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Assistant/Associate/Senior Planner

$5,962 - $7,246 per month (Assistant Planner)

$6,579 - $7,997 per month (Associate Planner)

$7,445 - $9,050 per month (Senior Planner)

Plus excellent benefits

 

OPEN UNTIL FILLED:  Apply by Monday, October 28, 2019 for first consideration

THE POSITION:

The City of San Rafael Community Development Department is seeking a full-time Assistant/Associate/Senior Planner. The Planner Series includes Assistant Planner, Associate Planner, and Senior Planner.  This is a single, flexibly staffed position that can be filled at the appropriate level based on complexity of assignment and candidate knowledge, skills, and qualifications.  

Assistant Planner is the entry-level class of this series.  It is characterized by the responsibility for providing staff support in policy and land use-planning activities under close supervision.  Incumbents learn to apply professional principles within a local political environment.  Performs a variety of professional planning duties to develop, and maintain, the City’s General Plan, and to administer the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances.

Associate Planner is a full working level of the series, competent to independently perform the full scope of duties required.  Incumbents may be 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. 

Senior Planner is distinguished by its responsibility for the administration/supervision of a major part of a planning program.  This class is the advanced journey level classification in the Planner series.  Under administrative direction, is responsible for the program, administration, and the performance of a comprehensive planning/economic development division; performs professional current and/or advanced planning work; and supervises the work of professional and support staff members.

Assistant/Associate Planner:

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.

Senior Planner:

This position performs the following essential job duties:

• Supervises professional and/or technical staff engaged in City planning activities.
• Establishes priorities and defining processing requirements.
• Responds to questions and issues raised by the City staff, developers, contractors, architects, engineers, and the general public; interpret the General Plan, zoning code and related ordinances or City regulations.
• Conducts research and special studies.
• Coordinates projects and activities with other City departments and outside agencies.
• Manages consulting contracts for planning projects.
• Makes presentations before community groups, Boards, Commissions and/or the City Council.
• Performs related duties as required.

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

Assistant Planner:

• 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.

Associate Planner:

• In addition to the requirements of Assistant Planner, principles and practices of planning for community development and of the methods used in the implementation of such plans.

Senior Planner:

• Principles and practices of planning and the methods used in the implementation of such plans.
• Current trends in federal, state and local planning.
• Socioeconomic and physical resource aspects related to assigned programs.
• Effective supervisory methods and techniques.

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

Assistant Planner:

• 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.

Associate Planner: (In addition the requirements of Assistant Planner)

• 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.

Senior Planner:

• Prepare and analyze various professional studies.
• Prepare written reports.
• Make presentations to committees, community groups, the Planning Commission & City Council.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Provide leadership to staff.

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:

Assistant Planner:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in planning, urban studies, geography or related field AND
• One (1) year of full-time work experience 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 may substitute for one (1) year of work experience.

Associate Planner:

• 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.

Senior Planner:

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Planning or related field AND
• Five (5) years of increasingly responsible professional planning experience.
• A Master’s degree in Planning may be substituted for one year of experience.
• Public agency experience desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.

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: https://www.calopps.org/san-rafael/job-19920207.

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. 

 

The City of Lincoln is recruiting to fill one vacancy for the position of Civil Engineer within the Community Development Department.  We are accepting applications until the position is filled. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. The salary ranges for each classification are as follows:

• Assistant Engineer:    $58,190 to $78,260
• Associate Engineer:    $74,267 to $99,881
• Senior Civil Engineer: $86,930 to $116,911
   

We are looking for a driven, collaborative and creative Engineer with development engineering experience to help move our active development projects forward.  The vacancy may be filled by one of the following job classes: Assistant Engineer, Associate Engineer or Senior Civil Engineer; dependent upon candidate qualifications. 

