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Under general supervision of the Public Works Director and or the Public Works Lead, this classification works primarily in the Public Works Department and performs a variety of duties essential to the maintenance of the City.

This position is temporary, part-time and is limited to a maximum of 130 hours per month AND 960 hours per fiscal year. Typical work schedule will be three 8-hour shifts per week, excluding weekends and evenings.

Please only submit one application for this recruitment. The department will determine if the candidate meets the minimum qualification for one or both of the positions. The candidate chosen for hire will be placed in either the Electrician's Assistant or Industrial Electrical/Electronics Technician position based on the candidates experience and the needs of the department.

THE POSITIONS

Electrician’s Assistant

Performs a variety of semi-skilled and routine electrical construction, maintenance, repair and testing work.

Industrial Electrical/Electronics Technician:

Install, inspect, test, maintain, calibrate, troubleshoot, upgrade and repair City-owned electrical and electronic systems.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Electrician's Assistant: Repair, replace and perform routine scheduled maintenance on street lights, traffic signals and other City-owned property. Assist with maintenance and repair of pumps, motors, electrical equipment, and other related equipment. Reads and interprets circuit diagrams, construction drawings, and service and repair manuals. Prepares plans and specifications for the procurement of parts and supplies on assigned projects. Ensures that proper safety precautions and safe work methods are followed. Prepares and maintains accurate maintenance and repair records. Uses and maintains a wide variety of electrical tools and test equipment. Regular and consistent attendance. Other Job Functions: Perform electrical inspections. Read and review electrical prints and diagrams, and modify and update as required. Answer emergency calls and perform emergency repairs. Perform related duties as assigned.

Industrial Electrical/Electronics Technician: Install, inspect, test, calibrate, repair, troubleshoot, upgrade and maintain a wide variety of electrical/electronic equipment and software related to water distribution, water treatment and City facilities; research, design, procure and install equipment and/or upgrade existing electrical/electronic systems; verify equipment compatibility with existing devices; conduct routine maintenance on electrical/electronic equipment, motor controls and electro-mechanical/electronic starters, automatic transfer switches, standby power generators and medium voltage switch gears; keep accurate and up-to-date records on all related assignments; proficiently read and interpret circuit diagrams, ladder logic, construction drawings, and service and repair manuals; prepares plans and specifications for the procurement of parts and supplies on assigned projects; ensures that proper safety precautions and safe work methods are followed; assist with the preparation of standard operating procedures; inspect contract construction projects and submittals; inspect and test equipment, develop punch lists for work to be completed or corrected during construction; perform other duties as assigned; regular, predictable, consistent and timely attendance is an essential function of the position, in that Employee must be present to work on facilities and equipment impacting the public's health and safety. Other Job Functions: Prepare and maintain accurate maintenance and repair records; present oral and written reports; performs electrical inspections; use and maintain a variety of tools and test equipment as required; answers emergency calls and performs emergency repairs.

QUALIFICATIONS

Electrician's Assistant

Education:

High School diploma or equivalent. Completion of a recognized apprenticeship program in the electrical or instrumentation trade is highly desirable.

Experience:

One (1) year of recent experience in electrical/ electronics/ instrumentation installation, maintenance or repair.

License and Certificates:

Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required upon hire.

Industrial Electrical/Electronics Technician

Education:

High School diploma or equivalent is required. Associate degree in electrical/electronic technology or closely related field is highly desirable.

Experience:

Four (4) years of recent experience as an Industrial Electrician (or equivalent, as determined by the Department Head) is required.

License and Certificates:

Possession of a valid California Driver's License and State of California General Journeyman Electrical License is required upon hire. Possession of a valid International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Work Zone Safety Certification and California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Electrical/Instrumentation Technologist Level II certificate is desirable.

APPLICATION

Apply with a City of Woodland application by visiting www.cityofwoodland.org/employment or the Human Resources Office, City Hall, 300 First Street, 2nd Floor, Woodland, CA 95695. This recruitment is Open Until Filled. First review of applications is scheduled for Monday, November 23, 2020. Résumés and cover letters are encouraged but will not be accepted in lieu of the application form. Postmarks will not be accepted.

Review Process: Applications will be screened and qualified applicants will be invited to participate in an interview. Please only submit one application for this recruitment. The department will determine if the candidate meets the minimum qualification for one or both of the positions. The candidate chosen for hire will be placed in either the Electrician's Assistant or Industrial Electrical/Electronics Technician position based on the candidates experience and the needs of the department. Based on the information provided in the application documents, the best qualified applicants will be invited for further examination. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the examination may consist of an application screening, written and/or practical exam, oral interview or any combination thereof. Applicants will be required to take and pass a medical examination by a City of Woodland physician to insure their physical suitability to perform the assigned duties. If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please notify Human Resources at least seven days prior to the event.

