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The City of San Bruno invites your application for

PLANNING AND HOUSING MANAGER

ANNUAL SALARY

$113,856— $139,716

APPLICATION DEADLINE

5pm on Friday, March 15, 2019

THE OPPORTUNITY

The City of San Bruno is seeking an energetic and forward thinking leader to serve as the City’s Planning and Housing Manager. As the City continues to grow in population and develop within the burgeoning San Francisco Bay Area, now is an exciting time to join the San Bruno Community Development Department. The Planning and Housing Manager performs a variety of routine and complex administrative, technical, managerial, supervisory, and professional work related to housing and current and long-range planning in the City.

Key current projects and work items that the Manager will be responsible for include:

• Implementing the City’s Transit Corridors Plan
• Adopting a Downtown Streetscape Plan
• Comprehensive update of the City’s Zoning Code
• Bayhill Specific Plan and YouTube Campus approvals
• Implementing the City’s Affordable Housing Program and managing the City’s Affordable Housing Impact Fee Fund
• Supporting a robust Economic Development Program

Some examples of the essential duties and responsibilities (illustrative only) include:

• Monitoring and coordinating the preparation of the agendas, reports, and meeting minutes for the Planning Commission and Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee. The Manager is the key staff member to the Commission and Committee
• Administering the City’s housing programs, including those related to affordable housing, and affordable housing impact fee fund, and develops and implements programs related to the fund
• Managing the Oversight Board for the Successor Agency to the San Bruno Redevelopment Agency and the Housing Successor

This position reports directly to the Community and Economic Development Director and will directly supervise the City’s Senior Planner, and may supervise other staff as assigned in the Planning Division.

THE DIVISION

The Planning Division includes five City and contract employees: the  Planning and Housing Manager, a Senior Planner, and three Associate Planners. The Division prepares and maintains key long-range planning policy and code documents.  Current planning activities include the processing of private and public development projects, including planning applications and environmental clearance pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act. Planning staff also conducts plan check reviews for building permits and inspects development projects for compliance with the permit plans and conditions of approval.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate shall possess strong, hands-on technical skills in housing and planning as well as proven management and leadership skills. Prior experience with housing program administration, complex environmental impact and traffic analysis, and advanced planning is desirable given the current work programs of the Division. An individual who is skilled in managing people and processes, identifying improvement opportunities within operations, and delivering well-researched options and solutions is preferred. The selected candidate should embody and promote a "can do" attitude using common sense along with technical/professional knowledge. Customer service and commitment to high professional standards is important. The Planning and Housing Manager serves as a coach and mentor to staff and will cultivate an environment that balances the need for quality planning with customer service to the development and business community.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from an accredited university with a bachelor’s degree in urban planning, business or public administration, urban studies, architecture, or a closely related field
• Six (6) years progressively responsible professional experience in housing and municipal planning
• Possession of a valid California driver’s license

BENEFITS

• CalPERS retirement formula of 2.7%@55 for classic members and 2%@62 for PEPRA members
• Employer-subsidized medical/dental/vision/prescription plan with employee contribution
• 80 hours management leave annually with an annual option to cash out
• 10-23 vacation days annually based on years of service
• 12 sick days annually
• 14.5 holidays annually
• $500 personal and professional reimbursement annually
• Deferred compensation matching at 0.5% of biweekly salary
• Tuition reimbursement
• Home loan program
• City-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested candidates are invited to submit applications online at www.calopps.org by 5pm on Friday, March 15, 2019. After an initial screening of applications, those candidates that best meet the City’s needs will be invited to participate further in the recruitment process.

Applications must be received by

5:00pm Friday, March 15, 2019

Questions regarding the application process can be directed to San Bruno Human Resources               

(650) 616-7055

hr@sanbruno.ca.gov

The City of San Bruno is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and as such does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, gender, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other status protected by law, in its employment actions, decisions, policies and practices.  If you require special accommodations, please contact us to discuss your needs.

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.

The City of San Jose's Environmental Services Department currently has vacant Environmental Inspector I/II positions for which the City is recruiting. Qualified candidates identified through this process may also be used to fill subsequent and possible future Assistant Environmental Inspector vacancies, if and when they become available. If you are interested in being considered for employment in these classifications, please apply to this job announcement to ensure you are considered for current and future opportunities.

To learn more about Cascade Opportunity, please visit City of San José Human Resources Employment website at: http://www.sanjoseca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/36988 

Current City of San José Employees Frequently Asked Questions are also available at: http://www.sjcity.net/FAQ.aspx?QID=245

The Environmental Services Department is currently recruiting for Assistant Environmental Inspector and Environmental Inspector I/II positions in the Watershed Protection Division within the Watershed Enforcement, Food Service Facility Inspection, Source Control, and Environmental Engineering work groups. The Watershed Protection Division provides services that support the City's efforts to protect water quality in local creeks and the Bay. These services are integral to the City's management of both wastewater and stormwater. The Watershed Protection Division is comprised of more than 100 employees with four key functions: Stormwater Management, Environmental Enforcement, Industrial Pretreatment, and Laboratory Services.

The work groups for these positions are described below.

