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The City of Thousand Oaks has an exciting opportunity! We are seeking a knowledgeable and results oriented Plan Check Supervisor who will be responsible for staff oversight, assigning, reviewing, organizing, and participating in the work of the Plan Check Section staff in the Building Division of the Community Development Department.

Plan check functions include ensuring permits are issued only for those plans that meet all state and local codes regulating life-safety, quality of life, energy conservation, and structural safety standards. This position is responsible for the more technical and complex plan check tasks and serves as a technical resource to staff.

• Plans, organizes, supervises, and evaluates the work of assigned plan check staff; develops, implements, and monitors work plans to achieve goals and objectives; supervises and participates in developing, implementing, and evaluating plans, work processes, systems, and procedures to achieve annual goals, objectives, and work standards.
• Plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates the performance of assigned staff; establishes performance requirements and personal development targets; regularly monitors performance and provides coaching for performance improvement and development; recommends compensation and provides other rewards to recognize performance; recommends disciplinary action, up to and including termination, to address performance deficiencies, in accordance with the City’s Personnel Rules and Regulations.
• Participates in the selection of plan check staff; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies.
• Establishes schedules and methods for providing plan check services; identifies resource needs; reviews needs with appropriate management staff; allocates resources accordingly.
• Provides leadership and works with staff to ensure a high performance, customer service-oriented work environment that supports achieving the department’s and the City’s mission, objectives and values.
• Participates in the development of the assigned program budget; forecasts funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitors and approves expenditures; recommends budgetary adjustments as necessary.
• Performs the more difficult and complex engineering tasks related to plan checking; reviews complex and difficult construction plans including those for single- and multiple-family dwellings, residential additions, alterations, and repairs, commercial and industrial structures and buildings as well as additions, alterations and repairs, and other projects.
• Reviews and verifies engineering calculations and architectural plans, grading plans, soil engineering recommendations, and related items to ensure compliance with applicable codes and ordinances as well as seismic design provisions; indicates corrections for both plans and calculations; communicates in writing with engineers, architects, and others regarding plan review findings and proposed corrections.
• Reviews and evaluates the most difficult and complex proposed building plans and specifications to insure that proposed construction complies with building, fire, environmental, flood hazard, design, energy, grading, trades, and related codes.
• Makes code interpretations for, responds to more complicated inquiries from, and provides information to architects, engineers, contractors, building designers, owners, and the general public regarding plan review and other code-related items and issues.
• Explains, interprets, and provides guidance regarding applicable codes, regulations, hand-outs, and related materials to the public, architects, engineers, contractors, developers, owners, staff, and other interested parties; answers questions regarding building codes and requirements and interprets plans for field inspectors; resolves highly complex and sensitive customer service issues, including alternate methods and materials, either personally, by telephone or in writing; maintains records and documents of customer service issues and resolutions.
• Coordinates activities and plan review processing with other City staff and staff from other agencies including counter technicians, planners, inspectors, building officials, engineers, fire inspectors, health department plan checkers, and others; assists other Divisions and Departments, including Planning, Public Works, and Finance, in providing information and answering inquiries regarding various projects, fees, plans examination, code interpretations, internal divisional policy and procedures, determination and calculation of valuations, permit costs, and related fees.
• Performs document research and filing; enters data; prepares and maintains records and produces correspondence and documentation as necessary.
• Performs field inspections and site visits as necessary; visits building and construction sites to make determinations on code compliance, answer inquiries related to plans, and to resolve problems.
• Establishes and maintains emergency operation processes and procedures.
• Maintains current knowledge of new trends and innovations related to area of assignment including new and revised codes as well as new materials and products; attends and participates in job related seminars and professional group meetings

Final Filing Date:
This position will close Friday, September 27, 2024, at 5:00pm PST

Salary Range:
Five (5) Steps: $30.31 - $36.85/hour; $5,254 - $6,387/ month

Job Openings:
One full-time position, Monday-Friday

Summary:
Under general supervision, monitors and maintains the District’s central reservation system and main­tains schedules for outdoor facilities including fields, parks and picnic areas; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. 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.

