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The San José Fire Department's (SJFD) core mission is to serve the community by protecting life, property, and the environment through prevention and response. SJFD is a high-volume, all-hazards fire department providing fire suppression and rescue services that protects approximately 200 square miles, Advanced Life Support and Basic Life Support services as well as specialized operations including Urban Search and Rescue, Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting, and a Hazardous Material Unit with a Decontamination Unit. SJFD deploys resources from 34 fire stations, protecting areas within city limits and some unincorporated areas of Santa Clara County by contract. SJFD currently has 720 authorized sworn positions across nine ranks, offering many opportunities for career advancement.

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To apply, please complete an application via the City of San José's website at: https://www.sanjoseca.gov/citycareers .

Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system. To apply, applicants must complete an application via the City of San Jose's website at www.sanjoseca.gov/citycareers .

This is the trainee level class in the Firefighter series, responsible for becoming proficient in the understanding of lifesaving and firefighting methods within the SJFD. Through a specific program comprised of general and specialized education, focused training including extensive hands-on experience, Firefighter Recruits will learn diverse tasks, policies, procedures and standards within the SJFD. Incumbents will learn techniques in emergency medical services, rescue work, firefighting and other emergency services. Duties may involve considerable physical exertion and potential risk to health and safety. Work is rigidly structured, highly supervised, and incumbents are continuously evaluated and receive feedback regularly. Firefighter Recruits must graduate from the Academy and be appointed to the class of Firefighter in order to retain employment in the job series.

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.

In addition to the salary, employees shall also receive an approximate one percent (1%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation pay.

• Competitive Salary
  • Firefighter Recruit: $45.05 hourly, $3,604.00 bi-weekly*

Upon successful completion of the Firefighter-Recruit Academy:

Upon successful completion of the academy, eligible employees may also receive the following additional premium pays:

• Paramedic Pay: 14% of top step Firefighter upon completion of Santa Clara County Paramedic Accreditation process (currently $733.69 bi-weekly)
• Oral Bilingual Pay: 2.5% of top step Firefighter (currently $131.02 bi-weekly)

Education & Training Pay (AA/AS - BS, Fire Science, Fire Technology, Fire Protection Technology): 1.5% of top step Firefighter (currently $78.61 bi-weekly)

Employees hired on or after January 1, 2017, must reside within 120* minutes travel time from the nearest City of San Jose fire station (non-traffic period as calculated by Google Maps or map program mutually agreed to by the parties).

*effective July 1, 2024, the travel time will change to residing within 180 minutes of the nearest
To be considered, the following minimum qualifications are required by the final filing date of August 2, 2024:

Firefighter Recruit applicants: Must be current on the Firefighter Candidate Testing Center (FCTC) Statewide Eligibility List (SEL) by the final filing date of 08/02/2024. For more information on how to be placed on the FCTC SEL, visit https://www.fctconline.org/find-a-job/fctc-statewide-list/ . A passing score on the FCTC Written Test must be dated between 08/1/2023 and 08/2/2024.

To view upcoming Cal-JAC CPAT and FCTC Written Test dates, click here ( https://www.fctconline.org/candidates/upcoming-test-schedule/ ).

Candidates experiencing financial hardship may qualify for financial aid to pay for their FCTC testing fees. ( https://www.fctconline.org/grants/ )

The Cambria Community Services District is accepting applications to create a qualifying employment list for the Fire Captain position. 

About the Position
Under the general direction of the Fire Chief, the Fire Captain is the working supervisor of the department. The Fire Captain is responsible for performing and supervising company activities, including emergency response and safety, command and control, supervision, management, delegation and prioritization, documentation and communication, station apparatus and equipment maintenance, training, fire prevention, vegetation management and other life safety inspections, public education, public awareness, and other related work, tasks, and assignments as required.

To review the full position description, please click the links below.
Fire Captain Paramedic Position Description
Fire Captain EMT-1 Position Description

Minimum Requirements

• High School Graduate or equivalent
• United States citizen or legal right to remain in the United States 
• San Luis Obispo County paramedic certificate/accreditation is preferred
• Current Health Care Provider CPR or equivalent
• Hazardous Materials First Responder Operational certified
• Valid California driver's license with either non-commercial Firefighter Endorsement or Class B commercial license, with driving and operating experience. (Applicants who do not possess the required DMV license or CPR certification may be admitted to the testing process but must possess the required license or certification prior to being appointed.)
• Must have begun the State Fire Officer’s Certification track
• Three years of firefighting experience with supervisory experience 

Some minimum requirements may be waived upon substantial demonstration and documentation of substitute fulfillment.