 

Assistant Engineer
The Assistant Engineer is entry-level in the professional engineering class series. This technical class includes performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within this class.  Employees at this level are not expected to perform with the same level of independence of direction and judgment on matters allocated to the Associate Engineer.  Employees work under general supervision while learning job tasks.  Since this class is typically used as a training class, employees have only limited or no directly related professional engineering work experience.

 

Associate Engineer
The Associate Engineer is a journey-level professional engineering class expected to perform the full range of professional engineering duties. Positions in the Associate Engineer class may exercise direct supervision over technical engineering staff.

 

Senior Engineer
The Senior Engineer is the full supervisory level in the professional engineering class series.  Incumbents are responsible for directing and supervising the work of a unit of professional and technical engineering staff in the Engineering Division. In addition, they perform the most complex professional engineering work. This class is distinguished from Associate Engineer by the performance of full supervisory responsibilities.

 

Key Responsibilities
Perform and oversee a broad range of engineering and design activities on a variety of public works projects; managing consultant contracts; reviewing map and development plans from developers for compliance with codes and standards; see the Assistant Engineer, Associate Engineer and Senior Civil Engineer job specifications for full descriptions, the link is below.
 

The City of Glendora seeks a planning professional to join the Community Development team in the role of Senior Planner or Associate Planner (Depending on Qualifications). This exciting and multi-faceted position calls for someone who leads and participates in presentations to City Council, the public and Planning Commission and other stakeholders with great integrity and tactfulness; works independently and with little supervision. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to step into a lead role and make an impactful contribution to the City of Glendora and the community it serves.

The ideal candidate will be innovative, results-oriented and will have knowledge of the California Environmental Quality Act, Subdivision Map Act, Planning and Zoning Law, Site Planning and Architectural Review; advance planning and municipal experience. GIS experience is a plus!  

Under limited supervision, performs complex professional work in current and long-range planning related to the implementation of the General Plan goals and programs of the Planning department; performs related duties as assigned.

Some of the typical duties of the Senior Planner include but are not limited to:

• Collects and analyzes statistical and other data relating to land use, housing, population distributions and projections, economic studies and projections; conducts surveys and compiles data relating to zoning development for compliance with ordinances and regulations and policies established by the Planning Commission and the City Council; assists in preparing comprehensive current and long-range plans for subdivision and zoning activities, land use and community design.
• Organizes and manages planning activities for the City's long-range planning objectives, including, but not limited to, the following: preparation of advance planning reports and studies including land use, zoning, population, housing and environmental impacts; conduct current and long-range planning, zoning and subdivision review; conduct special research and/or support service assignments; maintain and update the general plan and zoning codes.
• Acts as a project manager to secure the zoning entitlements and environmental clearances for significant current development projects and long-range planning programs.
• Develops requests for proposals; manages consultant contracts associated with assigned planning and policy studies; develops work programs and methodologies and establishes project schedules.
• Assists the Community Development Director in projecting budget and staff requirements for the City's planning functions, and in consultation with the City Planner, establishes objectives, priorities and schedules for planning and long-range planning.
• Plans and conducts public information meetings on planning matters; researches, writes and presents zoning code and general plan amendments; represents the Community Development Department at public meetings and in matters before the Planning Commission and City Council.
• Prepares and/or supervises the preparation of environmental impact analysis on General Plan Elements, Zoning, design guideline and policy revisions, legislative actions or land use entitlements requiring discretionary approval.

Some of the Typical Duties of the Associate Planner include but are not limited to:

