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This is an exciting career opportunity to serve as a key team member of a progressive organization in a community where high-quality growth and superior customer services are the norm.  Under administrative direction of the Community Development Director, the Planning Manager plans, organizes and directs the activities and programs of the Planning Division including zoning, code enforcement, processing of permits, subdivisions, and environmental review, administration, participates in the transportation and capital improvement planning, housing programs, and the general plan.

KEY ELEMENTS

The following duties are normal for this classification.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

• Plans, organizes, directs and coordinates all Planning Division activities including advance and current planning and code enforcement activities; prepares and administers the Division budget.
• Assists in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities for the Division to assure the efficient and effective operation of the Planning Division.
• Hires, supervises, trains and evaluates Planning Division personnel; interprets City policies and procedures to employees; is responsible for morale and productivity of assigned staff.
• Manages consultant contracts for the Division and the work performed by consulting contract staff.
• Develops operational policies and procedures to ensure effective departmental operation and provides for continuous improvement of the Planning Division.
• Reviews community growth patterns, trends in land use, community needs and other factors in originating recommendations for controlling and regulating community development.
• Establishes systems to ensure consistency within the Division.
• Functions as a Project Manager on highly complex Planning Division projects; prepares complex reports, letters and newsletters.
• Makes presentations to the City Council, Planning Commission and other groups; explains Division policies to the public and developers; may conduct general administrative projects concerning matters outside the scope of the Planning function.
• Develops and implements Division goals, objectives, policies and priorities.
• Confers with and provides professional assistance to members of City departments on matters related to functional areas of responsibility.
• Establishes and maintains liaisons with appropriate government bodies, private firms, organizations or individuals to assist in achieving City objectives and ensuring compliance with appropriate laws and development standards.
• Meets with representatives, professionals, citizens and organizations to encourage action or resolve problems related to the Division's activities and projects; and effectively provides training and direction consistent with the City’s commitment to exceptional customer service.
• Performs related duties as required.

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The City of Thousand Oaks has an excellent opportunity for a Senior Planner with a diverse background in the field of city planning who has demonstrated the ability to effectively work within all related sub-disciplines, including development planning, advance planning, environmental planning, and open space planning. 

We are seeking an innovative, collaborative individual to conduct a variety of planning duties with competence and professionalism. The Senior Planner must be an excellent team player with a track record of excellent judgement who has demonstrated initiative and been successful in improving processes.

The Senior Planner will assume a lead role in complex advance planning, development projects, including residential, mixed-use, commercial, industrial, and institutional proposals and may assist in the preparation of environmental documents (both internally and through planning consultants).  The Senior Planner may also process legislative applications, such as zone changes and General Plan amendments, and occasionally assist with open space planning/natural resource management projects.

Primary responsibilities:

• Prepare housing element updates, General Plan updates, and environmental documents in accordance with CEQA requirements, including Mitigated Negative Declarations and Environmental Impact Reports
• Manage and process applications for complex development projects with minimal supervision
• Consult and advise property owners, architects, engineers, contractors and the general public regarding City policies, standards, and procedures
• Prepare written communications including staff reports and analytical reports
• Present information to City Council, Planning Commission, and other groups
• Process legislative cases such as Municipal Code Amendments, zone changes, and General Plan amendments
• Assist with open space/natural resource management projects

The City of Thousand Oaks has an excellent opportunity for an Associate Planner with a diverse background in the field of city planning who has demonstrated the ability to effectively work within all related sub-disciplines, including development planning, advance planning, environmental planning, and open space planning. 

We are seeking an innovative, collaborative individual to conduct a variety of planning duties with competence and professionalism. The Associate Planner will be responsible for serving as project manager for advance planning, development projects, including residential, mixed-use, commercial, industrial, and institutional proposals.

The Associate Planner must possess excellent project management skills, problem-solving ability, interpersonal and communication skills.  The Associate Planner must be self-directed, results oriented, exercise discretion and independent judgment and project a professional image.

