Search Jobs

Applications accepted until Friday, January 22, 2021 OR upon receipt of the first 100 applications- whichever occurs first.

Written Exam: TBA

Oral Exams: TBA

Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completing a city application.

DEFINITION

Under direction of the Chief Building Supervisor/Building Official, to assist in inspecting buildings and building construction for conformance with regulations, to perform construction contract management and inspections, and to do related work as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Enforces building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, energy, and fire codes; issues permits for all building activities; does plan checks on all construction, sewer connections, and septic tank installation, to ensure code compliance; investigates violations and checks all complaints regarding building procedures; works closely with Fire Marshall’s office on plan checks and fire code enforcement; enforces zoning code regulations and business licenses; gives information to the public regarding codes and ordinances, and confers with owners, architects, and engineers regarding design construction and filing of records, plans, maps, and similar documents; keeps records and prepares reports.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:  State and local building and fire codes and ordinances, provisions of electrical and plumbing regulations, principles and techniques of building construction, principles of structural design and basic engineering mathematics, building materials and accepted safety standards, standard installation procedures for electrical and plumbing facilities, and local zoning regulations.

Ability to:  Analyze, interpret, and check building plans and specifications; understand, interpret and apply laws and regulations; prepare clear and concise written reports; use a computer to record, organize, and monitor all building inspection activities including written reports; maintain cooperative working relationships with engineers, architects contractors, government officials, employees, and the general public.  Interact positively and cooperate with co-workers, respond politely to customers, work as a team member, function under demanding time pressure, respond in a positive manner to supervision, and attend work and perform duties on a regular and consistent basis.

Experience:  Three years of progressively responsible experience in a variety of building inspection or construction work.

Education:  Graduation from high school or equivalent.

Certification:  Possession of a “International Code Council Building Inspector Certification” , is desirable, or ability to obtain within twelve (12) months  of  hire date.

The following certifications are desirable:

• International Code Council, International Conference of Plumbing and Mechanical Inspectors, or equivalent organization: 
  • Electrical Inspector certification
  • Mechanical Inspector certification
  • Plumbing Inspector certification
     

License:  Possession of a valid Class C California Driver’s License.

The City of Newark is seeking a dedicated professional who wants to work as a member of a team providing excellent service to our community. The idea of contributing to the outcomes of emergency situations should be a challenge that applicants are willing to embrace.  Newark Police Department patrol shifts are based upon a team policing model.  Dispatchers are an integral piece of that team and work the same schedule as officers with three 12.5 hour shifts per week, with one extra 10 hour shift each month working in either the communications center or attending training.  If you are interested in future development and growth opportunities within the Newark Police Department, we encourage you to participate in the Public Safety Dispatcher recruitment process.  

Required Materials to be submitted with your application:

Entry Level Applicants, please submit documentation of the following:

• Verification of successful completion of the P.O.S.T Dispatcher Academy dated within the last two (2) years of application, OR

• Verification of successful completion of the P.O.S.T. Entry-Level Dispatcher Selection Test Battery Examination with a minimum passing “T-score” of 48 or higher.

Lateral Applicants, please submit documentation of one of the following:

• Possession of a valid State of California Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Dispatcher Basic Certification, OR
• Currently working as a public safety dispatcher, and can show proof of successful completion of the agency-specific dispatcher training program.  

The resources below can assist you in understanding the professional standards and pre-requisites required of the position. The job description is also attached so you may review the essential duties, and knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Note that any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

California P.O.S.T. selection standards Link 

https://post.ca.gov/public-safety-dispatcher-candidate-selection-standards

For more information on local offerings for the P.O.S.T. Entry Level Dispatch Selection Test Battery Examination:

https://theacademy.ca.gov/dispatch

Recruitment Contact:

Lieutenant Jolie Macias

Phone: (510) 578- 4921

Email: jolie.macias@newark.org

COME JOIN US!

The City of East Palo Alto is hiring!

If you have the attributes such as experience in commercial and residential plan review and inspections and you are service focused and result oriented and enjoy working in a collaborative environment then this is the environment for you. We are searching for a Chief Building Official who models high integrity and honesty and who is accessible to clients and department staff.

If you are that person, then you must apply today!

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE REVIEW AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS AS SHOWN ON THE BROCHURE IN THIS LINK: https://www.sanjoseca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument?id=68033

THE POSITION

Reporting to the Director’s Office, the Deputy Director of Building provides leadership of all Building functions. S/he is responsible for the management of 170 employees and an annual budget of about $36 million. The position also contributes to the overall management of the Department through overseeing various interdivisional project teams.