• Conducts assignments involving current and long range planning projects; confers with applicants and agency representatives to identify problems; evaluates data and proposes methods to resolve conflicting issues of plan implementation, zoning requirements, and environmental impact.
• Evaluates current development projects by detailed review of plans for architectural, zoning and general plan requirements; performs field surveys to identify problems and upon completion of projects to ensure conformance with applicable requirements, discusses recommendations with builders, developers, architects, and real estate professionals.
• Contributes to the review and revision of local ordinances; conducts research; prepares planning reports including staff reports, EIR’S, negative declarations and special studies.
• Confers and advises architects, engineers, attorneys, developers, and the general public regarding City development procedures and processes.
• Responds to inquiries, both orally and in writing; applies planning policies, state laws and local ordinances, or explains procedures; provides assistance to the Planning Commission, City Council, and other committees and commissions; attends Planning Commission meetings; prepares staff reports including graphic presentations; make presentations to the Planning Commission, City Council and other committees.
• Coordinates planning activities, special studies, and reports with consultants, other departments, state, county, and federal agencies; schedules project review committee meetings to solicit preliminary review comments from affected departments.
• Reviews business licenses for compliance with zoning; negotiates contracts and prepares agreements; monitors contract provisions; coordinates financing provisions with the Finance Department; ensures compliance with applicable laws.
• May have lead supervision over interns, professionals, and technicians.

For a complete job description of the Senior Planner position click here.

For a complete job description of the Associate Planner position click here.

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES

Education and/or Experience

Senior Planner: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with major coursework in planning, public administration, geography, architecture, or a closely related field and four years of progressively responsible professional experience in local government in the field of Planning, including one year of supervisory experience and one year in advance planning.

Associate Planner: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with major work in planning, architecture, environmental design, landscape architecture, or a related field and two years of related work experience.

Knowledge and Skill Levels

Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of planning; related state and federal laws, ordinances, rules and regulations; the California Environmental Quality Act; Subdivision Map Act; site planning and architectural review; building and engineering principals; ability to read plans and maps including grading plans.  The Senior Planner will some knowledge of the principles and practices of employee supervision.

Special Requirements

Possession of or ability to obtain a Class C California driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record

Selection Process:  All applications will be reviewed and evaluated.  Those candidates who are determined to be best qualified based upon the information presented on the application materials will be invited to continue in the selection process which may include a qualifying written or performance evaluation and will include an interview weighted 100%.

CLOSE DATE: OCTOBER 11, 2019

TENTATIVE INTERVIEW DATE: OCTOBER 24, 2019

A completed online employment application is required and must be submitted at www.calopps.org. Incomplete, late, emailed, faxed, and hard copy applications are not accepted. Resumes are not considered in lieu of the required employment application available at CalOpps. Certificates, resumes, and cover letters must be uploaded with your application on the CalOpps website.  The City of Glendora is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  The City does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, religion, national origin, marital status, medical condition or disability.  Please notify the Human Resources Department in advance if you require special accommodations to participate in any phase of the selection process.

 

 

 

 

The salary range for this classification is $18.66-$22.71 hourly, $38,812.80 -$47,236.80 annually. This position is covered under the Living Wage Policy and your hourly rate will be adjusted to $22.68/23.93 per hour.  The Living Wage rate consists of a base amount and an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable pay.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Parks Recreation and Neighborhood Services department (PRNS) is recruiting to fill multiple Community Activity Worker positions to support the following programs. Some positions may be part-time or limit dated June 30, 2020:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. 1. Project Hope program
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   3. BeautifySJ program

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

About Project Hope – Project Hope is a community empowerment program that focuses on educating the residents on how to work in partnership with the City to coordinate and mobilize resources that will help address ongoing neighborhood/community issues such as crime, poverty, and blight. The program’s goal is to develop sustainable neighborhood associations that can best advocate for their community. Current vacancies exist in each of three teams, which will consist of one Community Coordinator and two Community Activity Workers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

About BeautifySJ program - The BeautifySJ Anti-Graffiti & Anti-Litter program provides coordinated graffiti abatement services, coordinates neighborhood litter clean-up events and hosts three large annual litter events throughout the City of San Jose.  Current vacancies exist in the following three areas: volunteer coordination, work order system management, and graffiti and litter abatement.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Please note that staff may be required to work weekends and evenings.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Community Activity Worker will report directly to the Community Coordinator. Job duties for the position include, but are not limited to:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. 1. Project Hope program –

