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FINAL FILING DATE: We are accepting the first 50 qualified applications or closing at 5 pm, March 8, 2019; whichever occurs first. PERS retired annuitants are not eligible to apply.

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 temporary and part-time position of Water Conservation Helper in the Environmental Utilities Department. The normal work schedule is Monday through Friday 5:30am – 10:30am.  This is a temporary position that is limited to 1500 hours per fiscal year.  

The City of Roseville promotes a no smoking atmosphere.

DEFINITION

To perform a variety of duties related to water conservation programs.

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

• Respond tactfully to customer inquiries and complaints regarding excessive watering, water waste, and general water conservation questions.
• Perform field investigations of high water use complaints; perform water leak investigations.
• Conduct routine field service work; deliver door hangers; and distribute literature.
• Assist Water Conservation staff with community outreach events.
• 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:

• Uses and purposes of general materials, tools and equipment used in water system operation and maintenance; safe work practices.
• Water conservation methods and techniques including basic landscape design and installation; basic understanding of irrigation systems; basic understanding of interior plumbing systems; and general computer skills.
• Practices and methods of public relations and customer service; techniques and principles of effective interpersonal communication.

Ability to:

• On a continuous basis, know and understand operations and observe safety rules; walk long distances.
• Intermittently set up booths, hang banners, move tables, chairs and carry supplies; lift or carry weight of 45 pounds or less.
• Learn City policies and regulations regarding water conservation; learn geography and street locations of the City.
• Learn to identify water system irregularities; recommend possible solutions.
• Perform basic arithmetic calculations.
• Understand and carry out written and oral directions.
• Deal tactfully with customers.
• Work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
• Communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Experience and Training

Experience:

• Formal or informal training in the area of landscape maintenance or plumbing.

Training:

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, GED, or higher level degree.

License or Certificate

• Possession of a valid California driver’s license by date of appointment.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

1. What have you done to improve your work knowledge in the past year related to the water industry or water conservation

2. In past positions, have you had direct contact with customers? In what capacity?

3. You respond to a water waste complaint and find that two neighbors are feuding for reasons unknown. Each is accusing the other of wasting water through excessive irrigation.  How would you handle this situation?

4. Have you ever worked in public outreach events, volunteered, or done any public speaking?

5. What experience do you have in residential irrigation systems and landscape installation?

6. Please describe any formal or informal training and experience you have in the area of landscape maintenance and/or plumbing.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applications will be screened by the Human Resources Department for minimum qualifications.  Qualifying applicants may be contacted by the Department to interview. 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.

Assistant Planner Job Description:  https://www.simivalley.org/home/showdocument?id=396

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Please see job announcement below.

The Department of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement, Code Enforcement Division, is hiring an Environmental Inspector I/II in its Local Enforcement Agency (LEA) Program. This environmental professional is one of four members of San José's CalRecycle, State Certified Local Enforcement Agency. This position will be responsible for facility inspections of Solid Waste Permitted facilities to assure compliance with State Public Resource Codes and California Code of Regulations Titles 14 & 27, complaint investigations, enforcement activities, random gas monitoring at closed landfills, and review and approval of Solid Waste Facility Permits and technical documents.

The incumbent will be expected to maintain positive and open communication with facility operators, other City, County, State Agencies and to attend required training(s).

Typical duties for this position include but are not limited to:

-Inspects open landfill, materials recovery facilities, closed landfill sites, composting operations, construction & demolition debris recycling facilities for compliance with Federal, State and Local Regulations.

-Intake, review, determine if technical documents/applications are complete and correct per State Regulations.

-Consult with LEA supervisor and CalRecycle to determine appropriate enforcement actions to take against facility owner/operator per investigations.

-Prepare and present enforcement case violations to the City of San José and LEA hearing officer for further actions.

-Provide education on program policies and regulations at community meetings (SWEP, CEQA, etc.), technical conferences, Division Code Enforcement Academy, etc. as needed/requested by management.

-Participate in developing and implementing policies, procedures and technical protocol specific to the LEA program.

-May be responsible for the application, completion and/or monitoring of the annual EA grant to CalRecycle.

-Must learn and become proficient in the CalRecycle Solid Waste Information System (SWIS) processes/procedures and Decade Envision Connect procedures.

-Respond to and investigate odor complaints relating to compost facilities within the designated areas immediately or within the same day the complaint was received.

-May be assigned to responsibilities associated with annual updates to the Environmental Enforcement Plan (EPP). Provide ongoing monitoring to ensure all approved changes are updated immediately, formatted per CalRecycle recommendations and sent to CalRecycle for EPP update.

-Required to participate in the Annual Medical Monitoring Program to assure proper health and fitness are monitored and maintained to do the job.  

-Maintain daily activity log, daily record keeping updates of pertinent facility documents to maintain a complete facility history.