The Deputy Director of Building manages, organizes, plans and coordinates the work of the Building Division including Plan Review, Field Inspection, and permit processing and the public counter staff serving the Development Services customers; provides highly responsible, professional technical expertise, guidance and support to assure compliance with standards to safeguard public safety and property related to  construction, design, quality of material, use, occupancy, location and maintenance of structures and performs other job related work as required.

The position also manages special projects/matters, as assigned from time to time. The Deputy Director of Building will be responsible representing the Building Division at meetings with the public, elected officials, other departments/agencies and various stakeholders.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Education: A bachelor’s degree in from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Architectural, Construction Management, Public or Business Administration and/or a relevant discipline is required. A Master’s degree is preferred.

• Experience: Six (6) years of increasingly responsible experience in senior level administrative and/or analytic work in a public or private agency is required.

• Professional License: Registration as a professional engineer with the State of California, license as an architect with the State of California or a valid Certified Building Official (CBO) from the International Code Council (ICC) is required. If professional engineer or architect license is from another state, a California license must be obtained within one year of date of hire.

• License: A valid driver's license is required.

• Substantial technical depth and prior management experience in a comparable setting is desired.

• Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in plan review, field inspections, permit center or

related activities is desired.

• Five (5) years of exemplary supervisory experience is desired.

• Experience managing a work unit equivalent to a major division within a City operating department is

desired.

Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this county. Please be informed that the City of San José will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employee application.

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE REVIEW AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS AS SHOWN ON THE BROCHURE IN THIS LINK: https://www.sanjoseca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument?id=68033

The City of Foster City/Estero Municipal Improvement District

ANNOUNCES

ENTRY LEVEL or LATERAL POLICE/FIRE DISPATCHER

(Entry level candidates - copy of POST Dispatch Certificate with T-score of 55 or higher required)

$7,241 - $8,802 per month

Receives and dispatches 9-1-1 emergency and non-emergency calls from the public for police, fire and ambulance personnel, equipment, services, and after-hours public works services.

JOB-RELATED QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of:
standard radio and telephone communications receiving and transmitting equipment; modern office procedures, methods and computer systems.

Ability to:
enunciate, speaking clearly, distinctly, and concisely; learn to write in a legible, grammatically correct, and accurate manner to report and record information; learn, retain and utilize the full capabilities of the computer-aided dispatch system and other dispatch equipment in a quick and effective manner; learn, retain, and use broadcasting, departmental, and City procedures, rules and codes; learn, retain and use geographic detail within service area; hear and understand multiple messages and direction simultaneously; explicitly follow oral and written instructions; use mature judgment; apply a practical, thorough approach to a wide variety of circumstances and individuals; possess a strong work ethic; take initiative and illicit information from irate customers; exhibit excellent customer service skills.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING GUIDELINES:
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities. A typical way would be:

Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent.

Experience: one year of experience working with radio and computer equipment, preferably in the field of law enforcement, fire or medical dispatching.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to memorize and retain detailed information; ability to listen and effectively act upon many directions and requests simultaneously; ability to learn, retain and apply procedural guidelines; work a variety of shifts and hours, including nights, evenings, days, weekends, and holidays on a rotating basis; sit in a stationary position for long periods of time; reach, stand and hear to operate equipment; consistently maintain mental alertness, remain calm and composed in difficult and emergency circumstances.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND REGISTRATION:

• Possession of a valid California Driver’s License
• Possess a POST Dispatcher test certificate with passing score of 55 and higher and meet update training requirements as per POST guidelines.

HOW TO APPLY:
A City/District application is required for consideration and must be submitted no later than 5:00 pm Friday, February 5, 2021.  Submit your application online by going to www.calopps.org. 

A POST Dispatcher test certificate is required for entry level, non-lateral applicants.  Failure to send the certificate will result in disqualification from the recruitment process. 

Lateral dispatchers do not need to send a copy of the POST certificate but must have experience as a public safety dispatcher.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
A limited number of the most qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the selection process. The selection process may consist of one or more of the following components: written exam, oral board interview, and assessment center.  An employment list will be established consisting of candidates that successfully complete the selection process.  This list will be in effect for one year or until exhaustion. A background check will be done before a conditional job offer is made. After a conditional job offer, applicants must complete a psychological exam, fingerprinting, and pre-employment medical examination.

Join a professional and progressive department that is LOVED by its community…Join SBPD!