• • Assist with volunteer recruitment and retention efforts to form neighborhoods associations and volunteer groups to become self-sufficient and pro-active neighborhood advocates and stewards
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  • Work independently in remote field offices located in schools, places of worship and other place-based community partners
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  • Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with community members, neighborhood organizations, key stakeholders, City staff (Council, Mayor’s Office, and all City Departments)
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  • Participates in planning and coordinating in-service training and development of program aids and materials
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  • Performs public contact and liaison work in explaining and interpreting program
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  • Conducts and facilitates workshops for the neighborhood
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  • Assists in planning and implementing special activities or programs, such as community service projects, community meetings, community litter pick-ups, neighborhood-wide events, dumpster days
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  • Designs and produces flyers and announcements
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  • May be required to provide bilingual translation and/or interpretation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     2. BeautifySJ program -  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• • Support the City’s inter-Department BeautifySJ Initiative to address litter/trash related blight by attending resource fairs and neighborhood based outreach events
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  • Directly support the Anti-Litter Program efforts to reduce citywide by collaborating with internal City Departments and external partners
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  • Plan, lead and execute neighborhood litter events including litter cleanup events located at or near encampments
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  • Work with schools, non-profit partners, and organizations to form litter cleanup groups to support the City’s efforts to reduce litter
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  • Assist with volunteer recruitment and retention efforts, including data collection and leading volunteer litter cleanup events
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  • Interact daily with City staff, Council staff, residents, vendors, and property owners to address litter related blight.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AFTER SCHOOL COMMUNITY SERVICES ASSISTANT (ASCSA) I/II/III

ASCSA I: $12.36 - $15.02/hr.

ASCSA II: $13.84 - $16.82/hr.

ASCSA III: $15.79 - $19.19/hr.

Multiple Positions Open (part-time, at-will, no benefits)

Also hiring Substitute ASCSA I staff available a minimum of 3 days a week.

 

DEFINITION: Under supervision, staff will perform duties in our After School Program consisting of an educational, enrichment and recreational environment. Work schedule will NOT exceed 28 hours per week; schedule is generally 11 am – 6 pm (varies from site to site), Monday through Friday and may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

 

Qualified applicants will be invited to test or asked to provide official documentation to verify they meet the educational requirements.

TESTING FOR THIS RECRUITMENT IS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2019.

 

DESIRED EXPERIENCE FOR ASCSA I:

• A minimum of six (6) months organized recreation, school aged child care, or teaching.
• Ability to successfully lead a group of 20 or more students in both an educational and recreational setting.
• Knowledge of positive behavior guidance techniques and the ability to use them appropriately.
• Ability to create a fun and engaging educational environment for elementary and middle school aged youth.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE FOR ASCSA II:

• A minimum of one (1) year organized recreation, child care, or teaching.
• Ability to successfully lead a group of 20 or more students in both an educational and recreational setting.
• Knowledge of positive behavior guidance techniques and the ability to use them appropriately.
• Ability to create a fun and engaging educational environment for elementary and middle school aged youth

DESIRED EXPERIENCE FOR ASCSA III (SITE LEAD) POSITION:

• A minimum of two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in education, school aged recreational programming or a closely related field including supervisory experience.  
• Ability to successfully lead a program with up to 5 additional staff members and up to 100 youth in attendance daily; Knowledge of after school program best practices and ability to implement them appropriately.
• Ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with school site personnel, staff, participants, and parents regarding program policies and procedures. 

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The incumbent must have the ability to:

• Work with students in reading, spelling, mathematics, and other subjects, assist with computer skills: Assist in supervising and organizing recreation activities; distribute, monitor, and maintain equipment/supplies.
• Assist in monitoring program compliance with laws, rules, and regulations; Supervise children/participants at park site or facility; lead group activities; Recommend and/or assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; implement policies and procedures.
• Provide information and referrals to program participants, school officials and community groups regarding program being offered; operate a computer and related software; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Perform any other tasks or functions deemed necessary to the daily operations of the employer.

