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The City of St. Helena has an exciting opportunity to fill a position in the Public Works Water Treatment Plant.  This is a great opportunity to become part of a team of dedicated individuals that take pride in serving the local community.

The City of St. Helena is seeking to fill two (2) openings at the Water Plant. There is one (1) Chief Water Plant Operator position and one (1) Operator position which will be filled at a I, II or III depending on qualifications. This is an internal and external recruitment. If an internal candidate is selected for any open position, the vacated position will be filled from a pool of qualified candidates identified during this recruitment. The qualified candidates will be placed on a one-year eligibility list that will used to place potential future vacancies in Public Works which includes the following classifications: Plant Operator (Water or Wastewater), Water Distribution Operator and Maintenance Worker.

THE CITY

The City of American Canyon is seeking an entry level Maintenance Worker to perform a variety of maintenance and construction duties and operates public works/parks equipment.  Initial hire and assignment will be for the Park’s division.  Maintenance Worker I’s may advance to the Maintenance Worker II level with a salary range of $4,625-$5,620 per month, after a minimum of two years of successful service and upon the recommendation of the supervisor.

THE POSITION

Maintenance Worker I is an entry-level class position. Initially, under close supervision, incumbents learn basic maintenance, construction, and safety procedures. As experience is gained, there is greater independence of action within established guidelines and incumbents are expected to perform a broader scope of duties.

The ideal candidate will possess the ability to:

• Provide manual labor as directed, including digging holes, removing trees, raking, removing trash/litter/debris/graffiti, and planting trees and shrubs.
• Take daily pool readings and perform maintenance activities including cleaning injection systems and strainers, replacing chemical injection lines, and adjusting chemical dosages.
• Perform carpentry work to replace or repair wooden fences, picnic tables, benches, signs, and par course facilities.
• Plant, prune, and maintain plants and trees.
• Assist in the repair and maintenance of irrigation facilities including controllers, drip systems, pipes, and sprinkler heads.

Operate and maintain tractor, flail mower, aerator, and fertilizer spreader.

ASSISTANT PLANNER

(Salary Range: $71,336 - $95,609)

Join the Planning Team and Help Shape the Community of Sausalito!

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.  Applications are reviewed weekly and candidates will be notified of their status.

The City of Sausalito is seeking one full-time Assistant Planner to join the Community Development Division's planning team.   The successful candidate will have exceptional communication, organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills.  Appointments will be based upon experience and overall qualifications.

JOB CHARACTERISTICS:  The Assistant Planner is an entry-level position. It is characterized by the responsibility for providing staff support in land use planning activities and policy development under close supervision. Incumbents learn to apply professional planning principles within a municipal government setting. As experience and proficiency are gained, incumbents are expected to work with less supervision.

The Assistant Planner is involved in a variety of customer service activities including design review of residential and commercial projects, assistance at the public counter, and enforcement of City regulations, and presenting written and oral reports in a variety of public settings.   

THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT: 

The Community Development Director oversees a Planning Division and Building Division which are staffed by Senior Planner, two Assistant Planners, Building Inspector, Permit Technician and Administrative Aide. Contract staff provide Building Plan Check and Code Enforcement services.  The Planning Division provides staff support to the Planning Commission, the Sustainability Commission, the Historic Preservation Commission, and the City Council.

THE COMMUNITY AND CITY GOVERNMENT:  Sausalito is a beautiful, San Francisco Bay front city of 7,400 residents within 2.2 square miles that serves a visitor population that may be several times the size of the year round population.  The blend of historical buildings, wooded hillsides, sweeping Bay and San Francisco views nestled against the Golden Gate National Recreation Area combine to make Sausalito a community of unparalleled charm and natural beauty.  Sausalito is a General Law City incorporated in 1893 and has a City Council/City Manager form of government.  The City provides a full range of services including Administration, Finance, Police, Public Works, Parks and Recreation, and Community Development.  The City Council and staff value positive relationships with the residents, businesses, visitors and outside agencies.