BENEFITS

All of these positions are temporary part-time, offering no more than 130 hours of work per month. Temporary employees work no more than 960 hours in a Fiscal Year.

The pay cycle is monthly. Pay day is the last working day of the month. With the exception of worker's compensation coverage and sick leave accrual, no other benefits compensations are provided. Employees must contribute 1.45% of salary to Medicare and 7.5% to a retirement plan in accordance with Federal Law.

The City of Woodland hires only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

The City of Woodland is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Menlo Park currently has an excellent opportunity for experienced Communications Dispatchers. Shift work including weekends and holidays is required.

Communications Dispatchers are responsible for receiving and dispatching emergency and non-emergency calls for the Police Department and City.  Responsibilities are centered on extensive contact with the public over the telephone, in both emergency and non-emergency situations to receive, transmit, and provide factual information and assistance.  All activities are performed within specified legal guidelines.  Incumbents are expected to work independently and exercise judgment and initiative.

A job description, including examples of typical job functions and qualifying knowledge, skills, and abilities, is available by clicking on the Job Description link.

The Town of Hillsborough is seeking highly motivated, positive, and people-oriented candidates for part-time per diem Communications Officer positions in the Police Department. Shift coverage is needed on daytime and overnight shifts. This position is only open to candidates with one or more year(s) of experience as a Public Safety Dispatcher in California in the previous five (5) years.

Per Diem Communications Officer

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under general supervision, receives and transmits routine and emergency telephone and radio traffic;

dispatches and coordinates police, fire, public works and other municipal staff and equipment via multi-frequency two-way radio; maintains and processes a variety of communications reports, records, and radio logs; and does related work as required.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

Communications Officer II

This classification has primary responsibility for staffing the Town’s public safety dispatch communication center. Under most circumstances, the training and experience for this position would occur by having prior experience working for another police department as a Communications Officer for a period of at least one year.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Communications Officer II typically performs, but is not limited to, the duties noted below on a regular basis:

• Receives and handles incoming telephone and voice radio calls for police, fire, ambulance, and public works

• Secures and records information as to exact locations and circumstances using radio or other equipment to dispatch appropriate units to the emergency scene.

• Maintains radio contact with local units on assignment and directs and coordinates with staff from other agencies on a mutual-aid basis, as needed.

• Operates a multi-channel two-way radio, telephones, teletype, office equipment and software systems.

• Performs numerous duties simultaneously.

• Prioritizes calls for service as well as other work-related tasks such as assisting with schedule, monitoring email account or assisting with social media.

• Maintains radio logs and records other information as required.

• Maintains resource files for computer aided dispatch system.

• Serves as trainer to newly hired dispatchers on as needed basis.

• Assist with providing state-mandated training on relevant matters to other department staff, as directed.

• Oversees and performs work related to the warrant process.

• Maintains dispatch center work area and equipment in clean and working condition

• Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

· Standard office methods and practices

Ability to:

• Think clearly and act quickly in emergency situations.
• Gather, analyze, and evaluate information, independently assessing and disseminating the information clearly to field units

• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
• Speak in a clear and understandable voice, using good English and proper enunciation.
• Appropriately prioritize calls for service and related tasks.
• Communicate effectively in writing, orally, and with others to assimilate, understand, and convey information in a manner consistent with job functions.

• Represent the Town, the department, or the organizational unit effectively in contacts with representatives of other agencies, Town departments and the public.

• Take a proactive approach to customer service issues.
• Make process improvement changes to streamline procedures.
• Work in a safe manner, following Town safety practices and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive information.

Skill in:

• Learning the operation of radio equipment and related information systems.
• Operating the computer aided dispatch system effectively.
• Entering and retrieving data from a computer with sufficient speed and accuracy to perform the assigned work.

• Type at an acceptable level of speed and accuracy to perform the duties satisfactorily,
• Performing numerous tasks properly and simultaneously, with ease.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education:
Equivalent to graduation from high school

Graduation from or enrollment in a POST accredited Dispatch Academy.

Experience:
One or more year(s) of experience as a Public Safety Dispatcher in California in the past five years.

License or Certificate:

Must possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:

Physical Skills: Able to use standard office equipment, including a computer; mobility to work in a typical office setting to use standard office equipment; sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, twist, and maintain sustained posture in a seated position for prolonged periods of time; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person, over the telephone, and radio; lift and carry 35 pound boxes, files, and materials.

Work Environment: Work in a standard dispatch center environment.

Ability to: Travel to different sites and locations; locations; drive safely to different sites and locations; maintain a safe driving record; handle public information emergency situations.