Primary responsibilities:

• Research, analyze, review and process plans and applications for various residential, commercial, mixed-use, and industrial projects  
• Conduct research and prepare reports and recommendations pertaining to housing element updates, General Plan updates, and environmental documents in accordance with CEQA requirements, including Mitigated Negative Declarations and Environmental Impact Reports
• Consult and advise property owners, architects, engineers, contractors and the general public regarding City policies, standards, and procedures
• Coordinate planning activities with other City departments and outside agencies
• Prepare written communications including staff reports and analytical reports
• Prepare maps, graphs, charts and other visual aids
• Present information to City Council, Planning Commission, and other groups

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THE POSITION

The Community Development Technician performs a wide variety of technical, paraprofessional support, and customer service duties related to building permits, development and planning applications.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

· Assist the general public at the front counter, in writing, or by phone regarding building and development review/permit requirements, and provide General Plan and zoning information. Assist the public in plan review and plan check filing procedures and processing, answer inquiries regarding permit status. Calculate impact, affordable housing, permit and plan check fees.

· Accept building permit and development review applications.

· Review applications for completeness.

· Enter permit data into an automated database.

· Route plans to other City departments and/or outside agencies for review and track plan review process.

· Compile zoning and planning related data as directed by professional-level planning staff.

· Prepare various reports.

· Review minor applications for conformance with ordinances and department's standards, policies and guidelines.

· Calculate various fees, prepare fee estimates and apply fees to permits or other development review billings.

· Review applications for modifications in land use, zoning, setbacks or other planning requirements such as compliance with previously approved conditions of approval.

· Approve and issue administrative over-the-counter permits.

· Create and maintain informational flyers and brochures.

· Coordinate with GIS staff in maintaining the address database.

· Compose correspondence.

· Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.

· Schedule inspections.

On Behalf of The Monterey Peninsula Water Management District

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

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RESOURCES MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST

Monthly Salary Range:  $4,807 - $5,842

Final Filing Date:  December 16, 2018

 
The Position:

The Monterey Peninsula Water Management District seeks a progressive and enthusiastic individual who is highly independent and self-motivated, to join its Water Resources and Fisheries teams. Resources Maintenance Specialist performs a variety fieldwork, including the installation and maintenance of District resources projects. These activities include: routine and skilled heavy, physical work in an outside environment;  maintenance, repair, and installation of streambank erosion protection;  installation of irrigation systems;  vegetation management and cleaning river channel of debris along the Carmel River; assisting  with fisheries activities; operation and maintenance of equipment at a steelhead rearing facility; operation and maintenance of high volume injection/extraction wells; operation of  vehicles and equipment; and  performing a variety of physical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility.

This position may work a non-standard week (i.e. weekend work may be part of a normal schedule).  This position will work in and around water; be exposed to inclement weather conditions, noise, dust, fumes, poison oak, and stinging insects. Must have possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver’s license.

ABOUT THE DISTRICT:

The Monterey Peninsula Water Management District (MPWMD) is responsible for regional water resource management on the Monterey Peninsula and Carmel Valley. The District’s mission is to promote or provide for a long-term sustainable water supply, and to manage and protect water resources for the benefit of the community and the environment.

THE MPWMD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

FINAL FILING DATE: We are accepting applications on a continuous basis. PERS retired annuitants or current PERS members are not eligible to apply.

IT IS MANDATORY THAT YOU COMPLETE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE. YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE REJECTED IF YOU DO NOT PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY INFORMATION.

THE POSITION

The Human Resources Department is accepting applications for the temporary and part-time position of Parks and Facilities Maintenance Worker II in the Parks, Recreation and Libraries Department. The normal work schedule will include evenings and weekends. Candidates hired will work one of two schedules: Seasonal employees are limited to a maximum of 1,000 hours over a 5 month seasonal period. 1,000 Hour employees are limited to 25 hours per week for a maximum of 1,000 hours per fiscal year.

DEFINITION

To perform a variety of duties related to maintaining the City’s natural resources, facilities, and property.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES - Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Operate golf cart type vehicle, mower or other machinery; operate small power tools and equipment.
• Note and correct safety hazards; refer difficult problems/hazards for more advanced attention and recommend possible solutions.
• Utilize proper safety precautions related to all work performed.
• Promote and enforce safety procedures; render first aid and CPR, if certified, as required.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Prepare necessary forms and reports.
• Drive and maintain assigned vehicle; maintain proper oil and fluid levels; notify supervisor of needed repairs.