TYPICAL DUTIES FOR THE POSITION INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Respond to inquiries from the public by providing information regarding the General Plan, Zoning Ordinance, City regulations, and statistical data.
• Receive and review applications for zoning permits, design review permits, conditional use permits, and variances for conformance with the General Plan, Zoning Ordinance, and other regulations; and prepare staff reports recommending appropriate action.
• Conduct environmental review including preparation of initial studies and negative declarations, technical and administrative support on the preparation of Environmental Impact Reports and staff reports on all phases of environmental review.
• Perform detailed planning studies, research and analysis to support development of long-range policies and plans, as well as implementation regulations for the City’s growth and development.
• Prepare and analyze various professional planning studies including, but not limited to, demographics, traffic, and historic resources.
• Prepare updates of General Plan elements by drafting and finalizing plan documents; researching materials and making presentations to committees, the Planning Commission, and the City Council.
• Check construction plans to ensure conformity with City regulations and project conditions.
• Prepare reports and studies and represent the Department before the public, other agencies, and developer representatives.
• Attend, participate, and present reports at meetings of the Historical Preservation Commission, Planning Commission, City Council, special committees, and neighborhood groups.

Requirements:

Any combination of education, experience, and training which demonstrates possession of and competency in requisite knowledge and abilities may substitute for the education (degree) on a year-for-year basis. A Master’s degree in planning or a related field may substitute for one year of the required work experience.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in planning, urban studies, geography or a related field and at least a long-term internship, with one to two years of full-time work experience in municipal or regional planning preferred.

• California Driver’s License
• Ability to interact in a positive and helpful manner with members of the public, the City staff and other agencies
• A strong work ethic and sound organization skills

BENEFITS:

Retirement:  The City is a part of the CalPERS retirement plan and does not contribute to Social Security

• Classic employees – 2% @55 formula, highest 3 year average compensation
• PEPRA employees – hired after 1/1/13 or Classic employee with 6 month break in service are eligible for a 2% @ 62 formula, highest 3 year average compensation

Cafeteria Benefit Plan:  The City offers a healthy cafeteria benefit program including choices among plan options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, and PERS long-term care insurance. 

Leave:  Employees earn 120 hours of vacation and 96 hours of sick leave per year.

Union Membership: This position is non-exempt and is part of the Service Employees’ International Union group (SEIU).

Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled.  Applications will be reviewed weekly and applicants will be advised of their status. 

SELECTION PROCESS

Applications will undergo an application appraisal to review education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.  Those applicants that meet the minimum criteria will be rated as to their relative level of qualifications, experience, training, education, special skills and abilities and only the most qualified will be interviewed.  

HOW TO APPLY

• Apply online at www.calopps.org/city-of-sausalito

• For questions about job openings or any topic related to Human Resources, please contact Human Resources at HumanResources@Sausalito.gov  or (415) 289-4130.

The City of Sausalito is a drug free workplace.

E.O.E./A.D.A.

ASSISTANT PLANNER

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

Instructions: Place your name on each page of your responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire. Please use no more than two pages to answer the questions below.  Your responses will be assessed for content, organization, clarity, and brevity.

1. Briefly describe how your planning experience and education qualify you for this job.  Include experience gained during an internship or similar work study situation, why you want to be a planner, and what unique skills you will bring to the Sausalito team that make you the most qualified candidate. 

2. Briefly describe your familiarity with California planning and zoning laws, including the California Environmental Quality Act.

3. Describe your experience in giving oral presentations of reports in a public meeting situation.   Specify the type of board or commission to which you made the presentation.

4. Describe how you have delivered awareness-level work load management skills – the ability to plan and organize a variety of assignments to create timely, accurate work products; and work efficiently, remain focused, and handle interruptions effectively, as well as when and where you gained the competency. 

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$20.00 per hour

Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)/Temporary/No Benefits

(Maximum hours worked per fiscal year not to exceed 1,000 hours)

LAST DAY TO APPLY:  Apply by Friday, February 21, 2020 for first consideration

THE POSITION:

The City of San Rafael is hiring for the temporary position of Parks Maintenance Worker in the Public Works Department.  This is a full-time temporary position working 37.5 hours per week under general supervision.  Maximum hours worked per fiscal year not to exceed 1,000 hours.  Duties include, but are not limited to: cleaning restrooms, picking up and disposing of debris; mowing and edging turf; pruning shrubs and groundcovers, cleaning asphalt surfaces; general landscaping maintenance; and minor building maintenance and repair.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to operate mowers, edgers, backpack blower, small athletic tractor and weed eaters; work flexible time; follow written and oral assignments with a minimum of supervision and work with moderate public contact.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:                       

Graduation from high school or equivalent.  Must have excellent reading and communication skills; prior experience in the operation of power-driven equipment or previous maintenance experience is desirable but not required.  Must be capable of heavy manual labor, including the ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. and be able to show proof of eligibility to work.  Must possess a valid California driver’s license.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:

City of San Rafael application is required.  Resumes do not substitute for the City application.  Candidates should detail related education and experience on the application.  To file an application online, go to:  www.calopps.org.  Select “Member Agencies”.  Select “City of San Rafael”. 