Desirable Licenses, Certificates & Qualifications 

• College graduate or holds a college degree, preferably in fire science or other comparable coursework
• Fire Officer certified
• Hazardous Materials Technician or Specialist
• Rope rescue, Rescue Systems 1 & 2, Water Rescue
• Any other EMS, Fire, Hazardous Materials, Rescue, Wildfire, or other appropriate certificates
• Computer literacy and type 25 words per minute 

Benefits

• $86,683 to $105,364 annually
• Non-exempt employees assigned to a 56-hour (average) workweek schedule will receive pay for overtime as defined in the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). All overtime shall be paid at a rate of one and one-half (1 ½) times the regular hourly rate of pay.
• All covered employees hired on or after December 28, 2012, who are not defined as “new members” under the Public Employees Pension Reform Act (“PEPRA”) will be covered by the 3% @ 55 retirement formula and the 36 highest consecutive months’ final compensation provision.  All covered employees hired on or after January 1, 2013, and who are defined as “new members” under PEPRA will be covered by the 2.7% at 57 retirement formula and the 36 highest consecutive months’ final compensation provision. 
• Regular employees, after completion of their probationary period, shall be eligible for the Health Care Reimbursement Program. Eligible employees receive a credit of $1300 each January 1.
• For all regular employees working full time, the District will pay 85% of the premiums currently in effect for employee and dependent coverage for the lowest cost plan available to District employees offered through the PERS system.
• For all regular employees working full-time, the District will pay 85% of the premiums for employee and dependent coverage for the lowest-cost dental plan.  In the event the employees elect a higher cost coverage, the employees shall pay the increased cost for that plan.
• A Group Life Insurance Plan will be provided with a $25,000 life insurance policy for each unit member, a $1,000 policy for each employee's spouse, and a $1,000 for each employee's dependent under the age of 21.  The CCSD will pay the full monthly premium for each unit member, spouse, and dependent children.
• Covered employees assigned to a 56-hour average workweek schedule shall accrue 4.31 hours of vacation leave biweekly (112 hrs/yr) from the date of hire to sixty (60) months of service.
• Each full-time employee, assigned to a 56-hour average workweek, shall accrue sick leave from the date of employment at the rate of 6.4 hours per 14-day payroll period (based on 120 hours per year times the conversion factor of 1.4).
• In lieu of time off on holidays, covered employees assigned to a 56-hour workweek shall accrue 5.92 hours of holiday leave per 14-day payroll period for a total of 154 hours per year (based on 110 hours per year times the conversion factor of 1.4). 
• The District shall provide covered employees with an annual boot or safety shoe allowance of $250, payable in July of each year.  

Application Process
Electronic submittals are strongly preferred and should be directed to administration@cambriacsd.org by the July 1, 2024 deadline, and include the following: completed application, cover letter, resume, and proof of minimum requirements. All applicants will be reviewed, and only those candidates determined to be most qualified for the position on the basis of experience, training, and education as submitted will move forward in the hiring process. The candidate who has completed all prior phases of the hiring process will be subject to a thorough background investigation.

The County of Yuba is currently recruiting for the County-wide classification of Senior Accounting Technician. The current vacancy exists within the Treasurer – Tax Collector’s Office. Under direction, the incumbent performs a variety of technical financial and accounting duties that require a specialized knowledge; provide administrative support to assigned supervisor; perform the most difficult and responsible types of duties assigned to classes within this series, which may include providing lead direction over assigned personnel and performing duties including, but not limited to, verifying and updating assessment tax roll information, leading the centralized payroll function, and assisting with the preparation of budget documents and perform other duties as assigned. This is the advanced journey level in the technical accounting series. 

This is a County-wide classification. The employment list established from this recruitment may be utilized to fill additional vacancies within the same classification in other departments if they arise during the duration of the list.

The County of San Mateo is currently seeking highly qualified applicants for the position of Housing Authority Executive Director!

Kindly refer to the online brochure for a comprehensive description of this position and follow the instructions on how to apply by copying and pasting the following link into your browser: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGChdU0Y80/YCYAfDjPLGOQQTBZ9DFeEA/view?utm_content=DAGChdU0Y80&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=editor

Please note: This is not a San Mateo County position. The successful candidate will be an employee of the Housing Authority.