When assigned to Park Maintenance:

• Prepare and condition City operated sports fields.
• Maintain, mow, and clean parks and playground facilities, restrooms and surrounding areas.
• Monitor/Check swimming pool pumps, filters and related equipment; monitor and apply chemicals; refer to appropriate staff for further attention.
• Repair and maintain park and landscape irrigation systems.
• Maintain municipal swimming pool pumps, filters, and related equipment; monitor and apply chemicals; refer to appropriate staff for further attention.

When assigned to Open Space Maintenance:

• Assist in vegetation management; assist in tree care, creek, preserve and natural resource maintenance.
• Maintain bike trails, power tools, and irrigation systems.
• Perform general labor duties.
• Operate tree care equipment such as chippers, stump grinders, power tools and other related equipment.
• Perform data collection/GPS in preserves and open space areas, creeks, and the urban forest.
• Perform pesticide application.

When assigned to Facilities:

• Set up and breakdown meeting rooms according to supplied floor plans
• Make minor repairs to site furniture and equipment
• Perform custodial duties within and surrounding facilities
• Assist facility renters with a variety of customer service needs.
• Perform semi-skilled and skilled facility maintenance, janitorial and repairs.
• Assist facility renters with a variety of customer service needs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Basic methods, tools, and equipment used in natural resource and grounds maintenance and facility maintenance.
• Principles and practices of safety management.
• Practices and methods of public relations and customer service; techniques and principles of effective interpersonal communication.
• Basic understanding and principles of agronomy, natural resource management, forestry, horticulture, and biology.
• Basic principle of facility maintenance and management
• Basic principles and practices of record keeping.
• Principles and techniques of first aid and artificial respiration.
• Safe driving practices.

Ability to:

• On a continuous basis, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, twist, and reach while operating equipment and perform maintenance and/or construction activities; perform heavy manual labor; operate a variety of hand and power tools used in maintenance activities; know and understand maintenance operations, janitorial and/or construction projects, observe safety rules.
• Intermittently, analyze equipment problems; identify safety hazards; remember and locate equipment and tools; may interpret and explain work orders; sit while completing work papers; travel from job-site to job-site sitting in assigned vehicle or on equipment; lift or carry cement bags, fertilizer sacks and/or bags of chalk, tables and stages weighing 65 pounds or less.
• Learn to perform semi-skilled tasks in a variety of maintenance activities.
• Swim, if assigned to Park Maintenance-Aquatics.
• Operate golf type vehicles, mower and other maintenance equipment.
• Understand and translate City policies and practices into everyday working practices; make sound decisions with solid problem solving methods.
• Learn principles and techniques of first aid and artificial respiration.
• Respond to emergency situations in a calm and effective manner; administer first aid and CPR, if certified.
• Learn to identify problems regarding the facility and programs; refer difficult problems/irregularities for more advanced attention and recommend possible solutions.
• Understand and carry out written and oral directions.
• Communicate tactfully with customers.
• Work outdoors in a variety of weather and environmental conditions.
• Communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Perform semi-skilled tasks in a variety of maintenance activities.
• Identify problems regarding the facility and programs; refer difficult problems/irregularities for more advanced attention and recommend possible solutions.

Note: Minors may have preclusions or restrictions in duties assigned and licenses required pursuant to 29 CFR § 570.

Experience and Training

Experience:

• Two years of increasingly responsible experience performing maintenance work similar to that of a Parks and Facilities Maintenance Worker I with the City of Roseville.

Training:

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade; additional course work and training in maintenance, agronomy, horticulture, forestry, natural resource management, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, janitorial or related field is highly desirable.

License or Certificate

• Possession of a valid California driver’s license by date of appointment.
• Possession of CPR and First Aid certificates within six (6) months of hire.

Necessary Special Requirement

• Must be 18 years of age or older.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

1. Employees work one of two schedules; which schedule do you prefer:

• Seasonal: Employees work a maximum of 1,000 hours over a 5 month seasonal period.
• 1,000 Hour: Employees work up to 25 hours per week for a maximum of 1,000 hours per fiscal year.
• No preference

2. Are you a current CalPERS member? A current CalPERS member is someone who has funds on deposit with CalPERS.

• Yes
• No

SELECTION PROCESS

Applications will be screened by the Human Resources Department for minimum qualifications. Qualifying applicants may be contacted by the Department to interview. Final appointment is contingent upon a check of past employment references, passing a City-paid fingerprint check and depending on position applied for a pre-employment medical exam and a drug and alcohol screening test.