• Maintains reservation system for the District comprising of outdoor and indoor spaces; manages mobile staging and equipment to include establishing reservation reschedules, posting schedules online, and providing direct oversight of outdoor space usage.
• Responds to online, telephone and in-person inquiries from the public and co-workers, receives web and paper reservation applications, reviews applications for proper use of space according to District guidelines, determines approval/rejection of applications, notifies applicants of decisions, and files documents for recordkeeping.
• Assists in authorizing permits for private and public entities, reviews permit holder’s evidence of insurance, submits and files insurance forms.
• Accepts payments from permit holders including deposits for space, processes payments for accounting purposes, obtains information on after-use condition of facilities, determines amount of refunds, providing justification as needed if part or all of refund is withheld, and processes deposit refunds as appropriate.
• Accurately processes monetary transactions including credit card transactions, issues receipts, reconciles cash and receipts, and prepares bank deposits.
• Researches, studies and interprets city and District rules and regulations related to use of public facilities, provides expert knowledge of space availability, codes and ordinances to the public on use of facilities.
• Assists with troubleshooting issues related to functionality of reservation software program, receives feedback on reservation system, and proposes modifications to program to enhance user experience.
• Distributes printed and posted material related to reservations in marketing efforts.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• May drive a District or personal vehicle.
• Participates during disasters or when emergency response is needed.
• Non-exempt employees may be required to work overtime.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satis­factorily.

Education/Experience: A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: an associate degree from a two-year college and one year of increasingly responsible clerical experience with frequent public contact; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Ability: Ability to read, interpret and relay information obtained from documents such as ordinances relating to public use of facilities, understand operating instructions in spoken and written formats, and execute protocols and apply standard procedures per manuals. Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral forms. Ability to write routine reports and interact with the public in a positive manner. Ability to speak Spanish is desirable

Math Ability:Ability to use basic math to perform tasks such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division in all units of measure, using whole numbers and common fractions and decimals, and prepare bank forms.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to exercise common-sense understanding to carry out instructions provided in written or oral form. Ability to synthesize necessary information related to encounters with the public and District customers in the course of work. 

Other Required Skills: Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite including Word and Excel, type on a standard keyboard, navigate various office computer applications, operate a calculator, fax machine and other office equipment.

Certificates and Licenses:

• First Aid & CPR/AED within 90 days of employment with ability to maintain certifications thereafter as a condition of employment.
• Valid California driver’s license with a good driving record and current automobile insurance.
• All full-time candidates require satisfactory completion of a pre-employment functional capacity examination.
• Department of Justice fingerprint clearance.
• Proof of negative TB skin test.

Supervisory Responsibilities: The position has no supervisory responsibilities. This position may direct the activities of contract workers during peak periods and volunteer staff.

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

Employees work under typical office conditions subject to typical office noise as well as moderate environmental noise.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that should be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms, talk or hear telephone and in-person conver­sations, and view small fonts on printed material or a computer screen. The employee is occa­sionally required to stand; walk; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and is required to lift, push, or pull up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision; peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Selection Process:
Based on the information provided in the application documents, those candidates with the most desirable qualifications will be invited to continue in the selection process.  Not all applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination.  Be sure to include all pertinent information regarding your education and experience.  Fill out the application completely; blank spaces may cause rejection; do not refer to resume.  Falsification or omission of material fact is cause for rejection, removal from the eligibility list, or dismissal.  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Cover letters and resumes are encouraged and must be submitted online as attachments with the fully completed application. Applications must be submitted online by the filing deadline, or when the listed number of applications are received, whichever occurs first.

Examination:
Candidate selection will be based on competitive examinations. Test content will be related to the job. A driver license will be requested for identification and admission to the testing area. If there is more than one part to an examination, candidates must pass each part. Candidates with passing scores will be asked to compete in successive parts of the examination.

• Written Test/Practical Exercise:  A written test and a practical exercise may be used, in addition to the appraisal interview. 
• Appraisal Interview:  A job related appraisal interview will be conducted to evaluate and compare participating candidates’ knowledge, skills, and abilities in relation to those factors which job analysis has determined to be essential for successful performance of the job.
• After the Appraisal Interview, the top candidates will be invited to a staff interview.               

All applicants will receive a written response to their standing in the selection process.

NOTE: THE DISTRICT DOES NOT REIMBURSE APPLICANTS FOR TRAVEL, LODGING, OR OTHER EXPENSES RESULTING FROM THEIR PARTICIPATION IN THE SELECTION PROCEDURE.

