional Transportation Planning Agency (RTPA), and the Local Transportation Authority (LTA) for the Stanislaus region.

THE STANISLAUS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

On Behalf of The Stanislaus Council of Governments (StanCOG)

Regional Government Services (RGS) Invites Applications for the Position

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PLANNING TECHNICIAN

Annual Salary Range:  $47,380 to $63,860

Final Filing Date:  Open Until Filled
 

THE POSITION:

The Planning Technician is a paraprofessional classification within the Planner series and provides routine technical and administrative support to StanCOG management, staff and activities as assigned.  Under general supervision, the position provides routine technical and administrative support to StanCOG management, staff and activities as assigned; establishes and maintains a variety of complex program and/or project files, records and databases and runs scheduled and ad hoc reports; gathers, compiles and analyzes technical and statistical data and develops related reports, charts, and graphic displays; arranges and coordinates a variety of meetings; reviews and edits staff reports and other publications for grammatical accuracy and format; processes a variety of program/project related documents including committee agendas, advertising flyers and billing inserts; may monitor the agency website to ensure that program content is current; may provide staff support to advisory committees; and performs special projects and related work as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Include, but are not limited to the following:

• Responds verbally and in writing to inquiries regarding program and/or project activities, services, policies, and processes of assigned area.
• Establishes and maintains a variety of complex files, records and databases pertinent to program and/or project activities and services and runs scheduled and ad hoc reports.
• Gathers, compiles and analyzes technical and statistical data and develops related reports, charts, presentations and graphic displays.
• Reviews and edits staff reports and other publications for grammatical accuracy and format.
• Schedules and coordinates a variety of meetings with internal staff and external contacts on and off site.
• Processes a variety of program and project related documents including, committee agendas, advertising flyers and billing inserts.
• Writes/Prepares staff reports, technical memorandums, briefings, letters.
• May be assigned to monitor the StanCOG website to ensure that planning program content is current.
• May provide staff support to advisory committees.
• May provide customer service as backup to reception staff.
• Performs special projects and related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Education and Experience:

• An Associate Degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university with a major in regional planning, community development, pre-engineering or a closely related field;  OR
• One (1) year of experience in transportation planning, data gathering, analysis and report development and database development and maintenance. 

Knowledge of:

• Basic principles of urban, regional, transit, and transportation planning.
• Principles and techniques of research, statistical analysis. 
• Effective and appropriate public contact and telephone techniques.
• English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary and punctuation.
• Business letter writing and basic report preparation.
• Business arithmetic and statistical techniques.
• Record keeping principles and practices.
• Modern office procedures and the operation of standard office equipment.
• Effective use of a personal computer and applicable software applications.

Ability to:

• Manage time and resources effectively while handling multiple concurrent assignments.
• Perform the full range of assigned technical and administrative support duties.
• Research, compile, analyze, interpret and prepare a variety of statistical and administrative reports.
• Develop and maintain complex program/project files, records and databases.
• Perform mathematical and statistical calculations with accuracy and precision.
• Understand and follow technical oral and written instructions.
• Understand and apply pertinent laws, regulations and policies.
• Learn and understand StanCOG policies, procedures, operations, programs and functions.
• Learn and effectively use  StanCOG’s automated systems and software applications.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Effectively operate a calculator, personal computer and other standard office equipment.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during the performance of work duties and responsibilities.
• Work flexible hours and evenings for meetings, events and conferences.
• Perform essential duties of job without causing harm to self or others.      

Licenses/Certification Required:    

Possession of a valid class C California Driver’s license, proof of automobile insurance and a satisfactory driving record because limited driving may be required.

THE AGENCY:

The Stanislaus Council of Governments (StanCOG) is an association of city and county governments created to address regional transportation issues.  It is a federally designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), a state designated Regional Transportation Planning Agency (RTPA) and the Local Transportation Authority (LTA) for the Stanislaus region.

THE STANISLAUS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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DESCRIPTION:

Preferred Filing Date: Friday, September 21, 2018

Applications must be filled out completely. Please do not substitute "see resume or see personnel file" in the employment history section of the application. To receive first consideration in the screening process, candidates must submit a 1) City Employment Application and 2) Resume no later than 4:00 p.m. on the preferred filing date. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. This recruitment may remain open until filled.

Effective December 16, 2018 salary will increase by 4%.

The Permit Center Supervisor is a classified supervisory position in the Building Division of the Community Development Department. This position is distinguished from other staff positions by its focus on first line supervisory responsibility for the operation of the daily activities, scheduling and workflow of assigned permit technician employees of the division. This position oversees the Permit Center for the Building Division by planning, scheduling and assigning work to staff and ensuring good customer service through efficient permit services and coordination with multiple departments and agencies.

Minimum Qualifications:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

•Graduation from high school or possession of a GED; and

•Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in permit administration and permit counter operation involving extensive public contact in building construction, engineering, or architecture, one (1) year of which is in a lead or supervisory capacity in a municipal building department/division involving public contact in building construction, engineering or architecture trades.

Desirable Qualifications:

•One (1) year of experience supervising permit technicians is desirable.

LICENSES

•Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license is required at time of appointment and for the duration of employment.

•Possession of a Permit Technician, Plans Examiner or Inspector Certificate issued by the International Code Council (ICC) or other recognized agency is required at time of appointment and for the duration of employment.