Want to work with dedicated people like yourself to make a real difference in the community? Have you been searching for a rewarding career?

Be a part of our dedicated team making a positive impact on the community!

We’re searching for a highly motivated and service-oriented Code Enforcement Officer.  This exciting position plays a crucial role in maintaining an attractive, healthy, safe and clean San Bruno Community. 

In this role, you will not only bring your knowledge of code enforcement to our dynamic team, but also be an active partner with the residents of San Bruno in improving our community. 

What you will do:

• You will investigate reports of possible code violations and initiate procedures for correction. 
• Provide educational programs to inform citizens about the City’s requirements pertaining to zoning ordinances, building and housing codes, property maintenance, abandoned vehicles, animals, license regulations and other issues relating to the health, safety and welfare of the San Bruno Community.
• Serve as a City representative at meetings and community events and provide and maintain positive and proactive customer service. 

In addition to graduation from high school and two years of experience including heavy public contact and the ability to pass an extensive background investigation, the ideal candidate will possess a positive attitude and maintain a successful track record of the following:

• Experience working in a customer-oriented field and keeping accurate records.
• Demonstrated interest in law enforcement; the ability to learn applicable laws, ordinances, and department rules and regulations; relate to the public in a professional, tactful and effective manner.
• Conveying information and ideas clearly and concisely to individuals or groups in an engaging manner that helps them understand and retain the message; listening actively to others.
• Actively identifying new areas for learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; using newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learning through their application.
• Identifying and understanding problems and opportunities by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting quantitative and qualitative information; choosing the best course of action by establishing clear decision criteria, generating and evaluating alternatives, and making timely decisions; taking action that is consistent with available facts and constraints and optimizes probable consequences.
• Establishing and sustaining trusting relationships by accurately perceiving and interpreting emotions and behavior; leveraging insights to effectively manage your responses so that your behavior matches your values and delivers intended results.
• Taking prompt action to accomplish work goals; taking action to achieve results beyond what is required; being proactive.
• Effectively manage your time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
• Maintaining stable performance under pressure or opposition (e.g., experiencing time pressure, conflict, or job ambiguity); handling stress in a manner that is acceptable to others and to the organization.
• Working effectively with individuals of diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, abilities, motivations, or backgrounds; seeks out and uses unique abilities, insights, and ideas from diverse individuals.

This recruitment is being conducted to fill one current Code Enforcement Officer vacancy and may be used to fill future full-time vacancies as they occur during the active status of the employment list.  For a full, detailed class specification, click HERE.

Check out our excellent benefits!

• CalPERS retirement formula of 2.7% @ 55 for classic members or 2% @ 62 for new members
• Annual accruals of 10-23 vacation days based on years of service, 14.5 holidays and 12 sick days
• Opportunity for bilingual incentive pay up to 2.5%
• Matching deferred compensation of up to $300 per year calculated on a biweekly basis
• Medical, dental and vision benefits provided with employee contribution
• Life Insurance equal to one year’s annual salary provided at no cost
• Long-term disability insurance provided at no cost
• Home loan assistance program
• Section 125 Flexible Benefit Plan
• Tuition reimbursement

How to Apply

Applications may be submitted online at www.calopps.org. The City of San Bruno utilizes a merit-based selection system. Such a system is competitive and based on broad outreach efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to take part in a process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position.

For further information or questions regarding this position, please contact Police Captain Jeremy Brandenburg at (650) 616-7113 or jbrandenburg@sanbruno.ca.gov.  Human Resources related questions should be directed to (650) 616-7055 or hr@sanbruno.ca.gov

First screening of applications will be for those applications received by 5pm on Friday, October 23, 2020.

What happens next?

• We will review your application and all supplemental materials to select the best qualified applicants to continue in the process. Screening will include a review of minimum qualifications, application appraisal rating of education, training and experience and relevance of background qualifications related to the target job as well as supplemental questions if applicable.
• Applicants selected to move forward in the process may be asked to participate in any combination of the following (at any phase of the selection process): a written examination, job related exercise, physical test or job simulation, phone interview, in-person or video interview(s), and/or web-based testing.
• Successful candidates will be required to complete an extensive background investigation which includes completion of a Personal History Questionnaire, and DOJ and FBI LiveScan clearance.
• The final phase of the selection process is the probationary period, which in most cases is one year, depending on your classification.

Reasonable Accommodations: The City of San Bruno Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the selection process to accommodate disabled applicants. Individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation in the process must inform the HR Department before the interview date by calling (650) 616-7055.