-Work with LEA supervisor and CalRecycle to enforce regulations/conditions specific to SWFP and associated technical documents.

-Draft and issue solid waste facility permits for new sites and revise permits at existing facilities when there are changes as well as perform five years of all permitted facilities.

-Prepares enforcement cases for the City and district attorneys, including preparing analytical data reports and interpreting analyzing, data laws, rules and regulations.

-Responds to emergency spills, overseas cleanup, ensures clean up compliance.

 
A Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) is highly desirable.

*Work Condition

Incumbents may be required to participate in an annual physical

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.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SUPERVISOR

$6,269 - $7,619/mo. + excellent benefits

DEFINITION:  Under general supervision, will schedule, monitor, instruct, supervise, and implement the activities of the Support Services Division, Environmental Control Section operations and performs other related duties.  This position exercises direct supervision over assigned professional and clerical staff and receives direction from higher level supervisory and management staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  The incumbent must have the ability to:

• Assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures related to environmental, wastewater and household hazardous waste activities.
• Establish on-site inspections of various establishments for compliance with environmental regulations.
• Issue industrial waste permits; enforce the provisions of the permit and applicable ordinances; issue notices of violations.
• Develop community and user understanding and cooperation through continuing programs of public relations and education.
• Recommend assessment of penalties for non-compliance.
• Supervise the Storm Water Management Program; assist the County with enforcement, monitoring, permitting and reporting of storm water discharges; supervise the implementation of storm water requirements.
• Supervise the operation of the City Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center.
• Monitor businesses for hazardous materials management.
• Determine the effects of industrial wastewaters on the sanitary sewer system, personnel, treatment, and environment.
• Secure evidence of violations and appear as a witness in court as required.
• Supervise, train and evaluate personnel; assure that safety equipment is utilized, and that proper safety standards and procedures are followed.
• Prepare and present staff reports and any other necessary correspondence; present reports to City Council, commissions, committees, and boards; perform a variety of public relations and outreach work related to environmental activities; represent City at meetings upon assignment.
• Perform laboratory field analysis.
• Assist in and supervise solid waste projects and contract implementation.
• Determine required analysis for wastewater monitoring.
• Calculate mass balance formulas for determining categorical compliance.

• Interpret and apply applicable Federal, State, and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations.

• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Assist in supervision of water system and backflow prevention maintenance.
• Employee must perform any other tasks or functions deemed necessary to the daily operation 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 sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily activities.  The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement and fine coordination in preparing reports using a computer keyboard.  Additionally, the position requires near and far vision when inspecting work and operating assigned equipment.  Acute hearing is required when providing customer service to the public via phone.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES: A combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  The incumbent must have knowledge of chemistry, bacteriology, biology, environmental sciences, or a closely related field of physical sciences; industrial inspection activities; current flow measurement techniques and monitoring equipment; handling hazardous materials; treatment processes and pre-treatment equipment; chain of custody procedures and enforcement response; wastewater treatment processes; community Sewer Collections Systems; environmental compliance strategies and methods; environmental reporting and testing procedures 40 CFR Part 136, guidelines establishing test procedures for the analysis of pollutants; principles and practices of budget preparation; and principles and practices of supervision, training and personnel management.

EXPERIENCE:  Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in industrial discharge inspection. EDUCATION:  A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in chemistry, bacteriology, biology, environmental sciences or a closely related field.  Experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year for year basis. LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:  Possession of, and continuously throughout employment, a valid California Class “C” Driver’s License.  Registration with the State of California as an Environmental Assessor is desirable.  Must be able to obtain an Industrial Waste Inspector Grade II Certificate within one (1) year of employment.

Please see the job description and announcement below.

To view the full announcement for this exciting opportunity, please visit the City of San José’s employment page by clicking on the link below.

Then click on the “Management Recruitments” link. 

City of San José Employment Page

To view the full announcement for this exciting opportunity, please visit the City of San José’s employment page by clicking on the link below.

Then click on the “Management Recruitments” link. 

City of San José Employment Page

For more information and to apply, please visit:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Cupertino

Date Posted:             December 14, 2018

Classification:          PARAEDUCATOR, SPECIAL EDUCATION

                                   Open recruitment

Work Schedule:       6.5 hours per day;
                                      5 days per week (Monday – Friday);
                                    10 months per year

Salary Range:          Step A          Step B          Step C          Step D          Step E
(hourly)                  starting          6 mos         18 mos        30 mos        42 mos
                                 $19.69         $20.68          $21.71         $22.79          $23.94

Benefits:  Total Compensation Package:  Placement on salary schedule.  If a medical plan is selected, the employee will receive a contribution of $975.00/month toward the selected medical plan (through CalPERS), Delta Dental, and Life Insurance.  The employee pays the balance of their health premiums from their gross earnings on a pre-tax basis.  If a medical plan is not selected, employees will receive a contribution of $275.00/month toward single coverage for Delta Dental, and Life Insurance.  A vision plan (VSP) is also available.  Employees pay the worker contribution to the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).