We are seeking an innovative and proactive Building Official (Building Division Manager) with a positive, forward-thinking perspective.  The Building Official (Building Division Manager) will manage all building division functions (building permit issuance, plan check and building inspections).  The position reports to the Deputy Community Development Director for Planning and Development.

The Building Official (Building Division Manager) will assist in integrating the City’s vision and goals with the business strategy of the Community Development Department; managing, planning and organizing Community Development services, programs, and operations; developing and implementing policy; crafting and accomplishing department and City objectives, goals, and performance metrics within guidelines established by the City Council and City Manager.  The Building Official (Building Division Manager) must exercise a high degree of judgment and discretion along with political acumen and an understanding of the needs of the community.

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THE POSITION 
Building Inspectors, under general supervision, inspect public and private buildings, structures and related installations being constructed, altered or repaired to determine conformance with approved plans and specifications and compliance with applicable laws and ordinances. In addition, Inspectors investigate complaints, advise and assist building contractors and property owners on use of materials and building methods, and coordinate inspections with other agencies and organizations. Specific duties include inspection of plumbing, water, gas and electrical work as well as general construction work; preparing reports and maintaining records; processing and issuing permits; and minor plan checking.

The ideal candidate will have the skill and ability to:

• Work at indoor and outdoor construction sites at different heights and in confined spaces.
• Walk on uneven surfaces.
• Climb into trenches.
• Work on ladders.

In addition the ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience conducting a full range of inspections of buildings and related structures and working in a jurisdiction performing combination field inspections and minor plan reviews; well-versed in the area of building construction and safety; have experience training less experienced inspectors and provide assistance with difficult situations in the field; ability to analyze and interpret building and zoning codes, ability to determine the scope of grading and erosion control; laws and regulations to resolve complex issues or situations; excellent interpersonal and communication skills; and excellent customer service skills.

Possession of a Combination Inspector Certification (building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing) from a recognized testing organization, and California Access Specialist (CASp) Certification are highly desirable.

Currently, there is one vacancy to be filled. However, the eligible list generated as a result of this recruitment may be used to fill future regular, term and/or extra help vacancies.
 

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Building Inspector I is the trainee level class in the Building Inspector series responsible for learning the tasks and responsibilities involved in the inspection of public and private buildings. This class is distinguished from Building Inspector II/III by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within this series. Employees at this level work under general supervision while learning job tasks, but as experience is gained incumbents work with greater independence and are given more responsible assignments. Work is typically reviewed in progress and upon completion for conformance with established procedures.

Building Inspector II is the journey level class in the Building Inspector series. Employees at this level are capable of working independently with and performing a full range of inspections of plumbing, mechanical, electrical and structural work as well as general construction.

Building Inspector III is the advanced level class in the Building Inspector series. This class is distinguished from Building Inspector II by the performance of the full range of more complex and difficult inspection activities. Employees at this level assist in training less experienced inspectors and provide assistance with difficult situations in the field.  Positions in this class series are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the I and II levels based on experience and acceptable work performance.

QUALIFICATIONS 

Licensure/Certification:
 

Building Inspector I: Obtain certification as a building inspector from a recognized state, national or international association within two years of employment, pursuant to State requirements.
 

Building Inspector II/III: Possession of certification from a recognized state, national or international association.
 

Education and Experience:  Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying.  

Building Inspector II:  One year of experience in conducting a full range of inspections of buildings and related structures.

Building Inspector III:  Two years of experience in conducting a full range of inspections of buildings and related structures.

Knowledge of: Local and state laws, ordinances and codes regulating zoning and building construction; methods and techniques of structural, plumbing, mechanical and electrical phases of building construction; modern building materials, tools and practices; safety and fire prevention methods in building and housing construction; building construction plans and specifications; trades and crafts in the building construction field; seismic principles in building design.

Skill/Ability to: Interpret, explain and apply laws, codes and regulations; read and interpret building plans and specifications; write clear, comprehensive reports and maintain records; operate computers for word processing and other business applications; establish and maintain effective work relationships with property owners, developers, tenants, building contractors, the general public, government officials, engineers, architects and others; speak effectively; advise on standard dwelling construction methods; make inspections, enforce regulations and detect deviations from approved plans and specifications; detect substandard materials and workmanship; secure compliance with building code requirements; perform difficult building inspections; apply sound judgment in making decisions.

APPLICATION/EXAMINATION 
Open & Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current San Mateo County and San Mateo County Superior Court employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. A supplemental application form must be submitted in addition to the standard County employment application form.  A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required application materials. 

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

The examination may consist of an interview (weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applications a screening committee may select those applicants whose education and/or experience appear to best meet the needs of the position based solely on the information provided in the application materials. Because of this screening process, all applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement to the next phase of the examination process.  All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense.

- Tentative Recruitment Schedule -
Application Filing Deadline: August 14, 2018 at 11:59 PM PST
Application Screening: Week of August 13, 2018
Panel Interview: August 30, 2018 and/or September 4, 2018
 

The County of San Mateo is a diverse, inclusive workplace, where employees are valued and respected for their different perspectives, experiences, backgrounds and contributions. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Analyst: Lucy Fung (080118) (Building Inspector I/II/III - J057/J058/J059)

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