WATERSHED PROTECTION DIVISION: ENVIRONMENTAL ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM

Watershed Enforcement - This group is responsible for stormwater inspection programs, which include inspection of San José businesses and active construction sites for implementation of practices that protect stormwater quality. This group also responds to incidents of illegal discharge to the storm sewer system. These programs are required under the City's Stormwater National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit. On an annual basis, this group inspects more than 2,500 businesses, approximately 200 stormwater treatment measures, and more than 100 construction sites, as well as responding to approximately 600 complaints of illegal discharge.

Food Service Facility Inspection - This group is responsible for an inspection program focused on food service facilities with an emphasis on controls for Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG). This program is required under both the City's Stormwater NPDES permit and the Sanitary Sewer Management Plan (SSMP). This program provides detailed inspections of more than 4,000 food service facilities across the City of San José.

WATERSHED PROTECTION DIVISION: PRETREATMENT PROGRAM

Source Control - This group is responsible for implementing the Pretreatment Program for industrial discharges to the San José-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility (Facility). The program is required by the Facility's NPDES permit and is aimed at ensuring that certain dischargers have adequate treatment prior to discharge in order to protect water quality and the integrity of the wastewater collection and treatment system. On an annual basis, this group inspects approximately 350 businesses, collects more than 1,900 water quality samples, reviews more than 900 self-monitoring reports, and issues an average of over 200 enforcements.

Environmental Engineering - This group, which includes Sanitary Engineers and Environmental Inspectors, provides engineering and technical support to the Environmental Enforcement and Pretreatment Programs. This work group's responsibilities include issuing and renewing approximately 100 Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permits annually, performing Plan Checks for industrial facilities within the Facility's service area, developing procedures and policy documents in support of Watershed Protection programs, and providing other technical duties as needed.

Assistant Environmental Inspectors:

Assistant Environmental Inspectors are responsible for collecting samples and performing basic inspection tasks at industrial, commercial, and food service facilities to determine compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations. They also assist with the review of pretreatment systems and grease removal devices, including evaluation of pretreatment system performance and review of maintenance and cleaning records. 

Environmental Inspectors I/II:

Environmental Inspectors are responsible for conducting a variety of professional inspection and investigation duties to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations.  They interpret and enforce regulations by assessing environmental data, reviewing self-monitoring reports, performing inspections, and overseeing specialized compliance assessments and investigations.  Environmental Inspectors prepare a variety of technical and regulatory reports and maintain program records.

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.

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FINAL FILING DATE: We are accepting the first 50 qualified applications or closing at 5 pm, February 28, 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 Refuse Maintenance Worker I in the Environmental Utilities Department, Solid Waste Division. The normal work schedule will vary and may include evenings and weekends. This position is limited to 25 hours per week for a maximum of 1,000 hours per fiscal year.

The City of Roseville promotes a no smoking atmosphere.

DEFINITION

To perform semi-skilled and skilled labor in the maintenance and repair of refuse bins and vehicles used in residential and commercial refuse collection.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the entry level class in the Refuse Maintenance Worker series.  Positions in this class typically have little or no directly related work experience and work under immediate supervision while learning job tasks.  The Refuse Maintenance Worker I class is distinguished from the II level by the performance of less than the full range of duties assigned to the II level.  Incumbents work under immediate supervision while learning job tasks, progressing to general supervision as procedures and processes are learned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives immediate supervision from a Refuse Supervisor, receives technical and functional supervision from a Senior Refuse Truck Driver.

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

• Maintain and repair refuse collection bins, including cleaning, painting, and making structural repairs such as replacing and/or fabricating wheels, castors, lids, and gate pins.
• Inspect refuse collection vehicles and perform light maintenance as needed; steam clean refuse collection trucks.
• Drive a bin truck and deliver refuse collection containers to new residential and commercial customers/units; exchange bins or cans as needed.
• Clean up waste spills, fluids, glass, and trash at various locations.
• Fill out and submit required forms.
• Assist Refuse Truck Drivers on residential and commercial routes, as necessary.
• 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 mechanical tools and equipment; safe work practices.

Ability to:

• Learn to perform unskilled and semi-skilled tasks related to a variety of refuse equipment maintenance activities; perform heavy physical labor.
• On a continuous basis, know and understand operations, and observe safety rules.  Intermittently analyze problem equipment; identify and locate equipment; interpret work orders; remember equipment location; and explain jobs to others.
• Intermittently, sit while studying or preparing reports; bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist when performing installation of equipment; perform simple and power grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation; and lift or carry weight of 40 pounds or less.
• Communicate clearly 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:

• No experience is required; some general maintenance experience is preferred.

Training:

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

License or Certificate

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

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

1. Please describe your experience using each of the following hand tools: Hammer, Wrench, Screw Driver, Pruner, Tape Measure.

2. Please describe your experience using each of the following power tools: Weed Eater, Drill, Pressure Washer, Blower, Grinder, Impact Wrench.

3. Please describe your experience operating the following equipment: Air Compressor, Forklift, Backhoe, Refuse Truck, Tailgate Lift, Wire Feed Welder, Trash Compactor.

4. Select the option that describes your valid California Driver’s License.

• None of these
• Class B or higher
• Class C

5. Are you a current CalPERS member? A current CalPERS member is someone who has funds on deposit with CalPERS.

• Yes
• No

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.

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