Current Vacancy:     Student Services Division; Special Education Dept;
                                   K-12 Education Services Programs
                                   Various locations within San Mateo County

Application Deadline:          Open Until Filled

Job Summary:  Under the direction of an assigned certificated teacher, assist in caring for and reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of special education students in a classroom or other learning environment; assist students with performing daily living, special health care activities, and academics.

Essential Job Functions:              

• Assist in caring for and reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of special education students in a classroom or other learning environment; monitor/oversee student drills, practices and assignments in various subjects; confer with the teacher concerning lesson plans and materials, and provide input and suggestions to meet student needs
• Observe and control behavior of students in the classroom according to established policies and procedures; monitor students during outdoor, eating, field trip and various other activities as assigned; monitor and report progress regarding student performance and behavior
• Assist students with performing and developing independent living and self-help skills; assist students with personal hygiene including dressing, washing and grooming; assist students with eating and activities; toilet students and change diapers and soiled clothing as needed
• Escort students to and from buses, classes and other locations; push student wheelchairs; lift students in and out of wheelchairs and other equipment; load and unload students on and off of buses; accompany and assist students in mainstreamed classes and take notes as required
• Assist students with physical therapy, positioning, developing motor skills and related exercises as required; utilize adaptive equipment; assist students with developing independent walking and mobility skills; interact with and assist students during play, exercise and recreation
• Assist with the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEP’s) and related goals and objectives; assist students with meeting IEP goals and objectives; maintain various records and files related to students, IEP’s, attendance, health care activities, and assigned duties
• Provide classroom support to the teacher as required
• Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and procedures; maintain classroom and other areas in a safe, orderly and clean manner; wipe down and disinfect classroom equipment
• Provide medical assistance and health care to special education students as assigned; administer first aid and CPR according to established procedures as needed; assist students with tube feeding, seizures and other health care activities; dispense medications according to prescribed instructions
• Read books to students and observe their reading abilities; assist students with letter and word pronunciation and recognition; assist students with spelling and writing exercises and assignments

Qualifications:  Any combination of education and experience providing the job knowledge, skills, and ability for successful job performance will be considered for positions in this classification.  Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

EDUCATION:  High School diploma or equivalent
EXPERIENCE: Minimum of one (1) year of working with Special Needs students in an organized classroom setting

Specialized Skills and Knowledge:     

• Knowledge of methods, techniques, procedures, and practices utilized in the care of severely disabled children of all ages
• Knowledge of problems and concerns of students with special needs
• Knowledge of safe practices and procedures in classroom activities, and appropriate student conduct
• Ability to assist children with developing and performing social, independent living, communicative, self-help and learning skills and activities
• Ability to provide medical assistance and health care to special education students as assigned
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding, and receptive attitude towards children with disabilities
• Knowledge of basic subjects taught in County Office schools including arithmetic, reading, writing, grammar and spelling
• Ability to assist a certificated teacher in caring for and reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of special education students in a classroom or other learning environment
• Ability to monitor, observe and report student behavior and progress

Physical Requirements:  Applicants must possess the physical abilities outlined below with or without accommodation.  San Mateo County Office of Education will consider reasonable accommodation requests.

• Seeing to read a variety of materials and monitor student activities
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information
• Mobility to chase and restrain students as necessary
• Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to assist students
• Lifting and carrying students; pushing children in wheelchairs as assigned by the position
• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time

Examination Process:  The examination process for this classification will consist of:

1.     A review of application materials, including supplemental questionnaire, for education, training, experience, completeness, and accuracy

2.     A written examination (Basic Skills- pass/no pass)

3.     An oral board examination

Only the highest qualified candidates will be invited to attend the examinations.

Personnel Commission

101 Twin Dolphin Drive

Redwood City, CA  94065

650-802-5300

classifiedjobs@smcoe.org

http://www.smcoe.org/employees-and-employment/personnel-commission

                           Proof of citizenship or legal status will be required upon offer of employment.

San Mateo County Office of Education provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons.  The recruitment, testing, and hiring of all personnel will be without regard to race, ancestry, national origin, age, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marriage status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristics, or veteran status.