THE ABOVE LIST OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE AND MAY BE SUPPLEMENTED AS NECESSARY BY THE EMPLOYER.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS: Position requires prolonged standing, sitting, walking on level or unleveled and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping and making repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties. Incumbents may be required to lift, carry and/or push objects weighing 25 pounds or more. This position requires near and far vision for reading written documents and in the observation of participants during activities. Acute hearing is also required in providing customer service to public and /or assistance in facility, classroom, or outdoors.

 

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:  In addition to the required minimum experience, all positions must have knowledge of teaching curriculum or learning based programs.  EDUCATION: Completion of 12th grade or equivalent; ALSO 2 or 4 year degree from an accredited college OR completion of two (2) years of higher education (48 semester/72 quarter units) OR completion of FUSD Paraprofessional testing.

 

LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS: Possession of, or ability to obtain CPR and basic first aid certifications within sixty (60) days of hire are required. A valid CA driver’s license may be required for certain positions. Candidates must be age 18 or older.

BUILDING PLANS EXAMINER I

 

 

SALARY:                                              $4603.59 to $6477.76 monthly (26 pay periods annually)

 

FINAL FILING DATE:                        We are accepting the applications or closing at October 8, 2019.

 

 

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 Regular and Full-time position of Building Plans Examiner I in the Development Services Department.  The normal work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 –5 pm; a flex schedule may be available.

 

The City of Roseville promotes a no smoking atmosphere.

 

DEFINITION

To perform duties related to reviewing and approving building construction plans ensuring compliance with pertinent codes and ordinances; and to provide assistance to the public with respect to permit process, code application, and code interpretation.

 

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the entry level class in the Building Plans Examiner series.  Positions in this class typically have little or no directly related work experience and work under immediate supervision while learning job tasks.  The Building Plans Examiner I class is distinguished from the II level by the performance of less than the full range of duties assigned to the II level.  Incumbents work under immediate supervision while learning job tasks, progressing to general supervision as procedures and processes of assigned area of responsibility are learned.

 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives immediate supervision from an assigned supervisor and may receive technical and functional supervision from the Building Inspection Supervisor.

 

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

• Examine construction documents for proposed structures for completeness and conformity with all codes and ordinances including structural, mechanical, electrical and energy calculations, safety and health features, use of material, placements in the property, and setbacks.
• Correct detected defects or inadequacies; by requiring that corrections be made to meet the requirements of pertinent City codes.
• Assist building permit applicants in completing applications; assist other departments and the public with researching and finding requested construction documents; research and answer questions at front counter and via phone and email.
• Determine plan examination, permit and other fees and valuation on plans submitted.
• Explain disapprovals or modification recommendations to applicants for permits.
• Confer with architects, engineers, contractors, owners and the general public on proposed projects to resolve problems.
• Coordinate with other departments on project requirements.
• Make field investigations of structural problems, covering failures, instability, proper installation of unusual designs, materials or equipment, and other unsafe conditions; prepare reports and make recommendations on solutions.
• Develop informational handouts/checklists related to plan check requirements for public distribution.
• 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.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

 

Knowledge of:

• Types of building construction materials and methods; building and zoning codes and ordinances enforceable by the City.
• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, regulations, and ordinances enforceable by the City, including the adopted Model Building, Electrical, Plumbing and Mechanical Codes.
• Procedures and techniques of plan review.
• Principles of structural design and engineering mathematics.
• Research methods and sources of information related to building code enforcement.