The Position

The Housing Authority of the County of San Mateo seeks a collaborative, innovative problem solver, experienced with housing authority operations for the position of Executive Director to provide exceptional leadership at a high-performing agency.

With general direction from the Department of Housing Director and Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, the Executive Director organizes, coordinates, and directs through management staff all Housing Authority functions and activities; provides policy guidance and strategic direction regarding housing issues; fosters cooperative working relationships with the Board, HACSM staff, the public and other agencies; and performs related work as assigned. This position has overall responsibility for department administration, policy development, financial, operational and planning functions, and other activities of the Housing Authority. The incumbent is responsible for accomplishing all HACSM goals and objectives in an effective, efficient, and equitable manner.

Example of Duties

• Plan, organize, coordinate, and direct through subordinate staff, the work of the Housing Authority.
• Establish organizational priorities; schedule and monitor the quality and timeliness of the work performed.
• Work closely with and advise the DOH Director, the Board of Commissioners, Housing Authority staff, the public and other agencies to implement a variety of efficient and effective housing programs
• Ensure compliance with local-, state-, and federally mandated standards.
• Provide ongoing vision for how HACSM and its programs integrate with the County of San Mateo.
• Direct the preparation of agenda items for the Board of Commissioners.
• Interpret, analyze and defend HACSM policies, procedures and programs.
• Coordinate the preparation and presentation of a wide variety of reports to the Board, the public and other agencies.
• Direct the development and implementation of management systems, procedures and the application of standards for program evaluation on an Authority-wide basis.
• Direct the creation and administration of the comprehensive annual budget for Housing Authority operations.
• Maintain current knowledge of federal, state and local laws and ordinances affecting the Housing Authority.
• Promote racial and social equity within HACSM, its teams and processes, and through the agency’s public-facing programs.
• Provide supervision to the Housing Authority management team and advise the team on federal, state, County and Board policy.
• Foster a positive work environment valuing teamwork, equity, and high-quality work products.
• Represent the Housing Authority before the Board, and in other meetings involving local, regional, state, and federal stakeholders.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:

• Three+ years of managerial experience in a social or community service program, preferably in a housing authority program.

How to Apply

To apply for this exciting career opportunity, the following materials must be submitted online at https://jobs.smcgov.org.

• Resume

2. Detailed cover letter that describes why you are interested in this position and includes responses to the following:

• The professional experience and skills that prepare you to succeed in this role.
• Describe your greatest success that demonstrates your executive leadership skills. Explain what you did and the impact on the organization.

Tentative Recruitment Timeline

Final Filing Date: June 13, 2024

Application Screening: June 17-18, 2024

Panel Interviews: Week of June 24, 2024

HIGHLIGHTS 

1. Continual Learning: Excellent opportunity to leverage your talent and development skills and knowledge in a municipal work environment 

2. Diverse Set of Responsibilities: From conducting research to participating in program development, your work will be diverse, challenging, and rewarding. 

3. Impactful Work: Your contributions will directly support the well-being and engagement of our employees and ensure extraordinary service for the community we serve. 

DESCRIPTION 

The City of Thousand Oaks is in search of the next member of our growing HR team!  We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and strategic Associate HR Analyst – Talent Development Specialist to support the Human Resources Department's talent development initiatives!  This position will develop and conduct professional development training curriculum, and programs to improve individual skills and organizational performance. 

RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Contribute to the design, development, implementation, evaluation and continuity of talent development programs and initiatives 

• Assess the best learning methods for a diverse range of learning needs, including in-person/virtual instructor-led trainings (ILTs) and e-learning videos 

• Collaborate with key stakeholders to evaluate and understand training needs, recommend, and develop solutions 

• Create engaging training materials, curriculum, workshops and presentations; deploy a combination of purchased and custom content (develop scripts, film and edit content)  

• Facilitate trainings and discussion sessions 

• Increase organization utilization and integration of the employee Learning Management System (Cornerstone) 

• Participate in the development and strategy for leadership transitions and work with departments to identify and develop employees for future leadership positions 

• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices to ensure training initiatives are effective and engaging  

• Evaluate the impact of learning initiatives; gather feedback and make improvements; create reports and analytics 

• Perform system administrator tasks, including assigning and tracking trainings, updating data, and supporting users  

This vacancy is specifically for the Field Operations CSO position.