In accordance with the Immigration and Control Act of 1986, the Conejo Recreation and Park District must verify that all new employees have written proof of their right to work in the United States at the time of hire.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES

The District encourages applications from qualified individuals with disabilities as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.  Individuals who will require a reasonable accommodation to take a test as part of the selection process must notify Human Resources.  Applicants with disabilities that affect sensory, manual or speaking skills may be provided with a test in a format that does not require the use of the impaired skill.  Persons requesting reasonable accommodation will be required to provide documentation of such need.

Note:  The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

Position subject to pre-employment physical

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The City of Simi Valley is excited to announce an excellent career opportunity working in our Fiscal Services division as an Accounting Technician I.

Details:

• Full-time regular position, alternative 9/80 work schedule with Monday or Friday off
• Salary Range from $21.97 to $28.04 per hour with Excellent Benefits
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The City of Simi Valley is recruiting a Senior Engineering Technician. The current vacancy is in the Public Works Department, Ventura County Waterworks District 8. The Senior Engineering Technician performs specialized technical engineering activities related to ongoing projects and variety of paraprofessional office and field engineering work.

Details:

• Regular full-time position, alternative 9/80 work schedule with Monday or Friday off
• Salary range $33.77 to $43.12 hourly with Excellent Benefits (see below) 

Our Minimum Qualifications for consideration: 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:

Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by two years of college level course work in engineering, drafting or related area.

Experience: Three years of increasingly responsible technical engineering experience at a level comparable to an Engineering Technician with the City

License/Certificates: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver’s license.

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The City of Thousand Oaks has an excellent opportunity for a Combination Building Inspector I/II/Senior!

This position(s) may be filled as Combination Building Inspector I ($36.0157 - $48.2645 per hour), Combination Building Inspector II ($39.7935 - $53.3271 per hour), or Senior Combination Building Inspector ($43.9679 - $58.9212 per hour), depending on candidate experience and qualifications.

The Combination Building Inspector must possess excellent customer service and communication skills, be self-motivated, exercise discretion and independent judgment, and project a very professional image through in-person, phone, and e-mail interactions at all times. Additionally, this position will plan check in specialized areas such as plumbing and mechanical.

The Senior Combination Building Inspector will lead, oversee, and participate in the more complex inspection duties associated with commercial and residential enforcement of building, zoning, and related codes and regulations governing the construction, alteration, repair, and use of buildings and structures.  Additionally, this position will provide lead supervision to assigned staff as needed.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs the more skilled inspection work in the enforcement of building, zoning, fire, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, housing, energy, accessibility, and related codes and regulations governing the construction, alteration, repair and use of buildings and structures
• Reads and interprets plans and specifications for inspection on commercial and residential buildings and related construction on commercial and residential buildings and related construction involving installation, repair, replacement and alterations for compliance with codes and regulations
• Performs the more skilled building inspections on commercial sites before construction to determine validity of permits and compliance with regulations
• Participates in the development of policies and procedures; recommends programs and projects to Building Inspections personnel
• Ensures a high-performance, customer service-oriented work environment that supports the department and City’s mission, objectives, and values
• Confers and coordinates with, and provides information and assistance to owners, architects, engineers, contractors, builders, and the general public in the field and office; explains and interprets applicable codes, ordinances, and zoning regulations

SENIOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Trains assigned employees in their areas of work including building inspection methods, procedures, and techniques; serves as a resource for staff to ensure consistency and effectiveness in enforcing building codes and carrying out policy
• Leads, plans, trains, and reviews the work of staff responsible for performing skilled inspection work in the enforcement of building, zoning, fire, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, housing, and related codes and regulations governing the construction, alteration, repair, and use of buildings and structures
• Provides leadership and works with staff to ensure a high-performance and customer service-oriented work environment that supports achieving the department’s and the City’s mission, objectives, and values.
• Assists other building inspection staff, departments, and divisions with questions, inspections, and compliance issues.
• Assists in the preparation of legal documents such as warrants for inspection, citation briefs, and demolition or repair orders; tracks extended cases through the court system and coordinates action with the City Attorney’s office.
• Keeps informed of changes and new legislation pertaining to building codes and regulations that affect the work of the department, and ensures that appropriate staff is informed and current.
• Participates in the development of policies and procedures; recommends programs and projects to higher-level Building Inspections personnel.
• Performs counter plan checks and reviews field revisions and/or as-built plans as necessary; ensures compliance with City, state, and federal construction, maintenance, use, health, safety, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing laws, codes, and standards.