 

Ability to:

• On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of the job; analyze technical plans, specifications and reports; prepare technical reports; know, understand, interpret and explain department and program policies, procedures, rules, codes, laws and operational procedures; analyze, evaluate and solve building and code problems/issues taking appropriate course of action; remember various building/construction rules and codes.
• Intermittently, sit while studying or preparing reports; bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist to reach equipment or materials; perform simple and power grasping pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation; use telephone, and write or use keyboard to communicate through written means and lift and carry weight of 25 pounds or less.
• Learn to interpret and apply pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations; apply City codes and policies regarding building and zoning.
• Learn to determine if construction systems conform to City code regulations.
• Locate, read and interpret building plans, maps, engineering calculations, soil reports, project specifications and industrial blue prints.
• Make engineering and mathematical computations rapidly and accurately; understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

 

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

 

Experience:

• One year of increasingly responsible building plan examination, architectural design, drafting, and/or inspection experience.

 

Training:

• Completion of thirty units from an accredited college or university with major course work in engineering, architecture or a related field.  (Note: Possession of a valid I.C.C certificate as a Building Plans Examiner can substitute for the thirty units from an accredited college or university.)

 

License or Certificate:

• Possession of a valid California driver's license by the date of appointment.
• Possession of a valid I.C.C. certificate as a Building Plans Examiner is required within one year of appointment to the position.

 

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

 

1. Your responses to questions 2-3 the applicant’s education, training and experience, will be scored using a pre-determined formula.  Your responses to these questions must be consistent with your employment application information.  This experience must also be described in the “Work Experience" section of this application.  Responses to the supplemental questionnaire that are inconsistent from your “Work Experience” section in the application will not be scored.  I understand and agree with the above instructions.

• Yes
• No

 

2. Was any of the work experience listed on your application an unpaid internship, or volunteer work?  If so, please list below which ones.

 

3. How many years of experience do you have performing plan checks on residential projects?

• Less than 1 year
• 1-2 Years
• 2-3 Years
• 3-4 Years
• 4-5 Years
• 5+ Years

 

4. Please provide a detailed list of your certifications by the International Code Council (I.C.C.) and the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (I.A.P.M.O.) as well as any California Specific Certifications you may hold. Please list the certification, year obtained and expiration date.

 

5. Please detail your experience in performing plan review on one and two family dwelling projects.

 

6. Please detail your experience in performing plan review for commercial projects.

 

7. On a typical Patio cover plan review please describe two structural details that are needed for plan approval and permit issuance.

 

SELECTION PROCESS

All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will have their application scored in a Formula Rate Examination.  The applicant’s experience and education will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula.  Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the Employment List.  Supplemental questions will be utilized by the department hiring authority to make interview and selection determinations.  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.

 

 

THE CITY OF ROSEVILLE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.  IF YOU REQUIRE AN ACCOMMODATION DUE TO A DISABILITY, PLEASE CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT LEAST 5 WORKING DAYS BEFORE A SCHEDULED INTERVIEW/EXAMINATION PROCESS.  MEDICAL DISABILITY VERIFICATION MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO ACCOMMODATION.

 

ABOUT US

Fremont is a well-managed and innovative city, and has recently generated national attention by placing 7th on the list of the Greenest Cities in America according to a 2018 Wallet Hub survey and ranking 3rd Best City in the Nation  to raise a family, according to another 2018 survey by Wallet Hub. Located in the heart of the Bay Area and Silicon Valley, Fremont prides itself on innovation, green technology, a low crime rate, great schools, a low unemployment rate, quality parks and nearby open space, and an incredibly diverse population of over 235,000 residents.   As a full service City, Fremont employs over 952 regular employees and has a General Fund budget of $219.9 million.  

Fremont is an employer that values its people, creativity, quality service, integrity, open communication, collaboration, mutual respect, and diversity. Employees find their work challenging, yet rewarding, and most importantly, enjoy the chance to make a difference through public service.   

THE POSITION

As an essential member of the Community Services Department, the Park Field Supervisor supervises and participates in the activities of crews that perform maintenance, construction, and repair work of landscaped median, park, and recreation areas, and city trees.   As a Park Field Supervisor, you will plan, organize, schedule, assign, evaluate, and direct the work of subordinate personnel and/or work crews.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

- All Assignments
- Participate in the recruitment, examination and hiring process.  
- Evaluate and discipline assigned staff.
- Provide technical training.
- Organize, schedule, and supervise the work of crews assigned to maintain trees, medians and backups, Central Park and Sports Complex, outlying parks or special crews.
- Maintain work records, review operations, field developments and productivity records.
- Monitor work for adherence to professional and mandated standards, completeness, accuracy and timeliness.