Please follow this link to apply: https://www.calopps.org/san-rafael/job-19976286

SELECTION PROCESS:

Qualified applicants will be interviewed by the hiring department and the most qualified applicants will be subject to a reference check/fingerprinting/pre-employment physical exam. 

Associate Planner

OPEN UNTIL FILLED:  Applications reviewed on a weekly basis until filled

THE POSITION:

The City of San Rafael Community Development Department is seeking a full-time Associate Planner. The incumbent in this position, will independently perform the full scope of duties required and is responsible for administration of a specific project or program.  Performs a variety of professional planning duties to develop, and maintain, the City’s General Plan, and to administer the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances. 

This position performs the following essential job duties:

• Responds to inquiries from the public by providing information regarding the General Plan, the Zoning and Subdivisions Ordinances and statistical data.
• Receives and reviews land use permits, design review applications, zoning and General Plan amendments for conformance with the General Plan, Zoning, and Subdivision Ordinances and other requirements; and prepares staff reports recommending appropriate action.
• Conducts environmental review including preparation of initial studies and negative declarations, technical and administrative support on the preparation of Environmental Impact Reports and staff reports on all phases of environmental review.
• Performs detailed planning studies, research and analysis to support development of long-range policies and plans, as well as implementation ordinances for the City’s growth and development.
• Prepares and analyzes various professional planning studies including, but not limited to, demographics, traffic and historic resources.
• Prepares General Plan elements such as the Housing Element by drafting and finalizing plan documents; researching materials and making presentations to committees, the Planning Commission and the City Council.
• Prepares reports and studies and represents the department before the public, other agencies, and developer representatives.
• Attends and participates in meetings of the Design Review Board, Planning Commission, City Council, special committees and neighborhood groups.
• Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.

To be eligible for this position, you must have knowledge of:

• Basic principles and practices of planning for community development and of the methods used in the implementation of such plans.
• Current trends in federal, state, and local planning.
• Socioeconomic and physical resource aspects of planning, zoning, and planning administration.
• Principles and practices of planning for community development and of the methods used in the implementation of such plans.

To be eligible for this position, you must have the ability to:

• Collect, tabulate, and interpret data pertaining to planning and zoning.
• Interpret a wide variety of maps, graphic illustrations, detailed drawings, and land use data and legal descriptions.
• Prepare and present effective written reports and verbal presentations.
• Deal effectively with the public and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Understand program objectives in relation to departmental goals and procedures.
• Demonstrate tact and diplomacy.
• Maintain accurate records and document actions taken.
• Organize and prioritize work assignments.
• Research regulations, procedures and/or technical reference material.
• Prepare and analyze various professional planning studies.
• Make presentations to committees, the Planning Commission and the City Council.
• Represent the Community Development Department before the public, other agencies and developer representatives.
• Work independently in processing and presenting actions to policy bodies.

LANGUAGE/MATHEMATICAL/REASONING SKILLS:

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. 
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical solutions.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. 
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in planning, urban studies, geography or related field AND
• Three (3) years of full-time work experience at the Assistant Planner level in municipal or regional planning.
• Any combination of education, experience, and training which demonstrates possession of and competency in requisite knowledge and abilities may substitute for the education (degree) on a year-for-year basis. 
• A Master’s degree in planning or a related field ay substitute for one (1) year of the required work experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

• Must possess a valid California driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.  The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10-25 pounds and occasionally lift and or move up to 25-50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in indoor conditions and regularly works near video display.  The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.  The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:

City of San Rafael application is required.  Resumes do not substitute for the City application.  Candidates should detail related education and experience on the application.  The examination process may include the following application appraisal and oral board interview examination.  The passing point for the oral board examination final score will be 70%.  Note:  Prior to appointment, candidate must pass a pre-employment physical, background check, driving record, drug screen, and fingerprinting.   To file an application, go to:  www.calopps.org.  Select “Member Agencies”.  Select “San Rafael”.  Follow this link to submit your application: 

For more information about the City of San Rafael, please visit www.cityofsanrafael.org. 

Reasonable Accommodation:  The City of San Rafael will make reasonable accommodations in the exam process to accommodate disabled applicants.  If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact us at (415) 485-3474 before the test date.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.  Such accommodations must be requested by the applicant. 

Performs a wide variety of semi-skilled and skilled maintenance duties in the installation, construction, repair and maintenance of City utilities and system operations, including the skilled operation of power-driven equipment.