Date Posted:           December 14, 2018

Classification:          ITINERANT PARAEDUCATOR, SPECIAL EDUCATION
                                   Open recruitment

Work Schedule:       6.5 hours per day; 5 days per week (Monday – Friday); 10 months per year

Salary Range:          Step A            Step B            Step C            Step D            Step E
(hourly)                  starting            6 mos           18 mos           30 mos           42 mos
                                 $19.69           $20.68            $21.71            $22.79           $23.94

Benefits:  Total Compensation Package:  Placement on salary schedule.  If a medical plan is selected, the employee will receive a contribution of $975.00/month toward the selected medical plan (through CalPERS), Delta Dental, and Life Insurance.  The employee pays the balance of their health premiums from their gross earnings on a pre-tax basis.  If a medical plan is not selected, employees will receive a contribution of $275.00/month toward single coverage for Delta Dental, and Life Insurance.  A vision plan (VSP) is also available.  Employees pay the worker contribution to the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).

Current Vacancy:     Student Services Division; Special Education Department;
                                   Early Childhood Education and K-12 Education Services Programs
                                   Various locations within San Mateo County

Application Deadline:          Open Until Filled

Job Summary:  Using a vehicle to conduct work, and under the direction of an assigned certificated teacher, assist in caring for and reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of special education students in a classroom or other learning environment; assist students with performing daily living, special health care activities, and academics.

Essential Job Functions:              

• Assist in caring for and reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of special education students in a classroom or other learning environment; monitor/oversee student drills, practices and assignments in various subjects; confer with the teacher concerning lesson plans and materials, and provide input and suggestions to meet student needs
• Observe and control behavior of students in the classroom according to established policies and procedures; monitor students during outdoor, eating, field trip and various other activities as assigned; monitor and report progress regarding student performance and behavior
• Assist students with performing and developing independent living and self-help skills; assist students with personal hygiene including dressing, washing and grooming; assist students with eating and activities; toilet students and change diapers and soiled clothing as needed
• Escort students to and from buses, classes and other locations; push student wheelchairs; lift students in and out of wheelchairs and other equipment; load and unload students on and off of buses; accompany and assist students in mainstreamed classes and take notes as required
• Assist students with physical therapy, positioning, developing motor skills and related exercises as required; utilize adaptive equipment; assist students with developing independent walking and mobility skills; interact with and assist students during play, exercise and recreation
• Assist with the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEP’s) and related goals and objectives; assist students with meeting IEP goals and objectives; maintain various records and files related to students, IEP’s, attendance, health care activities, and assigned duties
• Provide classroom support to the teacher as required
• Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and procedures; maintain classroom and other areas in a safe, orderly and clean manner; wipe down and disinfect classroom equipment
• Provide medical assistance and health care to special education students as assigned; administer first aid and CPR according to established procedures as needed; assist students with tube feeding, seizures and other health care activities; dispense medications according to prescribed instructions
• Read books to students and observe their reading abilities; assist students with letter and word pronunciation and recognition; assist students with spelling and writing exercises and assignments

Qualifications:  Any combination of education and experience providing the job knowledge, skills, and ability for successful job performance will be considered for positions in this classification.  Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

EDUCATION:  High School diploma or equivalent

EXPERIENCE: Minimum of one (1) year of working with Special Needs students in an organized classroom setting

LICENSE:         Possession of/or ability to attain a valid California Driver’s License

Specialized Skills and Knowledge:     

• Ability to use a vehicle to work regularly at different sites on a changing basis
• Knowledge of methods, techniques, procedures, and practices utilized in the care of severely disabled children of all ages
• Knowledge of problems and concerns of students with special needs
• Knowledge of safe practices and procedures in classroom activities, and appropriate student conduct
• Knowledge of basic subjects taught in County Office schools including arithmetic, reading, writing, grammar and spelling
• Ability to assist children with developing and performing social, independent living, communicative, self-help and learning skills and activities
• Ability to provide medical assistance and health care to special education students as assigned
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding, and receptive attitude towards children with disabilities
• Ability to assist a certificated teacher in caring for and reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of special education students in a classroom or other learning environment
• Ability to monitor, observe and report student behavior and progress

Physical Requirements:  Applicants must possess the physical abilities outlined below with or without accommodation.  San Mateo County Office of Education will consider reasonable accommodation requests.

• Seeing to read a variety of materials and monitor student activities
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information
• Mobility to chase and restrain students as necessary
• Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to assist students
• Lifting and carrying students; pushing children in wheelchairs as assigned by the position
• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time

Examination Process:  The examination process for this classification will consist of:

                                1.     A review of application materials, including supplemental questionnaire, for
                                         education, training, experience, completeness, and accuracy

                                2.      A written examination  (Basic Skills- pass/no pass)

                                3.     An oral board examination

Only the highest qualified candidates will be invited to attend the examinations.

Personnel Commission

101 Twin Dolphin Drive

Redwood City, CA  94065

650-802-5300

classifiedjobs@smcoe.org

http://www.smcoe.org/employees-and-employment/personnel-commission

Proof of citizenship or legal status will be required upon offer of employment.

San Mateo County Office of Education provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons.  The recruitment, testing, and hiring of all personnel will be without regard to race, ancestry, national origin, age, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marriage status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristics, or veteran status.