Trees Assignment

- Prune and trim designated street trees to shape and improve growth.
- Operate an aerial pruning platform, brush chipper, chain saw, stump grinder, leaf blower, and pole saw.
- Drive a one-ton chipper truck.
- Central Parks and Sport Complex Assignment
- Maintain lawns, trees, shrubs, ground cover, picnic tables, benches, and sprinkler systems.
- Maintain and make minor repairs to playground/picnic equipment and playground/picnic areas, athletic fields, and playing courts.
- Irrigate, cultivate, prune, plant, and transplant a variety of turf, shrubs, trees and plants.
- Operate mowing equipment in parks and athletic fields.

Outlying Parks Assignment

- Maintain lawns, trees, shrubs, ground cover, picnic tables, benches, and sprinkler systems.
- Maintain and make minor repairs to playground/picnic equipment, picnic areas and athletic fields.
- Irrigate, cultivate, prune, plant and transplant a variety of turf, shrubs, trees and plants.
- Operate mowing equipment in parks and athletic fields.

Special Assignments

- Perform skilled plumbing and semi-skilled carpentry and painting.
- Maintain, repair and renovate irrigation system controllers, valves, pipes, and related components.

Maintenance Worker I/II
$4,758.00 - $6,701.00 Monthly 
$57,096.00 - $80,412.00 Annually

MAINTENANCE WORKER I
$4,758 - $6,071 monthly
$57,096 - $72,852 annually

MAINTENANCE WORKER II
$5,250 - $6,701 monthly
$63,000 - $80,412 annually

The City of Morgan Hill currently has a vacancy for a Maintenance Worker in the Community Services department. The Maintenance Worker classification is a flexibly-staffed classification of Maintenance Worker I/Maintenance Worker II and the City can fill the position at either level.

JOB SUMMARY:
Under direct supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor, performs a variety of labor and skilled work in the maintenance of streets, parks, street medians, storm drains and related facilities; performs related work as required.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS:
The Maintenance Worker I is an entry level class in the maintenance series.  This class requires individuals with an aptitude for street and park maintenance work, good physical condition, and a willingness to learn with the opportunity to obtain skills in a variety of maintenance areas.  This class is distinguished from the Maintenance Worker II class in that the Maintenance Worker II is the journey level class of this series who are fully competent to independently perform a number of assigned tasks skillfully and safely, operate equipment, vehicles and power tools as a regular responsibility, and serve as a lead on work projects and crews.

The Maintenance Worker II is a journey level class of this series. Incumbents are competent to independently perform a number of assigned tasks skillfully and safely.The operation of equipment, vehicles and power tools is a regular responsibility of this class, and provide limited lead responsibilities for small crews as required. This class is distinguished from the Senior Maintenance Worker class in that the Senior Maintenance Worker class has supervisory skills and provides day-to-day lead responsibilities and training to other Maintenance staff, directs field work through a crew leader, and performs the most complex work assignments.

The City of Morgan Hill is an AFSCME agency shop. Members of this class must either join AFSCME or pay an agency fee in lieu of membership.

APPLICATION and SELECTION PROCESS:
To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please apply on-line at www.morganhill.ca.gov and submit the following items:

• A completed City of Morgan Hill employment application 
• Responses to the supplemental questions 
• Resume 
• Copy of Certificates (if applicable)

Please note only completed application packets will be reviewed.  The final date to apply is Friday, October 4, 2019. 

Candidates for this position may be required to complete a practical exam and oral interview. The selection process is tentatively scheduled to begin as early as the week of October 21, 2019.