The City of Foster City is looking for a dedicated and responsible individual to join the Police Department as a Senior Community Services Officer. This position requires mature judgement and discretion and is given specialized training. We are seeking highly skilled individuals with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Under general supervision, this position supplements administrative staff and provides support for sworn staff in police operations. There are four main assignment areas for the position, but currently there is only one vacancy in Field Operations.

Field Operations Assignment:
Performs vehicle abatement duties, provides parking enforcement, performs evidence collection and processing in accordance with departmental procedures, prepares police and operational reports. Responds to subpoenas as necessary. Handle a variety of department fleet maintenance and equipment maintenance duties; run errands in support of department operations, and other duties as assigned.

Education and Training Guidelines:
Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way would be:

Education:  A high school diploma or equivalent with courses in office administration or specialized job training, with undergraduate college course work, specialized administrative or law enforcement education and/or training. An associate degree is desirable.

Experience:  Two (2) years of full-time experience using computers, telephones, radios and other modern office equipment and programs including preparing, compiling and distributing records, budgets, reports and statistical information. Prior experience in Property/Evidence is desirable.

Licenses and Certifications: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver’s License and a good driving record.

Special Requirements
Ability to provide effective service and technical support; ability to learn all assignments; ability to sit for long periods of time, stoop, squat, lift and carry small boxes, supplies and equipment up to 25 lbs.; ability to remain calm and courteous in stressful situations, possess stamina for high workload periods, high profile projects and tight deadlines; coordinate and communicate with a wide range of people, effectively disseminate information and analyze relevant data; flexibility to work irregular hours and overtime as necessary; handle multiple priorities and respond to urgent requests; provide community service in a polite and courteous manner.

Selection Process
Applications will be reviewed for relevant education, experience, training and other job related qualifications. Based upon a review of employment applications, a limited number of the qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the examination process. 

The process will consist of an Oral Panel Interview. An eligibility list will be established from those who pass the examination process with a score of 70% or higher. Current and future vacancies may be filled from this list. The list will remain in effect for at least one year unless exhausted sooner. 

The department will invite the most qualified candidates from the eligibility list to a final department interview. Applicants selected for a Departmental interview must complete a background investigation which includes a polygraph and fingerprinting. After a conditional job offer, applicants must also complete a psychological examination and pre-employment medical examination.

Expected Dates for Examinations (subject to change): 
Oral Panel Interview: TBD
Department Interview: TBD 

Note: Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee that a candidate will be invited to participate in the selection process. The City of Foster City reserves the right, at its discretion, to limit the number of qualified candidates invited to the selection process. 

Have you ever thought about a career in Land Use Regulation?  

• Are you looking for a career where you can make a difference?
• Are you naturally curious and interested in finding solutions to complex issues?
• Does the idea of learning in-depth information about policies, procedures, and laws as they apply to City government sound exciting?
• Do you like researching and sharing your findings with others?

Then we want to talk to you!

Details:

• Salary Range from $26.86 to $37.69 hourly with Excellent Benefits (see below)
• Ability to hire a Counter Services Technician I or Counter Services Technician II based on relevant experience
• This is a regular Full-time position, 9/80 schedule with Monday or Friday off 
• To view the full job description and minimum qualifications, click on the link below:

Our Minimum Qualifications for consideration are:

Counter Services Technician I:

Education/Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade, supplemented by specialized training in the building trades, civil engineering, code compliance, planning, or a related field.

Experience: One year of increasingly responsible experience providing customer service at a public counter or office that provides construction, architecture, engineering or similar services is desirable.

Counter Services Technician II:

Education/Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade, supplemented by specialized training in the building trades, civil engineering, code compliance, planning, or a related field.

Experience: Two years of increasingly responsible experience providing customer service at a public counter or office that provides construction, architecture, engineering or similar services.

Are you a Human Resources professional with great communication skills who would like to work in a collaborative environment? The Human Resources Department is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Risk Management Program Manager.

The Risk Management Program Manager (Program Manager), reporting to the Deputy Director of Human Resources/ Risk Manager, will oversee the following three programs:

• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title I workplace accommodations program for employees and job candidates with disabilities.
• Leaves of Absence program for managing and monitoring the administration of claims for leave of absence.
• Workers' Compensation Program.

The Program Manager will direct the work of the staff in these units and support the team in the fulfillment of their duties in these program areas including their communication with employees, managers, insurance carriers, medical personnel, lawyers, and vendors. This position also receives a 5% management differential (already reflected in the salary) as the Program Manager assists the Deputy Director of Human Resources/ Risk Manager with a wide variety of work related to insurance for the County.