The City of San Bruno is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws in its employment actions, decisions, policies and practices. 

The City of Sunnyvale invites applications for Public Safety Dispatcher in Training.  Under supervision and in a trainee capacity, processes emergency and non-emergency calls for service; dispatches police, fire-fighting, medical, rescue, animal control or other emergency equipment, by telephone or radio, utilizing complex technical aids, such as computer aided dispatch systems (CAD); and, performs other related duties as assigned.

Public Safety Dispatcher-In-Training is the entry and trainee level in the public safety dispatcher series. Under close supervision, incumbents are trained in dispatching techniques, equipment and protocols. Work assignments change frequently in order to facilitate training. Employees are subject to daily and weekly observation reports until they demonstrate the ability to perform independently. This classification is distinguished from the higher level Public Safety Dispatcher in that the latter is the fully trained, journey level classification in the series.

This is an alternately staffed classification. Public Safety Dispatcher-In-Training incumbents are required to achieve the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to advance to the Public Safety Dispatcher level within the twelve-month probationary period.

The City of Sunnyvale provides an excellent benefit package. A complete application packet will consist of a City of Sunnyvale employment application, responses to the required supplemental questions, a current (dated within one year of application) T-Score of 55 or higher on the POST Entry-level Dispatcher Selection Test Battery, and a typing certificate verifying 35 or more net words per minute (online and in-person typing certificates will be accepted for this specific recruitment).

The position opens July 29, 2020 and is open continuous with the first application review on August 18, 2020.For complete information regarding this opportunity, please visit: Sunnyvale.ca.gov, Search: City Jobs.

Applications are being accepted for the position of Communications Dispatcher – Lateral Transfer with the City of South San Francisco.

CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT: As a continuous recruitment, please ensure timely and complete submission of employment application and supporting documents.

Please note: There is no opening at this time. This recruitment is to establish an eligible list for anticipated future vacancies. This job posting is for lateral-transfer applicants and NOT entry-level applicants.

THE CITY OFFERS AN ATTRACTIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE, AS WELL AS CALPERS RETIREMENT PLAN AND SOCIAL SECURITY PARTICIPATION.

The City of South San Francisco is a General Law city with a population of 68,000 residents that grows to 110,000 during business hours. South San Francisco is strategically located on the west shore of the San Francisco Bay, in northern San Mateo County, 10 miles south of San Francisco. This City is also located along the Bay Area's main transportation routes, included 101, 280, Caltrain, BART, San Francisco Bay Ferry, and the San Francisco International Airport.

The City of South San Francisco is a full-service city with 12 City Departments including Police; Fire; Parks and Recreation; Public Works; Economic and Community Development; City Attorney; Library; Finance; Information Technology; Human Resources; City Clerk; and Office of the City Manager.  The City has a Council-City Manager form of government with more than 460 full-time regular employees.

The City of South San Francisco proudly remains The Industrial City, a reflection of its steel mill and ship building past.  In recent years, the City has been redefined to reflect the innovative, entrepreneurial and industrious spirit, which has made South San Francisco the Biotech Capital of the World.

South San Francisco’s biotechnology cluster is the largest in the world, with roughly 45,000 life science workers, 200 biotech companies, and over 12 million square feet of office/R&D facilities – with an additional 9 million square feet of new R&D facilities in the development pipeline. 

South San Francisco enjoys a high quality of life with an extensive public parks system, active library and learning programming and a dynamic, engaged community making South San Francisco a great place to live, learn, work and play. 

THE DEPARTMENT:

The City of South San Francisco has 83 sworn and 35 civilian positions. The Department’s philosophy is one of participative management, with a high degree of emphasis on training and education. It employs team and community-oriented policing and problem-solving concepts and recognizes the importance of staying contemporary with technological advances. The Department acknowledges that the responsibility for public safety and the quality of life in our neighborhood is a responsibility share with the whole community. 

A new state-of-the-art Police Department building and 9-1-1 Communications Center is currently being built across road from the current police building.  Construction is progressing on-schedule, with no delays for COVID-19 concerns.  The building is slated to be completed in August 2021, with a move-in shortly thereafter.  The new Police Building includes a large training room for defensive tactics, a dedicated indoor firearms range, and progressive construction incorporating the latest in Police Station design concepts.  The 9-1-1 Communications center will have the latest communications and dispatching technologies to provide improved service and response to South San Francisco residents. 

SSFPD Recruitment Video