The ideal candidate to work in this fast-paced division must be a superior problem solver, listener, and communicator who is persuasive, calm, and tactful with others in stressful situations. The ideal candidate will also have the demonstrated ability to direct the work of others and manage a cohesive team of high-performing professionals.

In addition, the ideal candidate will have:

• Exceptional interpersonal skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and experience communicating with diverse personalities and clients.
• Well-developed organizational skills to establish reasonable courses of action and accomplish immediate and long-term goals.
• A strong ability to analyze and solve problems.
• A demonstrated ability to prepare clear, concise reports.
• A willingness to show initiative and promote and welcome innovative ideas and be a champion of change.
• An appreciation for alternate approaches to solutions.
• A keen ability to establish partnerships easily and effectively with others and establish trust quickly.

Examples Of Duties

Duties of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Plan, direct, monitor, and evaluate the effectiveness of the ADA Title I, Leave of Absence, and Workers' Compensation functions and programs, including needs assessment, program design and planning, implementation, evaluation, and regulatory enforcement.
• Write and review policies, procedures, and methods relative to ADA Title I, Leave of Absence, and Workers' Compensation and formulate, recommend, and/or implement actions for program improvement.
• Meet with department managers and staff on human resource issues regarding ADA Title I, Leave of Absence, Workers' Compensation, and insurance related matters.
• Advise managers and employees on County procedures, benefits, and existing policies.
• Interpret and explain provisions of applicable laws, rules, policies, and agreements to County management, employees, employee organizations, and the public.
• Assist with interviewing, selecting, and hiring staff.
• Train, supervise, and evaluate program staff.
• Assist in the selection and management of vendors, consultants, and service providers; oversee compliance of consultants and vendors with contract provisions.
• Assist with selecting and managing insurance brokers, carriers, third-party administrators, and other necessary Risk Management service providers.
• Participate in the establishment of strategic short-term and long-range program plans.
• Prepare detailed and professional reports and other written communications, including policies and procedures, Board of Supervisor memos, executive summaries, and statistical data.
• Prepare and deliver trainings.
• Meet and/or negotiate with representatives of employee organizations, as appropriate.
• Collaborate with information systems staff to identify and evaluate assigned program's system/database needs and implement new systems or changes as necessary.
• Respond to inquiries and complaints that arise.
• Perform other related tasks as necessary.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.

• A typical way to qualify is three years of progressively responsible professional-level experience in the field of Human Resources within a public-sector environment, specifically regarding ADA in general and Title I specifically, Leave of Absence, Workers' Compensation, and insurance policies.
• Experience should also include at least one year performing supervisory duties.

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of public administration, and program management, including planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Principles, theories, and practices of human resource management relative to the Americans with Disabilities Act, FMLA, Workers' Compensation, Long-Term Disability, etc.
• Public-sector insurance practices and policies.
• Personnel management principles and techniques, including interviewing, selection, training, supervision, evaluation, motivation, discipline, and staff development.
• Information systems applications relative to the administration of leave requests.
• County policies and procedures and pertinent State, Federal, and local laws relating to human resource management.
• Research and analysis methods and principles.
• Techniques for conducting effective public presentations.
• Industry trends relative to ADA Title I Accommodations, Leave of Absence, and Workers' Compensation and public-sector insurance.

Skill/Ability to:

• Plan, organize, direct, manage, and evaluate program effectiveness.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate employees; set workload priorities under pressure of deadlines.
• Prepare complex and detailed written reports, program policies, procedures, and contracts.
• Gather and analyze data and make effective recommendations to address moderate to complex human resources problems.
• Comprehend written material; interpret, apply, and explain County policies, and relevant State, Federal, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
• Comprehend insurance policies.
• Establish and maintain effective working relations with a diverse group of individuals contacted during work.
• Effectively utilize automated information systems.
• Communicate well to a diverse audience, both orally and in writing; write clear, concise, and professional reports, memos, and other correspondence.
• Analyze and calculate numerical data.
• Maintain a participatory management style while promoting differing viewpoints and persuasively working towards a consensus among individuals.
• Organize and prioritize work, manage deliverables within schedule, and communicate delays as necessary.
• Takes reasonable risks and proactively seek innovative solutions or changes within established guidelines.

IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the “Apply” button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted in addition to the standard County employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required application materials. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.

Tentative Recruitment Schedule

Application Deadline: June 12, 2024

Application Screening: June 17-18, 2024

Panel Interview: July 1-2, 2024